Education Dept. Is Investigating Sexual Misconduct in N.Y.C. Schools
The civil rights investigation was the latest salvo by the Trump administration against the largest school system in the country.
Trump-Appointed Judge Accuses ICE of Lying and Fabricating Records
Two men were mistakenly arrested in the Bronx by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Gary R. Brown, a federal judge, condemned the agency’s actions.
How to Destroy a Reputation in Hollywood, as Told in 5 Women’s Lawsuits
Five women have said they were the targets of malicious public relations campaigns that were spearheaded by three influential players.
Sally Yates to Lead Internal Investigation Into Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Report
The university hired Sally Yates, a career federal prosecutor, to investigate how it handled a former student’s claim she was raped in 2024.
Cornell Faculty Senate Plans No-Confidence Vote Over Handling of Sexual Assault Allegations
The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over the handling of sexual assault allegations. On Tuesday, some faculty members criticized the university president’s latest comments.
Mamdani Backs Bill to Let Consumers Sue Over Unfair Business Practices
The proposed New York City legislation would also allow nonprofits, including tenants’ unions, to sue companies directly rather than relying on agency enforcement.
Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York
The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.
A.I. Officials Stonewall on Questions About Technology’s Risks
A New York City Council hearing on artificial intelligence yielded few answers or assurances about how the industry would provide safeguards against catastrophic scenarios.
How Ketamine Emerged as a Key Factor in an Alleged Cornell Sex Assault
The powerful anesthetic has gained popularity as a party drug, including among a certain social set on the university’s campus.
As Students Protest Handling of Cornell Sexual Assault Case, a Building Is Vandalized
In the first large gathering on campus since revelations about sexual assault allegations, students and faculty members convened outside an administration building that had been the target of vandalism overnight.