Deep in the bedrock 15 stories below the famous Grand Central Terminal, a cavernous construction site is slowly, and expensively, taking shape as a commuter rail hub that will accommodate more than 150,000 passengers a day. Continue reading →
{FD} Report: 53 journalists killed worldwide so far in 2018
The number of journalists killed worldwide in retaliation for their work nearly doubled this year, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Continue reading →
{FD} Police say video of toddler yanked from mom not whole story
The New York City police commissioner said Friday that a more complicated and “chaotic” story is emerging from a witness video that went viral showing a tug-of-war between a New York mother with a toddler and police yanking the boy from her. Continue reading →
{FD} Sean Young slams laptop theft claims, calls accusations ‘a publicity stunt’
Two laptops actress Sean Young was accused of stealing from a movie production company that had fired her were returned Tuesday after the new director urged her to “please turn yourself in to the police, who are looking for you.” Continue reading →
{FD} UN: 10,000 children killed, maimed in conflicts worldwide
More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed amid armed conflicts worldwide last year, while others were raped, forced to serve as armed soldiers or caught in attacks on schools and hospitals, a United Nations report said Wednesday. Continue reading →
{FD} Amnesty Intl urges trials for Myanmar military over Rohingya
Amnesty International released a report Wednesday that details new evidence of atrocities inflicted on Myanmar’s Rohingya population and names 13 top military commanders the human rights group says should be prosecuted for crimes against humanity. Continue reading →
{FD} UN seeks new funding pledges for Palestinian refugees
The United Nations implored member countries Monday to fill a critical funding gap that the Trump administration created by sharply cutting the U.S. contribution to a program that helps Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. Continue reading →
{FD} ‘Fearless Girl’ to leave Wall Street’s ‘Charging Bull’
New York’s “Fearless Girl” statue that has become a global symbol of female business prowess will be moved from her spot staring down Wall Street’s bronze “Charging Bull” to a new home facing the New York Stock Exchange. Continue reading →
{FD} Honor sought for US soldier who died in Bronx fire rescue
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the Army to posthumously honor a U.S. soldier and native of Ghana who raced repeatedly into a burning New York City apartment building, saving four people before he died in flames that also claimed a dozen other lives. Continue reading →
