New York City Mayor has declared a state of emergency as a severe winter storm hits the region, issuing travel bans and urging residents to stay indoors. Authorities warn of heavy snowfall, icy roads, and potential disruptions to public services.


US Winter Storm: New York Mayor Declares State of Emergency; Issues a Travel Ban

<p>Newark Liberty International Airport was briefly shut down on Wednesday evening following an “aircraft emergency," due to which other flights were also grounded for nearly an hour. Officials said that an aircraft had to make an emergency landing due to engine problems, causing major delays. The FAA said in a statement that the JetBlue plane was headed to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, but experienced engine issues shortly after take-off. “The Airbus A320 was headed to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, and the crew reported an engine issue shortly after departing," the agency said. After the plane landed at Newark airport and exited the runway, the crew saw smoke in the cockpit. All the passengers were evacuated via slides. Operations returned to normal by 7:07 pm.</p><h2><strong>Newark Airport emergency video</strong></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video shared with Kol Haolam by a passenger on the JetBlue flight that made an emergency return to Newark Airport. Passengers amd crew evacuated via slides. <a href="https://t.co/9gv3LgUd0B">pic.twitter.com/9gv3LgUd0B</a></p>&mdash; KolHaolam (@KolHaolam) <a href="https://twitter.com/KolHaolam/status/2024269838118429184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Earlier, the FAA said that the emergency would likely close down the New Jersey travel hub from 6 pm to 11 pm ET. However, the ground stop lasted from 5:42 pm to 7 pm. The JetBlue flight to Palm Beach returned to the airport after just 40 minutes into the journey, according to FlightAware. Passengers on the taxiway captured videos of the emergency showing a fleet of emergency response vehicles on the tarmac. Other videos show passengers sliding down the aeroplane. After operations returned to normal, flights continued to be delayed for over an hour, the FAA said. Flights leaving Newark were delayed by an average of 90 minutes, while the incoming flights were delayed more than two hours. JetBlue said it will investigate the issue to understand what led to the engine problem.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In January 2025, an Army helicopter and a commercial airliner collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people. Families of the victims are urging lawmakers to mandate advanced aircraft locator systems on planes, since it could have avoided the accident.</p>

Newark Airport closed: An emergency closed down operations at the Newark Liberty International Airport for nearly two hours. A plane experienced engine issues after take-off and had to return. This caused a brief shutdown of services and spiralling delays. 

Newark Liberty International Airport was briefly shut down on Wednesday evening following an “aircraft emergency," due to which other flights were also grounded for nearly an hour. Officials said that an aircraft had to make an emergency landing due to engine problems, causing major delays. The FAA said in a statement that the JetBlue plane was headed to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, but experienced engine issues shortly after take-off. “The Airbus A320 was headed to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, and the crew reported an engine issue shortly after departing," the agency said. After the plane landed at Newark airport and exited the runway, the crew saw smoke in the cockpit. All the passengers were evacuated via slides. Operations returned to normal by 7:07 pm. Newark Airport emergency video

<p>Newark Airport closed: An emergency closed down operations at the Newark Liberty International Airport for nearly two hours. A plane experienced engine issues after take-off and had to return. This caused a brief shutdown of services and spiralling delays.&nbsp;</p>

Newark Airport closed on Wednesday evening following an emergency. Here's what happened

