Zohran Mamdani Officially Sworn in on a Quran Full of Symbolism
Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city’s first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the…
Religion in 2026: RNS reporters on what they expect to cover in the coming year
RNS) — From rumors of revival, to religious resistance to ICE, to the inauguration of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting.…
Photos: New Year’s celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026
Millions of Americans across the U.S. joined people around the world in New Year’s celebrations ringing in 2026 on Thursday.The big picture: South Pacific countries were the first to farewell…
NYC mayoral inauguration bans Flipper Zero, Raspberry Pi devices
New York City’s 2026 mayoral inauguration of Zohran Mamdani has published a list of banned items for the event, specifically prohibiting the Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices. …Read More
Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan…Read More
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued…
Will Mamdani’s Inauguration Open a New Chapter for New York City’s Muslims?
Muslim voters who backed Zohran Mamdani are now looking for him to follow through on his policy proposals…Read More
“Mayor for the Masses”: Can the Democratic Socialist Movement That Elected Mamdani Keep Its Momentum?
New York City is preparing to welcome Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and member of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, into office as mayor. Ahead of the…
Mamdani To Use At Least Three Qurans For Swearing-In Ceremonies
a turning point in the civic history of New York City…Read More
Nasty Weather on Tap for New Year Fetes at Rose Parade in California and Revelers in New York City
Marching bands, floats and thousands of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain for the prestigious Rose Parade in Southern California…Read More