Trump Sues NYC Over Sanctuary City Policies

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Trump Administration Sues New York City over Sanctuary City Policies

In a recent development, the Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New York City, targeting its so-called "sanctuary city" policies. The move comes just days after the administration blamed these policies for the shooting of an off-duty US Customs and Border Protection officer in Manhattan. The lawsuit alleges that New York City's sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, are unconstitutional and pose a threat to national security.

Retail Sales in June Boosted by Hot Weather

In more positive news, retail sales in the UK have received a boost from the hot weather in June. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales in food stores rose by 0.7% in June, while fuel sales increased by 2.8%. The warm weather helped to brighten sales, with supermarket retailers reporting stronger trading and an increase in demand for summer products.

American Woman Sentenced to Prison for Helping North Korean Operatives

In a separate development, an American woman has been sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for helping North Korean operatives infiltrate American companies. Christina Chapman, a 35-year-old from Oklahoma, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Chapman's actions helped North Korean operatives to illegally acquire millions of dollars.

NHS Seeks to Defy Doctor Strike and Keep Services Running

In healthcare news, the National Health Service (NHS) is seeking to defy a five-day resident doctors' strike and maintain services across the UK. The strike, which began on July 25, has led to previous mass cancellations, with over one million appointments and treatments cancelled during previous strikes. However, hospitals have been instructed to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances, in an effort to minimize disruption to services.

Quiz of the Week: Who Rescued England's Lionesses against Italy?

Finally, it's time to test your knowledge of the past week's events with the BBC News quiz of the week. From a "gangsta" granny being sent to prison to the preliminary report into last month's Air India disaster, there's been plenty to keep up with. But how much attention did you pay to what's been going on in the world? Take the quiz to find out.

These articles provide a snapshot of current events in the world of business, artificial intelligence, and beyond. From the Trump administration's lawsuit against New York City to the NHS's efforts to maintain services during a doctor strike, there's been plenty of news to keep up with.