The Greatest City in the World, Some Really Lousy Mayors
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The New York Times - Top stories
Mayor Adams, Confronted With Detailed Graft Charges, Says He Won’t Quit
Mr. Adams accepted free airline tickets, lavish overseas accommodations and illegal foreign campaign donations, prosecutors said. He denied the charges.34 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
I loved pygmy hippos long before the world fell for Moo Deng | Natasha May
They’ve been my favourite since doing work experience at Sydney’s Taronga zoo. I hope the viral moment sweeping the globe turns into an enduring devotion like mine. Get our breaking news email , ...39 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New York City Mayor Eric Adams federally indicted on corruption charges
Eric Adams, a Democrat and former police captain, became the first sitting mayor in New York City history to be federally indicted. He faces charges of bribery and campaign finance violations. He ...1 hour ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
What led to NYC Mayor Eric Adams' indictment?
A federal grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on multiple federal charges in an alleged decade-long corruption case. The Democrat is facing five charges including bribery, wire ...1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Safety Board Warns of Rudder Control Defect in Some Boeing Planes
The National Transportation Safety Board said it had found a defective part in the system that helps steer the aircraft after investigating an incident at Newark airport.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Politics
New York mayor charged with bribery, wire fraud in sweeping corruption indictment
Federal prosecutors charged New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, wire fraud and other charges in a sweeping indictment that accused him of improperly soliciting and accepting free or heavily ...2 hours ago - New York -
NBC News - Top stories
New York mayor charged with bribery, wire fraud in sweeping corruption indictment
Federal prosecutors charged New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, wire fraud and other charges in a sweeping indictment that accused him of improperly soliciting and accepting free or heavily ...2 hours ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
Breaking down the federal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be arraigned Friday on five federal charges in a corruption case involving nearly a decade of campaign cash. Prosecutors say the mayor illegally accepted ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What penalties could NYC Mayor Eric Adams face if convicted?
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted new evidence Thursday in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal grand jury indicted New York City ...2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Spirit's Rodman (back injury) out vs. Angel City
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman did not travel with the team to Los Angeles on Wednesday after sustaining a back injury last week, coach Jonatan Giráldez said in a prematch news conference.2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Eric Adams Should Resign
The federal indictment reveals how the city’s leader repeatedly failed in his duty to uphold the public trust.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Netanyahu Defiant as World Leaders Press for Israeli-Hezbollah Truce
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed to keep striking the Lebanese militants, who began launching rockets across the border almost a year ago in support of their Hamas allies in Gaza.3 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Netanyahu Defiant as World Leaders Press for Israeli-Hezbollah Truce
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed to keep striking the Lebanese militants, who began launching rockets across the border almost a year ago in support of their Hamas allies in Gaza.3 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Most Democrats stop short of calling on New York mayor to resign
New York Democrats for the most part on Thursday stopped short of calling for the resignation of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, characterizing his federal indictment on bribery charges as a ...3 hours ago - New York -
The New York Times - World
Friday Briefing: New York City’s Mayor is Indicted
Plus, the control behind K-pop goes public.4 hours ago - New York -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Greatest City in the World, Some Really Lousy Mayors
You have to go way back to the days of the secular saint Fiorello La Guardia to come up with a New York mayor unencumbered by significant baggage.4 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
76ers, Philadelphia mayor aim to bring WNBA franchise to city as league plans expansion to 15 teams by 2026
The 76ers hope their plans for a new arena will help them get a WNBA franchise4 hours ago - WNBA -
The Guardian - World
Shaw strikes twice in Manchester City’s confident win over Paris FC
Round two 2nd leg: Manchester City 3-0 Paris FC (8-0 agg) City end disappointing streak in Champions League Gareth Taylor said Manchester City are back “where they belong” after they finally ...4 hours ago - France -
NBC News - Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams federally charged with bribery in decadelong corruption scheme
New York City Mayor Eric Adams received more than $100,000 worth of free plane tickets and luxury hotel stays from wealthy Turkish nationals and at least one government official in a nearly ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Muriel Furrer sustains serious head injury at Road World Championships
Swiss rider airlifted to hospital after fall in road race ‘Extremely concerned by the situation,’ says UCI The Swiss rider Muriel Furrer sustained a serious head injury after she fell heavily ...6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris offers some specifics on economic policies
Vice President Kamala Harris made remarks in Pittsburgh about her economic plans as the economy proves to be pivotal for voters in the 2024 election. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
ABC News - Tech
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the starlets6 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
World's First 3-D-Printed Hotel Rising in Texas
Just outside the cultural hub of Marfa, El Cosmico's curvy forms are growing layer by layer.7 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Philadelphia mayor reveals the new 76ers deal to build an arena downtown
Philadelphia’s mayor has revealed the terms of the deal negotiated with the city’s pro basketball team for a new $1.3 billion arena downtown9 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery charges
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.10 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Republican mayor in Aurora pushes back at Trump's migrant depictions
The Republican mayor of Colorado’s third-largest city doesn’t think former President Donald Trump will follow through on his promise to visit the mountain community, which has become embroiled in ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Disney World closes some experiences as Florida braces for Hurricane Helene
Walt Disney World Resort announced it is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Helene and cancelled some experiences.12 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - World
World's longest-serving death row inmate cleared of 1966 murders
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.14 hours ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin performs "Meet Me at the End of the World"
Jesse Malin has been a musical icon New York City's East Village for decades, but a medical emergency last year put his life and career in jeopardy. Now, he and some A-list friends have released ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Science
The World Is a Mess. That Makes the Climate Crisis Harder to Solve.
A transformed China, conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, and intractable clashes over money have pushed the prospects of progress to a new low.3 days ago - Climate -
The New York Times - Health
Was It Really a Hot Zone Summer?
From Covid to dengue, viral outbreaks seemed to be popping up all over. But maybe Americans are just more attuned to threats now.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Science
Gabriel Sachter-Smith’s Quest for Wild Bananas Around the World
One man’s “never-ending quest” for the least-known varieties of the world’s most-eaten fruit.3 days ago