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JPMorgan's Dimon Reaches Out to Mayor-Elect Mamdani

Banking chief cites hope for cooperation despite skepticism over policies

(Newser) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he has reached out to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following the latter's victory in New York City's election, signaling a shift in how the city's business elite are approaching the new administration. Per the New York Times , Dimon revealed in a CNN...

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election
Big Takeaways
From Tuesday's
Election
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 5, 2025 6:42 AM CST

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election

Victories in key races signal shifting voter sentiment in favor of Democrats

(Newser) - Democrats scored sweeping victories across major states in Tuesday's elections, signaling a sharp backlash to President Trump's policies and offering their party new momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Voters turned out in "extraordinary" numbers for an off-year contest, per the New York Times , delivering wins for...

Cops: Sex Offender Faked Death, Enrolled in College

Anthony Lennon, one of Oklahoma's most wanted, arrested in NY after 13 years on the lam

(Newser) - A convicted sex offender from Oklahoma who vanished more than a decade ago by staging his own bloody death was discovered living under a new identity and attending college in upstate New York, authorities say. Anthony Lennon, 44, was one of Oklahoma's "Ten Most Wanted" before his arrest...

Trump Doesn't Endorse the GOP Candidate in NYC Mayoral Race

President endorses independent Cuomo, blasting frontrunner Mamdani

(Newser) - On the eve of New York City's mayoral election, President Trump made a surprise move by endorsing independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, the former Democratic governor, over both the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Trump, who has spent weeks signaling his preference for Cuomo , officially declared...

The States With the Highest 'Top 5%' Income

Connecticut is No. 1 on GOBankingRates list, with average household income of $637,673 for top 5%

(Newser) - How much does it take to count oneself among the top 5%? It differs per state, but in Connecticut, the top contender in GOBankingRates' ranking , the average household income for this elite demographic exceeds $637,000, while the median household income across the entire state just cracks $93,000. In...

Texas Loses Abortion Pills Case in Test of New York Shield Law

Court clerk wouldn't file $100K judgment against New York physician

(Newser) - A New York judge dismissed a legal challenge Friday from Texas seeking to enforce a more than $100,000 civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman—an early test of a telemedicine shield law designed to protect providers. Republican Texas State Attorney General...

The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America

Fisher Island's 33109 off Miami Beach, Florida, tops PropertyShark ranking

(Newser) - Nine of the most expensive ZIP codes in the nation land in either California or on New York's Long Island—but, per a PropertyShark ranking , it's a Florida location that takes the No. 1 spot. That would be Fisher Island, right off the coast of Miami Beach, a...

Police Say AI Hoax Behind Monkey Reports in Newark

No roaming primates were found in Jersey city, as authorities blame viral AI images

(Newser) - Police in Newark, New Jersey, say reports of monkeys roaming city streets this week appear to be a hoax fueled by AI-generated images. Officers responded to calls about loose monkeys at the Georgia King Village apartment complex on Thursday morning, following similar reports the day before, reports PIX11 . One image...

New York AG Pleads Not Guilty in Fraud Case

Letitia James is fighting back on case against her pushed by President Trump

(Newser) - New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Trump. James' first court appearance in Virginia sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between the Republican...

New York Launches ICE Video Portal After Outrage Over Raid

4 citizens detained in Chinatown raid fuel protest, scrutiny

(Newser) - New York's attorney general launched a new portal for residents to report federal immigration enforcement activity, following a dramatic ICE raid in Manhattan's Chinatown that sparked public outrage and protests. The "Federal Action Reporting Portal" debuted just hours after the Tuesday raid, which reportedly saw more than...

How a 200-Year-Old Ditch Reshaped America
How a 200-Year-Old
Ditch Reshaped America
OPINION
Oct 22, 2025 11:50 AM CDT

How a 200-Year-Old Ditch Reshaped America

The 363-mile Erie Canal fueled America's growth and global influence, writes George Will

(Newser) - As the Erie Canal marks its 200th anniversary on Sunday, columnist George Will suggests Americans take a moment to toast the "ditch" that transformed a nation. Dug with little more than muscle and ingenuity, the 363-mile canal was a marvel of its time, he writes in the Washington Post ...

Bryant Gumbel Rushed to Hospital From NYC Apartment

Former Toda y show co-host is under care in New York; family says he's 'OK' after medical emergency

(Newser) - Veteran broadcaster Bryant Gumbel was hospitalized in New York City after a medical emergency at his Manhattan home, reports TMZ . Sources tell the outlet that first responders showed up at the 77-year-old's apartment on Monday night, transported him out on a gurney, and took him to a nearby medical...

Deadline Set for Retrial or Release in Etan Patz Case

2017 conviction overturned due to jury instructions in decades-old case

(Newser) - A federal judge ruled Thursday that Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, must be retried by June 2026 or released from custody. Hernandez, 64, was found guilty of kidnapping and murder in 2017 after confessing to luring Etan into the basement of a...

Letitia James After Indictment: 'I Will Not Give In'

NY AG rallies for Zohran Mamdani, urging supporters to 'press on'

(Newser) - New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance since being indicted on federal charges Monday, drawing a standing ovation at a campaign rally for mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in Manhattan. Speaking at the United Palace Theater, James appeared defiant, telling the crowd, "I will not bow,...

Rare Coin Treasure Hunt Kicks Off in Boston

New York, Philadelphia, and Miami will be next

(Newser) - Americans with a taste for adventure and an interest in rare coins have a new opportunity to hunt for treasure—no passport required. Stack's Bowers Galleries, a well-known rare coin dealer and auction house, is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its first auction by launching a public treasure hunt...

Exhumed Body, DNA Wrap Up 61-Year-Old Murder Case in NY

Albany police now say late Joseph Nowakowski raped, killed Catherine Blackburn in 1964

(Newser) - Authorities in New York's capital have identified the man they say raped, stabbed, and bludgeoned to death a woman inside her home more than 60 years ago. Officials linked DNA from Joseph Nowakowski, who died in 1998, to the killing of 50-year-old Catherine Blackburn in September 1964, Albany Police...

In Long Island Home, an 'Unconscionable' Find

Woman charged after cops say they found elderly woman, hundreds of animals in hoarder home

(Newser) - Police on Long Island say they found more than 200 animals—ranging from cats and dogs to chinchillas, flying squirrels, and parrots—living in unhealthy conditions in a cluttered suburban home last week. The Northport house was overrun with animal waste and insects, and many areas were blocked by...

Trump Yanks $2.1B for Chicago in a 'Very Bad Day for Public Transit'

President halts funds for city's subway projects over possible 'discriminatory' practices

(Newser) - The Trump administration has halted $2.1 billion in federal funds earmarked for Chicago subway projects, intensifying a standoff with Democratic leaders as the government shutdown drags on . The White House says the hold is necessary to prevent money from moving through contracts it claims may be based on...

'Messy' Singer Says She Has to 'Cancel Everything'

Lola Young collapsed onstage Saturday in Queens

(Newser) - British singer Lola Young says she has to "cancel everything" after collapsing onstage during a Saturday performance in New York City. In an Instagram post Tuesday, the 24-year-old, known for her hit "Messy," said, "I'm going away for a while. It pains me to say...

ICE: Woman Shoved by Officer Could Be Deported, Too

And US officials tell CBS that the agent in question is back on the job, after a preliminary review

(Newser) - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was relieved of his duties after being caught on camera shoving an Ecuadorian woman to the ground outside of a New York City immigration court is back on the job after a preliminary review of what took place, two US officials tell CBS...

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