Andrew Buncombe

What Mamdani's spectacular New York mayoral win means for Trump and 2028 Democrat Zohran Mamdani has become the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest in generations

'What Mamdani's spectacular New York mayoral win means for Trump and 2028' Great to have this in @theipaper.com
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New York's lost and found - and an election night live chat Welcome to Export Quality, your home for news by and about South Asian Americans and Canadians - with a little spice

I run the Export Quality newsletter on Substack. It features news from and about South Asians in North America and my own writing. I hope you can read and share my latest issue - a little love letter to NYC and what Mamdani's campaign is bringing back to it open.substack.com/pub/exportqu...

Great piece Mythili. Hope all good with you.

Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November | CNN Politics The Trump administration said today that it will provide partial food stamp benefits for November by tapping into the program’s contingency fund amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Don't know any other country where so many claim to be Christians & so much of population forced to all but beg for food/basic necessities (Article @cnn.com )
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Trump 'feels badly' for royals over Andrew - but he could help bring justice The US President could hold the key to getting answers from the former prince

Trump 'feels badly' for royals over Andrew - but he could help bring justice' for the victims @theipaper.com
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Thanks Simon

Inside the black box of ICE detention in Tacoma, she watched her wedding day come and go "Inside ICE Detention: A Documentary" investigates Tacoma's immigration detention center during a time of swift policy changes under the Trump administration.

'How a woman spent her planned wedding day inside ICE detention facility in Tacoma': Via @kuow.org & Liz Jones
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Curious timing - as SNAP benefits end - for
@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social to ask if $180 per-person menu at Canlis still worth it. TBF it also has good piece on food banks
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Cracks are showing inside Maga - and Trump should be worried Issues ranging from Jeffrey Epstein to US support for Israel are showing signs of dividing Donald Trump from his Maga base

'Marjorie Taylor Greene and cracks in Maga': Happy to see this in @theipaper.com
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The issue uniting Mamdani and Hochul? Universal child care. Experts on child care policy — and the politics around it — say it’s a sign of how critical the issue is to many voters.

'The issue uniting Mamdani and Hochul? Universal child care': Via @jennifergerson.bsky.social & @19thnews.org
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This Seattle neighborhood is making a comeback In Pioneer Square — what is arguably Seattle's oldest neighborhood — local entrepreneurs are leaning on the ultramodern tools of social media.

'Seattle’s Pioneer Square is having a moment with a social media boost': Via Laila Sanderson, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social & Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
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In Seattle as in New York, a Mayoral Race Turns on Generational Change

In Seattle as in New York, a Mayoral Race Turns on Generational Change www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...

Polls give Katie Wilson edge in Seattle mayor’s race A pair of polls released this week give Katie Wilson the edge over incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in this fall’s contest for mayor, though by no means show a settled race. Neither poll — one released b...

Polls give Katie Wilson edge in Seattle mayor’s race, reports David Kroman @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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The Polling Is In: Seattle Wants to Elect Progressives This Fall Let’s start with the big news: Progressives are ahead. Among likely voters, 33 percent plan to vote for Dionne Foster, compared to 24 percent who plan to vote for Sara Nelson. Erika Evans is pol...

'The polling is In: Seattle wants to elect progressives this autumn': @thestranger.com
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Is the US heading for another civil war? America can expect continued pockets of violence and even an armed uprising, but full-blown civil war is another matter, experts say

'Is the US heading for another civil war?' Great to see this in
@theipaper.com
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Audio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer) / Martin McAloon & Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout)(Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985) Podcast Episode · 80sography - 80s music interviews · 06/20/2023 · 2h 5m

Utterly brilliant for Prefab Sprout fans: Martin McAloon talks with Thomas Dolby & Wendy Smith about making of Steve McQueen
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Marwan Barghouti’s son on the quest for Palestinian statehood and who will lead them As the Israeli Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding, Palestinians are grappling with what comes next in their quest for statehood and who will lead them. A popular pick is 66-year-old Marwan Barghout...

'They say there's no partner for peace. That's done by design...they're not interested in a partner for peace': Marwan Barghouti’s son says Israel fears his father could unite Palestinians @pbsnews.org @leilama.bsky.social
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ICE keeps detaining pregnant immigrants — against federal policy But the number is impossible to measure since Congress let lapse a requirement that ICE report how many pregnant, postpartum and nursing immigrants are in custody.

'ICE keeps detaining pregnant immigrants - against federal policy' reveals @19thnews.org

Gaza faces warlords and street battles as 'civil war' unfolds Hamas is re-exerting its power on the streets as it faces off against armed clans

Gaza faces warlords and street battles as 'civil war' unfolds, writes Donald Macintyre @theipaper.com
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Bruce Harrell Spoke at a Fundraiser for the PAC Supporting Him On Sept. 16, Bruce Harrell was scheduled to attend a fundraising event for Bruce Harrell for Seattle’s Future, the political action committee supporting his reelection campaign. According to an email ...

Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell spoke at fundraiser for PAC supporting him, reveals @thestranger.com
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I interviewed Jimmy Carter - there will never be another US president like him The 39th president’s policies are receiving a fresh assessment but in terms of personal qualities he already stood alone

Previously on 'News Reel': I interviewed Jimmy Carter - there will never be another US president like him
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First woman to get same-sex marriage license in WA dies Pete-e Petersen, who married Jane Abbott Lighty in 2012, was a "face of marriage equality" in Washington state. Petersen died Oct. 5 at 97.

Pete-e Petersen, first person to get same-sex marriage in Washington state, has died, reports Catalina Gaitán @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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Online sadist gang ‘coerced 13-year-old into live-streaming suicide’ German-Iranian national charged with hundreds of crimes following death of American teenager

Grim but important article: 'Online sadist gang ‘coerced 13-year-old into live-streaming suicide’ @telegraphnews.bsky.social
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US will assist Gazans fleeing Hamas violence American troops are now ‘on the ground’ in the enclave in oversight, logistical and supervisory roles

US will assist Gazans fleeing Hamas violence, reports Rob Crilly @telegraphnews.bsky.social
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Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors Almost all had been blindfolded and had gunshot wounds between the eyes, says medic at Nasser hospital in Gaza

Doctors say Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, writes Julian Borger @theguardian.com
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Hate is bubbling up in a quiet Eastside suburb As political battles rage nationally over issues like diversity and inclusion, similar debates are roiling Newcastle, and hate is bubbling up, as well.

Hate is bubbling up in a quiet Seattle suburb
@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social Daniel Beekman
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he added 3,000 housing units. Did he? Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking reelection partly based on the claim he’s responsible for adding 3,000 emergency housing units. A deeper look reveals that’s an embellishment.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he added 3,000 housing units but did he? @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social Greg Kim
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War at home, peace abroad - Trump is breaking all norms to serve himself The so-called peacemaker has no such appetite at home, where is he pushing to deploy National Guard troops to take on the 'enemy within'

War at home, peace abroad - Trump is breaking all norms to serve himself @theipaper.com
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Watergate is nothing compared to Trump's lawless acts Critics say that what Nixon did in secret, Trump is doing in plain sight

Watergate is nothing compared to Trump's lawless acts @theipaper.com
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Imran Khan is spending 73rd birthday in a ‘terrorist’s cell in jail Supporters of cricketer-turned politician claim he's losing weight and denied access to legal team

New: Imran Khan is spending 73rd birthday in a ‘terrorist’s cell in jail
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