Can anyone balance America’s books?

‘Muslim democratic socialist’ Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor primary

New York

He’s proposed free buses, no-cost childcare, a rent freeze and a $60 million development of city-run grocery stores

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Plus: Will international visitors to US national parks pay more?

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Andrew Cuomo looked like a giant only because he’s surrounded by pygmies

David Sypher Jr.

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MILFs for America

Plus: Time running out for TikTok… again…

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