Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent ...

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

NYC Bans Tenant-Paid Broker Fees

New York is one of the few cities where tenants paid broker fees instead of landlords.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Spurs' Bentancur banned 7 games for Son slur

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by the English Football Association for using abusive language and bringing the game into ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Spurs appeal length of Bentancur's 7-game ban

Tottenham have said they have appealed the length of the seven-match ban given to midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur by the Football Association.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Restart of Three Mile Island tests US appetite for nuclear revival

Legal threats, skills shortages and regulatory challenges complicate reopening of plant at site of nuclear accident

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Messi jerseys to test Paraguay's away shirt ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Trump's Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel

The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

'I need some ranch': Kyler Murray tests NYC pizza during bye week

The Cardinals quarterback made a stop at Joe's Pizza in New York City where he shared opinions with a customer about the slices.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Spurs pass test of nerve to give fans hope of a more prosperous future | David Hytner

Long-suffering supporters almost expected Tottenham to blow their 2-0 lead over Manchester City. The victory could prove a cathartic one. It was not so much the old line about it being a bad time ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

NYC Marathon bans running influencer after crew on e-bikes recorded him on course

A running influencer from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York City running events after he ran part of the course with people on e-bikes ...

Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Faulty jobs data leaves UK hiring picture uncertain, economists say

Minimum wage rise in Budget at time of labour market uncertainty could lead to more unemployment

World - Financial Times - October 27

Ford agrees to $165 million NHTSA penalty over faulty recall accusations

Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay $165 million, the second-largest auto penalty ever issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to settle charges it failed to comply with ...

Faulty data overstates surge in UK economic inactivity, finds report

Problems with ONS labour market survey have given ‘overly pessimistic picture’, says Resolution Foundation

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

California drug bust yields enough fentanyl to kill quarter of state’s population

Officials uncovered ‘alarming amount of fentanyl-laced pills’ during routine traffic stop in state’s central valley. A routine traffic stop in California’s central valley turned into a major ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1

Daniel Lurie held his first news conference since Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Can Trump's Hardball Tactics on China Ease America's Fentanyl Crisis?

The president-elect says he will punish China if it doesn’t choke off the flow of ingredients, but Beijing could balk if relations between the countries sour.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?

On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The NYC Marathon’s Final Finishers

Two runners with injuries ended the New York City Marathon on their own two feet — and a pair of crutches.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Harris wins Rhode Island

Vice President Harris has won Rhode Island, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her victory does not come as a surprise in the deep blue New England state, where she had a 98 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election

An increasingly polarized nation has brought heightened risks ahead of election day, along with heightened opportunities for American businesses to protect our election systems.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Swifties for Kamala launches fandom mail campaign in Pennsylvania

Swifties for Kamala launched a fandom mail program targeting low propensity voters in Pennsylvania. "Our mail program is taking what Swifties for Kamala has been doing through social media, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Harris planning to vote by mail to ‘model behavior’

Vice President Harris will vote by mail ahead of Election Day as a way to "model" the different modes of voting for Americans, the campaign told reporters Saturday. The team, however, didn't ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

In Pennsylvania, Election Litigation Over Mail Ballots Continues

As a Senate recount plays out, at least four counties are ignoring an order from the State Supreme Court that undated or misdated mail ballots cannot be counted.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Owner of Bronx day care where toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleaded guilty to federal drug charges Tuesday.

Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl

The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.

Monkey Island Fans Create Their Own Game, The Booze of Monkey Island

Although Ron Gilbert came back to the Monkey Island franchise with Return To Monkey Island in 2022, it's unclear when or if the series will ever get another official sequel. But that hasn't ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

How to Track Runners in the NYC Marathon

Spectators can use an app to track runners in real time on race day.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

13 Scary Islanders Facts On Halloween

The Islanders' numbers aren't pretty through the first 10 games of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Appeals court deems Mississippi mail-in ballot deadline illegal

A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi’s law allowing mail ballots to be received after Election Day is illegal, a decision that escalates a consequential legal battle even as it may not ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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