Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
President Joe Biden’s administration has formally begun planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election.
Google parent reports another quarter of robust growth, rolls out first-ever quarterly dividend
Google’s corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it’s still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
A state investigator in Michigan says he considers former President Donald Trump and some key allies to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he had won Michigan in the 2020 election.
Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead
Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Trump's $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise
New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Donald Trump have settled their differences over a $175 million bond that Trump posted to block the collection of a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals.
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia.
Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points, Deuce McBride led a huge effort by New York’s backups with 21 and the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach
Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie “Unfrosted.”.
Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over Bulls
Jalen Brunson capped one of the best regular seasons in franchise history with his 11th 40-point game, carrying the New York Knicks into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 120-119 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
Juan Soto homers, Cody Poteet wins New York debut as Yankees sweep Guardians and improve to 12-3
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and Cody Poteet pitched six solid innings in his debut for New York as the Yankees won 8-2 to sweep a doubleheader over the Cleveland Guardians and continue one of the strongest starts in their storied history.
Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.
Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial performances in the first quarter
Big banks warned of an uncertain year ahead after mixed financial results during the first quarter in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.
Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial
Days after a New York judge expanded a gag order on Donald Trump meant to curtail “inflammatory” speech ahead of his upcoming criminal hush money trial, the former president tested its limits by disparaging two key witnesses in the case as liars.
Prosecutors recommend delaying the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez from May to a summer date
Federal prosecutors say the May bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be postponed until July or August after it was learned that the New Jersey Democrat's wife, who's a co-defendant, has a serious medical issue.
Macy's names 2 independent directors as part of agreement with activist investor
Macy’s said Wednesday it has named two independent directors to its board that were pushed by activist investor Arkhouse Management, ending a proxy fight that aimed to replace most of the board and to acquire the iconic chain.
New York City to end its relationship with embattled migrant services contractor
New York City will end its relationship with a medical services company tasked with housing and caring for an influx of international migrants, following scrutiny over the company’s lucrative deal with the city and the quality of its humanitarian services.
Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season
Pete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season and a doubleheader split.
Miami-Dade men plead guilty to insider trading charges related to taking Trump media firm public
Two Florida brothers pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading charges, admitting making over $22 million illegally before the public announcement in 2021 that an acquisition firm was taking former President Donald Trump’s media company public.
WeWork expects to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of May, predicting $8 billion in rental savings
Embattled co-working space provider WeWork says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of May, touting lease-restructuring efforts that it estimates will bring $8 billion in future rental savings.
GE aviation and energy businesses start trading on NYSE, marking the end of the conglomerate
General Electric has completed its split of the one-time conglomerate into three separate companies, as its aerospace and energy businesses started trading on the New York Stock Exchange as separate entities on Tuesday.