Trump thinks AOC is running for president in 2028 and trying to abandon her ‘woke’ policies The president’s comments came after AOC saw a surge in her predicted 2028 odds The Independent UK · Aug 15
New York Tightens Cooling Tower Rules After a Legionnaires' Outbreak That Killed Seven New York enacted stricter cooling tower certification rules after a Legionnaires' outbreak that killed seven people on the Upper East Side. Medical Daily · Aug 15
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’ Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Trump oddly claims ‘young beautiful girls’ come to White House and thank him The bizarre comment was part of an omnibus stump speech in New York’s Long Island attended by hundreds of armed police officers The Independent UK · Aug 14
Trio of ‘tomb raiders’ stole heirlooms left in cemeteries in at least nine states, cops say Florida police are on the hunt for the suspects who have allegedly hit cemeteries as far northeast as Buffalo, New York The Independent UK · Aug 14
Trump paints Blakeman as tough on crime with cops as backdrop at New York rally President Donald Trump took his midterm campaign tour to New York’s Long Island on Friday, seeking to boost an old friend running for governor and Republicans looking to flip two light-blue House seats. A native New Yorker, Trump was in Garden City ostensibly, to help Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County… Roll Call · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York court Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death. Euronews · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in Thompson case: The key twist before his September murder trial Luigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal stalking charges related to the Thompson killing. He still faces a state murder trial scheduled to begin soon. Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was fatally shot in Manhattan last year. Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. This plea resolves one part of… The Economic Times · Aug 14
'I shot him': Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing United Healthcare CEO, sentencing on Dec 18 Luigi Mangione has confessed to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. He has entered a guilty plea for federal stalking charges in connection to the incident. This plea addresses one of two criminal cases targeting Mangione, while he is still preparing for a state murder trial… The Times of India · Aug 14
US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence Day Numerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 2026, as 'India Day' across various states. These official declarations highlighted the invaluable contributions made by the Indian-American community and celebrated the strengthening ties between India and the United States. In a… The Economic Times · Aug 14
In 1913, the Army Corps launched construction of Troy's Federal Dam, using engineers experienced on the Panama Canal. 113 years later, the lock and dam still supports New York's Hudson River navigation and remains a landmark of American engineering Troy Lock and Dam: Troy's Federal Dam, built in 1913, supported river navigation for over a century. This engineering project connected the Hudson River to the state's canal system. The dam's construction involved Army engineers and laborers from the Panama Canal project. Troy's industrial history included steel production and the… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleads guilty on federal charges – as it happened Defense team file motion to dismiss state murder case on double jeopardy rules after Mangione tells Manhattan court ‘I shot Mr Thompson and he died’ The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Digested week: Humid New York or London’s oven-blast heat? Tough one to call Plus, heartbreakingly brilliant Cats: the Jellicle Ball, summer reads and Taylor Swift’s low-key wedding The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
The hill I will die on: Questions can go unanswered. Stop pulling out your phone I don’t care what the capital of Uzbekistan is. I want to trade celebrity gossip and hear how your marriage counselling is going, says Helene Rosenthal, a writer based in New York City The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Latin Times · Aug 14 The Lights May Go Out in the City That Never Sleeps: Could a New Law Leave NYC in the Dark? A proposed New York law would require certain outdoor lights to be shielded or switched off after 11 p.m. But Times Square, streetlights, airports, emergency services and other essential illumination would not disappear. The measure, called the Dark Skies Protection Act, would establish new rules for outdoor lighting across residential,…
Fortune · Aug 14 Randall Lane probably didn't break the law by accepting $6 million while working at Forbes. He may still pay a price under a 140-year-old doctrine A New York legal doctrine requiring employee loyalty could pose more risk to the fired Forbes editor than any criminal exposure.
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln, saying its record-breaking 250 days at sea ‘not nearly enough’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to causing UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death in federal case Plea comes weeks before separate case is scheduled to start in New York, and could throw proceedings into disarray
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist? Oliver Larkin, a 34-year-old DSA candidate, is running for Congress in a newly drawn district in Florida. On Tuesday, voters will decide between him and a ‘DeSantis Democrat’
The Times of India · Aug 14 Shakespeare's birth home was about to be shipped to the US in 1847; the Shakespeare Trust had to buy it for £3,000 to save it from a showman who wanted to make it a theme park attraction In the 1840s, Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon faced the threat of sale, as American showman P.T. Barnum aimed to move the historic home to New York. A dedicated committee formed, rallying public donations and support from notable figures like Prince Albert to save the site. Their efforts culminated in the…
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 UK Court Service Bans Meta Smart Glasses After Restaurants, Theatres and Pubs Lead 'Spyware' Privacy Push His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service bans Meta smart glasses in England and Wales, citing privacy concerns. The move follows similar restrictions by restaurants, theatres, and New York courts.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Case Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, but his separate New York murder trial could still go ahead.
The Times of India · Aug 14 Before becoming a billionaire investor, Bill Ackman’s journey began with a $14,000 Harvard sales job and a book linked to Warren Buffett Bill Ackman’s investment career can be traced back to a surprisingly modest beginning: a college sales job that earned him $14,000. While studying at Harvard, Ackman sold advertising for the student-produced Let’s Go travel guides on commission, discovering that he had a knack for turning sales into serious money. The…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 ‘It was lonely being a young queer artist’: Sam Smith on finding health, happiness – and their hazel-eyed fiance On their new album, Smith is subverting their singer-songwriter roots to tell a queer love story. They talk about their shifting fanbase, the nasty undercurrents of fame – and finding sanctuary in New York City
MyLifeXP · Aug 14 Google Just Dropped the Pixel 11 Series, Here's Everything That Changed Google held its Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, in New York, officially introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Alongside the phones, the company also revealed the Pixel Watch 5 and a new tracking accessory called…