UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says she does not believe she has broken parliamentary rules over declaring a stay in a New York flat owned by a Labour donor.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep 22) addressed&nbsp;the Indian diaspora at a mega event in New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi started his address by expressing his gratitude towards Indian diaspora, saying their love brought 'good fortune' to him.</p>

<p>"I have always understood the capabilities of the Indian diaspora. I understood it even when I held no official position...For me, you all have been strong brand ambassadors of India. This is why I call you 'Rashtradoot'..," Modi said.</p>

<p>"You have connected India to America and America to India. Your skill, talent, and commitment have no competition. You might have come seven seas apart, but no sea has that much depth that it can distance you from India. What Maa Bharati has taught us, we can never forget that. Wherever we go, we accept all as family. To understand diversity, to live diversity is in our veins," the Indian leader stated.</p>

<h2><strong>'AI means America-India'</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi said AI meant American-Indian spirit to him, calling the duo 'the AI power of the world'.</p>

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<p>"For the world, AI means artificial intelligence, but for me, AI also means American-Indian spirit. This is the new 'AI' power of the world....I salute the Indian diaspora here," Modi said while addressing the Indian diaspora.</p>

<h2><strong>15,000 community members attended the event</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, event organisers said more than 500 artists will perform&nbsp;during the event at the Nassau Coliseum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 15,000 community members had&nbsp;arrived at the venue to witness the grand event from 42 different states of the US.</p>

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<p>People could be seen holding posters reading 'Welcome Modi' in several languages as they awaited the Indian PM at the venue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A community member was quoted as saying by news agency ANI,&nbsp;"It is a historical event in Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York. It looks like we are celebrating Diwali here... 15,000 Indian diaspora have come here in New York from 42 different states."</p>

<p>PM Modi earlier said it would be a 'delight' to interact with the Indian community in US. "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delight to interact with them," wrote the Indian leader on X.</p>

<p>PM Modi is on a three-day visit to the US. On Saturday, he participated in the Quad summit along with leaders from the US, Japan and Australia.</p>

<p>He also addressed a Cancer Moonshot event, an initiative aimed at enhancing measures to combat cervical cancer, hosted by Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep 22) addressed the Indian diaspora at a mega event in New York. PM Modi started his address by expressing his gratitude towards Indian diaspora, saying their love brought 'good fortune' to him.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep 22) addressed the Indian diaspora at a mega event in New York. PM Modi started his address by expressing his gratitude towards Indian diaspora, saying their love brought 'good fortune' to him. "I have always understood the capabilities of the Indian diaspora. I understood it even when I held no official position...For me, you all have been strong brand ambassadors of India. This is why I call you 'Rashtradoot'..," Modi said. "You have connected India to America and America to India. Your skill, talent, and commitment have no competition. You might have come seven seas apart, but no sea has that much depth that it can distance you from India. What Maa Bharati has taught us, we can never forget that. Wherever we go, we accept all as family. To understand diversity, to live diversity is in our veins," the Indian leader stated. 'AI means America-India' PM Modi said AI meant American-Indian spirit to him, calling the duo 'the AI power of the world'. #WATCH | US | In New York, PM Modi says, "For the world, AI means artificial intelligence, but for me, AI also means American-Indian spirit. This is the new 'AI' power of the world....I salute the Indian diaspora here." pic.twitter.com/ypuM4UjRvr — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2024 × "For the world, AI means artificial intelligence, but for me, AI also means American-Indian spirit. This is the new 'AI' power of the world....I salute the Indian diaspora here," Modi said while addressing the Indian diaspora. 15,000 community members attended the event Earlier, event organisers said more than 500 artists will perform during the event at the Nassau Coliseum. More than 15,000 community members had arrived at the venue to witness the grand event from 42 different states of the US. #WATCH | US | Members of the Indian community from Maharashtra perform at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island, ahead of PM Modi's address to the diaspora pic.twitter.com/Iao5ov4nFt — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2024 × People could be seen holding posters reading 'Welcome Modi' in several languages as they awaited the Indian PM at the venue. A community member was quoted as saying by news agency ANI, "It is a historical event in Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York. It looks like we are celebrating Diwali here... 15,000 Indian diaspora have come here in New York from 42 different states." PM Modi earlier said it would be a 'delight' to interact with the Indian community in US. "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delight to interact with them," wrote the Indian leader on X. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to the US. On Saturday, he participated in the Quad summit along with leaders from the US, Japan and Australia. He also addressed a Cancer Moonshot event, an initiative aimed at enhancing measures to combat cervical cancer, hosted by Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Summit. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Your love is my good fortune,’ PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in New York

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned.</p>

<p>During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-netanyahu-to-return-to-us-to-address-unga-meet-officials-report-755641"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israeli PM Netanyahu to address UNGA session, meet world leaders: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war</strong></p>

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<p>On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders.</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned. During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to address UNGA session, meet world leaders: Report Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days. Watch | America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war × On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north

#Gravitas | Another temple has been vandalised in US, the latest incident occured in Melville located around 50 kilometres from New York city. Images started circulating on social media on Monday showing anti-India expletives spray painted on the road as well as on the signage outside the premises of BAPS Swaminarayan temple. Some of the expletives were also directed against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, just days ahead of his visit to the US. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Anti-India forces vandalise temple in New York

<p>US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have&nbsp;condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and&nbsp;‘Modi is Terrorist’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US&nbsp;law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'Bigotry and hate'</strong></h2>

<p>US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders".</p>

<p>"There is too much hate! I am appalled by the hideous acts of vandalism targeting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville," said&nbsp;US Congressman Tom Suozzi.</p>

<p>"Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate are happening far too often because of inflammatory rhetoric by national leaders, extremism, and lack of accountability. Acts like these are un-American and contradict the core values of our nation."</p>

<p>Congressman Ro Khanna also reacted to the vandalism and sought accountability to avert similar incidents in future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Freedom of worship is a bedrock of our democracy. There is no place for acts of intimidation, harassment or violence," Khanna said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-8-hindu-idols-vandalised-by-miscreants-in-bangladeshs-faridpur-temple-758988"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple</strong></a></p>

<p>After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened by the desecration of our BAPS Mandir in Melville, NY, an act aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus. Today, local, state &amp; federal leaders gathered to promote peace, respect &amp; unity. Guided by our faith, we stand united against hate with compassion &amp; solidarity," BAPS Public Affairs wrote on X.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-in-canada-743592"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Hindus demonised</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston.</p>

<p>The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police.</p>

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US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’.

US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’. “The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X. The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable ; The Consulate @IndiainNewYork is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with U.S. law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act.… — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) September 16, 2024 × 'Bigotry and hate' US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders". "There is too much hate! I am appalled by the hideous acts of vandalism targeting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville," said US Congressman Tom Suozzi. "Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate are happening far too often because of inflammatory rhetoric by national leaders, extremism, and lack of accountability. Acts like these are un-American and contradict the core values of our nation." Congressman Ro Khanna also reacted to the vandalism and sought accountability to avert similar incidents in future. "Freedom of worship is a bedrock of our democracy. There is no place for acts of intimidation, harassment or violence," Khanna said. Also read | At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'. "Deeply saddened by the desecration of our BAPS Mandir in Melville, NY, an act aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus. Today, local, state & federal leaders gathered to promote peace, respect & unity. Guided by our faith, we stand united against hate with compassion & solidarity," BAPS Public Affairs wrote on X. Watch | Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada × Hindus demonised Last month, members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston. The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers, Indian consulate react to vandalism at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New York

An exhibition in New York titled 'The Great Elephant Migration' is gathering Global attention to the issues affecting the coexistence of human and animals in other countries including India. Watch in for more details!

