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Third time wasn’t the charm for Manhattan prosecutors as Weinstein’s SA case collapses but the DA vows to keep fighting

Harvey Weinstein’s latest New York rape trial just ended in a mistrial for the third time, leaving Manhattan prosecutors empty-handed but still vowing to keep fighting. Judge Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked and couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict on whether Weinstein raped aspiring…

The Mary Sue

LIRR Strike Prompts Shuttle Bus Service: See the Route Map and Cheat Sheet for Monday's Commute

With Long Island Rail Road service fully suspended due to the strike, the MTA is running limited shuttle buses and pointing riders to buses, subways and low‑cost options to reach New York City. Here's a quick guide for Monday's commute.

Latin Times

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

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Harvey Weinstein Has Now Faced Three New York Trials Over Jessica Mann's Rape Allegation and Still Has No Verdict

A Manhattan judge has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after the jury deadlocked, leaving the high-profile #MeToo case unresolved for a sixth year.

International Business Times UK

LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Three hundred thousand commuters woke up Saturday to find no trains running. A 2-percentage-point difference in wages was all that separated a deal from a shutdown — and now the real chaos begins Monday morning.

International Business Times

New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 workers are involved. Negotiations for a new contract failed. Commuters face significant disruption. Many will seek alternative transport. Some may work from home. The dispute centers on…

The Economic Times

Iraqi National Accused of Planning Terrorist Attacks in New York, Europe and Canada

The Department of Justice announced on Friday that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, was charged with six terrorism-related offenses.

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Harvey Weinstein Rape Retrial Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks

Harvey Weinstein's latest New York rape retrial ended Friday in a mistrial after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether the former Hollywood producer raped Jessica Mann in 2013.

International Business Times

I stayed at the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York after its eight-year restoration

HOTELS: Following a major renovation at the iconic Manhattan address, Ellie Seymour checks in to see if there’s still a wow-factor

The Independent UK

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…

Everybody Loves Your Money

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

The Guardian - US

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…

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‘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

Reason

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.

The Mary Sue

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…

The Conversation

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.

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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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

Reason

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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