A former lawmaker was arrested after shooting and wounding two people at a local government office in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, days after a deadly school rampage.
Scientists and fishermen are leading a NOAA-funded effort to restore Florida's Indian River Lagoon by breeding and outplanting disease-resistant 'super clams' to replace populations decimated by algal blooms.
UK publishers advocate for greater local media support to ensure accountability under Andy Burnham's devolution plans, citing challenges from big tech, misinformation, and limited journalist access, despite a new £12m government fund to address "news deserts."
Kentucky Industrial Alliance is suing Cave City after officials approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers and challenged the city's annexation of land for a proposed $4.8 billion AI campus near Mammoth Cave National Park, sparking conflict over AI infrastructure development.
The mayors of Charleston and Boise describe how data-driven city governance is helping them address flooding, housing costs, and public services. They argue that collaboration across departments and residents is producing faster, cheaper solutions.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
China's commerce ministry announced that Beijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions through a newly established board of trade, with the US also collecting public input.
A doctor in Shenyang, China, gained significant social media attention after a video showed him pushing his bicycle through deep floodwaters to perform two scheduled surgeries during the heaviest rainfall since 1951, highlighting his dedication.
A city in eastern China's Jiangsu province has signed an agreement with Alibaba Cloud and Wangsu Science and Technology to build a data center that will directly connect to renewable energy plants, aiming to boost token output efficiency by 62.5%.
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Shenyang, Liaoning province, leading to school closures, suspended construction, and the shutdown of tourist attractions. In Chengde, Hebei province, roads were destroyed, trapping villagers, with the city still recovering from previous severe weather.
Siberian officials in Russia are advising businesses to adopt remote work and reduce energy consumption due to a spreading fuel crisis. Regions like Tomsk and Novosibirsk are recommending remote work for non-essential employees and urging citizens to limit vehicle use, as fuel shortages impact much of the country.
AI-driven data centers are significantly increasing electricity costs for American households and local governments. Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a 25% rate hike, prompting conservation efforts. Residents also report doubled bills, highlighting the growing strain.
A landslide in Gansu province, China, has resulted in 21 deaths and 7 injuries among woodworkers. This incident occurs as the country grapples with widespread typhoons, flooding in Guangxi, and other geological disasters.
China's local governments are urged to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts as heavy rainfall causes 62 rivers to exceed flood warning levels. A landslide in Gansu province buried 33 people, with 21 rescued and five confirmed dead.
Three people died from suffocation near Mexico City's Angel of Independence landmark as thousands celebrated Mexico's World Cup victory over Ecuador. Emergency teams attended to the unconscious, with a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old woman confirmed deceased.
Florida's new HB 1217 law prohibits local governments from setting net-zero emissions goals, impacting cities like Fort Lauderdale and Miami. While proponents claim it protects jobs and affordability, critics argue it obstructs climate action and benefits the fossil fuel industry.
Beijing has revealed three cases where local governments manipulated revenue data, misused government bonds, and hid debt to inflate their performance records. These cases, highlighted by the CCDI, involve actions in Guangxi, Gansu, and Zhejiang provinces, targeting the 'correct view of political performance'.
China's Politburo, chaired by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting to address escalating threats from drought, flooding, and typhoons. The body urged "forceful" measures and prioritizing public safety, emphasizing the need for robust flood control for major water bodies and infrastructure.
California has partnered with Anthropic to deploy its Claude AI model across state government, offering agencies, cities, and counties a 50% discount, free training, and technical assistance. Governor Newsom emphasized responsible AI use to enhance worker efficiency and public services.
Sam O'Hara, who played Star Wars music to protest National Guard troops in D.C., has settled a lawsuit accusing police of violating his First Amendment rights. The D.C. government will pay him $50,000, though his case against a National Guard sergeant remains ongoing.
Andy Burnham's "Rewiring Britain" speech outlines a radical challenge to Thatcherism, advocating for significant devolution of power, public control over essential services, and a redefinition of working-class aspiration to lower costs and raise living standards.
Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo signs agreement for e-commerce industrial park in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, marking its first property acquisition, aiming to hire over 5,000 employees.
Bangladeshi communities worldwide, particularly in the US, maintain fervent support for Brazil and Argentina in the World Cup, a tradition rooted in post-independence solidarity with formerly colonized nations and solidified by iconic players like Pelé and Maradona.
The House of Representatives approved a bill to prohibit political dynasties, a move that comes nearly four decades after the 1987 constitution mandated such legislation. The bill bars close relatives from simultaneously holding elective posts in the same jurisdiction.
