Mamdani's edge has Dems wondering if he's a model or a fluke

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. Just click here. Zohran Mamdani's lead heading into the New York mayoral election has withstood a furious push from Republicans, establishment Democrats and a coalition of Wall Street dealmakers,...

Family Center Food Shelf fills the gaps amid an uneasy economy, SNAP cuts, federal shutdown

Board member and volunteer Anne Henshaw with volunteer Terry Hartman at the coolers. All photos by Cynthia Prairie By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On a recent afternoon in late October, the buzz in the grocery store grew louder...

Which Alabama city is safest in 2025? WalletHub ranks these 4 on its list

Safety isn't one-size-fits-all. For some Alabama cities, it means more than calm streets. It's about stability, health and community. WalletHub's new rankings show where that balance is the strongest. "When people think about safety in a city,...

Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Raise Up’s tax hike would stall progress on Massachusetts’ business climate

Still, the housing crisis persists. Unemployment insurance is a mess. Workers are being stretched thin by costs for child care and health care. Those are reasons enough for lawmakers to reject a bill that would increase by 10-fold the amount of...

Congress ties record for longest shutdown as bipartisan talks pick up steam

By Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — With Congress now tied for its longest-ever shutdown, a small group of fed-up lawmakers in Washington are furiously trying to end the standoff as soon as this week. Those members insist...

Trump, Democrats and the shutdown. What to watch for on Election Day

Tuesday marks the nation’s first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race — even though the Republican was absent from the campaign...

Open enrollment starts Saturday. Here’s what you need to know

Most Vermonters who get their health insurance on Vermont Health Connect, the state’s Affordable Care Act exchange, don’t typically shop around each year. They’re just auto-enrolled into their current plan. But with enhanced subsidies that help...

Waynesboro sophomore champions the environment and conservation

Quinn Coulter, a Waynesboro sophomore, serves as a youth ambassador for two environmental programs. He is one of 28 students in the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Young Ambassadors program. Coulter has studied the environmental impact of road deicers...

Attorney General Sues U.S. Department Of Education Blocking Public Service Loan Forgiveness Restrictions 

NOTE: The Office of the Maryland Attorney General shared the following press release: BALTIMORE, Md. – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 21 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for...

Judgment day for Trump as voters get to give their verdict on president in polls

Voters are likely to give their verdict on his leadership and policies — even though he was absent from the campaign trail. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Mr Trump lost both last...

Doctor reveals how parents can help kids develop common sense

It turns out that those lacking common sense simply weren’t taught how to harness it in their younger years. In a talk with Newsweek, the lead psychologist at University of Vermont Medical Center, Dr Marlene Maron, laid out her views on how...

Massachusetts weather: Exactly when snow is expected as strong gusts feared in wind warning

Boston is no stranger to snow but residents will have to wait(Image: Getty) With winter looming ahead, the good people of Massachusetts are wondering exactly when the first snow will arrive. This comes as parts of the state are being battered by...

3 Threats to Secularism in the West

The following is an uncorrected transcript generated by a transcription service. Before quoting in print, please check the corresponding audio for accuracy. [00:00:00] Collin: The church has become a victim of its own success when you already see...

'It's astounding:' Rep. Becca Balint on the House's extended shutdown recess

Since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, the Senate has held dozens of votes . It's a very different story over in the House, which has not been in session since September 19th — before the shutdown started. On Vermont Edition Monday,...

It Pains Me to Say It, but Gavin Newsom Is on to Something Here

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Gavin Newsom, it has often been observed, has a bit of a Patrick Bateman quality: He is TV-anchor handsome, is...

Republicans move forward on SAU consolidation effort; Democrats call for more study

New Hampshire’s system of public schools could look dramatically different in the next five years under a Republican proposal moving forward to reduce the number of school administrative units. The idea, presented last week in a report by a key...

Coppock: Protesters in good company

Troy Niehls asserts that the Rutland “No Kings 2” protesters of Oct. 18 were not of “sound mind.” If this is so, we are in good company. In fact, nationwide, at least 7 million people took to the streets to voice their opposition to the lawless...

TCBN: Inside Munson's Physician Recruiting Challenges

Nov. 3, 2025 Population growth, demographics, retirement trends, tourism and industry-wide shortages are just a few of the factors that play into the physician recruitment equation at Munson Healthcare. Though typically associated with Traverse...

Trump's strength, Democrats' message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election...

Strong Democratic showings, meanwhile, could provide the party a pathway back to national relevance — even if its top candidates have taken very different approaches, from adhering to a moderate line to wholeheartedly embracing government spending...