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This is Muslim New York: artists, thinkers and politicos on defining a new era for the city

A burgeoning set of Muslim creatives and intellectuals are thriving amid the backdrop of Zohran Mamdani’s rise. We ask 18 of them about this historic moment in New York City life

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Iconic candy company files bankruptcy after nearly 100 years

After decades of sweet success, this iconic candy brand is facing unexpected challenges.

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Penny the Doberman pinscher wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show — CBS News

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at Minnesota church service

Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.

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Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders

Major cryptocurrencies eased off overnight highs during Asia trading, with bitcoin steady above a critical support zone even as investor sentiment remains deeply bearish.

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Ondis gets James Beard nomination

MONTPELIER — Central Vermont has its third James Beard Foundation nominee in the past four years. The newest nomination went to Max Vogel, a semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast.

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How Trump Is Debasing the Dollar and Eroding U.S. Economic Dominance

The President’s coercive policies, including his latest threats against Greenland, are prompting some foreign investors to think twice about parking their money with Uncle Sam.

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New York to create team of legal observers to document ICE raids

Attorney general Letitia James says observers will monitor if Trump enforcement ‘remains within bounds of the law’

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Pam Bondi Hit by Fresh Humiliation as Minnesota Prosecutors Quit in Droves

Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice is hemorrhaging prosecutors in Minnesota as more attorneys have decided to leave their jobs rather than defend the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcem...

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Housing and Local Government Ministry receives royal praise for 2025 achievements

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has received royal praise for its strong performance in 2025.

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Trump’s Pick to Lead the Federal Reserve Could Steer Bank Away From Climate Change - Inside Climate News

The fight over control of the Federal Reserve has revolved around interest rates and inflation, but President Donald Trump’s choice to be the bank’s next chair could sway how the agency assesses clima...

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Jon Stewart Explains Why His Name Appears in the Epstein Files: ‘Excuse Me? I Am Offended’

Jon Stewart opened “The Daily Show” on Monday night with a shocking revelation: his name appears in the Epstein files. “Of course, to get ahead of the story, I am also in the files,” Stewart said with a nervous laugh. “We all searched our names, right?” But, it’s not as bad as you might think […]

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DOC shock as ducks kill pūteketeke chicks

DOC rangers in Twizel were alarmed when a concerned citizen alerted them to mallard ducks preying on pūteketeke chicks in the Mackenzie Basin, recently.

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DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘a smear campaign’

Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims