Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, FAA Flight Cuts, Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam, North Korea Cyber Sanctions

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Good morning, everyone. It is November 6, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:

1. NYC Mayoral Election: Mamdani's Victory

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist and state assemblymember, won the New York City mayoral election, defeating independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa with 50.4% of the vote. Mamdani's campaign emphasized affordability through free buses, child care, and rent freezes, powered by 90,000 volunteers and grassroots funding, marking him as NYC's first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century. He announced an all-female transition team led by Elana Leopold, including Grace Bonilla, Melanie Hartzog, Lina Khan, and Maria Torres-Springer. In his victory speech, Mamdani addressed President Trump, warning NYC could "defeat" him, while Trump posted "AND SO IT BEGINS!”

2. FAA Announces 10% Flight Reductions at 40 Major Airports

The FAA announced yesterday, a 10% reduction in flights at 40 high-volume U.S. airports starting tomorrow, November 7, to address air traffic controller staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown. The cuts, affecting up to 4,000 daily flights and 268,000 seats, aim to maintain safety amid unpaid controllers working mandatory overtime. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized the proactive measure to prevent chaos, with airlines like United and Delta preparing schedule adjustments and refunds. Experts warn of thousands of cancellations if the shutdown persists.

3. Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Vietnam After Deadly Philippines Path

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam today, with winds up to 114 mph, after killing over 100 people in the Philippines with floods and landslides. Over 537,000 people were evacuated in Vietnam's five central provinces, with forecasts of severe flooding and infrastructure risks. The storm, unusual for November, weakened after crossing the South China Sea but threatens further devastation.

4. North Korea Denounces U.S. Cybercrime Sanctions

North Korea condemned U.S. sanctions imposed on October 28, 2025, targeting eight individuals and two entities for laundering over $3 billion from cybercrimes funding its nuclear program, vowing countermeasures. The Treasury sanctioned North Korean bankers and firms for schemes involving IT fraud, crypto heists, and sanctions evasion via networks in China and Russia. Vice Foreign Minister Kim Un Chol accused the U.S. of "wicked hostility" despite Trump's interest in reviving talks with Kim Jong Un. The measures block U.S. assets and transactions, escalating tensions.

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I leave you with:

Philippians 4:6-7 

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Sources: 

1. NYC Mayoral Election: Mamdani's Victory 
2. FAA Announces 10% Flight Reductions at 40 Major Airports 
3. Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Vietnam After Deadly Philippines Path 
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