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Eileen Higgins has been elected as Miami's first female mayor and the first non-Hispanic mayor in nearly 30 years, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County commissioner, won the runoff election decisively against Emilio T.

Gonzalez, capturing a lead of 18 percentage points, as voters expressed a desire for change after years dominated by Cuban American Republicans. In her victory statement, Higgins promised ethical leadership and accountability, reflecting a broader Democratic hope for momentum heading into the 2026 midterms, according to the New York Times.

Meanwhile, Taiwan has invoked its National Security Law to safeguard the trade secrets of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, amidst geopolitical tensions with China. This decision follows an incident where a Taiwanese engineer left TSMC for Intel, prompting concerns about national security and the protection of critical technology.

Taiwanese authorities have initiated investigations into the matter, including the seizure of personal assets linked to the engineer, as reported by the New York Times. In other news, President Trump's economic policies are under scrutiny as rising inflation and affordability concerns challenge his narrative of economic success.

During a recent speech, Trump shifted focus from economic achievements to blaming immigrants for economic woes, despite criticisms of his administration's impact on rising consumer costs, according to the New York Times.

Additionally, Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts against the Maduro regime in Venezuela, although she could not attend the ceremony due to travel restrictions imposed by the government.

Her daughter accepted the award on her behalf, reading a powerful message about freedom and civic duty, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Venezuela, as reported by NBC News. Finally, the Pentagon is facing backlash for its handling of survivors from a controversial military campaign targeting drug smuggling boats.

Initial plans to send survivors to a notorious prison in El Salvador were rejected, raising questions about potential war crimes and the U.S. military's engagement strategies, according to the New York Times.