Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Ticker The student news site of Baruch ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theticker.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Stories - [Former Coach CEO encourages a ‘magic plus logic’ philosophy](https://theticker.org/18366/business/former-coach-ceo-encourages-a-magic-plus-logic-philosophy/) - Lew Frankfort, the former CEO of Coach Inc., spoke to Baruch College students at an event jointly hosted by the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and the Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity on Feb. 5. Coach, a luxury goods brand valued today at $8.5 billion, was counting just $6 million in annual sales when - [The NY Yankees win on second CUNY Day](https://theticker.org/19428/sports/the-ny-yankees-win-on-second-cuny-day/) - The Yankees won against the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on the second-ever CUNY Day. The game started with a home run from Ben Rice, giving the Yankees the lead for the first three innings until Blaze Alexander singled letting Weston Wilson score. At the bottom of the third, Aaron Judge hit a home run and Rice - [Baruch transfer student creates petition to walk at graduation](https://theticker.org/19372/news/baruch-transfer-student-creates-petition-to-walk-at-graduation/) - As graduation season begins, Baruch College students feel the loss of not having the opportunity to walk on stage. A lower senior, Kiana Domenech, created a petition and the Instagram account “let us walk” Baruch,” to have graduating students walk. The petition has over 2,000 signatures. “We deserve to be recognized and heard,” she said. - [Goodbye, The Ticker](https://theticker.org/19421/opinions/goodbye-the-ticker/) - Hi everyone, it’s Joonwoo Kim, the Opinions Editor of The Ticker. There are a lot of farewell letters in this issue, so I won’t waste your precious time; I’ll keep this one short and sweet. Being the opinions editor hasn’t been easy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Being the one to mold - [To The Ticker: Thank you for all of the memories](https://theticker.org/19418/opinions/to-the-ticker-thank-you-for-all-of-the-memories/) - To my fellow members, I wanted to take a moment to say how much I have enjoyed my time here as the Human Resources Director at The Ticker. It’s hard to believe that my time here is coming to an end. I’m grateful for the opportunities I was given, especially in learning how The Ticker - [Justina farewell letter](https://theticker.org/19415/opinions/justina-farewell-letter/) - My journey to The Ticker was a long one. I first became involved during my freshman year as a writer. Throughout my college experience, I joined many clubs to figure out what I truly enjoyed and where I felt I belonged. I remember walking into The Ticker’s office simply to meet new people and learn - [Ashanti’s farewell letter](https://theticker.org/19412/opinions/ashantis-farewell-letter/) - If you had told me freshman year that I would have the great opportunity to take part in something that would change my life in every single way, I would have laughed in your face. But during my time at The Ticker, I made lifelong friendships and developed skills that will serve me not only - [Ashley Kodowa: How The Ticker won my heart](https://theticker.org/19408/opinions/ashley-kodowa-how-the-ticker-won-my-heart/) - The craziest part of spending three years with The Ticker is that I had never originally meant to join. My sights were set on Encounters Magazine, hopeful for an e-board position I saw on an Instagram post. But I didn’t know the position was already filled, so then-Multimedia Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Encounters Melani Bonilla - [‘What even is Market Update?’ - Emma](https://theticker.org/19405/opinions/what-even-is-market-update-emma/) - I originally entered Baruch College as a psychology major who was not very passionate about the future career that I had in store. I was lost and overwhelmed. In my sophomore year, however, I took an elective course in journalism, where I met the two people who would change the trajectory of my whole life. - [Farewell: The end of my whimsical, emotional adventure at college](https://theticker.org/19399/opinions/farewell-the-end-of-my-whimsical-emotional-adventure-at-college/) - My time at Baruch College has been bittersweet, but most of the sweet part comes from being part of The Ticker. At the beginning, it was mundane. I would go to class, then go straight home afterward. I was always so intimidated by joining clubs because I didn’t think I was good enough; I thought - [It’s been a long time](https://theticker.org/19402/opinions/its-been-a-long-time/) - It’s been a long time. My time at The Ticker began in fall 2022. Truth be told, I filled out an application for copy editing and photography because I was bored. I had a four-hour gap on two days and a three-hour gap on two other days. A bored freshman wouldn’t have anticipated the impact - [Verity, wisdom and camaraderie among the pages of the paper](https://theticker.org/19396/opinions/verity-wisdom-and-camaraderie-among-the-pages-of-the-paper/) - After 3.5 years at The Ticker, including 1.5 years as copy chief, I’m ending my time at this beloved student publication. For nearly 100 years, The Ticker has reported on major events to students. I have no doubt it will continue to do so. I was co-editor-in-chief of my high school’s newspaper and loved editing. - [Farewell Ticker: The Ticker brings people together for a reason](https://theticker.org/19326/opinions/farewell-ticker-the-ticker-brings-people-together-for-a-reason/) - The Ticker has given me so much that I will be forever grateful for. Firstly, The Ticker gave me my career. When I entered Baruch College, I didn’t know what I wanted to do or what I wanted to major in. I first found The Ticker table at a club fair where I briefly met - [Infrasound study links sound to mood changes](https://theticker.org/19384/science/infrasound-study-links-sound-to-mood-changes/) - In a recent study, researchers found that infrasound can still affect humans even though we cannot consciously hear it. This research may help explain how the environment affects cortisol levels. Infrasound is defined as low-frequency sound waves below 20 hertz. These vibrations can occur in storms, traffic and industrial equipment. Some species rely on infrasound - [AI can detect pancreatic cancer as early as 3 years](https://theticker.org/19390/science/ai-can-detect-pancreatic-cancer-as-early-as-3-years/) - It is said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” meaning prior precautions are required to cure a disease. A study at Mayo Clinic examined how artificial intelligence can be utilized as a preventative measure against pancreatic cancer by detecting it by as early as three years. Pancreatic cancer occurs when - [Creatine does more than build muscle](https://theticker.org/19387/science/creatine-does-more-than-build-muscle/) - Walk into any grocery store and it is hard to miss the countless creatine options lining the shelves. Creatine is available in pills, powders and even gummies, and are marketed largely toward athletes and gymgoers for improved strength and performance. However, a growing body of scientific work complicates this image, offering new insight into the - [Rare disease advocacy finds new language in music](https://theticker.org/19381/science/rare-disease-advocacy-finds-new-language-in-music/) - Genetics is often explained through charts, lab reports and medical terminology that can feel distant from patients’ lives. But for some rare disease advocates, music has become a way to make these stories easier to hear. By translating genetic sequences into sound, a group of physicians, composers and patient advocates explored how art can raise - [TedxCUNY Playback Conference features powerful speakers](https://theticker.org/19378/news/tedxcuny-playback-conference-features-powerful-speakers/) - The TedxCUNY conference took place on April 17 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, bringing together students, educators and professionals from across New York City to share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. This year’s “Playback” theme encouraged the audience to reflect on their past experiences and consider - [Bronx School of Hip Hop welcomes new high school students this fall](https://theticker.org/19375/news/bronx-school-of-hip-hop-welcomes-new-high-school-students-this-fall/) - New York City is set to see big changes to its education system in the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced the development of five new public schools across the Bronx and Queens. Set to open in the fall, each school has a unique focus, with - [Anti-ICE protest erupts outside Brooklyn hospital](https://theticker.org/19369/news/anti-ice-protest-erupts-outside-brooklyn-hospital/) - Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian national, was dragged out of a Brooklyn hospital and arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for overstaying his expired tourist visa on May 2, leading to hundreds of Bushwick residents filling the streets outside of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. His arrest sparked a chaotic, five-hour standoff in which - [‘Speedrunners’ rush NYC Scientology building as social trend reaches city](https://theticker.org/19366/news/speedrunners-rush-nyc-scientology-building-as-social-trend-reaches-city/) - A staff worker at the West 36th Street Church of Scientology sustained minor injuries after a group of people broke inthrough a locked door on May 2. The incident continues the popular social media trend of “speed running” or rushing into Scientology buildings. The New York City Police Department responded to a burglary call shortly - [Bearcat creatives: DJ Marcos keeps Baruch connected with music](https://theticker.org/19357/arts/arts-amp-style/bearcat-creatives-dj-marcos-keeps-baruch-connected-with-music/) - Baruch College is home to students with talents that reach far beyond the classroom, and DJ Marcos is a leading example of that talent. Music surrounded DJ Marcos from a young age. One of his first memories goes back to a radio event his father helped run when he was three years old. A DJ - [Food for Thought with Andres: Café Catmandoo](https://theticker.org/19361/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-cafe-catmandoo/) - Food for Thought is leaving Manhattan and heading into Jackson Heights, Queens, where a local spot has quietly become a community favorite. Located at 71-32 Roosevelt Ave., Cafe Catmandoo is a cozy café and bistro that has been open for only two years, but it has already built a loyal following for good reason. As - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Not Around Anymore’ by Broken Social Scene](https://theticker.org/19351/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-not-around-anymore-by-broken-social-scene/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Victoria Zima. Opened by the sounds of flying flutes, trumpets and electric guitar, Broken Social Scene’s single off their comeback project offers a comforting perspective on - [‘Arirang’ goes worldwide after hiatus](https://theticker.org/19345/arts/arts-amp-style/arirang-goes-worldwide-after-hiatus/) - After a nearly four-year-long hiatus, adored K-pop group BTS released their latest album “Arirang” on March 20. The seven members, who completed military service during the hiatus, surprised fans with newer hip-hop sounds and a more rap-focused album. “Arirang” represents BTS emerging from their cocoon as stronger artists with more versatility. “Arirang” brings a heavier - [‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later](https://theticker.org/19348/arts/arts-amp-style/the-devil-wears-prada-2-stays-true-to-original-film-20-years-later/) - Fans have eagerly anticipated the continuation for years, and the long gap between the two films has caused an uproar of excitement. Many were excited to catch a glimpse of Anne Hathaway in Manhattan filming the sequel in early 2025. To fuel anticipation, celebrities made guest star appearances in the new film, including YouTube star - [The Met Gala’s 2026 ‘Fashion is Art’ theme brings famous works of art to life](https://theticker.org/19342/arts/arts-amp-style/the-met-galas-2026-fashion-is-art-theme-brings-famous-works-of-art-to-life/) - Every May, celebrities from across the world come to the famous steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art located at the Upper East Side, decked in different designer pieces following a specific theme for the Met Gala. This year’s theme, “Fashion Is Art,” celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s newest exhibit, “Costume Art,” pushing - [Resistance Red Carpet protest in NYC against this year’s Met Gala](https://theticker.org/19354/arts/arts-amp-style/resistance-red-carpet-protest-in-nyc-against-this-years-met-gala/) - The Met Gala, held on the first Monday in May, costs approximately $100,000 a ticket and boasts an impressive guestlist featuring well-loved A-list celebrities and influencers alike. All attendees pay tribute to the gala’s fundraiser for the costume art exhibit and many future spring exhibitions, with the gala amassing over $42 million in donations this - [How journalism was once a career I never thought I could pursue](https://theticker.org/19327/opinions/how-journalism-was-once-a-career-i-never-thought-i-could-pursue/) - When I came to Baruch College in August 2022, I never considered joining The Ticker. I saw it as an organization far beyond my abilities. The fast-paced environment was intimidating. I doubted that my writing wasn’t strong enough for a college newspaper. These doubts consumed me as a business journalism major, set on a career - [Plan to decrease antidepressant use ignores patients who need it](https://theticker.org/19322/opinions/plan-to-decrease-antidepressant-use-ignores-patients-who-need-it/) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at the “Make America Healthy Again” Institute summit on May 4 that the HHS will take action to decrease the overuse of antidepressants in the U.S. due to concerns about overprescription of psychiatric medication. At the summit, Kennedy said “decreasing the overuse of antidepressants” - [NYC is right to put a pause on the digital revolution in high schools](https://theticker.org/19319/opinions/nyc-is-right-to-put-a-pause-on-the-digital-revolution-in-high-schools/) - The sudden cancellation of a planned artificial intelligence-focused high school in Manhattan by New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is not a simple bureaucratic pivot; it is a necessary act of educational management. Although the allure of a “cutting-edge” curriculum is powerful, the surplus of parental backlash in NYC is far from an overreaction. - [Mamdani’s plan to redesign of Grand Army Plaza is decades overdue](https://theticker.org/19316/opinions/mamdanis-plan-to-redesign-of-grand-army-plaza-is-decades-overdue/) - Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to permanently close part of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza to car traffic is the right call, even if it has arrived late. The proposal, announced in April, would shut down the southern stretch of the 14-acre oval to vehicles and stitch Prospect Park back to the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. - [The Met Gala must prioritize money for New Yorkers over institutions](https://theticker.org/19312/opinions/the-met-gala-must-prioritize-money-for-new-yorkers-over-institutions/) - At a time where arts education in schools is being cut and New York City is in a major housing affordability crisis, institutions like the Met Gala should shift their charitable contributions toward the city that hosts them. The Met Gala hosted a variety of A-list celebrities, ranging from singers to actors to tech billionaires, - [NYC must resolve CUNY maintenance problems](https://theticker.org/19309/opinions/nyc-must-resolve-cuny-maintenance-problems/) - Hunter College students can vividly remember when their routines were disrupted by a water pipe burst. City Tech students encounter moldy rooms and disheveled ceiling tiles, and Baruch College students must deal with faulty elevators. CUNY campuses are not up to standards, and New York state must approve the funding for these urgent repairs. According - [CUNY fails to prioritize sexual assault survivors’ safety on campus](https://theticker.org/19298/news/cuny-fails-to-prioritize-sexual-assault-survivors-safety-on-campus/) - Multiple names in the story have been changed for safety reasons. The City University of New York prides itself on being for the people, but when two students were sexually assaulted and stalked by a peer, the institution did not properly use Title IX to protect them from their abuser. Baruch College student Christian Reyes - [Passing on the playbook: a final anecdote on how to play the game](https://theticker.org/19294/opinions/passing-on-the-playbook-a-final-anecdote-on-how-to-play-the-game/) - Writing this letter with a broken index finger, I can’t think of a more fitting way to end my time at The Ticker. Every week without fail, I would walk into the media suite with a new anecdote, some absurdity too original or bizarre to be fabricated. Every week without fail, a room full of - [Talking about science, talking in general and yapping at The Ticker](https://theticker.org/19291/opinions/talking-about-science-talking-in-general-and-yapping-at-the-ticker/) - Hi Ticker, this farewell letter serves as a bit of an introduction and goodbye as I close out my first and last semester as Science and Technology Editor for The Ticker. While brief, my time as a writer and editor has been a highlight of my time at Baruch. My first introduction to The Ticker - [Time has ticked: logging off for now](https://theticker.org/19288/uncategorized/time-has-ticked-logging-off-for-now/) - Dear Ticker, It feels surreal to be writing a farewell letter. I walked in a year ago not knowing that I would be graduating so soon. On a random Wednesday afternoon, I walked into the room because my friend, Mary (who, of course, is always in the know about everything on everyone), rated the leftovers - [To the organization that gave me space to learn and flourish](https://theticker.org/19285/opinions/to-the-organization-that-gave-me-space-to-learn-and-flourish/) - It’s impossible to put into words how grateful I am for what I have learned and experienced at The Ticker. I began as a push distributor my sophomore year before moving up as a production assistant in my junior year and Arts & Culture editor in my senior year. It’s easy to fall into the - [My short yet memorable experience](https://theticker.org/19282/opinions/my-short-yet-memorable-experience/) - My time at The Ticker has been a short yet memorable one. I joined The Ticker right before the start of the fall 2024 semester as the business manager. This comes after many attempts of my friend and editor-in-chief, Maya Demchak-Gottlieb, convincing me to join the team since our freshman year. I am happy to - [An experience that created everlasting growth and connections](https://theticker.org/19279/opinions/an-experience-that-created-everlasting-growth-and-connections/) - What’s good, everyone! My name is Michael Berger, and welcome to my farewell letter. At The Ticker, I am the Founder, Director and Host of the sports podcast Bearcat Den, a Senior Staff Writer for sports and the Human Resources Director for Ticker and Snapshots, the yearbook we have newly absorbed. As a transfer student - [A farewell to sudokus and crossword puzzles](https://theticker.org/19276/opinions/a-farewell-to-sudokus-and-crossword-puzzles/) - Like many people in The Ticker, my journey started as a contributing writer in my freshman year. Or maybe when I was 15 and awarded “Best Storyteller” at a week-long summer program. I was an infrequent writer and remained as a contributing writer until the end of my sophomore year, staying strictly within the Arts - [Farewell Letter: The Ticker taught me love](https://theticker.org/19273/opinions/farewell-letter-the-ticker-taught-me-love/) - The Ticker has been the greatest gift in my time here at Baruch College and saying farewell to The Ticker is, by far, the hardest part about graduating. In fact, I’ve dreaded writing my farewell letter for the past four years. I will never have enough words to properly convey my love for the people - [Instagram makes billions on brainrot](https://theticker.org/19269/business/instagram-makes-billions-on-brainrot/) - Instagram Reels, which launched in 2020, has U.S. college students scrolling for hours, watching videos that an algorithm has prepared for them. Reels give students access to free and endless content. Nearly 30% of U.S. adults report excessive social media use, according to a study by the Addiction Group. Researchers often compare social media addiction - [Local Jersey papers at risk of closing](https://theticker.org/19266/business/local-jersey-papers-at-risk-of-closing/) - Baruch College freshman Salma Eid has lived in New Jersey for five years and has already seen a stark contrast to the quantity of local papers. Eid, who studies management, would read the local papers to figure out what was going on in her new town, from the events to the block parties. “I honestly - [Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO](https://theticker.org/19263/business/tim-cook-to-step-down-as-apple-ceo/) - Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from his role in September after nearly 15 years leading the technology company, marking a major leadership transition at one of the world’s most valuable corporations. The company announced that Cook will remain involved with Apple as executive chairman of its board of directors. Apple reported that the - [Superagers and lasting memory insights](https://theticker.org/19260/science/superagers-and-lasting-memory-insights/) - Northwestern University’s Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease conducted extensive research into a demographic known as superagers. These are individuals age 80 and older who possess episodic memory capacity comparable to individuals at least two to three decades younger. This research identifies key biological and lifestyle factors that contribute to maintained cognitive sharpness - [Soil-powered fuel cell replaces batteries](https://theticker.org/19257/science/soil-powered-fuel-cell-replaces-batteries/) - A team of researchers has developed a fuel cell powered by dirt using microbes naturally found in soil to generate electricity. The technology could one day offer an alternative to batteries for underground sensors used in farming and environmental monitoring. The device, created by researchers at Northwestern University, runs on energy released by microbes as - [Ozone recovery delayed due to loophole](https://theticker.org/19254/science/ozone-recovery-delayed-due-to-loophole/) - The ozone layer is healing, but not as fast as it could be. An international team of researchers, including scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has identified a crucially overlooked source of ozone-damaging pollution: chemicals that are still legally permitted under a treaty meant to protect and heal the ozone layer. The 1987 Montreal - [AI expands physics research methods](https://theticker.org/19251/science/ai-expands-physics-research-methods/) - Science courses emphasize the notion of a definitive answer when it comes to certain principles, but professors highlight that science is an ever-changing field. This change can be seen in biology, chemistry and physics. Contrary to the typical view as a tool for cheating in the physics field, physicists from Emory University found a way - [AI tracks ocean currents](https://theticker.org/19248/science/ai-tracks-ocean-currents/) - Scientists have developed a new way to track ocean currents using artificial intelligence, revealing movements in the ocean that have been difficult to observe before. The method could help researchers better understand climate change, marine ecosystems and how the ocean stores carbon. The system, called GOFLOW, uses thermal images from weather satellites and turns them - [Land emits more airborne microplastics](https://theticker.org/19245/science/land-emits-more-airborne-microplastics/) - As concern over microplastic pollution continues to grow, scientists are working to understand how these tiny particles are traveling through the atmosphere and reaching places far from their original sources. Although their presence in the air is increasingly recognized, identifying where they come from has remained difficult. Airborne microplastics can enter the atmosphere through several - [Responsible tech panel highlights ethics](https://theticker.org/19240/science/responsible-tech-panel-highlights-ethics/) - The Technology Leadership Development Program hosted a panel titled “Careers in Responsible Tech: Designing the Future, Responsibly” on April 28. Tech professionals gathered at Baruch College to discuss key topics in one of the fastest-growing fields. The event brought four panelists from different corners of the tech world to talk about ethics, accountability and what - [AI in Business: AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO](https://theticker.org/19113/business/ai-chipmaker-cerebras-files-for-ipo/) - AI hardware startup Cerebras Systems has filed for an initial public offering, reflecting growing investor interest in companies building the computing infrastructure behind advanced AI systems. The move highlights how the rapid expansion of the AI industry is driving demand for specialized chips capable of powering large-scale AI models. As technology companies accelerate investment in - [Spring Fling features Lexa Gates and returning opener Kemmii](https://theticker.org/19238/arts/arts-amp-style/spring-fling-features-lexa-gates-and-returning-opener-kemmii/) - WBMB, the radio club at Baruch College, hosted its annual Spring Fling concert on April 30 at the Gramercy Theater in Manhattan. The event drew more than 400 attendees for a night of live music featuring DJ Marcos, Kemmii and Lexa Gates. The club has been a part of Baruch since 1985. Spring Fling dates - [Students need more info about student activity fee increase petition by USG](https://theticker.org/19177/opinions/students-need-more-info-about-student-activity-fee-increase-petition-by-usg/) - Baruch’s Undergraduate Student Government is currently running a petition to increase the student activity fee, which is paid alongside tuition every semester. Only 10% of current undergraduate students need to sign the petition for it to be placed on an official student ballot and take effect for Fall 2026. If the proposal were to pass - [Morgan Stanley advises on career tips](https://theticker.org/19233/business/morgan-stanley-advises-on-career-tips/) - The Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity at Baruch College hosted a special event on April 21 featuring Carla Harris, a senior client adviser and former vice chairman at Morgan Stanley. Harris has spent over three decades on Wall Street and spent the talk discussing how to make sure the right people know your name. - [2026 Boston Marathon highlights of the women and men elite races](https://theticker.org/19230/sports/2026-boston-marathon-highlights-of-the-women-and-men-elite-races/) - The Boston Marathon once again lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious and challenging races, drawing over 30,000 runners from across the globe. Held on its traditional Patriots’ Day stage, the 26.2-mile course tested elite athletes and amateurs alike with its unpredictable weather, rolling hills and the iconic Heartbreak Hill - [Pittsburg 2026 NFL draft highlights: Trades and star college players](https://theticker.org/19227/sports/pittsburg-2026-nfl-draft-highlights-trades-and-star-college-players/) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell kicked off the Pittsburgh NFL draft with the announcement that Fernando Mendoza is the first pick of the draft for the Las Vegas Raiders. Directly after the Indiana Heisman winner was drafted, the New York Jets were on the clock. There were two consensus options for the Jets: Ohio State linebacker - [The NY Yankees sweep the Boston Red Sox in series](https://theticker.org/19224/sports/the-ny-yankees-sweep-the-boston-red-sox-in-series/) - The New York Yankees dominated their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in a three-game series at Fenway Park. New York opened the series with a commanding 4-0 victory, leaving Boston searching for an answer. Giancarlo Stanton led the offense, launching a solo home run in the second inning. Later in the sixth inning, Stanton - [The NY Mets 2026 season assessment](https://theticker.org/19221/sports/the-ny-mets-2026-season-assessment/) - The New York Mets had many fans hopeful for this year’s season after the moves that were made during the offseason and left the 2026 Mets looking completely different. So far, the Mets are currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for last place in the National League East standings, with a record of 10-19. The - [Student Spotlight: Nanoplastics and the brain barrier](https://theticker.org/19218/science/student-spotlight-nanoplastics-and-the-brain-barrier/) - Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles measured at the nanometer scale, which may be capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier, according to ongoing computational research at Baruch College. Jessica Zhou, a junior majoring in psychology, is running molecular simulations in professor Baofu Qiao's lab to determine how four common plastics interact with the blood-brain barrier, the - [The Neighbourhood back on tour to perform new album after 5-year hiatus](https://theticker.org/19212/arts/arts-amp-style/the-neighbourhood-back-on-tour-to-perform-new-album-after-5-year-hiatus/) - After taking a five-year hiatus, The Neighbourhood started their “Wourld Tour” in March to promote their newest album “(((((ultraSOUND))))),” released November 2025. The album has 15 tracks, encompassing the niche of alternative rock. The Neighbourhood formed in August 2011 by five members: lead singer Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Zach Abels and Jeremy Freedman, bassist Mikey Margott - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘NOT ENOUGH’ — Ellisar](https://theticker.org/19209/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-not-enough-ellisar/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Adalis Garcia. In this day and age, will there ever be enough electropop and hyperpop? The two subgenres are making a comeback. Ellisar Hamdan, also known as - [What ‘And the Band Played On’ reveals about current day politics in HIV prevention](https://theticker.org/19206/arts/arts-amp-style/what-and-the-band-played-on-reveals-about-current-day-politics-in-hiv-prevention/) - The 1993 book adaptation of Randy Shilts’ “And the Band Played On” mirrors current attitudes to funding HIV health measures. A little over three decades ago, director Roger Spottiswoode showed the world in film how the AIDS epidemic unfolded, focusing on the administrative hurdles under former President Ronald Regan that enabled the spread of the - [Hulu ‘gets real’ with reality stars in LA](https://theticker.org/19203/arts/arts-amp-style/hulu-gets-real-with-reality-stars-in-la/) - Hulu hosted its second annual “Get Real House” event in Los Angeles on April 22, bringing together reality stars, hosts and creators to unpack a wave of announcements. One of the most headline-grabbing reveals came from the TV show, “Dancing with the Stars.” DWTS hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced that Maura Higgins from - [Sabrina Carpenter takes over Coachella with ‘SABRINAWOOD’](https://theticker.org/19200/arts/arts-amp-style/sabrina-carpenter-takes-over-coachella-with-sabrinawood/) - “Coachella, see you back here when I headline” was a promise made by pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter that came true at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. After making her Coachella debut two years ago, Carpenter returned to kick off this year’s festival, taking over the main stage with a brand-new set titled - [Disney reanimates recent songs to incorporate signing](https://theticker.org/19197/arts/arts-amp-style/disney-reanimates-recent-songs-to-incorporate-signing/) - For years, movie musicals have asked deaf viewers to meet songs halfway through captions. Now, The Walt Disney Company is taking a different approach. On April 27, Disney+ released three animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language for National Deaf History Month. Instead of treating access as an afterthought, Disney made ASL part of - [D4vd pleads not guilty to first degree murder charges of teenager](https://theticker.org/19194/arts/arts-amp-style/d4vd-pleads-not-guilty-to-first-degree-murder-charges-of-teenager/) - Twenty-one-year-old singer David Burke, professionally known as D4vd, has been charged with the murder, sexual assault and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Hernandez’s decomposing body was discovered in the front trunk of the singer’s Tesla a week after it had been towed and impounded in West Hollywood on Sept. 5, 2025. A New York - [‘Exit 8:’ A place to confront your sins in a looping subway tunnel](https://theticker.org/19191/arts/arts-amp-style/exit-8-a-place-to-confront-your-sins-in-a-looping-subway-tunnel/) - “Exit 8” is a film based on a popular 2023 Japanese walking simulator game of the same name. Developed by Kotake Create, the game was inspired by “spot the difference” mechanics and survival games like “I’m on Observation Duty,” challenging players to find anomalies in an endless Japanese subway tunnel. The film premiered at the - [Texas residents shouldn’t bear the brunt of Corpus Christi water crisis](https://theticker.org/19183/opinions/texas-residents-shouldnt-bear-the-brunt-of-corpus-christi-water-crisis/) - Corpus Christi is in danger of a potential water emergency. The eighth-largest city in Texas is currently on track to dry up its reservoirs, which would leave citizens, industries and businesses without water. Analysts say the costs could lead to a multibillion-dollar economic crisis. The government has responded to the crisis by implementing stringent measures - [NYC must make drastic preparations for high 2026 World Cup attendance](https://theticker.org/19180/opinions/nyc-must-make-drastic-preparations-for-high-2026-world-cup-attendance/) - The FIFA World Cup is set to take place in North America, one of the stadiums being MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed to the New York New Jersey Stadium. It is expected to bring over 5 million people in attendance. While this sporting event is expected to help boost the economy by $3 billion during the - [Brooklyn College graduates will not be allowed to walk during graduation](https://theticker.org/19174/news/brooklyn-college-graduates-will-not-be-allowed-to-walk-during-graduation/) - Brooklyn College’s class of 2026 will no longer walk the stage during commencement due to scheduling conflicts, causing outrage across campus. An email was sent to Brooklyn College seniors less than two months before commencement, informing them that due to the required end time at Barclays Center, the 4,000 students in the graduating class would - [Councilman Chi Ossé arrested at Brooklyn protest](https://theticker.org/19171/news/councilman-chi-osse-arrested-at-brooklyn-protest/) - New York City Councilman Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn on April 22. The demonstration took place outside a brownstone on Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where law enforcement officers arrived early in the morning to enforce a court-ordered “eviction mental health warrant.” Protesters gathered outside the home in support of Carmella - [Resorts World NYC opens its first full-scale casino in Queens](https://theticker.org/19168/news/resorts-world-nyc-opens-its-first-full-scale-casino-in-queens/) - Resorts World New York City opened NYC’s first full-scale casino with live table games on April 28 in Jamaica, Queens. Located next to the Aqueduct Racetrack, the facility has operated as a slot-only gaming venue for a long time and the upcoming expansion marks a major shift in the city’s gambling industry. For over a - [Study finds ozone-safe refrigerants fueling rise of toxic ‘forever chemical’](https://theticker.org/18465/science/study-finds-ozone-safe-refrigerants-fueling-rise-of-toxic-forever-chemical/) - A chemical is building up in rainwater, glaciers and drinking water across the globe. The compounds responsible are known for protecting the ozone layer. Researchers at Lancaster University have found that refrigerants and anesthetics used as replacements for ozone-harming chemicals have deposited roughly 335,500 tonnes of a compound called trifluoroacetic acid onto Earth’s surface between - [The woman behind Freida McFadden](https://theticker.org/19141/arts/arts-amp-style/the-woman-behind-freida-mcfadden/) - Bestselling author Freida McFadden, known for psychological thrillers such as “The Housemaid,” recently ended her era of using wigs, glasses and a fake name to maintain her privacy. McFadden revealed her true identity in an exclusive USA Today article, identifying herself as Dr. Sara Cohen. She unveiled her identity because she no longer wanted to - [Being close can affect gut composition](https://theticker.org/19089/science/being-close-can-affect-gut-composition/) - On every channel, news outlet and in doctors’ offices, people talk about protecting against bacteria. Even influencers and celebrities are emphasizing protection against harmful bacteria. The counterstatement has been made that some bacteria are beneficial. Similar to how cleaning the body is helpful but not to overdo it as it can scrape off natural flora. - [AI identifies cancer early](https://theticker.org/19095/science/ai-identifies-cancer-early/) - A new study from the University of Gothenburg suggests that artificial intelligence could quietly transform how doctors identify patients at risk for the deadliest form of skin cancer before any skin lesions appear. Melanoma diagnoses have steadily increased across Western countries over the past 50 years. In the U.S. alone, they’re expected to increase by - [Asian artists pave the way for more representation at Coachella](https://theticker.org/19162/arts/arts-amp-style/asian-artists-pave-the-way-for-more-representation-at-coachella/) - This has been a special year for Asian people in the Western music industry, with many celebrating records broken and first-ever Grammy wins. This was specifically highlighted at the 25th Coachella with artists such as BINI, BIGBANG, Laufey and KATSEYE performing for crowds amassing over 100,000 people. Coachella is an annual music festival hosted in - [Keith Haring’s art cars parked in NYC](https://theticker.org/19159/arts/arts-amp-style/keith-harings-art-cars-parked-in-nyc/) - New York City is home to countless works of graffiti. Free Parking, a new gallery in the East Village by CART Dept., highlighted two cars spray painted by Keith Haring, an artist known for chalk drawings displayed in NYC’s subway tunnels during the 80s. The exhibition ran from April 10 to 19 where the “Keith - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘ARCADE’ - Deb Never](https://theticker.org/19156/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-arcade-deb-never/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Rowen Ramsammy. Deb Never might be a familiar name to those who are “In Tune” with the alternative pop movement. The Seattle native has made a name - [Olivia Rodrigo teases new music style in latest single](https://theticker.org/19151/arts/arts-amp-style/olivia-rodrigo-teases-new-music-style-in-latest-single/) - In anticipation of her upcoming album releasing in June, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released a new single titled “drop dead.” In its first three days, “drop dead” has made a huge impact on the Billboard charts, potentially continuing Rodrigo’s streak of debuting at #1 on - [A revamped BookCon returns to the Javits Center after long hiatus](https://theticker.org/19131/arts/arts-amp-style/a-revamped-bookcon-returns-to-the-javits-center-after-long-hiatus/) - After a seven-year hiatus, BookCon, hosted by ReedPop, made its official return to the Javits Center in Hudson Yards from April 18 to 19. The previous convention intended to take place in 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic. The hosts reportedly took the time to rework the event for its grand return this - [Food for Thought with Andres: PIADI - La Piadineria](https://theticker.org/19144/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-piadi-la-piadineria/) - Across from Madison Square Park and down the block from the 23 St-Baruch College 6 train station sits PIADI – La Piadineria, located at 18 E. 23rd St. As the brand’s first location in New York, PIADI brings the taste of authentic Italian street food to Baruch students looking for something different from the usual - [Mamdani, Hochul to tax secondary homeowners](https://theticker.org/19125/news/mamdani-hochul-to-tax-secondary-homeowners/) - Mayor Zohran Mamdani partnered with Gov. Kathy Hochul on April 15 to announce a statewide pied-à-terre tax proposal. The first of its kind in New York, the tax would mandate an annual surcharge for high-value secondary homes. Pied-à-terre translates to “foot on the ground” in French, referring to properties used as part-time residences. The tax - [AI in Business: Anthropic sues Pentagon](https://theticker.org/18859/business/ai-in-business-anthropic-sues-pentagon/) - Anthropic PBC has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after the government labeled the firm a potential “supply chain risk,” a designation that could restrict its access to federal contracts. As public sector demand for artificial intelligence expands, partnerships with government agencies are frequently viewed as strategic opportunities for technology companies. Anthropic - [AI in Business: Nvidia’s GTC highlights](https://theticker.org/18942/business/ai-in-business-nvidias-gtc-highlights/) - Nvidia highlighted the next phase of the artificial intelligence boom during its annual GPU Technology Conference this month by showcasing technology that went beyond the company’s core business of designing computer chips. The event reflected Nvidia’s broader strategy of positioning itself as a central provider of the computing infrastructure powering the rapidly expanding AI industry. - [Record-breaking singer passes at age 92](https://theticker.org/19138/arts/arts-amp-style/record-breaking-singer-passes-at-age-92/) - Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle, whose career spanned over eight decades in Bollywood, died at the age of 92 on April 12. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed that the singer died from a cardiac arrest and multiple organ failure. The singer lent her voice to iconic songs such as “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja” (Come - [Obama and Mamdani meet for first time with preschoolers in the Bronx](https://theticker.org/19128/news/obama-and-mamdani-meet-for-first-time-with-preschoolers-in-the-bronx/) - Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made their first public appearance together in the South Bronx to promote free child care, where they read to a group of preschoolers and highlighted early education as a shared priority. The visit, which was not publicly announced beforehand, took place at the Learning - [Empire bins to be installed in the 5 boroughs, expanding trash collection](https://theticker.org/19122/news/empire-bins-to-be-installed-in-the-5-boroughs-expanding-trash-collection/) - NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a major expansion of the city’s trash containerization program on April 17. The city will extend the use of curbside “Empire Bins” to six additional sanitation districts by the end of 2027, with the goal for full containerized trash collection by 2031. The new areas include: Greenwich Village and SoHo - [UNIQLO to open 3 new stores in NYC](https://theticker.org/19119/business/uniqlo-to-open-3-new-stores-in-nyc/) - UNIQLO is expanding its presence in New York City as it opens three new stores in 2026, each with a different theme and partnership, highlighting the city’s history and identity. The Japanese apparel retailer has taken the world by storm with over 2,500 stores globally, 78 of which are in the U.S. The three new - [Market Update 4/17/26](https://theticker.org/19116/business/market-update-4-17-26/) - On Monday, April 13, the S&P 500 increased 1%, the Nasdaq composite increased 1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.8%. The market shrugged off the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Stocks opened lower but quickly rebounded as investors refused to price in a prolonged conflict. Oil also gave back most - [CUNY announces new Kathryn Wylde Scholarship for undergrad students](https://theticker.org/19110/news/cuny-announces-new-kathryn-wylde-scholarship-for-undergrad-students/) - CUNY recently announced a new scholarship for undergraduate students in business and public service on April 15. The scholarship is available through an endowment of $100,000 from the Partnership for New York City in honor of Kathryn Wylde and her commitment to economic mobility. The scholarship is open to CUNY undergraduate students who have demonstrated - [Chicago Sky’s major off season trades](https://theticker.org/19107/sports/chicago-skys-major-off-season-trades/) - With the 2026 WNBA season approaching, several franchises made major trades, but the most notable team was the Chicago Sky, which was at the center of multiple deals. The biggest move of the offseason was when Chicago’s Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. - [NY Knicks defeat Atlanta Hawks 113–102 in Game 1](https://theticker.org/19104/sports/ny-knicks-defeat-atlanta-hawks-113-102-in-game-1/) - The New York Knicks opened their Eastern Conference playoff run with a statement performance on April 18, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. With 28 points from Jalen Brunson and a dominant second half from Karl-Anthony Towns, the No. 3 seed Knicks protected home court and seized early momentum - [The Nuggets and Timberwolves rivalry continues in NBA playoffs](https://theticker.org/19101/sports/the-nuggets-and-timberwolves-rivalry-continues-in-nba-playoffs/) - The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves matched up in the playoffs for the third time in four years. With both teams having championship aspirations, many consider it as the most anticipated first-round matchup. The teams first met in the first round in 2023, where the top-seeded Nuggets won the series in five games and went - [Why the brain may work in patchy ways](https://theticker.org/19098/science/why-the-brain-may-work-in-patchy-ways/) - A study published in Science Advances from the University of Toronto Scarborough examined the productivity of individuals. The research tracked university students over 12 weeks to evaluate individual changes. A key player in this study is domain-general cognitive state or mental sharpness. This is a varying state of how clear, focused and efficient a person - [NASA launches Artemis II setting base for Artemis III](https://theticker.org/19092/science/nasa-launches-artemis-ii-setting-base-for-artemis-iii/) - The latest moon mission, Artemis II, has reportedly laid the groundwork for a whole new era of space exploration. Possible future plans that NASA said this opened the doors for a “third Artemis mission next year, lunar surface missions, a Moon base, and future missions to Mars.” The Artemis II launched on April 1 from - [AI implementation in the workplace must not threaten Gen Z jobs](https://theticker.org/19086/opinions/ai-implementation-in-the-workplace-must-not-threaten-gen-z-jobs/) - It has become apparent that artificial intelligence will have a prevalent role in the modern world. Generation Z is considered the “tech-savvy” generation because devices are such a profound part of their education from a young age. More than half of Gen Z in the U.S. are regularly using AI, especially in school and work - [AI ‘workslop’ reveals how expendable workers are to businesses](https://theticker.org/19083/opinions/ai-workslop-reveals-how-expendable-workers-are-to-businesses/) - The artificial intelligence boom and subsequent emergence of “slop” – mass-produced, low-quality digital content – has finally infiltrated the workplace. Employees are using AI to create “workslop,” which is defined as work that is rushed and inaccurate, and in order for it to be presentable, it must be redone. The problem is so widespread that - [Immigrants should not be scared to file taxes due to deportation concerns](https://theticker.org/19080/opinions/immigrants-should-not-be-scared-to-file-taxes-due-to-deportation-concerns/) - Immigrants are being unfairly forced into hiding after an ordeal between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allowed ICE access to taxpayer information. The IRS recently had an agreement to provide ICE clearance to disclose taxpayer information following President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. This means ICE can view whether a taxpayer filed - [Mamdani should respond to NYC job crisis by pledging to invest resources](https://theticker.org/19077/opinions/mamdani-should-respond-to-nyc-job-crisis-by-pledging-to-invest-resources/) - Recent statistics highlight the struggle New Yorkers are currently facing against the unforgiving job market. As the cost of living continues to increase, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city government must invest in workplace development and education. According to a report from the office of the city comptroller, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates - [Student homelessness in NYC reflects affordability crisis and need for funds](https://theticker.org/19074/opinions/student-homelessness-in-nyc-reflects-affordability-crisis-and-need-for-funds/) - In the past year, nearly 8,000 CUNY students were homeless. Officials said the figure is an estimate based on a student survey. Notably, student surveys have consistently indicated that thousands of students face housing instability. CUNY Vice Chancellor Alicia Alvero noted that 5% of the total student population reported facing housing insecurity in the past - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘SUPERMABO’ - The first ever salsa comic book album by Rubén Blades, Jeremy Bosch and Felipe Fournier](https://theticker.org/19066/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-supermabo-the-first-ever-salsa-comic-book-album-by-ruben-blades-jeremy-bosch-and-felipe-fournier/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Victoria Zima. Spending his nights exploring one of the largest comic book collections in the U.S., Felipe Fournier never thought he would one day work with his - [Melanie Martinez’s new album brings an official death to the ‘Cry Baby’ era](https://theticker.org/19063/arts/arts-amp-style/melanie-martinezs-new-album-brings-an-official-death-to-the-cry-baby-era/) - Three years after her last studio album, “Portals,” Melanie Martinez returned with her biggest project yet: a double album, with the first half, “HADES,” embracing a dystopian aesthetic. The album debuted at #1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums Chart on April 11. For years, Martinez was known for her creepy “babycore” aesthetic, particularly - [Millions worth in paintings stolen within minutes](https://theticker.org/19060/arts/arts-amp-style/millions-worth-in-paintings-stolen-within-minutes/) - An estimated $10 million worth of paintings were stolen in under three minutes from the private Magnani Rocca Foundation on March 22 in Parma, Italy, during the middle of the night, according to Italian news media. Founded in the 1970s, The Magnani Rocca Foundation was named after its chief benefactor and art collector Luigi Magnani - [President Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue across from White House](https://theticker.org/19057/arts/arts-amp-style/president-trump-installs-christopher-columbus-statue-across-from-white-house/) - President Donald Trump erected a statue of Christopher Columbus in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House on March 22. The move is seen as part of the president’s unwavering stance to protect the history that, as he claimed on Truth Social, Democrats are trying to destroy. The 13-foot statue is - [‘The Drama’ questions, ‘what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?’](https://theticker.org/19054/arts/arts-amp-style/the-drama-questions-whats-the-worst-thing-youve-ever-done/) - The 2026 A24 film “The Drama,” directed by Kristoffer Borgli, follows two characters as they navigate a pivotal moment in their relationship. Starring Zendaya as Emma Harwood and Robert Pattinson as Charlie Thompson, the film focuses on themes of intimacy, trust and the complexities of personal history. Known for his sharp, satirical takes on human - [Earth’s strongest ocean current](https://theticker.org/19051/science/earths-strongest-ocean-current/) - The Antarctic Circumpolar Current possesses more than 100 times the flow of all the world’s rivers combined. According to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, it is a major contributor to the global climate system. Roughly 34 million years ago, Earth transitioned from a warm greenhouse environment to an - [Protein linked to memory loss in old age](https://theticker.org/19048/science/protein-linked-to-memory-loss-in-old-age/) - As the brain ages, memory and thinking skills begin to weaken, especially in areas tied to learning and recall. Scientists have long tried to understand what causes these changes, particularly focusing on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that plays a key role in memory. A new study highlights how a protein may contribute - [‘Looksmaxxing’ raises health concerns](https://theticker.org/19045/science/looksmaxxing-raises-health-concerns/) - Looksmaxxing and mogging are not conventional dictionary terms, but they have quickly become the vocabulary of a subculture that is reshaping how young people view their bodies. For many participants, looksmaxxing begins with developing a consistent gym routine, getting better sleep and building a skincare routine. The idea is that appearance is not fixed but - [Longest draft in WNBA history, 2026 draft picks and trades recap](https://theticker.org/19041/sports/longest-draft-in-wnba-history-2026-draft-picks-and-trades-recap/) - The 2026 WNBA draft, held on April 13 at The Shed in New York City, delivered a night of opportunity as teams selected from a talented class without a clear top prospect. The Dallas Wings, who held the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive year, faced one of the toughest decisions of the - [NBA playoff spots are set](https://theticker.org/19038/sports/nba-playoff-spots-are-set/) - With the regular season coming to an end, the NBA playoffs are set, and once again both East and West are tough to predict this year. Looking at the East, there are three teams that have a good chance to make the NBA finals. The West is similar, with three to four teams that have - [NY Yankees early season analysis shows promise](https://theticker.org/19035/sports/ny-yankees-early-season-analysis-shows-promise/) - The New York Yankees began their season on March 25 in San Francisco, which culminated in a triumphant sweep of the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees also won the series against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle and the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium. However, the team has currently hit a rough stretch of losses, with - [Champions League returns](https://theticker.org/19032/sports/champions-league-returns/) - The UEFA Champions League is back with the first leg of the quarterfinals. La Liga side Real Madrid hosted Bundesliga side FC Bayern Munich at the Estadio Bernabéu, Madrid. These two teams are familiar opponents, having faced each other multiple times in the knockout stage. Both teams have similar win-loss records, with Real Madrid holding - [Sirens win in shootout at historic PWHL MSG game](https://theticker.org/19029/sports/sirens-win-in-shootout-at-historic-pwhl-msg-game/) - The New York Sirens played their first Professional Women’s Hockey League game at Madison Square Garden on April 4, beating the Seattle Torrents. This was the first time a PWHL game was played at the world’s most famous arena, as part of the "PWHL Takeover Tour," marking the night. The game set the record for - [Greece’s ban on social media for youth must become the norm](https://theticker.org/19026/opinions/greeces-ban-on-social-media-for-youth-must-become-the-norm/) - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat are the top social media platforms in terms of screen time among teens. It’s astounding to witness the lack of verbal conversations between Gen Alpha due to the rise of social media and smartphone reliance. Having restrictions on social media shouldn’t be considered a ‘shock to the system’ because a - [Mamdani must elaborate on grocery store initiative](https://theticker.org/19023/opinions/mamdani-must-elaborate-on-grocery-store-initiative/) - During his 100 Day Address, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an NYC Grocery Initiative to open five city-owned grocery stores. The first site of the grocery store initiative is La Marqueta in East Harlem. The city must now substantiate this promise with more details on how this goal will be achieved and who - [CUNY School of Law should reinstate a student speaker at its commencement](https://theticker.org/19020/opinions/cuny-school-of-law-should-reinstate-a-student-speaker-at-its-commencement/) - The CUNY School of Law class of 2026 is organizing to reinstate a student speaker at its upcoming commencement. It has penned an open letter and is asking for support from the CUNY community to sign on to the letter through a Google Form. The CUNY School of Law has not had a student speaker - [Trump’s unwillingness for negotiation talks puts the US in danger](https://theticker.org/19017/opinions/trumps-unwillingness-for-negotiation-talks-puts-the-us-in-danger/) - The U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28 to change the current regime and take down the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile program. Soldiers and other active participants in the regime were not the only ones affected; 1,701 civilians were killed. With 3,000 people dead, Iran responded with strikes on Israel and - [LIRR workers prepare for May strike](https://theticker.org/19014/news/lirr-workers-prepare-for-may-strike/) - Unions representing Long Island Railroad workers threatened to go on strike following an ongoing contract dispute with transit officials on April 8 if an agreement is not reached. Kevin Sexton, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, believed a strike would be a “disaster for Long Island” and anyone who relies on - [Deed theft cases on the rise in NYC](https://theticker.org/19011/news/deed-theft-cases-on-the-rise-in-nyc/) - Complaints from homeowners about deed theft have been on the rise since 2023, according to CBS News. Several precautions, from establishing new laws to launching the investigative housing protection bureau in 2020, have promised stronger protection for property owners. Deed theft occurs when an individual steals a home by acquiring the title through forging paperwork, - [NYS proposes tax credit to ease pet owner costs](https://theticker.org/19008/news/nys-proposes-tax-credit-to-ease-pet-owner-costs/) - As the cost of living continues to climb across New York, state legislators are looking to give pet owners a financial break. A proposal recently introduced in the New York State Senate aims to create a tax credit for dog and cat owners to offset both everyday and emergency expenses. Steven Raga, a Democratic assemblymember - [US to automatically register men for selective service starting December](https://theticker.org/19005/news/us-to-automatically-register-men-for-selective-service-starting-december/) - Starting in December, the federal government will automatically register men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service System, marking a major shift in how the U.S. prepares for a potential military draft. The change comes after Congress passed the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires automatic registration using existing federal records - [City Council proposes to bring free transit to low income New Yorkers](https://theticker.org/19002/news/city-council-proposes-to-bring-free-transit-to-low-income-new-yorkers/) - Free transit fares are on the table in the city’s ongoing budget negotiation. As part of an elaborate back-and-forth budget process between the New York City Council and the mayor’s office, the council sent a proposal that would expand “Fair Fares,” a city-run program that currently offers half-price NYC transit rides to residents making less - [USG elections guide: Parties AURA and WAVE on the ballot](https://theticker.org/18978/news/usg-elections-guide-parties-aura-and-wave-on-the-ballot/) - USG elections guide: Parties AURA and WAVE on the ballot By Sonia Kalo, Editor in Chief Bearcats will soon