Cabinet clash over push for ‘carbon border tax’ on imports from polluting countries as ministers deny idea is being considered after Environment Secretary George Eustice says it will be ‘important’ in the future Mr Eustice yesterday claimed that the ‘important’ idea was under discussion Treasury and Department for Business said no plans currently being examined […]
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in L.A.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure that took effect Monday that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to shopping malls and theaters to nail and […]
Voter Suppression Is Affecting All of Us — but We Have the Power to Stop It
When people hear the phrase “voter suppression,” most think about the Jim Crow South, or the plight of “others” in Deep South states. Yes, voter suppression was created to keep all nonwhite men from the ballot box during the Reconstruction era when Black people were finally guaranteed the right to vote by law. But it’s […]
Former Victorian governor Sir James Gobbo dies aged 90
Tributes are being paid to former Victorian governor Sir James Gobbo who has died at the age of 90. Sir James was the 25th governor of Victoria from 1997 until 2000 under premiers Jeff Kennett and Steve Bracks. The federal Eduction Minister Alan Tudge said he was saddened to hear of Sir James’ death. Sir […]
Iraqi officials: Premier’s residence hit by rocket attack
‘Real Marines’ highlights the difference between Iraq and Afghanistan Fox Nation’s ‘Real Marines’ discusses the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan Iraqi officials said Sunday the residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was hit by rocket fire but he was unharmed in the attack. Residents of Baghdad heard the sound of an explosion followed by gunfire from […]
Roads, transit, internet: What's in the infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other major improvements to the nation’s infrastructure. The legislation now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature. Once it is signed by Biden, the new law will reach […]
Explosion kills 92 and leaves more than 100 injured
Explosion kills 92 and leaves more than 100 injured in Sierra Leone ‘after they rushed to get fuel from leaking tanker’ which had crashed but then went up in flames Government has not confirmed the official death toll, but 91 bodies found so far Further 100 casualties have been admitted for treatment at hospitals and […]
House PASSES $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill
‘We’ve just taken a monumental step forward as a nation’: Joe Biden celebrates passage of his $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill ahead of a vote on Build Back Better before Thanksgiving: Six Squad members are the only Democrats to oppose it The House passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill with a vote of 228 to […]
Man builds his 19-year-old cat an ELEVATOR
Cat lover builds his 19-year-old feline named Frodo an ELEVATOR because he has trouble climbing the stairs Cat lover decided to build his ‘ancient’ feline a home elevator to help his mobility You Tuber Liam Thompson documented feat online, 300,000 views since Friday He later declared his impressive project success was ‘the greatest day of […]
Police hunt 'Lupin' jewel thief over multimillion-pound raids on celebrity homes including Tamara Ecclestone's
A JEWEL thief dubbed Lupin after the hit Netflix series has been named as the mastermind behind multimillion-pound raids on celebrity homes. Alfredo Lindley, 40, was said to have swiped £26million in jewellery, watches and cash in a series of burglaries in 2019. His victims include Formula 1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone. Now, he has been […]