Sun, December 15, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review

Childcare package an early Christmas present to parents and children

For government to seek to save pennies by withholding access to early education for the children who will benefit from it the most is not just Scrooge-like behaviour, it's a false economy.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Livestream: Christopher Luxon's final post-Cabinet press conference of year

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will front the final post-Cabinet press conference of the year this afternoon. A livestream of it will be found at the top of this page from about 4pm. He's expected to address the Government's fourth quarterly action plan,

by: Sky News Australia

Treasurer Jim Chalmers downgrades mid-year budget by more than $100 billion in major blow to Albanese government

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been forced to downgrade the Albanese government's mid-year budget update by more than $100 billion in a major blow.

by: The Times of Northwest Indiana

Northern Indiana congressman to help shape U.S. tax policy

The House Republican Steering Committee recently selected U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Granger, to serve on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

by: ABC

Chris Wray's FBI departure won't immediately clear path for Kash Patel: Experts

The federal government has strict guidelines for temporarily filling the void that will be left by FBI director Chris Wray's pending resignation, experts say.

by: Daily Mail

RUSSELL FINDLAY: Bus passes for asylum seekers while OAPs shiver. Why ARE the Left so out of touch with ordinary Scots?

Most afternoons, to the delight and amusement of visitors to Edinburgh Zoo, a procession of penguins are released from their enclosure for a 'wee waddle'.

by: The Daily Signal

No, Billionaires Like Elon Musk Don't Run American Politics

Some on the Left suggest America is becoming an Elon Musk-led kleptocracy, where the wealthy rule. Here's why that's not true.

by: Rolling Stone

Dozens of Trump Donors Score Key Roles in Administration

Almost three dozen people tapped by Donald Trump to serve in his White House donated to his campaign or to groups that supported his election.

by: India Today

BJP interested only in politics, not in discussing people's issues: DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of prioritising politics over state issues during the ongoing assembly session, and said that the government is ready to discuss any issues.

by: CNN-News18

Maharashtra Cabinet Takes Shape After Massive Mandate In Assembly Polls | Check List Of Ministers

The expansion took place a day before the Nagpur state legislature winter session that is scheduled to begin on Saturday (December 16).

by: Khaosod English

PM Paetongtarn Dismisses Government Rift Following Thaksin's Remarks

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has downplayed concerns about potential rifts within the coalition government following controversial comments made by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

by: legit

BREAKING: Governor Yusuf Makes 12 Appointments, Redeploys Others, Full List Emerges

Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made a major permutation in his cabinet as he announced 12 important appointments, including a Kennywood actor

by: The Australian Financial Review

Dutton risks losing underdog status

The weight of expectation is shifting behind the opposition leader. Which can be a curse. Another poll, same story: the government has been spinning its wheels for more than year now and continues to do so.

by: MSN

Graham Says Trump Is Wrong: Jan. 6 Committee Shouldn't Go to Jail

But the senator did say he supports Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth and believes he did not commit sexual assault

by: WAtoday

The WA premier's new go-to lawyer will be paid more than him

The Department of Premier and Cabinet's new in-house lawyer will be one of the highest-paid public servants in the state, eclipsing the salary of the premier himself.

by: MSN

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams' top and longest-serving aide, resigns

She has been fiercely loyal to the mayor, while sparring with other staff, and recently had her phone seized by investigators.

by: MSN

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor's Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

Martin, the chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, has retired in the latest high-profile departure in the administration. "I thank God, first and foremost, for allowing me to serve the city that I love for close to 35 years through volunteerism and employment,

by: MSN

Israel shuts Dublin embassy over Ireland's 'anti-Israeli' stance

Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, announced on Sunday that the Israeli embassy in Dublin will be closed. The reason cited is "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government," reported "The Times of Israel".

by: MSN

Israel appeals against ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

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by: MSN

Kejriwal highlights 'Delhi Model' as a blueprint for nation-building

by: MSN

What we know about drones over New Jersey, other parts of the US

The drones have prompted concern from local residents, anger from lawmakers and endless speculation on social media.

by: MSN

Trump once stopped Erdogan attacks on US-backed Kurds in Syria, and has opportunity to do it again: Jack Keane

As the conflict expands between pro-Turkey Islamist forces and the pro-American Kurdish forces, there are growing efforts to rope in Ankara's offensive.

by: The Australian Financial Review

Profit-bashing won't help Australians become better off, CEOs warn

Politicians and regulators going after big business was one of the features of 2024. Has it gone too far, and if so, what can be done to restore the balance?

by: Mail & Guardian

Zuma preaches black unity ahead of 2026 and 2029 elections at MK party's first anniversary rally

The MK leader continued with his narrative that the party had been robbed of a two-thirds majority in 29 May general elections — when it took 17% of the national vote and 45% in KwaZulu-Natal — and called for changes to the vote counting system. The MK party has lodged a second challenge to the May results in the electoral court.

by: MSN

Pandemic, Politics, Pre-K & More: 12 Charts That Defined Education in 2024

As 2024 reaches its end, it's a good time to ask what's coming next for K-12 education. Nearly five years after the emergence of COVID, the pandemic's after-effects still ripple through schools and communities,

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Australians like banning teens from social media. They just don't think it'll work

