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‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling | Weekly Beast

Every part of the Australian media found what it wanted in the US elections, although the ABC seemed a bit lonely. Plus: Cathy Wilcox defiant over cartoon Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? “Capitol punishment,”…

‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling | Weekly Beast

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Ford government to change laws in response to lithium ion battery fires

Toronto fire officials have been sounding the alarm over the hazards of lithium-ion batteries and now the Ford government is making changes to two laws aimed at cracking down on those whose actions…

  • Ontario government plans to revise two laws due to lithium-ion battery fires.
  • Chief Jim Jessop declares battery-related fires as greatest public safety risk in Toronto.
  • Ford government to amend fire code to prevent battery modifications and ban storage in hallways.

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