Month: May 2023

Video duration 27 minutes 30 seconds 27:30 Arrivals to the UK are at record levels despite tough government policies. Immigration is a central issue in British politics, with the current Conservative government taking a hard line against people who want to come and stay in the country. A minister has described the UK as facing an invasion, comments widely criticized by rights organisations. Government policies include proposals for processing applications from asylum seekers in Rwanda. The opposition Labor Party says it also wants to reduce the number of arrivals, but with different plans. However, despite the negative political climate, figures…

May 27, 2023 at 7:24 p.mUpdated 49m ago For: News 12 Staff On this week’s Power & Politics, News 12 New Jersey’s Alex ZDan discusses Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement of his 2024 presidential bid, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, taking on the Hanover School District’s parental notification policy and the rise of artificial intelligence. Guests include: Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Director of the Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Brendan Englot, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey Assembly Deputy Joe Danielsen. [ad_2] Source link

CNN — Florida boasts hundreds of miles of beaches, warm year-round temperatures, and is home to Walt Disney World, the world’s most famous theme park. Tourism is a major driver of the state’s economy, bringing in about $101.6 billion, according to Visit Florida, and supporting more than one million jobs. But political battles that have heated up in recent months could cast a shadow over the Sunshine State’s tourism appeal. A recent travel advisory from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) warning that “Florida is openly hostile to African Americans” is one of several warnings issued…

CHESTERFIELD CO., SC (WBTV) – One person is dead after an early morning crash in Chesterfield County. According to officers with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 5 a.m. Saturday on Hartsville Ruby Road. A man driving a Chevrolet Silverado was said to be driving down the road when he ran off the right side of the road, he corrected, then ran off the left side of the road. Officers say it then hit a ditch, overturned and hit several trees. [1 dead, 1 injured after two-car crash in Chesterfield County] The driver was the…

MONESSEN, Pa. – Fire and smoke came from at least two buildings in downtown Monessen Saturday morning. PHOTOS: At least 2 buildings have caught fire in the center of Monessen According to Westmoreland County 911, emergency crews were called to the 400 block of Donner Avenue at 9:10 a.m. The flames originally started in one building and spread to another, officials told Channel 11. Dispatch said it is not known if anyone was injured in the fire. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news…

SWISSVALE, Pa. – A man died at the hospital after being shot in Swissvale Friday morning. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >> Man charged after overnight shooting in Swissvale At 2:12 a.m. Friday, 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting in the 2100 block of Noble Street. First responders found two men with gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to local hospitals, one in stable condition and the other in critical condition. One of the victims, identified as Jamie J. Jones, 31, of Pittsburgh, died at UPMC Mercy shortly before 7 p.m. Friday. A third person drove himself to the hospital and homicide…

SHERBORN, Mass. — A mechanical failure with a train has caused the closure of Prospect Street in Sherborn, according to police. “Please note that Prospect St is impassable at the intersection of Coolidge St due to a mechanical failure with the train,” police said in a tweet shortly before 2pm on Saturday at the afternoon. Police said Prospect Street “will remain open to residents but closed to traffic. We will provide an update when available.” This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts….

With just four weeks to go until the House of Commons adjourns for the summer, CTV’s weekly Question Period panel of political strategists say the Prime Minister is likely to reshuffle his cabinet. Kory Teneycke, who was campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford and former communications director for former prime minister Stephen Harper, told question period host Vassy Kapelos on the panel airing Sunday that summer presents the perfect opportunity to “rebalance your team.” He said the summer months give those taking on new roles a chance to get comfortable before MPs return to Ottawa for the fall session….