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Snowstorm Hits New York City’s Homeless Again

February 24, 2026

A new blizzard has swept through New York City, piling up nearly two feet of snow and dropping temperatures sharply. This storm follows a previous cold snap that claimed at least twenty lives on the streets, leaving many people without shelter or warmth. The city’s mayor has been very visible in his

weather

Snowstorm Aftermath: Power, Flights and New Challenges

February 24, 2026

The record‑breaking winter storm that swept the Northeast last week left a city of Providence with almost four feet of snow, smashing its previous high. Power lines snapped and trees fell, knocking out electricity for more than 350 000 people across the region. Even as crews work to restore power, a

environment

Lead‑laden paint chips spill from Baltimore bridge

February 24, 2026

A recent inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment found that paint fragments falling from Baltimore’s 28th Street Bridge carry dangerous levels of lead. The agency was alerted after residents noticed orange and white debris along Falls Road, near the 2700 block. Tests confirmed that

politics

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

February 24, 2026

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

finance

Binance Returns to Tokenized Stock Trading with New Partner

February 24, 2026

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod

politics

Scientists Head to Australia for Better Funding

February 24, 2026

American researchers are moving overseas because money for science in the U. S. is shrinking. The last year’s cuts hit projects on inequality, gender and climate change hard. Universities stopped hiring new staff, cut graduate spots and reduced PhD places. Other countries see this as a chance

weather

Snow May Return to the Northeast

February 24, 2026

The big winter storm that dumped more than two feet of snow in several states is now moving out toward Canada, leaving the Northeast with gusty winds that will fade by day. Yet the forecast warns that snow is not finished yet. AccuWeather says more snowfall could hit the region this week as peop

weather

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

February 24, 2026

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The

health

Living in a Loud Neighborhood Can Hurt Baby’s Sleep

February 24, 2026

Short, broken sleep can make pregnancy harder for African‑American moms who live in low‑income areas. Research shows that trouble sleeping during pregnancy can raise the chance of health problems for both mom and baby. People who live in neighborhoods with more crime, noise from traffic or few

politics

Students Rise Again: Campus Voices Push Back Against Iran’s Crackdown

February 24, 2026

In the wake of a brutal crackdown that left thousands dead, Iranian university students have taken to their campuses for a third straight day of protest. The demonstrations come as tensions between Iran and the United States flare, with Washington building up forces in the region while negotiating a