1 hour ago Wall Street shivers over ‘hot commie summer’ after Mamdani’s success

New York’s financial elite compare the city to crime-riddled Gotham after democratic socialist bests Cuomo in Democratic mayoral primaryWhen Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described socialist, won New York’s mayoral Democratic nomination last week over a seasoned but scandal-scarred veteran, the city’s financial elite had a meltdown.This was the start of “hot commie summer” in the city, New York hedgevfund billionaire Daniel Loeb posted to X. John Catsimatidis, billionaire CEO of grocery chain Gristedes and friend of Donald Trump, warned on Fox Business: “If the city of New York is going socialist, I will definitely close, or sell, or move.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How will Israel’s war with Iran affect Benjamin Netanyahu’s future?

Loyalists hope for boost after apparent victory, but political divisions and 7 October security failures still loom largeWhen Benjamin Netanyahu described the opportunities for peace that Israel’s successes in its brief war with Iran might bring, supporters took him at his word.“This victory presents an opportunity for a dramatic widening of peace agreements. We are working on this with enthusiasm,” Israel’s longest-serving prime minister said on Thursday in a pre-recorded statement. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Everything is opportunistic’: Can Netanyahu expect more years in power after Israel’s war with Iran?

Loyalists hope for boost after apparent victory, but political divisions and 7 October security failures still loom largeWhen Benjamin Netanyahu described the opportunities for peace that Israel’s successes in its brief war with Iran might bring, supporters took him at his word.“This victory presents an opportunity for a dramatic widening of peace agreements. We are working on this with enthusiasm,” Israel’s longest-serving prime minister said on Thursday in a pre-recorded statement. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Jake Paul fight card, undercard, running order and UK fight times

Jake Paul takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr tonight as he attempts to move a step closer to a world title shot with victory over the Mexican

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark Swiftie fury after posing with 'MAGA' stars: 'Where is her self

Dana White namechecked the pair for helping propel Trump to victory over Kamala Harris. Back in 2023, Compton and Lewan were also seen shaking hands with the president at a UFC event.

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6 h. ago Which archipelago is home to Norway’s polar bears? The Saturday quiz

From Summoner’s Rift to Scotland’s other national drink, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What is celebrated, mathematically, on 14 March and 22 July?2 Which form of Chinese originated in Guangzhou?3 Summoner’s Rift is the main battleground in what game?4 What is advertised as “Scotland’s other national drink”?5 Which archipelago is home to Norway’s polar bears?6 Which activist was arrested in Rochester, NY, in 1872 for voting?7 What was the first martial art to become an Olympic sport?8 Which organ produces insulin?What links: 9 Dominic McLaughlin; Jamie Parker; Daniel Radcliffe?10 Riviera’s second city; goddess of victory; Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight?11 Star patterns; time travel in Hill Valley; piano; neo-Nazi code?12 Lime Rickey; Arnold Palmer; Shirley Temple; Virgin Mary?13 Political Wife (Sarah Vine); Politician (Rory Stewart) Professional Footballer (Paul Merson); Boy (Robert Webb)?14 Ghost; Lordi; Pussy Riot; Sleep Token; Slipknot?15 Ancelotti; Enrique; Guardiol...

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6 h. ago ‘Everything is opportunistic’: how will Iran war affect Netanyahu’s polling?

Loyalists hope for boost after apparent victory, but political divisions and 7 October security failures still loom largeWhen Benjamin Netanyahu described the opportunities for peace that Israel’s successes in its brief war with Iran might bring, supporters took him at his word.“This victory presents an opportunity for a dramatic widening of peace agreements. We are working on this with enthusiasm,” Israel’s longest-serving prime minister said on Thursday in a pre-recorded statement. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago NYC Mayor Eric Adams rips into Mamdani’s ‘socialist’ agenda, says he ‘doesn’t have the authority’ to tax the rich

‘I'm competing against him because this is not a socialist city,’ Adams said

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14 h. ago Josh Hazlewood blitz sends Australia to victory inside three days in West Indies

First Test, day three: Australia 180 & 310; West Indies 190 & 141 Hazlewood picks up five wickets in 159-run victory in BridgetownIt was an extraordinary final session to end the first Test in Barbados in the long shadows of the third evening. After two days of wobbles, a portion of Australia’s batting got its act together, with the lower-middle-order trio of Travis Head, Beau Webster, and Alex Carey making half centuries to lift Australia’s second innings to 310. That left West Indies needing 301 to win the first Test in Barbados, always unlikely on a Kensington Oval pitch that already had balls keeping low. Josh Hazlewood made sure of it with a withering burst of 4-4 in 16 balls, later upping that to 5-23, as West Indies crashed humiliatingly to 141 all out, losing by 159 runs.Hazlewood has been the subject of some public attention of late, given his injury absences and how well Scott Boland has performed during each one. But the first-choice option has 288 Test wickets, t...

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14 h. ago What's next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court's ruling

The legal battle over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is far from over despite the Republican administration’s major victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions

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15 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene offers rare GOP praise of Mamdani’s campaign: ‘He talked directly to the people’

Praise for Mamdani’s abilities on campaign trail comes amidst torrent of Islamophobic abuse

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16 h. ago Australia set West Indies 301 to win after middle order digs in

Australia dismissed for 310 on third day in BridgetownHead, Webster and Carey all made half-centuriesTravis Head has given Australia a fresh scent of victory in the first Test after delivering his second half-century against West Indies in Bridgetown.It helped Australia reach lunch on the third day in an improving position. Having resumed on 4-92, the tourists shored up their position by reaching 5-181, growing their lead from 82 to 171. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Awkward moment NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s 2019 rap video is played during a CNN interview

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was presented with an awkward blast from his past during a live CNN interview.

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18 h. ago White House claims victory as Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions

Birthright citizenship ruling backs US president’s claims that lower courts have interfered with policy initiatives

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18 h. ago Trump says supreme court limiting judges’ powers is ‘monumental victory’ as liberal justices dissent – live

Sonia Sotomayor says decision is an ‘open invitation to bypass the constitution’; joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown JacksonUS supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctionsUS supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutionalThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeki...

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18 h. ago Zohran Mamdani’s cringe moment as CNN’s Erin Burnett makes him watch his 2019 rap video

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was awkwardly confronted on CNN with a resurfaced 2019 rap music video.

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19 h. ago Trump says supreme court limiting judges’ powers is ‘monumental victory’ as liberal justice issues scathing dissent – live

Sonia Sotomayor says decision is an ‘open invitation to bypass the constitution’; joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown JacksonUS supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctionsUS supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutionalThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeki...

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20 h. ago Trump claims victory as Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions

Birthright citizenship ruling backs US president’s claims that lower courts have interfered with policy initiatives

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20 h. ago Trump claims ‘GIANT WIN’ in ‘Birthright’ Supreme Court ruling he hails as ‘Bigger than trade’ deals

Trump took a victory lap before reporters in the White House briefing room after hailing the ruling in a Truth Social post

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20 h. ago Trump says supreme court limiting judges’ powers is ‘monumental victory’; liberal justice blasts ‘travesty for rule of law’ – live

Sonia Sotomayor says decision is an ‘open invitation to bypass the constitution’ in scathing dissent; joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson US supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctionsUS supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutionalThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,00...

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