Spencer Pratt is back in the news, but no, he’s not burning down forests—just the same old reality TV fame from The Hills days.
Polls in Illinois's Democratic primary show a highly uncertain race, with narrow leads and many undecided voters. The race features Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, amid infrequent polling and last-minute voter decisions, making the outcome unpredictable as the election approaches today.
Recent surveys indicate that New Yorkers are divided on Mayor Mamdani's performance. While some approve of his efforts, many remain undecided or critical, especially among minority groups. Voter opinions vary on his handling of key issues and his overall leadership in the city.
A CNN review has resurfaced decade-old posts by Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, highlighting liberal views that diverge from her current moderate image. The posts include criticisms of rural voters and comments about cars, prompting criticisms from rivals while McMorrow defends the posts as normal for someone who has moved across the country.
San Francisco officials have claimed a drop in observed street homelessness, crediting new shelter-and-treatment facilities and crisis-centre referrals. Critics say street conditions remain challenging and the city’s safety narrative is still in flux as debates about policy continue.
San Diego is grappling with a $146 million budget deficit as Mayor Gloria proposes cutting the December Nights festival at Balboa Park to save about $1.5 million. The move has sparked public backlash and calls for recalls amid concerns about affecting a major holiday tradition.
Hill County has approved a moratorium on new data-center developments after concerns about water, electricity use and noise. The vote is the first of its kind in Texas and aims to study impacts before moving forward.