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President Trump criticizes Israel and Iran amid fragile ceasefire. Hours after Trump announced that Israel and Iran agreed to end hostilities after 12 days, both countries reportedly launched attacks against the other—though they each denied violating the truce. Trump then told reporters on the White House lawn that the countries have been fighting for so long that “they don’t know what the fuck they’re doing.” Trump later posted on social media that the ceasefire was still in effect despite the breaches. Neither side has yet provided details on the terms of the agreement. In related news, a preliminary classified report said that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites failed to destroy their underground buildings and may have only set its nuclear program back by a few months, per the New York Times.
Mamdani upset Cuomo in the NYC Dem mayoral primary. As expected, no candidate earned 50% of the vote in the Democratic primary yesterday, but Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, emerged as the No. 1 pick, accounting for 43.5% of the vote with 92% of the ballots in. After 10pm, former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the primary and congratulated Mamdani, saying, “Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won.” Cuomo then confirmed to the New York Times that he is still considering whether to run as an independent in the general election in November. Final results of the Democratic primary are due next week. If Mamdani wins it, he will be the heavy front-runner to become NYC’s new mayor.
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme called it quits. Fast food’s hottest power couple ended their partnership yesterday, saying it was not profitable for Krispy Kreme. Under the arrangement, McDonald’s sold Krispy Kreme donuts in 2,400 of its stores, which was a moneymaker for the burger chain, but sadly less so for its dessert counterpart. “Efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful,” Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said, calling the relationship “unsustainable.” The union had been part of a plan to boost sales as cash-strapped customers reduce spending on dining. No word on who gets the coffee in the divorce.—AE
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