Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
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Hazardous air quality leaves some workers gasping for help
On Wednesday in Queens, William Medina was blasted with smoke, his lungs choked by polluted air as he delivered Uber Eats orders by scooter. That day, drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires gave New York City the world's worst air pollution.
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Cities across the Northeast experience better air quality indexes as hazardous wildfire smoke subsides
Sorely missed blue skies are returning and cities across the northeastern US are experiencing better air quality indexes after the monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by the wildfires in Canada dissipates.
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Bison, melted ice cream among top 10 out-of-the-ordinary hotel room service requests, survey reports
Melted ice cream, cockle popcorn and a no-egg-white omelet are among the most unusual hotel room service requests from travelers across the globe, according to a recent study.
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Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of sexual misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
1970-01-01 08:00
Donald Trump indictment: What happens now?
The US Secret Service will meet Mr Trump's staff on Friday to plan his arrest and court appearance.
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Poor air quality on the East Coast is putting vulnerable neighborhoods at higher risk, activists say
Avni Pravin did not have asthma growing up.
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Raging wildfires in Quebec drive intense smoke and hazy skies farther across the eastern US and Canada
Millions across the US and Canada will remain at risk of inhaling potentially harmful air from wildfires in Quebec on Thursday as more officials urge people to limit time spent outdoors and mask up for enhanced protection.
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New York is choking on smog. But for these cities, it's just another day
For days, images of New York choking in smoke have stunned the United States, as residents struggle to deal with the unfamiliar challenge of severe air pollution.
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Get ready for more of this smoke
Millions of people from the Midwest to the Northeast and down to the mid-Atlantic are looking at an unhealthy smoky haze slowly drifting down from Canada. Schools and activities are being canceled in an effort to protect those most at risk. And there's not much anyone can do about it.
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Unmasking the men who trade in subway train groping videos
Thousands of clips filmed in East Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in.
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AirNow’s Interactive Map Shows You the Air Quality Index in Your Area
If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.
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