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Romanian Gymnast Involved in Olympic Medal Controversy Commits to Stanford
Ana Barbosu was awarded the bronze medal that was stripped from the American Jordan Chiles.The New York Times - 2h -
‘We’ve had two cars for 40 years’: With congestion charges, insurance and gas prices — should we sell our second car? Or will we regret it?
“I’m semi-retired working about 20 hours a month at my own business.”MarketWatch - 5h -
London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge
The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideas. There was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like ...The Guardian - 9h -
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou's tirade on 'change'
Lucas Bergvall scored a late winner for Tottenham against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but there was controversy over whether he should have been on the pitch.BBC News - 21h -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - 2d -
New jets help passengers avoid congestion at hub airports
Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraftFinancial Times - 2d -
What to know about New York City's new congestion pricing program
Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th ...CBS News - 2d -
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - 2d -
With N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing, Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality
The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.The New York Times - 3d -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - 3d -
Trump Jr. plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy
Donald Trump Jr. is planning to head to Greenland for a daylong trip just weeks after his father, President-elect Trump, said U.S. ownership of the Danish territory "is an absolute necessity." A ...The Hill - 3d -
Congestion pricing begins in New York City
New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan has gone into effect. CBS News reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.CBS News - 3d -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - 3d -
London is Europe’s most congested city, with drivers sat in traffic an average 101 hours last year
The capital beats Paris and Dublin, in second and third place, as traffic congestion gets consistently worse. Much like its gridlocked traffic, London’s position as the most congested city in ...The Guardian - 3d -
New York first US city to have congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.BBC News - 3d -
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.Inc. - 3d -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - 4d -
New York becomes first US city to introduce congestion charging
Plan to ease traffic faced years of challenges and opponents want incoming Trump administration to block itFinancial Times - 4d -
NYC becomes 1st city in US with congestion charge
New York City has officially become the first city in the country to implement a congestion charge for any vehicle entering the middle of Manhattan. The tax has been in effect for decades in other ...NBC News - 4d -
Congestion pricing is a New York idea.
A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.The New York Times - 4d -
Congestion Pricing Has Begun in New York City. Here’s How It Works.
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the nation, will charge most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours a $9 fee.The New York Times - 4d -
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.NBC News - 4d -
Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party
A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.The New York Times - 4d -
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz
Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - 4d -
New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing
Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - 4d -
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday
After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.The New York Times - 5d -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Bid to Halt Congestion Pricing
Starting Sunday, most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak travel times will be charged a $9 fee.The New York Times - 5d -
Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.
Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.Inc. - 6d -
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings
On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Kohli & Smith in catch controversy
Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.BBC News - 6d -
Everything Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Big 12 commissioner said on controversial CFP no-call vs. Texas
The Big 12 commissioner called for a CFP review of national officiating standards after Arizona State's lossCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan
The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.The New York Times - Jan. 1
