Rachel Morgan News Editor

A long-standing dispute over municipal property taxes has reignited between Jerusalem city authorities and Churches, prompting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV and other international leaders. Christian leaders warn that the application of Israel’s Arnona property tax to their institutions could threaten the future of their charitable and religious missions … Read more

American political discourse regarding the U.S.-Israel alliance is increasingly polarized, as candidates from both parties face internal pressure to define their stance on the U.S.-Israel alliance. Recent rhetoric from political figures, including Rahm Emanuel, highlights a shift where criticism of Israeli government policy is frequently blurring into broader anti-Jewish sentiment, according to reports from The … Read more

California gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra addressed the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) in downtown Los Angeles this week, presenting sharply contrasting platforms to the influential group. With the November runoff approaching in less than four months, both candidates utilized their personal immigrant backgrounds to engage attendees while outlining … Read more

Hazy Skies and Red Sun: NYC Grapples with Canadian Wildfire Smoke New Yorkers have been contending with hazy skies and a red-hued sun as Canadian wildfire smoke infiltrates the city, prompting residents to seek ways to protect indoor air quality. The Air Quality Index in New York City remained “moderate” or “unhealthy for sensitive groups” … Read more

Marvel Comics is relocating its Comics and Franchise division from New York to Burbank, California, in July 2027, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The move will shift 100 employees to the company’s central headquarters to increase collaboration between Marvel’s comic, film, and television teams and Disney’s broader creative organization. Leadership Changes and Global Expansion Marvel … Read more

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated Friday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has preliminarily determined that more than 250,000 non-citizens are registered to vote in four states: California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Federal Demands and State Resistance The claims follow a primetime address to the nation by President Trump on Thursday focusing … Read more

Joseph Matamata, the first New Zealander convicted of slavery, has been denied parole for a fifth time after threatening a fellow prisoner. The parole board revoked a previous decision to release Matamata on July 6 following reports that he told another inmate he was going to “f**k you up,” according to board proceedings. Did You … Read more