US Senate passes landmark $430bn climate change, tax and drug pricing bill to lower global warming emissions | World News
The U.S. Senate has passed a sweeping package that supporters say will cut climate-warming carbon emissions, lower drug prices for seniors and require higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy . The legislation is less ambitious than President Joe Biden original national goals, but it’s still an important victory that Democrats hope will boost their chances of holding on to their slim majorities in the House and Senate in November’s midterm elections. “The Senate is making history,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after raising his fists in the air as Democrats cheered and his staff celebrated the vote with…
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Stripper charged after being mistaken for gunman in Perth’s CBD
A male entertainer wreaked havoc in Perth’s CBD on Sunday after concerned workers noticed an armed man outside a jewelery shop and called the police. Nine News Perth reported that detectives closed off King Street and swarmed the area after several people raised the alarm, there was a man outside Linneys dressed in a SWAT uniform and brandishing an assault rifle. Chad Satchell, 31, said he was an adult entertainer who had been booked for a nearby party and was preparing his costume on the street. The outfit allegedly included an ice gun, which is illegal in Western Australia. The…
Read More »Breaking News LIVE Updates August 8:
Breaking News LIVE Updates on August 8: Deputy Speaker and Rajya Sabha Speaker M Venkaiah Naidu will bid farewell to the Upper House on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders. Naidu steps down on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will be sworn in on August 11. There will be no session of the House on Tuesday and Thursday due to Muharram and Raksha Bandhan, news agency PTI reported citing sources. They added that there will be another farewell function for Naidu on Monday evening at the GMC Balayogi auditorium on behalf of…
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Look: NFL World Not Happy With The Matt Rhule News
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) NFL fans don’t like what Matt Rhule had to say about his team’s celebration antics. The Carolina Panthers head coach reportedly ran his team after a celebrated player in the end zone. “Sorry, but this guy stinks,” Warren Sharp wrote, tweeting part of a recent story. NFL fans seem to agree. “…..it’s the preseason. And you punished everyone because one guy had a little fun?…
Read More »New England Hemp Farms to close Westport location, remain online
WESTPORT — After three years in business, New England Hemp Farm will close its Westport location on Aug. 31, but will maintain its online store and Groton location. Chief Operating Officer Matt Bannon said business has never been better for the CBD store. But for now he will have to focus on an online sales platform due to the “drastically” increased rent. “We’ve loved everything about it,” Bannon said of the Westport location, which is just minutes from his home. “We’re going to miss Main Street.” Bannon said the Westport location has been an opportunity to talk to and educate…
Read More »Police search for two men on the run after breaking out of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre
Two youths are on the run after being released from Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre, in Melbourne’s north-west. Key points: The two men escaped through the roof and staff did not notice they were missing until the next morningA memo was sent to staff stressing the importance of headcountPolice said they do not believe the men are dangerous Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 22-year-old Shamus Touhy and 19-year-old Matthew Piscopo. They left the juvenile justice facility on Mollison Street at around 11.44pm on Saturday. Malmsbury staff told the ABC the men escaped through the roof and workers…
Read More »National Farmers Market Week in Connecticut
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut is celebrating National Farmers Market Week. The goal is to highlight the vital role that farmers’ markets play in the country’s food system. State officials say farmers markets fuel local economies and have increased access to fresh, locally grown food for vulnerable populations. Not only do they feature products from local farms, but also bakeries. People can also buy local soap, sauces, dog treats and more. “Fresh tomatoes are always popular, and we have a local bakery and their baked goods are popular as well,” said Michelle Benivegna, market manager for the East Haven…
Read More »World’s Longest Yard Sale
COVINGTON, Ky. — Community members lined up in the Mainstrasse Village area Saturday and Sunday to participate in the 127th or the World’s Longest Sale, an event sponsored by ROME. Organizer William Dickson said he wanted to bring back a community phenomenon after it was on hiatus for a couple of years. What you need to know The 127th or the World’s Longest Yard Sale returned for the first time in years on August 6-7. The event lasted two days for community members to sell their work and other items no longer used in their homes. ROME sponsored this year’s…
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