Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says
Increasingly lengthy court case processing times inflate NYC's jail population, costing millions and violating detainees' rights.
Australia's Massive Military Budget
The 2025 federal budget allocated an extra $50.3 billion to defense over the next decade, totaling $764.6 billion, significantly impacting other budget areas.
Sudden State Funding Freeze Leaves Transit Agencies Hanging - Streetsblog California
Transit agencies in California face uncertainty and reduced budgets due to delayed funding release, impacting operations and federal grant applications.
Community groups Preserve Park Slope and Park Slope Civic Council merge * Brooklyn Paper
Community group Preserve Park Slope merged into Park Slope Civic Council for stronger advocacy.
Park Slope Civic Council focuses on street safety, development concerns, and city budget impacts.
Budget won't shift dial' on Tory poll woes, Tim Farron says as plans announced
Tim Farron believes Jeremy Hunt's Budget won't impact Tory poll ratings.
Farron emphasizes voters prioritize personal concerns like NHS and food prices over polls.
Four in 10 Irish parents skip meals or reduce portions so their children have enough to eat, new study shows
Food insecurity is worsening for families, with parents skipping meals or eating smaller portions to feed children.
More parents are sacrificing their own leisure, hobbies, children's activities, and medical costs to afford food.