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Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands
Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands
Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this yearWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali
Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruptionWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificEntertainment - ABC News - November 13 -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
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 -
The Stats Behind Game #15: Islanders 5, Canucks 2
A look at some of the analytics from the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
Here's a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant
The tech sector's growing power needs are breathing new life into the nuclear power industry. Restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island is part of the plan.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
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 accidentBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship
Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Rebirth Island Removed From Warzone Just Hours After It Returned
Rebirth Island has been removed from the Call of Duty: Warzone playlist due to "map-specific issues," just hours after the popular map returned. Players are waiting on further updates from ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago -
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 -
Changes in New York City
How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz
To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Kansas City's shuttlecocks sculptures have become part of the city
Dana Jacobson explores the story behind the pop-art sculptures at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Once controversial, shuttlecocks, the museum's oversized badminton pieces, have become a beloved ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
The Best Pizza in New York City
Some of the city’s most famous pies didn’t make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative examples of the form.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
The New York City Marathon, in Photos
New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers
More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loansBusiness - Financial Times - November 7 -
Manchester’s lessons for other British cities
Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its kneesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Power and antiquity collide in the City of London
The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sectorWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Michelle Miller honored with key to the city
CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller and her husband Marc Morial were awarded New York City's Key to the City this week to honor their work in civil rights and philanthropy. New York City ...Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
No 'external force' can change our future, Taiwan president says on frontline islands
No “external force” can change Taiwan’s future, President Lai Ching-te said as he visited frontline islands near China for the 75th anniversary of a key victory over communist forces.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Bo Horvat's one-timer lifts Islanders to 4-3 OT win over Devils
Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Friday night.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout
The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has ordered a curfew, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hoursWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric
Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Bad Bunny backs Harris after comedian's 'island of garbage' remarks at Trump rally
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny signaled his support for Vice President Kamala Harris moments after a speaker at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico 'a floating island of garbage.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28
