EXCLUSIVE: Stefanik steamrolls top conservative opponent; GOP leaders hand her commanding edge in NY primary

New York's frontline nurses and leaders are expressing serious concerns over the implementation of artificial intelligence tools in the city's hospital system, claiming these technologies threaten both patient safety and their job security. The nurses argue that the introduction of AI is being done quietly and without adequate consultation or transparency.

Republicans are facing a critical deadline regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with no unified plan to extend these benefits for millions of Americans as they return to Capitol Hill. The lack of consensus among GOP leaders raises concerns about the future of healthcare affordability for many families.

A winter storm impacted the Midwest over the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing over a foot of snow and strong winds, leading to significant travel disruptions. Notably, a 45-car pile-up occurred on Interstate 78 in Indiana, and a Delta Air Lines plane skidded off the runway in Des Moines, Iowa, as 53 million people were under winter weather alerts from South Dakota to New York.

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is scheduled to vote on Monday to award up to three casino licenses for the downstate New York area, a significant move in the state's gaming industry. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to expand gaming opportunities and enhance economic growth in the region.

Former GOP strategist expressed concern over President Trump's Thanksgiving remarks, labeling them as 'indefensible' during a CNN appearance. The strategist highlighted the challenges conservatives face in the current political climate due to such comments from the president.

Small-property owners have initiated a federal lawsuit against New York City and State, seeking to reclaim tens of thousands of so-called 'zombie' apartments that are currently off the market. This legal action aims to address the issue of vacant units that could otherwise provide housing to tenants in need.

On a chilly morning in Lower Manhattan, hundreds of families queued outside Trinity Commons, an extension of New York's historic Trinity church, to access the Compassion Market food bank, which provides groceries, hot meals, and baby supplies. The demand for assistance has surged, reflecting the ongoing struggles faced by many in the community.

In 2021, Afghan evacuees reportedly had unrestricted access to U.S. military bases, leading to concerns about unvetted individuals leaving these facilities without tracking. This issue gained renewed attention following the fatal shooting of West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom by an Afghan national in Washington, D.C.