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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 49 stories
The MTA inspector general found a contractor regularly threw away tons of carboard and paper, which caused the agency to pay nearly $800,000 in additional charges. The MTA's contractor Action Carting was caught on camera routinely mixing in recyclable cardboard and paper with regular trash, leading to extra fees for the transit agency.
Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team investigate two weapons found at the scene where an incendiary device was detonated outside of 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, New York, United States on July 20, 2026. Prosecutors say Andrew Arrabaca, 43, targeted the federal building where many immigrants attend court appointments.
In the first lawsuit of its kind, Roger Rogoff argues that the Trump administration cannot fire him as U.S. attorney without first winning Senate approval for another candidate.
The protesters attacked police personnel with stones and other objects, attempted to breach police barricades, vandalised police and other government vehicles, damaged public property, and resorted to large-scale violence," it said. On Monday night, the CJP reclaimed the Jantar Mantar protest site and posted on social media, "This peaceful protest is not ending!" "Despite the police brutality, the brave protestors of CJP are back. 118 of their personnel were also injured and 70 protesters have been detained.
What you should know about the Cyclospora outbreak - ABC7 New York Breaking NYC and Tri-State could see flash floods, severe storms | Live updates HEALTH & FITNESS What you should know about the Cyclospora outbreak Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:44PM Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. Related Topics HEALTH & FITNESS OUTBREAK Watch Live ON NOW NYC and Tri-State could see flash floods, severe storms | Live updates 2 minutes ago AccuTrack Radar AccuWeather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warnings 9 minutes ago Passenger bus rolls over on New York State Thruway in Ulster.
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- The widow of an 88-year-old Air Force veteran who died from Legionnaires' disease says she plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit as New York City health officials continue searching for the source of an outbreak that has sickened dozens of people on the Upper East Side. A spokesperson for the Health Department adds that, "In the past, city protocol has been to begin an investigation after three cases have been confirmed in a tight area and time frame. Following the guidance of public health experts, we directed every building with an initial positive test.
While answering questions by Republican senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Hegseth said that his department thinks “standalone Article II authorities exist for us to conduct this operation on behalf of the defense of the American people”. The defense secretary’s remarks come despite the fact that both chambers have passed a war powers resolution that urges the president to seek congressional authorization to continue military operations in Iran.
Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well One in three people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, a new report has found, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability. There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take “immense” amounts of work to achieve the global target of zero hunger by 2030, the annual report from five UN agencies warned.
Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat Fast-moving wildfires have burned two First Nations communities in Canada to the ground, as members said they were left to self-evacuate without government help or emergency alerts. However, First Nations leaders, including from the Anishinabek Nation, accused the premier of being unclear about what support the province was providing and, and of disorganisation in coordinating with First Nations. The Namaygoosisagagun First Nation faces an additional challenge in.