Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Route 80 sinkhole in NJ: What's happening, traffic map
A new sinkhole on Route 80 in Wharton, NJ, has closed the highway in both directions.
A new sinkhole on Route 80 in Wharton, NJ, has closed the highway in both directions.
New Regal movie theater opens in The Bronx, ending cinema drought
Regal Concourse on 161st Street in the Bronx has officially opened, transforming the area once known as a movie theater desert into a vibrant hub for film enthusiasts.
Regal Concourse on 161st Street in the Bronx has officially opened, transforming the area once known as a movie theater desert into a vibrant hub for film enthusiasts.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Trump administration pushes deadline for NYC to kill congestion pricing
The Trump administration extended the deadline for New York to halt Manhattan's congestion pricing plan by 30 days.
The Trump administration extended the deadline for New York to halt Manhattan's congestion pricing plan by 30 days.
Woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Woman shoves 7-year-old on subway platform, threatens him with knife
Police are searching for the woman who shoved a 7-year-old boy at a subway station in Queens before threatening him and his mother with a knife.
Police are searching for the woman who shoved a 7-year-old boy at a subway station in Queens before threatening him and his mother with a knife.
Noncitizens can't vote in NYC elections, court rules
New York's top court on Thursday struck down a city law that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections.
New York's top court on Thursday struck down a city law that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections.
Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours
Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours.
Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours.
New sinkhole shuts down both lanes of I-80 in New Jersey
Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey have been shut down due to a newly-formed sinkhole.
Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey have been shut down due to a newly-formed sinkhole.
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Man stabbed at NYC bodega during attempted cake robbery: witness
A worker was stabbed in the neck at a Manhattan bodega on Wednesday while trying to stop a man from stealing a cake.
A worker was stabbed in the neck at a Manhattan bodega on Wednesday while trying to stop a man from stealing a cake.
Retired Suffolk Detective shot, killed, by son after argument in Dix Hills home: police
Police say Christopher Miller, 43, shot and killed his his father, retired Suffolk County Police Detective John Miller Sr., inside a home in Dix Hills.
Police say Christopher Miller, 43, shot and killed his his father, retired Suffolk County Police Detective John Miller Sr., inside a home in Dix Hills.
Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Execution methods in US: From firing squad to nitrogen gas
Last year, a new execution method was used in the U.S. for the first time since 1982. Here’s a look at how people have been executed throughout history.
Last year, a new execution method was used in the U.S. for the first time since 1982. Here’s a look at how people have been executed throughout history.
New AI-powered Vegas hotel promises stay tailored just for you
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
85-year-old NJ veteran facing eviction after losing military records
85-year-old Air Force veteran John Walter Ferguson's military records were lost in a 1973 fire, so the VA does not recognize his service, leaving him unable to access benefits and facing eviction from his Boonton, NJ home.
85-year-old Air Force veteran John Walter Ferguson's military records were lost in a 1973 fire, so the VA does not recognize his service, leaving him unable to access benefits and facing eviction from his Boonton, NJ home.
Bronx community honors man fatally stabbed outside Barclays Center
A vigil was held in the Bronx for 27-year-old Michael Hernandez, who was fatally stabbed near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn last Friday night. Now, Hernandez's family is demanding justice.
A vigil was held in the Bronx for 27-year-old Michael Hernandez, who was fatally stabbed near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn last Friday night. Now, Hernandez's family is demanding justice.