Elon Musk backs Cuomo against Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

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"VOTE CUOMO!" Musk wrote on X on Monday, one day before the NYC mayoral election.

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Larry Summers said the best thing about the Trump-Xi meeting was that it 'didn't spiral out of control'

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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea.
Larry Summers said the Trump-Xi meeting avoided confrontation and conflict, and did not "spiral out of control."

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NYC warns of hourslong delays at Newark over staffing shortages, says a full ground stoppage is possible

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Airports are experiencing delays and disruptions amid the US government shutdown.

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Politicians are increasingly pushing AI-generated content. It's scaring other politicians.

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President Trump and his administration have used AI-generated content extensively. But they're not alone.

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The Supreme Court could strike down Trump's tariffs — or expand his power instead

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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on November 5 over the legality of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs.

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Canadians take to social media to debate their prime minister's apology to Trump over anti-tariffs ad

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford (left) and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (right)

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'Misery map' shows which major airports are getting hit the hardest with flight delays and cancellations

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Cancellations are high at metro New York airports like JFK.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's 100% tariff threat on China is 'effectively off the table'

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks before President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned government shutdown could hamper US economic growth.

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Who is Timothy Mellon? The reclusive billionaire is rumored to be behind a $130 million donation to the Pentagon.

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Timothy Mellon.

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Trump says he's adding another 10% tariff on Canada in retaliation for its Reagan ad

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President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canada on Truth Social.

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