Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York

The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.

Mamdani Says Second-Home Levy Plan Is Key Step to Tax the Rich - Bloomberg.com

Mamdani Says Second-Home Levy Plan Is Key Step to Tax the Rich  Bloomberg.com

The Hidden Factor in Choosing a College: Did It Rain on Your Tour? - WSJ

The Hidden Factor in Choosing a College: Did It Rain on Your Tour?  WSJ

Waltz says Trump has created 'best chance in our lifetime' to break Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon

U.N. Ambassador Michael Waltz says Trump's aggressive Iran strategy has created the best chance to break Hezbollah's hold on Lebanon and bring peace.

Pope Leo’s target is bigger than Trump. He’s rebuking the ‘MAGA Jesus’ - CNN

Pope Leo’s target is bigger than Trump. He’s rebuking the ‘MAGA Jesus’  CNN

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for the long haul

Picking stocks can be challenging due to the vast universe of equities. Investors can follow the ratings of top Street analysts and make informed decisions.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Just Hit Record Highs -- but Wall Street's 2 Biggest Risk Factors Keep Getting Worse - The Globe and Mail

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Just Hit Record Highs -- but Wall Street's 2 Biggest Risk Factors Keep Getting Worse  The Globe and Mail

Iran Will Not Take Part In Second Round of Peace Negotiations, State News Agency Reports - Forbes

Iran Will Not Take Part In Second Round of Peace Negotiations, State News Agency Reports  Forbes

Trump’s approval rating hits an all time low in second term as nearly two-thirds disapprove of president

U.S. president’s handling of Iran war and resulting gas price spike drives approval downwards

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NYC's plan to tax luxury second homes, explained

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a new tax on Wednesday. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a new tax on wealthy second-homeowners. The tax is expected to generate $500 millon in annual revenue. NYC's comptroller forecast a $2.2 billion budget shortfall in 2026. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is following through on one of his most divisive campaign promises: tax the rich. Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced a...

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Talks, threats, and turbulence: Trump sends team back to Pak as defiant Iran stares him down

A US delegation heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran, despite President Trump's escalating threats to cripple Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. Tehran remains hesitant, demanding the lifting of sanctions and unblocking of assets. Trump's aggressive rhetoric, aimed at forcing negotiations, faces domestic criticism for its potential to escalate conflict.

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Iran ‘rejects’ participation in second round of talks; US negotiators to be in Islamabad

Iran has reportedly rejected taking part in the second round of talks. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has confirmed that US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday.

Why military brass kept Trump sidelined during high-stakes Iranian extraction operation - report

Military aides kept Trump out of the Situation Room during the high-stakes Iran rescue mission of a US airman, fearing his temper would derail the mission.

Iran rejects second round of talks with US: state media

Says US excessive, shifting demands and naval blockade are main reasons to halt talks

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You ain’t Jesus, Donald!, By Wole Olaoye

The AI picture casting Donald Trump as Jesus Christ the Healer was, like many of the US president’s effusions, in bad taste. Since he made his entry into our consciousness, he has demonstrated that he respects no boundaries and nothing is sacred. He seems to share the same worldview with the witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: […] The post You ain’t Jesus, Donald!, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ololade Bamidele

Warrantless Surveillance Fight Again Ignites Massie vs. Trump Showdown

Warrantless Surveillance Fight Again Ignites Massie vs. Trump Showdown Via The Libertarian Institute President Donald Trump said Congress must extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) even if it means giving up “rights and privileges.” Section 702 allows for the collection of Americans’ data without a warrant.  In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged House Republicans to reject any amendments to the legislation that would extend Section 702. “I am as...

By Tyler Durden