Local·3h ago
Making New Friends Is Hard. These Social Clubs Want to Make It Easier.
A new type of event aims to forge connection despite hectic schedules, exhaustion and a plethora of other social options.
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Local·1h ago
Sprucing Up a Magical, Mysterious Park
Adrian Benepe, once city parks commissioner, is taking on the role of running the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy in Upper Manhattan. He is a large fan of the place.
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Region·2h ago
12 injured when motorcycle strikes group inside Brooklyn park
Twelve individuals were injured when a three-wheeled motorcycle crashed into a crowd at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, during a community event. The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, with victims ranging in age from 36 to 73, all sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, a 53-year-old woman, has been charged with multiple offenses, including reckless driving, and is recovering from injuries sustained in the crash.
ABC7 New York
Crime·1h ago
Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in federal court in Lower Manhattan for a pretrial hearing, which will address jury selection and trial scheduling. Discussions regarding a potential guilty plea between federal prosecutors and Mangione's defense have been reported, although the defense has denied these claims, asserting that the information is part of a strategy to influence public opinion. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is facing both state and federal trials, with the state trial set to begin in September.
ABC7 New York
World·2h ago
Morning news brief
And Iran exchange strikes over the weekend, the search for survivors continues after the serious earthquakes in Venezuela, Trump's immigration agenda gets boost from SCOTUS.
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World·6h ago
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
Pakistan conducted airstrikes and deployed ground troops in Afghan provinces along its border, resulting in significant casualties, including civilians. The Taliban government of Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming that 13 of the dead were children, while Pakistan's officials reported that 29 militants were killed. This escalation follows a breakdown of a previously agreed ceasefire between the two nations, which had been in place since last October.
BBC World
World·6h ago
US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to 'stand down' following a series of strikes exchanged over recent days, which included accusations of ceasefire violations. A US official confirmed that vessels can now move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, and discussions aimed at ending the conflict will continue. This development follows a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17, which aimed for the termination of military operations and ensured safe passage for commercial vessels.
BBC World
Region·1h ago
Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,450, with expectations that this number may increase. Authorities are in a critical phase of search and rescue operations, while efforts are underway to establish camps for those displaced by the disaster. Power has been restored in La Guaira, a port city significantly impacted by the earthquakes.
The Guardian