Latest in NYC Schools Chief Says Migrants Have Been a ‘Godsend’
Sort by
1,114 items
-
Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
NYC becomes 1st city in US with congestion charge
New York City has officially become the first city in the country to implement a congestion charge for any vehicle entering the middle of Manhattan. The tax has been in effect for decades in other ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Julian Lennon: ‘I’m not part of the Beatles inner circle – I never have been’
The musician and photographer on escaping the shadow of his father, writing a memoir with a difference, and why his days of wallowing are over. Born in Liverpool, Julian Lennon, 61, was raised ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Ex-FDA chief says Biden 'mishandling' bird flu, urges swift action from Trump
Former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Scott Gottlieb and Luciana Borio, a former director for medical and biodefense preparedness policy at the National Security Council, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
"Imagining peace" lays foundation for "more just and fraternal world," he says.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Valuable Life Lessons Jimmy Carter Taught at Sunday School
The former president drew massive crowds for bible school.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Postecoglou ‘angriest I have ever been’ after handball decision costs Spurs
‘With logical thought processes we win that game’ Newcastle’s Howe says officials followed protocols Ange Postecoglou described himself as “really, really angry”, the “angriest I think I have ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
As we head into 2025, these ideal investments for retirees have almost never been this attractive
“Real” yields aren’t often this high.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School
Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection
Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Soldier’s Bomb in Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel Could Have Been More Lethal
Fellow soldiers say the Army sergeant who set off the explosion could have done far more harm. Investigators are trying to figure out why he didn’t.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
New to the U.S.: How migrants are building new lives in America
CBS News tells the real-life stories of migrants across the country and the impact a recent influx is having on our communities.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Carville says election 'wouldn't have been close' if Biden dropped out in 2023
Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats would have easily won the 2024 presidential election if President Biden dropped out earlier. “Had President Biden gotten out, say May of 2023, I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump said he has been in touch with Republican holdouts ahead of Friday afternoon's Speaker vote, as uncertainty swirls about whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has enough ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’
The outgoing US secretary of state on putting pressure on Beijing over Ukraine, the ‘road map’ for Syria — and why America must co-operate in order to leadFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans is ‘more secure than it’s ever, ever been’ after attack, says Louisiana AG
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Meet the Press NOW to provide the latest on the investigation into the New Orleans terror attack, and an update on security in the city.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
WATCH: Toddler and her dog have never been apart
Tika the Iggy is a social media star, and her sister Kala has the sweetest relationship with the family's daughter, Eleanor.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Teens shot, injured outside NYC event space, police says
A group of teens huddled outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica, Queens, were shot at and some were injured, officials say. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest confirmed details.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
-
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day
The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude to Jets, says time with New York has been 'the best two years of my life'
Rodgers, 41, is choosing to focus on the positives with his NFL days dwindlingCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Sugar Bowl should have been postponed until Friday: Louisiana attorney general
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said she believes the Sugar Bowl should have been postponed until Friday as New Orleans grapples with the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans police chief says they are 'staffing up' for Sugar Bowl
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick joins TODAY to share the latest on the investigation into the New Year's Day truck attack and where they stand on security preparations for the ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned
The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tallyABC News - Jan. 2 -
Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target
A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1
