By Bloomberg News | PUBLISHED: February 5, 2018 at 10:31 am | UPDATED: February 5, 2018 at 10:37 am By Alex Morales | Bloomberg News President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that weekend protests in London about the Britain’s National Health Service show the U.S. system is better. Britons begged to differ. Their publicly funded health system, where treatments are free at the point of delivery, is a much-loved institution that’s always near the top of voter priorities. The main complaint: The NHS is becoming too American. “There would be millions marching if we had the US system!” tweeted Paul Kyle, who described himself on Twitter as a Manchester United and Metallica fan, in response to Trump. A Twitter user going by the handle Constantly Miffed wrote: “we’re marching against right-wing ideologies trying to kill the NHS, and against increased privatization.” The back-and-forth began when the president apparently saw a Fox News broadcast Monday … [Read more...] about Trump slams NHS, Brits say ‘no thanks’ to US system
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Another earthquake — this time on Maine-NH border
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 8:48 AM EST Jan 25, 2018 Another earthquake recorded -- this time on Maine-NH border Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 8:48 AM EST Jan 25, 2018 PORTER, Maine — A sixth earthquake has been recorded in northern New England in just the past week.The 1.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded near East Freedom, New Hampshire, on the Maine-New Hampshire border. Advertisement The closest Maine communities are Parsonsfield and Porter.The earthquake was reported at 1 a.m. Wednesday.The United States Geological Survey measured a 2.3-magnitudeThough this latest earthquake on the New Hampshire border happened an hour before the Harrison earthquake, the USGS did not sent out an alert until Thursday morning.This is likely due to the small magnitude.A minor earthquake was … [Read more...] about Another earthquake — this time on Maine-NH border
2 pulled from burning building in NH
Advertisement Man, woman treated for smoke inhalation, minor burns Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 1:11 PM EST Jan 24, 2018 Ray Brewer News Reporter 2 pulled from burning building in NH Man, woman treated for smoke inhalation, minor burns Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 1:11 PM EST Jan 24, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT STARTED, THEY ARE JUST NOTREADY TO SAY HOW IT STARTED.>> I'M JUST GLAD THAT THEY DIDRESCUE THE PEOPLE THAT WERETRAPPED INSIDE.RAY: WEDNESDAY MORNING FOUND 4OF THE 8 APARTMENTS AT 6 LUCASSTREET IN NASHUA UNINHABITABLE.A FIRE BROKE OUT ON ONE OF THEGROUND-FLOOR APARTMENTS 10:30TUESDAY NIGHT.>> THERE WAS HEAVY FIRE IN THEREAR OF THE BUILDING AND REPORTSOF TWO OCCUPANTS TRAPPED IN THEINTERIOR SECOND FLOOR.RAY: A MAN AND WOMAN WERETRAPPED IN A BATHROOM … [Read more...] about 2 pulled from burning building in NH
NH lawmakers may lower drinking age to 20
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 11:21 AM EST Jan 23, 2018 Associated Press NH lawmakers consider lowering drinking age to 20 Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 11:21 AM EST Jan 23, 2018 Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — Lawmakers are again considering lowering the drinking age in New Hampshire.The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing Tuesday on a bill that would lower the legal age for alcohol possession from 21 to 20. Advertisement In 2016, the House rejected a bill that would have allowed residents as young as 18 who were accompanied by adults to drink beer or wine, but not liquor. Similar bills have failed in other states over the years, in part because states that lower the drinking age below 21 would lose federal highway … [Read more...] about NH lawmakers may lower drinking age to 20
10 deaths linked to flu as illness becomes widespread in NH
Advertisement Doctors urge Granite Staters to get flu vaccine Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:16 AM EST Jan 18, 2018 Mike Cherry Anchor/Reporter 10 deaths linked to flu as illness becomes widespread in NH Doctors urge Granite Staters to get flu vaccine Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:16 AM EST Jan 18, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT REIN SIGHT.>> WHEN IT COMES TO PREPARINGFOR THE WEATHER GRANITE STATERSARE AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME.BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE FLUSEASON NOT EVERYONE IS ON THESAME PAGE.DO YOU PLAN ON GETTING YOUR FLUSHOT?>> I DO.>> WHY SO?>> I BELIEVE IT'S GOOD TO BEPROACTIVE DURING THE SEASONESPECIALLY. >> I'VE NEVER HAD ANY LUCK WITHTHEM.WHEN I GET THEM I STILL GETSICK.WHEN I DON'T GET THEM, I SEEM TOBE FINE. >> THE H3N2 STRAIN … [Read more...] about 10 deaths linked to flu as illness becomes widespread in NH
Girls in NH can marry at 13, but marriage age change may be underway
