Threats to health care sector targets ‘elevated’ amid cultural wars: DHS
Threats to health care and workers are surging and likely to stay “elevated" because of divisive issues like abortion, gender-related care, and debates from the pandemic.Powered by WPeMatico
11-year-old suffers possible shark bite off Honolulu, officials say
Honolulu Ocean Safety, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a possible shark bite Saturday afternoon, an official said.Powered by WPeMatico
Nex Benedict’s school district under investigation by Department of Education
The Department of Education is opening an investigation into Owasso Public Schools, according to a letter from the agency obtained by ABC News.Powered by WPeMatico
Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa kills 7
A Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city OdesaPowered by WPeMatico
New York AG sends cease-and-desist over transgender sports ban in Nassau County
The AG's office argues that the order is "in clear violation of New York State anti-discrimination laws and demands that it be immediately rescinded."Powered by WPeMatico
Ship earlier attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
It marks the first ship sunk by the Houthis amid their monthslong attacks.Powered by WPeMatico
Paramedic sentenced to 5 years in prison in Elijah McClain’s death
Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced Friday after being convicted of criminally negligent homicide in connection with the 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.Powered by WPeMatico
CDC drops 5-day isolation period for recovering COVID-19 patients
People who are recovering from COVID-19 no longer need to remain isolated for five days after symptoms end, according to new guidance from the CDC.Powered by WPeMatico
Fulton County hearing: Trump case hangs in balance as judge mulls DA disqualification
Get updates from the Fulton County hearing over motions to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.Powered by WPeMatico
Truck driver pulled to safety after crash leaves vehicle dangling over bridge
The driver of a semi-truck has been pulled to safety by firefighters following a crash that left the vehicle dangling over a bridge across the Ohio RiverPowered by WPeMatico
CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill
Both pharmacies plan to start providing the pill in a select number of states first, and gradually expand to others where it's legal.Powered by WPeMatico
Deadly wildfire grows into largest in state history: ‘Utter devastation’
Several large wildfires continue to tear through the Texas Panhandle, including one that has grown into the largest blaze in state history.Powered by WPeMatico
Man, woman found fatally shot in head ‘execution-style,’ police say
A double homicide investigation is underway after two people were found fatally shot in the head in Philadelphia, authorities said.Powered by WPeMatico
Elon Musk sues OpenAI. Some legal experts cast doubt on the case.
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday alleging the ChatGPT maker abandoned its mission of benefiting humanity in a sprint toward profits.Powered by WPeMatico
Severed body parts, including woman’s head, found in park
Severed body parts belonging to two victims have been found in a park in Babylon, New York. A head, leg and multiple arms belonging to a man and woman were found.Powered by WPeMatico
As threats against judges soar, some speak out
"These threat are real," one judge told ABC News.Powered by WPeMatico
Man sentenced for fatally shooting woman who pulled into wrong driveway
The man who fatally shot a woman who was in a car that turned into the wrong driveway was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life for his second-degree murder conviction.Powered by WPeMatico
Former MIT student pleads guilty to murder of Yale student
Former MIT graduate student Qinxuan Pan has pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.Powered by WPeMatico
‘I eat or I pay my bills’: Americans describe rent burden fears, concerns
More Americans are burdened by the cost of rent than ever before, according to a recent Harvard study, officially capturing the grim reality facing renters nationwide.Powered by WPeMatico
Death row inmate exonerated 30 years after 1994 arson murder
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office found "critical" flaws in the 1994 first-degree murder investigation.Powered by WPeMatico
Judge puts a halt to strict Texas immigration law
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to temporarily prevent one of the strictest immigration bills in the country from going into effect in Texas.Powered by WPeMatico
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s criminal immunity claim, further delaying Jan. 6 trial
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Trump's case that he is immune from prosecution in his federal election subversion casePowered by WPeMatico
Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric prompts calls for Oklahoma education superintendent’s removal
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is standing by policies affecting the transgender community in schools following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict.Powered by WPeMatico
23-year-old pregnant Amish woman’s alleged murder: ‘Everyone is stunned’
A 23-year-old pregnant Amish woman was found dead at a home in Sparta Township Monday, according to Pennsylvania State Police.Powered by WPeMatico
Person of interest images released in case of explosive at Alabama AG’s office
Authorities released images of an unknown person of interest as they investigate the detonation of an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General's Office.Powered by WPeMatico
Bronze artwork stolen from Denver MLK monument discovered in scrap yard: Police
Three bronze artworks that vandals pried off a Denver monument for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been recovered by police.Powered by WPeMatico
Deal reached to avoid partial government shutdown Friday
It must still be approved by both the House and Senate.Powered by WPeMatico
Biden’s physical ‘identified no new concerns,’ his doctor says
Polls show a majority of Americans think he's too old to serve a second term.Powered by WPeMatico
US Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son facing possible felony charges in string of vehicle break-ins
A magistrate has ruled Wednesday that the oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert could be released from a Colorado jailPowered by WPeMatico
Prince Harry suffers legal defeat in fight for security in UK
Harry recently returned to the U.K. to see King Charles, who is battling cancer.Powered by WPeMatico
Prosecutors allege sham safety school certified thousands of NYC construction workers
Valor Security and Investigations and six of its executives were charged with allegedly operating a sham safety school that said it certified thousands of workers.Powered by WPeMatico
Mark Meadows loses bid to move Georgia election case to federal court
Meadows, along with former President Trump and 17 others, pleaded not guilty in a racketeering indictment for alleged efforts to overturn Georgia's election results.Powered by WPeMatico
Tornadoes touch down in Midwest as storm barrels through
At least nine tornadoes were reported across Illinois, Michigan and Ohio as a storm barreled through the Midwest overnight.Powered by WPeMatico
Wendy’s addresses ‘dynamic pricing’ comments, says it won’t raise menu prices
Wendy's is pushing back on menu price changes after announcing it would invest in menu boards that could have the ability to introduce dynamic or surge pricing.Powered by WPeMatico
Airfares were already dropping. Here’s why they could go even lower in 2024
U.S. airfares are, on average, 15% lower now than they were a decade ago, and 6% lower than this time last yearPowered by WPeMatico
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
Hong Kong’s government is lifting some curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year lowPowered by WPeMatico
Στους 5 ιδανικούς οικογενειακούς προορισμούς της Ελλάδας η Νάξος σύμφωνα με την Daily Telegraph
Το νησί των Κυκλάδων βρίσκεται ανάμεσα και στα 10 καλύτερα μέρη του κόσμου του ισπανικού Business InsiderPowered by WPeMatico
Gary Sinise shares tribute to late son Mac, who died from cancer at 33
Gary Sinise paid tribute this week to his son Mac, who died Jan. 5 at age 33. The actor said Mac was diagnosed with a rare cancer called chordoma in 2018.Powered by WPeMatico
Hunter Biden interview marks pivotal moment for GOP-led impeachment inquiry
The president’s son will face lawmakers on Wednesday behind closed doors.Powered by WPeMatico
NYC mayor calls for modifying sanctuary city status
Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that migrants who commit serious crimes should be deported and the city should be able to communicate with federal ICE agents.Powered by WPeMatico