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Nearly 1 million New Yorkers wouldn't have to pay for transit under a proposal by the City Council.





The City Council's budget pitch differs from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign pledge to make all buses free. [ more › ]

Our highest rain chance in over 3 weeks occurs on Easter weekend.

Apple is celebrating 50 years in business on Wednesday and rock icon Sir Paul McCartney helped mark the occasion with a concert for employees, singing many Beatles classics.

Artemis II will carry a four-person crew on a 10-day journey around the moon.

More than 40 people were detained in a 2025 operation tied to alleged Tren de Aragua connections; community leaders now question the lack of proof and transparency.

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday pushed back Luigi Mangione's federal trial from September to October.

ROME (AP) — The Italian coast guard found 19 bodies and rescued 58 people after intercepting a dinghy filled with…

The Cook County Department of Public Health is warning of possible measles exposures in Mount Prospect and other parts of the Northwest suburbs.

ATLANTA (AP) — It was a moment of triumph for Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Wednesday, as he…

Geno Auriemma is taking an undefeated UConn team into the women’s Final Four for the ninth time. This group, while…

Then Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani interacts with Pre-K students at Friends of Crown Heights Education Center on Nov. 13, 2025, in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.





A new searchable map includes information on a program’s hours, location and whether free care is available. [ more › ]

Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin’s football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental…

A three-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in St. Louis County left eight individuals, including six children, injured.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA fueled its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half…

A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases.

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday granted Luigi Mangione only a slight delay of his federal trial in…

An image shows a jackknifed 18-wheeler, with part of it over the barrier. Authorities said this is impacting multiple lanes, including the HOV lanes.

Israeli fringe actor in the spotlight for anti-war film

According to a study conducted by Licensing International, global retail sales of licensed merchandise for art properties reached $3.95 billion in 2024.

Travis County prosecutors said they have "violated no court orders," in response to allegations of "secret meetings and suppressed evidence" made by defense attorneys for an Austin police officer facing charges relating to actions taken during the 2020 racial injustice protests in downtown Austin.

A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the cause of death of Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam as medical complications, and the manner of death to be a homicide. The cause of death was ruled to be "complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration," and the [...]

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according…

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is inviting the public to be among the first to experience a new exhibit, "Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog."

The City of Ballwin officially expanded its borders on Wednesday, adding two residential neighborhoods and an elementary school from unincorporated St. Louis County.

More than three years after Michigan communities began receiving millions of dollars to fight the opioid epidemic, some have yet…

Hope 220, a new emergency homeless shelter in Center City, offers case management and medical services to 'set people up for success.' The facility is part of Philadelphia's initiative to add 1,000 new shelter beds.

WALDEN, Colo. (AP) — Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just…

Missourians hoping to hunt black bear or elk this fall should note that applications for a limited number of permits open in May.

Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs includes $10 million in deferred money payable from 2040-47. Hoerner…

Federal regulators on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss pill, a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and other…

In December 2024, Advocate Health announced plans to invest $1 billion into new locations on Chicago’s south side, often colocated with churches and community centers, in addition to a brand-new hospital at the former U.S. Steel South Works plant, which will soon be home to a multimillion dollar quantum computing campus.Last year, state regulators overwhelmingly […]

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The new reality dating show, streaming now, is executive produced by BU alum Alex “Call Her Daddy” Cooper.

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A Schenectady County judge sentenced a Schenectady man to 22 years to life in prison for stabbing his ex-partner to death.

A lost border collie has been rescued alive after her owner fell from a tall waterfall in New Zealand bush

"Definitive information" shows a teen killed in 1974 was a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, closing a cold case after more than 50 years.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Today, for the first time in over fifty years, astronauts will be traveling around the moon, and in that rocket is an RPI graduate. The crew will not only make history, but inspire the next generation of engineers here in Albany. Reid Wiseman, a 1997 graduate of RPI, is commanding the crew, [...]

As a new month begins, it's marked by the infamous day of pranking people: April Fools' Day. Jokes across the city and state have been shared. Did you get fooled?

