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Hallandale Beach man convicted of ‘mass mailing fraud scheme’ targeting seniors
Read full article: Hallandale Beach man convicted of ‘mass mailing fraud scheme’ targeting seniorsA Long Island, New York federal jury convicted a South Florida man of running a “mass mailing fraud scheme,” prosecutors said.
Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page
Read full article: Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home pageMajor League Baseball has removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in contravention of his administration’s interpretation of civil rights law.
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
Read full article: Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changesColumbia University agreed to implement a host of policy changes, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department.
Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years
Read full article: Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen yearsTuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.
An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
Read full article: An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation moveAn ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
Feds indict ‘bag hunters’ investigators say used ‘Fraud Bible’ during $80M scheme
Read full article: Feds indict ‘bag hunters’ investigators say used ‘Fraud Bible’ during $80M schemeFederal investigators said scammers who made millions used the “2021 Fraud Bible” and wore clothing bearing a sack of money logo with the phrase “Bag Hunter.”
Man gets prison in US for helping pressure Chinese expat to return home
Read full article: Man gets prison in US for helping pressure Chinese expat to return homeA real estate businessman who aided a Chinese effort to pressure an expatriate to return home has been sentenced to over a year in a U.S. prison.
Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
Read full article: Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan driversThe Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York to end its new $9 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan.
In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them
Read full article: In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of themMore workers have reported feeling disconnected from their organization’s purpose and unclear on how to meet expectations since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work.
Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower despite solid data on the economy
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower despite solid data on the economyU.S. stock indexes edged lower following another reminder that big, unsettling policy changes are underway because of President Donald Trump, along with more signals suggesting the U.S. economy remains solid for now.
FBI agent who has criticized the bureau arrested on charges of sharing confidential information
Read full article: FBI agent who has criticized the bureau arrested on charges of sharing confidential informationAn FBI agent who has criticized the bureau was arrested this week on charges of illegally disclosing classified information.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies as pressure eases from the bond market after Fed decision
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rallies as pressure eases from the bond market after Fed decisionU.S. stocks climbed after the Federal Reserve said the economy still looks healthy enough to keep interest rates where they are.
European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies
Read full article: European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxiesA European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies.
Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired
Read full article: Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never airedA Hollywood writer-director has been arrested on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.
Court convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace
Read full article: Court convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palaceA thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art valued at more than $6 million.
Hulu's 'Good American Family' with Ellen Pompeo scrambles a wild true-crime case
Read full article: Hulu's 'Good American Family' with Ellen Pompeo scrambles a wild true-crime caseIf Ellen Pompeo was going to find a new role after 20 years as a series regular on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” it had to be good.
'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel
Read full article: 'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novelBookstores worldwide hosted midnight parties for “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth installment in Suzanne Collins' “Hunger Games” series.
Knicks storm back to beat Miami 116-95 and send Heat to their 8th straight loss
Read full article: Knicks storm back to beat Miami 116-95 and send Heat to their 8th straight lossMikal Bridges scored 28 points, Josh Hart tied a franchise record with his eighth triple-double this season and the New York Knicks beat Miami 116-95 on Monday night, sending the Heat to their first eight-game losing streak of coach Erik Spoelstra’s career.
Heat-Knicks game is delayed after Tracy Morgan gets sick at Madison Square Garden
Read full article: Heat-Knicks game is delayed after Tracy Morgan gets sick at Madison Square GardenActor and comedian Tracy Morgan got sick in the second half of the Heat-Knicks game, interrupting the action at Madison Square Garden.
Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
Read full article: Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years
Read full article: No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 yearsRJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 for its first Big East Tournament title in 25 years.
Ejiofor powers No. 6 St. John's past No. 25 Marquette 79-63 into 1st Big East final since 2000
Read full article: Ejiofor powers No. 6 St. John's past No. 25 Marquette 79-63 into 1st Big East final since 2000Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 points, a St. John’s record in the Big East Tournament, and the sixth-ranked Red Storm pulled away from No. 25 Marquette 79-63 to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US
Read full article: The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the USA top U.S. Justice Department official says the department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus.
