New York PostSig. 5OpinionElectionsPoliticsCrime
This opinion piece attacks Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman for refusing to clarify whether she would advance Democratic Socialists of America policies if elected. It frames her as evasive and aligned with an extreme socialist faction, while portraying police union opposition as a warning to voters.
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump was like a 'caged lion' eager to return to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner ballroom after shots were fired. Leavitt described Trump's behind-the-scenes reaction during an appearance on Sean Hannity's show.
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California homeowners in Menlo Park are pressing for U.S. sanctions against Vitaly Yusufov, the son of a sanctioned former Russian energy minister, to block his planned 39-story development at the former Sunset Magazine site. The proposal includes apartments, a hotel, offices and a preschool, and it also faces local opposition and a state housing-law deadline dispute.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said all media would be welcome at a joint meeting with President Trump at Gracie Mansion, after Trump banned some outlets from the White House. Trump defended the ban and the later suspension of presidential pool coverage by major networks.
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The editorial argues California should solve its housing shortage by building outward and promoting single-family suburban development rather than high-rise apartments near transit. It criticizes SB 79 and left-wing policymakers for favoring dense urban housing, and calls for more water, energy, roads, and transit capacity instead.
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An opinion column argues that Hamas has long controlled Gaza media coverage through intimidation and self-censorship, shaping anti-Israel narratives that fueled Western protests. It cites journalist Motaz Azaiza's revelations about a Hamas-run media group and calls for an audit of Western outlets' reliance on local fixers.
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The opinion piece argues that New York City and Los Angeles made a mistake by banning generative AI in schools, saying the bans ignore that students already use AI and will leave disadvantaged students further behind. It calls instead for grade-level AI literacy instruction, with restrictions appropriate only for the youngest students.
A 74-year-old Maryland hunter was arrested in Delaware after allegedly mistaking a 39-year-old woman for a deer and fatally shooting her as she crossed a field with children. He faces manslaughter and other felony charges.
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Lithuania's prime minister told the BBC that his country has evacuation plans and will fight back if attacked by Russia, amid recent drone incursions into NATO airspace. UK and NATO officials expressed solidarity with Lithuania and emphasized airspace defense.
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A new analysis by conservative energy groups says California's electricity prices are the highest in the US and more than double the national average. The article highlights claims that blue-state mandates and 'bad energy policy' drive higher rates, while noting Gov. Newsom's team did not directly respond.
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Beijing is quietly coordinating with Taiwan's KMT opposition, including helping shape the language for a landmark mainland visit, as Xi Jinping sees a rare window to pull Taiwan closer and weaken resistance. The article details Cheng Li-wun's trip and the behind-the-scenes Chinese role in staging it.
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The editorial argues that a Ukraine truce depends on convincing Vladimir Putin that the West will not abandon Kyiv. It criticizes Putin’s territorial demands and praises recent US arms sales, European support, and new sanctions as steps that show resolve.