Three more people emerge from New York manhole, as UN general assembly ongoing The incident is the latest in a series of recent cases involving people entering or departing the US city’s sewer network The Guardian - US · Sep 24
At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are… Roll Call · Sep 24
New York files lawsuit against Polymarket, calling it an illegal gambling operation ‘Polymarket was founded in a tiny NYC apartment and now has more than 350 employees here,’ Polymarket’s chief legal officer said The Independent UK · Sep 24
In New York, 29 million discarded glass bottles were ground into concrete for JPMorgan headquarters A groundbreaking skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan ingeniously incorporates 29 million recycled bottles as structural elements, tackling both environmental and construction hurdles. The project innovatively replaces Portland cement with ground-glass pozzolan, dramatically cutting down carbon emissions. Despite the ecological materials, engineers adhered to an expedited construction timeline, while the glass-infused concrete… The Times of India · Sep 24
Rubio's Updated Venezuela Plan: Nation Needs More than Elections. It Needs an 'Enduring Republic' Marco Rubio ties Venezuela's elections to debt restructuring and economic stability, giving no vote date. Key facts, figures and open questions. Latin Times · Sep 24
‘Eat the rich, save the planet’: climate protesters call out big tech’s disconnect from reality Activists gathered outside the OpenAI offices on Monday during climate week in New York City The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Florida pension fund sues New York Times, seeks records over alleged anti-Israel bias in reporting The US media outlet New York Times is facing a lawsuit from two of its shareholders over demands for internal records related to the newspaper's editorial standards and coverage of Israel. The Times of India · Sep 24
New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealant New York City boasts more than 5,600 rooftop water tanks, vital for delivering water to its towering buildings. Crafted with age-old techniques, these wooden tanks naturally seal the water effectively. Due to pressure limitations in the municipal system, rooftops of buildings taller than six stories are required to have these… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Nor’easter begins pummeling East Coast with storms expected into the weekend A nor'easter has begun to wreak havoc on North Carolina's coast with gusty winds, heavy rain and flooding, and the threat is set to expand across the East Coast into the weekend. Forecasters say the most notable impacts of the nor'easter will be major coastal flooding, as well as dangerous… The Independent UK · Sep 24
Fury v Joshua fight confirmed for December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 11 December after one of the biggest bouts in British boxing history was finally agreed The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Which Benefits Can Count Against a Green Card Application? Plain-English Guide to the New Public Charge Rules The public charge rule took effect Sept. 18 as 22 states sued. See which benefits can now count against a green card application. Latin Times · Sep 24
30 Artworks That Offer A Glimpse Into Christoph Niemann’s Whimsical World Of Extraordinary Ideas What can a single line, an everyday object, or a familiar city view become when an illustrator looks at it from an entirely different angle? Christoph Niemann has built much of his artistic career around that kind of visual thinking. His work moves between illustration, drawing, animation, books, and live… Bored Panda · Sep 24
Netanyahu condemns media and Mamdani while praising Trump at UN in New York – as it happened Israeli prime minister hails IDF as ‘most moral army in the world’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Discuss Netanyahu, Housing and Immigration The Trump Mamdani meeting at Gracie Mansion turned to Netanyahu ahead of his UN speech; learn what the mayor, Israel's leader, and US officials have each said. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
The Times of India · Sep 24 Buddhist deity bought for $75 at a garage sale later sold for $2.06 million at auction A Buddhist sculpture bought at a garage sale for approximately $75–100 later became the centre of a major Sotheby’s auction result, selling for $2.06 million in New York. The gilt-bronze figure depicts Cintamanicakra Avalokiteshvara, a form of the Chinese Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin. According to Sotheby's, the…
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Giorgia Meloni 'UN Speech' Goes Viral in Altered Video Despite Italian PM Not Attending Assembly A digitally altered video falsely presents Giorgia Meloni delivering an anti-Israel speech at the 2026 UN General Assembly, which she did not attend. Antonio Tajani led Italy's delegation.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 What Is 'Wing of Zion'? Inside Netanyahu's Air Force One-Style Jet as He Heads to New York Israel's official Boeing 767 is carrying Benjamin Netanyahu to the UN, as his ICC arrest warrant and Zohran Mamdani's stance put unusual attention on his New York arrival.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 NYC Mayor Mamdani Labels Paramount-WBD Deal a 'Shameful Monument to Corruption' Shifting Power to Billionaires New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticised Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, as a settlement with 12 states addresses legal concerns but leaves opponents worried about media consolidation.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challenge
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Prince Harry Warns AI Is the 'Ultimate Sycophant' as Father Before Teleprompter Glitch Cuts Speech Short Prince Harry has warned that AI could become a source of emotional support for children, urging stronger safeguards and accountability while addressing the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' of UN address Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a speech at the UN where he plans to address Mayor Zohran Mamdani's accusations. As Israeli elections approach, Netanyahu's campaign is perceived as increasingly desperate amidst mounting criticism of the Gaza war. He is making a brief visit to the US and is not…
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Cancer-Stricken Harvey Weinstein Handed 15 Years for Sexual Assault, Leaving Mogul To Die in Prison Harvey Weinstein, 74, was sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, but a pending California resentencing means the ailing mogul's time in prison may not end there.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Kenya's President William Ruto attends Atlanta Dream win to watch Madina Okot play Madina Okot had a special guest at the Atlanta Dream’s win over the New York Liberty as William Ruto, the President of Kenya, was in attendance sitting courtside
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Global Market Today: Asian stocks waver on inflation, rate concerns Government bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand at a $70 billion sale of US five-year notes pushed the yield above 5% for the first time since 2007. The 10-year yield surged 15 basis points to 5.11%, the…
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Kentucky college hoops star locked away and denied visitors after shocking airport ICE arrest A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement when she arrived at the airport in Louisville to fly to New York for a tournament