Teenage Wonderkid Signs New MLS Deal—and It’s the Best Decision for His USMNT Future 18-year-old Julian Hall inked a new deal with New York Red Bulls on Thursday and made history in the process. Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
US Open: Major question marks in women's field leave door open for Gauff, Swiatek As the US Open approaches, excitement brews among fans and players alike, particularly for top contenders Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. Gauff's impressive form and the support of the crowd place her in a favourable position, while Swiatek's resurgence lends her a strong chance. With a slew of other aspiring… The Economic Times · Aug 29
In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 years The restoration of northern Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County, New York, demonstrates how long-term cooperation and pollution-control measures can improve water quality. After shellfish harvesting was restricted in 1966 because of water quality concerns, elevated fecal coliform levels contributed to the harbor being placed on the state’s 1998 impaired waters… The Economic Times · Aug 29
US Open: The stars align in New York With champions returning, favourites faltering and challengers circling, the US Open arrives at Flushing Meadows with plenty of questions and few certainties. The Economic Times · Aug 29
Trump criticized for calling female New York Times journalist a ‘stalker’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 29
Federal Judge Rules That 'Paying Hush Money to an Adult Film Star' Is Not Protected by Immunity A New York federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his state hush money conviction on presidential immunity grounds, ruling private cover-ups are not official acts. International Business Times UK · Aug 29
Trump slammed over latest ‘disgusting’ attack on another female reporter: ‘Filth’ Trump labeled New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ‘unattractive’ and a ‘stalker’ after she reported on his plans for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 The Independent UK · Aug 29
From Doral to Minneapolis, Women Watching ICE Describe the Same Hostility — Now One Agent Faces Prosecution Women who film ICE raids describe gendered slurs and intimidation from agents — and for the first time, one now faces criminal charges. Latin Times · Aug 29
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Musk's X Loses First Amendment Lawsuit Over New York's Controversial 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' A federal judge dismissed X Corp.'s lawsuit against New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act', ruling that transparency mandates do not infringe on free speech. International Business Times UK · Aug 29
With Sinner out, Alcaraz just back and Sabalenka struggling, the US Open feels truly open again The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins with an open field this year. Top players like Jannik Sinner are sidelined with injuries, creating opportunities. Carlos Alcaraz returns from a wrist injury to defend his title. Aryna Sabalenka's recent losses put her top ranking in jeopardy. Several women now have a chance… The Economic Times · Aug 29
‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York City respond to the Himalayan disaster Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries The Guardian - US · Aug 29
'They Were Waiting for Him': Latin Grammy Winner Detained by ICE After Landing in Miami From New York Concert Latin Grammy winner Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda is detained by ICE at Miami airport after a New York concert, sparking deportation fears from his wife as legal battles mount International Business Times UK · Aug 29
New York woman claims she ordered a single can of Diet Coke at 4 am on Uber Eats. Instead, her porch got flooded with soda and milk She apparently got more than she bargained for. We Got This Covered · Aug 29
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Keep off the grass: British tennis players complain of marijuana smell at US Open Britain’s US Open hopefuls have noticed the smell of marijuana wafting over the courts at Flushing Meadows from a nearby public park
The Times of India · Aug 29 In 1832, a New York merchant built a house with a hidden 2-foot-wide passage; researchers now link it to the Underground Railroad For decades, visitors to Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum walked past a built-in chest of drawers without knowing the full significance of the narrow passage concealed behind it. After two years of research, historians concluded that the passage was likely used as a hiding place for people escaping slavery. The passage…
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Beastie Boys’ Mike D on his party days of yore: ‘We were young and full of testosterone’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Forty years on from his trailblazing group’s incendiary debut, the New York-born rapper is releasing his first solo record. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about their raucous hard-partying early years, clashing with label boss Russell Simmons, and what he learned from late bandmate Adam Yauch
The Times of India · Aug 29 No escape for Trump in hush money case as US judge blocks bid to shift federal court US President Donald Trump’s bid to wipe out his New York hush money conviction has hit another roadblock, with a federal judge ruling that the case cannot be moved from state to federal court. Manhattan-based US district judge Alvin Hellerstein on Friday rejected Trump’s latest attempt to shift the case,…
The Economic Times · Aug 29 No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title Aryna Sabalenka faces recent on-court difficulties after a strong start to the year. Her social media presence shows a relaxed lifestyle, drawing criticism from some observers. Sabalenka dismisses concerns, stating she loves her current outfit and is unfazed by opinions. She acknowledges a difficult period but believes it will make…
The Economic Times · Aug 29 Trump to mark 9/11 at Pentagon, not New York US President Donald Trump said Friday he would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon -- but angrily denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech. Asked by reporters why he was not going to New York for…
The Economic Times · Aug 29 FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meeting with business leaders Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun a six-day US visit focused on boosting investment ties, engaging business leaders and representing India at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. Her itinerary includes meetings with investors and CEOs in Chicago and New York, plus engagements on startups, technology and…
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's ‘Lake America’ executive order The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a “blatant disrespect” for the Indigenous people who gave it its name in the first place
AAP · Aug 28 Tickets on yourself: why it's not Coco's US Open shout With resale passes just for a grounds pass to the tennis fetching more than $500, the US Open is the hottest ticket in New York.
The Economic Times · Aug 28 In 2021, New York assessed Cannonsville Reservoir as impaired after a 7-foot culvert blocked fish passage. 2 years later, the new culvert scored 0.88 for aquatic passage A culvert replacement project in Delaware County, New York, addressed stream-flow, erosion, sediment, and fish-passage problems along an unnamed tributary to the Little Delaware River. The failing 7-foot-diameter metal culvert was replaced with a 9-by-13-foot concrete box culvert designed to accommodate additional flow, reduce erosion, and improve aquatic connectivity. After…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 In 1996, New York flagged Upper Tonawanda Creek as a water-supply concern. 16 years later, NYSDEC removed it from the impaired list after farm BMPs improved water quality New York's Tonawanda Creek was once impaired by agricultural pollution. Farmers implemented best management practices to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff. Water quality monitoring showed significant improvements after these conservation efforts. Grants supported these practices, which helped meet state water standards.