Mamdani's most controversial pitch: free stuff

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pitched free buses and childcare as part of his affordability agenda.

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What NYC bus riders really want from Zohran Mamdani

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Ana Terrones sat in a window seat of the M15 Select bus, brushing raindrops off her jacket and scrolling through her phone. The glow of incoming text messages bounced off her glasses.

Empty gas stations, full hotels, and gridlocked highways: A Tampa resident shares what she saw on her 'terrifying' evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

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Florida residents evacuating Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit Gulf Coast cities the evening of October 9.

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Mike Lynch's yacht was state-of-the-art and shouldn't have sunk so easily, search-and-rescue expert says

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The recovery operation continues after Mike Lynch was confirmed dead in the superyacht disaster near Sicily.

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A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

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Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.

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Former Iranian official partly blames US sanctions for the helicopter crash that killed its president

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash.

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Jaw-dropping photos show the aftermath of when 2 planes collided in the air over New York City 63 years ago

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In 1960, two airplanes crashed into each other above New York City. There were no survivors.

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A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht features an 'infinite wine cellar' wants his boat back — and he's suing the UK government for it

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A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht 'Phi' features an 'infinite wine cellar' and a 'patented fresh-water swimming pool' wants his property back — and he is suing the UK government for it.

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You can ride like a Jedi on this 'Star Wars'-inspired hoverbike that just went on sale for $550,000. See it in action.

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The "Star Wars"-inspired vehicle has a hefty price tag, though the company hopes it can lower the cost over the next few years.

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