Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
On Monday, the Taliban marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital in a swift takeover that prompted a hasty flight from the nation’s Western-backed leaders, plunged the economy and fundamentally transformed the country . Bearded Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white flags of their movement, made victory parades on foot, on bicycles and motorcycles through the streets of Kabul. A group marched past the former US embassy, chanting “Long Live Islam” and “Death to America”. A year after that dramatic day, much has changed in Afghanistan. Former insurgents struggle to govern and remain isolated internationally. The…
Read More »‘Significant changes’ ahead for Tauranga’s CBD
The revitalization of Tauranga’s city center is “absolutely critical” to New Zealand’s fifth largest city and the council has released a plan to ensure it is achieved. Tauranga City Council adopted the City Center Action and Investment Plan 2022-2032 at a council meeting on Monday. It aims to guide the rejuvenation and prioritization of investment in a city center that has seen empty shops and few visitors for a number of years. READ MORE:* Tauranga almost halves household waste going to landfill in a year* There are no City of Tauranga elections that candidates appeal to the regional council* Tauranga’s…
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Three Dead in Parker Area Crash :: exploreClarion.com
HOVEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were killed in a head-on collision north of Parker Monday afternoon. A Clarion County 9-1-1 dispatcher said the call came in at 4:47 p.m. to report a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Riverview Drive (Route 268) and Bennertown Road in Hovey Township , Armstrong County. The dispatcher said Parker Fire, Emlenton Fire, Emlenton Ambulance and Butler State Police were dispatched to the scene. Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers confirmed to WTAE that three people died in the crash. A fourth individual was taken to an area hospital. Clarion County 9-1-1 said the…
Read More »Legoland Mascot Ignored Kids, Mother Claims; Joins Lawsuit: CT News
There was a lot of news across Connecticut on Monday. If you missed anything on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the most read stories. The woman and her children, who are black, have joined a $25 million class action lawsuit against Legoland and Sesame Place theme parks.>>>Read more. Police sent out a warning about a certain make of vehicle as the target of a social media challenge.>>>Read more. The incident happened on Friday.>>>Read more. The police currently have more than 40 car theft investigations on their hands.>>>Read more. A man has been charged after reports his…
Read More »With ground-breaking study results, investors should pay attention to this Canadian stock
Shares of InnoCan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO ) (FSE: IP4 ) (OTCQB: INNPF ) hit an all-time high on the Canadian Stock Exchange in September 2021, rising about 300% from its opening price on the stock market However, the stock is down 40% this year as capital markets continue to suffer from macroeconomic headwinds. However, InnoCan shares have shown some strength of late, but the best is yet to come with many promising developments on the horizon. InnoCan Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Israel that pioneered CBD-Pharma delivery technologies. The company develops solutions that combine unique properties…
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Scott Morrison defends holding ministry portfolios; Woman arrested over allegedly stabbing children in Adelaide; Two states bracing for more wet weather; NSW records 7,145 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths; Former NRL player Brett Finch pleads guilty to sharing child abuse material; Road closures remain in Victoria after flooding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used strong language to criticize his predecessor Scott Morrison over his secret portfolios. Between March 2020 and May 2021, Morrison was appointed to five additional portfolios in secret, Albanese revealed. “There have been revelations of an extraordinary and unprecedented wrecking of our democracy by the former Morrison government,” Albanese said. “This has been government by deception. Government in secret.” Morrison acted in secret as Minister for Health, Finance, Home Affairs, Treasury and Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Source link
Read More »Frustrations growing over partying, safety at Rainbow Beach in Northampton
(WGGB/WSHM) – Frustrations are growing for boaters along the Connecticut River in Northampton, where partying and safety issues have them talking. “It’s gross. The stuff that happens late at night, it’s just out of line,” said Mark Britton of Hadley. Britton spoke with Western Mass News to discuss concerns about parties on the Connecticut River. He called it the worst thing he’s seen since he was a kid. “Unruly environment, underage drinking, debauchery, fireworks, just a total party,” Britton added. When we boarded their pontoon boat Monday afternoon to check it out, the coast was clear, but photos from the…
Read More »The Best of Wellness: 9 Products SELF Editors Are Loving Right Now
Here at SELF, we’re big believers in choosing wellness products that live up to their promises to help make our lives a little better, and in some cases, a little easier, whether it’s skincare for adding to our self-care routine, technology that helps us do the things we love, a healthy snack that helps us overcome the 2pm slump, or fitness equipment that keeps us active. For this month’s installment of our Best of Wellness series (where we round up all of our wellness favorites month by month), we’ve focused on nourishing, refreshing, and straight-up distraction products that will liven…
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