NYC prepares for potentially historic heatwave: What you need to know

New York City is officially gearing up for a stretch of extreme heat, and what could be the most severe heatwave the city has seen in over a decade.

115-degree heat index? What the 'heat dome' means for your July 4th weekend

A stifling heat wave is settling over the New York City region, promising to make the concrete jungle feel more like a steam bath for the next several days.

Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports

Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.

Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler

U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.

How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions

An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.

These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

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.