Extreme Heat Is Exacerbating Air Pollution, a ‘Double Whammy’ for Health

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.

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America’s Adversaries Are Gaining the Global Megaphone

The U.S. is dismantling key communications efforts abroad, once a major part of its efforts to build soft power. Its rivals are eager to fill the vacuum.

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With $25 Million, Pro-Cuomo Super PAC Shatters Outside Spending Records

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s candidacy has been bankrolled by the largest super PAC ever created in a New York City mayoral campaign.

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NYC Primary Day Coincides With a Major Heat Wave

The temperature was forecast to reach 99 degrees or higher on Tuesday, which could cause some voters, especially older ones, to stay home.

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NYC Mayoral Candidates, Mamdani and Lander, Showcase Unique Alliance on ‘The Late Show

Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the two leading progressives running for New York City mayor, appeared on “The Late Show” to discuss why they had chosen to cross-endorse each other.

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How does ranked-choice voting work? Let’s look at how it worked last time.

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The primary for public advocate pits Jumaane Williams against an Eric Adams ally.

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A Cuomo Victory Would Signal a Comeback From His Sexual Harassment Scandal

The former governor resigned in 2021 after the state attorney general found he had harassed roughly a dozen women.

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We asked. The top candidates for mayor answered.

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Central Park Hits Its Hottest Temperature Since 2012

New York’s official temperature gauge hit 99 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. It could climb even higher.

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