Stories from New York · United States

Multiple subway lines are experiencing delays in both directions following a report of a track fire near Pelham Bay Park. The FDNY is currently on the scene responding to the incident. The fire has disrupted service for 6X trains and other lines in the area. This disruption is affecting travel between Manhattan and Queens. Uptown A, B, and D subway trains are experiencing delays. The disruptions follow an investigation conducted by the NYPD at the 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Major US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed at record highs on April 22, 2026. Two out of three major US market indexes have reached record highs. Fixed income assets have seen a rebound across different asset classes during April. High yield and emerging markets are currently performing the best among risk assets. The market is experiencing this growth without the volatility typically seen in equities. The S&P 500, NASDAQ, and NASDAQ 100 indices are trading at record levels. The NASDAQ rose 196 points, or 0.8%, and the NASDAQ 100 index gained 202 points, or 0.7%. The VIX is trading below 17 at 4.37%, and gold prices increased by $8 per ounce. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 25,185, marking a 0.3 percent increase. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent, marking its fifth consecutive week of gains.

The NASDAQ fell by 0.9%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Dow Jones saw similar declines during US trading. These movements follow the release of first quarter inflation data. The NASDAQ surrendered 223 points, representing an almost 1% loss. US technology stocks fell following reports regarding the revenue targets of major AI firms. US stock markets saw declines across major indices on Tuesday. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 both fell by more than 200 points. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 372.46 points or 3.58% to 1,035.58. The S&P 500 fell 35.1 points, a 0.49% decrease, to close at 7,138.80. The Nasdaq dropped 223.30 points, or 0.90%, to 24,663.80. TSMC ADR fell by 12.64 USD. Major US technology stocks experienced a collective downturn, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling over 3%.

Major technology stocks saw significant losses during trading, with Tesla falling nearly 4% and Microsoft dropping over 4%. Specific declines included Oracle falling 4.02%, Micron Technology dropping 3.87%, Western Digital decreasing 2.41%, and NVIDIA falling 1.60%. Major US stock indices declined on Tuesday following reports that OpenAI's revenue did not meet expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 419,141.93, down 25.86 points. Cold air from China is expected to spread over the South China Sea and surrounding areas. US semiconductor stocks including Nvidia and Broadcom declined following reports that AI revenue and new user growth fell below internal targets. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped by more than 3 percent. The news follows reports that competitor Anthropic is expanding its market share in the enterprise and coding sectors.

Sam Bankman-Fried has officially withdrawn his request for a new trial, citing doubts regarding the possibility of receiving a fair hearing. His broader legal appeal remains pending in the court system. This development follows significant legal scrutiny into his previous convictions. The magistrate characterized any additional proceedings as an unnecessary waste of resources.

Iran has formally accused the United States at the United Nations of utilizing military bases in the Gulf to launch strikes. This diplomatic escalation occurs amid heightened tensions regarding regional security and US-Iran relations. The accusation aims to highlight perceived violations of sovereignty and regional stability. Iran has accused the United States of using bases in the Persian Gulf to conduct strikes. This accusation comes amid ongoing tensions and discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program and potential military spending increases. The accusation was made in English, French, and Dutch, indicating a broad international communication effort. An Iranian representative at the United Nations stated that US-led encryption efforts are being used to coordinate military bases for potential attacks on Iran.

Gold futures in New York dropped by 0.93% to reach $4,710 per ounce during Thursday trading. The decline reflects shifting market sentiment regarding precious metals. Investors are monitoring the downward trend closely. Gold prices had previously been at 4,557 dollars, representing a decrease of approximately 59 dollars. The report noted the price movement occurred ahead of the central bank's announcement.

New York City has launched a new Office of Curb Management to modernize street policies and centralize planning for its 6,300 miles of streets. The city publishes an annual ranking of districts with the highest number of complaints. Officials noted that many city workers, including police, firefighters, and construction workers, suffer from hearing damage due to constant exposure to city noise. The initiative follows the implementation of a noise-monitoring app. Approximately 605,000 noise complaints were recorded in the past year. The data includes specific districts where complaints are most frequent. The service is provided by the city's environmental protection agency. Residents can access decibel levels and locations via the new Lab New York News platform. The data does not include specific audio recordings due to privacy concerns, providing only location and decibel measurements.

Goldman Sachs has filed for its first Bitcoin ETF product. This move signals a significant shift in institutional adoption of cryptocurrency by one of the world's largest investment banks. Goldman Sachs has filed an application for a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The application was filed with regulatory bodies, though specific details of the filing were not disclosed. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Bitcoin fund.

Financial sector employment is seeing an increase in layoffs specifically attributed to the integration of artificial intelligence technologies. This trend reflects a broader shift in Wall Street operations as firms automate complex analytical tasks. The movement highlights the growing economic impact of AI on high-skill professional roles. Wall Street has acknowledged that artificial intelligence is displacing human workers, according to reports from the New York Times. This contradicts claims made four months ago by CEO Brian Moynihan, who stated that AI would not replace human labor. The report comes following a quarterly profit report of 8.5 billion dollars. The report notes that this shift occurs despite previous claims from leaders like Brian Moynihan that AI would not lead to such outcomes.