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NYC's workforce agenda

The 2024 New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) conference took place over two days in December. The get-together brought labor leaders, employers, politicians, educators, and workforce coordinators together to talk about where the city is headed and what kind of employment future New Yorkers will be engaged in.

Iconic Fordham University Rose Hill Gymnasium turns 100

A century ago today, on Jan. 16, 1925, the Fordham Rams defeated Boston College, 46-16, in the first-ever game at Rose Hill Gymnasium, the oldest continually used NCAA Division I gym in the nation.

Seton Hall women's hoops off to great start

This women's basketball season is off to an impressive start for the players of Seton Hall University. The Pirates took on some high-powered opponents in non-conference action and opened Big East Conference play on a four-game winning streak. For the program's graduate students, it is the final season to make their marks on the program.

MVP candidates Jackson and Allen headline the NFL's divisional playoff round

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen are expected to finish first and second in this season's MVP race. Who will win has been widely discussed for the past several weeks. Each has a compelling case. It would be Jackson's third and Allen's first. They will be forever linked as Allen was the No. 7 overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft and Jackson the 32nd and last pick in the first round the same year.

At last, a full account of the Tulsa Race Massacre

For more than a century, the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 has been a source of debate and dismissal. On Jan. 10, the Department of Justice issued a report that may clarify some of the questions about what many historians consider one of the worst crimes in the nation's history.

Eric Adams' State of the City address portrays him as a "people's mayor." But the people may disagree.

An atypically easygoing Apollo Theater crowd greeted Mayor Eric Adams and company for his State of the City address last Thursday, Jan. 9.

Biden Administration Advances Plan To Sharply Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes

The Biden administration in its final days is advancing a plan to sharply reduce the nicotine in all cigarettes sold in the U.S., though the incoming Trump administration isn't expected to follow through on the idea.

Lunar Landers Carpool In Early-Morning Launch

In a 2-for-1 moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jump-start business on Earth's dusty sidekick.

Death Toll Grows at Mine In South Africa

At least 78 people have died after authorities imposed a blockade on an illegal gold mine here, part of a months-long standoff between prospectors and a government determined to force them to surface-often by cutting off their food and water.

FDA Bans Artificial Dye Red 3 From Food

Groups petitioned agency to restrict an additive linked to cancer in animals

The Soccer Team That Perfected The Art of Winning Without the Ball

THERE CAME A POINT in the recent history of European soccer when it was no longer enough for teams to simply win championships. If they were going to pick up trophies, then they would first need to learn to play beautifully.

Get Ready for More Obstacles To Your Airport Lounge Access

More crackdowns are coming as airlines and credit card companies continue to control crowds

U.S. Imposes New Measures To Limit China's AI Advances

The U.S. is imposing some of its strongest measures yet to limit Chinese advancement in artificial intelligence, requiring companies to get government approval to export certain AI models and set up large AI computing facilities overseas.

Time to Savor and Relish the Joy of Travel

It's a new year and here are my travel aspirations. Feel free to keep me honest on these and tell me your tricks.

Carney Hints at Run to Lead Canada's Liberals

Since Justin Trudeau said he would resign as prime minister, one Canadian politician after another has looked at running to lead the Liberal Party into new elections that polls show it will lose badly and said: \"Not me.\" Now a prominent name is finally hinting he will run-Mark Carney, a familiar face to the world of finance as the former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Eng-land and current chairman of Brookfield Asset Management.

Princess of Wales Says Her Cancer Is in Remission

After an emotional visit to the hospital where she was treated last year, the Princess of Wales revealed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission. She offered thanks to those who helped her and husband, Prince William. navi-gate the treatment.

Denmark Entertains Greenland Options

U.S. ally signals its willingness to negotiate military, economic matters

Trump Plans ‘Energy Dominance’ Orders

The president-elect wants to boost fossil fuels, revoke Biden’s EV rules

Jack Daniel's Maker to Slash Jobs, Incur Charges for Restructuring

Brown-Forman said it will cut about 12% of its global workforce, or roughly 648 jobs, as it undergoes a restructuring aimed to position the company for growth amid a choppy global spirits market.

Volkswagen Car Deliveries Fall Amid Challenges in China

Volkswagen delivered fewer cars in 2024 as the automaker continued to be hit by intense competition in China that has seen rivals cut prices to win customers in its largest market.

U.K. Launches Antitrust Probe Into Google's Search Business

U.K. antitrust officials said they were probing Google over its search services and how they might affect competition in the country, the first investigation of its kind under a new digital-markets regime that could force the Alphabet-owned company to make concessions.

Gaza Truce Waits for Hamas Sign-Off

Militant group fails to respond to draft of deal after all sides agree to major points

The Path To Dominance

In a speech in March 2000, President Bill Clinton hailed China 's imminent entry into the World Trade Organization.

Signet Jewelers Cuts Its Outlook; Shares Fall

Signet Jewelers shares tumbled after the retailer cut its quarterly outlook, prompted by a duller-than-expected holiday shopping season.

A Letter to Merrick Garland

Dear Mr. Attorney General, Your time in office won't run out a moment too soon. You will be remembered as a tool in the Democratic Party's strategy of misusing the Justice Department to visit injustice on innocent people with differing political views. I am a victim of your dysfunctional leadership, but unlike many of your targets, I have survived unscathed.

Wealthy Homeowners, Their Insurers Turn to Hired Help to Fight Wildfires

When former Olympic gold-medal sprinter Michael Johnson heard the Palisades fire was heading his way, he knew his multimillion-dollar hillside home in Malibu was in danger. Johnson didn't simply dial 911 as others in the wildfire's path did: He turned to his private firefighting system for protection.

"Same Spot!": Earlier Blaze Draws Officials' Interest

A smaller fire on New Year's Day is probed for any link to Palisades inferno

South Korea Leader Arrested in Standoff

Yoon faces possible insurrection count for martial-law order; he denounces 'injustices'

Longevity Science Is Having Its Moment

Incoming president's picks for the country's top health jobs have ties to the antiaging field now edging into the mainstream

Report Suggests Trump Conviction Was Likely

Special counsel was confident jury would find president-elect guilty in election case