Russia, Algeria aim to boost military ties
Algeria and Russia discussed a strengthening of their military cooperation, during a visit to Algiers of the secretary of the...
Month: February 2023
Retired NYPD officer dies in Brooklyn fire
A retired NYPD officer was killed in a fire that tore through a Brooklyn apartment building Monday, his devastated...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Weekly Community Op-Ed: On track to a safer New York City subway
I started my career as a transit police officer, so I know firsthand that subway safety is public safety. Our...
NYC bracing for snow that could complicate commutes Tuesday
New York City is bracing for its biggest snowfall in a winter otherwise nearly devoid of frozen precipitation, with the...
NYC comedian wanted for subway shooting: NYPD
Cops say he’s a funnyman with a firearm, and he’s wanted for shooting someone on the subway. Marcos Cofresi,...
Billionaire dies by self-inflicted gunshot wound in NYC offices
A billionaire financier has died by self-inflicted gunshot wound in his offices in New York City. A licensed revolver...
Nigeria on the Verge of Electoral History
Dear Destiny Friends, It is that time of the year again. The whole world has set its compass on Nigeria...
Two retired high-ranking NYPD cops appointed to city watchdog group
Two retired high-ranking NYPD police officers have been appointed to the Civilian Complaint Review Board to oversee and...
39% of household chores will be done by robots by 2033 — Experts
An estimated 39% of home chores will be handled by robots by 2033, according to a group of...
Mayor Adams demands Albany action on surge of illegal marijuana shops around NYC
Mayor Eric Adams is demanding action from Albany on the surge of illegal marijuana shops popping up all around...
POTUS meets Polish president, reaffirms US dedication to European security
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States' dedication to European security as he met with Polish President...
Halal Businesses in New York City: An Investigative Report
In an attempt to explore and investigate how halal some Muslim businesses in New York City are, I recently visited...
POTUS meets Zelenskyy in surprise, first visit to Ukraine since Russian invasion
On Monday, President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a surprise visit to Ukraine, his first since...
98-year-old Former US President Carter enters hospice care, Carter Center says
Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care...
Adams names New York City’s first public realm officer
Mayor Eric Adams has appointed the city's first chief public realm officer, a newly created role that will oversee a...
African Union to discuss sanctions on suspended states
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) announced on Friday that it will be meeting to discuss...
Largest municipal employees union agrees to contract with city
The city’s largest municipal employees union has reached a tentative deal with the Adams administration on a contract that includes...
Make Sacrifices for Your Greater Future
Dear Destiny Friends, The word ‘sacrifice’ is not new to any of us, and...
Amazon workers called back to office, 3-day per week minimum
Amazon is calling workers back to the office for at least three days per week. CEO Andy Jassy...
FY2024: Application deadline set to February 21
Application for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) Discretionary Funding Expense Application has opened and is set to close...
Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake
Footballer Christian Atsu been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his...
Community Op-Ed: Keeping New York The Safest Large City in America
By Eric AdamsThe Mayor of the City of New York A year into my administration, New York City remains the...
What You Need to Know to Improve Your Lifestyle and Live It to the Fullest
From past immemorial, it has always been observed that living a healthy lifestyle is not just about physical health, but...
Americans fault White House “mendacious” unemployment figure
Americans have faulted the unemployment figures released by the White House The White House said in a tweet on Friday...
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki to step down
The Chief Executive Officer at YouTube, Susan Wojcicki is leaving the video mega-site. The tech executive, who was one...
NYC Mayor Adams appoints public spaces official to oversee city’s community space
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has created a new position in charge of New York City's public...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Weekly Community Op Ed: Cannabis Justice for All
Legalizing cannabis was a major step forward for equity and justice in our city. But legalization is about following the...
Suspect of Brooklyn U-Haul rampage charged with murder, attempted murders
The suspect alleged to have been behind the wheel of a U-Haul truck that struck multiple people on and...
New York Tesla workers to launch campaign to form union
Tesla employees in New York have launched a campaign to organize a union with Workers United Upstate New York, according...
Former US envoy to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid
Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential run Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has announced Tuesday she is...
