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Northeast Braces For Another Storm With Wind, Rain

New York and New Jersey were still struggling with the effects of Hurricane Sandy as word came of a new storm about to hit the region. Officials began warning of possible new power outages and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he'll ask residents of some some low-lying areas to evacuate. For many people, the challenges of life after last week's storm are becoming a sort of routine: long lines for transit, long lines for gas, long commutes. But for those hardest hit, the paperwork storm shows no signs of abating.

Chicken biryani at the Royale Restaurant & Bar in Carle Place, New York.

Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs

When India and Pakistan battle in the Cricket World Cup, fans of both nations will at least have a favorite dish in common.

Since signing on for the Affordable Connectivity Program last year, Myrna Broncho’s internet bill has been fully paid by the discount. The program provided $75 discounts for internet access in tribal or high-cost areas like Broncho’s, but it is out of money.

Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk

Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She's among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires.

Fatma Hijazi holds the lifeless body of her 10-year-old child, Mustafa Hijazi, who died due to malnutrition and lack of medication in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The photo is from June 14.

High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say

A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled.

Young Ukrainians are spreading joy by organizing cleanup parties

A group of volunteers are spreading joy in Ukraine by organizing cleanup parties. Young Ukrainians blast music and dance as they clean the debris of obliterated homes.

Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety

Officials of YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok spoke before a Senate subcommittee looking at the platforms' impact on kids and teens.

A copy of the Ten Commandments is seen along with other historical documents in a hallway of the Georgia Capitol on June 20 in Atlanta. Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit on June 24 challenging Louisiana’s new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.

How will Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

It's unclear whether the new law that requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms has any teeth to enforce the requirement and penalize those who refuse to comply.

Anger over the Gaza war fuels independent candidates in U.K. election

Anger over Gaza is fueling support for independent candidates in the July 4 UK election. One poll shows British Muslim support for the UK Labour Party has halved since 2019.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, as seen at the Capitol on June 5, 2024. Doggett is the first congressional Democrat to publicly call for President Biden to quit his reelection bid.

Rep. Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw. He's the first Democrat in Congress to do so

Rep. Lloyd Doggett represents a safe Texas seat. He says he had hoped President Biden's debate performance would give him a boost. "It did not," Doggett said.

Over 160 are missing after Texas floods. It could take months to find all of them

A retired Army lieutenant general who led the military response after Hurricane Katrina says searches can take a long time because human remains can be trapped under debris that must be removed piece by piece.

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