Man jumps to his death from Fire Island Lighthouse

A man died after jumping from the Fire Island Lighthouse Friday afternoon, as visitors in the popular vacation destination prepared to celebrate the final days of summer. The man, who has not been publicly identified, was seen by a witness jumping from the landmark’s observation deck around 1:45 p.m., a Suffolk County police spokesperson told… Read More »

Kim Kardashian blasted by Homeland Security over immigration comments

The White House wants Kim Kardashian to keep quiet about matters like mass deportation. The Department of Homeland Security blasted Kardashian over recent comments she made about the president’s crackdown on immigration, specifically the ongoing ICE raids that have pushed deportation numbers to nearly 200,000 since Trump’s takeover seven months ago. “In the news you… Read More »

Yankees hoping to see improved command from Luis Gil

As Luis Gil worked his way through the Nationals’ lineup on Aug. 26, his velocity seemed to disappear. A flame-thrower, Gil walked two batters and threw just two fastballs above 93 mph in the fourth inning that night, prompting a mound visit from Aaron Boone and a trainer. The sight briefly caused concern, as a… Read More »

Global Forum on Nicotine 2025: Experts Call for Strengthening Scientific Communications to Reduce Tobacco Risks

The Polish capital, Warsaw, earlier this summer hosted the 12th edition of the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN), featuring the participation of over 40 international experts. The discussions focused on one of the most pressing public health issues today: the growing spread of misinformation about low-risk nicotine products and its impact on global health policies.… Read More »

Trump should replace RFK Jr. with Cassidy

The political tide has started to turn against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He had already sparked controversy by rolling back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, canceling $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, and replacing the advisory committee for vaccines at the Centers for Disease Control with his own handpicked members. But the firing of CDC… Read More »

End food insecurity with N.Y.’s farmers

Food insecurity is all around us in New York City. From our schoolchildren to our older adults, New Yorkers of all backgrounds are struggling to access the fresh, healthy foods they need to thrive. According to the state Department of Health, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens all have the highest rates of food insecurity in… Read More »