
New York City office space hits lowest level in three decades
CNN
Vacant office space in New York City is the highest in nearly three decades and will likely hit "unprecedented levels" in the coming months.
As many companies continue to work from home, data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) shows that the office vacancy rate in Manhattan reached 16.3% in the first quarter of 2021 -- the highest since 1994. That's up from 11.3% a year ago. The report -- assessing office space in Manhattan -- noted that office space leased since last year has also declined.
The Trump administration is preparing to use private military contractors to protect oil and energy assets in Venezuela rather than deploying US troops, according to two sources familiar with the plans, setting up a potential boon for security firms with experience in the region and ties to the administration.

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrives in Washington this week for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump on the future of Venezuela following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. The meeting comes after Trump surprised many by allowing Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, to assume control, dashing opposition hopes for a new democratic era.

Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating, with less than one-third saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.










