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NYC flooding live updates: Subways suspended, streets under water amid heavy rain

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

The White House’s Two-Faced Climate Rhetoric

Look at just about any White House event, and you’re likely to see a reference to a specific number: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), a goal in line with meeting the Paris Agreement’s ambition to limit warming to “well below” two degrees Celsius. A fact sheet on America’s partnership with climate-vulnerable Pacific Islands this week noted that the U.S. “will continue to work with the Pacific Islands to enhance global ambition to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”

Progressive 'Squad' Democrat accused of pulling fire alarm amid tense shutdown talks

The House Administration Committee confirmed to Fox News Digital that Rep. Jamaal Bowman was caught on video pulling a fire alarm in a building belonging to the Capitol.

McCarthy’s speakership in peril after House passes stopgap funding bill: 'Go ahead and try'

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., threatened again to boot House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post amid a vote in the House on a short-term spending bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown.

French government combats bedbug epidemic in Paris, urges calm

The French government is asking residents to be patient as they work to combat bedbug infestations in the capital city of Paris.

GOP presidential candidates identify top issues facing Americans, from the economy to the border crisis

The 2024 GOP candidates outlined what they believe to be the top issues ahead of the next presidential election during interviews with Reagan Presidential Foundation President David Trulio.

10 easy ways to prevent someone from spying on you

Spying can be prevent with a number of services including turning off your location, having good antivirus software, having strong passwords and using a VPN.

‘Escalating and unsettling’: British Columbia residents condemn ‘whites-only mom and tots’ poster

A “whites-only mom and tots” poster in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is raising major concerns about the rise of racism and hate speech in the province.

Travis Barker says he had COVID, a root canal and trigeminal neuralgia. What is it?

The drummer and husband of Kourtney Kardashian says he can now handle anything "God throws at me."

Here's how much more a Toyota Highlander or Highlander L will cost as a 2024 model

The 2024 Toyota Highlander drops base L trim, entry price jumps $2,500. The Bronze Edition also retired, Highlander Hybrid gets Nightshade Edition.

Energy consumption 'to dramatically increase' because of AI

AI brings many promises for the future, as well as energy challenges. Are there solutions?

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio prices are a mixed bag

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio prices a mixed bag. The entry-level trims less than expected, the Competizione trims are higher.

Tinder goes ultra-premium, Amazon invests in Anthropic and Apple explains its new AirPods

It's that time of the week again, folks -- time for Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's newsletter that recaps the past few days in tech. On the agenda for this blustery, fall-vibes edition of WiR (it's really starting to feel like autumn on the East Coast), we have Tinder's wildly expensive ($499 per month) new premium tier, Amazon investing up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, and Apple executives breaking down the AirPods' new features. Tinder goes ultra-premium: Tinder has rolled out a

Police withdraw competition to name one of its horses after black pioneers

Police were criticised for launching a competition to name one of their horses after people involved in the historic Bristol Bus Boycott.

Hot Wheels orders up an off-road-modified Porsche 944 — it's a toy car and a real car

Hot Wheels turned a 1987 Porsche 944 into an off-road-ready shooting brake, and it's offering it as a built-to-order diecast car.

Bedroom destroyed by fire after vape left on charge

A fire service has released pictures of the burnt-out room in Chelmsford as a warning.

Obamacare: Report highlights the 'ridiculous' Medicaid coverage gap in the US

Medicaid has become a key political issue since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — commonly known as Obamacare — expanded the healthcare program back in 2014.

How to leave video messages on FaceTime in iOS 17

iOS 17 has new features, including FaceTime Video Messages. Here's how to record and send video messages to your loved ones when they can't pick up the phone.

This week in Bidenomics: The risks of picketing

Biden has formally sided with striking auto workers against their corporate bosses. Here's what could go wrong.

How 'Milk' captured the moment Dianne Feinstein became an LGBTQ ally: 'His death opened her eyes,' says screenwriter Dustin Lance Black

Black, who won an Oscar for the film, explains to Yahoo Entertainment the challenge of writing the key scene: "No one's going to play Dianne better than Dianne."

When do I need to worry about snoring? Here's what sleep experts say.

How do you know if your snoring is harmless or harmful — and what can be done to remedy the issue? Two sleep specialists weigh in.

2024 Kia Niro EV starts at $40,925, gets just a few tiny changes

The 2024 Kia Niro EV starts at $40,925, makes a trio of tiny changes. The 2024 Niro PHEV starts at $35,615.

Former Nationwide manager receives £350,000 compensation after bosses stopped work-from-home for staff

Senior lending manager Jayne Follows was made redundant after her bosses decided to end remote working.

Nike's earnings showed a consumer slowdown won't derail all retailers

Commentary from Nike executives showed that despite mounting headwinds, demand isn't slowing down for the global athletic apparel leader.

Humane’s ‘AI Pin’ debuts on the Paris runway

The company's origin dates all the way back to 2017, when it was founded by former Apple employees, Bethany Bongiorno, Imran Chaudhri. In spite -- or perhaps because -- of such mysteries, Humane is now an extremely well-funded early stage startup. The $100 million B round arrived the following September, including Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Group, BOND, Forerunner Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures.

