Today's Headlines: Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues
An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone
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November 6, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues

The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, could force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.

An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone

Fresh from a stunning victory, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said in an interview that his supporters wanted “a politics of consistency” and aggressive action, including on taxing the rich.

World

In China, Victims of Abuse Are Told to ‘Keep It in the Family’

Cases of domestic violence in China point to a legal system that looks good on paper but is failing victims because of a lack of resources and political will.

Remains of the Last American Hostage Held in Gaza Returned to Israel

Israeli officials told Itay Chen’s family last year that he was probably killed on Oct. 7, 2023, but relatives put off mourning until his body had come home.

Mexico’s President Presses Charges Against Man Who Groped Her on the Street

A video of a man touching Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, shocked many Mexicans but did not surprise them. “It’s so common,” one woman said.

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U.S.

One of UPS Jet’s Engines Detached From Plane in Louisville, Official Says

The aircraft’s left engine fell off as the plane rolled toward takeoff, according to safety investigators. At least 12 people died after the plane plunged to the ground.

Federal Judge Imposes Restrictions on ICE Facility at Center of Illinois Protests

After detainees described squalid conditions at the detention site, a judge ordered the government to provide showers, water, clean toilets and access to lawyers.

Mamdani Won. South Florida Expects a Real Estate Bump.

Some brokers and developers in the region are waiting eagerly to see if the election of a democratic socialist will drive more wealthy New Yorkers south.

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Politics

Republicans Point Fingers After Their Losses, but Not at Trump

Casting around for culprits, leaders in the party blamed their candidates, the government shutdown and a weak economic message.

Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated.

Trump vs. Mamdani: The Showdown to Come

President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker.

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Business

Would Elon Musk Work Harder for $1 Trillion Than $1 Billion?

Economists and psychologists say that compensation may not provide as powerful an incentive as is often assumed.

Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Says He Has Reached Out to Zohran Mamdani

The banking giant’s C.E.O. said he wanted to keep lines of communication open with the mayor-elect of New York.

Right-Wing Media Warns of Socialism and Chaos After Mamdani Victory

A New York Post cover about “The Red Apple” went viral, and a “Fox & Friends” host told viewers, “We don’t want to turn into Caracas.”

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Arts

A Zohran Mamdani Ad Used a Bob Dylan Song. The Music Was Removed.

New York’s next mayor played “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in a spot on social media. The company that owns Dylan’s catalog said his songs can’t be used for politics.

‘Girl, Interrupted,’ With Aimee Mann Songs, to Be Staged in New York

The Public Theater will present the play, which Martyna Majok adapted from the best-selling memoir.

A Choreographer Chooses the Audacity of Optimism

For her new work, opening at BAM Fisher, Juliana F. May looks to early influences to create her version of a postmodern musical.

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New York

Mamdani Begins to Pick the Team That Will Help Him Run New York City

Zohran Mamdani has been planning his mayoral transition for months and appears poised to hire veterans of city government to key posts in his administration.

After ‘Seismic’ Win, New Jersey’s Next Governor Says She Has a Mandate

Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, by 13 points as voter turnout surged.

Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Deaths of 4 in Bronx Apartment

Investigators did not name the victims or explain what happened. Residents of the building were stunned by the deaths of cherished neighbors.

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Food

The Greatest Breakfast Sandwich May Be the One With Pastrami

New York City has been overlooking the obvious all along.

A Soup to Keep the Autumn Chill at Bay

A timeless chowder by way of France brings warmth to this fall dinner party menu from David Tanis.

What Are Your Holiday Entertaining Questions?

From cookies to parties, let us help you be merry.

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Science