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Top US firms that backed Voting Rights Act donate to groups working to undermine it

Watchdog data shared with Guardian shows contributions to Republican Attorneys General Association and others Over a dozen US companies that signed a 2021 letter urging Congress to strengthen the Voting Rights Act continue to contribute to state political groups that are actively working to undermine the legislation, according to a campaign finance watchdog. Researchers at the Center for…

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Top US firms that backed Voting Rights Act donate to groups working to undermine it

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Aeon Mall Explosion Leaves Sobering Lesson on Safety; Facilities Nationwide Asked to Review Measures

It will soon be one month since the major explosion that occurred at a shopping mall following the massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28.

  • Seven killed in Aeon Mall explosion following Kumamoto earthquake
  • Employees violated safety protocols by re-entering facility
  • Aeon to revise disaster manuals, facilities urged to review safety measures

·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

Senior’s family slams bedbug reaction

  • Senior alleges ineffective bedbug response after two years of pesticide treatments
  • Family concerned about stigma and potential return of infestation for new tenant
  • Manitoba Housing responsible for building since July 2024, offers community pest-control grant

·winnipegfreepress.com

Woman pleads guilty in toddler’s death

  • Latasha Stewart pleads guilty to failing to provide necessities leading to toddler's death.
  • 13-month-old Romeo died from drug overdose in their apartment.
  • Judge imposes conditional sentence of two years less a day with strict conditions.

·winnipegfreepress.com

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