Mayor Eric Adams had his federal corruption indictment dismissed by Judge Dale E. Ho, eliminating the prospect of a trial and prison time, with charges dismissed with prejudice after the November mayoral election. Despite this, Adams faces challenges in his re-election bid, with declining fundraising, new contenders, and damaged public perception due to the dismissal process. Adams may benefit from the city’s ranked-choice voting system if he remains in the Democratic primary, potentially becoming a common backup choice for voters supporting other candidates.
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Boulder fire attack suspect named and Ukraine claims massive strike on Russia: Morning Rundown
In Boulder, Colorado, a man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman attacked a demonstration supporting Israeli hostages, using a makeshift flamethrower and shouting “free Palestine,” resulting in eight injuries, with charges including two counts of first-degree murder anticipated. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is under scrutiny as it begins its ruling season, having already issued significant decisions via a “shadow docket” related to the Trump administration. Additionally, Ukraine claims to have executed a massive drone strike on over...
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