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Chicago Finance Committee Approves $15.5M Parking Meter Settlement and $62M in Police Misconduct Payouts

The parking meter deal resolves years of legal disputes while adding enforcement measures; full City Council vote expected Wednesday.

Trump Administration Reshapes Student Loan System with New Policies and Department Overhaul

Rep. Robin Kelly Joins Illinois Senate Race Following Durbin's Retirement

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ban on DOGE's Access to Sensitive Social Security Data

Mexican Grand Prix Secures Extension Through 2028

Spain Commits €10.4 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target by 2025

Washington Commanders and D.C. Near $3 Billion RFK Stadium Deal

Judge Stays Dismissal of Gun Charge Against Alleged MS-13 Leader to Allow Deportation Challenge

U.S. Justice Department Confirms Death Penalty Pursuit for Luigi Mangione

UK Government Abolishes NHS England in Major Health Service Overhaul

Trump Administration Halts Income-Driven Student Loan Plans, Raising Repayment Costs

Menendez Brothers Resentencing Delayed as Governor Newsom Orders Risk Assessment

Rubio Fast-Tracks $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel, Reversing Biden-Era Restrictions

Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand Reverses Decision, Will Run in Federal Election

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Fires Fire Chief Over Wildfire Response Failures

Hong Kong Democratic Party Moves Toward Dissolution Following Political Crackdown

Florida Approves New Citizens Insurance Rates with Cuts for South Florida Homeowners

Alberta COVID-19 Report Faces Backlash Over Misinformation and Contrarian Claims