The 2025 New York City mayoral election is scheduled to be held on November 4, 2025. The current mayor, Eric Adams, was elected mayor in 2021 on the Democratic Party ticket, but is seeking re-election as an independent candidate. He was indicted on federal corruption charges in September 2024 and called to resign. The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop the charges against Adams in February 2025, and the case was dismissed with prejudice in April 2025.
The Democratic Party primary is scheduled for June 24, 2025, with early voting beginning on June 14. The Republican Party will not hold a primary; Curtis Sliwa is the Republican nominee for mayor. In New York City, primaries are held using ranked-choice voting, also known as immediate runoff voting.
The US president congratulated Iran and Israel for trying to reach a deal but neither country has confirmed the deal and is at war.
“Based on the assumption that everything will work out, which it will, I want to congratulate both countries, Israel and Iran, for having the strength, courage and intelligence to end what should be called the ’12 Day War,'” Trump said in a social media post.
This is a war that could have gone on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it hasn’t and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless America, and God bless the world!”
Neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed the agreement.
Trump’s statement said that Iran would cease firing on Israel hours before the end of the Israeli military operation.
UnitedHealth Group announced a new CEO on Tuesday, a sudden and surprising change following the fatal shooting of the head of its UnitedHealthcare subsidiary in December.
Andrew Witty has stepped down from the leadership of UnitedHealth for “personal reasons,” the company said. Stephen J. Hemsley, who served as CEO from 2006 to 2017, will return to the role and remain chairman of the board. Witty will serve as a senior advisor to Hemsley, the company said in a news release.
United Healthcare has been the focus of intense criticism for its health insurance industry practices, and its stock price has plummeted last year. The Justice Department has investigated its business practices.
United Healthcare shares fell more than 17% on Tuesday. The stock, part of the 30-company Dow Jones Industrial Average, closed at $311.38, well below its recent high of $630.73 in November.
The company also said it has suspended its annual outlook for 2025, citing “higher-than-expected benefits provisioning than was seen in the first quarter” and “higher-than-expected medical costs for many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries new to United Healthcare.”
Mild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast
A mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake just southeast of Greenback, Tennessee, was felt across the southeastern region of the United States Saturday morning from Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Atlanta, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina.
The eastern Tennessee seismic zone extends across Tennessee and northwestern Georgia into northeastern Alabama. It is one of the most active earthquake areas in the Southeast.
Although the zone is not known to have had a large earthquake, a few earthquakes there have caused slight damage.
This story has been updated with additional information.
India-Pakistan live: India, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire
India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of military escalation and deadly attacks.
The announcement of the internationally mediated agreement has been welcomed with relief by politicians and residents in both countries and the areas in Kashmir that each country administers.
Pakistan and India earlier targeted each other’s military sites as Islamabad launched “Operation Bunyan Marsoos” after three Pakistani airbases were targeted by India’s “air-to-surface missiles”.
Dozens of people have been reported killed since India launched missiles on Wednesday that it said targeted “terrorist camps” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Imran Khan killed inside jail by ISI : News of former PM’s murder stirs social media, Pak media claims he is ‘safe and sound’
“Imran khan killed by isi inside jail”
Imran khan killed by isi inside jail. However, Pakistani media claimed that the news of Imran Khan’s assassination was fake and blamed Indian trolls for spreading fake news on social media. Pakistani media claimed that Imran Khan is safe in jail.
Islamabad, May 10: Social media is abuzz with reports of the death of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan inside Adiala Jail. However, Pakistani media has claimed that the news of Imran Khan’s murder is fake and has blamed Indian trolls for spreading fake news on social media. Pakistani media has claimed that Imran Khan is “safe and sound” in jail.
On Saturday, a news report spread on social media that former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was killed inside the jail by their intelligence agency ISI. It is being claimed that Imran Khan was poisoned inside the jail. However, Pakistani media has denied the news and claimed that it is fake. However, no official confirmation or statement related to this fake news has been released by Pakistan or the jail authorities.
