Stanford University returned to the top spot in the 2026 Best US Colleges ranking, which assesses the financial success of graduates. Babson College held onto second place, while Yale, Princeton, and Harvard Universities took 3rd-5th places, respectively.
Starbucks is closing hundreds of coffee shops in the US due to financial inefficiency, which could affect housing prices. The closures signal a decrease in demand and a change in neighborhood dynamics, especially in commercial corridors.
On Saturday evening, a 3. 0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the USA, felt in New York and New Jersey. The tremors lasted up to 10 seconds, and there is no information about casualties.
Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas opened fire in an office building in Manhattan, killing four people, including a police officer, and wounding one more, before committing suicide. The motive for the shooting, which occurred in a skyscraper with NFL and Blackstone offices, remains unknown.
In central Manhattan, an unknown assailant wounded two people, including a police officer, and then committed suicide. The incident occurred near an office building on Park Avenue.
A flash flood warning has been issued in New York and its surroundings due to severe storms. Roads, subways, and railway tracks are flooded, causing significant traffic delays.
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in creating superintelligence, funding it with advertising revenue. The company is building large-scale data centers, including a facility in Louisiana, and actively hiring leading AI specialists.
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, but found him guilty of an episode related to prostitution. The verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count is postponed until tomorrow, July 3.
The Trump administration has repealed the "Roadless Rule," opening 58 million acres of national forests to development. Environmentalists are concerned this could destroy pristine landscapes, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
In the USA, Trump Mobile was presented – a mobile service and a smartphone for $499. The project was launched with the participation of US President Donald Trump's children, but experts doubt its "American origin."
The New York State Senate has approved a bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives at will. The law will allow patients with a terminal diagnosis to receive a deadly cocktail of drugs.
Rapper 50 Cent plans to discuss with Trump the possibility of pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is accused of human trafficking and violence. Trump has already stated that he will consider the facts of the case.
Barack and Michelle Obama were spotted together in New York, dispelling rumors of relationship problems. Michelle looked happy next to Barack.
A private plane crashed in San Diego, setting houses and cars on fire. Several people on board were killed, but no one on the ground was injured.
Barbara Corcoran sold her Manhattan penthouse for $12 million a day after the announcement. The reason for the sale was the move to an apartment without stairs.
Jury selection has begun in New York in the case against Sean Combs, known as Diddy, who is accused of conspiracy to commit racketeering and sex trafficking for sexual exploitation. The trial is expected to last two months.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial has begun in New York. He is accused of rape and assault, with the prosecutor saying he abused his power to humiliate victims.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial begins in New York. He is accused of forced oral sex in 2006, he pleads not guilty.
The helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River did not have recorders or video cameras, complicating the investigation. It made seven sightseeing flights before the crash.
In New York, rent has increased due to Trump's tariff policy, reaching $4,495 in March, 10% higher than last year. Uncertainty is forcing people to postpone buying homes.
Donald Trump posted images created by AI on social media showing him with a crown on his head.
The plaintiff dropped her rape charges against Jay-Z and Sean Combs, which allegedly occurred in 2000. Jay-Z called the allegations fictitious, and his lawyers pointed out numerous inconsistencies in the story.
Justin Baldoni's lawyer has claimed significant financial and emotional losses to his client due to the legal battle with Blake Lively. Baldoni lost three projects, including the Pac-Man movie adaptation.
Donald Trump has announced a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road underground online platform. Ulbricht was serving a life sentence for organizing drug trafficking worth more than $200 million.
Judge Juan Merchant rejected a motion to overturn the verdict in the case of payments to the porn star, but hinted at avoiding imprisonment. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying documents.
In Pennsylvania, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was detained, suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The detainee was found with a weapon, a mask and a "manifesto" against corporate America.
In New York, they are looking for a suspect in the murder of 50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mysterious words related to health insurance were found on the shell casings found.
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in the chest in midtown Manhattan during an annual investor conference. The attacker shot the CEO several times at close range and fled.
The banana, bought from a street vendor for 35 cents, became part of the art installation "comedian" and was sold at Sotheby's for. 6.2 million. The fruit seller was shocked to learn of this a few days later.
A US court rejected rapper Diddy's request for заставу 50 million bail. He will remain in a Brooklyn prison until trial on May 5, 2025, due to the risk of pressure on witnesses and evidence of violence.
