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At least one dead as two earthquakes hit Iran

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3 years ago

November 15, 2021

William Howard

Southern Iran has been hit by two earthquakes that occurred one after another, killing at least one person and sending the region into chaos

The tremors had a magnitude of 6.4 and 6.3 striking one minute apart on the Southern coast of the country.

Sunday’s quakes rumbled through neighbouring areas including Kerman and even Dubai, with Iran feeling aftershocks throughout the remainder of the day.

The victim that died was hit by an electricity pole while walking down a street.

Videos posted to social media showed a nearby mountain collapsing.

TERREMOTO 🇮🇷 IRAN 🛑 DOS FUERTES MOVIMIENTOS SIMULTANEOS M6. https://t.co/SBFZeB7ths
— X (@EarthquakeChil1) November 14, 2021

No further casualties or extensive damage have been reported by emergency officials thus-far.

Witnesses say the shakes were felt for about 30 seconds, with some of the affected provinces now experiencing electricity and internet outages.

The President spoke out about the earthquakes promising to discuss safety measures to implement in the future and ordering his first vice president to travel to the affected areas to personally assess the situation.

Electricity and internet outages have been reported in the affected provinces, some areas of which have also experienced disruptions in landline phones. Officials said they would be reconnected soon.

President Ebrahim Raisi ordered an immediate gathering of his cabinet to discuss measures to ensure the safety of affected areas. He also ordered his first vice president, Mohammad Mohkber, to travel to Hormozgan to personally assess the situation.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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