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Need armed guards at the push of a button? There's an app for that

The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

Art

Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 'The Gates' revived in AR and Exhibition

To mark the 20th anniversary of 'The Gates', Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic installation in New York’s Central Park, a series of events and technological experiences are bringing the celebrated work back to life for a new generation.

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The grand names of the Westminster Kennel Club dogs

The dogs of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York have sophisticated names that trace their ancestry, but go by simpler nicknames off the show circuit.

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New York Fashion Week haute couture show for pets

Dogs and a cat dressed in haute couture by Anthony Rubio took to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week, with looks inspired by Marc Chagall and the Moulin Rouge.

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New York hosts first-ever full replica of Anne Frank’s hiding place

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex opened in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day, offering a look into her two years in hiding.

Pakistan

PIA says flights to France ad not meant to be evocative of 9/11

A spokesperson for PIA said the ad, which has more than 21.2 million views on X, was only ever meant to celebrate that the airline was resuming flights to Europe.

USA

Trump appeals to Supreme Court to block sentencing in hush money case

US President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday's sentencing in his New York criminal hush money case.

World News

Countdown to 2025: Cities ready to ring in the New Year

Cities worldwide are gearing up for New Year celebrations, from fireworks in Rio and Sydney to cultural traditions in Asia.

USA

NYC subway murder suspect fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.

USA

Luigi Mangione to face state charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

The 26-year-old faces terror and murder state charges in a New York court, while a federal US prosecution over the fatal shooting proceeds in parallel and might carry the death penalty.

USA

New York police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on train

The victim appeared to be asleep when the assailant approached her on Sunday in Brooklyn and set her clothes on fire using a lighter, police say.

USA

Luigi Mangione agrees to New York extradition

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO will return to New York to face murder charges.

USA

CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the 4 December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing multiple murder charges, including first-degree murder.

Business

Italy: Milan's Via MonteNapoleone wins out as world's priciest street

The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent €2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.

Business

Bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

"Booksellers save lives. Period," the author said in a statement through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company. "I’m happy to be able to acknowledge them and all their hard work this holiday season."

USA

CEO shooting: What we know about suspect Luigi Mangione

Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Bryan Thompson last week.

USA

New evidence comes to light in hunt for health care CEO's killer

US authorities, who are still probing the suspect’s identity, believe the gunman took a bus from Atlanta to New York ahead of the attack.

Art

Lost works by Haring and Basquiat revived at reopened Luna Luna park

Luna Luna, a long-lost 1987 art carnival featuring iconic works by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, has been resurrected in New York City after decades in storage.

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Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation

An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun.

Art

Famous duct-taped banana sells for €5.8 million at art auction

Sotheby’s had estimated its value between $1 million and $1.5 million (€924,000 and €1.4 million). It sold for $6.2 million (€5.8 million) in NYC.

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