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Presidential election results in worst loss for Democrats in NY since 1988
Presidential election results in worst loss for Democrats in NY since 1988
Joonwoo Kim, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

With election season now over, and results pouring in throughout the country, New York residents and Baruch students are reeling from the results. New...

As US political climate shifts, CUNY reaffirms its support for students falling under undocumented and immigrant statuses
As US political climate shifts, CUNY reaffirms its support for students falling under undocumented and immigrant statuses
Liana Gonzalez, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2024

Following the results of the 2024 election, CUNY is reemphasizing its belief that all students have a right to respect and safety regardless...

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After NYC shutdown, controversial Portal has reopened in Philadelphia
Telloyd Richards, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

The Portal, founded by Lithuanian investor and artist, Benediktas Gylys and revealed to the public on May 8, closed shortly afterward due to...

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Ex-Hochul aide charged with being spy for China
Ming Kong, International Columnist • November 11, 2024

A former senior aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul has been charged with acting as a secret agent for the Chinese government, sending shockwaves through...

Kalshi enabled citizens to bet on the 2024 Presidential Election
Kalshi enabled citizens to bet on the 2024 Presidential Election
The Editorial Board November 18, 2024

Contract market KalshiEx provided various opportunities for election betting, including betting on the Electoral College margins, popular vote...

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Opinion: CUNY must be transparent about investment record
Editorial Board November 18, 2024

CUNY needs to stop hiding its investment record. CUNY owes transparency to the students who choose to attend and pay tuition and the taxpayers...

Donald Trump’s failed business ventures indicate lack of economic knowledge
Donald Trump’s failed business ventures indicate lack of economic knowledge
Regina Martinez November 18, 2024

In the 2024 election, nine in 10 registered voters said that the economy was one of  the top issues—and as the election results show, voters...

PoliTicker: King Trump and his henchmen will destroy checks and balances
PoliTicker: King Trump and his henchmen will destroy checks and balances
Lexi Lewis, Democratic Correspondent • November 18, 2024

Prepare for President-elect Donald Trump to sink his teeth into presidential power like a parasite, feeding off the strength of his loyal Republican...

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New York Times tech workers ends strike started before Election Day without contract
Saika Chowdhury November 18, 2024

The New York Times Tech Guild, a union, went on strike on Nov. 4, just a day before the election.  The strike was brought about by The New York...

Nissan to lay off employees and cut costs
Nissan to lay off employees and cut costs
Kateryna Huchok November 18, 2024

Following a dip in sales and a net loss during the third quarter, Nissan Motor Corp. shifts gears to cost-cutting “emergency mode,” where...

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Lyft to pay $2.1 million to settle lawsuit with drivers
Lauren Fang November 18, 2024

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced that Lyft Inc. will pay $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit that accused...

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The Fed cuts interest rates for the second time this year
Allen Vasilyev November 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point interest rate cut on Nov. 7, marking the second rate cut of 2024 and since the COVID-19 outbreak...

Ronan sparks a conversation about women’s safety techniques
Ronan sparks a conversation about women’s safety techniques
Zoe Del Percio-Evans November 18, 2024

Graham Norton had actors Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne, Denzel Washington and Saoirse Ronan on his show, “The Graham Norton Show,” on Oct 25....

‘Look Back,’ an emotional, bittersweet ode for art
‘Look Back,’ an emotional, bittersweet ode for art
Snow Tan November 18, 2024

“Look Back” was brought to life as an animated film directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. This slice-of-life, comedic film explores themes of friendship,...

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Lady Gaga’s “Disease” is a return to form mixed with modern style
Arvin Mehra November 18, 2024

“Disease” represents a return to form and a new step for Lady Gaga, featuring a dark electronic synth-pop production. Andrew Watt, Henry...

Baker accurately portrays the limits of love in thrilling romance film ‘Anora’
Baker accurately portrays the limits of love in thrilling romance film ‘Anora’
Ekaterina Kozak November 18, 2024

“Anora” is a romantic drama that won the Palme d’Or award during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The story, written and directed...

Solar-powered hamsters with chloroplasts become first ‘planimals’
Solar-powered hamsters with chloroplasts become first ‘planimals’
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • November 25, 2024

Scientists at The University of Tokyo have integrated chloroplasts, the energy-producing organelles found in plants and algae, into hamster cells,...

Precision meets speed: AI transforms mid-surgery tumor detection
Precision meets speed: AI transforms mid-surgery tumor detection
Mariem Hanna November 25, 2024

A surgical breakthrough is rewriting the rules for brain tumor treatment: FastGlioma, an AI-powered tool, has proven capable of detecting residual...

Martian meteorite interacted with water
Martian meteorite interacted with water
Julia Aiello November 25, 2024

In 1931, the Lafayette meteorite was rediscovered in a drawer at Purdue University. Since then, it has become a focus for many, as it contains...

Cultural roots, big brains: fossilized teeth unlock evolution’s secret
Cultural roots, big brains: fossilized teeth unlock evolution’s secret
Mariem Hanna November 25, 2024

The evolution of human brains may have been deeply influenced by social bonds and prolonged childhoods, rather than brain size alone. New research,...

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Tampa Bay Rays change field in Hurricane aftermath   
Ashanti Charon November 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays will be relocating to play at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The field is...

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight leaves fans underwhelmed
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • November 25, 2024

Netflix’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match failed to live up to the hype. The men faced off against each other in front of 73,200 people...

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Connor McDavid becomes the fourth fastest player to 1,000 career points
Joseph Bello November 25, 2024

Connor McDavid, a player for the Edmonton Oilers, accomplished a goal many dream about when they set their sights on a career in the National...

Yankees fans ejected for interfering with Dodgers’ Mookie Betts in World Series Game 4
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • November 18, 2024

Two New York Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after a controversial incident involving Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder...

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