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Biden offers to debate Trump twice, saying ‘Make my day, pal’

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Biden offers to debate Trump twice, saying ‘Make my day, pal’

U.S. President Joe Biden is willing to debate Republican rival Donald Trump twice before the Nov. 5 election, with terms including two televised debates in June and September. Biden’s campaign proposed direct negotiations between the two campaigns for the debates, showing a willingness to take risks to improve his poll numbers. Biden also rejected traditional debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates and wants the debates to start sooner without any third-party candidates or in-person audience.

Rising food costs leave hungry Americans $33 billion behind, report says

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Rising food costs leave hungry Americans $33 billion behind, report says

Hungry people in the U.S. faced a .1 billion shortfall in funds for basic food needs in 2022, with nearly half of them not qualifying for aid. This was the highest shortfall in 20 years due to higher food prices. Hunger rose in 2022 amid high food price inflation and the end of federal financial support and expanded food aid programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half of food-insecure people may not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Congress has expanded funding for a key nutrition program serving mothers and young children to address the issue.

Three dead in New Caledonia as riots rage after Paris approves voting change

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Three dead in New Caledonia as riots rage after Paris approves voting change

Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia after France’s National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island.

Oakland City Workers Criticize Administration Over Uncollected Business Taxes | KQED

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Oakland City Workers Criticize Administration Over Uncollected Business Taxes | KQED

– The rally was held prior to the city’s Finance and Management Committee meeting
– City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan stated that the issue involves businesses that have filed tax documents with the city and those that haven’t
– Kaplan believes that tracking down businesses that don’t file tax documents is crucial for generating tax revenue
– Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas emphasized the importance of revenue collection for the city’s fiscal health
– Union leaders are demanding action and accountability from the City Administration to ensure corporations pay their fair share
– City officials acknowledge the need to modernize tax collection processes
– The estimated amount of uncollected taxes represents less than 1% of the city’s overall budget
– The city’s initial calculation of total business taxes owed is based on annual “gross receipts” estimates provided by businesses
– A ransomware attack delayed the city’s ability to collect taxes in 2023.

Our View: Public servants, ’ sense of entitlement is uncanny

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Our View: Public servants, ’ sense of entitlement is uncanny

The public servants union Pasydy expressed displeasure over regulations that deprive its members and their families of the right to medical care at state hospitals not covered by Gesy.

Young Cypriots have no trust in political system

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Young Cypriots have no trust in political system

– Most young Cypriots who will not vote in the upcoming European elections say they have no trust in the political system.
– Cyprus has the lowest number of youths active in initiatives aimed at changing society, at 31 per cent.
– The proportion of respondents mentioning distrust in the political system in general as a reason for not voting is the highest in Cyprus (28 per cent).
– Not liking any political party or candidate is a reason for not voting for 24 per cent of respondents in Cyprus.
– 53 per cent of young people in Cyprus said they intended to vote.
– A large majority reported that the education system in their countries prepared them well for the challenges they face.
– 64 per cent of young Cypriots believe that the EU has an impact on their daily lives.

Cost-benefits of electricity cable expected by end of month

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Cost-benefits of electricity cable expected by end of month

Fact: The first results of the cost-benefit study for the Greece-Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector electricity project are anticipated to be unveiled by the end of May.

MPs struggle to implement EU directive on loans

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MPs struggle to implement EU directive on loans

Fact: Legislators in Cyprus discussed government bills to harmonize current legislation on loan transfers with an EU directive on credit servicers and credit purchasers.

Israel protests after Nobel laureate denounces Gaza invasion at Vatican

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Israel protests after Nobel laureate denounces Gaza invasion at Vatican

Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See protested against Yemeni Nobel Prize winner Tawakkol Karman for accusing Israel of “genocide” in Gaza during an event at the Vatican. Israeli embassy rejected the accusations as “lies” and criticized the anti-Semitic speech. The tension between the Vatican and Israel has increased since the war in Gaza, with Jewish groups accusing Pope Francis of not recognizing Israel’s actions as self-defense.

Historical fiction to adapt after Shogun

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Historical fiction to adapt after Shogun

Constantinos Psillides chooses the best of those ready for film/TV adaptations. The fact described in the text is that “Shogun” is considered one of the best limited series to come out in 2024.