7 h. ago Robotaxis could be coming to New York City if they clear the political minefield

State lawmakers have expressed openness toward introducing self-driving vehicles in New York state, while city officials appear skeptical about their potential in the Big Apple

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9 h. ago The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall

Broadway fans can mark their calendars for June 7, when this season's Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall

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11 h. ago Olympic snowboarder Shaun White jumps over comic Shane Gillis in wild Central Park snow day moment

Snowboarding icon Shaun White had some fun in the winter snowstorm that slammed New York City on Sunday - hitting some big jumps in Central Park.

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36 h. ago Mangione’s lawyers aim to keep items police found during arrest from being used at trial

Legal expert says that if New York City judge decides against admitting these items, it could all but gut state caseAs Luigi Mangione’s highly anticipated federal trial could start by year’s end, his defense team is working hard to prevent jurors from seeing some of the most incriminating evidence against him, including an alleged murder weapon.Mangione is charged with the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson’s 2024 killing on a midtown Manhattan street spurred an expansive manhunt for the assailant, but also fanned the flames of public outcry over the US health insurance industry’s profit-driven practices. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Protests inside churches are unusual despite long history of civil disobedience in the US

American religious history is rife with protest movements

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50 h. ago Maura Higgins stuns in denim mini dress and white heels as she steps out in New York City

FORMER Love Island star Maura Higgins legs it down a New York street in a thigh-skimming mini dress. She was spotted outside a Big Apple bar carrying a smartphone and a Hermès Birkin bag. The 35-year-old has been a hit on the US version of The Traitors and fans think there could be a romance...

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51 h. ago Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortages. This blog is now closed.Snow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Gas explosion and fire in New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

Fire department was responding to report of gas odor in Bronx building when explosion occurred during frigid nightA gas explosion sent fire racing through the top floors of a high-rise apartment building in New York City early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 14 others as temperatures plunged into the single digits overnight, authorities said.Firefighters responded shortly before 12.30am to the 17-story New York City housing authority (Nycha) building in the Bronx, where people were seen leaning out of windows calling for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors, officials said. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Small city is crowned UK's best value with cheap homes – not York, Bath or Cambridge

Tiny UK city with magic combination of 'well-paid jobs and low house prices' is 'teeming' with culture - there's even an abundance of wild swimming spots nearby.

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3 d. ago New York declares 'State of Emergency' as US faces a 'catastrophic' storm

A Star of Emergency has been declared across all of the state of New York as a major 'catastrophic' storm will hit the United States, leaving several inches of snow

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3 d. ago Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on Edinburgh’s example of providing each expectant mother with a set of essentials.Scotland’s social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said it would help the city’s leader develop his own plans for a “baby basket”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Harry Styles announces global tour dates with 30 nights in New York City

The singer’s new album comes out March 6

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3 d. ago A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son

A reality TV series meant to showcase the New York Police Department has spawned a legal showdown between city government and the show’s producer, Jordan McGraw — the son of TV’s Dr. Phil

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4 d. ago Over 450 pet rats in need of new homes after owner charged with animal neglect

The group has been working with a local animal hospital to nurse the rats back to health

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4 d. ago Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's text messages exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of Blake Lively's text messages and emails has been released in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift

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4 d. ago Harry Styles announces global tour with 30 nights in New York City: Here are the dates

The singer’s new album comes out March 6

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4 d. ago NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day

New York City nurses on strike are headed back to the bargaining table with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city’s biggest walkout of its kind in decades

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5 d. ago Claire Foy looks effortlessly chic in a red blouse and black satin blazer as she steps out in NYC

Claire Foy looked effortlessly chic as she headed to ABC Studios in New York City on Wednesday. 

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5 d. ago Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer

The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

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