Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from New York

Salman Rushdie: Stephen King, Nigella Lawson and more react as author stabbed onstage in New York

‘The Satanic Verses’ author was stabbed in the neck while at a literary event

The Independent UK

By chance, AP reporter on scene to witness Rushdie attack

By chance, Associated Press reporter Joshua Goodman was at the venue in western New York when author Salman Rushdie was attacked on Friday

The Independent UK

Hadi Matar arrested for stabbing Salman Rushdie in neck in horror New York attack

Author spent years in hiding after a ‘fatwa’ was issued by the Iranian supreme leader in 1988

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Salman Rushdie: Boris Johnson and JK Rowling among those who reacted to author’s stabbing

The author was stabbed in the neck while on stage at a literary event, according to New York Police

The Independent UK

Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York: Reactions

Rushdie was stabbed on stage just before he was about to give a lecture at a literary festival in New York state.

Al Jazeera

Sir Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

His book was banned in 45 Islamic countries, with hundreds of British Muslims endorsing the death sentence.

The Independent UK

Events following Iran's fatwa against author Salman Rushdie

Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on a New York state lecture stage on Friday, spent years in hiding after he was ordered killed by Iran in 1989 because of his writing.

Reuters

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Key dates in the life of author Salman Rushdie

The controversial author spent years in hiding after 1989 decree by the Iranian leader led to threats against his life.

Al Jazeera

Author Salman Rushdie taken to hospital after attack in New York State

Author Salman Rushdie was on Friday recovering from surgery in hospital after he was stabbed in the neck as he was about to give a lecture in New York state.

Radio France Internationale

‘Entirely preventable’: Polio likely spreading in New York City

Public health officials announced that the polio virus has been detected in the city’s wastewater and urged vaccination.

Al Jazeera

Salman Rushdie: Stephen King and other literary figures react as author stabbed onstage in New York

‘The Satanic Verses’ author was stabbed in the neck while at a literary event

The Independent UK

Mayor Adams signs off on 6 laws to bolster abortion rights in NYC

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed off on six new laws Friday aimed at bolstering women’s access to abortions — a response to the Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Tribune News Service

‘This is shocking’: writers and celebrities horrified by Salman Rushdie attack

Author, who has previously faced death threats, was stabbed as he was about to deliver a lecture in western New York

The Guardian - US

Q&A: The polio virus was detected in New York City wastewater. Do you need to worry?

The highly infectious viral disease can lead to permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and even death in some cases. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't been.

WEKU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Wrongfully convicted New York man Richard Rosario freed after 20 years

Bronx man, who had 13 alibi witnesses, awarded $5m after conviction for fatal shooting of George Collazo in 1996 overturned

The Times of India

Salman Rushdie attacked: Here's all you need to know about the fatwa against him and the controversy

In a shocking turn of events, former Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on August 12, 2022. The author was at the venue to give a lecture.

The Guardian - US

Polio virus detected in New York wastewater, health officials say

News comes weeks after case of polio was identified in Rockland county, about 30 miles north of New York City

USA Today Sports Media Group

Giants vs. Patriots Player of the Game: Darrian Beavers

The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the preseason and rookie LB Darrian Beavers earns our Player of the Game.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Giants vs. Patriots: Best photos from preseason Week 1

The best photos from a preseason Week 1 game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots -- a game won by Big Blue.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Giants open preseason with 23-21 victory over Patriots

The New York Giants opened the preseason with a 23-21 victory over Bill Belichick, Joe Judge and the New England Patriots.

Tribune News Service

Cuomo sues NY AG Tish James, wants state to cover legal bills in trooper harass suit

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former governor Andrew Cuomo thinks New York taxpayers should be on the hook for his legal bills.

The Independent UK

Man arrested near home of Iranian dissident faces gun charge

A man arrested in New York City near the home of an Iranian opposition activist and writer has been indicted on a weapons count

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber may miss Mets series because of strained calf

As if scoring runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom wasn’t going to be challenging enough this weekend, the Phillies will have to face the twin New York Mets aces without Kyle Schwarber.

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro withdraws from hearing of trade role inquiry, citing ill health

Former deputy premier was scheduled to face second day of questioning over his appointment to senior New York trade job

Benzinga

New York Takes Another Step Toward Completing Its Cannabis Program: Retail Dispensary Licenses Available This Month

The NY Office of Cannabis Management announced it will begin accepting applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses starting on August 25, 2022. The application window will close on September 26, 2022.

1 … 1056 1057 1058 1059

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Chautauqua Institution

53 stories

Office of Cannabis Management

13 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.