97 m. ago Zohran Mamdani levels counter proposal after Cuomo challenges him to debates in all 5 NYC boroughs

Andrew Cuomo challenges NYC mayoral opponent Zohran Mamdani to five debates across all of NYC's boroughs, while Mamdani counters by proposing to debate Donald Trump instead.

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1 hour ago N.Y.C. Elections Board May Block Ballot Proposals on Housing

The City Council opposes the measures, which would curtail its power. The Board of Elections, appointed by the Council, could prevent voters from weighing in.

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1 hour ago U.S. Men's Team Is Back in Action: Stu Holden's 5 Burning Questions

U.S. Men's Team Is Back in Action: Stu Holden's 5 Burning Questions  FOX Sports

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1 hour ago SNL SHOCKER!!! Lorne Michaels Firing Almost EVERYONE, Claim Insiders!

Saturday Night Live is going to look very different next season, if these insiders are to be believed! You’ve probably hear the late-night sketch comedy show is undergoing a major shakeup right now! Several key cast members and featured players departed from the series, including Emil Wakim, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and Heidi Gardner, and [...] Read More... The post <i>SNL</i> SHOCKER!!! Lorne Michaels Firing Almost EVERYONE, Claim Insiders! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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1 hour ago Former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

Former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says  Anchorage Daily News

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2 h. ago Rivian makes its second small workforce cut of the year ahead of R2 SUV launch

The company previously laid off around 140 workers in its manufacturing division in June.

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3 h. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup facing concerns including ticket pricing, field conditions

2026 FIFA World Cup facing concerns including ticket pricing, field conditions  Cronkite News

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3 h. ago Questions over Kawhi Leonard payments put focus on NBA salary cap

Questions over Kawhi Leonard payments put focus on NBA salary cap  Los Angeles Times

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3 h. ago States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access

States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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3 h. ago Mass. schools placed in lockdown due to hunter with unloaded gun, police say

The person told police they had been legally hunting, and were carrying an unloaded firearm while returning to their car.  The post Mass. schools placed in lockdown due to hunter with unloaded gun, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Stripe enlists a who’s who, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Paradigm, to build a new blockchain

Stripe is funding a new blockchain called Tempo to process stablecoins faster. And a legion of big names is joining the effort.

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4 h. ago Energy drinks face new restrictions abroad: Could the US be next in line?

The U.K. government proposes energy drink ban for minors, joining countries like Turkey and Sweden, while certain U.S. states consider similar legislation.

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4 h. ago RFK Jr. questioned by Republicans and Democrats in fiery hearing

In a contentious hearing, Senators from both parties called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to defend his actions as health secretary. He has made changes to vaccine access and to the CDC leadership.

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4 h. ago Best Grandparents Day gifts: From smart frames to sentimental keepsakes

Celebrate Grandparents Day with meaningful gift ideas including connectivity gadgets, custom keepsakes, and practical presents that show your appreciation.

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4 h. ago Here’s what to know about the HHS demand that Mass. erase ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials

The Trump administration flagged several “problematic” examples from Massachusetts’ materials, including references to gender identity and pronouns. The post Here’s what to know about the HHS demand that Mass. erase ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Congress takes aim at 'cashless bail disaster' with new White House

The White House supports legislation to eliminate cashless bail in the capital and other jurisdictions, with bills led by Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Cornyn.

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5 h. ago Fashion retailers partner to offer personalized AI styling tool ‘Ella’

Ella provides recommendations to customers across the three retailers on what to purchase or rent to make an outfit come to life. 

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5 h. ago President of Northwestern, a School Attacked by the G.O.P., Will Resign

The university’s president, Michael Schill, said he would step down following months of turbulence, including Trump administration cuts of $790 million from the university’s research funds.

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5 h. ago Senators from both parties grilled RFK Jr. on vaccines and more

In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership.

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5 h. ago X’s encrypted DM feature, XChat, is rolling out more broadly

Though the feature shipped in beta in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium.

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