Andrew M. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, plans to challenge Zohran Mamdani’s qualifications and his leftist ideology.
At the same time, Cuomo himself is expected to come under fire, making the contest a contentious one.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/nyregion/cuomo-debate-mamdani.html
Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez threw her hands in the air when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked if she was going to primary Senator Chuck Schumer.
Bernie Sanders witnessed AOC’s reaction and, recognizing this as his specialty, responded with a dramatic flailing fit of his own in her defense. Somehow, the conversation eventually shifted to climate change — and that’s where the hilarity began. (WATCH)
It’s hard not to wish there were a way to mute them both permanently. These two self-proclaimed fighters against the oligarchy were easily triggered by a simple question that’s been on many people’s minds.
If you know the song, sing along: “Don’t cry for me, I’m a Latina!”
It was surprising how Sanders jumped in as if someone had said, “Look, someone else’s money!” He took AOC under his wing as his protégé but now seems frustrated that she’s getting so much attention.
Sure, she’s a socialist — but she’s also easy on the eyes.
Posters suggest she definitely has her sights set on Senator Schumer’s seat. Some even say AOC aspires to be president someday.
A Senate seat would certainly be a crucial stepping stone toward the highest office in America. However, she’ll have to go through fellow New Yorker Schumer to get there, and he’s unlikely to give up his power without a fight.
https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/10/16/western-lensmanaoc-and-bernie-melt-down-when-asked-if-chuck-schumer-should-worry-about-primary-challenge-n2420419
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, announced in Parliament on 7 October 2025 that all land currently held by Sri Lankan security forces in Trincomalee will soon be released for “tourism projects.” This announcement comes amid ongoing disputes over land rights in the Tamil homeland.
Trincomalee, a historically Tamil district, has been a key target of Sinhalisation for decades. Since the end of the armed conflict in 2009, the Sri Lankan government has facilitated land grabs, enforced state-sponsored demographic changes, and repeatedly failed to return occupied land to its rightful civilian owners.
Ranasinghe claimed that the release of land aims to boost tourist investment and promote regional development in Trincomalee. However, it remains unclear whether Tamils will be able to reclaim and return to land that is rightfully theirs.
Meanwhile, farmers in Muthunagar have been participating in a continuous satyagraha protest in front of the Trincomalee District Secretariat. They demand the return of farmlands seized for a state-supported solar power project. According to the farmers, 800 acres of agricultural land have been acquired for the project, and two local reservoirs have been filled in to accommodate its development—further endangering the region’s fragile water resources.
The protesters complain that, despite repeated promises from Sri Lankan authorities, their livelihoods remain threatened as corporate interests continue to take precedence.
In July 2025, Tamil residents of Trincomalee held a peaceful demonstration opposing the leasing of land to outsiders. The protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, demanding that land be returned to the local community. They also voiced their frustration over the ongoing injustice related to land rights in the region.
Further evidence of Trincomalee’s “Sinhalisation” surfaced during the 2025 budget debate earlier this year. Shanmugan Kugathasan, an Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Member of Parliament, revealed that 3,820 acres of land had been taken over by Sinhala Buddhist monks under the guise of “Pooja Bhoomi.” This term refers to land seized for Buddhist religious use in the Tamil homeland and highlights a pattern of Buddhist temples being constructed on Tamil-owned land. These developments occur under the protection of military and police forces despite the minimal presence of a Buddhist population in the area.
The ongoing land disputes in Trincomalee reflect deep-rooted tensions and raise serious concerns about the future of the Tamil community’s connection to their ancestral lands.
http://www.tamilguardian.com/content/tamil-land-held-sri-lankan-security-forces-be-released-tourism-development
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全国初の罰則付きカスハラ防止条例案
三重県、基本方針を議会に提示
2025年10月14日 10:50 （最終更新：2025年10月14日 10:53）
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客が従業員らに理不尽な要求を迫るカスタマーハラスメント（通称「カスハラ」）をなくすため、三重県は14日、全国で初となる罰則付きの防止条例制定に向けた基本方針案を県議会の委員会に示しました。
この条例案では、繰り返しの謝罪や面会の要求など、過剰な要求行為に対して適切な対応を促し、被害を抑止することを目的としています。
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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410971/
2025年10月10日 21:48（10日21:51更新） [有料会員限定記事]
名古屋鉄道は10日、走行中の列車の乗務員室で男性車掌（38歳）が紙たばこを吸っていたことを明らかにしました。
車掌は社内調査に対し、「プライベートの悩みで集中力が散漫になり、衝動的な行動に至った」と説明しています。
同社は現在、処分について検討中です。
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＜社会＞県職員過労死の再発防止を、熊本 遺族が会見で訴え
2025年10月10日 18:43（10月10日 18:44更新）
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長時間勤務が原因で2023年に自殺した熊本県職員の遺族と代理人弁護士が10日、県庁で記者会見を開きました。
会見では、県が遺族に対して解決金1億900万円を支払うこと、また再発防止策を講じることで県と遺族が合意に至ったことが明らかにされました。
今回の合意を機に、熊本県では職員の過重労働問題に対する取り組みを強化し、同様の悲劇を繰り返さないための対策を進めていく方針です。
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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409968/
国際文化ノーベル文学賞のクラスナホルカイ・ラースローさん、京都滞在経験を基に小説執筆
2025年10月10日 6:00
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西日本新聞meとは？
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クラスナホルカイ・ラースローさんは、流れるような言葉遣いで、一文を非常に長く書き続ける独特の作風で知られています。社会主義政権下のハンガリーで荒廃した村の生活などを描き、初の長編小説で代表作となった『サタンタンゴ』を1985年に発表しました。彼は「世界の終末を描く名手」とも称されています。
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**Empowering Women in Midtown Manhattan: The Mission of Bottomless Closet**
For over 25 years, Bottomless Closet has been a beacon of hope for New York City women striving to land their next job. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this organization does more than offer career advice and a new outfit—it creates a supportive sisterhood of women across the city who are committed to helping one another succeed.
