Public Safety & Local Governance: Cambridge City Council voted to remove ShotSpotter gunfire-detection after a public hearing, reigniting debate over policing tech, privacy fears, and how federal grants shape local safety choices. Public Finance & Service Delivery: Guernsey’s retail business group argues fiscal fixes must prioritize growth and local spending, warning that “tax extraction” alone could weaken consumer confidence and investment. Regulated Gambling: Alberta launched a regulated iGaming market, aiming to steer bettors away from grey-market sites and bring consumer protection under the provincial regulator. Crypto Oversight: ESMA is set to review crypto custody services’ digital resilience, with supervisory work running through 2026-2027. Disaster Response: Flash floods in Pakistan’s Diamer region damaged homes, crops, and bridges and closed the Karakoram Highway, leaving travelers stranded and pushing authorities to clear debris. Government Reshuffle (War-time): Ukraine’s Zelenskiy announced a sweeping government shake-up, including a prime minister change, to streamline institutions and strengthen law-enforcement leadership. Public Procurement Rules: A finance ministry update tightened deadlines for government procurement contracts, allowing extensions only when delays aren’t the contractor’s fault. Public Participation: Redditch began an early Local Plan “scoping” consultation, focusing on issues and engagement strategy rather than specific development sites. Mental Health Funding (US): Fifteen Democratic-led states sued to block Trump administration cuts to a $1B school mental health grant program.