After testing facial recognition technology on users for years, Facebook will soon have to decide whether to opt in or out of facial recognition for its own employees in New...
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53% price cuts, decade-long lows, and a 14-year high vacancy rate: Here's how bad the situation is for Manhattan luxury real estate

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The coronavirus pandemic has stalled the luxury real estate market in New York City. According to a report by Olshan Realty , the first week of August saw the lowest number of...
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Nathan Berman to Sonder: Get out, and pay me $100M

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At the beginning of the pandemic, hospitality startup Sonder extolled its landlords' “empathy and spirit of collaboration.” Now, one is suing Sonder for $103 million. Nathan...
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Retail Chains Abandon Manhattan: ‘It's Unsustainable'

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Some national chains, both retail and restaurants, are closing outlets in New York City, which are struggling more than their branches elsewhere.
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Co-working firms are ditching office space after years of rapid expansion

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The coronavirus pandemic put an abrupt end to the co-working industry's years of rapid expansion, and one in five co-working locations in the U.S. could soon be up for grabs...
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The world's skinniest skyscraper is almost complete. I toured its first luxury condo - take a look inside the NYC tower that's 24 times taller than it is wide

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111 West 57th Street , also known as Steinway Tower, is nearing completion in New York City When you consider the building's height-to-width ratio, it's the world's skinniest...
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Museums, still in limbo, plan reopenings

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New York City's museums have been in limbo since the state excluded indoor cultural activities from Phase 4 of reopening. But several have gone ahead and set tentative...
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Buying Land In A Downturn

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The pandemic has created a market for buyers that would not otherwise be interested in land.
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Using Self-Tours In The Leasing Process To Boost Your Investment

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Simon's rent collection inches up in Q2 while profits plummet

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Across Simon Property's portfolio of more than 200 U.S. malls, the company lost a combined 10,500 shopping days from April through June. Rent collection, unsurprisingly...
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New Zealand reinstates coronavirus restrictions after first...

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A jeweler is making what may be the world's most expensive face mask

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Russia registers coronavirus vaccine, Putin says daughter already inoculated

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been... Read more ...

Here's how long you can really eat leftovers without getting sick

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Incredible video shows great white shark near boat off Florida coast

Captain Kyle Rosenblatt says he's seen hammerheads and tiger sharks many times, but this is the first time he's ever seen a great white shark. Read more ...

Putin says Russia has approved coronavirus vaccine, one of his daughters has...

MOSCOW - Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President... Read more ...

In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal

Monday brought no new talks between Trump's team and negotiators on Capitol Hill as the president tries a go-it-alone strategy meant to circumvent the legislative standoff. Read more ...

Putin says Russia's first Covid-19 vaccine receives approval from health...

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‘I like him, but I don't feel the same way now': Trump claims Covid-19...

US President Donald Trump has said that his feelings towards his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have soured due to the coronavirus pandemic, adding that the pair used to... Read more ...

President Trump abruptly escorted from White House briefing by Secret Service

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has been abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing... Read more ...

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