Social Security full retirement age change for 2026: What you need to know

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).

Decimated San Francisco immigration court to close at end of year

The San Francisco immigration court building — where nearly two dozen judges have since been fired or retired – is set to close in January 2027. 

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

California congressman has human rights concerns after visiting ICE facility

Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna said a recent visit to the controversial California City ICE detention center revealed what he described as serious human rights concerns.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

10 NYC neighborhoods to keep an eye on in 2026

These 10 New York City neighborhoods saw the greatest increase in searches from 2024 to 2025, StreetEasy reports.

Piscataway, NJ murders: Police ID suspect and victims

NJ officials identified the man killed in the police-involved shooting as Jordan Barnes, 29, from Piscataway. They say he is responsible for killing his mother and grandparents.

3 teen sisters launch food rescue on the Upper West Side

A new, grassroots food organization has launched in NYC – and three teen sisters are behind it. The effort, 3 Sisters Food Rescue, aims to reduce food waste and combat hunger throughout the city.

NYC Broadway Week 2026: Dates, shows, deals

You've got to be in the city where it happens – NYC Broadway Week is nearly upon us once again.

North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.

Trump administration freezing child care funding in NY, other blue states

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will freeze taxpayer funding for several child care and social services for some Democrat-led states, including New York.