Times Square is one of a slew of new “sensitive” locations where guns are banned by the New York law going into effect Thursday.
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84% of parents learned more about their kids’ education during COVID pandemic, study says
Schooling during the coronavirus pandemic forced parents to take a hard look at how their children were being educated, a new study finds.
Woman dies after 100-foot fall on hike in Columbia River Gorge near Portland
A woman who was hiking with friends near Multnomah Falls in Oregon died after falling about 100 feet, officials said.
Texas school district pulls over 40 books, including the Bible, from shelves amid review
Parents, politicians and community members have been challenging books around the country at higher rates in recent years.
‘All lost’: Pennsylvania firefighter battles house fire that kills 10, including his own relatives
A firefighter who responded to the scene said the victims of the fire were his family members. “We couldn’t get in,” he said.
4 critically injured in lightning strike near White House, officials say
Lightning struck just before 7 p.m. on Thursday in Lafayette Park, near the White House. Officials said four people had life-threatening injuries.
Dozens of Ukrainian POWs reportedly killed after strike on prison; Russia says it plans to restore Mariupol: Latest updates
Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were reportedly killed after the shelling of a prison in a separatist eastern region. Latest updates.
‘This isn’t normal’: What to know about New York polio case, a rarity in the US
The polio vaccine is the best protection against potential outbreaks, health officials say. Here’s what to know about polio.
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s prosecutor general, security services chief: July 17 recap
A Ukrainian attack on the Crimea would result in immediate “doomsday” for the invaded nation’s leadership.
COVID at-home tests are free through your insurance. Here’s how to get them.
Most insurance companies have been required to cover the cost of up to eight at-home COVID tests per person since January. Here’s how to get them.