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A Nazi Villa So Tainted Berlin Can't Give It Away

Berlin is struggling to find a solution for a Nazi-owned villa that is costly to maintain, leading to a proposal to give it away for free.

A Nazi Villa So Tainted Berlin Can't Give It Away

Berlin offers to give away a Nazi villa near Berlin due to high maintenance costs and historical stigma.

BREAKING: Joe Biden bows out of 2024 presidential election, endorses Kamala Harris

President Biden withdraws from 2024 presidential race.

Spain gives final approval to Catalan amnesty bill DW 05/30/2024

Spanish parliament approves amnesty for Catalan separatists from 2017 secession bid.

Toronto decriminalization pitch left addictions minister with 'deep concerns' | CBC News

Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks expressed concerns about Toronto's lack of limits on drug decriminalization proposal.

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainians to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face a reduction in state supports to €38.80 in the next three months.

Rishi Sunak must allow visit from UN food inspector, 85 charities write

The UK government has been urged to reverse the decision to block a UN inspector's visit on food poverty until after the election.

Deja-Vu All Over Again: Assembly Balks on 'Sammy's Law,' Bill Sponsor Silent - Streetsblog New York City

State Assembly leaders declined to include a proposal to let NYC set its own speed limit in the budget.
Advocates express disappointment over the Assembly's decision and plan to continue fighting for the speed limit change.

Government wrongly blocked M&S demolition plan for London store, High Court told

Marks & Spencer is challenging the government's decision to block plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store in Oxford Street.
The government and Save Britain's Heritage are defending their decision, claiming that Michael Gove was entitled to make the ruling.
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Hundreds of endangered animals killed by Brit trophy hunters since Sunak promised ban

The government's decision to drop the ban on trophy imports has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of vulnerable and endangered animals.
Campaigners are pushing for a ban on trophy imports in parliament in the coming weeks.

Landmark sickle cell treatment is axed by regulators

A drug approved to treat sickle cell disease has been scrapped by the UK government, despite being hailed as the first new drug in over 20 years for the condition.
The decision has sparked criticism from campaigners who argue that it leaves a reliance on only one licensed NHS treatment for sickle cell patients.

Hundreds of endangered animals killed by Brit trophy hunters since Sunak promised ban

The government's decision to drop the ban on trophy imports has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of vulnerable and endangered animals.
Campaigners are pushing for a ban on trophy imports in parliament in the coming weeks.

Landmark sickle cell treatment is axed by regulators

A drug approved to treat sickle cell disease has been scrapped by the UK government, despite being hailed as the first new drug in over 20 years for the condition.
The decision has sparked criticism from campaigners who argue that it leaves a reliance on only one licensed NHS treatment for sickle cell patients.
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Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise

Parents of children who died in circumstances linked to social media and gaming accuse the government of watering down online safety laws.
The government believes that the changes requested by the parents are already covered by existing laws.
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Government's petrol and diesel ban delay deters EV car buyers

14% of motorists are less likely to choose an electric vehicle due to the government's decision to delay the end of petrol and diesel car sales to 2035.
82% of motorists say the government's decision has no effect on their choice of vehicle, while 6% feel less sure about electric cars in general.
Positions are becoming more entrenched among those who favor petrol and diesel versus those who plan to buy electric or hybrid vehicles.

UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn

UK cancer care is in crisis and patients may suffer as a result of the government's decision to eliminate a dedicated cancer plan.
Waiting times for cancer treatment in the NHS are at a record high and the number of cancer patients is expected to increase significantly by 2040.
Dedicated cancer policies have been shown to improve survival outcomes, as demonstrated by Denmark and Ireland.

Government's petrol and diesel ban delay deters EV car buyers

14% of motorists are less likely to choose an electric vehicle due to the government's decision to delay the end of petrol and diesel car sales to 2035.
82% of motorists say the government's decision has no effect on their choice of vehicle, while 6% feel less sure about electric cars in general.
Positions are becoming more entrenched among those who favor petrol and diesel versus those who plan to buy electric or hybrid vehicles.

UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn

UK cancer care is in crisis and patients may suffer as a result of the government's decision to eliminate a dedicated cancer plan.
Waiting times for cancer treatment in the NHS are at a record high and the number of cancer patients is expected to increase significantly by 2040.
Dedicated cancer policies have been shown to improve survival outcomes, as demonstrated by Denmark and Ireland.
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#congestion-pricing

Hochul's congestion pricing reversal comes for a policy decades in the making | amNewYork

New York City postpones congestion pricing plan indefinitely, creating uncertainty and disappointment in the transportation sector.

Up to $1 Billion May Go to Waste After Hochul's Congestion Pricing Halt

The cancellation of congestion pricing in NYC resulted in significant financial losses and the unrealized potential of revenue generation for critical transit upgrades.

Hochul's congestion pricing reversal comes for a policy decades in the making | amNewYork

New York City postpones congestion pricing plan indefinitely, creating uncertainty and disappointment in the transportation sector.

Up to $1 Billion May Go to Waste After Hochul's Congestion Pricing Halt

The cancellation of congestion pricing in NYC resulted in significant financial losses and the unrealized potential of revenue generation for critical transit upgrades.
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#safety-concerns

Hundreds of buildings in Ontario use Science Centre roofing panels, yet none have been closed | CBC News

The use of lightweight concrete roofing in the Ontario Science Centre has raised safety concerns, yet many other public buildings with similar materials remain open.

Rally held to save Ontario Science Centre as community outraged over its abrupt closure | CBC News

Community members protested the Ontario Science Centre's closure by the government, citing unnecessary demolition for a smaller building and costly repairs on lightweight concrete.

Hundreds of buildings in Ontario use Science Centre roofing panels, yet none have been closed | CBC News

The use of lightweight concrete roofing in the Ontario Science Centre has raised safety concerns, yet many other public buildings with similar materials remain open.

Rally held to save Ontario Science Centre as community outraged over its abrupt closure | CBC News

Community members protested the Ontario Science Centre's closure by the government, citing unnecessary demolition for a smaller building and costly repairs on lightweight concrete.
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