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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Free-good promises sound good, don't work': Ex-AOC supporter sounds alarm for Zohran Mamdani's youth base
AOC (left), Zohran Mamdani (AP) A former supporter of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has issued a strong warning to young New York City voters following socialist Zohran Mamdani 's win in the Democratic primary. In a video posted on X, Lucy Biggers said,'If I was 25, I would've been obsessed with Zohran,' 'Now I'm 35, and I've grown up. The feel-good promises of free college, free food, free housing might sound great, but they don't work,' she added. She goes on to share her opinion that socialist policies drive wealthy residents away, making the cities poorer, leading to higher taxes for those who remain, with few benefits in return. Biggers, a media professional, says she played a key role in transforming AOC from a little-known figure into a political powerhouse in 2018. 'I met AOC when she was basically a nobody. And I really thought she had something special going on, so I booked her for an interview at our studios,' Biggers told The New York Post. She created a viral video for the media outlet NowThis, which Ocasio-Cortez's campaign eventually paid to promote on social media. 'They downloaded it, and they used it as a campaign asset… they used it as a digital ad,' said Biggers, who now works with The Free Press as social media editor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Manter a massa muscular após os 50 anos depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Back in 2018, AOC sent shock waves across the American political landscape when she defeated 10-term incumbent Representative Joe Crowley in the Democratic primaries for the 14th Congressional district of New York. Later that November she went on to win the midterm elections. 'The video got her message out. At that time, no one cared about AOC, she was not on cable news,' Biggers recalled. Seven years later, Biggers, now a mother of two and a homeowner in Connecticut, has started to see things differently. She said the pandemic and the effects of government spending were major turning points for her. 'As you grow up, you start to see the world less black and white. You can't sell this bill of goods that promises to create a utopia in America,' said Biggers, who works in the city. 'There's a glorification of socialism among young people. They don't know what happened in Cuba, Venezuela, the USSR. They glamorize these countries and are indoctrinated into thinking the US is bad. It's very naive… it's embarrassing,' she said, talking about her own views back in time.. She went on to add that while the voter enthusiasm for Mamdani is genuine, it's completely misguided. 'It's young people who want to make a change. And he ran a really great campaign honestly,' she said. 'But I just think it's selling a fantasy that ultimately doesn't work.'
New York Post
05-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Former AOC backer has stark warning for young Mamdani fans: ‘They're selling a fantasy that doesn't work'
A former AOC supporter has come out with a stark warning for young Big Apple voters in the wake of socialist Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory. 'If I was 25, I would've been obsessed with Zohran,' Lucy Biggers admits in a video she posted last week on X. 6 Lucy Biggers says socialist programs don't work because rich people flee to avoid higher taxes. Lucy Biggers/X 'Now I'm 35, and I've grown up. The feel-good promises of free college, free food, free housing might sound great, but they don't work.' She goes on to explain her view that socialist policies make cities poorer because rich people leave, while everyone else is left stuck with higher taxes — and little to show for it. 'The road to hell is paved with good intentions.' 6 Biggers said she was really taken by AOC when they met in 2018 and they were both in their 20s. Lucy Biggers/Instagram Biggers, who works in media, says she helped propel AOC from a virtual unknown to political juggernaut in 2018. 'I met AOC when she was basically a nobody. And I really thought she had something special going on, so I booked her for an interview at our studios,' Biggers told The Post. She produced a viral video for progressive social media site Now This which Ocasio-Cortez' campaign ended up paying to promote on social media. 6 Biggers was a big supporter of AOC back in 2018. Lucy Biggers/X 'They downloaded it, and they used it as a campaign asset . . . they used it as a digital ad,' said Biggers, who's now social media editor at The Free Press. AOC shockingly defeated 10-term incumbent Rep. Joe Crowley in the 2018 Democratic Primary for New York's 14th Congressional District, before she went on to win the seat in the midterm election that November. 'The video got her message out. At that time, no one cared about AOC, she was not on cable news,' Biggers recalled. 6 Ocasio-Cortez was a big boost to fellow socialist Zohran Mamdani mayoral campaign for NYC. LP Media Fast forward seven years, and Biggers, who now is a homeowner and a mother of two in Connecticut, is seeing things a bit differently. She said the pandemic and the impact of government spending was a big turning point. 