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Russian daredevils arrested for Empire State Building banner stunt

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Two Russian daredevil artists, Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus, were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building in New York. They ascended to the spire, approximately 1,454 feet above Manhattan, to hang a banner promoting world peace and the "power of love." The stunt, which was documented on social media, occurred on a Wednesday and has raised questions about security at the landmark. AI

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Russian daredevils arrested for Empire State Building banner stunt

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

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