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OUR defends anti-theft campaign
THE Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has defended its anti-theft advertising campaign, as it responded to social media criticisms yesterday of an online post.
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PM Mottley expresses regret at the stalemate in Guyana's election
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC ) Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said yesterday it is regrettable that the people of Guyana are still awaiting the official results of the disputed March 2 regional and general election in the country.
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Jamaicans in hiding say specialised cells for 'high-value' criminals not enough
RESIDENTS of Red Hills Road, St Andrew, who fled their communities because of threats issued by thugs acting on the orders of an incarcerated man, say the pronouncement by National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang that such prisoners will be moved to cells where they will be cut off from all
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Supervisors eliminate 3,200 positions from county budget -
LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors, on a 4-0 vote June 29, approved a revised $34.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that envisions deep across-the-board cuts and the elimination of thousands of positions, including sharp reductions in the sheriffs department. Supervisor Janice
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West Side Leadership Academy to finally get new roof | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Gary Schools to spend $25M to fix dilapidated buildings By Crusader Staff Report West Side Leadership Academy will finally get a new roof under a plan from the Gary school district to spend $25 million to repair dilapidated school buildings. On Friday, June 26 the Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals
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Thanksgiving service for Michael Gordon tomorrow
A thanksgiving service for the life of retired Jamaica Observer Senior Photo Editor Michael Gordon will be held tomorrow at Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew.
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‘Art On The Block’ Murals Inspire Community Unity | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
MAYOR JANE CASTOR             This mural is located at the intersection of E. 21st Avenue and N. 15th Street. (Photo courtesy of the City of Tampa)               Last Saturday, Mayor Jane Castor hosted the unveiling of colorful murals in the community. They are located at five different locations
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Chicago issues quarantine order for travelers from states with high COVID-19 infection rates | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Rob Elgas adn ABC7 Digital Team Chicago has issued an emergency travel order requiring anyone coming to the city from states experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections to quarantine for 14 days. EFFECTIVE MONDAY: To preserve the gains Chicago has made, were issuing an Emergency Travel Order
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British pubs, US beaches reveal summer virus dilemma
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) Drunken celebrations on English pub reopening night and US beach closures prompted a global rethink yesterday of coronavirus measures during the summer holiday season.Hopes of the sun making the new disease go away are fading as the United States racks up record daily
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Devon House ordered closed
AS of today, Jamaicans and tourists will not be able to visit the popular Devon House attraction on Hope Road in St Andrew, as it has been ordered closed by the Government until the State is satisfied that the entity is fully compliant with safety measures to protect patrons from COVID-19.
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FBI investigating reported assault on black Indiana man
INDIANAPOLIS, United States (AP) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Tuesday it's investigating the reported assault of a black man by a group of white men at a southern Indiana lake.
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Defence gets another day in court
THE judgement by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes in the trial of six alleged members of the Westmoreland-based King Valley gang, which should have been handed down yesterday, is now set for next week.