'The Great Elephant Migration' reaches New York

<p>New York's top cop, head of the largest police department in the United States, resigned Thursday amid corruption probes swirling through the city's leadership.</p>

<p>The storied New York Police Department (NYPD) is a mammoth force including 35,000 uniformed officers and a budget of just under $6 billion.</p>

<p>Mayor Eric Adams announced the departure of Edward Caban, the New York City Police Department commissioner, in a brief televised statement.</p>

<p>"A short time ago, I accepted the resignation," he said, noting that he took ongoing federal probes into his administration "extremely seriously."</p>

<p>Adams said he was appointing veteran law enforcement officer Tom Donlon as the force's interim commissioner.</p>

<p>Caban, 57, had come under pressure to resign after federal agents seized his cellphone and those of other high-ranking members in the Adams administration.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-third-debate-trump-refuses-debate-rematch-with-kamala-harris-calls-first-victory-clear-758267">Trump refuses rematch with Kamala Harris, calls first debate 'clear victory'</a></strong></p>

<p>No criminal charges have been filed and federal authorities have yet to clarify what they are probing. According to ABC News, one investigation is targeting city contracts and another enforcement of regulations on nightlife.</p>

<p>Adams, a former police officer and only the second Black mayor of the biggest US city, is increasingly weighed down by growing scandals, including a sexual assault allegation and claims of corruption.</p>

<p>Caban, appointed by Adams in 2023, is the first Latino NYPD commissioner.</p>

<p>In his statement, Adams addressed New Yorkers, telling them he "was as surprised as you" to hear of the federal probes.</p>

<p>"I spent more than 20 years in law enforcement, and so every member of the administration knows my expectations that we must follow the law," he said.</p>

<p>A prominent member of the city council, Robert Holden, said Caban had stepped down "for the greater good of the department and New York."</p>

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New York's top cop, head of the largest police department in the United States, resigned Thursday amid corruption probes swirling through the city's leadership. The storied New York Police Department (NYPD) is a mammoth force including 35,000 uniformed officers and a budget of just under $6 billion.

New York's top cop, head of the largest police department in the United States, resigned Thursday amid corruption probes swirling through the city's leadership. The storied New York Police Department (NYPD) is a mammoth force including 35,000 uniformed officers and a budget of just under $6 billion. Mayor Eric Adams announced the departure of Edward Caban, the New York City Police Department commissioner, in a brief televised statement. "A short time ago, I accepted the resignation," he said, noting that he took ongoing federal probes into his administration "extremely seriously." Adams said he was appointing veteran law enforcement officer Tom Donlon as the force's interim commissioner. Caban, 57, had come under pressure to resign after federal agents seized his cellphone and those of other high-ranking members in the Adams administration. Also read: Trump refuses rematch with Kamala Harris, calls first debate 'clear victory' No criminal charges have been filed and federal authorities have yet to clarify what they are probing. According to ABC News, one investigation is targeting city contracts and another enforcement of regulations on nightlife. Adams, a former police officer and only the second Black mayor of the biggest US city, is increasingly weighed down by growing scandals, including a sexual assault allegation and claims of corruption. Caban, appointed by Adams in 2023, is the first Latino NYPD commissioner. In his statement, Adams addressed New Yorkers, telling them he "was as surprised as you" to hear of the federal probes. "I spent more than 20 years in law enforcement, and so every member of the administration knows my expectations that we must follow the law," he said. A prominent member of the city council, Robert Holden, said Caban had stepped down "for the greater good of the department and New York." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New York Police Department head Edward Caban resigns amid corruption probe

Hours after meeting in person for the first time, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump crossed paths again as they attend commemoration events marking the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Joe Biden, Harris, Trump and his running mate, the Ohio senator JD Vance, attended the traditional memorial service in New York City’s Memorial Plaza at Ground Zero. Harris and Trump stood feet apart but were brought together for a handshake.

September 11, 2001: Nearly 3,000 civilians killed in terrorist attack

<p>The people in New York City were left puzzled and a little panicky after they spotted a mysterious orb of light with a long and glowing tail soaring across the skies of the Big Apple on Tuesday morning (September 10).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This mysterious spotting ignited theories about whether aliens were getting for a real touchdown or just a UFO was passing by.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the strange object had no alien connection but was a spaceship which was carrying the daredevil civilian who would perform the world's first spacewalk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Polaris Dawn&nbsp;launched from the Kennedy Space Station&nbsp;in Florida at 5:23 am (local time) and had aboard NASA scientists and a civilian, who would be the first non-astronauts to perform a spacewalk.</p>

<p>After its launch, something similar to the mysterious orb of light was seen in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/successful-liftoff-for-spacexs-polaris-dawn-mission-attempting-historic-first-private-spacewalk-757430">Successful liftoff for SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission attempting first-ever private spacewalk</a></p>

<p>The crew of the spacecraft included second-time space flier and billionaire Jared Isaacman who will be in outer space for the next five days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mission was conceived by&nbsp;Jared Isaacman, the billionaire founder of financial technology firm Shift4 Payments, who was part of the Inspiration4 mission in September 2021.</p>

<p>Former US Air Force pilot Scott “Kidd” Poteet and SpaceX engineers Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis are the other crew members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spaceship was spotted flying across the East Coast and moving horizontally towards the stars.</p>

<p>There have been roughly 270 spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) since its creation in 2000, and 16 by Chinese astronauts on Beijing's Tiangong space station. However, it would be the first time a private company would be chauffering the spacewalks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How NYC people reacted to the Polaris Dawn spacecraft's spotting</strong></h2>

<p>Some of the people were unaware of the SpaceX journey in New York and hence confused it with something other-worldly.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration</strong></p>

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<p>“That’s aliens dawg!” wrote one person. “There are enough extraterrestrials in NYC, if you ask me,” said another.</p>

<p>The Polaris Dawn has been on a record-breaking journey and will surpass the Earth-lapping record established during NASA’s Project Gemini in 1966.&nbsp;</p>

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The people in New York City were left puzzled and a little panicky after they spotted a mysterious orb of light with a long and glowing tail soaring across the skies of the Big Apple on Tuesday morning (September 10).

The people in New York City were left puzzled and a little panicky after they spotted a mysterious orb of light with a long and glowing tail soaring across the skies of the Big Apple on Tuesday morning (September 10). This mysterious spotting ignited theories about whether aliens were getting for a real touchdown or just a UFO was passing by. However, the strange object had no alien connection but was a spaceship which was carrying the daredevil civilian who would perform the world's first spacewalk. The Polaris Dawn launched from the Kennedy Space Station in Florida at 5:23 am (local time) and had aboard NASA scientists and a civilian, who would be the first non-astronauts to perform a spacewalk. After its launch, something similar to the mysterious orb of light was seen in Pennsylvania. Also Read: Successful liftoff for SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission attempting first-ever private spacewalk The crew of the spacecraft included second-time space flier and billionaire Jared Isaacman who will be in outer space for the next five days. The mission was conceived by Jared Isaacman, the billionaire founder of financial technology firm Shift4 Payments, who was part of the Inspiration4 mission in September 2021. Former US Air Force pilot Scott “Kidd” Poteet and SpaceX engineers Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis are the other crew members. The spaceship was spotted flying across the East Coast and moving horizontally towards the stars. There have been roughly 270 spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) since its creation in 2000, and 16 by Chinese astronauts on Beijing's Tiangong space station. However, it would be the first time a private company would be chauffering the spacewalks. How NYC people reacted to the Polaris Dawn spacecraft's spotting Some of the people were unaware of the SpaceX journey in New York and hence confused it with something other-worldly. Watch: SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration “That’s aliens dawg!” wrote one person. “There are enough extraterrestrials in NYC, if you ask me,” said another. The Polaris Dawn has been on a record-breaking journey and will surpass the Earth-lapping record established during NASA’s Project Gemini in 1966. (With inputs from agencies)

NYC panics after mysterious orb of light soars high in sky. But it's not UFO

America will mark 23 years since the country came under attack. Watch to know more.

