Art of the stall: 2028 White House hopefuls in Congress stalling financial disclosures

These potential future presidents are already demonstrating the art of the stall. Rising political stars in Congress — who have an eye on a White House run in 2028 — are putting off filing the mandatory annual disclosures of their financial worth. Among them are Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the lefty Silicon Valley congressman who “tries to be a man of the people” despite a net worth of up to $232 million and being the most active Democratic trader in the House of Representatives, according to past filings. Khanna, 49, said he’s considering a 2028 run and would be the…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China’s plans to ‘tame nature’

This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves in the press.Goblin sharks (Mitsukurina owstoni) are mysterious, deepwater creatures that have not changed much since they first appeared on Earth 125 million years…

Recent deals lift 2 Park Ave. to 90% occupancy

Since Hadson Realty bought 2 Park Ave. from Morgan Stanley last year for $360 million — 31% less than the investment bank paid for it in 2007 — the 1.2 million square foot prewar property has been on a leasing roll. More than 165,000 square feet in recently signed deals…

City shows off models of proposed sidewalk sheds

The Department of Buildings has unveiled two proposed new sidewalk shed designs that would replace the monstrosities that blight an incredible 360 miles of sidewalks in the city. They’re less blatantly offensive than the familiar, hulking steel-and-green wood eyesores. But no one should mistake them for a real solution to…

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