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Sammy’s Law, now enshrined in New York State’s budget, empowers local governments to lower speed limits to 20 mph or below in an effort to enhance pedestrian safety. This milestone is a testament to the tireless advocacy of Sammy Cohen Eckstein’s family and other victims of high-speed crashes. Studies demonstrate that reducing speed limits to 20 mph significantly lowers the severity of collisions. The law grants localities control over this crucial aspect of traffic management, returning decision-making power to the communities directly affected.

The Congress party in Bihar has sparked controversy with its ticket distribution for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Instead of prioritizing dedicated party leaders and workers, the party has reportedly favored candidates with family connections or those who have switched from other parties. This decision has drawn criticism from senior party members, who lament the decline of the Congress in Bihar and fear that the party’s electoral prospects have been compromised.

Nigel Farage now believes a summer general election is more likely after Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill passed Parliament. Sunak had previously stated that deportation flights to Rwanda would begin within 12 weeks, but Farage contends this is unlikely due to legal challenges from the Human Rights Act. The former Brexit Party leader argues that the Prime Minister’s bold statement about ignoring international courts signals a shift towards an earlier election, as he cannot deliver on his flagship policy while the Human Rights Act remains in place. Sunak, however, maintains that the legislation will enable the government to deter illegal immigration and save lives.

Ukraine has denied Russia’s claim to have taken the village of Novomykhailivka, with a Ukrainian official stating that their forces still hold the area. The dispute highlights ongoing intense fighting in eastern Ukraine, where Russia aims to control the entire Donetsk region. Meanwhile, Ukraine received a significant boost of military aid from the U.K. and the U.S., totaling over $61 billion. The aid includes ammunition, air defense, and drones, providing a vital boost to Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made racially insensitive remarks at a party celebrating Barack Obama’s election in 2008. According to an interview with Johnson’s ex-wife Marina Wheeler, he asked journalist Afua Hirsch where she was from and expressed his desire to be Black.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken aim at the Congress party, asserting that it poses challenges to religious practice and carries out covert schemes to concentrate wealth in the hands of a chosen few. These accusations come in response to his remarks on ‘wealth redistribution’ during a rally in Rajasthan on Sunday, which have drawn the ire of the Congress and the INDI Alliance.

The Rwanda Bill, which aims to deter illegal migration by deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, has been approved by Parliament after weeks of debate and amendments. The Bill was passed despite opposition from the House of Lords, who raised concerns about Rwanda’s safety for asylum seekers and the exemption of former British military interpreters from deportation. The government claims the Bill will act as a deterrent to migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats. However, critics have called the policy an ‘extortionately expensive gimmick’ that will not address the root causes of migration.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of neglecting his government’s achievements and instead constantly criticizing others. Pawar, while addressing a rally in Amravati, Maharashtra, highlighted the contributions of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, and Manmohan Singh in building a new India. He expressed concern that Modi’s actions could lead to the emergence of autocracy in India.

Police are searching for a former Yakima police officer suspected of killing two women, one outside an elementary school, and abducting his 1-year-old son. The suspect, Elias Huizar, 39, has not been found and is considered armed and dangerous.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Lower courts have found Trump’s actions may have been illegal, but he claims he cannot be held accountable for actions taken during his presidency. The case has sparked debate over whether the president’s unique role shields him from prosecution, even after leaving office.