Biden Finally Says Cuomo Should Resign Hours after Blistering Harassment Report
President Biden on Tuesday called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after an official report found that he sexually harassed 11 women.
Tanker Seized by Suspected Iran-Backed Forces in Arabian Sea, Say Maritime Sources
Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain’s maritime trade agency reported a “potential hijack” in the area on Tuesday.
Officer Dead, Suspect Killed in Violence Outside Pentagon
An officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, and a suspect in the incident was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, officials said.
Gov. Cuomo Harassed Multiple Women, Probe Finds
An investigation found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo harassed multiple women in and out of state government and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.
US Renews Policy that Allows Expulsion of Illegal Immigrants over COVID Fears
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Monday that it had renewed a policy allowing the expulsion of illegal immigrants due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
ISIS Terrorists Kill Five Egyptian Soldiers in Northern Sinai
Islamic State group terrorists ambushed a checkpoint in the northern Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, killing at least five troops from the security forces, officials said.
After Failed Attempt To Extend, Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium Saturday, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
COVID Cases Rising Across NY Faster Than Fall 2020 Despite Vaccinations
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in New York continued to swell on Saturday, according to state Health Department data.
Iran Says it Detains Agents Working for Israel, Seizes Arms Cache
Iran said on Tuesday its security forces had arrested a network of agents working for Israel and had seized a cache of weapons it said were planned for use during recent unrest sparked by water shortages in the Islamic Republic, state media reported.
Israel Issues Stark Warning to US: Iran’s Crossing Nuclear Threshold Imminent
Israel issued a bleak warning to the United States recently, highlighting that Iran is on the verge of becoming a nuclear threshold state, i.e. one that could begin to manufacture atomic weapons, according to a report on Kan 11 News on Sunday.
CUNY Professors Quit Union in Protest Over Anti-Israel Screed
At least 50 CUNY professors have resigned in protest from their faculty union after it passed a one-sided resolution condemning Israel for recent attacks on Palestinians and threatening to support the movement to boycott and divest from the Jewish state.
Average US price of Gas Rises 2 Cents Per Gallon to $3.22
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.22 per gallon. The price at the pump is 98 cents higher than it was a year ago.
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Raising the Age of Consent for Marriages to 18
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3086/A.3891) raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in June, snapping a four-month losing streak, while strong demand for higher-end properties and ultra-low mortgage rates helped push prices to new highs.
Existing US Home Sales Rose In June; Prices Hit New Highs
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in June, snapping a four-month losing streak, while strong demand for higher-end properties and ultra-low mortgage rates helped push prices to new highs.
Florida Judge Says Condo Collapse Victims will get $150M Initial Compensation
A Florida judge said the survivors and victims’ families in the condo building collapse will get a minimum of $150 million in compensation initially – which includes insurance on the tower and expected proceeds from a sale of the empty property.
Travel Restrictions at U.S.-Mexico Border Extended Through Aug. 21
The U.S. and Mexico have extended non-essential land travel restrictions through Aug. 21, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio May Joins Boycott of Ben & Jerry’s
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is the latest prominent figure to join the movement to boycott Ben & Jerry’s ice cream after the company on Monday announced that it would be ending all sales in Judea and Samaria, caving to the BDS movement.
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