Scientists estimate 50,000 deaths from hot summer in Europe
Scientists say the scorching summer Europe has just emerged from could be the deadliest this century. Two new studies in the journal Nature Health estimate that heat has killed more than 50,000 people in 854 cities and towns in 30 European countries,…
Two top teachers union presidents call on administrators to demand Cornell president’s resignation
Randi Weingarten ’80, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Melinda Person ’98 MS ’05, president of New York State United Teachers, called on Cornell’s Board of Trustees to demand the resignation of President…
New York Council quietly passes bill that requires landlords to give priority to nonprofits in purchasing their properties for 90 days
The City Council quietly passed a controversial bill Thursday that would give nonprofits the first chance to buy up troubled Big Apple properties if it becomes law. The Community Opportunity for Purchase Act, or COPA, requires certain sellers to delay…
North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts in South Korea: NPR
FILE – A soldier stands at a North Korean military guard post next to loudspeakers, seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, February 26, 2026. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption toggle caption I Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South…
Devastating hail hits Phoenix in rare storm
Videos from Arizona’s capital show people sheltering in cars as hail shatters the windshield, while intense downpours covered neighborhoods in ice. Severe weather has hit other parts of the US state, with golf ball-sized hail reportedly damaging…
Trump praises supporter who punched heckler at rally, compares him to Evander Holyfield: ‘It was awesome’
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in President Donald Trump praised one of his supporters who punched a protester at his latest rally…
Elon Musk blows fuses following calls for potential investigations against him: ‘I’ll find out’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared concerned Wednesday about growing calls for lawmakers to investigate him if Democrats flip the House or Senate in the midterms, reacting on social media to the reports and criticism with varying levels of anger. He…
Iran says seven ships hit in Strait of Hormuz, warns US against broader response | US-Israeli war against Iran
The United States has rejected the IRGC’s claims, calling them an attempt to raise oil prices ahead of the U.S. election. Iran says seven oil tankers were hit and damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, the highest daily death toll for the waterway since…
‘I can’t stand the heat’: Judges hit back at Trump after he targets colleague
President Donald Trump and Judge Ana Reyes have exchanged heated arguments for months, with the former describing the latter as “crazy” when she questions his explanation for destroying public property to renovate a golf course as “more…
Prominent Virginia senator indicted over allegations she ran marijuana-related criminal scheme – BBC News Africa
Prominent Virginia senator indicted over allegations she led marijuana-related criminal scheme BBC Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted for running marijuana distribution business WAVY.com Top Virginia Democrat indicted in public corruption case NBC…