Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Supreme Court to rule on key transgender care case: What's at stake for minors

The Supreme Court will consider if states can keep transgender adolescents from puberty blockers and hormone therapy, a major culture war flashpoint.

by: Brian Stokes

UAE economy booming with $817bn trade target, thriving tourism sector and advancing global reputation

The UAE's national economy continues to demonstrate accelerated growth, reinforcing its position as one of the most dynamic and competitive economies both regionally and globally.

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Gov. Kevin Stitt names second new chief of staff in five months

Gov. Kevin Stitt Monday named Tom Newell as his new chief of staff. Grayson Walker, the previous chief of staff, was appointed in July and is leaving the position to pursue opportunities in the private sector, according to a news release.

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'Politics Failed': Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy

World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations' envoy in the region says.

by: Brian Stokes

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech - The Prime Minister's speech came as Donald Trump announced Warren Stephens as his pick for the USA's next ambassador to the United Kingdom.

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UN chief says situation in Gaza 'appalling and apocalyptic'

The United Nations chief said Monday the situation in war-torn Gaza was "appalling and apocalyptic", warning conditions faced by Palestinians in the territory may amount to the "gravest international crimes".

by: Brian Stokes

The fall of Barnier's government would be bad news for the French economy

On Monday, faced with the impossibility of passing the social security budget, and despite the many concessions made to the far right, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier decided to use Article 49.3 of the Constitution,

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Queensland hydro project three years late and $4bn over budget

A mega pumped hydro station at the centre of Queensland's planned transition away from coal-fired power could be downsized by the new Crisafulli government after it discovered the project had already blown out by more than $4bn and was almost three years behind schedule.

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Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local

Donnelly losing his seat in Wicklow can't be blamed solely on the department he ran being full of political landmines.

by: Brian Stokes

There's a Good Reason Why RFK Jr.'s Views on Health Resonate With So Many Americans

A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.

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'Sinn Fein made mess of General Election but Government must not let this victory get to their heads'

The Left itself in this country is a joke and voters were not prepared to trust Sinn Fein or any other left wing parties with the Irish economy

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Politics latest: Return of Elgin Marbles 'not on the agenda' as Starmer meets Greek PM today

Downing Street has said Sir Keir Starmer will not return the Elgin Marbles to Greece when he meets his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Number 10 today.

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Biden pardons son Hunter as Trump forges ahead with presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump continues to lay the groundwork for his incoming administration, including on his promise to ramp up tariffs. Follow for live updates.

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Maritime Makeover: Government introduces Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha to boost India's sea power

The bill once enacted will create a more favourable environment for domestic shipping operators, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and encouraging greater participation in both coastal and international trade.

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Politics latest: 'Significant shift' as PM says UK will work to 'put Ukraine in strongest possible position for negotiations'

In the wake of the Ukrainian president's exclusive interview with Sky News, Sir Keir Starmer has said the West must "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms".

by: Brian Stokes

Zelenskyy: 'Russia must acknowledge its crimes and go to hell'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv, stated that Russia must come to terms with the crimes it is committing in Ukraine. In the context of potential peace negotiations,

by: Brian Stokes

Did Trump suggest Canada become 51st state and offer Trudeau to become its Governor? Here are details

US President-elect Donald Trump suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada become the 51st state if it cannot resolve trade and immigration issues. This proposal came during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago,

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Accept Sukhbir's resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy

Pronounce 'tankhah' on Sukhbir, other Sikh leaders who served as ministers in the Akali cabinet, strip ex-CM Parkash Singh Badal of 'Fakhre-e-Qaum' title

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Kenyan newspapers review, December 3: William Ruto takes on Gachagua and allies over criticism

President William Ruto has called on his critics to desist from incessant criticism of his administration, accusing them of being deficient of alternatives.

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'Abuse and violence cast dark shadow over shopworkers - we must change that'

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said 'we owe it to Britain's shopworkers to ensure the shop theft and violence they currently suffer is remembered as the ghost of Christmas past'

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Landslide? Trump's ultimate goal is minority rule

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Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

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Where will FF/FG find common ground with Labour and Social Democrats? Housing

All the parties have acknowledged the need to deliver a higher number of homes and the greater involvement by the State in doing so

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Israel's war sparks cash crisis in Gaza with torn banknotes and severe currency shortages

Palestinians in Gaza face severe poverty, repairing torn banknotes as merchants reject damaged currency amidst a humanitarian crisis.
Mon, December 2, 2024

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McLean County Board swears in newest members, names chair and vice chair

BLOOMINGTON — The McLean County Board, now with a 12-8 Democratic majority, voted Monday to appoint former Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston as chair of the board and former Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Rogal as vice chair.

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New Summerfield manager talks new hires, growth and pickleball

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Ireland set for another coalition Government as General Election counting continues

However, no one party fielded enough candidates to win the majority in the Irish General Election 2024, paving the way for another coalition Government - the outgoing Dáil Éireann, elected in 2020, saw Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and The Green Party come together in a coalition.

