Taxi hits women on sidewalk, crashes into bodega in Lower East Side

Two women are in the hospital and a bodega owner is dealing with significant damage after a taxi crash in the Lower East Side this weekend.

NYC Half Marathon 2026: Start time, street closures and map for Sunday

The New York Road Runners’ 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon takes place Sunday, bringing thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of New York City.

US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates

A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.

Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike

The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.

First case of mpox virus 'clade I' detected in New York City

Health officials have confirmed the first case of mpox clade I in New York City. The case is linked to international travel.

Man shot multiple times in Queens dies at hospital, police say

A 36-year-old man was shot multiple times in Queens Friday night and later died at a hospital, according to police.

Tourist sues New York taco joint over spicy salsa: Reports

A German tourist sued New York taco spot Los Tacos No. 1 for $100,000, claiming its green salsa was too spicy and caused health issues, according to multiple reports.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog

A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.

Elderly DoorDash driver finally gets to retire after customer raises $550K

A DoorDash customer jumped into action after she saw an elderly delivery driver struggling to drop off her order. More than 18,000 people have answered her call to help.

Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal

Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.

US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge

American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.

These US cities have the safest, most dangerous streets, annual report finds

A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats

As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

Southwest Airlines ending flights at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare in June

Southwest Airlines is ending service at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare this summer. Customers with affected reservations can rebook or request a refund.

Tax refund delays hit multiple states, including New York

Taxpayers in several states may face delays in receiving their tax refunds this filing season amid changes in tax policies as well as the processes for filing returns.