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Jan. 6 panel probes Trump’s ‘siren call’ to extremists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to highlight how violent extremist groups answered what one lawmaker says was Donald Trump’s “siren call” to come to Washington. The panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol is set to convene Tuesday. The committee is probing whether extremist groups coordinated with…
Far out: NASA space telescope’s 1st cosmic view goes deep
(AP)- The first image from NASA’s new space telescope is the deepest view of the universe ever captured. The image from the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled at the White House on Monday. The picture is the farthest humanity has ever seen in both time and distance, closer to the dawn of time and…
White House says hospitals “must” provide some abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told hospitals they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk. The ruling says federal law on emergency treatment guidelines outweighs state laws in places that now ban abortions after the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. The federal law requires…
Lea Michele taking over “Funny Girl” on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — If Broadway shows had a bullpen, Lea Michele would be getting the call to come in for relief. She’ll step in to lead the revival of “Funny Girl” in the fall. The announcement came after current star Beanie Feldstein said she was leaving the musical sooner than expected. She says she’s…
Gas prices continue downward trend
(AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg says the continued decline comes as crude oil costs are also falling. Lundberg says if oil prices hold steady, motorists may see prices drop another 10-to-20 cents per gallon at…
Pedestrian killed, struck by 3 vehicles
Sayville, NY- A pedestrian was killed Sunday morning, after being struck by three vehicles. Police say it happened in Sayville on the eastbound side of Sunrise Highway Service Road, west of Lincoln Ave at approximately 12:25am. Officials say the pedestrian was in the roadway when he was first struck by a 2010 Toyota Camry, then…
New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
(AP)- The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. Scientists say the variant, which is called BA.2.75, may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous…
Monkeypox vaccine clinic to open on Fire Island
East Farmingdale, NY- The World Health Organization reported Thursday that monkeypox cases around the world had increased 77% in the last week. Cases of monkeypox also have continued to spread in New York, with 153 confirmed cases as of July 7th. NY Health Officials say for right now, the majority of the confirmed cases are…
Sandra Lindsay receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Denzel Washington was the biggest celebrity name on the list of people to receive the the nation’s highest civilian honor yesterday. But he wasn’t able to pick up the Presidential Medal of Freedom in person. He missed the ceremony after testing positive for COVID-19. A White House official disclosed the reason. Biden…
State pours $255M in grants for clean water
East Farmingdale, NY- Long Island is getting millions of dollars in state funding to help clean up the water supply. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, $255 million dollars in clean water infrastructure grants, adding that at least $20 million will head to Suffolk County to help replace failing cesspool systems. Read more…
High cancer rates found in Northport-East Nortport School District
East Farmingdale, NY- Health officials have confirmed the fears of some Northport-East Northport residents after a study found increased cancer rates for the community. The report found significantly higher rates of pancreatic, skin, uterine and prostate cancers. Read the full report, here. Photo: (AP Photo/Emily Dooley, File) By Brett Levine
Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, acknowledging that it is “clearly the will” of his party that he should go. He stepped down immediately as leader of his Conservative Party but plans to remain as prime minister while the leadership contest is held. He said he has appointed a new Cabinet…