Chantelle Lee

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What to Know About Voting in the NYC Mayoral Race

New York City’s contentious mayoral race will come to a head in the coming days as New Yorkers begin casting their ballots.

By Chantelle Lee

Mamdani Slams Cuomo for 'Racist Attacks' After Radio Interview

Cuomo seemed to agree after a radio host said Mamdani would be “cheering” if a terrorist attack occurred.

By Chantelle Lee

Trump Administration to Resume Some Student Loan Forgiveness

The agreement comes after the American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education.

By Chantelle Lee

When the National Guard Was Sent to SF

Trump's stated intention to send troops to the city would break with past deployments there in a notable way.

By Chantelle Lee

Mamdani and Cuomo Face Off in NYC Debate

The debate will be an important opportunity for the three remaining candidates to win over undecided voters—and for Mamdani to defend his lead. 

By Chantelle Lee and Solcyré Burga

White House Shrugs Off Young Republicans Praising Hitler

Vice President J.D. Vance is downplaying leaked messages from Young Republican leaders that contained racist and offensive language.

By Chantelle Lee

Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Sparks Concern

More than 130 unvaccinated students in two South Carolina schools are being quarantined after they were exposed to measles.

By Chantelle Lee

The Longest Government Shutdowns

This government shutdown is already poised to become one of the longest in the country’s history.

By Chantelle Lee

New Qatari Air Force Facility to Be Built in Idaho, Hegseth Announces

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the facility will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots.

By Chantelle Lee

Texas Announces Probes Into Leftist Groups

The Texas Attorney General’s Office blamed the “radical Left” for rising political violence in the U.S.

By Chantelle Lee

Trump: Some People 'Don't Deserve to Be Taken Care Of' During Shutdown

President Donald Trump signaled that the White House is open to denying back pay to furloughed employees once the government shutdown ends.

By Nik Popli and Chantelle Lee

Hundreds of Hikers Trapped on Mount Everest

Rescue workers have successfully evacuated many others who were previously stranded on the mountain.

By Chantelle Lee

Commerce Secretary Calls Epstein ‘Greatest Blackmailer Ever’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments mark a break with the Administration's efforts to downplay concerns over Epstein's case.

By Chantelle Lee

The Most Banned Authors in U.S. Schools

Stephen King, Ellen Hopkins, and Sarah J. Maas topped the list of authors whose books were most frequently banned in the last school year.

By Chantelle Lee

What We Know About the Internet Blackout in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is now in its second day of a nationwide internet blackout initiated by Taliban authorities.

By Chantelle Lee

What to Know About Crime in Portland

City data show that some of the most violent crimes, including homicides, are down so far this year compared to the same period last year.

By Chantelle Lee

In a Post-Roe First, Abortions Appear to Be Decreasing

The number of abortions in states without near-total bans has so far decreased in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, new data show.

By Chantelle Lee

New York Mayor Eric Adams Drops Out of Mayoral Race

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are still in the running.

By Chantelle Lee

Why Syphilis Cases in Newborns Are Rising

Only a couple decades ago, U.S. cases of congenital syphilis were nearly eliminated. In 2024, they increased for the twelfth straight year.

By Chantelle Lee

A Brief History of Trump’s False Health and Science Claims

Trump has made a number of false and questionable claims about health and science over the years. Here are some of the most notable ones.

By Chantelle Lee
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