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Hunter College professor placed on leave amid investigation into her ‘abhorrent’ Zoom remarks during public school meeting

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- A New York City college professor has been placed on leave amid backlash over what the school called her "abhorrent remarks" during a public school district meeting.Hunter College associate professor Allyson Friedman made the remarks during a NYC District 3 Community... Read More.

US mortgage rates drop below 6% for the 1st time in nearly 4 years

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped below 6% for the first time in nearly four years, according to new data from Freddie Mac.Rates have been hovering around 6% this year and averaged 6.76% last February."For the first time in... Read More.

Lawmakers praise their Black male teachers: ‘I would never be here’

Thursday, February 26

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Gregory Meeks knows the pivotal role Black men can play in a young person's life."In high school, my [Black] male teacher was Mr. Ozzie and he guided me, you know, through some difficult times and through good times," Meeks, D-N.Y., told... Read More.

Cindy McCain to step down as head of the World Food Programme

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- Cindy McCain will be stepping down as head of the United Nations World Food Programme to focus on her health, the humanitarian organization announced on Thursday.McCain, 71, suffered a mild stroke in October 2025, according to the organization. She plans to... Read More.

Svetlana ‘the stowaway’ Dali allegedly snuck onto United flight at Newark airport: Sources

Thursday, February 26

(NEWARK, N.J.) -- Svetlana Dali is at it again.Dali, who previously was convicted in Brooklyn federal court of being a stowaway on a Delta Air Lines flight out of New York's JFK Airport to Paris, allegedly snuck onto a United flight at... Read More.

Head of World Economic Forum resigns over ties to Epstein

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- Borge Brende stepped down as the head of the World Economic Forum Thursday following an independent review into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, marking the latest departure in a string of high-profile resignations by business and government leaders who... Read More.

Columbia University student detained by Homeland Security agents in dorm, school says

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- A Columbia University student was detained by Department of Homeland Security agents Thursday morning, after they allegedly made "misrepresentations" to enter a dorm, the school said.Claire Shipman, the school's acting president, sent a letter to the school community informing... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ TV series, and more

Thursday, February 26

The classic 1960 western The Magnificent Seven is being turned into a series for MGM+ with Matt Dillon in the starring role. He'll play the leader of a group of seven mercenaries who agree to protect a village from a greedy land baron ...The... Read More.

‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 expected to air in April 2027

Thursday, February 26

Heated Rivalry is headed back to the cottage this summer.Show creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady told CBS Mornings Thursday that season 2 of the hit hockey romance is set to begin shooting in August and is expected... Read More.

Man arrested for ‘assaulting’ cops in snowball incident amid rift between Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- A man has been arrested after a viral incident between New Yorkers and NYPD officers during Monday's blizzard has snowballed into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first test with the police brass after he appeared to downplay the issue.Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, has been... Read More.

8-year-old Navajo Nation girl may have been struck and killed by a truck, FBI says

Thursday, February 26

(NEW YORK) -- An 8-year-old Navajo Nation girl who mysteriously died last month may have been struck and killed by a truck, the FBI said.Maleeka "Mollie" Boone was "likely struck by a passing vehicle" and it's possible the driver hit the 8-year-old "without realizing... Read More.

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson begin in Chicago as family calls for ‘unity’

Thursday, February 26

(CHICAGO) -- Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson began on Thursday in Chicago, where the late civil rights icon, Baptist minister and politician lay in repose at the headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition -- the organization he founded in 1996 to fight for... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Hunter College professor placed on leave amid investigation into her ‘abhorrent’ Zoom remarks during public school meeting

US mortgage rates drop below 6% for the 1st time in nearly 4 years

Lawmakers praise their Black male teachers: ‘I would never be here’

Cindy McCain to step down as head of the World Food Programme

Svetlana ‘the stowaway’ Dali allegedly snuck onto United flight at Newark airport: Sources

Head of World Economic Forum resigns over ties to Epstein

Columbia University student detained by Homeland Security agents in dorm, school says

In brief: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ TV series, and more

‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 expected to air in April 2027

Man arrested for ‘assaulting’ cops in snowball incident amid rift between Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD

8-year-old Navajo Nation girl may have been struck and killed by a truck, FBI says

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson begin in Chicago as family calls for ‘unity’

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