Ved Parkash, the landlord whose Bronx building burned in a five-alarm fire, had fought the city’s housing agency in court last year to exit a program requiring monitoring for landlords with chronic heat complaints. The Heat Sensors Program requires landlords with the most violations and complaints to install monitors that send temperature data. Parkash owns … Read more
Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay a fine of $80 million to 48 US state financial regulators after an investigation found insufficient policies for detecting money laundering on its mobile payment service. The company will also bring in an independent consultant to review its anti-money laundering program and report … Read more
European scientists have made history by extracting an ice core over 1.2 million years old from the Antarctic ice sheet, shattering the previous record of 800,000 years. This breakthrough has provided a rare glimpse into Earth’s ancient climate and holds significant data to help better understand past atmospheric conditions. The research team spent over 200 … Read more
Joann Inc., a major crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year. The Ohio-based company had previously filed for Chapter 11 in March 2024 after 81 years in business. According to Interim CEO Michael Prendergast, Joann is seeking to “maximize the value of its business” through a … Read more
Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts have been well-represented in the Navy All-American Bowl, with five recruits competing in the annual event. Rivals100 recruit Cam Williams has committed to playing his freshman season at Notre Dame, where he only saw action in one game. The Irish men’s basketball team also broke their losing streak against Boston College, … Read more
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle No. 585 presented a challenging purple category, but with the right strategy, you can conquer it. The key is to look at the words remaining and think about what other words they can pair with. The solution for the purple group was not a mouse, but… ____ rat. The correct answers … Read more
PS5 owners are eagerly awaiting the reveal of another PS Plus Extra lineup in mid-January. The lineup is expected to include popular titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. The PS Plus Extra and Premium reveal time is set for 4:30 PM on January 15th, slightly later than the … Read more
Thousand of homes, businesses, schools, and structures have been lost in the Los Angeles wildfires, leaving thousands displaced and facing a long road to rebuilding their lives. As a result, many residents turned to crowdfunding campaigns and non-profit organizations like Baby2Baby and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition for support. To aid victims and their hometowns, California-based brands … Read more
Banks’ core practice of keeping deposit rates low is a fundamental aspect of how banking works, not just a minor issue with unscrupulous bankers. According to experts, this practice allows banks to maintain their business model even as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. In 2023, US regional banks faced a mini-crisis due to rapid … Read more
As a nutritionist and cyclist, I’ve seen countless hours spent on the bike, in the gym, and fine-tuning training with the latest science. But what about your diet? Are you giving it the same level of precision as your workouts? The standard protein guidelines – 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight – fall far … Read more