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Mamdani and Democratic Socialists Rule Election Night in NYC

 The mayor went three for three on endorsements as challengers from the left ousted a pair of Congressional incumbents. By Nia Prater
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It Turns Out the World Cup Is Impossible to Destroy

 By Andrew Rice Despite geopolitical turmoil and American greed, the tournament has been, as usual, fun.
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Jalen Brunson’s Victory Lap

 By Tom Kludt Tagging along with the MVP as Knicks fans exhale and the city erupts.
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the beautiful game
the beautiful game
It Turns Out the World Cup Is Impossible to Destroy
By Andrew Rice
Despite geopolitical turmoil and American greed, the tournament has been, as usual, fun.
king of new york
king of new york
Jalen Brunson’s Victory Lap
By Tom Kludt
Tagging along with the MVP as Knicks fans exhale and the city erupts.
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politics
Mamdani and Democratic Socialists Rule Election Night in NYC
By Nia Prater
The mayor went three for three on endorsements as challengers from the left ousted a pair of Congressional incumbents.

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Tuesday is make or break for everyone from Jack Schlossberg to Brad Lander and will serve as a major test of Zohran Mamdani’s clout.
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