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strongThe amendment was introduced in the Oregon State Legislature as Senate Joint Resolution 34 (SJR 34) on June 15. On June 21, the state Senate passed it in a vote of 21-4. The House passed SJR 34 in a vote of 47-3 on June 24. Photo by Ballotpedia /strong

Oregon Voters To Decide On Independent Commission For Public Official Salaries

Proposed ballot measure aims to take salary determinations out of the hands of politicians and establish an impartial commission.

SAINT-HIPPOLYTE, QUEBEC, CANADA - 2022/05/24: Hydro-Quebec personnel are work on bringing back electrical power to the region. The storm on the 21st of May in the province of Quebec left a trail of destruction behind. Meteorologists call it a Derecho, a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm. In the municipality of Saint-Hippolyte, 45km north of Montreal, over 2,000 people lost power in the Achigan Lake area. Within the province, it's believed that over 400,000 people lost electrical power. Hydro-Quebec is working to replenish power to the area. (Photo by Giordanno Brumas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

High-powered Thunderstorms May Form A Derecho In Central US

AccuWeather meteorologists warn of a potential derecho, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, hitting parts of the central US.

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, UNITED STATES - 2023/06/25: Clouds seen looking South from Vernal Pike. A tornado struck the area on a Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

June Sees Uptick In Tornadoes Across US, Deadliest Year Since 2011

More tornadoes reported in 2023 compared to last year, with June being unusually stormy, according to AccuWeather.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at an event at Mar-a-Lago on April 4, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. A recent national survey shows Trump is leading the Republican primary field with 59% support among primary voters. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump’s 2024 GOP Nomination Chances Boosted By Crowded Field

Republican candidates fear non-Trump alternatives will dilute the vote, making it harder for DeSantis or others to win

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Tesla To Neutral Despite Upping Price Target

Tesla's recent outstanding performance is now properly reflected in its share price, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney.

strongAerial view of the Temple of Santiago built in the 16th century by Dominican monks in the town of Quechula, which has been partially exposed due to the lowering of the water level of the Malpaso dam in Chiapas state. /strongAFP

Drought In Mexico Reveals Abandoned 16th Century Church

The Temple of Quechula, submerged in a reservoir, is now visible for tourists but threatens local fishermen's livelihoods.

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