<p>The world’s first AI dating café has opened as a pop-up experience in New York City, offering a new take on modern relationships. According to Newsweek, the café was launched by EVA AI, an artificial intelligence relationship app.</p><p>For one evening, a regular bar was transformed into EVA Café, a cosy space where guests did not sit across from other people, but from their smartphones. Visitors ordered drinks, wore headphones and spent time chatting with their AI companions through video and voice calls, creating a Valentine’s Day experience that felt closer to science fiction than traditional dating.</p><h2><strong>AI dating café&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>At the café, users connected to their AI partners using the EVA AI app. Instead of awkward small talk or fear of rejection, guests spoke freely with virtual companions designed to respond emotionally and conversationally.</p><p>People held private conversations, flirted, and even shared a meal with their AI partners. Each user controlled how long and how deeply they interacted, making the experience fully personal. According to organisers, the goal was to show how AI companionship works in real life, not just on screens.</p><h2><strong>AI companionship is already growing</strong></h2><p>The café reflects a wider trend. According to surveys cited by Newsweek, 28 per cent of US adults say they have experienced some form of AI romance. Among teenagers, the number is even higher, with 42 per cent using AI for companionship.</p><p>The data also shows that nearly one in three men and one in four women under 30 have interacted with AI partners. These figures suggest AI companionship is moving beyond niche use and into the mainstream, especially among younger users.</p><h2><strong>Users say AI offers control and comfort</strong></h2><p>One attendee, a 34-year-old New York woman named Richter, told the New York Post that she has used AI companions for several years. At the café, she chatted with an AI character named Simone.</p><p>Richter said she often uses AI for roleplay and imaginative conversations. She added that AI allows her to communicate without pressure or expectations. However, she also limits her usage to a few hours a day, saying AI can become addictive if it starts replacing real human interaction.</p><h2><strong>‘The idea was to make AI less scary’</strong></h2><p>EVA AI says the café is not meant to replace human relationships. Instead, the company wants to reduce the stigma around AI companionship and offer a safe space for people who feel tired of dating apps or struggle with social anxiety.</p><p>Julia Momblat, head of partnerships at EVA AI, told the New York Post that the aim was to help people understand AI relationships better. She said the idea was to make AI feel less intimidating and more familiar.</p><p>The company is now considering hosting similar AI dating cafés in other cities. However, it maintains that AI companions are meant to support people, not replace real human bonds.</p><p>As AI continues to shape how people work, learn and connect, New York’s AI dating café offers a glimpse into how relationships may also be changing in the digital age.</p>

The world’s first AI dating café opened as a pop-up in New York City, where visitors interacted with virtual partners via the EVA AI app. The experiment highlights the growing trend of AI companionship, especially among younger users seeking low-pressure emotional connections.


The world’s first AI dating café has opened as a pop-up experience in New York City, offering a new take on modern relationships. According to Newsweek, the café was launched by EVA AI, an artificial intelligence relationship app. For one evening, a regular bar was transformed into EVA Café, a cosy space where guests did not sit across from other people, but from their smartphones. Visitors ordered drinks, wore headphones and spent time chatting with their AI companions through video and voice calls, creating a Valentine’s Day experience that felt closer to science fiction than traditional dating. AI dating café At the café, users connected to their AI partners using the EVA AI app. Instead of awkward small talk or fear of rejection, guests spoke freely with virtual companions designed to respond emotionally and conversationally. People held private conversations, flirted, and even shared a meal with their AI partners. Each user controlled how long and how deeply they interacted, making the experience fully personal. According to organisers, the goal was to show how AI companionship works in real life, not just on screens. AI companionship is already growing The café reflects a wider trend. According to surveys cited by Newsweek, 28 per cent of US adults say they have experienced some form of AI romance. Among teenagers, the number is even higher, with 42 per cent using AI for companionship. The data also shows that nearly one in three men and one in four women under 30 have interacted with AI partners. These figures suggest AI companionship is moving beyond niche use and into the mainstream, especially among younger users. Users say AI offers control and comfort One attendee, a 34-year-old New York woman named Richter, told the New York Post that she has used AI companions for several years. At the café, she chatted with an AI character named Simone. Richter said she often uses AI for roleplay and imaginative conversations. She added that AI allows her to communicate without pressure or expectations. However, she also limits her usage to a few hours a day, saying AI can become addictive if it starts replacing real human interaction. ‘The idea was to make AI less scary’ EVA AI says the café is not meant to replace human relationships. Instead, the company wants to reduce the stigma around AI companionship and offer a safe space for people who feel tired of dating apps or struggle with social anxiety. Julia Momblat, head of partnerships at EVA AI, told the New York Post that the aim was to help people understand AI relationships better. She said the idea was to make AI feel less intimidating and more familiar. The company is now considering hosting similar AI dating cafés in other cities. However, it maintains that AI companions are meant to support people, not replace real human bonds. As AI continues to shape how people work, learn and connect, New York’s AI dating café offers a glimpse into how relationships may also be changing in the digital age.

<p>The world’s first AI dating café opened as a pop-up in New York City, where visitors interacted with virtual partners via the EVA AI app. The experiment highlights the growing trend of AI companionship, especially among younger users seeking low-pressure emotional connections.</p>

World’s first AI dating café opens in New York: How AI lets users date their phones

New York City authorities removed a large Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, sparking immediate outrage among LGBTQ+ activists who gathered for protests at the site. The takedown, ordered amid routine maintenance ahead of winter, was seen as erasing queer history from the iconic 1969 riot birthplace.


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New York’s iconic ‘Bodega Cats’—beloved shop companions—are at the center of a growing movement to protect them. A petition to safeguard these furry store residents is gaining momentum as New Yorkers voice their support. Will these beloved felines get official recognition?


