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Indeed, the predicted outcome has happened: the British system is clear: they mismanage the country, they bankrupt the economy and the voters don’t care. Despite all the Conservatives, the Labour Party crushed it. Everybody is very happy. The Labour Party, with 412 MPs, is back in power for the first time in 14 years and its leader, Keir Starmer, has been elected prime minister, taking over from Charles III, with Downing Street already entrenched in number 10. The Conservatives have received very few votes since 1835 and the Conservatives have suffered major defeats. Even in the richest areas of England…
The national football team, appearing in the quarter-finals of the European Football Championship for the third time, said goodbye to the tournament after losing 2-1 to the Netherlands last night. The Crescent Stars threatened the Netherlands with some effective play in the first half, but were unable to score a goal in the final minutes of the game, making elimination inevitable. Former national football team player Tunay Torun, who previously played for Super League and Bundesliga teams, provided some important assessments of last night’s game. Torun spoke about his expectations for the next tournament.A special statement from former international football…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for their star-studded defense over the years — Hall of Fame cornerbacks, linebackers, and defensive linemen come to mind, but the franchise has no shortage of stars at the safety position.The value of the safety position has changed over the years, with the quick passing game taking away some of the abilities safeties do best, but these safeties have had no trouble making their presence felt on the football field.The Steelers have had numerous Pro Bowl and All-Pro safeties who have been part of some of the best defenses in NFL history, and while…
OCEAN CITY — What better way to honor the manager of the Ocean City Food Cupboard than with a citywide food drive?The city-sponsored fundraiser will collect non-perishable food items in memory of Regina Ralston, vice president of the Ocean City Ecumenical Council and manager of the food pantry that has provided food to area residents since 1983.Ralston passed away recently, at the age of 75.A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Ralston is survived by her husband, Robert Ralston, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, according to her obituary. She also served as music director at St. Francis Cabrini Church and taught religious…
BROCKTON — Summer is in full swing and Brockton is in the festive mood with vibrant nightlife, delicious food and tempting handcrafted cocktails.If you live in Brockton or the surrounding area, you don’t have to go all the way to Boston for a night out: the city is packed with restaurants that transform into something special after dark.This week on “Brockton Eats with Alisha,” we visit four unique Brockton locations that serve up spectacular food and music to match.Our weekly foodie tips and dining destination lists aren’t restaurant reviews, but they’re more than just roundups. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel shares…
The Supreme Court’s decision last week to grant former President Donald Trump immunity for “official duties” completely erases the principle that no one in America, not even the president, is above the law — a principle that has existed since our nation’s founding and that was never questioned during the Watergate scandal 50 years ago.Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent created this unprecedented immunity from the ground up, correctly concluding that “our Constitution does not exonerate former presidents from criminal or treasonable conduct,” while the majority accused her of “fear-mongering based on extreme hypotheticals about a future in which a president will…
The first changes in the new presidential cabinet following the May 14-28 elections took place last week, with Health Minister Fahrettin Koca replaced by Kemal Memişoglu, and Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Mehmet Ozaseki replaced by Murat Kurmı. According to Wall News, Health Minister Koca’s resignation was not a surprise, as it had been rumored for a long time. Ozaseki’s dismissal was a surprise. What was even more surprising was that Ozaseki’s replacement was Murat Kurum, who lost the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality mayoral election. The limited changes to the presidential cabinet did not meet the expectations of AKP members,…
The ground is collapsing: “If we don’t take preventative measures, Izmir will be flooded in the future.””When you build a building, you should raise its level.”According to the professor, during the rains of November 26-27, 2023, which affected the city, water infiltrated in Alsancak up to about 300-400 meters. Dr. Yaşar said, “This is a warning, because next time more water will come in. Shells can be seen in Basmane from thousands of years ago. Once upon a time, it was the sea. No matter how much we fill the sea, if we do not take precautions, the sea will…
Alice Ntsame, left, serves a customer at her Zion Shop and Service store on Lisbon Street in Lewiston on June 26. The customer came to look for ingredients for a large meal of vegetables, meat and fish. Andre Kane / Sun Journal Maine’s beautiful, vast countryside is why so many of us call this state home. But not being able to drive or not owning a car can make it extremely difficult to access work, education, and basic services, especially in places with limited public transportation. This poses major challenges for asylum seekers arriving in Maine. Alice Ntsame stands behind…
The increase will be 24.73 percent for Social Security Institution (SSK) and Bakur retirees, and 19.31 percent for civil servant retirees, increasing the basic pension and supplementary payment. In addition, a new supplementary payment limit will be applied from this month to provide financial support to retirees.New Additional Payment LimitsThe new limits, which replace the previous practice of fringe benefits, mean that the rate of fringe benefits given to retirees each month will depend on the amount of their basic pension: in the second half of 2024, retirees with a basic pension of less than 8,513 TL will receive an…