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Man who police say urged 'Zionists' to get off NYC subway train faces criminal charge 06/26/2024 04:29pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A man who demanded that “Zionists” identify themselves on a New York City subway train during a protest over the Israel-Hamas war, then suggested that they get out, was charged Wednesday with attempted coercion, a misdemeanor, police said. A video showing the man leading protes IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are 'unconscionable,' an independent watchdog says 06/26/2024 04:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent watchdog within the IRS reported Wednesday that while taxpayer services have vastly improved, the agency is still too slow to resolve identity theft cases with delays that are “unconscionable." Overall, the 2024 filing season went smoothly, according to the lates US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis 06/26/2024 03:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation's top doctor, came as the U.S. grappled with another How DC's fire department is protecting firefighters amid the heat wave 06/26/2024 10:33am • Even on the mildest of weather days, fighting a fire is a difficult and dangerous job. Now, with a tapering heat wave, the job becomes even more grueling for D.C.’s bravest, according to Vito Maggiolo with D.C. Fire and EMS. “Our firefighters are wearing 60 pounds of gear. They're complet Loudoun Co. school board passes tighter student cellphone policy, set to start this fall 06/26/2024 10:09am • When public school students return to classes in Loudoun County, Virginia, this fall a new, tighter cellphone policy will be in place, which could also affect how parents communicate with their children during the school day. The Loudoun County School Board approved a new policy Tuesday that deta Pain and pleasure: BMX racers weigh the risks and rewards playing the Olympics' most dangerous game 06/26/2024 06:00am • Alise Willoughby remembers where she was when the phone rang. She had just returned home to Minnesota to take part in a charity event, and the best BMX racer of her generation was on her way to Target Field, where she was supposed to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a Twins game. Her husb Afghanistan-South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal pits cricket's overachievers against underachievers 06/26/2024 03:32am • TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) — Rashid Khan was hoisted on the shoulders of his celebrating Afghan teammates and then joined in a circle with the squad and took his turn to dance on the field, all beamed live for the TV audience. The joy of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time � Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history 06/26/2024 12:08am • NEW YORK (AP) — It was half of the Stonewall Inn, the gay dive bar where a 1969 police raid became a landmark moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Yet for much of the 55 years since, there has been little outward indication that 51 Christopher St. was part of that history. It had housed the Ston Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty 06/25/2024 11:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team. Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Collier added 21 to help the Lynx win their first Commissioner's Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesda Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks? 06/25/2024 09:54pm • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — He emerged on the information security scene in the 1990s as a “famous teenage hacker" following what he called an “ itinerant minstrel childhood” beginning in Townsville, Australia. But the story of Julian Assange, eccentric founder of secret-spilling website Israel's military must enlist the ultra-Orthodox. What will that mean for Netanyahu and the war? 06/25/2024 08:43pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Supreme Court unanimously ordered the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the army — a landmark ruling seeking to end a system that has allowed them to avoid enlistment into compulsory military service. Roughly 1.3 million ultra-Orthodox Jews mak First-Year Tips for International Students at U.S. Colleges 06/25/2024 08:00pm • Being a first-year international student at a U.S. college or university can be a little scary and at times overwhelming -- there's so much to do and remember. But a little prep can go a long way in setting an international student up for success their freshman year. Misha Bilokur from Ukraine says How to Write a Short Professional Bio 06/25/2024 08:00pm • A professional bio can help you stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you strive for in your work. However, writing a professional biography for potential employers, clients, colleagues or networking is easier said than done. It can feel awkward to write about yourself and flue What Is the Medigap Birthday Rule and Which States Have It? 06/25/2024 08:00pm • If you've had an insurance plan through your employer for most of your life, you're probably accustomed to annual open enrollment, where you can easily switch insurance plans after comparing coverage and premiums. Once you turn 65 and opt into Medicare coverage, open enrollment opportunities for sup How to Minimize 4 Financial Management Disasters That Come With Aging 06/25/2024 08:00pm • Many people spend their lives planning and preparing for old age. However, as individuals age, they may encounter some unexpected situations. While not the most enjoyable thought experiment, it's important to consider the risks that come with aging and how they can impact a person's financial situat