Northeast getaway Hi, we are trying to plan a 4-5 day vacation to celebrate our anniversary. Budget is $5k but flexible. Ideally it’s within 6 hours of NJ. We like wineries, spa, food and outdoor activities (light hiking). I’m zeroing in on Finger lakes but really open to anything. We looked at Mohonk and that seems to fit everything. Wondering what else is out …

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era? The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

Which buses do you recommend for travel in the US (Northeast)? I had an awful experience with Greyhound recently. Never again. Never ever again. The issue with Greyhound is that when you take it, there is a real risk that you won’t make your destination. Buses simply do not show up sometimes, or leave without you early. Drivers mumble destinations out, or omit details. The buses literally break down on the…

Russia Plans New Offensive in Ukraine’s Northeast, Zelensky Says Moscow was again amassing forces near the border, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. His comments came as officials said that a Russian strike had killed at least 14 people in Kharkiv.

Ukrainian Commander Urges More Defenses in the Northeast In an apparent break with Pentagon advice, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander of Ukraine’s eastern forces, called for “all measures” to defend an area where Russia was threatening to take more territory.

Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is simply stunning submitted by /u/roma258

Record Heat Hits the Northeast Also, Ukraine seeks a breakthrough in the south. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.