Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
Teachers union in New York City supports socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor
Support for Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has gained endorsement from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in his campaign for mayor of New York City. The union, which represents around 200,000 educators, made this decision on Tuesday, describing the widening wealth gap in the city as a serious issue. […]
Agreement achieved with Philadelphia city employees to conclude 9-day strike
Philadelphia City Workers End Trash Strike The union representing thousands of Philadelphia city workers has come to an agreement to resume trash collection, effectively ending a strike that had disrupted various city services for over a week. Around 10,000 blue-collar employees from District Council 33, which is part of the U.S. State Federations, County, and […]
Livvy Dunne shares that she was not allowed to buy Babe Ruth’s $1.6 million apartment in New York City.
It’s official: you’re out! Former LSU gymnast and internet sensation Olivia “Livvy” Dunne shared on Tuesday that her attempt to purchase a former New York City apartment belonging to Babe Ruth fell through. Dan, who has reportedly earned around $9.5 million through the NCAA’s “Name, Image, and Likeness” initiative, expressed plans to buy the $1.59 […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson promises the city will not assist Trump’s ICE.
Chicago Mayor’s Stance Against ICE Collaboration On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated firmly that the city would “not work with ICE.” He expressed concern for workers and low-income individuals, emphasizing the need for government support amidst challenges associated with the Trump administration. During a press conference, he responded to queries regarding whether the city […]
Protesters in Mexico City Turn Against U.S., Other Tourists, and Migrants ‘Leave’
Protests erupted in Mexico City as mobs targeted cafes and shops, driven by rising tensions towards tourists and foreigners from the US and Europe. The unrest began on Friday in the upscale neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa where protesters expressed frustration, claiming that the influx of foreigners was pushing up living costs and criticized them […]
Waymo will test robotaxis in Philadelphia and New York City.
Waymo Explores Expansion into Northeast Cities Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company under Google’s parent umbrella, is considering an expansion into northeastern cities by initiating mapping and test drives in Philadelphia and New York City. These efforts could set the stage for future Robotaxi services. While Waymo’s recent test drives don’t necessarily mean a commercial […]
Six injured when a car enters oncoming traffic in New York City
Violent Crash in Queens Injures Six A serious collision in Queens has left six people injured after a BMW collided with a highway median, vaulted over a barrier, and struck two oncoming vehicles, according to police reports. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, around 6 a.m., when the 24-year-old driver of a white 2015 BMW […]
New York City man alleges he was dismissed by Sisters of Charity following a discrimination report
One maintenance worker, who is Irish Catholic, has raised serious concerns about his treatment at a charity in the Bronx formed by the sisters of St. Vincent de Paul. He claims his Protestant supervisor verbally abused him, using derogatory terms like “Catholic f-k” and “stupid Irish asshole.” The employee, Michael Kerr, described his supervisor’s behavior […]
New York City employs drone technology to keep track of sharks following sightings after the Fourth of July.
Shark Sightings in NYC Prompt Beach Closures On July 4th, several sharks were spotted in the waters off New York City, leading to temporary beach closures in Queens. This unusual sighting caused quite a stir among beachgoers. A video circulating on social media captured one shark swimming near a beach area in Far Rockaway, Queens. […]