QtrendsSpencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as Nithya Raman advances
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt has been eliminated from the Los Angeles mayoral race as progressive candidate Nithya Raman secures the second spot in the runoff. Raman, a city councilmember backed by left-leaning factions, advances past Pratt to face the frontrunner. The race has drawn national attention for its unusual clash between pop culture celebrity and grassroots politics. Raman's campaign emphasized housing and public transit reforms.
Iran's military has announced a halt to offensive operations following a direct exchange of fire with Israel, de-escalating a dangerous confrontation. Israel has also paused its strikes after Trump claimed progress toward nuclear negotiations with Tehran. Both sides appear to have stepped back from the brink of renewed all-out conflict, though underlying tensions remain high. The international community has urged restraint on all sides.
The New York Knicks' playoff run has electrified the city, with Game 3 against the Spurs drawing massive attention. President Trump's attendance at Madison Square Garden prompted a security lockdown and drew mixed reactions from fans, who cheered the Knicks but booed the former president. The game underscores how sports and politics continue to intersect in New York's biggest moments.