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Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 75 stories
A petroleum barge exploded off Staten Island, resulting in one fatality. Emergency responders, including 54 units and 160 personnel, were deployed to the scene at 3249 Richmond Terrace to manage the situation and address hazardous materials. A significant presence of emergency vehicles was observed in the area.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the South Bronx has resulted in one death and five illnesses, according to New York City health officials. This outbreak is reported in the Melrose and Morrisania neighborhoods, following a previous outbreak on the Upper East Side weeks earlier.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, according to the NYPD. This incident adds to the growing concern over gun violence in New York City, where at least 15 teenagers have been fatally shot this year.
A worker was found dead and two firefighters sustained minor injuries following an explosion on a petroleum barge named Casablanca in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, prompting a response from over 50 fire and emergency units. All other workers on the barge have been accounted for, and efforts are underway to secure the remaining petroleum from the shipping container.
A man was killed and two women were injured when a Chevrolet truck mounted the sidewalk while making a right turn onto Bowery Street in Chinatown. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m., resulting in the death of a 77-year-old man, while the two women are currently hospitalized in stable condition. The driver, a 66-year-old man, has been taken into custody, and the crash is under investigation.
Rudy Giuliani responded critically to the release of nearly 200,000 documents by New York City concerning air quality and health risks following the 9/11 attacks. He suggested that city officials were aware of potential environmental dangers shortly after the attacks. The documents include archival records from the Giuliani administration and information related to the collapse of 7 World Trade Center, where the city's emergency operations were based.
Watch: Trump says Iran war will end "immediately" after US midterm elections US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. Trump says Iran war will end 'immediately after' midterms as he heads to Republican convention On Tuesday night, the US military said it had attacked and destroyed five oil tankers with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Gulf. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated defamation proceedings against the newspaper Haaretz over claims that the leader of the United Arab Emirates warned him about a Hamas operation prior to the October 7 attacks. Netanyahu's office denied receiving any such warning, labeling the report as part of a "sinister plot." Haaretz, which stands by its reporting, asserts that the information is based on extensive research and sources, and has rejected Netanyahu's accusations as an attempt to silence journalistic criticism.
Watch: Thick plumes of smoke rise from cargo ship fire in Qingdao, China Twenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. The fire comes nearly a month after a shipyard explosion in the south-eastern Chinese province of Fujian killed a rescue worker and injured 12 others. Photos released by state media showed the vessel to be the Ocean Melody, a 190m (623ft) long Liberia-flagged carrier which arrived in Qingdao on 31 August, according to tracking site MarineTraffic.
As the 2026 NFL season begins, tips for hosting game day parties are highlighted, including decorations, themed snacks, and essential gear to enhance the experience. Suggestions include outdoor setups, team apparel, and various food and drink options to create an inviting atmosphere for guests.