A press release is also being circulated on social media claiming to have been issued by the Pakistani government. The press release states, “With deep sorrow and solemnity, we confirm the death of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in judicial custody. The incident occurred in circumstances where a thorough investigation is currently underway.”
The press release further said, “This incident has shocked the country and beyond, and the Government of Pakistan recognizes the gravity of the situation. We are committed to ensuring complete transparency in determining the cause and accountability for this tragic incident.”
“Pakistan has always upheld the sanctity of life and the rule of law. The protection of human rights, especially in custodial situations, is a cornerstone of our democratic framework. The government is actively engaging with relevant UN human rights bodies and independent observers to ensure a credible and impartial investigation.”
Peace Administration Considers Suspending S Corpus, Habeas corpus
In a surprising twist that sounds like it came straight out of a political thriller, it appears Donald Trump’s team is seriously toying with the idea of suspending habeas corpus—the nifty little right that lets people challenge their detention in court. This juicy tidbit was dropped by Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, who told reporters that the Constitution does allow for this kind of legal maneuvering during times of “rebellion or invasion.” You know, just casual stuff.
This revelation comes as judges are pushing back against some of the recent detentions related to Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration and efforts to send dissenting foreign students packing. Miller was pretty candid about it, saying, “A lot of it depends on whether the courts do the right thing or not.” So, no pressure, judiciary!
There are quite a few civil cases brewing against the Trump administration over its deportation tactics that hinge on habeas corpus. Just recently, a federal judge ordered the release of a Turkish student who had been locked up for six weeks after penning a not-so-flattering article about Israel. Not to be outdone, another judge released a Columbia University student who had been detained for advocating for Palestinian rights, all thanks to a petition based on habeas corpus.
However, it’s not all sunshine and roses—some judges have sided with the administration in these legal battles. Miller has referred to habeas corpus as more of a “privilege” than a right and pointed out that Congress has already passed laws limiting judicial authority over immigration matters. But hold your horses; legal experts and critics are raising their eyebrows at his interpretation of the law. Marc Elias, a Democratic Party lawyer, made it clear: “Congress can suspend habeas corpus—Stephen Miller and the president cannot.”
Let’s not forget one of Trump’s big campaign promises: to boot millions of immigrants out of the country. His administration has been scrambling to speed up deportations since he returned to the Oval Office. Back in March, a federal judge stepped in to prevent Trump from using an old wartime law to justify kicking out over 200 Venezuelans, even if those flights were still happening.
Despite all the drama, deportations seem to be lagging behind detentions—oops, one poor soul even got mistakenly deported.
In what sounds like a plot twist worthy of a Netflix series, CNN reported that Trump himself is getting involved in discussions about suspending habeas corpus. While he hasn’t directly mentioned it, he has talked about finding ways to sidestep court rulings that get in the way of his deportation agenda. In April, he hinted there are some “very strong ways” to do this, mentioning a method used by three respected past presidents. Let’s hope we don’t have to go down that road!
For those who might not know, habeas corpus literally means “you should have the body,” allowing someone to be brought before a judge to determine if their detention is lawful. It’s been suspended four times in U.S. history: during Lincoln’s Civil War era, in Hawaii post-Pearl Harbor, during American rule in the Philippines in 1905, and while combating the KKK back in the 19th century.
Here’s the kicker: The Constitution gives Congress the power to suspend habeas corpus—not the president. So buckle up; this political rollercoaster isn’t over yet!
The old spacecraft is expected to return to Earth on Friday night, narrowing the prediction of a rendezvous with a errant Soviet-era Venus spacecraft.
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“This is a great event, and we really value the research we conduct. We believe that participating in such an exciting space-based event can effectively showcase our work and the reasons behind it,” explained Dr. Shaylah Mutschler, who holds a PhD in aerospace engineering from CU Boulder. She is currently the director of the Space Weather Division at Space Environment Technologies. Unlike regular weather, space weather is influenced by events such as coronal mass ejections and solar flares from the Sun.
