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The Catholic Church is emerging as a potential force to counteract the influence of former President Donald Trump, who has been accused of undermining democratic norms and civil rights. The church, along with other Christian denominations, is focusing on issues such as inequality and immigration as part of its mission to address societal challenges. This development highlights the church's role in political discourse amid a polarized environment.

The unexpected victory of New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has invigorated the European left, with politicians across the continent positioning themselves as their nation's equivalent of Mamdani. This shift reflects a growing interest in his campaign strategies and the factors that contributed to his success.

President Donald Trump is set to meet New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, marking their first face-to-face encounter after weeks of public insults. Mamdani has requested the meeting to discuss issues such as living costs and public safety, while Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to the city, labeling the 34-year-old democratic socialist a 'radical left lunatic'.

The FBI accessed a private Signal group chat of immigration rights activists in New York City, who were organizing 'courtwatch' efforts to monitor public hearings at federal immigration courts. Documents reveal that the agency spied on conversations among volunteers coordinating these activities, raising concerns about government surveillance of immigrant advocacy groups.

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s in New York, setting a new auction record for female artists. This sale marks a significant moment in art history, highlighting Kahlo's enduring legacy and the increasing value of works by female artists.

Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El sueño (La cama)' sold for $54.66 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, setting a record for the most expensive painting by a female artist. This sale highlights Kahlo's enduring legacy and the increasing value of her work in the art market.

Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait, titled 'El sueño (La cama)', has been sold for $54.7 million at a New York auction, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a work by a female artist. The painting depicts Kahlo asleep in bed with a skeleton above her, and the sale surpassed the previous record of $44.4 million for Georgia O’Keeffe's 'Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1' in 2014.