New York Pursues Office-to-Residential Conversions to Combat Housing Shortage
New York policy makers and housing analysts are examining office-to-residential building conversions as a dual solution to high commercial office vacancies and an ongoing housing shortage.
Trump Proposes Navy Changes Including Foreign Shipyard Construction and Extended Deployments
Proposals aimed at altering U.S. Navy operations and fleet construction include leveraging foreign shipyards, reverting aircraft carrier launch mechanisms to steam systems, and extending operational deployments.
Metropolitan Museum Cancels Planned 2027 John Galliano Exhibition Following Backlash
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has canceled a planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition featuring fashion designer John Galliano following public controversy and backlash regarding his past behavior.
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Triggers Feud Over How Fatalities Are Reported
Disagreements over the classification of two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania have sparked a political and public health feud among state officials, doctors, and policy makers.
Israeli Settler Attack on West Bank Village of Qusra Draws Rare Rebukes
Dozens of Israeli settlers targeted the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern West Bank, drawing rare condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after weeks of heightened regional tension.