Zohran Mamdani Stuns Cuomo in Stunning NYC Mayoral Upset
In a major political upset, progressive Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo to win the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, signaling a seismic shift in the city's political landscape.
24 Hours DoorDash exec among 8 dead in Lake Tahoe storm + Quantum breakthrough promises ultra-low power computers + 5000-year-old fortress uncovered at solar plant site + American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after engine smoke + HUD to move HQ to Virginia for savings + Russia to train China on US-NATO weapon tactics: Ukraine intel + Zohran Mamdani upsets Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary + Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by GOP senator + NATO agrees historic 5% defense spending target + US-Iran talks next week amid fragile ceasefire + Senate GOP eyes $15B rural hospital fund in tax bill + Amazon's Ring rolls out AI-powered security alerts + Bumble to cut 30% of workforce amid struggles + Trump disputes intel, insists Iran nukes 'obliterated' + FBI probing leak on Iran strike damage report + Kenya protests erupt again with deadly clashes
Number 5% - NATO defense spending target agreed by member states by 2035
Quote "Daddy" — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's nickname for President Donald Trump

DoorDash Exec Among 8 Dead in Sudden Lake Tahoe Storm
DoorDash Exec, Parents Killed as Boat Capsizes in Tahoe
DoorDash Executive, Parents Among Victims in Tahoe Boating Disaster
Tragic boating accident at Lake Tahoe claims eight lives including a DoorDash executive and his parents during sudden storm.

Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Sites Totally Obliterated
Leaked Intel Disputes Iran Strike Effectiveness, FBI Probes Leak
Israeli Intelligence: US Strikes Set Iran Back Many Years
US and Israeli military actions target Iran's nuclear facilities with mixed damage reports; political leaders and analysts debate the effectiveness and intelligence leaks trigger investigations.

Zohran Mamdani Upsets Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Primary
Mamdani Declares Victory After Cuomo Concedes in NYC
Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Race
Dramatic political upheaval in New York City as progressive Zohran Mamdani upsets Andrew Cuomo to win Democratic mayoral primary amid national attention.

NATO Agrees to Historic 5% Defense Spending Target
Trump Hails NATO ‘Monumental Win’ on Defense Spending
NATO Leaders Commit to Massive Defense Spending Boost Amid Trump Pressure
NATO summit concludes with historic agreement to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, a diplomatic win praised by President Trump despite tensions with some members.

Trump Says US to Meet Iran Next Week Amid Fragile Ceasefire
US-Iran Talks Set as Ceasefire Holds, Trump Cautiously Optimistic
Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Survives Early Test
US announces upcoming talks with Iran amid fragile ceasefire; political leaders express cautious optimism on prospects for peace in Middle East.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Meets Amid Controversy and Criticism
Member Withdraws from RFK Jr.’s Newly Appointed CDC Vaccine Panel
Vaccine Advisers Face Bipartisan Scrutiny After RFK Jr. Appointments
Controversy and turmoil surround RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel with dismissals and new appointments amid bipartisan concerns about vaccine skepticism.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Vegas Landing After Engine Smoke
Flight From Las Vegas Returns After Engine Sparks and Smoke
American Airlines Flight Forced Back for Emergency Landing Over Engine Fire
American Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Las Vegas after engine began sparking and emitting smoke shortly after takeoff.

Bumble to Slash 30% of Workforce Amid Worsening Market
Dating App Bumble Announces Massive Layoffs
Bumble Workforce Cut to Improve Online Dating Experience
Bumble announces plans to cut roughly 30% of its workforce as online dating companies face mounting struggles amid market challenges.

Powell Faces Senate Grilling Amid Trump Attacks
Fed Chair Powell Defends Cautious Approach to Interest Rates
Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell 'Stupid Person' While Considering Replacement
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies amid attacks from President Trump and pressures from GOP senators regarding interest rate policies and tariffs.

Senate GOP Proposes $15B Rural Hospital Fund in Tax Bill
Moderate Senators Push for Rural Aid in GOP Healthcare Deal
Republicans Offer Compromise for Medicaid in Mega Bill
Senate GOP introduces $15 billion rural fund amid ongoing battle over major tax and spending bill, aiming to appease Medicaid moderates.

Deadly Clashes as Kenya Protests Against Police Brutality Flare
Kenya Bans Live TV Amid Renewed Nationwide Protests
Thousands Protest in Kenya One Year After Tax Revolt
Progress protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality and governance, leading to deadly clashes and injuries during nationwide demonstrations.

DOJ Whistleblower Claims Top Trump Officials Ignored Court Orders
Trump DOJ Sues Entire Maryland Federal Court Over Deportation Injunctions
Trump Admin Sues Judges Over Immigration Rulings
Federal lawsuits and investigations target Trump administration and officials amid allegations of ignoring court orders and legal conflicts over immigration and funding.

Protests Force Change in Jeff Bezos’ Venice Wedding Plans
Jeff Bezos Arrives in Venice Ahead of Star-Studded Wedding
Venice Wedding of Bezos Disrupts City Amid Rising Inequality Protests
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez face protests over lavish Venice wedding; guests include high-profile celebrities as city grapples with overtourism.

