• Sat, December 7, 2024

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: Irish Examiner

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

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: tbsnews

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Deccan Herald

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

by: Oneindia

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

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: KPBS

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

by: KGOU

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Zelenskyy, Macron and Trump to hold joint meeting

The Élysée Palace has announced that a trilateral meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump will take place on the evening of Saturday,

by: MSN

Boston City council member arrested on federal fraud and corruption charges

Boston City council member arrested on federal fraud and corruption charges - A Boston city councilor has been arrested on federal fraud charges, accused of funneling part of an inflated bonus payment

by: MSN

Will Elon Musk take revenge and intimidate his adversaries? His opponents are worried that the Tesla CEO may silence his critics

Elon Musk's rising influence, especially as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, is sparking fears that he might use his massive platform and power to target and intimidate his political and business adversaries.

by: MSN

Trump claims 'the world is going a little crazy' as he meets Zelensky and Macron at Notre Dame reopening: Live

Trump blames 'fake news' for Hegseth backlash; Melania 'proud' of Barron for helping dad get 'bro vote': Live - JD Vance joins president-elect in voicing support for embattled defense secretary nomine

by: MSN

Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders

He's making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month and a half to go before he's sworn in for a second term. But the Republican president-elect is already moving aggressively not just to fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals,

by: MSN

Jon Stewart Blasts 'Gag Reflex' From Dems When He Agrees with RFK Jr., Musk and Others on Issues: 'How Do You Walk That Tightrope?'

Jon Stewart said there is a "gag reflex" from Democrats when someone like him finds a position he can agree with MAGA figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The post Jon Stewart Blasts 'Gag Reflex' From Dems When He Agrees with RFK Jr.

by: MSN

Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies

by: MSN

Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to lead Democrats on powerful House committee

"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote to colleagues.

by: MSN

Matt Walsh credits Elon Musk and X in spotlighting harm of transgender procedures

by: MSN

Military leader dissolves Burkina Faso's government

Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday.

by: MSN

Bihar | Tejashwi's quota gambit

Tejashwi is attempting a bold reclamation of old political territory that now stands cracked and fragmented: Bihar's teeming Other Backward Class (OBC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) groups

by: MSN

Misusing AI: Presidential pardons and false information spread

How many presidents have pardoned their relatives? This question proves to be more complicated than it seems, highlighting the misuse of AI. In today's world, where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity,

by: MSN

Ramstad: After the election, we don't have to agree to be curious about one another

by: MSN

This Utah lawmaker will help lead Congress' work with DOGE to cut government spending

After meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, he said they displayed "humility" and came to "sincerely listen" to lawmakers' ideas.

by: MSN

Alina Habba predicts Biden will hand out pardons 'like they're tic tacs'

President-elect Trump's senior adviser and former personal lawyer Alina Habba predicted on Friday that after he granted his son clemency, President Biden will issue more pardons in the days to come. Her comments come nearly a week after Biden announced he would pardon his son Hunter Biden of federal gun and tax charges.

by: MSN

Melania Trump discusses White House return and Barron's role

Melania Trump gave her first interview after her husband, Donald Trump, won the presidential election. In addition to discussing their son, Barron, the future First Lady of the United States also talked about preparations for moving back to the White House.

by: MSN

Watch live: Macron meets with Trump and Zelensky ahead of Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

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by: MSN

Iran orders evacuation of its soldiers and civilians from Syria - NYT

Iran commenced the evacuation of its military commanders and personnel from Syria on the morning of Friday, 6 December, indicating Iran's inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power due to a new rebel offensive.

by: MSN

Trump's new Customs and Border Protection nominee grew up in Nogales

As he plots out an immigration crackdown, the president-elect tapped Rodney Scott to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

Nepal joins China's belt and road initiative: Game-changer or risky move? | Statecraft | Episode 35

Nepal has officially signed a framework agreement under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a historic shift in South Asia's geopolitical landscape. But what does this deal mean for Nepal's future?

by: MSN

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria

Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria's government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army ...

by: MSN

Peter Schiff warns Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency 'has no authority.' What he says Trump should do if he actually wants to cut federal agencies

I hate to rain on this parade, but the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not a real department," Schiff noted in a post on X. The acronym of the new entity, "DO

by: MSN

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK to weed out 'dodgy candidates' and party politicians 'looking to save their own skin'

by: MSN

Who is South Korea's first lady Kim Keon-hee and what are the charges against her?

During her husband's tenure as president, she has been embroiled in several controversies, and been at the centre of investigations by national agencies

by: MSN

Federal and state governments must deal with 'red tape' around housing approvals

Institute of Public Affairs Director of Research Morgan Begg claims federal and state governments must collaborate to address Australia's housing policy failures.

by: MSN

Indianness and Sanatan have the power to unite all: CM Yogi

by: MSN

Donald Trump picks ex-NFL star Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary

Donald Trump has nominated former NFL cornerback Scott Turner to become his new secretary for housing and urban development. Turner, 52, spent nearly a decade in the NFL with the then-Washington Redskins, the then-San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos ...

by: MSN

Trump's Tariffs: Who Are the Biggest Winners and Losers?

Trump's Tariffs: Who Are the Biggest Winners and Losers?

With that in mind, Newsweek asked economists who the biggest winners and losers will be from Trump's tariffs. Here's what they told us. Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs,