Friday, October 2

Author: Victoria Jones

A science journalist who makes complex topics accessible.

Stocks Surge as U.S. and Iran Reach Preliminary Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesOctober 2, 2026 Business

Stocks Surge as U.S. and Iran Reach Breakthrough Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Dreaded Middle Has NY Islanders Projected for Tough Season – Sports Illustrated

By Victoria JonesOctober 1, 2026 News

NY Islanders Brace for a Tough Season as They Navigate a Grueling Middle Stretch

How Dismantling the Education Department Could Affect Disabled Students across the US – Urban Institute

By Victoria JonesOctober 1, 2026 Education

How Dismantling the Education Department Could Impact Disabled Students Nationwide

How About an E.V. Charge With That Fried Chicken? – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesOctober 1, 2026 Business

Charge Your EV While Enjoying Delicious Fried Chicken: The Ultimate Convenience Experience

The Trump administration took its most aggressive steps to dismantle the Education Department by breaking away key programs for disabled students and the enforcement of civil rights laws in schools. Read more: https://nyti.ms/43Ey9vC – facebook.com

By Victoria JonesSeptember 29, 2026 Education

Trump Administration Launches Bold Moves to Dismantle Education Department, Targeting Disabled Student Programs and Civil Rights Enforcement

Democratic socialists take on incumbents in New York primary – Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com

By Victoria JonesSeptember 26, 2026 Politics

Democratic Socialists Take on Incumbents in High-Stakes New York Primary Showdown

The Scale of Billionaires’ Campaign Donations is Overwhelming U.S. Politics – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesSeptember 25, 2026 Politics

How Billionaires’ Campaign Donations Are Transforming U.S. Politics Like Never Before

Jill Zarin fired from ‘Real Housewives’ reboot on E! before air – USA Today

By Victoria JonesSeptember 24, 2026 News

Jill Zarin Fired from ‘Real Housewives’ Reboot Before It Even Airs

Crime Gone in a Week? The Politics Behind Trump’s Federal Crackdown. (Published 2025) – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesSeptember 23, 2026 Crime

How Trump’s Federal Crackdown Aims to Eliminate Crime in Just One Week

Treasury Department blocks certain journalists from covering G20 meeting – PBS

By Victoria JonesSeptember 22, 2026 News

Treasury Department Blocks Select Journalists from G20 Meeting Coverage

Iranian president to travel to New York to address UN General Assembly – Latest news from Azerbaijan

By Victoria JonesSeptember 21, 2026 News

Iranian President to Deliver Major Speech at UN General Assembly in New York

Most Immigrants Arrested in City Crackdowns Have No Criminal Record – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesSeptember 17, 2026 Crime

Most Immigrants Detained in City Crackdowns Have No Criminal History

Rise in deed theft across US prompts crackdown in New York City – The Guardian

By Victoria JonesSeptember 13, 2026 Crime

New York City Launches Major Crackdown Amid Surge in Deed Theft

Crossgates bowling to be replaced by venue familiar to Destiny – NewYorkUpstate.com

By Victoria JonesSeptember 8, 2026 News

Crossgates Bowling to Be Replaced by Venue Close to Destiny’s Heart

‘Where’s Mitch?’ Kentucky Political Picnic Takes Place Without McConnell – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesSeptember 8, 2026 Politics

Kentucky Political Picnic Continues, but Mitch McConnell Stays Away

London Stock Exchange Listing – Flutter Entertainment

By Victoria JonesSeptember 7, 2026 News

Flutter Entertainment’s Exciting New Chapter: Listing on the London Stock Exchange

New York City ranks second on list of best sports business cities in the US – The Business Journals

By Victoria JonesSeptember 2, 2026 Business

New York City Rises as the Nation’s Second-Best Sports Business Hub

NJ teacher, a mom of 2, sobs as she’s sentenced for sex with teen: ‘You ruined him’ – New York Post

By Victoria JonesSeptember 1, 2026 News

NJ Teacher and Mom of Two Breaks Down in Tears During Sentencing for Relationship with Teen: ‘You Ruined Him

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesSeptember 1, 2026 Education

Preliminary Inquiry Finds U.S. Responsible for Strike on School in Iran

FIFA dismisses Belgium appeal over Folarin Balogun ban decision – The Athletic – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesAugust 28, 2026 Sports

FIFA Denies Belgium’s Appeal to Overturn Folarin Balogun Ban