A false alert about an active shooter at the office- and tourist-heavy Hudson Yards caused a brief but “heart pumping” panic Wednesday afternoon before it was confirmed to be a mistake. The alert was ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A section of the West Shoreway heading toward downtown will be closed for the weekend, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, to allow for a water main repair. The closing will affect only ...

An Israeli military strike killed at least five Hamas members and a Qatari security official in Doha, where mediators were trying to reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of ...

The India-Nepal border at Panitanki town in West Bengal's Darjeeling has been put on high alert. Hundreds of flights to the neighbouring country stand cancelled and neighbouring districts remain on ...

In a safety alert, Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration again warned airlines of the risk of lithium batteries carried onboard planes by passengers and crew members. Cell phones, laptops, ...

The Minnesota Vikings orchestrated a fourth-quarter comeback, punctuated by quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s rushing touchdown with less than five minutes remaining, to defeat the Chicago Bears 27-24 in ...

The Yamuna River is currently experiencing unprecedented water levels, reaching the walls of Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal. The flood situation has captured widespread attention, especially with viral ...

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BRITS have slammed the emergency alert system after thousands received their warning late and more received "garbled" messages. In an embarrassing failure for the system, that will cost up to £25.3 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

An Emergency Alert is shown on the screens of smartphones of spectators during the third One Day International (Pictures: AFP or licensors) Brits have been left scratching their heads after the ...