N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says

Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

N.Y.C. Housing Plan Moves Forward With an Unexpected $5 Billion Boost

A City Council committee passed a major proposal that would ease restrictions on housing growth in New York. The full Council is likely to approve it next month.

Top stories - The New York Times - 36 minutes ago

Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines

The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Audit Reports Matter After All, Appeals Court Says

The decision reverses an earlier ruling that spurred debate about the reports.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row but says progress made

The Pentagon on Friday failed its seventh audit in a row, with the nation's largest government agency still unable to fully account for its more than $824 billion budget, though officials stress ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

N.Y.C. Helped Migrant Accused of Killing Laken Riley Move to Georgia, Witness Says

In other testimony, law enforcement witnesses placed the suspect, José Ibarra, at the scene of Ms. Riley’s killing, mainly through cellphone and GPS tracking data.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

House GOP lays out legislative priorities: Border wall, tax cuts, cutting Biden programs

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.

As Texas A&M stands atop the SEC, coach Mike Elko says, 'This is a real program'

Was Elko's comment a not-so-subtle reference to former coach Jimbo Fisher?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Trump says 'Fox News is not our friend,' claims it's airing 'Democrat ads'

Former President Trump on Sunday took aim at Fox News for airing what the GOP presidential nominee sees as too much coverage devoted to the Democrats, just a few days before the election. “FoxNews ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Tom Homan says Trump admin will 'absolutely' use gifted Texas land for deportation program

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's pick as "border czar," said the incoming Republican administration will "absolutely" use the gifted Texas land as a part of their deportation program. “We ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?

New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.

Health - The New York Times - October 31

Tensions erupt over US audit quality

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse publicly clash with accounting regulator Christina Ho

World - Financial Times - November 4

Four inexperienced England players 'auditioning' for Tuchel

BBC Sport takes a look at the players interim boss Lee Carsley has fast-tracked into the England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.

Starbucks’ new CEO has diagnosed its problems. Analysts say the solutions could get expensive.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has laid out a bold turnaround plan for the coffee chain, with plans to tighten up service and redesign stores. But analysts are proceeding with caution.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Venting at work is good—gossiping isn't, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘Now you’re a part of the problem’

There's a big difference between gossiping and venting at work, says bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek. Here's how to tell the difference.

Business - CNBC - November 8

US ambassador says Mexico 'closed the doors' on security cooperation and denies its violence problem

U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has lashed out at Mexico's failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country "closed the doors" on security cooperation

World - ABC News - November 13

In London, Vouchers Take the Risk Out of Giving Theater Tickets

Worried you might buy the wrong production? On the wrong date? The Society of London Theatre has a solution.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

The problem with polling

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible. With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if campaigns and the media widely report them. We will all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

No pardon planned for Hunter Biden, White House says

The White House said Thursday there are still no plans for President Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, before leaving office, in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. "Our answer stands, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Prominent Lawyer Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Against Adams

Jim Walden, a political independent and a lawyer who has worked on high-profile cases, will run for mayor against Eric Adams.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

FAA begins audit of major airports to reduce close calls on runways

In a new audit, the FAA will look to identify any caps in procedures, equipment or process at the country's 45 busiest airports. Recommendations to further reduce the risk of runway close calls are ...

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Bill Nighy: 'I stole Shakespeare book for drama school audition'

The star said he started as an actor to impress a girl and took the books to prepare for an audition.

1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year

A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Happiest Way to Finally Get Your Finances in Order: Try a Joy Audit

Most financial advice relies on willpower and sacrifice. This expert argues you’re more likely to get your finances in order if you chase joy instead.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson says House Ethics Committee shouldn't release Gaetz report

House Speaker Mike Johnson went on the record Friday saying he doesn't think the House Ethics Committee should not release its potentially damaging report on whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged ...

Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says

Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.

Tech - The New York Times - October 23

This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year

Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official says

A defense official told CBS News that the U.S. was given a heads-up in advance of Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran. The U.S. is not involved in the strikes, but President Biden has been ...

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

White House says Biden will attend inauguration regardless of who wins

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that President Biden will be attending the inauguration regardless of who wins the presidential election.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say

Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.

Trump says he 'shouldn’t have left' the White House in 2021

Former President Trump said Sunday that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House in 2021. Speaking at a rally in Lititz, Pa., the former president confirmed Democrats’ concerns about him not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

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