City Council Votes to Expand Approval Powers Over Mayoral Appointments, Stirring Governance Concerns
The New York City Council has approved a contentious bill to broaden its authority to approve high-level appointments within the...
Governor Hochul Overhauls Cannabis Office Amid Criticism
On Monday, June 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership for the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) following...
New York Legislates Parental Control Over Kids’ Social Media Use
The New York State Legislature approved a new bill on Friday, June 7th, that seeks to restrict children's exposure to...
NYC Boosts Funding for Schools With Declining Enrollment, Adds $75M to Budget
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams...
French Election Shock Waves Hit Markets and Currency
French President Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call for snap legislative elections on Monday, June...
Saudi Arabia’s Exit from Petrodollar Deal Marks Global Financial Shift
On Thursday, June 13th, Saudi Arabia announced its decision not to renew its 50-year petrodollar partnership with the United States,...
Thousands Protest Against Mass Tourism in Balearic Islands
On Saturday, June 8th, thousands of locals took to the streets of Mallorca and Menorca off the coast of Spain...
Eight Suspected Terrorists with Possible ISIS Ties Arrested in Major U.S. Cities
Federal investigators arrested eight foreign nationals with suspected ties to ISIS in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia this week....
Illegal Cannabis Shop Owners Challenge Adams’ Crackdown on Unlicensed NYC Pot Stores
On Thursday, June 13th, a group of unlicensed cannabis shop owners filed a federal class-action lawsuit against New York City,...
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