NYC towers put final touches on major upgrades as they buck downtown malaise
The bad news about Downtown is well known: 30% of the offices are vacant, Water Street is a near ghost town, and some of the older buildings are at risk of foreclosure. But there's good news, too. And it's not just the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place. Two large buildings on Liberty Street have […]
McLaren F1 brings a host of upgrades to the Dutch Grand Prix
During the summer shutdown, we argued that McLaren’s good form so far this season could be even better in the second half of the season. Why? Some may point to McLaren correcting strategic mistakes made in the first half of the season, but the deeper reason is that the team has only brought one significant […]
Apple delays highly-touted AI features until after initial iPhone, iPad upgrades: report
Apple’s next artificial intelligence features will arrive later than expected and won’t be available in time for the first release of the company’s next software refresh for the iPhone and iPad, Bloomberg News reported Sunday. The iPhone maker plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of a software update scheduled by […]
Apple Watch to have larger screen, other upgrades in Series 10 models: report
Apple is poised to incorporate larger screen sizes and other upgrades when it releases its Series 10 smartwatch. According to Bloomberg. The outlet reported Sunday that upcoming upgrades to two Apple Watch Series 10 models could be linked to the smartwatch’s 10th anniversary. According to Bloomberg, the change in screen size will bring the Series […]
Park Avenue office tower lures another tenant amid major upgrades
Park Avenue’s rental boom shows no signs of slowing. In the latest big deal, Tradeweb Markets signed for two floors, 76,000 square feet at 245 Park in SL Green. The company, which operates an electronic platform for interest rates, credit, equity and financial markets, is relocating from 1177 Sixth Avenue in Silverstein. Asking rents at […]
WNBA upgrades Chennedy Carter foul on Caitlin Clark to Flagrant 1
The WNBA upgraded Chennedy Carter’s foul on Kaitlyn Clark to a Flagrant 1. WNBA rules allow the league to reclassify flagrant fouls or classify fouls that were not called as flagrant fouls as such after a post-game review, and the league acted on that basis Sunday. Caitlin Clark dribbles against the Chicago Sky during the […]
WNBA upgrades hard foul on Caitlin Clark, fines Angel Reese for skipping postgame interview
Following a tough game against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul was upgraded and rookie forward Angel Reese was disciplined by the WNBA. Carter received a common foul for a hip check on Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, but the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 violation after a league […]
Biden Desperately Upgrades Ties with Kenya amid Africa Debacles
President Joe Biden on Thursday pledged to designate Kenya as a “major non-NATO ally” during an official visit by Kenyan President William Ruto. The elevated status, never before given to a sub-Saharan country, gives President Biden a braggadocio after a series of diplomatic disasters in Africa, while also providing a prestige shakeup for President Ruto, […]
Massachusetts recreation center closed to house illegal aliens will reopen to public with upgrades after community uproar
A community center in one of Boston’s poorest neighborhoods will soon reopen after serving as a temporary shelter for undocumented immigrants, officials said. fox news digital report. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) office told news outlets that the Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury will reopen to the public on June 22. Earlier this year, […]
Chester Zoo upgrades heating system, beginning with rhinoceros habitat
Chester Zoo in northern England has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to introduce more sustainable heating across its 128-acre site, with a focus on improving the habitat of the endangered eastern black rhino. ing. The partnership, announced on Tuesday, May 21, aims to meet the specific heating requirements of rhinos while also contributing to the zoo’s […]