With warning signs flashing about New York City’s economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda. Also: today’s stories, including whether a new leader in Iraq could repair relationships with the country’s Gulf Arab neighbors; why members of Gen Z are finding fulfillment in crosswords; and how surfers in Côte d'Ivoire are trying to change some locals’ fears of the ocean. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

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