Making HERstory: How WNBA owner Clara Wu Tsai turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise
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New Yorkers scramble for free eggs: Thousands of eggs have been handed out across New York City as part of a free giveaway. Hundreds of people lined up Friday ...
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Annalena Baerbock: Before moving to New York, she warns of a civil war in South Sudan
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Top position in New York: Baerbock to become President of the UN General Assembly
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Quick Glance: Baerbock Nominated for UN General Assembly Presidency
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be nominated as Germany's candidate for the presidency of the UN General Assembly for 2025/26.
- A formal cabinet decision is expected on Thursday; Baerbock will be elected in June and assume office in September.
- The nomination emphasizes Germany's commitment to the United Nations and aims to strengthen its candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council.
- Baerbock has declined to run for the Green party leadership to spend more time with her family.
Politics: Baerbock to become President of the UN General Assembly: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is to be given a top position at the United Nations in New ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/politik-baerbock-soll-praesidentin-der-un-generalversammlung-werden-106728224
Quick Glance: Baerbock and the Controversies of Women in Power
- Annalena Baerbock is set to become President of the UN General Assembly, pushing aside another woman, which sparks public outrage.
- Although Baerbock promotes feminist foreign policy, her actions are seen as contradictory as she displaces an experienced diplomat.
- The criticism of Baerbock highlights that women in power are often judged by different standards than men who make similar decisions.
- The timing of the announcement following a significant vote suggests a strategic move to mitigate negative perceptions.
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million. Note That Number.: A quarter century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/21/nyregion/trump-columbia-university-400-million.html
Trump Pulls Secret Service Protection From Hunter and Ashley Biden: The president posted on social media that Hunter Biden would lose his security detail ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/trump-biden-hunter-ashley-secret-service.html
Quick Glance: Trump Withdraws Security Details for Biden Children
- President Trump has revoked the security details for Hunter and Ashley Biden, viewed as a political act of retribution.
- He criticized the number of agents assigned to Hunter's security, announcing the immediate termination of their protection.
- The Secret Service confirmed it would comply with Trump's decision to end the protection.
- This action is part of a pattern of similar measures taken against individuals perceived as enemies during his presidency.
White House says it will not return the Statue of Liberty to France - POLITICO: A French politician said the U.S. no longer deserved the legendary monument.
politico.com/news/2025/03/17/white-house-statue-of-liberty-france-00233883
Elon Musk X Posts March 20: What Tesla Owner Has Said in Past 24 Hours: Elon Musk has posted over 56 times in the last 24 hours about politics ...
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Nigerian govt planning to arrest me – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan raises alarm: I’m aware there are plans underway to have me arrested as soon as I arrive Abuja ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched into Akpoti-Uduaghan's IPU Attendance
- Nigeria's security agencies are investigating how Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan attended the IPU meeting in New York without official nomination.
- Her participation raises concerns as she did not possess the necessary approvals and accreditations required to represent Nigeria.
- The inquiry aims to determine if her statements at the meeting misrepresented Nigeria's official stance.
- Authorities will also assess whether any third parties facilitated her attendance and if this breached IPU regulations or national protocols.
UN: Heusgen calls Baerbock's appointment an "obsolete model": A top German diplomat was supposed to become President of the UN General Assembly in New York ...
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FBI agent who criticized Trump charged with sharing confidential documents: An FBI agent who accused the bureau of political bias during Donald Trump’s first ...
reuters.com/world/us/fbi-agent-who-criticized-trump-charged-with-sharing-confidential-documents-2025-03-20/
Sudiksha Konanki’s parents want her declared dead after UPitt student’s DR disappearance
nydailynews.com/2025/03/18/sudiksha-konanki-disappearance-parents-want-missing-upitt-student-declared-dead/
Quick Glance: Parents Believe Missing Pitt Student Drowned in Dominican Republic
- The parents of missing student Sudiksha Konanki have lost hope for her survival and believe she drowned during a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic.
- Konanki, 20, was last seen on the beach in Punta Cana on March 6, and an extensive investigation has yielded few answers.
- Both U.S. and Dominican authorities concur that drowning is the likely cause, citing high wave conditions at the time of her disappearance.
- Joshua Riibe, the last known person with Konanki, has not been charged, but his passport has been seized, while authorities have stated there are no suspects in her case.
JPMorgan makes changes to its diversity programs, memo says: JPMorgan Chase Chief Operating Officer Jenn Piepszak said the bank was making some changes to its ...
reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-makes-changes-its-diversity-programs-memo-says-2025-03-21/
Tracy Morgan shares health update after medical incident at New York Knicks game: Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan had to be transported by wheelchair out of the ...
