• Fri, November 29, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters

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Bureaucratic blockade: SLDC charges steep fines to show public records, concealing conflicts of interest

In a stark display of governmental opacity, the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has systematically obstructed media efforts to access routine conflict of interest documents, directly contradicting its chairman's repeated public pledges of transparency.

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UK Prime Minister Threatened To Arrest Those Calling for New Election?

X owner Elon Musk amplified a post about the petition, writing "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state."

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Musk joins Trump and family for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a seat at the family table for Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago, joining President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and their 18-year-old son Barron, in the latest indicator of Trump's growing bond with the world's richest man.

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APC Members Reject PDP Defectors in Ondo, Give Reason

Some All Progressives Congress (APC) members have rejected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members who defected to the ruling party in Ondo state.

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Government plane that usually carries Trudeau appears headed for Palm Beach, Florida

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Oregon State Rep. Pam Marsh has been appointed to a House leadership role

The other two assistant majority leaders are Representative Annessa Hartman, a Democrat from Gladstone, Oregon City and North Clackamas County who will focus on politics, and Representative Hai Pham, a Democrat from South Hillsboro and West Beaverton who will focus on professional development.

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Retired Texas teachers could see a bump in Social Security payments under proposal in Congress

About 300,000 retired Texas educators, police officers and firefighters would see an extra $360 per month under a tweak to Social Security passed in Congress.

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Once The Playground Of The Rich, Wyoming's Ranch A Makes A Comeback

Ranch A, located just south of Beulah, was founded by media mogul Moses Annenberg and became the center for the rich and elite. Years of opulence

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Shattered and betrayed by Albanese's political moves

The shelving of legislation to create Australia's first national environmental protection agency whilst also determined to pass election funding reforms shows just how self-serving Anthony Albanese is ("Albanese intervenes to scupper Plibersek's negotiations with the Greens",

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Liberals and NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST break from December 14 to February 15

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URA gives $33,411 loan to 40 E. Broadway, in part to pay off debts

Butte's Uptown taxing district is lending owners of the old NorthWestern Energy complex $33,411, in part to pay off debts to local contractor.

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The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the U.S. government pivots to full Republican control

Musk used X, the social media platform he owns, to promote AI-generated images and videos throughout the election. Operatives from Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit focused on artificial intelligence, have publicly been pushing Trump to tap Musk as his top adviser on the technology.

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Both Republicans and Democrats are optimistic about WA's 2024 election results. Here's why

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Take politics out of planning: calls for planning reform from leading industry voices

Built environment professionals have led the calls for depoliticising the planning system during a roundtable hosted by SLR Consulting.

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Highway 407 owner says no active buyback discussions with Ontario government

The provincial government is facing increasing pressure to tap into the underused and tolled Highway 407 to alleviate congestion on Highway 401.

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GST holiday passed in House of Commons despite Conservatives, Bloc voting against

OTTAWA — The government's proposed two-month GST/HST holiday is expected to be adopted in the House of Commons on Thursday despite opposition from Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois.

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Dutton's suddenly electable, but here's why he'll struggle to become PM

Pollsters believe the Albanese government's in trouble. But the Coalition must still defy history, and overcome a significant seat deficit, to win power.

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Trudeau appears unwilling to expand proposed rebate, despite pressure to include seniors

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to 'hardworking Canadians,' despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors and people who are not able to work.

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Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to 'hardworking Canadians,' despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors and people who are not able to work.

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Everything you need to know about the French political crisis

PARIS — France is barreling toward a perfect storm of political and financial crisis as 2024 comes to a close. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is threatening to pull the plug on the fragile coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier over the conservative grandee's plans to rein in the massive French deficit.

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The politics of the RBA's independence means a struggle over Australia's economic outlook is being fought in the shadows

The decisions the Reserve Bank makes affect the rest of us, and therefore should continue not to be taken lightly — whichever board might make them.

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Japan and Germany battle for edge in lucrative war ship deal

Japan is seeking to capitalise on its rapidly deepening "quasi alliance" with Australia as it competes with Germany for a $10 billion shipbuilding deal.

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MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.

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Economic Outlook 2025: What's the worst that could happen?

Our economics team outlines possible upsides and downsides for 2025, and talks to bank CEOs and other heavy hitters about what may lie ahead

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Greenwald: Democrats Walking Away From Devastating Defeat Without An Iota Of Self-Reflection Or Self-Doubt

In an interview on 'The Charlie Kirk Show," Glenn Greenwald breaks down why the Democrats lost the presidential election and why they still don't get it. CHARLIE KIRK: Glenn, your journalism has been terrific over the years and your commentary as well.

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Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto.

