New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel by condemning the killings and hostage-taking, while also accusing the Israeli government of carrying out an “ongoing genocide” in Gaza.Mamdani’s statement, issued as Israel and Jewish communities marked three … Read more
NEW YORK — For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemorethe Grammy winner’s latest contributions offer more than just money. For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he was dropped … Read more
Braden Pontoli, a California-based music artist, has been missing since Tuesday, September 8. His partner, Tommy Lei, issued an urgent plea on social media seeking help in finding Pontoli. Braden Pontoli, a California-based music artist, has been reported missing by his partner. (Facebook/Braden Pontoli) “Hi Santa Monican, please help me find my partner, Braden Pontoli. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo credit: AP Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and even “destroy” it, as fresh calls grow for Kyiv to hold a vote despite martial law.Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law since Russia launched its full-scale invasion … Read more