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Mayor Michael P. Cahill, in a statement shared on Facebook Tuesday afternoon, said that while much work is already being done to build a welcoming, supportive community for all, the actions that took place in Beverly Farms over the weekend highlighted there are still many more miles to travel. “We all understand that this year’s Beverly Farms 4th of July parade was rightly cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns,” he shared. “Even so, a group held their own parade. In doing so, some groups crossed the line of decency and basic kindness. One group displayed a sign targeting two private individuals...

Russia prime minister dismisses protests against his regime as 'provocations' as anti-Putin rallies take place in world citiesVladimir Putin today angrily dismissed protests against his regime as "provocations" and said anyone who took part in unsanctioned street rallies against the Kremlin should expect a "whack on the bonce". Using characteristic street language, Putin derided Russia's opposition as a group of publicity-seeking malcontents and said they had only themselves to blame if they were on the receiving end of police brutality during anti-government meetings.