Mexico’s president says she will stop teachers from blocking streets before the World Cup starts. She said that while people can protest, the football tournament must go on smoothly. The tension began when officials suggested moving the summer break to June 5, instead of July 15. Teachers f
The latest clash in the Gaza Strip has claimed at least four Palestinian lives, according to local health workers. One victim was found near a police outpost in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces say they targeted an individual deemed an immediate danger to their troops. The second incident involved
The first morning of a new LIRR strike saw the entire network grind to a halt. Workers from several unions walked off the job early Saturday, shutting down all stations across Long Island for the first time since 1994. The move left more than 200, 000 daily riders without their usual train rides and
Tesla just changed the sticker price on its most popular electric SUVs in America. The mid-range versions now cost $1, 000 more, pushing the all-wheel-drive model to $49, 990 and the rear-wheel-drive version to $45, 990. Even the fastest Model Y version saw a smaller bump, rising $500 to $57, 990. T
A deal was struck just in time to avoid a walkout by hospital technicians who handle everything from X-rays to breathing machines. The agreement gives around 230 techs a raise of at least 3% over three years, plus extra pay for experience and limits on last-minute schedule changes. Most workers—96%—
Lebanon’s leader is asking the US to step in and help stop Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon, where homes are being destroyed and lives are being lost. Over the past three days alone, Israeli attacks have killed 74 people, even after a temporary truce was supposed to calm things down. The violenc
Liverpool FC recently decided to pause planned ticket price increases after fans made it clear they weren’t happy. Supporters showed their frustration in a creative way during a match, holding up yellow cards with a warning: "Caution: Anfield's Soul at Risk. " This wasn’t just about money—it was abo
Last month, a local school board voted 6-1 to ban elementary and middle school students from bringing e-bikes onto campus starting next year. The decision followed months of debate after injury reports involving young riders jumped from just one case in 2021 to over 200 last year. Many board members
The city wants Lyft to skip facial recognition when checking Citi Bike riders’ ages. Instead of trusting a system that scans faces, officials worry about hackers stealing that data. Young riders, in particular, could be left exposed if a database gets breached. City Hall also points to studies showi
San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot
