• Thu, December 12, 2024

by: Cleveland.com

Ohio House passed bill would limit wealthy people's ability to file defamation, libel suits: Capitol Letter

The bill would dilute the ability of well-heeled plaintiffs to file abusive defamation or libel lawsuits aimed to stifle legitimate criticism.

by: WESA

DA Zappala sues Allegheny County, retirement board over 'Ponzi scheme' pension system

Zappala called the situation "one of the most serious unfunded pension crises in the history of the Commonwealth."

by: London Evening Standard

Government to scrap some T-levels as part of review into post-16 education

Education minister Janet Daby said about 70% of vocational courses that the Conservatives had slated to cut will be kept.

by: Mother Jones

Kash Patel Claims He Played a Major Role in the Benghazi Case. Former Colleagues Say He Didn't.

In his 2023 book, Government Gangsters, which claims a supposed Deep State has been plotting against Donald Trump for years, Kash Patel, whom Trump has tapped to replace Chris Wray as FBI director, recounts his three-year stint as a mid-level attorney at the Justice Department.

by: Richmond

Could 75-cent toll on Chesterfield stretch of Powhite be going away?

While the Chesterfield state of the county address celebrated many 2024 achievements, the event also looked ahead to future projects, leadership and partnerships.

by: ABC

Man who allegedly assaulted Rep. Nancy Mace released, ordered to stay away from her

Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the congressional building.

by: NBC News

Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker

Defendant Russell Taylor organized a group of "fighters" to travel to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, in response to Trump's tweet telling supporters the day "will be wild."

by: Daily Express

Keir Starmer's farming policy is more sinister and socialist than anyone dares believe

Keir Starmer doesn't seem to care that his policy will destroy the lives and livelihoods of generations of farmers.

by: BBC

First Minister's Questions: John Swinney challenged over falling teacher numbers

by: The Globe and Mail

Morning Update: A page in Poilievre's playbook

Quebec, N.L. reach agreement on massive Churchill Falls hydroelectric project and pro-Assad Syrians flee to Lebanon

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Pay up by January 1 or face huge penalties, government tells Zuckerberg

Meta, Google and TikTok will within the scope of the charge, referred to as a News Media Bargaining Incentive, as they earn Australian revenue of more than $250 million.

by: MSN

Taxpayers 'fed up' with local bureaucrats big salaries and benefits

Ontario's top municipal staffers are pocketing sometimes exorbitant benefits packages on top of high bumps in their salaries, provincial pay data shows — and some critics say that's out of touch with regular Ontarians struggling to keep up with the high cost of living.

by: MSN

Donald Trump once made wild 'genius' claim about Barron and Obamacare

Donald Trump once bragged that his "genius" son Barron could have solved an Obamacare issue that was disrupting thousands of Americans. The US president-elect made the somewhat outlandish claim during a rally in Las Vegas in February 2020.

by: MSN

The US deep state and its discontents

The idea of a State within a State is not entirely imaginary. With the political rise of Trump, the spectre of a deep state has become a bugbear in Right-wing circles

by: MSN

From 'Aspie supremacy' to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump's second administration

The toxic autism politics of Trump's second administration - ANALYSIS: From Elon Musk to RFK, the right has developed an obsession with pushing two seemingly contradictory — but equally damaging — theories on autism,

by: MSN

The Al Assad family continues to live in luxury and opulence in Moscow

The former deposed dictator will continue to enjoy luxury in one of the 22 apartments they bought in one of the richest neighborhoods of Moscow. The fortune of the Al-Assad family is estimated at between 1 and 2 billion dollars.

by: MSN

Questions need answering after Sara Sharif death, Prime Minister says

Questions must be answered over the 'awful' case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif who was murdered by her father and stepmother, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister said there need to be safeguards for children,

by: MSN

Syria: Multiple countries, United Nations condemn Israel for continued military operations in Syria

Multiple countries and the United Nations on Wednesday condemned Israel for its continued military operations in Syria despite that the Syrian interim government announced on Tuesday that it had officially taken over power.

by: MSN

Former top Biden aide publicly slams 'timing, argument and rationale' of Hunter's pardon

Former top Biden aide publicly slams 'timing, argument and rationale' of Hunter's pardon - Longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn said it would have been 'a different story' had the pardon come at the end of

by: MSN

Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese solar and tungsten products

The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative's office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% from 25% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase from zero to 25%,

by: MSN

Biden Announces Clemency for 1,500 Americans and Pardons for 39 Non-Violent Offenders

President Biden announced clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans, and the pardoning of 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes on Thursday. According to the White House, the clemencies are being granted to individuals who have served at least one year in home confinement due to provisions in the Covid-era CARES ACT.

by: MSN

Trump Draws False Link Between Vaccines and Autism in Interview

President-elect Donald Trump said in a new interview that he would consider altering childhood vaccination programs in the United States and questioned whether vaccines cause autism—a widely disproven claim.

by: MSN

Latest from Mormon Land: Would the LDS Church and its members back Trump's mass deportations?

