Protests in Portland Intensify With Riot Labelled
Protests in Portland toward George Floyd relief escalated into a riot as demonstrators breached a building set it on fire and started dumpster fires late Saturday. Police dispersed crowds, made several arrests, and tear gas or irritants were used while fencing around the federal courthouse was removed. Portland officials decried federal involvement and Oregon's attorney general filed suit against Homeland Security.
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Atlantic Coast Pipeline project stalled by lawsuits and cost rises
Duke Energy and Dominion Energy halted the 600 mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline from West Virginia to eastern North Carolina and Virginia on July 5 amid lawsuits and rising costs from 5 to 8 billion dollars. Opponents fear land takings, leaks, fires, and climate impact while supporters say it would boost energy infrastructure and regional development in eastern North Carolina.
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Jeff Currie
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John Lewis shaped a generation through good trouble and elder leadership
The article honors John Lewis as a civil rights icon who inspired youth to protest and seek reform. It notes his 2013 immigration stance with millennial activists, a 2016 Orlando gun control sit-in in Congress, and his 2015 Comic-Con appearance celebrating his Selma graphic novels. It recalls his death and his role as a moral compass for activists from Sanford to Ferguson and beyond.
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Merkel Faces Divergent Talks Over Pandemic Aid
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of both goodwill and divisions in talks over pandemic relief for hard hit countries such as Italy and Spain with a possible end without a deal. Russia dismissed U S Britain and China vaccine theft allegations, saying hackers attribution is unfounded. Global virus deaths exceed 603000 with 14.2 million confirmed infections. the United States leads in deaths and infections, Europe has about 200000 deaths, and true tolls are higher because of testing gaps.
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Pollocksville Mayor Addresses Accessibility for Language Needs
James V. Bender Jr mayor of Pollocksville North Carolina provides contact details and PO box 97 for the town office and notes availability of Spanish or other languages upon request with accommodations through the certifying official listed.
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