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NSW bans gay conversion therapy following all-night sitting in the upper house

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Supporters of a ban on gay conversion therapy say new laws outlawing the controversial practice in NSW will "save countless lives". The state early on Friday joined Queensland and Victoria in banning gay conversion therapy, after a bill outlawing it passed parliament's upper house following an all-night sitting. The new laws, opposed by some religious groups, criminalise gay conversion practices and bring in a penalty of up to five years in jail. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens.
Trump Media lost $58 million last year, SEC filing shows

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesThe share price of Trump Media fell sharply Monday morning after the social media app company closely tied to former president Donald Trump reported a net loss of $58.2 million on revenue of just $4.1 million in 2023. Trump Media & Technology Group shares were trading down by more than 20% as of 12:30 p.m. ET.
Haryana leader's 'anti-Brahmin' remark puts BJP in tight spot

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Gurugram: After Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's comments which have ruffled the feathers of the Kshatriyas in Gujarat , BJP's Ranjit Singh Chautala in Haryana is now in the soup over his purported comments blaming the Brahmins for the caste system in the country. Chautala, the BJP candidate from Hisar, has now been given a 'deadline' of 4 April to apologise for making such a statement or face consequences.
Congress grants $380 million in border security funding to Middle Eastern countries

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

The massive spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last month continues a years-long tradition of earmarking significant amounts of money for border security in a number of Middle Eastern countries - just as a fight over how best to secure the U.S. border is still ongoing.
National Indigenous women's organization accused of union-busting as it lays off dozens of staff

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

The most prominent Indigenous women's organization in Canada is undergoing a federal financial audit where preliminary evidence of "ineligible expenses" was found, while facing union-busting allegations following a mass round of layoffs, CBC News has learned. The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), which relies on federal dollars to operate, is battling complaints filed to the Ontario and Quebec labour boards from employees, who allege they were terminated after organizing a union drive.
All Scottish benefits to increase from today as Government pledge takes effect

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

It was announced in December the Government would uprate benefits by 6.7% from April 1 for the next financial year - in line with consumer price index inflation in September of last year. The increase means the Scottish Child Payment increased from £25 per week to £26.70 per week, while the Adult Disability Payment rose to £184.30 per week. According to the Scottish Government, the increase cost £370 million.
New home design mistake costing Aussies $700 a year in wasted energy

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Australian homeowners are wasting hundreds of dollars on energy bills because of one simple design flaw. The cost-of-living crisis is biting into the budget of every household, with soaring energy prices making up a significant portion of rising costs. New research from UNSW and Western Sydney suggests a darker-coloured roof could be driving up the power bills of Sydney homeowners by at least 38 per cent, with more energy required to cool down the heat absorbent homes.
ED an independent body, procedure same irrespective of which party one belongs to, says Modi

Apr 1, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Chennai: In an interview just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is an "independent organisation" that takes action only after "various vigilance and investigation departments of the country file cases", when asked to comment on opposition parties' claims that the BJP was using the agency to intimidate its rivals.
Own coal paved way for former US president Donald Trump

Mar 31, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

When asked to explain Donald Trump's appeal to white, working-class American voters, I start with the Democrats. Trump may be a snake-oil salesman, but the reason he has a market is because many traditional Democrat voters feel the party no longer has their backs. Already a subscriber? When asked to explain Donald Trump's appeal to white, working-class American voters, I start with the Democrats.
Blinken calls for 'celebration' of trans holiday on Easter

Mar 31, 2024 | quicktelecast.com | Martina Luther

Secretary of State Antony Blinken became the latest Biden administration official to mark Transgender Day of Visibility, which has sparked controversy for being celebrated the same day as Easter. "Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration of the courage and resilience of transgender, nonbinary and gender non-confirming persons who exist in every country and culture around the world," Blinken said in a statement Sunday.