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South Korean president lifts national martial law
Ming Kong, International Columnist • December 19, 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3, sending troops and military forces to counter what he described as “anti-state...

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NYC ban on selling pets in retail goes into effect
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, originally signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022, will prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet...

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New congestion pricing set to launch in January
Emma Delahanty, Contributing Writer • December 19, 2024

Five months after pausing Manhattan’s congestion tolls, Gov. Kathy Hochul is bringing back congestion pricing, but cheaper. Starting Jan....

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Google awards the CUNY Graduate Center $1M for AI literacy programs
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • December 19, 2024

The CUNY Graduate Center’s Teaching and Learning Center has been awarded a $1 million grant from Google.org, the tech conglomerate’s philanthropy...

Farewell Letter: Belonging with The Ticker
Farewell Letter: Belonging with The Ticker
Vibodha Gallage Dona, Graphics Editor • December 17, 2024

Let me just start by saying, “AHHHHHHHHH” — which just about summarizes how I feel about the semester ending and saying goodbye to all...

Trump's Tariff Policies Will Negatively Impact the U.S. Fashion Industry
Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Negatively Impact the U.S. Fashion Industry
Adrita Shahriyar December 17, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff increases are aimed at encouraging American manufacturing, but they will have unintended consequences...

PoliTicker: New Yorkers, Elections Matter Every Year
PoliTicker: New Yorkers, Elections Matter Every Year
Lexi Lewis, Democratic Correspondent • December 17, 2024

It is in the best interest of every American, New Yorker and Baruch College student to continue participating in our political system outside...

Politicker: The Democratic Party has 4 years to regroup.
Politicker: The Democratic Party has 4 years to regroup.
Jack Van Hecke, Democratic Correspondent • December 17, 2024

The past few months for the Democrats have gone far from planned. First, there was a debacle of a debate performance for Joe Biden against...

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Volkswagen workers in Germany continue to strike
Liangliang Li December 19, 2024

Following months of negotiations, Volkswagen AG workers launched an extended strike on Dec. 2 across Germany. They were protesting the country’s...

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US TikTok ban upheld in court, enabling ban from app stores to move forward
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • December 19, 2024

A federal appeals court upheld the U.S. government’s ban on TikTok, rejecting the company’s legal challenges and setting the stage for the...

The Strand reaches new contract after four-day strike
The Strand reaches new contract after four-day strike
Regina Martinez December 19, 2024

William Bobrowski stands outside The Strand’s flagship store on Broadway, next to a table stocked with hot Dunkin’ coffee and sweets—a...

US labor market bounces back after October slowdown
US labor market bounces back after October slowdown
Yoonei San December 19, 2024

The U.S. labor market showed a significant rebound in November, with the addition of 227,000 jobs. This follows an increase of 36,000 jobs added...

‘Yellow Face’ explores the complexities of appropriation and Asian identity
‘Yellow Face’ explores the complexities of appropriation and Asian identity
Ethan Del Rosario December 17, 2024

The Todd Haimes Theater on 227 West 42nd Street came to life as attendees searched for their seats and settled down for the 7 p.m. viewing of...

The Ticker Wrapped 2024
The Ticker Wrapped 2024
Sarah Gabriel, Alina Sluzhyvenkova, Sabrina Kippes, Karizma Jernigan, Ashley Kodowa, Carol Chen, Claire Cancel, Abraham Guzman Silva, Sonia Kalo, Vibodha Gallage Dona, Ali Hussain, and Maya Demchak-Gottlieb December 17, 2024

Sarah Gabriel – Arts & Culture Editor Favorite movie: "Abigail" "Abigail" was the perfect blend of gory horror and comedy. The film...

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Spotify Wrapped leaves many disappointed
Zoe Del Percio-Evans December 17, 2024

Spotify users have anticipated the release of the annual Spotify Wrapped since 2016, which typically compiles a user’s listening data from...

‘Moana 2’ stuns with improved visuals
‘Moana 2’ stuns with improved visuals
Arvin Mehra December 17, 2024

"Moana 2" was released on Nov. 27, achieving a worldwide weekend box office gross of $389 million and is set to gross $1 billion. It has been...

Reemergence of salmon ‘hat’ trend among orca sparks speculation
Reemergence of salmon ‘hat’ trend among orca sparks speculation
Julia Aiello December 17, 2024

Recently, orcas have been spotted balancing salmon on their heads once again, sparking excited conservations within the marine mammal community. The...

Iron-rich particles create toxic environment in NYC subway stations
Iron-rich particles create toxic environment in NYC subway stations
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • December 9, 2024

New York City’s subway system, a vital transit network that serves 5.5 million daily commuters, may pose significant health risks due to high...

Extreme weather conditions leave NYC green spaces devoid of color
Extreme weather conditions leave NYC green spaces devoid of color
Daria Hrabar December 9, 2024

October 2024 was one of the driest months for Madison Square Park, with the area receiving no rainfall compared to NYC’s monthly October average...

Model microbe for stress
Model microbe for stress
Mahir Rahman December 9, 2024

A study from the University College Cork at the APC Microbiome Ireland led by Dr. Gabriel Tofani and his team of microbiologists found that the...

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Juan Soto signs with the Mets on a record-breaking contract
Joseph Bello December 17, 2024

The New York Yankees and Major League Baseball superstar Juan Soto agreed to a deal with the Mets of $765 million over 15 years on Dec. 8. Soto’s...

Former Florida State champion shot in Hollywood
Ali Hussain, Science & Technology Editor • December 17, 2024

Hollywood police identified former Florida State University football player Octavious Jackson as one of two victims killed in a shooting roughly...

LA Galaxy becomes first team to win six MLS cups
LA Galaxy becomes first team to win six MLS cups
Kevin Dominguez December 17, 2024

The 29th edition of the Major League Soccer Cup was played on Dec. 7 between the Los Angeles Galaxy, representing the West, and the New York...

Ronaldo secures Portugal’s victory against Poland in match
Ronaldo secures Portugal’s victory against Poland in match
Jose Montalvan December 9, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an unforgettable bicycle kick in Porto, leading Portugal to a terrifying 5-1 scoreboard against Poland in the Union...

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