Quote for February 23, 2026
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
– John Wooden
Quote for February 23, 2026
Largest nurses strike in New York City history ends as holdout workers ratify contract
(NEW YORK) -- The largest nurses strike in New York City history ended this weekend when the last holdouts in the 41-day labor action overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract and agreed to return to work, officials said.Around 4,200 members of the New York... Read More.
Man shot, killed by Secret Service, local deputy outside of Mar-a-Lago, officials say
(NEW YORK) -- A man authorities alleged was carrying a shotgun and a gas canister was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service agents and a deputy sheriff early Sunday outside of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, according to the Secret Service.The shooting unfolded around... Read More.
DHS reverses decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown
(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security has abruptly reversed a decision to temporarily suspend the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to what the agency described as lapse in funding.Less than a day after the suspension order was announced by... Read More.
NYC under blizzard warning as potentially historic nor’easter expected in Northeast
(NEW YORK) -- A highly impactful and potentially historic nor'easter is expected to quickly strengthen as it collects itself offshore near Delaware, Maryland and Virginia on Sunday, leading to major and potentially extreme impacts for millions along the I-95 corridor.More than 50 million Americans... Read More.
Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban
(NEW YORK) -- A Texas appeals court will hear arguments on Thursday in a civil lawsuit brought against a woman accused by the state of illegally providing abortions in the Houston area.Maria Margarita Rojas allegedly provided abortions in violation of the state's abortion ban... Read More.
Wyoming abortion bills, including ‘heartbeat ban,’ advancing through legislature
(NEW YORK) -- Two bills having to do with abortion are making their way through the Wyoming legislature.The first bill, HB0126, dubbed the Human Heartbeat Act, prohibits abortion if cardiac activity is detected in the fetus, which is around six weeks of pregnancy,... Read More.
US nears 1,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 26 states: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. is close to reaching at least 1,000 measles cases for the third time in eight years.At least 72 new measles cases have been confirmed in the last week, according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.
Investigators release photo of suspect in murder of 87-year-old at Maryland senior living facility
(POTOMAC, Md.)-- Investigators in Maryland have released a video of a person wanted in connection with the murder of an 87-year-old man known for his philanthropy and are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect whose face does not appear.Robert Fuller Jr.,... Read More.
Over 40 million Americans on alert for winter storm conditions over the weekend
(NEW YORK) -- A significant nor'easter is expected to march up the East Coast on Sunday into Monday, bringing significant snow for the I-95 corridor and placing New York City under a blizzard warning for the first time in nearly a decade, with the... Read More.
