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Martian Meteorite Sells for Out-of-This-World Price

Martian rock NWA 16788 had been expected to fetch millions at Sotheby's

(Newser) - An out-of-this-world item sold for an equally out-of-this-world price on Wednesday. The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth—a 54-pound hunk known as NWA 16788—sold at a Sotheby's auction for $5,296,000, outpacing the $2 million to $4 million it was projected to go for. CBS...

Ex-Commissioner's Suit Calls NYPD 'Criminal Enterprise'

Suit names Mayor Eric Adams, other top department officials

(Newser) - A little more than a week after four high-ranking former NYPD officials filed lawsuits accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of corruption and cronyism comes another complaint, this one filed Wednesday by former interim NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon. Politico reports he's suing the NYPD, Adams, and...

Carriage Driver on Trial After Horse's Collapse in NYC

Trial underscores New York City's struggle with 150-year-old tradition

(Newser) - A carriage driver went on trial Tuesday over a horse's collapse on a Manhattan street, in a criminal case that encapsulates years of modern-day strife over an old-timey tourist attraction, the AP reports. Prosecutors say Ian McKeever relentlessly kept driving the horse, Ryder, on an 84-degree day in August...

These Cities Were Made for Walking
These Cities Were
Made for Walking
Jul 15, 2025 9:09 AM CDT

These Cities Were Made for Walking

Philly is the best metropolis to take in some fresh air and the sights on foot, per USA Today

(Newser) - "Get ready to save on gas." That's USA Today's enthusiastic lead-in to its list of the most walkable cities in the nation, which received nominations from travel experts and were then voted upon by a stroll-happy public. The City of Brotherly Love, aka Philadelphia, earned the...

Flash Floods Hit New York, New Jersey

Roads blocked, mass transit affected in Northeast

(Newser) - Heavy rain swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, inundating parts of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines, and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in...

Cuomo Says He's Staying in NYC Mayoral Race

'The general election is in November and I am in it to win it'

(Newser) - "I am in it to win it," former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a video posted on X Monday, weeks after he lost the Democratic primary for New York City mayor to Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo, who finished 12 percentage points behind Mamdani, said he now plans...

Influencer Learns Harsh Reality of NYC Co-Op Boards

Livvy Dunne rejected in attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment

(Newser) - Livvy Dunne, a 22-year-old social media influencer, has learned that fame and financial clout can't guarantee entry into a New York co-op. Dunne, who has parlayed her LSU athletic stint as a gymnast into millions in endorsements, was set on buying a two-bedroom apartment on the Upper West...

Cities That Will Make Your July Fourth Sparkle

Las Vegas is WalletHub's pick for the best place to celebrate

(Newser) - America celebrates Independence Day on Friday, and in its hunt for the most affordable (and most fun) festivities to mark our nation's birthday, WalletHub has deemed Sin City your best bet. "There's no shortage of things to do" in Las Vegas, the site notes, and the city...

Anthony Weiner's Comeback Bid Not Looking Good
Anthony Weiner's
Comeback Bid Fails
UPDATED
Jul 1, 2025 4:50 PM CDT

Anthony Weiner's Comeback Bid Fails

He's officially lost the New York city council primary

(Newser) - State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former US Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt to return to the political stage. Voting concluded June 24, but the winner wasn't established until Tuesday when ranked choice voting...

New Vote Count Confirms Mamdani's Stunning Win

Cuomo is 'determining next steps'

(Newser) - Zohran Mamdani has won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, a new vote count confirmed Tuesday, cementing his stunning upset of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and sending him to the general election. The AP called the race after the results of the city's ranked choice voting tabulation were...

China's Favorite Coffee Chain Arrives in US

Luckin Coffee opens 2 mobile-focused shops in NYC

(Newser) - China's fast-growing Luckin Coffee has landed stateside, challenging Starbucks on its home turf with trendy drinks and tech-driven service. China's top coffee chain opened its first two US locations Monday, both in New York City, CNN reports. The move brings new competition to established brands like Starbucks...

Mamdani: Billionaires Shouldn't Exist

Trump warns he better 'behave' if elected or NYC will lose federal money

(Newser) - Two politicians at polar opposites of the political spectrum exchanged jabs on weekend news shows: President Trump warned New York City political upstart Zohran Mamdani to "behave" if he's elected mayor, while Mamdani suggested that Trump and other billionaires shouldn't have as much money as they do:...

Cuomo Will Stay on the Ballot in NYC Mayoral Race: Sources

Though they say he has not yet decided whether to run a full campaign

(Newser) - Andrew Cuomo will keep his name on the general election ballot in New York City's mayoral race, sources tell outlets including CNN and Fox News . The former governor of New York, who took a drubbing in the Democratic primary at the hands of presumed victor Zohran Mamdani, will not...

NYC's Wealthiest Revolt Against Mamdani Candidacy

Billionaire Bill Ackman pleads for a rival to come forward for mayor, offers a bankroll

(Newser) - It's safe to say that Wall Street is not thrilled that a democratic socialist has won the Democratic primary to be the next mayor. In the wake of Zohran Mamdani's upset victory over Andrew Cuomo, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman tweeted a lengthy plea for a viable independent...

Mamdami's Wife Enters the Spotlight
Mamdani's Wife
Enters the Spotlight
Jun 26, 2025 10:50 AM CDT

Mamdani's Wife Enters the Spotlight

'Rama isn't just my wife; she's an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms'

(Newser) - In the wake of Zohran Mamdani's near-certain victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, attention has shifted to his wife, Rama Duwaji, who remained out of the public eye during much of his campaign. Duwaji, an accomplished artist and social justice advocate, is now stepping...

NYC's Mamdani Borrowed a Key Theme From Trump

Mayoral candidate has put a focus on affordability

(Newser) - The state lawmaker who upended New York City politics this week is a democratic socialist described as a "Communist Lunatic" by President Trump, reports the Guardian . But in an interview with the New York Times , Zohran Mamdani says his successful mayoral campaign in the Democratic primary drew a key...

NYC Election Stunner May Yield New Democratic Star
'I Haven't Seen This
Since Barack Obama Ran'
THE RUNDOWN
Jun 25, 2025 8:17 AM CDT

'I Haven't Seen This Since Barack Obama Ran'

Zohran Mamdani, who pulled off a surprise upset in NYC's Dem mayoral primary, is now in the spotlight

(Newser) - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani could end up being New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor in November, after Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to him in the Big Apple on Tuesday night. The ranked choice voting numbers still await a final tabulation, and Mamdani would...

Cuomo Concedes NYC Mayoral Primary in 'Stunning Upset'

Zohran Mamdani declares victory, though ultimate outcome is still to be decided

(Newser) - Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor. Though the race's ultimate outcome will still be...

On Eve of NYC Vote, a Surprise in the Polls

Emerson College sees Zohran Mamdani winning mayoral primary over Andrew Cuomo

(Newser) - The final poll from Emerson College in the closely watched Democratic primary for New York City mayor has a surprise: It shows Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post describes the result, which comes one day before the election, as "stunning." Details:...

Report: 'Bunch' of Pills Found Near Burrell's Body

Per TMZ, NYT , probe into Food Network chef's death is turning to possible drug overdose

(Newser) - As the tributes continue to pour in for Anne Burrell, who died suddenly Tuesday at her New York home at the age of 55, law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the NYPD probe around the Food Network star's death may be centering on a possible drug overdose. Those sources...

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