New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she won’t remove Mayor Eric Adams from office, instead imposing limits on his power due to corruption allegations. Hochul plans to appoint a special inspector general, allow city officials to take legal action against the federal government independently, and expand state oversight of city decisions. Adams denies the charges and offers to work with the governor, while federal prosecutors continue to investigate the situation.
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Wildfires in California, Oregon force hundreds to evacuate
Wildfires in California and Central Oregon intensified, leading to hundreds of evacuations as firefighters battled the blazes amid extreme heat. The Pickett Fire in Napa County grew to over 10 square miles and was 11% contained, while Oregon's Flat Fire expanded to nearly 34 square miles, with thousands of homes under evacuation orders, complicating firefighting efforts due to challenging terrain and dry conditions. Want More Context? 🔎
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