Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Over 70 Israeli mayors and council leaders filed a formal petition on Wednesday condemning legislation that grants draft exemptions to ultra-Orthodox (haredi) citizens. The group, representing a broad cross-section of local government, argues the measure undermines national resilience and social cohesion during a period of significant security challenges for the state. Local Leadership Opposition to … Read more
Government officials distributed rice and livelihood assistance to 55,000 families in Oriental Mindoro on July 15 as part of a national initiative aimed at reaching seven million households. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, joined by Gov. Humerlito Dolor, led the distribution in Naujan to support the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program, which provides 10 kilos of … Read more
Mark Ballas returns to the Broadway revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on July 20, reprising the role of Billy Flynn through August 16. The production also welcomes Eddie Cooper as Amos Hart on July 20, while Emmy winner Derek Hough is scheduled for a one-night-only appearance to deliver the show’s opening monologue. Cast … Read more
Indonesia has expanded its visa-free entry program to include citizens from Turkey, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Macau, and Belarus, effective July 9, 2026. Under Immigration and Corrections Ministry Regulation No. 10/2026, travelers from these six markets may enter for tourism and social visits for up to 30 days without a visa. This policy brings the total … Read more
Aerospace and defense companies are increasingly driving industrial leasing activity in the Los Angeles market, specifically within the South Bay submarket. According to Newmark’s Head of Southwest Research, Dain Fedora, this growth is fueled by federal funding, with aerospace and defense users representing 11% of regional industrial leasing for spaces over 100K SF as of … Read more
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised its citizens to postpone all travel to Iran and recommended that those currently in the country consider a temporary departure. This advisory, issued on Sunday, follows a sharp increase in regional instability and violence as the military conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies. Travel Advisory and … Read more
Only three Black students were admitted to Stuyvesant High School this year. Across the city’s specialized high schools, approximately 4,000 offers were made this year. Yet only 3.5% went to Black students and 6.5% to Hispanic students. Defining Excellence Beyond Standardized Testing The low admission numbers at Stuyvesant High School have sparked a debate regarding … Read more
A humanitarian convoy valued at nearly 160,000 euros is scheduled to depart from Riga, Latvia, for Ukraine on Monday, July 20. The shipment, coordinated by the Ziedot.lv platform, includes 14 vehicles and various tactical supplies funded by donations from Latvian residents and companies to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces and volunteer units. Vehicle Deployment and … Read more
Police have launched an investigation into a 40-year-old individual following the discovery of cannabis and paraphernalia at a property in Canterbury. According to police, the evidence suggested the items were being used for personal purposes outside the scope of a medicinal cannabis licence. Authorities are currently reviewing information gathered during the search as they determine … Read more
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood remained closed on Sunday between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard following a destructive water main break last Thursday that caused flooding and property damage. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has not provided a firm date for when the 110-year-old pipe will be fully repaired or … Read more