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Lionel Messi Has Something His Rivals Never Will

The greatest soccer player ever remains an enigma, which is one reason we can’t get enough of him. By Adam Elder

natural disasters

5 Things to Know About the Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

By Chas Danner Including the still-rising death toll, the country’s unique vulnerability, and the science behind what happened.

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What Does Mark Zuckerberg Want With Prediction Markets?

By John Herrman Meta’s latest copycat act may be less about getting into gambling than about creating another siphon for unpaid content and data.

THE FEED

Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

Lionel Messi Has Something His Rivals Never Will

The greatest soccer player ever remains an enigma, which is one reason we can’t get enough of him.

Congress Isn’t Done With Epstein Benefactor Leon Black

The billionaire refused to answer specific questions about Jeffrey Epstein at Friday’s House hearing, but his emails shed light on their relationship.

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natural disasters

natural disasters

5 Things to Know About the Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

Including the still-rising death toll, the country’s unique vulnerability, and the science behind what happened.

John Bolton May Be Going to Prison

The former Trump adviser turned critic pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information and could serve at least some time.

early and often

early and often

J.D. Vance Identifies With Nixon, Which Says a Lot

The veep compared himself to the former president, painting him as another bad boy who overcame his snooty detractors and achieved supreme power.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Paddington Bear, Reflecting-Pool Vandal?

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

What Does Mark Zuckerberg Want With Prediction Markets?

By John Herrman

Meta’s latest copycat act may be less about getting into gambling than about creating another siphon for unpaid content and data.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Say Reporting Trump Book ‘Almost Killed Us’

By Michael Calderone

Regime Change authors discuss how Trump wields power much differently in his second term.

Mamdani Gets His Rent Freeze

By Matthew Sedacca

The Rent Guidelines Board voted not to increase rents on nearly 1 million apartments, fulfilling the mayor’s campaign promise.

early and often

early and often

Trump Claims He Changed California Election Results With a Phone Call

The bizarre assertion betrays Trump’s ignorance of how votes are actually counted and suggests he’s fine with election fraud that benefits him.

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tremendous content

A Guide to Trump’s Reflecting-Pool Enemies, Real or Imagined

By Chas Danner and Nia Prater

It’s not just bottom slashers and pro-algae agitators. Here’s everything the paranoid president has or could blame for his reflecting-pool problems.

Redditors Vow to Save Wendy’s, But Will Stock Surge Last?

Shares of the fast-food chain soared on Wednesday and early Thursday after r/WallStreetBets declared it the next meme stock.

rolling revolution

rolling revolution

‘You’re Next’

Mamdani and DSA won big and want more.

Tom Kean Jr. Suddenly Reappears As If Nothing Happened

The New Jersey representative, who’s been absent for months, was spotted at his home by a reporter ahead of his planned return to Congress on June 30.

early and often

early and often

Supreme Court Gives Trump Two Big Wins on Immigration

The conservative majority just made it easier for the administration to close the borders and deport refugees.

the city politic

the city politic

Zohran Mamdani Tightened His Grip on New York Politics

By David Freedlander

His opponents thought Tuesday night might offer an opening. It very much did not.

early and often

early and often

Trump Blows Up Housing Win Over His Loony Election Bill

He refused to sign bipartisan housing legislation, escalating his demand that Congress pass his toxic SAVE America Act.

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tremendous content

Only the Ninja Turtles Can Save Trump’s Reflecting Pool

By Margaret Hartmann

America 250 needs fewer Trump rallies and more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rapping in front of a toxic, ooze-colored pool.

early and often

early and often

Outside New York, Progressives Saw Much Different Primary Results

Big progressive wins in New York didn’t extend to congressional primaries in Maryland and Utah.

today in eric adams

today in eric adams

Feds Arrest Eric Adams’s Top Adviser on Bribery Charges

Frank Carone allegedly received $120,000 in bribes related to a migrant shelter when he was the former mayor’s chief of staff.

the city politic

the city politic

Zohran Mamdani’s Revolution Rolls On

The mayor sees this wave of primary victories by socialists as the next chapter after his own unlikely elevation. It’s hard to argue with that.

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.

the beautiful game

the beautiful game

It Turns Out the World Cup Is Impossible to Destroy

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

Tagging along with the MVP as Knicks fans exhale and the city erupts.