Wed, December 11, 2024

by: London Evening Standard

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.

by: Daily Express

Take back criminals or lose out on foreign aid and visa deals, countries told

The Shadow Justice Secretary said deporting 10,500 foreign national offenders is the "number one thing we can do to free-up prison capacity".

by: The Economist

British politics enters the "death zone"

In British politics the death zone is less visceral, but no less serious. Any party that spends too long in the 20s or below in the polls is in deep trouble. Usually only one major party is unlucky enough to be so disliked.

by: Express & Star

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria (Ben Whitley/PA) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said legislation was being updated on Wednesday to make that order indefinite, and that the ban will be reviewed in 2027.

by: techUK

Nations and Regions 2024 round-up

We are thrilled to present highlights from techUK's Nations and Regions programme of work over the past year, showcasing our key achievements, valuable insights, and defining moments. This year has been marked by meaningful discussions,

by: The Atlantic

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto's influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin's origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se,

by: Mother Jones

Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda

Donald Trump has many plans for his return engagement at the White House. Several will require police-state tactics.

by: Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers crisis: I won't inaugurate roads in Wike's LGA if I were evil - Fubara

by: The New York Times

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.

by: The Independent

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

Vice-president Kashim Shettima hits out at the new Tory leader accusing her of "denigrating her country of origin" - while praising Rishi Sunak

by: WLRN

Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years

Young, who has spent nearly six years at Visit Florida, oversaw the agency's efforts to promote tourism in Florida and helped guide a tourism rebound after COVID-19. The agency received $80 million in state money this year,

by: PBS

Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: London Evening Standard

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from 'jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters'

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over the issue of immigration at Prime Minister's Questions.

by: Politico Europe

PMQs: Starmer wins by taking migration fight to Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch ripped into the government's migration plans — but the PM could easily point to the Tories' own record.

by: Detroit News

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return

It was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidential transition as Cabinet picks meet with key senators

Some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to meet with lawmakers today as some key GOP senators appear to be falling in line on the president-elect's nominees. Follow for live updates.

by: Middle East Eye

Some German politicians want Syrians to be given plane tickets and cash to leave

Germany, which once welcomed Syrian refugees, froze their asylum claims within hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Now a political debate is raging over their future

by: Seeking Alpha

3 Things I Think I Think - Strategic Reserves And Stuff

There's increasing chatter about the US government starting a "strategic Bitcoin reserve". But governments don't need to hold reserves of Bitcoin or gold. Read more

by: The Mirror

Do you support the farmers' protests? Take our poll and have your say

As farmers take their tractors to Parliament today in a second protest over changes to inheritance tax, we ask if you support them or not

by: USA Today

Cole: Trump plan to kill Education Department won't be easy and must ensure Impact Aid continues

Though he said he's supportive of Trump's plan to shutter the Department of Education, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole isn't sure the agency will actually close.

by: CTV News

Trudeau highlights Kamala Harris presidential defeat as an attack on women's progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.

by: London Evening Standard

Nature decline and rising temperatures pose risk to UK food security - report

The latest Government report shows UK self-sufficiency broadly unchanged in 20 years, but highlights worsening risks.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Chesterfield's mayor is leaving office after 12 years. Two are running to replace him, so far.

Councilman Dan Hurt and Derek Grier, a former councilman and state representative, are both running to replace Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation in April.

by: Kansas City Star

Missouri's new governor is keeping a lot of the same people in charge. Why that matters

Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe has started rolling out his picks to lead state agencies. Many are familiar names who served under Gov. Mike Parson.

by: The Nation

Remembering Fred Harris

Harris lost as many fights as he won, but throughout his long life, he didn't hesitate to take on the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought to Be, embracing the wisdom of an old cowboy maxim: "Speak the truth, but ride a fast horse."

by: Business Standard

Dhankhar acts like a school headmaster: Kharge on no-confidence motion

Kharge said that Dhankhar, as Rajya Sabha Chairman, acts like a 'school headmaster' and gives sermons to experienced opposition leaders while stopping them from speaking

by: CNN

Democratic governors quietly prep extensive plans to counter Trump

Diplomatic and depressed as they have been in public, a small group of Democratic governors are deep into behind-the-scenes preparations and deliberations over how to balance the politics of pushing back on what they are expecting from President-elect Donald Trump's next turn in the White House.

by: briefly

Economic Freedom Fighters Call on Government To Abolish Tender System

The Economic Freedom Fighters have called on the government to abolish the tender system and make insourcing compulsory. Netizens agreed with the EFF.

by: Tuko

Lawyer Moves to Court to Stop Raila Odinga from Using Public Funds in AUC Campaign: "Urgent"

Lawyer Suyianka Lempaa now wants the Kenyan government compelled to explain the criteria used in settling on Raila Odinga as the cuntry's candidate for AUC.

