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NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York’s 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Three candidates endorsed by New York’s democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primaries. And they include former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who defeated incumbent Dan Goldman to become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 10th Congressional District. Brad, so I want people to know that you were a member of the Democratic Socialists of America for decades. And you left the group over disagreements about the way it reacted…

President Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One yesterday. The Boeing 747 luxury jet was given to the U.S. by the government of Qatar, raising concerns about ethics and security. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: President Trump has taken his first flight on the new Air Force One. He took the Boeing 747 luxury jet to North Dakota yesterday. NPR’s Joel Rose reports on the ethics and security concerns about the plane.JOEL ROSE, BYLINE: Moments before the maiden voyage of the new Air Force One, President Trump talked to reporters at Joint Base Andrews.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)PRESIDENT DONALD…

The Spanish Congress has taken another step towards granting Spanish citizenship to Sahrawi people from Western Sahara, with a close vote clearing the way for thousands from the former colony to gain Spanish passports. The committee tasked with debating the bill introduced nearly two and a half years ago by far-left junior coalition partner Sumar to grant Spanish citizenship to the Sahrawi people approved its report on Tuesday with the votes of the Socialists (PSOE) Sumar and other left-wing groups, the abstention of centre-right Catalan separatists Junts, and the rejection of right-wing Popular Party (PP) and Vox. At a time…

Taylor Swift is reportedly preparing for one of the biggest personal changes of her life, and it has nothing to do with music.  As anticipation builds around her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, new details suggest the global superstar plans to embrace a more traditional path after saying “I do.”  While the billionaire singer’s professional identity isn’t going anywhere, insiders claim her private life could soon look very different once the celebrations officially begin. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Taylor Swift has spent nearly two decades turning her name into one of the most recognizable brands in entertainment. From chart-topping albums and…

Jun 27, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) delivers a pitch to Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (22) in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Mickey Moniak is beginning to perform like a No. 1 overall draft pick again. Moniak will try to keep his latest hot streak going for the Colorado Rockies when they oppose the Miami Marlins in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon in Denver. Moniak came within a single of hitting for the cycle in the Rockies’ 6-3 win against the Marlins…

New Zealand have suffered a significant setback ahead of their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies after losing one of their frontline fast bowlers to injury. As the Black Caps prepare for a challenging five-match assignment in the Caribbean beginning on July 11, the visitors will now have to reshape their pace attack following the untimely absence of Ben Sears. The series marks New Zealand’s first ODI assignment after their Test tour of England, with Mitchell Santner returning to lead a squad featuring several experienced white-ball campaigners.Ben Sears ruled out of New Zealand’s ODI series against the West IndiesNew…

Jun 26, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Everything points to the Thursday afternoon game between the Cincinnati Reds and the host Milwaukee Brewers being a miserable contest for hitters. That’s because the contest features a pitching matchup of the major league’s ERA and strikeout leader, Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski (9-3, 1.45 ERA), and the Reds’ ace, Chase Burns (9-1, 2.36). “It’s gonna be fun. He’s good,” Burns said. “He’s so good. I’m pumped about it.” Misiorowski…

“Queerness is accepted in the mainstream only in the context of specific connotations”02/07/2026 – We chatted with the Slovenian filmmaker about his short animated film, which has become a hit on the festival circuit(© Andrej Firm / Animateka)Slovenian filmmaker Leo Černic’s second short film, Cosmonauts, is an animated sci-fi comedy about an intergalactic singles cruise where lonely passengers search for love, connection… and sex. Lots of sex. Following its premiere in the Berlinale Shorts Competition, the film screened in Animafest’s Grand Competition – Short Film. We chatted with the director about the making of Cosmonauts, finding the balance between comedy…

The first half of 2026 was “the hottest ever recorded” in Spain, with an average temperature 1.6C above normal, national meteorological agency Aemet announced on Wednesday. Spain, a country on the front line of global warming in Europe, is used to extreme temperatures, but in recent years it has faced an increase and intensification of heat waves. “The seven hottest first half-years of the series (which begins in 1961) have occurred in the last ten years,” Aemet said on X. June of this year, which was marked by a strong heatwave that affected many European countries, was “the second hottest…

Brittany Mahomes shared a warm update on Instagram on Monday. Her caption was short but full of genuine feeling: “We’ve been having the time of our lives🙂🤍.” The “we” hints at family, or at least a close inner circle. Whatever’s been filling their days, it sounds wonderfully good. It’s the heart of the NFL offseason right now, and for the Mahomes household, that carries real meaning. Patrick Mahomes, Brittany’s husband and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, is off the clock. The grind of another season makes the offseason precious. The chance to slow down and be present with family is something…