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Death toll in massive chemical implosion rises — as officials make terrible admission
The Longview plant disaster could be one of the deadliest US workplace accidents in recent years.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:06 -0400
The Longview plant disaster could be one of the deadliest US workplace accidents in recent years.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:06 -0400
Matthew Perry’s business manager accused assistant of leaving actor to die in scathing takedown
Lisa Ferguson, Perry’s 25 year business manager and executor of his estate, faced Kenneth Iwasama head on in Federal court Wednesday.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:20:17 -0400
Lisa Ferguson, Perry’s 25 year business manager and executor of his estate, faced Kenneth Iwasama head on in Federal court Wednesday.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:20:17 -0400
NYC man hired by Iranian regime to ‘stalk and murder’ dissident journalist sentenced
Jonathan Loadholt, of Staten Island, previously pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit stalking and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering for taking part in the scheme to kill journalist and human rights advocate Masih Alinejad.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:05:07 -0400
Jonathan Loadholt, of Staten Island, previously pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit stalking and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering for taking part in the scheme to kill journalist and human rights advocate Masih Alinejad.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:05:07 -0400
US launches new strikes in Iran targeting military site that posed threat to troops, commercial shipping : report
The US military carried out new strikes in Iran Wednesday, targeting a military site that threatened American troops and commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The outlet, citing a US official, also reported that drones launched from Iran were intercepted by American forces. The US military carried out new strikes...
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:55:05 -0400
The US military carried out new strikes in Iran Wednesday, targeting a military site that threatened American troops and commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The outlet, citing a US official, also reported that drones launched from Iran were intercepted by American forces. The US military carried out new strikes...
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:55:05 -0400
Sea lion makes splash at Monterey Bay race as it joins canoe crew
Video from the race shows the sea lion springing onto the canoe with its mouth open and teeth bared as stunned paddlers tried to keep the vessel steady in choppy water.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:48:23 -0400
Video from the race shows the sea lion springing onto the canoe with its mouth open and teeth bared as stunned paddlers tried to keep the vessel steady in choppy water.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:48:23 -0400
Gavin Newsom calls for 100% tax on Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to levy a maximum tax on anyone in the state who receives money via Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:48:23 -0400
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to levy a maximum tax on anyone in the state who receives money via Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:48:23 -0400
‘Where is the money going?’ Voters decry fraud in LA
As frustration over spending and government waste grows in California, many Los Angeles voters say they no longer trust elected leaders to responsibly manage taxpayer money ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:35:36 -0400
As frustration over spending and government waste grows in California, many Los Angeles voters say they no longer trust elected leaders to responsibly manage taxpayer money ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:35:36 -0400
Madman learns his fate for brutal beating of disabled woman in NYC subway station
The brute who savagely beat a 60-year-old disabled woman with his cane over 50 times in a Manhattan subway station has been sentenced to 3 years jailtime by a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:24:17 -0400
The brute who savagely beat a 60-year-old disabled woman with his cane over 50 times in a Manhattan subway station has been sentenced to 3 years jailtime by a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge.
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:24:17 -0400
NYC expected to save $500M by delaying class size law — but it’s not in state budget yet
Who's taking who to school?
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:23:46 -0400
Who's taking who to school?
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:23:46 -0400
Park Slope Food Coop rips Israeli products from store hours after boycott vote: ‘Enjoy your mediocre hummus!’
“We will not spend one dollar until this goes away. Done. Finished,” said JJ Berney, a coop member for over 20 years. "We bought 90% of our groceries here for the last 21 years."
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:15:48 -0400
“We will not spend one dollar until this goes away. Done. Finished,” said JJ Berney, a coop member for over 20 years. "We bought 90% of our groceries here for the last 21 years."
Wed, 27 May 2026 19:15:48 -0400