After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11

When Michael O’Connell found out he had been accepted into the New York City Fire Department, he was elated. O’Connell had started his career as a police officer, but he always had more of an interest in becoming a firefighter. “It was more my speed,” O’Connell told ABC News. “It was like camaraderie, team, unity. … Read more

Jury still out on effects Noah Dobson trade had on Islanders

Trading Noah Dobson to Montreal last summer may have been Mathieu Darche’s only option, and it could turn out to be a long-term win for both teams. A year later, with Viktor Eklund and Kashaun Aitchison yet to make their NHL debuts — though the Islanders will hopefully call up Eklund on Tuesday to make … Read more

Iran Women’s Soccer Team Is Feeling The Effects Of The War All The Way In Australia

Following the Iran women’s national soccer team’s third group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, five members of the team have reportedly defected and are now in protective Australian police custody. The defections come on the heels of a turbulent week for the team following the joint U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, which killed … Read more