Category: New York City
Rick Pitino signs lucrative St. John’s contract extension after March Madness run ended in Sweet 16
St. John’s and Rick Pitino are in agreement on a restructured contract that will add a year to his current deal, according to sources. https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/sports/rick-pitino-signs-lucrative-st-johns-contract-extension/
Five Guys CEO says he gave $1.5M staff bonus so he wouldn’t get shot in the back like UnitedHealthcare boss
“I didn’t want anybody shooting me in the back or anything after the first day,” the CEO said. https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/five-guys-ceo-paid-1-5m-staff-bonus-so-he-wouldnt-get-shot-like-brian-thompson/
AI chatbots are prone to frequent fawning and flattery— and are giving users bad advice: study
The 11 chatbots surveyed affirm a user’s actions 49% more often than actual humans did, including in questions indicating deception, illegal or socially irresponsible conduct,…
3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East on USS Tripoli as Iran issues threat against ground invasion
A force of 3,500 US sailors and Marines arrived in the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli — as Tehran warned that American forces will…
Beware crank-right ‘Podturf,’ incredible shrinking CPAC and other commentary
“Astroturf” — advocates who pretend to have grassroots support — might be the best term for “a small circle of podcasters on the right who…
Heartbreak as husband battles terminal brain tumor while wife has second cancer fight
A California husband and wife, Zak and Cori Salazar, with three children are still battling cancer together more than two years later — with the…
UCLA women Final Four bound after rally for big victory over Duke
Sometimes you just have to find a way. https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/sports/ucla-womens-basketball-beats-duke-to-reach-final-four/
John Tortorella named Golden Knights coach as club fires Bruce Cassidy in stunning move
John Tortorella was named the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights as the club simultaneously announced it fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday afternoon. …
NYC Alliance signs 11-year lease at 1441 Broadway in Midtown
The company will leave and expand next year from 1411 Broadway nearby where it has only half as much space. https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/business/nyc-alliance-signs-11-year-lease-at-1441-broadway-in-midtown/
Mets undone by questionable decisions in extra-inning loss to Pirates for first 2026 defeat
In the third game of the season, the Mets encountered their first setback with a 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pirates that meant their first…