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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 9 stories
New York City officials are proposing to replace aging buildings in four Manhattan public housing developments with new towers. Some residents have expressed skepticism about the redevelopment plans.
Health officials cited a construction company for its role in a Legionnaires' outbreak that killed seven people last summer, while stating Harlem Hospital committed no lapses. However, a Gothamist investigation found the hospital did not follow its own protocols during the incident. Residents in the area continue to experience health effects and are seeking accountability for the outbreak.
A new Broadway production is navigating audience participation expectations from longtime fans. The show's management is determining appropriate levels of engagement during performances.
Montana has paused a program that would have funded doula services for pregnant individuals in areas with limited maternity care access. This decision follows state budget constraints and concerns about potential reductions in federal Medicaid funding.
Taiwan's opposition leader has arrived in China for a visit described as a 'Journey of Peace.' This occurs ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is anticipated to be a major topic of discussion.
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Residents in Ariko, Kaduna state, Nigeria, have disputed the army's claim that it rescued 31 civilians following a church attack on Easter Sunday. Community and church officials state the abducted individuals remain missing and have asked the army to identify those reportedly freed. The army reported a firefight that forced attackers to flee, leaving hostages and casualties behind, while locals said gunmen operated for an extended period without resistance.
Her trip comes amid growing scepticism about the US in Taiwan "largely stemming from [Donald] Trump's mixed signals on his Taiwan policy and the Middle East conflict", says William Yang, North East Asia analyst at the non-profit think tank International Crisis Group. Cheng sees this as an opportunity for her to present herself as the political leader capable of maintaining cross-strait exchange and potentially reducing cross-strait tension," Yang says. Many do read Cheng as a fair-weather politician, an opportunist with little principle, and a politician that cares about her own position.