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THE CITY

Mayor’s Asian Affairs Liaison Raised Big Money — and Big Questions About Her Conduct

Winnie Greco, Eric Adams’ top aide, demanded donations for Gracie Mansion access and pressured a city employee to work in her own home.

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THE CITY

Adams Campaign Repeatedly Ignored Regulators’ Demands to Identify Supporters Behind $300,000 in Contributions

Some of the flagged donations became a centerpiece in a sprawling election-related conspiracy indictment.

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THE CITY

New Questions Arise Over Adams Donors

A month after Adams' supporters were indicted over illegal donations, we found more clusters of questionable contributions that his campaign submitted for public matching funds.

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THE CITY

Through a no-bid contract, the Department of Correction turned over its commissary to embroiled in controversies going back years

The vendor is selling every product at a price higher than stipulated in the contract, and many of the prices more than double those at grocery stores

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THE CITY

Signature Bank’s Huge Mortgage Portfolio Could Change the Lives of NYC’s Tenants

As bidding goes on secretly, concerns grow over how new buyers will treat vulnerable rent-stabilized buildings.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES

Behind the violence at Rikers, decades of mismanagement and dysfunction

For years, New York City officials have presided over shortcuts and blunders that have led to chaos in one of Ameica's most expensive jail complexes.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES

Four Ways to Understand the $54 Billion in U.S. Spending on Ukraine

It can be hard to comprehend the scale of such sums. Here are four ways to put it in context.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Visualizing the $13.6 Billion
in U.S. Spending on Ukraine

Congress approved $13.6 billion in emergency spending last week related to Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Here is a breakdown of where the money will go.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES

362 Counselors on the Pandemic’s Effect on Children: ‘Anxiety Is Filling Our Kids’

In a Times survey, counselors said students are behind in their abilities to learn, cope and relate.

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USA TODAY

Refrigerator Safety Complaints Soar, with Samsung Driving the Trend
 

Since 2020, the number of consumer complaints about refrigerators has spiked to record levels. More than 75% of the recent fridge complaints mention one brand: Samsung.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Fifteen states fail to address human-caused climate change at schools

There is no national policy that mandates schools to teach global warming, leaving school districts to decide whether this topic will be taught or not.

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

In some states, six out of ten Black farmers are rejected for USDA Loans

USDA, banks still a dead end for Black farmers decades after civil rights suit.

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Bronx is the only borough where new HIV diagnoses are on the rise

HIV in New York City fell to historic levels, but long-standing inequality persists.

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Nevada's identity thefts spiked during Covid-19

Cybercrime victims more than doubled in just one year as criminals attempted to steal personal information to access coronavirus relief benefits.

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LA NACION

2020 Australian bush fire crisis

Droughts, above average temperatures and strong winds made the fire uncontrollable

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LA NACION

Presidential candidates on Facebook: strategies and secrets of their social media performance

Looking at the Facebook pages of the 11 potential presidential candidates

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LA NACION

Comparing inaugural addresses

Live classification and analysis of the presidential inaugural addresses.

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LA NACION

Coronavirus: tracking the global outbreak

Latest maps and data from Argentina and around the world

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