Weather | Powerful storm could bring heavy snow, high winds to upstate NY
A powerful storm system could bring heavy snow, high winds and cold temperatures to parts of upstate New York by the end of next week, weather officials said. The storm,…
Crime and Public Safety | Queens cops repeatedly told 65-year-old to drop knife before fatally shooting him in back, body-cam video shows
A 65-year-old man killed by NYPD officers in Queens shrugged off a blast from a taser and turned toward a group of people before he was fatally shot in the…
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palantir, Moderna, Ulta Beauty, Alibaba and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Global pharma stocks — Shares of several vaccine makers declined after President-elect Donald Trump selected prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy…
Things To Do | Less waste, more feasting with these eco-friendly Thanksgiving tips
By Sarita Harbour Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and celebrate abundance, yet it can also mean excess waste. This year, make simple, eco-friendly changes to reduce environmental impact…
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 8 key strategies for hosting a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner
By Lisa MarcAurele Planning a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner is possible with the right strategy. Focus on simple recipes and involve family members in the cooking process. With a little organization,…
Death of Laken Riley | Bench trial begins Friday for man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student
The defendant, Jose Ibarra, was charged in the killing of Laken Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus earlier this year. ATHENS, Ga. — A bench…
ExxonMobil laying off workers in North Texas, filing shows
The news comes after Exxon’s $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources earlier this year. TEXAS, USA — ExxonMobil is laying off nearly 400 employees in Texas after it bought…
2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West
The dry weather has brought a spate of brush and woodland fires to a part of the country that rarely has to deal with them on this level. BRICK, N.J.…
North Texas thieves are using magic trick techniques to steal gold and jewelry, officials say
The crime is happening quickly, and the victims often don’t realize they’ve been robbed until it’s too late. FRISCO, Texas — In broad daylight, a string of thefts is unfolding…
Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat processors, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota,…