NYT > U.S. News Berkeley Considers Starting a Public Bank With Taxpayer Dollars Par : Soumya Karlamangla 25 octobre 2026 à 05:01 The bank would offer low-interest loans to community projects in the East Bay region of Northern California. © Juliana Yamada/Associated PressProponents for a Berkeley public bank say that it would allow the city to keep its tax dollars local. Opponents say that it would be a high-risk experiment with tax dollars.
NYT > World News As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off Par : Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu 22 octobre 2026 à 13:39 One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year. © Chiang Ying-Ying/Associated PressA high wave hitting the shore in Keelung, northern Taiwan, on Thursday, as Typhoon Champi approached the area.