The city of Warrenville’s efforts to spark redevelopment on a former gas station property are bearing fruit. West suburban developer Denver Capital has proposed a mix of residential and commercial space at the northeast corner of Batavia and Warrenville roads.

The last year’s top American and fourth-place finisher has been dealing with injury since the fall.

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The Illinois State Police will be erecting memorial signs along Illinois roadways to honor the 73 officers who have died in the line of duty since 1922.

At KXAN, we’re keeping track of Austin’s weather extremes. In this story, we'll take a look at the hottest, coldest and wettest March days in recorded history.

The nice weather is starting to bloom and Saratoga Springs is looking ahead to sharing some fun drinks with friends at the 2026 Saratoga Margarita and Mimosa Fest on May 2.

A South Florida couple facing child abuse charges were back in court, where a judge examined the disturbing allgations. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Joel...

Advocacy groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children. In a letter to YouTube CEO...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - Officials plan to build a new solar energy project in East St. Louis. According to the city of East St. Louis, the project is planned for the intersection of North 29th Street and Illinois Avenue, the former site of the Little League baseball fields. The project aims to promote long-term [...]

The race to replace St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is now set. Five candidates are officially in the running.

Nike’s CEO says its turnaround is a long game, inspired by Camp Nou’s rebuild and a renewed focus on core sports.

KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 8.

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Over half of February’s home listings were on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract, Redfin said.

A Kentucky man who claimed a $167 million lottery jackpot in 2025 is back in custody after another arrest on Saturday.

Have a hammer, a sweet tooth and some extra cash? This Costco treat might hit the spot.

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.

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The baseball season is here, with the heat wafting in the smell of the classic hot dogs and warm pretzels into the stands. At Coors Field, that smell is joined by an unusual new combination that combines donuts and pizza.

A Detroit man whose murder conviction was based on coerced witness statements from a disgraced former homicide detective has been exonerated and freed after nearly 28 years in prison. 

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A crew of four astronauts from the U.S. and Canada will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida Wednesday to embark on the first lunar flyby in over 50 years.

ST. LOUIS - Mercy is among the first hospitals in the country to use a new technology capable of removing tumors without any incisions. Mercy will begin using the Edison Histotripsy System, a new image-guided sonic beam therapy that liquefies tumors without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. The system serves as an alternate to traditional cancer [...]

While an arrest has been made, authorities said, "There are some active leads in this investigation that can still be pursued."

Southern California’s extended stretch of hot, dry weather finally came to an end Tuesday as a cold front swept through the region, delivering more rain overnight than forecasters initially expected. “Not all storms are the same. The difference last night is that we did rush in cooler air by about 3 to 5 degrees,” KTLA [...]

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Bay Area city is the happiest in the United States according to a new international index. The 2026 Happy City Index put out by the London-based Institute for Quality of Life has placed San Francisco among the 50 happiest cities in the world -- and the only U.S. city to [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. While efforts continue to educate people about the prevalence of sexual violence and how to prevent it, a form of digital abuse, sextortion, is raising great concern as well. Sextortion is a form of online blackmail where someone threatens to distribute a victim's [...]

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an investment of more than $300 million in affordable housing developments across the city. According to the mayor's office, the money will go toward 15 developments that will create or preserve 1,223 housing units, 1,164 of which will be affordable. “Today we take a transformational step forward [...]

A federal judge has ordered a Missouri man to pay more than $140 million in damages and penalties for his role in running an unlawful timeshare exit scheme that affected more than 11,000 consumers.

A simple gesture from a toddler has sparked emotional responses around the world.

Both bars are new entries on the 50 Best list.

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In a formal inquiry sent to DHS leadership, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are asking what authority allowed TSA information to be used to alert ICE ahead of the SFO arrest of a Guatemalan mother and her child.

The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week.

BAGHDAD (AP) — American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring budget, taking shared taxis to lawless corners of Iraq where militia rule outweighs government control. Kittleson, 49, had lived abroad for years, using Rome as her base for a time and building a respected journalism career [...]

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106 mph line drive.

