City in New York and inland port on Lake Erie
Los Angeles prosecutors have presented photographic and forensic evidence at a preliminary hearing accusing 21‑year‑old musician David Anthony Burke (stage name D4vd) of murdering and sexually abusing 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities have said they found her decomposed remains in a Tesla registered to Burke and have linked blood in his garage and purchases of tools to the alleged killing.
A Buffalo jury has found Hadi Matar guilty on all counts in a federal terrorism case stemming from the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie during a talk on writers’ safety. Matar already faces a 25-year state sentence for the August 2022 attack; the federal verdict could carry a life term. Prosecutors say the act was motivated by Iran’s fatwa against Rushdie and Hezbollah ties, while the defense questions Matar’s state of mind.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has begun legal action against Telegram for failing to remove pro-terror material, citing content linked to Christchurch and Buffalo attacks. Telegram contests the allegations as Russia charges its founder, Pavel Durov, with facilitating terrorism amid ongoing safety talks with Australia.
Updates across multiple incidents in the city have prompted authorities to renew public-safety appeals. A Bills player mourns a personal loss as officials stress ongoing investigations into drownings and a fatal shooting. Authorities are calling for calm while continuing to seek information from the public.
Canada has suspended trade talks with the United States after last‑minute changes to a proposed deal, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will match new 50% US tariffs "dollar for dollar". Washington has imposed duties on about $20bn of Canadian goods; both sides blame the other for collapsing talks.
A New York–area historian shares her postpartum psychosis experience to counter online claims it is not real. The illness affects about 1–2 per 1,000 births. Most patients recover with treatment, but severe cases can be life‑threatening.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to change the U.S. federal name for Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and has said the change is effective immediately. The move comes as Washington and Ottawa have imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods and Canadian leaders have rejected the renaming.
The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
President Trump has reiterated a memory of Ground Zero, prompting questions about the timing of his presence at 9/11 events. Multiple outlets are challenging the timeline while he defends the account at ceremonies and on Truth Social.
New data from Redfin and Zillow show a split in the housing market. Long Island remains a strong seller’s market near Manhattan, while many other metros swing toward buyers. Renters are testing new cities, and out-of-town demand signals rising home-purchase activity in places like Buffalo, Chicago and Houston.
The Bills will stage a dual anthem ceremony with both Canada and U.S. national anthems before their season opener, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S.-Canada trade. Barenaked Ladies will sing O Canada and Auliʻi Cravalho will perform the Star-Spangled Banner as Buffalo hosts Detroit at Highmark Stadium.
Taylor Swift has released a deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl, titled The Encore, adding four new songs. The move follows mixed reviews of Showgirl and signals Swift’s continuing prolific output as she expands her catalog with fresh material after the original release.
Pac, the English wrestler Benjamin Satterley, has died at age 40 after competing at All Out in Chicago. AEW has announced the death with no official cause yet released. Tributes have poured in from peers across WWE, AEW and international circuits as the wrestling world mourns a defining talent.
Unbeaten teams Kansas City and Minnesota maintain 4-0 records as they win on Sunday. Raiders push Chiefs hard, with a late turnover sealing the game; Maye bounces back for New England after a rough stretch.