He is a social media star, stirring up feverish enthusiasm with promises of free buses and free childcare. But his stance on the Gaza war is controversial in the traditionally pro-Israel United States. Zohran Mamdani is leading the polls and could make history as the first democratic socialist to win a mayoral election in New York.
World politicsDemocrats are furious about Donald Trump's decision to pause all military aid to Ukraine. "Blackmail", one person calls it.
ConflictsAll larger ports from the state of Maine in northeastern USA to Texas in the south are threatened by yet another crippling strike among harbor workers.
BusinessIt's loading for a fight in the US Senate. Despite the upcoming Republican majority, it's unclear whether the incoming President Donald Trump will get through his most controversial ministerial appointments. A handful of senators can put a spanner in the works.
World politicsHe loved Ronald Reagan, has been a Republican his entire life and voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But then businessman Glenn Newlin in the swing state of Michigan had enough. I would have gladly voted for Nikki Haley but now it looks like it's going to be Kamala Harris, he says.
World politicsA giant strike among dockworkers risks creating consequences for the US economy. For households, it may in turn cause problems ahead of the coming Christmas.
BusinessHe loved Ronald Reagan, has been a Republican his entire life and voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But then businessman Glenn Newlin in the swing state of Michigan had enough. I would have gladly voted for Nikki Haley but now it looks like it's going to be Kamala Harris, he says. The debate this week will be the decisive test.
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