New York Advances Plan to Protect and Legalise ‘Bodega Cats’ 

A powerful winter storm has blanketed large parts of the United States, dumping heavy snow and disrupting daily life. In Boston, snow-covered streets turned into makeshift ski slopes, while New Yorkers took advantage of the whiteout conditions to enjoy snowball fights and winter scenes as the storm swept across the region.


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The massive winter storm is expected to halt economic activity across the U.S. Major cities from Oklahoma to New York face road closures, flight cancellations, and stalled businesses.


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A new Gallup survey highlights declining American trust in politicians, with confidence hitting record lows amid partisan divides and governance pessimism. Only 41% express trust in public officials, down sharply from 1970s levels, as faith in government branches remains near historic bottoms.


New Gallup Survey Reveals More and More Americans Are Losing Trust in Politicians

Nearly 15,000 nurses have walked out at some of New York City’s biggest hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork Presbyterian, in one of the largest healthcare strikes in decades. The nurses are demanding safer staffing levels, higher pay and better security as state authorities warn the strike could threaten patient care across the city.


New York: Nearly 15,000 Nurses Strike at Major New York Hospitals | WION

Zendaya’s 10th wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York, capturing her iconic Bottega Veneta look from the Dune: Part Two premiere. The figure even features an engagement ring, referencing her relationship with Tom Holland. Styled by Law Roach, this statue celebrates Zendaya’s fashion evolution and influence in entertainment, ahead of her busy 2026 schedule with Euphoria, The Drama, and The Odyssey.

Madame Tussauds New York Reveals Lifelike Zendaya Figure

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.

BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro To Be Tried In US 

Landmarks across Syracuse, in Central New York State, are covered in snow after a powerful lake-effect storm swept through the region. Forecasters say more snow is on the way, with hazardous travel expected, as authorities urge drivers to take extra precautions over the next few days.


New York Snowfall: Lake-Effect Snow is Formed by Cold Air Over Warm Lakes 

Newly-inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hit the ground running on Thursday afternoon, signing three executive orders designed to confront the city's housing crisis.

New York: Mamdani Vows to Make New York City Affordable for Working People 

Massive crowds gathered to witness the iconic annual ball drop ceremony as the world welcomed New Year 2026. The celebrations marked the countdown to midnight with cheers, music, and fireworks, as people rang in the new year with hope and festivity.


New Year 2026: Crowds Gather to Watch the Annual Ball Drop Ceremony

New Year's Eve security preparations are underway ahead of Times Square's biggest night and the NYPD is laying out its plan to help keep revelers safe.


New York: New Year's Eve Ball Drop Security Preparations Underway

While tens of thousands of New Yorkers will be in Times Square for the countdown to 2026, the city’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has said he will be sworn into office in an underground midnight private ceremony at an abandoned subway station built during the gilded age.


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A powerful bomb cyclone is set to hit the United States, causing travel disruptions and dangerous cold across the central states. Authorities are warning residents to prepare for heavy snowfall, strong winds, and icy conditions. The winter storm is expected to impact roads, flights, and daily life in multiple regions. Meteorologists urge caution as temperatures plunge, and emergency services are on high alert. 


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New York City entered the post-Christmas travel rush under winter storm warnings on Friday, as forecasters warned of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel and one of the city’s most disruptive winter systems in years. Snow began developing late Friday afternoon and was expected to intensify overnight into Saturday, bringing several inches of accumulation across the city and surrounding regions.

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The U.S. Justice Department says the FBI and New York prosecutors have uncovered nearly one million new files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Officials say the discovery could impact ongoing reviews and future legal actions. Authorities have not yet disclosed what the newly found materials contain.

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Manhattan Fire: A fierce fire broke out in a six-story apartment building on Manhattan's Upper West Side, injuring six people- including three residents and three firefighters, and causing extensive damage to the structure. Flames engulfed the top floors, leading to partial roof collapse and forcing residents out into freezing conditions. 


