2 h. ago Progressives say Mamdani win shows voters ‘fed up with status quo’ as Stephen Miller attempts to blame immigration – live

Stephen Miller blames Zohran Mamdani’s projected win in New York mayoral primary on immigration policy as result shakes Maga worldMamdani declares victory in New York mayoral primary after Cuomo concedesAs the Democratic party fights to rebuild from a devastating election defeat, the abrupt exit of the presidents of two of the nation’s largest labor unions from its top leadership board has exposed simmering tensions over the party’s direction.Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders quit the Democratic National Committee, saying it isn’t doing enough to “open the gates” and win back the support of working-class voters. Ken Martin, the new DNC chair, and his allies told the Guardian that the party was focused on doing exactly that. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Voices: Does Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in the New York mayor race prove that progressive ideas can win elections?

In defeating a New York political titan to be the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, Mamdani show that voters wants someone – anyone – who will ‘flip the table,’ says campaign strategist Pablo O’Hana

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8 h. ago ‘We made history’: Mamdani celebrates after shocking Cuomo in New York City mayoral primary – US politics live

Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive left-winger builds substantial lead over former governorZohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedesWe have more from The Hague.Reuters is reporting that when asked if the United States would strike again if Iran rebuilt its nuclear enrichment programme, Donald Trump said: “Sure.”Donald Trump hit back at a leaked preliminary US intelligence assessment which cast doubt on the success of US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump said Iran’s nuclear programme had been set back “decades” by the strikes despite the reports suggesting they had only set it back by months. Ahead of meeting with other world leaders at a Nato Summit in the Hague, he said he believed “total obliteration” was achieved. “This was a devastating attack,” Trump told reporters. Asked about the intelligence reports, Trump said “they really don’t know.” He added: “The intelligence was very inconclusive. The intelli...

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8 h. ago Who is Zohran Mamdani as underdog socialist clinches surprise victory in New York City Mayor bid?

The 33-year-old declared victory in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City on Tuesday in a shock result

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13 h. ago Zohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes

‘Tonight is his night,’ says ex-governor as progressive state representative tells supporters ‘we made history’Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist appeared to have cleared the first hurdle on his path to becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor, declaring victory in the city’s Democratic primary on Tuesday night, although it could be days before the final result is known.In a stunning upset, Andrew Cuomo – who had been a heavy favorite until recent weeks - conceded the race, after it become clear the progressive upstart had built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Zohran Mamdani stuns Democratic establishment in New York mayor race

Early results point to upset win for the left-wing candidate over former governor Andrew Cuomo

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33 h. ago SGA v Jokić, dynasty death and justice for Doris Burke: 20 things we learned from the NBA playoffs

The NBA postseason remains a psychodrama of moments, memes and memories unlike anything in sport. We look back at the biggest takeawaysIf a single, overarching lesson can be taken from this year’s NBA postseason, it’s this one: no game is over until the clock hits 00:00. Whether it was the New York Knicks stealing victory from the jaws of defeat against the Celtics in Boston in round two, Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beating dunk sealing a crucial win for the Nuggets against the Clippers in Los Angeles in round one, or the Indiana Pacers defeating the odds over and over again with their clutch time brilliance throughout the playoffs, a lead has never felt less safe in the NBA. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Zohran Mamdani appears to pull ahead of Andrew Cuomo, according to new poll

Progressive assemblyman may be leading the former governor in race for New York City mayor, survey findsZohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has drawn level with Andrew Cuomo in the city’s primary, according to a new poll, as voters brave record-breaking temperatures to cast their ballots.Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York assemblyman, may even be leading Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor and scion of a prominent New York political family, if the poll’s simulation of the system of ranked-choice voting is correct. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Free buses, more housing, taxing the rich: how Zohran Mamdani has gone viral in the New York mayor’s race

He was 30 points behind former governor Andrew Cuomo just months ago, but now he’s surging in the contest to lead the largest US cityZohran Mamdani trailed Andrew Cuomo, the frontrunner to be the next New York City mayor, by 30 points just a few months ago.Now, just ahead of the Democratic primary on Tuesday, the 33-year-old democratic socialist has bridged the gap with Cuomo, a politician so of the establishment that a giant bridge north of New York literally bears his last name. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jockey who won weight in champagne on ITV Racing disqualified for breaking whip rules

Megan Jordan celebrated the biggest victory of her career in the Queen Mother’s Cup at York on Saturday but was found to have used her whip too many times

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1 week ago Caitlin Clark spectacular in return from injury as Fever hand Liberty first loss

Clark drops 32 as Fever end Liberty’s 9–0 startIndiana hit 17 threes, shoot 48.1% from fieldPerformance draws praise from LeBron James Caitlin Clark totaled 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a spectacular return from a left quad injury on Saturday leading the Indiana Fever to a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty, snapping their season-opening nine-game winning streak.After missing five games, Clark scored 25 points in the first half to help Indiana (5-5) rally from an early 11-point deficit. Clark made 11-of-20 shots and tied a career high by hitting seven threees, including several from well beyond the arc. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exclusive | China chows on US fast food at London trade talks: 'total cultural victory!'

Exclusive | China chows on US fast food at London trade talks: 'total cultural victory!'  New York Post

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3 w. ago Tulsa’s new Black mayor plans $100M reparations for descendants of 1921 Race Massacre

Monroe Nichols announced the plan despite ‘a tough environment’ under Donald Trump

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3 w. ago Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa’s new mayor on Sunday proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help

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3 w. ago Polls set to close in tight presidential race in Poland – live

Race pits pro-European Warsaw mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, against historian and former amateur boxer Karol NawrockiFor all the understandable focus on the exit poll at 9pm (8pm BST), let’s face one thing: yes, it will give us an indication on where the pollsters think we are, but do not be surprised if their top line is well within the margin of error.On Friday, Ipsos Poland – which runs the main exit poll for three broadcasters, TVP, TVP and Polsat – warned that the exit poll has +/- 2% error for each candidate, with the later late exit poll – expected two hours later – narrowing it down to +/- 1%. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Relentless Pacers overrun Knicks to set up NBA finals showdown with Thunder

Siakam scores 31 as Pacers reach second NBA finalsPacers’ 9-0 run after half sparks Game 6 knockoutKnicks commit 17 turnovers, fall short of comebackPascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA finals for the second time in franchise history.Obi Toppin added 18 points and six rebounds against his former team as the gold-clad crowd gave the starters a roaring ovation when they departed with 47.2 seconds left. Continue reading...

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