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U.S. Senate passes bill to ban all products from Xinjiang, China

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The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to ban the import of products from China’s Xinjiang region

It’s the latest effort in Washington’s push to punish Beijing for what U.S. officials say is an ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim groups.

China has denied previous allegations that the region’s Uyghur population has been subjected to human rights abuses.

The Uighur Forced Labour Prevention Act has been implemented to create a “rebuttable presumption” – assuming goods manufactured in Xinjiang are made with forced labour and will therefore be banned under the 1930 Tariff Act, unless otherwise certified by US authorities.

The announcement comes as Western governments harden their stance over companies operating in the north-western region of China.

Next, the bill must have to pass the House of Representatives before it can be sent to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.

It was not immediately clear when that might take place.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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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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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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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

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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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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