HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

'I'm Highly Educated!': KPMG Employee Put on Leave After Calling Jewish Man a 'Zionist Pig' in Viral Video

A KPMG US manager was placed on administrative leave after footage showed her calling a Jewish man a 'Zionist pig' at a Manhattan gym; Bill Ackman shared it.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Truck driver’s 800,000-piece model of NYC draws big crowds to museum

When the project was complete, his daughter persuaded him to share the sprawling basement creation on TikTok

The Independent UK · Sep 18

OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue

OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, have argued in the Manhattan federal court case that their AI training on millions of newspaper articles is protected as fair use because it transforms copyrighted material into new content and does not compete with or replace the news organizations' journalism.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres

The Hampshire House in Manhattan has seen its unfinished penthouse sell for $6.765 million, a staggering reduction of 83% from its original listing of $40 million. This raw attic space demanded substantial work to become livable. After years of challenges and strategic efforts, it was sold through an online auction,…

The Times of India · Sep 14

AI’s Asilomar or Hiroshima? World is running out of time to decide whether to slow AI race before technology outruns human control

Concerns over AI safety echo challenges faced during earlier technological developments, including the Manhattan Project and the Asilomar Conference. Experts have warned about potential existential risks linked to the rapid advancement of AI capabilities. As countries and companies race to develop increasingly powerful systems, establishing effective oversight has become crucial.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Man and Woman Killed After Manhattan Train Strikes Them While Sitting on Subway Tracks

A man and a woman were killed after a No. 4 train struck them near Manhattan's Spring Street station. Authorities were investigating how they came to be on the tracks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 million

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse building, renowned for its solar panels and state-of-the-art air filtration systems. Research indicates that living in such environments can enhance cognitive function and overall health. DiCaprio’s choice underscores his commitment to environmental…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

These Artists Created Hundreds Of Tape Portraits Across New York To Honor Those Lost On 9/11

In the years after 9/11, a group of artists carried an unusual memorial through Manhattan one temporary portrait at a time. Made from tape and placed directly into the fabric of the city, the project focused on the individual lives behind an overwhelming collective loss. More than two decades later,…

Bored Panda · Sep 11

America keeps abandoning its heroes

The country has sacrificed the health of 9/11 first responders, just like it did with Vietnam War veterans

Salon · Sep 11

‘The whole truck is gone’: 9/11 survivor reflects on the 8 FDNY firehouse brothers he lost

IN HIS OWN WORDS: ’All we heard was hundreds of PASS alarms going off underneath us, and we knew what that sound was — and there was nothing we could do about it,’ a Ladder 118 member tells The Independent’s Bruce Golding

The Independent UK · Sep 11