Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman said he would use billions of dollars in New York state reserves to fund tax cuts and lower costs for residents if elected governor, escalating his criticism of Gov. Kathy Hochul over affordability issues.[#item_full_content]

Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing
