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Rents are soaring across the US – in some cities as much as 30% in just one year

Renters are cutting back on other essentials, falling behind on payments and facing eviction

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2022

Antti Raanta, Hurricanes shut down Rangers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead

RALEIGH, N.C. — It was steamy outside the arena and heated at times inside once the game began Friday as the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers went at it again.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

Black motorists more likely to be pulled over by NYPD, new city data show

NEW YORK — Black motorists are more likely to be pulled over by police than members of the city’s other racial groups, New York Police Department data released Friday show.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

R. Kelly’s sentencing in New York delayed ... again

A federal judge in New York on Friday granted a two-week delay in sentencing for R. Kelly after his lawyer said experts she’d hired had been unable to get access to the singer in the federal lockup in Brooklyn.

Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announces run for Congress

NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that he’s running for Congress after months of speculation over where he’d next set his political sights.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

Trump pays $110,000 fine after being held in contempt by New York judge

Judge Arthur Engoron fined Mr Trump $10,000 a day from 25 April until 6 May

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Fyre Festival creator has put together team to ‘come up with ideas’ for new entertainment ventures after early prison release

NEW YORK — Billy McFarland is all fyred up.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech reinstated from paternity list; Ryan Burr optioned to Charlotte

The Sox play a three-game series against the Yankees in New York this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

Trump pays $110,000 in contempt fees to New York attorney general

He was fined $10,000 a day for not complying with the New York attorney general's investigation into his business.

Axios · May 20, 2022

Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt

Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022