Congestion pricing in NYC begins January 5
New York City is reviving congestion pricing, as announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Drivers will be charged a toll on their E-ZPass once per day when they enter the Congestion … Read More
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
CONNECTICUT– Former US President Jimmy Carter, a man who redefined what a post-presidency could be, died Sunday. He was 100. Carter, the longest-serving U.S. president, entered home hospice care in … Read More
U.S. homelessness reaches record high with 18% Increase
NEW YORK– The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), reported an 18% increase in homelessness in the US in 2024, … Read More
Report alleges man set sleeping NYC subway woman on fire, killing her.
NEW YORK– A commuter on an F train in Coney Island met a tragic end Sunday morning after a lit match was thrown at her, engulfing her in flames, according … Read More
Rural municipality threatens action over helicopter flights to Khumbu
KHUMBU– A contentious proposal to ban helicopter sightseeing tours in one of the world’s most iconic natural regions, home to the planet’s tallest mountain, effective January 1, has sparked debate. … Read More
US citizens can now enter China visa-free for stays of up to 10 days
NEW YORK– China announced on Tuesday the expansion of its visa-free transit policy, enabling eligible foreign travelers, including Americans, to stay in designated areas for up to 240 hours, or … Read More
CAAN vetoes Sagarmatha National Park’s decision to suspend helicopter flights in Khumbu
KHUMBU – An intensifying dispute between Sagarmatha National Park, home to Mount Everest, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has arisen regarding restrictions on helicopter sightseeing tours of the … Read More
Commercial helicopter flights banned in Khumbu, Everest region
KHUMBU – The government has announced a ban on commercial helicopter flights in the Sagarmatha National Park area starting January 1, 2025. The decision, effective from January 1 (Poush 17, … Read More
Donald Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship
Former US President & now President-elect Donald Trump announced his plan to sign an executive order on Day One of his potential new term to end automatic citizenship for children … Read More
3 people are killed in random stabbings in New York City
A man fatally stabbed three people across a swath of Manhattan on Monday morning, carrying out a series of random attacks without uttering a word to his victims, officials said. … Read More