Woonsocket City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 04 2024

 

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City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 04 2024
 

 

 

 

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in Kerrville, Texas today to assess the aftermath of last week's deadly floods. The President plans to meet with first responders, receive a briefing from local officials, and speak with families impacted by the disaster. Trump said he delayed the visit to avoid interfering with rescue efforts following the sudden, intense rainfall that caused the historic flooding.        A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued a tentative ruling that curbs how immigration agents operate across seven Southern California counties. The decision bars agents from stopping suspected undocumented immigrants without reasonable suspicion of a law violation and prohibits using factors like race, language, occupation, or location to justify arrests. The ruling, which could also limit ICE actions at area businesses, sides with the ACLU, with a final decision expected today.        Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads home after concluding his U.S. trip with a private tour of Monticello in Virginia -- a personal gesture from President Trump. Netanyahu and his wife visited Thomas Jefferson's historic estate following several days in Washington, DC, where he met with U.S. officials to discuss efforts to end the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.        A judge had temporarily blocked the termination of 30 NYPD rookie officers who were set to be dismissed Thursday for failing to meet hiring standards. The ruling supports the Police Benevolent Association's request to delay the firings, which stem from revelations that some recruits have criminal records, lied on their applications, or face psychiatric concerns.        Tesla is preparing to expand its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, while eyeing a Bay Area launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval. CEO Elon Musk shared the update on 'X' and announced that Tesla vehicles will soon feature xAI's upgraded Grok chatbot, despite controversy over antisemitic content generated by the AI. The rollout of Grok 4 comes as xAI works to address mounting criticism.        Kanye West faces serious new accusations of sexual battery and sex trafficking in an amended lawsuit filed by his former assistant. The complaint expands on a June 2024 wrongful termination and sexual harassment suit, alleging West fired Lauren Pisciotta in late 2023 after she began rejecting his sexual advances.