vote for their next Undergraduate Student Government representatives beginning April 20 at 9 a.m., with voting ending on April 22 at 12 p.m. The unofficial election results come out on April 22 by 7 p.m. and - [Jet fuel prices will affect Europe and cause possible airline merger](https://theticker.org/18997/business/jet-fuel-prices-will-affect-europe-and-cause-possible-airline-merger/) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is causing high jet fuel prices and possible fuel shortages, leading to JetBlue, America’s fifth largest airline, to possibly merge with United Airlines. On Feb. 28, when President Donald Trump began strikes on Iran, a major oil exporter, U.S. gas prices soared by more than 20%. In New York, prices - [US’ unreliability in recent events is pushing countries to align with China](https://theticker.org/18994/opinions/us-unreliability-in-recent-events-is-pushing-countries-to-align-with-china/) - Global alliances are not friendships like those between individuals. Instead, they are strategic partnerships built on similar interests, and they last only as long as those interests remain aligned. When one partner becomes unpredictable, unreliable or costly, nations generally adjust accordingly; in essence, they hedge. This should not be conflated with betrayal, but rather, the - [Guggenheim Museum to welcome a new director in September](https://theticker.org/18991/arts/guggenheim-museum-to-welcome-a-new-director-in-september/) - The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced that it appointed Dr. Melissa Chiu as the director of the New York location on April 9. Starting in September, Chiu will have the responsibility of leading the museum artistically and operationally. The museum collects contemporary art from New York and abroad, and originated from Solomon R. Guggenheim’s personal - [CUNY PIT pop-up features ADHD-focused tech tool](https://theticker.org/18988/science/cuny-pit-pop-up-features-adhd-focused-tech-tool/) - During Open Data Week, the CUNY Public Interest Technology Lab hosted a series of student projects at the Oculus from March 23-27. While several projects explored artificial intelligence and accessibility, one stood out for its focus on ADHD and how technology can support attentiveness and everyday tasks. The ADHD-focused project was built around the idea - [Local papers must keep Gen Z in mind to survive into the future](https://theticker.org/18981/opinions/local-papers-must-keep-gen-z-in-mind-to-survive-into-the-future/) - The America’s Newspaper Foundation hosted its annual Mega-Conference from March 30 to April 1 at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Texas. The Mega Conference allows newspaper industry leaders to connect with one another and work together to shape the future of news. Many of the individuals on the panel suggested emphasis on audience trust, community - [WNBA star Angel Reese traded to Atlanta Dreams from Chicago Sky](https://theticker.org/18973/sports/wnba-star-angel-reese-traded-to-atlanta-dreams-from-chicago-sky/) - The Chicago Sky traded two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, marking one of the most significant moves of the 2026 offseason. Atlanta will also receive 2028 second-round swap rights as part of the deal, while Chicago adds valuable future assets as it - [10-year-old makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2026](https://theticker.org/18789/arts/arts-amp-style/10-year-old-makes-history-at-paris-fashion-week-2026/) - History was made at this year’s Paris Fashion Week when 10-year-old Max Alexander debuted his new collection of Fall/Winter women’s ready to wear clothing, making him the youngest designer to walk the runway at PFW. According to his official website, Alexander found his passion at an early age. Attending an arts school in Los Angeles - [Market Update 3/20/26](https://theticker.org/18931/business/market-update-3-20-26/) - On Monday, March 16, the S&P 500 was down 0.6%, the Nasdaq composite dipped 1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%. Markets moved higher as oil prices decreased, with Brent crude falling to $80 after briefly spiking to $90 due to the Iran War and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The Securities - [Bam Adebayo almost breaks NBA record](https://theticker.org/18840/sports/bam-adebayo-almost-breaks-nba-record/) - With an explosive 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards, Bam Adebayo vaulted into second place on the NBA’s all-time single-game scoring leaderboard, surpassing the legendary 81-point night recorded by Kobe Bryant in 2006. Only Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic 100-point game in 1962 now stands above him. For the Miami Heat center, a player better known for - [DadTok rivals MomTok for these Mormon couples in latest season](https://theticker.org/18968/arts/arts-amp-style/dadtok-rivals-momtok/) - The leading ladies of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” wear multiple hats: mother, businesswoman, author, dancer, model and entrepreneur. What began as “MomTok,” a collection of silly videos posted online by a group of Mormon women in Utah, quickly became a million-dollar production on Hulu. In the show’s flashiest season yet, the women take - [First season of Prime Video’s ‘56 Days’ is a psychologically romantic thriller](https://theticker.org/18965/arts/arts-amp-style/first-season-of-prime-videos-56-days-is-a-psychologically-romantic-thriller/) - Who would have thought Disney star Dove Cameron and Nickelodeon star Avan Jogia would come together to make the highly anticipated series “56 Days?” A psychological thriller with a romance centered plot, the series was produced by Atomic Monster and Amazon MGM Studios. All eight episodes released on Feb. 18 on Prime. The storyline follows - [Talla’s Overbooked: ‘Symphony of the Dead’ by Abbas Maroufi](https://theticker.org/18962/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-symphony-of-the-dead-by-abbas-maroufi/) - “Symphony of the Dead” by Abbas Maroufi has a certain literary power that endures, even when the translation reveals its limitations and its significance within Iranian literature remains clear. Maroufi situated the narrative in 1940s Ardabil, a region in northern Iran, during the waning years of Reza Shah’s rule. The story centers on the Orkhani - [Oscars recap: ‘Sinners’ makes history, Misty Copeland returns](https://theticker.org/18959/arts/arts-amp-style/oscars-recap-sinners-makes-history-misty-copeland-returns/) - This March, the Oscars — an annual award ceremony administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in California to honor mentionable film achievements — hosted its 98th Academy Awards. This year’s Oscars, like many of the award ceremonies before it, gave light and congratulated Hollywood’s famous art form: film. Actors, singers and - [‘Fallout’ season 2 tweaks original video game lore](https://theticker.org/18956/arts/arts-amp-style/fallout-season-2-tweaks-original-video-game-lore/) - The second season of “Fallout” concluded in February. While it is a fun watch, there are several aspects from the original video game’s lore that are either contradictory or left out completely in the live action adaptation. The “Fallout” series is set in an alternate future where a nuclear war known as “The Great War” - [Reuters claims to have uncovered Banksy’s identity](https://theticker.org/18949/arts/arts-amp-style/reuters-claims-to-have-uncovered-banksys-identity/) - Reuters published a lengthy article on March 13 documenting its efforts to investigate and ultimately uncover the identity of the enigmatic artist known as Banksy. Banksy has numerous works attributed to him, like the painting “Girl with Balloon,” which was voted the favorite piece of artwork to have come out of the U.K. It famously - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Pumpkin’ by Been Stellar](https://theticker.org/18953/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-pumpkin-by-been-stellar/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Victoria Zima. “Pumpkin” by Been Stellar combines nostalgic tones of the bass and powerful electric guitar chords along with lyrics that seem all too familiar. Been Stellar - [‘The Stranger’ film adaptation goes beyond the original novel story](https://theticker.org/18938/arts/arts-amp-style/the-stranger-film-adaptation-goes-beyond-the-original-novel-story/) - In his 2025 Lumière winning film, French director François Ozon translated a work by the renowned Albert Camus to the screen. Ozon’s “The Stranger” will make its U.S. premiere at Lincoln Center on April 3 before a nationwide expansion of the film. The original novel written by the same name was published in 1942. - [JPMorgan to use ‘bossware’ technology to monitor junior banker productivity](https://theticker.org/18939/business/jpmorgan-to-use-bossware-technology-to-monitor-junior-banker-productivity/) - At JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, executives recently launched a new “bossware” tool to monitor the reported working hours of junior bankers. The tool, pitched to employees as a welfare check-in, compares a banker’s self-reported working hours to data from JPMorgan’s internal IT systems. “It’s designed to support transparency, wellbeing, and encourage open conversations about - [Dylan Mulvaney makes her controversial Broadway debut in ‘Six’](https://theticker.org/18935/arts/arts-amp-style/dylan-mulvaney-makes-her-controversial-broadway-debut-in-six/) - Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender woman and influencer who documented her transitioning journey online, made her Broadway debut in New York City, playing another controversial queen in “Six” the musical. Mulvaney, who went viral on TikTok for posting her “Days of Girlhood” series starting in March 2022, was subject to transphobic backlash back when she first - [TEDxCUNY returns with annual conference: ‘Playback’ theme encourages students to rewind and reflect on past experiences](https://theticker.org/18865/news/tedxcuny-returns-with-annual-conference-playback-theme-encourages-students-to-rewind-and-reflect-on-past-experiences/) - TEDxCUNY is preparing for its ninth annual conference, bringing together students, educators and professionals from across New York City. In an interview with The Ticker, co-organizers Rachel Ruggeri, a sophomore at Hunter college and Saanavi Goyal, a senior at Macaulay Honors College at City College, shared what attendees can expect from this year’s event. “This - [Baruch should offer discounted caps and gowns for graduating students](https://theticker.org/18889/opinions/baruch-should-offer-discounted-caps-and-gowns-for-graduating-students/) - More than half of Baruch College students live below the poverty line in New York City, yet the college still requires graduating seniors to purchase a graduation cap and gown. To attend the ceremony students are required to purchase a cap and gown for at least $126, plus shipping. In a 2024 Economic Mobility Update, - [The WNBA reaches collective bargaining agreement after 17 months](https://theticker.org/18919/sports/the-wnba-reaches-collective-bargaining-agreement-after-17-months/) - After 17 months of negotiations, the Women’s National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Players Association reached a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement on March 18, marking a historic turning point for the league. Players opted out of the previous agreement in October 2024. This time, both sides were focused on reaching - [Depression tied to energy imbalance](https://theticker.org/18901/science/18901/) - A recent study found that depression may be linked to how brain cells produce and manage energy. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Queensland and the University of Minnesota studied 18 people from the ages of 18-25 who had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by using brain scans and blood samples. - [‘Your Rich BFF’ talks to students about personal finance and financial literacy](https://theticker.org/18928/business/your-rich-bff-talks-to-students-about-personal-finance-and-financial-literacy/) - At a recent session of the Thriving Asian American and Pacific Islander program on Feb. 18, organized by The Asian American Dream, students heard from Vivian Tu, content creator, author and business woman, where she focused the talk on personal finances. Tu, also known as Your Rich BFF, explained her experience growing up in a - [Morocco strips Senegal from its 2025 title, is new AFCON champion](https://theticker.org/18925/sports/morocco-strips-senegal-from-its-2025-title-is-new-afcon-champion/) - The Africa Cup of Nations announced on March 17, during the Champions League Round of 16 second leg, that Morocco was declared champion of AFCON after the tournament ended two months ago. The tournament was hosted in Morocco. After a fantastic run in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, it was the dark horse of the - [Buffalo Bills make key moves in 2026 NFL offseason](https://theticker.org/18922/sports/buffalo-bills-make-key-moves-in-2026-nfl-offseason/) - The 2026 NFL offseason has entered full swing, and the Buffalo Bills have been active in shaping their roster through free agency and trades. So far, the team has prioritized re-signing key contributors while making targeted acquisitions to bolster depth and maintain competitiveness in the AFC East. Quarterbacks have received attention early in the offseason. - [Tumor causes cancer immune response](https://theticker.org/18916/science/tumor-causes-cancer-immune-response/) - Metastatic cancer is often difficult to treat as it spreads to nearby organs and body parts. For decades, drugs that supercharged the immune system’s response to tumors seemed promising, but in clinical trials, they caused serious side effects and delivered modest results. Now, researchers at Rockefeller University have redesigned one of these drugs and changed - [Hidden antibodies in rivers and fishes](https://theticker.org/18913/science/hidden-antibodies-in-rivers-and-fishes/) - A river in Brazil is showing concerning signs. Scientists found antibiotics not only in the water, but also in the mud at the bottom and in fish that people regularly consume. The study focused on the Piracicaba River in São Paulo. When researchers tested the samples from the river, they found several types of antibiotics. - [Study shows listening to music can alleviate anxiety](https://theticker.org/18910/science/study-shows-listening-to-music-can-alleviate-anxiety/) - Researchers are increasingly exploring alternative ways to manage anxiety symptoms beyond traditional treatments. While medication and therapy remain widely used, new approaches are beginning to focus more on accessible, everyday interventions. Among them, music-based therapies are gaining attention for their potential to influence mood and regulate emotions in real time. A new clinical trial is - [​​Study debunks notion that closing eyes improves listening and comprehension](https://theticker.org/18907/science/study-debunks-notion-that-closing-eyes-improves-listening-and-comprehension/) - Many people believe that closing their eyes improves their hearing. It feels natural to shut one’s eyes when trying to focus on a sound. However, new research shows that this may not be true, especially in noisy environments. A study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America explored how vision affects hearing. - [Root canals may be protecting the heart](https://theticker.org/18904/science/root-canals-may-be-protecting-the-heart/) - “Brush your teeth so you don’t get cavities.” This is standard advice many ignore until a toothache strikes. However, according to new research from King’s College, a trip to the dentist might offer benefits beyond saving a smile. The study focused on a common but often silent dental infection called apical periodontitis. The infection occurs - [OpenAI to create ‘superapp’ to streamline ecosystem](https://theticker.org/18898/science/openai-to-create-superapp-to-streamline-ecosystem/) - OpenAI is developing a new platform that could change how people use artificial intelligence. The company is working on a desktop “superapp” that consolidates its main tools. The platform would combine ChatGPT, the Codex coding tool, and an AI browser called Atlas. Instead of switching between different apps, users will be able to do everything - [Debate between 2 justices reveals the need for transparent decision-making](https://theticker.org/18895/opinions/debate-between-2-justices-reveals-the-need-for-transparent-decision-making/) - A recent exchange between Supreme Court Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh highlighted a shift in the court’s role, from reviewing the law to increasingly allowing new policies to take effect before they are fully tested. At the core is a division in the Supreme Court’s emergency docket, often referred to as a “shadow - [The public reserves right to criticize and hold judges accountable](https://theticker.org/18892/opinions/the-public-reserves-right-to-criticize-and-hold-judges-accountable/) - Chief Justice John Roberts recently participated in a public conversation with Senior Judge Lee Rosenthal at Rice University. During this conversation, Rosenthal asked Roberts about how he handles criticism of the court and his opinions. He acknowledged that criticism is part of the job, and can even be considered healthy, but warned that when it - [Holding up funding for MTA subway expansion is pure political retaliation](https://theticker.org/18886/opinions/holding-up-funding-for-mta-subway-expansion-is-pure-political-retaliation/) - The Trump administration's decision to withhold nearly $60 million in funding for the Second Avenue subway expansion is unfair political interference at the expense of New Yorkers. This project has been in development since 1920 and has been set back numerous times, making the recent pushback against it unacceptable, especially when the federal government has - [European allies have no obligation to assist Trump with conflicts](https://theticker.org/18883/opinions/european-allies-have-no-obligation-to-assist-trump-with-conflicts/) - President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran on Feb. 28 without consulting European allies, a defined coalition and a clear strategic objective. Three weeks later, he is demanding that those same allies send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening NATO’s future if they refuse. Europe’s answer has been swift: unified and entirely justified - [Attorney General orders businesses accept cash](https://theticker.org/18880/news/attorney-general-orders-businesses-accept-cash/) - New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that as of March 21, retail stores and food establishments across New York state are required to accept cash payments. Businesses can no longer refuse cash or add additional fees for customers who choose to pay with it. According to James, this policy emphasizes that “New Yorkers have - [NYC high school student released from ICE custody after 10 months](https://theticker.org/18877/news/nyc-high-school-student-released-from-ice-custody-after-10-months/) - After spending nearly 10 months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Dylan Lopez Contreras was released on March 18. Contreras, a Venezuelan citizen, was a freshman student at Ellis Prep Academy in the Bronx. He was detained at a routine immigration court check-in in May 2025 and held at the Moshannon Valley ICE processing - [Partial government shutdown continues, affects agency funds](https://theticker.org/18874/news/partial-government-shutdown-continues-affects-agency-funds/) - As of March 25, the partial government shutdown that began on Jan. 31 has entered its 39th day. As a result, federal funding has stalled for the Department of Homeland Security, leading to long lines at airports as TSA workers are not showing up to work as they have not been paid. This leaves the - [Mamdani signs an executive order to create Office of Community Safety](https://theticker.org/18871/news/mamdani-signs-an-executive-order-to-create-office-of-community-safety/) - Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order on March 19 establishing a new Office of Community Safety and appointing a deputy mayor to lead it, marking an early step toward fulfilling a key campaign promise to reshape how New York City addresses violence and mental health crises. The new office, housed within City Hall, will - [Baruch Black & Latino Studies to host CUNY Mexican American graduation](https://theticker.org/18868/news/baruch-black-latino-studies-to-host-cuny-mexican-american-graduation/) - A graduation ceremony celebrating Mexican American identity is expanding across the CUNY network. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, an assistant professor in the Black and Latino Studies Department at Baruch College, has announced the first CUNY-wide Mexican American graduation ceremony. The ceremony, scheduled for May 2 at Lehman College’s Performing Arts Center, builds on the - [Mishkin Gallery’s ‘Changing Cultures’ exhibit examines feminism and the world](https://theticker.org/18769/arts/arts-amp-style/mishkin-gallerys-changing-cultures-exhibit-examines-feminism-and-the-world/) - Baruch College’s Mishkin Gallery opened its newest exhibit, “Changing Cultures: A Retrospective” on March 12, and will remain accessible through June 12. The artist, Zhen Guo, is responsible for the work featured in the gallery. Guo grew up in Shandong, China and moved to the U.S. in 1986. Guo describes her experience as an immigrant - [Addressing AI and Ethics](https://theticker.org/18862/business/addressing-ai-and-ethics/) - Baruch College hosted Ethical AIms: Addressing AI in Contemporary Challenges on March 17 as part of its annual Ethics Week, bringing together students, faculty and industry professionals to examine the ethical, social and environmental implications of artificial intelligence. The day-long event featured panels on topics ranging from higher education and social justice to environmental sustainability - [War in Iran disrupts global airspace](https://theticker.org/18856/business/war-in-iran-disrupts-global-airspace/) - The U.S.–Israeli war on Iran has closed off a large aviation section in the Middle East, forcing airlines to reroute their flights. The conflict intensified after strikes targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone attacks across the region. As tensions grew, multiple governments began closing their airspace, forcing - [Market Update 3/13/26](https://theticker.org/18853/business/market-update-3-13-26/) - On Monday, March 9, the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, the Nasdaq composite gained 1.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.5%. The market moved from panic over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran with a spike in oil toward relief after President Donald Trump reportedly told CBS News that the war was “very complete, pretty - [Artwork collection placed around NVC reflects the changing US art market](https://theticker.org/18849/business/artwork-collection-placed-around-nvc-reflects-the-changing-us-art-market/) - Nashville-born artist Red Grooms painted “Masters at the Met,” in 2002, an artwork depicting a group of cartoonish New Yorkers exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Currently the painting is displayed on the 8th floor of the Newman Vertical Campus. It was purchased by Baruch College with funding from the State of New York’s “Percent - [NY Giants offseason moves](https://theticker.org/18846/sports/ny-giants-offseason-moves/) - After a disappointing 2025 season, the Giants have looked to rebuild their roster, now led by new Head Coach John Harbaugh and an almost entirely new coaching staff. With limited cap space, the Giants have strengthened their weaknesses, implemented a new style of play, but also lost some key contributors. The first thing done this - [Team USA beats the Dominican Republic 2-1 in WBC](https://theticker.org/18844/sports/team-usa-beats-the-dominican-republic-2-1-in-wbc/) - The Dominican Republic faced the U.S. on March 15 in a semifinal matchup of the World Baseball Classic. It felt like these two teams were just destined to face off in this tournament, whether it was in the final or here, but one thing was for sure: This matchup was never going to disappoint. The - [Team Venezuela defeats Team USA with first WBC championship](https://theticker.org/18831/sports/team-venezuela-defeats-team-usa-with-first-wbc-championship/) - Team Venezuela defeated Team USA 3-2 to win its first World Baseball Classic championship on March 17. The game was scoreless with both teams vying to get on the board first, until Venezuela wasted no time trying to produce in the third inning after a single from Salvador Perez and with a walk from USA’s - [Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC face off against the Carabao Cup](https://theticker.org/18837/sports/arsenal-fc-and-manchester-city-fc-face-off-against-the-carabao-cup/) - On Matchday 30, Arsenal F.C. hosted Everton F.C. at the Emirates Stadium as the title race came to a close, with Arsenal on top of the table with 67 points and Manchester City F.C. at 60 points. The league has been interesting with these two teams, as they have some history with each other over - [Seattle Torrent beat Boston Fleet in highly anticipated PWHL game](https://theticker.org/18834/sports/seattle-torrent-beat-boston-fleet-in-highly-anticipated-pwhl-game/) - In a highly anticipated matchup in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the first-place Boston Fleet faced off against the eighth-place Seattle Torrent at Climate Pledge Arena. Despite the gap in the standings, the contest unfolded as a tightly battled showdown, with Seattle defending home ice in front of an energized crowd and refusing to back - [WNBA negotiations continue as players seek a fairer share of growth](https://theticker.org/18828/sports/wnba-negotiations-continue-as-players-seek-a-fairer-share-of-growth/) - In October 2024, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association opted out of its 2020-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement. A CBA is a legally binding written contract between an employer and a labor union that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for workers. It establishes guidelines for wages, benefits, work hours and working conditions, and is - [The US defeats Puerto Rico in FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup](https://theticker.org/18825/sports/the-us-defeats-puerto-rico-in-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup/) - The United States Women’s National Basketball Team opened the International Basketball Federation Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers with a series of dominant performances as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. Five teams have secured their spots in the World Cup before the beginning of the qualifiers. Germany, the host nation, qualified automatically, - [New AI blood test can find early signs of liver disease](https://theticker.org/18821/science/new-ai-blood-test-can-find-early-signs-of-liver-disease/) - Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new blood test that could help detect liver disease years before symptoms appear. The test uses artificial intelligence to analyze fragments of DNA circulating in the blood. These fragments, known as cell-free DNA, can break apart in patterns that can reveal information about a person’s health. By - [Phone use on toilet tied to hemorrhoids](https://theticker.org/18818/science/phone-use-on-toilet-tied-to-hemorrhoids/) - Using the phone in the bathroom may increase the risk of hemorrhoids, according to a recent study. In the study, colonoscopies were taken from a sample of 125 adults excluding factors such as age, exercising and fiber intake. Those who reported that they use their phones while on the toilet had a 46% higher risk - [Pancreatic cancer resistance revealed](https://theticker.org/18815/science/pancreatic-cancer-resistance-revealed/) - While targeted therapies have reshaped treatment for cancers like breast cancer and leukemia, pancreatic tumors remain stubbornly difficult to control. Having resisted these modern clinical advances, pancreatic cancer patients are reliant on conventional chemotherapy that delivers only modest benefits. Recently, researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified a molecular mechanism that may help explain why - [Hydrogel implant could replace traditional bone](https://theticker.org/18812/science/hydrogel-implant-could-replace-traditional-bone/) - Human bodies can heal broken bones without intervention, but more serious breaks require an implantation process using the injured person’s bones, known as autografts. Though metal and ceramic are common implants used for severe breaks, ceramic implants can be used in injuries involving the spine. Examples of injuries that might require bone grafting include delayed - [DeltaFosB is linked to cocaine addiction](https://theticker.org/18809/science/deltafosb-is-linked-to-cocaine-addiction/) - A recent study published has identified a brain protein that may help explain why cocaine addiction is difficult to overcome. Researchers at Michigan State University found that repeated cocaine usage changes communication between memory and reward circuits in the brain, increasing the drive to seek the drug even after the person stops using it. The - [Why mint makes a cooling sensation in the mouth](https://theticker.org/18806/science/why-mint-makes-a-cooling-sensation-in-the-mouth/) - Many adolescents take breath mints or chew gum because they feel insecure about how their breaths smell. This not only leaves a minty taste in one’s mouth but also a cooling sensation throughout. Scientists at the Biophysical Society have delved deeper into this phenomenon. They discovered that cooling sensations are caused by the TRPM8 protein. - [Study aims to make insulin in diabetes](https://theticker.org/18803/science/study-aims-to-make-insulin-in-diabetes/) - Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are testing a new approach to Type 1 diabetes that aims to do more than manage the disease. Their plan combines lab-grown insulin-producing cells with engineered immune cells designed to protect those transplanted cells from attack. The project is in the research stage, but scientists say the - [Cannabis linked to false memory recall](https://theticker.org/18800/science/cannabis-linked-to-false-memory-recall/) - A study from Washington State University found that cannabis might do more than make people forget things. It may actually cause people to remember things that never happened. Researchers looked at how THC, the main chemical in cannabis that causes the “high,” affects different types of memory. The study was published in the Journal of - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘CREOLE’ by Pucker Up!](https://theticker.org/18797/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-creole-by-pucker-up/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Stella Hayat-Dawoodi. “CREOLE” by Pucker Up!, released in October 2024, is an energized, passionate and sarcastic response to the frustration of people attempting to touch the band - [Food For Thought with Andres: 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles](https://theticker.org/18792/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-1915-lanzhou-hand-pulled-noodles/) - On 207 E. 26th St., just a five minute walk from Baruch College’s campus, sits 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles, a small but impressive spot specializing in traditional Chinese hand-pulled noodle soups. Tucked between other neighborhood storefronts, Lanzhou Noodles might catch your eye with its blue font text. Right at the door, it’s clear that - [Literature is prevalent even in the technological age](https://theticker.org/18786/arts/arts-amp-style/literature-is-prevalent-even-in-the-technological-age/) - Literature has always helped people understand themselves and the world around them. It shapes how people think and connect with others. Even in a fast-paced digital world, literature still plays a very active role in daily life. In schools, literature teaches students to read closely and understand different perspectives. Nexus Education, the professional development teacher - [Harry Styles SNL ‘double duty’ returns](https://theticker.org/18783/arts/arts-amp-style/harry-styles-snl-double-duty-returns/) - Harry Styles is no stranger to the “Saturday Night Live” stage, having performed many shows both as a member of One Direction and during his solo career. He has previously performed as a musical guest three times with One Direction in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and he returned once again in 2017 as a solo - [Timothée Chalamet claims live performing arts industry is dying](https://theticker.org/18780/arts/arts-amp-style/timothee-chalamet-claims-live-performing-arts-industry-is-dying/) - During a Variety & CNN Town Hall conversation between actors Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey, Chalamet expressed his disinterest in the performing arts industry. “No one cares about ballet and opera anymore,” Chalamet said. Chalamet is a French American New Yorker, known as one of the most prominent actors of his generation. Throughout the years - [Season 3 of ‘School Spirits’ changes perspectives on the afterlife](https://theticker.org/18777/arts/arts-amp-style/season-3-of-school-spirits-changes-perspectives-on-the-afterlife/) - The third season of “School Spirits” arrived on Paramount+ with the kind of ending that keeps audiences talking long after the finale. The supernatural drama has built a loyal following by turning an ordinary American high school into the center of a strange afterlife mystery. Students who died at Split River High remain trapped inside - [Cutting SNAP benefits will be a fatal decision for thousands of New Yorkers](https://theticker.org/18766/opinions/cutting-snap-benefits-will-be-a-fatal-decision-for-thousands-of-new-yorkers/) - Three meals a day is what medical professionals have always advocated for to properly function throughout the day, especially for kids. But recently, this seems impossible to achieve due to the major cutbacks on food stamps for New York City residents. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, - [Baruch’s cybersecurity program vows to support its CIS major students](https://theticker.org/18763/opinions/baruchs-cybersecurity-program-vows-to-support-its-cis-major-students/) - Baruch College announced on March 2 that it had received $400,000 in federal funding for the development and launch of its new Clinic for Cyber Security and Multi-Level Education initiative. The program will support an increased demand in cybersecurity and information technology-related jobs by preparing students with hands-on experience. The CCSME initiative will expand the - [Judge rightfully rules federal government cannot overstep NYS](https://theticker.org/18760/opinions/judge-rightfully-rules-federal-government-cannot-overstep-nys/) - A federal judge ruled this week that New York City’s congestion pricing program can continue, delivering a significant legal victory for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York State after months of political and legal conflict with the Trump administration. In a sweeping 149-page decision, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman concluded that the federal government’s - [Bomb scare at NYC protest highlights concerning rise of polarized politics](https://theticker.org/18757/opinions/bomb-scare-at-nyc-protest-highlights-concerning-rise-of-polarized-politics/) - Far-right provocateur Jake Lang incited a protest in front of Gracie Mansion, home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lang arrived with 20 followers during a demonstration called “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” on March 7. This came at a time of heightened Islamophobia amid the Iran War and resistance to - [City Council proposes a $30 minimum wage bill](https://theticker.org/18754/news/city-council-proposes-a-30-minimum-wage-bill/) - The New York City Council introduced a bill proposing to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour, nearly double the current hourly rate and potentially the highest minimum wage in the U.S. The proposal, known as the “$30 for Our City” bill, was first introduced on March 10 by Councilwoman Sandy Nurse, who represents - [CUNY awards $3M to fund campus AI initiatives](https://theticker.org/18751/news/cuny-awards-3m-to-fund-campus-ai-initiatives/) - CUNY announced that it will award $3 million for 113 new artificial intelligence initiatives through its AI Innovation Fund on March 12. The AI Innovation Fund is a one-year program focused on four core initiatives aiming to develop AI in courses, advance academic support for students, address the social implications of AI and advance AI - [Trump fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem](https://theticker.org/18748/news/trump-fires-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem/) - President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kristi Noem, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on March 5, making her the first official to leave his cabinet in his second term. Noem had just wrapped up a year of overseeing and leading Trump’s mass deportation agenda. An administration official told NBC that Trump - [Baruch YDSA chapter creates petition condemning IDF soldier campus visit](https://theticker.org/18745/news/baruch-ydsa-chapter-creates-petition-condemning-idf-soldier-campus-visit/) - The Baruch College chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America posted on Instagram on March 4 about a Feb. 25 incident involving an Israeli Defense Forces soldier. According to the post, the soldier had been invited to speak at an event hosted by Hillel at Baruch inside Baruch’s Newman Vertical Campus. Following the post, - [Uber launches new ‘Women Drivers’ feature to match riders across the US](https://theticker.org/18742/news/uber-launches-new-women-drivers-feature-to-match-riders-across-the-us/) - Uber Technologies Inc. launched a new feature called “Women Drivers” that allows female riders and drivers to be matched with other women. The option, which is now available nationwide, is designed to give female users more control over who they ride with and to improve safety over the platform. Female riders will have access to - [‘Wuthering Heights’ delivers an untraditional, complex love story](https://theticker.org/18718/arts/arts-amp-style/wuthering-heights-delivers-an-untraditional-complex-love-story/) - Originally a novel published by Emily Brontë in 1847, “Wuthering Heights” has a vast catalog of movies adapting the story. In early February, moviegoers got to see director Emerald Fennell take a stab at creating a 2026 adaptation, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff respectively. From the beginning of the - [Apple M5 series chips supercharge AI computing](https://theticker.org/18684/science/apple-m5-series-chips-compete-with-pcs-supercharge-ai-computing/) - Apple unveiled MacBooks powered by its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips at its March 3 summit, aiming to compete directly with high-performance PCs as chip costs and expectations for artificial intelligence integration surge. The new M5 series chips powering the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models can handle high-power workloads, AI computing - [Disney World castle revives its original paint colors](https://theticker.org/18736/arts/arts-amp-style/disney-world-castle-revives-its-original-paint-colors/) - Disney announced a new color palette for Cinderella Castle during their “Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles” D23 panel on Aug. 31, 2025. The 189-foot castle, described as “a staple of Magic Kingdom,” was built in 1971 and has been repainted numerous times, adorned with a range of colors. The Cinderella version - [‘Tell me Lies’ portrays the effects of emotional entrapments in love](https://theticker.org/18733/arts/arts-amp-style/tell-me-lies-portrays-the-effects-of-emotional-entrapments-in-love/) - The Hulu drama series “Tell Me Lies” wrapped up its third and final season, leaving fans in a state of emotional distraught. “Tell Me Lies,” produced by Meaghan Oppenheimer and adapted from Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the same name, follows the emotional rollercoaster of a group of college students navigating their way through adulthood - [A goal to obtain a new Guinness World Record at just 19-years-old](https://theticker.org/18730/arts/arts-amp-style/a-goal-to-obtain-a-new-guinness-world-record-at-just-19-years-old/) - Jasmin Christian, better known as The Crochet Ginger to her over one million TikTok followers, is a 19-year-old from Clovis, Calif. with a huge passion for crocheting. Her latest creation is a 7-foot-tall, 7-foot-wide plushie of the well-known streamer CaseOh. Crochet has recently become a major trend on social media with many large communities of - [‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ has hints of deceiving nostalgia](https://theticker.org/18724/arts/arts-amp-style/nothings-about-to-happen-to-me-has-hints-of-deceiving-nostalgia/) - For longtime fans of Japanese-American indie-rock singer-songwriter Mitski, an emotional devastation is often part of the listening experience. After all, misery loves company. Across albums “Lush,” “Puberty 2,” and “Bury Me at Makeout Creek,” Mitski built a reputation for brutally honest songwriting that confronts hard themes like loneliness, suicidal-ideation, abandonment and one’s sexuality and identity. - [Harry Styles fans are geared up to ‘KISSCO’ throughout the spring](https://theticker.org/18721/arts/arts-amp-style/harry-styles-fans-are-geared-up-to-kissco-throughout-the-spring/) - Harry Styles released his highly anticipated fourth studio album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” on Mar. 6, giving fans a listen of his new sound. Fans anxiously waited for Styles’ new record, the first to release following a four-year musical hiatus. “KATTDO,” or more commonly referred to as “KISSCO” by his fans, features 12 - [Study finds a short oat-based diet may lower harmful cholesterol for weeks](https://theticker.org/18715/science/study-finds-a-short-oat-based-diet-may-lower-harmful-cholesterol-for-weeks/) - Oatmeal has occupied the “heart-healthy” aisle in grocery stores around the world for decades and has continued to gain scientific support for that reputation. Recently, researchers at the University of Bonn discovered that just two days of an oat-based diet may meaningfully lower harmful cholesterol levels, with effects lasting weeks. The study, published in Nature - [Honey and cocoa shells combine to give a sustainable chocolate flavored product](https://theticker.org/18712/science/honey-and-cocoa-shells-combine-to-give-a-sustainable-chocolate-flavored-product/) - Researchers at the University of Campinas in Brazil have developed an innovative product that combines native bee honey with cocoa bean shells, transforming a common chocolate industry byproduct into something potentially useful for both food and cosmetics. The research was recently published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Journal. Cocoa bean shells are typically discarded - [Research shows chatbots struggle to meet key ethical standards](https://theticker.org/18709/science/research-shows-chatbots-struggle-to-meet-key-ethical-standards/) - As mental health concerns continue to grow, a range of new tools have emerged to help people seek support, including artificial intelligence chatbots. Many users are turning to systems like ChatGPT for advice, emotional support and even therapy-like conversations. However, recent research indicates that these systems may not yet be ready to perform these roles. - [Aloe vera may be vital in helping treat Alzheimer’s](https://theticker.org/18706/science/aloe-vera-may-be-vital-in-helping-treat-alzheimers/) - New research suggests that compounds found in the common household plant, aloe vera, could play a role in future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study examined natural chemicals in the plant and how they might interact with biological processes linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. Scientists concentrated on two enzymes, acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, - [Study says ultramarathons may harm red blood cells](https://theticker.org/18703/science/study-says-ultramarathons-may-harm-red-blood-cells/) - Scientists discovered that running long distances can not only harm muscles and bones, but also cause damage to your red blood cells. RBCs are essential for proper organ and muscle function due to their role in transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. This becomes especially critical during rigorous physical activity like a workout. RBCs must - [Recent study shows chickpeas grow in mock moon soil with fungi and compost](https://theticker.org/18700/science/recent-study-shows-chickpeas-grow-in-mock-moon-soil-with-fungi-and-compost/) - Growing food on the moon is one of the biggest challenges scientists face as space agencies plan longer missions beyond Earth. Astronauts who aim to live on the moon for long periods are unable to rely only on packaged food. Because of this, researchers are studying whether crops could one day grow directly in lunar - [Study examines origins the ‘Celtic curse’](https://theticker.org/18697/science/study-examines-origins-the-celtic-curse/) - Genetic disorder, a term frequently used in biology class, is rarely used in reality. It is estimated that about 6% of births, or 7.9 million births of the global population possess some kind of genetic disorder. One such disorder is hemochromatosis, which is when the body absorbs an excessive amount of iron. Ultimately, this leads - [Recent technology allows study of jarred specimens](https://theticker.org/18694/science/recent-technology-allows-study-of-jarred-specimens/) - Nearly 200 years after Charles Darwin collected specimens during his famous HMS Beagle voyage, scientists have found a way to study them without opening the jars that preserve them. Researchers recently examined many historic specimens stored at the Natural History Museum in London using a laser-based technique that can analyze the contents of sealed containers. - [‘Seeing Silence’ exhibit embodies evolving likeness through time](https://theticker.org/18687/arts/arts-amp-style/seeing-silence-exhibit-embodies-evolving-likeness-through-time/) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened a new exhibit on Dec. 5, 2025 that will run through April. Showcasing nearly 60 pieces by the Finnish artist, Helene Schjerfbeck, “Seeing Silence: The Painting of Helene Schjerfbeck” embodies the true meaning of radical reduction. Helene Schjerfbeck was a Finnish modernist painter known for self-portraits, still life art - [Scientists discover fat-based molecules that may help calm inflammation](https://theticker.org/18681/science/scientists-discover-fat-based-molecules-that-may-help-calm-inflammation/) - In a recent study, researchers discovered that naturally occurring fat-based molecules in the human body may play a significant role in reducing inflammation and regulating the immune system. This could eventually lead to new treatments for diseases connected to chronic inflammation, like arthritis and heart disease. The molecules, called epoxy-oxylipins, are produced from fats within - [The spiritual, mental and physical health benefits for fasting in Ramadan](https://theticker.org/18678/science/the-spiritual-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-for-fasting-in-ramadan/) - Millions of Muslims around the world are fasting and refraining from physical comforts and negative habits from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is a special month in Islamic religion because it is the holiest time in the Islamic lunar calendar when Muslims cultivate self-control, dedicate extra time for the Quran recitation, perform special prayers, donate and - [Jobs in Journalism: Public relations specialist](https://theticker.org/18673/business/jobs-in-journalism-public-relations-specialist/) - Jobs in Journalism is The Ticker’s latest column about the various fields spanning journalism, media and literature. Stay tuned every week Knowledge of journalistic processes can go further than reporting and commenting on current events. Public relations specialists work to maintain a positive public image of their company through earned and owned media. The role - [Target to ban synthetic colored cereal](https://theticker.org/18670/business/target-to-ban-synthetic-colored-cereal/) - Target Corp. announced on Feb. 27 that by the end of May, it would no longer sell certain cereals containing synthetic food coloring. Target’s new ban reflects its focus on wellness, food and product innovation, something food industry advocates have been waiting decades for. Retailers have minimal tolerance for synthetic food coloring and have voiced - [Market Update 3/6/26](https://theticker.org/18667/business/market-update-3-6-26/) - On Monday, March 2, the S&P 500 fell 0.7%, the Nasdaq composite declined 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6%. DoorDash announced its plans to wind down Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four countries. The decision reflects ongoing competition and cost pressure in the global food delivery industry. Geopolitical tensions intensified in the - [Twins defeat Yankees 15-0 in spring training game](https://theticker.org/18641/sports/twins-defeat-yankees-15-0-in-spring-training-game/) - The Minnesota Twins delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2026 spring training schedule, overwhelming the New York Yankees 15-0 in a seven-inning matchup at the George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Twins’ offense erupted for 16 hits and 15 runs while its pitching staff limited the Yankees to just two hits, - [WBC highlights powerhouse teams and rising nations](https://theticker.org/18638/sports/wbc-highlights-powerhouse-teams-and-rising-nations/) - The World Baseball Classic, the largest international baseball tournament, kicked off on March 4 and will continue until March 17. It occurs every three years and features teams from around the world, divided into four pools of five teams. The WBC consists of many MLB stars, all getting a chance to represent their home countries - [The Mist win Unrivaled championship](https://theticker.org/18643/sports/the-mist-win-unrivaled-championship/) - In just its second season, the Mist Basketball Club defeated the Phantom Basketball Club 80-74 to win the Unrivaled championship on March 4. Unrivaled is a professional women’s basketball league designed to give top players a competitive offseason in the U.S. This league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, who wanted - [George Russell poles in F1 season opener, the Australian Grand Prix](https://theticker.org/18658/sports/george-russell-poles-in-f1-season-opener-the-australian-grand-prix/) - The 2026 Formula 1 season opened with a dominant performance from Mercedes, as George Russell led teammate Andrea “Kimi” Antonelli to a one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 7. Russell secured victory after starting from pole position and finishing 2.9 seconds ahead of Antonelli in a strong statement from Mercedes - [Installing the wrong flag at Stonewall monument is an act of total disrespect](https://theticker.org/18617/opinions/installing-the-wrong-flag-at-stonewall-monument-is-an-act-of-total-disrespect/) - The rainbow pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village was removed from its flagpole in early February without warning. The mainstream news did not report on the disappearance until Gay City News inquired about the missing flag to the National Park Service. The removal of the flag is just another attempt by - [Team USA defeats Brazil in the World Baseball Classic tournament](https://theticker.org/18649/sports/team-usa-defeats-brazil-in-the-world-baseball-classic-tournament/) - The 2026 World Baseball Classic is off and running, with Team USA’s MLB-dominant team taking center stage! Led by New York Yankees and Team USA captain and MVP Aaron Judge, Team USA has a star-studded team looking to capture the elusive WBC championship, which it last won in 2017. The roster features Detroit Tigers ace - [CUNY more than triples student enrollment in NYC Teaching Fellows program amid shortage](https://theticker.org/18635/news/cuny-more-than-triples-student-enrollment-in-nyc-teaching-fellows-program-amid-shortage/) - CUNY announced that student enrollment for the New York City Teaching Fellows program tripled, on March 3. The NYC Teaching Fellows program, launched in 2000 by NYC Public Schools, is an accelerated teacher training initiative aimed at recruiting recent college graduates to teach in highly needed subjects like science, math and special education. Since its - [2026 NFL Combine Recap](https://theticker.org/18661/sports/2026-nfl-combine-recap/) - Each year, the NFL Combine becomes the biggest stage for top college prospects across the country to show off their athleticism in front of all 32 NFL teams. Each team sends scouts to review and analyze these prospects ahead of the draft. This is a huge opportunity for college football players to increase their draft - [NY Mets 2026 season predictions](https://theticker.org/18655/sports/ny-mets-2026-season-predictions/) - The New York Mets last won the World Series more than 39 years ago, which is worse than the average of each team winning once every 30 years. It could be called a slump, bad luck or a lack of motivation and fans, but the Mets have put together many exceptional lineups and seasons. The - [NYC FC win 2026 season opener against Orlando City, Bad Bunny tifo](https://theticker.org/18652/sports/nyc-fc-win-2026-season-opener-against-orlando-city-bad-bunny-tifo/) - The “boys in blue” returned to Yankee Stadium to play the home opener game on March 7. New York City FC are already in a good run with a win and a draw, not too far from the New York Red Bulls holding first place. Before the start of the match, supporters displayed a tifo - [The Dominican Republic dominates the World Baseball Classic](https://theticker.org/18646/sports/the-dominican-republic-dominates-the-world-baseball-classic/) - The Dominican Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands faced off in Miami on March 8 for the next game of their pool play of the World Baseball Classic. The Dominicans, who came into this tournament with something to prove after their poor showing in 2023, wasted no time showing that they came to really - [Hudson River Park Trust to end its contract with Trump administration](https://theticker.org/18632/news/hudson-river-park-trust-to-end-its-contract-with-trump-administration/) - The Hudson River Park Trust, the corporation whose mission is to design, construct, operate and maintain Hudson River Park, will not renew its contract with the Trump administration. The trust entered a series of partnerships with the city and the Department of Homeland Security as early as 2004, allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents - [Mamdani to close the Bellevue men’s shelter in Manhattan, citing disrepair](https://theticker.org/18629/news/mamdani-to-close-the-bellevue-mens-shelter-in-manhattan-citing-disrepair/) - The Mamdani administration is bringing rapid change to homeless services in the city with its latest plans to shut down Manhattan’s Bellevue shelter on 30th Street, the main intake location for men and adult families by the end of April. An intake facility like Bellevue is meant to provide shelter to residents temporarily while the - [Baruch should implement crowd safety measures in Newman Vertical Campus](https://theticker.org/18626/opinions/baruch-should-implement-crowd-safety-measures-in-newman-vertical-campus/) - At Baruch College, students are all too familiar with the overcrowded local and express elevators and escalators. It has reached a point where Baruch must address the potential safety issue that the main corridor in the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus poses to Baruch students. The NVC offers multiple ways to get to class. - [Concealing Epstein files is a betrayal of public trust by protecting the guilty](https://theticker.org/18623/opinions/concealing-epstein-files-is-a-betrayal-of-public-trust-by-protecting-the-guilty/) - The Justice Department is legally obligated to release the complete records of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Recent developments, however, suggest that some documents related to allegations involving President Donald Trump are missing from the publicly available archive. If these files were intentionally withheld to protect the president, it would constitute one of the most significant - [Cutting federal funding for HIV/AIDS programs is a huge mistake](https://theticker.org/18620/opinions/cutting-federal-funding-for-hiv-aids-programs-is-a-huge-mistake/) - The Trump administration’s new cruel way of enriching themselves off the layman’s blood, sweat and tears is backsliding on federal funding for HIV programs. In 1981, the first year that cases popped up in the U.S., HIV had an approximate 50% mortality rate. It spread like wildfire through LGBTQ+ communities, blood transfusion patients and IV - [Washington Square Park snowball fight sparks controversy with NYPD](https://theticker.org/18567/news/washington-square-park-snowball-fight-sparks-controversy-with-nypd/) - What started as a friendly snowball fight on Feb. 23 culminated in an arrest and flared tensions between the mayor’s office and the NYPD. The snowball fight, planned on social media, took place at Washington Square Park, a popular location for large-scale viral internet meet-ups. The event was preplanned by SidetalkNYC as its third annual - [Paramount, Warner Bros reach $110B merger deal](https://theticker.org/18614/business/paramount-warner-bros-reach-110b-merger-deal/) - Paramount Skydance Corp. will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. in a landmark transaction valued at approximately $111 billion, making it one of the largest mergers in media history. Paramount will pay $31 per share in cash for Warner, placing the company’s total equity value at roughly $81 billion. Following months of negotiations, Paramount will cover - [Grokipedia sparks credibility debates](https://theticker.org/18611/business/grokipedia-sparks-credibility-debates/) - Elon Musk’s xAI launched Grokipedia, a fully artificial intelligence-generated alternative to Wikipedia with almost 1 million encyclopedia entries, in October 2025. After reaching an estimated five million monthly visitors, Grokipedia has sparked significant controversy online over its entries on the Holocaust, President Donald Trump, the Apartheid and the AIDS epidemic. Musk himself has criticized Wikipedia, - [Con Edison raises prices](https://theticker.org/18608/business/con-edison-raises-prices/) - New Yorkers will soon face higher electricity and gas bills after state regulators approved new rate increases, adding to household expenses that have steadily climbed in recent years. Although the adjustments appear modest on a yearly basis, they could accumulate over time for customers already managing rising living costs. The New York Public Service Commission, - [Market Update 2/27/26](https://theticker.org/18605/business/market-update-2-27-26/) - Markets opened on Monday,Feb. 23, with a reaction to new global tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, the S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq composite declined 1.1%. Financials weighed on the benchmark, with American Express, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase & Co. stocks dropping. Software stocks extended losses, with cloud-monitoring platform Datadog - [The Pentagon shifts its AI partnerships after Anthropic firm splits](https://theticker.org/18603/business/the-pentagon-shifts-its-ai-partnerships-after-anthropic-firm-splits/) - A defense relationship between the Pentagon and artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has reportedly collapsed following disagreements over how the company’s technology could be used in military contexts. The shift marks a notable moment in the rapidly evolving market for defense AI where governments are increasingly shaping competition among leading model developers. This development highlights how - [Recent study explores how new understanding of consciousness could possibly affect policies and AI](https://theticker.org/18600/science/recent-study-explores-how-new-understanding-of-consciousness-could-possibly-affect-policies-and-ai/) - Rapid progression and development in artificial intelligence and technology have made defining consciousness critical. As an age-old bone of contention, scientists in the 21st century are no longer relying solely on time-honored philosophical definitions to explore the ethical and moral implications of consciousness. Consciousness can be broadly defined as the subjective experience of being aware - [New study finds diet change may trigger fat burning without exercise or activity](https://theticker.org/18597/science/new-study-finds-diet-change-may-trigger-fat-burning-without-exercise-or-activity/) - Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark say adjusting certain parts of the diet may help the body burn more fat, even without eating less or exercising more. In a recent study, researchers removed two amino acids, methionine and cysteine, from the diets of lab mice. These amino acids are commonly found in animal-based foods - [How a mantle plume and tectonic plates formed the King’s Trough Complex](https://theticker.org/18594/science/how-a-mantle-plume-and-tectonic-plates-formed-the-kings-trough-complex/) - About 1000 kilometers off the coast of Portugal, hidden beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, lies one of the most interesting geological features on Earth. Stretching roughly 500 kilometers, the King’s Trough Complex contains vast basins and parallel trenches so immense that they dwarf the Grand Canyon. Until recently, how this feature was formed - [Scientists uncover biological link between exercise and stronger brain defenses that may protect against age-linked cognitive decline](https://theticker.org/18591/science/scientists-uncover-biological-link-between-exercise-and-stronger-brain-defenses-that-may-protect-against-age-linked-cognitive-decline/) - Exercise has long been celebrated for its benefits to physical health, but recent research demonstrates its surprising effects on the brain, particularly in reversing age-related cognitive decline. While aging inevitably brings change to memory and cognitive function, evidence suggests that regular physical activity may offer a solution to mitigate these effects. Scientists at University of - [High altitude conditions may reveal new ways to manage and treat diabetes](https://theticker.org/18588/science/high-altitude-conditions-may-reveal-new-ways-to-manage-and-treat-diabetes/) - Over 40 million Americans have diabetes and roughly 98 million Americans are prediabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association. In the medical community, there are advancements in finding prediabetic markers and advancements in CRISPR to provide a new method of insulin production, creating effective accessibility to insulin. Though as recent as this advancement is this - [Scientists discover method to engineer CRISPR using caffeine to fight cancer](https://theticker.org/18585/science/scientists-discover-method-to-engineer-crispr-using-caffeine-to-fight-cancer/) - Scientists reprogrammed two widely used “chemically induced proximity” systems in a recent chemical science paper. CIP systems are very simple: when a small molecule is added, two engineered protein parts are forced to come together or separate out, causing downstream effects like signaling, gene expression or changes in the protein’s location within the cell. Researchers - [American oil companies invest in Venezuela after Maduro capture](https://theticker.org/18582/business/american-oil-companies-invest-in-venezuela-after-maduro-capture/) - After former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces, the CEOs of the U.S.’s biggest oil companies quickly gathered at the White House to discuss the operation. With ExxonMobil, Valero Energy and Chevron all represented, President Donald Trump urged oil executives to invest $100 billion into rebuilding the country’s troubled oil sector. Venezuela, - [‘Slava Ukraini’ echoes in Times Square on 4th war anniversary](https://theticker.org/18579/news/slava-ukraini-echoes-in-times-square-on-4th-war-anniversary/) - Under the flashing lights of Levi’s, Coca-Cola and Broadway advertisements in Times Square, a different message rose above the noise of Manhattan traffic: “Slava Ukraini” — Glory to Ukraine. Around 200 people, many draped in blue and yellow flags, gathered in the cold winter air with one shared hope — that this would be the - [CUNY appoints new executive vice chancellor and university provost](https://theticker.org/18576/news/cuny-appoints-new-executive-vice-chancellor-and-university-provost/) - The CUNY Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Alicia Alvero as executive vice chancellor and university provost on Feb. 23. Alvero, who served in the role on an interim basis since November 2024, became the first Latina to hold the position in CUNY’s history. As executive vice chancellor and university provost, Alvero manages all - [Trump issues longest State of the Union in history](https://theticker.org/18573/news/trump-issues-longest-state-of-the-union-in-history/) - President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history on Feb. 24, speaking for 108 minutes, or about one hour and 48 minutes, in the U.S. Capitol. In his fifth official address, Trump praised what he called the American “golden age” before a joint session of Congress, the Supreme Court, - [Trump orders release of UFO files](https://theticker.org/18570/news/trump-orders-release-of-ufo-files/) - President Donald Trump announced that he is directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release any government records related to the existence of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. This announcement comes after recent comments made by former President Barack Obama in an interview with podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, where Obama said that aliens are - [Met Gala dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’](https://theticker.org/18564/arts/arts-amp-style/met-gala-dress-code-fashion-is-art/) - There is a lot of anticipation for what will be presented at this year’s Met Gala on May 4, an evening where fashion and art meet. Every year, Vogue hosts its annual charity fundraiser, the Met Gala, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This invitation-only event helps fund the Met’s costume - [Who will be Formula 1’s 2026 World Driver Champion this season?](https://theticker.org/18436/sports/who-will-be-formula-1s-2026-world-driver-champion-this-season/) - Preseason testing is over, and this should be an amazing F1 season this year. The first Grand Prix of the season is in Australia, and from what was observed, viewers have a pretty good idea of who is ahead at the start of the season. Ferrari has been the standout so far, and this could - [Team USA women and men sweep Team Canada in Olympic hockey](https://theticker.org/18430/sports/team-usa-women-and-men-sweep-team-canada-in-olympic-hockey/) - Team USA women’s and men’s hockey teams both clinched Olympic gold in their final games against Canada with 2-1 scores going into overtime. The two teams went undefeated, and the women’s team went on a five-game consecutive shutout streak. The first period of the women’s game ended with zero points scored, four penalty minutes for - [Connor Storrie makes SNL debut with surprise guest](https://theticker.org/18560/arts/arts-amp-style/connor-storrie-makes-snl-debut-with-surprise-guest/) - After a three-week break due to the 2026 Winter Olympics, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” returned to television on Feb. 28 with host Connor Storrie and musical guest Mumford & Sons. Storrie made his SNL debut with a powerful monologue and sketches that showcased his range and commitment to his craft. The star recently rose to - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘WDYMHDOSP?’ by Cat Crash](https://theticker.org/18557/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-wdymhdosp-by-cat-crash/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Stella Hayat-Dawoodi. It has been delightful to see the recent surge in post-punk, but there is a lingering question about whether today’s trends still have enough novelty - [The traditions and treats that accompany Purim](https://theticker.org/18554/arts/arts-amp-style/the-traditions-and-treats-that-accompany-purim/) - Bright costumes, hamantaschen pastries and the lively retelling of an ancient story make Purim one of the most joyful holidays on the Jewish calendar. This year, Purim fell on March 2 and 3. Commemorating the events of the “Book of Esther,” Purim celebrates courage, resilience and the triumph of survival against adversity. From dressing up - [Baby macaque monkey goes viral online for his bond to a plushie](https://theticker.org/18551/arts/arts-amp-style/baby-macaque-monkey-goes-viral-online-for-his-bond-to-a-plushie/) - Punch-kun, a baby monkey born in captivity at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, quickly went viral on social media showcasing videos of his bond with a stuffed animal. Punch is a macaque monkey who was rejected by his mother shortly after birth. There is a bit of speculation surrounding why exactly his mom abandoned - [The fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ tests the ton’s societal bounds](https://theticker.org/18548/arts/arts-amp-style/the-fourth-season-of-bridgerton-tests-the-tons-societal-bounds/) - Dearest gentle readers, “Bridgerton” season four has officially come to a close and it certainly did not disappoint. The first part of the season was released on Jan. 29, and had a slow-paced start, with viewers waiting to watch the long anticipated romance between star-crossed lovers Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek. The second part of - [Mr. Flower Fantastic creates true ‘Concrete Jungle’ display of NYC](https://theticker.org/18539/arts/arts-amp-style/mr-flower-fantastic-creates-true-concrete-jungle-display-of-nyc/) - The New York Botanical Garden annual orchid show has been running for 23 years, giving various floral artists the chance to display their work and talents. This year’s orchid show was created by an anonymous man who goes by the name “Mr. Flower Fantastic.” His “Concrete Jungle” theme showcased his specialization in various forms of - [Buffalo Sabres defeat NJ Devils after Olympics break](https://theticker.org/18536/sports/buffalo-sabres-defeat-nj-devils-after-olympics-break/) - After a two-week break, National Hockey League players returned to the ice following the historic 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. In Newark, New Jersey, the NJ Devils hosted the Buffalo Sabres in the first post-Olympic matchup, welcoming back seven Olympians. Among them was Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal to give the U.S. its - [MLB introduces new ABS system for 2026 season](https://theticker.org/18533/sports/mlb-introduces-new-abs-system-for-2026-season/) - Every baseball fan on Sept. 23, 2025 was wondering how the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system would affect the 2026 Major League Baseball season. As spring training comes to an end and the season is ready to start, here is what the ABS system is and how it will affect the game. The system was tested - [New nasal spray may fight several respiratory issues](https://theticker.org/18530/science/new-nasal-spray-may-fight-several-respiratory-issues/) - Researchers at Stanford Medicine have introduced an unexpected twist that could change the rules of medicine. They have developed a single nasal spray that does not just target one virus but fortifies the lungs against a wide range of respiratory threats simultaneously. Current vaccines are designed to train the immune system to fight a single, - [CUNY expands opportunities with new fall 2026 course offerings](https://theticker.org/18525/news/cuny-expands-opportunities-with-new-fall-2026-course-offerings/) - Baruch College is expanding academic opportunities for students interested in climate and sustainability careers, announcing two new undergraduate majors that will launch in fall 2026. Students will be able to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science through the Department of Natural Sciences in the Weissman - [Trump discusses policies in the longest State of the Union Address in history](https://theticker.org/18522/opinions/trump-discusses-policies-in-the-longest-state-of-the-union-address-in-history/) - The State of the Union address occupies a unique place in American politics. It is a constitutional obligation in which the president addresses Congress and the public on the condition of the republic. It is one of the few annual occasions in which rhetoric, policy and constitutional structure converge in a single speech. Democratic legitimacy - [Poor timing of student email change over spring break is inconvenient](https://theticker.org/18519/opinions/poor-timing-of-student-email-change-over-spring-break-is-inconvenient/) - Baruch College is implementing a major email change in the middle of the academic year just weeks before the end of the semester, which is not a smart decision. Stephen Giannotti, the vice president for information services and chief information officer at Baruch, sent out a campus-wide email on Feb. 11 informing students about upcoming - [NYC students should have received another remote school day for blizzard](https://theticker.org/18516/opinions/nyc-students-should-have-received-another-remote-school-day-for-blizzard/) - New York City has seen two snowstorms in the first two months of the year. In both instances, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has had to make the decision of whether to give students a snow day. On Feb. 22, NYC was hit with a blizzard that delivered up to 29 inches of snow. Mamdani issued a - [‘Talk to me Nice’ event continues to be a safe space for Black voices](https://theticker.org/18386/arts/arts-amp-style/talk-to-me-nice-event-continues-to-be-a-safe-space-for-black-voices/) - The second annual spoken word “Talk to me Nice” Black History Month event took place on Feb. 25 at the Baruch College Performing Arts Center in the Engelman Recital Hall on Feb. 25. The Black & Latino Studies Department, The Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program, the Black Male Initiative and the Office of Student Life - [Market Update 2/20/26](https://theticker.org/18496/business/market-update-2-20-26/) - The market started off the week on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with mixed performance. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average all rose about 0.1%. Japan’s exports surged nearly 17% year over year in January, marking the strongest growth in over three years, largely driven by shipments to China. The key - [Market Update 2/13/26](https://theticker.org/18369/business/market-update-2-13-26/) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday, Feb. 9, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5%, the 'ow -ones Industrial Average slightly higher and the Nasdaq composite up around 0.9%. Alphabet Inc. issued a 100 year sterling bond, which is the longest borrowing maturity and offers a relatively high yield to investors. The company chose to borrow - [AI Summit signals rising competition](https://theticker.org/18501/business/ai-summit-signals-rising-competition/) - The 2026 AI summit in India highlighted how artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly global arena for competition among governments and major technology firms. The summit drew senior leaders from governments and major technology firms, including top executives from companies such as Google and OpenAI. The gathering highlighted how rapidly AI is expanding beyond domestic - [Tariff price hikes to take effect soon](https://theticker.org/18498/business/tariff-price-hikes-to-take-effect-soon/) - Companies have begun setting high prices for goods and services in response to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Economists reported that tariff rates on imported goods experienced a steep climb from 2.6% to 13% in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In 2025, some companies withheld from price hikes, - [Coney Island to receive $1M investment to support its local small businesses](https://theticker.org/18493/business/coney-island-to-receive-1m-investment-to-support-its-local-small-businesses/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed a new Business Improvement District for Coney Island, pledging up to $1 million in its first year. The initiative attempts to strengthen local business owners by investing directly in them and creating cleaner and safer environments for them to operate, while enhancing aesthetic and sanitation services and - [Mamdani proposes taxing the rich or warns potential property tax increase](https://theticker.org/18490/news/mamdani-proposes-taxing-the-rich-or-warns-potential-property-tax-increase/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that there could be a potential increase in property taxes for city residents on Feb. 17, declaring it would be a last resort to help fix the city’s budget crisis. The mayor revealed a preliminary budget of $127 billion for the 2027 fiscal year, including a 9.5% property - [New NYC law expands protected paid time off for millions of employees](https://theticker.org/18487/news/new-nyc-law-expands-protected-paid-time-off-for-millions-of-employees/) - Millions of New York City workers will receive expanded time-off protections under amendments to the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective Feb. 22. NYC’s ESSTA requires most employers to provide between 40 and 56 hours of paid safe and sick leave annually. The law allows employees to use the paid time off for - [Hunter College Professor’s racial remarks during meeting sparks backlash](https://theticker.org/18484/news/hunter-college-professors-racial-remarks-during-meeting-sparks-backlash/) - On Feb. 10, during a virtual meeting of the New York City Community Education Council District 3, a Hunter College professor made remarks that were recorded while she believed she was muted, prompting an apology and an institutional review by Hunter College. The CEC, a body within the New York City Department of Education, hosts - [The New York Yankees show fans a preview for the 2026 MLB season](https://theticker.org/18424/sports/the-new-york-yankees-show-fans-a-preview-for-the-2026-mlb-season/) - The New York Yankees of Major League Baseball got their spring training season off and running on Feb. 20 in Tampa, Florida. While spring is still making its way into bloom, the Yankees are nearly a month away from going to the home of the San Francisco Giants on March 25 to open their season. - [Hunter College professor should be fired for her racist remarks on Zoom](https://theticker.org/18475/opinions/hunter-college-professor-should-be-fired-for-her-racist-remarks-on-zoom/) - A Hunter College associate professor was placed on leave after making racist remarks at an online school council meeting. The employee making the deplorable statements was Allyson Friedman, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and parent of a district student. During the school meeting, Friedman said, “They’re just too dumb to know - [Executive branch’s use of subpoenas is a blatant overextension of its power](https://theticker.org/18481/opinions/executive-branchs-use-of-subpoenas-is-a-blatant-overextension-of-its-power/) - The Department of Homeland Security’s recent use of administrative subpoenas to identify anonymous users of social media accounts critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raises the fundamental constitutional question of whether the executive branch can pierce anonymity in political discourse. At baseline, anonymous criticism of ICE is constitutionally protected speech. The Supreme Court has repeatedly - [New York City risks losing its vibrant artist community unless help is given](https://theticker.org/18478/opinions/new-york-city-risks-losing-its-vibrant-artist-community-unless-help-is-given/) - Gentrification has been pushing artists out of the city due to rising rent prices. Artists need affordable spaces to live in to continue their creative work. Having shared art studios and affordable housing can help combat this crisis. The Guardian reported that artists are struggling to make ends meet in order to pay off expensive - [Student Spotlight: Annemarie Ianos presents breast cancer research at Swiss life sciences annual meeting](https://theticker.org/18444/science/student-spotlight-annemarie-ianos-presents-breast-cancer-research-at-swiss-life-sciences-annual-meeting/) - Annemarie Ianos is a senior at Baruch College majoring in biomedical sciences and pursuing research in computational chemistry with Assistant Professor Baofu Qiao. Recently, she presented her research projects at the Life Sciences Switzerland Annual Meeting, one of Switzerland’s leading conferences in biological sciences. LS2 is a nonprofit organization that unites life sciences researchers across - [Study ties math struggles to learning from mistakes](https://theticker.org/18468/science/study-ties-math-struggles-to-learning-from-mistakes/) - Recent research indicates that children struggle with math due to their difficulty in learning from mistakes. In a study conducted at Stanford University, children with math disabilities were found to work differently from children who are proficient in the subject. According to the Stanford Report, when asked to differentiate between two amounts, with one amount - [Study highlights hidden toxins in hair extensions](https://theticker.org/18462/science/study-highlights-hidden-toxins-in-hair-extensions/) - A new scientific study has found that many widely used hair extension products contain chemicals linked to cancer and hormone disruption, raising concerns about consumer safety and regulation within the beauty industry. A study published by the Silent Spring Institute on Feb. 19 in the American Chemical Society Journal Environment & Health examined 43 popular - [Couples who savor report less stress](https://theticker.org/18459/science/couples-who-savor-report-less-stress/) - Psychologists have long been interested in how people dwell on and appreciate positive moments in their lives. However, much less is known about these moments when they are experienced with a romantic partner. Previous studies have linked “savoring,” or focusing on positive experiences, to individual well-being while new research suggests that engaging in this practice - [MSU study explores sperm metabolism in male fertility care and contraception](https://theticker.org/18456/science/msu-study-explores-sperm-metabolism-in-male-fertility-care-and-contraception/) - Michigan State University scientists are aiming to make the male fertility process easier by promoting non-hormonal based treatment. The difficulty is the sperm requiring sudden demand for energy production; before ejaculation, the sperm is in a low energy state. When it reaches the female reproductive tract, it has to swim forcefully and adjust the outer - [Brain development may continue into early 30s](https://theticker.org/18453/science/brain-development-may-continue-into-early-30s/) - For years, many people on social media have perpetuated the idea that the brain, especially the frontal lobe, does not fully develop until age 25. But new research suggests brain development may continue into the early 30s. The age 25 belief comes from brain imaging studies conducted in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Scientists - [Columbia panel with Deloitte explores AI’s faster real-world industry impact](https://theticker.org/18450/science/columbia-panel-with-deloitte-explores-ais-faster-real-world-industry-impact/) - Columbia University’s Technology Management program hosted a panel on Feb. 11 in collaboration with Deloitte to talk about artificial intelligence and its direction. The conversation was moderated by Program Director for the MS in Technology Management program and Professor Shahryar Shaghaghi and featured Deloitte partners Lindsey Berckman, Joydeep Mukherjee, Ashish Midha and Juan Tello. One - [Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds to midnight as nuclear tensions rise, AI grows fast and climate threats intensify globally](https://theticker.org/18447/science/doomsday-clock-moves-to-85-seconds-to-midnight-as-nuclear-tensions-rise-ai-grows-fast-and-climate-threats-intensify-globally/) - The Doomsday Clock was set closer to midnight than it’s ever been before on Jan. 27. The Doomsday Clock is a symbol created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in June 1947 to show how close humanity is to a worldwide disaster. For nearly 80 years, scientists have used the clock to illustrate the - [New Korean snowboard sensation upsets favorite](https://theticker.org/18441/sports/new-korean-snowboard-sensation-upsets-favorite/) - American snowboarder Chloe Kim finished second behind South Korea’s Ga-on Choi to claim silver on Feb. 12 at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Choi, 17, became the youngest gold medalist at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and South Korea’s first gold medalist in snowboarding. Kim, 25, became the first woman to win multiple gold medals - [Formula 1 Bahrain testing reveals early clues for the 2026 season](https://theticker.org/18438/sports/formula-1-bahrain-testing-reveals-early-clues-for-the-2026-season/) - Lando Norris sailed to a win in the 2026 Formula 1 season ushers in a new technical era, with sweeping regulations and engine changes reshaping car design philosophies across the grid. While speculation has swirled about which teams have adapted best, testing offered the first real clues as the field gathered for three crucial days - [Racism has no place during Champion League match](https://theticker.org/18433/sports/racism-has-no-place-during-champion-league-match/) - Racism has no place in soccer; soccer is for everyone. There is no class divide in the beautiful game of soccer, a game that many individuals enjoy around the world, and it is not restricted in any way. The ball can be made of anything, the field can be any size with no limitation and - [Alysa Liu wins Team USA’s first women’s figure skating Olympic gold in 24 years](https://theticker.org/18427/sports/alysa-liu-wins-team-usas-first-womens-figure-skating-olympic-gold-in-24-years/) - Twenty-year-old Alysa Liu, the 2025 world figure skating champion, has won her first Olympic gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Liu is the first American woman in 24 years to win an individual figure skating title since Sarah Hughes, who won the title back in 2002. She has quickly become an American favorite - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘MICHELIN’ by Kemmii](https://theticker.org/18421/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-michelin-by-kemmii/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Alex Fernandez. For this week’s In Tune, WBMB has decided to highlight Baruch College’s very own Kemuel Cuffy, who students may better recognize as Kemmii. Kemmii is - ['Primal Hatch' wins the 2026 Toy Fair ‘Oscar’ award](https://theticker.org/18416/arts/arts-amp-style/primal-hatch-wins-the-2026-toy-fair-oscar-award/) - Since 1903, the Toy Fair, organized by the Toy Association, has taken place annually in New York City and is one of the biggest events in the toy industry. Over time, the event has grown from a “less than ten” company showcase into a major gathering where companies introduce new toys before they reach stores. - [Ye apologizes for his past antisemitic remark in ad](https://theticker.org/18413/arts/arts-amp-style/ye-apologizes-for-his-past-antisemitic-remark-in-ad/) - Just a few months before his 12th studio album release in March, Ye, formally known as Kanye West, published a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for his past antisemitic remarks. According to The New York Times, Ye paid and wrote an apologetic ad titled “To Those I've Hurt” on Jan. 2. - [Edinburgh proves to be more than just a pretty walk in Scotland](https://theticker.org/18407/arts/arts-amp-style/edinburgh-proves-to-be-more-than-just-a-pretty-walk-in-scotland/) - Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is known for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Castle and haberdasheries, such as Stewart Christie & Co., where tourists and locals alike go to purchase their woolen clothes and tartans. A great visit for history buffs, Edinburgh has a multitude of historical landmarks and museums, all within walking distance of - [‘The Muppet Show’ 50th anniversary, Sabrina Carpenter as guest](https://theticker.org/18398/arts/arts-amp-style/the-muppet-show-50th-anniversary-sabrina-carpenter-as-guest/) - “The Muppet Show” aired its first official episode on Sept. 5, 1976, featuring guest star Joel Grey. The series ran for five seasons, ending in 1981. Fifty years after its debut, the show returned with a 30-minute anniversary special on ABC and Disney+. The Muppets were created by Jim Henson when he was a high - [Netflix releases Eric Dane’s final words following death from ALS](https://theticker.org/18402/arts/arts-amp-style/netflix-releases-eric-danes-final-words-following-death-from-als/) - “Grey’s Anatomy” aired episode 18 of its second season titled “Yesterday” on Feb. 19, 2006. In the episode, audiences were introduced to a brand new character named Mark Sloan, who made his first appearance right after receiving a punch from Derek Shepherd. Sloan eventually became a season regular and was nicknamed “McSteamy” to contrast Shepherd’s - [Trump to abruptly close the Kennedy Center for its 2-year-long renovations](https://theticker.org/18396/arts/arts-amp-style/trump-to-abruptly-close-the-kennedy-center-for-its-2-year-long-renovations/) - President Donald Trump announced the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be closed for two years for renovations beginning on July 4. Built as a living memorial to the late Kennedy, the center has stood for over 50 years as the cultural heart of the nation’s capital, hosting everything from orchestral performances - [CUNY Startups to host clash competition](https://theticker.org/18383/business/cuny-startups-to-host-clash-competition/) - CUNY Startups will host a competition for student entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and display business startup strategies, for a chance to win a cash prize. The CUNY Clash is targeted toward student business innovators who are ready to present their product or business ideas to a larger audience. The format of this pitch competition - [Floral shop, Flower You, on record Valentine’s day flower spending](https://theticker.org/18380/business/floral-shop-flower-you-on-record-valentines-day-flower-spending/) - The National Retail Federation projected Valentine’s Day spending to reach $29.1 billion nationwide this year, meaning local businesses prepared months in advance for the increase in foot traffic that was projected. On average, Americans are expected to spend about $200 on gifts, experiences and celebrations for the holiday. “We pretty much order everything like flowers - [Baruch ALPFA club helps address Latino representation in finance](https://theticker.org/18377/business/baruch-alpfa-club-helps-address-latino-representation-in-finance/) - The Association of Latino Professionals for America, a national nonprofit, has spent 54 years expanding Latino career growth and leadership all over the country. The Baruch College ALPFA Chapter works to increase Latino representation on Wall Street. Founded by Mexican American accountant Gilberto Vasquez in 1972 in Los Angeles, ALPFA has grown into a national - [OpenAI, Anthropic’s heated competition](https://theticker.org/18374/business/openai-anthropics-heated-competition/) - The competition between leading artificial intelligence firms OpenAI and Anthropic is becoming increasingly public as the companies expand across advertising, enterprise adoption and policy influence. The two companies share close historical ties as Anthropic was founded by former OpenAI researchers. Both firms now develop large language models and compete for users, developers and enterprise clients. - [Barnes & Noble to open 60 new stores](https://theticker.org/18371/business/barnes-noble-to-open-60-new-stores/) - Following nearly two decades of store closures, Barnes Noble is undergoing a major expansion, with 60 new stores opening nationwide in 2026. Barnes Nobles was founded in 1873 by Charles Barnes from Illinois, who started a book selling business from his own home. In 1917 Barnes’ son, partnered with G. Clifford Noble, went to New - [Team Fluff wins the 22nd Puppy Bowl for its second consecutive year](https://theticker.org/18257/sports/team-fluff-wins-the-22nd-puppy-bowl-for-its-second-consecutive-year/) - Team Fluff won Puppy Bowl 22 with a score of 73-69 over Team Ruff. The game was back and forth in terms of scoring, with Team Ruff having a six-point lead over Team Fluff at half, but in the end, Team Fluff rallied and won. At the end of the first quarter, the score was - [Crypto-focused bank gets preliminary approval from Trump administration](https://theticker.org/17162/business/trump-greenlights-bank-for-billionaires/) - A bank backed by two of Silicon Valley's biggest leaders has gotten preliminary regulatory approval from the Trump administration to serve cryptocurrency and technology firms. Erebor Bank, an Ohio-based firm made to provide services for cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and defense-based companies, has surpassed regulatory approval from the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the - [US Men’s national hockey start Olympics with 5-1 win](https://theticker.org/18358/sports/us-mens-national-hockey-start-olympics-with-5-1-win/) - The United States men’s hockey team, for the first time since the 2014 Olympic Games at Sochi, Russia, features NHL players on the Olympic team. The U.S. dominated Latvia 5-1 in their opening round of the Milan Cortina games. A game that opened scoring with a nifty pass from Matthew Tkachuk, who plays for the - [Team USA Stars win at NBA All-Star weekend](https://theticker.org/18338/sports/usa-stars-win-at-nba-all-star-weekend/) - This year's NBA All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles was the most exciting it has been in years. Standout performances from the main event include Anthony Edwards, who won All-Star MVP, with his 31 points in 12 minutes and Victor Wembanyama, who set the tone for hard competition. The event spanned three - [AI guides Perseverance rover on Mars](https://theticker.org/18326/science/ai-guides-perseverance-rover-on-mars/) - Mars has always been a hotspot for space exploration and serves many purposes, from learning about planetary evolution to developing technologies and potentially providing an alternative for human habituation beyond Earth. One way to make significant progress in space exploration is by developing artificial intelligence technologies and autonomous machines that can handle rough conditions and - [Los Angeles Clippers win against Houston Rockets](https://theticker.org/18354/sports/los-angeles-clippers-win-against-houston-rockets/) - The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off an exciting 105-102 road win against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 11, delivering one of the most exciting finishes of week 17. With the game tied and momentum shifting back and forth in the final moments, Kawhi Leonard stepped up and hit a three-point play to seal the victory - [World Baseball classic to showcase many WBC first-time players](https://theticker.org/18351/sports/world-baseball-classic-to-showcase-many-wbc-first-time-players/) - The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic is upon us, and it is sure to be one of the very best ones. From March 5 to March 17, the best baseball countries from all around the world will face off to crown the tournament's sixth winner. The reigning champions, Japan, are among the top - [Super Bowl 60: Seahawks defeat Patriots](https://theticker.org/18344/sports/super-bowl-60-seahawks-defeat-patriots/) - The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, securing the Vince Lombardi trophy. The Seahawks wasted no time during the first quarter, with quarterback Sam Darnold throwing a 23-yard pass to wide receiver Cooper Kupp into the red zone. This set Jason Myers up to make a 33-yard field goal, giving the Seahawks a - [USA women’s hockey make history with shutout spree](https://theticker.org/18347/sports/usa-womens-hockey-make-history-with-shutout-spree/) - The United States women’s national ice hockey team is on track for Olympic gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, punching its ticket to the semifinals after shutting down the home team Italy 6-0 in its fourth consecutive shutout of the tournament. In five games, Team USA has outscored its opponents 26-1, with 15 - [Everything that you missed during Formula 1’s preseason testing](https://theticker.org/18341/sports/everything-that-you-missed-during-formula-1s-preseason-testing/) - Going into Formula 1’s preseason testing, there was a collective acknowledgement of the fact that everything was going to change. With a few shaky starts and endless questions, the preseason testing has lived up to its expectations. Right from the start, underdogs Cadillac and Atlassian Williams hit the ground running with their reliable cars: the - [LeBron still dominates but for how much more longer](https://theticker.org/18335/sports/lebron-still-dominates-but-for-how-much-more-longer/) - LeBron James made history once again. The 41-year-old became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, dropping 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds along with getting the 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-time all-star passed Karl Malone for the record, being 41 years and 44 days compared to Malone’s - [NYC FC’s offseason brings new players and an NYC pigeon mascot](https://theticker.org/18332/sports/nyc-fcs-offseason-brings-new-players-and-an-nyc-pigeon-mascot/) - Major League Soccer is back after what feels like a long winter break. During the break, the league announced on Nov. 13 2025, that it will change the schedule for when games are played. The new format will see teams play a summer-to-spring season rather than the usual spring-to-fall season as the league aims to - [Global YouTube outage leaves people unable to stream or upload videos](https://theticker.org/18323/science/global-youtube-outage-leaves-people-unable-to-stream-or-upload-videos/) - One moment, people minding their own business were scrolling through YouTube Shorts. Suddenly, YouTube glitched and the screen froze. The most logical thing for people to do was restart their device and hope for the best. However, this was not the case on Feb. 17. What seemed like an ordinary day for online users soon - [Study examines musical anhedonia and differences in brain’s reward response](https://theticker.org/18320/science/study-examines-musical-anhedonia-and-differences-in-brains-reward-response/) - In a recent study by Cell Press, scientists examined the different ways individuals auditorily process music and discovered that some individuals derive no pleasure from music at all. Beyond the passage of sound waves from the ear canal to the ear drum, music has a significant impact on the brain’s reward circuit. When stimulated with - [Study disputes claims about India’s savannas](https://theticker.org/18317/science/study-disputes-claims-about-indias-savannas/) - Researchers from Michigan State University rejected long held claims from scientists that India’s grassland and savannahs have been destroyed. Vivid descriptions of thorny trees, open grasslands and grazing areas from Indian poems, folk songs and religious texts in the 13th century suggest that today’s savannahs in western India are no different than flora of the - [Food for thought with Andres Mendieta: Espresso Bar ,,Tiger”](https://theticker.org/18309/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-mendieta-espresso-bar-tiger/) - Two blocks from Baruch College’s campus, tucked away on 145 E. 27th St., sits Espresso Bar ,,Tiger,” a tiny espresso bar that packs an impressive amount of character into a very small space. Walking through the door, it’s clear this isn’t a typical coffee shop. ,,Tiger” blends Japanese and Filipino flavors, offering thoughtfully crafted drinks - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Hold my Halo (Paint me Perfectly)’ by the New Jazz Underground](https://theticker.org/18306/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-hold-my-halo-paint-me-perfectly-by-the-new-jazz-underground/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column in which a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Alex Fernandez. Did you know that as a CUNY student, you can receive special discounts to Jazz at Lincoln Center? Don’t let those opportunities go to - [Talla’s Overbooked: ‘The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)’ by Rabih Alameddine](https://theticker.org/18303/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-the-true-true-story-of-raja-the-gullible-and-his-mother-by-rabih-alameddine/) - “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)” by Rabih Alameddine is a novel about what it means to survive long enough to tell your own story, moving between personal memory and national catastrophe. The story opens in 2023, where Raja lives with his mother and their two cats in a small - [Noah Kahan shows more vulnerability through his newest single](https://theticker.org/18300/arts/arts-amp-style/noah-kahan-shows-more-vulnerability-through-his-newest-single/) - Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” released on Jan. 30 as a new single and the beginning of a thematic shift in the Vermont-based songwriter’s catalog. It has turned into a moment of reflection and emotional self-interrogation that invites Kahan’s listeners into his point of view. The song has led to a rollout for Noah’s forthcoming - [Several artists depart from Wasserman Agency following revealed Epstein ties with CEO](https://theticker.org/18297/arts/arts-amp-style/several-artists-depart-from-wasserman-agency-following-revealed-epstein-ties-with-ceo/) - Artists have begun cutting ties with the Wasserman talent agency after the chairman of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic Games and company CEO Casey Wasserman has been mentioned in the Epstein files. Wasserman was found to have exchanged flirtatious emails with the convicted sex offender and Jeffery Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell. - [Nicki Minaj given Gold Card memento following a political switch](https://theticker.org/18294/arts/arts-amp-style/nicki-minaj-given-gold-card-memento-following-a-political-switch/) - Nicki Minaj publicly declared herself as President Donald Trump’s “number one supporter” at the recent Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts’ summit. Minaj has publicly advocated for Trump online, prompting fans to question her recent political actions. Following the summit, Minaj posted a photo of a Trump Gold Card to her social media, noting she received it - [Lizzy McAlpine’s unique approach on ‘House of the Rising Sun’](https://theticker.org/18291/arts/arts-amp-style/lizzy-mcalpines-unique-approach-on-house-of-the-rising-sun/) - Lizzy McAlpine’s rendition of “House of the Rising Sun,” originally popularized by The Animals in 1964, introduces a unique play on storytelling that transforms a folk song into something strikingly intimate. The song itself predates The Animals’ recording, tracing back to traditional American folk and evolving through oral storytelling across Appalachia. The folk song’s lyrics - [Bad Bunny reminds the US of the numerous cultures in America](https://theticker.org/18288/arts/arts-amp-style/bad-bunny-reminds-the-us-of-the-numerous-cultures-in-america/) - On Feb. 8, the NFL hosted Super Bowl 60. This year’s halftime show featured Bad Bunny as the headline performer in San Francisco. With just 13 minutes of live television during the NFL’s most-anticipated game of the season, Bad Bunny has made history for the Latino community. Benito Antonia Martinez Ocasio, also known as Bad - [NYC must protect the homeless population from extreme weather](https://theticker.org/18285/opinions/nyc-must-protect-the-homeless-population-from-extreme-weather/) - This winter has been harsh for many New Yorkers but especially for homeless communities. With subzero temperatures, many homeless individuals are left without shelter, facing life-or-death conditions. Many homeless people turn away shelters for a multitude of reasons, including overcrowding, dangerous conditions and restrictive rules. If New York wants to do more to help homeless - [New science majors show Baruch is committed to Weissman programs](https://theticker.org/18282/opinions/new-science-majors-show-baruch-is-committed-to-weissman-programs/) - Baruch College announced two new undergraduate majors for students to pursue starting in fall 2026: a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Both programs will be under the Department of Natural Sciences in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. These additions, along with the existing minors - [Health care cuts to Democratic states puts politics over people](https://theticker.org/18279/opinions/health-care-cuts-to-democratic-states-puts-politics-over-people/) - There is a principle in American governance: Once Congress appropriates money, the country assumes responsibility for the undertaking. Presidents administer those funds and cannot selectively remove them. That is why the Trump administration’s plan to cut roughly $600 million in public health funding from California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota matters well beyond the dollar amount. - [Pam Bondi’s behavior during Epstein files hearing symbolizes the Trump administration’s pattern of refusing to take accountability](https://theticker.org/18276/opinions/pam-bondis-behavior-during-epstein-files-hearing-symbolizes-the-trump-administrations-pattern-of-refusing-to-take-accountability/) - Attorney General Pam Bondi was brought before the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 11 to testify about her handling of recent controversies, including the Epstein files, the deaths of two protestors by federal agents and her department’s focus on President Donald Trump’s adversaries. The hearing in the committee was remarkably tense and, at certain points, - [Month long nurses strike reaches tentative deal at all but one hospital](https://theticker.org/18273/news/month-long-nurses-strike-reaches-tentative-deal-at-all-but-one-hospital/) - After a month-long strike, more than 10,000 nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association returned to work on Feb. 14. However, about 4,000 nurses remained on the picket line as negotiations continued at one major hospital. The strike began on Jan. 12, when nurses walked out of hospitals across the city. This would - [Bronx NYPD to split into 2 factions](https://theticker.org/18270/news/bronx-nypd-to-split-into-2-factions/) - New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has announced a restructuring initiative that will split the Bronx into two new patrol commands, Bronx North and Bronx South, to address the persistent crime rates in the borough. During her annual State of the NYPD address on Feb. 10, Tisch said this restructuring is designed to ensure - [Department of Homeland Security shuts down over funding disputes](https://theticker.org/18267/news/department-of-homeland-security-shuts-down-over-funding-disputes/) - The Department of Homeland Security shut down on Feb. 14 as congressional representatives disagreed on the terms of the agency’s funding. The debate and subsequent shutdown followed the shooting of two protestors in January by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. While a broader government spending bill was authorized by Congress in January, President Donald - [Courts and congressional districts change shape across the US](https://theticker.org/18264/news/courts-and-congressional-districts-change-shape-across-the-us/) - Courts across the country are shaping congressional districts ahead of upcoming elections, with rulings in California, Virginia and New York potentially affecting control of the House of Representatives. In California, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block a voter-approved congressional map after a challenge from state Republicans and the Trump administration. The justices issued a - [Trump threatens to shut down US-Canada bridge nearing completion](https://theticker.org/18261/news/trump-threatens-to-shut-down-us-canada-bridge-nearing-completion/) - President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the long-planned Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor later this year, unless the U.S. receives greater ownership and economic rights in the project. On Truth Social, Trump claimed that the crossing would not open until Canada “treats the United States with the Fairness and - [Schools cancel picture day over photo company’s connection to Epstein files](https://theticker.org/18258/news/schools-cancel-picture-day-over-photo-companys-connection-to-epstein-files/) - Several schools across the country have canceled picture day following viral social media posts revealing a connection between Leon Black, a billionaire investor with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Lifetouch, one of the nation’s largest school photo companies. Prescott Valley Charter School in Arizona, as well as several local school districts in Texas, have canceled - [Promising breakthrough in breast cancer vaccine research reveal long-term immune memory response](https://theticker.org/18254/science/promising-breakthrough-in-breast-cancer-vaccine-research-reveal-long-term-immune-memory-response/) - For years, researchers have tested immune-based therapies in clinical trials to help the body recognize and fight cancer. In patients with metastatic disease, however, those immune responses often fade and building long-lasting protection has been difficult. Against this backdrop, a new analysis of a decades-old breast cancer trial points to a rare and unexpected finding: - [FAIR news act prevents journalism’s reliance on AI through transparency](https://theticker.org/18251/opinions/fair-news-act-prevents-journalisms-reliance-on-ai-through-transparency/) - The New York state legislature recently introduced a bill that would make it more apparent when companies and journalists use artificial intelligence to create news content. With the goal of preserving journalistic integrity and preventing the spread of misinformation, the New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act would require disclaimers on news articles, - [CUNY’s sexual violence campus climate survey](https://theticker.org/18248/news/cunys-sexual-violence-campus-climate-survey/) - CUNY released its 2026 sexual violence campus climate survey to all students and faculty in an email blast on Feb. 5. This comes after two previous email blasts about a systemwide reimplementation of the 2020 Policy on Sexual Misconduct and a notice of a new CUNY Guardian portal for reporting incidents of sexual misconduct, discrimination - [Big tech to accelerate AI data centers](https://theticker.org/18245/business/big-tech-to-accelerate-ai-data-centers/) - Major technology companies are increasing investment in artificial intelligence-focused data centers as demand for computing power continues to grow. The expansion reflects how AI is reshaping infrastructure spending across the tech sector. Companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Google have disclosed rising capital expenditures tied to new data center projects. These facilities are designed to support - [Home Depot brings back in-person work](https://theticker.org/18242/business/home-depot-brings-back-in-person-work/) - Home Depot announced on Jan. 28 that it will be cutting 800 jobs and requiring all corporate workers back into the office five days per week. CEO Ted Decker explained that these changes are meant to increase the efficiency and overall well-being of the company. “To extend our industry-leading position, we must position the company - [Market Update 1/30/26](https://theticker.org/18240/business/market-update-1-30-26/) - On Monday, Jan. 26, the S&P 500 rose about 0.5%, the Nasdaq composite gained roughly 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced around 0.6%. The U.S. dollar slid to a four-month low, with DXY falling to 95.75, while gold surged to $5,000. The Yen strengthened sharply due to the “rate-check” from the Bank of - [Don Lemon arrested, released after covering Los Angeles anti-ICE protest](https://theticker.org/18237/news/don-lemon-arrested-released-after-covering-los-angeles-anti-ice-protest/) - Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles in the early morning of Jan. 30 in connection with his coverage of an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest at a Minnesota church on Jan. 18. The arrest occurred while Lemon was in Los Angeles covering the Grammy Awards, even though - [Request to pause immigration enforcement denied in court](https://theticker.org/18234/news/request-to-pause-immigration-enforcement-denied-in-court/) - A federal judge declined to temporarily block a large-scale immigration enforcement campaign in Minnesota on Jan. 31, allowing the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of federal agents to continue while a constitutional challenge proceeds in court. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez of Minnesota denied a preliminary injunction sought by the Minnesota attorney general and the - [Mayor Mamdani signs order for the creation of new chief savings officers](https://theticker.org/18231/news/mayor-mamdani-signs-order-for-the-creation-of-new-chief-savings-officers/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed Executive Order 12 on Jan. 29, establishing chief savings officers for all NYC agencies. Each chief savings officer will work with senior leadership to review the five most costly programs of their respective agency. The idea is to reduce unnecessary spending and reduce cost drivers in each agency's - [Federal judge blocks the deportation of 5-year-old Liam Ramos](https://theticker.org/18228/news/federal-judge-blocks-the-deportation-of-5-year-old-liam-ramos/) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took them into custody during an immigration enforcement effort in suburban Minneapolis, according to court records. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued a temporary restraining order on Jan. 27 to halt any removal or - [ICE to be in Milan Winter Olympics](https://theticker.org/18225/news/ice-to-be-in-milan-winter-olympics/) - Protests have erupted in Milan, Italy surrounding the U.S. security detail for this year’s Winter Olympics, which began on Feb. 6. