From Tragedy to Hope: An NYPD Widow’s Journey with Tunnel to Towers
“When I hold my baby in my arms, I say—he’s here.” In December 2014, just three months after getting married, Pei Xia Chen’s life was shattered when her husband, NYPD Det. Wenjian Liu, and his partner Det. Raphael Ramos were killed in the line of duty. In her darkest hour, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation stepped in to relieve her financial burden by paying off her mortgage and renovating her home—a gesture that helped launch the foundation’s Fallen First Responder Home Program. Years later, Pei Xia welcomed their "miracle baby," Angelina, and was inspired by Tunnel to Towers to pay that kindness forward by founding the Detective Wenjian Liu Foundation.
“When I hold my baby in my arms, I say—he’s here.” In December 2014, just three months after getting married, Pei Xia Chen’s life was shattered when her husband, NYPD Det. Wenjian Liu, and his partner Det. Raphael Ramos were killed in the line of duty. In her darkest hour, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation stepped in to relieve her financial burden by paying off her mortgage and renovating her home—a gesture that helped launch the foundation’s Fallen First Responder Home Program. Years later, Pei Xia welcomed their "miracle baby," Angelina, and was inspired by Tunnel to Towers to pay that kindness forward by founding the Detective Wenjian Liu Foundation.
Disney layoffs: Hundreds of corporate and tech jobs cut: Reports
Disney has initiated layoffs of hundreds of employees once again.
Disney has initiated layoffs of hundreds of employees once again.
Apple loses record $5.7B in verdict over patent dispute
A jury awarded a tech company over $5.7 billion after determining that Apple infringed claims from two patents.
A jury awarded a tech company over $5.7 billion after determining that Apple infringed claims from two patents.
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Starbucks to close 250 stores this week
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Amazon announces hourly wage hikes: Here's how much
Amazon announced a pay raise and new benefits for its thousands of employees, including discounts on eligible groceries.
Amazon announced a pay raise and new benefits for its thousands of employees, including discounts on eligible groceries.
Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
1 dead after barge explosion in Staten Island caused fire, says FDNY
FDNY reports that two firefighters were injured after an explosion on a barge in Staten Island caused a shipping container to catch on fire at around 2:30 p.m. earlier today, Sept. 10.
FDNY reports that two firefighters were injured after an explosion on a barge in Staten Island caused a shipping container to catch on fire at around 2:30 p.m. earlier today, Sept. 10.
Pregnant Amazon workers sue, accusing retailer of systematic discrimination
Four former Amazon warehouse employees sued the company in a proposed nationwide class action, accusing it of discriminating against pregnant workers.
Four former Amazon warehouse employees sued the company in a proposed nationwide class action, accusing it of discriminating against pregnant workers.
1 dead, 2 hurt after being struck by Chevy truck in Chinatown, NYPD says
A 77-year-old man was killed, and two women were injured after being struck by a Chevy truck at Canal Street and Bowery, according to the NYPD.
A 77-year-old man was killed, and two women were injured after being struck by a Chevy truck at Canal Street and Bowery, according to the NYPD.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
NYC unveils massive security operation for 9/11 ceremony in Lower Manhattan
NYC is rolling out heavy security and extensive street closures today south of Canal Street and around the WTC site for the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony. Here is what to expect in Lower Manhattan.
NYC is rolling out heavy security and extensive street closures today south of Canal Street and around the WTC site for the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony. Here is what to expect in Lower Manhattan.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash.
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
Labor Day transit: How the MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit are running
If you are planning to travel around the New York City area this Labor Day weekend, prepare for adjustments across all major transit networks.
If you are planning to travel around the New York City area this Labor Day weekend, prepare for adjustments across all major transit networks.
MTA worker hit and killed by subway near Yankee Stadium
Moet McCullum was hit and killed by a southbound D train near Yankee Stadium late Thursday night, while setting up warning lights for oncoming trains.
Moet McCullum was hit and killed by a southbound D train near Yankee Stadium late Thursday night, while setting up warning lights for oncoming trains.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
NYPD shoots, kills knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge after bomb threat
The NYPD shot and killed a man who climbed on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge and said he had a bomb Friday morning, officials said.
The NYPD shot and killed a man who climbed on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge and said he had a bomb Friday morning, officials said.



















