The Math Behind Adams’s Exit

Mayor Eric Adams’s abandoning his re-election bid may please some business leaders opposed to Zohran Mamdani. But it may not change the outcome of the race.

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$55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Biggest Buyout Ever

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund are some of the investors teaming up to take the video game giant private.

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Mike Cavanagh Named Co-C.E.O. of Comcast

Mr. Cavanagh will run the media giant alongside Brian L. Roberts, its longtime chairman and chief executive, in a clear sign of succession planning.

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Spending Fight Puts Leaders in Congress in a Tough Spot

The top four leaders on Capitol Hill are each facing high stakes and competing political incentives as they barrel toward a shutdown.

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After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Bumper Crop of Conspiracy Theories

Much of the speculation around the death of the right-wing activist is being promulgated by conspiracy-minded personalities he helped elevate.

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Death of Trey Reed, a Black Man, in Mississippi Strikes Nerves in the U.S.

The authorities say Trey Reed took his own life on his college campus, but in a nation ready to jump to judgment and in a state with its history of racial violence, that conclusion has not ended the story.

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What Is the Palestinian Authority?

The body, led by Mahmoud Abbas, administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and considers itself the rightful government of a future Palestinian state.

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Denmark Bans Civilian Drone Flights Ahead of Major E.U. Summit

A spate of recent drone sightings near airports in Denmark and Norway has amplified security concerns in Europe.

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58 Million Pounds of Corn Dogs Are Recalled Because of Wood in the Batter

Hillshire Brands voluntarily recalled the products after at least five people reported injuries because of pieces of wood in the products’ batter.

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With 38 Days to Go, Eric Adams Drops Out

The mayor announced his decision in a video from Gracie Mansion. He dropped a planned negative reference to Andrew Cuomo.

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