A TikTok trend called "Scientology Speedrunning" has gained viral attention, encouraging users to film themselves infiltrating Church of Scientology facilities. The trend has led to legal actions, heightened security, and sparked debates over its ethical implications.
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- Five migrant men allegedly involved in the Times Square attack on police officers have been given cash bail and are awaiting trial at Rikers Island.
- Kelvin Serita Arocha's bail was set at $15,000, $100,000 for Yorman Reveron and Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel's at $50,000.
-Yohenry Brito's initial bail of...
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- A 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a classmate outside their Brooklyn school.
- The victim was rushed to Kings County Hospital in a stable condition.
- The assailant was apprehended and a knife was recovered from the scene.
- The incident happened at 7:50 a.m. near the Parkside Preparatory Academy.
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- The Taxi and Limousine Commission approves over 7,500 new electric Uber and Lyft vehicles.
- This approval comes in the wake of a lawsuit seeking to limit the city's electric for-hire fleet.
- The newly approved vehicles raise the total number of electric vehicles in the city’s fleet to...
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- William 'Bill' Post, the food executive often linked to the creation of Pop-Tarts, dies at age 96.
- Pop-Tarts were conceived when Kellogg's approached Keebler in 1963 with an idea for a breakfast pastry.
- The Pop-Tarts brand has grown to offer over 30 different flavors since its introduction...
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- Armond Avitable, the Pennsylvania man, fatally shot Cheryl Shilling, his friend's wife in New Jersey.
- After the shooting, police detained Avitable, upon which, he faced an unknown medical emergency and died.
- The origin of the conflict was an argument with his partner, after which Avitable relocated to...
A pivotal court ruling in California has largely backed OpenAI, the artificial intelligence lab known for its sophisticated language models, amidst a contentious copyright saga. US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín dismissed most of the allegations lodged by several authors claiming that these powerful models, used in ChatGPT, were trained...
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- New Yorkers awake to hefty morning snowfall from a fierce nor'easter.
- The National Weather Service forecasts the thickest snow between 8 and 11 a.m.
- New York City's largest school system resorts to remote learning and building closure.
- By the end of this winter episode, the city could...
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- Ex-convict Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old cancer patient but was later identified and arrested.
- Hyman Silverglad, the victim and a retired lawyer, managed to resist the attack initially but ended up with broken ribs and a spinal hematoma.
- Torres was recognized from...
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* An MTA bus driver in Manhattan was brutally attacked by a passenger on Saturday.
* The accused individual is reported to be Rashon Eagle, who was frustrated by the perceived slow speed of the bus.
* The driver was physically attacked by Eagle, who also brandished a knife during...
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- Four thieves, wearing surgical masks and hoodies, raided Home Chef Catering, Queens
- One of them jumped behind a food counter to steal $700 in receipts and valuables from workers
- The thieves are still at large and police are seeking public assistance
On a late Tuesday evening, a group...
Title: The Lingering Housing Crisis in New York City: A Scarcity by Design?
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- The latest 2023 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey reveals an alarming housing crisis characterized by a less than 1.4% vacancy rate.
- Outdated policies contributing to the housing crisis comprise restrictive zoning laws, an...
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- City and FDNY officials have shut down a Queens scooter shop that was creating potentially perilous lithium-ion batteries.
- Just before their predicted ignition, firefighters cooled down the batteries labeled as "Frankenstein" due to their hybrid nature.
- The battery fires in NYC claimed the lives of 18 people...
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- Body of a 38-year-old woman was found in a SoHo Hotel room
- Police are treating the death as a murder, according to sources
- City Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death
- No arrests have been made and there were no signs of forced entry
A chilling case...
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- Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby has been found guilty of one count of mortgage fraud.
- Mosby was cleared of a second charge of mortgage fraud connected to a property in Kissimmee, Florida.
- This follows another ruling three months prior, in which Mosby was declared guilty...
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- ESPN, Fox Corp, and Warner Bros Discovery Inc are partnering to create a sports streaming service.
- The new service will broadcast NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, and college sports.
- Each company will own one third of the upcoming service.
- Subscribers can access the service via a direct application...
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- A bank robbery at the Bank of America in Fort Myers turned into a hostage situation.
- Lee County officers respond with lethal force after suspect threatens hostage with a knife.
- The unidentified suspect was eliminated by a SWAT sniper from the police department.
- This incident prompted a...
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- Nine people were arrested during Friday protests at Columbia University against Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war.
- The demonstration, initiated by pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, reportedly attracted hundreds of participants.
- Gates at the Columbia campus were closed as a safety measure.
- Student protestors also made their...
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- A teenager who was accused of stabbing two students at a high school in Queens has had the charges dropped after a social media video supported his self-defense claim.
- The two stabbed students, aged 17, are now charged with gang assault. One of them has been investigated...
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- NYC Administration limits the presence of roadbed dining structures to eight months a year.
- New rules demand accessibility for disabled New Yorkers and adhere to specific dimensions.
- Deadline for applying for a permit or removing outdoor dining setups is August 3.
- The rules are expected to take...
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- A 16-year-old girl stabbed three adults in New London, Conn., leading to her arrest.
- The suspect knew her victims, debunking initial fears of random attacks.
- Despite the severity of their injuries, all victims are stable.
- The investigation remains ongoing with additional charges and arrests potentially looming.
- This...
