Your guide to voting in New York’s 2026 elections for governor and Congress

A primer on the races for governor, attorney general and the congressional districts that could help determine control of the U.S. House. [ more ›…

Colorado may increase taxes on the rich. When Massachusetts did, the wealthy overwhelmingly stayed put.

Massachusetts voters increased income taxes on earnings over $1 million to 9% from 5% in 2022

Colorado has enough spare winter electricity to replace furnaces with heat pumps, report says

RMI national study highlights cold winter states with opportunities to convert millions of furnaces to renewable energy heating

Inside the hidden chamber that controls Lincoln Center’s magnificent fountain

The Revson Fountain at Lincoln Center Gothamist went behind the scenes to learn how the NYC landmark keeps its majestic waters flowing. [ more ›…

Trump says he ‘heard something about’ DOJ probe into Corey Lewandowski

We’re all part of the surveillance state now | Engagement Party

RTD will offer free bus service along key routes to ease the ride for Sundance crowds

The international film festival in January, usually a slow month in Boulder, will trigger a massive influx of visitors. Buses will add service and extend…

Supersonic aircraft maker Boom will build turbines to power data centers at new factory in Centennial

Boom hopes to deliver planes in 2030, but will apply its engine tech to propel AI data centers — without consuming electricity or water —…

Yesterday was Thursday (Thursday), today it is Friday (Friday)

Plus: Feds stop cooperating with OMS investigations; Snow?! In this economy?!; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Yesterday was Thursday (Thursday), today…

How Operation Metro Surge changed the Minnesota media landscape for good

From safety trainings once reserved for conflict zones to a sense of camaraderie over competition, local newsrooms adapted and evolved. The post How Operation Metro…

Matt Little and Eric Pratt are offering clear choices in a quiet race for Congress

The result of the race for Angie Craig's seat will show whether the 2nd District remains 'purple' or has shifted decisively to the Democratic column.…

Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in Texas

Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?

Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility

The state health agency is also processing 64% of SNAP applications in a timely manner — within 30 days — even though the required rate…

Fake Polls, Real Wave?

Polling’s gold standard, the New York Times/Siena poll, releases new data showing Democrats surging far ahead of Republicans with an 11-point lead on the generic…

He Broke The World (feat. John Fugelsang) | Daily Beans

Somebody Sent Fake Pamphlets to Republican Voters in Texas | Beans Talk

Trump Trapped as BBC Goes to Chief Judge to Get Former WH Lawyers to Testify Against Him

Popok reports on a major hearing today, as Trump tries to avoid having his deposition videotaped in his own BBC defamation case for obvious reasons,…

Trump Can’t Hide Any Longer as Judge Orders his Worst Fear

A federal judge just told Trump in effect to “Sit Down” for a deposition by December 11 or risk having his “10 billion Dollar Lawsuit”…

Early Voting Starts Saturday — and You Can Get These Sporty, Spooky Stickers

Calling all New Yorkers: It’s time to choose your Congress members, governor and state legislators — and decide the fate of five ballot proposals backed…

New Subway Elevators at Yankee Stadium Slump With Outages For Months

Just months after the MTA installed five new elevators at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway station, several were sidelined during baseball season, transit authority data…