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Blackstone Renters Said They Were Overcharged. Now They’re Getting $15 Million.
Dozens of New York City renters are receiving payoffs from Blackstone in a settlement of a case that accused the previous landlord of violating rent-stabilization rules.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
They rebuilt Notre Dame, now they’re singing inside it
The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.
Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
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Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans | Ana Schnabl
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs shows that while geopolitical realities have changed, western prejudice hasn’t. I recently watched the new bro-flick Wolfs. In my defence: I was sick ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
They Ran an Olympic Marathon 12 Weeks Ago. Now They’re Back at It in New York.
A handful of runners are trying the quadrennial feat of competing in the Olympic marathon and then racing in the New York version.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Mexico City’s floating gardens have fed people for hundreds of years. Now they’re threatened
Mexico City's chinampas, artificial islands first built by the Aztecs hundreds of years ago, are under threat from encroaching urbanizationWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’
Rising vehicle expenses have turned cars into a financial trap for many Americans.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
They fled war in Sudan. Now, women in refugee camps say they’re being forced to have sex to survive
Some women who fled the war in Sudan say they face sexual exploitation as refugees in ChadWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
These Executives Grew Up in Entrepreneurial Families. Now They’re Helping a New Generation of Global Business Owners
How facilitating cross-border payments is helping build businesses and communities worldwide.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough
Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The final undecided voters could sway the election. They’re not wild about the choice.
Procrastination is usually frowned upon, but in a narrowly divided presidential election, voters who have put off making a decision until the last minute could find themselves with the power to ...Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’
After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakersBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’
On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
‘Look, they’re getting skin!’: are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies?
Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? . ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Election Deniers Got What They Wanted. They’re Still Going
They spent four years building nationwide networks and pushing election conspiracies. Despite Donald Trump’s win, many of them are still committed.Tech - Wired - November 19 -
Jekyll and Hyde managers: why they’re worse than consistently horrible bosses
New research proves what employees have always felt – that erratic behaviour from those above them in the hierarchy is the absolute pits. Name: Jekyll and Hyde managers.. Age: Robert Louis ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
The Liberal New Yorkers Who Say They’re Tuning Out the News
In the wake of the election, some New York City news addicts are quitting cold turkey. Can they really keep it up?Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
9 CEOs Tell Modern CEO What They’re Thankful For
As Thanksgiving approaches, leaders reflect on the people, pets, places, and technologies that inspire them.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
H-1B hopefuls say they’re bracing for the impact of a second Trump term
Many South Asian immigrants are worried a second Trump term will either drastically slow down or quash the potential of securing an H1B.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
‘This is too serious to drown out’: six US voters on what they’re most anxious about
From abortion to international issues, people share what issues and outcome worries them as election day nears. Hundreds of US voters from across the country shared with the Guardian how they are ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Election Denial Conspiracy Theories Are Exploding on X. This Time They’re Coming From the Left
Conspiracy theories about missing votes—which are not, in fact, missing—and something being “not right” are being spread widely on X in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
‘Women are made to feel as if they’re against each other’: the hit Indian film that challenges the patriarchy
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light wowed Cannes with its portrayal of the struggles of women in Mumbai. She talks about inequality, misogyny – and being haunted. There is nothing ostensibly ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Mark Zuckerberg Once Outlined His 4 Rules for Life to a Class of Middle Schoolers. It’s Great Advice for Adults Too
Looking for simple but powerful life advice? A 20-year Meta veteran just shared Mark Zuckerberg’s lessons for eighth graders.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams
The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Celebrities need to stop writing children’s books: they’re woefully underqualified | Arwa Mahdawi
As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster. Ever wondered what frivolous whims you’d indulge if you were made ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
What Is the First Thing Remarkably Successful People Do? Figure Out Which Game They’re Actually Playing
Then you can determine how to win the game you not only want to play, but need to play.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Kirby Smart rips CFP committee after Georgia's 31-17 thrashing of Tennessee: 'I don’t know what they’re looking for'
The Bulldogs are right back in the SEC title and playoff race with a statement win over the Vols.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they’re dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong
No wonder pop stars and others feel uneasy about the project. However well-intentioned, it now does more harm than good. Hey y’all: listen up to the chartbusting, pop-pickin’, time-addled DJ: “Yes ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
This Is Who We Are Now
The morning after the apocalypse.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Is a $50,000 HELOC worth it now?
There are lots of benefits that come with opting for a HELOC in today's rate environment. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
What happens between now and inauguration?
President-elect Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election Wednesday, unlocking a path to the White House that involves a series of key events required to ratify the results. This process is ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Francis Fukuyama: what Trump unleashed means for America
Republican is inaugurating a new era in US politics and perhaps for the world as a wholeWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Goodbye, democracy — it’s Trump’s America now
In 2016, we could all pretend that Trump was an aberration. Not this time. People knew exactly what they were voting for.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
The Bathrooms of the Capitol Are Now Unsafe Spaces
Republicans are exploiting juvenile gossip and unfounded fears of sexual violence.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Watch Now | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo's fantasy experts weigh in on the breaking news and injury reports to help managers set winning lineups. Use #askFFL on social media to connect with the show.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Sabres Star Is Unstoppable Right Now
This Sabres forward is playing some incredible hockey.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Is New Jersey now a swing state?
A state that President Joe Biden had won by 16 points four years ago gave Vice President Kamala Harris only a six-point winning margin.Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago -
Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.
New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29
