With intense competition and record turnout, the Chicago municipal elections have come to a pivotal conclusion. As the sun rises on the election's aftermath, Paul Vallas, former schools CEO and backed by police union, has been confirmed to advance to the runoff for Chicago Mayor with 32% of the votes. Not yet determined is who his opponent in the runoff will be, with Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and Mayor Lori Lightfoot following close behind at 18% and 13.6%, respectively. The 2021 mayoral race is already historic before any candidate has emerged victorious, as over 200,000 mail-in ballots were requested in advance of the election. This is the first election since Mayor Rahm Emanuel, whose surprise announcement in September of 2018 left all of the candidates racing to the finish line. Despite a large chunk of the electorate being undecided up until the end, the CTU poured a huge investment of over $1 million

On the night of February 28, 2023, Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks decided to pay homage to WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin. Believe it or not, Brooks showed up to FedEx Forum for the Grizzlies' upcoming matchup Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers dressed like the iconic wrestler. While it was admirable for Brooks to pay homage to a well-known legend, his attempt at the outfit was dismally inaccurate. Brooks chose to pair his black vest and jean shorts with a pair of red and white kicks, along with sunglasses.

The attempted look was quickly pooh-poohed by NBA fans. One fan went as far as to call it "defamation of character," while another cited Portland's Damian Lillard as the better homage-payer. In the end, the outfit choice landed Brooks more in the hot seat than Stone Cold Steve Austin could have ever prepared him for.

The Supreme Court debated the legality of the Biden Administration’s plan to wipe out $400 billion of student debt this Tuesday, and it appears that the justices are reluctant to go along with the plan, which could mean tens of millions of borrowers will still be carrying the burden of their debt.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. argued that the administration lacked the proper congressional authorization to put forth one of the most expansive executive plans in U.S. history. Other members of the conservative majority invoked the “major questions doctrine”, which requires massive government initiatives with profound economic implications to be clearly authorized by Congress.

However, the three liberal members of the court indicated that Congress had already granted the authority via the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003. The “HEROES Act” permits the secretary of education to take action in times of emergency

The US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week for a major legal battle involving President Joe Biden's student-debt relief plan. His plan to cancel any amounts of student debt, up to $20,000 per borrower, has become the center-piece of an argument challenging the constitutional Separation of Powers. Nebraska and six states are taking on the Biden administration for unilateral action, which could potentially blow a $430-billion hole in the federal budget.

At the same time, those in favor of the student-debt relief claim it would help those who are in true financial need. Over 26 million Americans applied or were automatically eligible for the relief, including 1.2 million New Jersey citizens who carry the 12th highest loan burden. Student-debt relief advocates continue to push for the plan, justifying it as equitable and necessary aid during the pandemic.

Meanwhile, other types of college

Nissan announced on Tuesday that it will recall more than 809,000 SUVs in the United States and Canada that have a faulty key issue, due to a problem that could cause the vehicle to shut off while it is in motion. Affected vehicles include the 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sports, which were all outfitted with "jackknife" keys that could collapse and trigger a failure in the car's power and safety measures.

Nissan has stated that it is not aware of any injuries or crashes that have been caused by the issue. However, failure of the key turning off the car could be dangerous under certain conditions, leading to a loss of engine power, power brakes, and the disabling of the airbags in the event of a crash. The recall affects 517,472 Rogue and 194,986 Rogue Sport models.

In response to the recall

Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of "Today," left the show unexpectedly on the morning of Feb. 28, 2023 after testing positive for COVID-19 while on air. Co-host Sheinelle Jones gave viewers an update, informing them that Guthrie had felt unwell and taken a test, the results of which had come back positive. Guthrie had previously tested positive for COVID in January 2022 and May 2022, staying at home for five days to isolate at the latter occurrence.

