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Multiple cities face record rain and flood risk as storms surge. New York reports its wettest extended period this summer; the UK and parts of Europe experience continued downpours amid drought in drought-stricken areas. Forecasts warn of continued disruption and potential infrastructure stress.
The Prime Minister and Burnham-era wardrobe are being highlighted through British manufacturing, with Manchester’s Private White V.C. drawing attention for its locally made garments. Reports show the PM buys pieces himself, bolstering a narrative of national production and craftsmanship amid scrutiny over cost and image.
New York state officials have filed a state Supreme Court lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging the prediction market platform operates illegally without a Gaming Commission license, endangers consumers, and should forfeit gains and pay restitution and penalties. The action adds to a broader clash over how prediction markets are regulated between states and the federal government.
An appellate court in Brooklyn has stayed a Staten Island judge's temporary restraining order and briefly allowed New York City's new pied‑à‑terre surcharge rollout to resume while the city seeks an appeal. The lawsuit challenges the administration's notification and list release; the city has argued the pause would derail time‑sensitive implementation.
New York City’s pied-à-terre tax is under court challenge after a Staten Island judge temporarily halted its rollout. Mayor Mamdani defends the policy as a revenue tool while President Trump has called for federal intervention. The city plans an appeal, arguing the pause threatens time-sensitive implementation.
A roundup of recent reports shows how debt, housing costs, and consumer spend patterns shape the US financial landscape. Redfin and Zillow data indicate ongoing affordability stress in housing, while consumer debt and money-management trends are highlighted by CNBC and independent outlets. The mix suggests a cautious, debt-aware economy.
The Independent and The Guardian report that Taylor Swift’s songs have been removed from Team Trump and White House videos after copyright issues. The TikTok posts, which mocked Swift and referenced August, no longer have sound. Swift has not commented publicly amid long-standing feuds with Donald Trump.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state charges related to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Sept. 8, with an overflow courtroom planned for media and public access as debates over anonymity, evidence, and trial logistics intensify.
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter in a transaction valuing the franchise at about $12.5 billion. The sale has been announced this week, requires approval from the NBA Board of Governors and is subject to due diligence and Kushners divestment of a Miami Heat stake.
New York City is moving to open five government-run grocery stores by 2029 to address food affordability. The plan, inspired by Atlanta’s Azalea Fresh Market, uses subsidies to lower core-food prices and seeks experienced grocers to operate the stores. The initiative follows a broader debate over food deserts and market-based solutions.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to two stalking charges tied to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His lawyers have immediately asked a New York state judge to dismiss state murder charges on double jeopardy grounds. Sentencing in the federal case is scheduled for Dec. 18; a state trial had been set to start Sept. 8.
The 28-year-old Mangione has pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges linked to the December 2024 killing of Thompson in Manhattan. He faces a maximum life sentence in federal court. He remains charged in New York state with eight felonies including second-degree murder, with a September trial date, as lawyers contend about double jeopardy across courts.
Mangione has pleaded guilty in a federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. A state murder trial is set for September 8, while the federal case could lead to a life sentence. Prosecutors say a large trove of evidence supports the guilt, including surveillance video and a 3D-printed pistol.
The NYPD is seeking help identifying two suspects who threw bags of motor oil at two Orthodox synagogues in Queens. The incidents are being investigated as hate crimes. Police say the video shows the attack at Young Israel of Jamaica Estates.
State Senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district. She will take the seat through January and will face Melissa Hernandez again in November for a full term. Outside groups tied to AIPAC spent millions supporting Hernandez; Wahab called the spending an attempt to buy the seat.
The Supreme Court has refused to rehear Donald Trump’s defamation and sex-abuse verdict cases involving E. Jean Carroll. The latest order leaves the $5 million defamation verdict intact and maintains a separate $83.3 million defamation award under review. The decision follows two earlier denials of petitions to reconsider.
CBRE data shows New York has the most tech talent, edging out the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time. AI roles drive hiring and office leasing in major markets, with New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto leading in AI jobs.
OpenAI has added an Apple Messages plugin to ChatGPT for Mac that can read, search, summarise, draft and send iMessages. The feature is optional, runs on the desktop app and requires user permission; OpenAI says processing happens locally on the Mac but privacy experts, Apple’s on-device privacy stance and some users have raised concerns about message access and authenticity.
The Trump administration has announced a plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free for 90 days, with a pledge to sell at 25% below market prices. Officials say the move aims to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd and ease inflation, but ranchers and some lawmakers warn it could hurt domestic producers. Several outlets report on the development with various details and feedback from stakeholders.
A federal judge has vacated a policy that would have blocked immigrant visas to 75 countries, ruling Secretary of State Rubio exceeded his authority and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. The decision reinforces consular officers’ control over visa eligibility and sparks renewed debate over the administration’s immigration agenda.
A New York-area study links higher Parkinson’s disease odds to living within 500 feet of a dry cleaner, suggesting environmental exposure to trichloroethylene may play a role. The research, drawing on NYC-area data, notes increased risk near dry-cleaning facilities and calls for further scrutiny of chemical exposure.
An independent arbitrator has ruled that The Washington Post did not have sufficient cause to fire columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing and has ordered the paper to reinstate her with full back pay and benefits. The decision has been issued this week and is binding under the paper’s labor agreement.
The FTC and five states have reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin over their rental-listing partnership. The deal allows Redfin to resume rental advertising and keeps Zillow-Redfin cooperation, while boosting competition and aiming to lower listing costs for landlords and renters. The settlement covers ads and a staged return to rentals through 2030.
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Blake Lively has been awarded $363,245 in attorneys’ fees and $44,206 in costs in the It Ends With Us dispute, far below her initial bid of $8 million. The decision, issued by Manhattan Judge Lewis Liman, restricts reimbursement to fees tied to defending defamation claims under a California survivor protection law, while other claims are left unresolved. The case remains a focal point in discussions about workplace conduct and film industry accountability.
The Multicultural Business Coalition has filed two lawsuits in New York state court challenging Mayor Mamdani’s plan to open five city‑run grocery stores by 2029, arguing it will harm small, minority‑owned stores and that the city failed to conduct proper studies. The suits seek to halt rollout and demand rigorous analysis.
Judge Alvin Hellerstein has denied a bid to move Donald Trump’s hush-money case from state court to federal court for a third time, citing lack of new grounds. Trump remains appealing the conviction in New York for falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels. The ruling comes weeks after his re-entry into a federal appeals process and as prosecutors maintain the case’s linkage to a broader effort to influence the 2016 election.
CBC News has clarified its language guidance on 9/11, emphasizing attribution for terrorism-related reporting while preparing extensive coverage for the 25th anniversary. The move follows backlash over a leaked memo and public scrutiny from U.S. officials and Canadian authorities.