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Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes

President William Ruto has urged the Siaya County Governor to stop being used by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to oppose government programmes and instead serve the people of Siaya. The President said the people of Siaya did not elect him as Governor to be former President Kenyatta’s puppet.

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News helicopter crashes in LA, killing 3

A helicopter belonging to an NBC news affiliate was covering a large traffic accident in the southern California city when it crashed. The cause is currently unclear.

  • News helicopter NewsChopper4 crashes in LA.
  • At least three dead, one in parking lot.
  • Investigation launched by NTSB and FAA.

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HK to give $30k for second child and beyond

Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday announced that families would receive HK30,000 for every baby after their first, aimed at encouraging people to have more than one child.

  • Hong Kong to provide HK30,000 for each additional child
  • Tax allowance for second child increases to HK$160,000
  • Home loan-to-value ratio raised to 95% for family expansions

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Editorial: Japan's Chubu Electric cannot remain in nuclear power biz following data fraud

Chubu Electric Power Co. has committed an unprecedented act of misconduct, trampling on the rules and betraying the public's trust. It cannot but with

  • Chubu Electric fabricated seismic data since 2014 for nuclear plants.
  • Hamaoka plant near Nankai Trough, prone to massive earthquakes.
  • Chairman and President resign, company withdraws reactor restart application.

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Hesitant Crackdown on Illegal Cigarettes

The government does not use excise as an instrument for tobacco control or state revenue. The problem is compounded by illegal cigarettes.

  • Indonesian government hesitant to crack down on illegal cigarettes due to revenue concerns.
  • 6 million people employed in illegal cigarette industry, 540,000 factory workers.
  • High excise tax could reduce smoking rates, health costs, and environmental pollution.
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