Mayors Push Back - QuikReader

England to show ‘nastiness’ as Itoje backs side to wrestle back Calcutta Cup

Captain calls on his team to ‘create our own history’ Assistant coach Tom Harrison: ‘there’s a nastiness to us’ England have vowed to show their nasty side against Scotland on Saturday with the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Sources: Popovich not expected back this season

Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea

UK pressure on Apple for data access could leave the majority less safe

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Paramount Pulls Back on D.E.I. Policies

The company has a merger with Skydance pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion hiring programs.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Gatwick second runway backed by government

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite

Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.

The New York Times - 3d

‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown

Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet

A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Mayor Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire

Mayor Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year-old LAFD veteran, as interim fire chief.

CBS News - Feb. 21

LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.

NBC News - Feb. 22

L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches campaign for NYC mayor in bid to oust Eric Adams

Cuomo, who left his previous post because of a damning sexual harassment scandal, announced his candidacy on Saturday against fellow Democrat Mayor Eric Adams.

CNBC - 5d

Adrienne Adams, N.Y.C. Council Speaker, Attacks Trump Ahead of Potential Mayoral Bid

In her final State of the City address, Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is considering a run for mayor, proposed ideas that she said could be “scaled for greater impact.”

The New York Times - 2d

DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) issued a Tuesday statement suggesting the city may paint over the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. “The mural inspired millions of people and helped our ...

The Hill - 1d

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Suggests Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Painted Over

The announcement came just a day after a Republican congressman introduced legislation threatening to withhold millions in federal funds from the city unless the street mural was removed.

The New York Times - 1d

Live updates: Trump touts 'unrelenting action' in speech; mayors grilled on 'sanctuary cities'

President Trump celebrated early action during his second term in a record-length speech to Congress on Tuesday night, drawing rounds of applause from Republicans and continual protests from ...

The Hill - 1d

NYC Mayor Eric Adams highlights crime drop in opening statement at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday to speak about his city's immigration policies. See Adams' opening statement.

CBS News - 1d

Denver mayor speaks about city's response to immigrant influx at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to speak about his experience leading a "sanctuary city." See Johnston's full remarks.

CBS News - 1d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about city's history of immigrants at House hearing

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted his city's long history of immigration and its current drop in violent crime in his opening statement before a House hearing Wednesday on "sanctuary ...

CBS News - 1d

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu notes immigrants' role in city's success at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told Congress on Wednesday that positives about her city came "not in spite of our immigrants, but because of them." See Wu's full opening statement at the House Oversight ...

CBS News - 1d

New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston mayors give opening statements at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee for a hearing on ...

CBS News - 1d

‘I did nothing wrong’: NYC Mayor Adams denies immigration deal with Trump

Democrats grilled New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a House hearing on sanctuary cities. Adams denied any wrongdoing and said there was “no quid pro quo” with the Trump administration to avoid ...

NBC News - 1d

D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.

The New York Times - 20h

Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All

Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.

The New York Times - 14h

'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities

ABC News - 10h

D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House

A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that Bowser will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza and the “Black Lives Matter” ground mural will be painted over.

NBC News - 4h

Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’

One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”

Wired - Feb. 19

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah

ABC News - Feb. 19

Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons

Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two conceded

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay

CLEVELAND — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.

NBC News - Feb. 23

A team has proposed modifying rules on the Tush Push, made famous by champion Eagles

The debate over the Eagles' signature play isn't going away.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Packers submit proposal to ban 'Tush Push' play for 2025 season, per report

The Eagles' signature play is once again under attack

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Salah’s form may push up price in Liverpool contract talks, says Slot

He jokes that performances ‘not the best’ for paymasters Head coach hopes forward will stay beyond this season Arne Slot has joked that Mohamed Salah’s phenomenal form is perfect for everyone at ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25