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Inside/Outside: Debating politics and the 2024 city council election

By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. September 6, 2024 Santa Monica has a long tradition of deep community involvement in local government. The City of Santa Monica convenes numerous community meetings and on-line processes to seek public input.

by: Brian Stokes

Chris Wormald appointed UK Cabinet Secretary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed Chris Wormald as Cabinet Secretary, the most senior government official and policy adviser.

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Seven ways the Government is trying to make us richer - and if they will work

The Chancellor and her allies are adamant that the Government has an armoury of policy ideas which can boost the economy

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Longport administrator and former police chief Scott Porter dies

Longport administrator and former borough police chief Scott Porter has died, according to statement from the Police Department on Facebook.

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Albanese government gets an 'F' from voters on housing, wages

New polling shows voters are scathing of the government's attempts to address the cost of housing and wage growth, and a new register will be set up requiring telcos to recognise and block scam texts.

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Politics latest: 'Catastrophic' new year in store thanks to budget tax rises, says prominent Labour backer

Speaking to Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge, chef Tom Kerridge warns budget tax rises will have a "catastrophic" impact on businesses. Meanwhile, the PM makes what Sky's Sam Coates says will be "one of the biggest decisions" of his tenure.

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David Prosser, who served as Wisconsin Assembly speaker and as a state Supreme Court justice, dies

David Prosser, who rose to become speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly before an 18-year tenure on the state Supreme Court that was marked by a heated altercation with another justice, has died. He was 81 years old.

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Toby Perkins visits popular Chesterfield pub to discuss industry challenges and impact of Government budget

Toby Perkins visited a popular Chesterfield pub last month to discuss what makes it popular among residents - and to learn more about what challenges the industry is facing.

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Donald Trump ally makes brash warning about Putin, Ukraine and the US

The leader of the Heritage Foundation, which is closely linked to the Trump campaign, claimed President-elect Donald Trump can end the war in Ukraine in days

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John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him

John Bolton held nothing back in his comparison of Trump's nomination of Patel to Stalin picking Lavrenty Beria as head of the Soviet secret police. The post John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him first appeared on Mediaite.

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Politics latest: Starmer warned new year will be 'catastrophic' thanks to budget tax rises

Speaking to Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge, chef Tom Kerridge warns budget tax rises will have a "catastrophic" impact on businesses. Meanwhile, the PM makes what Sky's Sam Coates says will be "one of the biggest decisions" of his tenure.

by: Brian Stokes

4th explosive night between pro-Russians and pro-EU in Georgia

Thousands of Georgians are on the streets in several cities across the country. They're chanting slogans against the pro-Russian government. Protesters are demanding their country join the European Union.

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Starmer meets mother of British Hamas captive and vows no Gaza ceasefire without return of hostages

The prime minister was the keynote speaker at the Labour Friends of Israel annual lunch where he recommitted his support for Israel and a two-state solution

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Oil and gas lobby asks government to underwrite fossil fuel exploration, minister 'considering options'

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Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7

The post Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law.

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What led to Syria's 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war's front lines and threatened once again the authority of President Bashar al-Assad.

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ODM MP claims Ruto's manifesto resembles Azimio's, sees no need for opposition: "Nangoja kitu ya kupinga"

MP Junet Mohamed claimed that the opposition members have not found anything wrong with President William Ruto's policies, drawing similarities in their manifestos.

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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Sloopys - Capitol Letter's Ohio political awards

Weigh in now on the Ohio politics and government officials most deserving of the 7th annual Sloopys, Capitol Letter's annual Ohio political awards.

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SACP to contest 2026 local government elections alone, South Africans think they're doomed to fail

The South African Communist Party have decided to contest the 2026 local government elections alone, but citizens think they would fail without the ANC's support.

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What will Trump's mass deportations look like?

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Now he's planning to make good on that promise. Trump confirmed after the election that he plans to "declare a national emergency and use the U.

Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues

A coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and a third element — possibly made up of Independents or another smaller party — is still seen as the only viable option.

The article from the Irish Examiner discusses the ongoing debate over the future of the TV licence fee in Ireland, which has been a significant source of funding for public service broadcasting, particularly for RTÉ. The current system is under review due to several factors including public dissatisfaction, non-compliance issues, and the evolving media landscape. The government is considering various alternatives such as direct exchequer funding, a household broadcasting charge, or a tax-based model. The debate has intensified following controversies involving RTÉ, prompting calls for reform. Key points include the need for a sustainable funding model that ensures the independence and quality of public broadcasting, while also addressing fairness and efficiency in collection. Public consultations and expert reports have been commissioned to explore these options, with a focus on maintaining public service media's role in democracy and cultural life.

Read the Full Irish Examiner Article at:
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41529044.html