Extra Extra: You probably don't need to cleanse yourself of parasites

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Published Dec 8, 2025

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Emily Nadal

Published Dec 8, 2025

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It’s Monday afternoon in New York City, and some progress is finally being made on the Atlantic Yards project.

Here’s what else is happening:

A New York Times investigation found that people are hit more frequently by MTA trains than those of other transit system in the United States. The investigation also found that subway conductors involved in such collisions lack the help they need in the aftermath.
Four members of Congress are proposing legislation that would ban ICE arrests at New York City's court hearings and check-ins.
The New York City Housing Partnership launched a new program with Airbnb to help gig workers buy homes.
The Warner Bros. bidding war just escalated.
The Trump administration did away with fee-free days at National Parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, but added Trump’s birthday, which is also Flag Day, to the fee-free day calendar.
Surprising: Everyone thinks they need to cleanse themselves of parasites now.
Not surprising: New York City is the most stressed city in the world.
And finally, unhelpful:

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