“When these solar events occur, some of the energy and particles are directed toward Earth, where they interact with our planet’s magnetic field. This interaction expands the atmosphere around Earth,” Dr. Mutschler noted. Such disturbances can affect the orbits of satellites, putting some of the approximately 27,000 objects tracked in orbit around Earth at risk of collision.
Dr. Matschler and his team monitored the trajectories of about a hundred calibration satellites, one of which is the defunct kosmos 482.
“These satellites are no longer operational and do not change their paths; they simply drift in orbit. By observing any changes in their motion, we can analyze those variations and gain insight into the environment they are passing through,” he explains. This information is crucial for making accurate predictions about space weather.
The return of Kosmos 482, which was originally meant for Venus, gives us a chance to discuss space weather.
“This opens up a conversation about space, weather, and how satellites operate. It highlights the fact that our space weather models aren’t flawless, which is why we can’t say with absolute certainty when or where the satellite will come back down.”
By Friday evening, experts were honing in on a re-entry window of about three hours before and after 12:30 AM on Saturday. They’ve identified a broad potential re-entry path that mostly avoids the United States, but significant parts of Australia, India, China, and Europe are still within the possible trajectory.
In 1972, we launched a spacecraft intended to land on Venus. However, it encountered a rocket failure and could not leave Earth’s orbit.
As a result, the spacecraft entered an unusual orbit that brings it close to Earth at certain times. Dr. Mutschler noted that this path is one of the nearest. While much of the rocket disintegrated during the failure, a half-ton titanium shield still protects the three-foot craft. This design ensures it can endure the extreme conditions of Venus.
Dr. Mutschler stated that Earth presents a much easier environment than Venus. The spacecraft is unlikely to break apart significantly during its journey. Visibility of the craft remains uncertain due to its predicted trajectory.
The risk of anyone being struck by it as it descends is extremely low. Nevertheless, Dr. Mutschler expressed a fondness for the mission.
This spacecraft represents an important part of our exploration efforts.
Despite a long career in the Catholic church, before Thursday few had heard of Robert Francis Prevost
five things to know about pope leo xiv, Robert Francis Prevost, chosen as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics and who has taken the papal name Leo XIV, is not widely known despite a long missionary career and senior roles in the Vatican. Here are five things about him.
Although 10 of the 133 cardinal-electors present at this week’s conclave were American, the idea of a US pope had long been a source of hesitation. Many opponents had expressed concern about how having a leader from a political, cultural and secular superpower could be interpreted. But that taboo was broken on Thursday evening.
Much of his career has been in Peru
After making his solemn vows in 1981 and studying in Rome, Prevost was sent to a mission in Peru. He spent more than 20 years there, serving as judicial vicar and as a professor of canon, patristic and moral law at a seminary in Peru’s third city, Trujillo, before being appointed bishop of Chiclayo in November 2014. The 69-year-old has Peruvian citizenship and is widely admired in South America’s third-largest country, hence all the Inca Kola and ceviche memes that greeted his appointment.
The conference was seen as a clash between progressives who wanted to uphold Francis’ legacy and conservatives who wanted to return the church to a more traditional path. However, the new pope is seen as a moderate figure, and his time in Peru was marked by his ability to work with diverse theological groups. In an interview with the New York Times, his brother John Prevost described him as “middle of the road”, adding: “I don’t think we’ll see extremes on either side.”
He leads the Augustinian order
Prévost joined the Order of Saint Augustine as a novice in 1977, serving as prior general, or leader, from 2001 to 2013. The order, founded in Italy in 1244, is dedicated to poverty, service, and the preaching of the word of God. Its core values include a commitment to “living together in one mind and one heart in the way of God.” He is the first Augustinian priest to be elected pope.
He has held senior roles in the Vatican
The new pope, elected a cardinal by the late Pope Francis in September 2023, was president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and prefect of the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, which oversees the election of new bishops around the world.