by: Times Union

Biden approves national security memo aimed at helping Trump on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is meant to serve as a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

by: The Hill

Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick

Threats by Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's pick for FBI director, to use the power of the bureau to scrutinize news outlets critical of the incoming administration are sending a chill through

by: Yahoo

Trump says America's success will be his 'retribution.' Let's hope he means that. | Opinion

Donald Trump needs to honor his promises to get illegal immigration under control and help Americans better handle the high cost of living.

by: KGOU

Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars

by: Indiatimes

Rajya Sabha being run by politics, not rules: Mallikarjun Kharge's big charge against VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Leading the INDIA bloc charge against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Rajya Sab.

by: MSN

"Bashar and Putin are the accomplices of this violence" judges Zelensky

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said on Tuesday that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, would take revenge if the regime of deposed Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, fell. The deposed former Syrian dictator fled the capital Damascus for Russia on Sunday with his family.

by: Fox 11 News

Top DOGE senator demands answers on plan to exhaust CHIPs Act funds before Trump arrives

Senate DOGE Caucus leader Joni Ernst of Iowa is sending letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about her recent comments outlining how CHIPs Act funds will be spent.

by: MSN

Elon Musk warns Republicans who don't align with Trump's agenda, will make a 'naughty and nice' list to monitor actions

Elon Musk has warned Republicans against standing in Donald Trump's way - or his. During his recent visit to Capitol Hill, Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, issued a warning to Republicans who do not go along with their plans to slash spending as part of the president-elect's proposed Department of Government Efficiency.

by: MSN

India's democracy in danger, like Pak, Bangladesh and Lanka; public doubting poll process: Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday sought to compare India's democracy with that of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and claimed that it was in danger and being discussed at the glo

by: India Today

Jagdeep Dhankhar a government spokesperson: Mallikarjun Kharge on no-trust move

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's "fidelity" was towards the ruling BJP instead of the Constitution and constitutional tradition.

by: Charlotte Observer

Under the Dome: Riggs wins in final recount of Supreme Court race, but challenges remain

The final count of votes in the race on Tuesday upheld Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs 's victory, reports Kyle Ingram. That means Griffin's protests, which the North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged in federal court, may be his only avail. If they're accepted, it could change the race's outcome.

by: Fox 11 News

House set to challenge Biden green energy standards for washing machines with 'Liberty in Laundry' bill vote

The "Liberty in Laundry Act," introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., will seek to block the Biden administration's new energy standards for clothing washers.

by: MSN

Syria's new leader calls for 'stability and calm' as Israel issues warning over regime aligning with Iran

Syrian rebels name new PM as Israel issues warning over regime aligning with Iran - Benjamin Netanyahu warned the new rulers in Syria not to follow the Assad regime by allowing Iran a foothold in the

by: MSN

Government misses deadline to seal cannabis possession records for thousands of Canadians

The government has missed a legislated deadline to fully implement a program that was pitched as a way to help Canadians with cannabis possession records avoid jumping through hoops to obtain formal pardons.

by: Business Standard

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

by: MSN

Georgian anti-government protests continue amid intensified police crackdown

Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. View on euronews

by: MSN

More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations

She told the BBC that Mahama would now be expected to fulfil his campaign promise to create jobs in order to bring down the unemployment rate of almost 15%, and to ease the cost-of-living crisis by scrapping some taxes - or what Ghanaians call "nuisance taxes".

by: Daily Record

Scots Tories accused of 'typical nasty politics' after demanding refugees pay for bus fares

People seeking asylum in Scotland are legally barred from working and are expected to live on as little as £1.36 a day.

by: MSN

The US is striking targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one dropping bombs in this uncertain moment

The US, Israeli, and Turkish militaries all hit targets in Syria over the past few days in service of their national security interests.

3 Things I Think I Think - Strategic Reserves And Stuff

There's increasing chatter about the US government starting a "strategic Bitcoin reserve". But governments don't need to hold reserves of Bitcoin or gold. Read more

The article from Seeking Alpha titled "3 Things I Think I Think: Strategic Reserves" discusses the implications of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and its management. It highlights the recent decision by the Biden administration to release oil from the SPR to combat rising gasoline prices, which has led to a significant drawdown of the reserve. The author expresses concern over the SPR's current levels, noting that it's at its lowest since 1983, potentially compromising national energy security. The piece also touches on the broader implications of such releases, including the impact on oil prices, the political motivations behind the decision, and the need for a strategic refill plan. Additionally, the article critiques the lack of a coherent energy policy, suggesting that reliance on the SPR as a short-term solution might not address underlying issues like energy independence and the transition to alternative energy sources.

Read the Full Seeking Alpha Article at:
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4743501-3-things-i-think-i-think-strategic-reserves