NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap

New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best…

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NBC apologises on air after showing wrong Tiger Woods crash footage during live coverage

Tiger Woods faces renewed scrutiny after a high-speed crash in Florida led to his arrest on DUI-related charges. NBC compounded attention by mistakenly airing footage from his 2021 accident, prompting an on-air apology. While alcohol was ruled out, Woods showed signs of impairment. The incident has reignited discussions of his…

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Watch video: Windsurfer hits whale in ‘unbelievable’ mid-ride moment caught on camera

A windsurfer in San Francisco was knocked off his board after colliding with a surfacing gray whale at Crissy Field, in an encounter captured on video. Though both appeared unharmed, the incident drew scrutiny online over wildlife safety. As whale sightings increase in the Bay, the episode highlights growing tensions…

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Republican ‘betrayer’? Curtis Silwa faces backlash for comedy skit with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa appeared together in a comedy sketch at a charity gala, drawing criticism from some within the Republican Party. The staged parody, which played on Sliwa’s fondness for cats, led to accusations of betrayal and questioned loyalty from party…

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Europe and America lose millions of Christians, Africa now largest region with 697 million believers

Christianity remains the world’s largest religion at 2.3 billion people, but its global share is shrinking as religious switching accelerates, especially in Western countries. While Europe and North America see steady decline, sub-Saharan Africa now anchors the faith’s growth. The data reveals not collapse, but a geographic and cultural shift…

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