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been all over the news and social media due to an increasing number of raids across the country, some of which have led to fatal shootings. However, this - [Gov. Hochul reveals FY 2027 budget](https://theticker.org/18222/news/gov-hochul-reveals-fy-2027-budget/) - Gov. Kathy Hochul presented the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2027 on Jan. 20. According to Hochul, the budget aims to make New York more affordable for residents through monumental investments, without raising income taxes. The budget, projected to be $260 billion, is a 0.7% increase from the previous fiscal years, yet New York still - [Bearcats come up short against Hunter in intense Battle of Lex](https://theticker.org/18148/sports/bearcats-come-up-short-against-hunter-in-intense-battle-of-lex/) - Excitement, and disappointment, roared through Baruch College’s ARC Arena on Feb. 5 for the highly anticipated Battle of Lex game, when the Baruch Bearcats faced off against the Hunter College Hawks. The Battle of Lex, short for Battle of Lexington, is an annual game between the two CUNY colleges for their locations on Lexington Avenue, - [Mamdani signs executive order to cut fees for small NYC businesses](https://theticker.org/18220/business/mamdani-signs-executive-order-to-cut-fees-for-small-nyc-businesses/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order to reduce the fines and fees paid by small businesses on Jan. 14. Executive Order 11 aims to make it easier for businesses to navigate the complex network of over 6,000 rules and regulations. Mamdani plans to make opening a business more affordable and less - [CUNY promotes new partnerships with ‘Power Your Business’ campaign](https://theticker.org/18218/news/cuny-promotes-new-partnerships-with-power-your-business-campaign/) - CUNY launched a new initiative that encourages New York City’s leading employers to level up their businesses by partnering with CUNY through student recruitment. The campaign, “Power Your Business with CUNY,” was announced on Jan. 27 to incentivize industry leaders to create more opportunities for graduating students. According to CUNY Newswire, the campaign connects recruiters - [Wi-Fi issues unacceptable for first day](https://theticker.org/18214/opinions/wi-fi-issues-unacceptable-for-first-day/) - For many students, the first week of classes during the spring semester brought a technology failure that stopped them from accessing their classes. Students were forced to change their CUNY passwords during the first few days of the semester. Many were locked out of Brightspace and CUNYfirst. For an unfortunate minority, the reset process didn’t - [Trump’s threats to Greenland reveal he puts his ego over national interest](https://theticker.org/18211/opinions/trumps-threats-to-greenland-reveal-he-puts-his-ego-over-national-interest/) - President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, reportedly tied to resentment over not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, has ignited controversy not just abroad but at home. His actions raise serious questions about temperament, strategic judgment and how the United States should wield its power in a world defined by alliances rather than conquest. - [New Yorkers are fed up with ICE’s response to immigrant communities](https://theticker.org/18208/opinions/new-yorkers-are-fed-up-with-ices-response-to-immigrant-communities/) - Thousands of New Yorkers braced freezing temperatures and brutal winds on Jan. 23 as they marched through the streets of Manhattan in protest of the arrest of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Another protest followed on Jan. 30 over the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti. This spike in protests is not random; New Yorkers are growing - [Former NYC Mayor Adams refuses to apologize for crypto rug pull](https://theticker.org/18205/opinions/former-nyc-mayor-adams-refuses-to-apologize-for-crypto-rug-pull/) - Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of his new cryptocurrency, NYC Token, on Jan 12. Within minutes, its market cap reached $600 million, right before losing 75% of its value. An account linked to the coin’s launch withdrew around $2.5 million, and the token’s crash followed suit. The token was intended - [NYC Library card applications boost following a book endorsement by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani](https://theticker.org/18202/arts/arts-amp-style/nyc-library-card-applications-boost-following-a-book-endorsement-by-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani/) - During a press conference in the middle of the heavy snow storm on Jan. 25, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recommended a book to his viewers in order to stay safely at home. Urging New Yorkers to stay indoors and wait out the storm, Mamdani suggested reading the New York Public Library’s free digital - [Fit with Flower: Fashion gets more political everyday](https://theticker.org/18199/arts/arts-amp-style/fit-with-flower-fashion-gets-more-political-everyday/) - Fashion has always been more than just about clothing; it’s about making a statement. Last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement murdered its ninth victim since President Donald Trump increased immigration raids across the country. ICE’s most recent actions have caused major uproar, leading people to begin taking greater stands against them and the Trump - [Artists make their stances on ICE clear at the 2026 Grammy Awards](https://theticker.org/18196/arts/arts-amp-style/artists-make-their-stances-on-ice-clear-at-the-2026-grammy-awards/) - The 68th Grammy Awards were presented on Feb. 1 in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate last year’s music. The annual award show was full of musical performances, as well as political messages condemning the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration. Comedian Trevor Noah returned for the sixth - [Video games are taking over traditional toys for adolescence](https://theticker.org/18193/arts/arts-amp-style/video-games-are-taking-over-traditional-toys-for-adolescence/) - Playing video games has become an increasingly popular activity for children over the past couple of decades. Toy sales were down by 5% compared to sales in the beginning of 2003 according to the NDP group. The video game industry made $12 billion in sales in the United States alone. The increase shows that parents - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Already Won’ by earthsignchels](https://theticker.org/18190/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-already-won-by-earthsignchels/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column in which a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is by Stella Hayat-Dawoodi. Although there’s something special about the recent 2016 throwbacks, there remains a worry regarding whether today’s trends have enough novelty, music included. One song that - [‘No Other Choice’ shows desperation when facing unemployment](https://theticker.org/18187/arts/arts-amp-style/no-other-choice-shows-desperation-when-facing-unemployment/) - Park Chan-wook’s recent feature film, “No Other Choice,” is a flamboyant, dark comedy about the inescapable link between dignity and employment. Originally based on Donald E. Westlake’s 1997 novel “The Ax,” the film cynically answers what happens when an ordinary worker gets laid off from his job of 25 years. The film follows Yoo Man-su, - ['Don’t Be Dumb' exhibits dark fantasy in collaboration with Tim Burton](https://theticker.org/18183/arts/arts-amp-style/dont-be-dumb-exhibits-dark-fantasy-in-collaboration-with-tim-burton/) - A$AP Rocky made an impressive return on Jan. 16 with his new studio album “Don’t Be Dumb.” It consists of 19 new songs and a special collaboration with Tim Burton. Burton served as the creative director for the album, designing the album cover and the animated characters for the music video. The characters were brought - [Half of the Metropolitan Museum of Art employees set to unionize under UAW](https://theticker.org/18180/arts/arts-amp-style/half-of-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-employees-set-to-unionize-under-uaw/) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s staff members officially filed for a union election on Nov. 17, 2025. On Jan. 16, it was announced they won the vote by a 76% margin, and they officially unionized under Local 2110. The Met, the largest art museum in the United States, is home to over 5,000 years of - [Scientists build viruses to fight bacterial infections that are antibiotic resistant](https://theticker.org/18171/science/scientists-build-viruses-to-fight-bacterial-infections-that-are-antibiotic-resistant/) - Scientists from New England Biolabs and Yale University have developed a new method to fight bacterial infections that are highly resistant to antibiotics. They used bacteriophages, which are viruses that specifically target bacteria. Although these viruses have been used for more than a century to combat bacterial infections, researchers have recently made a breakthrough that - [AI and human brain function language processing in similar ways, GPT style](https://theticker.org/18169/science/ai-and-human-brain-function-language-processing-in-similar-ways-gpt-style/) - In a recent study, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem compared how artificial intelligence models and the human brain learn spoken language and found similarities, suggesting that the brain learns language by applying context to new words rather than traditional grammar rules. This implies that language is learned through a gradual and systemic process - [Ancient practices in the Americas fostered bonds](https://theticker.org/18166/science/ancient-practices-in-the-americas-fostered-bonds/) - Researchers at the University of Utah discovered that a plant native to the Colorado Plateau, Solanum jamesii, was not only domesticated by the Indigenous peoples of the region but shared beyond natural borders. This could indicate kinship being a central part of their lives. Conducting the study required researchers to analyze over 400 stone tools - [Nitrogen plays major role in tropical forest regrowth](https://theticker.org/18163/science/nitrogen-plays-major-role-in-tropical-forest-regrowth/) - Tropical forests play an important role in regulating the global climate by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Due to the rise in deforestation, the speed at which these forests recover varies. Recent research conducted by the University of Leeds shows that one of the most important factors influencing forest - [Usage of cannabis-based medicine in nerve pain](https://theticker.org/18160/science/usage-of-cannabis-based-medicine-in-nerve-pain/) - Cannabis has been a large focal point regarding medicinal alternatives, especially for nerve pain. Chronic neuropathic pain is a condition caused by damage to the nerves. It can develop into consequential symptoms, like negatively impacting one’s quality of life, sleep disruption and restricted mobility. Furthermore, those who suffer from chronic nerve pain do not receive - [Undefeated Arsenal tops Champions League Group in all matches](https://theticker.org/18157/sports/undefeated-arsenal-tops-champions-league-group-in-all-matches/) - The UEFA Champions League has come to an end, with 36 teams, 18 matches playing simultaneously and few having a chance to continue to the knockout round. Arsenal F.C. went on to be undefeated in the Champions League, winning all eight matches and defeating Atletico de Madrid 4-0, Bayern Atlético 3-1 and Inter Milan 3-1. - [Formula 1 Barcelona test gives its fans a taste of what’s to come this 2026 season](https://theticker.org/18154/sports/formula-1-barcelona-test-gives-its-fans-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-this-2026-season/) - The 2026 Formula One season is one with big changes, as its brought a period of new regulations and engines. People have only heard whispers of which team has the edge over the other, but nothing concrete. This past week in Barcelona, fans got a first look at how these cars will perform. This test - [Baruch men’s basketball face off Brooklyn Bulldogs](https://theticker.org/18151/sports/baruch-mens-basketball-face-off-brooklyn-bulldogs/) - Baruch College men’s basketball team was defeated 63-75 by Brooklyn College Bulldogs on Jan. 30.The first five minutes of the game started off close before the Bearcats took a 10-point lead with a series of 3-pointers. But the Bulldogs halted the streak, bringing the Bearcats back to a two-point lead. The Bulldogs’ short advance was - [Playoffs await for the NY Liberty after a win against Minnesota Lynx](https://theticker.org/18144/sports/playoffs-await-for-the-ny-liberty-after-a-win-against-minnesota-lynx/) - It’s Rivals Week in the WNBA, and with Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier both injured, this finals rematch puts the depth of the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx to the test. The Lynx are 3-0 against the Liberty this season, highlighting the biggest flaw of the reigning champions: a lack of urgency. Complacency - [Mets loses once again. Can they regain momentum before playoffs?](https://theticker.org/18141/sports/mets-loses-once-again-can-they-regain-momentum-before-playoffs/) - On Aug. 15, the New York Mets hosted the Seattle Mariners at home. The Mets are currently 64-58 after the 11-9 loss to the Mariners, with a record of 68-55. The Mets had Ryan Helsley on the mound with a 3.61 earned run average, while the Mariners had Caleb Ferguson with a 3.68 ERA. The - [](https://theticker.org/18138/comics/18138/) - [](https://theticker.org/18135/comics/18135/) - [Food for Thought with Andres: Smashy Burger](https://theticker.org/18131/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-smashy-burger/) - A couple of blocks from Baruch College’s campus, near the busy Union Square area, sits Smashy Burger, located at 42 Union Square East. Surrounded by constant foot traffic, street performers and students passing by, Smashy Burger is a fast-casual spot that keeps things simple: smash burgers, crispy fries and quick service. It’s the kind of - [Slavery exhibit removed from the Independence National Historical Park](https://theticker.org/18128/arts/arts-amp-style/slavery-exhibit-removed-from-the-independence-national-historical-park/) - In accordance with section one of Executive Order 14253, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” the slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park was removed on Jan. 22. The exhibit, “Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation,” was once displayed in the first President’s House, where Presidents George Washington and - [From military service right back to their fan army](https://theticker.org/18125/arts/arts-amp-style/from-military-service-right-back-to-their-fan-army/) - After a nearly four year long hiatus, BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, is officially back with a brand new album and a world tour set to kick off in spring 2026. Fans worldwide have been counting down to this very moment ever since the group announced their comeback following an indefinite hiatus announced in - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘limn’ by isobel](https://theticker.org/18122/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-limn-by-isobel/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column in which a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is by Alex Fernandez. WBMB is back from break with more In Tune. Expect more track discoveries from everyone! This semester’s column kicks off with “limn” by isobel. Isobel - [In the 2016 decade rewind trend this year, are physical magazines back in?](https://theticker.org/18119/arts/arts-amp-style/in-the-2016-decade-rewind-trend-this-year-are-physical-magazines-back-in/) - 2016, the year coined to be the best one of the 2010’s, is officially 10 years ago and people all over social media are hoping to travel back in time. Technology is advancing, but some things don’t change, like the feeling of reading a good magazine. While print is still prevalent in this generation, will - [Louis Tomlinson stuns fans at album release concert at the Racket in NYC](https://theticker.org/18116/arts/arts-amp-style/louis-tomlinson-stuns-fans-at-album-release-concert-at-the-racket-in-nyc/) - Louis Tomlinson took the stage at Racket NYC in Chelsea on Jan. 23 to celebrate the release of his third studio album “How Did I Get Here?” The singer announced the concert on Instagram with SiriusXM, offering fans the chance to sign up for presale due to the venue’s intimate capacity of 650. His previous - [The new 18Hz ‘Primate’ movie proves budget horror is effective](https://theticker.org/18113/arts/arts-amp-style/the-new-18hz-primate-movie-proves-budget-horror-is-effective/) - “Primate,” released Jan. 9, marks 18Hz Productions’ first feature film, distributed by Paramount. The company prides itself on “producing films that spark conversation, challenge conventions, and leave audiences thinking long after the credits roll.” Its partnership with Paramount focuses on developing “low-to-mid-budget mainstream horror films for both theatrical and streaming releases,” and “Primate” accomplishes this - [Kennedy Center loses another long affiliated organization after renaming](https://theticker.org/18111/arts/arts-amp-style/kennedy-center-loses-another-long-affiliated-organization-after-renaming/) - The Washington National Opera announced its departure from its 15-year affiliation agreement with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 9. As WNO celebrated its 70-year anniversary in 2026, it detailed significant changes that the opera company will undergo in an official press release surrounding the theme “A New Chapter Begins.” - [History is made as a dog wins Astra Award over human nominees](https://theticker.org/18108/arts/arts-amp-style/history-is-made-as-a-dog-wins-astra-award-over-human-nominees/) - History was made at this year’s Astra Awards when a dog not only earned a nomination, but also walked away with the trophy, leaving audiences and industry professionals stunned. The Astra Awards are annual film and television awards presented by the Hollywood Creative Alliance. They honor excellence in filmmaking and television across a wide range - [ICE detains Venezuelan city council employee](https://theticker.org/18104/news/ice-detains-venezuelan-city-council-employee/) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested City Council employee Rafael Bohorquez on Jan. 12 during a routine immigration appointment in Long Island’s Nassau County. Bohorquez, a data analyst for the New York City Council, was detained following claims by the Department of Homeland Security that he was in the U.S. illegally, had a prior criminal - [Jack Schlossberg talks ‘Not Just Politics As Usual’ in interview](https://theticker.org/18101/news/jack-schlossberg-talks-not-just-politics-as-usual-in-interview/) - Jack Schlossberg, an American political commentator and writer, has entered the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District. The grandson of former President John F. Kennedy says his campaign outlines a set of guiding principles including service, courage, independence and unity, which shape his approach to representation. In an interview with The Ticker, Schlossberg discussed - [MTA debuts final pilot fare gate at the 23 St-Baruch College subway station](https://theticker.org/18098/news/mta-debuts-final-pilot-fare-gate-at-the-23-st-baruch-college-subway-station/) - On Jan. 22, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority installed the third model of its fare gates at the 23 St-Baruch College train station. The gates, built by Korean tech company STraffic, are the last model of the organization’s citywide fare gate pilot program. The gates feature tall glass doors in place of the turnstiles previously installed. - [SpaceX IPO likely to set records in 2026](https://theticker.org/18095/business/spacex-ipo-likely-to-set-records-in-2026/) - The initial public offering of SpaceX, the world’s largest private aerospace company, is likely to set records in 2026. The Texas-based corporation, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, was the first private company to send American astronauts into orbit. From its scientific origins, SpaceX has since grown into a major defense contractor by selling cutting-edge - [US House boosts bill on Nvidia AI chips](https://theticker.org/18092/business/us-house-boosts-bill-on-nvidia-ai-chips/) - The U.S. House Committee of Foreign Affairs unanimously voted on Jan. 21 to support the advancement of a bill that entrusts Congress with more control over artificial intelligence chip exports, Al Jazeera reported. The new bill will allow Congress to restrict sensitive AI information from reaching China and other non-U.S. political allies. The new legislation - [‘Financing the game’ Zicklin discussion](https://theticker.org/18089/business/financing-the-game-zicklin-discussion/) - The Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity at Baruch College hosted a panel on Dec. 10, 2025 about whether public funds should be used to help pay for sports stadiums. The panel was moderated by Professor Marc Edelman from Baruch’s law department and director of sports ethics at the Center for Corporate Integrity. Panelists included - [Market Update 1/23/26](https://theticker.org/18087/business/market-update-1-23-26/) - The broad market rose 0.5% on Monday, Jan. 19. The S&P 500 rose 1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.64% and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.43%. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the S&P 500 fell 2.1%, the Dow dipped 1.8% and the Nasdaq declined 2.4%. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar fell sharply and Wall Street stocks - [CUNY professors should take steps to demonstrate the appropriate use of AI](https://theticker.org/18084/opinions/cuny-professors-should-take-steps-to-demonstrate-the-appropriate-use-of-ai/) - The use of artificial intelligence is rising among college students, including those at CUNY. Students are relying on AI in some way or another, regardless of whether professors allow it. Currently, many students are using AI incorrectly. Instead of helping them learn, AI is becoming a shortcut to complete assignments quickly and easily. However, some - [Trump’s decision to suspend visas will create more international hostility](https://theticker.org/18081/opinions/trumps-decision-to-suspend-visas-will-create-more-international-hostility/) - The Trump administration has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries across Latin America, Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. State Department officials described the move as a crackdown on alleged abuse of the U.S. immigration system and on immigrants taking “welfare from the American people,” in a post on - [RFK Jr.’s questionable decisions show he is unfit to serve as HHS secretary](https://theticker.org/18078/opinions/rfk-jr-s-questionable-decisions-show-he-is-unfit-to-serve-as-hhs-secretary/) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control tracks public health threats domestically and abroad while operating under the Health and Human Services Department. With the lives of more than 343 million Americans in the hands of public health institutions like the CDC, HHS leadership ought to be experienced with a background in medicine. Robert F. Kennedy - [The Metropolitan Opera House turns to layoffs](https://theticker.org/18074/arts/arts-amp-style/the-metropolitan-opera-house-turns-to-layoffs/) - The Metropolitan Opera House is home to an array of artists and artistic forms. Singers, conductors, designers and dancers alike call the opera house a living space for creatives. Despite the liveliness of the institution, creativity is not free and financial struggles have changed the once living home for art. In 2024, the Met had - [Weissman school selects new dean](https://theticker.org/18071/news/weissman-school-selects-new-dean/) - Nukhet Sandal has been appointed the new dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. Currently, she is the associate dean for student success and strategic partnership and interim associate vice president for community impact at Ohio University. Nukhet’s research has focused on conflict, peace, religion, politics, minority rights and Turkish - [Senegal national football club are AFCON champions](https://theticker.org/18068/sports/senegal-national-football-club-are-afcon-champions/) - Senegal was crowned the champions of the African Cup of Nations on Jan. 18, defeating the hosts Morocco 1-0. This match was filled with mixed emotions and drama. From the start, Morocco has been the favorite, being the dark horse of the 2022 World Cup. Morocco reached the semifinals, got eliminated by France 2-0 and - [New England Patriots to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60](https://theticker.org/18065/sports/new-england-patriots-to-face-the-seattle-seahawks-in-super-bowl-60/) - The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC championship and are heading to the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years. In the first quarter, the Broncos dominated as backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham got the starting nod after Bo Nix injured his right ankle during overtime in the divisional - [DeepMind CEO talks Google’s long term AI strategy](https://theticker.org/18062/science/deepmind-ceo-talks-googles-long-term-ai-strategy/) - In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said Google is feeling confident about its standing in the artificial intelligence race. However, he made it clear there is still intense competition. Hassabis noted that Google’s latest model, Gemini 3, was a major upgrade, pointing to the model’s positive user feedback. - [A year of regular exercise may be linked to measurable changes in brain aging](https://theticker.org/18059/science/a-year-of-regular-exercise-may-be-linked-to-measurable-changes-in-brain-aging/) - Exercise benefits both the heart and metabolic health, however, its influence on the brain has been harder to define. Brain aging unfolds quietly, shaped by gradual structural changes that have long been difficult to observe in real time. A recent clinical trial using brain imaging suggests that regular physical activity may be linked to measurable - [‘No buy’ January trends for the fifth year with Gen Z and millennials](https://theticker.org/18056/business/no-buy-january-trends-for-the-fifth-year-with-gen-z-and-millennials/) - Young Americans are hopping on the ‘no-spend’ January trend, in hopes of saving money and stopping overconsumption. A NerdWallet study found that 26% of Americans have attempted the challenge, and ‘no-buy’ hit a five-year high in Google search results in December, according to the Wall Street Journal. Influencers across TikTok and Instagram have been recording - [Mamdani’s child care plan must be clear where funds are coming from](https://theticker.org/18052/opinions/mamdanis-child-care-plan-must-be-clear-where-funds-are-coming-from/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of universal childcare for 2-year-olds on Jan. 8, aligning with Hochul’s statewide childcare goals, including universal prekindergarten and new childcare pilot programs. The childcare program, called “2-Care,” is set to begin during the fall in NYC areas considered “high-need.”. This move also - [How Baruch students are navigating the job market](https://theticker.org/18049/business/how-baruch-students-are-navigating-the-job-market/) - As the labor market continues to bring no job prospects for fresh graduates and job seekers, Baruch College students begin to bear the burden, as students cannot find a job after graduating. 2025 has been reported as the worst year for hiring since 2020, NBC reported. “For the first time in modern history, a bachelor’s - [BAI Club partners with CFA society in hosting the Student Leader Symposium](https://theticker.org/18046/business/bai-club-partners-with-cfa-society-in-hosting-the-student-leader-symposium/) - Baruch College’s Alternative Investment Club partnered with the Chartered Financial Analyst Society New York to host the Student Leader Symposium on Dec. 11, 2025 at the CFA Society New York’s Times Square office. The event featured two panels: Perspective on Real Assets and Leadership in Private Markets. “It’s great to see the enthusiasm of the - [Long-term mortgage rate hit lowest point since 2022](https://theticker.org/18043/business/long-term-mortgage-rate-hit-lowest-point-since-2022/) - The U.S. mortgage rate has experienced a significant decline, reaching its lowest level in more than three years. As of Jan. 22, the 15-year mortgage rate increased from 5.38% to 5.44%, which is less than the 6.16% it reached last year, according to Freddie Mac. Thirty-year mortgages rose to 6.09%, when a year ago, it - [The Mets offseason moves, many players leave and enter the ballpark](https://theticker.org/18039/sports/the-mets-offseason-moves-many-players-leave-and-enter-the-ballpark/) - Fans of the New York Mets are wondering what the team will look like this 2026 season, as the Mets have lost and gained more talent during the offseason. At the start of the offseason, many Mets players hit the free agency market, with their two biggest stars, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, opting out - [Recent matches in Premier League show any team could still win](https://theticker.org/18036/sports/recent-matches-in-premier-league-show-any-team-could-still-win/) - Arsenal F.C. have been outstanding the past couple of games since their 2-1 away defeat to Aston Villa F.C., making this their second loss in the Premier League since their defeat to Liverpool F.C. in August 2025. Arsenal is the team that has fans and rivals talking. Over the past few weeks, Arsenal has faced - [Stanford’s research demonstrates how learning models predict diseases sleep](https://theticker.org/18033/science/stanfords-research-demonstrates-how-learning-models-predict-diseases-sleep/) - Sleep studies collect comprehensive physiological information on participants while they sleep overnight in a lab. However, each study collects too much information to possibly be analyzed by a human being. A recent study from the Stanford School of Medicine found that learning models can make very accurate disease predictions from single-night sleep data. A machine - [Fish oil supplements shown to reduce major cardiovascular events in patients](https://theticker.org/18030/science/fish-oil-supplements-shown-to-reduce-major-cardiovascular-events-in-patients/) - Many patients around the world rely on hemodialysis, a life-sustaining treatment that replaces part of the kidney’s function when the organ fails. Despite this, patients receiving hemodialysis remain at high risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in this population. In the face of years of unsuccessful treatments to reduce cardiovascular risk in - [NASA halts mission after rare medical emergency](https://theticker.org/18027/science/nasa-halts-mission-after-rare-medical-emergency/) - NASA confirmed that four team members from SpaceX Crew-11 returned to Earth on Jan. 15 following a historic emergency splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The mission was cut short due to a medical emergency, marking the first time in 25 years the International Space Station terminated a mission early. The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, carrying - [Monarch butterflies do more than first reported](https://theticker.org/18024/science/monarch-butterflies-do-more-than-first-reported/) - Danaus plexippus, also known as the monarch butterfly, is characterised by its orange inner wings, black outer linings and large size. The black outer lining serves the vital purpose of warning would-be predators of the insects’ bad taste. Like all other species of butterfly, monarchs start as caterpillars and, unlike their adult form, their immature - [Bollywood’s biggest hit is honored in London’s Leicester Square](https://theticker.org/18021/arts/arts-amp-style/bollywoods-biggest-hit-is-honored-in-londons-leicester-square/) - “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” or “The Brave-Hearted Will Take the Bride,” the longest-running film in Indian cinema, marked its 30th anniversary on Dec. 4, 2025, at Leicester Square, London, in the form of a bronze statue. The statue depicts the movie’s main characters Raj Malhotra and Simran Singh, played by actors Shah Rukh Khan and - [Duffer Brothers forget key details in the final season of ‘Stranger Things’](https://theticker.org/18018/arts/arts-amp-style/duffer-brothers-forget-key-details-in-the-final-season-of-stranger-things/) - It’s entirely impossible for a show to have a finale that satisfies every single fan. However, “Stranger Things” takes the cake in upsetting a large portion of them. The “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5” documentary for season five felt like a slap to the face as it confirmed the concerns fans - [Madison Beer sings about keeping her memories safely stored her 'Locket' in new album opener](https://theticker.org/18015/arts/arts-amp-style/madison-beer-sings-about-keeping-her-memories-safely-stored-her-locket-in-new-album-opener/) - Social media personality and singer Madison Beer released her third studio album “Locket” on Jan. 16. Beer’s album opens with the first track “locket theme.” The song begins with an intro of short vocalizations, preparing listeners for higher ones coming in later verses and the chorus. The simple yet soothing “ah’s” set the tone for - ['Heated Rivalry' sparks conversations on hockey and queer visibility](https://theticker.org/18012/arts/arts-amp-style/heated-rivalry-sparks-conversations-on-hockey-and-queer-visibility/) - “Heated Rivalry” the highly anticipated sports romance TV show based on the book by the same name, written by Rachel Reid, aired on HBO Max on Nov. 28, 2025 and quickly took the world by storm. The show chronicles the story of rival ice-hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov as they navigate their secret - [The continued shift in movie watching habits](https://theticker.org/18008/arts/arts-amp-style/the-continued-shift-in-movie-watching-habits/) - In a post-COVID-19 shutdown world, the movie watching experience for many has changed. Today’s high prices are causing moviegoers to adopt a new approach to keep their entertainment alive. According to a poll conducted by Adweek, roughly 70% of Generation Z and millennials would consider waiting for a movie to hit a streaming service, rather - [Monks walk across 10 states for peace](https://theticker.org/18005/arts/arts-amp-style/monks-walk-across-10-states-for-peace/) - At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2025 a group of Buddhist monks and their rescue dog began a 2,300-mile journey at the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Texas as they “Walk for Peace.” Spanning 10 states, the walk began in Fort Worth, TX and is projected to end on Feb. 13 at the - [Harry Styles to release his fourth solo album](https://theticker.org/18002/arts/arts-amp-style/harry-styles-to-release-his-fourth-solo-album/) - Harry Styles has officially left his house and is headed to the disco on March 6. The singer, songwriter and actor has announced his fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which will be his first album in four years. The announcement was posted on his Instagram account on Jan. 15 and confirmed - [The 2026 Golden Globes talk movies, TV and politics](https://theticker.org/17999/arts/arts-amp-style/the-2026-golden-globes-talk-movies-tv-and-politics/) - The 83rd Golden Globes were presented in Los Angeles on Jan. 11 to celebrate movies and television from 2025. This year’s award show and red carpet were packed with political messages, inspiring speeches and honored standout performances from last year. The annual award show was streamed in 165 different territories, according to the Golden Globes. - [Fits with Flower: The European leg of Men’s Fashion Week](https://theticker.org/17995/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-the-european-leg-of-mens-fashion-week/) - Fashion Week is known all over the world for its impact on shaping how fashion is displayed, discussed and celebrated. From high-end fashion shows to pop-up events across countries, Fashion Week brings the creatives together. Like the designated major fashion hubs — Milan, Paris and New York — menswear has its own Fashion Week based - [Mamdani must keep his promise to make NYC affordable by helping CUNY](https://theticker.org/17992/opinions/mamdani-must-keep-his-promise-to-make-nyc-affordable-by-helping-cuny/) - CUNY students are awaiting changes after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on affordability. Mamdani’s campaign ran on making the city affordable and signed several executive orders for housing and consumer protection. However, the New Deal for CUNY has not been discussed. The New Deal for CUNY calls for hiring new faculty and staff - [Congress’s rejection of Trump’s funding cuts is the only reasonable decision](https://theticker.org/17989/opinions/congresss-rejection-of-trumps-funding-cuts-is-the-only-reasonable-decision/) - Congress has recently been restoring funding to federal programs following several budget cuts President Donald Trump had requested last year. The cuts Trump requested would have gutted multiple key scientific research, global aid and arts programs. The president also intended to reduce budgets for NASA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic Atmospheric - [FDNY issues PureGym locations fire safety violations for new exit doors](https://theticker.org/17986/news/fdny-issues-puregym-locations-fire-safety-violations-for-new-exit-doors/) - Seven PureGym locations in New York City faced fire safety violations from the New York City Fire Department after the installation of electronic entry and exit pod doors that require access to a mobile phone. The violations were issued in late 2025 and early 2026 due to concerns that the pod system did not meet - [What do Wall Street recruiters expect from first-time applicants?](https://theticker.org/17981/business/what-do-wall-street-recruiters-expect-from-first-time-applicants/) - Goldman Sachs has long served as a fever dream for aspirational finance students. In 2025, the bank received a record number of 360,000 internship applications, with less than 1% of the students accepted, Fortune reported. After dominating the global Initial Public Offering market for almost a century, the age of artificial intelligence has prompted Goldman - [Zohran Mamdani’s first month in office brings citywide reform](https://theticker.org/17978/news/zohran-mamdanis-first-month-in-office-brings-citywide-reform/) - During his first two weeks in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued sweeping sets of executive orders focused on child care, housing and city-run facility reforms. The changes signal his effort to fulfill his campaign promises of affordability and break away from the Adams administration. The executive orders establish task forces for developing - [Everything to remember as Formula 1 prepares for the 2026 season](https://theticker.org/17975/sports/everything-to-remember-as-formula-1-prepares-for-the-2026-season/) - As Formula 1 gears up for the 2026 season, it marks the sport’s most dramatic shift in a decade, introducing new teams Cadillac and Audi, the return of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas and an overhaul of the defining technical regulations of recent years. The biggest of these changes is the overhaul to the technical regulations. While - [CUNY PIT pop-up relaunches at Oculus](https://theticker.org/17972/science/cuny-pit-pop-up-relaunches-at-oculus/) - New York City’s public interest technology community came together on Jan. 9 at the NYC PIT Pop-Up open house and relaunch hosted by the CUNY Public Interest Technology Lab, BetaNYC and PIT-UN at the Oculus. Students, researchers, government officials and members of the public came together to explore how technology and open data can be - [Rafael Espinal appointed new head of NYC Media and Entertainment](https://theticker.org/17969/arts/rafael-espinal-appointed-new-head-of-nyc-media-and-entertainment/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Rafael Espinal, a former Freelancers Union executive director, as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment on Jan. 12. Espinal expressed his goal to address the high cost of living that has forced NYC creatives to relocate or switch career paths by working alongside Deputy Mayor - [As nurse strike continues, hospitals must ensure quality of patient care](https://theticker.org/17965/opinions/as-nurse-strike-continues-hospitals-must-ensure-quality-of-patient-care/) - More than 15,000 nurses from major New York City hospitals went on strike on Jan. 12 after bargaining talks with hospital management failed to produce progress on improving wages and working conditions. 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It unwraps favorite soundtracks of their listeners from Jan. 1 to mid-November, from cozy carols to summer anthems played on repeat. Shared across feeds, it is the new trend celebrating the year lived through music. Spotify Wrapped first - [ICE turns to Pop Culture for promotion](https://theticker.org/17811/arts/arts-amp-style/ice-turns-to-pop-culture-for-promotion/) - The Trump administration is facing criticism for once again repurposing pop culture to promote immigration enforcement. This week, the White House used a song by Sabrina Carpenter in a social media post depicting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests. The video featured Carpenter’s song “Juno” playing over footage of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids - [Holiday season is here: A recount of the December holiday origins](https://theticker.org/17808/arts/arts-amp-style/holiday-season-is-here-a-recount-of-the-december-holiday-origins/) - December marks a very important month all around the world as it marks the year coming to an official end. For many, this means the last chance to complete the goal they had set for themselves for the year, large holiday preparations, hectic family visits and for students, finals creeping closer as the semester comes - [Food for Thought with Andres: Greenhill Coffee](https://theticker.org/17805/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-greenhill-coffee/) - Just a short walk from Baruch College’s campus sits Greenhill Coffee, a welcoming neighborhood cafe located at 421 2nd Ave. For students looking to fuel up before class, take a study break or grab a quick bite, Greenhill Coffee offers a warm atmosphere, quality drinks and affordable food options all in one place. 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The show began by announcing the winners of prestigious awards, featuring live performances and paying tributes to those who made an impact - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Subway Lullaby’ - EQ](https://theticker.org/17796/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-subway-lullaby-eq/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Mishel Dutan. By the time young girls flourish into women, they have endless anecdotes about creepy men they encounter on the subway. Argentinian electronic duo EQ, consisting - [Market Update 12/5/25](https://theticker.org/17794/business/market-update-12-5-25/) - On Monday, Dec. 1, U.S. equities ended the day mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up 0.3%, the S&P 500 flat and the Nasdaq composite down 0.4%. In the technology sector, Nvidia agreed to buy $2 billion in tools and chips from Synopsys, a software company for chip design, strengthening its artificial intelligence - [Gas prices under $3, first time in 4 years](https://theticker.org/17792/business/gas-prices-under-3-first-time-in-4-years/) - The U.S. national average gas prices have dropped below $3 for the first time in four years since the COVID-19 pandemic, AAA reported. Gas is below $2.75 a gallon in 18 states, including Iowa, Colorado and New Mexico. During the Russia-Ukraine war, gas prices went beyond $5 per gallon for the first time ever due - [New surveillance pricing bill sets a key precedent, NYS supports AI regulation](https://theticker.org/17789/opinions/new-surveillance-pricing-bill-sets-a-key-precedent-nys-supports-ai-regulation/) - New York State recently enacted a law addressing surveillance pricing – the practice of using customers’ personal data, such as browsing history, to determine different prices for each individual on the same product online. The law requires retailers practicing surveillance pricing to add a “clear and conspicuous” disclaimer that states: “THIS PRICE WAS SET BY - [Firing judges threatens impartialness of courts](https://theticker.org/17785/opinions/firing-judges-threatens-impartialness-of-courts/) - The Trump administration has fired almost 100 immigration judges this year. On paper, these seem like ordinary job cuts; however, they are changing how the entire court system works. The problem isn't just replacing judges. The ones who stayed on are now fearful that their own jobs are at risk, potentially scaring them to rule - [American imperialism impedes worldwide spread of democracy](https://theticker.org/17782/opinions/american-imperialism-impedes-worldwide-spread-of-democracy/) - The U.S. government claims to promote democracy and rule of law around the world. Recent military operations in Latin America reveal how American imperialism operates through extrajudicial violence and political manipulation that contradict these stated values. According to The Washington Post, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave a verbal order to eliminate everyone on - [Shingles vaccine may help protect against dementia](https://theticker.org/17779/science/shingles-vaccine-may-help-protect-against-dementia/) - A new study from Wales may offer insight into preventing dementia. Researchers used a new technique which involves an unusual age rule in Wales’ shingles vaccination program to compare two almost identical groups of older adults: those who were allowed to get the vaccine and those who narrowly missed the cutoff. Because eligibility depended strictly - [Baruch students win the NASA international space apps challenge](https://theticker.org/17776/science/baruch-students-win-the-nasa-international-space-apps-challenge/) - A team of Baruch College students won the Galactic Impact Award at the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge in New York City, a global hackathon competition where teams have 48 hours to build a project using NASA data. Their project, CosmoSim, is a platform that shows what might happen if an asteroid hits the - [Lawmakers pressure Hochul to sign prison reform legislation](https://theticker.org/17761/news/lawmakers-pressure-hochul-to-sign-prison-reform-legislation/) - Months after New York State lawmakers passed a series of legislation aiming to reduce violence in state prisons, Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to sign the bill into law. Lawmakers have recently begun to put pressure on Hochul to sign and pass the legislation following a recent investigation by The New York Times that revealed - [TSA to charge fee to certain travelers](https://theticker.org/17758/news/tsa-to-charge-fee-to-certain-travelers/) - The Transportation Security Administration announced on Dec. 1 that travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee. This policy will begin February 2026. The fee would allow travelers to use TSA Confirm.ID and would only cover a 10-day travel period. Travelers are encouraged to - [Talla’s Overbooked: “Cities of Salt” by Abdelrahman Munif](https://theticker.org/17752/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-cities-of-salt-by-abdelrahman-munif/) - Abdelrahman Munif’s “Cities of Salt” is a historical petrofiction novel that explores the discovery of oil and the effects on people when the ground beneath them is abruptly stripped away. Although it takes place in fictional Gulf cities in the early 20th century, its themes apply to any community facing displacement or any society dismantled - [Baruch turns the Bernie West Theater into Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’](https://theticker.org/17747/arts/arts-amp-style/baruch-turns-the-bernie-west-theater-into-ibsens-a-dolls-house/) - For just four nights, from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, the Baruch College Fine and Performing Arts Department turned the Bernie West Theater into something rare: not merely a performance space, but the Helmer family’s warm, cramped, festive and quietly suffocating 1961 living room. The production’s reimagining of the Henrik Ibsen play did more than - [The master of the strange’s attempt at ‘Frankenstein’](https://theticker.org/17744/arts/arts-amp-style/the-master-of-the-stranges-attempt-at-frankenstein/) - Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic, “Frankenstein,” has arrived on Netflix. This movie serves not just as entertainment but as a depiction of a transcendent quantity between human knowledge and obsession with the unknown. In this movie, as with many of his works, del Toro takes an x-ray of what’s - [A theater piece that simply has no plot](https://theticker.org/17741/arts/arts-amp-style/a-theater-piece-that-simply-has-no-plot/) - In a fully packed circle-shaped seating, the musical theater piece “Oratorio for Living Things” was met with a crowd full of confusion, curiosity and laughter. The composer and playwright Heather Christian was one of the 2025 MacArthur Fellows and received $800,000 for the fellowship. In a video for the MacArthur Foundation, Christian explained her inspiration - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘She’s a Director’ — Isabella Lovestory and Mechatok](https://theticker.org/17738/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-shes-a-director-isabella-lovestory-and-mechatok/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Mishel Dutan. Strong visuals of an ideal girlfriend in complete control manifest into a sickly sweet love song on “She’s a Director” by friends Emir Tokdemir, known - [Ukrainian-American Poet Oksana Maksymchuk explores life at war at Baruch Reading](https://theticker.org/17735/arts/arts-amp-style/ukrainian-american-poet-oksana-maksymchuk-explores-life-at-war-at-baruch-reading/) - Baruch College’s Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program hosted a reading and conversation with the current writer-in-residence, Oksana Maksymchuk, on Nov. 20. The Ukrainian-American poet, philosopher and translator recently released her debut English poetry collection, “Still City: Diary of an Invasion,” about the war in Ukraine. “One aspect of the poetry that I was after was that - [How Walmart, Target and Ralph Lauren use AI in online shopping](https://theticker.org/17732/business/how-walmart-target-and-ralph-lauren-use-ai-in-online-shopping/) - Artificial intelligence is paving a new culture within the shopping experience by providing modern consumers with a wide variety of options to satisfy their shopping impulses. Some companies that have made a statement in the consumer-driven industry, such as Ralph Lauren, Walmart and Target, have incorporated AI into advertising their products as potential options for - [Gen Z boosts holiday sales](https://theticker.org/17729/business/gen-z-boosts-holiday-sales/) - Black Friday, which marks the start of the holiday shopping season and contributes billions to the retail industry each year, has seen a recent growth in interest by Generation Z. This year, there were $11.8 billion in online sales on Black Friday, according to Reuters. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z is participating in this holiday - [Hochul to consider raising taxes for NYC corporations](https://theticker.org/17726/business/hochul-to-consider-raising-taxes-for-nyc-corporations/) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may raise corporate taxes, a plan which Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani campaigned on. Mamdani ran on a promise to make New York City affordable for low-income families, freeze rent, offer fast and free buses and offer free childcare. To achieve that, he will need to convince Hochul to raise corporate taxes. - [Industry Insights: New report points to stronger, long-term global oil demand](https://theticker.org/17724/business/industry-insights-new-report-points-to-stronger-long-term-global-oil-demand/) - New projections indicate a continuous rise in oil demand over the next 25 years, with the global energy market about to enter a more precarious phase. Despite efficiency improvements and growing renewable power, the International Energy Agency’s November Oil Market Report shows that consumption is holding stronger than anticipated, with demand growth leveling off until - [Market Update 11/28/25](https://theticker.org/17722/business/market-update-11-28-25/) - U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, Nov. 24, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite both moving higher as tech companies rallied. Trump is deciding whether Nvidia can sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China again, which could boost business. China launched a global mining partnership with 19 countries to strengthen its control of rare- - [Nvidia beats fourth quarter expectations](https://theticker.org/17719/business/nvidia-beats-fourth-quarter-expectations/) - Nvidia Corp. beat Wall Street expectations and reinforced its position at the center of the global artificial intelligence boom. The report arrived as analysts question whether the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence spending is sustainable. The company posted $57 billion in revenue for the quarter ending in October, setting a new quarterly sales record. According - [Baruch needs more guest speakers to prepare students for post-grad life](https://theticker.org/17715/opinions/baruch-needs-more-guest-speakers-to-prepare-students-for-post-grad-life/) - Baruch College puts a lot of effort into supporting student career readiness. However, many students often graduate without ever listening to professionals from the industries they plan to work in. Hosting guest speakers is one of the most effective methods to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. Guest speakers offer students - [Actions that Mamdani should and shouldn’t take once he’s mayor](https://theticker.org/17712/opinions/actions-that-mamdani-should-and-shouldnt-take-once-hes-mayor/) - New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling his transition team in preparation to take office next year. He has many ambitious plans for his time in office, but priorities are important in politics. Some of his best policies can provide the city with real value, but some of his more questionable ones could sink - [Getting ICE out of courts is a hard fought victory](https://theticker.org/17709/opinions/getting-ice-out-of-courts-is-a-hard-fought-victory/) - U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against a New York law that prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at courthouses. This refusal to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics marks a small victory for the rights of New York immigrants. It’s also a reminder that - [It is crucial for NYC to assert judicial oversight of ICE operations](https://theticker.org/17706/opinions/it-is-crucial-for-nyc-to-assert-judicial-oversight-of-ice-operations/) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a raid on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan on Oct. 21. Federal agents targeted vendors selling counterfeit goods in Chinatown. Thirteen people were arrested during the operation — four were U.S. citizens. The Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for 24 hours without federal charges, released only after - [NYC housing must balance supporting small landlords and tenants](https://theticker.org/17703/opinions/nyc-housing-must-balance-supporting-small-landlords-and-tenants/) - New York City faces a housing crisis that demands solutions that protect tenants but acknowledge the economic reality. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign platform included freezing rent on rent-stabilized units and allowing the city to conduct repairs at landlords’ expense. The city would seize buildings from landlords unable to pay these bills. While this approach treats - [Surveillance gaps enable guards to abuse inmates within prison systems](https://theticker.org/17700/opinions/surveillance-gaps-enable-guards-to-abuse-inmates-within-prison-systems/) - Over the past few years, New York State prison guards have used more force against inmates, claiming that the nature of their jobs has grown more dangerous, especially due to the enactment of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act in 2022. HALT restricts prison guards from abusing the use and duration of solitary - [People are falling in love with AI chatbots, and they’re treating these relationships like the real thing](https://theticker.org/17697/science/people-are-falling-in-love-with-ai-chatbots-and-theyre-treating-these-relationships-like-the-real-thing/) - What started as tools to answer emails and write essays has quietly turned into something more intimate for a growing number of users. In 2023, the World Health Organization declared loneliness a “global public health concern.” The same year, a national survey found that it takes Americans roughly 4,000 swipes over the span of eight - [Faculty Spotlight](https://theticker.org/17695/science/faculty-spotlight/) - Professor Spokony has been teaching biology at Baruch College since 2013, and has become a familiar name amongst students who have taken Introduction to Biology. Before coming to Baruch, she spent years studying how insects change as they develop, specifically how their brains reorganize during metamorphosis. “It is amazing how much has changed in such - [Unhealthy ultraprocessed food product](https://theticker.org/17693/science/ultraprocessed-foods-are-everywhere-doctors-and-scientists-are-questioning-their-safety/) - More than half of the calories consumed at home originate from ultraprocessed foods. For medical professionals like Dr. Stephan Devries, this reality is dire. “Ultraprocessed foods are clever manipulations of mostly unhealthy ingredients titrated to appeal to common cravings—tasty by design, but it’s all a trick,” Devries told the American Medical Association. Devries’ description parallels - [Cognitive Frontiers: How large scale systems train the mind](https://theticker.org/17691/science/cognitive-frontiers-the-brain-was-not-built-for-scale-why-large-systems-break-intuition/) - The brain is developed to adapt to compact environments, short timelines and simple causality. As a result, large-scale systems often feel unintuitive. Cognitive neuroscience shows that the mind handles local patterns with ease, but it begins to lose clarity when information spans decades, continents or many interlinked variables. Global structures like energy supply chains and - [North Dakota’s tornado changed EF rate](https://theticker.org/17689/science/2025-enderlin-tornado-upgraded-marking-u-s-s-first-ef5-in-12-years/) - A tornado that touched down near Enderlin, N.D., on June 20, was upgraded to a rating EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, making it the first tornado since May 2013 to receive the rating. The tornado, lasting 19 minutes with a 12-mile path, was part of a derecho — a widespread, long-lasting windstorm that accompanied - [Gut microbe responsible for heart issue](https://theticker.org/17686/science/the-hidden-risk-how-your-gut-bacteria-may-be-driving-heart-disease/) - A breakthrough study published in the American Society For Microbiology suggests that the trillions of microbes inside of us may be silently driving the world’s leading killer: coronary artery disease. Researchers identified 15 specific gut bacteria species linked to CAD, revealing that an unhealthy gut does not just harbor the wrong mix of microbes but - [Dominating the Premier League, Gunners face victory](https://theticker.org/17683/sports/dominating-the-premier-league-gunners-face-victory/) - Arsenal FC has been dominating both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League after defeating North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur FC and the undefeated Bundesliga rival FC Bayern Munich the same week. On Nov. 23, Arsenal hosted Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium for the North London derby. Tension boiled during the summer transfer window over - [Pit wall gamble backfires, Max Verstappen steals Qatar Grand Prix](https://theticker.org/17680/sports/pit-wall-gamble-backfires-max-verstappen-steals-qatar-grand-prix/) - The 23rd round of the Formula 1 season took place at the Qatar Grand Prix under the lights of the Lusail International Circuit, where strategy, not pace, ultimately decided the Qatar Grand Prix. Despite the McLaren team dominating the weekend from practice to qualifying, it was Max Verstappen who emerged with the victory, executing a - [The quarterfinal games for the NBA Cup match up are officially set](https://theticker.org/17677/sports/the-quarterfinal-games-for-the-nba-cup-match-up-are-officially-set/) - The National Basketball Association Cup is now in its third year, and an idea once looked down on by fans is starting to gain some attraction. This year’s quarterfinals, which take place on Dec. 9 and 10, are now set with some good matchups to look forward to. Starting with the East matchups that take - [Women’s Pro Baseball League makes history with its first ever draft](https://theticker.org/17674/sports/womens-pro-baseball-league-makes-history-with-its-first-ever-draft/) - The Women’s Pro Baseball League made history on Nov. 20, when it held its first draft. The draft consisted of six rounds, with the five teams San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston, having 20 picks throughout each round, leaving each team with five picks for a total of 30 draft picks per team, - [Fits with Flower: Exploring Baruch’s very own Bearcat Thrift](https://theticker.org/17662/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-exploring-baruchs-very-own-bearcat-thrift/) - Have you ever missed a pop-up because you were stuck on campus? With Bearcat Thrift, the pop-up experience has been brought to Baruch College. The Bearcat Thrift is a student-run marketplace, run by the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship. Its pop-ups are the place to find cute clothes, funky trinkets and free ramen. Not - [Margaret Atwood credits her books success to repeating history](https://theticker.org/17659/arts/arts-amp-style/margaret-atwood-credits-her-books-success-to-repeating-history/) - Margaret Atwood was recently featured in CBS’s “60 minutes” where she talked about her inspiration for her dystopian novels. Atwood, called by readers as the “prophet of doom,” has disagreed with that label because the content seen in her books dates to past events. Atwood is a Canadian author, best known for her 1985 dystopian - [‘Nobody Wants This’ season two shows the battle behind merging two worlds](https://theticker.org/17656/arts/arts-amp-style/nobody-wants-this-season-two-shows-the-battle-behind-merging-two-worlds/) - Now streaming on Netflix, “Nobody Wants This” season two leans further into the next chapter of a beautifully chaotic, emotionally unpredictable and humorous love story. What truly stands out in season two is how the show balances the comedy of enduring daily mistakes with the deep emotional weight that comes with merging two worlds – - [Dove Cameron’s ‘Hello My Old Lover’ tells story of self realization](https://theticker.org/17653/arts/arts-amp-style/dove-camerons-hello-my-old-lover-tells-story-of-self-realization/) - Art is a reflection of life, making it possible that Dove Cameron’s new single, “Hello My Old Lover,” is based on the singer’s life. Currently, Cameron is engaged to Damiano David, lead vocalist of the Italian rock band “Måneskin,” so the current lover she describes could be him. Of her past partners, there is no - [In Tune with WBMB - ‘Daylight Blush’ by Take Van](https://theticker.org/17650/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-daylight-blush-by-take-van/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Carolin Sanchez. As the end of the semester nears, the celebration starts early with Take Van’s “Daylight Blush.” Van, whose legal name is Vanessa Valdes, is an - [An evolving animation industry begins competes against Hollywood popularity](https://theticker.org/17647/arts/arts-amp-style/an-evolving-animation-industry-begins-competes-against-hollywood-popularity/) - As of Nov. 17, “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” sits high on the charts alongside other animated films such as “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” and “KPop Demon Hunters.” These three films have made their way into mass media due to inspirational messages conveyed through captivating art styles and storytelling. What all these films have in common - [From family home to Fifth Avenue : The journey of The Rockefeller Christmas tree](https://theticker.org/17642/arts/from-family-home-to-fifth-avenue-the-journey-of-the-rockefeller-christmas-tree/) - As Andy Williams’ classic reminds us, it's the most wonderful time of the year and nowhere is that more evident than beneath the glow of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Each December the towering tree transforms Midtown Manhattan into a winter wonderland. For generations, these different trees have had an immense impact on the history - [US produced last penny after 23 years](https://theticker.org/17630/business/us-produced-last-penny-after-23o-years/) - On Nov. 11, the penny stopped production and was the last day the U.S. Mint produced the coin. President Donald Trump signed an order for the Treasury Department to end the production of the cent, as the administration focuses on cutting costs it deems wasteful. According to the Associated Press, pennies cost four cents to - [Sports betting in organized markets](https://theticker.org/17632/business/sports-betting-in-organized-markets/) - The Zicklin School of Business hosted a webinar on Nov. 11 about sports betting and the blurred lines between gambling and financial speculation. Larry Zicklin led the discussion with John Holden, associate professor of business law and ethics at the Kelley School of Business, and Marc Edelman, professor of law at the Zicklin School of - [Market Update 11/14/25](https://theticker.org/17628/business/market-update-11-14-25/) - U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday, Nov. 10, as investors weighed signs of cooling momentum in the semiconductor rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, supported by energy and financial shares. