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New York City resident reacts to 4.8 magnitude earthquake

Tech Insider : Environment

A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US on April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.

A tiny, 115-square-foot apartment in NYC without a bathroom is renting for $1,200, and it shows just how wild the market is right now

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The size and lack of amenities in a NYC studio apartment has Instagram commenters up in arms.

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NYC gets hit by the biggest snowstorm in 2 years. It's part of a growing trend of extreme weather events.

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A person works to clear wet and heavy snow from a sidewalk during a winter storm.
A winter storm hit Philadelphia on Tuesday.

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A German millennial who moved to NYC left behind a healthy work-life balance to 'hustle' 7 days a week. She has no regrets.

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Lena Frechen moved to NYC from her home in Cologne, Germany.
Lena Frechen moved to NYC from her home in Cologne, Germany.

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DoorDash raises fees for NYC deliveries after warning that a new minimum wage law would hit customers

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DoorDash warned customers that higher wages for drives could mean higher fees.

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I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

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Woman holding Canada flag while staring out at the sea
The author (not pictured) is Canadian and has enjoyed living in the US.

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I left NYC after 20 years so I could live near Disney World. Florida's been great despite some big drawbacks.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
The writer wears a purple shirt and mouse ears and eats a Mickey Mouse ice-cream sandwich
I moved from NYC to Florida in 2023.

Jenna Clark

Meet the female force who halted a major development project to preserve her working-class neighborhood and make it a leader in clean energy

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Headshot of Elizabeth Yeampierre.
Elizabeth Yeampierre is the executive director of UPROSE — a Sunset Park community organization focused on sustainability and resiliency.

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NYC replaced the massive 'Trump Links' sign from a Bronx golf course after new management took over

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I barely lasted one week after trading my iPhone for a 'dumb' phone

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Jordan Hart holding the Light Phone 2
The Light Phone 2 was an adjustment after years of using my smartphone for everything.

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