PUBLISHED: 23:39 21 June 2018 | UPDATED: 23:39 21 June 2018 City Hall was illuminated in blue and orange to mark Global Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day. Pic: Archant. Archant City Hall in Norwich was illuminated blue and orange to mark a worldwide day to raise awareness of motor neurone disease. Campaigners and councillors join Lord Mayor Martin Schmierer on the steps of City Hall. Pic: Jo Heal. Thursday was the annual Global MND Awareness Day, and the Grade II* listed headquarters of Norwich City Council was lit up in the colours of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Representatives from the association were joined on the steps of City Hall by Lord Mayor of Norwich Martin Schmierer and members of the city council, including deputy leader Gail Harris, Liberal Democrat group leader James Wright and Labour councillors Julie Brociek-Coulton and Jacob Huntley. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, attacking … [Read more...] about Norwich’s City Hall illuminated blue and orange to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease
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Pentagon agrees to provide space for 20,000 migrant children
Robert Burns, Ap National Security Writer Updated 1:52 pm, Thursday, June 21, 2018 Now Playing: The prospect of the U.S. government housing up to 20,000 migrant children on military bases has raised questions on Capitol Hill. (June 21) Media: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will make space available on military bases for as many as 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children detained after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a spokesman said Thursday. The request for temporary shelter — amid a growing political battle over detained migrants — was made by the Department of Health and Human Services and accepted by the Defense Department, said the spokesman, Army Lt. Col. Jamie Davis. Davis said the space is expected to be required at least through the end of this year. It's not clear which bases will be used to house the children. HHS has assessed facilities on four military bases, but the Pentagon said it has not been told … [Read more...] about Pentagon agrees to provide space for 20,000 migrant children
Melania Trump dons ‘I really don’t care, do u?’ jacket
The Associated Press Updated 12:40 pm, Thursday, June 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 First lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, June 21, 2018, to travel to Texas. First lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, June 21, 2018, to travel to Texas. Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 2 of 3 First lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, June 21, 2018, to travel to Texas. First lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, … [Read more...] about Melania Trump dons ‘I really don’t care, do u?’ jacket
On her way to border, Melania Trump wore jacket that said: ‘I really don’t care, do u?’
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Jaclyn Reiss Globe Staff June 21, 2018 As she boarded a plane to visit the US-Mexico border on Thursday, where immigrant children have been forcefully separated from their parents under a “zero-tolerance” policy by President Trump, first lady Melania Trump was spotted wearing a green military-style jacket with a phrase on the back that read: “I really don’t care, do u?”The jacket’s phrasing sparked some outrage among critics and led the White House to defend the first lady’s clothing choice.“It’s a jacket. There was no hidden message,” said Mrs. Trump’s spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, according to a pool report. “After today’s important visit to Texas, I hope the media isn’t going to choose to focus on her wardrobe.” Advertisement The jacket is reportedly sold by Zara, a … [Read more...] about On her way to border, Melania Trump wore jacket that said: ‘I really don’t care, do u?’
White House proposes merging education, labor
Jill Colvin and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Updated 11:04 am, Thursday, June 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Evan Vucci, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Washington. From left, Deputy Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Trump, and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. less President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Washington. From left, Deputy Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Trump, ... more … [Read more...] about White House proposes merging education, labor