Stories from New York · United States

Richard Burry, Chief Executive of the Robinhood Foundation, stated that the organization will transition to a non-profit status.

Subway is altering its bread recipe to remove a chemical also used in the manufacturing of yoga mats. The change addresses concerns raised by a food blogger.

A New York hospital system has received a subpoena concerning its provision of transgender healthcare for minors. The subpoena was issued as part of an investigation into these services. The subpoena is part of an ongoing investigation into gender-affirming care.

Prosecutors have stated that a tossed cigarette was the cause of a deadly fire in Manhattan. The fire occurred in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City. Fire officials confirmed the cause of the blaze.

US inflation accelerated to an annual rate of 8% in April. The two-year Treasury yield rose by more than three basis points in response. US inflation has accelerated to an 8% annual rate, driven significantly by rising gas prices.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. This move comes as Bitcoin prices are nearing $80,000, with one billionaire investor potentially driving a portion of the rally. The fund aims to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin.

The maker of Canvas, a platform used by thousands of colleges and K-12 schools for managing grades and assignments, paid off a hacker following a data breach. This breach affected New York City schools during finals.

A 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with a friend's gun in the Bronx. He is in critical condition.

A fire in Mott Haven last year resulted in three fatalities.

Flounder Pictures has announced layoffs, citing widespread dissatisfaction with GitHub and a desire to create an alternative. The company is holding an AMA with director Damian McCarthy on Friday, May 15th.