NEW YORK — A push to digitize the entrance exam to New York City’s specialized high schools is reigniting a long-standing debate over a process that relies on a single test to admit students.

Ahead of the next round of testing, the city has proposed ditching bubble sheets to develop a computer-based version of the Specialized High Schools ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Ask Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen.-elect Adam Schiff who troubles them the most about President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees and they quickly come up with the same answer: Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump nominated Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who’s been a vocal Trump backer in recent years, as director of national ...Read more

NEW YORK — New York City Council members slammed the head of the City University of New York Monday after he was unable to answer questions about the steps he is taking to fight antisemitism on campus.

“I do think it is outrageous that when we’re having this hearing on such an important topic, that the most rudimentary questions you’ve ...Read more

BOSTON — One of the most hectic travel weeks of the year has sure been busy at Boston Logan International Airport.

A plane reportedly hit another aircraft while at a Boston Logan gate on Monday, according to officials.

“While under tow, an American Airlines aircraft struck the wingtip of a Frontier Airlines aircraft that was parked at the ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, providing a sharp counter to expectations that he might temper his trade policies during a second term.

Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and ...Read more

WASHINGTON — A new federal regulation requiring automakers to install automatic emergency braking technology in all new consumer vehicles by 2029 will remain in place despite complaints from the auto industry.

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration said Monday it would make minor changes to the AEB rule, which was finalized in ...Read more

Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom said Monday that she intends to recount a narrowly defeated ballot initiative to repeal ranked choice voting and open primaries.

After a final ballot count last week, Ballot Measure 2 was defeated 49.9% to 50.1%. The repeal effort failed by 664 votes.

“Alaska law ensures the integrity of our elections, and ...Read more

Israel and Hezbollah inched closer to signing a cease-fire deal that may be concluded in the coming days, according to officials and people familiar with the matter, even as the two sides continued to fire artillery and rockets at each other.

Israel’s security cabinet is expected to vote on an agreement on Tuesday, and passage is considered ...Read more

ATLANTA — A horse theft case spanning several states has been resolved, thanks to help from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the agency said Monday.

Authorities with the Arkansas agriculture department requested assistance from GDA law enforcement after discovering the scheme extended into Georgia, according to Agriculture Commissioner ...Read more

Federal investigators in Manhattan are seeking records from Evolv Technologies, the controversial manufacturer of weapon detectors used by Mayor Adams’ administration as part of several pilot programs, the Daily News has learned.

The Massachusetts-based tech firm disclosed in a mandatory U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing last ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department ended its pursuit of criminal charges against Donald Trump, signaling a conclusion to the extraordinary federal prosecution of a former president whose reelection ensured he’d be shielded from charges in the White House.

Special counsel Jack Smith, who charged Trump with illegally conspiring to ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — A decision on whether to resentence brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez for the shotgun killings of their parents was delayed Monday until after the holidays.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said he needed more time to consider the matter and scheduled a second hearing for Jan. 30.

The brothers, who were convicted of...Read more

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side? – Anishwar, age 8, India

When I was a kid, I liked to dig holes in my backyard in Cincinnati. My ...Read more

Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving feast.

In the popular mind, the two groups are synonymous. In the story of the ...Read more

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies market their products, enabling them to target consumers in personalized and interactive ways that not long ago seemed like the realm of science fiction.

Marketers use AI-powered algorithms to scour vast amounts of data that reveals individual preferences with unrivaled ...Read more

The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims.

Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people who may have been witnesses to the alleged crimes. ...Read more

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed that once he takes office he plans to declare a national emergency and use the military on American streets to accomplish his promises to round up and deport millions of undocumented migrants.

Many experts’ concerns about this program have included the facts that immigrants contribute ...Read more

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of overdose deaths.

Some patients are fearful of using opioids after surgery due to concerns about dependence and potential side effects, even ...Read more

In late October, more than 80% of Botswana’s electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The unexpected result was accepted by all parties, and the outgoing president immediately announced his plans for a smooth transition of power.

This is not unusual in the southern African country – Botswana regularly ...Read more