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Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries
An illegal immigrant from Mexico who previously served nearly two decades in federal prison, was indicted Tuesday after allegedly conspiring to move tens of millions of dollars in methamphetamine in the...
Merry and bright: It’s not just about That Tree — here’s more ho-ho-ho in the city
You don’t need us to tell you that New York City is magic (and mayhem) over the holidays, and catching all the yuletide buzz around town is definitely worth...
Decomposed body, explosives found inside Connecticut home after standoff with man who opened fire at police
A decomposed body and several explosives were discovered inside a home following an hours-long standoff with a man who had barricaded himself in the residence and exchanged gunfire with...
Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will receive $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire
The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a...
Florida official fired for cashing employee’s $20K lottery ticket — 3 years after police chief wife resigned in disgrace
A Florida official was fired for allegedly cashing in his employee’s $20,000 winning lottery ticket — three years after his wife resigned as police chief for trying to use...
Family travel made easy: celebrate the holidays with the care and comfort of Hyatt
Traveling with family can feel like a small expedition: coordinating schedules, packing bags, managing meal times and simply trying to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. But what if your...
Roblox hit with sexploitation lawsuit after online user allegedly attempted to kidnap 5-year-old
A traumatized mother is suing Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform has created a breeding ground for child predators after her young son was groomed and nearly kidnapped by...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Sounds Alarm on A.I. Firms’ ‘YOLO’ Spending
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Dario...
“Nigerian Modernism” Reframes the Story of Modern African Art
Bruce Onobrakpeya, The Last Supper, 1981. Photo © Tate (Matt Greenwood) Tate Modern’s “Nigerian Modernism” aims to disrupt the way we think of art history—not only in Africa but...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Doesn’t Mind Being Called an ‘Arrogant Prick’
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images...
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Raises a Key Question on Regulating Prediction Markets
Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman interviews Jay Clayton at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 2, 2025. Semafor/Kevin Dale Jay Clayton, the former chair of the...
In Abu Dhabi, RM Sotheby’s and McLaren Are Putting a Trio of Unraced Competition Cars on the Block
McLaren Racing’s collaboration with Sotheby’s introduces a trio of unique, as-yet-unveiled competition cars at this year’s Collectors’ Week sale. Courtesy Sotheby's RM Formula 1 fans take note. As part...