The findings highlight a risk for Labor and scepticism among voters as Albanese heads to the next election pursuing a broader tech crackdown.

by: MSN

Psychoanalysis explains why Donald Trump is taunting Canada and 'Governor Justin Trudeau'

Canadian policymakers were just beginning to recover from the shock of Donald Trump's recent threats to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico when the president-elect detonated another rhetorical explosive.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Labor can't make a thing stick to Dutton, the Mr Teflon of empty politics

Peter Dutton's nuclear policy is riddled with holes. But it may be that credibility on the details is simply not what matters about Dutton: his image is of toughness, not policy smarts.

by: The Australian Financial Review

Voters bracing for minority government - and Dutton to lead: poll

A majority of voters believe Australia will have a minority government after the next election, and there is an expectation Peter Dutton will be in charge, the latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll shows. While both leaders are ...

by: MSN

Elon Musk put $277 million into the election. He's $200 billion richer this year

The tech billionaire was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle. The value of his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, has soared since Donald Trump's victory.

by: MSN

Iowa lawmakers: Less revenue for upcoming session

The Revenue Estimating Conference met on Thursday morning at the Iowa Statehouse to look at projected revenue goals in the state for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Lawmakers had $9.75 billion in state revenue in FY24,

by: FOX59 News

Israel to close embassy in Ireland over 'anti-Israel policies'

"The actions and anti-semitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the de-legitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, along with double standards," Saar said.

by: MSN

Brazil's Lula to leave hospital, speaks publicly for first time since surgeries

Doctors discharged Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from the hospital on Sunday, his medical team told reporters, after a pair of emergency surgeries last week to treat and prevent bleeding in his head.

by: MSN

US Officials Say Many 'Mystery' Drones Are Just Airplanes

"We're confident that many of the reported drone sightings are, in fact, manned aircraft," a DHS official said.

by: MSN

Letters, Dec. 15, 2024: 'Canada's campaigner in chief'

Guided by one principle Pundits love to point to Justin Trudeau and his double standards. Do they realize what he is? He is a politician to his core with no moral compass. Everything he does is guided by one principle: what will get him the most votes.

by: MSN

Labour 'drops' law requiring local support before street names change

Legislation introduced by the Tories in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests would have obliged local authorities to secure two-thirds backing in a referendum before renaming landmarks.

by: MSN

White House says most drone sightings reports are manned aircraft: 'Slight overreaction'

by: MSN

Labour allowing activist councils to rename roads because of a woke minority is an absolute joke, says Nana Akua

I thought all of this was dead and buried, but unfortunately it's reared its ugly head again. Labour have given the green light for activist councils to rename streets with, you guessed it, links to slavery and the Empire.

by: MSN

Britain announces 50 million pounds Syria aid package

Britain on Sunday announced a 50 million pounds ($63 million) aid package to help vulnerable Syrians after rebels last week overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Millions of Syrians need humanitarian assistance after more than a decade of civil war that shattered much of the country's infrastructure and displaced large numbers of people.

by: Tuko

Gachagua Warns IG Kanja over Failure to Arrest Those Behind Limuru Chaos: "Utajibu Siku Moja"

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua claimed the Kenya Kwanza government sponsored the Limuru chaos, that are there is no arrests by the polcie.

by: The Mirror

Victim support groups being pushed to 'breaking point' and facing staff cuts

Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales Baroness Helen Newlove said support groups are facing mounting pressures with frozen budgets and rising caseloads

by: News24

EFF ready to enter government when the GNU collapses - Malema

The EFF is waiting for the government of national unity (GNU) to collapse, after which it will swoop and form part of the parties to govern South Africa.

by: MSN

The DA and ActionSA on Dada Morero's decision to move his offices to the Usindiso Building

ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg have shared different opinions on Dada Morero's decision to move his offices to the Usindiso Building.

by: MSN

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

by: MSN

Emmanuel Macron Tries, Fails, and Tries the Same Thing Again

Emmanuel Macron wants to try again. By tapping François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, France's president hopes to retain power via a shaky governing coalition between the Macronists and the center-right Républicains.

by: MSN

28 Embarrassingly Funny Times People Tried To Argue Against Free Healthcare And Failed

Debating free healthcare online has always been a minefield of bad takes, but some people manage to go above and beyond with their sheer lack of logic. These individuals passionately argued against free healthcare—only to completely miss the mark,

by: RealClearPolitics

Sen. Eric Schmitt: FBI Desperately Needs Reform, Kash Patel Is Very Qualified And Will Get Senate's Support

Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt expresses support for Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week." "This guy served as deputy chief of staff at the Department of Defense,

by: MSN

Are Stormont ministers' plans a Christmas wish list?

With ministers penning their strategies, Enda McClafferty looks at whether they are realistic or wish lists.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal

The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which recently announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have agreed to a one-year grace period before their exit becomes effective. This decision was made following a meeting in Ouagadougou, where the foreign ministers of these countries discussed the implications of their departure from the regional bloc. The grace period aims to facilitate a smooth transition and address any logistical or administrative issues that might arise from their withdrawal. This move comes after the three nations expressed dissatisfaction with ECOWAS, particularly over its response to military coups in their countries and the perceived lack of support against terrorism. The agreement on the grace period was confirmed by the foreign ministers, indicating a step towards a more structured exit from the organization.

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