The Cricket World Cup is coming to Long Island, and so are lots of precautions. Nassau County, Long Island, has been selected to host the T20 Cricket World Cup, one of the biggest cricket events worldwide. However, recent commotion has caught the eye of local officials. According to Gothamist, a...
For people in politics, or any field that gains public awareness, embarrassing or controversial stories can be career-enders. Sometimes people go to extreme lengths to keep their secrets hidden. Is former President Donald Trump one of these people? As of 11:30 a.m. on May 29, that’s what 12 New Yorkers...
Pixar employees are bracing themselves for layoffs. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pixar will be downsizing its workforce by 14%, affecting approximately 175 employees. Prior to these layoffs, Pixar employed around 1,300 workers. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Pixar employees were anticipating these layoffs due to prior notifications and recent...
The Israel-Gaza war has garnered international attention. Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters have been seen in various countries, protests have been held, and everyone is in fear of what might happen next. Now, Gaza’s city of Rafah has gotten into the crosshairs of war. After being warned by President Biden that...
Buckle up, East Coast! This summer might be one wild ride. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hurricane season might be more active than normal. If these predictions ring true, it’ll be a massive shift from the relatively calm summer of 2023. While cities and states have...
A recent initiative by the Biden administration aims to alleviate the financial strain of rising student loan debt by forgiving $7.7 billion in debts taken out by over 160,000 individuals. This relief is a result of the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to enhance the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)...
In a historic development, the ICC is in the process of requesting arrest warrants for prominent members of the Israeli government and Hamas on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. After Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 and Israel responded militarily in Gaza, deadly fighting broke out, leading...
The United States has taken a significant humanitarian initiative by constructing a floating dock to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip, aiming to alleviate severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Due to ongoing Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting, trucks with vital supplies used this newly built dock to...
Considering the growing danger from hypersonic weapons, the US and Japan have begun a historic joint endeavor to create a new missile defense system. In light of the recent military advancements by Russia, China, and North Korea, this united action represents a major step toward bolstering security in the area....
Almost 450,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah over the past week, the U.N. says, as Israeli tanks reportedly push deeper into the southern Gaza city. Palestinians are fleeing from violence, famine, and increased military offensives. The Israeli military ordered civilians to evacuate eastern Rafah and Jabalia for their own safety...
The City Council of Long Beach, California has declared a public health emergency in response to a local tuberculosis outbreak. The city’s health officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, declared the emergency last week after its health department detected 14 tuberculosis cases at a single-room occupancy hotel. The City Council vote on...
With the ceasefire talks breaking down, Israel has started a missile assault on Rafah, the final bastion of Hamas in Gaza, dramatically escalating the Israel-Hamas confrontation. In Cairo, Egypt, talks broke down when Hamas called for a 12-week truce—double the length that the Israeli Defense Force had suggested—sparking a return...
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