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'Everyone I root for has lost': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on FIFA World Cup final favourite

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to back either Spain or Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, joking that every team he has supported during the tournament has ended up losing.

The Times of India

'No One Thinks The Mayor Makes Too Little': Zohran Mamdani Rejects Sizeable 18% Pay Rise

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has refused an 18% pay rise approved by the City Council, rejecting nearly $50,000 extra a year as he pushes an anti‑waste, pro‑tenant agenda.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets: Ticket price, booking, where to buy Argentina vs Spain tickets; Check latest sale details

FIFA World Cup Final ticket prices: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets remain in high demand ahead of Argentina vs Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. Here's how fans can still buy tickets, the official booking options, latest ticket prices, categories and important details before the title clash.

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Ben Platt: ‘My parents always knew I was gay – I asked for a fog machine at 7’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ actor is the biggest musical theatre star of his generation, and is about to make his major London debut in a tender new musical about queer love. He speaks to Adam White about audience etiquette, (finally!) playing gay on stage, and the ‘pain’…

The Independent UK

First Legionnaires’ disease death in New York City as health officials struggle to find origin of outbreak

Much of the focus has been on air conditioning systems atop large buildings, which can release water vapor containing the bacteria

The Independent UK

Al Roker says ‘we are okay’ after ‘hate crime’ scare at Today studio

The veteran broadcaster has thanked supporters after an intruder allegedly entered NBC’s New York studios, with prosecutors bringing hate crime charges over the incident involving Craig Melvin.

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Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale

Wildfires, transport cancellations and the appearance of Donald Trump could overshadow the World Cup final for a city that has embraced the tournament

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US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

NEW YORK - US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite as shredded iceberg lettuce used by the fast food chain Taco Bell.

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New York man enters a pizza restaurant, sees an employee’s bare foot where it doesn’t belong: ‘Don’t Do This!’

The restaurant could face fines from New York authorities.

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Inside The Westies: J.K. Simmons and Tom Brittney on bringing New York's most feared Irish gang to TV

The eight-part series, which stars Titus Welliver, Jessica Frances Dukes, Allen Leech and Sarah Bolger, landed on MGM+ via Prime Video this week

Evening Standard

Code Purple: Millions Across NYC, Philly, and DC Suffocating Under Record-Breaking Toxic Haze

New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. are under a Code Purple air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke descends on the East Coast

International Business Times UK

Canada's Wildfire Crisis Escalates: 850 Fires Burn as Smoke Blankets 100 Million Americans

Northwestern Ontario erupted in fire on July 13, triggering mass evacuations of First Nations communities, destroying homes, and sending smoke plumes that have turned the skies over Toronto, Chicago, Boston, and New York City orange. Here is the full picture as of July 17, 2026.

Medical Daily

Wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself when air quality worsens

Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting time outdoors, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask when necessary, keeping windows closed and using HEPA air purifiers to reduce exposure.

Euronews

New York woman grabs berries on sale at Wegmans. They ring up at 225% more than the listed price, and the cashier tells her it’s her fault: ‘I am struggling today’

The cashier blamed her for buying "organic".

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The Guardian - US

How do you actually shop local in New York City?

It may be easier to purchase things online – but there’s value in shopping local, says Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide digital directory

The Independent UK

New York jogger in coma after being hit by e-bike ‘going wrong way’ in Central Park

The runner was left with a traumatic brain injury and has been placed in a medically induced coma

The Times of India

US fugitive featured on 'America's Most Wanted' arrested after 20 years on the run

A man who spent more than two decades evading US authorities after fleeing during his criminal trial has been arrested aboard a sailboat off the coast of New York.

The Independent UK

Will wildfire smoke over New York threaten the World Cup final?

Haze from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region in the lead-up to Sunday’s World Cup final

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New York weather warning days before the World Cup final

Will Spain vs Argentina be affected by the air quality warning?

The Guardian - US

‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures

Pollution levels in the city were elevated as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US

Euronews

World Cup final in smoke: for fans, like smoking 10 cigarettes a day

A thick blanket of smoke from Canada’s wildfires has worsened air quality in New York and New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina will meet in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

International Business Times UK

What Is 'Housefishing'? Mamdani's New Plan Targets Misleading AI Apartment Listings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes new rules requiring disclosure of AI-altered property images to combat 'housefishing', a practice misleading renters with deceptive apartment listings.

International Business Times UK

WNBA Issues Statement After Being Forced To Postpone Game Due To a Team's Charter Flight 'Mechanical Issues'

The WNBA postponed a game between the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings due to travel delays, pointing to a charter flight's 'mechanical issues'.

Bangkok Post

Astronomers find an atmosphere on a nearby Earth-like planet

NEW YORK —There are a few key features that make a planet amenable to life, at least life as earthlings know it. It should be rocky, be at the right temperature for liquid water to exist and have an atmosphere.

Sports Illustrated

Wildfire Smoke Impacts NWSL, MLS—Could Threaten 2026 World Cup Final

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has placed a haze upon New York City, Toronto, and several other major metropolitan areas.

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