On July 18, 2025, a catastrophic explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Biscailuz Centre Training Academy in East Los Angeles claimed the lives of three veteran bomb squad deputies, marking the deadliest incident in the department’s 168-year history. The investigation, now in its fifth day, expanded to a boat docked in Marina del…
New York City’s summer attractions, from Central Park’s concerts to Coney Island’s rides, are drawing millions in 2025, boosted by a firefly population surge due to warm, wet conditions. Yet, safety concerns, including a crypto-related kidnapping and rising subway crime, challenge the city’s appeal. NewsVeil explores the economic and social dynamics for New York, Los…
On July 17, 2025, Amazon’s cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced the elimination of hundreds of jobs, a move confirmed by spokesperson Brad Glasser and reported by Reuters. This follows CEO Andy Jassy’s June 2025 warning that generative AI adoption would reduce workforce needs, with the company projecting $105 billion in AI infrastructure…
The signing of the GENIUS Act by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025, has sparked a historic cryptocurrency surge, propelling Ether to a six-month high of $3,675.60 and Bitcoin to a record $122,000. This landmark legislation, establishing federal regulations for stablecoins, has ignited hope among Chicago families seeking financial opportunities, but it also raises…
New York’s infrastructure is at a tipping point in 2025, with ageing systems threatening the state’s economic vitality and public safety. From crumbling bridges to unreliable subways and vulnerable power grids, the challenges are immense. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) assigned New York a C-grade in its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, noting over…
A nationwide retail strike, launched on July 21, 2025, by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), has disrupted holiday shopping preparations, affecting major chains like Walmart and Target. Over 100,000 workers across 20 states are demanding higher wages and better conditions amid a 1% rise in consumer goods prices due to tariffs. Announced…
On July 21, 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a sweeping $200 billion healthcare reform plan in Washington, D.C., aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and addressing rising costs exacerbated by recent tariffs. Announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Ben Carson at a White House press briefing, the “American Health Freedom Act”…
A Cumberland County judge has sentenced 25-year-old Tyzir Hall to 62 years in state prison for his role in a 2021 triple shooting that left one man dead and two others seriously injured. The sentencing, handed down by Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo on July 19, 2025, marks the conclusion of a case that…
New York and New Jersey commuters brace for potential chaos as the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) threaten a coordinated strike starting July 21, 2025, affecting the MTA and NJ Transit. The unions, representing 40,000 workers, demand higher wages and improved safety following recent flooding and workplace incidents. The looming strike,…
Chicago will host the Midwest Renewable Energy Summit on July 20, 2025, at McCormick Place, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to position the region as a leader in clean energy. Organised by Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the summit aims to secure $1 billion in federal and private investment for…
