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Cartoon Network is NOT dead as channel shuts down rumours

Cartoon Network is NOT dead as channel shuts down rumours
Oct 17 2022 Share

After rumours and news circulated that Cartoon Network could be shutting down, the American cable television channel revealed that it is not, in fact, ending its 30 year run. 

Over the weekend, Cartoon Network’s Twitter page issued a statement saying: ‘Y’all we’re not dead, we’re just turning 30’, accompanied by a laughing emoji. 

‘To our fans: We’re not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons.’ The network continued to ride the wave of rumours with Twitter memes, using shots of some of their current programmes. 

The rumours began to run wild after its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery decided to lay off 82 staff members in three departments whilst leaving 43 vacant positions. 

So it turns out that kids will get to experience the joy of coming home from school and watch beloved shows they’ll consider classics in their time after all. 

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Jesus statue in Girgenti burned down – vandalism not excluded

Jesus statue in Girgenti burned down - vandalism not excluded
Oct 17 2022 Share

A Jesus Christ statue in Girgenti was found burned down overnight. The NGO Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni Girgenti revealed the incident on Monday, sharing photos of the burnt statue. 

The cross next to the statue also experienced damages. The statue had been standing since October 2016 after being created by sculptor Clive Busuttil. 

It is not clear what led to the burning down, with acts of vandalism not being excluded. 

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Parents reportedly use rocks during children’s football match fight

RIU forced to stop stop parents’ fight during children’s football match
Oct 17 2022 Share

A children’s football match last Sunday saw police officers, an ambulance and the Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU) having to get involved. 

One father reportedly grabbed a large rock to attack another parent during the fight which broke out in the Kordin football ground. 

The fight started after two players were sent off by the referee. Two parents came to blows at around the 27 minute mark when the referee kicked out a Valletta player for using vulgar language. 

TVM reported that another player approached the referee aggressively to contest the decision as other players held him back. The crowd also reportedly got riled up, with one parent assisting the game insulting the referee before starting to threaten him. 

The fight began after the chaos, with one man reportedly approaching the altercation with a large rock. Two parents entered the pitch and continued to fight and issue threats. 

The Rapid Intervention Unit and police officers from District Police calmed the scene down. The match resumed soon after, with the referee being escorted out by police officers. 

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80,000 vulnerable locals to receive additional cost-of-living aid

80,000 vulnerable locals to receive additional cost-of-living aid
Oct 17 2022 Share

Around 80,000 people from 37,000 different households will be receiving an additional cost-of-living allowance. The details of the allowance will be revealed during next week’s budget, finance minister Clyde Caruana explained. 

Times of Malta was informed that the additional COLA will be granted to the most vulnerable and those who need it the most. Without revealing figures and too many details, Caruana highlighted that the measure is intended to protect Malta’s most vulnerable. 

These include groups such as the elderly and those on social benefits. Caruana stated that a balance had to be found to make sure that work continued to pay and that those benefitting from the extra payment are not discouraged from working. 

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