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Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 45 stories
Four individuals, including two teenagers, were injured in a shooting that occurred overnight in a park in Harlem. All victims were transported to Harlem Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
A storm system will bring a chance of heavy rain and damaging winds to Philadelphia, New York City and Washington. Forecasters warned of power outages and scattered flooding.
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Four individuals were shot near a Harlem park, including two teenagers aged 16 and 17, who sustained injuries to their feet. A 20-year-old was shot in the groin, and a 21-year-old was shot in the left foot. All victims were transported to Harlem Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition; no arrests have been made and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Following a recent accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old tourist, horse carriage drivers in New York City will participate in refresher training in Central Park. The training is part of a safety stand-down, during which no passenger tours will be conducted. The City Council is expected to hold a hearing regarding the future of horse carriage rides in the city.
A 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Authorities reported that he was found unconscious and unresponsive, with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position, and was later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.
Direct talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, coinciding with Iran's announcement of closing the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon. Despite Iran's claims, the US military reported that maritime traffic in the strait continues without interruption. The discussions aim to address nuclear issues and a ceasefire in Lebanon, following a recent agreement between the US and Iranian presidents.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire, has won the presidential runoff in Colombia, marking a significant shift back to conservative leadership after four years under leftist president Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella's victory comes as he emphasizes the need for a close alliance with the United States to address Colombia's challenges.
Colombians are participating in a presidential runoff election that is anticipated to significantly impact the country's ongoing armed conflict, which has escalated since the 2016 peace agreement. The frontrunner, Abelardo de la Espriella, has pledged to resume full-scale military actions against armed groups, raising concerns about a potential return to violence.