#US judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons

#US judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons

“#US judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons” A federal judge on Friday overturned California’s long-standing assault weapons ban on constitutional grounds. US District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego ruled that the 1989 ban on military-style rifles deprives state residents of their right to bear arms. “Under no level of heightened scrutiny can the…

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#Nigeria announces Twitter ban — in statement on Twitter

#Nigeria announces Twitter ban — in statement on Twitter

“#Nigeria announces Twitter ban — in statement on Twitter” The Nigerian government announced Friday it had indefinitely suspended Twitter’s operations in the West African country — but drew mockery for posting its statement about the ban on Twitter. Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said that the country had “suspended, indefinitely, the operations…

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#Another quaint English town harboring evil

#Another quaint English town harboring evil

“#Another quaint English town harboring evil” The new mystery/crime series “Whitstable Pearl” reminds me of a darker version of “Murder, She Wrote” — with the English seaside town of Whitstable subbing for Cabot Cove and a younger version of no-nonsense sleuth Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) as its protagonist. The six-episode Acorn TV series is based…

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#Letters to the Editor — June 5, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — June 5, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — June 5, 2021” The Issue: Eight candidates who took part in the Democratic-primary debates for mayor this week. What an embarrassing lack of talent among the eight Democratic candidates for mayor (“Adams & Yang Pound Away,” June 3). They spat and sputtered and wrapped themselves in the anti-NYPD flag. These…

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#Landmine-detecting rat Magawa retires after years of service

#Landmine-detecting rat Magawa retires after years of service

“#Landmine-detecting rat Magawa retires after years of service” This rat dedicated its life to saving human lives.  Following five years of service detecting landmines in Cambodia, Magawa, the African giant pouched rat, is retiring from his job.  “He is small but he has helped save many lives allowing us to return much-needed safe land back…

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