Founder of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings is charged with fraud
Read full article: Founder of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings is charged with fraudThe founder of Tricolor Holdings and other company executives have been charged with what federal authorities say was a massive fraud that led to the subprime auto lender's bankruptcy.
Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams' early radio play 'The Strangers' publishes
Read full article: Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams' early radio play 'The Strangers' publishesTennessee Williams' early radio play, “The Strangers,” is featured in The Strand this week.
Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Read full article: Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concernsThe International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend.
The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of FameDonna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the hall said.
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
Read full article: Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rainA weekend storm has dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast, causing flight delays and creating slick roads.
Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Read full article: Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hardAmericans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Maxwell and O'Brien awards with Heisman on deck
Read full article: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Maxwell and O'Brien awards with Heisman on deckIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards on the eve of the Heisman Trophy presentation, with the redshirt junior heavily favored to take the top prize in college football.
Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Read full article: Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to comeIt may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others.
Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
Read full article: Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spreeA Hollywood director has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding.
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
Read full article: Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met GalaThe next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May.
US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more
Read full article: US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for moreThe U.S. stock market neared its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026.
US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case
Read full article: US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption caseU.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments.
Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Read full article: Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millenniumPollstar has ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025.
Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm
Read full article: Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in StockholmHungarian author and Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 winner László Krasznahorkai, known for his surreal and anarchic novels, gave a rare public lecture in Stockholm on Sunday.
Knicks jump out to a 23-0 lead over the Jazz, largest in the NBA since detailed play-by-play began
Read full article: Knicks jump out to a 23-0 lead over the Jazz, largest in the NBA since detailed play-by-play beganThe New York Knicks jumped on the Utah Jazz with a 23-0 lead Friday night, the largest game-opening run in the NBA since the league began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters.
Vanity Fair parts ways with Olivia Nuzzi amid Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversy
Read full article: Vanity Fair parts ways with Olivia Nuzzi amid Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversyVanity Fair is parting ways with West Coast editor Olivia Nuzzi amid controversy over her past coverage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A statement Friday from Nuzzi and the magazine says they have mutually agreed to let her contract expire at the end of the year.
Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge says
Read full article: Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge saysA pretrial hearing on Luigi Mangione’s bid to exclude evidence from his state murder case has been postponed because his lawyers and the judge say he's sick.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
Read full article: NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuitsNew York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of an acting U.S. attorney in Albany who is investigating her.
Mets and reliever Devin Williams finalize $51 million, 3-year contract
Read full article: Mets and reliever Devin Williams finalize $51 million, 3-year contractDevin Williams and the Mets have finalized a $51 million, three-year contract that locks in a critical late-inning reliever as New York rebuilds its bullpen this offseason.
'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
Read full article: 'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham AwardsPaul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry’s awards season.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Read full article: When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
Read full article: Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailersShoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving.
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Read full article: Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertaintyDespite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.
The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers
Read full article: The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-LakersThe NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set, with Miami facing Orlando and New York taking on Toronto in the Eastern Conference.
'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request
Read full article: 'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported requestAfter President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
Donations to APFJ allow expansion of program providing resources to local and state newsrooms
Read full article: Donations to APFJ allow expansion of program providing resources to local and state newsroomsThe AP Fund for Journalism says donations of more than $30 million will permit an expansion of a program that provides news stories and photos to dozens of local and state newsrooms.
Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, pitcher Kona Takahashi posted and can sign with MLB teams
Read full article: Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, pitcher Kona Takahashi posted and can sign with MLB teamsInfielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available for teams to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.
Chinese drug trafficking suspect handed to the US by Mexico pleads not guilty in NYC
Read full article: Chinese drug trafficking suspect handed to the US by Mexico pleads not guilty in NYCA Chinese drug trafficking suspect who escaped custody in Mexico only to be recaptured in Cuba has been turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.
Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Read full article: Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research companyYann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has announced he will leave his role as Meta's chief AI scientist at the end of the year.
Carlos Santana’s 2026 tour includes San Antonio stop, months after ‘dehydration’ postponed Majestic Theatre show
Read full article: Carlos Santana’s 2026 tour includes San Antonio stop, months after ‘dehydration’ postponed Majestic Theatre showTen-time Grammy Award-winner Carlos Santana is planning his return to San Antonio less than a year after health concerns postponed a show at the Majestic Theatre.
Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer
Read full article: Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailerTarget’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation.
Cameron Boozer scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke outlasts No. 24 Kansas 78-66
Read full article: Cameron Boozer scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke outlasts No. 24 Kansas 78-66Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and fifth-ranked Duke outlasted No. 24 Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks 78-66 in the annual Champions Classic.
No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky
Read full article: No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 KentuckyMichigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined.
No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66
Read full article: No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans remained undefeated by beating No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 at Madison Square Garden in the annual Champions Classic.
WNBA's latest CBA proposal would put max salary over $1.1M with revenue sharing, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA's latest CBA proposal would put max salary over $1.1M with revenue sharing, AP source saysThe WNBA’s latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team growing each year, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida
Read full article: Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off FloridaA historic ocean liner will become the world’s largest artificial reef after it’s sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast early next year.
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
Read full article: Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M saleA Gustav Klimt portrait painting has sold for a record $236 million at an auction where a solid gold toilet also sold for $12.1 million.
Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts
Read full article: Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courtsA judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York's policies that block immigration officials from making arrests at state courthouses.
Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers
Read full article: Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdoversCole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
Read full article: NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report saysA new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
New York Jets players stunned by shooting that left teammate Kris Boyd critically injured
Read full article: New York Jets players stunned by shooting that left teammate Kris Boyd critically injuredKris Boyd was on the minds of his stunned but grateful New York Jets teammates as they returned to work a day after he was shot and wounded in midtown Manhattan.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
Read full article: FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remainThe Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7.
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Read full article: Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden GlobesSarah Jessica Parker has been named the winner of the Carol Burnett Award for 2026 for her outstanding contributions to television.
EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
Read full article: EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search resultsEuropean Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results.
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates
Read full article: Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest ratesThe U.S. stock market tumbled to one of its worst days since its springtime sell-off.
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Read full article: Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shootingA California court has denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict for firing a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
Read full article: Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community powerEveryday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Read full article: While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown endsAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
A closer look at the pitches by Clase, Ortiz cited in sporting gambling indictment
Read full article: A closer look at the pitches by Clase, Ortiz cited in sporting gambling indictmentCleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted Sunday on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw specific pitches that would trigger winnings on in-game prop bets.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
Read full article: Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday seasonThe Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
Labaron Philon scores 25 as No. 15 Alabama upends fifth-ranked St. John's 103-96 at MSG
Read full article: Labaron Philon scores 25 as No. 15 Alabama upends fifth-ranked St. John's 103-96 at MSGLabaron Philon scored 25 points and No. 15 Alabama passed an early season non-conference test with a 103-96 victory over fifth-ranked St. John’s.
Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk
Read full article: Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo NordiskPfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk.
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
Read full article: Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss itNew York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Read full article: Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan surveyConsumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
Read full article: OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusionsOpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
Read full article: Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts breakPeloton is recalling nearly 878,000 exercise bikes in the U.S. and Canada — due to seat posts that can break during use and pose fall hazards.
Mamdani in Puerto Rico for an annual conference of New York political insiders
Read full article: Mamdani in Puerto Rico for an annual conference of New York political insidersNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is in Puerto Rico this weekend for an annual summit that brings New York’s politicians and lobbyists to sunny San Juan for strategy meetings, workshops and boozy confabs.