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Sick fundraiser gets nearly $20K for Cornell student who turned down job to avoid ‘working for a Jew’

By New York Post | Patrick Reilly | 6/17/2026 1:43 PM

Cornell University said it is investigating the incident. ... Read full Story

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This new bar on Avenue B feels like the inside of a limo

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez | 6/17/2026 1:36 PM

The polished yet playful new concept boasts cinematic interiors and a meticulous bar program featuring a clean dirty martini. ... Read full Story

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This immersive show at Mercer Labs celebrates football culture

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 6/17/2026 1:31 PM

"Football is Freedom" turns soccer culture into a 15-room journey through music, art and collective joy. ... Read full Story

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The NBA trophy is on display in NYC this week only

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 6/17/2026 1:30 PM

New Yorkers can get an up-close look at basketball’s most coveted prize. ... Read full Story

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NYC launches program to preserve 39K supportive housing units

By 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg | 6/17/2026 1:30 PM

New York City has launched a program aimed at preserving existing supportive housing units for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. The Supportive Preservation Program (SPP), launched on Wednesday by the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), will provide tax exemptions, below-market loans, and other financial assistance to ensure the long-term stability of supportive [...] The post NYC launches program to preserve 39K supportive housing units first appeared on 6sqft. ... Read full Story

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A margarita salt cave is opening in NYC

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 6/17/2026 1:27 PM

The free pop-up features complimentary margaritas, salt pairings and hand massages. ... Read full Story

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All victims ID’d in deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base

By New York Post | Zain Khan | 6/17/2026 1:00 PM

The eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed moments after takeoff at California's Edwards Air Force Base last week have been identified. ... Read full Story

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Dad whose wife ‘softly’ drowned their 3 kids while kissing them launches fight against her closest confidante

By New York Post | Daniel Farr | 6/17/2026 12:50 PM

The move comes as Denton continues to pursue a civil lawsuit he filed against members of the Los Angeles Police Department. ... Read full Story

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Navy finds massive cache of deadly radiological material including uranium hidden in California

By New York Post | Ross O'Keefe | 6/17/2026 12:36 PM

Government officials found a cache of radiological materials in a cabinet at the Hunters Point shipyard in San Francisco, which was allegedly stashed by a former employee of a US Navy subcontractor. ... Read full Story

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First look: Shaver Hall inside the former Lord & Taylor building is the kind of food hall that midtown may need

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Anna Rahmanan | 6/17/2026 12:25 PM

Although there are three excellent restaurants to 11 to-go vendors on site, Shaver Hall is about more than food. ... Read full Story

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Meet the wacky ‘pigeon girls’ adopting oft-hated ‘rats with wings’ who swear they make lovable pets: ‘They’re amazing creatures’

By New York Post | Allison Lax | 6/17/2026 12:21 PM

These pigeon-girl pairs are birds of a feather. ... Read full Story

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There's a Knicks parade for kids happening on the Upper West Side later today!

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez | 6/17/2026 11:41 AM

The Children's Museum of Manhattan steps up with an after-school parade led by Amy Schumer and Jessica Seinfeld as Grand Marshals. ... Read full Story

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California teen, 19, left with horrific injuries after being mauled by bear inside his home — as video released

By New York Post | Ross O'Keefe | 6/17/2026 11:15 AM

A black bear attacked a teenager at his home early Monday morning, leaving him with bloody scratches across his face. ... Read full Story

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Giddy Knicks fans ready to pay $750 to have someone hold a spot for them at NYC parade

By New York Post | Hannah Fierick, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon | 6/17/2026 11:15 AM

The Knicks ticker-tape parade on Thursday could be the city's largest ever -- and some fans are willing to pay not to miss it. ... Read full Story

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Drone footage captures massive shark circling surfer in terrifying moment off California beach

By New York Post | Nina Joudeh | 6/17/2026 11:00 AM

A California surfer cut his morning session short after a drone captured a shark circling him off Seascape Beach. ... Read full Story

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Two NYC Powerhouses Team Up for Mexican Food and Drinks in Dumbo

By Eater NY | Nadia Chaudhury | 6/17/2026 11:00 AM

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Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s three chilling words before disgusted judge issues sentence

By New York Post | Kevin Sheehan, Brandon Cruz, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon | 6/17/2026 10:57 AM

The hulking Manhattan architect, 62, pleaded guilty in April to the heinous murders -- all but one of which occurred in a basement "kill room" in his family's Massapequa Park home. ... Read full Story

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Everything to know about Knicks NYC ticker-tape parade: Security checks, when to arrive, and where to watch

By New York Post | David Propper, Haley Brown | 6/17/2026 10:54 AM

Knicks fans eager to celebrate their team’s first championship in 53 years will need to line up as early as 6 a.m. to grab a viewing spot for Thursday’s ticker-tape parade. ... Read full Story

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25 free World Cup watch parties in NYC

By 6sqft.com | Michelle Cohen | 6/17/2026 10:45 AM

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially arrived, with 48 teams competing in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With eight matches held at MetLife (aka NYNJ Stadium), including the Final on July 19, New York has announced free World Cup watch parties and events for New Yorkers and visitors in every [...] The post 25 free World Cup watch parties in NYC first appeared on 6sqft. ... Read full Story

