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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed scrapping a plan to hire 5,000 additional police officers outlined by his predecessor Eric Adams. The move comes as part of Mamdani's first preliminary budget amid a reported fiscal crunch.
Mark Zuckerberg testified he wished Meta had moved faster to detect underage users on Instagram. The Meta CEO faced sharp questions Wednesday in a Los Angeles trial over claims his platforms hooked children into compulsive use.
Political commentator Ana Navarro labeled the FCC's equal-time rule 'outdated' and 'selective' while her show 'The View' faces an agency investigation over a candidate interview. She warned Republicans that a future Democratic president might apply the rule to talk radio.
Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh's prime minister on February 17, 2026, capping a BNP landslide victory in parliamentary elections. The son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia pledged to serve the people under open skies in Dhaka.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan halted a press conference Tuesday, demanding Channel 10 reporter Jess Maggio retract a comment accusing her of looking disinterested during questions on the Big Build corruption scandal. The standoff came amid fallout from a report alleging criminal activity on state construction sites.
Donald Trump's aggressive push for AI dominance has ignited a revolt among supporters in Republican heartlands. Conservative activists in states like Texas and Florida accuse his administration of favoring Silicon Valley elites over American workers.
Peru's Congress votes Wednesday to choose a new interim president after ousting Alberto Otárola Jerí on Tuesday following just four months in office. The winner will serve until July 28, handing power to the victor of the April general election.
Britain's mobile job centre scheme, piloted in Bolton and now aiding nearly 800 people, will expand to nine regions across England, Scotland and Wales. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited the service this week and praised its success in reaching those who avoid traditional job centres.
Bay City's Planning Commission takes up a proposed 120-unit apartment complex Wednesday at the cleared site of the former YMCA building and Bay County Market. The development at 501 Columbus Ave. needs special use approval due to its current office and business zoning.
Alcoa, Tennessee, will install new speed cameras in school zones next school year, funded by a federal Safe Streets for All Safety Grant. The cameras aim to curb speeding during student drop-off and pick-up times after traffic studies confirmed widespread violations.
Louisiana residents on food stamps lost the ability to buy soda, candy and energy drinks with benefits starting Ash Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's request to delay the restrictions from a planned Jan. 1, 2026, rollout until the start of Lent.
Tax experts at a Manila forum called for abolishing the Philippines' travel tax, slashing VAT to 10 percent and creating a National Revenue Authority by merging the BIR and Bureau of Customs. They also urged raising personal income tax exemptions to P1 million annually and adopting the OECD's 15 percent global minimum tax on multinationals.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico hauled in over $2.5 million in campaign donations within 24 hours after CBS blocked his 'Late Show' interview with Stephen Colbert from airing. Colbert posted the full segment on YouTube, where it drew more than 5 million views.