First 2026 case of dangerous West Nile Virus detected in NYC: officials

A New Yorker has contracted the dangerous West Nile virus — the first reported human case in the city this year, health officials revealed Wednesday. The unidentified city dweller fell ill with the mosquito-borne disease after spending time outdoors around the city, and in several locations outside the Big Apple, health department officials said. The diagnosis comes as 222 human cases of West Nile virus nationally have been reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, largely in Arizona, California and Texas. Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in all five boroughs since June –…

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Trump admin scores court win to end deportation protections for Ethiopian migrants

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to end deportation protections for Ethiopian immigrants, putting into effect all of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has pursued for select countries.U.S. District…

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Where the new Trader Joe’s stores are set to open in California

The popular grocery chain Trader Joe’s is opening three new stores in California as part of a nationwide expansion. A recent announcement from the supermarket listed new locations in Clairemont-San Diego (3962 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard), Leucadia in Encinitas (1590 Leucadia Boulevard), and Riverbank near Modesto (2135 Claribel Road). Opening dates for the forthcoming stores remain unclear. A message on the company’s website reads only: “Coming Soon!” “Our Crew is working hard so we can open our doors.” Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day. Thanks for signing…

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