Almost half of New York City public schools have nearly half of their students failing, even though the Big Apple’s public school system spends more than double the national average per student, a new report shows. Fewer than half of the students passed math, reading, or both on state exams in over 900 of the city’s public schools in 2025, a report by the Success Academy charter school network reveals. The city spent $36,293 on each student in 2024, more than double the national average of $17,619 per student. These failing schools educate 43% of New York City’s public school students, according to Success Academy’s report. In over 500 of these public schools, a majority of students failed both math and reading on state exams…Open
‘He then raped me, telling me that I was his property’
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Annemarie Wiley reportedly accused her husband, former NFL star Marcellus Wiley, of rape. Annemarie filed documents in court claiming Marcellus has subjected her to a “continuing and escalating pattern of physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, financial control and intimidation,” according to TMZ. She is reportedly seeking a restraining order and has filed for divorce. Her declaration cited an alleged altercation in January 2026, She claimed that Marcellus pulled her out of bed and struck her on the head while berating her. “He then raped me, telling me that I was his property and that I had to do what he said,” she alleged in her declaration. Annemarie claimed…Open
‘I believe it’s time for him to drop out of the race’
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are calling on Democratic candidate Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Sanders, one of Platner’s most prominent supporters, was asked Tuesday about allegations that Platner had committed sexual assault against a former girlfriend. Sanders said in a post on X that he believes Platner should end his campaign, writing, “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.” Meanwhile, Mamdani made the remarks during a Tuesday press conference when asked about the Monday report on Platner being accused of sexual assault by a former…Open
Two columns buckled in a 33-story high-rise in Midtown New York on July 7. The building has been evacuated, nearby traffic has been rerouted, and a local school has been canceled. The building was formerly an office space used by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and is being converted into apartments, per PIX11 News . Cliff Johnson, who was working on the building at the time of the evacuation, told PIX11 News that the project was a total renovation, with crews gutting the 33-story building and planning to add another 16 stories. Johnson also questioned the work of the contractors. Video shows two columns buckled inside a Midtown building under construction. Dozens were evacuated and multiple streets were closed at the height of rush hour. See…Open
“One of the reasons I didn’t come forward sooner was, the huge moral conflict that I had between supporting his politics, but not supporting him as a person,” she said. “I just want the truth out there. I just want people to have a whole scope of who he is as a person.” I actually understand why Democrat leaders didn’t take our stories seriously when the Times reported them in June but are taking them seriously now. Read on…Open
Chris Cuomo questions why President Donald Trump would refuse to sign a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, arguing affordability should come before election politics. Cuomo also examines the latest developments involving Iran, the fragile ceasefire and reports that Israel has warned of a new assassination threat against Trump. Former Iranian political prisoner Kian Tajbakhsh, former Pentagon official Brent Sadler and former IDF special operations deputy commander Doron Kempel discuss what comes next. The judge in the case of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was expected to decide whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial. Instead, the judge delayed a ruling until September. Criminal…
A debate over the Bible verse Matthew 25 is pitting mainline pastors, Black protestants and the pope against evangelical politicians put on the defensive over President Trump's policies.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of British politician Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at 78 with a head wound in her Devon home Friday morning. Widdecombe’s carer found the body of the former Conservative Party cabinet minister-turned-Reform UK campaigner covered in blood, The Sun reported. She had been a close political ally of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, joining his Brexit Party in 2019 and becoming a key advisor. Devon and Cornwall Police are now probing whether she died from an accidental fall or foul play, according to the outlet. Widdecombe’s management said in a statement they are “absolutely devastated.” (RELATED: Potential Future British Leader’s Resignation Sets Off Bizarre Fight) Police…Open
New Footage Allegedly Shows Senator Mitch McConnell Loaded Into Ambulance
A new alleged video shows Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell being loaded into an ambulance. The video shows emergency responders taking McConnell to an ambulance on a stretcher after being called to his home last month for a report of an unconscious person, according to a CNN report . New footage confirms Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was loaded onto a stretcher and into an ambulance for his initial hospital transport. EMS audio references an unknown person “unconscious” from “cardiac arrest,” with “CPR in progress.” - CNN pic.twitter.com/8QPaAHFTUb — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 10, 2026 The previously unreported footage and the neighbor’s account offer new details about the circumstances surrounding…Open
