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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
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What’s the Latest: N.S. premier’s office scolds professor over comments on AI data centre
The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has formally complained to Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, regarding his comments on a proposed artificial intelligence data centre. Officials criticized Chen’s remarks as “slanted” and unsupported by local research, while he maintains that his concerns are valid and backed by peer-reviewed studies.
The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston issued a complaint to Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, after Chen expressed concerns about a proposed artificial intelligence data centre’s impact on water usage and electricity rates. Chen’s comments were made in a recent media interview, and he has indicated that he believes the government’s response aims to diminish public concern regarding the project.
The office of Premier Tim Houston has formally expressed discontent with comments made by Sibo Chen regarding the proposed AI data centre, labelling them as “slanted” and not backed by local research. In the wake of public concerns regarding the project, the premier’s office has stated it will not support any initiative that leads to increased power rates for customers and has highlighted existing protections for local water usage.
What remains unclear — It is unknown how the Nova Scotia government plans to address public concerns regarding the proposed AI data centre and its potential environmental impacts.
Nova Scotia Premier’s office reprimands professor over AI data centre remarks
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s office has reprimanded Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, following comments he made about a proposed artificial intelligence data centre. The centre, intended to be leased to U.S. firm Anthropic, has sparked concerns regarding its potential impact on local water usage and electricity rates.
Last week, a staff member from Houston’s office sent an email to Chen and shared it with CBC News, labelling Chen’s remarks as “slanted comments” that lacked any supporting evidence from local research. William Burns, a communications adviser in the premier’s office, asserted that such statements were irresponsible.
Members of the public and opposition parties have voiced their worries over the $10 billion project planned by Everwind Fuels. Chen, in his media remarks, indicated that these concerns were legitimate and necessary. He shared the complaint with The Canadian Press, suggesting it demonstrated attempts by the government to intimidate him.
In response to Burns, Chen defended his statements by referencing peer-reviewed research on the environmental implications of data centre developments. Burns, in his email, reiterated that the government would not support projects leading to increased power rates and highlighted assurances from Richmond County’s warden, Lois Landry, about safeguards to protect local water resources.
Chen articulated unease with the government’s communication strategy, indicating it might downplay public concerns. He expressed that the Nova Scotia government has not supplied sufficient information to address citizens’ apprehensions regarding the data centre.
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Get you up to speed: Live Updates: 2026 midterm campaigns make final push before Election Day as early voters hit the polls
President Trump held rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday to campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton and several House candidates. The events occurred as Republicans aim to avoid their first statewide loss in Texas in over 30 years, with the race between Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico considered a toss-up.
President Trump campaigned in Texas amid a competitive Senate race, highlighting the importance of voter turnout in light of potential Republican losses. The election is considered a critical test for both candidates, with polling indicating a closely contested battle between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico.
President Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton during two rallies in Texas, emphasising the importance of the upcoming Senate race against Democratic candidate James Talarico, which WTX US News labels a toss-up. As the rallies drew near, concerns grew among Republicans about potential electoral losses in Texas, leading to heightened campaigning efforts ahead of the elections.
What remains unclear — It is unclear how the controversial comments about Senator Husted may impact the overall campaign efforts for Ken Paxton and other Republican candidates in Texas.
Trump holds rallies in Texas as midterm campaigns near Election Day
President Trump held two rallies in Texas on Tuesday to campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for Senate, and several House candidates, including Rep. Monica De La Cruz in South Texas.
The campaign stops in Corpus Christi and Lubbock came as Republicans fight to stave off their first statewide loss in Texas in more than 30 years. WTX US News considers the race between Paxton and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico a toss-up, even though Mr. Trump won Texas by more than 13 points two years ago.
Talarico held a rally nearby in Lubbock.
During his visit to Lubbock, the president touted his record and offered his familiar refrain for voters to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” He also encouraged voters who are on the fence about voting for Paxton: “Before you pull the trigger … take a look at your 401(k)’s.”
He also predicted gas prices — which are elevated due to the Iran war, frustrating many voters — will come down “very, very rapidly.” But he noted that Texas’ oil industry has performed well.
“We are making an absolute fortune. More than we ever have,” the president said. “Texas has never, ever done numbers like this.”
Mr. Trump railed against Talarico and said if Democrats win control of the Senate, “I’ll be vetoing like crazy, OK? But I’d rather work from the positive side as opposed to the negative side.”
The president also defended an eyebrow-raising riff at a rally earlier this month, when he marveled at Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio’s college football career, and described “examining his body” and “look[ing] at his ass.”
“I made the mistake of saying that I started off by studying his ass,” Mr. Trump told the crowd in Lubbock on Tuesday, noting that he also complimented other parts of Husted’s anatomy — his hands, feet and shoulders — and lamenting that media outlets “only covered the ass part.”
Mr. Trump argued the joke about Husted helped the Ohioan in the polls.
“Maybe I should do that with Ken Paxton, but I’m not sure your body is gonna qualify,” he said.
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