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Asian or African American: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identifies as ‘an American who was born in Africa’; college application stirs controversy

Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, identified as both “Asian” and “Black or African American” on his 2009 Columbia University application. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, explained he aimed to capture the fullness of his background, as the form lacked a specific category for Indian-Ugandans.

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Maya Higa leaves QTCinderella’s ‘Wine About It’ podcast after 4 years; fans shocked by sudden announcement

Maya Higa, known for her wildlife conservation efforts, has departed from the popular ‘Wine About It’ podcast to fully dedicate herself to Alveus Sanctuary. QTCinderella, the co-host, expressed sadness but confirmed the podcast’s continuation. Valkyrae, recently concluding her own podcast, is stepping in as the new co-host, promising a fresh dynamic while maintaining the show’s…

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Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia has this advice for Indians: ‘The way I see it, India can become …

Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia sparked controversy by wishing the US a happy 250th anniversary, calling it his ‘adopted country.’ He suggested India could achieve similar prosperity with a shift in citizens’ mindsets. This follows Bhatia’s previous criticism of India’s economic progress, where he highlighted that 415 million Indians survive on approximately Rs 265 per day,…

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Watch: Viral video shows Russian boxer giving e-cigarette to orangutan; sparks public outrage

Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is under fire after a video surfaced showing her giving an e-cigarette to Dana, an orangutan at a Crimean safari park. The endangered orangutan has since exhibited disturbing behavior, including loss of appetite and lethargy. Veterinarians are examining Dana, fearing she may have ingested the nicotine cartridge, while the incident has…

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