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NJ Transit could raise fares 1000% for World Cup attendees
Oh, now everyone cares about going to New Jersey. NJ Transit's plans to ratchet up the price of a round-trip ticket from New York's Penn Station to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium to ~$150 during this summer's FIFA World Cup has sparked an outcry, according to The Athletic. The 18-mile rail journey normally costs $12.90 f...
NYC plans to tax rich people's backup homes
Web-spinning spiders living in penthouses overlooking Central Park might soon see a tax on their dwellings. This week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a proposed tax on non-primary residences in the Big Apple that are valued above $5 million. The measure would affect about 13,000 secon...
On the road again
Riding shotgun on a road trip is a serious responsibility: navigating directions, finding pit stops for food, and, of course, choosing the best music for the drive. Now, a new free app takes some pressure off musically minded travelers by guiding you to the best concerts and cultural landmarks - no matter where your jo...
Could glow-in-the-dark plants replace street lamps?
Avatar fans, good news - we are another step closer to turning Earth into Pandora. Chinese biotech startup Magicpen Bio has created plants that glow in the dark, per EuroNews. By splicing genes from fireflies and bioluminescent mushrooms, they genetically engineered some 20 plant species, including lilies, orchids, and...
