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North America recovers from monster storm

The United States and Canada continue to recover from the monster storm that killed dozens over the Christmas weekend.

29/12/2022

Destinations

How to plan your visit to the US cities hosting the 2026 World Cup

These 11 US cities have plenty to offer post-match.

29/12/2022

Culture news

New York artist turns street scenes into miniature art objects

From the streets to Sotheby's auctions... New York artist turns hip-hop scenes and street corners into miniature art objects.

29/12/2022

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Buffalo residents dig through mounds of snow after monster storm

The monster storm that killed dozens in the US over the Christmas weekend continues to inflict misery on New York State.

28/12/2022

USA

US Congressman-elect George Santos admits lying about his career

A Republican, who is due to take his US House of Representatives seat in January, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education.

28/12/2022

World News

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ blizzard in New York is not over: Governor

A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ blizzard in New York is not over after it kills at least 28 people, according to the state’s governor.

27/12/2022

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New Yorkers wish for peace, love and happiness in 2023

New York residents write down their wishes for 2023 on the "Wishing Wall" in Times Square.

22/12/2022

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New York's Times Square unveils New Year Wishing Wall

The Wishing Wall gives people from around the globe the opportunity to be a part of New Year’s Eve in Times Square by writing their wishes for the upcoming year on pieces of confetti that will be released at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

15/12/2022

Culture news

‘Twin Peaks' and David Lynch composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

Angelo Badalamenti, the highly-acclaimed composer behind many of David Lynch's works, including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 85.

13/12/2022

USA

New York Times staff walk out in protest over failed negotiations

For the first time in over 40 years, more than a thousand New York Times employees have gone on strike for 24 hours. This comes after journalists and other workers failed to reach an agreement with the company regarding contract negotiations.

09/12/2022

Culture news

New York Times goes on major strike for first time since 1978

As more and more sectors rise up against poor working conditions, this is one of the most significant actions from the cultural sector.

08/12/2022

Culture news

French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

06/12/2022

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York

Hundreds of spectators lined the streets of New York City on Thursday as colourful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

24/11/2022

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo stops traffic with wax figure at Times Square

Cristiano Ronaldo may be looking for a new club after quitting Manchester United but he's left New Yorkers in no doubt about where he wants them to be...

24/11/2022

Travel News

Purr-fect fugitive: Stowaway cat spotted by airport security in US

The escapee cat is said to be feline fine.

23/11/2022

Culture news

Refik Anadol is making machines hallucinate for his MoMA debut

Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol works with artificial intelligence to create "machine hallucinations," the subject of his first show at MoMA.

17/11/2022

Culture news

Nose picking and household furniture: Two new Warhol paintings on sale

Andy Warhol's nephew has put two early paintings of the pop artist on sale for the first time in New York

15/11/2022

Culture news

Nike shelves shoe plans for NBA star Kyrie Irving in antisemitism row

The sports company says it will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 shoe named after the Brooklyn Nets star guard after he posted a link to a film widely regarded as antisemitic.

05/11/2022

Art

Paul Allen's billion dollar art collection to sell for charity

Christie's is showing an exhibition of the late Microsoft co-founder's billion-dollar art collection ahead of its sale in mid-November in New York. All proceeds are going to philanthropic projects.

18/10/2022

Green News

Danish prince enjoys cricket cookie: Should you try insect food too?

Cricket cookies are a tasty snack, according to Denmark’s crown prince.

21/09/2022