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What to know about the spending fight ahead in Congress

But before they can turn over, the current Congress has three short weeks to tackle two must-pass tasks: Passing government funding to avoid a shutdown, and approving a defense spending bill. The current government funding bill expires on Dec. 20 ...

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.

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Jamaat 'facing four-pronged conspiracy', says party Ameer

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Politics latest: Keir Starmer votes in favour as assisted dying set to be legalised

MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.

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These loyal aides stuck by Trump. Now they're back for 'unfinished business'

Donald Trump has rapidly assembled his next White House team, with several veterans from his first term planning to move aggressively on Day One.

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Politics latest: Starmer votes in favour as assisted dying bill advances after historic vote

MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.

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Texas is gearing up in a big way for Trump's mass deportation campaign

Gov. Greg Abbott and other top officials have used tools of the state to dramatically escalate anti-immigrant policy and legislation locally while steering a similar narrative nationally.

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MPs vote in favour of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales after emotional Commons debate

MPs have taken the historic step of voting in favour of a bill which would legalise assisted dying. It follows five hours of debate and means terminally ill adults can choose to end their life.

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The Supreme Court restrained Trump last time. Will it do so again?

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. could play a pivotal role. During Trump's first term, Roberts often joined the four liberal justices in ruling against the president's initiatives. In the last term, Roberts sided with his fellow conservatives in the high-profile cases that divided the court along ideological lines.

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Republican rappers Kneecap win High Court battle for UK government grant - Kemi Badenoch refusal of money "unlawful"

Controversial rappers Kneecap have won a fight for UK government cash they were refused by Kemi Badenoch. At the High Court in Belfast this morning, the government's own lawyers conceded the case, accepting Mrs Badenoch acted unlawfully in refusing a £14,250 grant Kneecap applied for last year.

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A feud within the Jackson County Legislature could cost residents millions. It's become a pattern

Two factions within the Jackson County Legislature risk losing federal relief funds because they can't agree on how to spend them. It's the latest point of contention in a consistently difficult relationship between legislators and the county executive.

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Justice Dept. Girds for a Test of Its Independence

President-elect Donald Trump's plans to install loyalists have left officials fearful that he intends to carry out his threats of retribution but hopeful that rule-of-law norms can hold.

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German Government Plans Billions of Euros in New Chip Subsidies, Bloomberg News Reports

(Reuters) - The German government is preparing billions of euros of new investments into the country's semiconductor industry, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The subsidies are expected to be about 2 billion euros ($2.11 billion), Bloomberg reported, citing two people who attended an event about the funding plans.

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Elon Musk and Sylvester Stallone attended Trump's Thanksgiving dinner that's all over social media

Videos circulating online showed Elon Musk attending the event at Mar-a-Lago alongside his mother, Maye, and the actor Sylvester Stallone.

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POLL: Should the rest of the UK follow Scotland and bring back Winter Fuel Payment?

The devolved Scottish Government has announced that all pensioners in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment in 2025/26.

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Ghana Elections 2024: Bawumia, Mahama and other presidential candidates sign peace pact

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Former President John Dramani Mahama , have arrived at the Kempinski Hotel to sign a peace pact towards the 2024 General election.

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Sheinbaum responds to Trump claim that she pledged to "stop migration" and close the border

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techUK responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

In its response, techUK emphasised the need to embed technology, and digital and essential skills, across the curriculum.

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Mischa Fubler welcomes new role in government

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House yesterday. The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was sworn in

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Every Scottish pensioner to get winter fuel payment. Will Labour follow and finally U-turn on cuts?

The Scottish government will reintroduce universal winter fuel payments for pensioners - but will the UK government do the same?

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Maharashtra CM LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde cancels Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai today as suspense over CM continues

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader AJit Pawar reached the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to hold a key meeting over the CM's post.

Maharashtra CM LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde cancels Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai today as suspense over CM continues

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader AJit Pawar reached the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to hold a key meeting over the CM's post.
The article from LiveMint discusses the ongoing political developments in Maharashtra regarding the formation of the government following the recent elections. The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), is in the process of deciding the next Chief Minister. Key points include BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde being potential candidates for the CM post, with discussions on power-sharing and cabinet positions. There's mention of a possible rotational CM formula, where both leaders might take turns in the CM's chair. Additionally, the article touches on the internal dynamics and negotiations within the alliance, the role of NCP, and the broader implications for Maharashtra's political landscape. The final decision on the CM and the structure of the government remains pending, with all parties involved in strategic discussions to ensure a stable government.

Read the Full Mint Article at https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/maharashtra-cm-live-updates-shinde-bjp-who-will-be-the-next-cm-devendra-fadnavis-ncp-bjp-shiv-sena-mahayuti-govt-11732757309447.html

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