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 …
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…
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…
NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say
NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say A New York man behind "FootPadNYC.com" faces federal sex trafficking offenses after prosecutors alleged he lured aspiring models to hotel rooms under the guise of interviewing them for employment — but instead raped them.  Jason Khan, 47, of Albany and New York City, was arrested Monday, June 8, and charged in a three-count federal indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  Federal authorities allege Khan operated the website FootPadNYC.com between at least 2019 and 2021. The website adver…
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A Connecticut man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly trespassing at a Hudson Valley, NY home, swimming in the residence’s pool, and later struggling with a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Anthony James Morelli, 43, of Stamford, was arrested following the incident on Sunday, June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a little before 10 a.m. to a private residence in the town of Putnam Valley after receiving a report of an unknown man trespassing on the proper…
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…
Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley
Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a woman's death in Ulster County, authorities announced. The investigation leading to the boy's arrest began shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, when the Saugerties Police Department received information about a possible homicide in the area of John Schultz Road in the hamlet of West Camp.  Police launched an investigation with help from the New York State Police, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office, and the Ulster County Child Advocacy Center.  Authorities eventually arrested a 15-year-old boy from Saugerties,…
Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe
Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…
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…
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…