Fragile City Blowing

New York dealt House Democrats a blow in 2022. In 2024, they made a comeback.

Amid a presidential loss and hand-wringing over the wreckage, congressional gains for Democrats in New York state are one of the small bright spots shining out from the party’s bleak results.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats

Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’. Full congressional results: House, Senate and governors Republicans ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Former top official in Chile is arrested on rape charges in a blow to President Boric

Chilean authorities say that a former senior official in the government has been arrested on suspicion of rape

World - ABC News - November 14

Josh Allen's big TD run lifts the Bills, hands Chiefs their 1st loss of season

The Chiefs were the NFL's last undefeated team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

BrewDog shuts Mumbai bars in blow to India expansion plans

UK craft-beer maker last year said it wanted to open 100 outlets in the country

World - Financial Times - November 19

Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital

Political observers say Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment could intensify a long-running battle between city Democrats and Mississippi Republicans.

Why losing Melton deals massive blow to Warriors' hopes

De'Anthony Melton's absence torches the Golden State Warriors' best-found plan before the season is a month old.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Police blow up suspicious package outside US Embassy in London

Law enforcement conducted a “controlled explosion” of a suspicious package outside of the U.S. Embassy in London on Friday. “We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package

The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the area

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Thyssenkrupp to slash 40% of steel jobs in latest blow to German industry

Division to shed 11,000 roles amid oversupply in Europe and rise in cheap Asian imports

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry

Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Business - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Sonos Era 300 review: A mind-blowing audio experience

We review Sonos’ Era 300 speaker with its high-quality audio and home Wi-Fi connectivity.

Saka and Arsenal blow away Sporting to banish doubts on road in Europe

This was some response to charges of being goal shy. Arsenal knew they needed to discover a cutting edge abroad and duly located it at the home of the Champions League’s form team. Their best ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Changes in New York City

How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Dressing for the Emerald City

To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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