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NYCDOE Chancellor announces cell phone ban bill reversal
NYCDOE Chancellor announces cell phone ban bill reversal
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024

Chancellor David Banks has retracted his earlier proposal to ban phones in New York City schools in light of concerns about communicating with...

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Trump sells $100 coins
Telloyd Richards, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has begun selling $100 “Trump Coins,” which are 1oz silver medallions that he notes are a testament to American...

New York City Council legalizes jaywalking, negating 1950s law
New York City Council legalizes jaywalking, negating 1950s law
Joonwoo Kim, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024

Jaywalking—defined as crossing a street outside of a crosswalk or against the light—is set to be legalized in New York City after the New...

MTA needs $92B for transit upgrades
MTA needs $92B for transit upgrades
Jose Montalvan, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2024

A new report shows that the MTA will need approximately $92 billion for upgrades and maintenance of the subway system through 2029. A separate...

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Tesla should focus on solutions rather than inventions
Wafaa Lazrek October 21, 2024

Tesla’s recent challenges, including declining sales in the United States and Europe in the first half of this year, have raised concerns about...

PoliTicker: Kamala Harris’ attempts to assert a political identity are clumsy
PoliTicker: Kamala Harris’ attempts to assert a political identity are clumsy
Alex Cross October 21, 2024

Last week Vice President Kamala Harris ventured to take some interviews as she attempted to clumsily build herself a political identity apart...

PoliTicker: Will the third party sabotage another Democrat?
PoliTicker: Will the third party sabotage another Democrat?
Jack Van Hecke October 21, 2024

Green Party candidate Jill Stein is polling around 1 percent--obviously nowhere near enough to win an election, but enough to alter a tight race....

Harris chases Republican votes, alienates young Democrats
Harris chases Republican votes, alienates young Democrats
Lexi Lewis October 21, 2024

Amid a deadlocked race with both candidates polling at 48% nationwide, Vice President Kamala Harris told the co-hosts of “The View” on Tuesday...

Market Update 10/11/24
Market Update 10/11/24
Hossam Elsakka October 21, 2024

U.S. stocks tumbled as rising yields pressured the markets, with the S&P 500 dropping 1% to close at a two-week low on Monday Oct. 7. The Dow...

TD Bank to pay $3B for noncompliance with anti-money laundering regulations
TD Bank to pay $3B for noncompliance with anti-money laundering regulations
Lauren Fang, Lauren Fang • October 21, 2024

TD Bank has agreed to pay $3 billion in penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network,...

Inflation eases in September CPI report, but misses expectations
Inflation eases in September CPI report, but misses expectations
Allen Vasilyev October 21, 2024

September’s Consumer Price Index report highlighted a downward trend in inflation, offering crucial insights into the Federal Reserve’s potential...

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Activist investor Starboard Value takes a stake in Pfizer
Olivia D'Vaier October 21, 2024

Activist investor Starboard Value LP has taken a $1 billion stake in Pfizer as the biopharmaceutical company works to improve its performance....

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‘Uzumaki’ anime adaptation shocks fans with ongoing decline in quality
Chishana Rattan October 21, 2024

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Uzumaki released its first episode on Sept. 28, exciting die-hard fans of the manga. The manga was...

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The Cure’s new single ‘Alone’
Ekaterina Kozak October 21, 2024

When reflecting on the greatest bands of the last century, one cannot miss mentioning The Cure. Formed in 1976 in West Sussex, England, the band...

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New ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum
Julia Marrero October 21, 2024

Each year, people await the announcement regarding the theme of the Met Gala. Announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, this year’s exhibition theme...

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ dissapoints fans
Alina Bartasheva October 21, 2024

Todd Phillip’s “Joker,” released in October 2019, was a rousing success. The film was critically acclaimed and received numerous accolades,...

In world’s first, stem cell therapy cures Type 1 diabetes in case study
In world’s first, stem cell therapy cures Type 1 diabetes in case study
Mariem Hanna October 21, 2024

In a medical breakthrough, a 25-year-old woman from China achieved insulin independence through a pioneering stem cell procedure that could transform...

Living microbes discovered in 2-billion-year-old rock formation
Living microbes discovered in 2-billion-year-old rock formation
Julia Aiello October 21, 2024

Living microbes were recently discovered sealed away inside a two-billion-year-old rock, setting a new precedent for what is known about the...

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The UK closes last coal power plant, marking shift to clean energy
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • October 21, 2024

The United Kingdom officially closed its last coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on Sept. 30, marking the end of 142 years of coal-generated...

New York City implements rat contraceptive to address infestation
New York City implements rat contraceptive to address infestation
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • October 14, 2024

In an approach to tackle its persistent rat problem, New York City has approved a pilot program to distribute contraceptive pellets to reduce...

Hurricane Helene and Milton damage Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field
Hurricane Helene and Milton damage Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field
Joseph Bello October 21, 2024

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have not only caused devastating damage to towns and cities throughout Florida,but impacted on the sports...

NHL’s first female assistant coach makes debut
NHL’s first female assistant coach makes debut
Alina Sluzhyvenkova, Opinions Editor • October 21, 2024

Jessica Campbell made National Hockey League history as the first female assistant coach during her first game on Oct. 8. Campbell was hired...

New York Jets Fire HC Robert Saleh
New York Jets Fire HC Robert Saleh
Michael Berger October 21, 2024

After a tough loss to the current 5-0 Minnesota Vikings in London, the New York Jets fired its head coach, Robert Saleh, on Oct 11. Jets owner,...

Game-Changing Transfers Defined the summer for Global Soccer
Ahamed Rashid October 14, 2024

During the 2024 summer transfer window, over $6.4 billion USD was spent globally in men’s professional football, marking the second-highest...

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