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- 1Accident on PIE towards Changi causes congestionโAccident on PIE (towards Changi) after Lornie Rd with congestion till Eng Neo Ave. Avoid lane 1
A traffic accident occurred on the Pan Island Expressway towards Changi, just after the Lornie Road exit, blocking lane 1. Congestion has backed up as far as Eng Neo Avenue, with authorities advising drivers to avoid lane 1 and expect delays during the morning rush. Commuters are being urged to plan alternative routes.
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Former Solomon Islands politician Wale has called for the abolition of veto powers at the United Nations, according to Islands Business. The proposal would end the ability of the five permanent Security Council members to unilaterally block resolutions. Such calls are often raised by smaller nations who argue the veto stymies action on conflicts and humanitarian crises, and the renewed appeal is drawing attention to long-running debates over UN Security Council reform.
- 3Traveller gets sunburned despite shade on Gili Meno beachโSpent the morning sitting here thinking I was safe because of the shade. I was wrong. It did not block any sun. Now I ha
A traveller spent a morning in what they believed was protective shade on a beach on Gili Meno, a small island near Lombok in Indonesia, only to discover the cover offered no sun protection at all. They are now left with a sunburn pattern matching the shape of their shirt, and are sharing the story with amused warnings to fellow holidaymakers about how easily skin can burn even when you think you are covered.
- 4Swan Island businesses lose thousands amid I-5 closureโSwan Island businesses lose thousands as I-5 closure cuts into sales
Businesses in Portland's Swan Island industrial area are reporting losses of thousands of dollars as a closure on Interstate 5 disrupts traffic and keeps customers and shipments away. Local companies say the blocked freeway is cutting directly into sales and complicating deliveries, and they are waiting for the road to reopen so business can return to normal.
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Block Island residents are taking stock after an October storm swept across the Rhode Island island, sparing it from the worst of the damage. The local paper's Island Notes column reflects on the storm's passage and its effects on the small island community, a familiar ritual for residents accustomed to Atlantic weather.
- 6Block and Foulkes face aging and disability questions at gubernatorial forumโBlock and Foulkes address Aging, Disability and Behavioral Health at Gubernatorial Forum
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates Block and Foulkes took part in a forum focused on aging, disability and behavioral health issues. The candidates laid out their positions on services and policy for older adults, people with disabilities, and those needing mental health support. The event gave voters a direct comparison of the contenders' approaches ahead of the election.
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Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels reportedly blocked Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources patrol ships near Pag-asa Island in the Spratly Islands, preventing Filipino enforcement operations in waters Manila claims within its exclusive economic zone. The incident adds to a series of confrontations between the two countries in the South China Sea, where Beijing maintains extensive maritime claims despite a 2016 international arbitration ruling against them.
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A storm that lingered for an extended period has passed, and early reports from Block Island indicate it caused little damage. Local coverage notes the storm's unusual duration despite its minimal impact, with no significant destruction reported in the area so far.
- 9Foulkes and Block make their case for Rhode Island governorโThey say RI is ready for change: Foulkes, Block make the case for governor
Helena Foulkes and Jonathan Block, candidates for governor of Rhode Island, argue that the state is ready for political change and are laying out their cases to voters. The two hopefuls are positioning themselves as alternatives ahead of the state's gubernatorial race.
- 10Staten Island judge blocks NYC tax on second homesโStaten Island judge rules against Mamdani, NYC on taxing second homes
A Staten Island judge has ruled against Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City in a case over taxing second homes. The decision blocks the city's effort to impose the tax, a proposal backed by Mamdani aimed at wealthy owners of multiple properties. The ruling is likely to fuel ongoing debate over the city's authority to tax luxury real estate without state approval.