At Least 21 New Yorkers Died From Heat Stress Last Year, City Health Dept. Says
Officials attributed the spike in fatalities to a record-breaking June 2025 heat wave that killed 19 people. All but three who died last year were…
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USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm β drones, dogs and fungi
The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.
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NJ Transit riders lose patience as World Cup disrupts commutes for locals at Penn Station
Fans from across the globe flooded into secure areas at Penn Station to get to the France-Senegal World Cup match on Tuesday. One father from…
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Palestinian prisoner dies in notorious Israeli prison
Imad Sarhan, 48, was a Palestinian who had been imprisoned for almost 25 years by the Israeli occupation before his death on 14 June. The…
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Arizonaβs anti-AEA ballot measure could ban police, firefighter union bargaining, critics warn
Buried in a proposed constitutional amendment intended to destroy the stateβs largest teachers union is language that advocates fear could ban all public sector labor…
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Opinion: Small Owners Are Struggling with Affordability, Too
"If New York City truly values affordable housing, it must also value the economic sustainability of the buildings and small owners providing that housing." The…
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Opinion: The Economic Case for a Rent Freeze
"The economic data shows thatβ―holding rents steady for one yearβor even fourβwill not substantially disrupt the city budget nor the housing stock." The post Opinion:…
Read full article βBallard power outage traced to equipment failure, Seattle City Light says
More than 3,000 Seattle City Light customers in Ballard and surrounding North Seattle neighborhoods lost power Monday, according to utility officials. The outage began Monday…
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Starmer tries charm offensive to avoid trump tantrum over social media ban
Ministers in Starmerβs government have apparently been hard at work lobbying the US President over fears. They worry they will see a backlash over the…
Read full article βOwner of Denver Post agrees to $13.5 million settlement with city over unpaid rent, will remove sign
The newspaper's lease was supposed to go through 2029, but it will now end June 30
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In Budget Talks, Some Council Progressives Draw the Line on CityFHEPS Expansion
Some lawmakers are considering a βnoβ vote on any budget deal that doesnβt include a significant expansion of the cityβs housing voucher program, CityFHEPS, revealing…
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Following empanada success, Orejano cranks up the heat with new asado nights
You're gonna need reservations for this weekly special celebrating South American barbecue culture. The post Following empanada success, Orejano cranks up the heat with new…
Read full article βSpringsteen, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera To Perform At Obama Center Opening Celebration
Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Common, Eddie Vedder, John Legend and more will also highlight the festivities Thursday in Woodlawn, officials announced.
Read full article βNew Housing OKβd For Avondale, McKinley Park, Streeterville And Across From Johnnyβs Icehouse
The City Council's zoning committee approved nearly 300 housing units for Avondale and McKinley Park, as well as a hotel conversion and new homes in…
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With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing βIrresponsibleβ Policy for Political Gain?
President Donald Trumpβs poorly planned war with Iran has paralyzed global shipping routes and spiked the average price of gas by about $1 per gallon…
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Last Year, a Corpus Christi Cryptomine Guzzled over 11 Million Gallons. Now, Its Water Usage Is Being Kept Secret.
The drought-stricken City of Corpus Christi is withholding how much water a controversial cryptocurrency mine is siphoning away from surrounding residents. The Texas Observer reported…
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Abilene, Through the Looking Glass
To best trace the thread of Carlyn Rayβs ascent through the Texas glassblowing scene, you must first consider the lowly silkworm.Β At the ripe young…
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LAUSD takes Cesar Chavez’s name off two schools following community votes
The move follows an investigation that found the famed labor leader sexually abused girls and women.
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What is the LAUSD school board and how can you hold its members accountable?
Itβs the most powerful school board in the country. And it faces enormous challenges, including funding shortfalls, chronic absenteeism, and safety concerns.
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