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Extra Extra: Rallying behind the New York bats who survived a great fungal plague
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Published Apr 20, 2026
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Good Monday afternoon in New York City, where police have barricaded Washington Square Park ahead of the annual 4/20 party.
Here's what else is happening:
- Since 2007, more than 90 percent of the bats hibernating in New York have died of a fungus-related syndrome that essentially prevents them from sleeping. Now, conservationists are rallying behind the select bats who appear to have a genetic trait that has allowed them to survive.
- Hi-Life Bar & Grill on the Upper West Side is giving out free champagne tonight in honor of its 35th birthday.
- Ice Spice said she was slapped in an "unprovoked attack" in a Los Angeles McDonald's.
- "We dedicated this parade to the brave men and women of Iran": The annual Persian Parade marched down Madison Avenue yesterday.
- Germany's manufacturing sector is pivoting (back) to weapons.
- Good pictures from Jerry Saltz, including one of himself at the "Cocaine Buffet."
- Nicotine is bad for you, doctors say.
- And finally, taking their time:
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