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Trump’s policy to deport activists is unconstitutional, Khalil’s lawyers say: The Trump administration’s policy of deporting some foreign nationals who ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-policy-deport-activists-is-unconstitutional-khalils-lawyers-say-2025-03-14/
New York Gov. Hochul on recruiting fired federal workers and pushing back against Trump
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LIVE: Protest in NYC's Times Square over Israeli attacks in Gaza: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Texas midwife charged with illegally performing abortions: The case appears to be one of the first in which a health care provider was charged with violating a ...
axios.com/2025/03/18/texas-abortion-ban-midwife-arrested-charged
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck Recall Due to Safety Issues
- Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertruck units over a defect that may cause a panel to detach while driving.
- The recall affects 46,096 vehicles assembled between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.
- This recall adds to a history of previous recalls for the Cybertruck due to quality concerns.
- Owners will be notified in May and can have their vehicles repaired at no cost.
Trump's border czar: "I don't care what the judges think": "I don't care what the Left thinks. We're coming," he added.
axios.com/2025/03/17/tom-homan-deportation-flights-trump-court-order
Baerbock to the UN: Just a step towards the next career move?: Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) is to be given a top job at the United Nations ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article408587681/baerbock-nach-new-york-nur-eine-etappe-zum-naechsten-karriereschritt.html
Tim Walz calls Elon Musk a ‘South African nepo baby’: Walz is just one of several Democrats who have referred to Musk’s immigrant background
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tim-walz-elon-musk-trump-b2718243.html
Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker's CEO: Ben & Jerry's said its parent, Unilever , decided to oust the ice cream maker's chief ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/ben-jerrys-says-parent-unilever-decided-oust-ice-cream-makers-ceo-2025-03-18/
Initially Muted, Protests Against Trump Gain Momentum: From New York City to Oklahoma, demonstrators have gathered to protest the Trump administration’s ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-17/initially-muted-protests-against-trump-gain-momentum
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LIRR adding trains, banning alcohol for St. Patrick's Day Parade: The St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday.
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Speaker Among tasks Attorney General to expedite Nalukoola's swearing-in
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Leader of student protests at Columbia facing deportation: President Donald Trump is warning that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist ...
apnews.com/article/columbia-university-mahmoud-khalil-ice-6964107d218dba43eb995d6dbbe528b1
Quick Glance: Infringement on Free Speech at Universities
- The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, raises significant concerns about free speech.
- Authorities justified his arrest under President Trump's order against anti-Semitism, suggesting a potential criminalization of protests against Israel.
- University leaders must oppose this attempt to control campus political culture from Washington to preserve academic freedoms.
- Defending the right to protest is crucial to protect the freedom to teach and research, preventing a slide into authoritarianism.
Protesters occupy Trump Tower following arrest of Columbia student: Scores of people poured into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday to protest ...
reuters.com/world/us/protesters-occupy-trump-tower-following-arrest-columbia-student-2025-03-13/
Judge Says Khalil’s Deportation Case Can Be Heard in New Jersey: The Trump administration has sought to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/19/nyregion/mahmoud-khalil-deportation-case-new-jersey.html
Quick Glance: Mahmoud Khalil: Political Prisoner After Arrest
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE on March 9 and faces deportation threats.
- In a letter from a Louisiana detention center, he labeled himself a "political prisoner," claiming his arrest resulted from exercising free speech.
- Khalil criticized Columbia's leadership for creating conditions that made him a target of the U.S. government and urged the continuation of protests.
- His case is part of a broader crackdown on campus anti-Israel demonstrations, supported by the Trump administration.
Ex-FBI agent who accused agency of political bias is charged with disclosing confidential records
apnews.com/article/fbi-agent-arrested-c1d202f3e8e305797ed86a89d20e8f9e
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Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/protesters-take-trump-tower-nyc-demand-release-mahmoud-khalil-rcna196265
Foreign adversaries, private sector, state governments may swoop in to recruit fired federal workers, experts say
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Trump Is Attacking Big Law Firms. Paul Weiss Is the First to Capitulate.: The claims against the big law firm were absurd. The firm’s reaction was a disaster.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/03/paul-weiss-trump-law-firm-capitulation.html
Quick Glance: Trump and Paul Weiss: DEI Practices Abandoned
- Donald Trump rescinded an order that revoked the security clearances of law firm Paul Weiss.
- As part of the agreement, Paul Weiss committed to $40 million in pro bono services and to eliminate DEI considerations from its hiring practices.
