Rents for 2 Million New Yorkers Set to Rise Again This Year
In 1974, Ahmad and Ann Shirazi moved into a rent-stabilized apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, though at $275 a month, the rent felt high for two bedrooms. The Shirazis…
N.Y. Lawmakers Confront Hot-Button Issues in Rare Return to Albany
Come late June, most state legislators in New York are typically far away from the Capitol in Albany, getting a jump on the summer after wrapping up their lawmaking duties…
U.K. Inflation Remains Stuck at 8.7 Percent
Britain’s inflation rate held steady in May, frustrating expectations that price increases would slow down, according to data released Wednesday, the day before the country’s central bank is widely expected…
Why Is Narendra Modi So Popular? Tune In to Find Out.
But his role as on-air talker combines two of his greatest strengths. The first is his deep understanding of India’s grass roots, developed over decades as a foot soldier and…
Oregon Parents Battle Shortened School Days
Advocates say schools across the U.S. are removing students with disabilities from classrooms, often in response to challenging behavior, by cutting the days they’re allowed to attend. Parents and advocates…
Victim takes on prosecutor after abuser goes free
A Louisiana woman who was 16 when her adult boss sexually assaulted her was aghast when a judge granted the man probation — and she blames a prosecutor who she…
Biden meets with tech leaders to discuss AI risks
President Joe Biden convened a group of technology leaders in San Francisco to debate the risks and promises of artificial intelligence. Biden also told reporters he’s “proud” of his son…
CDC director reflects on decision to step down
The outgoing head of America’s top public health agency, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is stepping down on June 30. She used the word “intense” to describe her time as the director…
Reporter who rode Titanic submarine says there were ‘many red flags’
A video of a reporter expressing concerns for his Titan submarine ride last year has gone viral after the vehicle vanished off the coast of Canada with five people inside…
Michigan officer charged after video shows him punching man
A suburban Detroit police officer was charged with assault after video showed him punching a young man in the face and slamming his head to the ground at the jail.…