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All-Cash Purchase Rule: Why Federal Agencies Are Flagging Large Real Estate Deals

Luxury homes once carried an aura of glamour, exclusivity, and effortless wealth, but federal investigators now view many all-cash real estate deals with deep suspicion. Across major American cities, government agencies continue to track high-dollar property purchases because criminals often use real estate to hide dirty money. A beachfront mansion…

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Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state

A data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume around 9GW of power has just been approved in Utah.

TechRadar

New York man found guilty of acting as unregistered agent of China

Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of Beijing

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One of the largest modern US infrastructure projects will soon burrow toward New York City

The giant machines that will bore a train tunnel beneath the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey are being assembled

The Independent UK

Sarah Jessica Parker shops… at Primark? Inside the new Manhattan flagship that has Americans obsessed

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The Empire State Building was lit in Primark’s signature turquoise on Friday night as Carrie Bradshaw herself made an appearance at the franchise’s New York flagship grand opening. As a newly minted New Yorker from England, Ellie Muir takes a look at how ‘Primarni’ is being sold…

The Independent UK

‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan

Facility would require more power than entire state uses and suck up vast amount of water in drought-stricken area

The Guardian - US

N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations

From Judge Gerald Lebovits (Manhattan trial court) in Tuesday's Garlington v. Austin: In this action, plaintiff, Erik Garlington, brings claims… The post N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations appeared first on Reason.com.

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New York’s latest flashpoint over West Bank real estate just got uglier as protesters face off with police and the law may just be on their side

New York’s latest showdown over West Bank real estate just escalated as protesters clashed with police outside a synagogue hosting an Israeli property expo, and the law might actually back the demonstrators this time. About 100 pro-Palestinian activists from Pal-Awda NY gathered outside Park East Synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper East…

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Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

The Conversation

He's accused of running a Chinese spy outpost. His lawyer says it was a place to play ping-pong

U_S_ prosecutors say a plain glass-clad building in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U_S_ It had a banner inside that said: “Fuzhou Police Overseas Service Station, New York USA.”

The Independent UK

Teens storm Scientology church in New York in latest ‘speed running’ incident

Group broke through locked door to Manhattan church, damaging property and injuring a staff member, church says

The Guardian - US

Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? The lavish locations and New York City streets fans must explore

From Lake Como to Manhattan, the much-anticipated sequel promises luxury locations from the world of high fashion

The Independent UK

Super fly: can an electric aircraft spark a quiet revolution in New York travel?

Joby Aviation says its futuristic aircraft reaches Manhattan from JFK in 10 minutes at a ‘premium car service’ price

The Guardian - US

Judge tosses murder conviction for man who served 25 years, rebuking a 'troubling' prosecution

A Manhattan judge has vacated the murder conviction of Henry Ruiz, who spent 25 years in prison for a 1993 murder

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Comedy Club Can't Get Injunction Blocking Claims of Sexual Assault, Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Sexism

From Manhattan trial judge Judy Kim in Rodney's Comedy Club v. Omari, decided April 17 but just posted on Westlaw… The post Comedy Club Can't Get Injunction Blocking Claims of Sexual Assault, Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Sexism appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times UK

PR Firm Accused of Smear Campaign Against Blake Lively's Career Faces Trial After Losing Dismissal Bid

A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to dismiss claims against a PR firm accused in Blake Lively's smear campaign case, keeping the dispute on track for trial in May 2026.

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"I wasn’t going to smoke angel dust or rob people, so I thought straight edge was a good antidote." The Beatles, Blondie, New York hardcore and those disgusting CBGBs toilets: an interview with Quicksand's Walter Schreifels

The Quicksand frontman reflects on the transformative power of music

International Business Times UK

Are Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness Fighting? The Alleged $10m Price Cut That's Tearing Them Apart Again

Hugh Jackman and Deborra‑Lee Furness are struggling to sell their Manhattan triplex after a major price cut, with insiders claiming the stalled deal is reigniting post‑divorce tensions.

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The Guardian - US

John Keats’s love letters returned to owner after being stolen in the 1980s

Romantic poet’s letters to Fanny Brawne, dated between 1819 and 1820, had been stolen from a Long Island estate

International Business Times

NYPD Officer on Horseback Gallops Through Manhattan To Catch Alleged Purse Snatcher in Dramatic Bodycam Chase

An NYPD mounted officer chases and arrests an alleged purse snatcher in Manhattan, as dramatic bodycam footage shows galloping horse pursuit, recovered purse, charges, and the suspect's criminal history.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church

Manhattan church led by Norman Vincent Peale was known for opposing presidency of JFK – and Catholics in general

The Independent UK

Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan

A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police office and his horse

The Independent UK

NYPD officer on horseback chases down alleged purse thief through Manhattan streets

A police officer on horseback chased an alleged purse thief through the streets of Manhattan, a video shared by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Thursday (16 April) shows.

The Independent UK

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

The Independent UK

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres

For months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of “tax the rich.”

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