A 4.8 magnitude earthquake confirmed in New Jersey that shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning was one of the strongest in state history. The epicenter was about 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, just 45 miles away from New York City. Around 10:23 a.m....
At least 10 people were killed, and 1,067 people were injured in the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake Taiwan’s northern Hualien County on Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s National Fire Agency (NFA). This is the strongest earthquake to hit the region in 25 years. Rescue efforts have been in full effect since early...
A significant severe weather outbreak has gripped a vast stretch of the eastern United States, spanning from Ohio to Alabama, overnight on Tuesday. This widespread and dangerous weather event is marked by high winds, hail, and tornado threats, posing serious risks to affected regions. Reports indicate widespread storm damage across...
NATO foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss a proposal for a €100 billion ($107 billion) five-year fund. This plan is to “Trump-proof” efforts to aid Ukraine with a supply of arms, ammunition, and equipment to Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion. Diplomats say that this move is mostly...
World Central Kitchen (WCK), a disaster relief nonprofit founded by the Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, has suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed by an Israeli Defense Force strike. “This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organizations showing up in...
Beginning with a gunshot incident at a restaurant in Newark, the biggest city in the state, authorities in New Jersey are presently investigating a sequence of events that occurred early Monday. Law enforcement officers were perplexed by the apparent correlation between the two events, which culminated to a horrific automobile...
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh faced another courtroom reckoning on Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge handed down a 40-year prison sentence following his guilty plea to an array of financial crimes. These charges, including nearly two dozen counts of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering, stemmed from schemes...
Although New York City has always been a beautiful place to visit and live in; at times it isn’t always the safest. This is especially true when it comes to its public transportation, which is why New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking action. NYC subways have a history...
President Joe Biden hosted a star-studded fundraiser in New York City alongside former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Thursday evening. Biden’s team reports that they raised a record-breaking $26 million. Comedian Mindy Kaling hosted the event at Radio City Music Hall; Lizzo performed her hit song “About Damn...
As the conflict within the Gaza Strip worsens due to the escalation from Israel and its rising hunger crisis, the U.K. made its first airdrop of aid on Monday. According to the Washington Post, the aid drop was a joint effort by the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the British...
A large container ship collided with Baltimore’s Key Bridge early Tuesday morning resulting in a partial collapse. Cars were driving over the bridge during the collapse, and there was also a construction crew working. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River, was hit by...
The U.N. Security Council has approved a ceasefire resolution to provide a period of aid and peace for Gaza during the tail-end of the holy month Ramadan. The resolution, which received 14-0 votes of the 15 member council with an abstaining vote from the U.S., caused an immediate international response...
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