Fatal Shooting of a Teenager in Riverbank State Park Shocks an Urban Oasis
A 15-year-old boy was killed near basketball courts at Riverbank State Park in Harlem, a popular spot for picnics, gardening and swimming.Read More
Baltimore Shooting: At Least 2 Dead and 28 Wounded at a Block Party
The police were searching for a suspect or suspects in the shooting, which happened early on Sunday at a block party in the city’s southern neighborhood of Brooklyn.Read More
In North Carolina, a Voting Rights Clash Ahead of 2024
Republicans, whose edge in the state has narrowed in recent years, have gone on offense politically, leading to clashes over voting access and control over elections.Read More
How to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in New York City
Macy’s world-famous show, Coney Island’s display and alternative celebrations in Staten Island and New Jersey: here’s where to enjoy a show this year.Read More
‘Urban Explorers’ and Accused Spies Chafe in Legal Limbo in Albania
Since their arrest at a derelict arms factory in Albania that they said they were exploring to document in pictures, the two Russians and a Ukrainian have been unable to leave the country.Read More
Why Some Americans Are Rethinking July 4th Celebrations
Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July.Read More
New Uncensored Chatbots Ignite a Free-Speech Fracas
A new generation of chatbots doesn’t have many of the guardrails put in place by companies like Google and OpenAI, presenting new possibilities — and risks.Read More
A.I. Is Coming for Mathematics, Too
For thousands of years, mathematicians have adapted to the latest advances in logic and reasoning. Are they ready for artificial intelligence?Read More
Leveraged-Loan Logjam Eases After Banks Unload Tens of Billions of Debt
Banks have sold off tens of billions of leveraged-buyout debt that was gumming up their lending operations, raising hopes that a critical business on Wall Street is returning to normal.Read More
Los Angeles Hotel Workers Go on Strike
The strike is part of a wave of recent labor actions in the nation’s second-largest metropolis, where high costs of living have made it difficult for workers to stay afloat.Read More
