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Unfortunate Car Explodes Near Charging Bull In New York Famous For Getting Its Testicles Rubbed For Good Luck

A car explosion near New York's Charging Bull caused panic during rush hour, with emergency crews battling the blaze. Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported, and the incident amused online viewers.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Indian Consulate to host webinar to help exporters sell their goods in US

Indian exporters can learn to sell products in the US through a webinar by the Indian Consulate in New York and Walmart. This event will detail supply chain and compliance needs for the American market. It follows a similar successful webinar with Costco. A new trade portal also aims to…

The Economic Times · May 21

Jeff Bezos Calls for a Total Federal Income Tax Exemption to Lift the Burden Off Struggling American Workers

Jeff Bezos proposes exempting low-earning Americans from income tax, arguing their contributions are minimal. His stance sparks debate with New York politicians over economic inequality and taxation policies.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO

NEW YORK - Elon Musk's SpaceX rocketed toward Wall Street on Wednesday, filing plans for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as the company seeks to raise up to $75 billion on the public markets.

Bangkok Post · May 20

New documentary sees AOC visit Trump country where voters embrace her in fight over new data center

The documentary sees the New York Congresswoman travel to Morgan County, Georgia, where Trump won over 70 percent of the vote in 2024

The Independent UK · May 20

BC-Select Stock Indices

NEW YORK (AP) — Prices as of 5:30:00 PM Wednesday, May 20.

AAP · May 20

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand

AAP · May 20

Valve asks New York court to dismiss Counter-Strike lawsuit, says 'people enjoy surprises' and equating loot boxes to gambling is 'nonsensical'

In-game items have "subjective and aesthetic value" akin to baseball cards, Valve insists.

PC Gamer · May 20

Sinkhole opens on LaGuardia airport runway sparking flight delays and cancelations

Travelers have been warned to expect delays after a sinkhole was discovered on a runway at LaGuardia airport in New York City. “At approximately 11 a.m., the Port Authority was conducting its daily morning inspection of LaGuardia’s airfield when crews identified a sinkhole near Runway 4/22,” the airport wrote Wednesday.…

The Independent UK · May 20

‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn?

For a growing swathe of Australians, “forever renting” has become the new norm.

The Conversation · May 20