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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans

The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits.

© Jeenah Moon/Reuters

Mark Levine, who took office as New York City comptroller in January, warned that absent significant financial growth, city programs would need to be scaled back.
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Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills

Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers.

© Christie Hemm Klok for The New York Times

A nationwide spike in electricity costs is being driven by the construction of data centers that power artificial intelligence.
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Under Fire From Trump and Their Base, Minnesota Democrats Decry an ‘Invasion’

Officials denounced the Trump crackdown at an unofficial congressional hearing in Minneapolis. Administration officials have accused local leaders of promoting violence against ICE agents.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Three congressional representatives from Minnesota tried to inspect immigration facilities at a federal building in Minneapolis last week. From left, Kelly Morrison, Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig were turned away after briefly being allowed inside.
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For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

© Robert Wright for The New York Times

“There are a lot of reasons people drink alcohol,” said one epidemiologist who led an advisory panel on alcohol. “What we’re saying is health shouldn’t be one of them.”
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