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Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primaries

Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for seats in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, according to US media projections. In the 7th Congressional District, Claire Valdez, another Mamdani-backed candidate, won against Antonio Reynoso for outgoing Nydia Velazquez's seat.

The Economic Times

Who is Aber Kawas? Palestinian-American activist who faced 9/11 remarks controversy wins Queens NY State Senate Democratic Primary

Aber Kawas Senate: Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist, has secured a significant Democratic primary win for a New York State Senate seat in Queens. Backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, her progressive platform champions social justice and immigration rights. Kawas' victory, however, has ignited debate due to past remarks concerning 9/11,…

The Economic Times

Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time

Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end

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Do We Really Still Care About the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Saga?

The NFL reporter was making $800,000, according to a new feature story published Wednesday by the ‘New York Times.’

Sports Illustrated

Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals

The Independent UK

New York City’s rising power centers

New Yorkers supported the leftmost candidates at nearly every opportunity on Tuesday

Salon

Trump fumes as Mamdani-backed 'communists' topple incumbents in New York primaries

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the growing influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a trio of progressive candidates backed by the democratic socialist leader scored major victories in New York’s Democratic congressional primaries.

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The Democratic party is being hit by a leftist tidal wave

The party’s leadership is deeply out of touch with its base. A leftist politics of collective struggle is cresting across the US

The Guardian - US

Knicks trash can video goes viral: JPMorgan Chase DEI executive Angie Báez fired after clip shows woman removing street bin, then stealing it during NYC parade

JPMorgan executive fired: A viral video showing a JPMorgan Chase DEI executive, Angie Báez, dumping a public trash can onto a Manhattan street and then allegedly taking the bin has sparked outrage. The incident occurred during the New York Knicks victory parade. Following widespread criticism and online debate, the bank…

The Economic Times

Kaitlan Collins reveals to Democrat Mamdani ally Brad Lander that he’s won his primary live on CNN

An ally of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani learned live on CNN that he had won his Democrat primary against an incumbent Congressman.

The Independent UK

Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse

Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.

Euronews

Mamdani Becomes New York's Political Kingmaker After Stunning Primary Sweep

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in Democratic politics Tuesday night after all three candidates he endorsed in closely watched congressional primaries defeated better-known and better-funded establishment rivals, delivering a stunning rebuke to the party's old guard.

Latin Times

Socialists Hijacked My City

Plus: The legality of ICE masks, elder care denial, McKinsey consultants dream of pie, and more...

Reason

NY to Pay Prostitutes Millions for Free Healthcare While First Responders Live on Food Stamps, GOP Says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended and expanded a taxpayer-funded healthcare programme for prostitutes, triggering a fierce backlash from Republicans who say first responders are being left behind.

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Progressives Win Big In New York Democratic Primaries As Incumbents Absorb High-Profile Losses

Progressive candidates aligned with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored major victories in congressional primaries, reshaping parts of the city's Democratic delegation.

The Independent UK

Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the matter, a chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract

The Guardian - US

New York primaries show Zohran Mamdani has lost none of his political magic

The New York Knicks might have won in five, but the city’s mayor did it in three: a trio of candidates backed by Mamdani appear set to land seats in US Congress

The Guardian - US

Darializa Avila Chevalier: pro-Palestinian doctoral student steps into politics with ‘faith in the future’

Mamdani-backed candidate won New York’s 13th congressional district with no experience in office but ideas for how politics can ‘actually invest in life’

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The Independent UK

Jaron Boots Ennis vs Xander Zayas: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

The unbeaten pair will clash in a tantalising super-welterweight title fight in New York City

The Independent UK

Mamdani beat Hakeem Jeffries and is the new king of New York – it will have effects beyond the Empire State

ANALYSIS: Zohran Mamdani made an audacious gamble and is now the powerbroker of New York, Eric Garcia writes. But the power shift comes with multiple risks for moderate Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer as well as some upsides for Republicans

The Independent UK

Trump fires back after New York primary shocks and warns America will never go communist

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

Palestinian children ‘deliberately targeted and killed’, report’s chair says. Plus, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC Democratic primaries

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How Compliance Technology Is Reshaping Financial Services Worldwide

For most of banking history, compliance was a back-office function: necessary, costly and largely invisible to customers. That is no longer true. Across the world, a wave of technology is transforming how financial institutions verify customers, screen for risk and meet their regulatory obligations, and in the process it is…

The Guardian - US

Trump gets in shouting match with Republican senator amid standoff over housing bill and president’s anger at war powers vote - live

Senator Bill Cassidy said he confronted president over Iran war and Trump ‘did not particularly care for my comments’

The Times of India

'US will never be a communist country': Trump's message follows big night for Mamdani-backed progressives

On Truth Social, Donald Trump delivered a stern warning, claiming America will 'NEVER' shift towards communism. This statement follows significant victories for progressive candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Trump's recent approach toward Mamdani has been surprisingly pragmatic, despite a history of vocal criticisms, highlighting the persistent ideological…

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