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House-passed assault weapons ban appears to be doomed in the Senate |  U.S. Senate
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House-passed assault weapons ban appears to be doomed in the Senate | U.S. Senate

The assault weapons ban in America passed by the House appears set to be doomed in the Senate amid relentless Republican opposition to gun reform, even in the wake of a series of mass shootings in the US.The legislation in the House, which would ban assault weapons for the first time since 2004, is interpreted as a sign that Democrats plan more aggressive gun violence prevention after a series of mass shootings using the military-derived weapons, including in Buffalo, New York , and Uvalde, Texas.It was passed 217-213, with two Republicans voting in favor and five opposing Democrats. the law would criminalize the knowing sale, manufacture, transfer, possession or importation of many types of semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines.“Our nation has watched in unspeakable horr...
Senate passes abortion bill with 26-20 vote
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Senate passes abortion bill with 26-20 vote

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the abortion measure, with a 26 to 20 vote during Saturday's special session. The vote followed more than three hours of debate and discussion. The measure would ban all abortions in Indiana except in cases of rape, incest and substantial risk to the life of the mother. Lawmakers expected to vote on the measure Friday, but the vote was pushed back after debate on amendments Thursday pushed the session past midnight. Senate passes inflation relief plan in 40-4 vote Ten Republicans voted against the measure, joining ten Democratic colleagues. Republicans in the chamber mustered just enough votes (26) to advance the legislation. Lawmakers from both parties spoke against the bill before the vote. E...
The catastrophic floods in Kentucky already leave 25 dead and tens of thousands affected
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The catastrophic floods in Kentucky already leave 25 dead and tens of thousands affected

Among the dead are at least six children, according to local media reports. Kentucky lives in these days one of the "most devastating floods in its history". After a week of Torrential rains that have devastated several counties in the state, local authorities estimate that there are already at least 25 fatalities and tens of thousands affected by these extreme rainfall events. Among the dead there at least six children, including one a year old, according to local media reports. As explained by the state governor, Andy Beshear, the death toll could even double over the weekend as rescue operations continue. ...
Liverpool vs. Man City live score, highlights, updates from 2022 Community Shield
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Liverpool vs. Man City live score, highlights, updates from 2022 Community Shield

KING POWER STADIUM, LEICESTER — Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City and FA Cup holders Liverpool officially open the 2022/23 season, with new-look attacks reigniting the standout English rivalry of the last half-decade.  Darwin Nunez could make his competitive debut for the Reds off the bench, with the Uruguayan striker effectively filling the enormous void left by Sadio Mane, who joined Bayern Munich this summer. Nunez's four goals against RB Leipzig earlier this month came after a difficult start to preseason.  For City, meanwhile, all eyes are of course on Erling Haaland. The barely-believable physical presence of the Norwegian will provide a fresh test for Liverpool centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, with Haaland having netted 29 goals in 30 games acro...
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Kentucky flooding live updates: Deaths could rise Saturday

Officials in Kentucky expect Saturday to be decisive as the state recovery continues efforts after devastating mid-week flooding in its eastern Appalachian region that has been blamed for over a dozen deaths.As of Saturday morning, the official death count stood at 16, with stories of those swept away in raging waters, including four children from the same familyemerging from the destruction.Emergency responders, who have rescued at least 300 people so far, have also been kept from accessing many flooded communities, as branches of the Kentucky River and other waterways remained near historic levels following torrential downpours that fell Wednesday into Thursday.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll is expected to rise."We may have even lost entire families," Beshear said in ...
Miss. senators explain why they voted against bill set to boost veterans benefits
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Miss. senators explain why they voted against bill set to boost veterans benefits

DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s two U.S. senators want veterans to know they support a bill boosting VA benefits for those exposed to chemicals, but they say a funding mistake needs to be fixed first.Diamondhead Marine Scott Duncan has been following the Veterans PACT Act, which failed to move forward this week. Duncan said political maneuvering is getting in the way of helping veterans.“You have veterans that are dying day after day after day that need the help, and we need to get this passed so we can help out a lot of veterans. It’s just inexcusable for it not to pass,” Duncan said. “I honestly think it’s some backdoor politics because the bill originally passed 84-14. Then all of a sudden you have all these Republican senators vote nay, and they want to debate on it. Well ...
Elmo 2 Fire burning 7,000 acres;  0% contained
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Elmo 2 Fire burning 7,000 acres; 0% contained

UPDATE: 3:33 pm - July 30, 2022ELMO - The Elmo 2 Fire which is burning four miles west of Elmo has scorched 7,000 acres and is 0% contained.There are roughly 100 people assigned to battle the blaze that ignited on Friday evening in the Deep Draw area along Highway 28. The CSKT Division of Fire reports the blaze started in grass, and then worked its way into the timber north of Highway 28. "The fire is consuming some thick standing and dead timber that has not seen fire in several decades," an update notes. MTN News Fire managers note hot and dry conditions combined with gusty winds are expected to increase fire behavior. Heavy air tankers, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT), and helicopters are being used to halt the spread of the fire to the north an...
Elmo 2 Fire burning 7,000 acres;  0% contained
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Elmo 2 Fire burning 7,000 acres; 0% contained

UPDATE: 3:33 pm - July 30, 2022ELMO - The Elmo 2 Fire which is burning four miles west of Elmo has scorched 7,000 acres and is 0% contained.There are roughly 100 people assigned to battle the blaze that ignited on Friday evening in the Deep Draw area along Highway 28. The CSKT Division of Fire reports the blaze started in grass, and then worked its way into the timber north of Highway 28. "The fire is consuming some thick standing and dead timber that has not seen fire in several decades," an update notes. MTN News Fire managers note hot and dry conditions combined with gusty winds are expected to increase fire behavior. Heavy air tankers, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT), and helicopters are being used to halt the spread of the fire to the north an...
I love Stadia and I tremble thinking that Google ends up closing it
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I love Stadia and I tremble thinking that Google ends up closing it

Living in a minority forges the personality. The Spaniards who live without WhatsApp in the country that has turned it into a religion know it, and also those of us who use Stadia as a video console. When Google launched the service I was skeptical and had a bad experience trying it, so I let it run. However, at the end of 2020, seduced by one of the unbeatable offers To get a discounted video game that included a Chromecast Ultra and an official controller as a gift, I made the leap again. The fallen Cyberpunk 2077 turned out to be much better on Stadia than on the previous generation consoles, which were still the vast majority. And there I decided to stay. When EA announced that FIFA 21 would also be coming to Stadia shortly after, I decided that this would be my new home. ...
On my radar: Gareth Pugh’s cultural highlights |  Culture
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On my radar: Gareth Pugh’s cultural highlights | Culture

Dsigner Gareth Pugh was born in Sunderland in 1981. He studied fashion at Central Saint Martins, where a design from his 2003 graduate collection was chosen to appear on the cover of Dazed & Confused. He made his London fashion week debut in 2005. Theatrical glamor is still his trademark: Pugh has created costumes for Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, as well as dance and opera. He has co-curated a new cultural festival, This Bright Land (Somerset House, 1-29 August), with his husband, the artist Carson McColl, to showcase the art and creativity of underrepresented groups. 1.dancePina Bausch: The Rite of Spring, École des Sables'Incredible': the Pina Bausch Foundation and École des Sables' The Rite of Spring. Photograph: Maarten Vanden AbeeleI first saw this Pina Bausch work years...