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The Metropolitan Police plans to close half of its front counters in London to save costs, reducing accessible face-to-face reporting points from 37 to 19, which breaks a previous pledge for 24/7 counters in each borough. The move is part of broader budget constraints and efforts to focus resources on crime fighting, despite concerns about accessibility and community trust.
J.K. Rowling criticized Sky News for referring to a convicted murderer as a "woman" instead of a transgender woman, sparking controversy over her comments on transgender issues. The author has faced backlash for previous remarks perceived as anti-trans, and her recent social media posts reignited the debate. Rowling's comments have been criticized by actors from movies based on her books, while others have defended her.
The FBI's Washington, D.C., Field branch has called on Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, to report federal crimes by issuing a mock Speak Now (Taylor's Version) album cover on Twitter. The album cover includes nine song titles representing different types of offenses the FBI is looking for. While there is no evidence of Swift's involvement, lyrics from her latest album suggest she would support cooperation with the FBI.