The Tallest Building in Queens: The Orchard in Long Island City

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.

How a Democrat Turned Back the Trump Tide on Long Island

Laura Gillen was elected to Congress in Nassau County, where Democrats are grappling with a new political reality.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Giants' loss to Commanders signals it's time to start selling, build for long-term

It was just over a week ago that owner John Mara gave coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen a vote of confidence. It’s time to see how much those two believe it. If they do, there’s absolutely no ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Long Island vs. Air Force prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 11 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Monday's Air Force Falcons vs. LIU Sharks matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - October 31

Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

World’s tallest teenager, Florida’s 7ft 9in Oliver Rioux, to redshirt for Gators

Rioux will spend 2024-25 season practicing with team Canadian owns spot in Guinness record book for height The world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

In forgotten parts of Singapore's iconic Orchard Road shopping street, a new era is taking shape

Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street, is 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long but much of the activity takes place in the middle of the stretch.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Jimmy Fallon Rallies for Queen Bey

The “Tonight Show” host was excited about Beyoncé’s plans to appear with the vice president: “What a night — the most powerful woman in the world and Kamala Harris.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

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

At 7 feet, 9 inches, Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project

Florida freshman Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teenager

Sports - ABC News - October 29

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

The world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player

Sports - ABC News - November 15

The world’s tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

The world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit

The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

The Mysterious ‘Ketamine Queen’ at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case

One year after Mr. Perry’s death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Guilty Gear -Strive- Queen Dizzy Exclusive Gameplay

Check out two full matches of Queen Dizzy in action, the upcoming character coming to Guilty Gear -Strive-'s latest Season Pass. Queen Dizzy arrives on October 31st, 2024. See timestamps below for ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Queen to miss Remembrance events after illness

Buckingham Palace says the Queen hopes to return to public duties early next week.

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

King accepts flowers for Queen who misses Royal Variety over illness

The Queen returned to public duties last week after a chest infection, but symptoms continue to linger.

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

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