This 79-year-old doctor is running Boston again

A 44-year-old man was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 50th Street and 7th Avenue station in New York City but managed to climb back onto the platform without being hit by a train; he sustained facial and leg injuries and was hospitalized in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene, and the incident is under investigation, occurring shortly after a shooting in Times Square that left three people injured. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 9, 2025, three individuals were shot in Times Square, New York, prompting a swift response from the New York City Police Department, who secured the area with police tape and restricted access to both pedestrians and vehicles. The incident caused panic among tourists, who quickly scattered in the aftermath of the gunfire. Want More Context? 🔎

Severe Storms and Heat Wave Impacting the U.S.Strong thunderstorms are set to affect the Midwest, central Plains, and Southeast, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected, particularly in northern Missouri, southern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Southwest continues to experience extreme heat, with record temperatures in Arizona and heat advisories in effect, although a cooling trend is anticipated this weekend. Want More Context? 🔎

On December 16, 2022, Saint Paul police responded to a 911 call about a woman shot in the head. Officers found 32-year-old Alex Pennig dead from a gunshot wound, with her friend Matthew Ecker claiming he brought a gun for protection from her boyfriend after a fight, and that Alex had shot herself after briefly handling the weapon. Want More Context? 🔎

As Gaza faces a severe hunger crisis exacerbated by Israeli military actions and aid restrictions, several countries have resorted to airdropping supplies, including baby formula and food, despite warnings from experts about the method's dangers and inefficiencies. Amid growing international condemnation, fatalities from starvation have surged, with aid groups highlighting the inadequacy of current relief efforts as nearly 1,400 people have died seeking food. Want More Context? 🔎

An Army veteran, Michael Paul Brown, 45, is the prime suspect in a bar shooting in Anaconda, Montana, that left four dead on August 1, 2025. Following a week-long manhunt, he was apprehended near the crime scene; the victims were identified as local residents, and authorities described Brown as armed and dangerous. Want More Context? 🔎