- The firm had already lost clients due to previous Trump orders threatening their contracts.
- Trump's actions against DEI initiatives also impact other firms like Covington & Burling and Perkins Coie.
FBI Agents Scour Jeffrey Epstein Files, Neglect Regular Work: FBI agents are scouring Jeffrey Epstein files, and neglecting their regular work ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/fbi-jeffrey-epstein-files.html
American man kidnapped by Taliban released after 2 years: George Glezmann from Atlanta was released two years after he was seized by the Taliban while traveling ...
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NYC teen raped more than 30 times by female shrink known as 'Big Foot' at juvie jail: lawsuit
nypost.com/2025/03/22/us-news/nyc-teen-raped-by-female-shrink-known-as-big-foot-at-juvie-jail-lawsuit/
Annalena Baerbock's move to the USA - | This is what will become of her children.
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Luigi Mangione fundraiser says perp walk ‘backfired’: The perp walk of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5207712-luigi-mangione-new-york-perp-walk-fundraiser/
Bramhall cartoons for March 2025: Take a look at the editorial cartoons from New York Daily News staffer Bill Bramhall for March and April 2025.
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Trump backs off on deadline to end NYC congestion pricing: Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy restated the administration's demand for Gov ...
nydailynews.com/2025/03/20/trump-backs-off-on-deadline-to-end-nyc-congestion-pricing-duffy-hochul-mta/
Columbia Concedes to Trump’s Demands After Federal Funds Are Stripped: The administration has moved to cut $400 million in federal funding to the university ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/21/nyregion/columbia-response-trump-demands.html
Trump border czar Homan threatens to swamp New York with ICE agents as Mamdani blasts back
nydailynews.com/2025/03/12/trump-border-czar-homan-threatens-to-swamp-new-york-with-ice-agents-as-mamdani-blasts-back/
Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions: A midwife in Texas has been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions and ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-midwife-arrested-charged-performing-illegal-abortions-rcna196810
Paxton sues Coppell ISD over Texas “critical race theory” ban: The attorney general office’s lawsuit is based on an undercover video published in February by a ...
texastribune.org/2025/03/19/texas-critical-race-theory-ban-lawsuit-coppell-schools/
J&J boosts investments in US to more than $55 billion amid looming tariff threats
reuters.com/business/jj-plans-invest-more-than-55-billion-us-over-next-four-years-2025-03-21/
Diddy Debuts Surprising New Look in Rare Court Appearance: Diddy appeared in court on Friday, March 14, where he debuted a new look.
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/diddy-new-look-gray-hair-court-2045365
New York City celebrates annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade: See top photos: New York City's St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws 2 million spectators annually ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/17/nyc-st-patricks-day-parade-2025/82495404007/
Citi bonuses provide helpful how-not-to guide: Citigroup’s latest innovation: pay without performance. On Tuesday, the third-largest U.S ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/citi-bonuses-provide-helpful-how-not-to-guide-2025-03-20/
Schumer accused of 'inciting far-left activists' after protest of luncheon featuring NY rep turns physical
foxnews.com/politics/gop-rep-sounds-alarm-over-dems-inciting-far-left-activists-after-private-luncheon-protest-turns-physical
After historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills over state lines
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Ticketing platform StubHub reveals 30% revenue growth in US IPO filing: StubHub's 2024 revenue surged 29.5%, it reported on Friday in its U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/ticketing-marketplace-stubhub-files-us-ipo-2025-03-21/
Nasdaq to open new Texas headquarters as companies relocate to state: Exchange operator Nasdaq said on Tuesday it would open a regional headquarters in Texas ...
reuters.com/markets/us/nasdaq-open-regional-headquarters-texas-2025-03-18/
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of its water supply if it keeps getting saltier
apnews.com/article/new-york-city-reservoirs-salt-c5d67e6c626878d0993974498c4629b6
Ryan Reynolds blasts Justin Baldoni as a 'predator' as he files to dismiss 'It Ends With Us' director's $400M defamation suit
nypost.com/2025/03/18/entertainment/ryan-reynolds-files-to-dismiss-predator-justin-baldonis-400m-lawsuit/
Chuck Schumer Postpones Book Tour Amid Spending Bill Vote Backlash: Many Democratic activists, desperate for their leaders to stand up to President Trump ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/chuck-schumer-book-tour-postponed.html
Quick Glance: Schumer Cancels Book Tour Amid Protest Backlash
- Senator Chuck Schumer postponed a promotional book tour due to security concerns following his support for a Republican government funding bill.
