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John Hill Named Interim Director of Brookhaven Lab
The change comes as Laboratory Director JoAnne Hewett announced she is stepping down to join Stony Brook University as a tenured faculty member in the C.N. Yang Institute of Theoretical Physics.
I surrender: Tame Impala’s “End of Summer” gives Cheap Trick
The psychedelic rocker behind “The Less I Know the Better” slows it down for something groovier—something dancier—on his first new track since 2020.
Santos in solitary – Greene calls for commutation
Greene says a seven-year sentence for such campaign-related matters for an individual with no prior criminal record extends far beyond what is warranted.
Dawson's Creek cast reunites for ailing James Van Der Beek
Proceeds for the one-night-only live pilot episode read-through—drawn from $500–$1,500 tickets—went to “F— Cancer” and James Van Der Beek.
DOGE Report: Playing God with weather - Disastrous forecast
Do you trust the federal government to meddle with the weather?
DOGE Report: ‘Defend the Spend’ - Feds Create $10,000 Incentive Program for Staff Who Help Identify Waste
Federal employees can now earn up to $10,000 for spotting waste in procurement.
Here’s the Story, Morning Glory: Oasis is BACK
Whether together or a part, Liam and Noel haven’t sounded this electric in Clapton knows when; perhaps signalling a clean-slated anew?
The Next Man Up Is a Woman: Erika Kirk Vows to Ignite Charlie’s Mission With Renewed Conviction
Charlie Kirks widow: “You have no idea what you just unleashed across this entire country.”
Local Leaders React with Anger and Grief After Charlie Kirk Killed in Shooting
Anger follows shooting of Conservative icon.
Zeldin, NYS GOP, and Kassar React to Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Turning Point Executive Director, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
DOGE Report: Zeldin Wins Key Court Ruling on Billions in EPA Contracts
Court of Appeals in favor of canceling Green New Deal climate contracts.
To the Replay Booth We Go: “Caught Stealing” is a Killer Crime-Comedy-Thriller
The dirty water dog-bathed slums of late 1990s Brooklyn serve as Butler’s waystation ‘till oblivion stomping grounds. Asked one day to cat-sit for his London Town-bound punk neighbor, hijinks subsequently ensue when he’s embroiled in drug warfare to the tune of a $4 million score as a result.
U.S. Coast Guard shows off record drug seizures under Operation Pacific Viper.
Read how Operation Pacific Viper seized enough drugs to kill 23 million people.
DOGE Report: Historic Pocket Rescission Package Eliminates Woke, Weaponized, and Wasteful Spending
The mission and mindset of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) marches forward with President Trump implementing a massive spending rescission package called a ‘pocket rescission’.
Cashless Bail Battle Gains Ally in President Trump
Trump joins battle against cashless bail.
DOGE Report: Secretary Noem Saving $50 Million Every Day
In the first 200 days of the second Trump Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has saved the American people $12 billion.
Trump Launches U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Takes 10% Stake in Intel Using CHIPS and Science Act Funds
American taxpayers get in the game under Trump Sovereign Wealth Deal.
Oh, Where Art Thou? Federal Ban on Cashless Bail Only Way for NYS to Exhale
“Every place in the country where you have no cash bail is a disaster,” President Trump said in an Aug. 11th White House press conference, acknowledging “America-first law and order” as an utmost priority.
DOGE Report: Failure to Address Significant Risk of Fraud and Improper Payments
The federal employee retirement applications process, administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is "fraught with IT management weaknesses"
Kansas City’s $17 Million Grocery Flop Is a Warning for New York
Kansas City grocery store flop bodes ill for Mamdani plan for government-run stores in New York.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Mysterious object puzzles visitors to Pratt estate
Would you put your head inside this mysterious object?