Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.

Long Island Therapist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando

A man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after releasing two flares into the stands at an Orlando City match at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando, Florida, federal ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities

A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.

Iranian official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be put to death; Iran earlier said it executed him

World - ABC News - November 5

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island

A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit

World - Financial Times - October 17

'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'

Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.

Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Elon Musk Is Already Doing Exactly What He Said He Would

From sitting in on calls with foreign leaders to recommending new hires, Musk is already wielding power at Donald Trump’s side.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels

A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...

Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test

A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.

Lamborghini: Please Stop Putting Crazy Wraps On Our Cars

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Boy, 13, charged over £20,000 damage at car dealership

Several vehicles on an Edinburgh forecourt had windows smashed and body work scratched during widespread disorder.

Hertz booked a $1 billion charge as the value of its cars dropped

Hertz’s stock slips, but bounces sharply off earlier lows, as $1 billion write-off of car values reflects acceleration of fleet rotation.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry

World - ABC News - October 18

We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said

Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.

Trump won the presidency. Here's what he's said he'll do.

From immigration to retaliation, Trump’s return to the White House has promised widespread changes to the way America is seen on the world stage.

New video puts ref Coote under fresh scrutiny

PGMOL, the refereeing body for English football, has confirmed that it is aware of a new video published by The Sun in which suspended Premier League referee David Coote is allegedly seen snorting ...

Sports - ESPN - 7 hours ago

Lonzo Ball makes long-awaited return from knee injuries, scores 10 in Bulls' preseason game

Lonzo Ball got a rousing ovation in his long-awaited return for the Chicago Bulls after being sidelined for nearly three years because of a knee injury

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Football Daily | Amorim to United has one snag: he hasn’t yet said he wants the job

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Relatively unknown outside his native country? Tick. Domestic success in a league to which few if any English fans pay much attention? Tick. A ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

LaMelo Ball, Trae Young put on incredible modern-day shootout as both stars continue torrid starts

Ball and Young combined for 14 3-pointers on Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Long Island vs. Air Force prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 11 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Monday's Air Force Falcons vs. LIU Sharks matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Rachel Reeves’ budget is like a long car journey, without a Fruit-tella in sight | Alison Phillips

Stopping to look ‘under the bonnet’ of the nation’s finances is all well and good, but how long does it take so see the engine’s knackered?. And still there’s another 10 days to go. After 15 bumpy ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Rudy Giuliani shows up to vote in the Mercedes he was ordered to surrender

Rudy Giuliani has yet to surrender any of the valuables he was ordered to turn over to the two election workers he defamed, their lawyers say — including the Mercedes he was spotted riding around ...

Judge scolds Giuliani for not turning over assets, including car he's driving

Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.

Crisps, nuts, pastries, chocolate – put me at the wheel of a car and I will eat the lot | Adrian Chiles

There is something about hitting the road that makes me act as if it’s my birthday or I’m on an arduous hike. I’m driven by forces I cannot fathom. Tim Spector, the doctor and diet bloke behind the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Short-term struggles, long-term gains for KFT grads under proposed Tour policy

While 2026 should provide reorder-category PGA Tour members with a more level playing field, 2025 will be a difficult transition year.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84

Dallas Long, a three-time NCAA shot put champion who won a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Van Nistelrooy relishes leading role as he waits on future under Amorim

Manchester United’s interim manager has a chance to impress new regime before he steps back or exits the club. Ruud van Nistelrooy is once again the focal point at Manchester United, almost two ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade

Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.

Help! Budget Charged Us $450 to Clean Our Rental Car. Can They Do That?

Sure, there were footprints and some dirt, but days after a family from Ireland returned a car to Kennedy Airport, they were hit with the maximum cleaning fee.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy

Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.

Some Said Tua Tagovailoa Should Quit Football. He Hopes to Return by Next Week.

Earlier this season, the quarterback was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in two years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Steve Jobs Said All Powerful People Share This 1 Skill. Modern Neuroscience Shows He Was Right

‘The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller,’ Steve Jobs once said. Modern neuroscience is proving him right.

Business - Inc. - October 21

McConnell said he hopes Trump will 'pay a price' for Jan. 6 role, new book reveals

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in an interview last year that he hopes former President Trump will “pay a price” for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Vanessa Feltz looks back: ‘Russell Brand said he wanted to “have it off” with both my daughters – it was revolting’

The broadcaster and her daughters on her rollercoaster media career, enduring public scandals, and their unbreakable bonds. Born in London, Vanessa Feltz, 62, is a journalist and broadcaster. She ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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