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Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
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Permafrost is the frozen mix of soil, ice, and rocks that occupies nearly a quarter of the land in the northern hemisphere. It contains vast amounts of animal and plant remains along with bacteria and other microorganisms. All it has been frozen – stuck in time – for millennia.
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Sen. Sean Ryan won the Buffalo mayoral election in a resounding victory Tuesday, taking more than 71% of the vote.
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It’s about this time of year that thousands of Canadian pensioners, or ‘snowbirds,’ go south for the winter. A new survey suggests more are deciding to stay home or fly elsewhere, anywhere but the U.S. -
The state is expected to have an additional $2.6 billion in tax revenue thanks largely to a better-than-expected year on Wall Street. -
BTPM NPR will provide four hours of live coverage on Election Night 2025. Here's a quick preview of what we're planning.
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Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.
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Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people. -
The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency. -
Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.
