Thursday, January 19, 2023

Why this millionaire is protesting at Davos, calling for greater taxes on the rich

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Phil White wants the government to take his money, please. The self-described British millionaire is protesting outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with a sign that reads: "Tax the rich."



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/patriotic-millionaires-1.6719702?cmp=rss

Ukrainian servicemen plunge in icy waters for Orthodox Epiphany

Ukrainian servicemen plunge in icy waters for Orthodox Epiphany

'Water cures a person,' said a Ukrainian serviceman serving in the Donetsk region as he and others plunged in icy waters, a tradition to mark Orthodox Christian Epiphany. Worshippers believe the tradition brings good health.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukrainian-servicemen-plunge-in-icy-waters-for-orthodox-epiphany-1.6719506?cmp=rss

Alec Baldwin, Rust crew member to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting

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A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday charged actor Alec Baldwin and movie armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film set in October 2021.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/rust-film-baldwin-charges-1.6719163?cmp=rss

New Nepal airport lacked landing system to help guide pilots in deadly crash

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The newly opened airport in Nepal where a Yeti Airlines plane was attempting to land when it crashed over the weekend, killing all 72 on board, did not have a functioning instrument landing system that guides planes to the runway, an official said Thursday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nepal-crash-airport-system-1.6718967?cmp=rss

Strikes, protests across France test government plan to raise retirement age

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Workers took to the streets in many French cities on Thursday to reject proposed pension changes that would push back the retirement age.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/france-strike-retirement-age-1.6718955?cmp=rss