Stories from New York · United States

Jane Street is accused of using insider information from a private Telegram group to dump $192 million in UST before Terra's collapse. The firm allegedly profited $134 million from this action.

Greg Hyman, who co-created the popular Tickle Me Elmo toy, has died at the age of 78. His death was reported on May 19, 2026.

JPMorgan is looking to divest risk associated with approximately $4 billion in loans tied to private equity. This move signals a strategic adjustment in the bank's lending portfolio.

Memorabilia from The Colbert Report was auctioned off, raising $2.4 million for the World Central Kitchen. The auction was described as a farewell to the show.

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays with a final score of 7-6 on May 18, 2026. Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit home runs to secure the victory.

New York City FC midfielder Maxi Moralez will undergo surgery in the coming weeks to repair a ruptured ACL. The injury will require him to miss time.

The Valkyries provided an instant analysis stating that the Golden State Warriors dominated the star-studded Liberty team on the road. Separately, Si Woo Kim fired a 64 at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The Padres' Fernando Tatis is reportedly 'out of whack,' according to an MLB insider.

Thirty-three U.S. states and the District of Columbia have formally filed a motion in the U.S. District Court of Southern New York. The motion demands the corporate breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

New York City experienced flooding as its sewer system was unable to cope with intense rainfall. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that the system's capacity was exceeded by the downpour.

New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen has agreed to a multi-year contract extension. Schoen's current record as general manager is 22 wins, 45 losses, and 1 tie.