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Mayor pushes back juvenile curfew law

May 20, 2026

The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea

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Threats Against Norwich Mayor Spark State‑Wide Rejection

May 20, 2026

In late December, a new face stepped into Norwich’s mayoral office. Swarnjit Singh, the city’s first Sikh leader, promised to focus on jobs and community growth. His background as a real‑estate entrepreneur and long‑time city council member made his election feel like a milestone for diversity in Co

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Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

May 20, 2026

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

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When New York’s top bosses meet the mayor, who blinks first?

May 20, 2026

New York City’s business leaders had a golden chance to push back when Mayor Mamdani invited them for quick chats last week. The stated goal was smoothing feathers ruffled by his flashy social media post about billionaire Ken Griffin. Yet somehow Griffin’s name vanished from the private talks with J

environment

Why Alaska should skip the gas pipeline dream

May 20, 2026

Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but

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Cleveland rolls out summer plan to cut crime while keeping kids busy

May 20, 2026

Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po

sports

Jaipur Showdown: Royals vs Giants in Hot, Bouncy Conditions

May 19, 2026

In the middle of a tense IPL season, Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Both sides need a win: the Royals to keep playoff hopes alive, the Giants to finish strong after a late surge. Rajasthan has struggled lately, winning only one of five matches. Their return to

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Mayor Shifts Gears: From Tax Campaign to Business Talks

May 19, 2026

The city’s top executive has recently moved from a bold tax stance to a more conciliatory tone with financial leaders. Earlier this month, the mayor showcased a billionaire’s high‑end apartment on social media to back a plan that would tax expensive second homes. Now, he has met with two of th

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Bank Leader and City Mayor Talk Over Tax Plans

May 19, 2026

The mayor of New York City met with the chief executive of a major bank at the new headquarters of the financial giant. They talked about how to cut unnecessary spending and make rules easier for people to follow. The conversation was friendly, according to a bank spokesperson. It was the f

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Cameras Tracking Cars in Troy Stir Up Big Questions

May 18, 2026

Troy, a small city in upstate New York, is having a heated debate over tiny cameras that snap pictures of every car that drives by. These aren’t just any cameras—they can read license plates, spot bumper stickers, and even notice things like gun racks. The city council thinks the mayor might be over