These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this spring

(NEW YORK) -- Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests as winter turns to spring, according to a new analysis.A surge in disease-spreading pests like ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents is...

9 injured after NYC subway station fills with smoke: FDNY

(NEW YORK) -- Nine people suffered minor injuries after a New York City subway station filled with smoke Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The incident occurred at the 191st Street station in Manhattan.The 1 train hit "some kind of piece of equipment" as it entered the...

Egg prices predicted to soar more than 41% in 2025: USDA

(NEW YORK) -- Egg prices are predicted to increase by 41.1% in 2025, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday.In January, the federal agency had predicted a 20% increase.The predicted price hike comes as a result of rising...

100 intelligence staffers to be fired for engaging in explicit chats: Gabbard

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior, officials said.The chats, which were hosted on a chat system for the intelligence community that...

US and Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal

(LONDON) -- Ukraine and the United States have agreed to terms on a deal relating to critical minerals and other resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official.As recently as Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump was repeating that some access to the country's...