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Gargantuan American flag unfurled at iconic Western landmark to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday
A massive American flag the size of a football field has been hung from the iconic Hoover Dam in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th birthday, after desert winds briefly forced it to come down for safety. The enormous installation, measuring 300 feet wide and 150 feet tall, was first unveiled on Memorial Day as...
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:57:52 -0400
A massive American flag the size of a football field has been hung from the iconic Hoover Dam in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th birthday, after desert winds briefly forced it to come down for safety. The enormous installation, measuring 300 feet wide and 150 feet tall, was first unveiled on Memorial Day as...
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:57:52 -0400
Firefighter charged with punching on-duty NYPD cop in face at NYC hospital
The blow left the officer with redness, swelling, and substantial pain, and he stayed at the hospital for treatment, the court doc said.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:20 -0400
The blow left the officer with redness, swelling, and substantial pain, and he stayed at the hospital for treatment, the court doc said.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:20 -0400
Exploding Blue Origin rocket could delay Artemis space program’s ambitious plan to land on moon
The Blue Origin rocket that exploded into a stunning fireball during a test debacle on the Florida coast could delay the Artemis space program’s bold mission to land astronauts on the moon, experts said Friday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:41:41 -0400
The Blue Origin rocket that exploded into a stunning fireball during a test debacle on the Florida coast could delay the Artemis space program’s bold mission to land astronauts on the moon, experts said Friday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:41:41 -0400
Big, Bad Apple: NYC clobbered in top 10 list of hotspots that visitors most regret seeing
Overall, the United States didn't rank very highly, either.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:37:07 -0400
Overall, the United States didn't rank very highly, either.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:37:07 -0400
Dem. Senate candidate James Talarico’s mysterious girlfriend revealed — and she’s vegan
The Texas lawmaker had previously declined to share details about his bae: his former chief of staff-turned-healthcare lobbyist.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:33:31 -0400
The Texas lawmaker had previously declined to share details about his bae: his former chief of staff-turned-healthcare lobbyist.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:33:31 -0400
California yacht club descends into vicious infighting as legal battle exposes dirty secrets of wealthy elite
A nasty saga is playing out at an elite Bay Area yacht club over a member’s denied ascension to the top position.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:11:47 -0400
A nasty saga is playing out at an elite Bay Area yacht club over a member’s denied ascension to the top position.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:11:47 -0400
Long Island school district referred to DOJ over alleged civil rights violation for banning Thunderbirds logos
The change was made last year to comply with a 2023 New York state law banning Native American-inspired names, mascots and logos.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:54:08 -0400
The change was made last year to comply with a 2023 New York state law banning Native American-inspired names, mascots and logos.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:54:08 -0400
Records reveal ties between Dem Senate hopeful Roy Cooper and dark-money group
Dem ex-North Carolina Gov. and current Senate candidate Roy Cooper previously doled out plum state positions to a dark-money-group honcho, his kin and staffers, records show.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:50:28 -0400
Dem ex-North Carolina Gov. and current Senate candidate Roy Cooper previously doled out plum state positions to a dark-money-group honcho, his kin and staffers, records show.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:50:28 -0400
Cowboy hat wearing Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from Congress
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a "crazy rumor."
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:35:46 -0400
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a "crazy rumor."
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:35:46 -0400
Dilapidated FDNY firehouses plagued by huge leaks, collapsed ceilings, mold and more
This should count as a fire hazard.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:26 -0400
This should count as a fire hazard.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:26 -0400
