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Can Zohran Mamdani, a Socialist and TikTok Savant, Become NYC Mayor?
The progressive state assemblyman from Queens is building a new coalition of voters for his mayoral campaign, which has focused on the city’s lack of affordability.The New York Times - 2d -
Money Pours In for Cuomo and Mamdani in Mayoral Race
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens, are leading the mayoral candidates in fund-raising.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
NYC mayoral candidate confronts Trump border czar over ICE arrest of Columbia graduate
New York State Assembly member and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, in Albany on Wednesday over the recent arrest of Columbia University ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
A 150-Mile Commute Complicates 3 New York City Mayoral Campaigns
Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos are ping-ponging between New York City and Albany as they divide their time between legislating and campaigning.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Cuomo seeks to woo centrists in NYC mayor's race
Andrew Cuomo is aiming to supplant New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) as the top centrist candidate in the city’s upcoming election, appealing to voter concerns about crime and stressing his ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities
Social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alikeABC News - Mar. 17 -
Court recommends charges against NYC Mayor Adams dropped
A court-appointed lawyer has advised a federal judge that corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped. Meantime, sources tell NBC News two federal prosecutors in ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities
At a time when legal pathways to the U.S. have been slashed and criminal groups are raking in money from migrant smuggling, social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.The New York Times - 1d -
Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?
Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?
The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema over No Other Land screening
The Oscar-winning film, about a Palestinian community resisting displacement and violence from Israeli forces, has become the latest focus of a culture war in the state. After a week of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’
Anger over detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul’s city hall last week in outrage at the arrest of ...The Guardian - 3d -
What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?
Trump says a TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the app.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
Jalen Milroe pro day takeaways: What we can learn from Alabama QB's performance ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
Milroe's athleticism was on full display, but how good of a passer can he become?CBS Sports - 6d -
Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable
"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
2025 NFL free agency: How nine teams with least amount of cap space can help themselves through key moves
These teams can create much-needed cap space and become players in free agencyCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Ekrem İmamoğlu: jailed rival to Turkish president who could emerge stronger
Istanbul mayor has become the only politician capable of challenging Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the ballot box. When crowds of police arrived at the residence of the Istanbul mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, to ...The Guardian - 1d -
TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?
It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?The Hill - Mar. 11 -
VP Vance Anticipates TikTok Deal by April Deadline
TikTok in the U.S. has been debated for years, and a ban was intended to effect on Jan. 19.Inc. - Mar. 15 -
Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup
Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target."Qualifying for the World Cup is an ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Government can be more efficient, says Keir Starmer
The prime minister says he wants to see government departments become more efficient by using AI and technology.BBC News - 1d -
Perplexity AI makes pitch for TikTok purchase
Perplexity AI is making its pitch for TikTok, as the Trump administration’s deadline to strike a deal and avert a ban on the popular video-sharing platform quickly approaches. The artificial ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump considers four bids to buy TikTok as deadline for deal looms
President Donald Trump is considering four bids to purchase the social media app TikTok. NBC News’ Steve Romo reports on who the potential buyers could be ahead of the pause on TikTok set to expire.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Psychologist: Use this 3-step guide to become a better listener
In his upcoming book "Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection" psychologist Robert Biswas-Diener argues that listening is a skill anyone can improve.CNBC - 2d -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says
LONDON — Artificial intelligence that can match humans at any task is still some way off — but it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a reality, according to the CEO of Google DeepMind.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Tesla recalls 46K Cybertrucks, citing exterior panel that it says can increase 'risk of crash'
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks due to a cosmetic exterior trim panel that it said can “delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” potentially becoming a road hazard and ...NBC News - 5d -
Why Putin’s ceasefire demands are a test case for Europe’s resolve
Also in this newsletter: can a merger help the Dutch left become stronger?Financial Times - 6d -
3 Ways AI Can Create More Tailored Marketing Strategies for Retail Brands
Personalized marketing at scale used to be impossible. With AI, it’s become a reality.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of Mayor Eric Adams
Here are five takeaways from the Magazine’s profile of New York City’s mayor.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election
Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary electionsABC News - Mar. 15 -
Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban
A group of Senate Democrats asked President Trump on Monday to disclose the administration's efforts to keep TikTok online and called for the White House to actively work with Congress to avoid ...The Hill - 1d -
Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing
Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump
Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against ...The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
‘We’re ground zero’: Canada steel town is frontline of Trump’s tariff trade war
Mayor of city ‘with steel in its veins’ says ‘There’s a lot of tension … a lot of worry’ as 25% export levy kicks in. The sprawling ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario has in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Former BYU runner — and current American record holder — impresses again in latest half marathon
Conner Mantz was the top American finisher in Sunday’s NYC half.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Vance expects a 'high-level' TikTok deal by the April 5 deadline
Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Friday that a deal to sell TikTok and keep the social media app running in the U.S. would largely be in place by an April deadline.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny
Top congressional aides met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.The New York Times - Mar. 19