Xavier hopes NCAA bubble doesn't burst after tough loss to No. 25 Marquette at Big East tourney
Read full article: Xavier hopes NCAA bubble doesn't burst after tough loss to No. 25 Marquette at Big East tourneyIf the Xavier Musketeers get left out of the NCAA Tournament, they’ll look back at their latest game as a missed opportunity.
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
Read full article: Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road tripLeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip.
Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinal
Read full article: Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinalKam Jones scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career and No. 25 Marquette rallied past Xavier 89-87 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
RJ Luis Jr. scores 20 as No. 6 St. John's blows out Butler 78-57 to reach Big East semifinals
Read full article: RJ Luis Jr. scores 20 as No. 6 St. John's blows out Butler 78-57 to reach Big East semifinalsRJ Luis Jr. scored 20 points and No. 6 St. John’s romped to a 78-57 blowout of Butler in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal.
Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal funding
Read full article: Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal fundingUniversities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
Read full article: NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter GamesThe IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games.
Ashley Graham to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago'
Read full article: Ashley Graham to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago'Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham will make her Broadway debut this spring in the musical “Chicago,” adding her celebrity to a show that skewers celebrity culture.
Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first 'correction' since 2023 on Trump's trade war
Read full article: Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first 'correction' since 2023 on Trump's trade warWall Street’s sell-off hit a new low following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war.
USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers
Read full article: USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmersThe U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
Fraud investigators report man with ‘Sherlock’ middle name left plenty of clues in Broward
Read full article: Fraud investigators report man with ‘Sherlock’ middle name left plenty of clues in BrowardA 50-year-old man who was born in New York and lives in Pompano Beach stands accused of fraud Wednesday in Broward County.
Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming
Read full article: Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be comingEgg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to a felony in historic abortion case
Read full article: Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to a felony in historic abortion caseA Louisiana woman has pleaded not guilty to a felony after allegedly getting abortion pills from a New York doctor and giving them to her teenage daughter to terminate a pregnancy.
Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
Read full article: Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to a two-year contract worth $40 million.
Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests
Read full article: Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guestsMichelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.
Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James
Read full article: Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron JamesLeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron James.
Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war
Read full article: Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade warOntario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, is now charging 25% more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.
Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy
Read full article: Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economyThe U.S. stock market’s sell-off accelerated as worries built about pain for the economy because of tariffs and other policies by President Donald Trump.
Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder delight at Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial
Read full article: Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder delight at Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorialLauryn Hill made a surprise appearance and Stevie Wonder performed at a memorial ceremony for Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack in New York.
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Read full article: Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high windsFirefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.
Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin says his comeback attempt as a pitcher started last year
Read full article: Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin says his comeback attempt as a pitcher started last yearFormer major league outfielder Tyler Naquin says his attempted comeback as a right-handed pitcher was over a year in the making.
Blake Lively's lawyers seek tight hold over release of information in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Read full article: Blake Lively's lawyers seek tight hold over release of information in lawsuit against Justin BaldoniA lawyer for actor Blake Lively wants a federal judge to prevent defendants including “It Ends With Us” costar Justin Baldoni from getting personal or intimate information about her or other celebrities as her sexual harassment lawsuit advances toward trial.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano bring trilogy women's boxing bout to MSG, site of the original
Read full article: Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano bring trilogy women's boxing bout to MSG, site of the originalKatie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will fight for a third time, returning to Madison Square Garden after staging the first women’s boxing match to headline the arena in the opener of their trilogy.
Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports
Read full article: Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese importsAs toy inventors, toy manufacturers and buyers for stores that sell toys met for an annual trade show in New York last weekend, a topic besides which items were destined for holiday wish lists permeated the displays.
Macy's fourth quarter is mixed and its 2025 outlook is tempered by tariffs and leery shoppers
Read full article: Macy's fourth quarter is mixed and its 2025 outlook is tempered by tariffs and leery shoppersMacy’s swung to a profit in the fourth quarter, though sales dipped with shoppers still cautious about spending.
Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record
Read full article: Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL recordAlex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers on Wednesday night, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026
Read full article: Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026The megahit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.
Man treated 'like a dog' before murder in upstate New York, prosecutor says
Read full article: Man treated 'like a dog' before murder in upstate New York, prosecutor saysProsecutors in upstate New York say seven people were indicted on first-degree murder charges in the killing of a 24-year-old man who was subjected to weeks of torture.
Major retailers temper expectations for 2025 as Americans slow their spending
Read full article: Major retailers temper expectations for 2025 as Americans slow their spendingSome retailers are beginning to take a more cautious approach with their financial forecasts as they keep a closer eye on signs of a pullback in consumer spending.
Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week
Read full article: Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next weekAn insider account being billed as an “explosive” memoir about “seven critical years” at Facebook/Meta will be published next week.
Times Square boxing event in May promises to be big, with 3 fights and talk of half a million fans
Read full article: Times Square boxing event in May promises to be big, with 3 fights and talk of half a million fansBig boxing in New York for long meant Madison Square Garden, in recent years Barclays Center as well.
In Lake Placid, a pair of athletes are sliding for Ukraine. They hope better days are ahead
Read full article: In Lake Placid, a pair of athletes are sliding for Ukraine. They hope better days are aheadThe final race of the headfirst-sliding sport known as skeleton awaits Ukrainian athletes Vladyslav Heraskevych and Yaroslav Lavreniuk.
Officials say 'technical issue' prevented video replay of missed knockdown in Davis-Roach fight
Read full article: Officials say 'technical issue' prevented video replay of missed knockdown in Davis-Roach fightThe New York State Athletic Commission said a “technical issue” prevented officials from seeing replay of Gervonta Davis going to a knee in the ninth round of his fight against Lamont Roach.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
Read full article: The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industryThe Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.
Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being ordered to do so
Read full article: Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being ordered to do soThe head of the FBI’s New York field office who was reported to have resisted Justice Department efforts to scrutinize agents who participated in politically sensitive investigations has told coworkers that he has retired from the bureau after being directed to do so.
Yankees' AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to start season on injured list with shoulder injury
Read full article: Yankees' AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to start season on injured list with shoulder injuryYankees right-hander Luis Gil will start the season on the injured list because of a high-grade lat strain in his pitching shoulder that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks.
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
Read full article: 'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office“Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office.
Luis scores 21 as No. 7 St. John's beats Seton Hall 71-61 to clinch first Big East title since 1985
Read full article: Luis scores 21 as No. 7 St. John's beats Seton Hall 71-61 to clinch first Big East title since 1985RJ Luis Jr. scored 21 points and No. 7 St. John’s beat Seton Hall 71-61 to clinch its first outright regular-season Big East title since 1985 on Saturday.
Times Square to host returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in separate bouts in May 2 tripleheader
Read full article: Times Square to host returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in separate bouts in May 2 tripleheaderTimes Square will stage a boxing tripleheader featuring the returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, along with a title defense for Teofimo Lopez, on May 2.
New York's governor orders college to remove Palestinian studies job listing
Read full article: New York's governor orders college to remove Palestinian studies job listingNew York’s governor ordered a state school to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies teaching position this week, saying she wanted to ensure “antisemitic theories” would not be taught.
What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean
Read full article: What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could meanPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, and activists and advocacy groups are alarmed by what that will mean for non-English speakers when it comes to immigration, voter access and other issues.
The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more
Read full article: The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and moreThe Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes, just weeks under new leadership and turmoil at the agency caused by orders from Trump administration.
Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud data
Read full article: Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud dataDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud.
He's in the room. Lin Manuel-Miranda voted in to elite American Academy of Arts and Letters
Read full article: He's in the room. Lin Manuel-Miranda voted in to elite American Academy of Arts and LettersAt age 45, Lin Manuel-Miranda already has accomplished enough to receive a lifetime achievement honor.
FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm
Read full article: FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firmThe FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion — from a Dubai-based firm.