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Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Kamala Harris Reconnects With Mamdani, Democratic Left Ahead of Possible 2028 Bid: Report

Harris has reportedly also held private meetings with progressive leaders, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and has spent the past year reconnecting with pro-Palestinian activists

Latin Times · Jul 1

Extreme heat warning goes into effect with feels-like temps of 115F

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

Quick Facts About the $238M NYC Penthouse at the Heart of America's 'Tax the Rich' Debate

New York City's new pied-à-terre tax impacts luxury real estate, targeting Ken Griffin's $238M penthouse. Discover who bears the cost and the tax's implications for property owners.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Housing Villains

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani both do their bit to sabotage healthy housing policy.

Reason · Jun 30

Iran's Intransigence

Plus: Rent freeze, conservatism, breadwinners by gender, and more...

Reason · Jun 30

Rocky week for AI as shares slump but no sign of crash – yet

The markets are souring on artificial intelligence, but is this the bubble being burst? Meanwhile, California proposes a tax on billionaires

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Zohran Mamdani says he won't want US Constitution to be changed to become eligible to run for President: 'Looks good the way it is'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing, but a presidential bid remains out of reach. Despite meeting the age and residency requirements, the Constitution's natural-born citizen clause disqualifies him, as he was born in Uganda. Mamdani, however, expressed contentment with the current constitutional framework, emphasizing his focus…

The Times of India · Jun 30

Unions blast SCOTUS anti-migrant ruling

Union leaders were joined by Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and others to defend migrant rights

Salon · Jun 30

Progressives are winning in American cities. Can they win rural voters too?

Democratic socialists need to do more than win in the big American cities. And they can, with the right message

The Guardian - US · Jun 30