New York braces for chaotic Monday commute amid Long Island Rail Road strike
New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers threatened to disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state and the […]
Coconut Curry Potsticker Soup Recipe
By: Shelly Posted: Jan 30, 2026 This creamy coconut curry potsticker soup is packed with flavorful Asian-inspired ingredients, including red curry sauce, coconut milk, tender Chinese dumplings, and veggies! If you’re looking for another Asian-inspired dinner to make this week, try my easy pork ramen noodles next. This is coconut curry soup, made even better! […]
Got maggots? These doctors are bringing the bugs into their practice on purpose
The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But modern medicine is giving its reputation new life — as a tiny surgeon. Polly Cleveland, of New York City, turned to so-called maggot […]
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, said Saturday that the […]
Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reports
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Rodgers, 42, suggested last summer that the 2025 season could be his last. He then led the Steelers to the […]
Man rescued in Florida plane crash is accused of smuggling cocaine
A passenger on board the plane that crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida earlier this week has been arrested on cocaine smuggling charges. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jonathan Gardiner, one of the 11 Bahamian adults rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard […]
Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies
By: Shelly Posted: Feb 12, 2026 If you love a chocolate chip cookie with crisp, buttery edges, a soft and chewy center, and those gorgeous bakery-style crinkles, these Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies are just for you. This recipe uses the pan-banging method to create dramatic ripples and texture while keeping the centers perfectly tender. […]
As Hormuz crisis rattles the world, eyes are on another key waterway
HONG KONG — As the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz drags on, guardians of another critical waterway are worried about the precedent it sets for any future clash between the United States and China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If they go to war […]
Carnitas Burrito Bowl – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Piled high with crispy pork, rice, black beans, corn, crunchy cabbage, and a generous squeeze of lime, this Carnitas Bowl is everything I want in one simple package. Twenty minutes. That’s all it takes. How can I say no? If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you already know how I feel […]
Trump says ISIS second-in-command killed in Africa
President Donald Trump late Friday said that a top Islamic State group commander has been killed in Africa in a joint operation with Nigeria’s armed forces. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the militant group, was killed, Trump said in a […]