A look inside 9/11 museum in News York

Johnny Depp is offering a glimpse into his creative process with a new art exhibit set to open in New York City on Friday, Oct. 4. Titled "A Bunch of Stuff," the immersive exhibition will provide an intimate look at Depp’s artwork for the first time, according to the creative team.

Johnny Depp to open an art exhibit in NYC

<p>A man in the United States has sued his ex-wife, accusing her of ruining his wine collection worth $300,000. He says that the 400 bottles of wine at his ski house were destroyed after electricity to the house was cut by the company without giving him any notice, and he blames his former wife for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michael Clarke and Concetta divorced in July 2023 and he ended up with their sprawling ski house spread over an area of 6,200-square-foot.&nbsp;The $3 million house in Upstate New York has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two fireplaces, a game room, a gym, a wet bar, and a chef’s kitchen. However, climate-controlled wine storage has become a point of contention between Michael and Concetta.</p>

<p>In the lawsuit, Michael claims his ex-wife’s “disinterested malevolence" destroyed his wine collection, as per a report by The Independent.</p>

<p>“Defendant… intentionally inflicted harm on Plaintiff, which resulted in… the destruction of Plaintiff’s wine collection worth $300,000, and without Defendant having any excuse or justification for her actions,” the suit alleges.</p>

<p>Michael has accused Concetta of removing his name, either intentionally or through negligence, from the New York State Electric &amp; Gas (NYSEG) service account.</p>

<h2>What did Concetta do?</h2>

<p>The lawsuit states that the couple were together for nearly 20 years after tying the knot in 2005. They jointly owned the ski house in the resort town of Windham, New York, as per the lawsuit.</p>

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<p>As per a stipulation at the time of the divorce, Concetta allegedly agreed to transfer her ownership of the property over to Michael within 30 days of signing the agreement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit further states that every item in the house went "to the husband free and clear of any claim of the Wife."</p>

<p>Concetta called NYSEG on September 5, 2023, and asked them to remove her name from the account. However, the suit states, that Concetta “simultaneously, with intent and/or negligently, also removed [Michael’s] name” from the account.</p>

<p>After this, the company stopped contacting Michael for any kind of communication. As per the lawsuit, when he went to the house weeks later, he discovered that his name was no longer on the NYSEG account, and the service to the address had been disconnected “without providing [him] with any notice."</p>

<p>The husband is livid and states that Concetta &nbsp;“always knew" that he stored around 400 bottles of wine, "worth approximately $300,000, above ground, inside the home… under the protection of refrigerated conditions such refrigerated conditions powered by NYSEG electric service.”</p>

<p>The lawsuit accuses Concetta of causing harm to the wine collection, since "in absence of refrigeration, including both elevation of the temperature in the storage room, and daily variation in temperature in the room where the wine collection was stored", &nbsp;Michael’s wine collection was destroyed, according to the suit.</p>

<p>He now wants her to pay a total of $600,000 with interest, plus legal costs.&nbsp;</p>


A man in the United States has sued his ex-wife, accusing her of ruining his wine collection worth $300,000. He says that the 400 bottles of wine at his ski house were destroyed after electricity to the house was cut by the company without giving him any notice, and he blames his former wife for it.

A man in the United States has sued his ex-wife, accusing her of ruining his wine collection worth $300,000. He says that the 400 bottles of wine at his ski house were destroyed after electricity to the house was cut by the company without giving him any notice, and he blames his former wife for it. Michael Clarke and Concetta divorced in July 2023 and he ended up with their sprawling ski house spread over an area of 6,200-square-foot. The $3 million house in Upstate New York has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two fireplaces, a game room, a gym, a wet bar, and a chef’s kitchen. However, climate-controlled wine storage has become a point of contention between Michael and Concetta. In the lawsuit, Michael claims his ex-wife’s “disinterested malevolence" destroyed his wine collection, as per a report by The Independent. “Defendant… intentionally inflicted harm on Plaintiff, which resulted in… the destruction of Plaintiff’s wine collection worth $300,000, and without Defendant having any excuse or justification for her actions,” the suit alleges. Michael has accused Concetta of removing his name, either intentionally or through negligence, from the New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) service account. What did Concetta do? The lawsuit states that the couple were together for nearly 20 years after tying the knot in 2005. They jointly owned the ski house in the resort town of Windham, New York, as per the lawsuit. Also Read: Wife dies of 'broken heart' after learning husband didn't have long, who also succumbs 24 hours later As per a stipulation at the time of the divorce, Concetta allegedly agreed to transfer her ownership of the property over to Michael within 30 days of signing the agreement. The lawsuit further states that every item in the house went "to the husband free and clear of any claim of the Wife." Concetta called NYSEG on September 5, 2023, and asked them to remove her name from the account. However, the suit states, that Concetta “simultaneously, with intent and/or negligently, also removed [Michael’s] name” from the account. After this, the company stopped contacting Michael for any kind of communication. As per the lawsuit, when he went to the house weeks later, he discovered that his name was no longer on the NYSEG account, and the service to the address had been disconnected “without providing [him] with any notice." The husband is livid and states that Concetta “always knew" that he stored around 400 bottles of wine, "worth approximately $300,000, above ground, inside the home… under the protection of refrigerated conditions such refrigerated conditions powered by NYSEG electric service.” The lawsuit accuses Concetta of causing harm to the wine collection, since "in absence of refrigeration, including both elevation of the temperature in the storage room, and daily variation in temperature in the room where the wine collection was stored", Michael’s wine collection was destroyed, according to the suit. He now wants her to pay a total of $600,000 with interest, plus legal costs.

Man accuses ex-wife of ruining his $300,000 wine collection after divorce

The US state department has denied that China's Consul General in New York has been removed from his position now the statement comes hours after New York's Governor Kathy hook declared that she asked for his expulsion in the aftermath of an AIDS arrest for secretly acting as a Chinese agent.

US clarifies on 'expulsion' of China's envoy

Suffolk County & New York state have declared a state of emergency after it suffered catastrophic flooding on August 19, 2024. A historic storm dumped nearly 11 inches of rain on Suffolk County. Specialists from Detroit are working to salvage several precious artifacts in a library that they can through freezing and restoration processes.

Catastrophic flooding in New York's Suffolk County

China’s consul-general in New York left his post as scheduled after completing his posting in August, the US State Department said, hours after New York’s governor said she asked for his expulsion in the aftermath of an aide’s arrest for secretly acting as a Chinese agent.

US denies Chinese diplomat expelled amid New York spying dispute

A former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was charged on Tuesday with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. Watch in for more details!

