Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has joined the Los Angeles-based artificial intelligence firm Metropolis Technologies Inc. as an adviser, the company announced Thursday. Garcetti, who also served as the U.S. ambassador to India, will provide guidance on government policy, urban infrastructure strategy, and public-private partnerships. Did You Know? Metropolis became North America’s largest parking … Read more
Yusef Robb, who runs tk/Communications, served as an unpaid advisor and spokesperson for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while holding a city contract with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) worth nearly $600,000. According to the Bass administration, Robb’s pro bono work was “for the benefit of the city” and not a gift, though legal experts … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on July 10, 2026, that Taylor Swift paid over US$160,000 to cover permit costs and municipal response expenses for her wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, required significant police deployments and the closure of streets surrounding the Manhattan arena. The Economics … Read more
Les Mills, the four-time Olympian and the man behind a global fitness empire, died on June 29, 2026, at age 91. A former Auckland mayor and elite athlete, Mills revolutionized the fitness industry by transitioning from individual strength training to the science-backed, choreographed group workouts now utilized in over 20,000 facilities across 100 countries. The … Read more
Hassan Mako was elected mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality during a council sitting in Vanderbijlpark on Wednesday. His appointment follows the removal of former mayor Sipho Radebe due to service-delivery failures, a move the Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticized, citing Mako’s previous role as the municipality’s MMC for Finance. Criticism of the Mayoral Appointment … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman is currently locked in a competitive battle for the second spot in the upcoming mayoral runoff election, trailing former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. While incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has secured her position in the November contest with nearly 35% of the vote, the ongoing tally of outstanding ballots … Read more
For decades, the archetype of a high-level leader—whether a CEO, a Prime Minister, or a Mayor—was defined by an almost superhuman level of availability. The “ideal” leader was someone who never stepped away, never faltered and certainly never prioritized personal life over public duty. However, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the halls of power, … Read more
Greater Tzaneen local municipality mayor Gerson Molapisane is facing increasing pressure to step down, as the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the Norman Mashabane region has formally joined calls for his resignation. This development comes just two weeks after both the Limpopo provincial ANC leadership and the regional party structure initiated similar demands. The conflict … Read more
The Rise of the ‘Influencer Candidate’: From Reality TV to City Hall The boundary between entertainment and governance is blurring. While we’ve seen celebrities transition into politics before, the emergence of the “reality TV candidate” represents a fundamental shift in how political viability is measured. We see no longer just about legislative experience or party … Read more
The City Government of Manila has deployed high-tech drone technology to assist Navotas City in assessing the damage caused by a fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. This inter-city collaboration aims to improve coordination and emergency response operations during the ongoing crisis. Thermal Imaging for Fire Suppression The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management … Read more