TikTok challenge investigated after 12-year-old choked to death at Yonkers school
A community is mourning the sudden loss of a 12-year-old boy as police examine whether a dangerous TikTok challenge may have played a role in his death.
A community is mourning the sudden loss of a 12-year-old boy as police examine whether a dangerous TikTok challenge may have played a role in his death.
FAA grounds drones for World Cup: What Philly, NJ and NY fans need to know
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.
Ms. Rachel visits Delaney Hall, sings with families: 'Why are we traumatizing kids?'
Ms. Rachel is using her massive platform to call out family separation and immigrant justice.
Ms. Rachel is using her massive platform to call out family separation and immigrant justice.
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
Knicks erase 29-point deficit in historic NBA Finals comeback, push New York to brink of title
Down 29 in the NBA Finals. One point win. Madison Square Garden may never be the same.
Down 29 in the NBA Finals. One point win. Madison Square Garden may never be the same.
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
Boelter set to change his plea from not guilty to guilty, federal court documents say
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
NYC prepares for extreme heat as Mamdani urges 'check in on your neighbors'
As the city braces for an impending heatwave, Mayor Zoran Mamdani has released a Public Service Announcement urging residents to prepare for what could be the hottest days of the year.
As the city braces for an impending heatwave, Mayor Zoran Mamdani has released a Public Service Announcement urging residents to prepare for what could be the hottest days of the year.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade 2026: Street closures, parade route and honorees
The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC will travel along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 44th Street to 79th Street, spanning 35 city blocks.
The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC will travel along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 44th Street to 79th Street, spanning 35 city blocks.
Spurs fan attacked and robbed in Hell's Kitchen; several suspects sought
The NYPD is searching for a group of suspects caught on camera in the violent assault and robbery of a Spurs fan in Hell's Kitchen early Tuesday morning.
The NYPD is searching for a group of suspects caught on camera in the violent assault and robbery of a Spurs fan in Hell's Kitchen early Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of free FIFA World Cup tickets reserved for NJ residents
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
Carriage horse collapses and dies in Central Park
The death of another carriage horse in New York City has prompted a police investigation and sparked renewed calls from animal rights activists to ban the industry.
The death of another carriage horse in New York City has prompted a police investigation and sparked renewed calls from animal rights activists to ban the industry.