New York’s Citi Field casino becomes fourth proposal to advance to the next stage Rachael Davies Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, NYC Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock’s proposed casino at Citi Field in Queens have stepped forward to the final stage of the license process. That brings the total number of New York casino … Continue reading New York’s Citi Field casino becomes fourth proposal to advance to the next stage
PENN Entertainment announces opening date for second hotel tower in Las Vegas Rachael Davies PENN Entertainment has revealed the opening date for its second hotel tower at its M Resort in Las Vegas. Owner of the M Resort Spa Casino Las Vegas, PENN Entertainment, has confirmed the opening date for the second hotel tower at … Continue reading PENN Entertainment announces opening date for second hotel tower in Las Vegas
Kalshi gets pause in Maryland, Nevada insists on discovery process Graeme Hanna Kalshi received updates to ongoing legal wrangles in Maryland and Nevada this week, with the prediction market platform still operational in both jurisdictions. In the Old Line State, Kalshi has dropped its request for a new injunction following an agreement with state officials … Continue reading Kalshi gets pause in Maryland, Nevada insists on discovery process
August 11, 2025 This L.A. store’s entire inventory of Labubu dolls has been stolen by masked thieves BY Associated Press A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said. The incident took place early Wednesday morning at a store in La Puente, a city … Continue reading This L.A. store’s entire inventory of Labubu dolls has been stolen by masked thieves
June 06, 2025 Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list includes doomed locations in California, Washington, and Oregon BY Jennifer Mattson The list of Rite Aid store closures continues to grow. As the drugstore chain prepares to sell off its remaining assets in the wake of filing for bankruptcy a second time, the total number of … Continue reading Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list includes doomed locations in California, Washington, and Oregon
June 04, 2025 How this new technology could change the way we mine copper BY Liz Dennett Mining isn’t known for innovation. For more than a century, we’ve extracted copper using the same process: dig, crush, grind, leach, repeat. Meanwhile, demand has exploded, fueled by EVs, AI infrastructure, and the energy transition. That mismatch has created … Continue reading How this new technology could change the way we mine copper
August 07, 2024 This is the latest device New York City is using for emergency messaging “Tech geek” Mayor Adams has also deployed drones on beaches for shark monitoring. BY Associated Press Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather. With … Continue reading This is the latest device New York City is using for emergency messaging
June 10, 2024 Cities crackdown on food delivery companies over driver complaints Officials in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., have started cracking down on food delivery companies by issuing warning letters, seizing illegally registered or driven vehicles, and launching special street patrols to enforce speed limits. BY Associated Press A soaring demand for food delivered … Continue reading Cities crackdown on food delivery companies over driver complaints
May 04, 2024 The federal government can help cities help immigrants. Here’s how Large cities such as New York, Miami, Denver, and Boston are struggling to house new arrivals and meet their basic needs. BY The Conversation Immigration has become a defining issue in the 2024 elections and a major challenge in many U.S. cities. Over … Continue reading The federal government can help cities help immigrants. Here’s how
April 26, 2024 Driving to Manhattan? Congestion pricing means you may need to pay $15 starting June 30 Under the so-called congestion pricing plan, the $15 fee will apply to most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during daytime hours. BY Associated Press The start date for the so-called congestion pricing—the $15 toll most … Continue reading Driving to Manhattan? Congestion pricing means you may need to pay $15 starting June 30
