4 guards sentenced in brutal beating death of an incarcerated Black man at New York prison

The NCAA has announced that athletes and athletic department staff will be prohibited from betting on professional sports. This decision comes amid ongoing gambling scandals that have raised concerns about integrity in college athletics.

President Trump expressed disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik's characterization of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a 'jihadist' during a recent meeting at the White House. Trump emphasized that Mamdani is actively campaigning and did not support the label used by Stefanik, who is running for governor of New York in the upcoming election.

Donald Trump met with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, helping him avoid a question about labeling the president a fascist. The meeting, described by Trump as 'great,' focused on their mutual love for New York City rather than their disagreements.

President Trump stated that he does not consider New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be a 'jihadist' during a meeting in the Oval Office. This remark comes amid previous tensions between the two, particularly regarding federal funding for New York City.

Barbara Lee has been serving as the mayor of Oakland for six months, focusing on addressing the city's high crime rates. She has also expressed a desire for federal law enforcement to refrain from involvement in local policing matters.

New York Representative Nydia Velazquez announced her retirement effective next year, concluding over 30 years of service in Congress. She is recognized as the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in this legislative body and becomes the second long-serving New York Democrat to step down.

A lawsuit has been filed by a group of parents of public school students and taxpayers in Tennessee, challenging the state's new school voucher program. The plaintiffs argue that the program violates the state constitution.

Three former sheriff's deputies in Georgia have been acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of a Black man who was shot at least 15 times during a stop in a small town. The verdict has sparked discussions about police accountability and the use of lethal force in law enforcement.