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Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 75 stories
New York City plans to distribute 1,000 FIFA World Cup tickets at a price of $50 each through a lottery system. This initiative was announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an event promoting the World Cup at Staten Island University.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office is expanding its investigation into a deadly fire in Inwood that resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries, including a firefighter. While a resident has been charged with homicide, the DA's office is also examining potential corporate liability involving the landlord's company.
During Memorial Day Weekend, several street closures will be in effect in New York City due to various parades. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel accordingly to avoid disruptions.
A fire in the Red Hook East Housing Development in Brooklyn injured four individuals, including two firefighters, early Thursday morning. The fire, which started shortly after 5 a.m., caused significant damage to a fifth-floor apartment. Two residents were hospitalized, while one firefighter was admitted and another was treated at the scene; residents were evacuated to the courtyard. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A criminal investigation has been initiated by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg regarding a fire in Inwood that resulted in four fatalities. The probe focuses on the property owner of 207 Dyckman Street, where numerous violations were reported by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, including issues with fire escapes and self-closing doors. This investigation is separate from the arrest of Victor Arias, who faces charges related to starting the fire.
Three women from the same family have been arrested in connection with the death of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan in Bayport, Long Island. An autopsy revealed she died from a massive untreated infection linked to approximately 90 injuries on her body, which prosecutors allege resulted from months of systematic abuse. The arrested individuals include the child's guardian, her mother, and her grandmother, all facing serious charges including
Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global health A US travel ban for people coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Uganda or South Sudan in response to the Ebola outbreak could make the situation worse, critics have said. Africa CDC said this highlighted “a deeper structural injustice in global health innovation: the Bundibugyo Ebola virus was identified nearly two decades ago, yet no licensed vaccines or therapeutics specific to this strain exist today.” It said: “Africa CDC believes that if this disease.
A judge in Virginia has dismissed all charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, who faced felony child abuse charges related to a shooting incident at Richneck Elementary School in January 2023. The charges were dismissed after the defense argued that the state did not present sufficient evidence to support the claims that Parker ignored warnings about a student possessing a firearm. The incident involved a six-year-old student who shot teacher Abigail Zwerner, resulting in her requiring surgery and subsequently filing a lawsuit against Parker, which was settled for $10 million.
“There were hundreds of health workers doing surveillance activities, and then, of course, you had the bigger picture, which is the thousands of health workers who were doing HIV, TB, malaria, maternal and child health – all of these things funded through US funding from USAID and also some from CDC to be doing global health activities – who were the frontlines. “The DRC is one of the most vulnerable health systems in the world, and was the second-biggest recipient of USAID funding,” said Matthew Kavanagh, director of the Center for Global Health Policy and Politics at Georgetown University.
The New York Knicks aim to secure a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals after a significant comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, where they overcame a 22-point deficit to win 115-104 in overtime. Jalen Brunson led the team with 38 points, and the Knicks have now won eight consecutive games. The team is focused on maintaining momentum as they prepare for Game 2.
Beavers, once hunted to extinction in Britain, are being reintroduced to help mitigate flooding through their natural dam-building abilities. This initiative aims to address worsening flood conditions in various communities.