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.4% as chipmakers retreated after TSMC reported its slowest monthly sales growth in - [Industry Insights: Data center expansion](https://theticker.org/17626/business/industry-insights-data-center-expansion/) - Data center construction has entered a new era of urgency and size thanks to artificial intelligence. Businesses that previously made incremental investments in cloud infrastructure are now allocating billions to construct facilities that can train and implement cutting-edge algorithms. Google’s $40 billion investment in AI data centers is one example that shows the magnitude of - [Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan gets severe backlash](https://theticker.org/17624/business/trumps-50-year-mortgage-plan-gets-severe-backlash/) - President Donald Trump is aiming to make home ownership affordable with his 50-year mortgage plans. But the plan was met with severe backlash, even from Trump’s own party. “The idea behind the 15- and 30-year mortgage is that you eventually own the home you live in, whereas the 50-year mortgage abandons this pretense altogether and - [Democrats release emails mentioning Trump and Epstein, force vote on releasing Epstein files](https://theticker.org/17622/news/democrats-release-emails-mentioning-trump-and-epstein-force-vote-on-releasing-epstein-files/) - House Democrats released select emails from Jeffrey Epstein mentioning President Trump on Nov. 12,, kicking off a new series of responses from the President and the GOP that reignited tensions over the late sex trafficker. While members of the Trump Administration have suggested releasing files related to Epstein, they have since walked back on the - [EMS representatives testify to New York City Council to split EMS and FDNY](https://theticker.org/17620/news/ems-representatives-testify-to-new-york-city-council-to-split-ems-and-fdny/) - A panel of Emergency Medical Service representatives and union representatives came together on Nov. 13 to testify before the New York City Council to split EMS from the Fire Department of New York to form an independent agency. Donald Faeth, a retired FDNY rescue paramedic and ex-union vice president of Local 2507 who now works - [The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline should have been rejected](https://theticker.org/17617/opinions/the-northeast-supply-enhancement-pipeline-should-have-been-rejected/) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration announced the approval of a controversial gas pipeline. The purported justifications of this $1 billion project, which will deliver gas from Pennsylvania through New Jersey to New York City, are doubtful at best. The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline has a contentious reputation. It has been previously rejected by New - [The convenience of AI has a silent cost](https://theticker.org/17614/opinions/the-convenience-of-ai-has-a-silent-cost/) - Tasks that once needed hours of concentration may now be finished in a matter of seconds thanks to artificial intelligence. At first glance, the change seems effective, yet as soon as one looks deeper, it raises a more serious question. What happens to those who no longer focus, strive or struggle with the small challenges - [Mamdani’s election win is a sign of NYC voters trending toward populism](https://theticker.org/17611/opinions/mamdanis-election-win-is-a-sign-of-nyc-voters-trending-toward-populism/) - The New York City mayoral election results should be no surprise to anyone who studies U.S. or Western politics. Populism has become a core predictor of election outcomes, more so than political parties or affiliation. Working-class people cannot buy a house, pay rent, buy groceries or have children. They’re in a crisis and they want - [CUNY must continue to fund food pantries for students without SNAP](https://theticker.org/17608/opinions/cuny-must-continue-to-fund-food-pantries-for-students-without-snap/) - CUNY is distributing $140,000 across all campuses to stock up campus food pantries and help feed impacted students. The reopening of the government shutdown on Nov. 13 allowed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be fully restored. According to a federal court ruling on Nov. 6, the Trump administration was ordered to deliver full SNAP - [Cognitive Frontiers: The Dopamine Cost of Convenience](https://theticker.org/17605/science/cognitive-frontiers-the-dopamine-cost-of-convenience/) - Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how humans work, learn and solve problems, but convenience may have inherent trade-offs. Neuroscience shows that when a tool makes a task simpler, the experience feels efficient, yet beneath that ease, the brain’s motivational circuitry adjusts to comfort. Effort-based signals are central to the system that decides whether an action - [OpenAI collaborates with multiple cloud providers](https://theticker.org/17602/science/openai-collaborates-with-multiple-cloud-providers/) - In the past, OpenAI was known for collaborating solely with Microsoft for cloud computing. However, the contract was recently renegotiated to allow it to purchase services from any cloud computing company even without Microsoft’s approval. This signals a stark shift from single-cloud sourcing for Artificial Intelligence workloads to a multi-cloud approach. Sam Altman, CEO of - [Dell Forum at Javits Center centers AI](https://theticker.org/17599/science/dell-forum-at-javits-center-centers-ai/) - The Dell Technologies Forum held on Nov. 12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City brought together professionals, students and clients for a full-day experience focusing on innovation, AI and sustainability. The forum is hosted annually by Dell and serves as a showcase for the company’s latest advancements across multi-cloud infrastructure, - [Shamet boost NY Knicks over Miami Heat to a NBA Cup game victory](https://theticker.org/17596/sports/shamet-boost-ny-knicks-over-miami-heat-to-a-nba-cup-game-victory/) - The New York Knicks played the Miami Heat at home on Nov. 14th. Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson was out with a sprained ankle, and forward OG Anunoby played for five minutes before leaving the game with a hamstring injury. It was uncertain if the Knicks were able to operate a well-oiled machine without their - [Maveriks fans wont forget about Nico Harrison’s damage to the team](https://theticker.org/17585/sports/maveriks-fans-wont-forget-about-nico-harrisons-damage-to-the-team/) - Receiving criticism is part of the job for an NBA general manager. Having to use emergency portable stairs as a personal escape route to escape the wrath of angry fans, however, is an unheard level of vitriol. However, after what Nico Harrison did to the Mavericks basketball franchise, it might just be warranted. Harrison, the - [After 186 days of leading, Piastri fumbles](https://theticker.org/17588/sports/after-186-days-of-leading-piastri-fumbles/) - After his rookie breakthrough in 2023, Oscar Piastri looked sharper, more complete and perfectly aligned this season with McLaren, which had been looking for a strong second driver. Now in his third season, Piastri is competing neck-to-neck with his teammate. His greatest strength has been his calmness. He made almost no mistakes, kept his tire - [Giants and Packers face off in NFL Week 11 matchup](https://theticker.org/17582/sports/giants-and-packers-face-off-in-nfl-week-11-matchup/) - The New York Giants and Green Bay Packers faced off at MetLife Stadium for Week 11 of the NFL season. The Giants have been hit heavy by the injury bug, as most of their star players on offense are out for this game. Malik Nabers has been out with a torn ACL, Cam Skattebo broke - [Patriots are back on top](https://theticker.org/17579/sports/patriots-are-back-on-top/) - The New England Patriots have been on a tear this year, and it was all led by quarterback Drake Maye, who is top three in Most Valuable Player voting and on some polls at number one. From his promising rookie year, he took his skills to the next level this season. Maye came into this - [Baruch visits Earth Matter NY on Governors Island](https://theticker.org/17494/science/baruch-visits-earth-matter-ny-on-governors-island/) - Baruch College organized a site visit to Governors Island on Nov. 7, in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, where professors and students visited Earth Matter NY to learn how true circular sustainability functions. The site demonstrated that composting is not just an idea, but also a system that has rules, measurements and biological - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Sea Song’ — Unflirt](https://theticker.org/17563/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-sea-song-unflirt/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Jesette Alveza. Among the evolving wave of dream pop artists who have been redefining the sound of quiet emotional intimacy, Unflirt stands out for the ways she - [Grand Egyptian Museum compliments iconic Gaza pyramids through its architecture](https://theticker.org/17559/arts/arts-amp-style/grand-egyptian-museum-compliments-iconic-gaza-pyramids-through-its-architecture/) - The land of hieroglyphics, gods and pharaohs makes its way to the home of mystery, confined in one place. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to royals and heads of state at the opening ceremony on Nov. 1. After two decades of work, architectural firm Heneghan Peng Architects managed to bring to light the - [Fits With Flower: Oliver Rousteing departs from the House of Balmain](https://theticker.org/17555/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-oliver-rousteing-departs-from-the-house-of-balmain/) - Knowing when to leave is always a keen decision to make when you have been somewhere for long enough. For Olivier Rousteing, it was exactly what he needed after giving Balmain 16 years of his life, 14 of which he spent being its creative director. “Today, I leave the House of Balmain with my eyes - [Olivia Rodrigo denounces new ICE app in Instagram comment](https://theticker.org/17552/arts/arts-amp-style/olivia-rodrigo-denounces-new-ice-app-in-instagram-comment/) - Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo expressed her opinion on the Trump administration on Oct. 7 after they posted a video that used her song “All-American Bitch.” The Instagram video promoted U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement services with the background playing Rodrigo’s song. The caption said, “Leave now and self-deport using the CBP Home app. If you don’t, - [Food for thought with Andres: Que Rico Restaurant](https://theticker.org/17547/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-que-rico-restaurant/) - Just two and a half blocks away from Baruch College’s Clivner Field Plaza at 221 E. 23rd St. sits Que Rico Restaurant, a cozy Dominican spot serving up hearty plates of homestyle cooking. Que Rico offers inviting and affordable options for students looking for comfort food close to campus. One thing that stands out and - [Ms. Rachel delivers an emotional speech at Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards](https://theticker.org/17544/arts/arts-amp-style/ms-rachel-delivers-an-emotional-speech-at-glamours-women-of-the-year-awards/) - Since 1990, Glamour Magazine has chosen women every year to win its Women of the Year award. Glamour aims to cover taboo topics most women are deeply invested in. Glamour categorizes its award recipients as “trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries and champions who have defined each year.” This year, six awards were given out, each for - [Air travel reduced 6% due to shutdown](https://theticker.org/17541/business/air-travel-reduced-6-due-to-shutdown/) - The Federal Aviation Administration reduced air travel by 10% out safety for passengers as a high number of air traffic controllers call out due to the government shutdown. The FAA issued an emergency order that requires the 40 highly impacted airports to decrease operations on Nov. 11 by 6% and 10% by Nov. 14. The - [GEO Group profits surge amid tightening immigration crackdown](https://theticker.org/17538/business/geo-group-profits-surge-amid-tightening-immigration-crackdown/) - Jaen Mawer Enciso Guzman, a Venezuelan migrant, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after his scheduled immigration hearing in Manhattan on June 4. Guzman, and the several other people detained that day, were taken to an ICE prison staffed by the employees of the GEO Group, a for-profit, private prison company that has - [Market Update 11/7/25](https://theticker.org/17535/business/market-update-11-7-25/) - U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the S&P 500, the Nasdaq composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average all closed lower. The Nasdaq dropped the most as investors sold off Big Tech stocks. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index rose to 100.14 because investors moved money into safer assets, and U.S. bond yields stayed - [Tesla approves plan, can make Musk trillionaire](https://theticker.org/17532/business/tesla-approves-plan-can-make-musk-trillionaire/) - Tesla Inc. shareholders approved a pay plan that would make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. More than 75% of Tesla shares voted for the package at their annual meeting; the vote excluded the 15% Musk owns. The pay plan is in the form of stock would give Musk nearly 423.7 million Tesla shares - [School bus driver strike averted](https://theticker.org/17521/news/school-bus-driver-strike-averted/) - The New York City yellow school bus crisis, brought on by a contract that ended in June and a threat to lay off workers, was averted after bus companies agreed to sign an emergency contract extension on Oct. 30. According to the New York Post, the dispute was initially between private bus companies and the - [DHS implements new parole fee](https://theticker.org/17527/news/dhs-implements-new-parole-fee/) - On Oct. 16, the Department of Homeland Security announced that a $1,000 fee will be imposed on immigrants paroled into the U.S. These paroles grant immigrants temporary protection from deportation and allow them to stay in the country for a limited period of time. This new fee comes from the HR-1 Reconciliation Bill, known as - [Gov. Hochul announces largest NYS paving project](https://theticker.org/17524/news/gov-hochul-announces-the-largest-nys-paving-project/) - Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an $800 million investment into the New York State Department of Transportation’s five year capital plan on Oct. 22. Hochul reiterated the importance of the ‘unprecedented’ project that will commence in 2026 as an “investment to improve state roads across New York.” According to the governor’s press office, the project entails - [Baruch students deserve their graduation moment](https://theticker.org/17518/opinions/baruch-students-deserve-their-graduation-moment/) - The anticipation of Baruch College’s commencement has always made graduating seniors express the concern that only a handful get to walk the stage every May. To recognize the efforts and time students spend earning their degrees, Baruch should take more steps to effectively plan graduation ceremonies so students can have their names called and walk - [Illusion of control in financial world](https://theticker.org/17515/opinions/illusion-of-control-in-financial-world/) - The markets rejoiced on Oct. 29, when the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates once more. The dollar depreciated, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose and traders referred to it as a “turning point.” The idea that investors can outwit uncertainty, however, is a perilous fallacy that lurks underlying that confidence. Many market errors start here, - [Mamdani’s historic election win, won’t give in to the Trump administration](https://theticker.org/17512/opinions/mamdanis-historic-election-win-wont-give-in-to-the-trump-administration/) - Zohran Mamdani made history on Nov. 4 as being elected the first South Asian and Muslim mayor in New York City, in addition to being the youngest mayor in over a century. Mamdani’s supporters are buzzing with excitement in light of the win, as his campaign instilled optimism in those who have been struggling with - [Trump holds extravagant parties while Americans face food insecurity issues](https://theticker.org/17509/opinions/trump-holds-extravagant-parties-while-americans-face-food-insecurity-issues/) - While those who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were initially unaffected by the government shutdown in October, funding was halted once November came, leaving many families with no choice but to rely on food pantries. The only funds recipients have left for November include anything left over from the previous month. The - [Trump’s ‘America First’ policy fails to prioritize Americans’ needs](https://theticker.org/17506/opinions/trumps-america-first-policy-fails-to-prioritize-americans-needs/) - New York City is home to millions who depend on Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Social Security to survive. For working-class and low-income families across the five boroughs, these programs mean the difference between getting medication, feeding children and keeping a roof overhead. According to American Progress, the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful - [Men’s brain shrink faster than women’s](https://theticker.org/17496/science/mens-brain-shrink-faster-than-womens/) - Scientists continue to study how our brains change with age. Recently, a longitudinal study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that when considering the volume of the brain, men’s brains shrink at a faster rate than women’s. This raises the question: if the male brain declines faster, how is it that - [CUNY Research and BetaNYC host PIT pop-up at Oculus](https://theticker.org/17501/science/nyc-pit-pop-up/) - CUNY took over a storefront in the Oculus and turned it into a space that showed how technology can protect people. The Public Interest Technology Pop-Up ran from Oct. 27 to Nov. 6.The event was funded by a PIT-UN grant and organized by the CUNY PIT lab in partnership with BetaNYC. It consisted of a - [The psychology behind binge-watching](https://theticker.org/17498/science/the-psychology-behind-binge-watching/) - Binge-watching has become a cultural norm, changing how we consume entertainment and spend our free time. It starts with one episode, then another. Before you know it, the sun is rising, your snacks are gone and Netflix asks, “Are you still watching?” With streaming platforms offering endless content and auto play features, it’s much easier - [Lando Norris increases point gap in Sao Paolo, Max Verstappen finishes 3rd after starting from the pit lane](https://theticker.org/17491/sports/lando-norris-increases-point-gap-in-sao-paolo-max-verstappen-finishes-3rd-after-starting-from-the-pit-lane/) - The Formula 1 grid lined up once more on Nov. 9 as the championship battle between the top three Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen kept heating up, as it has since the summer break. After a poor qualifying round, Verstappen elected to switch to a new engine and aerodynamic setup for the race. - [MLS Cup Recap: It’s just that simple NYC 3-1 CLT](https://theticker.org/17488/sports/mls-cup-recap-its-just-that-simple-nyc-3-1-clt/) - New York City FC faced Charlotte FC away at Bank of America Stadium on Nov 7. Both teams have a win in this Best-of-3 series. This match will decide who heads to the MLS Cup semi-finals. Both teams are impressive with their top-tier goalkeepers, as Charlotte FC has its 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year - [High stakes MLB Offseason looms with star players ready to reshape league](https://theticker.org/17485/sports/high-stakes-mlb-offseason-looms-with-star-players-ready-to-reshape-league/) - With the World Series over, the MLB offseason is now underway and set to be a big one. This offseason was set to be headlined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but he was taken off the table after signing his big contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays in the regular season. No worries, though, because - [The future for New York football teams has a promising outcome](https://theticker.org/17482/sports/the-future-for-new-york-football-teams-has-a-promising-outcome/) - Both the New York Giants and the New York Jets have had disappointing seasons. The Jets have not played a playoff game since 2010 and the Giants have only been there once since 2016. This season, the Giants, who are 15th in the National Football Conference, have won two games and lost nine, while the - [BREAKING: Baruch Middle Eastern North African club prevented from participating in club fair](https://theticker.org/14660/news/baruch-middle-eastern-north-african-club-prevented-from-participating-in-club-fair/) - Baruch College’s Middle Eastern North African club was prevented from having a table at club fair on Sept. 19 despite having previously received a confirmation email notifying the club of its ability to participate. At 8:59 a.m. on Sept. 19 the Office of Student Life notified MENA via email that students would not be given - [US banks expect investment banking fees to rise in Q3](https://theticker.org/16721/business/us-banks-expect-investment-banking-fees-to-rise-in-q3/) - U.S. banks expect their investment bank fees to rise, as traders anticipate a boost in global trade activity in the third quarter ending Sept. 30. This sentiment is growing at Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America, driven by a surge in trading volumes amid global market volatility from Trump-era tariffs. Citi, - [Trump and Xi Jinping meet to discuss trade and tariffs](https://theticker.org/17447/business/trump-and-xi-jinping-meet-to-discuss-trade-and-tariffs/) - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, for their first in-person meeting since Trump’s second term, on Oct. 30. Both arrived under pressure to stabilize the trade war that was starting to hit markets and manufacturers alike. Tensions began to flare on Oct. 9, when China announced new restrictions - [Industry Insights: How the Fed’s ongoing rate cuts hide the real market signal](https://theticker.org/17444/business/industry-insights-how-the-feds-ongoing-rate-cuts-hide-the-real-market-signal/) - The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Oct. 29, from 4% to 3.75%, The Wall Street Journal reported. To stop quantitative tightening by Dec. 1, the move implies a shift in emphasis from managing inflation to maintaining stability in the short-term financing markets. This action was taken in the - [Market Update 10/31/2025](https://theticker.org/17442/business/market-update-10-31-2025/) - The market kicked off strongly on Monday, Oct. 27. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite climbed up 1.5% for the day. Nvidia announced domestic manufacturing of its latest artificial intelligence chips in Arizona. The firm revealed a $1 billion stake in Nokia Corp. to build out U.S.-based 5G/6G networking infrastructure, approaching - [UPS to restructure, cuts 48,000 jobs](https://theticker.org/17439/business/ups-to-restructure-cuts-48000-jobs/) - UPS has cut 48,000 jobs this year in one of the largest restructurings in the company’s history. The layoffs come as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and respond to slowing demand across the delivery industry. Shares of UPS, which had fallen about 28% since the start of the year, jumped nearly 13% - [Microsoft’s AI spending soars to $34 billion in the third quarter](https://theticker.org/17436/business/microsofts-ai-spending-soars-to-34-billion-in-the-third-quarter/) - Microsoft’s record-breaking investment in artificial intelligence has sparked unease on Wall Street. Despite strong quarterly results, Microsoft’s stock dropped after the company revealed it spent nearly $35 billion building data centers to power its AI ambitions. The company spent $34.9 billion last quarter, a 74% increase from the previous year, The New York Times reported. - [Las Vegas Aces on track to win the 2025 WNBA championship](https://theticker.org/16913/sports/las-vegas-aces-on-track-to-win-the-2025-wnba-championship/) - The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury in game two of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 5. Jackie Young led the charge for the Aces with 32 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one steal. Other standout performances come from Aces’ A’ja Wilson with her Most Valuable Player award, who scored 28 points, 14 - [Mamdani wins mayoral race](https://theticker.org/17396/news/mamdani-wins-mayoral-race/) - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa and was elected New York City’s 111th mayor. Mamdani will be sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026, which makes him the youngest mayor in over a century and the first South Asian and Muslim to lead NYC, NPR reported. “The future is - [White House ballroom saga continues](https://theticker.org/17398/news/white-house-ballroom-saga-continues/) - During the summer of 2025, President Donald Trump announced his plans to build a new ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. A statement released by the White House in July stated, “Presidents, Administrations, and White House Staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that can hold - [CUNY Chancellor delivers his 2025 State of the University Address](https://theticker.org/17394/news/cuny-chancellor-delivers-his-2025-state-of-the-university-address/) - CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez amplified his commitment towards a vibrant CUNY community as an agent for students’ successful futures on Oct. 29 during his State University Address at Hostos Community College. According to CUNY Newswire, the address encouraged CUNY students to act on the opportunities presented to them. “You’re not just a model in - [Misty Copeland performs farewell as a thank you letter to ABT](https://theticker.org/17414/arts/arts-amp-style/misty-copeland-performs-farewell-as-a-thank-you-letter-to-abt/) - Misty Copeland danced with the American Ballet Theater for the very last time on Oct. 22 after 25 years with the company. Copeland began her dance training at 13 years old at a Boys & Girls Club gym in Los Angeles, a relatively late age to start in the ballet world when it comes to - [In Tune with WBMB: 'Long4' by Anysia Kym & Tony Seltzer](https://theticker.org/17410/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-long4-by-anysia-kym-tony-seltzer/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Alex Fernandez. Whether the feeling was moody for you in the first “In Tune” or upbeat in the second, the hope is that you're ready for another - [K-pop girl group NewJeans to continue hiatus following court ruling](https://theticker.org/17407/arts/arts-amp-style/k-pop-girl-group-newjeans-to-continue-hiatus-following-court-ruling/) - After a year-long legal battle, K-pop girl group NewJeans lost a case against their record label Ador. The court dismissed NewJeans’ claim of mistreatment and manipulation by the label and ruled that their contract with Ador is valid until 2029. NewJeans debuted in 2022 with the members Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Danielle Marsh, Kang Haerin - [Talla’s Overbooked: ‘We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir’ by Raja Shehadeh](https://theticker.org/17404/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-we-could-have-been-friends-my-father-and-i-a-palestinian-memoir-by-raja-shehadeh/) - 1948 marks the year of the Nakba, a catastrophe that displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, resulting in the loss of land and a dramatic shift in legal and geopolitical status. The U.N. Partition Plan served as a precursor to the Nakba, granting territory to Israel and leaving Palestinian sovereignty inconclusive. Decades of debate over - [Fits with Flower: What is chic anyway?](https://theticker.org/17400/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-what-is-chic-anyway/) - As the season changes and fall makes its presence well known, people’s fashion have been changing as well. Not only do people want to stay warm in this windy and brisk weather, many also want to look stylish while doing so. Wool trench coats, fluffy scarves and knee-high boots are making their annual comeback. It’s - [MLS Cup Recap: New York City FC heads for match 3](https://theticker.org/17390/sports/mls-cup-recap-new-york-city-fc-heads-for-match-3/) - In Match 1, New York City FC, known as the boys in blue, faced Charlotte FC away at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 28. Charlotte FC already boasts a strong win record against the Boys in Blue, as they remain undefeated on home turf. This left most New York City fans worried that their - [Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets announced retirement](https://theticker.org/17387/sports/jordi-alba-and-sergio-busquets-announced-retirement/) - Spanish football legends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets announced they will retire following the conclusion of the 2025 MLS regular season. The two legends, who have shared the pitch for both FC Barcelona and Inter Miami, will close out their illustrious careers after nearly two decades at the top level of the sport alongside great - [The Dodgers repeat as World Series champions](https://theticker.org/17384/sports/the-dodgers-repeat-as-world-series-champions/) - Game Seven, the two best words in sports shine on what has been a World Series for the ages. This series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the reigning World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers has everything a baseball fan could ask for. You want amazing pitching performances, you got it; you want high-scoring games, - [How the human brain mirrors the market when faced with uncertainty](https://theticker.org/17381/science/how-the-human-brain-mirrors-the-market-when-faced-with-uncertainty/) - Markets responded quickly to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decrease last week. Gold fluctuated, stocks increased and traders panicked to reposition themselves. Wall Street is not the only place where this type of chain reaction occurs; it is also a reflection of how the human brain responds to uncertainty. According to neuroscience, the mind is - [High school grows a corpse flower before Halloween](https://theticker.org/17378/science/high-school-grows-a-corpse-flower-before-halloween/) - Students and teachers at Roseville High School in California were surprised last week when their rare corpse flower finally bloomed again, right before Halloween. The huge flower, known for its terrible smell and unusual beauty, became the center of attention across the campus. The corpse flower, officially known as Amorphophallus titanum, is famous around the - [Echoes of a Colorful world: The silent shift to a monochromatic future](https://theticker.org/17375/science/echoes-of-a-colorful-world-the-silent-shift-to-a-monochromatic-future/) - The world is becoming a little less colorful. Researchers have discovered that butterflies are losing their once-vibrant colors because of deforestation and habitat loss. The butterflies’ color schemes are fundamental to their survival. Their vibrant hues help attract mates while deterring predators. However, as humans begin to replace tropical forests with monoculture plantations, these vibrant - [New York should not be so quick to implement fare free buses for the MTA](https://theticker.org/17365/opinions/new-york-should-not-be-so-quick-to-implement-fare-free-buses-for-the-mta/) - With bus and subway fares reaching nearly $3, Zohran Mamdani’s promise for free bus fares has been a critical factor in his victory in the Democratic primary and the mayoral race. His campaign underscores the importance of affordability, appealing to most New Yorkers during a time where prices for groceries and household items are soaring. - [Baruch needs a revamped version of a faculty member evaluation system](https://theticker.org/17371/opinions/baruch-needs-a-revamped-version-of-a-faculty-member-evaluation-system/) - Many students rely on Rate My Professor for reviews and testimonials on faculty members. However, Rate My Professor is prone to reviews written by bots to inflate professors’ ratings, or fake reviews with low ratings to deter students from enrolling in a class with a sought-after professor. In addition, reviews are more likely to be - [Character.AI’s regulation provides an example of accountability](https://theticker.org/17368/opinions/character-ais-regulation-provides-an-example-of-accountability/) - Character. AI’s initiative to restrict minors from using its chatbots is a decision that could set a positive example for other artificial intelligence platforms to follow. With such a vast number of students already relying on AI, introducing AI that acts as a companion will continue to worsen young people's mental health. Prolonged exposure to - [Trump’s ICE arrest quota is an unreasonable ask](https://theticker.org/17362/opinions/trumps-ice-arrest-quota-is-an-unreasonable-ask/) - Tensions have risen in Washington due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s failure to reach its daily arrest quota of 3,000 illegal immigrants. The quota imposed by the Trump Administration not only puts excessive strain on ICE but is also unreasonable and dangerous. ICE has currently arrested over 1,000 people a day, but it hasn’t been - [New Sichuan restaurant opens in Baruch’s plaza](https://theticker.org/17349/business/new-sichuan-restaurant-opens-in-baruchs-plaza/) - In the corner of the Clivner Field Plaza, where Jimmy’s House once stood, is the new restaurant Mala Town. Mala Town is a franchise that has restaurants all over the country and serves malatang food – traditional Sichuan street food. Jimmy’s has not mentioned whether it will be moving the small business to a different - [Market Update 10/20/25](https://theticker.org/17347/business/market-update-10-20-25/) - On Monday, U.S. stocks started the week slightly higher than last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.1%, the S&P 500 up 1.0% and the Nasdaq composite up 1.3%, boosted by optimism around trade and tech. Market sentiment was lifted after President Donald Trump signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement with Australia, - [Meta lays off 600 jobs in its AI division](https://theticker.org/17344/business/meta-lays-off-600-jobs-in-its-ai-division/) - Meta has cut 600 roles within its artificial intelligence division as part of a major restructuring of its Superintelligence Labs. The move follows years of extensive hiring under CEO Mark Zuckerberg and aims to create a more “organized and rapid” AI operation. The layoffs come after Meta’s latest push to position itself as a leader - [National debt tops record $38T in week 4 of government shutdown](https://theticker.org/17341/business/national-debt-tops-record-38t-in-week-4-of-government-shutdown/) - The U.S. Gross National Debt has now topped a record of $38 trillion, with no signs of slowing down due to economic and political uncertainty. This marks the fastest accumulation of debt since the COVID-19 pandemic, when this past August, the debt reached $37 trillion. “Relative to one year ago, total gross national debt is - [Turning Point USA Baruch Chapter hosted Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa in the Clivner=Field Plaza](https://theticker.org/17323/news/turning-point-usa-baruch-chapter-hosted-republican-mayoral-candidate-curtis-sliwa-in-the-clivner-field-plaza/) - Curtis Sliwa and other New York City Republican figures sat in the Clivner=Field Plaza on Oct. 28 and answered questions from students, mimicking the prove-me-wrong events that the late Charlie Kirk did on college campuses. “Curtis is the kind of guy you’d meet on the subway and can have a normal conversation with,” Sliwa told - [Pfizer sued over birth control shot](https://theticker.org/17320/news/pfizer-sued-over-birth-control-shot/) - A recent lawsuit filed by numerous women claimed that contraceptive injection Depo-Provera causes brain tumors. The shot is made by Pfizer, a major New York-based pharmaceutical company known for producing vaccines and other widely used medicines. Depo-Provera uses a hormone called medroxyprogesterone acetate to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. It is given every three months - [CUNY sites open for early voters](https://theticker.org/17314/news/cuny-sites-open-for-early-voters/) - As the New York City mayoral election date of Nov. 4 approaches, CUNY announced on Oct. 21 that its 14 campuses would set up polling sites to serve both early and regular voters. In the lead-up to the election, voters can choose to vote early if they wish by going to a host of polling - [New York General Attorney faces serious pressure from her political opponent](https://theticker.org/17312/news/new-york-general-attorney-faces-serious-pressure-from-her-political-opponent/) - Letitia James, the 67th New York attorney general, was indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. James, who is known for tackling issues regarding suspicious landlords, drug and gun trafficking, irresponsible corporations and pollution, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Oct. 24 during her arraignment in Virginia. - [The US drops 5 places in the Henley Passport Index](https://theticker.org/17308/news/the-us-drops-5-places-in-the-henley-passport-index/) - From 2024 to 2025, the United States dropped from seventh to 12th place in passport ranking, which puts the country behind 37 others, according to the Henley Passport Index. In the HPI, passport power is calculated by adding up all the countries a passport holder can go to without a visa or another special permission. - [Champions league recap: Arsenal FC guns down Atlético de Madrid 4-0](https://theticker.org/17306/sports/champions-league-recap-arsenal-f-c-guns-down-atletico-madrid-4-0/) - The Champions League is back after a long international break. Exciting matches were played on Matchday 3. The highlight of the week was Arsenal’s match against La Liga de Atlético de Madrid. These two teams have been impressive this season, as Atlético beat the 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in a La Liga match - [Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the first 'El Classico' of the season](https://theticker.org/17304/sports/real-madrid-defeat-barcelona-in-the-first-el-classico-of-the-season/) - El Clásico is one of football's biggest games every year. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meet for the first time this season in a clash between the two best teams in La Liga. Barcelona comes into this game only 2 points behind Madrid, who are in first place. Even though it’s still early in the - [Lando Norris overtakes teammate Oscar Piastri in championship standings as Oliver Bearman takes a surprising 4th in Mexico](https://theticker.org/17302/sports/lando-norris-overtakes-teammate-oscar-piastri-in-championship-standings-as-oliver-bearman-takes-a-surprising-4th-in-mexico/) - On Oct. 26, Lando Norris sailed to a win in the Mexico Grand Prix, building an enormous 30-second lead over Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Oliver Bearman. His main rival in the drivers’ championship, Oscar Piastri, finished fifth. The grid was led by Norris, followed by Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, Carlos - [Federal prosecutors charge NBA figures of engaging in illegal gambling schemes](https://theticker.org/17293/sports/federal-prosecutors-charge-nba-figures-of-engaging-in-illegal-gambling-schemes/) - In a shocking announcement, federal prosecutors have indicted 34 NBA figures, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Billups and Rozier have been placed on leave from their teams, the NBA said in a statement. These accusations put a dent in the league’s reputation, as they potentially represent - [The World Series is tied, heading back to Los Angeles](https://theticker.org/17299/sports/the-world-series-is-tied-heading-back-to-los-angeles/) - Game 1 of the World Series, which was on Oct. 24, started off hot. The Los Angeles Dodgers wasted no time getting on the board in the top of the second when Enrique Hernandez singled to center, bringing in Teoscar Hernandez for the first run of the night. But the Dodgers didn't stop there — - [The Women’s Pro Baseball League is set to debut in 2026](https://theticker.org/17296/sports/the-womens-pro-baseball-league-is-set-to-debut-in-2026/) - The Women’s Pro Baseball League is having its inaugural season in the summer of 2026. It will mark the fifth professional women’s baseball league in the United States, continuing a legacy that dates to the 1940s. The first was the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League which gave women athletes national visibility during and after World - [SNAP must not be sacrificed during the government shutdown](https://theticker.org/17265/opinions/snap-must-not-be-sacrificed-during-the-government-shutdown/) - Americans are plagued by uncertainty over the government shutdown, wondering what it means for the future of federal workers as well as federally funded initiatives. One of the most important initiatives is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP disburses roughly $187 into prepaid cards for recipients to buy groceries, assisting over 41 million Americans enrolled - [ICE comes after Canal Street vendors, intimidates community](https://theticker.org/17268/opinions/ice-comes-after-canal-street-vendors-intimidates-community/) - Just days ago, Canal Street in Lower Manhattan buzzed like any other afternoon. Tourists compared shades of Dior and Louis Vuitton bags, vendors shouted prices for wallets and cardholders and the familiar rhythm of bargaining filled the air. Then, the same street felt tense. Vendors and shop owners watched nervously as tourists moved cautiously, unsure - [AI horizon: New AI sidebars feature leads to trouble](https://theticker.org/17289/science/ai-horizon-new-ai-sidebars-feature-leads-to-trouble/) - Artificial intelligence has changed the way people use the internet, turning ordinary searches into full conversations, but with that comes a new kind of risk. A recent report revealed that security firm SquareX discovered a cyberattack technique known as “AI sidebar spoofing.” The attack targets AI browsers like Atlas and Comet. AI sidebars are chat - [Denisovan gene gave the first humans a survival boost, researchers find](https://theticker.org/17286/science/denisovan-gene-gave-the-first-humans-a-survival-boost-researchers-find/) - Recent research from the University of Colorado Boulder has investigated a gene passed from Denisovan populations to modern humans, which underwent positive selection in Indigenous American populations. This finding presents a unique perspective on modern human genetic admixture with early human populations, highlighting how modern human populations could have benefited from contact with other hominins. - [Courts find Google guilty in antitrust case but do not enforce harsh charges](https://theticker.org/17283/opinions/courts-find-google-guilty-in-antitrust-case-but-do-not-enforce-harsh-charges/) - The U.S. Justice Department and eight states sued Google in 2023 for violation of the Sherman and Clayton Acts, laws governing antitrust policy. In April, Google was found guilty of monopolizing the advertising technology, or ad tech, market through anticompetitive tactics. In the coming months, Judge Leonie Brinkema will decide the remedy for the verdict - [Bribes to leave mayoral race is anti-democratic](https://theticker.org/17280/opinions/bribes-to-leave-mayoral-race-is-anti-democratic/) - Wealthy donors should not be allowed to bribe or pressure mayoral candidates to drop out of an election. Candidates have an ethical duty not to accept or entertain such offers, regardless of how tempting they may be. On Sept. 25, during the ongoing NYC mayoral race, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa alleged that wealthy donors aligned - [Palestinian statehood is necessary to reach Middle Eastern peace](https://theticker.org/17277/opinions/palestinian-statehood-is-necessary-to-reach-middle-eastern-peace/) - On Yom Kippur this year, over 1,000 rabbis and Jewish peace activists shut down the Brooklyn Bridge, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. As stated in the ABC News article, “Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, also known as the ‘Day of Atonement.’” By protesting on the holiest day of the Jewish - [Winner of NYC mayoral election must implement policies that support CUNY](https://theticker.org/17274/opinions/winner-of-nyc-mayoral-election-must-implement-policies-that-support-cuny/) - Since the start of the mayoral campaign, the focus for all of the candidates has been affordability. But even with New York City being home to the most inexpensive colleges in the state, CUNY, none of the candidates have mentioned what they will do for CUNY students. CUNY is reported to be the best school - [Democrats must be fearless in gaining back their political power](https://theticker.org/17271/opinions/democrats-must-be-fearless-in-gaining-back-their-political-power/) - Since the 2024 Presidential Election, Democrats have hit a low point, losing the presidency and both chambers of Congress. Even as President Donald Trump’s popularity has sunk among the public, the opposing party has gained little from his failures and still polls below Republicans on most major issues. A poll in July showed the Democrats - [Irish Molly Malone statue once again needs chest refurbishment](https://theticker.org/17262/arts/arts-amp-style/irish-molly-malone-statue-once-again-needs-chest-refurbishment/) - After the Molly Malone statue reopened in early October, it faced immediate damage from tourists rubbing the breast area, which is believed to bring about good fortune, withering away her fresh bronze. Within two weeks of her reopening, it once again requires repairs. The statue is located in Dublin, Ireland near Trinity College and Grafton - [The nostalgic commercial comeback of ’90s and 2000s culture](https://theticker.org/17257/arts/arts-amp-style/the-nostalgic-commercial-comeback-of-90s-and-2000s-culture/) - As Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde once said, “Memory is the diary we all carry with us.” Even as people grow older, those childhood memories continue to pull at everyone’s hearts. Today, the pull has become a powerful marketing tool for companies to connect people to the more carefree moments that shaped who they - [Food for thought with Andres: OGNI](https://theticker.org/17251/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-ogni/) - ONGI sits just steps from the 23 Street–Baruch College 6 train station, right on 295 Park Avenue. Offering a fast-casual take on Korean cuisine and known for its customizable bowls and quick service, ONGI has often been referred to as the “Korean Chipotle.” It’s a place where you can build your own meal with fresh, - [Dan and Phil release a new podcast on the heels of their coming out video](https://theticker.org/17248/arts/arts-amp-style/dan-and-phil-release-a-new-podcast-on-the-heels-of-their-coming-out-video/) - Internet personalities Daniel Howell and Phil Lester released their podcast “Hard Launch” on Oct. 16, following their relationship confirmation video where they spoke about parasocialism and forgiving the past to make way for new beginnings. The confirmation video marks the end of years of speculation about the two's relationship status and sexualities. In the video, - ['Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere:' The same tired rockstar story](https://theticker.org/17245/arts/arts-amp-style/springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere-the-same-tired-rockstar-story/) - There are rare moments in the world of cinema where a film transcends mediocrity and becomes a classic. Director Scott Cooper’s newest flick, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is not one of those films. Lost in a slog of musician biopic after musician biopic like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Rocketman” and “A Complete Unknown,” this film tells - [Historical jewelry stolen from the Louvre in seven-minute heist](https://theticker.org/17239/arts/arts-amp-style/historical-jewelry-stolen-from-the-louvre-in-seven-minute-heist/) - For many New Yorkers, seven minutes is how long it takes for the train to arrive at the station, but for the French, it only took seven minutes for pieces of their history to disappear in broad daylight. On Oct. 19 at 9 a.m., the Louvre opened its doors to the public, with families, couples - [Concacaf Champions Cup begins, 27 teams fight for championship](https://theticker.org/17240/sports/concacaf-champions-cup-begins-27-teams-fight-for-championship/) - The yearly desire for continental glory has started once again at the Concacaf Champions Cup, formerly known as the Concacaf Champions League. The game commenced as 27 teams qualified via league positions and tournament places from last season. Round 1 started on Feb. 4, kicking off the tournament with the Mexican team, Cruz Azul, traveling - [The Twisted Spine bookstore keeps the horror between the pages](https://theticker.org/17223/arts/arts-amp-style/the-twisted-spine-bookstore-keeps-the-horror-between-the-pages/) - The Twisted Spine, New York City’s first ever horror and dark literature bookstore, materialized right in time for spooky season on Sept. 6 in Brooklyn. The bookstore began as a popup in 2024, appearing at different events around the city. Bookstore owners Lauren Komer and Jason Mellow were always met with the same question: “where - [Study reveals how human memory sets us apart from other species](https://theticker.org/17230/science/study-reveals-how-human-memory-sets-us-apart-from-other-species/) - For the first time, scientists have observed how individual neurons in the human brain store memories without being connected to a specific context. This discovery could help explain why humans are capable of abstract thinking, unlike animals. Researchers at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute in Spain found that human neurons react the same way - [Genetically engineered ‘Woolly Mice’ reignite de-extinction debate](https://theticker.org/17227/science/genetically-engineered-woolly-mice-reignite-de-extinction-debate/) - A group of scientists in Dallas is trying to bring back the woolly mammoth; their first step is woolly mice. Early this month researchers at Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction company in Texas, unveiled several adult mice with thick, golden fur. The mice had been genetically modified as zygotes before being transferred to an adult mouse - [Tuna can brands are recalled, risks of bacteria contamination](https://theticker.org/17224/science/model-microbe-for-stress-tuna-can-brands-are-recalled/) - On Feb. 10, Tri-Union Seafoods ordered a voluntary recall of several tuna brands sold in Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Walmart. The company cites an issue with the can’s easy-pull tabs that may allow for leakage and contamination, posing risks of botulism. Botulism is an illness caused by the consumption and growth of the bacteria Clostridium - [In Tune with WBMB: 'Through the Wall' by Rochelle Jordan](https://theticker.org/17216/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-through-the-wall-by-rochelle-jordan/) - Here's some upbeat music for the week, coming off of Rochelle Jordan’s newest studio album, “Through the Wall.” Jordan’s been around for over a decade now, releasing numerous mixtapes in the early 2010s, all leading towards her debut album “1021” in 2014. Her most streamed song, “Lowkey,” which has over 24 million streams on Spotify, - [Bird Flu concerns increase beyond grocery aisles, spreading to zoos](https://theticker.org/17218/science/bird-flu-concerns-increase-beyond-grocery-aisles-spreading-to-zoos/) - The spread of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza, dubbed “Bird Flu,” has already been cited as the cause for increasing egg and dairy prices throughout the U.S. The disease has now claimed the lives of three ducks at the Queens Zoo and is suspected in the deaths of 12 birds, both wild and in collection, - [Macy’s and Kohl's to close stores nationwide](https://theticker.org/17213/business/macys-and-kohls-to-close-stores-nationwide/) - Macy’s and Kohl’s, two of the largest department store chains in the U.S., announced the closure of several stores after experiencing sales declines in recent years. The closing of department store chains demonstrates the influence of e-commerce platforms and their impact on consumer preferences and shopping patterns. In January, Macy’s announced it would close 66 - [Bearcat Thrift attracts student businesses, thrift enthusiasts](https://theticker.org/17210/business/bearcat-thrift-attracts-student-businesses-and-thrift-enthusiasts/) - Baruch College students are known for running small businesses that sell unique items to the student body. But when it comes to selling on online platforms like Mercari or Depop, online fees can quickly eat into profits. Recognizing this, Baruch students My Anh Phan, Manish Kumar and their team created Bearcat Thrift in the fall - [NYS Attorney General James urges New Yorkers to delete 23andME genetic data](https://theticker.org/17207/business/nys-attorney-general-james-urges-new-yorkers-to-delete-23andme-genetic-data/) - New York Attorney General Letitia James urged New Yorkers to delete their 23andMe data after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy on March 23. “New Yorkers’ genetic data is sensitive information that must be protected at all costs,” she said. In a “Consumer Alert” report, James provided a step-by-step guide on deleting sensitive data, - [Market Update 3/28/25](https://theticker.org/17205/business/market-update-3-28-25/) - U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, March 24, as signs of more measured U.S. tariff policies lifted investor sentiment. The S&P 500 surged 1.8%, reaching a two-week high, though it remains down 1.7% year-to-date. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.4%, turning positive for the year with a 0.5% year-to-date gain. The Nasdaq composite rose 2.3%, - [MTA renames 6 train station to ‘23rd Street–Baruch College’](https://theticker.org/17191/news/mta-renames-6-train-station-to-23rd-street-baruch-college/) - Baruch now has its name on the subway map. The 6 train’s 23 St. station, used by thousands of Baruch students each day with its near convenience to campus, was just renamed to “23 Street–Baruch College Station.” The new signage was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony with Baruch President S. David Wu, CUNY Chancellor - [Shutdown may affect SNAP benefits](https://theticker.org/17188/news/shutdown-may-affect-snap-benefits/) - The ongoing federal government shutdown could affect the flow of food assistance benefits, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. About 42 million low-income Americans rely on the food stamp program, but if the shutdown continues into November, officials from The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns that there will not be enough funding. Due to the - [Strike on Broadway narrowly avoided amid contract negotiations](https://theticker.org/17183/arts/arts-amp-style/strike-on-broadway-narrowly-avoided-amid-contract-negotiations/) - Broadway’s major unions have secured contracts, after threatening to go on strike amid weeks-long contract negotiations with The Broadway League. The strike would have affected 23 different commercial Broadway shows. The actors, stage managers and musicians signed petitions stating they were ready to go on strike if need be. Members of both Broadways unions — - [Talla’s Overbooked: ‘The Idiot’ by Elif Batuman](https://theticker.org/17180/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-the-idiot-by-elif-batuman/) - “The Idiot” by Elif Batuman follows Selin, an upper-class Turkish American freshman from New Jersey, as she begins her studies at Harvard University. The first half of the novel takes place on campus, where we are introduced to Selin’s suitemates and close friends Svetlana and Emmanuel. We also meet Ivan, a Hungarian upperclassman studying mathematics - [In Tune with WBMB: ‘Vanities’ by Malibu](https://theticker.org/17176/arts/arts-amp-style/in-tune-with-wbmb-vanities-by-malibu/) - Welcome to In Tune with WBMB, a weekly column where a member of the station covers a new track from the underground. This week’s article is written by Alex Fernandez. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to study while listening to music. Sadly, at the time I’m writing this, we’re deep - [The next NYC mayor must help homeless students](https://theticker.org/17173/opinions/the-next-nyc-mayor-must-help-homeless-students/) - Homeless students should be a priority in New York City. While the topic of increasing housing and providing more benefits for low-income individuals has been discussed, helping homeless students in public schools hasn’t been a huge focus. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently focusing on two programs that assign pregnant mothers to housing - [The rise of mobile sports gambling puts young New Yorkers at risk](https://theticker.org/17170/opinions/the-rise-of-mobile-sports-gambling-puts-young-new-yorkers-at-risk/) - Mobile sports betting became available to New Yorkers in January 2022 and has since exploded in popularity, especially among young adults. It’s clear that mobile sports betting is a more sinister form of gambling for young adults due to the accessibility and ease of which one can become addicted. The mobile sports gambling industry is - [OpenAI’s Sora is ushering in a new age where anything could be AI generated](https://theticker.org/17167/opinions/openais-sora-is-ushering-in-a-new-age-where-anything-could-be-ai-generated/) - The ability to trust what is seen online has long been questioned, but OpenAI’s new app, Sora, has brought this concern to the forefront. The app allows users to generate realistic videos from simple text prompts, creating almost any imaginable scenario. Every scene, from news reports to personal encounters, can now be simulated, making the - [Market Update 10/13/25](https://theticker.org/17165/business/market-update-10-13-25/) - Stocks jumped on Monday, Oct. 13, with the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, the Nasdaq composite gaining 2.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 1.3%. In commodities, silver futures surged to a record $50.13 as strong safe-haven demand, expected Federal Reserve rate cuts and severe physical supply constraints in global markets drove a squeeze in - [Walmart and OpenAI create AI chatbot for shopping](https://theticker.org/17159/business/walmart-and-openai-create-ai-chatbot-for-shopping/) - Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to create the artificial intelligence-first shopping experience, with its new chatbot “Sparky.” In a new instant checkout feature, ChatGPT allows customers to shop straight from its chatbot, helping guide their decisions in ways that traditional, generic e-commerce search tools can’t. “We are running towards that more enjoyable and convenient future - [Zicklin Talks Business: free speech of corporate leaders on politics](https://theticker.org/17155/business/zicklin-talks-business-free-speech-of-corporate-leaders-on-politics/) - Zicklin School of Business hosted an online webinar on Oct. 14 to discuss free speech and fiduciary duty by corporate leaders. Paul Roth, senior partner at McDermott Will & Shuttle and Burt Neuborne, New York University law professor and founding legal director at the Brennan Center for Justice, were featured at the talk, which was - [Engineers develop artificial neurons able to communicate with living cells](https://theticker.org/17152/science/engineers-develop-artificial-neurons-able-to-communicate-with-living-cells/) - Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed artificial neurons that can communicate directly with living biological cells using the same low-energy language as the human brain. This enhances the possibilities for the next generation of medical devices and bio-integrated computing. Artificial neurons are synthetic cells that function like real neurons by processing signals - [DeepSomatic: AI tool speeds cancer genetic analysis](https://theticker.org/17149/science/deepsomatic-ai-tool-speeds-cancer-genetic-analysis/) - Google recently launched an artificial intelligence tool called DeepSomatic, which is designed to detect genetic mutations that cause cancer with better accuracy than existing technologies. The research marks a major milestone toward improving how scientists identify and understand mutations that cause tumors. Today, doctors use genome sequencing to search for mutations in cancer cells. However, - [NYCFC is the last hope for an NY champion](https://theticker.org/17146/sports/nycfc-is-the-last-hope-for-an-ny-champion/) - The MLS season has come to an end. In the last game of the season, as decision day approached, most teams had already qualified for the Audi Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs. The Eastern and Western Conference sides still have four teams left, two wild card spots and one match against the eighth and ninth - [The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the World Series again](https://theticker.org/17143/sports/the-los-angeles-dodgers-are-heading-back-to-the-world-series-again/) - The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers faced off in game four of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, with the Dodgers leading the series 3-0. The Dodgers were looking to make it back to the World Series for the second time in a row and build on what could become baseball’s modern - [2026 Super Bowl predictions: Which team is most likely to be the champion?](https://theticker.org/17139/sports/which-nfl-teams-will-move-up-the-ranks-to-play-in-super-bowl-lx/) - Every National Football League franchise team has only one goal in mind, which is to win the Super Bowl. After six weeks of the season, some teams have stood out, others have disappointed and a few have come as surprise contenders to win Super Bowl LX. Last year’s champion, the Philadelphia Eagles, is still one - [Red Bull’s Max Verstappen narrows gap in driver championship race](https://theticker.org/17136/sports/red-bulls-max-verstappen-narrows-gap-in-driver-championship-race/) - Max Verstappen built a seven-second lead ahead of a fierce battle between Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc to win the United States Grand Prix on Oct. 19, closing the gap to the McLarens ahead of him in the driver championship. Verstappen was first on the grid, making it his second pole position of the weekend - [Defunding naloxone program will endanger vulnerable Americans](https://theticker.org/17133/opinions/defunding-naloxone-program-will-endanger-vulnerable-americans/) - The Trump administration has proposed cutting a $56 million annual grant program that distributes naloxone, a drug that has proven itself to be one of the most effective means of defense against the ongoing opioid epidemic. This is a rash, unwise decision that will result in the endangerment of thousands of Americans. Naloxone, better known - [The current job market is unable to accommodate the workforce](https://theticker.org/17130/opinions/the-current-job-market-is-unable-to-accommodate-the-workforce/) - Job hunting in 2025 is a new territory for new graduates that is becoming challenging to navigate for all job seekers. With the rise of artificial intelligence and the devaluation of education, the current job market is unsustainable for advancing human capital and the workforce. