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Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US
Read full article: Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the USVoters are getting a say on abortion policy in Tuesday's election with ballot measures and elections to offices from president to local prosecutors.
Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent
Read full article: Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agentGerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent.
Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: 'I like to think to the future'
Read full article: Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: 'I like to think to the future'To mark 30 years of his career, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released a new compilation album, โDuets,โ featuring previously released and new collaborations across some of his best-known work.
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon
Read full article: Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City MarathonAbdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the menโs race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the womenโs event.
Romanchuk wins men's wheelchair race at NYC Marathon, Scaroni wins women's event
Read full article: Romanchuk wins men's wheelchair race at NYC Marathon, Scaroni wins women's eventMarcel Hugโs three-year streak as New York Marathon menโs wheelchair champion is over after Daniel Romanchuk won the race.
Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
Read full article: Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election loomingKamala Harris made a surprise appearance on โSaturday Night Liveโ as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning.
The NYC Marathon is here. Your guide to following along with 50,000 runners from home
Read full article: The NYC Marathon is here. Your guide to following along with 50,000 runners from homeThe New York City Marathon is Sunday with more than 50,000 runners from over 150 countries expected to start the race.
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says itโs โsurrealโ officials euthanized his pet
Read full article: The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says itโs โsurrealโ officials euthanized his petA man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York stateโs decision to seize and euthanize the animal won't go without a response.
Nvidia replaces Intel on the Dow index in AI-driven shift for semiconductor industry
Read full article: Nvidia replaces Intel on the Dow index in AI-driven shift for semiconductor industryNvidia is replacing Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ending a 25-year-run for a pioneering semiconductor company that has fallen behind as Nvidia cornered the market for chips that run artificial intelligence systems.
MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations
Read full article: MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegationsOnline video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empireโs workplace culture.
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
Read full article: Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good songWillie Nelson, who is 91, will release โLast Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year.
Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools
Read full article: Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schoolsJodi Picoult's โNineteen Minutesโ has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves.
Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
Read full article: Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 gamesThe Dodgersโ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
After sloppy, bitter disappointment in World Series, Yankees turn attention to keeping Juan Soto
Read full article: After sloppy, bitter disappointment in World Series, Yankees turn attention to keeping Juan SotoInstead of a World Series championship film, the New York Yankees season ended in a comedy of errors that left them to pursue Juan Soto without a title glow.
New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in funding
Read full article: New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in fundingU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers.
Judge sets hearing on $1M-a-day sweepstakes from Elon Musk PAC helping Donald Trump
Read full article: Judge sets hearing on $1M-a-day sweepstakes from Elon Musk PAC helping Donald TrumpA Philadelphia judge is set to hold a hearing in the city prosecutorโs bid to shut down Elon Muskโs $1 million-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.
Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World Series
Read full article: Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World SeriesJust when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but gave away the trophy.
Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower
Read full article: Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lowerDrops for Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower.
A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesdayโs game what else heโs looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planes
Read full article: California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesCalifornia is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state.
A mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her 2 children, police say
Read full article: A mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her 2 children, police sayNew York state police say a 33-year-old mother climbed over a safety rail and intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her two children, a 9-year-old and a 5-month-old.
PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs as it streamlines operations
Read full article: PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs as it streamlines operationsPepsiCo says it plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 workers as part of its efforts to streamline its operations.
Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5
Read full article: Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5Anthony Volpeโs third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freemanโs record-setting home run, and the New York Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers that forced a Game 5.
Yankee Stadium fans ejected after one pries ball out of Mookie Betts' glove at World Series
Read full article: Yankee Stadium fans ejected after one pries ball out of Mookie Betts' glove at World SeriesTwo fans at Yankee Stadium were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after one pried a foul ball out of the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts on Tuesday night.
Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica
Read full article: Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replicaRobert Downey Jr. doesnโt think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence.
Musk's pro-Trump super PAC uses vulgarity demeaning women to describe Harris
Read full article: Musk's pro-Trump super PAC uses vulgarity demeaning women to describe HarrisElon Muskโs political action committee has created an ad attacking Vice President Kamala Harris that includes multiple references to a vulgarity often used to demean women as well as calling her a communist.
Instead of closing in on 28th title, Yankees on verge of getting swept at World Series for 4th time
Read full article: Instead of closing in on 28th title, Yankees on verge of getting swept at World Series for 4th timeInstead of closing in on title No. 28, the New York Yankees are on the verge of getting swept in the World Series for just the fourth time.
Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series
Read full article: Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World SeriesFreddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic.
Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundaries
Read full article: Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundariesGrammy award winning singer Erykah Badu was honored with the โfashion iconโ award at the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America fashion awards Monday night.
Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's record
Read full article: Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's recordFreddie Freeman tied George Springerโs record of homering in five straight World Series games, hitting a two-run drive off the New York Yankeesโ Clarke Schmidt in the first inning to put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead 2-0 in World Series Game 3.
People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared dead
Read full article: People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared deadTransplant experts are seeing a spike in people refusing to become organ donors, their confidence shaken by reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.
Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?
Read full article: Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, one has gotten most of the attention โ comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.
Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update
Read full article: Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software updateApple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technologyโs latest craze.
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%U.S. stocks closed broadly higher as gains by some Big Tech companies helped offset a skid in oil-and-gas stocks.
Timothรฉe Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event
Read full article: Timothรฉe Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded eventActor Timothรฉe Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan.
'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens
Read full article: 'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosensโVenom: The Last Danceโ showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend.
Aaron Judge is flailing in his first World Series, and the Yankees are sinking along with him
Read full article: Aaron Judge is flailing in his first World Series, and the Yankees are sinking along with himAaron Judge is sinking ever deeper into a gruesome postseason slump, and the New York Yankeesโ championship chances are fading right along with him.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
Read full article: American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cuttersAmerican Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line.
Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener
Read full article: Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home openerKarl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night.
At least 1 Michigander sick as deadly McDonaldโs E. coli outbreak expands
Read full article: At least 1 Michigander sick as deadly McDonaldโs E. coli outbreak expandsNationally, 22 people have been hospitalized, the CDC said. Two people developed a dangerous kidney disease complication and one person died.
The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there
Read full article: The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop thereโBlack Insurrectionist,โ the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, can be traced to a white man from upstate New York.
There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can play
Read full article: There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can playThere are so many Hollywood stars either on New York theater stages or on the way that you might want to level up your stargazing game.
Michigan attorney general sues โpharmacy benefit managersโ over role in opioid crisis
Read full article: Michigan attorney general sues โpharmacy benefit managersโ over role in opioid crisisMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressSxripts for their role in the opioid epidemic in the state.
Federal appeals court upholds New York's ban on guns in sensitive places
Read full article: Federal appeals court upholds New York's ban on guns in sensitive placesA federal appeals court in New York says a recent Supreme Court decision does not alter its conclusion that New York can enforce laws banning firearms in sensitive locations.
Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation
Read full article: Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigationHealth officials say thereโs no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infection.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decide
Read full article: Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decideColoradoโs highest court is considering whether five zoo elephants can challenge their confinement under a legal process mainly used by prisoners to dispute their detention.
Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
Read full article: Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festivalCardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festival.
Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among countryโs rattiest -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among countryโs rattiest -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
Read full article: Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990sThe tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game โCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,โ which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War.
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Read full article: They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of FameBefore the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees.
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Read full article: Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA ruleFederal regulators are giving a strong push to electric-powered air taxis by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health risk
Read full article: Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health riskNestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankeesโ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a month.
Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed
Read full article: Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealedNew York magazine says the publication and star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi have decided jointly to โpart ways."
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving. A Meta partnership and new tools will test that
Read full article: GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving. A Meta partnership and new tools will test thatNew GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations.
Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating
Read full article: Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiatingMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was โstolenโ from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15
Read full article: Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score in his Pittsburgh debut to lead the Steelers to a 37-15 win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood
Read full article: Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and HollywoodNew York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are renewing their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.
Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA
Read full article: Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LAMichael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York
Read full article: WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New YorkItโs fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals.
Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Read full article: Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial โStanford Prison Experimentโ has died.
Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead
Read full article: Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS leadCleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty flops in 2nd NLCS outing vs. Mets, who force Game 6 in Los Angeles
Read full article: Dodgers' Jack Flaherty flops in 2nd NLCS outing vs. Mets, who force Game 6 in Los AngelesInstead of pitching his hometown team into the World Series, Jack Flaherty sent the NL Championship Series back to California.
Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioids
Read full article: Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioidsWalmart says it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids.
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking case
Read full article: Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking caseA longtime leader of Mexicoโs Sinaloa cartel who is facing drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court appeared for the first time before the judge presiding over the case.
Rescued New York Community Bank to lay off 700 at its Flagstar subsidiary
Read full article: Rescued New York Community Bank to lay off 700 at its Flagstar subsidiaryStruggling New York Community Bancorp said it's cutting 700 jobs at its Flagstar subsidiary as it tries to return to profitability after being rescued by investors earlier this year.
Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinner
Read full article: Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinnerFox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Donald Trump to use at an appearance this week โ denying an assertion made by the former president himself.