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New York Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday he would drop his reelection bid after losing ground to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist. Adams, 65, once popular, was weakened by corruption probes and criticism over his cooperation with Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Young people who have been out of a job or education for 18 months will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement, Rachel Reeves is set to announce. Those who do not to take up the offer could face being stripped of their benefits. In her speech to Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, the chancellor will promise “nothing less than the abolition of long-term youth unemployment”. Reeves is also expected to make the case for a society founded on “contribution”, where “hard work is matched by fair reward”. It comes ahead of November’s Budget, with the chancellor under pressure to…

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has some pretty funny words in it. And if you’re a 1970s music fan (I’m more of a 1980s tune lover), this is your puzzle. The answers aren’t too tough, but if you need help, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play…

Singer was out getting ice cream when she overheard a cover of her hit Ultraviolence track Lana Del Rey delivered an impromptu performance of “West Coast” after she overheard a local band playing the track while passing through Santa Barbara, California. Indie band the Fastest Kids in School were playing Del Rey’s 2014 Ultraviolence hit outside of a taproom when Del Rey, who was out getting ice cream, approached them and asked if she could join in on the performance. “She just happened to be walking by while we were playing her song and motioned to see if we wouldn’t…

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart led Big Blue to a 21-18 home win over the Los Angeles Chargers in his first-ever NFL start on Sunday.After the game, Dart made sure to compliment veteran signal-caller Russell Wilson, who was benched for the rookie after three games, for being a professional after the move went down.New York started the season 0-3, with Wilson notably struggling in Weeks 1 and 3, combining for just 328 passing yards and two interceptions in a 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders and a 22-9 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. He did throw for…

September 28, 20253 min readWhy It’s Dangerous to Avoid Tylenol While PregnantUntreated fevers during pregnancy can cause more harm than taking acetaminophen willBy Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Untreated fevers during pregnancy are dangerous. Researchers are concerned about what will happen should pregnant women follow US President Donald Trump’s advice to avoid the painkiller Tylenol — also called paracetamol and acetaminophen. In an address at the White House on September 22, Trump claimed the medication is linked to autism and other long-term neurodevelopmental conditions in the developing child. But experts warn that avoiding the drug when it is needed could…

Fire and law enforcement officers stand outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., on Sunday. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption toggle caption Carlos Osorio/AP At least one person was killed and nine were injured when a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints service in Michigan on Sunday morning, police said. The shooter was killed by police. Authorities say the 40-year-old male suspect rammed his vehicle through the front doors of the church in Grand Blanc Township, about 60 miles northwest of Detroit, before exiting and opening fire with an “assault…

When Barclays awarded £500 in shares to 90,000 employees this year, its chief executive, CS Venkatakrishnan, said it was about “engendering a form of loyalty and identification with the company”. Midway through a restructuring, he wanted the workforce “invested in the results”.The bank, along with Rolls-Royce, Babcock and Aviva, are among the large UK companies that have handed out free shares to staff in the past year. Many have billed the move as part of a broader shift in employee incentives that aims to change how regular workers are aligned with their employer’s success.Barclays’ £50mn push, Venkatakrishnan argued, was as…

A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled Friday that the DoD had provided “substantial evidence” that DJI contributes “to the Chinese defense industrial base.” Pointing to the use of modified DJI drones in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Friedman wrote, “Whether or not DJI’s policies prohibit military use is irrelevant. That does not change the fact that DJI’s technology has both substantial theoretical and actual military application.” At the same time, Judge Friedman rejected some of the DoD’s other…

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand? Taylor Swift was on hand to see longtime bestie Selena Gomez say “I do” to Benny Blanco on Saturday, and even gave a speech at the reception, according to PEOPLE. The nuptials came amid Swift’s ongoing rollout for her hotly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which will see her traversing the globe to promote it. Post-wedding, Swift is scheduled to appear on The Graham Norton Show, which shoots in the U.K., on Oct. 3, and will then be in New York for a taping of The Tonight Show Starring…