More kids in OC don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Experts worry it’s getting worse

Food insecurity among children in Orange County jumped by nearly 30%, according to a recent report from Feeding America.

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting 12-year-old with a belt

The NYCHA Baruch Houses buildings Kevin Maxwell allegedly called the boy "gay" as he struck him. [ more › ]

ICPC uncovers two more fake agencies in PFIPC probe

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies allegedly created by Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed…

Jon Stewart’s Simple Question Had Fetterman Struggling Big Time

As Indian authorities use pellet guns again, Kashmiri survivors still await justice

In India, debates over the use of pellet guns on protesters have opened space for Kashmiris who have endured wounds from them since 2010. Scroll…

Hasina baits and jabs Dhaka from the safety of New Delhi

Nearly two years after fleeing Dhaka in disgrace, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first live public address on Wednesday (August 5). Speaking…

Legionnaires’ outbreak victims in Harlem sue NYC in wake of UES cluster

Attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton appeared at a news conference on Thursday. Last year’s outbreak in Harlem killed seven people and sickened dozens…

NYC Has 12,000 Acres of Forests, Wetlands & Other Natural Areas. Many Lifelong New Yorkers Don’t Know They Exist.

A new report from Center for an Urban Future urges the city to do more to raise awareness about, and increase access to, its "wild"…

Did El-Sayed’s primary victory hand a win to the GOP?

Wheels on the Bus: Strollers Now Given Space on Entire MTA Fleet

All aboard, baby. Tykes who ride MTA buses will have designated stroller-only spaces across the entire fleet of nearly 6,000 carriages by the end of…

West Nile virus detected in nearly twice as many NYC mosquito pools as last year

Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for the West Nile Virus. Officials are expanding mosquito control and urging New Yorkers to…

Colorado voters will decide whether to put “right to natural gas” in state constitution

Initiative 177 seeks to prevent bans on natural gas sales and use in Colorado

Trump Releases More Records that Show Russian Collusion

Stoup Brewing collects 15,000 lbs of goods for Spokane fire relief

Stoup Brewing has led a fundraising effort this week to help victims of the Spokane fires, collecting about 15,000 pounds of food and other supplies.…

US polysilicon tariffs to move solar makers to domestic materials

The United States is moving to impose a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on polysilicon and its derivative products, a step designed…

First Thursday Street Fair Canceled Due to Poor Air Quality

The indoor gallery portion will continue as planned.

Are Trump’s Sons Cashing in at the Pentagon?

Trump wants $10 billion from BBC but says asking for his finances is ‘disproportionate’

In the latest twist in Trump’s defamation case against the BBC, the president’s legal team has filed an emergency motion to block the BBC from…

Sen. Paul on vote to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt

Japan’s missile leap marks shift from defense to counterstrike

Japan’s successful Tomahawk and Upgraded Type-12 tests mark a decisive shift beyond interception-only defense toward a more assertive counterstrike posture. Last month, multiple media outlets…