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24 Jan

Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma Reach $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement

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The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma have reached a tentative agreement to pay a total of $7.4 billion to settle lawsuits related to their role in the U.S. opioid crisis. The Sacklers will contribute up to $6.5 billion, while Purdue Pharma will provide nearly $900 million. This settlement comes after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a previous deal due to its provision granting the Sacklers immunity from future lawsuits. The funds will be distributed to states, local governments, and individuals affected by the opioid crisis, which claimed over 81,000 lives in 2023 alone. The Sacklers will pay the settlement over…

24 Jan

Severe Storms Batter South Burnett Region with Heavy Rain and Hail

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On Thursday afternoon, the South Burnett region in Queensland experienced severe storms that led to flash flooding, fallen trees, hail, strong winds, and intense lightning. The supercell storm began around 4:30 PM after a hot day, with Proston recording the heaviest rainfall—79mm in just one hour—and hailstones measuring up to 3cm. Over a 24-hour period, the area accumulated a total of 99mm of rain. Kingaroy experienced wind gusts reaching 67 km/h, while more than 280,000 lightning strikes were recorded around Nanango and 300,000 around Gayndah. The severe weather caused power outages affecting over 2,000 properties, with 245 in the South…

24 Jan

“Assam set to become India’s next powerhouse”: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is attending the second edition of the business summit Advantage Assam in Japan, said that the state is set to become India's next powerhouse. The Assam CM, who met over 80 business leaders, mentioned that Assam's target is to take the state gross state domestic product (GSDP) to USD 143 billion by 2030. He also stated that the state has received the "highest ever" investment of USD 4 billion in 2024. "During my interaction with over 80 business leaders, I conveyed our target to take Assam's GSDP to USD 143 billion by 2030,"…

23 Jan

Highlights include Manchester City’s Kyle Walker to leave the club

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talkSPORT has provided the latest updates on Premier League football transfers and news. Key highlights include Manchester City's signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, while Kyle Walker is expected to leave the club. Brentford rejected a £22 million offer from Nottingham Forest for their striker Yoane Wissa. Additionally, agents for Alejandro Garnacho were seen at Stamford Bridge due to Chelsea's interest in the Manchester United starlet. West Ham agreed on a deal for a Dutch teenager, and Arsenal inquired about Sesko.

23 Jan

Ratcliffe’s move includes raising ticket prices despite the club’s ongoing struggles

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Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has implemented cost-cutting measures including a 27.7% pay cut for club ambassadors, affecting former players like Denis Irwin, Bryan Robson, and Andy Cole. Legends who earn up to £200,000 annually are among those impacted, following a £113 million loss last year. The cost-cutting efforts have already resulted in the elimination of 250 non-playing roles and Sir Alex Ferguson being axed from his £2 million-a-year ambassador role. Ratcliffe's measures include raising ticket prices despite the club's ongoing struggles, with the team currently in the lower half of the Premier League. New boss Ruben Amorim criticized…

23 Jan

The fast-moving Hughes Fire has consumed nearly 10,000 acres north of Los Angeles

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The Hughes Fire, a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles, has consumed nearly 10,000 acres since it broke out on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 residents. With especially dangerous conditions due to high winds and dry weather, the fire rapidly spread from 50 acres to over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours. It threatened areas near Castaic, resulting in evacuation orders and warnings affecting over 50,000 people in total. Around 4,000 firefighters are responding under challenging conditions, and while no structures have been damaged, the fire remains at 0% containment. Authorities have also evacuated a nearby…

23 Jan

The proposed $450 million contract includes 4.5% annual salary increases for the next four years

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The Victorian government's new offer aims to resolve a longstanding police pay dispute. The proposed $450 million deal includes a 4.5% annual pay increase for the next four years, an additional 0.5% increase for frontline police, and no requirement to "kit up" outside of shift times. This offer, which would cost around $456 million, is a compromise from the 6% annual increase the police union initially sought. It would also remove a costly "golden handshake" clause, potentially saving up to $50 million annually. The Police Association has welcomed the offer, and a formal vote by members is pending. If accepted,…

23 Jan

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants

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Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants, Mohammed Nazzal and Katiba al-Shalabi, who were responsible for a deadly bus attack in the West Bank earlier this month. The militants exchanged fire with Israeli troops in the village of Burqin before being killed, and an Israeli soldier was moderately wounded. Both Islamic Jihad and Hamas claimed ties to the militants and praised the bus attack. In related news, talks between the U.S. and Israel are ongoing regarding Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, with a ceasefire deadline approaching. Additionally, Al Jazeera reported that the Palestinian Authority arrested one of its reporters, while Israel…

23 Jan

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Japan’s State Minister of Justice in Tokyo

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Japan's State Minister of Justice Komura Masahiro and discussed about the Assam government's plans to establish an industrial park dedicated to Japanese companies in the state. The duo also had a conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, "It was a privilege to meet H.E. Mr. Komura Masahiro, Japan's State Minister of Justice. We had an insightful conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan, and particularly how ideals of Buddha form a spiritual brid between…

23 Jan

Budget Session in Assam to begin on Feb 17

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The Assam Assembly’s budget session will be held from February 17 to March 25, an official said on Thursday. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the session's inaugural day will take place in Kokrajhar, the official added. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will deliver the opening address. Following a one-day break, the rest of the session will be held at the Assam Assembly complex here from February 19.