NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returns to Congress following treatment for depression

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is returning to Congress following a months-long absence, revealing that he had been away receiving treatment for depression.

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns surprises FDNY firehouse after championship win

Fresh off a historic NBA Finals victory, New York Knicks star and newly crowned champion Karl-Anthony Towns is taking time to give back to the city that cheered him on.

Gridlock alert: Penn Station crowds expected as World Cup triggers NJ Transit disruptions

Whether you are heading to the match or simply trying to get home from work, here is everything you need to know about street closures, Penn Station restrictions and NJ TRANSIT service disruptions.

2 dead, 18 injured after coach bus crosses median on Long Island Expressway in Queens

An overnight crash involving a coach bus and multiple passenger vehicles on the Long Island Expressway (LIE) has left two people dead and several others hospitalized.

NYC starts to swelter as heat dome collides with World Cup Round of 32 in NJ

That heatwave is arriving right as New York/New Jersey Stadium prepares to host a massive FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout match on Tuesday.

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.

Judge sets January 2027 federal trial date for Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in Lower Manhattan has officially set the trial date for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year and half ago.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2026: Here's who’s performing

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC will feature performances from Post Malone, Blake Shelton and more during its 50th anniversary show.

Long Island fireworks guide 2026: Best places to see July 4th shows

Long Island is preparing for Fourth of July fireworks shows across Nassau and Suffolk counties as the U.S. marks America’s 250th birthday in 2026.