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Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D Hub
Business
— Sep 16, 2026
Panasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.
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Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized in Phoenix
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— Sep 10, 2026
On the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue in Phoenix, while reports also surfaced of a 6-foot-5 statue planned for Times Square in New York; TPUSA and Kirk's family marked the occasion with memorials and reflections on his legacy as the organization continues its work. The tributes come as TPUSA publicly remembers him and Erika Kirk carries forward the leadership, underscoring the enduring influence of the activist and founder.
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Three Shot by Gunman in Times Square
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— Aug 9, 2025
Three people were injured in a shooting near New York’s Times Square early Saturday morning, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). The shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. ET at the intersection of West 44th…
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Times Square stabbing leaves one dead, suspect killed by NYPD, motive unclear
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— Aug 31, 2026
A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one and critically injuring another, before officers shot and killed her. Police said the motive remains unclear and the incident prompted a large response with road closures as investigators work the case.
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Dana Whitfield
Hope they can figure out the motive soon. Random attacks like this are what scare people most.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 3h
Jared and Ivanka Threaten Lawsuit Over Times Square Billboards
Reporting
— Oct 26, 2020
President Donald Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, both top White House aides, are threatening to sue a group of anti-Trump Republicans for posting billboard ads in New York City’s Times Square linking them to the…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman in Times Square
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— Aug 31, 2026
Police in Times Square have responded to multiple knife incidents, with reports of a knife-wielding woman stabbing two people and at least one person shot during a knifepoint encounter, prompting street closures as investigators work to determine what happened. The incidents and the conditions of those involved remain under investigation as authorities provided few immediate details.
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Rachel Meyers
Hoping everyone involved pulls through, Times Square is chaos enough without this.
Bomb Scare in Times Square Turns Into Nightmare as Pro-Palestinian Mob Intervenes
Opinion
— Mar 3, 2024
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City’s Times Square refused to stand aside to allow police to respond to a report of a potential bomb at a demonstration on Saturday, making an already dangerous situation even…
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Bloody Machete Attack at Local McDonald’s Causes Brutal Injuries; 3 Suspects in Custody
Reporting
— Jun 1, 2024
A machete attack in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday sent one man to the hospital. The man was cut in both legs outside of a McDonald’s in Times Square, police said, according to the New York Post . The incident…
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De Blasio Says He Wants to Show That New York Is ‘Moving Forward’ With Times Square Celebration
Reporting
— Dec 30, 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) says the city will be “moving forward” with its Times Square celebration. During an appearance on NBC’s “Today,” de Blasio was asked why he is not scaling back the New Year’s Eve…
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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Times Square Argument Ends in Gunfire, Shots Miss and Instead Hit Little Girl out Shopping and Others
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— May 10, 2021
A 4-year-old girl was wounded in a broad daylight shooting Saturday afternoon in New York City’s Times Square. Skye Martinez of Brooklyn was at the famous site to buy toys when a man who was involved in an argument…
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‘Shut Down Hatred and Anti-Semitism’: AOC Slams Pro-Palestinian Rally in Times Square
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— Oct 10, 2023
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed a pro-Palestinian rally that was held in Times Square on Monday in the wake of an invasion of Israel by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. “It should not be hard to shut…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing
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— Sep 1, 2026
Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in Times Square, with a second victim injured as police shot the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital; authorities described the assault as a random, unprovoked attack near the bank’s Manhattan office. The incident has reignited concerns about street safety in Midtown as investigators review the sequence of events and responses by law enforcement.
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Bus arson in Times Square during Knicks celebration
World
— Jul 20, 2026
Jonathan Strahs, 30, was arrested and charged with federal arson for allegedly setting a charter bus ablaze in Times Square amid chaotic Knicks championship celebrations; the bus was part of a World Cup shuttle convoy, and a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest after reviewing surveillance footage. FDNY, NYPD, and ATF described the incident as dangerous to bystanders and responders, with authorities coordinating for the safety of New Yorkers.
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Brian Glenn and Marjorie Taylor Greene Engaged
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— Dec 16, 2025
Outgoing Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has dropped her biggest headline yet — and for once, it’s not about vaccines, space lasers, or squaring off with the Squad. Nope. This time, it’s about love. That’s…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 4h
Trump and Biden To Meet in Pivotal First Presidential Debate
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— Sep 29, 2020
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will square off for the first time on Tuesday in a pivotal debate that will provide a stark clash of styles and the prospect of a fiery and brutally…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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NYC to Celebrate 2026 With 2 Ball Drops
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— Dec 31, 2025
It will be double the excitement in New York City this New Year’s Eve as the occasion will be celebrated with two ball drops. As usual, New Yorkers will assemble in Times Square to watch the Constellation Ball drop from…
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NYPD Officers Hospitalized After Brutal Attack Near Times Square
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— Jan 1, 2023
Two New York police officers have been hospitalized after being attacked in a New Year’s Eve assault by an unidentified assailant who was armed with a machete. According to local news outlet WPIX , three officers were…
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Protesters Gather Outside of the White House Ahead of Election Results
Reporting
— Nov 4, 2020
Protesters swarmed Lafayette Square across the street from the White House on Tuesday ahead of the presidential election results. Draped across the street is a sign held up by demonstrators, “Trump lies all the time.”…
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Knicks Sweep Sparks Wild NYC Celebration
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— May 26, 2026
New York exploded into celebration Monday night after the New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly three decades, sending fans flooding into the streets around Madison Square…
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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire
A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled emails sent by her nephew just days before she died. According to Fox News , Bryan Seaver, who spent more than two decades overseeing Parton’s security, sent the messages as disagreements grew over security arrangements a
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Prosecutor Drops Case Against Migrant Accused in Times Square Brawl
Reporting
— Mar 2, 2024
First an illegal immigrant from Venezuela flipped America the bird, and now New York City prosecutors have made him as free as one. Jhoan Boada had made the gesture while strolling away from court after his Jan. 31…
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Head of Chicago Police Union Calls on Officers to Openly Defy Mayor Lightfoot’s Vaccine Requirement
Reporting
— Oct 15, 2021
It’s showdown time in Chicago, as the leader of the union representing its police officers squares off with Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot over her demand that all city workers report their vaccination status to the…
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Times Square Billboard Takes Aim At Disney’s ‘Woke’ Agenda
Reporting
— Jun 16, 2022
The Job Creators Network unveiled a billboard in New York City taking aim at Disney. The billboard reads, “No Mouse In My House.” It urges onlookers to take the pledge at RockTheWoke.com. JCN CEO Alfredo Ortiz told The…
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NYC New Year’s Eve Attack Being Investigated as Possible Jihadist Act
Reporting
— Jan 1, 2023
Was terrorism targeting the Times Square New Year? New York City police and the FBI are investigating Saturday night’s machete assault on three NYPD officers as a potential jihadist attack, according to news accounts…
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Dust Devil Halts Little League Baseball Game, But Then Teenage Umpire Steps Up and Saves the Day
Reporting
— May 20, 2023
One umpire’s timely call saved a youngster from danger at a Florida Little League baseball game. Footage of the contest in Jacksonville on Sunday shows a dust devil appearing out of thin air during the game — squarely…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
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