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Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York

Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market.

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First snow of the season: Record cold hits southeastern US as 18 million under freeze warning

A rare cold snap has plunged the southeastern United States into record-low temperatures, with freeze warnings impacting 18 million people across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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Scenes of celebration in New York after Zohran Mamdani’s victory

Democrat Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race, making history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor.

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Watch: Zohran Mamdani confronts Trump in victory speech

Zohran Mamdani spoke directly to Trump as he celebrated his win in the New York City mayoral race Tuesday night, telling the Republican, “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”

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Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic election with over 2 million votes cast.

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Early voting begins as New Yorkers choose next mayor

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are vying to lead New York City — as voting begins, all eyes are on who will become the city’s next mayor.

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US food aid cuts leave pantries bracing for growing demand

As the US government ends its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantries in New York prepare for a surge in need as families and seniors struggle to afford groceries.

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Celebrities dress up for Heidi Klum’s Halloween party

Supermodel Heidi Klum transformed into Medusa for her annual Halloween party in New York, wearing green scales and a headpiece of writhing snakes while her husband appeared as a man turned to stone

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The golden toilet returns to auction with $10 million estimate

Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet, titled America, goes on auction at Sotheby’s New York this November with a starting bid of around $10 million — equal to the value of its gold.

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Thousands protest Trump's 'authoritarian' rule across major US cities

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities nationwide to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian” rule. Hundreds of concerned Americans abroad also staged protests in several European metropolitans.

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Diddy sentenced to 4 years in jail over prostitution conviction

Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution. And since he has already served a year in jail, the sentence means that the 55-year-old could get out in about three years.

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UK fraudster to plead guilty in NY court for massive fine-wine scam

A British businessman accused of defrauding investors through a bogus fine-wine lending scheme is expected to plead guilty in Brooklyn federal court next week.

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Uzbekistan's president at UNGA: Reform, Peace, and Global Cooperation

At the UN General Assembly, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev showcased Uzbekistan’s reforms and peace initiatives.

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Trump calls for investigation after claiming UN 'triple sabotage'

The US president claims he was deliberately targeted three times at the institution's headquarters in New York on Tuesday.

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New York judge drops terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione

Mangione pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism, in the 4 December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Business

Klarna IPO is back: Fintech firm to go public in New York

The Swedish financial technology company announced on Tuesday the launch of its initial public offering, months after the firm paused its planned listing.

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New York museums bring major art to JFK airport's new terminal

Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History.

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Harvey Weinstein's next retrial could happen this fall

Prosecutors and Weinstein's lawyers vowed Wednesday that they were willing to square off at yet another trial. It would be his third in New York and fourth overall.

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Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor claims the Met has his stolen guitar

A rock 'n' roll relic is stirring up drama between a guitar legend and one of New York's most iconic museums.

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UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war and hostages

Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.