In Virginia, liquor store employees found a drunk raccoon in the restroom. The animal broke bottles and drank alcohol, after which it was taken to a shelter.
A powerful snowstorm brought up to 25 centimeters of snow and ice to New England. This followed record November snowfalls in the Midwest, which complicated travel.
UK health authorities are warning of a particularly severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is due to a new H3N2 strain that has several mutations and has already caused an early start to the flu season in the UK.
The US Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for 13 states. Heavy snowfall, ice, and gusty winds are expected, with up to 38 centimeters of snow in some areas.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
American geneticist James Watson died at the age of 97 in East Northport. He was one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953 and a Nobel laureate in 1962.
A group of Democrats and Republicans in the US House of Representatives has presented a compromise proposal to overcome the month-long government shutdown. The initiative provides for a two-year extension of increased tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration would pay service members this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This comes amid a budget stalemate affecting other federal services and social programs.
A unique mid-century modern residential complex, associated with Jimi Hendrix, is listed for sale in Woodstock, New York, for $3. 5 million. The house, built in 1969 and designed by architect John Storyk, who also created Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios, is located on a 3.5-hectare plot.
The New York Attorney General pleads not guilty in the fraud case, considering the trial to be political pressure from Trump.
US President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Republican Congressman George Santos, who was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud. Trump stated that Santos was subjected to cruel treatment in solitary confinement and always voted Republican.
US President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance, and Republican leaders are blaming Democrats for a possible government shutdown. Democrats, in turn, believe public opinion is on their side and are seeking concessions on healthcare.
Sixteen US states and the District of Columbia offer property tax relief for seniors. Another 18 states provide tax credits, five have implemented tax freezes, and six offer deferral programs.
A US court upheld the decision to fine Donald Trump $83. 3 million for defaming journalist E. Jean Carroll. The court rejected Trump's argument of presidential immunity.
Four tourists got lost in the Catskill Mountains after consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms. Rangers and firefighters found them and led them out of the forest, and the car keys were found the next day.
A new study has shown that children from disadvantaged areas are 20 times more likely to be hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The most common cause is unintentional incidents related to improper handling of weapons.
A tourist bus traveling to New York from Niagara Falls overturned in New York State. As a result of the accident, five people died, and 24 more were injured.
The New York Court of Appeals overturned the decision to collect approximately half a billion dollars from Donald Trump in a fraud case. The judges confirmed Trump's responsibility but overturned the punishment, as it violates the Eighth Amendment.
Representatives of the Democratic Party in the US Congress expressed skepticism about Donald Trump's ability to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine at the upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Senators and congressmen emphasize the unacceptability of concessions without Ukraine's participation and call for a tough stance against the aggressor.
Zohran Mamdani leads Andrew Cuomo by 19 points in the New York City mayoral race, according to a Siena College poll. Elise Stefanik has narrowed the gap with Kathy Hochul to 14 points in a potential 2026 race.
On Saturday evening, a 3. 0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the USA, felt in New York and New Jersey. The tremors lasted up to 10 seconds, and there is no information about casualties.
In Long Island, USA, a 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine due to a metal chain around his neck. The incident occurred during a scan when the magnetic device pulled the chain, dragging the patient inside.
A flash flood warning has been issued in New York and its surroundings due to severe storms. Roads, subways, and railway tracks are flooded, causing significant traffic delays.
Progressive Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives have abandoned the initiative to impeach Trump after pressure from fellow party members. Shri Thanedar has withdrawn his impeachment resolution.
The US recorded the highest child mortality rate from influenza in 15 years – 216 cases. Experts attribute this to skepticism about vaccination.
Actor Timothée Chalamet ignored the Met Gala to watch a Knicks game. His girlfriend Kylie Jenner attended the event alone and looked stunning.
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Epstein's sex crimes, has died at the age of 41 in Australia. She accused Prince Andrew of rape and was key in the case against Epstein's accomplice.
Prosecutors from 12 Democratic states are challenging the legality of Trump's tariff program, arguing that it undermines the authority of Congress. The White House accuses them of a "witch hunt."
People witnessed a rare phenomenon of the Northern Lights in unexpected places due to a solar storm. Experts predict that there will be many more auroras this year.
The American human rights organization Liberty Justice Center has filed a lawsuit demanding the abolition of Trump's tariffs. Five small businesses claim that the tariffs have caused them financial losses.
