According to law enforcement officials, a taxi jumped a curb in a well-known tourist location of Manhattan and crashed into several individuals, sending three pedestrians—including a little kid and his mother who were visiting from out of the country—to the hospital. Just after 4 p.m. on Christmas, the taxi swerved onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue close to Herald Square while traveling west on 34th Street, according to the police. According to law enforcement officials, the cab struck at least six people. Three individuals were brought to the hospital: a 49-year-old lady, a 41-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old kid. Although their conditions were unclear at the time of admission, it was anticipated that all three would live. Three more declined on-scene medical treatment. According to law e...

Authorities said that a passenger plane transporting 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing dozens of people. Kazakhstan's Emergencies Ministry posted on Telegram that 62 passengers and five crew members were on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed close to the city of Aktau in southwest Kazakhstan. Later, the Kazakh Health Ministry released a list of 29 survivors, two of them were minors. Tengrinews, a Kazakh news outlet, reported that 38 persons were killed in the crash, according to Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev. According to Bozumbayev, the bodies were "mostly burnt" and would be identified at a morgue, as reported by Tengrinews. According to the Kazakh Transport Ministry, the passengers included 37 Azerbaija...

As the company's hectic holiday season gets underway, a Starbucks barista strike is growing to include 5,000 workers at what organizers said were more than 300 locations across 45 states. It's an extension of an initiative that started last week in three cities, although it still only accounts for around 3% of all Starbucks shops in the United States. The walkout, which is being organized by Starbucks Workers United and the Service Employees International Union, is intended to raise awareness of claims of unfair labor practices and the ongoing talks for a contract that would cover thousands of workers. The employees want Starbucks' minimum hourly wage to rise by up to 64% right away and by more than 77% over the course of a three-year contract. The Workers Union president, Lynne Fox, issue...

Scientists have discovered a babymammoth that was nearly undamaged for 50,000 years in the eastern Siberian permafrost. According to Anatoly Nikolaev, rector of the Lazarev Mammoth Museum Laboratory at North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, eastern Siberia, the mammoth was a unique study find, and scientists were all taken aback by its remarkable preservation. According to him, there were no indications of any harm to the head, trunk, ears, or lips. The newborn mammoth's carcass, named Yana after the Yana River basin in eastern Siberia, Russia, is unquestionably the best-preserved in the world, according to a news release issued by the experts on Monday. The carcass was revealed by researchers on Monday. With six found in Russia and one in Canada, it was just the seventh baby mammoth...

Michael MacGillivray, 25, wanted his investments to reflect his perception of artificial intelligence becoming more pervasive in daily life. He quickly figured out how he intended to capitalize on the trend. "Every path leads to Nvidia when you look at AI," said MacGillivray, who has invested hundreds of dollars in shares this year from his Michigan home. Without a doubt, it was a wise investment. According to statistics from Vanda Research, MacGillivray's acquisitions have helped explain why average investors have invested close to $30 billion in Nvidia this year. As of December 17, it is the equity that retail traders have purchased the most of on the net in 2024. More from CNBC Biggest banks sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests Here s why business leaders ...

On social media, his son revealed that legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey had passed away following a protracted fight with cancer. He was seventy-nine. The news was announced Wednesday morning on X, the former Twitter account of former professional lacrosse player Jake Bergey: Dad lost his battle with cancer after a grueling three years. The world's greatest football player, friend, grandpa, father, and all-around wonderful person. He will be sincerely missed. I adore you, dad. In an interview with the Eagles website last year, Bergey described how his contemporary, Jim Kelley, a quarterback in the Bills Hall of Fame, became a confidant after receiving a jaw cancer diagnosis in 2021. "He has served as a sort of inspiration to me," Bergey remarked. He helps me stay positive. Just ke...

According to his spokesperson on Tuesday, former President Bill Clinton was released from the hospital following his flu treatment. "He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital," said Clinton's deputy chief of staff, Angel Ure, in a statement upon his arrival. Ure stated at the time that Clinton, 78, had a fever and was taken to the hospital on Monday for observation and testing. Clinton's family "are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received," Ure a said Tuesday, referring to the 42nd president. "He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all." Since leaving office in 2001, Clinton has experienced several health scares.Note: Every piece of content is rigorously revie...

In response to President Joe Biden's decision to reduce the sentences of almost all federal death row inmates, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his promise on Tuesday to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty. Trump also contributed to the criticism and acclaim that have been directed at Biden's historic action. Trump wrote, "Makes no sense," on his social media account, Truth Social. "Friends and family are even more heartbroken. They find it unbelievable that this is taking place. "As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters," he stated. "We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!" 37 of the 40 federal prisoners on death row will have...

Hong Kong Pandas, pandas, everywhere in Hong Kong. In an attempt to capitalize on its expanding panda population and reclaim its status as one of Asia's most popular tourism destinations, Hong Kong has about 2,500 huge panda statues on exhibit throughout the city. After three years of widespread border restrictions and a crackdown on dissent after 2019 antigovernment demonstrations damaged the city's reputation abroad, Hong Kong has struggled to draw tourists in the same numbers. There are now six pandas in Hong Kong. After years of unsuccessful breeding attempts, its dominant couple, Ying Ying and Le Le, gave birth to twins in August, making Ying Ying the oldest first-time panda mother in history. In February, the cubs might appear in public for the first time. Hong Kong now has the lar...

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 on Christmas to secure the No. 1 spot in the AFC. For 320 yards and three touchdowns, Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 38 throws for the Chiefs. Kansas City won by their largest margin of victory of the season, 19 points. In contrast, Russell Wilson only completed 23 of 37 throws for 205 yards, one interception, and no touchdowns. The majority of the action was controlled by the Chiefs. They had extended drives that ended in scores on both of their first two possessions. In contrast, the Steelers just gained one yard on eight plays from their first two drives combined. Before Pittsburgh caught up in the second quarter, Kansas City jumped off to an early 13-0 lead. Before the Chiefs scored two consecutive touchdowns, one of which ...