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, “The - [Election of new pope should signify era of unity, not partisanship](https://theticker.org/17127/opinions/election-of-new-pope-should-signify-era-of-unity-not-partisanship/) - In a historic shift for the Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals has elected the first American pope — a development likely to reverberate from the halls of the Vatican to the streets of Chicago. Cardinal Robert Prevost, an Augustinian priest from Illinois, will be known as Pope Leo XIV after his succession of Pope - [Factory farming should be addressed as a major cause of bird flu](https://theticker.org/17124/opinions/factory-farming-should-be-addressed-as-a-major-cause-of-bird-flu/) - Bird flu cases are still rising, and this time it’s affecting more than just chickens. One main factor to this epidemic that gets overlooked is factory farming. The battle against bird flu has been ongoing since the 17th century, when the first cases were spotted in Italy. Bird flu was initially discovered in fowl but - [Cutting NIH funds will unnecessarily lead to euthanization of lab animals](https://theticker.org/17121/opinions/cutting-nih-funds-will-unnecessarily-lead-to-euthanization-of-lab-animals/) - Recently, the Trump administration has sought out to reshape how scientific research is conducted by firing scientists, proposing budget cuts towards the National Institutes of Health and shutting down labs that conduct animal testing. On April 1, hundreds of federal employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were terminated from their jobs, - [Newark Mayor arrested after clash with agents](https://theticker.org/17118/news/newark-mayor-arrested-after-clash-with-agents/) - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on May 9 and charged with trespassing after attempting to enter a newly established federal immigration detention center in the city. While seeking to inspect the facility and “conduct oversight,” Baraka, accompanied by three Democratic New Jersey lawmakers, clashed with federal agents outside Delaney Hall. According to the U.S. - [Market Update 10/10/25](https://theticker.org/17115/business/market-update-10-10-25/) - On Monday, Oct. 6, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq composite gained 0.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%. AMD jumped 38%, from $164 to $227, after it announced a deal with OpenAI. AMD also gave OpenAI a warrant for up to 160 million shares, a long-term option that rewards OpenAI as - [IBM and Anthropic partnership on AI](https://theticker.org/17112/business/ibm-and-anthropic-partnership-on-ai/) - IBM and Anthropic are joining forces to bring Claude, Anthropic’s large language model, into IBM’s enterprise software. The deal boosts IBM’s artificial intelligence ambitions and strengthens Anthropic’s position in the market. For IBM, the partnership positions the company squarely in the big tech enterprise AI race, competing directly with Microsoft’s Copilot, Google Gemini and Amazon - [Gold price surges, sends global shockwave](https://theticker.org/17109/business/gold-price-surges-sends-global-shockwave/) - The price of Gold has surged to a record $4,000 an ounce, making the precious metal more valuable than the U.S. dollar. However, analysts say this spike indicates underlying concerns about inflation, monetary stability and geopolitical unpredictability, in addition to market speculation. Analysts cite several reasons for the rise in price as political unrest escalates, - [Baruch business professor is CEO of an AI-powered interview prep software](https://theticker.org/17103/business/baruch-business-professor-is-ceo-of-an-ai-powered-interview-prep-software/) - The world of job interviewing is now online. Ambiance, background and self-presentation remain a crucial part of building a first impression. One company has found a solution to help job-seekers best prepare for their very first interview. Baruch College Adjunct Assistant Professor Paul Bailo created a website from his two books, “The Essential Digital Interview - [Cats with dementia could help unlock the Alzheimer’s puzzle](https://theticker.org/17099/science/cats-with-dementia-could-help-unlock-the-alzheimers-puzzle/) - Cats may doze through the day, but their aging brains could wake us up to Alzheimer’s puzzle. A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that the answer may lie not only in humans, but also in cats. Researchers discovered that older cats with dementia show the same toxic brain changes seen in people - [Cornell scientists create world’s first ‘microwave brain’ on a chip](https://theticker.org/17096/science/cornell-scientists-create-worlds-first-microwave-brain-on-a-chip/) - The microwave brain chip is a silicon microchip discovered by Cornell University scientists. It is capable of processing both ultra-fast data and wireless communication signals simultaneously. Scientific journal Nature Electronics said that the chip bypasses many of the typical obstacles faced by conventional digital processors. The microwave brain chip is a step up from digital - [Smithsonian has 120 days to put American history in a better light](https://theticker.org/17093/arts/arts-amp-style/smithsonian-has-120-days-to-put-american-history-in-a-better-light/) - To prepare for the 250th anniversary of the U.S.’ founding in 2026, President Donald Trump has placed the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest complex of museums used for education and research, under comprehensive review. While most of the organization’s buildings are in Washington D.C., the institute also maintains facilities around the globe, with research centers - [Trading great visuals for poor writing](https://theticker.org/17090/arts/arts-amp-style/trading-great-visuals-for-poor-writing/) - “My Oxford Year” is Netflix’s latest film adaptation based on the bestselling novel by Julia Whelan. This romantic but bittersweet film is set in the historic halls of Oxford University. The story follows Anna De La Vega, played by Sofia Carson, an ambitious American student who defers her job offer on Wall Street to study - [JFK airport to display museum art permanently in new terminal](https://theticker.org/17087/arts/arts-amp-style/jfk-airport-to-display-museum-art-permanently-in-new-terminal/) - JFK International Airport is undergoing an extreme $19 billion makeover; construction began in February 2025. The new Terminal 6, a portion of which is estimated to cost $4.2 billion in renovations alone, is expected to be finished by 2028. The project is part of a larger plan to redesign the airport into the “world-class airport - [Adams' refusal to pay grocery delivery workers a livable wage is hypocrisy](https://theticker.org/17084/opinions/adams-refusal-to-pay-grocery-delivery-workers-a-livable-wage-is-hypocrisy/) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed two bills that would set the minimum wage for grocery delivery workers. The legislation aimed to require third-party app companies, such as Instacart, to pay these workers a minimum of $21.44 an hour, matching the wages food delivery workers received in April. Adams’ reasoning for the vetoes is - [Convocation Day club fair is a necessary intro for new Baruch undergrads](https://theticker.org/17081/opinions/convocation-day-club-fair-is-a-necessary-intro-for-new-baruch-undergrads/) - Like many colleges, Baruch College’s Convocation Day includes a segment where clubs are invited to table in the lobby and plaza to show incoming students the vast social and professional opportunities available to them. This year, however, Baruch’s Office of Student Life informed club leaders that there will be no club tabling on Convocation Day. - [Living conditions, health and safety of Central Park horses must be upheld](https://theticker.org/17078/opinions/living-conditions-health-and-safety-of-central-park-horses-must-be-upheld/) - The horse-drawn carriages are one of the most iconic aspects of Central Park, dating back as far as the 19th century. Lately, however, this hot commodity faces threats from the Central Park Conservancy as it calls for a ban of all carriage horses in the park. The Conservancy has publicly supported Ryder’s Law, a pending - [‘KPop Demon Hunters’ rises to the top](https://theticker.org/17074/arts/arts-amp-style/kpop-demon-hunters-rises-to-the-top/) - “KPop Demon Hunters,” directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, continues to break multiple records in both the film and music industries. Released this summer, the Netflix movie has soared to the top of the Billboard chart and the Netflix popularity chart. The movie centers around the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X trying to defend - [‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ leaves an unsatisfying ending to story](https://theticker.org/17071/arts/arts-amp-style/the-conjuring-last-rites-leaves-an-unsatisfying-ending-to-story/) - Named the final chapter for beloved ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren, “The Conjuring: Last Rites” was the latest installment in the fan favorite mystery horror series “The Conjuring.” The movie was meant to wrap up a story that began more than 10 years ago in 2013. Fans had high hopes when entering theaters due - [‘The Paper’ reflects the realities of dwindling local news](https://theticker.org/17068/arts/arts-amp-style/the-paper-reflects-the-striking-realities-of-dwindling-local-news/) - In 2013, NBC’s “The Office” ended just as its characters began the newest chapters of their lives, as the documentary crew wrapped up nine seasons of capturing the comedic chaos of paper supply company Dunder Mifflin. Set within the same television universe, that same documentary crew has now turned its camera on another midwestern business: - [Historic wins at the 77th Emmy Awards](https://theticker.org/17065/arts/arts-amp-style/historic-wins-at-the-77th-emmy-awards/) - The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles, hosted by none other than comedian Nate Bargatze. The Emmy Awards celebrates the best in television, from acting and directing to writing and producing. Winning an Emmy is a major achievement in the industry. Not only does it bring honor and respect, - [‘Double Infinity’: Questioning desire in love and longing](https://theticker.org/17062/arts/arts-amp-style/double-infinity-questioning-desire-in-love-and-longing/) - “Big Thief’s” new song “Double Infinity” features delicate vocals throughout the track. But vocals are not the star of the song; the story of love and longing is. The very first verse introduces listeners to the theme of longing. Adrianne Lenker starts by singing that, despite being in the arms of her current lover, she - [Talla’s Overbooked: ‘My Friends’ by Hisham Matar](https://theticker.org/17058/arts/arts-amp-style/tallas-overbooked-my-friends-by-hisham-matar/) - The title “My Friends” is a gentle misdirection. The friendships in the novel between Mustafa, Rana and Hosam are not safe havens; instead, they serve as embodiments of paths not taken. If they are Khaled’s fate, then that fate is tragic, not because of what it demands, but because of what it reveals: that Khaled - [Eerie shadow of newest Banksy mural remains](https://theticker.org/17055/arts/arts-amp-style/eerie-shadow-of-newest-banksy-mural-remains/) - Banksy’s mural depicting a judge beating a person holding a placard with their gavel was found on the wall of the Queen’s building in the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Sept. 8. The mural appeared after protests resulting from the ban of Palestine Action, leaving his work to be interpreted as a political - [Anna Wintour steps down as New York Fashion Week kicks off](https://theticker.org/17052/arts/arts-amp-style/anna-wintour-steps-down-as-new-york-fashion-week-kicks-off/) - After 37 years in her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour stepped down, replaced by Chloe Malle. The role was subsequently renamed to “Head of Editorial Content” after Wintour’s departure. Wintour's list of titles within Vogue has been growing rapidly over the past few years as she became the chief content creator for - [Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad gets backlash](https://theticker.org/17050/arts/arts-amp-style/sydney-sweeneys-american-eagle-ad-gets-backlash/) - American Eagle released its fall campaign with “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney, accompanied by the tagline, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” on July 23. The tagline, meant to be a lighthearted pun, came across quite differently to millions of viewers. While the intention allegedly had been a playful nod to denim, the deeper and historical implications - [International News: Sudanese militia leader convicted of 27 war crimes](https://theticker.org/17047/news/international-news-sudanese-militia-leader-convicted-of-27-war-crimes/) - The International Criminal Court convicted Ali Kushayb, a former commander of Sudan’s Janjaweed militia, on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, rape, torture and persecution. Between Aug. 2003 and Mar. 2004, Khushayb oversaw a government-backed campaign in West Darfur that displaced civilians, pillaged villages and subjected detainees to inhumane treatment. - [Bill Nye advocates for NASA budget](https://theticker.org/17043/news/bill-nye-advocates-for-nasa-budget/) - Bill Nye, the former host of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and CEO of Planetary Society, visited Capitol Hill to advocate for NASA’s funding amid President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts. Nye was joined by over 300 space advocates representing groups such as the American Astronomical Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. - [Adams drops out of the mayoral race](https://theticker.org/17041/news/adams-drops-out-of-the-mayoral-race/) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of his re-election campaign on Sept. 28, five weeks before the mayoral election. Recent polls have shown that Adams was behind and was consistently polling in the single digits. Adams released a statement in a nearly nine-minute-long video posted to X. “Despite all we've achieved, I cannot - [Government shutdown continues for second week](https://theticker.org/17037/news/government-shutdown-continues-for-second-week/) - Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on two separate spending proposals on Oct. 1, leading to a partial government shutdown that has entered its second week. Both parties failed to agree on healthcare policies, with Democrats demanding an extension of healthcare premiums, which have offered billions of dollars in tax credits made possible - [Las Vegas Aces player A’ja Wilson named MVP, sets records in WNBA](https://theticker.org/16986/sports/las-vegas-aces-player-aja-wilson-named-mvp-sets-records-in-wnba/) - On Oct. 10, the WNBA season ended as the Las Vegas Aces took home their third WNBA championship in franchise history. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in four games. The Aces’ A’ja Wilson averaged 28 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal on her way to earning her second Finals Most - [Brain region that is behind the mechanism of compulsive drinking](https://theticker.org/16998/science/brain-region-that-is-behind-the-mechanism-of-compulsive-drinking/) - Scientists at Scripps Research identified an unusually active region of the brain linked to alcohol withdrawal symptoms in animals, offering new insights into the early mechanisms that drive relapse cycles. Relapse is the continuous dependence on alcohol that is developed not for pleasure, but for relief. “What makes addiction so hard to break is that - [CUNY needs funding to continue research efforts](https://theticker.org/17013/opinions/cuny-needs-funding-to-continue-research-efforts/) - When the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, it posed a threat to all publicly funded departments and agencies, including the operations of CUNY’s research efforts. On the same day of the government shutdown, CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez wrote a letter addressing the CUNY community that the university has been bracing for the - [‘Dear New York’: a visual love letter to the city at Grand Central Terminal](https://theticker.org/17030/arts/arts-amp-style/dear-new-york-a-visual-love-letter-to-the-city-at-grand-central-terminal/) - In honor of his newly released book series, “Dear New York,” photographer and writer Brandon Stanton turned Grand Central Terminal into an immersive exhibit, full of photos from his 15-year-old archive. Stanton moved to New York City and created his Humans of New York photoblog in 2010. What started as merely photos of New Yorkers - [Bob Ross paintings up for auction in support of public TV](https://theticker.org/17027/arts/arts-amp-style/bob-ross-paintings-up-for-auction-in-support-of-public-tv/) - Thirty paintings created by well-loved painter Bob Ross, a soft spoken American artist best known for his iconic curly hair and his PBS series, will soon be auctioned to help public television stations hit hard by federal funding cuts. The cuts ultimately eliminated federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps to fund - [‘Háblame Dulce’: Baruch celebrates Hispanic culture](https://theticker.org/17023/arts/arts-amp-style/hablame-dulce-baruch-celebrates-hispanic-culture/) - “Háblame Dulce,” which translates to “talk to me sweetly” in Spanish, was a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Baruch College in September. The Black and Latino Studies Department, alongside the SEEK Program, Black Male Initiative, Office of Student Life and the Academic Advisement Department, once again concluded the month with another Baruch poetry slam. Preserving - [US museums temporarily close amid weeks-long government shutdown](https://theticker.org/17019/arts/arts-amp-style/us-museums-temporarily-close-amid-weeks-long-government-shutdown/) - The federal government officially shut down on Oct. 1, causing a shift in the way the economy functions. In a shutdown, federal paychecks are put on pause and scientific research is halted. This means that nonessential services eventually get shut down if a resolution isn’t reached quickly. The government shutdown led to the temporary closure - [AI companionship will damage society’s ability to form connection](https://theticker.org/17016/opinions/ai-companionship-will-damage-societys-ability-to-form-connection/) - Subway riders have noticed an influx of ads pertaining to a new start-up, Friend.com, covering a large majority of stations across the five boroughs. The ads belong to Friend, an AI software company that sells necklaces with embedded microphones. The purpose of the device is to listen in on conversations that train their software to - [Data blackout: the government shutdown is clouding economic clarity](https://theticker.org/17010/opinions/data-blackout-the-government-shutdown-is-clouding-economic-clarity/) - The ongoing government shutdown is producing more than just political problems, as it is stopping the release of key economic data, according to ABC news. As the transmission of vital federal data for policymakers, investors and economists hits a total halt, the September jobs report, which offers crucial information on the state of the labor - [The city must do more to protect youth](https://theticker.org/17007/opinions/the-city-must-do-more-to-protect-youth/) - On Oct. 4, two teenage girls were found dead atop a J train in Brooklyn. The New York Times reported that the incident was likely a case of subway surfing. Beyond the impulsive acts, there is a deeper question to be asked: if there are so many kids drawn to this activity, why hasn’t the - [Trump’s National Guard deployments threaten constitutional boundaries](https://theticker.org/17004/opinions/trumps-national-guard-deployments-threaten-constitutional-boundaries/) - President Donald Trump’s decision to send federalized National Guard troops into Democratic-led cities represents a horrendous abuse of executive power. The Guard’s role is to defend and protect domestic communities, not to serve as a political weapon against them. Turning a defensive force into a tool of oppression endangers the foundation of American democracy. The - [Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship are unconstitutional](https://theticker.org/17001/opinions/trumps-restrictions-on-birthright-citizenship-are-unconstitutional/) - President Donald Trump recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold an executive order that would end birthright citizenship. While the outcome remains uncertain, it appears increasingly likely that some form of change may emerge. Laws and legal interpretations evolve over time, and the topic has already sparked widespread discussion both within the U.S. and - [Particle6 debuts AI Actress Tilly Norwood at Zurich Film Festival](https://theticker.org/16995/science/particle6-debuts-ai-actress-tilly-norwood-at-zurich-film-festival/) - An artificial intelligence actress named Tilly Norwood recently made her debut at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival. She did everything a real actress could do — smiled at cameras, spoke to audiences and even posted on Facebook. But Norwood isn’t human; she’s an AI-generated actor created by Xicoia, the AI branch of the production company - [Connecting autism and evolution, scientists find cognitive benefits](https://theticker.org/16992/science/connecting-autism-and-evolution-scientists-find-cognitive-benefits/) - In a recent study, scientists discovered a link between autism and evolution. The study showed that layer 2/3 of intratelencephalic excitatory neurons, also known as the outer layers of human brain cells, change more quickly than in non-human primates. Although the reason is unclear, research suggests that this development in humans is related to critical - [James’ ‘Second Decision’ advertising blasted called out for faking out fans](https://theticker.org/16989/sports/james-second-decision-advertising-blasted-called-out-for-faking-out-fans/) - Fifteen years ago, on July 8, 2010, LeBron James shocked the world with “The Decision,” a televised special where he revealed that he would be joining the Miami Heat alongside his superstar friends Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. He would go on to win two NBA championships with the Heat, proving that his decision was - [MLS recap: goodbye to the beautiful game and legends](https://theticker.org/16983/sports/mls-recap-goodbye-to-the-beautiful-game-and-legends/) - The season for Major League Soccer is coming to an end. On the Eastern Conference side, most teams have already secured their playoff spots, including Supporters’ Shield award winners Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Charlotte FC and New York City FC. It would be fascinating for them to end the season with a - [Walk-off hit sends Seattle Mariners to the ALCS in 15-inning game](https://theticker.org/16980/sports/walk-off-hit-sends-seattle-mariners-to-the-alcs-in-15-inning-game/) - On Oct. 10, the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners met in a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine who would face the Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. Detroit was looking to enter its first American League Championship after losing to the Red Sox in 2013, and Seattle is looking to make it to - [CUNY receives funding to support new life sciences facility at Hostos](https://theticker.org/16977/news/cuny-receives-funding-to-support-new-life-sciences-facility-at-hostos/) - Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez have announced $12.3 million in city funding to support a new life sciences facility at Hostos Community College. The funding, coming from New York City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, is part of a broader effort to invest more in educational programs and CUNY institutions. The - [Supreme Court rules in favor of race-fueled deportation efforts in LA area](https://theticker.org/16974/news/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-race-fueled-deportation-efforts-in-la-area/) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of federal agents’ use of linguistic and workplace profiling for immigration stops in Los Angeles on Sept. 8. Though Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Brett Kavanaugh did not lead the majority opinion, he wrote a concurrence stating that a combination of factors, such - [MLS recap: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union](https://theticker.org/16919/sports/mlb-recap-new-york-city-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/) - On Matchday 33, with just one match remaining in the Major League Soccer season, New York City Football Club, also known as the Boys in Blue, played against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on Oct. 4. The Boys in Blue secured their spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs after defeating Charlotte Football Club 2-0 - [Mamdani has a clear path to win mayoral election](https://theticker.org/16897/opinions/mamdani-has-a-clear-path-to-win-mayoral-election/) - As New York City’s mayoral election on Nov. 4 approaches, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign and policies have aligned with the interests of young voters, which has been largely effective at drawing Gen Z to the polls and encouraging them to engage in local politics. Mamdani’s identity as a mayoral candidate has centered around connecting - [How rate cuts are reshaping the economy](https://theticker.org/16960/business/interest-rates-are-reshaping-the-economy/) - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, which is its first policy change since 2024. This comes after higher risk of unemployment, and rate cuts could follow to stop the shift in the labor market, which has experienced higher joblessness among Black people, specifically Black women, Reuters reported. Officials stressed that monetary policy would continue to - [Companies share vision of a circular economy in Climate Week panel](https://theticker.org/16965/business/climate-week-panel-on-circular-economy/) - The vision of a circular economy is reshaping how some companies think about single use. As environmental concerns grow and consumers become more conscious about making sustainable choices, the turnaround is that the responsibility may rest with companies themselves. To start off the first day of New York City Climate Week on Sept. 22, the - [Market Update 10/3/25](https://theticker.org/16963/business/market-update-10-3-25/) - U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Monday, Sept. 29, with the S&P 500 gaining about 0.3%, the Nasdaq composite rising 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 0.1%. China’s official manufacturing PMI came in at 49.8 for September — slightly above estimates of 49.6 — signaling a smaller contraction in activity. Natural gas - [Military startup Anduril considers IPO](https://theticker.org/16957/business/military-startup-anduril-considers-ipo/) - Tech startup Anduril, which is developing autonomous weapons, is considering an IPO for 2026. The California-based company, founded by former Facebook executive Palmer Luckey in 2017, has grown into one of America’s leading defense contractors, serving U.S. and allied forces globally. With its core belief that automating war reduces human losses, Anduril’s business is centered - [US companies to face $100k H-1B visa fees](https://theticker.org/16954/business/us-companies-to-face-100k-h-1b-visa-fees/) - President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications on Sept. 20. The dramatic increase, up from prior fees of roughly $2,000 to $5,000, has unsettled U.S. companies and raised questions about U.S.–India relations. The H-1B program, created in 1990, allows U.S. firms to hire foreign workers with specialized - [The New York Yankees advance to play the Toronto Blue Jays in ALDS](https://theticker.org/16910/sports/the-new-york-yankees-advance-to-play-the-toronto-blue-jays-in-alds/) - Yankee Stadium on a chilly October night can only mean one thing: postseason baseball is back in the Bronx. The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees meet for the sixth time in the postseason for a best-of-three wild-card series. The Red Sox took Game 1 of these best-of-three behind a Garrett Crochet masterpiece - [What Con Ed’s rate hike proposal means for New York’s climate initiatives](https://theticker.org/15869/business/what-con-eds-rate-hike-proposal-means-for-new-yorks-climate-initiatives/) - New Yorkers could soon see their utility bills jump by double digits, as a plan to raise gas and electricity rates may take effect next year. Con Edison, a supplier of energy to parts of New York City and Westchester County, has proposed for the state to increase electric bills by 11.4% and gas bills - [“A Matter of Time”: Laufey’s ode to love and longing](https://theticker.org/16645/arts/arts-amp-style/a-matter-of-time-laufeys-ode-to-love-and-longing/) - It used to be called being a hopeless romantic, but with “A Matter of Time,” Laufey redefines that classic notion into something Gen Z might call “yearning.” Laufey, known for blending genres and songs that explore the depths of human emotion, has released an album that captures the intensity of love and heartbreak, offering a - [NYC Comptroller calls to strengthen reserves due to recession fears](https://theticker.org/16947/business/nyc-comptroller-calls-to-strengthen-reserves-due-to-recession-fears/) - New York City Comptroller Brad Lander proposed setting aside funds following a recent analysis that outlines the potential impact tariffs will have on the city’s economy. Lander recommended a $1 billion deposit into the city’s general reserve and an additional contribution between $966 million and $1.15 billion to its rainy day funds, or funds that - [Tariffs force Shein, Temu to raise prices](https://theticker.org/16944/business/tariffs-force-shein-temu-to-raise-prices/) - Chinese e-commerce site Temu and fast fashion retailer Shein will be raising their prices starting April 25 due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Shein and Temu, in separate but almost identical notices, wrote that the tariffs will drive up operational costs, leading to price increases. “We’re doing everything we can to keep prices - [Market Update 04/18/25](https://theticker.org/16941/business/market-update-04-18-25/) - On Monday, April 14, U.S. stocks closed higher as tech shares led gains following unexpected tariff exemptions. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each advanced 0.8% and the Nasdaq composite went up 0.6%. Europe’s Stoxx 600 gained 2.7% after three consecutive weeks of decline. In fixed income, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields dropped - [Judge rules Google monopolized ad tech](https://theticker.org/16938/business/judge-rules-google-monopolized-ad-tech/) - A federal judge ruled that Google LLC illegally dominates key parts of the online advertising market on April 17. This decision could force the tech giant to sell off parts of its ad business. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act “by willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in - [Legislation expanding NYC parks is a priority](https://theticker.org/16935/opinions/legislation-expanding-nyc-parks-is-a-priority/) - Prioritizing greenspace is crucial for the well-being of our city's inhabitants, fostering both physical and mental health benefits. Deliberate investment in and careful monitoring of the integration of nature into school grounds is necessary. These green school grounds can serve as valuable community assets, providing accessible green spaces for local residents outside of school hours. - [CUNY must respect preferred names](https://theticker.org/16932/opinions/cuny-must-respect-preferred-names/) - At the heart of every university lies a safe space for all students. For many students and staff across all CUNY schools, a name they go by is more than a label – it is who they are. Recently, an email was sent to all CUNY students to bring attention to efforts catered to enhance - [Baruch picks 2025 grad honorees, valedictorian](https://theticker.org/16929/news/baruch-picks-2025-grad-honorees-valedictorian/) - Liam Cooper was named valedictorian and Ali Darwish salutatorian for Baruch’s class of 2025. Cooper will graduate as a Macaulay Honors student with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and minors in Environmental Sustainability and New York City Studies. Throughout his time at Baruch, Cooper has excelled academically while pursuing professional work opportunities within and - [Congestion pricing battle continues](https://theticker.org/16926/news/congestion-pricing-battle-continues/) - Months after New York City implemented the first congestion pricing plan in the U.S., a significant wave of legal and political opposition has threatened to bring the entire effort to a halt. In February, the Trump administration said it was revoking federal approval of the program over concerns about non-toll alternatives and lack of public - [Trump imposes 100% tariff on movies](https://theticker.org/16923/news/trump-imposes-100-tariff-on-movies/) - In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump declared that a 100% tariff would be imposed on the movies made outside of the U.S. Trump stated that he aimed to revitalize the dying domestic movie industry. He authorized the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to begin the process. At this - [Winners of the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony](https://theticker.org/16916/sports/winners-of-the-2025-ballon-dor-ceremony/) - Paris Saint-Germain’s forward Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual honor, during an edge-of-the-seat ceremony in Paris on Sept. 22. Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho took the stage to announce that the award would go to a French player for the first time in three years and the - [College football recap: UCLA defeats Penn State](https://theticker.org/16907/sports/college-football-recap-ucla-defeats-penn-state/) - Coming into the weekend, nobody expected much of the matchup between the Pennsylvania State University and the University of California, Los Angeles. Most fans turned their attention to Alabama vs. Vanderbilt or the University of Miami vs. Florida State. Penn State was the top-ten team in the country, sitting at 3-1, while UCLA was not - [Atlas blue butterfly found to have most number of chromosomes](https://theticker.org/16904/science/atlas-blue-butterfly-found-to-have-most-number-of-chromosomes/) - The Atlas blue butterfly, which is native to Morocco and Algeria, is an intriguing case study for genetic scientists because the insect’s genome, or the complete set of its genetic makeup, has been sequenced for the first time. Most butterflies possess around 23 to 24 pairs of chromosomes, but the Atlas blue consists of 229 - [AI smart bandage speeds healing by 25%](https://theticker.org/16900/science/ai-smart-bandage-speeds-healing-by-25/) - Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have built a battery-powered “smart bandage” that uses a camera, artificial intelligence and bioelectronics to monitor wounds and provide treatment, cutting healing time by about 25%. The device is called a-Heal and takes images of wounds every two hours. It then identifies the healing stage and applies - [Europe must take stronger action to thwart Russian aggression](https://theticker.org/16894/opinions/europe-must-take-stronger-action-to-thwart-russian-aggression/) - When most people think about war in Europe today, their mind immediately goes to the Russia-Ukraine War, where troops fight on the frontlines and the two sides regularly trade missile and drone strikes. Unfortunately, the war in Ukraine is only part of the larger threat that Europe faces from Russia. Reports of drones flying overhead - [Cuomo shows true colors in reaction to Adams Mayoral race dropout](https://theticker.org/16891/opinions/cuomo-shows-true-colors-in-reaction-to-adams-mayoral-race-dropout/) - On Sept. 28, in a nearly nine-minute video, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he did not see a path for re-election and that he would conclude his mayoral term at the end of the year, giving up his bid in the upcoming election. The decision is met with much praise and celebration. Over the course - [CUNY’s AI policy requires more clarity](https://theticker.org/16888/opinions/cunys-ai-policy-requires-more-clarity/) - Generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have reshaped how students learn. It can help break down difficult material, summarize readings and provide quick feedback when a student is stuck. But as helpful as these tools are, they can also be harmful if used the wrong way. Misusing AI for cheating in class and completing - [Acetaminophen and autism’s link unclear, further studies needed](https://theticker.org/16885/opinions/acetaminophen-and-autisms-link-unclear-further-studies-needed/) - During a televised address, President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to avoid taking acetaminophen, stating that “if you can’t tough it out,” limited use might be necessary, but “ideally you don’t take it at all.” He framed this guidance as part of his administration’s effort to address rising autism rates in the U.S., noting that - [‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ tells a story of overcoming emotional dependency](https://theticker.org/16882/arts/arts-amp-style/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-tells-a-story-of-overcoming-emotional-dependency/) - Prime Video’s “The Summer I turned Pretty,” created by Jenny Han, aired its final episode on Sept. 15 after three seasons. The show stars Lola Tung as Belly Conklin, Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher, and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher. Beyond the story and performances, the soundtrack of the final season was stacked with songs - [Taylor Swift’s new album: The life of a faltering doyenne](https://theticker.org/16879/arts/arts-amp-style/taylor-swifts-new-album-the-life-of-a-faltering-doyenne/) - Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Oct. 3 to much commercial success. The album boasts a record for the most-streamed album on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music in a single day this year. The album was announced earlier this year in August on “New Heights,” her now-fiancé - [ABC puts Jimmy Kimmel back on air after six days](https://theticker.org/16876/arts/arts-amp-style/abc-puts-jimmy-kimmel-back-on-air-after-six-days/) - On Sept. 17, ABC, announced its decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off the air indefinitely. The announcement was made two days after Jimmy Kimmel spoke about the death of Charlie Kirk and President Donald Trump’s reaction to the event. During the monologue, Kimmel stated, “We had some new lows over the weekend with the - [Louboutin announces Jaden Smith as new men’s creative director](https://theticker.org/16870/arts/arts-amp-style/louboutin-announces-jaden-smith-as-first-mens-creative-director/) - From media to music, Jaden Smith has just about explored it all. Now, he’s stepping into the fashion world. On Sept. 17, Smith was officially announced as the new male creative director at Louboutin. The sudden revelation generated over $5.4 million in media impact over the course of 48 hours. Smith, an American actor and - [Food for thought with Andres: Diner 24](https://theticker.org/16866/arts/arts-amp-style/food-for-thought-with-andres-diner-24/) - Just two blocks from Baruch College’s campus sits Diner 24, a cozy spot serving comfort food around the clock on the corner of East 22nd Street and Third Avenue. Whether it’s a late-night study break, a rainy afternoon or an early morning craving, Diner 24 offers a familiar and welcoming space for students looking for - [Fits with Flower: Baruch students meet high fashion at NYFW](https://theticker.org/16863/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-baruch-students-meet-high-fashion-at-nyfw/) - During this year's New York Fashion Week, Baruch College students from the Black and Latino Studies Department, WBMB, SEEK, and UMLA came and shut it down at a collaboration event with fashion week platform Art Hearts Fashion. With the help and guidance of Professor Shirley Reynozo, an adjunct faculty member in the Black and Latino - [Bad Bunny faces backlash for 2026 Super Bowl halftime show announcement](https://theticker.org/16860/arts/arts-amp-style/bad-bunny-faces-backlash-for-2026-super-bowl-halftime-show-announcement/) - Bad Bunny quickly faced criticism after it was announced on Instagram that he would be the 2026 Super Bowl performer. The announcement came as a shock to many, as Bad Bunny had previously stated that he would not be hosting any shows or concerts in the U.S. on his tour over safety concerns. After finishing - [Charlie Kirk killed at Utah College](https://theticker.org/16855/news/charlie-kirk-killed-at-utah-college/) - On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was shot dead at Utah Valley University during a debate with a student. This comes at a time when politically motivated killings are becoming more common in the U.S., with the murders of former Minnesota House of Representatives’ speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on June 14 - [The lack of consequences for Adams warrants need for an honest primary](https://theticker.org/16005/opinions/the-lack-of-consequences-for-adams-warrants-need-for-an-honest-primary/) - In fall 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted with counts of bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy to solicit a contribution from a foreign national. By early February 2025, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove III requested the dismissal of all charges. The implications of a sitting mayor potentially escaping charges due to - [‘Forever chemicals’ found in beer](https://theticker.org/16742/science/forever-chemicals-found-in-beer/) - A study from the American Chemical Society revealed that 95% of beers had traces of toxic chemicals called ‘forever chemicals’. Researchers examined 23 various beers and discovered per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also regarded as PFAS, in 22 out of 23 of them. These man-made chemicals don't break down easily and can get into beer through - [NY Liberty defeats Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs](https://theticker.org/16745/sports/ny-liberty-defeats-phoenix-mercury-in-game-1-of-the-wnba-playoffs/) - The New York Liberty defeated the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs on Sept. 14. The top performers of this game were the Liberty’s Natasha Cloud, who scored 23 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals on 75% efficiency, and the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, scoring 18 points, - [Family Day is a reminder that Baruch is capable of promoting student life](https://theticker.org/16700/opinions/family-day-is-a-reminder-that-baruch-is-capable-of-promoting-student-life/) - Baruch College held its first Family Day in decades on Sept. 4, where students and parents were introduced to college life at Baruch. This event marks a step towards Baruch promoting more involvement in student life, serving as a reminder of the importance of spreading awareness of events that increase student involvement. The last documented - [NYT reporter David Gelles on how Patagonia founder walked away from billions](https://theticker.org/16718/business/nyt-reporter-david-gelles-on-how-patagonia-founder-walked-away-from-billions/) - New York Times reporter David Gelles came to Baruch on Sept. 11 to talk about how the owner of Patagonia, a company known for making outdoor gear and climbing equipment, built a $3 billion enterprise, only to give it all away. Gelles’ book, “Dirtbag Billionaire,” discusses the life of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard - whom - [Liberty stop Seattle Storm from playoffs](https://theticker.org/16852/sports/liberty-stop-seattle-storm-from-playoffs/) - New York Liberty defeated Seattle Storm 84-76, stopping Storm from clinching a playoff spot on Sep. 5. After the Liberty clinched the playoff spot, there was a new fire within them in the game. Within the first quarter, the Liberty wasted no time getting on board with their guard, with Natasha Cloud’s reverse layup starting - [Defending champions the Eagles hold off the Cowboys](https://theticker.org/16849/sports/defending-champions-the-eagles-hold-off-the-cowboys/) - That September breeze is back, which means that NFL season is also here. On Sept. 4, the defending champions, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Dallas Cowboys faced off to start the season. This was a great matchup, with both teams having so much history and tension. The game was bound to have some fireworks to kick - [The Blue Jays win 7-1 against the Yankees on Baruch College Night](https://theticker.org/16846/sports/the-blue-jays-win-7-1-against-the-yankees-on-baruch-college-night/) - On Sep. 5, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-1 at Yankee Stadium during Baruch College Night. The first inning set the mood for the rest of the game, with the Blue Jays scoring three runs after getting two outs at the start of the inning. The Blue Jays then scored another - [Cells purge waste to heal but that shortcut may trigger cancer](https://theticker.org/16843/science/cells-purge-waste-to-heal-but-that-shortcut-may-trigger-cancer/) - In a recent breakthrough, scientists from Washington University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a previously unidentified cellular process that may change our understanding of how cancer develops and how tissue heals. Cathartocytosis is a recently discovered mechanism that happens when injured stomach cells rapidly release their interior contents. These cells - [AI tackles heart failure in rural communities](https://theticker.org/16840/science/ai-tackles-heart-failure-in-rural-communities/) - A team of researchers at West Virginia University recently developed artificial intelligence models that can diagnose heart failure using data from low-cost electrocardiograms, offering a potential breakthrough for patients who don’t have access to expensive medical treatment. Heart failure is one of the most critical issues worldwide and its effects are especially severe in rural - [Coastal living may be the key for longer lives](https://theticker.org/16837/science/coastal-living-may-be-the-key-for-longer-lives/) - The Ohio State University released a study that individuals living in coastal communities live about a year longer than the national average, while those in urban communities near inland rivers and lakes may live slightly shorter lives. An individual’s health is molded by where they live. The study’s findings show that not all “blue spaces” - [Cannabis improves sleep quality of those with insomnia](https://theticker.org/16834/science/cannabis-improves-sleep-quality-of-those-with-insomnia/) - A study published on Aug. 27 found that cannabis can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia and help reduce chronic pain, encouraging its use in treatment. The research was conducted over an 18-month time frame. Out of the 19,763 people that were enrolled in the UK Medicinal Cannabis Registry, 124 with insomnia were analyzed. - [Reversing paralysis using 3D printing](https://theticker.org/16831/science/reversing-paralysis-using-3d-printing/) - 3D printing has opened doors in many fields ranging from medicine, aerospace, construction and cultural conservation. Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to use 3D printing for repairing spinal cord injuries. In recent experiments, the researchers used 3D-printed scaffolds with stem cells to help the rats regain function after their - [‘Wednesday’ season 2: great aesthetics, strange plot](https://theticker.org/16825/arts/arts-amp-style/wednesday-season-2-great-aesthetics-strange-plot/) - Netflix fully released season 2 of “Wednesday,” the hit supernatural mystery series following Wednesday Addams, a teenage girl, at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for “outcasts” with unique abilities. After a season 1 cliffhanger back in 2022, anticipation among fans was running high, with millions waiting to see how the story would continue. The official - [The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates Jane Austen’s 250 birthday](https://theticker.org/16813/arts/arts-amp-style/the-morgan-library-museum-celebrates-jane-austens-250-birthday/) - Long before her literary accomplishments, Jane Austen’s six masterpieces were published under “by a lady” as opposed to her real name seen on her books today. Who was this lady hidden behind the pseudonym and her words of wit, relationships and social commentary? To celebrate the - [Cardi B given not liable verdict in 2018 assault case](https://theticker.org/16810/arts/arts-amp-style/cardi-b-given-not-liable-verdict-in-2018-assault-case/) - The Grammy award-winning rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, better known as Cardi B, has been cleared of all charges surrounding a 2018 incident with Emani Ellis, a former security guard at Beverly Hills Medical Center. The trial ran from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2 in Los Angeles. It began when Ellis had accused Cardi of assault - [Irish rap trio Kneecap cancels all US shows while facing terrorism charges](https://theticker.org/16807/arts/arts-amp-style/irish-rap-trio-kneecap-cancels-all-us-shows-while-facing-terrorism-charges/) - Irish rap trio Kneecap have officially canceled their sold-out U.S. leg of their tour after facing controversy all year long, and now, legal prosecution. Since April, the group had been caught up in controversy after British singer Sharon Osbourne called for their U.S. work visas to be revoked due to their performance at Coachella. She - [Fashion break: The death of fashion mogul, Giorgio Armani](https://theticker.org/16804/arts/arts-amp-style/fashion-break-the-death-of-fashion-mogul-giorgio-armani/) - Ever heard of the “Armani suit?” That was one of the many iconic designs of Giorgio Armani, an Italian designer known for his powerful fashion house by the same name. He had been suffering from an unknown, but age-related illness and passed away at the age of 91 on Sept. 4. To lose such a - [Who runs the VMAs, GIRLS: how women dominated the award show](https://theticker.org/16801/arts/arts-amp-style/who-runs-the-vmas-girls-how-women-dominated-the-award-show/) - Women were dominating the MTV Video Music Awards this year at the UBS Arena in New York on Sept. 7. Out of the 27 awards, 23 of them were won by female artists or groups. Mariah Carey won the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award and the Best R&B award. Shining in gold, Carey performed a - [Kraft-Heinz split back into 2 companies](https://theticker.org/16798/business/kraft-heinz-split-back-into-2-companies/) - The Kraft Heinz Company split in two companies, ending its 15-year merger. Kraft and Heinz merged in 2015, combining the legendary Kraft Mac and Cheese and Heinz Ketchup. With a drop in sales, the split comes because the company wants to focus on each market independently. “Kraft Heinz’s brands are iconic and beloved, but the - [Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy for the second time this year](https://theticker.org/16795/business/spirit-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy-for-the-second-time-this-year/) - Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy for the second time this year, signaling its ongoing financial difficulties despite the company’s various attempts to stabilize its financial struggles. The company cited rising fuel costs, labor disputes and competition from various budget-friendly airline travel options. “It has become clear that there is much more work to be done - [Final dance for Ecuadorian legend Enner Valencia in qualifiers](https://theticker.org/16754/sports/final-dance-for-ecuadorian-legend-enner-valencia-in-qualifiers/) - Enner Valencia played his last international game on Ecuadorian soil on Sept. 9. In a terrifying penalty-winning goal, Valencia gave Ecuador the lead in the previous 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Argentina. “It will be very special. I will be with my family for the first time at a qualifier’s match. It will - [New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox within a 4 game series](https://theticker.org/16748/sports/new-york-yankees-beat-boston-red-sox-within-a-4-game-series/) - The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the biggest rivals in baseball, returned to Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox have dominated the Yankees this season as they were coming into this game 8-3 against the Yankees. The pitching matchups for this game were great, as it was Yankee ace Max Fried who - [A fading sense of smell could help detect Alzheimer’s early](https://theticker.org/16739/science/a-fading-sense-of-smell-could-help-detect-alzheimers-early-2/) - German researchers reported that one of the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease may be a loss of scent. The researchers discovered that microglia, the primary immune cells of the brain, inadvertently break down nerve fibers that connect the locus coeruleus in the brainstem to the olfactory bulb in the forebrain. Simple scent tests could help - [US doubles tariffs toward India to 50%](https://theticker.org/16678/business/us-doubles-tariffs-toward-india-to-50/) - The U.S. has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, escalating tensions between the two countries and shaking industries that depend on U.S. markets. President Donald Trump explicitly tied the tariffs to India’s continued imports of discounted Russian oil, using economic policy as a form of leverage in foreign affairs. The fallout has been swift, - [Trump signs executive order directing the DOJ to delay TikTok ban](https://theticker.org/15691/business/trump-signs-executive-order-directing-the-doj-to-delay-tiktok-ban/) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order to delay the federal ban on TikTok for 75 days, directing the Department of Justice to hold off on enforcing the Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, prohibiting the app’s sale or ban within that period. The act, which former President Joe Biden signed in April 2024, required TikTok’s - [Club spotlight: Baruch Alternative Investment Club aims to fill investment void](https://theticker.org/14912/business/club-spotlight-the-beginnings-of-the-baruch-alternative-investment-club/) - Inspired by the growth of alternative investment clubs at other universities, Kirt Bromley and Andrew Horyczun felt Baruch College needed one of its own. The idea began with a phone call between the two over the summer and they soon found themselves networking with university and industry professionals in alternative investments. They spoke with the - [US suspends all Palestinian visas](https://theticker.org/16660/news/us-suspended-all-palestinian-visas/) - The U.S. has suspended almost all visas for Palestinian Passport holders, The New York Times reported. This comes after 80 Palestinian officials were denied visas. In a press release, the Department of State said, “Before the PLO and PA can be considered partners for peace, they must consistently repudiate terrorism —including the October 7 massacre— - [Klarna raises $1.4B for NYSE debut](https://theticker.org/16724/business/klarna-raises-1-4b-for-nyse-debut/) - Swedish fintech company Klarna Group plc had its first trading day on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “KLAR” on Sept. 10. The stock opened at $52, which was 30% higher than the offering price. Klarna, known for its buy-now, pay-later services, offers credit and debit cards, as well as payment processing services - [With promises of profound change, Mamdani’s policies can improve NYC](https://theticker.org/16713/opinions/with-promises-of-profound-change-mamdanis-policies-can-improve-nyc/) - Zohran Mamdani openly presents himself as a democratic socialist in a city that yearns for policies supporting the working class. He mainly advocates for policies on his platform related to rent freeze, free buses and free child care. The bottom 50% of New Yorkers, the ones who keep this city running, make less than $80,000 - [Humanities are more than electives and are the heart of education](https://theticker.org/16709/opinions/humanities-are-more-than-electives-and-are-the-heart-of-education/) - It’s evident that Baruch College is known as a school for business and finance, yet beneath that reputation lies a thriving world of creativity and human expression. Humanities are far more than “electives;” they are the backbone that shapes not only successful students, but thoughtful human beings. Even the most devoted STEM majors can benefit - [Federal rate cuts will not help with lingering economic uncertainty](https://theticker.org/16706/opinions/federal-rate-cuts-will-not-help-with-lingering-economic-uncertainty/) - President Donald Trump has been clamoring for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve since before he took office, and it seems he will finally be getting his wish. Data signals about the labor market, such as weak monthly job growth and rising unemployment claims, have shifted attention from inflation to unemployment. The Fed’s recent quarter - [Federal oversight will close doors for underrepresented students](https://theticker.org/16703/opinions/federal-oversight-will-close-doors-for-underrepresented-students/) - President Donald Trump is forcing higher education schools to share admissions data with the federal government to review signs of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Trump Administration wants to stop colleges and universities from prioritizing applicants’ race over academics. However, pressuring institutions across the nation to justify admissions through data weakens holistic review and - [Being jailed should not lead to death](https://theticker.org/16697/opinions/being-jailed-should-not-lead-to-death/) - Since Aug. 23, five people have died in the span of two weeks while in policy custody. These deaths spanned individuals who were held in police custody at local precincts and Rikers Island. The death of any detainee is unacceptable and should not become a pattern. On May 13, a federal judge ordered the appointment - [The NY Liberty are hungry for playoffs](https://theticker.org/16694/sports/the-ny-liberty-are-hungry-for-playoffs/) - The reigning champions have had the difficult task of managing varying iterations of a starting five due to injury. On Aug. 28, against the Washington Mystics, the New York Liberty were missing three starters: Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, along with their backup center, Nyara Sabally. This had forced bench players to step - [Liverpool defeats Arsenal with an incredible kick](https://theticker.org/16691/sports/liverpool-defeats-arsenal-with-an-incredible-kick/) - A wonderful 32-yard free-kick from Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai was the difference between last season's champions Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield stadium on Sunday Aug. 31. Last season, Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy, and Arsenal came in second for a third consecutive time. They faced off twice last season, both ending in a 2-2 draw. - [Oscar Piastri extends driver championship lead on Lando Norris](https://theticker.org/16688/sports/oscar-piastri-extends-driver-championship-lead-on-lando-norris/) - The 2025 Formula One season has been all McLaren and its two drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The two teammates have been going back and forth all season long, from the very first race in Australia to the last race before the summer break in Hungary. Starting the season, they were expected to dominate, - [DNA study reveals 6 hidden species of similar glasswing butterflies](https://theticker.org/16685/science/dna-study-reveals-6-hidden-species-of-similar-glasswing-butterflies/) - An international team in South America has confirmed six new species of glasswing butterflies. This discovery may reshape scientists’ understanding of butterfly taxonomy and how diversification plays a role through evolution. According to Wellcome Sanger Institute, “Glasswing butterflies are found across Central and South America and make up a substantial part of the butterfly species - [Engineered bacteria deliver cancer-killing viruses](https://theticker.org/16682/science/engineered-bacteria-deliver-cancer-killing-viruses/) - Columbia University researchers have developed a novel cancer therapy that employs microorganisms to transfer viruses straight into tumors. This approach, which was recently tried on mice, combines the special abilities of both bacteria and viruses; the viruses damage cells and the bacteria to seek out tumors. This new strategy, called Coordinated Activity of Prokaryotes and - [The bee brain model for future AI](https://theticker.org/16679/science/the-bee-brain-model-for-future-ai/) - A University of Sheffield study found that honeybees use flight movements to sharpen how their brains process visual patterns. A bee’s brain is the same size as a sesame seed, yet it can recognize flowers and identify different human faces. For decades, scientists believed that such a complex system required big, power-hungry brains. Recently, a - [Tech giants pledge to give billions at Trump’s White House dinner](https://theticker.org/16671/business/tech-giants-pledge-to-give-billions-at-trumps-white-house-dinner/) - On September 4, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner for 33 leading tech executives, including the CEO of Meta, Apple and Microsoft, on Sep. 4, 2025. The gathering highlighted growing ties between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration. Among those present in attendance were Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam - ["Man’s Best Friend": an album filled with controversy, sex and good tunes](https://theticker.org/16666/arts/arts-amp-style/mans-best-friend-an-album-filled-with-controversy-sex-and-good-tunes/) - Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Aug. 29. The highly anticipated album reached number one on the charts on both iTunes and Spotify in the U.S. The 38-minute body of work sounds like a brand-new version of Carpenter as she takes on a more explicit approach while still exploring themes - [CUNY students deserve to receive financial aid for transportation expenses](https://theticker.org/16667/opinions/cuny-students-deserve-to-receive-financial-aid-for-transportation-expenses/) - Students pay $34 a week or $132 a month to commute to school with an unlimited MetroCard. But when going to a CUNY school that stresses the idea of affordability, why aren’t half-off or free rides offered to students? New York City Comptroller Brad Lander wrote in a report, “CUNY’s schools are among the best - [Adams’ adviser is unaware reporters pursue truth, not potato chip bribes](https://theticker.org/16663/opinions/adams-adviser-is-unaware-reporters-pursue-truth-not-potato-chip-bribes/) - Mayor Eric Adams fosters an environment where misconduct is normalized to the point where the people under him are not afraid to resort to unethical behavior. This impacts how the mayor’s office interacts with journalists and their ability to truthfully report on the administration. A former top City Hall advisor and current campaign volunteer for - [MET will spotlight largest-ever Raphael exhibit in the U.S.](https://theticker.org/16657/arts/arts-amp-style/met-will-spotlight-largest-ever-raphael-exhibit-in-the-u-s/) - A towering figure of the Italian Renaissance, Raffaello di Giovanni Santi, better known as Raphael, conveyed emotion and narrative in his work through breathtaking technique. His brief yet impactful career has secured his place in history as a legendary figure – his works perfectly embody the ideals of beauty and harmony of the Renaissance and - [Fits With Flower: Finding your style as school starts up again](https://theticker.org/16654/arts/fits-with-flower-finding-your-style-as-school-starts-up-again/) - A new fall semester has started and so has the shopping season. This is one of the busiest periods of the year, when almost all parents and college students are on the same page. Everyone is searching for notebooks, writing utensils, art supplies, bookbags and most importantly, clothes. All boutiques, department stores and malls are - [Baruch alum now runs Gramercy barber shop](https://theticker.org/16642/business/baruch-alum-now-runs-gramercy-barber-shop/) - Mike Vostok, originally from Russia, moved to Brooklyn as a teenager, went to Baruch College to study finance and built his career until the financial crisis struck. During this uneasy time, Vostok did not know what was ahead, until he walked into a barber shop for a fresh new cut. “I saw these barbers, these - [Dozens of cannabis dispensaries sue NYS over new zoning law](https://theticker.org/16637/business/dozens-of-cannabis-dispensaries-sue-nys-over-new-zoning-law/) - This new interpretation has affected 152 cannabis dispensaries across the state. Businesses are now being forced to relocate after some spent upwards of $1 million during construction of their shops, the lawsuit said. Many of these businesses are owned by people of color, women and war veterans. “We were now facing generational debt at the - [Cracker Barrel faces backlash over logo redesign](https://theticker.org/16634/business/cracker-barrel-faces-backlash-over-logo-redesign/) - Dan Evins, founder of Cracker Barrel, built the store’s reputation on recreating the country store experience he remembered from childhood — antique decorations, old-fashioned candy and Southern comfort food. Since 1977, the brand had used the same logo: a man in overalls, called “Old Timer,” sitting on a barrel beside the words “Cracker Barrel Old - [Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI](https://theticker.org/16631/business/elon-musks-xai-sues-apple-and-openai/) - Elon Musk has launched a legal battle against Apple and OpenAI. His artificial intelligence company, xAI, filed the lawsuit on Aug. 25, accusing the two of colluding to maintain monopolies in smartphones and AI chatbots. