Times of India

New York City has agreed to pay $60 million to owners of 64 properties seized under its Third Party Transfer program over unpaid taxes and other debts. The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit alleging owners were denied proper compensation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is now considering reviving the controversial program with reforms.

Mount Vernon's Ariel-Foundation Park now spans 250 acres, blending industrial remnants with natural beauty. A historic smokestack, once part of a glass factory, now serves as an observation tower. Three large lakes were created from former gravel quarries, enhancing the landscape. Walking trails connect various park features and extend to other recreational networks. This adaptive reuse project successfully transformed a deteriorating factory site into a recognizable public space.

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A remarkable discovery in Thebes reveals an ancient Egyptian mummy with a haunting, frozen scream. Researchers employing cutting-edge technology examined this 3,000-year-old remains and struggled to identify the woman’s cause of death. Experts theorize that a sudden occurrence led to cadaveric spasm, preserving her expression, hinting at a tragic demise in great suffering.

BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has agreed to relinquish contested land and retract his complaint against Asgar Ali Vora, a senior schoolmate of Prime Minister Modi. This decision came after Vora approached the Prime Minister for assistance regarding the land issue. Following this interaction, government officials held a meeting, resulting in a mutually accepted resolution. Mehta clarified that the land was acquired from Mervyn Fernandes in 2019.

Jammu and Kashmir' chief minister Omar Abdullah commended India’s diplomatic achievements at the recent Brics summit. He highlighted the group's unified condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Furthermore, Abdullah expressed concerns about the central government's strategy in implementing the Uniform Civil Code and asserted that such pivotal legislation ought to be decided by Parliament, rather than through isolated state actions that circumvent legislative norms.

Holly Rowe has responded after former ESPN colleague Cindy Brunson defended her following Arch Manning’s comments about a fake AI video. Manning called the clip “hilarious” after Texas beat Ohio State. Brunson criticized those who laughed and praised Rowe for helping women in sports media. Rowe thanked Brunson publicly, keeping her response brief while the debate continued online.

Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello have built a financially successful household in different ways. Nadal’s fortune is still considerably larger, thanks to tennis prize money, endorsements, investments and businesses built during and after his playing career. Perello has taken a lower-profile professional route, including work related to the Rafa Nadal Foundation, while supporting the family’s broader business and philanthropic pursuits.

Sanju Samson showcased his incredible skills, leading India to a triumphant T20 series win against Afghanistan with a blistering fifty-seven runs in just twenty-two balls. He was well-supported by Abhishek Sharma, who added thirty-eight not out. Meanwhile, the impressive bowling from Nitish Kumar Reddy eased the coaching staff’s worries, while the stellar performance of Samson and Sharma indicates a tough challenge ahead for the younger players.

Shivani Chauhan at the center of a Gurgaon road-rage incident has spoken out against the accused gym owner. She stated that her identity was not widely known before the media reported the incident. The woman, who previously contested an election, is now taking a strong stance on the matter. She detailed her alleged harassment and chase, believing it could have been fatal.

The Kerala batter was a key player in India's T20 World Cup triumph, but his form has been inconsistent since then. He had scored only 33 runs in four innings before the Afghanistan series. With youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also pushing for a place, Samson needed a strong performance. The upcoming Asian Games also added to the importance of his form.

In 2011, Lake George took significant action against its invasive Asian clam issue by implementing a large-scale benthic barrier treatment, which successfully eliminated ninety-seven percent of clams in a five-acre area. However, by 2019, these clams made a comeback, with twenty-seven sites identified. Consequently, efforts have shifted to monitoring their spread and impact on the ecosystem.