'As you grow up, you start to see the world less black and white. You can't sell this bill of goods that promises to create a utopia in America,' said Biggers, who works in the city. 6 Biggers said she met AOC on a few occasions back in 2018. Lucy Biggers/Instagram 'There's a glorification of socialism among young people. They don't know what happened in Cuba, Venezuela, the USSR. They glamorize these countries and are indoctrinated into thinking the US is bad. It's very naive . . . it's embarrassing,' she said, reflecting on her own views back then. Voter energy behind Mamdani is authentic, but the enthusiasm is entirely misplaced, Biggers said. 6 Biggers said she is seeing many parallels between Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani. William Miller 'It's young people who want to make a change. And he ran a really great campaign honestly,' she said. 'But I just think it's selling a fantasy that ultimately doesn't work.' Ocasio-Cortez' and Mamdani's offices declined to comment.
Miami Herald
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Kelly: Dolphins have big rookie class, with bigger expectations
Zeek Biggers' calves are the size of tree trunks, and they're needed to hold up his 6-foot-6, 320-pound frame, which based on my Lasik-assisted eyes might be a conservative weight listing. Probably a weight recommendation because this defensive lineman from Georgia Tech is a big man, arguably the biggest of all the newcomers on the field for Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp. 'Walking in and seeing my name on the locker, and name on my jersey is surreal,' said Biggers, the Dolphins' seventh-round pick. 'I had to take a picture of it.' There might not be a more fitting name for a rookie nose tackle than Biggers, and it's fitting for the theme the Dolphins had, and seemingly delivered on with the eight 2025 draftees, and the 16 undrafted rookies added Friday. These newcomers — from defensive lineman Kenneth Grant, the team's 2025 first-round pick to undrafted UCF cornerback BJ Adams — are BIG. Big, but not flabby. Whether they're strong and can lift last year's 8-9 team to new heights is yet to be determined. But this rookie class has just as much of a chance to deliver a handful of starters than any other crop of rookies since 2020, which was Tua Tagovailoa, Austin Jackson, Robert Hunt, Solomon Kindley and Brandon Jones' class. That's five starters from one draft class? Can 2025 replicate that? 'In my mind it's all about work,' said Grant, who was listed at 6-3, 331 pounds, 11 pounds heavier than Biggers. 'I'm for sure going to step my foot down and show people I know how to work.' Most of these rookies are in the best shape of their lives because of the NFL Draft training they have been doing since February. Jonah Savaiinaea seemed svelte for offensive lineman weighing 336 pounds, 4 pounds more than Grant, and based on how he moved around during Friday's field work it's clear he has some athleticism to him. Miami needs Savaiinaea to be an immediate starting left or right guard, and the decision-makers believe he can be, which is why they traded a third-round pick to move up 11 spots in the second round to select the former Arizona starter. If he can't then that means the Dolphins will have to lean on Liam Eichenberg, a 2021 second-round pick who was re-signed despite his struggles the past four years (52 starts), for another season as a starter. 'I'm trying to prove myself to the vets that they can count on me, earning their trust,' Savaiinaea said. 'They don't care if you're drafted or undrafted, or just got signed. They want to see you put in that winning mentality. They want guys that want to win here. Being able to be a sponge and soak up all the information here. Take a look around at who are my vets, and [paying attention] to what they are doing.' Rookie camp's about learning how to stretch, which field to run to when the whistle blows, learning how to watch film and digesting the playbook. Next week, when the rookies are allowed to work with the veterans, is when the real fun begins. 'When you want to get on the field you do the studying,' said tailback Ollie Gordon II, the 2023 Doak Walker Award winner, who could potentially challenge for playing time, if not a starting role, as a rookie. A limited grasp of the playbook is why De'Von Achane got off to a slow start his rookie season, before setting the NFL record for yards per carry. Being a quick study, and Raheem Mostert's chest injury, led to Jaylen Wright's early rise up the depth chart. But the former fourth-round pick didn't have staying power because he wasn't diverse enough as an all-purpose back. Gordon, who is a towering 6-foot-2, 225 pounds has a reputation for doing it all at Oklahoma State, but that was going against college players. The NFL's the big leagues, and he will be required to wear his big boy pants if he plans to push for playing time. Because of roster voids, and Miami's newly emphasized youth movement (that's what teams do when they are rebuilding) the 2025 team needs a handful of these rookies to play immediately — if not serve as starters — on offense, defense and special teams. 'You're here to take somebody's job, or get your job took,' Biggers said about his NFL debut. 'So [I'm] kind of just coming in ready to work and ready to do what I need to do.'
Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Newsmax Signs Deals in Israel and Armenia
Latest Agreements Continue Network's Rapid Global Growth in Over 100 Countries Across Five Continents BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ('Newsmax' or the 'Company'), through its subsidiary Newsmax Broadcasting, today announced that the Company had signed distribution agreements with Cellcom Israel, one of the top telecommunications companies in Israel, and Telecom Armenia, the country's leading telecommunications and wireless provider, which will make the Newsmax channel available to their customers. With these deals, Newsmax extends its content and distribution partnerships across five continents in more than 100 countries in multiple languages. The U.S. network has seen viewership surge to record levels with its in-depth reporting and opinion while providing viewers with coverage from Washington, New York, London, Rome, Jerusalem and other world capitals. Newsmax consistently delivers news with a global impact and the network now draws a global audience. 'Newsmax is excited to launch on Cellcom Israel and Telecom Armenia, who are leaders across their respective markets,' Andy Biggers, Newsmax's SVP of Distribution, said. Biggers added, 'The Newsmax brand continues to expand across the globe as it becomes a trusted source of news for people who really want to know what's happening in the U.S., without CNN's filters.' Newsmax sees global expansion as part of a larger strategy to efficiently share U.S. news with a global audience, helping to strengthen ties with allies while promoting American values and freedoms to peoples around the world. About Newsmax Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation's leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major cable and satellite systems. Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Forbes has called Newsmax 'a news powerhouse.' For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Media, Inc. About Cellcom Israel Cellcom Israel is a leading Israeli telecommunications company providing a wide range of services, including mobile telephony, internet, home phone, and TV. Established in 1994, it's one of the largest cellular providers in Israel. Cellcom also offers fixed-line services, international calling, and OTT services like Cellcom TV. About Team Telecom Armenia Telecom Armenia OJSC (The brand - Team Telecom Armenia) is an Armenian company, with a leading position in the field of telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies in the country. 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USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dolphins draft Georgia Tech DT Zeek Biggers in Round 7
Dolphins draft Georgia Tech DT Zeek Biggers in Round 7 The Miami Dolphins put a fitting cherry on top of their draft class Saturday by taking Georgia Tech defensive tackle Zeek Biggers with the No. 253 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft. Biggers tips the scales at 6'6, 321 pounds, adding more beef to a defense that suddenly has much more size heading into the remainder of the offseason. After beginning as a reserve with the Yellow Jackets, Biggers stepped into the starting lineup in the last two seasons. He earned back-to-back All-ACC Honorable Mentions, finishing his collegiate career with 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and four blocked kicks. The Dolphins entered the 2025 NFL draft with very little depth along the defensive line after losing both Calais Campbell and Da'Shawn Hand in free agency. Now the team will add three draft picks to the mix in first-rounder Kenneth Grant, fifth-rounder Jordan Phillips, along with Biggers. The team returns 2024 starters Zach Sieler and Benito Jones.
