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24/06/2026

The NYC Purge: How Mayor Mamdani Destroyed the Democratic Establishment, Schumer & Jeffries Next?

Zohran Mamdani's influence on New York politics appears to be growing rapidly after candidates backed by the mayor secured major victories in the June 23 Democratic congressional primaries.

Mamdani endorsed three candidates—and all three won. Brad Lander defeated incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman, Darializa Avila Chevalier unseated longtime Congressman Adriano Espaillat, and Assemblymember Claire Valdez emerged victorious in a closely watched race to succeed retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.

The political fallout could extend beyond New York City's congressional delegation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backed both Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, only to see both candidates defeated. The outcome has raised questions about Jeffries' influence within his home state and whether a new generation of progressive Democrats is beginning to reshape the party's leadership structure.

Has Zohran Mamdani become New York's new political kingmaker? And what do these primary results mean for the future of the Democratic Party?

24/06/2026

Scottish MP Crosses Fingers While Swearing Allegiance to King Charles In Parliament, Raises Eyebrows

Newly elected SNP MP Lara Bird sparked debate in the House of Commons after declaring that her “first allegiance” is to the “sovereign people of Scotland” before taking the official oath to King Charles III.

Bird, who won the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election with a majority of more than 5,000 votes, was the first MP to be sworn in during Monday’s parliamentary session.

Before reciting the oath required of all MPs, she stated that she was taking it solely to serve her constituents and emphasized her loyalty to the people of Scotland.

The moment attracted further attention when Bird appeared to cross her fingers while swearing allegiance to the King, a gesture that quickly generated discussion online and across the political spectrum.

24/06/2026

'Unpresidential' For 110 Seconds: Trump Says Melania Asked Him To Stop, Then Does Impression Anyway

President Donald Trump revisited one of his most recognizable campaign-style routines during remarks at a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, describing his opposition to transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

Trump told the audience that First Lady Melania Trump had repeatedly urged him not to perform his weightlifting and swimming impressions, but he proceeded to reenact the scenario anyway.

The remarks echoed arguments behind Trump's Executive Order 14201, signed in February 2025, which bars transgender women and girls from participating in female sports categories at federally regulated levels.

24/06/2026

Something Smelly About Trump's Bid To Annex Greenland? It's The Shrimp!

US President Donald Trump may have cited national security as the reason for their bid to annex Greenland but one of the men appointed to promote closer ties between American and the Danish territory has given a completely different and bizarre reason - seafood.

Thomas Dans, the chairman of the US Arctic Research Commission, told the New Yorker that the US could take all the seafood Greenland produces once it is annexed. He said that the move would cut out the middlemen and also block China access to it.

He also suggested that such a large haul would mean that Red Lobster, a famous restaurant chain, could bring back its all-you-can-eat shrimp offer. The restaurant had discontinued the offer after it led to massive losses. This leads to the question - how much seafood does Greenland produce for Thomas Dans to be so interest in it.

According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, seafood in Greenland's main export. In 2024, Greenland exported $572 million in non-fillet frozen fish, $508 million in crustaceans, $237 million in processed crustaceans and $136 million in fish fillets.

23/06/2026

'Can't Be Silenced': Ro Khanna Calls For Probe Into Elon Musk's DOGE, Tesla Boss Threatens To Sue

California Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged Elon Musk to a public debate after the billionaire threatened legal action and launched a series of attacks against him on social media.

The dispute began after Khanna called for an investigation into Musk's role in government spending cuts carried out while leading DOGE. Speaking on the I Have Had It Podcast, Khanna cited a 2025 Lancet study estimating that millions of deaths could occur in low- and middle-income countries following reductions to USAID-funded programs, including more than 4.5 million children under the age of five by 2030.

Musk strongly rejected the claims, calling Khanna a liar, suggesting he should be jailed, and accusing the congressman of questionable stock market practices. Khanna responded by doubling down on his criticism and declaring that Musk's attacks would not silence him, while challenging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to debate the issue publicly.

23/06/2026

'It Is Unacceptable To Use Haitian As Slur': Mamdani Hits Back At Hateful Campaign Rhetoric

Zohran Mamdani has condemned the racist attacks directed at NY-13 congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, saying, “I find unacceptable in our city the attempt to use the term ‘Haitian’ as a slur.”

Speaking at a press conference, Mamdani also criticized what he described as anti-Black rhetoric and narratives targeting Avila Chevalier, arguing that such behavior is incompatible with New York City's values.

His remarks came after reports that Rusking Pimentel, a former senior adviser to Rep. Adriano Espaillat who is currently on unpaid leave from Espaillat’s congressional office, made controversial comments about Avila Chevalier on a Spanish-language podcast.

Pimentel accused Avila Chevalier, who identifies as Afro-Dominican and Muslim, of working with Mamdani to change the demographic makeup of Washington Heights by replacing the area's Dominican population with Muslims and Haitians.

The controversy has unfolded during the final weeks of the NY-13 primary race, with Avila Chevalier also facing online harassment and comments questioning her identity while using “Haitian” as a derogatory label. The incident has sparked wider debate about race, ethnicity, religion, and political discourse within New York City politics.

23/06/2026

'Nobody Cares': Trump Roasts His Own Energy Secretary in Awkward White House Exchange

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked laughter and headlines during a White House event after abruptly interrupting Energy Secretary Chris Wright as he attempted to reference physicist Albert Einstein and the origins of quantum physics.

As Wright stumbled over the timeline of Einstein's groundbreaking research, Trump interjected with a blunt “Nobody cares,” drawing reactions from the audience.

The unexpected exchange quickly gained attention online, highlighting Trump's unscripted style and tendency to inject humor and spontaneity into public appearances, even during formal government events.

22/06/2026

Larry The Cat Goes Viral Again, Prepares To Welcome His 7th PM To Downing Street After Starmer Quits

Larry the Cat, Downing Street's legendary Chief Mouser, will soon be welcoming his seventh Prime Minister. The famous feline's parody X account has gone viral again, joking about Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's potential arrival at No. 10.

22/06/2026

'Not Messiah': Andy Burnham Heckled As He Takes Oath As Makerfield MP Soon After Starmer Quit

Andy Burnham was officially sworn in as MP for Makerfield during a humorous session in the House of Commons, just as speculation grows over whether he could become the United Kingdom’s next Prime Minister.

The ceremony featured laughter, heckles, and memorable exchanges from lawmakers. One MP jokingly shouted, “He’s not the messiah!” — a reference to the classic comedy film Monty Python’s Life of Brian — prompting Burnham to respond with “Naughty boy.”

Burnham's swearing-in comes amid intense political uncertainty following Keir Starmer’s resignation. With Burnham emerging as a leading contender in the Labour leadership race, attention is now focused on who will become the UK's next Prime Minister and what direction the country will take next.

22/06/2026

Fans Cheer Iran Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand After 7 Saves Against Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026

Iran held Belgium to a 0-0 draw during their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

Iranian goalkeeper received much praise for his fantastic performance as he made seven saves during the match to deny Belgium any goal and 3 crucial points.

In a video posted by Iranian state media, Alireza Beiranvand can been seen signing the country's flag and interacting supporters after the match in Los Angeles.

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