- Democratic activists are protesting outside his home, demanding his resignation while he defends his decision.
- Schumer warned that a government shutdown could allow the executive branch to determine essential programs.
- His actions have led to unrest within the Democratic Party, with prominent figures expressing criticism.
Two Men Are Convicted in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident Masih Alinejad in New York City
nytimes.com/2025/03/20/nyregion/masih-alinejad-iran-guilty-verdict.html
Veteran New York news reporter David Diaz dead at 82: Beloved New York news man David Diaz, who spent his decades-long career delivering the latest to residents ...
nydailynews.com/2025/03/18/david-diaz-dead-new-york-news-reporter-cbs-nbc/
Ocasio-Cortez Lashes Out at Schumer Over His Support for G.O.P. Budget: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized a fellow New York lawmaker ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/14/nyregion/aoc-schumer-democrats-ny.html
x.com Mar 04
🚨🚨MAJOR BREAKING PREMIER OF ONTARIO TO SHUTOFF POWER TO 1.5 MILLION CUSTOMERS IN NEW YORK, MICHIGAN AND MINNESTOA "If he wants to destroy our families ...
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What Annalena Baerbock can expect in the new UN post: Out of the spotlight and into New York: Annalena Baerbock has been eyeing the post of President of the UN ...
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Wall St falls on tariff woes; FedEx slides after bleak forecast: The S&P and Dow eked out slight gains on Friday, erasing earlier losses after comments from U.S ...
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What Baerbock is doing is a mess, and it's common practice in companies.: Annalena Baerbock is only criticized because she's a woman. The reason? T is ...
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Paid articlePaywall New York City Can’t Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules: The Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court ruling that had declared unconstitutional the ...
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Eric Adams’s Fund-Raising in Last Two Months Plummets to $19,000: Mayor Eric Adams’s meager fund-raising total is a strong signal of his campaign’s dormancy.
nytimes.com/2025/03/18/nyregion/eric-adams-fundraising-donors.html
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: 'I hope that it lights a fire under people'
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'Pirate's Booty' Founder Goes Rogue, Attempts City Council Coup: "I'm interpreting the law any way I want, the way Trump would interpret laws as he sees fit ...
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Daily Horoscope for March 22, 2025: The water may look lovely, but we better not dive in just yet! The Moon marches into capable Capricorn first thing ...
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Hochul expected to slow-walk election to replace Stefanik : It’s the latest sign of gamesmanship over the House GOP’s threadbare majority.
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Vikings not pursuing Aaron Rodgers; team has rejected trade calls surrounding J.J. McCarthy
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QB Daniel Jones agrees to a 1-year, $14 million deal with the Colts, AP source says
apnews.com/article/daniel-jones-colts-ec0e2e189178aaac780e353317b49f34
Teen pleads not guilty in deadly shooting of upstate New York woman Sandra Blanding
nydailynews.com/2025/03/22/teen-pleads-not-guilty-deadly-rochester-shooting-sandra-blanding/
See inside Liam Neeson’s sprawling New York apartment — that could be yours for $10.75 million
qz.com/see-inside-liam-neeson-s-10-million-new-york-apartment-1851771247
Exclusive: Citigroup plans to slash IT contractors, hire staff to improve controls
reuters.com/business/finance/citigroup-plans-slash-it-contractors-hire-staff-improve-controls-2025-03-13/
US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow in shift away from public spending: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may go into a "detox ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-treasurys-bessent-says-economy-may-slow-shift-away-public-spending-2025-03-07/
What's US govt problem with Bhutanese citizens?
euronews.com/2025/03/15/us-considering-travel-ban-on-11-countries-new-york-times-reports
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Deranged woman harasses and attacks a man wearing a MAGA hat on the NYC subway
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Andrew Cuomo raises $1.5M for NYC mayoral run in less than two weeks: Since launching his mayoral campaign earlier this month, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo has raised ...
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After a London Sale Fell Through, They Found Their Way to New York: With a budget of up to $900,000, a deaf couple toured several Manhattan neighborhoods in ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/20/realestate/manhattan-coop-home-search.html
Nurse reflects on struggles of working the frontlines during COVID: As we mark five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're speaking with a small ...
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Trini caregiver dies in New York high-rise fire: RELATIVES of Trinidadian Avion Barker, who was killed in a fire in Manhattan, New York, USA, on Thursday ...
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Detained activist Khalil sues to bar Columbia from sharing disciplinary records: Detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asked a federal court on ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-seeks-toss-columbia-students-challenge-arrest-2025-03-13/
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