New York Governors' former aide charged as agent of the Chinese government

A former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was charged on Tuesday for acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. Watch in for more details!

New York 'governor' former aide Linda Sun charged with espionage

<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul's former aide has been&nbsp;charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. Linda Sun (41) was arrested alongside her husband, Christopher Hu, on Tuesday (Sep 2) and indicted with&nbsp;espionage charge a day later,&nbsp;according to court documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sun held a series of positions within the New York State government from 2012 to 2023 - including&nbsp;deputy chief of staff to Hochul for a year, beginning in September 2021.</p>

<p>While working in the state government, Sun reportedly blocked representatives of the Taiwanese government from meeting with officials. Instead, she sought to arrange for a high-level New York state official to visit China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Acting at the request of PRC government officials and the [Communist Party of China] representative, Sun engaged in numerous political activities in the interests of the PRC and the CCP," the indictment noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sun and Hu own&nbsp;a mansion worth millions in New York's posh Long Island. The court documents revealed that she&nbsp;allegedly laundered kickbacks to purchase the expensive property.&nbsp;According to state payroll records, Sun only made $152,217 during her last full year working for the Department of Labor.</p>

<p>In exchange for her loyalty, Chinese government representatives also facilitated millions of dollars in transactions for Hu. who had business activities in China. Prosecutors revealed that other gifts&nbsp;included Nanjing-style salted ducks prepared by a Chinese government official's personal chef and delivered to the home of Sun's parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sun is being charged with&nbsp;violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hochul's office issues clarification</strong></h2>

<p>Hochul's office released a statement after Sun's indictment stating that her employment was terminated in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We terminated her employment in March 2023 after discovering evidence of misconduct, immediately reported her actions to law enforcement and have assisted law enforcement throughout this process,” said&nbsp;Hochul’s press secretary Avi Small.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even after her employment was terminated, Sun&nbsp;attended "public and professional Asian community events purporting to represent the Department of Labor while claiming to be the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Labor", the indictment noted.</p>

<p>Last month, a Queens resident named Yuanjun Tang was also arrested for&nbsp;allegedly spying for China on pro-democracy activists and dissidents whilst making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Department of Justice, Yuanjun&nbsp;acted as a Chinese agent between 2019 and 2023 under the direction of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), its principal intelligence agency.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


New York Governor Kathy Hochul's former aide has been charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. Linda Sun (41) was arrested alongside her husband, Christopher Hu, on Tuesday (Sep 2) and indicted with espionage charge a day later, according to court documents.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's former aide has been charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. Linda Sun (41) was arrested alongside her husband, Christopher Hu, on Tuesday (Sep 2) and indicted with espionage charge a day later, according to court documents. Sun held a series of positions within the New York State government from 2012 to 2023 - including deputy chief of staff to Hochul for a year, beginning in September 2021. While working in the state government, Sun reportedly blocked representatives of the Taiwanese government from meeting with officials. Instead, she sought to arrange for a high-level New York state official to visit China. "Acting at the request of PRC government officials and the [Communist Party of China] representative, Sun engaged in numerous political activities in the interests of the PRC and the CCP," the indictment noted. Sun and Hu own a mansion worth millions in New York's posh Long Island. The court documents revealed that she allegedly laundered kickbacks to purchase the expensive property. According to state payroll records, Sun only made $152,217 during her last full year working for the Department of Labor. In exchange for her loyalty, Chinese government representatives also facilitated millions of dollars in transactions for Hu. who had business activities in China. Prosecutors revealed that other gifts included Nanjing-style salted ducks prepared by a Chinese government official's personal chef and delivered to the home of Sun's parents. Sun is being charged with violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy. Watch | Chinese spy balloon: Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions Hochul's office issues clarification Hochul's office released a statement after Sun's indictment stating that her employment was terminated in 2023. “We terminated her employment in March 2023 after discovering evidence of misconduct, immediately reported her actions to law enforcement and have assisted law enforcement throughout this process,” said Hochul’s press secretary Avi Small. Even after her employment was terminated, Sun attended "public and professional Asian community events purporting to represent the Department of Labor while claiming to be the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Labor", the indictment noted. Last month, a Queens resident named Yuanjun Tang was also arrested for allegedly spying for China on pro-democracy activists and dissidents whilst making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the Department of Justice, Yuanjun acted as a Chinese agent between 2019 and 2023 under the direction of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), its principal intelligence agency. (With inputs from agencies)

New York Governor Hochul’s ex-aide indicted for being Chinese agent

The White House senior officials met with the Dalai Lama in New York and asserted the US commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans.

Senior US officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York

<p>A US resident has been charged and arrested for allegedly spying for China on pro-Democracy activists and dissidents whilst making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DoJ) said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused, identified as 67-year-old Yuanjun Tang, is a resident of Queens, New York. He acted as a Chinese agent between 2019 and 2023 under the direction of China's&nbsp;Ministry of State Security (MSS), its principal intelligence agency. Among either things, MSS is also responsible for espionage and political security functions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tang targeted US-based Chinese dissidents that Beijing views as potentially adverse. After collecting information on such individuals and groups, the data was delivered to the Politburo. Notably, he also helped MSS infiltrate a group chat on a messaging platform that was used by these dissidents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tang used an email account where he received regular instructions from his Chinese overlords regarding the targets to be tailed. He also travelled abroad three times for face-to-face meetings&nbsp;with MSS intelligence officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After arresting Tang, the law enforcement agencies recovered the numerous electronic devices and accounts that he used to communicate.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tang also made materially false statements to the FBI. He falsely claimed that he was no longer able to access an email account through which he had communicated with his MSS handler through draft emails," DoJ added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What has Tang been charged with?</strong></h2>

<p>The NY resident has been charged with one count of conspiring to act as&nbsp;an agent of a foreign government without notifying the attorney general, which carried a maximum penalty of five years in prison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has also been charged with&nbsp;one count of acting as an agent of a foreign government and one count of&nbsp;making false statements, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.</p>

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<p>A federal district court will hear his case and if convicted, he will be handed a sentence, considering the US&nbsp;Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. The FBI is investigating the case.</p>

<p>The authorities informed that Tang previously had Chinese citizenship and was imprisoned in the country for&nbsp;his activities as a dissident opposing the one-party authoritarian political system of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A US resident has been charged and arrested for allegedly spying for China on pro-Democracy activists and dissidents whilst making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DoJ) said.

