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El Cid of the Left? Abdul El Sayed, Victor in Michigan Primary, Faces Racism over his Name
Juan Cole
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Hafiz Rasheed at The New Republic writes that the Democratic senatorial candidate for Michigan, Abdulrahman Abdul El Sayed, faced a barrage of racist attacks as soon ...[Continue Reading]
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Terror-free Trkiye bill moves to commission stage
hurriyetdailynews.com
ANKARA Parliaments Justice Commission will begin deliberations on Aug. 7 on a 12-article bill setting out the legal framework for the governments terror-freeTrkiye initiative. The Bill on Strength ...[Continue Reading]
Hurriyet Daily News
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Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn
Erin Hale
Eight of the worlds largest shipping associations have urged the United Nations to oppose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz amid reports that Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to manage the critical water ...[Continue Reading]
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Shipowners Say Hormuz Tolls Would Lead to More Charges Elsewhere
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Eight of the worlds largest shipping industry associations urged the United Nations and International Maritime Organization to oppose any compulsory tolls or transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, ...[Continue Reading]
Insurance Journal
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Cal/OSHA Cites LA County Roofers $282,420 Following Fatal Fall
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A workers fatal fall led Cal/OSHA to cite three Los Angeles County-based roofing contractors for multiple workplace safety violations, with proposed penalties totaling $282,420. An employee was rep ...[Continue Reading]
Insurance Journal
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NYC Vows Legal Action Against Online Sellers of Illegal E-Bikes and E-Scooters
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New York City is taking legal action against online retailers selling dangerous motorized devices including high-speed e-bikes, stand-up e-scooters and other products that cannot legally be operated ...[Continue Reading]
Insurance Journal
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