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UFC 281 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Israel Adesanya (sort of) mows down a beehive

In the first episode of "Embedded" ahead of UFC 281 in New York, Israel Adesanya sets up shop in New Jersey, Alex Pereira sets up shop in Connecticut and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022

John Lennon's killer says there was "evil in my heart"

The man who gunned down John Lennon outside his New York City apartment building in 1980 told a parole board that he knew it was wrong to kill the beloved former Beatle, but that he was seeking fame and had “evil in my heart.”

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Woman dangles from 20th floor by rope as she's rescued from New York high-rise on fire

A total of 34 people were rushed to hospital after becoming trapped on the 20th floor of a 37-story building in Manhattan as firefighters were seen using rope to help desperate residents down

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Bx. Co.

Just ran across this abbreviation for the first time in a court case; it's used in New York court citations, when the name of the county is included, and it means Bronx County, e.g., "See People v. Brown, 2022 NYLJ LEXIS 1051 (Sup Ct Bx Co.)." There are many references…

Reason · Nov 7, 2022

Who are RedBird Capital? Liverpool investors linked with takeover as FSG open to sale

The New York-based investment firm, who have links to A-list stars such as LeBron James and Drake, own 10% of Liverpool's current ownership group and recently bought Serie A champions AC Milan

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

NYC employers’ solution to pay transparency: $100,000 salary ranges

In the brave, newly transparent world for New York City job seekers, many will still be left wondering: Wait, how much does this role really pay?

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Joe Biden almost falls off stage at NY rally just one day before US midterm elections

To the shock of those who attended a Democrat campaign event in New York over the weekend, US President Joe Biden, 79, delivered a chaotic speech - just a day before the midterm elections

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Broadway review: ‘Almost Famous’ turns iconic movie into sweet story of a broken family seeking redemption

NEW YORK — Cameron Crowe’s widely adored “Almost Famous,” an affectionate ode to the transformative power of rock music, is a movie about a shy teenage kid finding his voice. But in the first moments of the new Broadway musical based on the iconic 2000 movie, there’s our 15-year-old hero…

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Brickbat: Whiskey's Too Rough…

Several New York City Police Department officers have been placed on limited duty while the department investigates claims they stole and drank beer while on duty at a music festival. At least one officer stole the beer, according to reports, while the others passed it around.

Reason · Nov 7, 2022

Dawes sixth after recording best New York time on 'brutal' course

The seven-time Paralympian, aged 42, stopped the clock in one hour, 51 minutes and 40 seconds (1:51:40).

Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2022