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New York’s Vessel to reopen with steel-mesh safety measures after suicides

Climbable sculpture in Hudson Yards in Manhattan closed in 2021 after four people died by suicide

By Editors Desk

April 15, 2024

Society

Can we have kids AND nice things?

Should parents put off creating the home of their dreams, knowing that a toddler will draw on all of it?

By Editors Desk

March 31, 2024

Society

Can We Get Kids Off Smartphones?

We know that social media is bad for young people, who need more time—and freedom—offline. But the collective will to fix this problem is hard to find.

By Editors Desk

March 28, 2024

Society

US salaries are surging for fully in-office jobs

Bosses want their workers back on-site on a more permanent basis. They're willing to pay a premium to do so.

By Editors Desk

March 25, 2024

Society

New Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants back on hold

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Biden administration’s request to block S.B. 4, but an appeals court later restored an injunction against the measure.

By Editors Desk

March 20, 2024

Society

Supreme Court Won’t Block Texas Immigration Law

Justices reject Biden administration’s request to prevent Texas from exercising new border enforcement power

By Editors Desk

March 19, 2024

Society

Ankle Monitors and Curfews: Inside Biden’s New Tracking System for Migrant Families

The goal of President Biden’s new program is to keep people from skipping out on their asylum hearings and staying in the country indefinitely.

By Editors Desk

March 16, 2024

Society

Why is Florida 'breaking up' with spring break?

What started as an escape for college swimmers has evolved into a debaucherous party. But after recent crackdowns, some Florida cities may be "breaking up" with the popular pastime.

By Editors Desk

March 9, 2024

Society

Miami Beach keeps it real about spring breakers in new video ad: 'It's not us, it's you'

Spring breakers can expect deterrents like $100 parking, DUI checkpoints and curfews

By Editors Desk

March 5, 2024

Society

Chicago to Go Ahead With Plan to Revamp Empty Downtown Towers

Mayor Johnson to announce plans for LaSalle Street by summer

By Editors Desk

March 5, 2024

Society

Oregon Decriminalized Hard Drugs. Now It’s Reversing Course.

State legislature passes bill restoring criminal penalties following widespread anger over public drug use.

By Editors Desk

March 2, 2024

Society

Biden and Trump Make Dueling Border Visits as Migrant Crisis Worsens

The two likely 2024 opponents are seeking to blame the other’s party for record illegal crossings that are a top concern for voters.

By Editors Desk

February 29, 2024

Society

NYC mayor doubles down on call for 'sanctuary' status changes as migrant crisis rages

Adams said: 'It is a right to live in this city… and you should not be committing crimes in our city'

By Editors Desk

February 27, 2024

Society

Arizona county attorney refuses to extradite SoHo hotel murder suspect, claims NYC soft on crime

If Almansoori, 26, is extradited to New York, he is expected to be charged with murder and would almost certainly be ordered held without bail. 

By Editors Desk

February 22, 2024

Society

JetBlue planes clip one another at Boston Logan Airport

No one was injured in the incident, according to the airline.

By Editors Desk

February 8, 2024

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