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When #ZohranMamdani launched his mayoral campaign with three pitches — universal childcare, free and fast buses, and a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments — it caught people’s attention, and not just in NYC. This week, catch our 2025 report on his campaign and what it signals for the nation.
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Aviation strikes on enemy fortifications and defensive positions in coordination with attack aircraft and artillery.
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