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Minneapolis police department to stay as replacement proposal rejected

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3 years ago

November 3, 2021

The troubled Minneapolis police station won’t be replaced, after voters rejected a proposal to replace it with a new department of public safety

Voters in Minneapolis rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police with a new department of public safety, with the decision coming six months after a white Minneapolis officer was convicted of murder for killing George Floyd.

The filming of the murder of George Floyd led to several days of riots in the city and calls by many to “defund the police”.

Under the proposal, unlike the police, who report to the mayor – the department of public safety would have been jointly overseen by the mayor and the 13-member city council.

Mental health professionals would have been dispatched for most non-violent crimes, but police officers would have still been available should it be required that an arrest be made.

Minneapolis is currently seeing a severe rise in crime, with violent offenses on track to outrank last year’s record high. It comes as part of a national crime surge.

An investigation conducted by Reuters in September found that officer interactions with residents plummeted in the year after Floyd’s death in May 2020.

Critics say that the data suggested officers in Minneapolis had abandoned their duty to keep the peace among the city.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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10 hours ago

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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14 hours 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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20 hours ago

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