Runner dies during Brooklyn Half Marathon

A runner died during the Brooklyn Half Marathon Saturday, police said. The man, 31, was in the race at 8:11 a.m. when he collapsed. Runners near the finish line of the Brooklyn Half Marathon on May 17. Michael Nigro Runners approach the finish line at Coney Island on May 17. Michael Nigro EMS responded and … Read more

Nine Ukrainians killed in brutal Russian drone attack following failed cease-fire talks

Nine Ukrainian civilians fleeing heavy Russian shelling near the frontline were killed in a drone strike early Saturday, just hours after truce talks between the warring countries failed to yield a cease-fire. The victims, including a mother, father and daughter and several elderly women, were aboard a shuttle bus evacuating people from Sumy — the … Read more

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand

The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington on Dec. 3, 2024. (Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press) Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced it would start involuntary collections … Read more

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the U.S., shrugging off Trump’s threats

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to navy officials in Tehran on Saturday. (Iranian Presidency Office / AP) Iran’s president said his country will continue talks with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not relinquish its rights because of U.S. threats. “We are negotiating, and we will negotiate. We are not … Read more

Pressure Builds on Wilson Aide : Legislature: Some lawmakers urge Agriculture Secretary Voss’ resignation. He failed to disclose $100,000 in farming income.

Pressure in the Legislature built Monday for Gov. Pete Wilson to take action against his Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Henry J. Voss for Voss’ failure to disclose receiving more than $100,000 in outside income from farming operations since 1989. Wilson’s aides questioned Voss Thursday–the day Wilson announced his presidential exploratory committee–about Voss’ failure … Read more

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