Will the LDS Church and its members support or oppose Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations? The church also has changed its operations in Canada.

by: MSN

Lawmakers and advocates press for clemency

Democrats and criminal justice advocates are ramping up pressure on President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of roughly 40 people currently on death row.

by: MSN

Lithuania's new government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism

Lithuania's new centre-left government took office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader is on trial accused of antisemitic statements.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Poll on Trump's transition process offers good (and bad) news

Survey data suggests a narrow majority of Americans approve of Donald Trump's shambolic transition process, but other modern presidents have fared better.

by: MSN

Government urged to grant more court sitting days to tackle prison population

Government urged to grant more court sitting days to tackle prison population - Tory Kieran Mullan said: 'If the judiciary had come to us and asked for more sitting days, we would have responded to that,

by: MSN

Romania and Bulgaria to fully join Schengen Area in January 2025

"It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania as full Schengen members," said Hungary's Minister for Home Affairs Sándor Pintér. "Lifting checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between those member states has been a top priority for the Hungarian presidency,

by: MSN

Finnish PM calls for increased support for Ukraine and common European defence

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has said it is critical that the international community continue to help Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. Source: Orpo in an interview with the Japanese broadcaster NHK,

by: MSN

Column: Trump-friendly billionaires are taking aim at the federal agencies that protect workers and consumers

SpaceX and Amazon want key federal regulatory agencies to be declared unconstitutional. The losers would be workers and customers of financial firms

by: MSN

John Rustad vows to 'do politics differently' after caucus tensions boil over

The B.C. Conservatives have been the official Opposition for less than two months and internal discord is forcing party leader John Rustad to answer how he'll keep his new coalition together. In a year-end interview,

by: MSN

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife indicted in another graft case, Geo TV reports

A Pakistani court indicted imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife on fresh charges of illegally selling state gifts on Thursday, local broadcaster Geo reported. The indictment was the latest in dozens of cases against the 72-year-old former cricket star,

by: MSN

Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he's "doing everything" he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class next month.

by: MSN

Three Possible Tax Impacts for Retirees Under Trump

Trump term affect your tax bill in retirement — or the inheritance tax bill for your heirs? This pro has three predictions.

by: MSN

GOP governor-elect reveals what Musk, Ramaswamy will find when tackling government spending

Indiana Governor-elect and current U.S. Republican Senator Mike Braun on how DOGE will impact federal spending and waste and ways the Senate operated during his congressional term.

by: MSN

Russian official responsible for missile upgrades striking Ukraine eliminated

In Moscow, Mikhail Shatsky, deputy general designer of the Mars Design Bureau and head of the software department, was eliminated. He was engaged in the modernization of Kh-59 missiles to the Kh-69 level,

by: MSN

UN votes for Gaza ceasefire; US and Israel oppose

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Nine countries voted against its adoption, including Israel and the USA.

by: MSN

Government adopts the Adjustments Appropriation Bill to help fund 2025

This Bill aims to provide for the adjustment of appropriations from the National Revenue Fund to cater to the state's financial needs for the 2024/2025 fiscal period.

by: MSN

Scoop: Biden issues record clemency and pardons for nearly 1,500 Americans

President Biden's executive action is the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history by any American president. President Joe […]

by: MSN

New Lithuania government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism

Lithuania's new centre-left government assumed office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader is on trial accused of antisemitic statements.

by: MSN

Keith Gerein: Edmonton councillors play the politics of finances, some much better than others

For those who missed it, my last column offered an analysis of Edmonton's latest city budget , particularly the complicated money-moving revisions that enabled a modest improvement to next year's tax hike.

by: MSN

Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer at war over... sandwiches

The Tory leader says lunch is for wimps and sandwiches are not "real food" whereas the Prime Minister likes a cheese toastie

by: MSN

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption - A court in Pakistan has indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in one of several graf

by: MSN

Sen. Collins Alzheimer's disease care and prevention bill signed into law

A new law is promising more help, and more funding, for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. The law, backed by Maine Senator Susan Collins, was signed on Wednesday. Also read: Sen. King's bill aims to study lower-intensity weapon blasts on veteran mental health Collins coauthored the bipartisan bill,

by: MSN

What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll

As several of President-elect Donald Trump's choices for high-level positions in his incoming administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Americans have their own doubts.

by: MSN

Doctors Say Dealing With Health Insurers Is Only Getting Worse

Medical providers say they are frustrated by the aggravation and expense of convincing insurance companies to pay for their patients' care.

by: MSN

Alberta premier to announce border security plan in response to Trump tariff threat

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce today steps the province plans to take to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.

by: MSN

What Elon Musk's DOGE effort to cut government waste could mean for federal employees in Texas

Elon Musk's new government-efficiency department could bring sweeping changes to federal services in Texas — and the employees who administer them. The Texas billionaire has promised to slash as much as $2 billion from the federal budget by eliminating certain agencies and issuing "mass head-count reductions" across the federal workforce,

What Elon Musk's DOGE effort to cut government waste could mean for federal employees in Texas

Elon Musk's new government-efficiency department could bring sweeping changes to federal services in Texas — and the employees who administer them. The Texas billionaire has promised to slash as much as $2 billion from the federal budget by eliminating certain agencies and issuing "mass head-count reductions" across the federal workforce,
Elon Musk's initiative to reduce government waste, dubbed the "Doge effort," could have significant implications for federal employees in Texas. Musk has been vocal about his belief that government spending is inefficient and has proposed using technology and private sector efficiency models to streamline federal operations. This could mean potential job cuts, reassignments, or changes in job roles for federal workers in Texas, where numerous federal agencies operate. The article discusses how Musk's influence might lead to the adoption of AI and automation in government functions, aiming to reduce costs but potentially at the expense of traditional federal jobs. Furthermore, his approach might encourage a shift towards performance-based evaluations and could introduce new metrics for efficiency, impacting how federal agencies in Texas function and manage their workforce. However, the specifics of how these changes would be implemented remain speculative, with potential resistance from unions and current employees.

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