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By FABIANO MAISONNAVE, Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest. Marcos Rocha, a staunch ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro,…

On a damp afternoon last Sunday, the members of the New York Mycological Society set up a cluster of tented tables at Randall’s Island Urban Farm in New York to host the largest event in the society’s sixty-year history—the New York City Fungus Festival. According to Sigrid Jakob, the president…

New York City Congressional candidate Mike Itkis has released a 13-minute porn video starring himself to boost his election platform, says Sky News host Chris Smith. “The Manhattan cyber-security expert is an independent candidate running on a policy of legalising sex work, and ending adultery laws,” he said. “He’s released…

Familiar foes will meet again in the MLS Cup Eastern Conference final. For the second year running, New York City FC and the Philadephia Union will duke it out for the Eastern spot in the MLS Cup final. Sunday’s 3-1 win over CF Montréal was a convincing one for the…

Meghan Markle stood by silently as her handler furiously demanded a private table at New York City's Michelin-starred Le Coucou in 2017, according to a new book. Former maître d' Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, who worked at the restaurant for two and a half years, claims the star-turned-royal required a table because…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. We always strive to dress like New York City fashionistas. Even if you already are one, looking around at how stylish everyone else is can make you second guess your outfit! City-chic fashion…

In case anybody didn't get the memo, New York City FC are the defending MLS Cup champions. It's probably worth reminding people, considering how little attention the Cityzens are getting among the clubs still in contention to lift the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy on Nov. 5. For starters, NYCFC are…

A New York City man was arrested on Friday after allegedly fatally stabbing a man who confronted him for his bad manners, according to police. On Sept. 20 at around 11:30p.m., Joan Nunez, 37, opened the door of a smoke shop in Gowanus, Brooklyn for Edwin Pedroza, 42. When Pedroza…

Caesars Entertainment, among the largest casino operators in the United States, has announced a pitch to build a casino in Times Square in New York City with developer SL Green Realty. Photo courtesy of Google Maps Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Caesars Entertainment, among the largest casino operators in the United…

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is reacting with scorn to the amenities included in the sprawling new emergency shelter constructed by New York City in response to the influx of migrants, suggesting city leaders aren't prioritizing homeless Americans. Cruz on Thursday reacted in a tweet on a news story describing…