A US resident has been charged and arrested for allegedly spying for China on pro-Democracy activists and dissidents whilst making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DoJ) said. The accused, identified as 67-year-old Yuanjun Tang, is a resident of Queens, New York. He acted as a Chinese agent between 2019 and 2023 under the direction of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), its principal intelligence agency. Among either things, MSS is also responsible for espionage and political security functions. Tang targeted US-based Chinese dissidents that Beijing views as potentially adverse. After collecting information on such individuals and groups, the data was delivered to the Politburo. Notably, he also helped MSS infiltrate a group chat on a messaging platform that was used by these dissidents. Tang used an email account where he received regular instructions from his Chinese overlords regarding the targets to be tailed. He also travelled abroad three times for face-to-face meetings with MSS intelligence officers. After arresting Tang, the law enforcement agencies recovered the numerous electronic devices and accounts that he used to communicate. "Tang also made materially false statements to the FBI. He falsely claimed that he was no longer able to access an email account through which he had communicated with his MSS handler through draft emails," DoJ added. Watch | Chinese spy balloon: Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions × What has Tang been charged with? The NY resident has been charged with one count of conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government without notifying the attorney general, which carried a maximum penalty of five years in prison. He has also been charged with one count of acting as an agent of a foreign government and one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Also read | Taiwan: 10 former and current soldiers charged with spying for China A federal district court will hear his case and if convicted, he will be handed a sentence, considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. The FBI is investigating the case. The authorities informed that Tang previously had Chinese citizenship and was imprisoned in the country for his activities as a dissident opposing the one-party authoritarian political system of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). (With inputs from agencies)

New York resident arrested for spying for China, misleading FBI

<p>Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive.</p>

<p>The defence ministry said its troops had captured "one of the largest settlements of the Toretsk agglomeration and the strategically important logistics hub (of) Novgorodskoye", referring to the town in Ukraine's Donetsk region by its former name.</p>

<p>The capture of the town, which had a population of around 10,000 before Moscow launched its offensive, is the latest in a string of Russian advances in the region.</p>

<p>On Monday, Russia said it had captured the town of Zalizne, close to New York.</p>

<p>Donetsk was one of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claimed to have annexed in 2022, despite not having full control over any of them.</p>

<p>The region has seen the most intense combat of the two-and-a-half-year conflict.</p>

<p>Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line there, facing manpower and ammunition shortages after months of attritional fighting.</p>

<p>Ukraine launched a border incursion into Russia's western Kursk region two weeks ago, a move it hoped could relieve pressure in other parts of the battlefield.</p>

<p>But the Russian advance in Donetsk has continued.</p>

<p>New York first found itself on the front line in 2014, when Moscow-backed separatists in the east tried to breakaway from Kyiv, triggering an armed conflict.</p>

<p>The origin of the town's name is a mystery, with theories including possible American connections among its founders.</p>

<p>It was renamed "Novgorodskoye" -- New City -- by Soviet authorities in 1951 for ideological reasons, before Ukrainian lawmakers voted to switch it back to New York in 2021.</p>

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Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive.

Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive. The defence ministry said its troops had captured "one of the largest settlements of the Toretsk agglomeration and the strategically important logistics hub (of) Novgorodskoye", referring to the town in Ukraine's Donetsk region by its former name. The capture of the town, which had a population of around 10,000 before Moscow launched its offensive, is the latest in a string of Russian advances in the region. On Monday, Russia said it had captured the town of Zalizne, close to New York. Donetsk was one of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claimed to have annexed in 2022, despite not having full control over any of them. The region has seen the most intense combat of the two-and-a-half-year conflict. Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line there, facing manpower and ammunition shortages after months of attritional fighting. Ukraine launched a border incursion into Russia's western Kursk region two weeks ago, a move it hoped could relieve pressure in other parts of the battlefield. But the Russian advance in Donetsk has continued. New York first found itself on the front line in 2014, when Moscow-backed separatists in the east tried to breakaway from Kyiv, triggering an armed conflict. The origin of the town's name is a mystery, with theories including possible American connections among its founders. It was renamed "Novgorodskoye" -- New City -- by Soviet authorities in 1951 for ideological reasons, before Ukrainian lawmakers voted to switch it back to New York in 2021. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia claims its forces captured key hub of New York in east Ukraine

<p>A US woman has sued Hard Rock Cafe &amp; Hotel in the Dominican Republic for half a million dollars after she fell out of a golf&nbsp;cart and injured herself, according to a report in the&nbsp;<em>NY Post</em>.</p>

<p>The woman, identified as Taylor O'Leary, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, said she tumbled out of the buggy whose seat was slippery and wet. The incident took place in July 2022 and resulted in her suffering multiple unspecified injuries, according to a filing in the Brooklyn Federal Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>O'Leary said she was a guest at the hotel when she got hurt in the accident, which suggests that the&nbsp;hotel and its corporate owner, Hard Rock Cafe International, are liable to pay damages.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old woman was at the Hard Rock Gold Club in Punta Cana whose 18-hole golf course has been designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The green fee is listed at $300.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five-star luxury resort, located alongside the magnificent Macao Beach, routinely hosts the likes of pop icons such as Shakira, Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey who prefer to unwind here.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Previous incidents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Seeking compensation for such incidents is not an alien news in the US. Last year, a jury in a South Florida court awarded $800,000 in damages to the family of a little girl after she suffered second-degree burns&nbsp;when a flaming-hot McDonald's Chicken McNugget fell on her thigh in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family was awarded $400,000 for the suffering and mental anguish suffered in the past four years as well as $400,000 for the future.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident took place in August 2019&nbsp;when&nbsp;Philana Holmes&nbsp;took her son and daughter to a Tamarac McDonald’s and bought the Happy Meals. When handed the order, she was given no warning that the food might be scalding hot as she immediately passed it along to her daughter and son in the back seat and drove away.</p>

<p>Her daughter, Olivia, an autistic child who was four years old at the time, started screaming and crying after the McNugget fell on her thigh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon pulling up into a nearby parking lot to help the child, Holmes&nbsp;noticed the burn and took photos on her phone, which included audio clips of the child’s screams, which were later presented in the court as evidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A US woman has sued Hard Rock Cafe & Hotel in the Dominican Republic for half a million dollars after she fell out of a golf cart and injured herself, according to a report in the NY Post.

A US woman has sued Hard Rock Cafe & Hotel in the Dominican Republic for half a million dollars after she fell out of a golf cart and injured herself, according to a report in the NY Post. The woman, identified as Taylor O'Leary, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, said she tumbled out of the buggy whose seat was slippery and wet. The incident took place in July 2022 and resulted in her suffering multiple unspecified injuries, according to a filing in the Brooklyn Federal Court. O'Leary said she was a guest at the hotel when she got hurt in the accident, which suggests that the hotel and its corporate owner, Hard Rock Cafe International, are liable to pay damages. The 27-year-old woman was at the Hard Rock Gold Club in Punta Cana whose 18-hole golf course has been designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The green fee is listed at $300. The five-star luxury resort, located alongside the magnificent Macao Beach, routinely hosts the likes of pop icons such as Shakira, Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey who prefer to unwind here. Watch | Women employees sue Apple over pay bias × Previous incidents Seeking compensation for such incidents is not an alien news in the US. Last year, a jury in a South Florida court awarded $800,000 in damages to the family of a little girl after she suffered second-degree burns when a flaming-hot McDonald's Chicken McNugget fell on her thigh in 2019. The family was awarded $400,000 for the suffering and mental anguish suffered in the past four years as well as $400,000 for the future. Also read | Doesn't pay his bills: Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, other former execs sue Musk over $130mn unpaid benefits The incident took place in August 2019 when Philana Holmes took her son and daughter to a Tamarac McDonald’s and bought the Happy Meals. When handed the order, she was given no warning that the food might be scalding hot as she immediately passed it along to her daughter and son in the back seat and drove away. Her daughter, Olivia, an autistic child who was four years old at the time, started screaming and crying after the McNugget fell on her thigh. Upon pulling up into a nearby parking lot to help the child, Holmes noticed the burn and took photos on her phone, which included audio clips of the child’s screams, which were later presented in the court as evidence. (With inputs from agencies)

