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Critics call out Spokane mayor over homelessness after 30-minute speech

(The Center Square) After nearly two years in office, Mayor Lisa Brown reflected on the state of the city on Monday during an address to the Spokane City Council, drawing criticism from residents present. The 30-minute speech highlighted the administration’s efforts over the past year amid ongoing budget gaps. Despite balancing a $25 million deficit in her first [.].

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Mumbai Crime: Kurla Auto Driver Booked For Running Over Stray Dog; FIR Registered After Animal Welfare Activists’ Intervention

The Kurla police have registered an FIR against an autorickshaw driver who allegedly ran over a community dog near Kurla West station, leaving the animal grievously injured. The accused, identified as Mohd. Wasim Abdul Z. Khan, was caught on CCTV footage allegedly driving his autorickshaw over the stray dog before fleeing the scene.