Appeals court: Mamdani administration can proceed with second-home tax
An appeals court has ruled in favor Wednesday of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “pied-a-terre” tax on certain high-end second homes in the city. Go to story
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, November 5 (game #1243)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’.…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, November 5 (game #977)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If…
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert
A child in New York has died of measles, health officials in the state announced late Monday. It marks the first reported measles-associated death in New York in more than 30 years. It is the seventh measles-linked death reported in the US this year; all…
NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms
The New York Times and other newspaper companies sued Brave Software yesterday, alleging that the browser maker illegally bypasses paywalls and sells stolen news content to AI companies. “Brave is the supplier, dealer, and distributor of stolen…
N.Y. AG Letitia James appoints outside counsel to lead Cornell rape investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed Jacqueline Kelly to lead the investigation into allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity. Go to story
What to know about rhabdomyolysis after death of 24-year-old NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa
A 24-year-old woman has died after participating in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Go to story
Cornell alumna named to lead criminal probe into Jane Doe’s rape claim
New York Attorney General Letitia James has named Cornell alumna Jackie Kelly, a former prosecutor, to lead the criminal probe into Jane Doe’s gang rape allegations. Go to story
Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that a former federal prosecutor who oversaw the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs will lead the investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell University…
Google won’t let schools that opt-out of AI use search
Google is offering schools more control over how students use and interact with AI There is a caveat though: schools that opt-out of using AI will not have access to Google search The company has deeply integrated AI within its search platform Google…