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Ohio murder rates far higher than NYC as state’s GOP Rep. Jim Jordan slams city’s crime woes

NEW YORK — Before Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan gavels into order a House Judiciary Committee hearing Monday aimed at shaming New York City’s crime problem, he might consider a deep look at the far higher murder rates of his home state.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Review: Rockumentary master Martin Scorsese does it again, with New York Dolls' David Johansen

Arguably most recognized — the face, if not the name — for his turn as the Ghost of Christmas Past in Bill Murray's holiday perennial "Scrooged," David Johansen is primarily a singer and writer of songs (though not what you'd call a singer-songwriter). As the frontman of the influential if…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

The 12 top American interior designers you need to know

From Michigan to New York City, let us introduce you to some of our favorite American interior design stars

Homes & Gardens · Apr 17, 2023

Halsey announces summer concert series benefiting LGBTQ+ organizations, arts education in New Jersey

NEW YORK — Halsey is performing a series of summer concerts to raise funds for causes that are dear to their heart — the rights of the LGBTQ community around the world, as well art education in their native state of New Jersey.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on Adani, jobs, oil and crypto

NEW YORK: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the South Asian nation could buy Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if the recent OPEC+ output cut increases energy costs.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2023

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Closes on Broadway after 35 Years

The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier. It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Sotheby’s to Auction World’s Largest Ruby in New York in June

The largest ruby in the world to come to auction will be offered by Sotheby's in New York in June, the auction house said at a preview in Hong Kong on Monday, and is estimated to achieve more than $30 million. That would probably make the 55.22-carat gem, known as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Brexit a big factor in companies snubbing London for New York, says senior economist

UK stock market valuations have slumped since the 2016 vote to leave the EU

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

Republicans upset with Donald Trump’s indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him, trying to embarrass him on his home turf

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Forty-three druggings, seven deaths: New York clubgoers face wave of violent robberies

Seven people have died in the incidents since 2021, with much of the violence taking place around LGBTQ+ spaces

The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023