13.07.2020 – 13:58 ZDF – – MainzMainz (ots) More than 21,000 corona deaths, three months of lockdown, economy and culture on the ground, high unemployment and then the mass protests against police violence and racism: The metropolis of New York is facing the greatest challenge in its history. And it is still completely unclear when, … Read more
The trial of former Hollywood film producer Weinstein in New York is progressing faster than expected. The accused definitely sees chances of success – also thanks to his aggressive lawyer. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York The media interest is huge. And the expectations are perhaps even higher: Because the Weinstein case got the global … Read more
Cheers broke out on many streets in the United States immediately after the news of Biden’s victory. The future president immediately received congratulations from abroad. Many utterances speak of relief. Just seconds after several US media outlets declared the Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden the winner of the US election, there was great cheer in … Read more
In the small Belarusian town of Ostrovets, the country’s first nuclear power plant goes into operation today. A success for President Lukashenko? The neighboring states have security concerns. By Christina Nagel, ARD Studio Moscow Today is a public holiday for Belarus ‘head of state Alexander Lukashenko: Belarus’ first nuclear power plant is officially connected to … Read more
While voters go to the polls in traditionally democratic New York, the police prepare for possible rioting. The fear of violence on election night has never been as great as this time. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York Osama Miro from Williamsburg wanted to be absolutely sure. In the morning he went to the polling … Read more
Long lines formed in New York even before the polling stations opened. At least in Manhattan – there is still little rush in the Bronx. The mood is tense everywhere. Many fear unrest. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York Long before sunrise, the church on Manhattan’s affluent Upper West Side is busy. In the cold, … Read more
New York State plans to dissolve the National Rifle Association, NRA. The reason: For decades, the gun lobby served as a “breeding ground for greed, abuse and shameless violation of the law”. New York State has filed a lawsuit against the gun lobby NRA with the aim of disbanding the politically influential group. Attorney General … Read more
In view of the increasing number of corona cases, the federal states and many large cities have increased their security measures. Above all, bans on accommodation and higher fines for those who refuse to wear a mask are discussed further. After the number of confirmed new corona infections had risen significantly in the past week, … Read more
No other US city has been hit as hard by the corona virus as New York. A ARD-Data research shows: One reason for this is the inequality that is deeply rooted in the city. By Stefanie Dodt, NDR, Christiane Meier, WDR and Gregor Aisch, Datawrapper New York, the glittering metropolis, the place of longing, the … Read more
New York has a special place in his heart, Trump said when he gave up his place of residence in the city. But the relationship between the president and the metropolis is complex – and tense. Photo series with 12 pictures – Officially, Donald Trump is no longer a New Yorker – although he was … Read more