2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Innovative Cooling System in Manhattan In Manhattan, the Eleven Madison skyscraper utilizes an innovative ice battery system developed by Trane Technologies, producing 500,000 pounds of ice nightly to cool the building during peak electricity hours, potentially reducing cooling costs by up to 40%. This method alleviates stress on the power grid by using stored ice instead of drawing from expensive electricity during high demand. Researchers, like Dr. Patrick Shamberger, are exploring advanced materials for energy...

The USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy vessel named after the prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran, will be renamed, with no reason provided by the Navy. This announcement coincides with Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ achievements, and follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to eliminate cultural awareness months within the military. Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, was assassinated in 1978, and his legacy is commemorated in various ways,...

In the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former assistant, pseudonym "Mia," testified about alleged torment and sexual assault during her employment. Defense attorneys challenged Mia's credibility, citing affectionate messages she sent to Combs, while she maintained she was "brainwashed" and spoke out to reveal the abuse. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a criminal enterprise to coerce women into sex, with potential life imprisonment if convicted; he has pleaded not guilty. Full Article

SummaryDeysi Vargas and her 4-year-old daughter, S.G.V., who has a life-threatening medical condition, received a one-year humanitarian parole extension allowing them to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation. Their previous status was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about S.G.V.'s access to essential medical care for her short bowel syndrome, which requires specialized treatment unavailable outside the U.S. Following public advocacy and a news conference, the family's application for status is...

The "Flip the Script" program, initiated by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, aims to empower at-risk teens, particularly those with gun charges, through filmmaking training. Targeting individuals aged 18 to 24 from areas like Brownsville and the South Bronx, the 40-week program offers paid mentorship to help participants, such as KJ Campbell, redirect their lives and pursue careers in film. With over 60 graduates since 2021 and a vision of reducing...

SummaryProtests erupted following the arrest of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national and Milford Public High School junior, by ICE agents while heading to volleyball practice. His arrest, deemed a collateral consequence of an operation targeting his father, sparked walkouts by students and community demonstrations demanding his release. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and local officials expressed outrage and called for transparency from ICE, emphasizing Gomes da Silva's good character and community involvement as...