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Why is US gun lobby NRA so controversial?
It is one of the most powerful players in one of the most hotly-debated issues in the US – gun control – but what exactly is the NRA? Here’s a quick guide. What is the NRA? NRA stands for National Rifle Association. The group was founded in 1871 by two
» Read moreLebanon central bank tells banks to make cheap dollar loans to those hit by Beirut blast
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s central bank instructed banks and financial institutions on Thursday to extend exceptional dollar loans at zero interest to individuals and firms impacted by the Beirut port explosion that caused huge damage across the capital. Tuesday’s blast was the most powerful in years in Lebanon, which is
» Read more“Worst nightmare”: Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid – The Denver Post
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her third child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula. Around the
» Read moreNigeria: Police free 25 anti-government protesters
Lagos demonstrators were detained during a banned anti-government rally under the aegis of the #RevolutionNow Movement. Police in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos have freed 25 protesters arrested at a banned anti-government demonstration, a spokesman said on Thursday. “All the 25 suspects were released last night after being cautioned against unruly
» Read moreDiane Keaton-Jeremy Irons Comedy ‘Love, Weddings & Other Disasters’ Sold to Saban
Saban Films has bought North American distribution rights to Dennis Dugan’s “Love, Weddings & Other Disasters,” starring Diane Keaton and Jeremy Irons. The romantic comedy also stars Maggie Grace, Jesse McCartney, Chandra West, Diego Boneta, Andrew Bachelor and Veronica Ferres. Dugan, who penned the script, also served as a producer
» Read moreLine of Duty's Adrian Dunbar begs show boss to bring back DC Nigel Morton after botched blackmail plot
LINE of Duty's Adrian Dunbar has begged the show's boss to bring back DC Nigel Morton after a botched blackmail plot. Adrian plays Superintendent Ted Hastings in the hit BBC drama, which is written by Jed Mercurio. The cast has seen a number of famous faces come and go over
» Read moreJessica Simpson Ditches Her Extensions — See the New Look She 'Loves'
Look out! Jessica Simpson is rocking a fresh glam-free look and we’re obsessed. On Wednesday, August 5, the 40-year-old beauty took to Instagram to show off her shorter blonde locks sans the usual extensions. “This is blurry, but good Lord I love to be extension free,” she wrote alongside the
» Read moreQueen Elizabeth II style: Why the Queen is never seen without one special item
Over the course of her long reign the Queen has been seen in countless outfits. For every royal tour a new wardrobe is required, and nothing but the best is good enough for the monarch. But at most royal engagements, the Queen is seen wearing one very special item, and
» Read moreManx teachers vote to extend industrial action
Teachers on the Isle of Man have voted to continue industrial action in a dispute over pay. National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) members voted 85% in favour of walking out and 94% for action short of strike. NASUWT’s Patrick Roach said the ballot result underlined “the
» Read moreLearning 'pods': A solution to US coronavirus education crisis
Groups of parents band together to form education pods for children to learn in groups but not everyone can afford them. Starting first grade this year was supposed to be a big deal for Christy Teel’s seven-year-old son, Anderson, and she was going to take a commemorative picture with his
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