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Hudson County begins mailing out primary ballots to eligible registered voters
Under that plan, two election judges - one from each party - would attend to each vehicle, though they wouldn't be able to interfere with the actual ballot marking. More importantly, the bill allows counties to establish curbside voting during any early voting hours or on election day itself. This means, you might not be able to vote at your usual polling place. [Full Article...]
Turkish court sentences U.S. consulate employee to jail
Topuz said during the trial that he contacted the individuals, who at the time held high-ranking positions in the police and judiciary, as part of his job. in self-imposed exile since 1999. American-Turkish relations have been strained in recent years by a series of disputes, notably Washington's refusal to supply F-35 fighter jets to Turkey over the country's purchase of S-400 air defense missile... [Full Article...]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Toronto ends, thunderstorm watch remains
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. EDT. And when we say stormy weather , this time around the National Weather Service mentions the term "tornado" a couple of times in their forecast . Damaging winds moving north at 45 miles per hour with gusts at 60 miles per hour have been indicated by the radar. A warning for marine weather was also issued, anticipating lightning and he... [Full Article...]
India sees record 11,458 COVID-19 cases in one day
Out of the 98 districts reporting their first infection over 50% hail from the north-east - seven of them, barring Assam. The risk of infection was 1.09 times higher in urban areas and 1.89 times higher in urban slums compared with rural areas. [Full Article...]
China reports 10 new coronavirus cases, 2 more detected in Beijing
The two cases reported on Friday are colleagues from a meat research centre in Beijing's Fengtai District, and they are receiving treatment at a designated hospital. 6. Authorities closed Xinfadi, along with another seafood market visited by one of the patients, for disinfection and sample collection. Greece said it would welcome tourists again, though Britons remain barred - and visitors fr... [Full Article...]
21-year-old Colorado woman shot dead after argument about dog poop
The judge in Close's case also identified Simon as the man who was injured in the shooting when she issued a restraining order for Close not to contact or come near Simon or his family. A GoFundMe page was set up by friends and family to support the Thallas's funeral and living expenses following the tragic incident. The page has almost generated $50,000. [Full Article...]
Over 5,000 Scientists Protest, Call For Action Against Racism In STEM
On Wednesday, the organizers urge white and non-black STEM professionals and academics to take a day-long break from their Bunsen burners, meetings, and classes to educate themselves on anti-black racism. Tomorrow, June 10, 2020, a grassroots action , #ShutDownSTEM is taking place throughout the scientific community. "The strike is not a "day off" for non-Black scientists, but a day to engage ... [Full Article...]
Police Launch Manhunt After Pregnant Woman Found Hanging From Tree
Pule, 28, allegedly went missing last week Thursday, and that was the last time her family saw her alive. He said the family was anxious when she didn't return home that day and that's when the family became concerned. Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng's acting MEC for Social DevelopmentNow that we have met with them and given them the relevant people that are dealing with this matter, we remain hopeful t... [Full Article...]