AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWeinstein Retrial: Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial hit a wall, telling the judge they can’t reach a verdict—then were ordered to keep deliberating in the closely watched #MeToo-era case. Press Freedom Clash: The New York Times is defending itself after Israel threatened legal action over a Kristof column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, with protests outside the paper’s building. Art Market Buzz: Sotheby’s kicked off New York’s May marquee auctions with a $433.1M contemporary sale, led by a Rothko that sold for $74M (plus fees). Sports—Subway Series: The Yankees and Mets renew their rivalry in Queens for the first Subway Series of the season, with Cam Schlittler set to face Juan Soto’s lineup. Local Wins: Glen Cove second graders won a regional math title and head to Albany for the state finals. Tech & Security: A study says 68% of leaked passwords can be cracked within a day, underscoring the push for stronger passphrases and two-factor sign-ins.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.