NYC Mayor Indicted, Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida, and More Top News

NYC Mayor Indicted on Federal Charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges. While the charges are still under seal, the New York Times reported last year that the FBI was investigating whether Adams was conspiring with the Turkish government to funnel illegal foreign donations to his campaign in exchange for favors. Adams has denied any wrongdoing.

Hurricane Helene to Make Landfall in Florida

Hurricane Helene, one of the largest hurricanes on record, is expected to make landfall today along Florida’s Big Bend region. It is forecasted to grow to a Category 4 storm, bringing with it a storm surge that could be as high as 20 feet. The entire west coast of Florida is under a storm surge warning and 61 of the state’s 67 counties are under a state of emergency. Local officials are urging residents in Helene's path to evacuate, but many residents have no choice but to stay put.

Zelenskyy to Meet with Biden, Seeking Support for Ukraine's Victory Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington, D.C., today to seek support for a strategy to end the war with Russia on Ukraine's terms. Zelenskyy wants quicker action from Biden on specific issues, including the lifting of restrictions on the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles and the support for Ukraine's invitation to join NATO as soon as possible.

Other Top Stories

• Nevada is experiencing an affordable housing crisis. The influx of Californian residents, coupled with stagnant wages, has led to a significant increase in housing prices.

• Alex Jones’ Infowars show will likely shut down within a few months after a federal bankruptcy judge ruled that plans to sell off the assets of his media company, Free Speech Systems, can proceed. The profits will go to Sandy Hook families.

• Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has gained popularity in the Western U.S. as the region faces the overwhelming task of staying informed during destructive wildfires.

• New technology is making it easier to find the origins of trafficked wildlife. This allows them to be released back to their natural habitat.

• You've probably never heard of the song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys," but if you're active on social media, chances are you've heard it more than once. It was released a decade ago and has since taken off on social media, being used in millions of videos played billions of times.