NEW YORK TIMES

Mar 14 2025OPINION

From Real Estate Star to Fearmonger: The Strange Journey of a YouTuber

New York City's real estate scene changed dramatically when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Many people left the city, leaving lots of empty apartments. Cash Jordan, a well-known real estate broker, had to get creative to keep his business going. He started making videos showing off his listings on YouTu

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Pills vs. Pounds: Are New Weight Loss Drugs Worth the Price?

New medications like tirzepatide and semaglutide are making waves in the fight against obesity. These drugs do more than just help people lose weight; they also reduce the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. But there's a significant downside: they are expensive. This has sparked a hea

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Jails and Crime: What's the Deal?

New Yorkers are worried about crime. They are happy that the new police commissioner is trying to fix the problem. But, some people in power want to close down Rikers Island, the city's main jail. They think jails are bad and want to let more people out. They believe that jails do not help keep peop

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Newtown's Big Spend: Millions for School Fixes

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure

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Mar 11 2025CRIME

New York's Prison Crisis: 2, 000 Guards Fired After Strike

New York's prison system faced a major shakeup. Over 2, 000 prison guards were fired for not returning to work after a lengthy strike. This strike, which lasted 22 days, caused significant disruption to the state's correctional facilities. The governor and the state's correctional commissioner decla

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Comments Spark Diplomatic Drama

New Zealand recently sent its top diplomat in Britain packing after he publicly questioned President Trump's grasp of history. This move highlights the delicate nature of international relations and the careful balancing act required when dealing with powerful figures. The incident unfolded in Lond

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Mar 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

New England's Winters: A Changing Landscape

New England's winters are changing. The region is experiencing warmer winters than in the past. This shift is due to climate change, which has caused temperatures to rise. Winters are now 3 degrees warmer on average than they were during the Baby Boom era. This might not sound like much, but it has

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Brain Health: How Gut Bacteria Affects Newborns' Thinking Skills

Newborns can suffer from long-term thinking problems due to a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This condition is known as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD). Scientists have found that the tiny organisms living in our gut, called gut microbiota, play a big role in how well our

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Malaria's Hidden Threat to Newborns in Kinshasa

Newborns in some parts of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, face a silent danger. This is congenital malaria, which is hard to spot using regular methods. The issue lies in the low levels of parasites in the baby's blood. This makes it tricky for doctors to identify. But there is a solution. A

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

New York Politics: Governor's Move on Mayor Eric Adams

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to keep Mayor Eric Adams in office, but with some restrictions. This decision comes after a lot of pressure from people who want Adams out of office due to corruption charges. Adams was charged with taking over $100, 000 in illegal benefits and campaign d

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