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Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.
What to Expect From the Wildfire Smoke This Weekend
The smoke isn’t going away, but where it affects air quality will shift over the next few days.
How Maine Democrats Intend to Replace Graham Platner in 19 Days
The state’s Democratic Party must pick Mr. Platner’s replacement by the deadline of July 27.
‘The Top Hats Are Saved!’ A Texas Dance Studio Weathers Another Major Flood.
To CeCe Jean Saunders, it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime event when her studio in Kerrville, Texas, flooded last year. Then it happened ag…
ICE Agent Defended Shooting of Immigrant in Maine, Ex-Wife Says
The agent, whose identity has not been confirmed by officials, has a history of abusive and frightening behavior, according to a former wife…
Boosie Lobbied for a Trump Pardon. It Never Came. He Wants a Refund.
The Southern rapper paid $600,000 to two right-wing operatives. Now, they’re in a dispute over a contract the rapper believes entitles him…
Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive
Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist messag…
Yamal, Soccer Star and Son of African Migrants, Personifies a Changing Spain
As he prepares for the World Cup final, Lamine Yamal, 19, is at the heart of a national debate about what it means to be Spanish in an incre…
As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming
Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for help.
Russia Bill Broadens Sanctions but Could Fuel Fears Over the Dollar
The Trump administration has recently sought to scale back sanctions as adversaries develop workarounds that some believe could erode the U.…
The Road to Nowhere Has a New Stop.
Jacinto Marques left Angola for Canada’s frozen edge. Now he’s running a bus service in Iqaluit, the largest, and only city in Canada’…