Southern Africa Faces Worst Drought in a Century, Millions at Risk
On Tuesday, October 15th, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) reported in a briefing that more than 27 million...
Bill de Blasio Defends Mayor Eric Adams Amid Corruption Allegations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has found an unexpected ally in his predecessor, Bill de Blasio, as he faces...
U.S. Airports Begin Screening for Marburg Virus Amid Rwanda Outbreak
Starting mid-October 2024, United States health officials will begin screening travelers arriving from Rwanda at three major airports—JFK International in...
Brazil Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s X Platform After $5 Million Fine
Brazil lifted its month-long ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, October 10th, after the...
NYC to Close Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter as Arrivals Decline
New York City announced on Wednesday, October 9th, that the large migrant shelter on Randall's Island would be closing, citing...
Hurricane Milton Slams Florida, Killing Ten and Leaving Millions Without Power
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9th, causing widespread...
Two NYC Workers Plead Not Guilty in Assault of Former Governor David Paterson and Stepson
Two New York City Housing Authority employees, Travor Nurse and Diamond Minter, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, October 9th, to...
Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer as Talks With Striking Union Break Down
On Wednesday, October 9th, Boeing withdrew its pay offer to 33,000 machinists after negotiations with the International Association of Machinists...
North Carolina Offers Voting Flexibility in Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed an emergency resolution this week, aimed at addressing voting challenges in...
