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Judge slams Democratic-backed lawsuit to keep scrapped NY congressional maps as ‘Hail Mary’

ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a Democratic-backed injunction attempting to force the state of New York to move ahead with a June congressional primary using district maps scrapped last week by the state’s highest court.

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Intuit to pay $141M settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads, New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced

New York's attorney general is announcing that the company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services

The Independent UK

Kyrie Irving reflects on heavy criticism for refusing the vaccine: ‘The life of a martyr’

NEW YORK — Surprised by a vaccine mandate that left him unable to play for much of last season, Kyrie Irving described himself as a “martyr” for refusing the COVID-19 shot while facing heavy scrutiny.

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Braves explode for seven runs in one inning and salvage series split with Mets

NEW YORK — At the start of the fifth inning, the Braves didn’t even have a hit. By the end of it, they hadn’t scored in their past 18 innings dating to Tuesday’s doubleheader and seemed in danger of a disappointing flight home.

Tribune News Service

Activision New York lawsuit: Your 3 biggest questions, answered

A new lawsuit out of New York presents yet another legal wrinkle in the ongoing saga of Activision Blizzard. Here's what the suit says, and what could happen.

Inverse

Rapper Kidd Creole sentenced to 16 years for fatal stabbing

Rapper Kidd Creole has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing a homeless man to death on a New York City

The Independent UK

‘We’re now into our sixth wave’: Coronavirus gains in California spark new concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase in California, prompting one health official to warn that the state is heading into the next wave of the pandemic.

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Kidd Creole sentenced to 16 years for fatal 2017 stabbing of homeless man

NEW YORK — Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s Kidd Creole received a 16-year prison sentence Wednesday for fatally stabbing a homeless ex-con who approached him at random on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk.

Tribune News Service

RCI Hospitality Opens Rick's Steakhouse & Lounge At Scarlett's Cabaret Miami

RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:RICK) has launched Rick's Steakhouse and Lounge at Scarlett's Cabaret Miami. Rick's Steakhouse will offer high-end dining and an upscale lounge, aiming to bring the Rick's Cabaret New York experience to South Florida. The 3,000 square foot Rick's Steakhouse and Lounge can seat up to 150. In addition to…

Benzinga

New York City is suing Activision Blizzard, insists CEO ‘rushed’ to secure Microsoft acquisition

The lawsuit alleges that Bobby Kotick and others are attempting to 'escape' liability.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ballot Bulletin: New York Court of Appeals overturns congressional, state Senate district maps

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local levels. In this month’s issue:

Ballotpedia

Some Good News for Alec Baldwin, Here in a Libel Case

From today's opinion by Judge Nancy Freudenthal (D. Wyo.) in McCollum v. Baldwin: This case arises from opinions expressed by Defendant [Alec] Baldwin through social media posts and private messages concerning Plaintiff Roice McCollum's attendance at the Washington, D.C. events on January 6, 2021. Plaintiffs ("the McCollums") allege Mr. Baldwin's…

Reason

Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey auctioned for $9.3m

NEW YORK: The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore while scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby's said Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Advising women on abortions in 1960s New York

Letter: Jenny Wright recalls her time helping women from around the US who wanted abortions that were possible, though illegal

The Guardian - UK

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Axios

New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick

The suit alleges a rushed takeover deal with Microsoft to escape liability

WEKU

TurboTax maker will pay $141M in settlement over misleading ads for free tax-filing

Under a settlement signed by the attorneys general of all 50 states, Intuit Inc. will suspend TurboTax's "free, free, free" ad campaign and pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million taxpayers.

Evening Standard

Crossrail opening date (finally!) revealed

I rather like the High Line, New York’s elevated linear park that was created on a disused railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan. Impressive views, industrial chic vibes and plentiful food options. But I prefer actual train lines.

Daily Mirror

Kim Kardashian accused of stealing Met Gala look from Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend

Kim Kardashian made headlines when she attended the Met Gala in New York wearing a dress previously owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe, but eagle-eyed fans have noticed some similarities between her and Kanye West’s ex

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The Independent UK

Intuit to pay $141M settlement over 'free' TurboTax ads

The Guardian - US

Court rejects Trump’s attempt to halt contempt order and $10,000 daily fine

Ex-president found in contempt of the court last month for failing to comply with subpoena from the New York attorney general

The Guardian - UK

They got rhythm: the interwar British dance bands who pointed towards pop

Music stars of the 1920s and 1930s, including Spike Hughes and Reginald Foresythe, transformed American jazz to suit British tastes, explains Bob Stanley in an extract from his book charting the birth of pop

USA Today Sports Media Group

One thing to love about each of the Jets’ 2022 NFL draft picks

The Jets have garnered plenty of praise for their 2022 draft class. Here's one thing to love about each of New York's seven picks:

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool drag queens to make guest appearance on Sky's Funny Girl series

The new series used parts of Liverpool to transport viewers back to New York City in the 60s

Evening Standard

NFL: Green Bay Packers to make first London appearance in International Series clash vs New York Giants

The Green Bay Packers will face the New York Giants in their first ever NFL International Series fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later this year.

Benzinga

Flora Growth's MIND Naturals Launches New Skincare Line Ahead Of Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference In NYC

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) launched a new skincare line under its brand, MIND Naturals, ahead of the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference in New York City.

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