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In the wake of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in almost three decades, the government has announced plans to tighten gun controls, while the New South Wales premier is pushing to crack down on hate speech.
From BBC
Authorities have criticised highly destructive approaches and cracked down on what they call "chaotic extraction" since the early 2010s.
From Barron's
The Pineapple Express storm bearing down on Southern California could bring heavy rain and strong winds throughout Christmas week, potentially triggering mudslides, downing trees and flooding not only freeways but also homes and businesses.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, it’s worth putting them down on the list for things to watch out for in 2026.
From Barron's
But Ros Phirun, secretary general of Cambodia's Commercial Gambling Management Commission, told AFP that authorities were taking "serious action" to crack down on scams, and called Thailand's action on the border casinos "totally illegal".
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
