(NEW YORK) — Here are today’s In Crisis headlines: President Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law President Biden on Thursday signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act in to law during an event at the White House. The new law is intended to help identify, report, investigate and prosecute attacks against the Asian community, […]
Former Congressman George Santos leaves court after being sentenced to 87 months in prison at the Alfonse D’Amato Federal Court House in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025. J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., was freed from prison last week thanks to his federal fraud […]
Tropical Development – Into the Weekend Map (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Atlantic and may further strengthen into a hurricane. Melissa will stay away from the mainland United States, and instead pose the biggest threat to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba. The storm might also impact Puerto […]
A woman takes the board game Settlers of Catan off a shelf. (Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images) The Settlers of Catan has forged a new alliance: the popular board game is being adapted into Netflix programming. Asmodee, the company responsible for games like Ticket to Ride and Exploding Kittens, has partnered with Netflix to bring the world of Catan to […]
In the top of the fifth inning on Oct. 8, 2015, a 26-year-old outfielder by the name of George Springer hit a home run in Game 1 of the ALDS against the eventual World Series champ Kansas City Royals. Little did we know at the time just where this career — specifically the postseason career […]
iStock/kokouu “While COVID-19 upended nearly every corner of American life, many are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are ready for a reset.” That’s the word from Jonathan Craig, senior executive vice president and head of Investor Services, Charles Schwab about the results of the investment company’s 2021 Modern Wealth Survey. […]
(WASHINGTON) — The nomination of Paul Ingrassia, a former far-right podcast host and President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the lead of the Office of Special Counsel, appears to be in jeopardy with Senate Majority Leader John Thune casting doubt that the embattled nominee will be confirmed. Ingrassia, whom Trump nominated in May to […]
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An upstate New York man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 allegedly threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, New York State Police said. Christopher Moynihan, 34, of Clinton, was arrested Saturday and charged with making a […]
(NEW YORK) — As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, some Americans are worried about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The subsidies, or premium tax credits, help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace. They were enhanced […]
In September, Mariah Carey won the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Now she’s set to receive another prestigious honor in January. Two nights before the Grammy Awards, Mariah will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala benefit and tribute concert at the LA Convention Center Jan. 30. The award is given […]
