Buffalo is a major Western New York city on Lake Erie’s shore, an inland port and county seat, with a growing skyline and a history from Erie Canal growth to modern revival.
Whey protein, once a byproduct of cheese making, has become a hot commodity as demand for protein grows amid weight‑loss drug uptake and broader consumer interest. Inventories are falling and prices have risen, while producers race to expand capacity to meet rising demand.
Multiple shootings are unfolding across two U.S. states and France. In Buffalo, NY, a man has been charged after a spate of domestic-related killings; in Muscatine, IA, a father shot dead several relatives before killing himself; in Chula Vista, CA, a tenant killed and dismembered a woman; and in Nantes, France, a family massacre is linked to a father who disappeared during the investigation.
Multiple suspects across states have been charged after foiled plots tied to accelerationist ideologies and online recruitment on platforms like TikTok. Investigations show how social networks and radical content can recruit and mobilize individuals toward violence.
Legendary guitarist Buddy Guy will headline a one-night 90th birthday concert at Radio City Music Hall with a star-studded guest list. The show, part of a wider summer tour, marks Guy’s ninth Grammy win and follows his long career in blues and rock.
The United States has expanded sanctions on Sudan-linked groups, citing violence, civilian harm, and ties to Iran. Washington stresses no military solution exists and urges precondition-free negotiations, humanitarian ceasefires, and civilian-led transition. Legislation also blocks non-humanitarian aid and debt relief while pursuing a broader crackdown on external support to the conflict.
A look at how hot dogs vary across U.S. cities, from New York’s boiled “dirty water” dogs to Chicago’s seven-topping classics, reflecting local pride and cultural nuance. The piece draws on reporting that highlights iconic styles, from Nathan’s in Coney Island to Cincinnati cheese-tloods, and notes that the Fourth of July hot dog tradition anchors national identity.