On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s foreign ministry announced plans to sue The New York Times for defamation over a column claiming that Israeli prison guards sexually abuse and assault Palestinian prisoners.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has fiercely criticized Israel’s Foreign Ministry after the government labeled a New York Times article detailing the sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees as "hideous and distorted lies" and announced a defamation lawsuit against the publication.

Taylor Swift has once again driven a surge in global fashion interest after appearing in New York wearing a sparkling black Valentino mini dress that quickly went viral across social media platforms.

The release of the 2026 NFL schedule is underway, with the full slate set to be officially announced at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. However, multiple games have already surfaced through early leaks and official pre-releases, offering a first look at the upcoming season’s international fixtures, holiday matchups, and prime-time clashes.

Sarah Ashlee Barker delivered a dramatic buzzer-beating putback to lift the Portland Fire to a 98–96 win over the New York Liberty, capping an emotional night just one day after a personal tragedy.

Pedro Pascal was spotted spending time with his sister, Lux Pascal, during a casual outing in New York City on Tuesday, May 12.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood outside a luxury skyscraper in Manhattan for a video on Tax Day to deliver on his trademark plan: “We’re taxing the rich.”