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Will the Inflation Reduction Act keep Joe Biden in power?

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4 months ago

August 17, 2022

Omer Kablan

Alongside going down in history as a $430 billion bill to tackle climate change, the inflation act aims to lower prescription drug prices and lower the inflation rate- which saw a 40 year high earlier this year.

What is the Inflation Reduction Act and will it be enough to keep Joe Biden in power?

The bill will also make sure Medicare can lower drug prices for the elderly and large corporations pay the tax they owe.

And the democrats say that- the way it will take on inflation is through lowering the federal deficit. And even though economists say this is possible- they also maintain their stance that this won’t happen overnight. In fact it will take years.

As for the Republican Party, they’re critical of the bill.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said

“Democrats robbed Americans last year by spending our economy into record inflation. This year, their solution is to do it a second time. The partisan bill President Biden signed into law today means higher taxes, higher energy bills, and aggressive International Revenue Service audits”.

But this bill is part of a trend of legislative string victories for the Democrats.

And the latest word is that they will now be capitalising on this especially considering that the November midterms are fast approaching and Joe Biden’s approval ratings are poor across the country.

And the best way to that is money and ads.

Reports from within the Democratic part indicate that millions will be spent to pump up President Biden for the election.

And with the Inflation act now passed, climate change groups and Biden supporter bases will target voters in swing states; which are U.S. states where the two major political parties have an equivalent level of support among voters.

The midterm elections will be tough for both parties.

And it doesn’t seem like either has the momentum for now.

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How much does it cost to raise a Kardashian-West child?

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8 hours ago

December 2, 2022

Holly Stearnes

Kanye West’s hit song comes to fruition as Kim Kardashian receives a jaw dropping amount in child support

Many are surprised by exactly how much it costs to raise a Kardashian-West child. For some, it far exceeds what they would earn in an entire year, but Kanye West coughs up $200,000 per month in child support.

Child support is to ensure the children’s lives are not disrupted by separation. Perhaps, this figure is to keep up with their lavish lifestyles. The amount was finalised as part of Kardashian and West’s divorce settlement.

It’s also been confirmed both West and Kardashian will have equal access to their four children. In addition to this costly monthly pay, West is responsible for paying 50% of the children’s educational and security expenses.

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Wife killer Chris Dawson receives 24 years behind bars

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11 hours ago

December 2, 2022

Holly Stearnes

Chris Dawson will serve 24 years behind bars for murdering his wife nearly 40 years ago

Former school teacher, Chris Dawson has maintained his innocence as he was sentenced to 24 years behind bars for the 1982 murder of his then-wife Lynette.

The 74-year-old was found guilty of murdering Dawson to continue a relationship with his high school babysitter.

In the New South Wales Supreme Court, Justice Ian Harrison says Lynette Dawson was “faultless” and “undeserving of her fate”.

Harrison described the murder as an “objectively very serious crime”.

Meanwhile, her family has previously the court Dawson is a “conniving monster”.

Dawson will be eligible for parole after 18 years when he will be 92.

His legal team argued there was an explanation for her disappearance, after she learned of his actions with the family’s teenage babysitter, JC, who he married.

The former rugby league player did not give evidence.

He claimed his wife called him after failing to arrive for a meeting in January 1982.

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Police given power to use killer robots

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14 hours ago

December 2, 2022

Costa Haritos

San Francisco officials have voted in favour of rolling out potentially lethal robots in some situations

Police robots could be hitting San Francisco streets after lawmakers approved the use of robots, which could “incapacitate or disorient violent, armed, or dangerous suspect[s]”.

The two-hour debate finished with an 8-3 ruling to deploy the robots, which are equipped with explosive charges in some cases.

San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) spokesperson, Allison Maxie said the robots will be used when lives are at stake.

“Robots equipped in this manner would only be used in extreme circumstances to save or prevent further loss of innocent lives.”

Officials expressed concern over civil liberties and the scope for police oversight when these robots are deployed.

Supervisor Connie Chan said “it’s definitely not an easy discussion.”

Ms Chan is a member of the committee, who pushed the proposal to the board for debate.

SFPD said it is not planning to arm the robots with guns. However, the robots will be able to kill “when risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent and officers cannot subdue the threat after using alternative force options or de-escalation tactics.”

The proposal was changed to clarify officers could only use the robots after other strategies and de-escalation tactics had be tried.

San Francisco law enforcement agencies use a range of robots to detect bombs and help authorities in situations with low visibility.

The nearby Oakland Police Department has parted ways with a similar policy after widespread public backlash.