Feds bust human smuggling ring leader bringing kids, other migrants to NYC

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors have charged the leader of an international human smuggling ring who conspired to illegally bring dozens of migrants across the northern border to New York City and other locations in the US, according to unsealed court filings. Francisco Antonio Luna Rosado, a 27-year-old migrant from the Dominican Republic, ran a roughly 70-member trafficking group that sought to bring at least 48 illegal immigrants — including young children — from Central and South America from Canada into northern Vermont, the filings stated. From there, filings in Vermont district court Wednesday also alleged, Jesus Hernandez Ortiz, 37, of Puerto Rico…

Are you a night owl or an early bird?

Night owls are known to habitually stay up late and ride a wave of energy that can carry them into the wee hours of the morning before they start to nod off. Morning people, on the other hand, tend to be most alert and energized upon waking up in the…

Chrysler parent issues ‘Do Not Drive’ alert for 225K vehicles

Chrysler parent Stellantis on Wednesday issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for about 225,000 older vehicles in the US fitted with unrepaired defective Takata air bag inflators. The warning applies to various older Dodge Ram, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, Challenger, Chrysler Aspen and 300, Jeep Wrangler and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles that…

Wildfires in northern Alaska are the worst they’ve been in 3,000 years

Wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope are more frequent and more severe now than they have been at any point over the past 3,000 years, research suggests.The findings are based on satellite data, as well as on soil pulled from peatlands that contain ancient chunks of charcoal and other signs of…

Mamdani asks NYS lawmakers for 2% tax hike on wealthy

ALBANY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani told state lawmakers on Wednesday that the only way out of the city’s $12 billion budget gap is to raise taxes on the wealthy. Hizzoner, during his first Tin Cup Day in Albany, formally called on the state Legislature to raise income taxes on people…

US employers add 130K jobs in January in strong start to 2026

Hiring in January blew past expectations, signaling that the labor market could be picking up — and likely dashing hopes for an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next month. US employers added 130,000 jobs in January – a rapid pickup in pace from December and far exceeding expectations of…

Save 2 on the Urevo Strol 2E Smart Treadmill

If you’re on the lookout for a quality walking treadmill, then the Urevo Strol 2E Smart Treadmill is one of the best options around, and is our choice as the best overall walking treadmill.So if you’re looking for an easy way to hit your daily step goal, then the Urevo…

The questions that will define another critical Jets offseason

With Super Bowl 60 officially in the books, the NFL offseason has arrived. The NFL Scouting Combine is in two weeks and free agency begins in a month. I hate to say this is a critical offseason for the Jets because if feels like that is always the case unless…

Police Confirm Person Has Been Detained for Questioning in Connection to Nancy Guthrie’s Abduction

Police have detained an individual in connection to the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff’s department, with assistance from the FBI, have brought a person in for questioning about the 84-year-old’s disappearance, law enforcement confirmed on Tuesday, February 10. “Earlier today, Pima County Sheriff’s Department…

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