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'Nightmare': Trump-voting farmers now plead for help
Many years after Democratic strategist James Carville famously described Pennsylvania as Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west and Alabama in between," it continues to be a very complex swing state. President Donald Trump narrowly won...
The consulting industry is on track to get upended, and we'll all have to deal with the consequences
Welcome back! The older you get, the tougher it can be to bounce back from the weekend. But if Sam Altman's startup gets its way, aging doesn't necessarily mean decline. BI's Hilary Brueck looked at how Retro Biosciences is developing a pill to...
We bought a fixer-upper in a coastal Connecticut town. In a year, we built a suburban life that's so good I don't miss NYC.
At 22, I had big dreams. A recent college grad, I wanted to write for a magazine and embrace the glitz and glam of Manhattan while living in a stylish loft fit for Carrie Bradshaw. In reality, my overpriced apartment was more "shoebox chic" with a...

Russia Ramps Up Drone Production Amid NATO No-Fly Zone Plans And Starlink Disruptions
Click to see the full-size image The intensity of strikes overnight on September 14–15 remained relatively low, particularly on the Ukrainian side: Russian air defense systems shot down six Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, with an...

CA lawmakers overhaul energy and climate policy as session ends
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Show your support for local journalism. Become a member today to receive a limited-edition tote bag and unlimited access to local news. The California Legislature’s...

AI Doomers Losing Influence Amid Industry Acceleration
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a heated debate has long simmered between optimists who see boundless potential and so-called “doomers” who warn of existential risks. Recent developments suggest that the doomers—those...

Hype-Driven Consumer Trends: Labubu Dolls and NFTs Redefine Scarcity
In the ever-evolving world of consumer trends, where viral sensations can propel brands to stratospheric heights overnight, a curious phenomenon has taken hold: hype itself emerging as the core product. Take the case of Labubu, the whimsical,...

I'm an NYC-Based Dad Who Is Always on the Move—This Is How I Redefined My Everyday Wear
There is something powerful about embracing comfort without letting go of style. As someone who wears many hats, from content creator to storyteller to dada of a very active 3-year-old boy, I have learned that what I put on each day needs to be...

Manufacturer unveils next-gen construction equipment that could revolutionize industry: 'We've successfully gone from concept to prototype'
Photo Credit: CASE Construction Equipment A New York company that has already electrified a Caterpillar heavy excavator is now partnering with industry juggernaut Case on battery-powered big equipment. The agreement between ZQuip, a subsidiary of...

City Scoop: Subway crimes hit a 15-year low, and other top stories across NYC
Hochul boasts historic drop in subway crime New York Gov. Kathy Hochul touted this summer as the safest one New York City’s subway system has seen in 15 years — despite the Trump administration’s claims that public transportation is still...

Judging you based on your favorite NYC-based TV show
Unless you’re a true born-and-raised New Yorker, it’s likely that your first introduction to the Big Apple was through iconic movies and TV shows. There’s no limit to media that paints an unrealistic picture of life in New York City, and it’s...

Fast-Growing Electronics Resale Chain PayMore Opens 100th Store
The PayMore electronics resale chain has seen its growth accelerated both by support for secondhand shopping and tariff price pressures. Courtesy of PayMore The fast-growing electronics resale chain PayMore is seeing its growth spurt accelerate,...

Cos takes centre stage at New York fashion week and Gwyneth Paltrow rebrands
The headline act on day four of New York fashion week had all the hallmarks of a typical designer catwalk, including a pulsating soundtrack and a front row peppered with Hollywood stars. However, there was a twist. Instead of a luxury brand...

Cowdray Farm Shop wins two Great Taste Awards 2025
Cowdray’s Spicy Italian Sausages and the Chocolate Mousse Cake have both been awarded a gold star in the prestigious Great Taste Awards 2025. The Spicy Italian Sausage recipe was created by Sarah Finch, who is part of the butchery team, and was...

New York's highest-ranking politician Kathy Hochul officially endorses socialist Mamdani
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has formally endorsed socialist Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City. With less than two months until the election, Hochul penned an endorsement for the Democratic candidate in The New York Times on Sunday. She...

Pumped hydro among bids in 1.5 GW Massachusetts energy storage tender
A tender held to procure 1.5 GW of four- to 10-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project capacity for the US state of Massachusetts has attracted bids for 13 sites, including from an existing pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) site. It is...

Chatty rats raise their voice to be heard in NYC
For several years now, New York City has been grappling with a sanitation crisis unlike anything in recent memory. Once hailed as the ultimate symbol of cosmopolitan life, the Big Apple is now dealing with a rodent infestation so severe, it’s...

Spring is arriving later for New York City trees, study finds
According to a study by Yale researchers, city park trees are experiencing a delay in seasonal change, which may lead to increased seasonal allergies. Michelle So 1:49 am, Sep 15, 2025 Staff Reporter Baala Shakya, Photography Editor In a concrete...
Jessica Buttafuoco Says Her Life Has Been Shaped by Her Father, Joey Buttafuoco, Amy Fisher, and the True-Crime Industry
It was, in the words of the Material Girl, just like a prayer. On January 16, 1993, a white limo idled outside Jessica Buttafuoco’s bayfront house in Massapequa, New York, waiting to whisk her to Saturday Night Live featuring her musical heroine,...
Business Tennessee Lookout TN Soybean farmers face ‘desperate situation’ amid inflation, weather extremes and tariffs
Tennessee soybean farmers are facing a difficult harvest season. Severe weather reduced crop yield, inflation made production more costly and trade negotiations with China, Tennessee's largest soybean customer, mean prices are too low to profit....