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'I see bodies flying': Protesters in New York City struck by car; 6 injured

The protestors were on hand to raise awareness and bring attention to an ongoing hunger strike by ICE detainees at the Bergen County Jail.         [Author: NorthJersey.com]
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Coronavirus live updates: Trump says first Pfizer vaccines will be administered 'in less than 24 hours'

The FDA late Friday authorized the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use. President Donald Trump hailed it as a 'medical miracle.' Latest COVID-19 news.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Star of Netflix series 'Cheer' indicted on new child pornography and sex charges

"Cheer" star Jeremiah "Jerry" Harris has been indicted on new federal charges that allege he enticed minors to engage in sexual activity, including soliciting them to send him sexually explicit photos or videos of themselves, according to the indictment.
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Atar bungle: Queensland university body accidentally tells 24,000 students they are 'ineligible'

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre says incorrect email sent while testing notification processThe Queensland university admissions body has apologised after it accidentally emailed tens of thousands of year 12 students telling them they were “ineligible” for a university admissions score.Due to an IT bungle, 24,000 students in the state received an email at midnight on Friday from the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre, a week before official results were due to be released. Continue rea...
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Guneet Monga Boards India’s Oscar Entry ‘Jallikattu’ As Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Lunchbox” producer Guneet Monga has boarded “Jallikattu,” India’s entry in the Academy Awards’ international feature category, as executive producer, in time to shepherd its 2021 Oscars campaign. Monga was an executive producer on “Period. End of Sentence,” which won best documentary short subject at the 2019 Oscars. She also drove the campaign for “Visaaranai” […]
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Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days

President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January.
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Coronavirus live news: US vaccinations to begin 'in 24 hours' after FDA approves Pfizer jab

Trump hails rollout of immunisation program; UK coronavirus hospitalisations increase; WHO warns number of deaths surgingFDA chief urged by White House to approve Pfizer vaccine ‘or quit’Scientists warn against Christmas gatherings in UK California’s ICU beds near capacity as hospitalizations hit recordSee all our coronavirus coverage 4.21am GMT Hi everyone, it is Naaman Zhou here on the blog. Thanks to my colleague Michael McGowan for all his work today. Australia’s acting chief medical off...
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South Lake Tahoe Struggles To Stay Open While Neighboring Nevada Operates Under Different Health Guidelines

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Australia: High Court rules that refugees can hold Dutton to account: An interview with lawyer George Newhouse - Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Refugees and asylum seekers can sue the government for negligence and breach of duty of care in the Federal Court.
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Newspaper headlines: Gunboats in the Channel and Christmas plan warning

The Royal Navy is made ready to protect British waters, and warning on infection rates feature in the papers.
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Texas GOP Boss Hints At Secession After Supreme Court Drop-Kicks Election Suit

The party of Lincoln appears to be calling for civil war, noted an aghast Twitter critic.
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Australia: Inside Track: Property & Real Estate - In the media, In practice and courts, Cases and Legislation - Holding Redlich

This newsletter links to recent media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to property & real estate.
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Australia: Reminder: Deadline to amend discretionary trust deeds for foreign surcharge purposes soon approaching - Holding Redlich

This reminder note is relevant to you if you own an interest in residential land in NSW via a discretionary trust.
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Trump again tried to drag the justices through the legal muck. They slapped the case down.

During the past four years, President Donald Trump has challenged the integrity of the Supreme Court and tried to drag the justices into the legal muck with him.
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Australia: Inside Track: Immigration - In the media, and In practice and courts - Holding Redlich

This newsletter links to recent media releases and reports relating to immigration in Australia.
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Opinion: Gen. Lloyd Austin is the right man for the Defense Secretary job

When I saw the headlines last week that President-elect Joe Biden was considering a retired general to lead the Department of Defense, my first response was, "Haven't we already had too many general officers serving in key government positions over the last few years?"
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Australia: NSW Government Bulletin - In the media, Practice and courts, Cases and Legislation - Holding Redlich

The bulletin links to a recent article & media releases, reports, cases and laws of interest to NSW government lawyers.
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'A historic event for humanity': US reaches turning point in fight against COVID-19 as FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine

The FDA authorization clears the way for Americans to begin receiving Pfizer's vaccine. First in line: Health care workers and nursing home residents.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Australia: Inside Track: Work Health & Safety - In the media, In practice & courts, Reports and Cases - Holding Redlich

This newsletter links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to work health & safety.
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Opinion: What Biden's cabinet picks really say about diversity

President-elect Joe Biden's challenge in assembling a cabinet is as complex as any in history. With deep divisions to heal, a pandemic to stop, an economic collapse and a political system teetering on dysfunction, who he puts in powerful positions matters tremendously. Personnel, the saying goes, is policy.
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What Biden's cabinet picks really say about diversity

President-elect Joe Biden's challenge in assembling a cabinet is as complex as any in history. With deep divisions to heal, a pandemic to stop, an economic collapse and a political system teetering on dysfunction, who he puts in powerful positions matters tremendously. Personnel, the saying goes, is policy.
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What Biden's cabinet picks say about diversity

President-elect Joe Biden's challenge in assembling a cabinet is as complex as any in history. With deep divisions to heal, a pandemic to stop, an economic collapse and a political system teetering on dysfunction, who he puts in powerful positions matters tremendously. Personnel, the saying goes, is policy.
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Ronee Blakley Returns to Music With a Dylan Cover and a George Floyd Song Bookending New Album, ‘Atom Bomb Baby’

Ronee Blakley still remains better known to many as an actor than a singer-songwriter, thanks to screen appearances like her Oscar-nominated turn in “Nashville” and later appearance in “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” But she was releasing major-label albums in the early ’70s before a plum Robert Altman part landed her on the cover of […]
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Coronavirus live news: US regulator approves emergency use of Pfizer vaccine, Trump says

UK coronavirus hospitalisations increase; indoor dining restrictions reinstated in New York; WHO warns number of deaths surgingFDA chief urged by White House to approve Pfizer vaccine ‘or quit’Scientists warn against Christmas gatherings in UK California’s ICU beds near capacity as hospitalizations hit recordSee all our coronavirus coverage 3.24am GMT The FDA’s statement explains the Pfizer vaccine is administered as a series of two doses, three weeks apart. Available safety data to support ...
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Australia: Have yourself a merry little COVID-safe Christmas - Holding Redlich

Festivities are well in order and there are steps employers can take to ensure these are COVID-safe and incident-free.
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A grieving family in Trump country is fighting to prevent more Covid-19 deaths

May Bunjes was a giver who lived to donate her time and money to those less fortunate in her community in Greeley, Colorado.
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Here's what has to happen before people in the US start getting the Pfizer vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Australia: Security for costs order against liquidator denied - Ramsden Lawyers

It is unlikely for the Court to grant a security for costs order when a liquidator is a plaintiff to the proceeding.
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