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The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administration

During the transition period between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, there has been at least some coordination on West Wing affairs

ABC News - 9h

These Men Can’t Get Enough Leather

A younger generation discovers the appeal of wearing skins.

The New York Times - 17h

English councils to get £700m top-up next year

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.

BBC News - 10h

Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police

The Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26.

BBC News - 1d

Artisans Get an Unusual Mentor in Hermès

The French luxury house has partnered with Nest, an organization that tries to help craftspeople expand their businesses.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump should warn that the economy might get worse before it gets better

The Trump administration must convey to the American public that while conditions may worsen before they improve, the cost of inaction — ceding supply chains, weakening defense and risking economic ...

The Hill - 1d

Former Tory minister Clark joins Labour’s industrial strategy council

Advisers also include John Kingman and Shriti Vadera

Financial Times - 2d

Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans

People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade

ABC News - 5d

District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government

Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors

Financial Times - 5d

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Yahoo News - 5d

Scores of English council accounts to be published without auditor approval

Lengthy backlogs caused by chronic lack of capacity in local government and audit market

Financial Times - 6d

Mexico Beach council members move forward with a developer’s multi-phase project

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Janet Yellen, Jason Miller Take Stage at WSJ CEO Council

Jason Miller, Janet Yellen, Michael Casey and more will discuss Trump’s agenda, the economy and cybersecurity at the summit Tuesday afternoon.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy

Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expected

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.

BBC News - Dec. 10

The Clasps on Watch Bands Get Personal

Atelier Honoré offers monograms or will use a laser to engrave your photograph or custom design onto the surface.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Labour council leader quits over alleged sex messages to refugees

Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

BBC News - Dec. 9

New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban

The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Will humanity get lost in translation?

AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touch

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Police investigating Labour council leader

Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

BBC News - Dec. 8

New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding

Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaul

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Plans to expand university backed by council

New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison

The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Infinity Nikki - How To Get The Bicycle

Getting around in Infinity Nikki might be tough, especially since it's a massive open-world game. However, you can actually get a ride once you've progressed a bit further into the campaign. ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Madison Avenue Gets Glittery

After years of retail decline, the newly buzzy Upper East Side has attracted independent jewelry makers as well as big names like Van Cleef & Arpels.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Infinity Nikki - How To Get Whimstars

Infinity Nikki has you roaming around various regions of Miraland in search of Miracle Outfits and all sorts of goodies. With a lot of collectibles to find, you might be wondering which ones tend ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget

Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake

"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Council Bluffs police ask for help in homicide investigation related to skeletal remains found in May

Council Bluffs police are asking for help in a homicide investigation related to a body found in May.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost

Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.

Inc. - Dec. 3