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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, November 4)
Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Tuesday, November 4. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.21:22Robert HarriesRoad shut due to floodingThe road between Trimsaran and Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire is currently shut due to flooding. B4308 TRIMSARAN -KIDWELLY
The road is currently closed due to flooding
Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.
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End the shutdown? That’ll point Congress back to Obamacare’s rising costs.
At the heart of what is now the longest U.S. government shutdown in history are federal subsidies that millions of Americans use to purchase health insurance on government-run marketplaces.
The shutdown began as Democrats dug in their heels to prevent these subsidies from expiring. And now, members of Congress are facing increasing pressure to end the shutdown – not just because of its effects on airports and federal programs like nutrition assistance, but also because of public concerns about rising insurance premiums.
These subsidies were greatly expanded in 2021 by Democrats who controlled Congress at the time. This led to a surge in enrollment on these marketplaces, which were created in 2010 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.Why We Wrote ThisThe idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was...
Explosion at school complex in Indonesia’s Jakarta, local media reports, Asia News
JAKARTA — Dozens of people were injured and hospitalised after an explosion occurred during Friday (Nov 7) prayers at a mosque inside a school complex in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, police said.
Police were investigating the cause of explosion at the site in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, city police chief Asep Edi Suheri told a televised press conference.
The number of people admitted to hospitals was 54, he said, adding the injuries ranged from minor to serious and included burns.
News channels KompasTV and MetroTV showed footage of a police line around the school with ambulances standing by. Images of the mosque showed no extensive damage.
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