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One Nation’s immigration policy is hard to define - even by its own MPs

One Nation's immigration policy has been marked by conflicting statements from its own MPs, with figures ranging from zero net migration to a 130,000 visa cap, and confusion over the net overseas migration (NOM) metric. The party's newest MP suggested its numbers were 'not too different' from Labor's, prompting a quick walk-back by colleagues. As parties prepare for the next election, the NOM remains a central but misunderstood measure in the debate.

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NYC identifies 9/11 terrorist attack victim through breakthrough in forensic DNA investigations a quarter-century later

New York City has identified a previously unknown victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks using forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a first for the city's medical examiner. The woman's name is withheld at her family's request, and she becomes the 1,654th victim identified. Forty percent of victims remain unidentified as the 25th anniversary approaches.

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Amtrak plans 9-day service outage for track upgrades in DC

Amtrak will halt passenger rail service between Washington, D.C., and Virginia from the night of Oct. 16 through the morning of Oct. 26 to replace aging components of the A-interlocking in the First Street Tunnel. Crews will work around the clock on the project, with buses and other alternatives provided for affected travelers. Officials say the upgrades will improve long-term reliability and allow higher speeds.

2 outlets · 4 articles 1d ago

'Happy birthday wheelchair': Disabled New Jersey woman shocked seeing hurtful message on cake; restaurant says it was a reference for where the cake was to be served

Antonia Sinibaldi, a 29-year-old New Jersey resident who uses a wheelchair and ventilator, received a birthday dessert bearing the message 'happy wheelchair birthday!' at Blu on the Hudson. The restaurant apologized, explaining that 'wheelchair' was a staff notation for where the dish should be delivered, not intended for the plate. Sinibaldi said the message was hurtful and that management's response of offering more drinks did not help.

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