In a significant diplomatic development, American and Russian officials convened in Saudi Arabia to engage in discussions aimed at negotiating a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has initiated sweeping cuts to federal health agencies, raising concerns about the future of public health resources. In New York City, just days after the Justice Department opted to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, four of his senior aides, including deputy mayors, have announced their resignations, creating ripples in the city’s leadership.