Guthrie's co-host Hoda Kotb has also been absent from the show for over a week. Kotb's last public appearance was on Feb. 17 and neither Kotb nor NBC has offered an explanation for her absence. All that Kotb has done since her disappearance is post inspirational quote graphics on Instagram - raising more questions than

The United States Supreme Court is now deciding the fate of President Biden's action to cancel unspecified amounts of student debt, a measure which applies to those who meet certain criteria such as income limits. If enacted, this plan could potentially forgive a borrower up to $20,000 in debt. Approximately 26 million Americans have applied to the program, including 1.2 million citizens from New Jersey, who currently have the 12th highest loan burden in the country.

Though the initiative has been met with upbeat approval from many quarters, there has been resistance from some. It has been accused of going beyond the president's authority and of depriving states of their future tax revenue. Some have argued with disapproval that students who receive the debt relief will benefit from their college education for the rest of their lives.

Yet, one perspective missing from the debate is that families with financial stability are more able to invest in 529 plans,

Despite a raft of injury concerns, Fulham FC will line up with star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic as they face Leeds United in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night. An update from Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Mitrovic is fit and available to face the Whites, lifting the spirits of the home side. The team had recently geared up for the game having made seven changes from their Premier League draw against Wolves, with Cedric Soares and Sasa Lukic making their club debuts.

Injury worries continue for Fulham, with Tom Cairney still absent with an ankle injury, and Neeskens Kebano out long-term with an Achilles injury. Fortunately for them, Luis Palhinha will be available after serving his two-match suspension in their next two Premier League games. Leeds, on the other hand, will be without Max Wober

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear Nebraska's challenge of President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan which seeks to discharge hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt. This case is paramount to the principle of separation of powers under the Constitution and is a major test of the nation's Founding Fathers' vision.

President Biden's plan has been estimated to blow a hole of $430 billion in the federal budget and Nebraska is concerned about the legitimacy of the unilateral and unconstitutional authority the president's consolidation of power entails.

Thomas Paine famously wrote in 1776 that "no country can be called free which is governed by an absolute power" and the Constitutional safeguard of division of power between three branches of government was instituted as a failsafe against this specter of unfettered authority.

Mike Hilgers, writing for The Wall Street Journal on February 27, 2023, argued that the policy-altering process should be a

The Supreme Court will hear the challenge to President Joe Biden's unilateral decision to discharge hundreds of billions of dollars in student-loan debt this Tuesday. Nebraska has argued that the debt relief plan, which offers up to $20,000 of loan forgiveness per borrower, flouts constitutional law and unfairly pays off college graduates while leaving those who do not attend college forced to pay off their own loans.

During three hours of oral argument, Chief Justice John Roberts posed tough questions about the scope of the plan, noting its hefty $430 billion price tag, and whether or not debt-forgiveness recipients were getting special treatment that those who have already paid off their loans have not benefited from. Justice Samuel Alito echoed Roberts’ doubts about the perceptions of unfairness, and further questioned the Biden administration's claim that the debt cancellation plan was not much different from existing programs.

The bedrock of Biden's argument has

Today marks the day of reckoning – the Supreme Court has heard oral arguments related to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Representing the Biden administration is U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar. She argued that the administration had legal authority to provide relief to borrowers financially harmed by the pandemic, citing the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, or HEROES Act. After Prelogar, the Supreme Court heard from Nebraska Solicitor General James Campbell, arguing on behalf of six states who said the plan amounted to an unlawful attempt to erase an estimated $430 billion in federal student loan debt.

Next came the second case, brought by two student borrowers - Myra Brown and Alexander Taylor. Again, Prelogar argued that the borrowers didn't qualify for full relief in the first place and won't have any financial damage if the plan is allowed. Representing these borrowers was

Jose Mourinho was sent off for the third time this season following Roma's shock 2-1 loss to Serie A's bottom club Cremonese at Stadio Giovanni Zini on Tuesday evening. The Portuguese manager was visibly angry on the sidelines and complained of bias when addressing the media post-match.

Mourinho had earlier implemented a tactical change to their usual 3-4-3 formation which seemed to have a positive impact on the game, as the Giallorossi produced several chances to score early on. However, it all changed in the 33rd-minute when Lorenzo Pellegrini was presented with a red card after a rough challenge.

