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Health news

800 robot companions trialled in New York to tackle elderly loneliness

The ElliQ device can carry out daily check-ins with users and remind them to take their medication.

31/05/2022

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End of an era: NYC removes last free-standing pay phone

New York City marked another chapter in the slow death of the land line telephone.

24/05/2022

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Ukrainian town of New York comes under Russian assault

The city of New York in Ukraine was bombed by the Russian army and continues to live with.

17/05/2022

Culture news

Explore a galaxy far, far away at largest Star Wars fan exhibition

Over 600 Star Wars items collected by superfans of the franchise are on display at 'The Fans Strike Back, the largest Star Wars fan exhibition ever

04/05/2022

Travel News

Qantas to launch longest non-stop passenger flight

After five years of planning, the airline said it was ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate the "Project Sunrise" flights.

02/05/2022

Art

Never before seen Basquiat's go on display in intimate exhibition

The family of Jean-Michel Basquiat unveils new intimate exhibit of the artist with more than 200 never before seen works

19/04/2022

USA

Man arrested after 10 people shot at New York City subway station

At least 16 people were injured in the incident in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.

12/04/2022

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Broadway actors sing for Ukraine in New York City's Times Square

Broadway stars, including Tony Award-winning actress Lauren Patten, sing in New York City's Times Square through the rain to show their support for Ukraine

04/04/2022

Destinations

World’s longest flight times: Would you spend 18 hours on a plane?

An Auckland to New York service is flying into the number four spot later this year.

24/03/2022

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Rally held in New York's Times Square in support for Ukraine

A rally to support Ukraine was held in New York City's Times Square.

06/03/2022

Culture news

Anna Netrebko off the Met Opera programme for silence on Putin

The famous soprano had already decided to take a break but the Met took a stance after lack of public distancing from the Russian leadership.

03/03/2022

Culture news

Verdi's 'Don Carlos' opens at Met Opera using original French libretto

“Don Carlos” is Verdi’s longest opera at more than five hours uncut, with intermissions.

28/02/2022

Ukraine

Russia vetoes UN Security Council motion 'deploring' invasion

Russia vetoes UN Security Council motion "deploring" invasion of Ukraine but China and India abstain from vote

25/02/2022

Travel News

Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion?

A town on the frontline of Russia's war in Ukraine has changed its name to "New York" in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion.

22/02/2022

Travel News

Man arrested on suspicion of raping a woman on a transatlantic flight

The incident allegedly took place on a United Airlines flight from New York to London.

09/02/2022

Experiences

Book yourself onto these literary trips for the story of a lifetime

From a Grand Tour to a stay in Hunter S. Thompson's cabin, these experiences are unmissable for book lovers.

08/02/2022

Money

New York's mayor Eric Adams invests first paycheck in cryptocurrency

Recently elected as mayor, Adams has signalled his intention to make New York City the US' next big crypto hub.

20/01/2022

USA

New York attorney-general reveals Trump's company misled banks

Former US President Donald Trump's company allegedly used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.

19/01/2022

Food and Drink

Ice Wine: It's ten below freezing, it must be harvest time

December’s warmer than average temperatures pushed back the harvesting, but a cold spell in January 2022 has had the pickers out in numbers.

17/01/2022

Culture news

Sharks exhibition in New York aims to change the 'jaws' image

The exhibition will be open until August 14, 2022, at New York's American Museum of Natural History.

12/01/2022