Publisher suspends sales of journalist’s book after plagiarism review
New York Magazine said it updated 67 of Ross Barkan’s columns that did not include proper attribution. His Penguin Random House book on Mayor Zohran Mamdani was set for the fall.
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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton is a deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and a trusted figure in the administration.
Mayor Mamdani lets bill giving NYC paraprofessionals $10,000 boost lapse into law
The City Council passed the bill unanimously last month, with enough votes to override a veto if the mayor chose to do so — leaving Mamdani with few options to stop the measure from becoming law
Boone Town Council honors local public servant with bridge renaming
BOONE — The Boone Town Council voted to name the Greenway bridge over Lower Hardin Creek the “Rufus Edmisten Bridge,” honoring the Boone native and former state attorney general and
Blowing Rock approves speed reduction, truck restrictions on Green Hill Road
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Town Council agreed to reduce the speed limit on Green Hill Road, heard about the North Carolina Department of Transportation comprehensive transportation plan process
Moratorium approved for Yadkin County as potential Yadkinville data center project announced
The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on data centers following a public hearing on Monday. The original proposal was for a 12-month moratorium, but Commissioner
Public Notices | Week of Aug. 17, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Opelika will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal...
Library expands outreach, plans mobile book locker
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library System is taking library access beyond its walls, expanding story-time outreach across Lee County and preparing to launch a $25,0...
Auburn approves large-scale manufacturing facility
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — European manufacturer Vulcaflex S.p.A. cleared its final major municipal hurdle to build a full-scale automotive supply plant in West Auburn that could eventually...
Trump expected to pick White House adviser Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Heidi Overton, a powerful White House health care adviser, is said to be President Trump's pick to lead the FDA.
Why the LA City Council is canceling homelessness anti-camping rules in some neighborhoods
A controversial law allows L.A. leaders to designate certain areas where unhoused people are banned from sleeping.
Public pressure helps persuade county leaders to pause data center permitting
The Spokane County commissioners, under the watchful eyes of their constituents, reached a compromise Tuesday and put a temporary halt on the construction of large data centers.
Public Safety Leadership Mulls Drone Use in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Police, fire and emergency management leaders are holding community meetings to gauge public reception about proposed drone-as-first-responder pilots. Formal plans would go before the City Council later this...
iPads For Kindergartners? Elmhurst Parents Say No
Parents push back against increased screentime for students. The school board remains silent.
One Palm Beach County School Board race claimed, another heads to runoff
The Palm Beach County School Board District 4 race will head to runoff during the November general election while the District 6 race has a likely winner.
Voters choose 2 new Broward School Board members; Bulman, Zeman also win their races
Voters chose two new candidates on Tuesday to join the Broward School Board, reelected two sitting members and left the status of one seat unresolved.
Incumbent commissioners Campione, Parks win Lake GOP primary races
Incumbent Lake County Commissioners Leslie Campione and Sean Parks dominate in Lake GOP primary races
Moskowitz beats back primary challenge for Congress, will face former Boca Raton Mayor Singer in November
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz and former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer will battle for Congressional District 25 in November in what will be a closely watched toss-up race.
Central Florida School Board Elections: Gallo wins countywide seat
School Board Elections: Angie Gallo wins county-wide chair in Orange, defeating Alicia Farrant.
L.A. City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez says the camping bans were ineffective at combatting homelessness.
Stockton vice mayor urges State Bar investigation into former city attorney
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee has filed a complaint with the state bar, requesting an investigation into former City Attorney Marci Arredondo's handling of concerns about potential political interference in...
Patterson extends data center moratorium through July 2027
The Patterson City Council voted Tuesday unanimously to extend a temporary moratorium on data center construction.
Atlanta activists push back against expanding Flock camera network
A coalition of grassroots organizations gathered outside Atlanta City Hall on Tuesday morning to call for the reduction of Flock surveillance cameras across the city.
Chaos breaks out in Dearborn as anti-Islam protest draws Nazis sympathizers, large demonstration
Far-right, anti-Islam activist Jake Lang is expected to make comments at the Dearborn City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.