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LAPD funding slashed by $150M, reducing number of officers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — City leaders voted Wednesday to slash the Los Angeles Police Department budget by $150 million, reducing the number of officers to a level not seen for more than a decade amid nationwide demands to shift money away from law enforcement agencies during America’s reckoning over
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Supreme Court says states can punish Electoral College voters | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Ariane de Vogue and Chandelis Duster, CNN The Supreme Court said Monday that states can punish members of the Electoral College who break a pledge to vote for a states popular vote winner in presidential elections. The case comes as the election season is heating up, putting the Electoral
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Two Black Harvard grads have redefined ‘nude’ by launching a makeup line for all complexions | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Kristine Solomon, Yahoo Lifestyle Have you ever looked for the perfect nude lipstick? Amanda E. Johnson had been searching for three years when she finally vented her frustration to K.J. Miller, a friend and fellow Harvard Business School graduate. Zeroing in on the right neutral is
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NAACP, ACLU And Law Enforcement Leaders Unveil Plan Adopted For Better Police Policy | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
Law enforcement leaders, NAACP and ACLU reps at press conference.   The list of 5 top concerns for policy changes.                   The President of the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP, a member of the ACLU and chiefs of police throughout the county and the sheriff held a press conference in the
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State Treasurer Frerichs encourages non-profits to apply for charitable grants | The Crusader Newspaper Group
$375,000 Available; Applications Begin July 1 A grant program to help small non-profit organizations provide food and housing assistance will begin taking applications on July 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said June 29. “With more families in need of help due to the Covid-19
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Students staging 5-day webinar on COVID-19 solutions
A five-day webinar series aimed at advancing solutions for overcoming the COVID-19 crisis is scheduled to begin today.The series, titled 'Ready Reset Recharge', brings together student body presidents of three major universities and select national youth group leaders who will focus on jobs of the
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Keeps Safety Top of Mind as More Clubs Re-Open - Milwaukee Community Journal
With steadfast commitment to serving Milwaukee’s youth, Clubs re-open twenty-five additional sites.   MILWAUKEE, Wis. – (July 6, 2020) – After being closed for more than three months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, today Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) re-opens 25 additional
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Milwaukee Common Council passes legislation calling on FPC to ban chokeholds by police and honoring Joel Acevedo - Milwaukee Community Journal
At today’s meeting of the common council (Tuesday, July 7), the Council passed file #200316 – a substitute resolution urging the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to adopt standard operating procedures prohibiting certain types of restraints and holds such as chokeholds and strangleholds. The
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Foreign students must leave US if classes go online
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) International students will be forced to leave the US or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued yesterday by federal immigration authorities.
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Mourners reminded to adhere to COVID-19 protocols
MINISTER of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has again appealed for mourners to adhere to the safety protocols that have been put in place for funerals in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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PRESIDENT of the United District Constables Association Damion Pryce is calling for changes to the Constables (District) Act, 1899, amid mounting pressure from his subordinates for better representation.Pryce's call follows comments from district constables islandwide who have told the Jamaica
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Council approves ‘weapon drawn’ legislation for FPC to review - Milwaukee Community Journal
The full Common Council yesterday (Tuesday, July 7th) approved legislation urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a rule requiring Milwaukee police officers to file a report every time they draw a gun, mace, or stun gun on duty. Council file #200267 – authored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
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United Airlines could cut 36, 000 jobs
TEXAS, United States (AP) United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees nearly half its US staff they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the novel coronavirus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.The outlook for a recovery in air travel has dimmed in just the
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Joliet Police In-Custody Death: Mayor Gets Kwame Raoul Involved | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Council members Terry Morris, Jan Quillman, Larry Hug and Mayor Bob ODekirk signed a letter asking for the Attorney Generals intervention. By John Ferak, Patch Staff Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul will be launching an independent investigation into the circumstances of the Jan. 29 death of
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City of Tulsa To Require All Employees At Restaurants And Bars To Wear Masks | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.fox23.com The City of Tulsa will require all employees at restaurants and bars to wear masks, Mayor G.T. Bynum announced Thursday. Bynum announced the changes in a news conference as Tulsa County and the State of Oklahoma see COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The city is also launching a safety
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US in trouble
MIAMI, United States (AP) Hospitals rapidly approached capacity in Florida and Texas, and the Miami area closed restaurants again Monday because of the surging coronavirus, as the US emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could
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Mayor Barrett Announces Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE— Mayor Tom Barrett Tuesday announced his plans to commit significant resources from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to address housing, employment and COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The total amount that will be reprogrammed comes to approximately $5.6 million dollars. Resources
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EBONY Magazine Announces Leadership Transition--Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO | The Crusader Newspaper Group
NEWARK – On July 2, 2020 the board of directors of EBONY Magazine agreed to a leadership change and the removal of Chief Executive Officer Willard Jackson, Jr.  Several weeks ago, the board commissioned an independent inquiry into a number of transactions led by Mr. Jackson and the investigation is
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