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US airports are seeing more deadly crashes and near misses. Experts point to one alarming problem

IN FOCUS: Runway incursions are making flying look too close for comfort these days, reports Bruce Golding, even if flying is still statistically the safest mode of travel as Memorial Day weekend approaches

The Independent UK · May 19

NYSE Content Update: Armada Raises $230 Million, Boosts Valuation to $2 Billion

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on May 19thThe stock market's recent run pauses as…

AAP · May 19

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

Ruling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tactics

The Guardian - US · May 19

In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen before

In 1798, farm workers unearthed giant ancient bones in New York's Hudson Valley. This discovery of a mastodon, an Ice Age mammal, captivated Charles Willson Peale. He assembled the skeleton, creating America's first mounted fossil display. This prehistoric giant proved the land's deep history, inspiring a young nation and shaping…

The Economic Times · May 19

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

A judge has stopped federal agents from making arrests near Manhattan immigration buildings. This practice, started under the Trump administration, prevented people from attending court without fear. The ruling allows individuals to pursue asylum claims safely. Agents can still arrest people elsewhere or if there's a public safety threat. This…

The Economic Times · May 19

New York Governor says state plans to participate in federal education tax credit scholarship program

On May 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that she plans to opt the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). New York is the third state with a Democratic trifecta to indicate participation in the…

Ballotpedia · May 19

The Missing Part of the State Court Mangione Suppression Ruling?

The federal court denied a similar motion; the state court grants it in part.

Reason · May 18

Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie?

Plus: inflation surges, Mamdani claims he closed New York City’s budget gap without cutting services, and a listener asks how to develop political confidence

Reason · May 18

Watch LIRR Strike Alter New Yorkers' Commute; Long Lines, Scheduled Shuttle Buses Fill Up on Third Day

Monday's commute for Long Island Rail Road riders was defined by long waits, crowded shuttle buses, and an overall sense of uncertainty as the strike entered another weekday and thousands of New Yorkers scrambled to get to work.

Latin Times · May 18

Mangione Wins Partial Victory as Judge Throws Out McDonald's Evidence but Keeps 3D-Printed Gun and Manifesto for Trial

A New York judge ruled that some evidence from Luigi Mangione's arrest is admissible in the trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, impacting the prosecution's case strategy.

International Business Times UK · May 18