US drops case against NYC cop accused of spying for China
Charges against a New York City police officer accused of spying on behalf of China were formally dropped Thursday after U.S. prosecutors said they uncovered new information that warranted the dismissal.
Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves
The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.
Children caught throwing rocks at cars on NY highway
Three juveniles were throwing rocks onto vehicles from an overpass in Westchester County.
12-year-old boy accused of shooting 2 teens in Queens
A 12-year-old boy is in custody after police say he shot two teenagers in Queens.
Twitter auctions off blue bird memorabilia, Kegerators, espresso machines
Twitter is now auctioning off memorabilia, fancy office furniture, and professional kitchen equipment from its San Francisco offices.
Elon Musk depicted as liar and visionary during Tesla tweet trial
The descriptions of Elon Musk emerged Wednesday in a trial focused on a Tesla buyout that didn’t occur. The case focused on two tweets indicating that Musk lined up the financing to take Tesla private at a time when the automaker’s stock was slumping.
You can now buy TikTok's viral Pink Sauce at Walmart
The bubble-gum-colored sauce is now available at Walmart stores and sells for under $10.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March
Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.
Police seek 2 men who stole purse from elderly woman
Police seek two men they say robbed a purse from an elderly woman, and attempted to rob one from another.
80-year-old man assaulted, robbed in Brooklyn subway station
Authorities say the suspect placed the victim, an 80-year-old man, into a chokehold and stole his wallet.
Teen stabbed, hospitalized in Brooklyn
The NYPD is searching for five suspects after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon.
Watch: iPhone catches on fire while charging in Ohio family’s kitchen
Jennifer Leisgang said the device was an iPhone 4 and was charging using an original Apple charger.
NYPD officer shot in the Bronx, teen in custody
An NYPD officer was shot early Tuesday morning in the Bronx.
Amazon begins cutting 18,000 workers in its biggest layoffs ever
Amazon's layoffs are just a fraction of its 1.5M global workforce.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
TikTok ban
TikTok proposes a new plan in order to operate in the United States after concerns were raised about the Chinese government being able to access data on U.S. users.
TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”
Elon Musk drama shifts from Twitter to tweets about billion-dollar Tesla buyout
Elon Musk claimed in a 2018 tweet that he had lined up the financing to pay for a $72 billion buyout of Tesla. But the buyout never materialized.
2nd arrest in connection with deadly stabbing on MTA bus in the Bronx
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing on an MTA bus in the Bronx.