In a first for the world, scientists launched a satellite made from wood into space. As it orbits the planet from some 250 miles away, researchers will study whether wood is sturdy enough for space.

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One of New York’s favorite resident comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, blasted his kids’ former school for allowing the day after the election off for “distressed” students, according to published ...

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Jerry Seinfeld is slamming his kids’ former private school in the Bronx for allowing “emotionally distressed” students to skip school when Election Day results are announced. Psychologists ...

"Emotionally distressed" students at the New York City private school Jerry Seinfeld formerly sent his kids will be able to take the day after the election off, prompting harsh criticism from the ...

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The worst of the commercial real estate turmoil looks to be over, Blackstone president Jon Gray says. The private equity exec gave a cautiously optimistic outlook on the commercial property market ...

By Christopher Maag One of New York City’s elite private schools told families on Thursday that “students who feel too emotionally distressed” the day after Election Day will be excused from ...