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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 40 stories
Federal mediators have stepped in as negotiations between the MTA and unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers remain unresolved. Approximately 275,000 commuters depend on the LIRR daily, and the potential for a strike raises concerns about transit reliability for these riders.
Environmentalists are pursuing a federal lawsuit aimed at imposing stricter pollution regulations on the Reworld Essex facility located in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood. The outcome of this lawsuit could lead to enhanced standards for incinerators across the United States.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is working to address the concerns of Black New Yorkers through his policy agenda, although there is still skepticism among some community members.
A woman reported that her car was shot at while she was driving in The Bronx, resulting in shattered glass in the back seat that injured two children. The police have not disclosed details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting or any potential suspects.
The National Mediation Board has intervened in the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, summoning unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for negotiations. Approximately 3,500 union workers are on strike, disrupting service for around 300,000 daily riders. Governor Kathy Hochul has urged both parties to resume talks, emphasizing the need for a resolution to minimize the impact on commuters.
A strike by Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers began at midnight, leading to a complete shutdown of service. The MTA has implemented contingency plans, including shuttle buses running between key LIRR stations and subway stops in Queens, to assist commuters. Shuttle services will operate during peak hours, and the MTA advises those affected to work from home if possible to avoid congestion.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. Currently, there are eight confirmed cases and around 246 suspected cases, with 80 reported deaths. The virus has also spread to Uganda, where two confirmed cases have been reported, including one fatality.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns as nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is attributed to the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which is less familiar and lacks approved vaccines or treatments. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of international concern, highlighting the need for coordinated international response due to the complexities of the situation, including ongoing civil conflict in the region.
The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, which ignited a fire but did not affect radiological safety. The UAE's defense ministry stated that three drones entered from the western border, with one striking an electrical generator outside the plant's inner perimeter. The incident has been labeled a 'dangerous escalation,' and the UAE is investigating the source of the attack, which it condemned as an 'unacceptable act of aggression.'
Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women’s Champions League on Wednesday A North Korean women’s football club has arrived in South Korea for an AFC Women’s Champions League semi-final, marking the first visit by athletes from the isolated state to the South in eight years. The delegation of 27 players and 12 staff entered the country on Sunday before Wednesday’s match between Naegohyang FC and.