New York City's Health Department is looking to hire outside help to shield its employees from harassment. This comes after a lot of criticism about how they handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The department wants to create new safety rules and train up to 75 staff members. These include leaders, researchers, and data analysts who have faced online harassment, doxxing, a...
Across the country, people are preparing to march in large numbers this Saturday. The reason? They're not happy with President Trump's actions. A group called No Kings is behind these protests. They believe Trump is acting more like a king than a president. This won't be the first time No Kings has organized big protests. Back in June, they got millions of people to...
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in mere minutes. Homes were destroyed, and dozens of people were rescued,...
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather alerts, while conservatives criticized the previous administration's ha...
Texas recently experienced a devastating flood. It was a perfect storm of bad luck and poor planning. The Guadalupe River in Texas' Hill Country saw a massive flood. It was like getting four months of rain in just a few hours. The water rose so fast that many people couldn't get to safety in time. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings about the flood. T...
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also down. Homicides, robberies, and car thefts all saw decreases. This s...
In the heart of Belgrade, a tense standoff unfolded between protesters and authorities. The city's streets became a battleground as anti-government demonstrators faced off against those supporting President Vučić. The confrontation lasted until late in the evening, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. Police were out in full force, surrounding key gover...
In Minnesota, a grim event has led to a sudden change of plans. A shooting early Saturday morning has left a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband dead, while another lawmaker was injured. The suspect, who was pretending to be a police officer, is still on the loose. This has caused a lot of worry and has led to some big decisions being made. The Minnesota State...
In Los Angeles, the federal government has sent in military troops to handle protests against immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security claims there might be a secret funder behind these demonstrations. They even hinted at a possible foreign involvement. This claim came from Tricia McLaughlin, who is in charge of public affairs at the Department of...
The city of Los Angeles is bracing itself for another day of intense protests. This is the fourth day in a row that people have taken to the streets. The protests are a response to recent efforts by federal immigration authorities to arrest undocumented immigrants in the city. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is leading the charge. They have organized a ral...