US resident sues Hard Rock Hotel for $500,000 after falling out of golf cart

<p>New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials had touted the high-tech drones as the superior alternative to the bullhorn, often used to inform about an emergency. However, the video of the drone hovering over NY neighbourhoods showed that the warning was delivered in perfect English via the loudspeakers mounted on the device but the listeners could hardly comprehend the Spanish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“How is THAT the Spanish version? It’s almost incomprehensible,” one user posted on X, while another commented: “Any Spanish-speaking NYer would do better.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video of the drones delivering warning in 'incomprehensible' Spanish:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After receiving flak online,&nbsp;Zach Iscol, the city’s emergency management commissioner, acknowledged the mistake, adding that it "shouldn't have happened".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thanks for flagging this. &nbsp;I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again," Iscol posted on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Afterwards, Iscol's agency explained that the problem was in the recording of the message, not the translation itself. The message was computer generated and went out in the flood-prone areas in four of the city’s five boroughs: Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.</p>

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<h2><strong>Flash floods warning</strong></h2>

<p>Flash floods have been deadly for New York residents, especially those living in the basement apartments. 11 people died in such homes in 2021 due to incessant rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September last year, a state of emergency was declared by&nbsp;Governor Kathy Hochul as the flash floods disrupted the subway system and turned many of the streets into small lakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-city-state-of-emergency-declared-as-strong-storms-bring-flash-flooding-641041"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;New York City: State of emergency declared as strong storms bring flash flooding</strong></a></p>

<p>According to data, approximately 18 million people in the New York metropolitan area and in other major cities along the East Coast were caught in extreme weather conditions as delivering warnings proved to be a difficult task.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the city has come up with flash flood warning drones. According to Iscol, NY City Mayor Eric Adams came up with the initial idea.&nbsp;</p>

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New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish.

New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish. The officials had touted the high-tech drones as the superior alternative to the bullhorn, often used to inform about an emergency. However, the video of the drone hovering over NY neighbourhoods showed that the warning was delivered in perfect English via the loudspeakers mounted on the device but the listeners could hardly comprehend the Spanish. “How is THAT the Spanish version? It’s almost incomprehensible,” one user posted on X, while another commented: “Any Spanish-speaking NYer would do better.” Watch the video of the drones delivering warning in 'incomprehensible' Spanish: NYC Emergency Management just sent me a video of one of the drones warning residents about the storm and potential flooding. pic.twitter.com/xNL3mzkCTF — Elizabeth Kim (@lizkimtweets) August 6, 2024 × After receiving flak online, Zach Iscol, the city’s emergency management commissioner, acknowledged the mistake, adding that it "shouldn't have happened". "Thanks for flagging this. I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again," Iscol posted on X (formerly Twitter). Thanks for flagging this. I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again. — Zach Iscol 🗽🍎 (@zachiscol) August 6, 2024 × Afterwards, Iscol's agency explained that the problem was in the recording of the message, not the translation itself. The message was computer generated and went out in the flood-prone areas in four of the city’s five boroughs: Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Watch | New York: Extreme flooding prompts residents to evacuate, kills one × Flash floods warning Flash floods have been deadly for New York residents, especially those living in the basement apartments. 11 people died in such homes in 2021 due to incessant rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. In September last year, a state of emergency was declared by Governor Kathy Hochul as the flash floods disrupted the subway system and turned many of the streets into small lakes. Also read | New York City: State of emergency declared as strong storms bring flash flooding According to data, approximately 18 million people in the New York metropolitan area and in other major cities along the East Coast were caught in extreme weather conditions as delivering warnings proved to be a difficult task. Since then, the city has come up with flash flood warning drones. According to Iscol, NY City Mayor Eric Adams came up with the initial idea. (With inputs from agencies)

'How is that Spanish?': New York residents mock flood warning drones for speaking 'gibberish'

<p>An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension.</p>

<p>Ursula Stone, 55, a former employee of Addison, is alleged to have stolen $1,171,362 in village funds over at least 19 years. This marks the first instance of a politician forfeiting their pension under New York’s anti-corruption law, state and county officials announced late last week.</p>

<p>"This case represents the most complete, and to be frank—shocking, breach of public trust I have encountered in 30 years as a Steuben County prosecutor," Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said in an official statement. "The reality is that, but for some real heads-up detection work by members of the State Comptroller’s staff, it would still be ongoing."</p>

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<p>Stone appeared in Steuben County Court on Thursday (Aug 1) and agreed to forfeit her $1,920 monthly pension, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported.</p>

<p>New York passed a law in 2011 that allows judges to revoke or reduce the pensions of corrupt officials, though it initially excluded sitting lawmakers. In 2017, voters approved a measure to close this loophole, enabling the state to target the pensions of lawmakers regardless of when they were elected.</p>

<p>State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli noted that Stone’s case is the first to employ this punishment in New York. Prosecutors must seek the pension forfeiture penalty and demonstrate that the individual knowingly committed a crime related to public office.</p>

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<p>"This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor their public office will face serious consequences," DiNapoli said.</p>

<p>Stone, 56, managed the village’s financial operations without oversight and allegedly stole numerous checks intended for the village. Authorities stated that she also granted herself unauthorised pay raises and issued checks for unauthorised health insurance buyouts from the village funds.</p>

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An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension.

An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension. Ursula Stone, 55, a former employee of Addison, is alleged to have stolen $1,171,362 in village funds over at least 19 years. This marks the first instance of a politician forfeiting their pension under New York’s anti-corruption law, state and county officials announced late last week. "This case represents the most complete, and to be frank—shocking, breach of public trust I have encountered in 30 years as a Steuben County prosecutor," Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said in an official statement. "The reality is that, but for some real heads-up detection work by members of the State Comptroller’s staff, it would still be ongoing." Also read | Mother of 'Khaleesi' says daughter denied passport to visit Disneyland Stone appeared in Steuben County Court on Thursday (Aug 1) and agreed to forfeit her $1,920 monthly pension, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported. New York passed a law in 2011 that allows judges to revoke or reduce the pensions of corrupt officials, though it initially excluded sitting lawmakers. In 2017, voters approved a measure to close this loophole, enabling the state to target the pensions of lawmakers regardless of when they were elected. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli noted that Stone’s case is the first to employ this punishment in New York. Prosecutors must seek the pension forfeiture penalty and demonstrate that the individual knowingly committed a crime related to public office. Also watch | Korean Air to stop serving hot cup noodles | Trending on WION × "This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor their public office will face serious consequences," DiNapoli said. Stone, 56, managed the village’s financial operations without oversight and allegedly stole numerous checks intended for the village. Authorities stated that she also granted herself unauthorised pay raises and issued checks for unauthorised health insurance buyouts from the village funds. (With inputs from agencies)

New York clerk forced to give up pension after swindling $1mn from village funds

<p>In a bizarre incident, a TikTok creator revealed how the American Airlines flight was diverted due to a medical emergency, which was later found to be a lice infestation.</p>

<p>The flight, which took off from Los Angeles and was bound to land in New York, was rerouted to Phoenix. Among the passengers was Ethan Judelson, who posted a video on TikTok detailing how American Airlines did not inform the travellers of what actually happened.</p>

<p>In the video that reached over 1.2 million views, Judelson describes how he saw a woman causing a commotion as she rushed through the aisle towards the front as soon as the plane landed. While he was confused, no other passenger paid attention to it.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-canada-to-montreal-cancelled-after-flight-attendant-loses-her-cool-before-take-off-watch-745879">Air Canada's Montreal-bound flight cancelled after cabin crew member loses her cool before take-off; Watch</a></strong></p>

<p>"It just seemed like one of those people who, as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off, gets up and tries to be the first to their bag," he told People, recalling the incident. "So the girl next to me ... we were both like, 'Why is she so rushed to get off? We're all getting off together, calm down."</p>