Advertisement New Hampshire lawmakers again consider marriage age bills Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:26 AM EST Jan 16, 2018 marriage Girls in NH can marry at 13, but marriage age change may be underway New Hampshire lawmakers again consider marriage age bills Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:26 AM EST Jan 16, 2018 CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire lawmakers are again considering changing the age at which residents can marry.Existing law allows girls to get married at 13 and boys at 14 if they have court and parental approval. Advertisement The House indefinitely postponed action last year on a bill to raise the minimum age for either gender to 18, which means substantially similar legislation can't be taken up this year without the approval of a rules committee or a two-thirds vote … [Read more...] about Girls in NH can marry at 13, but marriage age change may be underway
NH mom delivers her own baby in Target parking lot
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:50 AM EST Jan 15, 2018 Mike Cronin News Reporter NH mom delivers her own baby in Target parking lot Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:50 AM EST Jan 15, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT SHE'S NOW SHARING WHAT HAPPENEDDURING THOSE STRESSFUL ANDAMAZING MOMENTS.MEET LIV TOLLIDAY, BORN 1:13A.M. SATURDAY MORNING.HER TIME OF BIRTH MADE OFFICIALBY THE 911 CALL HER DAD MADEFROM A TARGET PARKING LOT.>> YOU KNOW, I DELIVERED HERMYSELF I GUESS.MIKE: ON FRIDAY NIGHT, MOM ANDDAD WERE AT HOME IN STRATHAMWHEN SARA WENT INTO LABOR A FEWDAYS BEFORE HER DUE DATE.>> SO, I WAS GETTING READY ANDTHEN THINGS REALLY STARTED TOPROGRESS A BIT FASTER THAN IEXPECTED.MIKE: WITHOUT EVEN PUTTING ONSOCKS OR SHOES, SHE RAN TO THECAR.HER HUSBAND SAM GOT BEHIND … [Read more...] about NH mom delivers her own baby in Target parking lot
Drug arrests at NH border checkpoints challenged in court
Advertisement ACLU says searches violated NH Constitution Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 9:26 AM EST Jan 12, 2018 Cherise Leclerc News Anchor/Reporter Drug arrests at NH border checkpoints challenged in court ACLU says searches violated NH Constitution Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 9:26 AM EST Jan 12, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT >> FEDERAL LAW CONTROLS IN THISARENA.>> THE STATE CONSTITUTION MUSTAPPLY.CHERISE: ARGUMENTS OVER WHETHEROR NOT STATE OR FEDERAL LAWSHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN ITCOMES TO THE DRUG CHARGESAGAINST 16 PEOPLE NOW BEINGREPRESENTED BY THE ACLU THEY WERE ALL ARRESTED BYWOODSTOCK POLICE FOR DRUGPOSSESSION DURING A BORDERPATROL CHECKPOINT THAT WAS BEINGRUN BY CUSTOMS AND BORDERPROTECTION AGENTS LAST AUGUST. 25 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED BYFEDERAL AGENTS FOR … [Read more...] about Drug arrests at NH border checkpoints challenged in court
Police: Stranger walks into NH home, flees in SUV with Mass. plates
Advertisement Man left home in white SUV with Massachusetts license plates, police say Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:06 PM EST Jan 9, 2018 KC Downey Digital Media Manager Goffstown Police Department SOURCE: Goffstown Police Department Police: Stranger walks into NH home, flees in SUV with Mass. plates Man left home in white SUV with Massachusetts license plates, police say Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:06 PM EST Jan 9, 2018 KC Downey Digital Media Manager GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — Police are warning the public after a stranger walked into a home in Goffstown on Monday.The man walked into the Warren Avenue home before 4 p.m., police said. Advertisement Witnesses told police the man told them he was looking for someone named “Victor,” who … [Read more...] about Police: Stranger walks into NH home, flees in SUV with Mass. plates
Lawmakers give initial OK for recreational pot use in NH
Advertisement Bill sent to House Ways & Means Committee Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 11:44 AM EST Jan 9, 2018 Adam Sexton Anchor/Political Reporter Lawmakers give initial OK for recreational pot use in NH Bill sent to House Ways & Means Committee Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 11:44 AM EST Jan 9, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT GOOD MORNING.REPORTER: GOOD MORNING.TODAY'S VOTE IS HAPPENINGDESPITE THE FACT THAT A STATECOMMISSION STUDYING THE ISSUE ISMONTHS AWAY FROM FINISHING ITSWORK.THE SPECIAL COMMISSION IS JUSTGETTING STARTED EXAMINING THEFINANCIAL IMPACT OF LEGALIZINGRECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN NEWHAMPSHIRE.A MAJORITY OF THE HOUSE CRIMINALJUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYCOMMITTEE IS RECOMMENDING THATTHE BILL BE KILLED BECAUSE THECOMMISSION WILL NOT MAKE ITSRECOMMENDATIONS UNTIL … [Read more...] about Lawmakers give initial OK for recreational pot use in NH