Former US envoy to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid
Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential run Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has announced Tuesday she is...
S.A declares disaster after floods in seven provinces
South Africa has declared a state of national disaster Monday night after floods caused by heavy rains in recent days...
US considering sending Ukraine seized weapons
The US is considering sending Ukraine thousands of seized weapons and more than a million rounds of ammunition...
2 people injured in Brooklyn fire
A fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn left one person in critical condition and another with minor injuries. An overnight fire...
NJ school district closed after possible threat by Michigan State gunman
The Ewing Township closed their schools on Tuesday over concerns that the gunman who killed three people and hurt...
Zambian finance minister criticises creditor delays in debt restructuring
Zambia has rejected China’s call for World Bank to join its debt restructuring.Zambia’s finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said in an...
Police stop U-Haul after report of pedestrians struck in NYC
Police have stopped a U-Haul truck and detained the driver after reports that the vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in New...
Chinese foreign ministry says US also flies balloons over China
China has accused the United States of flying high-altitude balloons over its territory without permission more than 10 times in...
Rep. George Santos facing puppy theft accusations
Embattled Rep George Santos was charged with theft in Pennsylvania in 2017 after more than $15,000 in bad checks...
AU calls for “political dialogue” in Tigray
The African Union (AU) has called for a "political dialogue" between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan officials, more than three...
New York lifts mask mandate at hospitals
New York's mask mandate in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes and treatment centers has been lifted Sunday by...
U.S. shoots down unidentified cylindrical object over Canada
A United States fighter jet has shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada in a joint operation by the...
Safety investigators subpoena pilots over close call at JFK
Federal investigators have said they issued subpoenas to force the pilots of an American Airlines jet to sit for recorded...
Toronto mayor steps down after affair with ex-staffer
The mayor of Canadian city Toronto has resigned unexpectedly after admitting to a relationship with a former staff member.John Tory's...
Ethiopia cuts off social media access as church split tensions escalate
Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social...
knowledge As a Critical Asset
Dear Destiny Friends There is a fundamental discourse in our contemporary society as to whether it makes sense to...
Linda Sarsour receives MADGA award
New York based Justice Activist, Linda Sarsour, has received Muhammad Ali Daughter of Greatness Award. Sarsour disclosed this via her...
New York to end mask mandate for health care facilities
New York state health officials has decided to allow masking mandates in hospitals and other health care facilities to lapse...
Democrats launch effort to expel Santos from Congress
A group of House Democrats have unveiled a resolution on Thursday to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from Congress, citing...
West Africa junta regimes seek reentry to regional blocs
Foreign ministers from three West African countries that recently underwent military coups have called for their reinstatement into two key...
Jean Carroll, Donald Trump to testify at upcoming NYC rape, sex assault trial
E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump plan to testify against each other at upcoming civil trial, in which...
Eric Adams’ Weekly Community Op-Ed: Composting for All
New Yorkers know that rats love trash bags full of food waste. And they know that I hate rats. This...
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Iranian petrochemicals, petroleum
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on companies it accused of playing a critical role in...
Hochul excludes George Santos from delegation meeting
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has hosted a bipartisan meeting with the New York congressional delegation Wednesday, with one lawmaker...
World Bank approves $120 million to support access to finance for Tunisian SMEs
The World Bank has approved a $120 million loan for Tunisia to support access to finance for Tunisian small and...
Chinese balloon capable of gathering intelligence – US official
The Chinese spy balloon that the U.S. shot down over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend carried high-tech equipment capable of...
Foreign envoys urged to boycott Iran’s annual revolution celebration
Opponents of Iran’s regime are urging foreign ambassadors to boycott an annual celebration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution...
City officials combat illegal marijuana sellers with a new tactic
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he is teaming up with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to...
NYC social services commissioner resigns amid rising homelessness, migrant crisis
Gary Jenkins, the head of New York City’s Department of Social Services, has resigned as commissioner Tuesday night, capping a...
Search for survivors intensifies as Turkey-Syria quake death toll tops 11,000
Thinly-stretched rescue teams on Wednesday have continued searching for survivors buried in the rubble of thousands of buildings destroyed in...
