The County of Los Angeles purchased the Gas Company Tower for $200 million, prompting a debate over the fate of the 1960s-era Hall of Administration. Supervisor Janice Hahn is opposing a plan to move workers to the new skyscraper and demolish the historic building, citing concerns over transparency and preservation. While county officials are considering razing the Hall of Administration, a formal decision is pending until 2027, raising budget challenges and preservation concerns among advocates like the Los Angeles Conservancy.
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Russian State TV Celebrates Donald Trump’s First Week: ‘Our Point of View’
Russian state television propagandists have expressed delight at President Donald Trump's decisions, with one guest on Evening With Vladimir Solovyov praising the administration's stance on geopolitics. They welcomed Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, interpreting comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a shift towards a multipolar world. Russian media outlets suggested that Moscow could benefit from the tariffs, potentially leading to a rise in global energy prices. Full Article
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