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A Massive Korean Barbecue Restaurant Opens on the Williamsburg Waterfront

By Eater NY | Melissa McCart | 6/17/2026 10:28 AM

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auto

Ford Custom Garage Builds A Super Duty For The Extremely Patriotic

by carbuzz.com | Jun 17 2026

basketball

Why James Dolan's second apron comments raise big questions about Knicks' ability to keep championship roster

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jun 17 2026

finance

Rumble gets 22,000 Nvidia chips, but the video company’s CEO insists this isn’t a fad-like pivot

by MarketWatch.com | Jun 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

golf

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

mental

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

by thehealthy.com | Jun 12 2026

metro

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

by New York Post | Jun 18 2026

nutrition

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

by thehealthy.com | Apr 30 2026

odd_fun

Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 17 2026

people

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

by marca.com | Apr 28 2026

politics

Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults

by Fox News | Jun 17 2026

soccer

Mourinho asks Real Madrid to keep 2025 summer signing; 26-year-old defender likely to be sacrificed – report

by Yahoo Sports | Jun 18 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

wellness

13 Black Women Share How They Found the Strength to Survive—and Thrive—With Breast Cancer

by Self.com | May 29 2026

world

Israel-Hezbollah continue strikes against each other

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

acquiesce

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 18, 2026 is:

acquiesce • \ak-wee-ESS\ • verb

To acquiesce to something is to accept it, agree with it, or allow it to happen by staying silent or by not arguing. Acquiesce is somewhat formal, and is often used with in or to.

// Eventually, the professor acquiesced to the students’ request to have the seminar’s final class be a potluck lunch.

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Examples:

“It may be just the right time for a chicken burger to become a significant stop on the American burger’s continual evolution—but whether beef-clinging purists will acquiesce to a poultry spin, or cry fowl, remains to be seen.” — Talib Visram, Slate, 6 Apr. 2026

Did you know?

If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don’t give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning “to comply quietly,” acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, “to be quiet.” (Quiet itself is also a close relation.) Quiēscere can also mean “to repose,” “to fall asleep,” or “to rest,” and when acquiesce arrived in English via French in the early 1600s, it did so with two senses: the familiar “to agree or comply” and the now-obsolete “to rest satisfied.” Herman Melville employed the former in Moby-Dick, when Ahab orders the “confounded” crew to change the Pequod’s course after a storm damages the compasses: “Meanwhile, whatever were his own secret thoughts, Starbuck said nothing, but quietly he issued all requisite orders; while Stubb and Flask—who in some small degree seemed then to be sharing his feelings—likewise unmurmuringly acquiesced.”

Sick fundraiser gets nearly $20K for Cornell student who turned down job to avoid ‘working for a Jew’

This new bar on Avenue B feels like the inside of a limo

This immersive show at Mercer Labs celebrates football culture

The NBA trophy is on display in NYC this week only

NYC launches program to preserve 39K supportive housing units

A margarita salt cave is opening in NYC

All victims ID’d in deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Dad whose wife ‘softly’ drowned their 3 kids while kissing them launches fight against her closest confidante

Navy finds massive cache of deadly radiological material including uranium hidden in California

First look: Shaver Hall inside the former Lord & Taylor building is the kind of food hall that midtown may need

Meet the wacky ‘pigeon girls’ adopting oft-hated ‘rats with wings’ who swear they make lovable pets: ‘They’re amazing creatures’

There's a Knicks parade for kids happening on the Upper West Side later today!

California teen, 19, left with horrific injuries after being mauled by bear inside his home — as video released

Giddy Knicks fans ready to pay $750 to have someone hold a spot for them at NYC parade

Drone footage captures massive shark circling surfer in terrifying moment off California beach

Two NYC Powerhouses Team Up for Mexican Food and Drinks in Dumbo

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s three chilling words before disgusted judge issues sentence

Everything to know about Knicks NYC ticker-tape parade: Security checks, when to arrive, and where to watch

25 free World Cup watch parties in NYC

A Massive Korean Barbecue Restaurant Opens on the Williamsburg Waterfront

NYC Covid-19 Map

Ford Custom Garage Builds A Super Duty For The Extremely Patriotic

Why James Dolan's second apron comments raise big questions about Knicks' ability to keep championship roster

Rumble gets 22,000 Nvidia chips, but the video company’s CEO insists this isn’t a fad-like pivot

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults

Mourinho asks Real Madrid to keep 2025 summer signing; 26-year-old defender likely to be sacrificed – report

Pelé's life in pictures

13 Black Women Share How They Found the Strength to Survive—and Thrive—With Breast Cancer

Israel-Hezbollah continue strikes against each other

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

2.$1 million lottery ticket nearly thrown out by N.C. woman

3.Kangaroo gets new home after several days on the loose in Quebec

4.Watch: Boston bars say Scottish soccer fans are drinking them dry

5.World's oldest living land animal extends record to 194 years

6.Watch: Australian zoo's escaped Tasmanian devil safely captured

7.Watch: San Diego Zoo fills bear habitat with man-made snow

8.Lottery player's forgetfulness leads to $1.05M jackpot

9.Look: Loose emu's origins a mystery in New Jersey

10.Look: German man assembles world's largest Lego sausage