NYC’s overblown migrant crisis, Iran’s threat and other commentary
From the right: NYC vs. Texas Towns If McAllen, Texas, (pop. 143,000) is supposed to handle its 1,000-a-day migrant surge, asks PJ Media’s Rick Moran, why can’t New York City? “The…
NYC companies hesitate on in-person work because of attacks on public transit
On Wall Street, executives who want workers to return to the office are having to deal with employees who are reluctant because they’re worried about crime, and thinking the city…
New NYC Met exhibit explores complex relationship between Native Americans and water
A new exhibit at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art explores how Native Americans have used water and highlights the politicization of the resource. NPR’s Jennifer Vanasco reports. This segment aired on August…
New York City’s changing neighborhood names
The name DUMBO evokes beautiful waterfront views and prime real estate price tags for many New Yorkers. Yet historians say the acronym, for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, was…
Just How Bad Will the Energy Crisis Be in Europe This Winter?
It’s one thing if prices are high. It’s another thing if people can’t get power. Listen to Odd Lots on Apple PodcastsListen to Odd Lots on Spotify As everyone knows, electricity prices in Europe…
Take Five: Retailer round-up, UK economy woes and Europe’s power problems
Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. retailers’ earnings will give a glimpse into how consumers are dealing with sky-high inflation, and a raft of data offer a check-up on the health…
Google To Put Over 500 “Get The Message” RCS Ads Across NYC
Google is taking its “Get The Message” campaign calling on Apple to adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) on iPhones to the streets of New York City. It plans to cover over 500…
Will Europe Force a Facebook Blackout?
Regulators are close to stopping Meta from sending EU data to the US, bringing a years-long privacy battle to a head. FACEBOOK FACES TROUBLE in Europe—and Meta wants you to know…