Articles by Edward Helmore in New York

Politics

How cult leader ‘Commander Butcher’ plotted to sow mayhem across US

Guilty plea by far-right activist lays bare plans for bombings, school shootings and Santas handing out poisoned candies

3 hours ago

Business

Inside Trump’s scramble to reduce US dependence on Chinese rare-earth metals

The White House has made it a top priority to return the rare-earth industry to US shores. But is it really feasible?

Nov 16, 2025

World

New York Post’s anti-Mamdani front page is a hit – with his supporters

Wednesday’s ‘On your Marx, get set, Zo!’ edition of the New York Post is a hot property – with one copy selling for $355

Nov 6, 2025

New York Democrats rally behind Letitia James day after indictment for mortgage fraud

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul among Democrats decrying president’s ‘weaponization’ of justice department

Oct 10, 2025

Stunned Combs holds head in hands as judge unmoved by pleas for mercy

Mogul appeared shocked after sentence read out to hushed courtroom but prosecutors disappointed by 50-month term

Oct 4, 2025