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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Drops Out Of Mayoral Race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he is dropping out of the November mayoral race amid unfavorable polling driven by his federal corruption case and its dismissal conditions under the Trump administration. Adams did not endorse any remaining candidates but warned against political extremism and those who would "destroy the very system we built together." GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo continue their campaigns despite pressure to consolidate support against frontrunner socialist Democrat Zohran Mamdani. Polling shows Cuomo has the best odds of defeating Mamdani if Sliwa exits. The Trump administration opposes Mamdani's proposed policies including rent freezes and city-owned grocery stores.

JD Vance Says More Indictments Expected After Comey Charges

Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday that more indictments are expected over the next three years following former FBI Director James Comey's Thursday indictment on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The indictment was signed by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump legal team member who replaced the resigned U.S. Attorney. Comey denied wrongdoing and pledged to fight the charges. President Trump called Friday for prosecuting "corrupt, radical-left Democrats" and specifically urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey, New York AG Letitia James, and Rep. Adam Schiff, who face Justice Department investigation for alleged mortgage fraud.

Michigan Church Attack Leaves Four Dead, Suspect Identified

Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, rammed his truck into a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan during Sunday services before opening fire on 150 worshippers and setting the building ablaze with gasoline. Four people died, with two killed by gunfire and two found after the fire. Seven others remain in stable condition and one in critical condition. Police fear more victims died in the fire and remain inside. Sanford, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq from 2004-2008, was shot and killed by police. President Trump called it "yet another targeted attack on Christians" and said the FBI is leading the federal investigation.

Three Overlooked Roth IRA Strategies To Maximize Retirement Savings

Investors can dramatically boost retirement returns by using three underutilized Roth IRA strategies. First, prioritize high-yield dividend stocks like REITs in Roth accounts where income compounds tax-free rather than facing annual taxation in taxable accounts. Second, high earners above income limits can use backdoor Roth conversions, contributing to traditional IRAs then converting to Roth accounts, allowing up to $7,000 annually per person under age 50. Third, parents can fund custodial Roth IRAs for working minors, and a $3,000 investment at age 15 versus age 30 results in $96,349 more by retirement assuming 8% returns due to extra compounding time.

Investors Await Jobs Report As Stocks Hover Near Record Highs

Wall Street investors face critical employment data next week that must balance cooling labor markets supporting Federal Reserve rate cuts against recession fears. The S&P 500 remains near record highs with 25 new closing highs over three months, on pace for its best third quarter since 2020. Economists expect September nonfarm payrolls rose 39,000 with 4.3% unemployment. The Fed cut rates this month for the first time this year and expects quarter-point reductions in October and December. However, elevated stock valuations at 22.8 times expected earnings near five-year highs leave markets vulnerable to disappointment. A potential government shutdown could delay the Friday jobs report release.

Rising Number Of Americans Report Memory And Thinking Problems

Americans increasingly report serious memory, concentration and decision-making difficulties, with rates rising from 5.3% in 2013 to 7.4% in 2023 according to CDC data analyzing 4.5 million survey responses. Adults under 40 saw rates nearly double from 5.1% to 9.7%, while seniors 70 and older experienced slight declines. Low-income Americans with household earnings below $35,000 reported the highest rates, rising from 8.8% to 12.6%. Those without high school diplomas showed increases from 11.1% to 14.3% compared to college graduates rising from 2.1% to 3.6%. Yale researcher Dr. Adam de Havenon noted social and structural factors likely drive these trends, requiring further research to understand causes.

TikTok's 50-Jump Morning Routine Goes Viral For Quick Energy Boost

A TikTok wellness trend popularized by creator Kathryn Smith encourages jumping 50 times immediately upon waking to boost energy and circulation. Smith claims the less-than-one-minute routine increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain while supporting bone density. Wellness specialist Maura MacDonald from Thorne explains the practice works because it's accessible and low-effort compared to gym workouts or running. The routine can be done anytime and releases endorphins, though experts recommend caution for those with injuries or medical conditions. MacDonald advises checking with healthcare providers before starting new exercise regimens, particularly for individuals with existing health concerns.