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The Haitian immigrant who beat England at the World Cup — then disappeared
On Saturday, Haiti lost its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Scotland. Haiti, making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, is considered a long shot to advance. But in the 1950 World Cup, Haiti was winning without participating in the tournament. A Haitian soccer player who learned the game in his…
12 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC
With parades, food festivals and cultural documentaries across the five boroughs, there is a way for everyone to celebrate Juneteenth in 2026.
Need low-cost sexual health care? Here’s where and when to go
Changes to federal health insurance programs under President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law are expected to drive up insurance costs across the city and increase the number of New Yorkers who lose health coverage. In response, the city is promoting its sexual health clinics as a source of low- and no-cost care. The clinics offer…
AI isn’t just deepfakes. Local newsrooms are using it to better serve you and your neighborhoods.
Community journalists, technologists and civic leaders gathered in Astoria on Sunday for Epicenter NYC’s AI community summit, “Let’s talk about AI,” to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping local news, civic engagement and everyday life. Speakers explored both the opportunities and risks presented by AI, from newsroom innovation and small-business growth to scams, misinformation and…
The World Cup, the Knicks, and what sports mean
Are sports really still a unifier?
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