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Canadian wildfires are causing unhealthy air quality again in Chicago and other parts of the US
CHICAGO (AP) — Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States. In Minnesota, a record 23rd air quality alert was issued Tuesday through late Wednesday night across much of the…
Ryan Seacrest will host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires next year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…
Record number of travelers expected for July 4 holiday weekend
A record number of travelers are expected on the roads and in the skies for the July 4 holiday weekend according to the AAA. More than 50 million vacationers nationwide are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, that’s 3.7 percent higher than last year. 4.17 million Americans will fly to their destinations.…
Biden calls mutiny a ‘struggle within the Russian system’ and says US and NATO played no part
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Monday that the United States and NATO played no part in the Wagner mercenary group’s short-lived insurrection in Russia, calling the uprising and the longer-term challenges it poses for President Vladimir Putin’s power “a struggle within the Russian system.” Biden and U.S. allies supporting Ukraine in its fight…
Singh pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges
Amandeep Singh who is accused of driving drunk and killing two Roslyn teens in a wrong-way crash in May was arraigned Monday on a 15-count indictment. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Officials say 34-year-old Singh was driving on the wrong side and had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.His attorney…
Congestion Pricing Plan in New York City Clears Final Federal Hurdle
The plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan has received final federal approval.Governor Hochul says congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA.Drivers may begin paying the new charge as soon as April 2024. E-ZPass motorists driving south of 60th Street may pay as much as $23…
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ slings back into box office top spot while ‘The Flash’ drops
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back atop the box office ranks while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than the film’s speedy character. The Spidey animated sequel — starring Shameik Moore as the teenage webslinger Miles Morales — reclaimed the No. 1 spot in its fourth week in North…
Teenager injured in Point Lookout Jet Ski crash
A teenager was hospitalized following a Jet Ski accident Sunday afternoon in Point Lookout.Nassau police say two teenagers were riding Jet Skis in the Jones Inlet when they crashed into each otherThe 16-year-old suffered a compound leg fracture. A Nassau police helicopter transported him to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.The other…
US Coast Guard will lead investigation of Titan implosion with help from Canada, France, UK
(AP) The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode. Capt. Jason Neubauer, chief investigator, said the salvage operations are ongoing, and they have mapped the accident site. He did not…
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
Starbucks workers at 3 Long Island locations went on strike over LGBTQ+ décor yesterdayThe workers were scheduled to work in the Farmingdale, Wantagh and Lynbook stores, But did not show up for their shifts. Instead, they marched in the Pride Parade in New York City.The workers are upset over what their union says is a…
Police involved in a shooting in North Amityville
A Suffolk Police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in North Amityville. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison says two officers observed an individual who was wanted for a robbery, the suspect, ran and the two officers pursued him. The suspect then pulled out a firearm and fired at least one round at…
Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023
(AP) Henrik Lundqvist is the headliner of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023, which also includes Stanley Cup champions Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon. Selection committee chairman Mike Gartner announced the seven-person class Wednesday. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Oullette were the other players, while Cup-winning…