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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani did it again.One year after sending political shock waves across the country with his New York City Democratic primary victory on his way to winning election as mayor of the nation’s most populous city, Mamdani tested the limits of his political powers.And he easily passed the test, upending the Democratic Party establishment as a trio of Mamdani-endorsed far-left congressional candidates won their primaries over more moderate incumbents and rivals.Mamdani was the biggest winner on Tuesday, but President Donald Trump also covered his bases, as New…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Five Florida men are facing felony robbery charges after police allege they held up a man walking home from work and stole a vape pen worth about $30.The robbery happened around 9:36 p.m. Sunday in Winter Haven, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.Investigators said the victim was walking home after his shift when a pickup truck pulled up beside him and five men jumped out, demanding everything in his pockets.The victim told the group he only had a cellphone and a vape pen, police said.One of the suspects allegedly lifted his…

Signage is seen outside of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission headquarters in Washington, Aug. 30, 2020.Andrew Kelly | ReutersThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission said Tuesday that it’s filing suit against Kentucky. The action comes after the state sued prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, asserting the companies were operating illegal gambling platforms. Kentucky is the ninth state the CFTC has sued in the agency’s battle to defend what it said is its exclusive jurisdiction to regulate prediction markets. Front Office Sports was first to report the federal government’s lawsuit on Tuesday. “Kentucky is the latest state attempting to shut down federally-regulated event…

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Captured by South Korean forces during the war, Ahn spent 42 years in prison after refusing to renounce his beliefs. He was released in 1995.When long-term prisoners were offered repatriation to North Korea following a landmark inter-Korean summit in 2000, Ahn chose to remain in the South.“I couldn’t accept leaving while American forces remained here. I had to stay here and keep speaking out,” he explained.“If I went to the North, who would I say that to? There would be no one to say it to.”Today, Ahn’s conviction has softened. His final wish is to return to North Korea and…

Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.

EXPLAINERIran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Iran and the United States have offered conflicting accounts of key issues as negotiators work towards a final agreement within a 60-day window. Differences remain over nuclear oversight and the implementation of any deal, underscoring the challenges facing both sides.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran would not be allowed to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz under a final agreement, stressing that the strategic waterway must remain open to international shipping.Meanwhile, Iran…

State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York’s 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.He will face a number of candidates from other parties in November to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.The district encompasses a large portion of Manhattan, including the Upper West Side and Upper East Side and Midtown neighborhoods. It’s one of the nation’s wealthiest districts.Lasher currently represents District 69 in Manhattan, covering Morningside Heights, Manhattan Valley and parts of the Upper West Side. He was endorsed by Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Kathy Hochul. There were eight Democrats running, among them some very recognizable names.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man released on parole earlier this year following a grand larceny conviction is accused of setting fire to a New York homeless hotel, killing six people and displacing dozens more, according to authorities.Tyler Russell, 24, was arrested Monday and charged with six counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count of arson in connection with the blaze at the Knights Inn in Endwell, according to New York State Police.First responders arrived at the scene at about 6 a.m. after receiving reports of a fire at the hotel in Broome County. Endwell Fire…

A major technology stock selloff stretched into a second day Tuesday as investors questioned whether artificial intelligence will generate the profits that have fueled lofty valuations for companies such as Alphabet, SpaceX and Nvidia.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 580 points, or 2.2%, to close at 25,587. The decline marks a second straight day of losses after a 1.3% decline on Monday.”Today’s big falls in tech stocks without any major catalyst are another illustration of rising volatility in these stocks, a result of what increasingly looks like frothy earnings expectations and/or valuations,” James Reilly, senior market economist with Capital Economics, said…