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Knicks Stun Celtics with Back-to-Back Comebacks, Take 2–0 Series Lead in Eastern Semis

The New York Knicks have turned the Eastern Conference semifinals on its head, stealing two games on the road in dramatic fashion and placing the Boston Celtics in unfamiliar territory—on the verge of...

Transportation Secretary Proposes National Aviation Overhaul

In early May, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduced a proposal aimed at overhauling the nation’s air traffic control system and expanding support for public transit infrastructure. The...

Executive Orders on Public Media and Citizenship Face Legal Review

Two recent executive orders issued by President Trump have sparked legal and public debate. The first order proposes ending federal funding for publicly funded media outlets, including NPR and PBS...

Democratic Party Strategizes Amid Internal Divisions

As the Democratic Party works to reestablish its national platform following the 2024 election, internal discussions continue over policy direction and messaging. Party members have presented a...

GOP Considers High-Income Tax Proposal Amid Debt Concerns

In May 2025, reports surfaced that the Trump administration is evaluating a potential income tax increase for individuals earning over $1 million annually. While the plan has not been finalized or...

U.S. Stock Markets Rise on Trade Optimism and Policy Reversals

U.S. stock markets posted solid gains on May 8, 2025, fueled by a mix of international trade optimism and domestic policy developments that reassured investors. The announcement of a new trade...

Mid-Market M&A Proves Resilient Despite Trade Policy Uncertainty

Despite growing uncertainty surrounding international trade policy and new tariffs introduced in early 2025, the mid-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector in the U.S. continues to show notable...

Retail Sector Faces Renewed Pressure as Closures Continue Nationwide

The U.S. retail industry is facing continued disruption in 2025, as several major retail chains announce large-scale store closures amid changing consumer habits, digital competition, and operational...

Decoder Replay: A healthy planet as a human right

Should killing nature be an international crime? “From the Pope to Greta Thunberg, there are growing calls for the crime of ‘ecocide’ to be recognised in international criminal law — but could such a...