<p>The airlines told them that they would learn more about the situation once the plane was deboarded. However, the only thing they learned was that the flight to New York would take off in 12 hours.</p>

<p>After they landed in Phoenix, they got a voucher for a stay at a hotel via email from the airlines. On TikTok, Judelson mentioned two women gave him "cryptic" answers when asked about what happened.</p>

<p>"Let's just say it was in the best interest of everyone here that they did this. It's for the safety of the plane," they told him.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/us-man-gets-high-on-edibles-attempts-sex-with-flight-attendant-opens-door-mid-air-746543">US man gets high on edibles, attempts sex with flight attendant, opens door mid-air</a></strong></p>

<p>The following day, Judelson was shocked to find out from another passenger that the reason for the emergency landing was a lice outbreak. They told him the women who gave cryptic answers, saw bugs crawling in the hair of the woman seated next to them and informed the flight attendant.</p>

<p>After they boarded the plane again, they were assigned the same seats, which resulted in a major scene when the two women returned to the same seat where they spotted the lice.</p>

<p>"They would not sit in that seat," the TikToker said.</p>

<p>In a statement to People, the airlines confirmed the diversion of American Airlines flight 2201 on June 15, but only stated that it was "due to the medical needs of a customer."</p>

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In a bizarre incident, a TikTok creator revealed how the American Airlines flight was diverted due to a medical emergency, which was later found to be a lice infestation.

In a bizarre incident, a TikTok creator revealed how the American Airlines flight was diverted due to a medical emergency, which was later found to be a lice infestation. The flight, which took off from Los Angeles and was bound to land in New York, was rerouted to Phoenix. Among the passengers was Ethan Judelson, who posted a video on TikTok detailing how American Airlines did not inform the travellers of what actually happened. In the video that reached over 1.2 million views, Judelson describes how he saw a woman causing a commotion as she rushed through the aisle towards the front as soon as the plane landed. While he was confused, no other passenger paid attention to it. Also read | Air Canada's Montreal-bound flight cancelled after cabin crew member loses her cool before take-off; Watch "It just seemed like one of those people who, as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off, gets up and tries to be the first to their bag," he told People, recalling the incident. "So the girl next to me ... we were both like, 'Why is she so rushed to get off? We're all getting off together, calm down." The airlines told them that they would learn more about the situation once the plane was deboarded. However, the only thing they learned was that the flight to New York would take off in 12 hours. After they landed in Phoenix, they got a voucher for a stay at a hotel via email from the airlines. On TikTok, Judelson mentioned two women gave him "cryptic" answers when asked about what happened. "Let's just say it was in the best interest of everyone here that they did this. It's for the safety of the plane," they told him. Also read | US man gets high on edibles, attempts sex with flight attendant, opens door mid-air The following day, Judelson was shocked to find out from another passenger that the reason for the emergency landing was a lice outbreak. They told him the women who gave cryptic answers, saw bugs crawling in the hair of the woman seated next to them and informed the flight attendant. After they boarded the plane again, they were assigned the same seats, which resulted in a major scene when the two women returned to the same seat where they spotted the lice. "They would not sit in that seat," the TikToker said. In a statement to People, the airlines confirmed the diversion of American Airlines flight 2201 on June 15, but only stated that it was "due to the medical needs of a customer." (With inputs from agencies)

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after passengers spot lice in woman’s hair

<p>In what comes as a nauseating stat, the report of pervs masturbating in the open in the streets of New York City has soared 51 per cent through June 30 this year, according to a report in the&nbsp;<em>New York Post, </em>citing NYPD data<em>.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Lax laws and a broken mental health system have led to the growing problem with 378 complaints lodged, compared to 251 in the same period in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NYPD cops had issued 159 summonses till June 30 to New York residents who were happy to openly whip out their private bits - which is a 396 per cent increase from the 32 tickets issued in 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents&nbsp;voiced their concerns about the deteriorating situation at a meeting for Manhattan's Community Board 1 last month as the cops failed to respond to their complaints.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-at-new-yorks-largest-migrant-shelter-684146"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION at New York's largest migrant shelter</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>What does the law say?</strong></h2>

<p>According to New York's indecent exposure law, lewdness, which includes exposing a penis to masturbate, is punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, and probation.</p>

<p>Public lewdness in the first degree is a class A misdemeanour, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Exposure is a violation, with a maximum sentence of 15 days in jail in addition to fines and community service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, police officers are of the view that even if the offenders are busted, they would be cut loose in no time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is a desk appearance ticket and a non-bail eligible offence, so he will be out within two hours,” Captain&nbsp;Joel Rosenthal, commanding officer of the First Precinct was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-mayor-eric-adams-says-migrant-crisis-has-destroyed-new-york-city-calls-out-biden-administration-585078"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Democrat Mayor Eric Adams says migrant crisis has destroyed New York City, calls out Biden administration</strong></a></p>

<p>For a long time, the city of New&nbsp;York has been pushing against incarceration which makes it difficult for the cops to straighten out the pervs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts have also attributed the migrant crisis as one of the reasons for the law and order problem in the Big Apple. Over 200,000 migrants have entered New York from the southern borders since the spring of 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report published in June stated that some 16,000 former hotel rooms in New York had been booked to help with the influx of migrants.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In what comes as a nauseating stat, the report of pervs masturbating in the open in the streets of New York City has soared 51 per cent through June 30 this year, according to a report in the New York Post, citing NYPD data.

In what comes as a nauseating stat, the report of pervs masturbating in the open in the streets of New York City has soared 51 per cent through June 30 this year, according to a report in the New York Post, citing NYPD data. Lax laws and a broken mental health system have led to the growing problem with 378 complaints lodged, compared to 251 in the same period in 2023. The NYPD cops had issued 159 summonses till June 30 to New York residents who were happy to openly whip out their private bits - which is a 396 per cent increase from the 32 tickets issued in 2023. Residents voiced their concerns about the deteriorating situation at a meeting for Manhattan's Community Board 1 last month as the cops failed to respond to their complaints. Watch | WION at New York's largest migrant shelter × What does the law say? According to New York's indecent exposure law, lewdness, which includes exposing a penis to masturbate, is punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, and probation. Public lewdness in the first degree is a class A misdemeanour, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Exposure is a violation, with a maximum sentence of 15 days in jail in addition to fines and community service. However, police officers are of the view that even if the offenders are busted, they would be cut loose in no time. “This is a desk appearance ticket and a non-bail eligible offence, so he will be out within two hours,” Captain Joel Rosenthal, commanding officer of the First Precinct was quoted as saying. Also read | Democrat Mayor Eric Adams says migrant crisis has destroyed New York City, calls out Biden administration For a long time, the city of New York has been pushing against incarceration which makes it difficult for the cops to straighten out the pervs. Experts have also attributed the migrant crisis as one of the reasons for the law and order problem in the Big Apple. Over 200,000 migrants have entered New York from the southern borders since the spring of 2022. A report published in June stated that some 16,000 former hotel rooms in New York had been booked to help with the influx of migrants. (With inputs from agencies)

