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Tesla shareholders approved a plan that could hand Elon Musk shares worth nearly a trillion dollars if the company hits ambitious targets over the next decade. The vote, in the Austin area, came two days after New Yorkers elected a tax-the-rich candidate as their next mayor. In Wall Street’s backyard, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won on promises to fund universal child care and free buses through higher taxes. The split-screen moment underscores a widening divide between celebrating billionaire success, backed by supporters including President Trump, and rising progressive demands.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.