NY Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary to advance to general election

NY state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic mayoral primary for New York City, in a stunning victory by the 33-year-old socialist over former-NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani was elected to the New York state
Vice President JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote to pass ‘big, beautiful’ megabill in Senate

The Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s policy bill on Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after a 50-50 tally. Three Republicans voted against the sprawling, nearly 900-page package dubbed the “One, Big
Milwaukee Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner to 4-year, $107 million contract

ESPN reported that the Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Damian Lillard and will take the remainder of his salary to sign free agent forward Myles Turner. Turner has agreed with the Bucks on a four-year, $107 million
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to record $285M contract extension

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super max extension that ties him to the Oklahoma City Thunder through 2030-31. Per ESPN, the deal does not kick in until 2027-28, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s