President Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks host the Spurs. The visit is expected to bring heightened security to the Midtown arena above Penn Station.
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Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been criticized by the scientific community for claiming that Covid-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people due to their genetic makeup. He has since clarified his comments, saying that he was not suggesting any ethnic group is immune or more likely to be infected. The World Health Organization has also weighed in, saying there is no evidence to suggest any particular ethnic group is more or less likely to be infected.
Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, has released a statement through his attorneys defending himself against charges of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City F Train. Penny disputes an eyewitness account that he held Neely in a chokehold for 15 minutes and claims he was acting as a "good Samaritan" to protect people on the train. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office has ruled Neely's death a homicide, sparking a debate about the use of force and how to best handle individuals with mental health issues in public spaces.
A story widely reported by right-wing news outlets last week has been revealed to be false. The story, which originated with the New York Post, claimed homeless veterans were removed from a hotel to make way for migrants. It has now been revealed that the story was fabricated by Sharon Toney-Finch, the founder of a local nonprofit. The false story had been widely shared, but has now been debunked, and it appears to have been done in an attempt to discredit the Biden administration.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has changed his stance on the war in Ukraine, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" and arguing that US support of Ukraine is of "vital" national interest. He has also noted that the US should remain engaged in the conflict and continue to provide support to Ukraine, including military aid. His comments come as the US and other countries have increased their involvement in the conflict, with the US imposing sanctions on Russia and the European Union taking steps to support Ukraine.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to former San Francisco police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66. The couple met in September at Murdoch's vineyard in Bel Air, California, and they both told the New York Post that they "share the same beliefs." Murdoch proposed on St. Patrick's Day with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire, and the couple is looking forward to the future together with the support of their families and friends.
At a House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday, Twitter executives faced questioning over their handling of a 2020 New York Post story about Hunter Biden's laptop. It was revealed that Twitter had previously changed its policy to protect former President Donald Trump from consequences for breaking the rules, and had requested the removal of a tweet from model Chrissy Teigen insulting the then-President. The hearing highlighted the complex relationship between social media platforms and the government, and the ongoing debate about content moderation.