New York City closes tunnel supplying half of its water for big $2 billion fix
A stretch of aqueduct that supplies about half of New York City’s water is being shut down through the winter as part of a $2 ...
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands
A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, ...
When do the Jewish High Holidays start? The 10-day season begins this week with Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and continues through the evening of Friday, Oct. 4. It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ...
It’s a ‘very difficult time’ for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Known as “The Days of Awe,” Judaism’s High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews around the world. This ...
TEMA: 109 total missing in Washington, Unicoi counties
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) listed 62 people missing in Washington County and 47 in Unicoi County in its ...
Dad walks nearly 30 miles through flood debris to walk daughter down the aisle
What was supposed to be a two-hour drive from South Carolina to Johnson City, Tennessee, for his daughter’s wedding turned ...
Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene
North Carolina officials pledged to get more water and other supplies to flood-stricken areas by Monday after Hurricane ...
A dockworkers strike could shut down East and Gulf ports. Will it affect holiday shopping?
U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened strike. A lengthy shutdown could raise ...
International Storytelling Festival canceled
The 2024 National Storytelling Festival has been canceled due to compromised critical infrastructure and strained local ...
Britain’s last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar ...
Greeneville without water due to storm damage
The pumping station that supplies water to the majority of Greene County was damaged due to Hurricane Helene, leaving ...
Five counties close schools for at least a week
Five Northeast Tennessee school systems will remain out at least through Oct. 4, their leaders announced Sunday. Additionally ...