Cremonese capitalized on their numerical advantage and produced two goals in quick succession before the hour mark to take the lead. Mourinho then seemed to disagree with the fourth official and was promptly shown his

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving President Joe Biden's plan to forgive federal student loan debt of those making less than $125,000 per year. Currently, 43 million borrowers are eligible, with 20 million borrowers potentially having all of their debt erased. This plan could cost $400 billion over the next three decades and, if successful, could lift millions of Americans out of debt and open up a wide range of financial opportunities.

Republican-appointed judges have sought to delay implementation of the plan since it was proposed in August. However, the 6-3 conservative majority on the court could be the deciding factor in allowing it to move forward. During the two hour event, justices heard from both sides, with state representatives and compelling student anecdotes being used to explain the gravity of the situation. Currently, 26 million people have applied for student loan debt relief and 16 million have already received approval.

The outcome of this

The Westfield area is preparing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. The Department of Public Works is ready for whatever conditions arise, stocking up on salt mixtures and materials to keep the roads safe. Acting director Francis Cain said they would be pre-treating roads and re-applying product and plowing as needed. Local hardware stores are stocking shovels and ice melt, as well as other winter weather necessities.

Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said he would wait until later in the day on Monday to decide whether to call a snow day on Tuesday. Last year the district had five snow days built into their calendar, and so far only one has been used. If the superintendent decides on a snow day, that would be the second this year and would push the last day of school back to June 21st.

Residents and visitors to the Westfield area should

The U.S. government intelligence apparatus has recently shifted in its assessment of the origins of the Covid-19 virus, now potentially endorsing a minor view that the virus occurred as a result of work in a Chinese lab. Scientists predominantly believe the virus occurred naturally in animals, though the US Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence has joined the now-two tentacled US government intelligence apparatus in advocating for the lab leak theory. The lab leak hypothesis is currently supported by a minority of the intelligence community, and still lacks conclusive evidence, with the majority of the intelligence community leaning toward the natural occurrence Theory.

In response to the debate surrounding the origin of Covid-19, House Republicans have created a select subcommittee to investigate the issue and the role of China in the virus' early spread. Polling from 2021 reflects a majority of Americans believing China had something to do with the

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that gives him new power over Walt Disney World, effectively punishing the entertainment giant for speaking out against his political agenda. At a Reedy Creek fire station in Lake Buena Vista, DeSantis made a statement about the new law: "Today, the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end. There's a new sheriff in town and accountability will be the order of the day."

The bill seeks to take control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the government body that has granted Disney special powers for more than fifty years. Under the law, DeSantis is able to replace the current board, which is mostly composed of people with Disney ties, with a board in which he hand-picks the members.

The move comes nearly one year after the company spoke out against a Florida bill - which DeSantis later signed

Rupert Murdoch, executive chairman of Fox News and News Corp, acknowledged providing Jared Kushner, former Trump advisor and the president's son-in-law, confidential information concerning former presidential candidate Joe Biden's ad campaign and debate strategies prior to the 2020 election, according to court documents unsealed Monday. These documents were released as part of a high-stakes lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News.

A spokesperson from Fox News declined to comment on Dominion's claims, stating that Dominion was 'mischaracterizing the facts.' They further added that Dominion was choosing to focus on 'irrelevant evidence' as an attempt to generate publicity, as opposed to factual content. This comes in light of a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Dominion for $1.6 billion in damages, claiming that the network gave 'prominence to the election-fraud claims as a tactic to revive viewership.'

Fox

Student loan borrowers from across the country gathered at the Supreme Court on Monday night as the Court planned to hear two cases on the Biden administration's proposed student loan relief plan the following day. Supporters of the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt owed by tens of millions of Americans, rallied loudly in opposition to Republican attorneys general who filed a case against the plan.

