How the Charter Revision Commission Is Tackling the NYC Housing Crisis

'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885

In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Famed for Himalayan peaks and pristine lakes, Kashmir faces a water crisis amid dry weather

For days, people in the Himalayan region of Kashmir watched in agony as a famed ancient spring ran dry amid extreme dry weather conditions

ABC News - 2d

With Just 3 Words, Delta Air Lines Taught a Powerful Lesson in Handling a Crisis

The airline is offering affected customers $30,000 without forcing them to give up their rights.

Inc. - 2d

Middle East crisis live: Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas children with their ‘bare hands’

Statement from IDF spokesman contradicts Hamas claim the family was killed in an airstrike. One of the four bodies returned by Hamas to Israel on Thursday is not that of Shiri Bibas, Israel’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Middle East crisis live: Hamas releases six hostages but Israel delays release of 600 Palestinians

Hisham al-Sayed, Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert have now been released. A masked militant has sat down at a table on the stage with a Red Cross ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen

ABC News - 1d

Pope Francis' condition remains critical after respiratory crisis, says the Holy See

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. ...

CBS News - 22h

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusion

The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night

ABC News - 14h

India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa after BBC investigation

The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.

BBC News - 13h

Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday during ...

The Guardian - 6h

The Guardian view on Haiti’s deepening crisis: abandoning people when they most need support | Editorial

As security and humanitarian conditions deteriorate even further, the community needs help. A year ago, it seemed that Haiti had hit rock bottom. Violence had exploded and conditions had ...

The Guardian - 3h

2 women an a child among 4 people killed in explosion at a house in northwestern Syria

Syrian first responders say some unexploded ordnance blew up inside a home in the country's northwest, killing four people, including two women and a child

ABC News - 3d

Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban

Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.

The New York Times - 3d

Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

ABC News - 2d

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - 2d

Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan

The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...

CBS News - 2d

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - 2d

Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says

Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...

CBS News - 1d

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...

The Hill - 22h

What can Keir Starmer say at the White House that Donald Trump might listen to? | Andrew Rawnsley

The stakes couldn’t be higher and the risks couldn’t be greater when the prime minister visits Washington this week. For British prime ministers, with their ideas about the world shaped by the ...

The Guardian - 14h

How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?

BBC News - 2d

How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft

A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...

GameSpot - 2d