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Jinny Lu, the world’s ugliest dog, proves that looks aren’t everything

NEW YORK — Ugly is subjective. But in this competition, it means everything.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Netanyahu puts NYC mayor Mamdani alongside Iran’s Ayatollah on enemies poster

‘Don’t let them win’ read the campaign message, showing the New York mayor alongside Hezbollah and Iranian leaders

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Kevin O’Leary Calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘Genius at Social Media,’ Says Outrageous Proposals Generate Millions of Views for Free

Investor Kevin O’Leary praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D-N.Y.) social media strategy, saying his controversial proposals generate massive attention and allow him to dominate the political conversation without paying for traditional publicity.

Benzinga · Aug 17

All Twelve Allegany County Measles Cases Trace to One Western New York Town as Vaccinations Climb

Allegany County reports two confirmed and ten presumed measles cases, all in the town of New Hudson. What residents should check now.

Medical Daily · Aug 16

Candace Bushnell on AI, creativity and why originality still wins

Candace Bushnell, creator of Sex and the City, on the power of authenticity, the value of creative voice and building something that stands the test of time.

Fortune · Aug 16

India Day Parade: Zohran Mamdani attends as first Indian American mayor of New York

New York City's first Indian-American mayor, Zohran Mamdani, joined the Queens 'India Day' Parade in Floral Park as Indian-American communities across the New York tri-state area marked India's 80th Independence Day. The celebrations across the New York tri-state area featured cultural programmes, flag-hoisting ceremonies and a Guinness World Record event…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York tri-state area culminate in Guinness World Record

New York celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with a Guinness World Record event. Over 1,300 US flags formed the number "250" for America's anniversary. This event honored India-US friendship and the Indian-American community's contributions. Various programs across the tri-state area marked the occasion. Prominent landmarks were illuminated in Indian tricolor…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

New York City man charged with hate crimes after alleged synagogue assault

Police say Larry Montes struck a woman and a security guard after he disrupted Shabbat services

The Guardian - US · Aug 15

Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack

A New York City man now faces hate crime charges after barging into Shabbat services and attacking two people at a Manhattan synagogue Friday night

The Independent UK · Aug 15

ICE's New Shock Gloves Carry the Manufacturer's Own Warning About 'Sudden Death'

ICE plans to spend up to $20M on shock gloves whose own manual warns of "sudden death" — and one is already tied to a jail death lawsuit.

Latin Times · Aug 15