Severe Weather Alert for New York City
Thunderstorms, hail, and high winds are on the forecast for the Tri-borough area tonight. All five boroughs of New York City are on the more likely list to get hit with the forecasted severe weather.
NYC Measles Outbreak Declared Over
The measles outbreak concentrated in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in New York City is considered over. There have been no new infections over the last two incubation periods, signaling the end of the outbreak, city health officials said on Tuesday.
Natanz Nuclear Enrichment Facility
Revealed: How the Stuxnet Attack on Iranian Systems Succeeded
An Iranian mole was responsible for the placement of the Stuxnet virus on the computers of an Iranian uranium enrichment plant, Yahoo News reported Monday. According to the report, the malware was placed in the plant in Natanz in 2007, shortly after advanced centrifuges were installed at the facility. The Stuxnet virus is believed to have destroyed up to 1,000 centrifuges at the Natanz plant.
Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency
Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s effects on southeastern Virginia, anticipated to begin Thursday.
South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster on Sunday evening ordered a mandatory evacuation of his state’s entire coast as Hurricane Dorian threatens. McMaster’s order goes into effect at noon Monday, when state troopers will begin reversing lanes so that people can all head inland on major coastal highways, the report said.
Evacuations in South Carolina, Georgia As Hurricane Approaches
South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster on Sunday evening ordered a mandatory evacuation of his state’s entire coast as Hurricane Dorian threatens. McMaster’s order goes into effect at noon Monday, when state troopers will begin reversing lanes so that people can all head inland on major coastal highways, the report said.
Hurricane Dorian Becomes Category 5, Set To Slam Island with 175 MPH Winds
An already dangerous Hurricane Dorian intensified yet again Sunday as it closed in on the northern Bahamas, threatening to batter islands with Category 5-strength winds, pounding waves and torrential rain as people hunkered down in schools, churches and other shelters.
Shooting in Western Texas Leaves 5 Dead
A shooting incident has occurred in Odessa, Texas following a police traffic stop. Five people were killed and the Midland Police Department has informed the public that the suspect shooter has been shot and killed.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday afternoon declared a state of emergency for 12 South Georgia counties ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. The counties under the alert are Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce and Wayne.
Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Hurricane
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday afternoon declared a state of emergency for 12 South Georgia counties ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. The counties under the alert are Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce and Wayne.
US Cyberattack Hurt Iran’s Ability to Attack Tankers
A secret cyberattack against Iran in June wiped out a critical database used by Iran’s paramilitary arm to plot attacks against oil tankers and degraded Tehran’s ability to covertly target shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf, at least temporarily, senior US officials told The New York Times on Wednesday.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Recent Drownings, Prevention
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
Florida and Puerto Rico Brace for Hurricane Dorian
Florida and Puerto Rico brace for Hurricane Dorian as the storm strengthens and is forecasted to bring gusting winds and heavy rains over Florida during the weekend
Judge Upholds New York Vaccination Law Days Before School Begins
A state judge has upheld New York’s new law eliminating the religious exemption to vaccinations for schoolchildren, ruling that protecting residents from communicable diseases is within the state’s interest.
Dow Jones Drops 800 Points, Recession Fear Looms
US stock markets had their worst drop of the year Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 800 points, or 3 percent. Wednesday’s drop was the Dow’s 4th worst-ever day, though it did not crack the top 20 list in terms of percentage drops.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Anxiety
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
El Al Stewardess Dies After Being Infected with Measles
A stewardess of Israel’s El Al airline died Tuesday, following a months-long battle with measles. The 43-year-old stewardess was infected with the measles virus during a flight from New York to Israel five months ago.
One Dead Another Injured in Sydney Stabbing Attack (Updated 9:50AM)
The central business district of Sydney was put on lockdown, Tuesday afternoon Sydney time, after a man allegedly stabbed pedestrians there. The alleged stabber was reported to have stabbed two people before being stopped and arrested. The motive behind the stabbing is still unknown.
Stalwart Pro-Israel Politician Wins Comfortable Victory in Guatemalan Presidential Election
A prominent Guatemalan supporter of Israel who once said, “He who is Israel’s enemy is Guatemala’s enemy,” won the country’s presidential election with 58.5 percent of the vote, results on Monday confirmed.
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