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Early Addition: The universe has a burning question for us but we don't know what it is
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Emily Nadal
Published Aug 10, 2023
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It's Thursday morning in New York City and no one has any idea what's going on, including our intergalactic neighbors, as evidenced by a bright red question mark seen in space.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of a mysterious glowing red question mark in space, and experts can’t say for sure what it is. Some believe it could be two galaxies merging, but I'm thinking it could be aliens wondering what's wrong with us.
Here's what else is happening:
- Jay Z’s 40/40 club is closing its Flatiron location after two decades in business, with plans to reopen elsewhere in 2024.
- Disney+ will be following Netflix’s lead of cracking down on password sharing after the streaming service announced another drop in subscribers and a price increase.
- We don't like to think about it happening, but pets do die. And figuring out next steps when it happens can be challenging in NYC. Here's a guide to help navigate the situation.
- A New Jersey farm will debut a 10-acre Barbie-themed corn maze this fall featuring both a short path and a longer one that can take up to an hour to complete.
- It’s hard to capture the magic of a NYC summer block party, but these illustrations are a pretty cute reflection.
- You can’t declare New York an “off-brand city” for getting a $50 speeding ticket without the expectation that you’ll be dragged for it.
- Weekend service on the 1 and 6 subway lines will be more frequent thanks to state funding. Riders should expect to wait no more than six minutes in between trains.
- And finally, the NY Aquarium otters are thriving:
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