Map: 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Jersey
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake was felt across the region. The New York Times A light, 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in…
Man faces gun charge after ‘fight’ in residential road
The Metropolitan Police were called to Oulton Crescent at 7.46pm on March 31 to reports of a fight in the street.
They were supported by a Territorial Support Group van, a tactical unit specialising in responding to major crime…
“Travel Talk” With Jeremy Wayne: Two great places to stay for the Paris Games
Paris, already the most visited city in the world, will see tourism off the charts this summer as the French capital welcomes millions of travelers to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Taking place between July 26 and Aug. 11,…
Dubai promises magical Ramadan finale for residents and visitors
Women shop at a night market during Ramadan in Dubai.
Heading into the final weekend of the Holy Month of Ramadan, residents and visitors to Dubai can soak in…
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms have now reached full bloom
There's been a bit of drama surrounding this year's cherry blossom season. According to forecast, the somei-yoshino flowers – the most prevalent variety of sakura in Tokyo – was expected to bloom around March 22, as per usual. Then, all…
LA City Council votes to increase wages for bus workers starting this year
The Los Angeles City Council Friday agreed to increase wages for city bus drivers, mechanics and utility workers.
The council voted 11-0 in support of the matter without discussion.
Council members Curren Price, Nithya…
Rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake leaves little damage after rattling Northeast | CNN
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday morning,…
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. seeks changes with ‘results’ after Israel
Israeli strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza earlier this week were “carried out in serious violation” of the military’s procedures and were a “grave mistake stemming from a serious failure due to a mistaken…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the March Jobs Report | The White House
Today’s report marks a milestone in America’s comeback. Three years ago, I inherited an economy on the brink. With today’s report of 303,000 new jobs in March, we have passed the milestone of 15 million jobs created since I…
U.S. Job Growth Much Stronger Than Expected
Federal Reserve officials spent much of 2022 and 2023 worried that the job market was too strong to be sustainable. Employers were racing to snap up a limited supply of workers, the logic went, leading to rapid wage gains that would…