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NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…

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Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…

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Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…

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Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …

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Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…

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Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…

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Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…

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Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…

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Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…

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