The Daily Populous

Monday April 30th, 2018 night edition

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Protesters in Thailand have staged one of the country's biggest demonstrations since the 2014 military coup as they campaign against a luxury housing development on forested land.

More than 1,000 people gathered in the northern city of Chiang Mai.

They rallied against a housing project being built for judges and officials in the foothills of a sacred mountain.

The march went ahead in defiance of a ban on public gatherings imposed by the junta, which seized power in 2014.

"Around 1,250 people took part in the protest," Police Colonel Paisan, deputy commander of Chiang Mai Police, told Reuters news agency.

"The protesters were focused on environmental issues and not politics, and they cleaned the street afterwards.".

Anger over the construction comes amid growing frustration about special treatment for Thai elites and officials. »

Chilling “The Terror” Is a Masterclass In Atmospheric Horror

Authored by bloody-disgusting.com

Stepping into the cold darkness of winter, unable to see anything beyond the end of your nose, makes for some great horror scenarios.

Having moved to Norway and experienced winter every year, I now understand that the true horror of the film came from the elements.

Just like Carpenter’s masterpiece, The Terror is a masterclass in atmospheric horror. »

Adopted dog helps save family from fire, local animal shelter helps them rebuild

Authored by kxan.com
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While Smith and her family stay in local housing provided by St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elgin, the Bastrop County Animal Shelter also pitched in.

When people ask Smith what they can do to help out her family, she tells them to adopt and support their local animal shelter.

The Bastrop County Animal shelter is almost always at capacity and looking for homes for the animals they're housing. »

Outrage ensues as Michigan grants Nestlé permit to extract 200,000 gallons of water per day

Authored by accuweather.com
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Outrage ensues as Michigan grants Nestlé permit to extract 200,000 gallons of water per day.

As Nestlé works to extract more clean water resources, residents in Michigan cities, most notably Flint, struggle to find what they believe to be affordable, safe water.

Flint water crisis: Mayor vows to explore legal options after Michigan governor halts free bottled water for residents. »