Ordering take-out was a life-saver for this woman
The 24-year-old woman was held hostage for five hours in the New York neighbourhood of the Bronx.
Sat Jun 25 2022
NYC building space heater malfunction sparks fire that kills 19, including 9 children
The fire, started by a malfunctioning space heater, spread smoke through a 19-floor building in The Bronx borough of New York City.
Mon Jan 10 2022
COVID-19: Zoo Negara takes precautionary measures to keep animals safe
Zoo Negara authorities have taken measures to ensure more than 300 animal species do not contract the COVID-19.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Tiger at New York Zoo tests positive for COVID-19
A tiger at New York City's Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo said on Sunday.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Gunman kills doctor, wounds six others in Bronx hospital rampage
A doctor who had lost his job at a New York City hospital opened fire inside the building, killing another physician and wounding six other people before taking his own life.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Hijacker kills New York paramedic under wheels of her ambulance
Yadiro Arroyo, 44, and her female partner were traveling in their ambulance in the Bronx when a passing motorist alerted them to a man riding at the back of their vehicle, city officials said.
Fri Mar 17 2017
New York police officer and suspect killed in Bronx shootout
A New York City police sergeant was fatally shot and another was wounded on Friday in a shootout on the streets of the Bronx that also resulted in the death of the suspect.
Sat Nov 05 2016
Potassium-rich foods offer health benefits for older women - Study
A new study has found that healthy postmenopausal women reduce their risk of stroke if their diet is rich in potassium.
Sat Sep 06 2014
Pumpkin sculptors go 'gross and evil' for Halloween
Zombie pumpkins took over New York's Botanical Garden on Tuesday as carvers got creative in the lead up to Halloween.
Wed Oct 24 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024