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Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 45 stories
A hunger strike is ongoing at an ICE detention center in New Jersey, where participants are protesting the quality of food being served, claiming it is spoiled. Congress members Kim and Menendez visited the facility, advocating for improved conditions and the release of all detainees, including several young women who missed high school graduation due to their arrests.
Prosecutors say accusers who chose to drink or get high have a “very high burden” of proving they were physically helpless and unable to consent. There is a push to change the law.
The NYPD has announced that no more permits will be issued for watch parties following recent arrests at a Knicks game event. This decision affects fans looking for venues to gather and watch the games together.
In a recent episode of "Up Close," former Suffolk Police Chief Rodney Harrison discussed the investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders and the lengthy process of identifying serial killer Rex Heuerman. The episode also featured New York City's First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan, who addressed the city's budget, which has been balanced with state assistance, although concerns about future deficits remain. Additionally, health issues such as hantavirus and measles were highlighted in the discussion.
The latest episode of 'Here and Now' features discussions on resilience and cultural diversity in Queens, highlighting the borough president's insights on the ongoing Queens Rising celebration. Additionally, the show explores the off-Broadway musical 'Mexodus,' which tells the story of the Underground Railroad leading to Mexico, and includes a conversation with Soca artist Machel Montano about his new documentary.
Recent research highlights a demographic shift in the Latino population in New York State, indicating an increasing number of Latinos are settling in suburban areas, while New York City remains the largest hub. The study also emphasizes the economic contributions of immigrants, noting that those without legal status contribute $3.1 billion in state and local taxes, and that 32% of business owners in the state are immigrants. These findings were discussed in an episode of 'Tiempo' featuring insights from the Immigration Research Initiative.
Xi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue operation after explosion in northern Shanxi province At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province, in the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years. The gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009, and Chinese President Xi Jinping said no effort must be spared in the search and rescue operation. The mining disaster is the deadliest reported in China since 2009, when an explosion at a mine in north-eastern Heilongjiang province killed more than.
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.
Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said two people had been killed in the city itself, with 30 people, including two children in hospital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the capital was the main target, but other areas were also hit, with at least 83 people injured. Four people were killed in Kyiv and its surrounding areas, with explosions heard across the region overnight into Sunday, and reports of damage to residential buildings and schools.