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Gökçe Güven, a Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO and founder of a rewards-points startup, was indicted in New York City on charges of wire and securities fraud. Prosecutors allege she fabricated deals with companies like Nike and Godiva and forged contracts with fake businesses to inflate her company's growth.
NYC $30 minimum wage proposal headed to City Council
A proposal to raise the minimum wage in New York City to $30 per hour is headed to the City Council. The proposal was championed by Mayor Mamdani and arrives during a period of economic instability.
Inside the company selling quantum entanglement
Qunnect, a company working to build an "unhackable quantum internet," is laying cables underneath New York City that are teeming with entangled quantum particles of light. After a decade of research, Qunnect aims to create a quantum internet that relies on the principles of quantum mechanics to transmit information securely.
The Deeper Politics of the Washington Square Snowball Fight
Ross Barkan's *Intelligencer* column analyzes the social media-driven snowball fight in Washington Square Park, arguing that the event reflects underlying tensions between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City police. The piece suggests the potential for future conflict between the mayor and law enforcement.
Digital culture and entertainment insights daily: Scene report: DSMNY
Akosua T. Adasi reports on an installation featuring vintage printed matter from New York City's nightlife scene. The display offers a glimpse into the city's cultural history through ephemeral items.
Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation is paying Palantir millions of dollars for its services. Activists are calling for the city to sever ties with Palantir due to its work as an ICE contractor.