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Harris promises swing-state voters she’ll be ‘tough’ on border — but criticized Obama in 2019 for deporting illegal immigrants

New York Post 

MESQUITE, Nev. — “Tougher.” That’s the name of Vice President Kamala Harris’ 30-second campaign spot that’s been running in Arizona and Nevada for almost two weeks now, touting the Democratic candidate’s “tough” record on border issues. “As a border-state prosecutor, she took on drug cartels and jailed gang members for smuggling weapons and drugs across the...

Health secretary reviews preparedness to tackle Monkeypox challenge in J&K

Business Standard 

Though no case of Monkeypox was reported from anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities here on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness of public health agencies to meet the challenge posed by the infectious viral disease in the Union Territory, an official said. Health Secretary Syed Abid Rasheed Shah chaired a meeting of the officers in the light of recent declaration of Monkeypox as an emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), the official said. He said that Shah directed all stakeholders... Читать дальше...

‘Minimal’ chance Mike Lynch and other missing yacht passengers are alive, says coastguard - Financial Times

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  1. ‘Minimal’ chance Mike Lynch and other missing yacht passengers are alive, says coastguard  Financial Times
  2. The new wave of climate claptrap  Financial Times
  3. CCTV shows Bayesian superyacht engulfed in storm moments before it sank  Sky News
  4. Mike Lynch yacht latest: Divers smash through window into hull with crucial hours ahead in Bayesian search  The Independent
  5. Investigation into ‘open hatches’ on doomed superyacht  The Telegraph

Campaign to save historic Black Beech trees in Upper Hutt

Scoop 

These beech trees will all be felled. The stretch of road affected is less than 100m long and straight, so visibility is good. One lane bridge in Waipoua Forest on SH12. News from Tree Council Inc The Tree Council is appalled that the Upper Hutt City Council is poised to destroy an avenue of fourteen […]

Barack Obama to anoint Kamala Harris as Democrats' best hope at convention

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Barack Obama is set to endorse Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's future at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, highlighting her potential as the first Black and South Asian woman presidential nominee. Obama’s address will emphasize Harris's readiness to lead and her connection to his legacy. Harris, polling strongly, has unified the party, with Democrats confident in their ability to defeat Donald Trump. Biden, after ending his reelection bid, has passed the torch to Harris, marking a pivotal moment for the party.

Aviation workers halt planned protest over revenue slash

The Punch 

Aviation workers have decided to cancel their planned protest concerning the Federal Government’s demand for 50 per cent revenue collection from the agencies. The scheduled strike was meant to be held today (Wednesday). The Secretary of the Joint Aviation Trade Unions Forum, Nnadi Hector, said the protest was halted following a directive from the government

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2027: APC kicks as PDP backs call for Jonathan’s return

The Punch 

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the presidential race for 2027. In the past few weeks, there has been a growing rumour that northern elites and politicians are not happy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and subtly yearning for a change of

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As DNC ramps up for Day 2, Dems fall in line behind Harris - Fox News

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  1. As DNC ramps up for Day 2, Dems fall in line behind Harris  Fox News
  2. Grandchildren of Two Past Democratic Presidents Say Harris Is Party’s Future  The New York Times
  3. Grandsons of former Democratic presidents speak at DNC, rally behind Harris  10TV

Capitals Sign Defenceman Carter Dekay for 2024/25

Cowichan Capitals 

We’d like to welcome Carter Dekay to the Cowichan Capitals! 2006, Defenceman Carter played for Island HC JPHL 18U last year. Carter comes to us via our affiliate system.