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleges Apple manipulated its App Store - [Peet’s Coffee sold to Keurig in $18B deal](https://theticker.org/16627/business/peets-coffee-gets-sold-to-keurig-in-18-billion-deal/) - Keurig Dr Pepper bought out JDE Peet’s Coffee for $18 billion in hopes of raising revenue for the U.S.’ declining coffee business, on Aug. 25. The deal is scheduled to take place within the first half of 2026 and means that the once joint Keurig and Dr Pepper will split into two separate companies. Keurig bought Dr - [Suicidal teen using ChatGPT is a dark tale about the danger of youth AI use](https://theticker.org/16624/opinions/suicidal-teen-using-chatgpt-is-a-dark-tale-about-the-danger-of-youth-ai-use/) - The tragic death of 16-year-old Adam Reine, who confided in ChatGPT during a time of mental distress, raises serious concerns about the safe use of artificial intelligence. ChatGPT can be a helpful resource, but it should never provide information that encourages self-harm or other dangerous activities. While Reine’s struggles did not begin with AI, his - [Police investigations should not rely on inconsistent software](https://theticker.org/16621/opinions/police-investigations-should-not-rely-on-inconsistent-software/) - The use of artificial intelligence in the workforce has steadily increased over the last few months. Several industries have integrated AI into daily operations to maximize work productivity. One of the latest industries to join the AI trend is law enforcement, within both the U.S. and overseas. While AI may be useful for certain tasks, - [Quality of Life Division only addresses symptoms rather than root causes](https://theticker.org/16618/opinions/quality-of-life-division-only-addresses-symptoms-rather-than-root-causes/) - In April, Mayor Eric Adams launched the pilot program for the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division. The launch was deemed a success after four months and is now expanding into every district in New York City. The division comes from an old theory called “broken window” policing from the 1980s. The theory was that the - [The wrong fit: why American Eagle’s new jeans ad is damaging, not inspiring](https://theticker.org/16615/opinions/the-wrong-fit-why-american-eagles-new-jeans-ad-is-damaging-not-inspiring/) - American Eagle began its fall campaign with Sydney Sweeney on July 23, leaning into the line “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.” What could have been a playful pun quickly spiraled into controversy as viewers noticed the wordplay between “jeans” and “genes” and tied it to troubling histories of eugenics. This is considering that the ad - [Updating Baruch’s job policies would greatly benefit job searching for alumni](https://theticker.org/16612/opinions/updating-baruchs-job-policies-would-greatly-benefit-job-searching-for-alumni/) - Baruch College alumni face prevailing unemployment as job growth in New York City slows. To support its graduates, Baruch College should revise its policies to better accommodate those seeking employment. The Baruch graduate employment rate has plummeted from 94% in 2022 to almost 80% in 2024, and the unemployment rate increased from just 4.42% in - [2 children killed, 21 others wounded in shooting at Minneapolis school](https://theticker.org/16609/news/2-children-killed-21-others-wounded-in-shooting-at-minneapolis-school/) - The community of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, experienced a shooting on Aug. 27. A shooter fired into the windows from the outside of the building, injuring 21 people and killing two young children. Eighteen of those injured were children between the ages of 6 and 15, according to ABC. The remaining three injured were - [CUNY enrollment spikes for fall 2025](https://theticker.org/16606/news/cuny-enrollment-spikes-for-fall-2025/) - The 2025-26 school year is now in session, and CUNY rang in the fall semester by welcoming about 240,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students. Baruch College has not yet released its fall 2025 enrollment numbers; however, the fall 2024 semester marked the first time in Baruch’s history that both enrollment and headcount surpassed 20,000 – - [TEDxCUNY inspires audience with another year of conferences](https://theticker.org/16589/news/tedxcuny-inspires-audience-with-another-year-of-conferences/) - TEDxCUNY held its eighth annual conference on May 2 at John Jay College’s Gerald W. Lynch Theater. The conference consisted of nine speakers, each centering this year’s “Fast Track” theme in their talks with anecdotes from their lives, six performances and two workshops. The theme proposed the question: “Will you be a driver of change?” - [Market Update](https://theticker.org/16587/business/market-update-5/) - U.S. equities declined as investors digested global trade tensions and a steep drop in oil prices on Monday, May 5. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, ending its historic nine-day winning streak. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.2%. Oil tumbled 2% to $57.23, hitting its lowest level since February - [Newark's flights limited after outages](https://theticker.org/16584/business/newarks-flights-limited-after-outages/) - Newark International Airport faced its third equipment outage in the span of two weeks, with flight delays expected to rise, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Newark is also facing staffing shortages in air traffic control, busy runways and equipment issues. The Trump administration said it would have an emergency meeting to discuss the steps it - [Winners of Field Center’s annual mural contest pay homage to staff](https://theticker.org/16581/business/winners-of-field-centers-annual-mural-contest-pay-homage-to-staff/) - The Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship held its fifth annual mural design competition with the prompt “Essence of Entrepreneurship” on May 12. Since 2021, the Field Center has opened the competition to Baruch College students to create a mural that represents what entrepreneurship means to them. For the past two years, murals featuring animals - [Bench to Bedside: Key enzymes for Huntington’s](https://theticker.org/16578/science/bench-to-bedside-key-enzymes-for-huntingtons/) - Researchers at the University at Buffalo found two key enzymes that could alter our approach to treating Huntington’s disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neuronal loss and severe cognitive decline. There are two signaling proteins, glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta, GSK3β and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1, ERK1, which play opposite roles in disease progression. HD - [AI Horizons: AI-engineered DNA could revolutionize mammalian cell behavior](https://theticker.org/16574/science/ai-horizons-ai-engineered-dna-could-revolutionize-mammalian-cell-behavior/) - In a discovery that feels straight out of science fiction, researchers in Barcelona have used artificial intelligence to create synthetic DNA that can control gene activity in healthy mammalian cells. This is the first time this level of precision has been demonstrated outside of cancer models, and the opportunities it creates for medicine are significant. - [AI Horizons: How AI could help catch brain tumors before they come back](https://theticker.org/16571/science/ai-horizons-how-ai-could-help-catch-brain-tumors-before-they-come-back/) - Researchers at Massachusetts General Brigham, Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana Farber Boston Children’s have developed an artificial intelligence tool that may help forecast the return of pediatric brain tumors. By analyzing post-treatment MRI scans, the system can detect subtle changes that may signal a recurrence months before it becomes clinically apparent. This advancement brings the - [Microplastics’ presence might enhance antibiotic resistance in bacteria cells](https://theticker.org/16567/science/microplastics-presence-might-enhance-antibiotic-resistance-in-bacteria-cells/) - New research from Boston University suggests that microplastics can reinforce the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Bacteria are small, single-celled organisms that can reproduce without a host. Most are harmless; however, bacteria can also lead to a variety of illnesses, like tuberculosis. Therefore, antibiotics are a class of drugs used to kill bacteria, such as penicillin, - [Evidence for new history of Martian carbon cycles](https://theticker.org/16564/science/evidence-for-new-history-of-martian-carbon-cycles/) - The Curiosity rover recently found sequestered carbon deposits in the Gale Crater on Mars. The CO2 was found in 3.5-billion-year-old siderite, suggesting that an ancient water-related carbon cycle once took place on Mars. Ample evidence suggests that Mars once had flowing, liquid water, prompting the search for Martian CO2. For liquid water to exist on - [Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Qiao’s research receives Eugene M. Lang Fellowship](https://theticker.org/16561/science/faculty-spotlight-dr-qiaos-research-receives-eugene-m-lang-fellowship/) - At Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, Baofu Qiao, PhD, is helping science see the unseen. As a computational chemist, he uses computer simulations to study how molecules behave, especially in environments where experiments fall short. Qiao became one of the few 10 Baruch faculty to receive the Eugene M. Lang Fellowship for his - [Students fascinate the Baruch community at Creative Inquiry Expo](https://theticker.org/16555/science/students-fascinate-the-baruch-community-at-creative-inquiry-expo/) - Baruch College’s Research and Creative Inquiry Expo took place on May 6. Undergraduate students showcased their research in fields ranging from psychology and environmental science to literature and business. Biomedical sciences major Annemarie Ianos presented her research on “Microtubules in Breast Cancer.” She told The Ticker about her motivation for participating in the expo. “I - [Bench to Bedside: How a leaky brain barrier may fuel AD and ALS](https://theticker.org/16552/science/bench-to-bedside-how-a-leaky-brain-barrier-may-fuel-ad-and-als/) - In a recent study published in Science Advances, scientists at the University of Connecticut have identified a previously underappreciated mechanism that may contribute to the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. At the center of this discovery is the protein TDP-43, long known for its - [Pedro Pascal debuts show at Hayden Planetarium](https://theticker.org/16549/science/pedro-pascal-debuts-show-at-hayden-planetarium/) - Pedro Pascal, star of The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, is slated to appear in a new Planetarium show at the American Museum of Natural History this June. The new show is titled Encounters in the Milky Way and explores the Milky Way galaxy in novel ways, detailing its evolution from an unassuming cloud - [UPS expects to save $3.5B with restructuring plans](https://theticker.org/16545/business/ups-expects-to-save-3-5b-with-restructuring-plans/) - UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close 73 facilities as it reduces reliance on Amazon for its delivery services. UPS said its decision is unrelated to tariffs and that the Amazon partnership itself was “not profitable for us.” The company has around 490,000 employees and operates in over 200 countries, with these layoffs expected - [Apple held in contempt of court order in 2020 suit](https://theticker.org/16542/business/apple-held-in-contempt-of-court-order-in-2020-suit/) - U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled on April 30 that Apple Inc. violated a 2021 court order meant to increase competition in its App Store. In an 80-page ruling, Gonzalez Rogers said that Apple had failed to comply with an injunction requiring the company to allow developers to offer alternative payment methods within their - [Market Update](https://theticker.org/16540/business/market-update-4/) - U.S. equities edged higher on Monday, April 28 as investors awaited a wave of first-quarter earnings reports and key economic signals. The S&P 500 saw its fifth consecutive gain, inching up 0.1% and marking its longest winning streak since November 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite dipped slightly by - [$254 billion NYS budget for 2026 will provide tax cuts and ‘inflation refunds’](https://theticker.org/16537/business/254-billion-nys-budget-for-2026-will-provide-tax-cuts-and-inflation-refunds/) - Gov. Kathy Hochul reached an agreement with legislators on a $254 billion budget for New York State for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes a $1 billion tax cut on middle-class and low-income New Yorkers, inflation refund checks, the expansion of access to childcare, and more. The governor called it a “general agreement” as - [Buffet to resign as CEO from Berkshire Hathaway by end of 2025](https://theticker.org/16534/business/buffet-to-resign-as-ceo-from-berkshire-hathaway-by-end-of-2025/) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett announced he would retire at the end of the year during the conglomerate’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Neb. on May 3, ending a 55-year run in his role. He formally nominated vice-chairman of non-insurance operations Greg Abel as the next chief executive officer to Berkshire’s board - [NY judge protects Rikers from ICE gaining access to jail complex](https://theticker.org/16531/opinions/ny-judge-protects-rikers-from-ice-gaining-access-to-jail-complex/) - New York Judge Mary Rosado temporarily blocked Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration authorities to operate at the Rikers Island jail complex. Although small, it is a win as far as combating the abuse of power by both individuals. This decision came as a result of a lawsuit presented against Adams, where he was - [If students can’t use AI, professors shouldn’t be allowed to either](https://theticker.org/16528/opinions/if-students-cant-use-ai-professors-shouldnt-be-allowed-to-either/) - Students frequently use artificial intelligence for schoolwork but get offended if their professors do. 86% of American university students utilize AI, from essay outlines to grammar checking. University students across the country, including Baruch College students, say they primarily use AI for brainstorming, outlining, organizing and summarizing. With the tool often open as one of - [IRS surveilling immigrants is a violation of basic human rights](https://theticker.org/16525/opinions/irs-surveilling-immigrants-is-a-violation-of-basic-human-rights/) - Using the Department of Government Efficiency to gather the data on undocumented immigrants introduces important ethical issues, especially regarding privacy, consent and civil rights. Originally created to help manage government data more efficiently, DOGE is now being used for surveillance. Undocumented immigrants, who already live in unsafe situations, now have to worry about a surveillance - [UPS wrongfully lays off 20,000 workers who now face a job crisis](https://theticker.org/16522/opinions/ups-wrongfully-lays-off-20000-workers-who-now-face-a-job-crisis/) - UPS announced plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs this year, a move that feels shortsighted and cur that could reverberate through working families and local economies across the country. The company claims these cuts are part of a long-term plan to reduce costs and increase profits, but the timing couldn’t be worse. In an already precarious - [Higher rents are emblematic of NYC tenants being priced out of the city](https://theticker.org/16519/opinions/higher-rents-are-emblematic-of-nyc-tenants-being-priced-out-of-the-city/) - In New York City, tenants and landlords have been cast as adversaries in a housing drama neither group wrote. Each year, the Rent Guidelines Board holds several meetings to discuss and vote on how much rent-stabilized tenants will pay. The last proposal allows for hikes of up to 4.75% on one-year leases and 7.75% on - [NIH prematurely cut off CUNY’s funds](https://theticker.org/16516/opinions/nih-prematurely-cut-off-cunys-funds/) - Federal cuts to medical research funding have finally hit CUNY. On March 11, the National Institute of Health abruptly cancelled a $3.3 million research project that aimed to see whether short digital messages could encourage adults with mental health conditions to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The study tested three one-minute videos designed to appeal to - [New turnstiles do nothing to solve MTA's problems](https://theticker.org/16513/opinions/new-turnstiles-do-nothing-to-solve-mtas-problems/) - During a committee meeting on April 28, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority shared plans to install modern gates in 20 subway stations throughout New York City later this year, an addition to the recent attempts to limit fare evasion. With this initiative, the MTA continues to focus on methods that do not address or solve the - [Adams administration will invest in panic buttons for 500 NYC bodegas](https://theticker.org/16508/news/adams-administration-will-invest-in-panic-buttons-for-500-nyc-bodegas/) - To address growing concerns over the safety of New York City’s small businesses, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $1.6 million initiative to equip 500 bodegas with emergency panic buttons. The initiative, announced by Adams on May 4 outside a Bronx deli, will allow workers to alert the NYPD instantly in moments of crisis. The city - [NYC composting fines suspended temporarily](https://theticker.org/16505/news/nyc-composting-fines-suspended-temporarily/) - Under the Adams administration, NYC Sanitation has been directed to temporarily suspend issuing most fines for buildings in violation of the mandatory composting law. Curbside composting has been mandatory in NYC since October 2024. However, sanitation inspectors did not begin enforcing the rule until April 1. This period allowed residents to become familiar with the - [Housing Preservation Department makes changes to affordable housing](https://theticker.org/16502/news/housing-preservation-department-makes-changes-to-affordable-housing/) - The New York City affordable housing system has transitioned from a lottery to a first-come, first-served basis while the city works to improve the existing system. This change took effect on May 1 and will last for a year, according to PIX11 News. Through the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the new affordable - [Harvard University sues the Trump Administration](https://theticker.org/16499/news/harvard-university-sues-the-trump-administration/) - Harvard University announced that it filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, pushing back against what it calls unfair and illegal demands. The move comes after the administration froze $2.2 billion in funding for the school and threatened to withhold an additional $1 billion. “The Government has not, and cannot, identify any rational connection between - [New light rail makes Brooklyn-to-Queens transportation easier](https://theticker.org/16494/news/new-light-rail-makes-brooklyn-to-queens-transportation-easier/) - New York City is set to launch a new mode of transportation called the Interborough Express — a light rail line that will connect Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to Jackson Heights, Queens. The IBX will be an expansion to the current transit system in NYC, providing a much-needed alternative for traveling between Brooklyn and Queens — - [New York Knicks able to pull off the unthinkable this playoff season](https://theticker.org/16488/sports/new-york-knicks-able-to-pull-off-the-unthinkable-this-playoff-season/) - For the first time in a quarter-century, the New York Knicks might head to the Eastern Conference Finals. In Games 1 and 2, the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to take a 2-0 series lead against the Boston Celtics. No other team in NBA history has come back from down 20 points in back-to-back games. - [Baruch’s baseball takes home its sixth CUNYAC Championship](https://theticker.org/16485/sports/baruchs-baseball-takes-home-its-sixth-cunyac-championship/) - Baruch’s baseball team traveled for two away games at Lehman College on May 1. The double-header marked games five and six of the team’s six-game winning streak, resulting in a regular CUNYAC season record of 8-4. The Bearcats won by a landslide against the Lehman College Lightning in the first game, leading by 18 points, - [Yankees lose to the Rays on CUNY day](https://theticker.org/16483/sports/yankees-lose-to-the-rays-on-cuny-day/) - The Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2, during CUNY Day on May 3. The Yankees suffered more injuries during the game with the loss. CUNY Students could secure tickets through FEVO with the code CUNY25. Students could purchase tickets for themselves, friends and family. There was also a free hat giveaway for attendees - [NY Knicks defeat Detroit Pistons, to take on Boston Celtics in playoffs](https://theticker.org/16480/sports/ny-knicks-defeat-detroit-pistons-to-take-on-boston-celtics-in-playoffs/) - The New York Knicks won their series, 4-2, over the Detroit Pistons. Some of their top performers were point guard Jalen Brunson, who had averaged 31.5 points and 8.2 assists per game, center Karl-Anthony Towns who had averaged 19.7 points and 10 rebounds per game and small forward Ogugua “OG” Anunoby Jr., who had averaged - [Torpedo bats spark controversy in MLB](https://theticker.org/16477/sports/torpedo-bats-spark-controversy-in-mlb/) - The Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 on March 29, sparking debate about the fairness of their new torpedo bats. Regardless of the criticism from fans, the bats are completely legal, as they follow MLB rule 3.02, which states “bats cannot be more than 2.61 inches in diameter and 42 inches in length,” according to - [Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons brawl leads to ejections](https://theticker.org/16474/sports/minnesota-timberwolves-and-detroit-pistons-brawl-leads-to-ejections/) - A game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons was interrupted by a fight in the second quarter that led to ejections from both teams, including players and staff, on March 30. The game was operating smoothly until the second quarter with eight minutes and 36 seconds left before halftime. The Pistons were up - [Baruch faculty soundly defeat students in ‘Faculty v. Students’ 2025](https://theticker.org/16471/sports/baruch-faculty-soundly-defeat-students-in-faculty-v-students-2025/) - This year, Baruch College's Undergraduate Student Government and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee teamed up once again to host the third annual Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game, an event that has become a campus tradition over the past three years. Students and faculty gathered both on the court and in the bleachers, eagerly watching as the - [Mets show promise for 2025 season with early win against Phillies](https://theticker.org/16313/sports/mets-show-promise-for-2025-season-with-early-win-against-phillies/) - As the trees start to bloom and the weather starts to heat up the sounds of baseballs hitting the back of a catcher’s mitt and smacking off the bat can also be heard as the MLB season kicks off. The 2024 MLB season was one for the ages as we saw a very competitive overall - [Banksy mural on display in NYC to be auctioned off in late May](https://theticker.org/16467/arts/arts-amp-style/banksy-mural-on-display-in-nyc-to-be-auctioned-off-in-late-may/) - British street artist and activist, Banksy, has a 7,500-pound mural on display at The Winter Garden at Brookfield Place until May 21. An auction will be held online and in person at Brookfield Place on May 21, run by an auction house in NYC known for selling items from the estates of Elvis Presley and - [Bites with Ali: Bagel Express](https://theticker.org/16464/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-bagel-express/) - As graduation gowns are steamed and caps are waiting to be tossed, it feels fitting that the farewell piece for Bites with Ali centers on the most reliable constant of the Baruch College experience: Bagel Express at 340 Third Ave. Nestled in the Clivner=Field Plaza behind the plaza — a location description only Baruch students - [Librarian of Congress fired by Trump](https://theticker.org/16461/arts/arts-amp-style/librarian-of-congress-fired-by-trump/) - Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden was fired by President Donald Trump on May 8 for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hayden was appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2016 and was the first woman and African American Librarian of Congress. The Librarian of Congress oversees the contents of the Library of Congress, the - [‘The Frick Collection’ reopens after 5 year renovation](https://theticker.org/16458/arts/arts-amp-style/the-frick-collection-reopens-after-5-year-renovation/) - “The Frick Collection” moved back into its original home at the Henry Clay Frick Mansion on April 17. Upon completion of the five-year, $220 million renovation, a private black-tie gala was held weeks before the official public reopening. What once was the home of the railroad mogul, decorated with his hand-selected art collection, was cemented - [Fits with Flower: Vintage fashion’s trip to the future](https://theticker.org/16455/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-vintage-fashions-trip-to-the-future/) - Vintage fashion is a blast from the past as it makes a powerful comeback in this current generation. With fast fashion on its current rise to mainstream clothing, the impact of its popularity has taken a toll on the environment like no other. But Generation Z is increasingly interested in buying secondhand, choosing the sustainable - [Netflix removed interactive films to focus on games](https://theticker.org/16452/arts/arts-amp-style/netflix-removed-interactive-films-to-focus-on-games/) - Netflix removed “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend,” concluding their journey creating interactive films on May 12. Netflix aims to replace interactive films with mobile- and streaming-based game content, according to Deadline. In 2018, “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” was released, featuring Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter, and Craig Parkinson. The story followed - [Khushi’s Kindle Corner: ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus](https://theticker.org/16449/arts/arts-amp-style/khushis-kindle-corner-lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus/) - Rating: 4/5 Recommendation: To anyone who finds strength in the stories of resilient and unwavering women. Being a woman in 2025 is hard, but being a working woman in the 1960s was harder. Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel, “Lessons in Chemistry,” made a lasting impression on readers with a story that is both fierce and funny. - [All’s fair in love and murder: The end of ‘YOU’](https://theticker.org/16446/arts/arts-amp-style/alls-fair-in-love-and-murder-the-end-of-you/) - After four seasons of watching our favorite stalker fall in and out of love — often with the women he murdered — creators Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble finally decided it was time to bring Joe Goldberg’s story to a close. But how do you properly — and more importantly, creatively — end a show - [Federal funding cuts announced for illegal protests on campus](https://theticker.org/16067/news/federal-funding-cuts-announced-for-illegal-protests-on-campus/) - In his attempts to fight antisemitism on college campus-es across the United States, President Donald Trump announced federal funding cuts for educational institutions that permit “illegal” protests. The announcement was made via the social media platform Truth Social on March 4. In the post, Trump threatened to imprison or deport foreign students participating in illegal - [AI Horizons: FSU team develops new way to analyze chemicals using images](https://theticker.org/16320/science/ai-horizons-fsu-team-develops-new-way-to-analyze-chemicals-using-images/) - Researchers at Florida State University have found a new way to identify the chemical makeup of salt solutions using just photographs. Their approach uses AI and robotics to simplify chemical analysis, cutting costs and speeding up results across a variety of fields. At the center of the research is a custom-built robotic system known as - [Mets show promise for 2025 season with early win against Phillies](https://theticker.org/16315/uncategorized/mets-show-promise-for-2025-season-with-early-win-against-phillies-2/) - As the trees start to bloom and the weather starts to heat up the sounds of baseballs hitting the back of a catcher’s mitt and smacking off the bat can also be heard as the MLB season kicks off. The 2024 MLB season was one for the ages as we saw a very competitive overall - [Bites with Ali: 787 Coffee](https://theticker.org/16442/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-787-coffee/) - Listen up, fellow Baruch College survivors! As we trudge through finals season with graduation looming for some of us, I've discovered the ultimate caffeine sanctuary that's been keeping me somewhat functional these past weeks. When the Newman Library starts to feel like a prison and the campus coffee spots shut down just when you need - [Fits with Flower: A time in history with Black dandyism](https://theticker.org/16439/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-a-time-in-history-with-black-dandyism/) - The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Tailored for You,” inspired by the Met exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is bringing Black dandyism to the spotlight. The style was originally coined in the 1920s during the peak of the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was a time where Black people began to contribute more and more of - [Lorde announces new album ‘Virgin’ after ‘What Was That’ release and public performance](https://theticker.org/16436/arts/arts-amp-style/lorde-announces-new-album-virgin-after-what-was-that-release-and-public-performance/) - Lorde posted a snippet of her new song “What Was That” on April 9 via a new TikTok account. In the video, she was seen speed walking through Washington Square Park. On April 22, Lorde sent an email and text blast to her fans, which stated “Meet me in the park. Tonight 7 p.m.” A - [Celebrities attempt to interpret Met Gala theme ‘Tailored For You’](https://theticker.org/16433/arts/arts-amp-style/celebrities-attempt-to-interpret-met-gala-theme-tailored-for-you/) - The 2025 Met Gala was held on May 5 with celebrities, influencers, and socialites trying to embody the dress code “Tailored For You.” The theme was based on the Met exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The exhibit theme was inspired by author Monica Miller, who also helped curate it. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky - [J.K. Rowling faces backlash after celebrating transphobic ruling](https://theticker.org/16430/arts/arts-amp-style/j-k-rowling-faces-backlash-after-celebrating-transphobic-ruling/) - On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of For Women Scotland, a not-for-profit company aiming to outlaw gender identity when it comes to sex-based rights. The UK Supreme Court has officially stated that within the Equality Act of 2010, the terms “man” and “woman” refer to biological sex, making anyone who is - [Bearcat Creatives: The revival of Lexington Music](https://theticker.org/16427/arts/arts-amp-style/bearcat-creatives-the-revival-of-lexington-music/) - When Lexington Music was at the end of their rope in 2024, Duaner Lopez and Jonathan Perez stepped up to continue Lexington Music’s legacy. As a freshman majoring in Finance, Lopez is the current president of Lexington Music, and sophomore CIS major Perez is the club treasurer. As students in a business school, the duo - [Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ breaks new ground for the vampire genre](https://theticker.org/16424/arts/arts-amp-style/cooglers-sinners-breaks-new-ground-for-the-vampire-genre/) - Rarely do movies grant true access to their inner worlds: the wacky interpretations, the endless fan theories and the favorite scenes we argue about for decades. It’s even rarer for films tucked under the “rated R horror-thriller” label. Yet “Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s bold Southern vampire epic, breaks all those barriers and more, positioning itself as - [‘We Will Rock You’ helps Baruch ‘break free’ from digitalization](https://theticker.org/16421/arts/arts-amp-style/we-will-rock-you-helps-baruch-break-free-from-digitalization/) - “We Will Rock You,” a futuristic rock musical directed by theatrical professional Zeynep Akça, shook the stage of the Bernie West Theater at Baruch College during its closing night on April 26. Filled with jokes and scripted references to popular rock and pop songs, the production combined the renowned music by Queen with the ideas - [The Academy changes voting rules](https://theticker.org/16418/arts/arts-amp-style/the-academy-changes-voting-rules/) - The Oscars stir controversy every year, from contentious speeches to questionable wins. Over time, there have been disagreements over the Academy’s selections, with many audience members believing that other films deserved the awards more than the actual winners. “Emilia Peréz,” a film directed by Jacques Audiard starring Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez, - [‘Black Mirror’s’ season 7 tackles the issues of the digital era](https://theticker.org/16415/arts/arts-amp-style/black-mirrors-season-7-tackles-the-issues-of-the-digital-era/) - “Black Mirror” is a British TV series known for exploring the darker side of humanity through the lens of technology. In recent seasons, the show has steered away from this into the general sci-fi category, losing some of its original focus on humanity’s darker themes. However, “Black Mirror's” seventh season feels like a homage to - [Blue Origin female space flight criticized for being out of touch](https://theticker.org/16412/arts/arts-amp-style/blue-origin-female-space-flight-criticized-for-being-out-of-touch/) - After a 10-minute and 21-second journey just above the Kármán line, Blue Origin’s all-female flight on April 14 faced heavy criticism due to the involved flight crew and the confusing overall purpose. The Kármán line is the height recognized as the boundary of space at 62 miles above sea level, and this flight hit 65 - [Fits with Flower: Fast fashion made too fast](https://theticker.org/16408/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-fast-fashion-made-too-fast/) - Having just celebrated Earth Day, it’s time to think green. Everyone loves affordable clothing, but is the risk worth being cheap? From Shein to Temu, cheap wholesale websites have been taking over the internet with near-zero prices and fast shipping. Unfortunately, the internet is not the only thing they’re taking over. The impact of fast - [Jungkook’s exclusive NYC ‘GOLDEN: The Moments’ exhibition](https://theticker.org/16405/arts/arts-amp-style/jungkooks-exclusive-nyc-golden-the-moments-exhibition/) - The WEVERSE app notified ARMYs about BTS’ Jungkook solo exhibition “GOLDEN: The Moments” on March 4. The exhibition would be exclusive to New York City, where fans would be able to visit from its opening on April 11 until its closing on May 11 at 30 Wall St. The exhibition outlines Jungkook’s artistic venture, featuring - [Khushi’s Kindle Corner: “Everything I Know About Love” by Dolly Alderton](https://theticker.org/16402/arts/arts-amp-style/khushis-kindle-corner-everything-i-know-about-love-by-dolly-alderton/) - Rating: 3.5/5 Recommendation: To anyone trying to figure out life in their 20s and beyond. London. The 90s. University. Therapy. Friendship. Heartbreak. All these words can be used to describe the 2018 New York Times Bestseller “Everything I Know About Love” by Dolly Alderton. Whether it be an all-encompassing first love, a string of bad - [Bites with Ali: Yaya Tea](https://theticker.org/16399/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-yaya-tea/) - If you’ve ever attended even a single club event at Baruch College, it’s highly likely that you’ve encountered the distinctive cups of Yaya Tea—or just “Yaya’s,” as most students call it. Yaya’s sits at Third Avenue and East 22nd Street, just a three-minute walk from the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus—if you’re finance-bro power-walking, - [Bernie Sanders addresses Coachella crowd in pre-performance speech](https://theticker.org/16396/arts/arts-amp-style/bernie-sanders-addresses-coachella-crowd-in-pre-performance-speech/) - April 10 sparked the annual start of one of the world’s most infamous music festivals, Coachella. This event attracts younger audiences and influencers who travel to Coachella Valley to attend. Coachella is known for having diverse lineups and artist appearances, as well as famous celebrities and influencers in attendance. This year, despite the number of - [‘Women of Wicked’ join BPAC as part of Propsect’s IGNITE series](https://theticker.org/16347/arts/arts-amp-style/women-of-wicked-join-bpac-as-part-of-propsects-ignite-series/) - Baruch’s Performing Arts Center’s new residency, “Prospect,” hosted a magical panel with the Women of “Wicked” on March 30. The audience was graced with Princeton’s Women’s Network member, Stacy Wolf, as the host, who dove into the extraordinary depths of female relationships within the musical “Wicked.” The panelists included “Wicked” book writer and screenwriter Winnie - [Baruch must expand course offerings as student enrollment steadily rises](https://theticker.org/16300/opinions/baruch-must-expand-course-offerings-as-student-enrollment-steadily-rises/) - As Baruch College’s undergraduate population increases, the number of seats and courses offered should expand as well. With the current number of seats and classes, students find themselves desperately racing to get their required classes before they fill up. According to the Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics, 16,496 undergraduate students were enrolled - [Market Update](https://theticker.org/16392/business/market-update-3/) - U.S. equities had a rough start to the week as major indexes dropped sharply on Monday, April 21. Investors’ nerves were rattled after President Donald Trump called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to be removed. That added to existing concerns around inflation and interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial - [Pepsi lowers yearly projected earnings due to low demand and tariff concerns](https://theticker.org/16389/business/pepsi-lowers-yearly-projected-earnings-due-to-low-demand-and-tariff-concerns/) - PepsiCo Inc. lowered its earnings forecast as it suffered from weak consumer demand for its products during the first quarter. PepsiCo, owner of Lay’s, Tostitos and more, saw its net revenue decline almost 2% and faced a 1% decrease in North American revenue. President Donald Trump’s universal 10% tariff will affect Pepsi, as the concentrate - [WeightWatchers sales dip as consumer behavior shifts](https://theticker.org/16386/business/weightwatchers-sales-dip-as-consumer-behavior-shifts/) - Global weight loss and maintenance company WeightWatchers is preparing to file for bankruptcy due to financial struggles associated with the increased popularity of weight loss drugs. Due to declining sales and struggles to stand out in the weight loss and management industry, the company is preparing to file for bankruptcy. It aims to allow itself - [AI should only be used as a tool, not as a replacement in the courts](https://theticker.org/16383/opinions/ai-should-only-be-used-as-a-tool-not-as-a-replacement-in-the-courts/) - The use of artificial intelligence is increasing in industries such as healthcare, finance, retail and manufacturing, but what would happen if AI were utilized by the legal system? In the past few weeks, a case where a plaintiff attempted to use an AI-generated avatar to act as counsel sparked debate about whether AI should play - [Migrant children in NY need funding for legal support in immigration court](https://theticker.org/16379/opinions/migrant-children-in-ny-need-funding-for-legal-support-in-immigration-court/) - Cases of migrant children attending court hearings in New York without legal representation are rising. Nobody should go to court by themselves, especially not a child. In courtrooms around the United States, children as young as 4 and 5 years old — many of whom don’t speak English, don’t know how the court works and - [Natural science department must invest in advisory](https://theticker.org/16376/opinions/natural-science-department-must-invest-in-advisory/) - Baruch College’s science department must invest more resources in providing academic advisors for undergraduate students. With the number of students majoring in science rapidly increasing, there is a growing need for more faculty to help advise students on their majors, course selections and career paths. Many students are calling on Baruch to hire more advisors - [NYC projects deserve to have funding](https://theticker.org/16373/opinions/nyc-projects-deserve-to-have-funding/) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold funding for New York City highway projects if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues congestion pricing. Withholding funding to current projects is not a solution to stopping congestion pricing. Pausing infrastructure work that could benefit the city is a greater disservice to NYC residents. In a letter to - [Students threatened into silence due to US’s stance on visa status](https://theticker.org/16370/opinions/students-threatened-into-silence-due-to-uss-stance-on-visa-status/) - American universities have long been celebrated for their intellectual freedom and large research and development budgets. Now, that legacy is at risk Many international students arrive in the United States, weighing the benefits and downsides of pursuing higher education at an American university. One aspect, shared by a wide range of students, is the academic - [Cases of measles have been rising throughout regions of US, Canada](https://theticker.org/16367/science/cases-of-measles-have-been-rising-throughout-regions-of-us-canada/) - Some infected individuals may experience a fever that reaches above 104 degrees, which is especially dangerous for young children. Fewer than one in every 10 with measles will also develop diarrhea. “It’s a pretty miserable disease,” Dr. Sean O’Leary, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, said. Two to - [Bench to Bedside: How cold memories rewire brain to burn calories](https://theticker.org/16362/science/bench-to-bedside-how-cold-memories-rewire-brain-to-burn-calories/) - In a study published in Nature, neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin and Princeton University revealed that the brain doesn’t just react to cold—it remembers it. Remarkably, those memories can influence how the body generates heat, regulates metabolism and possibly defends against diseases like obesity and cancer. The discovery centers on a class of brain cells - [AI Horizons: Teaching computers to view the world like humans do](https://theticker.org/16359/science/ai-horizons-teaching-computers-to-view-the-world-like-humans-do/) - Think how fascinating it would be if computers could learn to see the world the way humans do. A new breakthrough called Lp-Convolution is bringing computers a lot closer to seeing the world like we do. Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science, Yonsei University and the Max Planck Institute came up with a way - [CUNY launches a new financial literacy course at three CUNY schools](https://theticker.org/16356/news/cuny-launches-a-new-financial-literacy-course-at-three-cuny-schools/) - Going beyond traditional coursework, CUNY’s latest initiative highlights efforts to promote financial literacy among college students. The Money Smart Financial Coaching Program, backed by JPMorgan & Chase Co., introduces a structured yet personalized approach to financial education. By merging financial coaching with classroom instruction, the new course aims to help students build credit, manage debt - [Mandatory composting takes effect in NYC](https://theticker.org/16353/news/mandatory-composting-takes-effect-in-nyc/) - New York City is enforcing a composting mandate previously enacted in October 2024, making it required for all New Yorkers to participate in composting starting April 1. All New York City residents are required to participate, with those who do not follow the law risking a fine of $25 from the Department of Sanitation. For - [‘Snow White’s’ Zegler faces criticism for outspoken political views online](https://theticker.org/16350/arts/arts-amp-style/snow-whites-zegler-faces-criticism-for-outspoken-political-views-online/) - Disney’s live action “Snow White” only made $43 million in the first week of its domestic box office sales. It fell short of its predicted $50 million and extremely short compared to their other live-action princess remakes, especially with its budget of over $270 million. Blame for the low sales quickly shifted towards the lead - [Netflix mini-series ‘Adolescence’ tackles bullying, social media and violence among teens](https://theticker.org/16344/arts/arts-amp-style/netflix-mini-series-adolescence-tackles-bullying-social-media-and-violence-among-teens/) - The Netflix mini-series “Adolescence” is a four-episode mystery thriller exploring the psychology of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller, who is accused of murdering his female classmate, Katie Leonard. The series is co-created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, with the latter starring as the father of the accused killer. The show is uniquely shot in - [BPAC’s staged reading of “Mojada” retells Medea as a modern immigrant’s story](https://theticker.org/16341/arts/arts-amp-style/bpacs-staged-reading-of-mojada-retells-medea-as-a-modern-immigrants-story/) - The Engleman Recital Hall was full of students and faculty, all watching two actors onstage. Jason had been assuring his wife Medea throughout the play that she didn’t need to worry about his relationship with his boss. “I married her,” he told Medea, admitting that her concern was well-founded. Gasps and exclamations erupted around the - [Fits with Flower: Forever 21, forever in our hearts](https://theticker.org/16338/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-forever-21-forever-in-our-hearts/) - For as long as many young girls can remember, Forever 21 has been the store to go to. Whether you needed a quick outfit for a night out, or a whole new wardrobe, Forever 21 was the world’s formal introduction to fast fashion. At least it was in the 2010s. Presently, Forever 21 has reached - [Bites with Ali: 7th Street Burger](https://theticker.org/16335/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-7th-street-burger/) - Grab your big back buddy and show them what some people call the best burger spot in New York City. 7th Street Burger has some seriously delicious smash burgers just steps from campus at 171 W. 23rd St. behind the plaza. This spot has blown up since launching in the East Village back in 2021, - [FEMA cutting disaster prevention funds puts New Yorkers at risk](https://theticker.org/16297/opinions/fema-cutting-disaster-prevention-funds-puts-new-yorkers-at-risk-megan-russo-history-25-in-a-decision-that-could-have-devastating-consequences-for-new-yorks-communities-the-federal/) - In a decision that could have devastating consequences for New York’s communities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is slashing $325 million in disaster mitigation grants — much of which was earmarked for New York City. These funds were not abstract or discretionary; they were the financial backbone of projects meant to safeguard lives in Central - [AI Horizons: Digital twins are accurate and transforming future brain science](https://theticker.org/16330/science/ai-horizons-digital-twins-are-accurate-and-transforming-future-brain-science/) - A digital twin is an AI model that mimics how a real brain works. Using data from living subjects, scientists can simulate brain responses virtually, saving time, money and reducing risks to patients. In a recent breakthrough, researchers have built one of the most advanced digital brain models yet, focused on the visual cortex of - [Bench to Bedside: The world’s first complete connectome of cortex](https://theticker.org/16327/science/bench-to-bedside-the-worlds-first-complete-connectome-of-cortex/) - In a landmark study published in Nature, researchers from the Allen Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine and Princeton University achieved a feat once deemed impossible: mapping every single synaptic connection and recording the activity of over 84,000 neurons, all within a cubic millimeter of mouse brain tissue. It may seem unfathomable, but a - [Unraveling the ‘warrior gene’: Impact of mutations on aggression](https://theticker.org/16323/science/unraveling-the-warrior-gene-impact-of-mutations-on-aggression/) - Researchers in China have studied a genetic mutation’s impact on the gene for Monoamine Oxidase-A. A distinct mutated variation that does not change the exact proteins coding for the gene, still proved to have an impact on its function. In the mice studied, those that had one version of the variation showed higher gene expression, - [Bench to Bedside: Brain circuit linking motion sickness & obesity](https://theticker.org/16317/science/bench-to-bedside-brain-circuit-linking-motion-sickness-obesity/) - In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, scientists at Baylor College of Medicine uncovered a surprising link between motion sickness and obesity. While the classic image of motion sickness is someone feeling queasy or nauseous on a bumpy bus ride, the researchers found that the very brain circuitry that triggers the uncomfortable churn may - [Algorithms are shaping society’s interest — not reflecting them](https://theticker.org/16310/opinions/algorithms-are-shaping-societys-interest-not-reflecting-them/) - Algorithms are at the center of the online experience, identifying which content, articles and advertisements will appear in people’s feeds. Initially designed to tailor content for users and boost engagement, these systems now raise a critical question — do they simply reflect people’s interests or are they actively shaping them? Evidence suggests it might be - [Freezing federal funds for Harvard sets a dangerous precedent](https://theticker.org/16306/opinions/freezing-federal-funds-for-harvard-sets-a-dangerous-precedent/) - Harvard University President Alan Garber received a letter on April 11 from the Trump administration detailing a list of demands the university was expected to follow, with the warning that failure to comply would result in the freezing of federal funding. Harvard refused, and within hours, the administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants and - [Adams is prioritizing his own needs over the city's](https://theticker.org/16303/opinions/adams-is-prioritizing-his-own-needs-over-the-citys/) - Mayor Eric Adams wants his legal troubles behind him. Alex Spiro, his attorney, submitted a letter asking District Judge Dale E. Ho on March 31 to quicken the investigation into his campaign fundraising. The charges pending against Adams include “conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery,” to which he pleaded not guilty. He was supposed to be - [Baruch PAC comedy continues with Jeff Wright and Matt Friend](https://theticker.org/16294/arts/arts-amp-style/baruch-pac-comedy-continues-with-jeff-wright-and-matt-friend/) - The Baruch Performing Arts Center hosted comedy night starring Jeff Wright and Matt Friend. The night was filled with laughter as the crowd hurdled many surprising — at times not safe for school — content that was nonetheless hilarious. Both comedians came together and interacted with the crowd by telling lighthearted, humorous jokes from their - [Fits with Flower: Fashion from the ground up with Ashley Rodriguez](https://theticker.org/16291/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flower-fashion-from-the-ground-up-with-ashley-rodriguez/) - Runway shows are often associated with strict invites and high-end designers, filled with paparazzi and celebrities. It seems almost remote and distant, but it’s not thanks to Ashley Rodriguez, founder and director of Ashley S. Productions. Rodriguez, a 24-year-old creative director, has been bridging the gap between the accessible and the inaccessible with her shows - [‘The White Lotus’ season 3 returns in Thailand with mixed reactions](https://theticker.org/16287/arts/arts-amp-style/the-white-lotus-season-3-returns-in-thailand-with-mixed-reactions/) - “The White Lotus” returned to HBO Max on Feb. 16 with eight weekly episodes, the final one released on April 6. The comedy-drama series, directed and written by Mike White, follows the fictional hotel resort White Lotus, its workers, and wealthy guests. This season took viewers to Koh Samui, Thailand. As usual, the first episode - [Cash Cobain headlines Spring Fling alongside Baruch openers](https://theticker.org/16284/arts/arts-amp-style/cash-cobain-headlines-spring-fling-alongside-baruch-openers/) - College students flocked to the Gramercy Theatre for Baruch’s Spring Fling on April 10, starring headliner Cash Cobain and featuring two Baruch student openers: DJ WM and Kemmii. The student-run radio station of Baruch College revived the spring concert in 2023, after a four-year break beginning in 2019. This year’s event marked the first time - [Reviving rock for a new generation](https://theticker.org/16281/arts/arts-amp-style/reviving-rock-for-a-new-generation/) - Flipturn is an American indie rock band formed in 2015 in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The group consists of Dillon Basse (lead vocals), Tristan Duncan (guitar), Madeline Jarman (bass), Mitch Fountain (guitar/synth) and Devon VonBalson (drums). It began by performing at college house shows and gradually built a reputation through energetic live performances and festival appearances, - [Bites with Ali: Little Basil](https://theticker.org/16278/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-little-basil/) - Tired of burgers and pizza? Little Basil is serving up some excellent Thai food and service just steps from Baruch College’s campus at 153 E. 26th St. This cozy spot behind the Newman Library has been the go-to for Baruch students looking to kick their lunch game up a notch from halal trucks. The atmosphere - [Baruch leadership needs to address students’ math performance decline](https://theticker.org/16190/opinions/baruch-leadership-needs-to-address-students-math-performance-decline/) - Baruch College recently lowered the minimum grade to progress from MTH 1030 to higher-level math classes. This change reveals a decline in math proficiency and indicates that Baruch should do more to support its students struggling with math classes. Students now require a D grade to pass MTH 1030 instead of a C. This revision - [Paralyzed man controls robotic arm using his thoughts and AI](https://theticker.org/16118/science/paralyzed-man-controls-robotic-arm-using-his-thoughts-and-ai/) - Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have created a Brain-Computer Interface—a device that connects the brain to a computer—allowing a paralyzed man to move a robotic arm just by thinking. Unlike earlier systems that stopped working after a few days, this artificial intelligence-powered BCI stayed functional for seven months without needing recalibration, meaning - [Trump’s executive order to dismantle Education Department sparks debate](https://theticker.org/16265/news/trumps-executive-order-to-dismantle-education-department-sparks-debate/) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20, initiating the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a move that raises questions about the future of federal student loans, K-12 funding and crucial civil rights protections for students. The order aims to reduce federal oversight in education by returning the department’s main - [New bill proposes ban on obtaining visas for Chinese national students](https://theticker.org/16262/news/new-bill-proposes-ban-on-obtaining-visas-for-chinese-national-students/) - Congressman Riley Moore introduced the Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act on March 14, aiming to stop Chinese national students from acquiring student visas. The bill cites concerns about national security and claims there have been instances where Chinese international students attempted to spy for the Chinese government. If the - [MTA announces end of MetroCard sales, citing year-end cutoff](https://theticker.org/16259/news/mta-announces-end-of-metrocard-sales-citing-year-end-cutoff/) - The era of MetroCards is coming to an end. On March 19, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that the agency will stop selling the iconic yellow cards by the end of 2025 and fully shift to OMNY, its contactless tap-to-pay system. “After 32 years, it’s time to say goodbye to the - [Market Update 3/21/25](https://theticker.org/16256/business/market-update-3-21-25-2/) - U.S. stocks saw a sharp selloff on Monday, March 10, with the S&P 500 dropping 2.7%, bringing its year-to-date decline to 4.3%. The Nasdaq composite suffered an even steeper fall, plunging 4% and now down 9.