NYC will require masks in classrooms at start of school year

Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and kids should plan on keeping faces covered to protect against COVID-19 even though the infection rates inside school buildings remain low.

Schumer wants NRA investigated for bankruptcy fraud

A judge rejected the NRA’s bankruptcy case in May, ruling the nonprofit organization had not acted in good faith.

NY COVID positivity rate creeps over 1%

Out of a total of 65,049 tests done on Saturday, 666, or 1.02% tested positive, up from 0.82% on Friday.

Marilyn Manson turns himself in to police over assault warrant

Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, has turned himself in to law enforcement in relation to an October 2019 arrest warrant involving assault charges.

Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals

The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."

Branson, Bezos, Musk give space ETFs liftoff

Billionaires dabbling in space travel could lead to more ripple effects in space stocks—and space ETFs.

President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday

President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.

Biden: U.S. war in Afghanistan coming to an end

The conflict in Afghanistan is the longest-running war in the history of the United States. President Biden doubled down on his decision not to leave a standing military force there.

Michael Avenatti sentenced in Nike extortion case

A federal judge in New York has sentenced the combative California lawyer Michael Avenatti to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.

Democrat Eric Adams says he's ready to lead New York City

New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams is promising to guide the city to a new era of safety and prosperity. Adams bested a large Democratic field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.

Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in DC

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani – who acted as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer – has been suspended from practicing law in the District.