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Deputies respond to break-in at GUC substation; 3 suspects arrested
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Three people have been arrested after deputies responded to a breaking and entering in progress at a Greenville Utilities substation. On Monday at 12:08 a.m. the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Community Patrol Division responded to the Greenville Utilities substation located on Mills Road regarding a possible breaking and entering in progress. Deputies …
Worcester Car Break-Ins Rise 193% in September
WORCESTER – In September 2020 there were 217 reported car break-ins in Worcester, a 193% increase over August. According to the Worcester Police Department, the trend has continued into October. The Worcester Police Department Crime Analysis Unit identified the areas around Highland St. and St. Vincent’s Hospital as hot spot areas. Main South has also …
Victoria’s hotel quarantine inquiry resumes; Berejiklian to face NSW Parliament; Fears of gang tensions in Sydney, Global COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
The session, set for 2pm, will focus on new evidence involving the Department of Health and Human Services. There will be no witnesses, simply a statement from the inquiry Chair Jennifer Coate and Counsel Assisting Tony Neal QC. The Honourable Jennifer Coate AO speaks during the COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry on July 20, 2020 in …
Black officers break from police unions over Trump endorsements
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Police unions nationwide have largely supported President Donald Trump’s reelection, amid mass demonstrations over police brutality and accusations of systemic racism — but a number of Black law enforcement officers are speaking out against these endorsements, saying their concerns over entering the 2020 political fray were ignored. Trump has touted his support …
University of Louisville spring break 2021 shortened due to COVID-19
CLOSE University of Louisville students will get a shortened two-day 2021 spring break, down from a normal week, because of the coronavirus pandemic. University spokesman John Karman said the break was shortened to “encourage students to stay closer to campus.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports travel “increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.” “Staying …
How Medicare Advantage is breaking records
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., is a senior fellow in domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation. Medicare Advantage, a program of competing private health plans for Medicare beneficiaries, is …
Channel 4 uses Googlebox ad break to highlight abuse faced by UK customer facing staff
You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, we explore Channel 4’s strongly-worded ad break in tandem with Nationwide, the Co-op and Network Rail, which illustrates the abuse aimed at …
Latest local lockdown rules for Wales as ‘fire-break’ is considered
What are the latest restrictions? Two-thirds of the population of Wales are now living in lockdown, including the country’s capital Cardiff plus Swansea and Llanelli. Neath Port Talbot, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan all had new restrictions introduced from September 28. The restrictions mean people should not meet indoors, aside from extended households, and nor should they enter …
Ways to incorporate no-tech time into your day
Zoom lectures and PDF readings for hours on end make me an irritable, headache-suffering complainer. After a few months stuck in my apartment, I found that the time I spend using technology creates more problems than just a grouchy mood. Excessive time spent staring at my computer screen makes my eyes hurt and strain from …
Breaking down the ballot questions in Georgia | Editorial Columns
Don’t you hate it when you get to the end of your ballot, and suddenly you’re faced with an unfamiliar constitutional amendment or referendum? These ballot questions usually don’t spawn millions of dollars in TV ads about what’s at stake. And the questions themselves often seem written intentionally vaguely. So let’s walk through the three …
