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Big banks under pressure to end fossil-fuel finance
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
Michael Bloomberg pledges $4.5-million to Paris climate deal
The former New York mayor and billionaire philanthropist has promised to fulfil the United State’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement.
At climate talks, it’s America alone more than America first
Donald Trump has vowed to exit the Paris Climate accord, just not yet, leaving US policy in limbo for the next three years.
9/11 ceremony will be a quiet ‘last’ for mayor Bloomberg
When September 11 anniversary unfolds, the mayor who helped orchestrate the observances from the start will be watching for his last time in office.
Marathon cancelled as death toll and fuel shortages ravage New York
The New York Marathon has been cancelled following concerns the event will divert resources needed to amend the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.
New York on lock down for ‘Superstorm’
New York authorities have ordered subways, trains and buses to close and called for the evacuation of 375 000 people ahead of Hurricane Sandy.
New York police arrest ‘lone wolf’ terror suspect
An "al-Qaeda sympathiser" has been arrested in New York for allegedly planning bomb attacks targeting soldiers, police cars and post offices.
New York evicts anti-Wall Street protesters
New York police have evicted Occupy Wall Street protesters from a park in the city’s financial district, two months after they set up camp.
Mayor Bloomberg lashes out at Occupy Wall Street protesters
New York’s billionaire mayor has lashed out at Occupy Wall Street protesters, calling them despicable after reports of self-policing in the movement.
New York mayor orders 250 000 to evacuate
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered a mandatory evacuation from several low-lying areas as Hurricane Irene looms.
Hundreds say ‘I do’ in New York
Wedding fever hit New York, as hundreds of gay and lesbian couples married on the first day that same-sex marriage became legal in the state.
New York braces for gay wedding boom with lottery
After an vast number of marriage applications from gay couples, New York is conducting a lottery to decide who will be allowed to marry that day.
New York mayor under fire for handling of blizzard
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, a political independent whose reputation was built on competence, may have been defeated this time by a blizzard.
‘Bloomberg’s the mayor of New York, not the king’
Pushy, ambitious, bold, Michael Bloomberg’s bid to remain mayor for another four years marks him out as the archetypal New Yorker.
Bill Gates is the richest once again
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has recovered his spot at the top of the United States money heap, Forbes magazine’s latest list reveals.