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Eon Huntley won his primary in New York in June while working at Bergdorf Goodman. The Democratic Socialist candidate balances selling luxury clothes with his campaign for the State Assembly. Huntley said, "When people talk about housing that's accessible and affordable, that's also like thinking about the clothes I appreciate."
Iran threatened to retaliate against any country joining the United States' economic war on Saturday. Mohsen Rezaei said, "Any country that takes part in imposing economic restrictions on us will be regarded as an enemy." The warning came as the US plans new sanctions to further strain the Iranian economy.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said this weekend that his former defense minister was wrong to call for national elections during the war. He warned that a vote would split the country. "Elections right now would be a tsunami for the state that would split Ukraine apart," he said on Saturday.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first trip to India is on hold after diplomatic tensions rose. Dhaka said the August 5 press conference by Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi vitiated the atmosphere. Envoy Dinesh Trivedi urged both sides to move on, saying, "Keep the past and sort out the differences."
Alexis Coe explores American identity through history in her latest column. She examines how the nation defines belonging, from the Statue of Liberty to religious requirements. Denise A. Spellberg notes in her book that Thomas Jefferson wrote, "All men are created equal," and he meant it, supporting religious freedom for all.
Residents in Nashville built 100 handmade benches for bus stops after the city failed to provide seating. While officials keep removing these benches, locals say they help riders. Ben Hubert, a chemist who helped design them, said, "We can't stand to see people standing on the side of the road."
IndyCar drivers prepare to zoom 185 mph on D.C. streets in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix this Sunday. Hosted by President Donald Trump, the race marks the country’s 250th birthday. Drivers will complete 147 laps on the 1.66-mile course. Trump said it would be "like no other race, ever."
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a wartime election would destroy Ukraine by splitting the nation. Speaking on August 23, he warned that holding a vote during the ongoing conflict acts like a tsunami for the state. Most Ukrainians agree, as polls show many want to wait until the fighting finally ends.
The upcoming midterm elections show striking similarities to the 2006 cycle. Senator Chuck Schumer said, "The analogy is amazing." Like then, high gas prices and political scandals create a tough environment for Republicans. Democrats hope these parallels help them gain control of Congress as the final election months start now.
The Islamic Cultural Center of New York sits between the Upper East Side and Spanish Harlem. Religious scholar Asad Dandia recently led a walking tour exploring the neighborhood's deep Muslim history. He said, "The Muslim community of Harlem is not a parochial community in the sense that it's detached."
Russia withdrew its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, after seven years in the post. The Kremlin has not named a replacement as tensions grow over British support for Ukraine. A spokesperson said Kelin left hoping for better dialogue, but warned the UK had chosen a path of confrontation instead.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said the door for diplomacy with Israel is open. In an interview published on Sunday, he said he expects talks over a security deal to resume soon. However, he noted, “It’s very hard to bet on Israel,” as Damascus currently prioritizes halting all Israeli attacks.