In politics
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UK small boats policymakers referred to ‘bloody migrants’, says civil servant
Exclusive: Former head of policy at illegal migration taskforce details ‘inhumane conversations’A senior civil servant has said Cabinet Office officials making policy on small boats referred to “bloody migrants” and were expected to “leave their humanity at the door”.Rowaa Ahmar withdrew a tribunal claim alleging “unrelenting and systemic” racism in the department on Wednesday but said she stands by the substance of it. Continue reading
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Sadiq Khan vows to take on Thames Water and make London’s rivers ‘swimmable’ by 2034
Sadiq Khan says he wants to make London’s rivers “swimmable within ten years” in the face of the sewage scandal.
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Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho Senator James Risch this week announced the introduction of the bipartisan Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act to promote the utilization of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction. The mass timber industry has become important to Oregon, Idaho, and the entire Pacific Northwest’s economy and environment.
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition. Hawaii marks the third state where Kennedy has officially qualified for ballot access. He gained ballot access in
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition. Hawaii marks the third state where Kennedy has officially qualified for ballot access. He gained ballot access in
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition. Hawaii marks the third state where Kennedy has officially qualified for ballot access. He gained ballot access in
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Focus is on next steps after Oregon lawmakers make 'groundbreaking' housing investments
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed during the short legislative session will send a total of $376 million to address the state's housing shortage, including Senate Bill 1530 and Senate
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Summer food benefits for Oregon kids amplified through Double Up produce program
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to purchase produce, through the Double Up Food Bucks program. The Oregon Legislature approved the state's participation in the Summer EBT program, making nearly 300,000
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Weekend podcast: the extraordinary story of the biggest art fraud in American history, plus Zoe Williams on Liz Truss
Zoe Williams explores the greatest mystery of modern politics: Liz Truss’ self belief (1m15s), and Charlotte Edwardes delves into the extraordinary inside story of the biggest art fraud in American history (5m53s) Continue reading
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Nuneaton and Bedworth local elections 2024
Voters go to the polls on May 2 in what will be an 'all-out' election
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FEC complaint alleges Liccardo illegally paid for Congressional District 16 recount
The document claims the former San Jose mayor wanted to avoid a three-way race in the November general election.
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Bill Maher Says ‘Quiet On Set’ Made Nickelodeon Seem Like Neverland Ranch
An exasperated Bill Maher, notorious for not having his own children, asked on Friday’s ‘Real Time’ why he is the one who is always left trying to defend them. In his “New Rules” editorial, Maher trained his guns on the shocking Max documentary Quiet on Set, which detailed what the past young stars went through […]