City Paves Over Bed Stuy’s Hydrant ‘Aquarium’ and Puts Up a Sidewalk

City Paves Over Bed-Stuy’s Hydrant ‘Aquarium’ and Puts Up a Sidewalk

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection poured concrete over a community-built goldfish pond, citing safety concerns, much to the disappointment of its Brooklyn neighborhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Coming Home to Bed-Stuy

Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

'This catastrophic Budget will put up pint prices'

Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.

'Traitors' banner put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

Haaland’s flying volley lights up Manchester City’s rout of Sparta Prague

In the goalfest that is Erling Haaland’s remarkable career, the reverse-flick while airborne that beat Peter Vindahl while facing away from Sparta Prague’s goalkeeper is surely a glittering ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

'Electric' Yamamoto delivers, puts Dodgers up 2-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed his best game in a while, allowing just one hit as the Dodgers won 4-2 to take a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Trump Has Put an End to an Era. The Future Is Up for Grabs.

The post-Cold War era has ended, and we’re not going back.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Zibanejad puts up 2 points as the Rangers top the Canucks 4-3

Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party

In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.

LeBron James and Lakers 'take two steps forward' in win over Raptors

LeBron James scores 27 points and Anthony Davis returns to form, finishing with 38 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' 131-125 win over Toronto.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Carlos Sainz Jr. puts Ferrari on the pole in Mexico City as Perez's miserable season continues

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. won his first pole of the season at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Guardiola perplexed over Grealish England call-up

Pep Guardiola and Lee Carsley are on a collision course over Jack Grealish after the Manchester City boss revealed his England counterpart did not contact him before calling up the injured star.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check

The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown

In their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John’s team finished much better than they started

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Jaguars on doorstep of major changes after Lions put up 50 points, hand them worst loss in franchise history

Head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke are possible casualties

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Cop29: US Democrats put on brave face as Republicans talk up cheap energy

US climate envoy says Trump won’t derail progress as GOP argues for increasing oil and gas production at UN talks. Throughout the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, in recent days, US officials ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Erling Haaland earns Manchester City win over Southampton despite misses

Manchester City keep powering on in a relentless mode that tells Liverpool and Arsenal they must do the same. Pep Guardiola’s champions are up to top spot with this tight victory and if either ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Timo Werner sparks Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City

Tottenham had threatened to win this Carabao Cup tie at a canter. Two goals up after 25 minutes, there was almost disbelief within the home crowd and not only because Timo Werner had scored the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Dani Olmo leads Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol

Dani Olmo has made the most out of his return as a starter with Barcelona

Sports - ABC News - November 3

8 Best Bed Frames (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children

Artist Phil Buehler has constructed a reminder of the almost 20,000 kids taken by Russian forces, on show in Little Ukraine, Manhattan. Does anything have more pathos than the empty bed of a child ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed

He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.

In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims

A mural spanning an entire city block in Manhattan symbolizes the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been taken by Russian forces.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

The 13+ best bed sheets for every type of sleeper

We rounded the best bed sheets for all types of sleepers, based on our own testing. Choose from patterns like percale and sateen and fabrics like cotton or linen.

The Best Sheets for Every Body, Bed, and Budget (2024)

Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Vermont's GOP governor votes for Harris: 'I had to put country over party'

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday that he voted for Vice President Harris, arguing he had to “put country over party.” Scott cast his ballot for the Democratic nominee on Tuesday ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Oracle applies to join Epic and others in new federal medical record network

Oracle announced Monday that it intends to join a federally-backed medical information exchange network called TEFCA

Business - CNBC - October 28

Trump Media shares surge 21% after Trump rally in New York City

Shares of Trump Media rocketed up more than 21%, pushing DJT stock above its recent peak and adding billions of dollars to Donald Trump's on-paper net worth.

Business - CNBC - October 28

City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Manchester City lose against Bournemouth as early-game struggles finally catch up with Pep Guardiola's team

After a string of Premier League comebacks, a two-goal deficit at Bournemouth was too much despite late pressure

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

USMNT striker Josh Sargent sidelined for up to eight weeks following groin injury with Norwich City

The striker is the latest attacker that Mauricio Pochettino will be missing for his first competitive games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Up is down in the Premier League as Man City struggle and Man United look good

Manchester City resemble a team in crisis and things are coming together for Manchester United. Surprise! That and more in ESPN's Weekend Review.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Utah Hockey Club is beefing up Salt Lake City's roster as a sports hub

The NHL's Utah Hockey Club is solidifying Salt Lake City as the next sports hub, with the help of a fast-growing economy and tech billionaire Ryan Smith.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps score, result: Mateusz Bogusz lifts L.A. with second-half goal

LAFC’s 2024 season will continue after a chess match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Crime up 10% over past year in England and Wales, ONS says

The latest figures show offences including robbery and violence returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Vance slams Kelly over Trump 'fascist' remarks: 'He’s making it up'

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed retired Gen. John Kelly over former President Trump's “fascist” remarks, saying the former White House chief of staff, who served under Trump, is “making it up.” ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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