HOUSTON (AP) — Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from Boston’s finale with Houston on Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. Narváez was removed from...

When I asked Onion City Experimental Film Festival programmers Elise Schierbeek and Nicky Ni what they hope will draw people to the 36th iteration of the festival, their answers were somewhat surprising. Schierbeek hopes “that treasure hunting draws people in.” Ni (also an occasional Reader contributor) hopes people come to the fest “to check out […]

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A 37-year-old man from Wilbraham received more than two and half years in prison for threatening social media posts.

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According to her representative, the Houston, Texas native was in the middle of a performance when she started feeling sick and was promptly taken to the hospital.

Iranian-born actor, model, and producer Sam Asghari spoke with FOX 5 Morning News regarding the latest news out of Iran.

NASA is set to launch its historic Artemis II mission Wednesday, sending astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years and marking a major step toward future lunar landings. The mission is scheduled to lift off at 3:24 p.m. PDT (6:24 p.m. ET) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying [...]

Local produce is safe to eat, but backyard growers are being asked to keep fruit on their property to avoid spreading the infestation.

Goal! The 160-foot mural near The Original Ninfa's on Navigation showcases four international star players.

One of the most famous bands in the world, Japanese metal group BABYMETAL, announced that they will perform at Ball Arena during their World Tour 2026 across North and Latin America.

For years, smokers looking to kick the habit have been steered toward nicotine patches and gum. However, new data suggests e-cigarettes may actually be a more effective tool for people trying to leave traditional cigarettes behind. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts recently analyzed findings from more than 100 previous studies and determined that smokers [...]

Neighbors in Fillmore are on alert after a bear was spotted roaming through their neighborhood. It has caused lots of excitement in the area, with neighbors outside their homes on the street, grabbing their cellphones to get pictures and videos of the animal. Sky5's Gil Leyvas was over the neighborhood Wednesday morning, where the large [...]

It may be April Fool's Day, but this global superstar's hips don't lie. Shakira announced a special limited run of her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. She's bringing it back to the United States, but allowing fans to experience it in a more intimate setting by staging it in arenas. The whole [...]

A Miami doctor is facing a second accuser who said he sexually assaulted her back in 2023. Dr. Ronald Freedman DeMeo stood before Miami-Dade Circuit...

Nonprofits have long filled gaps that the government alone cannot address, going where others can't or won't. Your support will keep all of our doors open.

The annual Taste of Hillcrest is scheduled for the second Saturday of this month, with numerous local businesses participating in the event.

Guests will receive premium seats to a match, helicopter transportation, autographed jerseys, and more.

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (NEWS10) -- An investigation is underway after an unfounded threat was called into a high school in Williamstown on Wednesday, according to the Williamstown Police Department. Mount Greylock Regional High School said it received the threat by telephone. Police were notified of the call just after 10:15 a.m. The school reportedly implemented their [...]

Passover, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays in the world, begins Wednesday at sundown, and this year it coincides with Christian Holy Week, which runs from Palm Sunday on March 29 through Easter on April 5.

Five St. Louis-area residents have been indicted on charges of stealing more than $511,000 from a Missouri childcare expansion program funded by federal coronavirus relief money, according to a federal indictment unsealed in March.

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail were among those who assisted in a fiery crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza — helping pull the driver from the fiery vehicle, police said.

Katherine Carter introduces her boutique design firm that helps the LA area create personalized spaces.

“We have adjusted our membership pricing to support the things our members love,” a spokesperson for Walmart and Sam’s Club said.

An officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is in "critical condition" following a training exercise Wednesday morning.

Scripps Health has been selected as one of the top 100 employers in the U.S. by Fortune magazine. It was also the only company in San Diego named in this year's list.

Luigi Mangione appears in court on Dec. 18, 2025 in Manhattan.





The accused CEO killer is scheduled to face back-to-back trials, including a state trial, later this year. [ more › ]

Rescue crews took a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorman to the hospital after he was rear-ended by a pickup truck at a stoplight in Southwest Miami-Dade,...

“I’ve never done that before. I’m not happy about it. Just made a mistake.”

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