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As a severe heat wave persists in Toronto, residents and politicians are criticizing the city's heat relief strategy, with some public pools closing early, leaving residents at risk. Mayor Olivia Chow has acknowledged "serious gaps" in the city's strategy and apologized for the untimely
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Two years ago, Olivia Chow's byelection victory in Toronto sparked optimism and hope. As the first outwardly progressive mayor in over a decade, her supporters were buzzing with excitement. However, the mood has shifted, and Chow's second year in office has been marked by a notable
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Lancashire's politicians and business leaders are urging the county's Combined County Authority to produce a transport plan that is both ambitious and innovative if it is to secure the necessary funding to improve the county's connectivity. The plan is being developed by the Lancashire
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Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday for New York City's primary election, where registered Democrats will cast their ballots to nominate candidates for mayor, city comptroller, public advocate, borough president, and City Council. The city is bracing for heat, with temperatures
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In a historic bid to overthrow the front-runner, former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, two progressive candidates, Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, have formed a critical partnership to maximize their chances of victory in the ranked-choice voting system. This strategic alliance, announced just before early voting began, aims to combine their
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New York's Democratic primary is just ahead of the Democratic primary on Tuesday, and the city's political landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has been closing the gap with Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor and frontrunner for the
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As the democratic primary election in New York reaches its climax, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim leftist and Queens assemblyman, has defied all odds to narrowly lead in the polls. With the support of the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani's campaign has caught the attention of the western
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The Democratic primary election for mayor of New York City has taken a dramatic turn in its final hours, with former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani locked in a razor-tight contest. A poll released on Monday by Emerson College shows Mr. Mamdani pulling ahead in the eighth
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new Green Roots Fund, which will invest over PS12 million to make neighbourhoods across the capital greener, healthier, and more climate resilient. The fund will support the creation and improvement of London's green and blue spaces, such as parks,
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The city's Democratic mayoral primary, scheduled for Tuesday, will be a crucial marker in the race to lead New York City. Former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, 67, a front-runner in the polls, would be the oldest elected mayor in the city's modern history if elected. In
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Sir Sadiq Khan's ambitious plan to pedestrianise a mile-long section of Oxford Street has sparked vocal opposition from local residents and experts, who argue that it will exacerbate congestion and disrupt the city's retail hub. Despite the backlash, Khan has pressed ahead with the project, using
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Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old TikTok-friendly socialist, is gaining popularity in the polls as a potential candidate for New York City's next mayor. Mamdani's platform, which includes rent control and free childcare, has resonated with voters, particularly younger ones, who are increasingly disillusioned with the traditional Democratic
