Graham Platner is facing criticism for his use of a racial slur and his proposed tax plan. Platner apologizes for the slur, emphasizing his commitment to inclusivity, but his rhetoric is seen as divisive. His tax plan includes a 5% wealth tax on those with over a billion dollars and a cost of living exemption for the working and middle class. Critics argue that this wealth tax targets unrealized value, which is not actual cash, and could destabilize the economy. They also point out the economic illiteracy of viewing wealth as a fixed pie, as economies expand through innovation and new value creation. The conversation highlights the broader implications of such policies on private property and societal prosperity.
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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