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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 · Aug 12, 2022

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 · Aug 12, 2022

‘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 · Aug 12, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022

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 · Aug 12, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022

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 Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

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 Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2022