Stories from New York · United States

First-quarter profit growth for US stocks was better than anticipated, with an increase of over 20%.

A settlement has been reached that includes a commitment to equity measures. The agreement, however, does not include an admission of liability from the involved parties.

Stronger regulations for water testing have been put in place following seven fatal cases of Legionnaires' disease.

Fast food chains are increasingly focusing on value menus to attract customers who are financially strained by soaring gas prices and inflation.

The theme for this year's Met Gala has been announced as 'art'.

The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026. Participants can place canned goods, pasta, or soap by their mailboxes for letter carriers to pick up.

Researchers led by City University of New York used smartwatches to monitor participants' health during exposure to air pollutants and extreme heat. Study co-author Melissa Blum reported a signal indicating participants were less able to physically when exposed to higher levels of heat or nitrogen dioxide. Researchers believe these exposures may be harmful and reduce the body's ability to recover from stress. A new study, reported by Michael Wallace, indicates that climate change and pollution affect physical and emotional health. Study co-author Melissa Bloom noted that higher exposure to sulfur dioxide, such as from exhaust, correlated with increased nervousness and feelings of helplessness. Additionally, higher heat made it more difficult for individuals to recover from stress.

An individual was subjected to a pay cut and demotion back to a track worker position. This disciplinary action was taken following an anonymous tip, according to the source.

A book translated from German by Ross Benjamin has been published by River Run. River Run is an imprint of Grove Atlantic, a publishing company.

Folk rock singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has reached the top of this week's Billboard charts. Kahan has been releasing singles for almost a decade and broke through with his album 'Stick Season' in 2022.