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Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

February 26, 2026

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

weather

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

February 24, 2026

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The

entertainment

Portland Streets Inspire the Simpsons Family

February 12, 2026

The next episode of the longest‑running U. S. primetime series airs on Sunday, marking its 800th episode. The show’s famous family finds themselves in Philadelphia for this milestone, yet the roots of many characters run much farther west, deep in Portland, Ore. The creator grew up there and drew

weather

Snowfall Showdown: Who Got the Most in the Lower Hudson Valley?

January 26, 2026

Snow is still coming down in the New York City area on Sunday, Jan. 25. A big storm is covering much of the northeast. So, how much snow has fallen in downstate New York so far? Let's look at the numbers. First, it's important to know that these snow totals are not official. They come from differen

business

From Billionaire to Bankrupt: The Fall of Miles Guo

January 12, 2026

Miles Guo, once a billionaire, now sits in a federal jail in Brooklyn. His life was once filled with luxury, but now his assets are being sold to pay back those he defrauded. Guo's lavish lifestyle included a superyacht, custom suits, and a mansion with million-dollar carpets. But since 2022, his m

lifestyle

Celebrities' Property Moves: A Closer Look

December 28, 2025

In 2025, celebrities across Australia have been busy buying and selling properties, much like any other homeowner. From actors to athletes, many famous faces have made significant property transactions this year. Rebel Wilson, the popular actress and comedian, recently sold her Balmain investment p

weather

Winter's First Flurry: A Look at Snowfall Across the Tri-State Area

December 14, 2025

The Tri-State area got its first big snowfall of the season. It started late Saturday night and kept going into Sunday morning. The snow amounts varied a lot. Some places got just a little, while others got a lot more. In Central Park, they measured 1. 1 inches of snow. But up in Sparta, New Jersey

religion

A Year of Faith and Devotion: Capturing the World's Spiritual Moments

December 10, 2025

In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor

finance

JPMorgan's Big Bet on London: A Towering Decision

November 28, 2025

JPMorgan Chase is making a huge move in London. They plan to build a massive tower in the Canary Wharf area. This isn't just any building—it's set to be a whopping 3 million square feet, which is more than double the size of The Shard, London's tallest building. The bank thinks this project will bri

weather

New York City's Extreme Weather Challenge: A Look at the Recent Storm

October 31, 2025

New York City faced a powerful storm that caused severe flooding, breaking over a century-old rainfall records. Central Park saw its highest rainfall in more than 100 years, with other areas like LaGuardia and Newark airports also setting new records. The storm led to at least two deaths in Brooklyn