A floating pool designed to filter and clean water from the East River has taken a major step forward, bringing a decade-old vision closer to becoming a permanent part of New York City’s waterfront experience. A key milestone was achieved when a small-scale prototype of the pool’s structural shell was successfully deployed in the water near Newark, marking real-world progress in a project that has long aimed to reconnect urban residents with the river surrounding them.

Boat owners at the Santa Cruz harbor rushed to secure or remove their vessels from the water on Tuesday night as a tsunami advisory was issued for the California coast following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. The advisory prompted urgent actions among those who remembered previous disasters and did not want to take any chances with their boats and property. Many harbor residents recalled the damage caused by high surf last December, as well as the devastating d

A tense situation unfolded at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie on Tuesday afternoon when reports of an armed individual led to a temporary lockdown. Shoppers and employees inside the mall experienced moments of fear as they secured themselves in stores and back rooms while police officers surrounded the area and warned the public to avoid the premises. The incident began around 2:30 p.m. when the Skokie Police Department received calls regarding a person with a gun on the mall property. R

The West Dublin / Pleasanton BART Station is undergoing upgrades with the installation of Next Generation Fare Gates, as part of a systemwide modernization effort aimed at improving accessibility and reducing fare evasion. The multi-stage construction began in late July and will continue over the coming weeks. While train service will not be affected, riders should anticipate brief delays when entering or exiting the station, especially during rush hour.

In a significant move to combat homelessness in the Austin area, Travis County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved an $11.5 million contract to help fund a new affordable housing project. The contract, awarded to the Austin Area Urban League, supports the nonprofit’s Urban Empowerment Zone I, a supportive housing development that will bring 80 new affordable units for adults along with vital on-site services.

In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Shama Parveen, a 30-year-old woman from Bengaluru, for allegedly leading an Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)-linked terror module. Authorities believe she was the key conspirator and handler, orchestrating operations from Karnataka while maintaining contact with recruits across states. Her arrest is part of an expanding investigation into a module with susp