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Mamdani's 100-Day Rally Charts City-Run Grocery Stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first 100 days in office, highlighting early achievements and announcing ambitious plans including city-run grocery stores, expanded trash bin programs, and faster bus services.

Homelessness and Drug Use Plague Historic Savannah Under Mayor

Savannah, Georgia, renowned for its picturesque squares and Southern charm, faces a severe homelessness and public drug use crisis. Travel reporter Dennis Lennox describes overt drug use in historic squares, while city officials implement ordinances and s

Social Cohesion Loses Its Feel-Good Vibe

A new analysis reveals that the concept of social cohesion has shifted from a positive, feel-good ideal to a more complex and contentious issue in contemporary society.

£2,000 Cash Grants Cut Homelessness for Care Leavers

A UK trial found that unconditional £2,000 payments to young people leaving care significantly improved housing stability and reduced sofa-surfing, with positive impacts on wellbeing and public service costs.

Norwich Named UK's Saddest City Despite Local Defiance

A British Gas survey has declared Norwich the gloomiest city in the UK, with residents experiencing severe 'January blues'. However, locals passionately dispute the findings, praising the city's safety, community, and quality of life.

Tougher Junk Food Ad Rules for Children Proposed

The UK government has published an updated nutrient profiling model that could expand restrictions on advertising unhealthy foods to children, targeting products like sweetened cereals and yoghurts.

FEMA Extends Maui Wildfire Housing Aid to 2027

US officials have approved an extension of FEMA housing assistance for survivors of the 2023 Maui wildfires until February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 displaced households.

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