Last Top Stories: Inmate's Death Follows Reports of Abuse at a New York State Prison

Inmate's Death Follows Reports of Abuse at a New York State Prison

New York prison inmate allegedly beaten to death by guardsThe Week Magazine >> view original

Depiction of Amazon Stirs a Debate About Work Culture

A recent article in The New York Times —“Inside Amazon: Wrestling Big Ideas in a Bruising Workplace” — offered a glimpse into what could be described as a workplace that is both bruising and thrilling. It gave accounts of workers who suffered from ... >> view original

City Room New York Today: All Ears in Brooklyn

[New York Times]. • More than a dozen inmates say they saw corrections officers beat a prisoner to death in Dutchess County. The autopsy concluded that the death was a homicide. [New York Times]. • New Jersey Transit had another bad day yesterday, ... >> view original

Amazon Chief's Message to Employees

After the weekend publication of an article in The New York Times about his company's management practices, Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, sent this message to all employees, linking to the Times article and a counterpoint written on LinkedIn:. >> view original

Starter's Injury Tempers Yankees' Extra-Inning Win Over Twins

Mitchell, 24, was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where he was found to have a small nasal fracture. He was later released from the hospital, and Yankees physicians will continue to monitor him for potential ... >> view original

Morning Briefing: Mets to take swing against AL East foe

NEW YORK --. FIRST PITCH: After a day off to put the weekend sweep to the Pittsburgh Pirates behind them, the New York Mets open an interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday at Camden Yards. Jacob deGrom (11-6, 2.03 ERA) opposes ... >> view original

Heidi Klum's sexy video response to Donald Trump diss

Donald Trump says Heidi Klum is no longer a “10” — and the undaunted supermodel hit back Monday with this sexy video. Trump, discussing his attitude toward women, told The New York Times over the weekend, “Heidi Klum — sadly, she's no longer a 10.”. >> view original

NYC officials oppose topless women at Times Square, but there's no law to stop ...

City politicians want to put an end to topless performers' naked ambition — but getting them to cover up is no easy task. The painted ladies of Times Square drive pols and many tourists crazy — but the law allows little leeway to make the Crossroads ... >> view original

A Culture Clash Over Guns Infiltrates the Backcountry

In the years since, as Utah's population has surged, new subdivisions have popped up on the private lands adjoining these federal outdoor parcels, putting more pressure on the land. The Bureau of Land Management has proposed creating a shooting range, ... >> view original

Carly Fiorina's Business Record: Not So Sterling

“I come from a world outside of politics, where track records and accomplishments count.” Those were the words of Carly Fiorina, a Republican candidate for president, earlier this year. Readers of the business pages know her as the former chief ... >> view original