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Dolton to Purchase Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home

The Village of Dolton, Illinois, will attempt to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home for $250,000 to transform it into a historic site, aiming to boost tourism and revenue in the wake of recent political and financial scandals.

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Guernsey Voters Demand Collaboration from Election Candidates

Ahead of Guernsey's Wednesday election, voters are urging candidates to prioritize collaboration and find solutions to the island's housing crisis, which is forcing many young people to leave, and a perceived disconnect between the States and those struggling financially.

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Glendale Ends ICE Detention Contract Amidst Public Outcry

Glendale, California, ended its contract with ICE to house immigration detainees after public outcry over ICE actions in Los Angeles; the 2007 contract will end in 60 days, with detainees transferred elsewhere, despite the mayor's view that it was an uninformed political decision.

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Haverford Township Approves Modernization Plan, Sparking Debate

Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, approved a 122-page comprehensive plan Monday night to modernize the township, focusing on redeveloping the Eagle Road Corridor with mixed-use buildings while addressing resident concerns about increased traffic, pollution, and changes to the town...

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Germany's Youngest Mayor Takes Office in Eckenroth

Nineteen-year-old Tim Sieper became Germany's youngest mayor in Eckenroth, a village of 200 in the Bad Kreuznach district, succeeding his father due to health reasons; he was elected in May with four of six votes and plans to use social media to increase the village's visibility.

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Labour's Russell Wins Hamilton By-election with Grassroots Campaign

Davy Russell, a 63-year-old Labour candidate, won the Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election on May 4, 2023, focusing on local outreach and addressing concerns about NHS waiting lists and local infrastructure, rather than traditional media campaigning.

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NYC Mayoral Primary: Cuomo, Mamdani Lead in Ranked-Choice Race

The New York City Democratic mayoral primary, utilizing ranked-choice voting for the second time, saw eleven candidates compete, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leading in polls; incumbent Eric Adams is running as an independent in November.

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UK Council Scraps Inclusive Flag Policy, Sparking Staff Concerns

Leicestershire County Council's Reform leadership scrapped its inclusive flag-flying policy in an eight-minute meeting, replacing it with a focus on British national symbols, sparking concerns among staff groups representing over 400 employees who were not consulted.

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Sherrill Wins NJ Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, despite trailing in several home counties of her opponents; her strongest support came from Morris County, while Ras Baraka won Newark by a large margin.

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Runoff Elections and Referendum in Southern Italy

Runoff elections will be held in five municipalities in Puglia and Basilicata on June 8th and 9th, following the first round of local elections. A nationwide referendum on four labor laws and one citizenship law will also take place simultaneously.

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Dutch Budget Cuts Threaten Local Services and Democracy

Facing significant budget cuts from the national government, Dutch municipalities are struggling to balance their budgets and maintain essential local services, leading to a decline in local political participation and raising concerns about the future of local democracy.

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CSU Nominates Baumgärtner for Munich Mayoral Election

The CSU officially nominated Dieter Baumgärtner, a 48-year-old jurist, as their mayoral candidate for Munich on March 8th, 2024, focusing on financial responsibility, enhanced public safety, and improved social services to counter the current Green-SPD coalition.

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