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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim immigrant and democratic socialist, is contesting the New York City mayoral race against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The outcome of this race may reveal the Democratic Party's priorities as the 2028 presidential primary approaches.

Amaarae, a Ghanaian-American artist, is redefining the pop star archetype with her innovative musical style and forthcoming tour. Notably, she made history as the first solo Ghanaian female act to perform at Coachella, marking a significant milestone in her career.

In a recent interview, Kamala Harris disclosed a disheartening phone call with Joe Biden prior to her debate with Donald Trump, highlighting Biden's lack of focus on her success. Despite this, Harris remains open to the possibility of another presidential run.

The Supreme Court has taken the unusual step of requesting further briefing in an emergency case that challenges President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, raising questions about the legality of using these troops to support immigration enforcement efforts.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are reportedly nearing an agreement for a highly anticipated rematch, with negotiations between the two camps suggesting the bout will likely occur in Las Vegas.

More than 143,000 residents in Multnomah County face losing access to food assistance in November if the federal government shutdown persists, leading to an estimated $6 million monthly reduction in grocery support for families in need.

The City of Portland will allocate $2.8 million in General Operating Support grants to 79 local arts and culture organizations for fiscal year 2025-26. This funding aims to provide stable and flexible financial support, enabling these organizations to cover essential expenses including staff salaries, rent, and program delivery.

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced it will refrain from utilizing its $6 billion contingency fund to finance food stamp benefits in November, should the federal government shutdown persist. This decision threatens to leave 42 million Americans without essential food assistance, intensifying the urgency for a resolution to the budgetary impasse.

The Trump administration's decision to withhold $9.7 million in US-purchased contraceptives in Belgian warehouses has sparked concerns among aid workers. The delay in distribution to women in need could exacerbate maternal mortality rates, lead to unsafe abortions, and impose economic burdens from unintended pregnancies.

The Trump administration has secured judicial approval to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland following a federal appeals court's reversal of a lower court's prohibition. However, a subsequent legal challenge remains before the deployment can proceed.