Florida Plans ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Center
Trump’s ICE Raids Face Criticism From Lawmakers and Activists
L.A. Vice Mayor Urged Gangs to Fight ICE, Now Under FBI Investigation
Trump administration moves forward with major immigration policies including raids and detention facility plans amid political pushback and public outcry.

New-Home Sales Drop to 7-Month Low Amid High Rates
Tesla Sales Slump 28% in Europe as Chinese EVs Gain
Strong Supply Pushes US New Home Inventory To 3-Year High
Sharp drop in new home sales across U.S. and Europe amid high mortgage rates and rising prices, pushing supply to highest levels in years.

Trump Cuts Millions From Scientific Publishing Giant
RFK Jr. Vaccine Panel Faces Member Loss Ahead of First Meeting
Health Secretary Declares US Will Stop Funding Global Vaccine Alliance
Trump administration cuts contracts and funding to scientific and vaccine organizations, stirring controversy and political debate.

Alvin Bragg Wins Dem Primary After Trump Indictment Spotlight
First Prosecutor To Indict Trump Secures Primary Re-Election
Bragg Dominates NYC Democratic Primary Amid National Attention
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg wins Democratic primary; recognized for indictment of former President Donald Trump precedes general election challenges.

Trump Judicial Nominee Bove Faces Senate Tough Questions
DOJ Official Denies Advising Defiance of Court Orders
Senate Judiciary Committee Questions Trump’s Legal Pick Over Whistleblower Claims
Prominent judicial nominee Emil Bove faces rigorous Senate questioning over allegations of whistleblower retaliation and inconsistent testimony.

US Heatwave Hits Record Highs, Millions Under Advisories
Brutal Temperatures Forecast Amid Lingering Heat Dome
UPS Drivers Battle Deadly Heat Without AC on the Road
Heatwave roasts large swathes of the US with record temperatures, causing public health concerns and pushing millions under advisories.

Quantum Computer Breakthrough Promises Massive Efficiency Gains
James Webb Telescope Captures First Direct Images of Distant Exoplanet
Magic States Enable Robust Quantum Computing Milestone
New scientific and technological breakthroughs include quantum computing advances and space telescope discoveries unlocking secrets beyond our solar system.

FBI Probes Hospitals Over Controversial Child Sex Change Surgeries
Shock and outrage as FBI launches probes into hospitals over child sex change surgeries, sparking nationwide debates over medical ethics and policy.

Teen Heartthrob Bobby Sherman Dies at 81
Lightning Strike Kills Man on Honeymoon in Florida
Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Volcano Fall in Indonesia
Prominent Deaths and Tragic Accidents: notable figures pass away; victims of criminal acts and natural disasters headline grim news cycle.

New York Business Leaders 'Terrified' by Socialist Mamdani's Win
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls Mamdani ‘Snake Oil Salesman’
Moderate Democrats Question Socialist Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Bid
Controversial NYC mayoral race triggers reactions with mixed support and opposition, highlighting deep divides within New York politics.

Gunmen Kill 10 Including Children in Mexico Cartel Attack
Deadly Bomb Kills 7 Israeli Soldiers in Gaza
Colorado Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
Multiple reports of deadly attacks, violent crimes, and shootings highlight ongoing security concerns across various regions.
Nvidia Shares Surge Toward All-Time High on AI Demand
Amazon’s Ring Adds AI-Generated Security Alerts
Google Gemini Launches Developer Terminal Tool
Tech giants make major moves: Nvidia nears record high on AI boom; Amazon's Ring and Google Gemini launch AI upgrades; Bumble cuts workforce amid downturn.

Trump Blasts Media as Intelligence on Iran Strikes Sparks Debate
Trump Attacks CNN and NYT Over Iran Nuclear Strike Coverage
Trump administration faces backlash over handling of Iran strike intel, legal maneuvers against judges and political opponents, and disputes with media outlets.

Trump Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Confirms Harsh DOJ Management Style
MAGA Meltdown Over NYC Socialist Mamdani’s Surprise Primary Win
Political chaos and scandals intensify across the US with wild primary wins, controversial nominees, and ongoing probes into influential figures and policies.

US New-Home Sales Plunge As Rising Rates Stall Affordability
Oil Prices Edge Up After Inventory Draws
Business Confidence Slumps Amid Inflation Concerns
Surging inflation and market worries; oil prices rebound amid US demand; new home sales plummet as mortgage rates strain buyers; Fed under pressure.

Protests in Kenya Leave Dozens Dead Amid Anti-Government Unrest
Sudan Hospital Attack Kills 40 Amid Ongoing Civil War
Violent protests and police clashes continue in Kenya and Sudan amid calls for reform and responses to humanitarian crises.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Questions War Powers Resolution
Moderates Push Counter Tax Plan Amid Political Turmoil
Sen. Mitch McConnell Brushed Off Medicaid Cuts Concerns
Key US political figures and legislators react to current events, including moves on war powers, tax reform, and legislative gridlock impacting governance.

Russia Ramps Up Hypersonic Missile Production Amid Middle East Strife
NATO Chief Praises Trump as ‘Man of Strength’ at Summit
Ukraine, Poland Confirm Foiled Assassination Attempt on Zelenskyy
International tensions high as Russia increases missile production; NATO allies and the US maneuver diplomatically at summits; threats persist globally.
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