Finance
The Overlooked College Degrees That Pay Well—and Hold Up When the Economy Shifts (2026 Guide)
When students and families think about high-paying college degrees, the same fields usually dominate the conversation: computer science, engineering, finance, and medicine. But labor market data suggests that many...
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What Happens When the Homes Built for Our Children Become Too Expensive for Them?
In Southeast Queens, homeownership has long been more than a financial milestone—it’s a living record of Black upward mobility in New York City. Families...
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Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s President — Raising Major War-Powers, Drug Policy, and Oil-Interest Questions
President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike” in and around Caracas and “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and...
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MTA Fare Increases Take Effect Sunday January 4, 2026
New York City commuters will pay more to ride subways, buses, and commuter rails starting Sunday, January 4, 2026, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority...
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Southeast Queens Under NYC’s New Mayor: Promises, Policy, and What’s Next
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor on January 1, 2026, making history as the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor...
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Jets, Giants, and Bills in Week 18: Season Summary and What’s Next
Buffalo Bills — Playoff-Bound, But Falling Short of Division Goal
The Buffalo Bills have been the most successful New York area team this season, sitting...
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New York City Braces for Major Snowstorm With Multiple Days of Winter Weather
New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area are preparing for a significant winter storm that could bring several days of snow and travel...
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New York’s MetroCard Era Ends as OMNY Becomes the Standard Fare System
After more than three decades, New York City’s iconic MetroCard is entering its final chapter. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that MetroCard...
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Knicks Pull Off Thrilling Christmas Day Comeback vs. Cavaliers at MSG
On December 25, 2025, the New York Knicks delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the NBA’s annual Christmas Day slate with a...
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U.S. Unemployment Hits Four-Year High: Causes, Trends, and Policy Impacts
In late 2025, the U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, marking its highest level in four years and signaling a softening in the nation’s...
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Jasmine Crockett’s State Senate Bid: First Campaign Stop & Early Polling Insights
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas in early December 2025, shaking up the Democratic field and...