How much can artists make from generative AI? Vendors won't say

As tech companies begin to monetize generative AI, the creators on whose work it is trained are asking for their fair share. A recent open letter from the Authors Guild signed by more than 8,500 writers, including Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown and Jodi Picoult, urges generative AI companies to cease using their works without proper authorization or compensation. Artists, meanwhile, have brought numerous lawsuits against generative AI vendors like Stability AI, MidJourney, and Microsoft regarding

'Child care cliff' could see 3.2 million kids lose child care access as federal funds set to expire

Saturday, Sept. 30, is when $24 billion in pandemic-era stimulus funding for child care runs out. This would incite a so-called child care cliff that would bring a ripple of consequences to the American people.

Government shutdown could derail home sales in flood-prone places

About 9,000 mortgage closings a week could be affected.

What is traction control on your car, and how does it save lives?

Traction control is an electronic monitoring system that senses if a wheel (or multiple wheels) is spinning faster than it should and reduces power to regain grip.

Behind the brand: Kymira, the infrared sportswear company

Kymira's wearable tech garments are used from Premier League footballers and NFL athletes to club bouncers and care home residents.

Singapore electricity tariff to increase by 0.98 cents per kWh for last quarter

The electricity tariff is set to rise by 0.98 cents per kWh hour for the final quarter of 2023. How much more can households expect to pay?

Yahoo Finance exclusive: SmileDirectClub files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, eyes restructuring

SmileDirectClub buckles under the weight of several obstacles.

Kick streamers consider leaving over CEO's comments in a sex worker 'prank' stream

Streamers are leaving Kick en masse in protest of the platform’s lack of safety guidelines, after a prominent creator streamed an encounter with a sex worker without informing her that there were other people present. “It sucks to see a platform stand behind someone who clearly doesn’t respect sex workers or their safety,” Rachel, a streamer known as TheFoodieWaifu, told TechCrunch. Paul Denino, a creator also known as Ice Poseidon, streamed the encounter on September 21.

Social media challenges can be dangerous and even deadly. So why are kids so drawn to them?

What parents need to know about risky viral challenges.

McConnell announces Senate Republicans will defer to House spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Senate Republicans will vote against advancing the chamber’s bipartisan stopgap spending bill as members see an emerging bill coming from the House as the main way to avoid a government shutdown. McConnell told reporters that the House bill, which is a 45-day continuing resolution that includes disaster aid…

Tennessee teacher charged with raping 12-year-old rearrested for telling victim he'll 'regret doing this'

A former Tennessee elementary school teacher charged with raping a child was rearrested at her Covington home for allegedly telling a victim he'll "regret doing this."

Arrest In AMC Movie Theater Incident Where Patron Was Brutally Attacked In Dispute Over Reserved Seats – Update

UPDATE, SEPT. 29: A 27-year-old man has been arrested for a widely publicized fight with a 63- year-old man over movie theater seats in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Jesse Montez Thorton II, 27, faces one count of aggravated battery with great bodily harm. “BSO detectives worked this case for months,” BSO …

Missouri teacher on leave over OnlyFans account: 'Knew this day was coming'

A Missouri school district placed a teacher on leave after administrators found out she has an OnlyFans account, but the teacher says she doesn't regret anything.

Cassidy Hutchinson says Ted Cruz told her not to be a 'tattletale' after she complained to Mark Meadows that Cruz crashed a Trump tarmac arrival in Texas

"I was infuriated," Hutchinson wrote in her memoir of finding out Cruz was on the tarmac waiting for Trump. "I spotted Cruz and made a dash for him."

Event Planner Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Shoving Beloved Vocal Coach, 87, to Death

The judge cited Lauren Pazienza's "inability to take responsibility for her actions" for sentencing her to 8 1/2 years in prison

Married pilot snorts cocaine off topless woman in booze-fueled romp before flight: report

A pilot with British Airways was suspended and later fired after he revealed to a fellow crew member that he had used cocaine the night before a flight.

Trump's Appalling Paul Pelosi Dig Gets Laughs From California GOP Crowd

Social media users ripped the former president's "disgusting" remarks about a hammer attack that resulted in serious injuries for Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband.

Trump suggests bizarre plan to keep forests damp to prevent wildfires in California

The former president suggested that California kept its roughly 33 million acres of forest damp to prevent wildfires.

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson’s Former Assistant Is Murdered in Texas

GoFundMe, GettyThe former personal assistant to Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was murdered in Texas this week, allegedly by her own husband. Ferguson paid tribute to her former aide in an Instagram post released Friday, as news spread that Jenean Chapman, 46, had been found murdered in her Dallas apartment on Monday. “Jenean was loyal, hardworking, beautiful and fun and my heart breaks for her family and friends,” Ferguson wrote. “I heard from her just a couple of months ago and she seeme

Southwest Airlines attempts new way to fix major boarding problem

The boarding process travelers experience on most major airlines involves simply being assigned a seat on the airplane and finding it. On Southwest Airlines , however, the boarding process is quite unlike most of its major competitors. Often, the seat being saved is a less desirable middle seat.

It’s time to admit it: Black Lives Matter hysteria made fools of us all

Remember the Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol? The one where the mob tipped the statue into the harbour? In court this week, one of its organisers admitted fraud, after £30,000 in donations from Black Lives Matter supporters went missing.

2 killed, 4 injured in 10-car crash that shut down I-285 for hours, authorities say

Authorities have shut down part of Interstate 285 following a severe crash.

Viral Video Shows Maryland Police Attempt to Detain Paralyzed Man, Making Him Sit on the Ground Outside His Car Before Finding Out They Had the Wrong Man