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American pipe explosion raises fears about Scottish carbon capture plans

A CARBON dioxide pipeline rupture in the US which hospitalised nearly 50 people has sparked safety fears about plans for a similar pipe across…

The National (Scotland)

A Judge Stopped Their Eviction, But The Law That Started It Looms Large In California

The 1985 Ellis Act blocks cities from preserving rent-controlled housing. Critics say it needs to go.

Capital & Main

Exploring The Top 10 Internet Virality Pioneers

Discover the internet's most famous viral sensations, from catchy songs to adorable animal clips.

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A California Program to Get Produce to Low-Income Families Is a Hit. Now It Is Running Out of Money.

More than 74,000 people eat healthier through the CalFresh pilot program.

Capital & Main

She’s famous for taking on CEOs. Can Katie Porter win the California senate race?

Progressive may be squeezed between pro-Israel Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee, who advocated early for a ceasefire

The Guardian - US

Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

Scotland's biggest polluter posts 'obscene' profits to fury of campaigners

FURIOUS climate campaigners have criticised “obscene” profits posted by Scotland’s biggest polluter.

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Hong Kong man sentenced to almost 6 years in prison in alleged plot to bomb court buildings

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for alleged involvement in a foiled plot by high school students to bomb court buildings following 2019 anti-government protests

The Independent UK

Wealth Taxes Won't Work

It's neither a new idea nor a good one.

Reason

Election mystery: where is Maitland's independent candidate Alex Lee?

No contact details, no campaigning and no social media presence. It appears we have a 'ghost' candidate on our hands.

Newcastle Herald

I’m a millionaire. If your state taxes me, I’ll come

Wealthy people are far more likely to move to be closer to their kids and grandkids than for any economic reasons.

Fortune

Landmark Hong Kong national security trial opens two years after arrests

The much-anticipated trial of 16 Hong Kong democracy activists charged under a national security law imposed by Beijing began on Monday with security tight for a case that some observers say will be a test of the city's judicial independence.

Reuters

These California Democrats want to raise billionaires’ taxes. Will they succeed this time?

Raising taxes on the super wealthy is a hurdle that even the nation’s most left-leaning states have yet to overcome.

Tribune News Service

Tax the rich? Liberals renew push for state wealth taxes

Progressive legislators are hoping the time is right to hike taxes on the rich, especially after three pandemic years

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Doubts cast over how 'realistic' Scottish Government's hydrogen plans are

HYDROGEN has been endorsed as a key piece of Scotland’s energy mix but environmental campaigners have raised concerns over how “realistic” the…

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court upholds veteran journalist's conviction

A Hong Kong journalist has lost the appeal against her conviction over making false statements in obtaining information for her investigation of a violent attack during the widespread protests in 2019

Birmingham Post

Designs on national success with vehicle branding addition for Hull sign specialist

City team rolls out new agency division to deliver for businesses

Los Angeles Times

Newsom vetoes bill aimed at preventing light pollution

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have dimmed the light pollution emanating from state buildings, writing that the proposed law was an "overly broad mandate" whose costs California is currently ill-equipped to cover.

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Reuters

Hong Kong court lifts reporting restriction on national security case

A Hong Kong court on Wednesday lifted a reporting restriction on a landmark national security case involving a now disbanded group that used to organise candlelight vigils on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Reuters

Hong Kong high court quashes reporting ban on key national security case

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday quashed a court reporting restriction for a landmark national security case involving a now disbanded group that once organised the city's annual candlelight vigils to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown.

Birmingham Post

Family-run bin bag maker Vickers-Lee Holdings Limited sees sons step up to become shareholders

The Leeds-based group includes Cromwell Polythene and recycling specialist CPR Manufacturing

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers urged to reject new gas plant amid climate fears

A PROPOSED gas plant at Peterhead is on “rotten foundations” and could “seriously jeopardise” Scotland’s climate targets, the Scottish…

Ballotpedia

Results in the five California State Assembly primaries with the most candidate fundraising

Primary elections for all 80 seats in the California State Assembly took place on June 7, 2022. Of the 80 seats up for election in 2022, 78 had a primary election with more than one candidate.

Los Angeles Times

Another effort to tax 'extreme wealth' in California is launched in Legislature

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A handful of Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing again for a tax on "extreme wealth" in California, a move they say could bring the state billions in revenue by raising taxes on households worth $50 million.

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