Poll: People want Congress to act on climate change Americans want Congress to do more for the climate, poll shows 03:54 About two-thirds of Americans say they are worried climate change. Nearly…
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: War won’t ‘solve the problem,’ Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon “must be contained.” “We’re working to make sure this doesn’t turn…
Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Lebanon into central Israel
The Israeli military intercepted a missile fired from Lebanon into central Israel on Wednesday morning, in the latest escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel Rescue Services said there were no…
Two United Airlines passengers injured when plane tried to avoid crash
Two United Airlines passengers were injured when the plane they were taking to San Francisco maneuvered to avoid a mid-air collision last week. United Airlines Flight 2428 responded to an on-board alert…
Belgian climate scientists grow the pears of the future
STORY: A group of climate scientists in Belgium is currently investigating what the pear of the future might look like. “…the pears tend to be less firm and have more sugar.” ::…
Trump briefed on ‘real and specific threats’ from Iran to assassinate him
Previous President Trump was briefed on Tuesday about “real and specific threats” from Iran to assassinate the Republican presidential nominee, according to his campaign. Iran’s aim to assassinate Trump is part of…
Bird migration alerts issued in Chicago area – NBC Chicago
Chicago-area residents and businesses are being urged to take steps to protect vulnerable birds when migration alerts are issued Tuesday. Researchers at CornellLab, along with Colorado State University and UMass Amherst, say…
19-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash
SANTA CLARA – A 19-year-old East Palo Alto man was killed in a motorcycle accident last week in Santa Clara, police said. The fatal collision occurred around 4:45 a.m. on Sept. 20…
NYC roads to be made up of 50% recycled asphalt: DOT
The city’s Department of Transportation will soon pave more roads with recycled asphalt. Half of the asphalt mixed by DOT paving crews will consist of salvaged older roadway, the department announced Wednesday….
Mets’ J.D. Martinez may return to lineup vs. Braves, Chris Sale
ATLANTA — JD Martinez is a veteran of many important late-season games, but that experience doesn’t carry much weight as a slumping player. And Martinez is really sinking. He arrived at Truist…