Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be sworn in and underscoring a series of historic firsts for the city. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of ‘The Wire’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 31, 2025. Posted in Entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News, News Obituaries, Social, Things To Do.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran character actor best known for his roles in “The Wire,” “Veep” and several Spike Lee films, has died. He was 71. Whitlock died Tuesday in New York after battling a short illness, his manager, Brian Liebman, told Deadline. “If you knew him — you loved him,” Liebman wrote in an Instagram post. “A brilliant actor and even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed.” With more than 125 credits to his name — including two upcoming films — Whitlock was a versatile actor capable of adapting to many...

Rescue crew finds 3 hikers dead in Southern California mountains during strong winds

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 31, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Rescue crews responding during high winds to a report of an injured hiker who fell down a slope near a Southern California mountain trail found the man and two of his companions dead, authorities said. Related Articles Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of ‘The Wire’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71 Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3...

Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 25, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By WILL WEISSERT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the country and even suggesting that a stocking full of coal may not be so bad. Vacationing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the president and first lady Melania Trump participated in the tradition of talking to youngsters dialing into the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which playfully tracks Santa’s progress around the globe. “We want to make sure...

Mexican Navy medical flight lost communication for several minutes before Texas crash

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 24, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MEGAN JANETSKY Air traffic controllers lost communication for about 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane carrying a young medical patient and seven others before it crashed off the Texas coast in thick fog, killing at least five people, Mexico’s president said Tuesday. Authorities initially believed the plane had landed safely at its destination in Galveston, near Houston, before learning it had gone down Monday afternoon, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. A search-and-rescue operation in waters near Galveston pulled two survivors from the plane’s...

FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 23, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By DIDI TANG WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones such as those from DJI and Autel out of the U.S. market. Related Articles The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities 21...

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 23, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Health, National News, Network, News.

By JONEL ALECCIA U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. Related Articles To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs Out-of-pocket pain from high-deductible plans means skimping on care Florida mom knew baby would not live but carried her to term...

At least 2 people killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 23, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a 1-year-old medical patient along with seven others, crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least two people, officials said. Related Articles US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind ‘Call of Duty,’ dies at 55 Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power...

Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Mick Jagger featured in Epstein photo dump

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 20, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

“King of Pop” Michael Jackson was among the rich and famous figures whose relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light on Friday when the Justice Department finally began releasing records related to its investigation into the late sex offender. One photo featuring Jackson shows the “Beat It” singer standing alongside Epstein in front of a painting of woman lying topless on a beach. Another shows Jackson with singer Diana Ross and former President Bill Clinton on what appears to be a private plane. Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton and Diana Ross are pictured in a photograph contained in the...

Implosion takes down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 20, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By JACK DURA A nearly 100-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin was imploded Friday, an unusual spectacle that clears the way for a modern replacement. Related Articles Tesla CEO Elon Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling A California fisherman may have broken records by catching a 10.25-pound canary rockfish What’s inside the released files on Jeffrey Epstein NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s trip around the...

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