Woonsocket City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 04 2024

 

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City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 04 2024
 

 

 

 

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in Kerrville, Texas today to assess the aftermath of last week's deadly floods. The President plans to meet with first responders, receive a briefing from local officials, and speak with families impacted by the disaster. Trump said he delayed the visit to avoid interfering with rescue efforts following the sudden, intense rainfall that caused the historic flooding.        At least five people were sent to the hospital after protesters clashed with federal immigration agents at a Southern California cannabis farm. The standoff happened Thursday as agents raided the state-licensed facility in Ventura County. Video posted on social media shows agents using less-lethal ammunition and tear gas on a crowd of protesters.        Five Democratic state lawmakers have filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state's emergency management director after being blocked from visiting the migrant detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz. The legislators argue the denial of access oversteps executive authority. While the state now invites lawmakers for a tour tomorrow, some Democrats remain skeptical they'll see the facility's true conditions.        YouTube is updating its monetization policy to crack down on inauthentic content, aiming to limit earnings from mass-produced or repetitive videos created with AI. The platform now emphasizes that only original material qualifies for ad revenue. A full breakdown of the new rules is expected Tuesday, when YouTube releases its updated policy.        Justin Bieber's seventh studio album is out now. The hype started yesterday when he posted a picture of a billboard with a track list on social media. The new project is called "Swag" and marks Bieber's first album since 2021's "Justice."        A worn black leather Birkin bag once owned by British actress Jane Birkin fetches ten-million dollars at auction, setting a record. Designed for Birkin by Hermès in 1984, the iconic handbag was used daily for nearly a decade. A private collector from Japan placed the winning bid Thursday at Sotheby's.