Stories from New York · United States

Disney does not plan to spin off ESPN, according to a report from Business Insider. The sports channels will remain within Disney as the company develops its streaming offerings.

Coconut water company Vita Coco shares rose 16% following an increase in its net sales guidance for the full year. The announcement occurred during Bloomberg Business Flash reporting. No specific dollar amount for the guidance increase was provided in the transcript.

UBS has reduced its price target for United Parcel Service (UPS) stock to $123 from a previous target of $125.

Mexican artist Julieta Venega is scheduled to perform at the Summer Stage in Central Park this summer. She will appear during the Alternative Music Conference (AMC) on Wednesday, July 29. Venega will share the stage with Venezuelan artist Lazo and DJ Ana María Zaire.

Carl Wilson is declaring victory in a special election for a city council district on Manhattan's west side. Wilson held a commanding lead over opponent Lindsey Boylan in election night tallies. Boylan, who received Mayor Mabdonni's endorsement, conceded after polls closed. The results will now proceed to ranked choice counting, which could take another week to finalize. Boylan conceded the race after polls closed following Mayor Mamdani's endorsement. The final count is not yet complete because no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. With approximately 99% of ballots counted, Wilson holds about 43% of the vote. His main opponent, Lindsay Boylan, conceded defeat following the results. Election officials are not expected to formally declare a winner until next week.

Rap star Meghan Thee Stallion is leaving her role in Moulin Rouge on Broadway earlier than planned. Her final performance will be this Friday instead of the originally scheduled May 17th. Ticket holders are being offered refunds following the announcement. The singer was reportedly hospitalized late last month. The announcement follows her recent social media post regarding the end of her relationship with NBA player Clay Thompson.

Incident reports obtained via Freedom of Information request show fights and disputes at the Tilleray shelter rose more than 70% between 2019 and 2024. These figures represent a increase compared to levels before the coronavirus pandemic.

Bmg is acquiring Concord and merging it with its BMG rights management business.

New York noise cameras automatically take photos when sound levels exceed 85 decibels. The system targets modified motorcycles and vehicles with loud music. Noise violators have paid $1.7 million in fines over the past five years.

A sequel to the film Devil Wears Prada has been announced. The storyline reportedly features a different universe within the fashion magazine industry. The plot will address industry challenges including tremendous budget cuts and layoffs.