United States senators have made progress in forming new legislation on gun safety
The suggested framework would include more thorough background checks for buyers under the age of 21 and a crackdown on illegal gun purchases.
10 republicans are in support of the proposal, which makes it more likely for it to be voted into law.
U.S. President Joe Biden says more needs to be done for gun safety but these are “steps in the right direction”.
Meanwhile, thousands of protestors took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday in a push for more stringent gun laws.
The plans include more investment into mental health services and school safety resources, as well as domestic violence convictions and restraining orders for some people purchasing firearms.
The president is pushing for more reforms such as banning assault rifles which are used in a number of mass shootings or increasing the age at which they can be purchased.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hopes the bill will move quickly to a Senate vote once details are confirmed.
Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel, a Republican, highlighted the “value of dialogue and cooperation” in making “significant headway on key issues like mental health and school safety”.
Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.
This week witnessed another milestone in the automotive industry as the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen embarked on its electric journey, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
Simultaneously, Toyota and Mazda debuted EV offerings tailored for the booming Chinese market, signalling a strategic shift towards collaboration with advanced Chinese partners.
While the electric G-Wagen promises both eco-friendliness and off-road prowess with its innovative design, questions arise about Japanese automakers’ perceived lag in EV development, countered by the strategic imperative to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. As automotive icons embrace electrification and traditional players adapt through partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation will drive the future of mobility.
As individuals face the daunting choice between paying off student debt, saving for a first home deposit, or exploring alternative options like rentvesting, careful consideration of various factors becomes imperative.
In the midst of these challenges, a couple in the inner north ingeniously employed a strategy to realise their dream of a larger home while managing HECS debt and affordability hurdles.
Rentvesting emerges as a viable solution for individuals grappling with the burdens of high HECS debt and property affordability issues.
Moreover, the decreasing income premium tied to a university degree is closely intertwined with changing economic dynamics and shifts in the job market, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to education and financial planning in today’s society.
TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.
Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.
Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.
TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.
David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss