Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Salon

Welcome to the New Dark Ages

Some see Trump as reviving the so-called Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an era of great prosperity as well as technological and industrial growth. It was an era dominated by corrupt "captains of industry" or "robber barons" whose corrupting influence also extended to government and politics.

by: The New York Times

Musk Cost-Cutting Effort Is Being Guided by Health Entrepreneur

The inclusion of Brad Smith in Trump's efficiency panel suggests that the team is preparing to focus particularly on the nation's health care system.

by: The Mirror

'Keir Starmer needs to deliver or the populists will pounce'

Labour MPs in traditional heartland seats have been telling No 10 that Nigel Farage's Reform now poses more of a danger than the Tories,' The Mirror's Jason Beattie writes

by: Couriermail

Josh Frydenberg and Nova Peris tell Prime Minister to 'step up' after Synagogue firebombing

Former Liberal deputy leader Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to "step up" and act on the anti-Semitism scourge ripping through Australia following Friday's Melbourne Synagogue firebombing.

by: The Daily Signal

Politics of Economic Redistribution, RIP

Her economic policies were obviously thin gruel. Her $25,000 payment to first-time homebuyers would be vacuumed up by sellers, her ban on "price gouging" was directed at notoriously competitive grocery chains, and her call for restoring the pandemic-era refundable child tax credit targeted a policy whose demise sparked no visible protest.

by: Seattle Times

Trump's allies go global: 'Make Argentina Great Again'

The Conservative Political Action Conference has gone global, aiming to unite right-wing parties and politicians in its traveling showcase.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Albanese, Wong defend Australia's stance on Israel following criticism from Netanyahu

The prime minister spoke at a Perth synagogue on Saturday morning, without the media in attendance, in a display of support for the Australian Jewish community.

by: The Age

'I've always been a team player': Ben Carroll on the VCE exam crisis and what drives him

The deputy premier knows the government is under pressure, but insists they are doing what needs to be done to turn things around.

by: KGOU

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing

by: KPBS

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles

by: NBC News

Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak information to Syria

When she arrived in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.

by: Oneindia

Did You Miss VCK Aadhav Arjun's Speech In Vijay's Presence? Watch It Here

by: Deccan Herald

Educated youth must engage in politics to drive change: CM Atishi

by: The Daily Telegraph

Labour transport advisers back Extinction Rebellion and 20mph zones

Appointment of 'anti-motorist activists' who want to bring traffic to a halt is a kick in the teeth for drivers, say Tories

by: The Independent

Trump returns to world stage as he joins Zelensky and Prince William at Notre Dame reopening: Live

President-elect Donald Trump's visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral marks his return to the geopolitical stage just weeks before he's set to return to the White House

by: CNN

Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris and meet with President Macron

President-elect Donald Trump is visiting Paris Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Reuters

German far-right leader is Chinese-speaking economist with foreign partner

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.

by: tbsnews

India starts enmity with Bangladesh merely to keep friendship with one leader: BNP leader Asaduzzaman

by: Seattle Times

Why Seattle leaders are reacting to Trump differently this time

As many Democratic Seattleites brace for a second Trump presidency, the reaction from City Hall and elected officials sounds much quieter this time around.

by: WBEZ

As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected

Some clinics serving migrants are seeing bigger crowds as people seek help, try to understand their options and prepare for changes to immigration policy and an increase in deportation orders.

by: Reuters

Mexico budget cuts leave it poorly placed to handle Trump deportations, sources say

Mexico's migration agencies are facing a budget crunch that leaves them poorly placed to handle the mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump, two Mexican government sources said, adding to concerns about the country's preparedness.

by: Sahara Reporters

EXCLUSIVE: Conversion Units At Port-Harcourt Refinery Yet To Work, Can't Produce Gasoline, Jet Fuel Despite NNPCL's $2.9billion For Repair

The Conversion Units of the Port-Harcourt Refinery of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which are responsible for high-value products such as jet fuel and gasoline are not functional, despite the claims by the NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari that the facility was back and running, SaharaReporters has gathered.

by: Irish Examiner

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks

by: New York Post

Biden admin brought unprecedented climate change prosecution against man for 'smuggling greenhouse gases' by transporting refrigerants

Michael Hart, 58, was arrested in March and pleaded guilty in September to charges related to transporting refrigerants into the US to peddle on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and other online

by: Reuters

German far-right AfD leader is Chinese-speaking lesbian economist

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration far-right party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment efforts

