Deliveristas in New York City are divided on whether they prefer to receive tips in cash or through delivery apps. While some appreciate the immediacy and security of cash tips, others trust the app systems for their convenience and safety. The new labor laws and payment structures introduced by companies like UberEats and DoorDash have further complicated the tipping preferences. Despite differing opinions, all deliveristas agree on the importance of tips, especially given the new time limits imposed by the apps, which have affected their weekly income.

Related Companies, led by Stephen Ross, has unveiled a $12 billion plan for a Hudson Yards casino in Manhattan, competing with other developers like Silverstein Properties and SL Green for one of three casino licenses to be awarded by New York State. The proposal includes three skyscrapers with a casino-hotel, office tower, school, daycare, and over 1,500 housing units. Local officials have mixed reactions, with some expressing skepticism about the introduction of casinos in Manhattan. The state's Gaming Facility Location Board will soon publish answers to applicants' questions, allowing for full applications to be submitted, followed by local input through a Community Advisory Committee.

LaMon, the VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adelphi University, reflects on race, womanhood, and life in her new book, 'What Water Knows.' The book, a collection of poems, explores themes of resilience, sustenance, and healing through the metaphor of water. It also addresses historical and contemporary issues of racial injustice, notably through the poem 'Six,' which reflects on the use of water as a weapon during the 1963 Birmingham children's march. LaMon's work aims to convey that life is fluid and that we possess the resilience to survive and thrive.

Amnesty International commends the progress made by sub-Saharan African countries in abolishing the death penalty, highlighting Guinea's recent abolition and positive steps by Burkina Faso, Chad, and Kenya. Despite some countries like Botswana and Sudan resuming executions, the overall trend in the region is towards abolition. Nigeria's high execution rates and the Gambia's commitment to an international treaty against executions are also noted. Amnesty International's representatives emphasize the importance of continuing efforts to eliminate the death penalty.

George Weah, a former international footballer and senator, led the first round of Liberia's 2017 presidential election, with many supporters believing in his ability to empathize and improve their living conditions. Residents of the Monrovia slum community of Flagba, like Gertrude Weah and Gilbert Garrison, express their difficult living conditions and lack of basic amenities, while harboring skepticism about politicians' promises. The ruling United Party, led by President Sirleaf, is criticized for unfulfilled promises, despite some economic gains. Weah's supporters hope he can address basic needs such as potable water, sanitation, electricity, and jobs. The runoff election on November 7 will determine if Weah can meet these expectations, as he claims to have matured politically since his 2005 presidential bid.