$2 Billion Queens Housing Project Approved
A $2 billion housing project was approved by the New York City Council on Tuesday, November 22nd. The project, which is the largest privately funded development in Queens, is called...
Six Killed in Mass Shooting at Chesapeake Walmart
On Tuesday, November 22nd, a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia was the scene of yet another mass shooting. The shooting resulted in the injuries of four people and left seven dead,...
New York State Police Heightens Presence Around Possible Hate Crime Targets
On Sunday, November 20th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would be increasing their patrols and surveillance around buildings and venues that might be targets of...
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesian Island of Java
The Indonesian Island of Java suffered an earthquake on Monday, November 21. The earthquake, which was reported to be a magnitude of 5.6, struck the Cianjur region in West Java...
Canadian Charged for Plotting Haiti Coup
Gerald Nicolas, a 51-year Canadian man, is facing accusations of planning to carry out a coup against Haiti during Jovenel Moise's presidency. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Nicolas,...
Report Reveals Climate Change Had Direct Effect on Heavy Rains & Flooding in Nigeria
A report published by World Weather Attribution, a group of scientists that study climate change, revealed that the heavy rains that caused flooding in Nigeria, Niger, and Chad were worsened...
Jamaica Announces State of Emergency
On Tuesday, November 15, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the country was forced into declaring a state of emergency due to the high incidents of crime. The state...
NYC’s Yellow Cab Drivers Get Wage Increase
For the first time in a decade, New York City's taxi drivers will see an increase in their remuneration. The increase in wages will take place simultaneously with an increase...
Report Finds Rikers Island Staff Responsible for Deaths
A recently published report has revealed how staff members are partially to blame for the deaths of nine inmates on Rikers Island. The report, from the New York City Board...
