Saudis Shift Account of Khashoggi Killing Again, as 5 Agents Face Death Penalty – New York Times

New York TimesOn Thursday, Turkey quickly dismissed the Saudis’ new explanation, with the country’s foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, declaring it “unsatisfying.” “The dismembering of the body is not an instant decision,” Mr. Cavusoglu said, according to news reports. and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google News

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6 Questions After The New York Times’ Facebook Bombshell – WIRED

WIRED“The New York Times is wrong to suggest that we ever asked Definers to pay for or write articles on Facebook’s behalf – or to spread misinformation,” Facebook wrote in a blog post. “Our relationship with Definers was well known by the media – not least …Facebook Cuts Ties With Washington Firm That Sought to […]

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New Yorkers condemn Bezos at an anti-Amazon HQ2 rally in Queens – Vox

VoxOn November 14, one day after Amazon formally announced its plan to open half of its so-called “second headquarters” in New York City, nearly 100 politicians, union organizers, and community members gathered in a Long Island City park to protest the …New York Residents Grapple With Their Gigantic New Roommate, AmazonHuffPostNew York’s corporate welfare for […]

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Facebook Said to Cut Ties With Definers Public Affairs – New York Times

New York TimesThe move followed a New York Times article on Wednesday that described the kind of work that Definers did on Facebook’s behalf. Among other things, Definers worked to discredit activist protesters that were against Facebook, in part by linking them to …Who does Facebook fire after a bombshell New York Times investigation?RecodePatrick Gaspard […]

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Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis – New York Times

New York TimesIn at least one instance, the company also relied on Mr. Schumer, the New York senator and Senate Democratic leader. He has long worked to advance Silicon Valley’s interests on issues such as commercial drone regulations and patent reform. During the … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google […]

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Judge Says Ruling on CNN Lawsuit Will Come on Thursday – New York Times

New York TimesAmong the signatories were The Associated Press, Bloomberg, NBC, The New York Times, Politico and The Washington Post. ABC, CBS and The Wall Street Journal sent supportive statements as well. Fox News, Mr. Trump’s preferred news network, also … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google News

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Brexit Live Updates: UK Cabinet Approves Draft Deal – New York Times

New York TimesPrime Minister Theresa May’s cabinet approved a draft agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union during an emergency meeting on Wednesday, a crucial and perilous step, as the time left to strike a final deal runs short. Cabinet support … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google News

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New York senators ominously quiet after Amazon deal – The Verge

The VergeAfter months of speculation, Amazon announced yesterday that it will divvy up its second headquarters between New York City and Northern Virginia. Strangely, both New York senators have been silent on the deal. Just moments after the announcement, …Amazon HQ2: How New York and Virginia Won the Beauty ContestNew York TimesWhat Amazon’s HQ2 means […]

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New York’s Amazon Deal Will Be a Lasting Monument to Andrew Cuomo’s Economic Incompetence – Slate Magazine

New York’s Amazon Deal Will Be a Lasting Monument to Andrew Cuomo’s Economic IncompetenceSlate MagazineIn return for building a large new office complex in a booming neighborhood of Queens, Amazon is set to receive nearly $1.7 worth of financial incentives from New York’s state government. But according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, taxpayers should really … […]

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Amazon Is Getting at Least $1.7 Billion to Come to Queens. Now Comes the Fight Over Whether It’s Worth It. – New York Times

New York TimesTo attract Amazon, New York’s leaders agreed to remake plans for the Queens waterfront, move a distribution center for school lunches and provide a sweeping package of $1.7 billion in incentives from the state and hundreds of millions more from the city.New York got played by AmazonFast CompanyIt’s official: Amazon splits prize between […]

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New York Jets fan blames DWI on team’s performance: ‘I drank too much because the Jets suck!’ – Fox News

Fox NewsA disappointed New York Jets fan is attributing his decision to drink and drive on Sunday to the team’s poor performance, reportedly telling police he drinks because they “suck.” Christopher Greyshock, 57, was arrested this weekend after police say he … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google News

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They’re already calling for snow in NYC – New York Post

New York PostTemps — a high of 36 degrees and a low of 33 — will be above freezing, so New York City-goers can expect less than an inch of a slushy coating “at best,” he added. In suburbs outside the city, conditions are expected to be worse. And closer to the … …read more […]

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Amazon Announces New York and Virginia as HQ2 Picks – New York Times

New York TimesSEATTLE — Amazon laid out its plans for two of the biggest economic development projects in the country on Tuesday, announcing that it will put major corporate outposts in New York City and Arlington, Va. The two locations, in Long Island City in …Amazon’s HQ2 will bring 25000 jobs each to New York […]

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New York Today: Amazon Looms, a Subway Death and Metropolitan Diary Returns – New York Times

New York TimesLocal lawmakers are hesitant to give Amazon tax breaks to move here. My colleagues have reported that an influx of Amazon employees into the area could be problematic for Long Island City, and the job boost won’t make or break New York’s economy.Amazon to Split Second HQ Between New York, VirginiaU.S. News & […]

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‘Tell Your Boss’: Recording Is Seen to Link Saudi Crown Prince More Strongly to Khashoggi Killing – New York Times

New York TimesWASHINGTON — Shortly after the journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated last month, a member of the kill team instructed a superior over the phone to “tell your boss,” believed to be Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, that the … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google […]

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