Month: January 2023

Australia already has a national gun database – so why has a police shooting prompted calls for a new one? – ABC News

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Australia already has a national gun database – so why has a police shooting prompted calls for a new one?For the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyAustralia has more than 3.5 million registered guns.In addition to that, it's estimated there are a quarter-of-a-million undeclared weapons on the "grey market".The number of licensed gun owners has nearly … Read more

Jamie Dimon says Fed 'may very well' raise interest rates to 6% – Yahoo Finance

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Jamie Dimon expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates higher than most officials and Wall Street strategists have forecast as the U.S. central bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.The chief executive officer of JPMorgan (JPM), the largest consumer bank in the U.S. by assets, said Tuesday in an interview with Fox Business Network … Read more

DHS S&T Announces New Student Research Internship – HS Today – HSToday

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The program aims to develop a diverse, talented pool of workforce-ready STEM students.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) launched the competition for graduate and undergraduate students across the United States and territories to participate in the 2023 Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) internship program.The DHS … Read more

"Job Of Management": Ex-India Pacer's Appeal To Team India For Selecting Prithvi Shaw – NDTV Sports

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Prithvi Shaw has always been considered a special talent. After bursting onto the scene with commendable performances at the U-19 World Cup and domestic cricket, the star batter was inducted in the senior men’s team at a young age. However, he soon went out of favour. He last played for India in July, 2021 in … Read more

Wounded Virginia teacher walked her students to safety after 6-year-old shot her, officials say – NBC News

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BREAKING: Inflation cooled in December to 6.5%, but Fed likely to keep interest rates high ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThe Virginia elementary teacher who police say was intentionally shot by a 6-year-old student is being hailed as a hero who saved lives by escorting her students out of the classroom even as she was wounded.Abigail … Read more

How Kane Williamson spurred Devon Conway on to second ODI ton – New Zealand Herald

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Share this articleReminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read.New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates after scoring a century against Pakistan. Photo / APCentury, golden duck, golden duck, century. Devon Conway is having some tour of Pakistan. The Black Caps left-hander responded after making his first ODI duck in the opening defeat, … Read more

Australian borrowers headed for a series of interest rate hikes, as inflation rises again – ABC News

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Australian borrowers headed for a series of interest rate hikes, as inflation rises againFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyInflation rose again in November, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, prompting forecasts of further interest rate hikes in 2023.The monthly consumer price index (CPI) rose 7.3 per cent … Read more

EFF and Partners Call Out Threats to Free Expression in Draft Text … – EFF

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EFF is attending this week and next a new round of negotiations over the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty to raise concerns that draft provisions now on the table include a long list of content-related crimes that pose serious threats to free expression, privacy, and the legitimate activities of journalists, whistleblowers, activists, and others. In talks … Read more

Hollywood Brown wanted Kliff Kingsbury to ‘get another chance’ with Cards – Arizona Sports

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Many would agree a change at head coach was necessary for the Arizona Cardinals in their current state.Posting a dismal 4-13 record to go along with off-the-field distractions and a pile of injuries to key players, head coach Kliff Kingsbury certainly had it coming from all sides in his final 17 games in the desert.Wide … Read more