"I'm feeling great," said borrower Amanda Smitley, 20, who already has around $10,000 in student debt as a college sophomore at PennWest California. "I want to live in a world where my future students and maybe future kids won't have to worry about getting into thousands in debt just because they want to further their education."

The Biden administration argues a Covid public health emergency provides a legal basis for their policy, but the conservative members of the court are expected

Millions of Americans are struggling with mounting student loan debt, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that the amount has reached an all-time high of more than $1.6 trillion. Students under 30 are more likely to have student loan debt; however, nearly a quarter of the debt belongs to adults 50 and older. It is a multigenerational issue with college costs soaring far above inflation over the past 52 years. In the 1968-1969 academic year, adjusted for inflation, attending a public, four-year institution would cost $1,545. Now, in the 2020-2021 school year, that amount is over $29,000. If education costs had just followed inflation, the cost would be around $12,000 per year.

Although college graduates earn more than those without a degree, 51% of students who graduated from public four-year institutions leave with federal debt averaging over $

The White House on Monday downplayed a report that the Department of Energy determined a lab leak was the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, informing that no government consensus has been reached yet. White House national security spokesperson, John Kirby, stated that the president "wants facts, and the whole government is designed to go get those facts and we're just not there yet."

The Energy Department has supposedly produced a study with "low confidence", containing intelligence information which led to a shift in the belief that the virus had jumped from an animal host outside a lab. Kirby and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have refused to confirm or deny the report yet.

Since the pandemic first started in early 2020, the U.S. intelligence community has been attempting to learn more about its origin, with Republicans making particular suggestions towards a lab in Wuhan, China.

The United States has now acknowledged that President Biden has repeatedly pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping for transparency about the origins of COVID-19. In response to a new intelligence assessment, the State Department has pointed to two of the main theories surrounding the virus: either it leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology lab or it was the result of animal-to-human transmission. The intelligence community has yet to be able to make a definitive conclusion.

The Department of Energy's findings suggest that a lab leak is likely the cause of the pandemic, though they were made with "low confidence". This admission is a sign of honest scientific assessment and a departure from an otherwise muddied debate. President Biden and his senior officials have made it clear that they need Beijing to provide more information and allow international investigations to take place in order to determine the virus' origin.

Tensions between the United States

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The Energy Department has concluded with "low confidence" that the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from an unintentional laboratory leak in China, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Drawing from classified intelligence reports provided to the White House and members of Congress, the two theories on the origins of the pandemic were put to the test -- that COVID-19 jumped from animals to humans at a market in Wuhan, China , and that it was leaked from a laboratory studying coronaviruses.

The investigation revealed both sides of the story, but has yet to find enough evidence to directly support either theory. Despite this, the Energy Department changed its stance given new intelligence, but the conclusion remains only "low confidence."

The Chinese government's handling of the wet market, which was cleaned up and evidence destroyed before any examination, is raising more speculation of the existence

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report that finds it’s highly likely that the Covid-19 pandemic was caused by a laboratory leak from a facility in Wuhan, China. The report also admits to having “low confidence” in its findings, but this is actually a sign of strength. It’s a refreshing break from the overconfidence we’ve seen in the debate around Covid’s origin.

The lab leak hypothesis has been gaining traction for several months, but the Department of Energy’s report finally provides much-needed support. This resource-intensive investigation involved contributions from three different agencies: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.

Although the report’s authors did not definitively conclude that a lab leak was to blame,

The White House commented on the lack of consensus within the Biden administration over the origin of Covid-19, a day after the Energy Department revealed it had joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in holding the virus likely spread via a lab leak in China. National Security Council spokesman John Toppin stated that the four other agencies that some believe the pandemic started with an animal-to-human transmission had not reached a consensus.

G20 finance leaders attempted to come to a consensus at a recent summit in India, but their efforts were spoiled by China's refusal to harshly criticize Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Energy Department joined the FBI in their theory that the virus originally leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. To back their assertions, they cite the natural jump of viruses from animals to humans; the genetics of the virus versus those of other known infections; and the fact that the Chinese government destroyed evidence