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January 6 anniversary sparks talks about Freedom to Vote Act

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January 10, 2022

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The January 6 anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot reawakened the country’s urgency to maintain democracy and ensure equal voting rights

President Joe Biden gave a speech emphasising how dangerous the attack on the Capitol was in threatening a fair election… promising to implement laws that expand access to voting.

The U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has compared Republicans’ efforts to impose tough voting restrictions and change state election laws to the January 6 insurrection.

The results of the 2020 election saw Republican state lawmakers toughen voting measures, marginalising some groups.

More restrictions are expected to follow this year with the midterm elections scheduled for November.

Democrats are fighting to pass the Freedom to Vote Act before the midterm with Republicans blocking every effort.

The voting rights bill would expand early and absentee voting and make it easier for people to comply with state voter ID laws.

It would also standardise automatic voter registration, allow incarcerated people to vote once they finish their sentences and make Election Day a national holiday.

Biden and Vice President Kamal Harris are visiting Georgia this week to discuss the bill, in a state that has largely been against the act.

And for more, we spoke with Bruce Wolpe from the U.S. Studies Centre.

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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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2 days ago

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.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending