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For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something

28 August 2026 at 17:47
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing.

Β© Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times

Jets fans watching a preseason game at a bar this month in Scottsdale, Ariz., where two former members of the franchise are running against each other for a local House seat.

Wyoming Governor Objects to β€˜Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring

28 August 2026 at 12:04
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.

Β© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming leads one of the most conservative states.

A Town Council Turns to a Deck of Cards to Break a Tie

28 August 2026 at 16:26
Two candidates for Town Council in Gila Bend, Ariz., finished with the same number of votes. A century-old state law mandated breaking the tie with a game of chance.

Β© Anna Watts for The New York Times

Patricia Riggs, the interim town clerk of Gila Bend, Ariz., declared Jesus Rubalcava the winner of the Town Council seat after a game of high-card draw with the opposing candidate, Athena Guerrero.

LA Mayor Karen Bass Eases Street Vending Crackdown After Debate

28 August 2026 at 08:21
Mayor Karen Bass said food vendors discourage restaurant patrons, mentioning them alongside homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into the system.

Β© Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times

Street vendors are ubiquitous presences across the Los Angeles area, offering foods from many cultures.
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