A 5,000-year-old Japanese pot preserved in New York has a rim that looks like rising flames, showcasing Jōmon craftsmanship

A 5,000-year-old Japanese pot preserved in New York has a rim that looks like rising flames, showcasing Jōmon craftsmanship

A 5,000-year-old Japanese pot preserved in New York has a rim that looks like rising flames, showcasing Jōmon craftsmanship (PC: The Met) A striking clay vessel from ancient Japan appears as flames are rising from its rim. Known as the ‘Flame-Style’ deep pot, or Kaen doki, the vessel dates to the Middle Jōmon period, between … Read more

New York City has a ‘grave of secrets’ where thousands of people come to share their innermost emotions and why

New York City has a ‘grave of secrets’ where thousands of people come to share their innermost emotions and why

(Pic courtesy: Leandro Justen) We all have skeletons in our closet. Most of us do, if not all. Perhaps it’s a regret you can’t quite shake off, a confession that was never made, or a truth that’s bitter to let go. The thing is, secrets get heavy. They take up space. And they whisper at … Read more

Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis complete relationship timeline: Dating, move to New York and marriage

Patrick Clancy married Dr. Rachel Danis in April 2026 after rebuilding his life in New York following tragedy. (Reuters, Facebook/Rachel Blair Danis)

Patrick Clancy is now married to Dr. Rachel Danis, a New York-based fertility specialist. The couple married in April 2026, more than three years after the deaths of Patrick’s three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, and after his divorce from Lindsay Clancy. Patrick and Rachel’s relationship has drawn fresh attention as Lindsay’s murder trial continues … Read more

Luigi Mangione update: Could he get life in prison? Does New York allow the death penalty? Explained

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in the federal case. (Steven Hirsch/Pool New York Post)

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal charges over the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He now faces a possible life sentence, while his separate New York state case is still pending. Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in the federal case. (Steven Hirsch/Pool New York Post) Mangione, 28, admitted in federal court that … Read more

Luigi Mangione to take plea deal? What happens next; here’s what it could mean for New York murder case

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty on Friday to federal charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to multiple reports citing sources. ((Photo by DAVID DEE DELGADO / AFP))

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty on Friday to federal charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsonaccording to multiple reports citing sources. The expected plea arrangement comes weeks before jury selection is scheduled to begin in the New York State murder case. Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty on Friday … Read more

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

NEW YORK — The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday. Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die The 22-foot … Read more

In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

New York City The City of New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Wetlands Strategy In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs. Instead of laying miles of underground concrete pipes, the city preserved and restored natural streams, ponds, and … Read more

In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times

In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times

Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after … Read more

‘Dreams do come true’: Indian woman takes parents to New York years after showing them the city on a 2016 video call

An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. (Instagram/byanjanitiwari)

An Indian woman living in the United States has shared a heartwarming video documenting the fulfilment of a long-held dream – taking her parents to New York City after once showing them its famous skyline through a video call. An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. … Read more

Watch: Shami’s latest move elicits strong reaction from Langer

Watch: Shami's latest move elicits strong reaction from Langer

Mohammed Shami earns praise from Justin Langer New Delhi: India’s senior bowlers Mohammad Shami He is preparing for the 2026 IPL with firm determination and will use this tournament as an opportunity to return to the Indian national team. Despite being 35 and currently undrafted, the fast bowler has regained fitness and is training hard, … Read more