The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Diddy rushed out of prison for medical emergency: Report
Sean “Diddy" Combs was taken from a federal prison in New Jersey early Saturday for medical treatment, according to a report by TMZ.
Sean “Diddy" Combs was taken from a federal prison in New Jersey early Saturday for medical treatment, according to a report by TMZ.
Man shot by ICE in NYC has bullet lodged in neck, urgently needs surgery, lawyers say
Oscar Belgal, the man shot by ICE agents during an operation in New York City, is enduring "deplorable conditions" in federal jail and needs surgery, his legal team says.
Oscar Belgal, the man shot by ICE agents during an operation in New York City, is enduring "deplorable conditions" in federal jail and needs surgery, his legal team says.
These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
Florida nurse accused of stealing fentanyl from ICU patient’s IV
Police arrested a Florida nurse after a patient’s family member reportedly caught her stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital.
Police arrested a Florida nurse after a patient’s family member reportedly caught her stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital.
Kelly Clarkson clashes with Brooklyn boutique in viral ‘Pretty Woman’ feud
A weekend visit to a Brooklyn novelty shop has sparked a viral feud between pop star Kelly Clarkson and the store’s owners, with both sides sharing vastly different accounts of the interaction.
A weekend visit to a Brooklyn novelty shop has sparked a viral feud between pop star Kelly Clarkson and the store’s owners, with both sides sharing vastly different accounts of the interaction.
Trump, Rubio mull firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is under scrutiny after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought $100,000 from a political donor to pay her credit card debt in exchange for executive access.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is under scrutiny after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought $100,000 from a political donor to pay her credit card debt in exchange for executive access.
Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
More than 110,000 swing seats recalled after 30 fall reports, 9 injuries
More than 110,000 swing seats, sold on Amazon, have been recalled following multiple injuries. Here’s what to know.
More than 110,000 swing seats, sold on Amazon, have been recalled following multiple injuries. Here’s what to know.
Man fatally beaten outside adult entertainment store in Chelsea, suspect arrested, NYPD says
A suspect is in custody after a man was allegedly beaten to death outside an adult entertainment store in a late-night attack in Manhattan, the NYPD said.
A suspect is in custody after a man was allegedly beaten to death outside an adult entertainment store in a late-night attack in Manhattan, the NYPD said.
NYC Columbus Day Parade 2026: Street closures, route, schedule, and more
Thousands of people are preparing to march along Fifth Avenue in the 82nd New York City Columbus Day Parade on Monday. There are numerous Manhattan street closures.
Thousands of people are preparing to march along Fifth Avenue in the 82nd New York City Columbus Day Parade on Monday. There are numerous Manhattan street closures.
NJ Transit riders face 5-week schedule change for Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ Transit weekday Midtown Direct trains will divert to Hoboken for 5 weeks during the Portal North Bridge Cutover, causing potential headaches for regular riders.
NJ Transit weekday Midtown Direct trains will divert to Hoboken for 5 weeks during the Portal North Bridge Cutover, causing potential headaches for regular riders.
Baby bath seats sold on Amazon under recall for risk of serious injury, drowning
A brand of baby bath seats sold in April on Amazon.com is under a recall because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or even drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
A brand of baby bath seats sold in April on Amazon.com is under a recall because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or even drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
Amelia Earhart expedition heads to South Pacific in search of aviator’s missing plane
A U.S. team of marine archeologists are hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii is the plane of Amelia Earhart.
A U.S. team of marine archeologists are hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii is the plane of Amelia Earhart.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain to NYC, NJ: Projected path, tracker, models
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rain to the NYC area, including parts of NJ, this weekend.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rain to the NYC area, including parts of NJ, this weekend.
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving failed execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Mother charged with murder in daughter’s death after autopsy cites neglect
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
What we know about the South Georgia shooting that left 5 dead
Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.
Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.
Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward'
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.