Iran war has cost $38 billion and counting, CBO says
WASHINGTON — The Iran war directly cost the Pentagon $38 billion through July and is likely to consume $2 billion to $3 ... Read More
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'Nearly 100% fatal' disease on the rise across US. What are risks in California?
A “nearly 100% fatal” disease is the rise across the United States, prompting federal officials to issue a nationwide health alert.
Since July, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a sharp ...Read more
Legendary Carnegie Deli reopens in NYC with timeless classics and new offerings
NEW YORK — There were lines along the sidewalk in Midtown Tuesday morning, though it wasn’t for the latest iPhone or sneaker drop — but for classic pastrami and corned beef on rye and matzoh ball soup at the ...Read more
Disability pension fund for NYPD cops needs guardrails to prevent unjustified payouts, report says
NEW YORK — The fund that determines if NYPD officers get largely tax-free accident disability pensions needs better regulations to make sure the system doesn’t get scammed, the city’s Department of Investigation said...Read more
Grasses in the Chesapeake Bay expanded nearly 13% in 2025
Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries increased 13% in 2025, covering almost 5,000 more acres in Maryland’s portion of the Bay, the Maryland Department of the Environment reported.
“More ...Read more
Mamdani to 'reimagine' Vision Zero: more 'daylighting' at corners, targeting bad drivers
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that his administration will be “reimagining” the hallmark street-safety plan of the Bill de Blasio administration, Vision Zero.
The plan, which aims to reduce ...Read more
NYC student screen-time restrictions don't go far enough, City Council members say
NEW YORK — Amid a reckoning on digital devices in the classroom, the New York City Council called for further reforms to reduce screen time in public schools during a hearing Tuesday.
Earlier this month, Mayor Zohran ...Read more
Pentagon watchdog sees strategic munitions shortage
WASHINGTON — The United States fired so many munitions at Iranian targets during the first few months of Operation Epic Fury that it “has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base ...Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County spent extra $40 million yearly on expanded conservation, maintenance
CHICAGO — Cook County Forest Preserves has used a $40 million yearly windfall from voters to buy up and conserve more land, pay for maintenance and add programming while bolstering its pension funds, the district ...Read more
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces measure to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Massie read the articles of impeachment on the House floor Tuesday, saying Hegseth had violated the War Powers ...Read more
'I never raped anybody in my whole life': Customs and Border agent takes stand in federal trial
CHICAGO — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent made the risky move Tuesday of taking the witness stand in his own rape trial, where he repeatedly denied sexually assaulting or robbing Chinese sex workers and said ...Read more
Rap star Jay Z hails 'fearless' wife Beyonce
Jay Z feels "super inspired" by Beyonce.
The 56-year-old rap star has been married to the chart-topping icon since 2008, and Jay has admitted to drawing inspiration from her "fearless" approach to life.
Jay told Extra: "...Read more
Christie Brinkley: My 70s have been amazing
Christie Brinkley's 70s "have been amazing".
The 72-year-old model insists that she's been loving life since celebrating her 70th birthday in February 2024.
The runway star told People: "I have to say the 70s have been ...Read more
Benny Blanco reveals celebration plans with Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez plan to celebrate their anniversary by eating their wedding cake.
The 38-year-old record producer and Selena, 34, tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California in September 2025, and Benny has ...Read more
What to stream: Where to find 'Widow's Bay' and other 2026 Emmy winners
“Widow’s Bay” was the night’s big winner at the Emmys on Monday, capping off a stellar run for Apple TV’s freshman comedy, from writer and creator Katie Dippold.
Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root and Kate O’Flynn ...Read more
Ratings for the Sunday premiere of '60 Minutes' see steep drop from last year's opener
Sunday’s highly anticipated premiere of “60 Minutes” scored 7.9 million viewers according to Nielsen, the lowest for a season opener since 2000.
Nielsen data showed the news magazine was down 21% compared to last ...Read more
Rep. Nancy Mace calls for 'public execution' of Lindsay Clancy
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is calling for the public execution of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mom accused of killing all three of her children back in 2023.
“Her children are dead, she should be dead too,” the...Read more
Hurricane center says Atlantic system could become tropical depression
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday said a system brewing in the Atlantic could become a tropical depression later this week.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT tropical outlook, a trough of low pressure ...Read more
Colorado Supreme Court tells judges they can stop livestreaming their hearings despite state law requiring it
DENVER — The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday told judges they can stop livestreaming court proceedings for the next 90 days — a move that directly contradicts state law and escalates an ongoing power struggle between...Read more
Ambassador, Gordie Howe bridge traffic nearly neck and neck
DETROIT — The Gordie Howe International Bridge, in its first full month of operation, nearly became Michigan's busiest border crossing with Canada.
About 343,500 vehicle trips were made across the new public span in ...Read more
Shailene Woodley laughs off Aaron Rodgers question after his podcast diss
Shailene Woodley isn’t letting her ex get her down.
The “Paradise” actress was on her way into a pre-Emmys fundraiser on Sunday night when a nearby reporter called out, asking her about Aaron Rodgers’ recent ...Read more
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