Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji are the first couple of New York. In November 2025, Mamdani, a 34-year-old, made history as the first Africa-born, Muslim and Asian-American mayor of New York City, America’s financial capital. At 28, Duwaji is an illustrator and animator who has worked with prestigious names in the industry such as The…
Five US lawmakers expressed concern amid the crisis in Bangladesh and wrote to Mohammed Yunus to reconsider the decision to fully suspend the activity of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. “It is vital that the interim government work with parties across the political spectrum to create the conditions for free and fair elections that allow the…
Comedian Dave Chappelle has forcefully rejected a comparison between conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr, calling the idea exaggerated and fundamentally misguided.In a clip circulating widely on social media, Chappelle responded to claims that Kirk represents a modern equivalent of Dr King. His verdict was blunt, arguing that the…
The Silver Lake Nursing Home, the site of a devastating explosion on Tuesday, had an overall rating of one star on Medicare’s federal Care Compare system, indicating its health inspections are considered “much below average.” The rating has raised questions about the facility’s safety and care standards, especially following the blast, which trapped many residents…
An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania left residents trapped as emergency crews rushed to rescue potential victims of the fire.The blast occurred on Tuesday around 2 pm (local time) at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, around 30 minutes northeast of Philadelphia. Authorities and first responders described the incident as a…
IShowSpeed has crushed the competition to become the most-watched YouTube Gaming streamer of 2025 so far. With a total number of 64.1 million hours viewed, the gamer left the rest behind, including the second-most-watched, Alexandre “Gaules” Borba Chiqueta, who registered 45.2 million hours of total streaming views. His content included travel streams, gaming marathons, and…
In a bold move that underscores the growing allure of collectibles, YouTuber Logan Paul has snagged a rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a staggering $5 million. This prized card, once awarded during an art contest in Japan back in 1998, is esteemed for its rarity—only a handful exist, and even fewer are in pristine…
Arash Singh, a 25-year-old Sikh truck driver, has spent thousands of miles on US highways hauling goods from Washington to California, navigating ice storms, heavy traffic, and occasional harassment because of his turban.“As an immigrant driver,” he told New York Times, “there is plenty you always must think about.”Singh sought asylum in US in 2022…
A newly released trove of government files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation includes an unverified allegation that US President Donald Trump raped a woman decades ago. However, US Department of Justice (DOJ) has rejected the claim and called it as “untrue and sensationalist”.The documents were released by DOJ on Tuesday. The disclosure is a part…
Agnes, known affectionately as the Epic Gamer Grandma, has sadly passed away aged 78 years old. This has been confirmed by her grandson, Culsan, on an Instagram post that she passed away on the 21st of December, holding the hand of her daughter, Pauline. Culsan has described her death as peaceful, stating, “She left this…
Jerome Powell has emerged as the most popular figure among senior US leaders, according to a new national survey. The finding places him ahead of President Donald Trump, whose approval rating remains near historic lows.The results come from a Gallup national poll conducted in early December 2025. The survey was carried out between December 1…
Among one the most raging issues being discussed in the US and across the globe right now, is the future of the H-1B visa and the workers who have arrived in the land of dreams on it. Ever since Trump took over with his second term, illegal migration and H-1B have been top targets of…
A visiting American family has gone viral after posting a video criticising what they described as the “worst immigration experience” while trying to extend their visa in Sri Lanka.The Hutchinson family shared the clip on TikTok after visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo to extend their 30-day tourist visa. The video was…
Kunal Kushwaha, an Indian-origin tech educator and developer advocate, shared a personal account of the limits he says come with holding an Indian passport while working globally. In a viral post on X, Kushwaha described how visa rules and paperwork often disrupt his travel plansAfter a recent trip to Berlin, Kushwaha said he was unable…
Larry Nassar, the former US gymnastics team doctor serving decades in prison for sexual abuse, resurfaced in public attention after a disturbing letter linked to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein appeared in newly released government documents.The letter appears to have been written by Epstein and addressed to Nassar. It is included in the latest batch of Epstein-related…
When he became the mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani made history. He is the first Muslim and Asian American mayor of one of America’s most vital cities. The 34-year-old has gone viral for his familial ties, his rap career and his social media presence. But more than anything, most love him for his better…
Some relationships are hard to decipher: full of contradictions, confusing signals, and mood swings. Yet people stick with them, hoping that someday the pieces will click into place. That’s precisely how the India–United States relationship feels like today.Once feted as a natural marriage of the world’s two biggest democracies, relations between New Delhi and Washington…
JD Vance is the 50th vice president of the United States of America and one of Donald Trump’s favourite MAGA men. With his controversial comments making more negative headlines by the day, the 41-year-old has been making use of media optics to slowly make a place in the American hearts. Recently, Vance trained with US…
Thousands of new documents related to the Epstein case, including surveillance footage from the month of his death, were released by the DOJ. This release follows criticism over delays and redactions, with lawmakers considering contempt charges against officials for non-compliance with a transparency act. The deputy attorney general cited victim protection as the reason for…
Indian-origin CEO Vijay Thirumalai commented on the present H-1B situation as thousands of Indians got stuck in India as they traveled to their home country to get their visas stamped only to be informed that their appointments have been deferred by a minimum fo six months. As they are stranded in India without knowing if…
