Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. A new vote count Tuesday under the city’s ranked choice voting system confirmed the progressive legislator’s stunning upset of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani declared victory last week after taking a commanding lead just hours after the polls closed. Cuomo conceded the contest on the night of the election but is contemplating whether to run in the general election on an independent ballot. The field of candidates in the general election will also include incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, independent candidate Jim Walden and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, US judge says

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge says that recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and must be halted. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose in Rhode Island granted the preliminary injunction sought by a coalition after sweeping cuts to agencies including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other divisions of the federal health department. The judge said the states were likely to prevail in their lawsuit claiming the layoffs and restructuring were arbitrary and capricious, violating federal law. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated more than 10,000 employees in late March and consolidated 28 agencies to just 15.

US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in May, showing resilience in the labor market despite high borrowing costs and rising economic uncertainty. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.8 million vacancies, up from 7.4 million in April. Economists had predicted a decline to 7.3 million. Openings increased in sectors like hospitality and finance but fell in federal government roles as the Trump administration slashes spending. The report also showed more Americans quitting jobs, fewer layoffs, but a drop in hiring. Job openings remain historically high but have declined since their peak in March 2022. Higher interest rates and trade policies continue to cool the labor market.

Woman charged in border agent’s death seeks 6-month delay in death penalty decision

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A woman charged in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont wants to delay the government’s decision on whether to seek the death penalty by at least six months. Lawyers for Teresa Youngblut say prosecutors have set a July 28 deadline for them to explain why the death penalty should not be sought, even though she has yet to be charged with a crime eligible for such punishment. They filed a motion Monday asking a judge to extend that deadline by at least six months and to prohibit the government from making its decision before then.