Philly Cops Use Hydraulic Fluid On Poles To Deter Climbers

LONDON — A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb Tuesday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others, British authorities said. A 36-year-old man was arrested in a residential area near Hainault subway station, police said. The incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Police said the 14-year-old died in the hospital from his injuries.

When Taylor Swift shared the promotional images for her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, which came out on April 19, the album’s styling was distinctly vintage: monochrome photographs, handwritten text, songs dedicated to historical figures, and a big payoff song called “The Manuscript.” Swift fans have long been aware of her interest in journaling and scrapbooking, and this double album presents itself as a kind of intimate journal or memory book.

The question of begetting—that is, to bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction—is one that we routinely ask each other. It is also a question that young people are asking themselves with increasing urgency, as many wonder if, in an age of climate crisis and existential uncertainty, it’s still OK to have kids.

NEW YORK — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. If he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Prosecutors had alleged 10 violations, but New York Judge Juan M.

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, a list that also saw a record number of women nominated for best director. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] A total of 28 shows earned a Tony nod or more, with the musical “The Outsiders,” an adaptation of the beloved S.

NEW YORK — Walmart said Tuesday it is launching its biggest store-label food brand in 20 years in terms of its breadth of items, as it seeks to appeal to younger customers who are not brand loyal and want chef-inspired foods that are more affordably priced. The brand, called Bettergoods, is just hitting Walmart stores and online.