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<p>Erika Kirk, widow of conservative figure Charlie Kirk and CEO of Turning Point USA, expressed her thoughts on the support Zohran Mamdani received from young women in the New York City mayoral election. Speaking at the 2025 DealBook Summit hosted by the New York Times, she found it "ironic" that many career-driven women backed Zohran Mamdani. Kirk explained that some of these women appear to view the government as a substitute for family structures, particularly when it comes to relationships. She cautioned against a mindset where government assistance could become a replacement for the traditional support system found within a marriage or family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-s-ofcom-fines-porn-company-1-3-million-for-age-verification-lapses-1764851153366"><strong>UK's Ofcom fines porn company $1.3 million for age verification lapses</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kirk's concern is that women, especially in a city like New York, might delay family life or marriage in favor of relying on government programs. "What I don't want to see is young women thinking the government is a substitute for starting a family or having a marriage," she was quoted as saying at the event.</p><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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<p>She stressed on the importance of mutual support in relationships, with spouses relying on each other instead of depending on state aid. In this context, she found it especially striking that a significant portion of Zohran Mamdani’s supporters were women, given his platform and progressive policies.</p><h2>Zohran Mamdani elected as NYC mayor</h2><p>Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as the first Muslim candidate to win a major New York City mayoral primary. The campaign, which saw him defeat former governor Andrew Cuomo, gained attention not only for Mamdani's policies but for his identity as a Muslim and the Islamophobia he claimed to have encountered during his candidacy. Mamdani presents himself as an activist and organiser who uses his diverse experiences in fields like film, rap, and writing to inspire social action.</p>

'Ironic and so interesting': Erika Kirk questions women's support for Zohran Mamdani

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative figure Charlie Kirk and CEO of Turning Point USA, expressed her thoughts on the support Zohran Mamdani received from young women in the New York City mayoral election. Speaking at the 2025 DealBook Summit hosted by the New York Times, she found it "ironic" that many career-driven women backed Zohran Mamdani. Kirk explained that some of these women appear to view the government as a substitute for family structures, particularly when it comes to relationships. She cautioned against a mindset where government assistance could become a replacement for the traditional support system found within a marriage or family. Also Read: UK's Ofcom fines porn company $1.3 million for age verification lapses Kirk's concern is that women, especially in a city like New York, might delay family life or marriage in favor of relying on government programs. "What I don't want to see is young women thinking the government is a substitute for starting a family or having a marriage," she was quoted as saying at the event. Watch the video here

<p>Erika Kirk reacts to young, career-driven women in New York, who support Zohran Mamdani, suggesting they risk replacing family bonds with dependence on government</p>

New York City’s Mayor-elect expresses support for Starbucks employees amid ongoing labor actions. By showing solidarity, the incoming administration signals its commitment to workers’ rights, unionization efforts, and fair labor practices, highlighting the city’s focus on strengthening protections and promoting equitable workplace conditions.

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. President Donald Trump have announced plans to collaborate on addressing New York’s affordability crisis. Their joint effort aims to tackle rising housing costs, expand access to essential services, and develop long-term strategies to ease the financial pressures faced by residents. The partnership marks a rare bipartisan move focused on improving quality of life in the city.


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<p>A 68-year-old New York woman is in a custody battle for her 14th and 15th children, who were born in 2023. MaryBeth Lewis gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62. Her husband Bob did not want to have any more children, but she is accused of forging his signature to have two more kids who are now in foster care because of a legal battle, People reported. MaryBeth had her eighth child in 2010 and made headlines. She told The East Aurora Advertiser at the time, “That first child was the biggest change. After that, they kind of fell into place,” People reported. The couple had no plans to have any more children, but the family continued to grow, and she gave birth to twin sons in 2012, then another pair of twins in 2016, her 11th and 12th children, at the age of 59. She also had another child. According to The New York Times, while the first five pregnancies were natural, all of the later ones were through in vitro fertilisation, where they used a mix of their own embryos as well as donor eggs and sperm. She carried all the babies herself, and used a surrogate for the 14th and 15th kids. However, only this time, she kept her husband in the dark.</p><h2><strong>The woman fooled the IVF clinic, her husband and a judge</strong></h2><p>In 2023, she tricked the IVF clinic into believing that her husband was on board with the procedure, and later even pretended to be her husband during an online hearing of their case in Steuben County. MaryBeth forged Bob’s signature on their surrogacy agreement, a likely violation of state law, since such a procedure requires the consent of both parents. Bob did not want any more children, but MaryBeth claims he was initially fine with it. However, she decided to have the babies through surrogacy. The pregnancy took, and she hid it from her husband.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sister-saw-her-brother-sleeping-in-bed-he-had-died-3-days-ago-in-a-drowning-accident-far-from-home-1763551542287"><strong>Sister saw her brother 'sleeping' in bed. He had died 3 days ago in a drowning accident far from home</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During a Zoom hearing in 2023 to obtain the parentage order, she impersonated her husband by keeping the camera off. NYT reported, "She logged on with a separate account for Bob and kept the camera turned off. When the judge addressed him, MaryBeth says she grunted in assent." But he came across the parentage order in the mail days later and was furious. He then spoke to the attorney his wife had hired, who approached a judge. MaryBeth is now entangled in legal proceedings.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2023, she was indicted for forgery in the second degree, criminal impersonation in the first degree, perjury in the second degree and attempted kidnapping in the second degree.</p><p>She is also involved in a custody battle for the boy and the girl. The paper reported that MaryBeth declined two plea offers in order to continue her fight for custody, and her husband is now on her side. The matter is still pending, and according to the publication, "a new judge has ruled that they are the legal parents of the two young children, but now their foster parents are appealing."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A woman in New York gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62 and later had two more through surrogacy. She fooled her husband and the IVF clinic to have her 14th and 15th kids, and is now involved in a custody battle with the foster parents, besides being charged with other crimes. 

