WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration. Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses was expected to … Read more
A beloved Upper West Side grocery store dramatically shut down Monday after inspectors allegedly found the shop crawling with vermin, its staff hawking 7-year-old expired cheese and rats nesting in coolers and boxes of prosciutto, officials said. The popular Barzini’s was allegedly operating illegally for a week before the closure in a bizarre act of … Read more
With a few strokes of his pen, President Trump wasted little time signing dozens of executive orders during his grand return to the Oval Office Monday that undid dozens of Biden administration-era policies, much to the delight of Republicans in Congress. But now Republican lawmakers are eager to see many of those executive orders and … Read more
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann wants numerous different trials for the seven women he’s charged with murdering, claiming he could be unfairly convicted due to a “cumulative effect.” Lawyers for Heuermann argued in court papers Wednesday that the initial three women he’s charged with murdering should not be tried at the same time … Read more
From kayaking in the snow to sledding on a cookie sheet, Texas and Louisiana residents found a number of creative ways to enjoy the historic winter storm that walloped the South on Tuesday. Parts of Texas and Louisiana saw their first-ever Blizzard Warning as the powerful storm marched across the region and dumped more than a half-foot of snow, according to reports. Texans and … Read more
A large portion of the country is experiencing extremely cold temperatures at the moment, and most people are raising the thermostat to stay toasty. But living in a house with numerous drafty spots could be draining your wallet, as the heat is escaping just as quickly as you’re trying to warm it up. This causes your heating system to work … Read more
Located in Brooklyn’s trendy Greenpoint neighborhood, the snazzy triplex comes with two levels of outdoor space. Evan Joseph Musician/actor Joe Jonas has been spotted house hunting in Greenpoint, Brooklyn — not far from his current pad in Dumbo. One residence he toured, our spies said, was a $5.65 million penthouse triplex at 584 Leonard St. At … Read more
An Afghan refugee woman, who asked not to use her name and not to show her face fearing her identity could lead to her capture, poses for a photographer in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday. (Anjum Naveed / Associated Press) Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power appealed Wednesday to President Trump to exempt them … Read more
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday. (Pascal Bastien / Associated Press) The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU … Read more
Mike Waltz, President Trump’s national security advisor, is sidelining nonpolitical subject matter experts on topics that include counter-terrorism and global climate policy. (Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press) President Trump’s national security advisor has sidelined about 160 National Security Council staffers, telling them to work from home while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align … Read more
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