The vehicle passes over a hill in Westmoreland County
Emergency services were called to the scene when a vehicle went over a hill in Westmoreland County Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Mount Joy Road and East Main Street. There was no initial word on what caused the crash. MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. — Emergency services were called to the scene when a vehicle went over a hill in Westmoreland County Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Mount Joy Road and East Main Street. Westmoreland County 911 dispatchers said there did not appear to be any injuries at…
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BREAKING NEWS: Benjamin Mendy secures an immediate return to his football career, just five days after being acquitted of rape, signing for French club Lorient on a three-year contract.
Benjamin Mendy is making an immediate return to his football career, just five days after being acquitted of rape, signing for French club Lorient on a two-year contract. Mendy was acquitted of rape and attempted rape by a jury at Chester Crown CourtNow the former Manchester City defender has secured an instant return to footballHe will wear Lorient’s number 5 shirt after signing a two-year contract with the club By Oliver Salt for Mailonline Updated: 05:21 EDT, July 19, 2023 Benjamin Mendy has made an instant return to football just five days after being acquitted of rape and attempted rape,…
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US economist steps down from EU post after political storm
Get free updates from the European Commission We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email with the latest news from the European Commission every morning. The American economist chosen for a top job in the European Commission’s competition division has withdrawn after the appointment sparked a backlash, led by France. Fiona Scott Morton, a former Obama administration official, has decided not to accept the post of chief competition economist, Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s executive vice-president in charge of competition, said in a tweet on Wednesday. The decision, which Vestager said she accepted “with regret” came after French President Emmanuel Macron…
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One dead as Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand ouster of prime minister | Political news
Tens of thousands of people are marching in the capital Dhaka and other cities calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down ahead of elections due in January. At least one opposition activist has been killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh as tens of thousands of people demanded the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of elections due in January. Tens of thousands of opposition activists braved the scorching sun to march in the capital Dhaka and other cities on Tuesday, calling for Hasina’s resignation. Hasina’s Awami League has ruled the world’s eighth most populous country…
Read More »17 News analysts react to general election campaign ads
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Political analysts shared thoughts on Rudy Salas’ announcement and fierce campaign ad in studio Tuesday during 17 News at 5. In a rerun of the 2022 general election, David Valadao and Rudy Salas will compete for votes in the 22nd Congressional District. Political analysts Neel Sannappa and Clayton Campbell offered insight on which politician has the best chance to win, as well as their thoughts on the campaign announcement Salas released this morning. Rudy Salas is launching a campaign against David Valadao for the 22nd Congressional District seat In the campaign announcement, Salas talks about the…
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Grant Shapps condemns Coutts over Nigel Farage’s ‘disgraceful’ decision
The truth is finally out about why Coutts decided to close my accounts, writes Nigel Farage. My fate was sealed at a meeting of the bank’s Wealth Reputational Risk Committee on 17 November 2022. Executives agreed that once my mortgage came due, I should be “de-banked”. I know this because, through a subject access request, I have seen the 36-page Stasi-style surveillance report used at that meeting to justify this extraordinary action. This report is, frankly, shocking. The first thing to say is that Coutts decision to cancel me had nothing to do with my finances. Contrary to damaging reports…
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News, developments: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
IN MEMORIAM: BEVERLY MOSS SPATT, PROTECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND NEIGHBORHOODS BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Beverly Moss Spatt, who as chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission fought to protect the city’s architectural treasures and neighborhoods, died last Friday at age 99. according to a NY Times obituary by Robert D. McFadden. Ms. Spatt grew up in Brooklyn Heights as the daughter of State Supreme Court and later Associate Justice and Board of Education President Maximilian Moss, himself a Brooklyn native. Ms. Spatt delved into civics early on and earned her tough-as-nails reputation as a backdoor developer bid fighter during her time on…
Read More »UK CPI Miss Troubles Pound
ANALYSIS OF THE POUND STERLING AND CONVERSION POINTS UK CPI hits 30-year high. The drop in core inflation lowered the top rate figure. Pound down more than 0.5% in GBP/USD and EUR/GBP. Recommended by Warren Venketas Get your free GBP forecast FUNDAMENTAL CONTEXT GBPUSD and EUR/GBP The British pound fell after the UK CPI report (see economic calendar below) missed both headline and core inflation, respectively, from 30-year highs. The key focus was the impression of core inflation (6.9%) which could indicate a possible peak in the inflation cycle and the impact of the aggressive monetary policy adopted by the…
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