A 68-year-old New York woman is in a custody battle for her 14th and 15th children, who were born in 2023. MaryBeth Lewis gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62. Her husband Bob did not want to have any more children, but she is accused of forging his signature to have two more kids who are now in foster care because of a legal battle, People reported. MaryBeth had her eighth child in 2010 and made headlines. She told The East Aurora Advertiser at the time, “That first child was the biggest change. After that, they kind of fell into place,” People reported. The couple had no plans to have any more children, but the family continued to grow, and she gave birth to twin sons in 2012, then another pair of twins in 2016, her 11th and 12th children, at the age of 59. She also had another child. According to The New York Times, while the first five pregnancies were natural, all of the later ones were through in vitro fertilisation, where they used a mix of their own embryos as well as donor eggs and sperm. She carried all the babies herself, and used a surrogate for the 14th and 15th kids. However, only this time, she kept her husband in the dark. The woman fooled the IVF clinic, her husband and a judge In 2023, she tricked the IVF clinic into believing that her husband was on board with the procedure, and later even pretended to be her husband during an online hearing of their case in Steuben County. MaryBeth forged Bob’s signature on their surrogacy agreement, a likely violation of state law, since such a procedure requires the consent of both parents. Bob did not want any more children, but MaryBeth claims he was initially fine with it. However, she decided to have the babies through surrogacy. The pregnancy took, and she hid it from her husband. Also Read: Sister saw her brother 'sleeping' in bed. He had died 3 days ago in a drowning accident far from home During a Zoom hearing in 2023 to obtain the parentage order, she impersonated her husband by keeping the camera off. NYT reported, "She logged on with a separate account for Bob and kept the camera turned off. When the judge addressed him, MaryBeth says she grunted in assent." But he came across the parentage order in the mail days later and was furious. He then spoke to the attorney his wife had hired, who approached a judge. MaryBeth is now entangled in legal proceedings. In 2023, she was indicted for forgery in the second degree, criminal impersonation in the first degree, perjury in the second degree and attempted kidnapping in the second degree. She is also involved in a custody battle for the boy and the girl. The paper reported that MaryBeth declined two plea offers in order to continue her fight for custody, and her husband is now on her side. The matter is still pending, and according to the publication, "a new judge has ruled that they are the legal parents of the two young children, but now their foster parents are appealing."

<p>A woman in New York gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62 and later had two more through surrogacy. She fooled her husband and the IVF clinic to have her 14th and 15th kids, and is now involved in a custody battle with the foster parents, besides being charged with other crimes.&nbsp;</p>

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In his victory speech after winning the New York City mayoral race in 2025, Zohran Mamdani declared New York will be “a light in political darkness.”  The democratic socialist, who is the city’s youngest and first Muslim mayor, promised to stand against Islamophobia and antisemitism, pledging support for immigrants, labor, and economic justice. He directly challenged former President Donald Trump.

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Mamdani Victory Speech: In his victory speech after winning the New York City mayoral race in 2025, Zohran Mamdani declared New York will be “a light in political darkness.”  The democratic socialist, who is the city’s youngest and first Muslim mayor, promised to stand against Islamophobia and antisemitism, pledging support for immigrants, labor, and economic justice. He directly challenged President Donald Trump

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Mamdani Victory Speech: In his victory speech after winning the New York City mayoral race in 2025, Zohran Mamdani declared New York will be “a light in political darkness.”  The democratic socialist, who is the city’s youngest and first Muslim mayor, promised to stand against Islamophobia and antisemitism, pledging support for immigrants, labor, and economic justice. He directly challenged former President Donald Trump


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Woman had her 14th and 15th child, and her husband didn't even know