Zohran Mamdani, Trump (The Daily Show)

(The Daily Show) Jon Stewart mocks Trump, welcomes Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of NYC

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Future NYC Mayor Z. Mamdani 

Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born Oct. 18, 1991) is an American politician who has served since 2021 as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th District, representing the Queens neighborhood of Astoria. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, he is the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City in the 2025 election [trouncing corrupt longtime politicians Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams]. More

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Vesak Approaches

Elaborate activities for Vesak celebrations
Malaysia Star

THOUSANDS of devotees are expected to converge at Buddhist temples throughout the country tomorrow to pay homage to the Buddha on his birthday and to celebrate his enlightenment and parinirvana, all three of which occurred on the same full moon day in the month of Vesakha....

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PHOTO: This float is one of the many to be paraded during the Vesak procession called "Purify the Mind." Vesak Day is a holy day on the calendar of Buddhists worldwide. Devotees observe precepts and teachings of the Buddha, their teacher, and reiterate their determination to lead ennobling lives.