Rising expectations of elected officials, coupled with intensified scrutiny aided by social media, have amplified potential candidates' fears of losing their privacy and family time, making it ever harder for political parties in Singapore to recruit high-calibre individuals.

by: Daily Express

Labour's bad politics is paving the way for a Tory comeback

Normally, a party winning a majority of 170-plus would be looking forward to a decade or more in government. But it is already clear that the recklessness of Labour is opening the possibility of a quicker return to power for the Tories than could have been dreamed of.

by: Newsweek

Washington's Gerontocracy Faces Its Curtain Call

In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (53), California Governor Gavin Newsom (57), Maryland Governor Wes Moore (46) and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (42) have all been floated as potential presidential candidates.

by: USA Today

Get to know Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson is one of The Providence Journal's Rhode Island State House reporters and he covers politics, transportation and the economy. Patrick has been at The Journal for nearly a decade after his previous stop at the Providence Business News.

by: Cowboy State Daily

Lummis Joins Elon's DOGE Push In "Herculean Effort" To Cut Government Pork

Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has joined the DOGE Caucus in Congress to help Elon Musk and the incoming Trump administration's efforts to

by: MSN

Quebec premier wants to put a stop to prayer in parks and public places

Quebec Premier François Legault says he's looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises to table new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools.

by: MSN

Putin's long-awaited speech

On December 19, the Russian president will give his "assessment of the year", an opportunity to answer questions from the press and the general public alike. Almost 3 years after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine,

by: MSN

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago, at the height of the country's civil war, when his forces lost control over parts of the largest city, Aleppo, and his opponents were closing in on the capital,

by: Business Insider

Elon Musk says DOGE can 'gut the federal government' with a recent Supreme Court ruling. Some lawyers disagree.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said the overruling of the Chevron doctrine will help them cut spending through DOGE. Some legal experts aren't so sure.

by: The Daily Star

Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29

The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.

by: Pew Research Center

Striking findings from 2024

Projections from the United Nations put the global centenarian population at 722,000 in 2024. Japan is home to more centenarians than the U.S., at 146,000. The U.S. is second, followed by China (60,000), India (48,000) and Thailand (38,000).

by: justthenews

Congress, Trump plan law enforcement reform in DC to end politicization and to fight crime

by: Krone

Elon Musk biggest political donor in US history

The high-tech billionaire Elon Musk has supported the election campaign of Republican Donald Trump with more than 270 million dollars, making him the

by: MSN

Boost For Putin; EU's Big Anti-Russia Action Blocked | Rebellion Within Bloc

The European Union faced internal rebellion and failed to enforce a strong anti-Russia action due to divisions among its member states. The EU had planned to implement its 15th package of sanctions targeting Russia in response to President Putin's World War III threat,

by: MSN

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

by: MSN

Elon and Vivek Issue First DOGE Decision, And 94 Percent of Feds Will Be Hit First

A Republican senator is proposing a bill that she says would give the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency a head start on making government more efficient. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa has proposed the REMOTE Act,

by: MSN

Rand Paul talks about government spending and ending Selective Service in interview

by: MSN

Punjab government transfers 10 IAS, 22 PCS officers

Similarly, Ajoy Kumar Sinha, principal secretary, finance, got the additional charge of principal secretary, power and new and renewable energy, and chairman-cum-managing director, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited in place of Rahul Tiwari.

by: MSN

DMK criticised by TVK's Vijay, but comment by leader of ally VCK on 'monarchy politics' does more damage

At book launch, Vijay targeted Tamil Nadu's ruling party over 'selfish interests', while VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna took a dig at DMK, appealing to abolish dynastic politics in 2026 polls.

by: MSN

'It's destroying stability': France's tech sector reels after Barnier government collapse

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Shocked Romanians Watch Their Country Go Into Political Meltdown

After the highest court voided the presidential vote, pro-EU forces face a showdown with the far right that's now a familiar theme across Europe.

by: MSN

Burkina Faso junta fires prime minister, dissolves government

by: MSN

Elon Musk is now America's largest political donor

Elon Musk gave at least $277 million in political donations this year as he plowed some of his fortune into supporting Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 campaign, according to new Federal Election Commission filings released late Thursday.

Peter Teeley, aide and confidant to George H.W. Bush, dies at 84

As Bush's press secretary during the 1980 presidential primary, he coined the phrase "voodoo economics" to deride the policies promoted by Ronald Reagan.