Pervs masturbating in the open in New York City up by 51%: Report

<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Centre, amid escalated solar activity, has issued an alert for the geomagnetic storm on July 24 which is likely to fill New York's skies with aurora borealis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the researchers, a plume of magnetic field and plasma called coronal mass ejection (CME) had been released from our Sun on July 21 and is now strongly coming towards Earth. It is likely to reach our planet on July 24.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how solar storm forms northern lights&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The CMEs are filled with electrically charged atoms called ions and when these collide with the magnetosphere of Earth they trigger geomagnetic storms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the geomagnetic storms, the ions collide with the gases in the atmosphere of the Earth which releases energy in the form of light which is called northern lights&nbsp;or aurora borealis. This phenomenon is common in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere, however, it is rare to see them sparkle in New York.</p>

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<p>NOAA has classified geomagnetic storms using a G-scale for measuring the intensity of geomagnetic storms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The range varies from G5 to G1 - G5 referring to major class storms and G1 referring to minor class storms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NOAA has issued a recent geomagnetic storm watch which has been classified as a G2-class.</p>

<h2><strong>How will geomagnetic storms affect Earth?</strong></h2>

<p>The nature of the space weather is fickle in nature like the weather on Earth. Geomagnetic storm warnings are usual and sometimes they even fizzle out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CMEs have the capability to create havoc in the technological world and pose a threat to both astronauts and satellites in&nbsp;low Earth orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CMEs can lead to surges in electrical currents which eventually results in overloaded power grids and causes blackouts on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China proposes information superhighway between Earth and Moon</strong></p>

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<p>They can also enter the magnetic field of Earth and disrupt radio transmissions while increasing radio static in the ionosphere of Earth.</p>

<p>The high-energy particles from the CME are able to damage satellites in low-Earth orbit in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CMEs can also warm the atmosphere of Earth and create a thicker medium through which the satellites have to travel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Centre, amid escalated solar activity, has issued an alert for the geomagnetic storm on July 24 which is likely to fill New York's skies with aurora borealis.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Centre, amid escalated solar activity, has issued an alert for the geomagnetic storm on July 24 which is likely to fill New York's skies with aurora borealis. According to the researchers, a plume of magnetic field and plasma called coronal mass ejection (CME) had been released from our Sun on July 21 and is now strongly coming towards Earth. It is likely to reach our planet on July 24. Here's how solar storm forms northern lights The CMEs are filled with electrically charged atoms called ions and when these collide with the magnetosphere of Earth they trigger geomagnetic storms. Amid the geomagnetic storms, the ions collide with the gases in the atmosphere of the Earth which releases energy in the form of light which is called northern lights or aurora borealis. This phenomenon is common in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere, however, it is rare to see them sparkle in New York. Also Read: Earth witnessed never-ever-seen 'polar rain' aurora. Here's how this eerie glow was formed NOAA has classified geomagnetic storms using a G-scale for measuring the intensity of geomagnetic storms. The range varies from G5 to G1 - G5 referring to major class storms and G1 referring to minor class storms. NOAA has issued a recent geomagnetic storm watch which has been classified as a G2-class. How will geomagnetic storms affect Earth? The nature of the space weather is fickle in nature like the weather on Earth. Geomagnetic storm warnings are usual and sometimes they even fizzle out. CMEs have the capability to create havoc in the technological world and pose a threat to both astronauts and satellites in low Earth orbit. CMEs can lead to surges in electrical currents which eventually results in overloaded power grids and causes blackouts on Earth. Watch: China proposes information superhighway between Earth and Moon They can also enter the magnetic field of Earth and disrupt radio transmissions while increasing radio static in the ionosphere of Earth. The high-energy particles from the CME are able to damage satellites in low-Earth orbit in space. CMEs can also warm the atmosphere of Earth and create a thicker medium through which the satellites have to travel. (With inputs from agencies)

New York’s sky likely to dazzle with northern lights due to geomagnetic storm

A judge in New York has set a tentative retrial date for Harvey Weinstein for 12 November after the disgraced film mogul's rape conviction was overturned in April. Watch in for more details!

Harvey Weintein to face trial on November 12

<p>Michael Cline, the founder of online ticketing firm Fandango, jumped off a New York luxury hotel after leaving a heartbreaking suicide note that said he "can't explain the pain". Cline, 64, died on Tuesday (July 16) after jumping from the 20th floor of Kimberly hotel in Manhattan.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the suicide note say?</strong></h2>

<p>"So sorry. I can't explain the pain of f**ing up this much. I love you all," Cline wrote in the suicide note left in the hotel room located on East 50th street near Lexington Avenue.</p>

<p>According to US media reports, New York Police Department received 911 calls from the 30-storey hotel. Cline was pronounced dead on the spot after emergency medical services arrived.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Fandango?</strong></h2>

<p>Fandango is an online film ticket sales company. Besides selling tickets via its website and app, Fandango also runs a streaming digital video store known as Fandango at Home. Fandango also owns Rotten Tomatoes, a website known for is movie and series review aggregation.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>More about Fandango tycoon Michael Cline who died by suicide</strong></h2>

<p>Cline, a father of six, is<strong> </strong>known for founding Fandango, which was later acquired by Comcast. In his decades in the movie and tech industry, Cline had founded multiple startups.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Trump Delivers powerful speech at RNC | China ousts ex-foreign minister</strong></p>

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<p>A resident of Palm Beach, Florida, Cline co-founded Fandango with Art Levitt in 1999.</p>

<p>Fandango helped people avoid having to stand in line for tickets, and paved the way for the online ticketing industry, which TechCrunch said is valued at at $37 billion.</p>

<p>Cline left the company in 2011. He was behind several startups like R1 RCM, Accumen, Accolade, Everspring, Dresr and Insureon. He founded the venture capital firm Accretive in 1999.</p>

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Michael Cline, the founder of online ticketing firm Fandango, jumped off a New York luxury hotel after leaving a heartbreaking suicide note that said he "can't explain the pain".

Michael Cline, the founder of online ticketing firm Fandango, jumped off a New York luxury hotel after leaving a heartbreaking suicide note that said he "can't explain the pain". Cline, 64, died on Tuesday (July 16) after jumping from the 20th floor of Kimberly hotel in Manhattan. What did the suicide note say? "So sorry. I can't explain the pain of f**ing up this much. I love you all," Cline wrote in the suicide note left in the hotel room located on East 50th street near Lexington Avenue. According to US media reports, New York Police Department received 911 calls from the 30-storey hotel. Cline was pronounced dead on the spot after emergency medical services arrived. Also read: Microsoft Cloud outage grounds flights and disrupts airlines in US What is Fandango? Fandango is an online film ticket sales company. Besides selling tickets via its website and app, Fandango also runs a streaming digital video store known as Fandango at Home. Fandango also owns Rotten Tomatoes, a website known for is movie and series review aggregation. Also read: Bella Hadid becomes face of Adidas retro 1972 Olympic sneakers, Israel calls it 'egregious error’ More about Fandango tycoon Michael Cline who died by suicide Cline, a father of six, is known for founding Fandango, which was later acquired by Comcast. In his decades in the movie and tech industry, Cline had founded multiple startups. Watch | Trump Delivers powerful speech at RNC | China ousts ex-foreign minister × A resident of Palm Beach, Florida, Cline co-founded Fandango with Art Levitt in 1999. Fandango helped people avoid having to stand in line for tickets, and paved the way for the online ticketing industry, which TechCrunch said is valued at at $37 billion. Cline left the company in 2011. He was behind several startups like R1 RCM, Accumen, Accolade, Everspring, Dresr and Insureon. He founded the venture capital firm Accretive in 1999. (With inputs from agencies) If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602

Fandango founder Michael Cline left suicide note before jumping to death: 'I can't explain the pain...'

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