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 2.1%, while small-cap stocks—represented by the Russell 2000—declined 2.7% on the day. In - [Inflation slowed to 2.8% in February as consumer price concerns still linger](https://theticker.org/16253/business/inflation-slowed-to-2-8-in-february-as-consumer-price-concerns-still-linger/) - Inflation rose at its slowest pace in the past four months amid concerns about potential price increases due to tariffs. In February, the inflation rate dropped to 2.8%. The sudden decrease was lower than expected as looming tariffs create growing concerns among American consumers, businesses and investors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the - [Canadian convenience store makes a $47B bid for 7-Eleven’s parent company](https://theticker.org/16250/business/canadian-convenience-store-makes-a-47b-bid-for-7-elevens-parent-company/) - Canadian convenience store brand Couche-Tard made a $47 billion bid for 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & i Holdings, which would make it dominate the convenience store market in the United States. After the original offer made in August 2024 was rejected, Couche-Tard owner Alain Bouchard raised his offer by 22% to $18.19 per share for - [The US must raise awareness on pervasiveness of mobile gambling](https://theticker.org/16247/opinions/the-us-must-raise-awareness-on-pervasiveness-of-mobile-gambling/) - In 2018, the Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association overturned the federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalize and regulate it as they saw fit. What followed was an explosion of mobile betting platforms, turning gambling from an activity restricted to those who could enter a casino, into an - [Signal App reveals need for more secure channels](https://theticker.org/16244/opinions/signal-app-reveals-need-for-more-secure-channels/) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, accidentally added The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a secret military chat on Signal. The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and 18 other senior officials. The Signal group chat discussed the upcoming U.S. strikes on Yemen — a few - [NYC should assist those who will lose vouchers](https://theticker.org/16241/opinions/nyc-should-assist-those-who-will-lose-vouchers/) - The federal government created an Emergency Housing Voucher to supplement income for rent during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2021. The program was initially funded until 2030, but the current administration has announced that the funding will end four years earlier, at the end of 2025. The abrupt change is estimated to affect roughly 7,700 New - [NYC childcare needs more state funds](https://theticker.org/16238/opinions/nyc-childcare-needs-more-state-funds/) - Having to choose between child care and work is one of the most frustrating challenges parents face, and New York City is failing to support its residents struggling with this issue. Many New Yorkers are working hard to build a better future for their children, but the lack of affordable child care forces them to - [Cuomo may lead mayoral polls but NYC needs a fresh face to lead the city](https://theticker.org/16235/opinions/cuomo-may-lead-mayoral-polls-but-nyc-needs-a-fresh-face-to-lead-the-city/) - Nearly four years ago, Andrew Cuomo resigned from his post as New York governor on account of sexual harassment allegations. Fast forward to today, and Cuomo is leading polls for the mayorship of New York City. However, it’s clear that New York needs a new face, not a familiar one that is riddled with drama - [Baruch should open up their saunas again for students and athletes to use](https://theticker.org/16232/opinions/baruch-should-open-up-their-saunas-again-for-students-and-athletes-to-use/) - Baruch College used to have saunas in the main locker rooms of the Newman Vertical Campus building. However, in fall 2019, they were suspiciously locked. Baruch should open the saunas again for students or inform the student body about how it plans to use the space. The Ticker previously reported that the sauna in the - [Bench to bedside:  Missing deep sleep can increase Alzheimer’s risk](https://theticker.org/16229/science/bench-to-bedside-missing-deep-sleep-can-increase-alzheimers-risk/) - The research team, led by Dr. Gawon Cho, a postdoctoral associate at the Yale School of Medicine, studied 270 individuals over a span of 13 to 17 years. Each participant underwent an overnight sleep study — called polysomnography — to measure the proportions of different sleep stages. More than a decade later, MRI scans of - [AI Horizons: Future of wireless networks may think like a human](https://theticker.org/16225/science/ai-horizons-future-of-wireless-networks-may-think-like-a-human/) - A team of researchers in Virginia are working on something that could change how wireless networks function. Instead of focusing on making networks faster or more powerful, their work looks at how to make them think: not like a machine, but like a human. The group, based at Virginia Tech, is developing a new system - [Fits with Flow: the culturally inspired 49archive](https://theticker.org/16219/arts/arts-amp-style/fits-with-flow-the-culturally-inspired-49archive/) - When it comes to fashion, inspiration can come from anything. Whether it’s styling, designing, or curating, there’s never one way to approach it. As long as you love the finished product, then that’s all that matters. Joel Ramirez, a 22-year-old designer, founder of clothing brand 49archive and senior at Baruch College, feels strongly about this - [Bites with Ali: Summer Salt](https://theticker.org/16216/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-summer-salt/) - In the cutthroat world of campus dining, finding a restaurant that breaks the monotonous chain-restaurant mold is rarer than a student’s perfect attendance. Summer Salt, located at 30 East 23rd St., is the most ambitious ‘Bites with Ali’ journey yet. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., this spot is worth every extra step. - [‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’s’ music video expands ‘Arcane’s’ story](https://theticker.org/16213/arts/arts-amp-style/ma-meilleure-ennemies-music-video-expands-arcanes-story/) - The League of Legends YouTube channel released the official music video of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” a song by Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae and French musician Pomme, which was part of “Arcane’s” second season’s soundtrack on March 20. The music video opens with Ekko and Jinx, two main characters of the series, standing back-to-back in the center - [Fire exit door, keep closed: ‘Severance’s’ season 2 finale ‘Cold Harbor’ and disability justice](https://theticker.org/16210/arts/arts-amp-style/fire-exit-door-keep-closed-severances-season-2-finale-cold-harbor-and-disability-justice/) - Spoilers ahead for both seasons of Apple TV+ show “Severance.” “Severance” has a lot to say about disability justice. However, because ‘Outies’ choose to undergo the ‘Lumon’ severance procedure of their own free will, that may be surprising. Season one shows each Outie making video recordings of themselves reading aloud a contract saying they choose - [Musk’s estranged daughter speaks out in Teen Vogue](https://theticker.org/16207/arts/arts-amp-style/musks-estranged-daughter-speaks-out-in-teen-vogue/) - Teen Vogue published a cover story featuring Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s estranged 20-year-old daughter, on March 20. Wilson rarely spoke about Musk online until he discussed gender ideology in an interview last year with Jordan Peterson. In the interview, Musk claimed he was “tricked” into signing the parental consent form necessary for Wilson, then - [Scott stuns as 8 characters in ‘Vanya’](https://theticker.org/16204/arts/arts-amp-style/scott-stuns-as-8-characters-in-vanya/) - Is it greedy to play all of Chekhov’s eight characters in “Vanya”? If so, Andrew Scott brings generosity to his roles in “Vanya,” giving his all to each character. “Vanya” is a modern adaptation by Simon Stephens of Chekhov’s play “Uncle Vanya,” directed by Sam Yates and designed by Rosanna Vize. Andrew Scott, best known - [FAIR Act advances to state senate, assembly to further small business protections](https://theticker.org/16201/business/fair-act-advances-to-state-senate-assembly-to-further-small-business-protections/) - New York State advanced the FAIR Business Practices Act in legislation that would help protect individuals, small businesses and non-profits from scams. The FAIR Act, which refers to Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business, is meant to protect those most susceptible to harmful conduct placed by larger businesses and targeted cyber-attacks. If passed New - [Could French department store Printemps make a mark in FiDi?](https://theticker.org/16198/business/could-french-department-store-printemps-make-a-mark-in-fidi/) - Lower Manhattan has a new luxury retailer — that came all the way from France. French department store Printemps opened its only U.S. location on March 20 at 1 Wall St., across from Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan’s tourism hub. Advertising itself as more than just a purveyor of luxury goods, Printemps attempts to make - [Market Update 3/21/25](https://theticker.org/16195/business/market-update-3-21-25/) - U.S. stocks advanced for a second consecutive session on Monday, March 17, as investors weighed recent economic data and ongoing trade uncertainty. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, though it remains down 3.3% year-to-date. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.9%, trimming its year-to-date decline to 1.3%. The Nasdaq composite added 0.3%, but continues to lag - [Pepsi hopes to bubble up interest in health-conscious consumers with Poppi acquisition](https://theticker.org/16192/business/pepsi-hopes-to-bubble-up-interest-in-health-conscious-consumers-with-poppi-acquisition/) - PepsiCo announced their acquisition of Poppi for $1.95 billion on March 17. The acquisition includes $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits, resulting in a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The purchase signals the growing position of prebiotic sodas in the beverage market. There is a rising demand for alternatives as consumers make purchases - [BMI is an untrustworthy indicator of health that must be replaced](https://theticker.org/16187/opinions/bmi-is-an-untrustworthy-indicator-of-health-that-must-be-replaced/) - For decades, body mass index has been the go-to metric for defining healthy weight ranges, but its usefulness as a reliable indicator of health is increasingly being questioned. Originally designed as a simple statistical tool, BMI fails to differentiate between fat and muscle, often misclassifying individuals — particularly athletes and children with higher muscle mass - [MTA should place mental health hubs in stations](https://theticker.org/16184/opinions/mta-should-place-mental-health-hubs-in-stations/) - In less than 24 hours, four people in New York City jumped in front of trains and ended their lives, indicating a mental health crisis. The spike in attempted suicide is alarming, and something must be done about it. The MTA should place trained mental health workers inside train stations. One of the victims was - [Voting rights must stay as a citizen’s right to preserve democracy](https://theticker.org/16182/opinions/voting-rights-must-stay-as-a-citizens-right-to-preserve-democracy/) - The New York State Court of Appeals ruled that a New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections was unconstitutional on March 20. The court’s 6-1 decision upheld a lower court ruling, effectively striking the law down. This ruling safeguards the integrity of the state’s electoral system and reinforces the legal framework - [The NY Liberty bolster their roster while the CT Sun rebuild](https://theticker.org/16177/sports/the-ny-liberty-bolster-their-roster-while-the-ct-sun-rebuild/) - The Women’s National Basketball Association offseason is nothing short of absolute entertainment. The New York Liberty, who are the WNBA reigning champions, traded a 2025 and 2026 first round draft pick to the Connecticut Sun for guard Natasha Cloud this week. They also re-signed 2023 FIBA Europe Cup Champion and Women Most Valuable Player, guard - [Open-gangway train debuts on G-line](https://theticker.org/16064/news/open-gangway-train-debuts-on-g-line/) - The MTA has launched two open gangway cars on the G-line which serves Brooklyn and Queens from Court Square to Church Avenue. This change went into effect on March 4 after the first open gangway train debuted on the C-line in 2024. Now, G train passengers “have a 15% chance of riding an open-gangway car - [CUNY unveils its first Wikimedian-in-Residence pilot program with Knipel](https://theticker.org/16070/news/cuny-unveils-its-first-wikimedian-in-residence-pilot-program-with-knipel/) - CUNY research may soon hit the Wikipedia pages, as CUNY partners with Wikimedia New York City and Richard Knipel to announce a Wikimedian-in-Residence pilot program, aiming to expand the accessibility of CUNY research. The two-year pilot program, funded by Craigslist founder and namesake of the Newmark Grad-uate School of Journalism, Craig Newmark, is an effort - [Trump declares ‘Long Live the King’ after terminating congestion pricing](https://theticker.org/16076/news/trump-declares-long-live-the-king-after-terminating-congestion-pricing/) - Less than two months after its implementation on Jan. 5, New York City’s congestion pricing program — also known as the Central Business District Tolling Program — had its federal approval revoked, resulting in a legal battle between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The revocation came in a letter to - [Funding freeze leaves many stranded](https://theticker.org/16170/news/funding-freeze-leaves-many-stranded/) - Funding cuts to the Fulbright Program have left scholars around the world scrambling to cover basic expenses as the U.S. State Department implements cost-saving measures under the President Donald Trump administration. Payments for educational and cultural exchange participants have been disrupted, leaving many in limbo. Now, as uncertainty spreads, scholars find themselves stranded mid-program, facing - [Governor Hochul orders removal of CUNY Palestinian studies job listing](https://theticker.org/16167/news/governor-hochul-orders-removal-of-cuny-palestinian-studies-job-listing/) - A job posting for a Palestinian studies professor at Hunter College has sparked controversy after Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered its removal, calling the language “divisive” and “polarizing.” The listing, which called for a “historically grounded scholar” who could explore topics like settler colonialism, genocide and human rights through a critical lens, was met with backlash - [Schools and universities continue to resist DEI restrictions on curriculum](https://theticker.org/16164/news/schools-and-universities-continue-to-resist-dei-restrictions-on-curriculum/) - The rollback of DEI programs continues to intensify, with universities, public schools and even the U.S. Defense Department facing federal scrutiny and restrictions. Despite this, New York continues to push back against federal demands to dismantle DEI across the country. A Black studies curriculum has been launched at the Hugo Newman School in Harlem amid - [Updates on the deportation efforts against Mahmoud Khalil](https://theticker.org/16158/news/updates-on-the-deportation-efforts-against-mahmoud-khalil/) - Mahmoud Khalil, a 29-year-old Columbia University graduate student, was detained by four U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents at his Columbia apartment on March 8. Following a pro-Palestinian protest alongside Jewish Voice for Peace and as part of Columbia’s Palestinian Encampment, Noor Abdalla, Khalil’s wife, explained that they were returning home from an Iftar dinner - [Baruch students and faculty need transparency on security breaches](https://theticker.org/16155/opinions/baruch-students-and-faculty-need-transparency-on-security-breaches/) - After the network outage at Baruch College in December 2024, students were given scarce details of the network outage and the damage done. The security breach is reminiscent of a previous incident that occurred in September 2023, making students wonder why more precaution and security measures weren’t implemented. A Campus Announcement email providing an update - [Colleges should push for greater participation in local elections](https://theticker.org/16151/opinions/colleges-should-push-for-greater-participation-in-local-elections/) - With recent controversy and scandal surrounding New York City’s mayoral office, the importance of local elections is becoming more apparent than ever. NYC’s primary elections will be held on June 24. Unfortunately, voter campaigns tend to focus on national elections, often overlooking the need to encourage people to vote in local elections. As the date - [TrackInspect uses generative AI to put the MTA on the right track](https://theticker.org/16148/opinions/trackinspect-uses-generative-ai-to-put-the-mta-on-the-right-track/) - The New York City transit system, long plagued with delays and aging infrastructure, is turning to artificial intelligence to improve maintenance and reduce disruptions. In a pilot program launched last year, the MTA partnered with Google Public Sector to test TrackInspect, a new track monitoring system that uses generative AI to improve railway reliability. The - [Department of Education employee cuts jeopardize national education](https://theticker.org/16145/opinions/department-of-education-employee-cuts-jeopardize-national-education/) - More than 1,300 federal workers were laid off from the Department of Education on March 11, including employees from the Office for Civil Rights, which investigates discrimination complaints against kids with disabilities. Drastically reducing education research, student testing and disability support is not the solution to addressing the root causes of declining academic performance, and - [‘Picture This’ is a predictable rom-com letdown despite loaded cast](https://theticker.org/16142/arts/arts-amp-style/picture-this-is-a-predictable-rom-com-letdown-despite-loaded-cast/) - “Picture This” was a highly anticipated romantic comedy featuring “Bridgerton” breakout star Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin from the “After” movie franchise. Ashley plays Pia, a struggling photographer who owns a portraiture studio with her best friend. In the opening, Pia’s mother reveals that she has kept family heirlooms in a safe for Pia - [An apocalyptic rock musical is gearing up to be staged at Baruch](https://theticker.org/16139/arts/arts-amp-style/an-apocalyptic-rock-musical-is-gearing-up-to-be-staged-at-baruch/) - “We Will Rock You,” a dystopian British musical performed in around 17 countries, is in production at Baruch College under the lead of Zeynep Akça. The show will run from April 23 to 26 at the Bernie West Theater. Akça is an adjunct lecturer at Baruch with an extensive background working on Broadway and Off-Off - [Bites with Ali: Jimmy’s House](https://theticker.org/16136/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-jimmys-house/) - Nestled along the Clivner-Field Plaza, Jimmy's House has become as much a part of Baruch College’s life as final exams and elevator crowds. This cozy spot proudly displays “Go Bearcats!” in its Instagram bio, and its prime location makes it perhaps the closest thing to an actual campus food spot for Baruch students. Jimmy's House - [Donatella Versace steps down as chief creative officer of Versace](https://theticker.org/16133/arts/arts-amp-style/donatella-versace-steps-down-as-chief-creative-officer-of-versace/) - Donatella Versace has stepped down as chief creative officer of Versace after 27 years. Chairman and chief executive officer of Capri Holdings, John D. Idol, revealed that Dario Vitale will be taking over the role. Versace has been under the Capri Holdings luxury group since it was bought in 2018. Vitale has been part of - [‘The Electric State’ shows the potential for human-robot connections to form](https://theticker.org/16130/arts/arts-amp-style/the-electric-state-shows-the-potential-for-human-robot-connections-to-form/) - Netflix is at it again with a film that has a promising premise but underwhelming execution. “The Electric State,” directed by Russo Brothers, is based off a 2018 graphic novel of the same name. The story takes place in an alternate version of the 1990s after the conclusion of a robot vs. human war. The - [Art gallery recreates 1990 Isabella Gardner Heist for movie promotions](https://theticker.org/16127/arts/arts-amp-style/art-gallery-recreates-1990-isabella-gardner-heist-for-movie-promotions/) - A performance art piece recreating a 1990 art heist went viral on TikTok and Instagram on March 15 at Chelsea Walls Gallery. Fake FBI agents arrived to seize “Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee” by Rembrandt van Rijn. Videos show convincing actors portraying gallery assistants and directors begging and pleading with the - [j-hope takes ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ tour to Barclays](https://theticker.org/16124/arts/arts-amp-style/j-hope-takes-hope-on-the-stage-tour-to-barclays/) - As the lights dimmed down and “Music Box: Reflection” started playing, the official BTS light sticks flickered red on and off. The stage slowly levitated upward, as if it were an inflating music box, and suddenly cheers could be heard as the South Korean musician j-hope popped out to take on his second sold-out stage - [Bites with Ali: Forefeathers Chicken Madness](https://theticker.org/16121/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-forefeathers-chicken-madness/) - Just a stone’s throw away from campus, behind the plaza and across from La Vera Pizza on 347 Third Avenue, Forefeathers Chicken Madness has quickly become a student favorite. This small but mighty eatery may be primarily takeout, with just one table sporting three seats, but what it lacks in seating, it makes up for - [New York Fed finds debt reached all-time high in fourth quarter ](https://theticker.org/15986/business/new-york-fed-finds-debt-reached-all-time-high-in-fourth-quarter/) - Household debt reached record levels in the fourth quarter of 2024, as consumers dealt with inflated prices and high interest rates. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that household debt rose by $93 billion during the quarter, reaching $18.04 trillion at the end of 2024. Credit card debt accounted for a $45 billion - [Los Acosta’s ‘Una Explosion Más Grande’ tour at La Boom](https://theticker.org/16113/arts/arts-amp-style/los-acostas-una-explosion-mas-grande-tour-at-la-boom/) - Los Acosta, “El Grupo Consentido de México...De América” (“Mexico and America’s favorite group” in English), took the stage on Feb. 28 at La Boom nightclub in NY as they carried on the U.S. leg of their headlining tour, “Una Explosión Más Grande” (“A Bigger Explosion” in English). Los Acosta is a Mexican cumbia band formed - [A scattered narrative with a timely message in ‘Mickey 17’](https://theticker.org/16110/arts/arts-amp-style/a-scattered-narrative-with-a-timely-message-in-mickey-17/) - Bong Joon-ho, the critically acclaimed director of “Parasite,” has come back to stir the masses with his new film, “Mickey 17,” which delves into the idea of what the world would look like if people gave in to the idea that they were replaceable. The buzz surrounding this movie, however, is not just full of - [Raveena releases ‘Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain (Deluxe)’](https://theticker.org/16107/arts/arts-amp-style/raveena-releases-where-the-butterflies-go-in-the-rain-deluxe/) - Raveena released a deluxe edition of her album “Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain” on February 28. This edition contains two additional singles and a remixed version of “Lose My Focus.” The album captures the intense emotional experiences that humans face, both in life and with the planet. Raveena blends imagery and lyrical texture - [ACLU sues NEA over ‘gender ideology’ policy](https://theticker.org/16104/arts/arts-amp-style/aclu-sues-nea-over-gender-ideology-policy/) - The National Endowment for the Arts now requires that any grant applicants must promise to not promote “gender ideology” in their projects as a result of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump the day of his inauguration. In response to the new grant restrictions, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against - [Inhaler takes fans to an ‘honest place’ at the Brooklyn Paramount](https://theticker.org/16101/arts/arts-amp-style/inhaler-takes-fans-to-an-honest-place-at-the-brooklyn-paramount/) - Inhaler performed at the Brooklyn Paramount for their “Open Wide North American Tour” on March 6, with opener Been Stellar. The Dublin-based band performed for an energetic crowd of fans who belted out nearly every lyric. Inhaler is an alternative indie rock band that makes music reminiscent of iconic bands like U2, Blur, and The - [‘Jordan Klepper & Nish Kumar In Conversation’ at Baruch PAC](https://theticker.org/16098/arts/arts-amp-style/jordan-klepper-nish-kumar-in-conversation-at-baruch-pac/) - Baruch College’s Performing Arts Center hosted a witty and improvised conversation between two political comedians, Nish Kumar from the United Kingdom and Jordan Klepper from the Daily Show, on Feb. 27. The comedians discussed the inevitable difficulties of today’s hostile political issues and recent presidential election while highlighting the importance of comedic relief. Klepper and - [Target showcases strong earnings in the fourth quarter](https://theticker.org/16095/business/target-showcases-strong-earnings-in-the-fourth-quarter/) - Target released its fourth-quarter earnings report on March 4, which provided insight into the company’s performance in 2024 and its strengths and weaknesses going into 2025. The company’s earnings per share were $2.41. Comparable sales increased by 1.5% and comparable digital sales increased by 8.7%. Yet, its revenue decreased by 3% from last year. Target’s - [Walgreens to go private in $10B deal with Sycamore](https://theticker.org/16091/business/walgreens-to-go-private-in-10b-deal-with-sycamore/) - Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail and consumer investments, has finalized the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. The private equity firm is acquiring Walgreens for $11.45 a share, or about $10 billion. The deal between the private equity firm and Walgreens represents a step toward an economic and financial revival for - [Bloomberg writer Matt Levine talks ESG in fireside chat](https://theticker.org/16088/business/bloomberg-writer-matt-levine-talks-esg-in-fireside-chat/) - Former Goldman Sachs investment banker and current Bloomberg Opinion writer, Matt Levine, said environmental, social, and governance implementation could become more discreet over time. Levine held a fireside chat with the David Krell Chair of Finance, Lin Peng, on Feb. 27, discussing several financial topics he regularly covers in his column. Peng opened the discussion - [NY Fed says that tariffs may have a worse impact than anticipated](https://theticker.org/16085/business/ny-fed-says-that-tariffs-may-have-a-worse-impact-than-anticipated/) - The U.S. economy may be heading into another inflationary period as the Trump administration applies new tariffs to one of the U.S.’s major trading partners, China. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that U.S. imports from China have decreased significantly more than what official U.S. data accounts for, revealing that tariffs could significantly - [Real estate company Simon Property Group closes malls as retailers struggle](https://theticker.org/16082/business/real-estate-company-simon-property-group-closes-malls-as-retailers-struggle/) - Simon Property Group Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust and the largest U.S. shopping mall owner, is experiencing difficulties due to a wave of mall and retail store closures. Simon Property Group’s struggle to keep malls alive reflects broader trends within the real estate investment trust industry, which is on a decline from - [TEDxCUNY co-organizers speak on ‘Fast Track’ theme and driving change](https://theticker.org/16079/news/tedxcuny-co-organizers-speak-on-fast-track-theme-and-driving-change/) - TEDxCUNY is gearing up for its eighth annual conference on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together CUNY students, faculty and alumni for a day of thought-provoking talks, performances and workshops. In an interview with The Ticker, TEDxCUNY co-organizers Saanavi Goyal and Emily Madray shared insights on the event’s evolution, the importance - [Protesters gathered on the third anniversary of war in Ukraine](https://theticker.org/16073/news/protesters-gathered-on-the-third-anniversary-of-war-in-ukraine/) - Hundreds gathered in Times Square on the anniversary of the third year of war in Ukraine on Feb. 24. Since the start of the full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, there have been around 500,000 deaths and injuries and over 10.6 million people who have left the country. With their blue and yellow flags, posters - [CUNY deserves to get more funding](https://theticker.org/16061/opinions/cuny-deserves-to-get-more-funding/) - At the end of February, the Professional Staff Congress CUNY President Dr. James Davis gave a testimony at the joint Higher Education Executive Budget Hearing in Albany. During the testimony, PSC voiced its appreciation for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s cooperation in helping to fund CUNY in the wake of previous budget cuts but stressed that the - [White House’s AP News ban threatens free press](https://theticker.org/16056/opinions/white-houses-ap-news-ban-threatens-free-press/) - On Feb. 11, the Associated Press was banned from covering White House press events following its decision to keep the terminology “Gulf of Mexico” as is, rather than changing it to “Gulf of America.” This ban is unconstitutional under the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press, and puts journalism at risk. AP refused - [Prisons should prioritize safety of inmates as the HALT Act undergoes changes](https://theticker.org/16053/opinions/prisons-should-prioritize-safety-of-inmates-as-the-halt-act-undergoes-changes/) - Corrections officers began returning to work on March 10 after weeks of protesting the HALT Act, a New York State law that limits prisoners’ time in solitary confinement. With the state meeting the officers’ union’s demands, the officers return to work under a grim reality — the harsh conditions inmates endured during the strikes and - [Proposed House bill to cap credit card rates highlights bipartisan efforts](https://theticker.org/16050/opinions/proposed-house-bill-to-cap-credit-card-rates-highlights-bipartisan-efforts/) - In an era of increasing polarization, the unlikely collaboration between progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and conservative Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., offers a refreshing example of bipartisanship. Their joint effort to tackle excessive credit card interest rates demonstrates that financial burdens transcend political affiliations and that real solutions require cooperation across the aisle. Credit - [Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack exposes crypto’s biggest weakness](https://theticker.org/16047/opinions/bybits-1-5-billion-hack-exposes-cryptos-biggest-weakness/) - Hackers carried out the largest cryptocurrency heist ever on Feb. 21, stealing $1.5 billion in Ethereum from Bybit Fintech Ltd., the world’s second-largest crypto exchange. The attack was later linked to North Korean-backed Lazarus Group. The breach sent panic through the crypto industry, raising serious questions about security flaws and whether exchanges are doing enough - [Hochul’s proposed cell phone ban in classrooms is too excessive](https://theticker.org/16044/opinions/hochuls-proposed-cell-phone-ban-in-classrooms-is-too-excessive/) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently unveiled her new proposal to ban smartphones during class hours. Hochul’s justification is that phones distract and restrict children from developing academically, stating, “this comprehensive proposal… will ensure that New York’s statewide standard for distraction-free learning delivers the best results for our kids and educators.” Her plan is laudable - [NYC schools must do more to combat rising absenteeism rates](https://theticker.org/16041/opinions/nyc-schools-must-do-more-to-combat-rising-absenteeism-rates/) - New York City schools are struggling with chronic absenteeism despite having the highest education spending in the country: $89 billion, or just over $36,000 per student. The pandemic-era lockdowns have left students faring at below pre-pandemic reading and math competency levels, with recent test scores labeling many students in the eighth and fourth grades as - [NY Knicks superstar falls in the city of stars with loss to LA Lakers](https://theticker.org/16038/sports/ny-knicks-superstar-falls-in-the-city-of-stars-with-loss-to-la-lakers/) - As NBA games continue ahead of the highly anticipated March Madness, the New York Knicks failed to impress fans in recent games. The Knicks traveled west to face the Los Angeles Lakers on March 7. Throughout the first three quarters, the Knicks controlled much of the game, taking an 84-76 lead into the fourth quarter. - [Baruch uplifts Black voices at ‘Talk to me Nice’ poetry open mic ](https://theticker.org/15973/arts/arts-amp-style/baruch-uplifts-black-voices-at-talk-to-me-nice-poetry-open-mic/) - As part of Baruch’s celebrations of Black History Month, an open mic night was held to pay respect to ancestors of Black diasporic culture that have impacted society today. The event was held in Baruch’s Performing Arts Center in the Engelman Recital Hall. It was organized by Professor Shirley Reynozo (aka DJ Moya Rey) from - [NBA All-Star Game fails to score with fans](https://theticker.org/15941/sports/nba-all-star-game-fails-to-score-with-fans/) - NBA All-Star Weekend marks the halfway point of the season, offering the league a chance to reward fans by showcasing marquee events like the Rising Stars Game, the Three-Point Contest, the Dunk Contest and, of course, the All-Star Game on Feb. 16. While the annual weekend event has delivered some of the memorable moments in - [Bearcat Bootcamp offers free fitness training to promote healthy habits](https://theticker.org/16002/news/bearcat-bootcamp-offers-free-fitness-training-to-promote-healthy-habits/) - On Feb. 4, the Office of Student Life made an announcement on Instagram, calling on all Bearcats to apply for the Bearcat Bootcamp Program, an eight-week intensive “student fitness transformation challenge.” The program is designed to help students develop healthier habits and improve their overall well-being through structured fitness training and nutrition education. Participants will engage - [Hasty decision-making causes concern for the 2025 tax season ](https://theticker.org/16015/opinions/hasty-decision-making-causes-concern-for-the-2025-tax-season/) - The Trump administration and Office of Personnel Management issued a directive designed to cut “probationary” federal employees. The overarching plan is to shrink the overall federal workforce by letting go of new hires and other “non-critical employees.” With tax season right around the corner, this seems like a very foolish and aggressive decision. The Internal - [‘Save research, save lives’: Potential research funding cuts spark PSC protest and create challenges for professors across CUNY ](https://theticker.org/16029/science/save-research-save-lives-potential-research-funding-cuts-spark-psc-protest-and-create-challenges-for-professors-across-cuny/) - The National Science Foundation has already cut more than $2 billion from active grants established under former President Biden deemed to have “promoted DEI tenets or pushed onto science neo-Marxist perspectives about enduring class struggle” by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation headed by Sen. Ted Cruz. Academia has been on high - [‘The Year of Flaco’ exhibit honors NYC owl ](https://theticker.org/16026/science/the-year-of-flaco-exhibit-honors-nyc-owl/) - When Flaco the Eurasian owl escaped his vandalized Central Park Zoo enclosure in 2023, he became a citywide celebrity and a vision of hope for many New Yorkers. Two years after his escape, and one year after his death, Flaco is now memorialized in a new exhibit at the New York Historical. February is not - [Brain circuit linked to creativity identified, new ideas for aging ](https://theticker.org/16023/science/brain-circuit-linked-to-creativity-identified-new-ideas-for-aging/) - A recent study led by Mass General Brigham suggests that creativity is linked to a specific brain circuit rather than a single brain region. Using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging data from 857 participants across 36 studies, researchers mapped a creativity circuit and found that brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases affecting this circuit can either enhance - [Congestion pricing is a must for NY ](https://theticker.org/16018/opinions/congestion-pricing-is-a-must-for-ny/) - Congestion pricing, an investment in public transit, in New York City benefits all New Yorkers, including drivers. Less traffic on the roads leads to safer and smoother commutes. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority needs all the funding it can get, as it moves far more people daily than private vehicles do. The government, both at the - [Baruch health initiative should provide resources ](https://theticker.org/16021/opinions/baruch-health-initiative-should-provide-resources/) - The Bearcat Bootcamp Program is an eight-week fitness program sponsored by Baruch College’s Office of Student Life, Health & Wellness Center and Athletics Department. Although the program is a positive step toward improved health, Baruch should allocate more resources toward initiatives that provide support for a larger portion of the student body. With the program - [Pennies and nickels are costing the US and must be eliminated ](https://theticker.org/16011/opinions/pennies-and-nickels-are-costing-the-us-and-must-be-eliminated/) - For years, the debate over eliminating the penny has centered on its rising production costs and dwindling practical use. But what if the penny wasn’t the only problem? Nickels drain more money from the U.S. Mint, raising the question: if the reason for eliminating the penny is to save money, does it make sense to - [Support for Luigi Mangione is justified because of unjust systems](https://theticker.org/16008/opinions/support-for-luigi-mangione-is-justified-because-of-unjust-systems/) - Crowds of people camped at the Manhattan Criminal Court in support of Luigi Mangione, the suspect behind UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder, with posters, trucks and billboards stating “Free Luigi.” While it may seem immoral to support an alleged murderer, the support for Mangione is an understandable reaction to the current state of the U.S. - [Crescent-shaped shields installed as latest attempt to combat fare evasion](https://theticker.org/15999/news/crescent-shaped-shields-installed-as-latest-attempt-to-combat-fare-evasion/) - Fare evasion is draining millions from the MTA each year and the agency is ramping up its efforts to crack down on the illegal practice. Its latest move is installing crescent-shaped metal shields on the turnstiles at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers Street station. This follows last month's addition of spiked turnstiles at the Lexington Avenue-59th - [Our Promethean Moment: Thomas Friedman's talk on AI and the future](https://theticker.org/15996/news/our-promethean-moment-thomas-friedmans-talk-on-ai-and-the-future/) - Thomas Friedman, a journalist for The New York Times and seven—soon to be eight—time published author, joined the Baruch community on Feb. 19 to share some of his most impactful writing experiences, preview his upcoming book and reflect on current events. The event, which took place in room 14-220 of the Newman Vertical Campus, was - [Republican lawmakers push to ban noncitizen voting with the SAVE Act](https://theticker.org/15993/news/republican-lawmakers-push-to-ban-noncitizen-voting-with-the-save-act/) - The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require individuals to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person upon registering to vote in a federal election, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Chip Roy on Jan. 3. The bill would also oblige states to remove noncitizens from official voter rolls and - [Trump criticized for his first-day DEI policies](https://theticker.org/15989/news/trump-criticized-for-his-first-day-dei-policies/) - President Donald Trump has received widespread criticism after implementing changes on his first day back in office. One of the changes includes a ban on transgender women participating in women’s sports and the reinstatement of a 2017 military policy restricting transgender men from sleeping in women’s troop facilities. These policies were initiated on Jan. 20, - [Market Update 02/21/25 ](https://theticker.org/15984/business/market-update-02-21-25/) - U.S. markets were closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observation of Presidents Day. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks were relatively stagnant, with the S&P 500 edging up 0.2%, bringing its year-to-date gain to 4.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat, maintaining a 5.1% year-to-date increase. The Nasdaq composite added 0.1%, with a 3.9% gain year-to-date. - [Southwest to restructure corporate workforce ](https://theticker.org/15981/business/southwest-to-restructure-corporate-workforce/) - Southwest Airlines Co. is currently restructuring its corporate workforce, a move that the company hasn’t made in over 50 years. The carrier is laying off 15% of its corporate employees and 11 senior leaders in an effort to cut costs and streamline operations. These cuts are estimated to save the company $210 million this year - [The Weeknd ends the ‘Trilogy’ with ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ ](https://theticker.org/15978/arts/arts-amp-style/the-weeknd-ends-the-trilogy-with-hurry-up-tomorrow/) - Abel Tesfaye—better known as The Weeknd—released “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” his sixth and final studio album under the stage name on Jan. 31. The album was also the end of the “Trilogy,” a three-part album series. The “Trilogy” began with “After Hours” in 2020 and continued with “Dawn FM” in 2022. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” came with - [Carpenter captures listeners with deluxe album of ‘Short n’ Sweet’ ](https://theticker.org/15969/arts/arts-amp-style/carpenter-captures-listeners-with-deluxe-album-of-short-n-sweet/) - Fresh off her first-ever Grammy wins, musical sensation Sabrina Carpenter took to her social media accounts two days after the ceremony to announce that she would be releasing “Short n’ Sweet Deluxe” as a gift to her fans. She credited their support in helping “Short n’ Sweet” win the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. - [Artists protest Trump’s NEA grant restrictions ](https://theticker.org/15966/arts/arts-amp-style/artists-protest-trumps-nea-grant-restrictions/) - Hundreds of artists wrote a letter to the National Endowment for the Arts, urging them to fight back in response to many of President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders. These recent orders are primarily those that prohibit federal funds from being used for the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion that violate any applicable federal - [‘Montoya, por favor!’ makes ‘Temptation Island’ Spain viral ](https://theticker.org/15963/arts/arts-amp-style/montoya-por-favor-makes-temptation-island-spain-viral/) - The Spanish reality show, “Temptation Island,” has spiked in popularity internationally on social media thanks to the viral “Montoya, por favor!” moment. Fans and viewers are intrigued by the adulterous drama between contestant Montoya and his girlfriend Anita. Montoya’s reaction to events throughout the show seems to strike some as surprising and dramatic, but his - [Lively amends complaint with new allegations of alleged misconduct ](https://theticker.org/15960/arts/arts-amp-style/lively-amends-complaint-with-new-allegations-of-alleged-misconduct/) - Blake Lively’s attorneys added 48 pages to the lawsuit against Lively's “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni. Minutes before the court deadline of midnight on Feb. 18, the amended complaint added that two women on the set of “It Ends With Us” were also made “uncomfortable” by Baldoni during the production of the film. - [FINNEAS delivers powerful emotion in ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ tour ](https://theticker.org/15957/arts/arts-amp-style/finneas-delivers-powerful-emotion-in-for-cryin-out-loud-tour/) - Finneas O’Connell, also known as FINNEAS, performed two back-to-back sold-out shows at the Brooklyn Paramount on Feb. 22 and 23. The 27-year-old musician delivered a captivating performance of his sophomore solo album “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” featuring a stacked setlist of 20 songs within the two and a half hours he was onstage. FINNEAS had - [Christie’s AI art auction sparks major backlash ](https://theticker.org/15954/arts/arts-amp-style/christies-ai-art-auction-sparks-major-backlash/) - Nearly 4,000 artists, academics, and industry professionals signed an open letter urging Christie’s to cancel its “Augmented Intelligence” auction. Running from Feb. 20 to March 5, it is the first major auction focused entirely on artificial intelligence-generated art. Protesters argue that many works were created using AI models trained on copyrighted material without consent. The - [‘Cassandra’ combines retro-futuristic elements in obsessive robot thriller](https://theticker.org/15949/arts/arts-amp-style/cassandra-combines-retro-futuristic-elements-in-obsessive-robot-thriller/) - Cassandra lost her humanity and her family in the ’70s, and now that she has reincarnated as a home assistant decades later, she will do whatever it takes to have a family of her own again. “Cassandra,” a German show released on Netflix on Feb. 6, follows a family that recently moved to a smart - [Bites with Ali: Bis Bas](https://theticker.org/15946/arts/arts-amp-style/bites-with-ali-bis-bas/) - If you’ve flipped through The Ticker recently, you might have seen Rina Samson's introduction to Bis Bas, the Mediterranean spot that's taken up residence at 119 E, 23rd St. While Samson gave the business background, there's more to this story — from how students are using the space to details about their distinctive menu that - [A$AP Rocky found not guilty of felony assault](https://theticker.org/15943/arts/arts-amp-style/aap-rocky-found-not-guilty-of-felony-assault/) - After three weeks on trial, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Feb. 18 for two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon against A$AP Relli. Rocky and Relli have been longtime friends from the Harlem A$AP Mob hip-hop group before their falling out, which is where the ‘A$AP’ in each of their stage - [By students, for students: clothing brand Homme D’affaire runs on student interns](https://theticker.org/15803/business/by-students-for-students-clothing-brand-homme-daffaire-runs-on-student-interns/) - Renukh Rampaul and Djamina Drabo met as freshmen in the SEEK program, brought together by the same drive: Drabo’s passion for entrepreneurship and Rampaul’s interest in financial literacy. Those ambitions drew both to the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization club, where they would soon create their own brand. What started as a project in the CEO club - [Musk’s FEMA claims are misinformed](https://theticker.org/15912/opinions/musks-fema-claims-are-misinformed/) - From misinformation in 2020 to conspiracy theories about Paul Pelosi’s attack, Elon Musk routinely makes bold, unsupported statements. His latest complaint about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s funding for migrant housing in New York City is no different. On Feb. 10, Musk posted on X that his newly established Department of Government Efficiency had “just - [Queens College policy limits the right to protest](https://theticker.org/15910/opinions/queens-college-policy-limits-the-right-to-protest/) - On Feb. 3, over 100 Queens College students, faculty and staff protested a policy change that regulates demonstrations held at the campus. The new protocol is one of many in a CUNY-wide shift in regulation on protests, which collectively serve as a restriction on campus expression that harms the community’s right to demonstrate freely. The - [Resignation of NY prosecutor reveals corruption in US politics](https://theticker.org/15907/opinions/resignation-of-ny-prosecutor-reveals-corruption-in-us-politics/) - The decision made by Danielle Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for Southern District of New York, to resign after refusing the Justice Department’s order to drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is admirable and a great testament to her character, but she is fighting corruption that is embedded deep into - [Musk’s OpenAI bid and feud: power play or genuine concern?](https://theticker.org/15904/opinions/musks-openai-bid-and-feud-power-play-or-genuine-concern/) - The artificial intelligence community is bewildered by Elon Musk's recent endeavors. More than just a corporate maneuver, his quest to acquire OpenAI Inc. represents a fundamental conflict in the realm of AI. Musk is concerned that OpenAI has strayed from its initial nonprofit goal, valuing profit above the general welfare. Musk has frequently warned about - [Green Light Law undermines federal immigration enforcement](https://theticker.org/15901/opinions/green-light-law-undermines-federal-immigration-enforcement/) - New York’s Green Light Law is a misguided policy that undermines federal immigration enforcement. Providing government-issued identification to individuals without Social Security numbers undermines immigration laws and sets a troubling precedent. The law permits undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses without a Social Security number. While individuals must still pass a road test, they can - [Small businesses are stepping up to help during rising inflation](https://theticker.org/15898/opinions/small-businesses-are-stepping-up-to-help-during-rising-inflation/) - In the midst of rising inflation, many Americans are feeling the strain of skyrocketing grocery prices, forcing them to make tough choices about what they can afford. While major corporations continue to prioritize profit margins, it is small businesses that are stepping up to support their communities in ways that truly make a difference. In - [Jets and Rodgers are over What’s Next for Rodgers?](https://theticker.org/15892/sports/jets-and-rodgers-are-over-whats-next-for-rodgers/) - Aaron Rodgers was thought to be the answer to creating a Super Bowl-winning team. However, after two years his stint in New York is over. Rodgers joined the New York Jets in 2023. The Jets organization thought adding Rodgers to the team would improve their odds at entering the Super Bowl. The Jets had a - [Bearcat Mia Castillo Becomes All-Time CUNYAC Leading Scorer](https://theticker.org/15888/sports/bearcat-mia-castillo-becomes-all-time-cunyac-leading-scorer/) - Baruch Women’s Basketball senior Captain Mia Castillo made not only Lady Bearcat history, but CUNY Athletic Conference history by becoming the All-Time CUNYAC Top Scorer on Feb. 11, 2025. Castillo reached 2,273 career points at Medgar Evers College, leading the Bearcats to a win. The Lady Bearcats started strong at 21-16 in the first quarter - [Trump seizes millions in FEMA funds](https://theticker.org/15885/news/trump-seizes-millions-in-fema-funds/) - The Trump Administration clawed back an $80 million grant to New York City for expenses related to immigration services previously appropriated by Congress on Feb. 12. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the revocation of the grant on X, remarking that “FEMA was funding the Roosevelt Hotel, that serves as a Tren de - [Luigi Mangione has issued first public statement since arrest](https://theticker.org/15882/news/luigi-mangione-has-issued-first-public-statement-since-arrest/) - Luigi Mangione, who was formally accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 19, 2024, has spoken out for the first time since his arrest on Dec 9, 2024. 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Gabriel Rivera is the Copy Chief for The Ticker. - [Caryl Anne Francia](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/caryl-anne-francia-3/) - Caryl Anne Francia is the Business Editor for The Ticker. - [Maya Demchak-Gottlieb](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/maya-demchak-gottlieb-3/) - Maya Demchak-Gottlieb is the News Editor for The Ticker. - [Dani Heba](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/dani-heba-3/) - Dani Heba is the Sports Editor for The Ticker. - [Melani Bonilla](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/melani-bonilla-3/) - Melani Bonilla is the Multimedia Editor for The Ticker. - [Yadira Gonzalez](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/yadira-gonzalez-2/) - Yadira Gonzalez is the Production Assistant for The Ticker. - [Misheel Bayasgalan](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/misheel-bayasgalan/) - Misheel Bayasgalan is a Copy Editor for The Ticker. - [Atifah Osmani](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/atifah-osmani/) - Atifah Osmani is a Copy Editor for The Ticker. - [Marvin Beltre](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/marvin-beltre/) - Marvin Beltre is a Copy Editor for The Ticker. - [Ma-Nogoy Faye](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/ma-nogoy-faye-3/) - Ma-Nogoy Faye is the Business Manager for The Ticker. - [Suporna Das](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/suporna-das2/) - Suporna Das is the Web Editor for The Ticker. - [Adham Elshaabiny](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/adham-elshaabiny/) - Adham Elshaabiny is the Marketing Director for The Ticker. - [Yadira Gonzalez](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/yadira-gonzalez/) - Yadira Gonzalez is the Production Assistant for The Ticker. - [Alexandra Adelina Nita](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/alexandra-adelina-nita/) - Alexandra Adelina Nita is the Graphics Editor for The Ticker. - [Arianne Gonzalez](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/arianne-gonzalez/) - Arianne Gonzalez is the Arts & Culture Editor for The Ticker. - [Kamilla Sharipova](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/kamilla-sharipova/) - Kamilla Sharipova is the Photography Editor for The Ticker. - [Jo Ramos](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/joramos/) - Jo Ramos is the Web Editor for The Ticker. Contact: jramos@theticker.org - [Mia Gindis](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/mia-gindis/) - Mia Gindis is the Opinions Editor for The Ticker. - [Melani Bonilla](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/melani-bonilla-2/) - Melani Bonilla is the Multimedia Editor for The Ticker. - [Gabriel Rivera](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/gabriel-rivera-2/) - Gabriel Rivera is the Copy Chief for The Ticker. - [Dani Heba](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/dani-heba-2/) - Dani Heba is the Sports Editor for The Ticker. - [Razia Islam](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/razia-islam/) - Razia Islam is the Science & Technology Editor for The Ticker. - [Caryl Anne Francia](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/caryl-anne-francia/) - Caryl Anne Francia is the Business Editor for The Ticker. Contact: cfrancia@theticker.org - [Caryl Anne Francia](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/caryl-anne-francia-2/) - Caryl Anne Francia is the Business Editor for The Ticker. - [Farah Javed](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/farah-javed-2/) - Farah Javed is the Managing Editor for The Ticker. - [Emanuela Gallo](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/emanuela-gallo/) - Emanuela Gallo is the News Editor for The Ticker. Contact: egallo@theticker.org - [Emanuela Gallo](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/emanuela-gallo-2/) - Emanuela Gallo is the Editor-in-Chief for The Ticker. - [Ma-Nogoy Faye](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/ma-nogoy-faye-2/) - Ma-Nogoy Faye is the Advertising Director for The Ticker. Contact: mfaye@theticker.org - [Marziya Hasan](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/marziya-hasan/) - Marziya Hasan is a Copy Editor for The Ticker. Contact: mhasan@theticker.org - [Dani Heba](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/dani-heba/) - Dani Heba is a Copy Editor for The Ticker. 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Contact: rmirakova@theticker.org - [Maham Ayaz](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/maham-ayaz/) - Maham Ayaz is the Copy Editor for The Ticker. Contact: mayaz@theticker.org - [Edgar Llivisupa](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/5638/) - Edgar Llivisupa is the Sports Editor for The Ticker. Contact: ellivisupa@theticker.org - [Amanda Salazar](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/amanda-salazar/) - Amanda Salazar is the Editor-in-Chief for The Ticker. Contact: asalazar@theticker.org - [Ayse Kelce](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/managing-editor/) - Ayse Kelce is the Managing Editor for The Ticker. Contact: akelce@theticker.org - [Angelica Tejada](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/angelica-tejada/) - Angelica Tejada is the Opinions Editor for The Ticker. Contact: atejada@theticker.org - [Gabriel Rivera](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/gabriel-rivera/) - Gabriel Rivera is the Science & Technology Editor for The Ticker. Contact: grivera@theticker.org - [Farah Javed](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/farah-javed/) - Farah Javed is the Copy Chief for The Ticker. Contact: fjaved@theticker.org - [Iraj Zia](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/iraj-zia/) - Iraj Zia is the Photography Editor for The Ticker. Contact: izia@theticker.org - [Sven Larsen](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/sven-larsen/) - Sven Larsen is the Marketing Director for The Ticker. Contact: slarsen@theticker.org - [Melani Bonilla](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/melani-bonilla/) - Melani Bonilla is the Multimedia Editor for The Ticker. Contact: mbonilla@theticker.org - [Thomas Ghita](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/thomas-ghita/) - Thomas Ghita is the Business Editor for The Ticker. Contact: tghita@theticker.org - [Kyle McKee](https://theticker.org/staff_profile/kyle-mckee/) - Kyle McKee is the Sports Editor for The Ticker. 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