For Executive Director Melissa Norden, Bottomless Closet’s mission is deeply personal. “Before I came here, I lost my job. I always found I was pretty confident, but having gone through that experience, it knocked me down pretty quickly,” Norden shared.
Bottomless Closet welcomes all women, regardless of the challenges they have faced. “People have gone through homelessness, substance abuse, prison. We’ve all faced something that’s led us to Bottomless Closet’s doorstep,” Norden explained.
The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including styling sessions, mock interviews, and clothing donations—all designed to reignite a woman’s spark. But the clothes are more than just outfits; they serve as a powerful vehicle for confidence, helping women envision themselves thriving in the professional environments they aspire to join.
“It felt warm walking in, and everyone was so kind. You put the hard work in, you do the time, and now you get the paycheck,” said Kamari Tuitt, a Bottomless Closet client who landed a job after her very first visit.
Through personalized, one-on-one attention, Bottomless Closet equips women with the tools and resources they need to get back on their feet and succeed in their careers.
If you or someone you know could benefit from Bottomless Closet’s support, this remarkable community is ready to welcome you with open arms.
https://abc7.com/videoClip/bottomless-closet-clothes-women-unemployment/17966660/
A video from Nagaland has gone viral on Instagram and Facebook, showing a middle-aged man forcing an indigenous dog to drink beer. The disturbing footage has left netizens furious, with many demanding immediate action from the police.
In the video, the man can be clearly seen holding the dog’s mouth open and pouring beer down its throat, forcefully closing its mouth afterward. The dog appears visibly distressed, struggling and showing clear signs of discomfort. At one point, it even looks as if the animal is about to vomit due to the taste of the alcohol.
Social media users have overwhelmingly condemned the man’s actions as cruel and inhumane. Many animal lovers expressed shock and disappointment over the lack of empathy shown towards the dog. The incident has sparked a widespread outcry, with calls for swift legal action to hold the responsible individual accountable.
As of now, there have been no reports of any arrest or official action taken against the man.
### Nagaland Rules Against Animal Cruelty
In Nagaland, the Kohima administration has previously issued strict warnings against the killing and maltreatment of animals, including stray dogs. These actions are in adherence to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Violators of this act are subject to strict legal consequences under the relevant provisions.
The recent video highlights the need for increased awareness and enforcement of animal protection laws in the region. Authorities are urged to take prompt and decisive measures to prevent such acts of cruelty in the future.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/man-forces-dog-to-drink-beer-in-nagaland-netizens-demand-strict-action-video
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has emphasized the need for a courageous and independent voice as she spoke at a conference promoting Irish unity. The left-wing independent addressed a Sinn Féin event in Dublin alongside the party’s leader, Mary Lou McDonald, discussing a united Ireland and the desire to stand together to shape a different republic.
Ms. McDonald, who previously announced Sinn Féin’s backing for Ms. Connolly, described the clinical psychologist from Galway as a formidable, fearless, and brilliant woman.
Ms. Connolly expressed her gratitude for the support, saying, “I want to say I really treasure that support, because for the first time in the history of Ireland, we’re coming together to unite for something that’s much bigger than ourselves, bigger than me, and bigger than the differences between parties. I stand here before you humbly to say we are at a crucial point in our history where we must decide to stand together.”
She spoke passionately about improving Ireland’s public services, highlighting issues such as homelessness and the environment. Backed by other opposition parties as well, Ms. Connolly added:
“I’m not going to list out all the things that horrify you, and I know it horrifies you. We have to place it on the record that none of this is inevitable, and so we must stand together against the narrative that tells us over 16,000 people homeless is collateral damage to a successful market strategy. That is completely unacceptable to all.”
She went on to thank the various parties and courageous individuals, including TDs and senators, who have supported her candidacy. “Not because they agree with everything I say, or indeed agree with everything you say or believe in, but because we believe in core values that we must express over and over as loudly as we can against that destructive narrative. That narrative has placed the price of everything and the value of nothing one day.”
Ms. Connolly concluded with a call for fundamental rights and accountability:
“We must have housing for all our people as a basic human right, not a market product. We must have a public health system that’s accessible to everybody. We must have an integrated public transport system, and we must recognise the existential threat posed by climate change—not by naming the poorest on the ground, but by recognising that the big polluters have never, never been brought to any sense of accountability.”
https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/catherine-connolly-highlights-need-for-courageous-and-independent-voice-1811929.html
