Kate Snyder, a former mayor of Portland, is running for city council. She discussed her return to public service, citing her previous roles on the school board and as mayor. Snyder highlighted key issues like homelessness, housing, and the need for more state collaboration. She emphasized the importance of citizen engagement and the challenges of managing city services amidst turnover. Snyder also addressed the city’s unsavory reputation, the impact of homelessness on local businesses, and the need for creative solutions to fill empty storefronts. She stressed the importance of a balanced approach that considers both individual needs and community safety.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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