Tue, December 17, 2024

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Business Standard

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: The Marietta Times

Canada's finance minister resigns: Unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long his most powerful and loyal minister, announced Monday she was resigning from the Cabinet.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: The New York Times

The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Mysterious Lights in the Skies

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: CBC.ca

Trudeau faces frustrated MPs after Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced frustrated MPs at a hastily arranged caucus meeting late Monday following Chrystia Freeland's shocking decision to resign from cabinet just before she was poised to deliver the government's much-anticipated fall economic statement.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Sydney Morning Herald

Never mind negative gearing. Australians pushed $67b through this tax vehicle

The record amount has flowed through a growing number of trusts to help Australians, mostly high-income earners, reduce their tax bills.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Business Insider

TikTok's CEO met with Trump as the fight to delay ban heads to Supreme Court

The meeting between Shou Chew and Trump is the latest in TikTok's legal fight to remain available in the US.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Business Standard

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Yahoo

The key candidates to be Germany's next Chancellor

Olaf Scholz's government was officially brought down on Monday after he lost a vote of confidence, paving the way for an election on Feb 23.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: The New York Times

As Adams and Trump Get Cozier, Some N.Y. Republicans Recoil

Donald J. Trump is speaking sympathetically about Mayor Eric Adams, but Republicans in New York still view the mayor with skepticism.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: NPR

Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career

The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Concerns and conflicting bids over devolution

The UK Government has said devolution will give regions a bigger voice, unlock economic growth and help build 1.5m homes across England. The Labour leader of Brighton & Hove City Council previously said devolution would be an "excellent opportunity" for the city.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Firstpost

Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a no-confidence motion, paving the way for early general elections on February 23, 2025. Scholz's defeat had been expected after his three-way coalition collapsed last month.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

First Palestine, Then Bangladesh: What's Up With Priyanka Gandhi And Her Bags

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag to the Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it. Gandhi was seen carrying a handbag emblazoned with the word "Palestine" and Palestinian emblems, including a watermelon -- seen as a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

B.C. byelection held as Trudeau government reels from Freeland's stunning resignation

LANGLEY, B.C. — Polls have closed in a federal byelection in British Columbia amid turmoil in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet on the day she was to deliver a fall economic statement.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: The Financial Times

German frontrunner Friedrich Merz faces row over unfunded tax cuts

Opposition CDU and governing SPD offer starkly competing visions as they prepare to unveil election manifestos

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

German election: Scholz loses confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for elections in February. DW has the latest.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Starmer's diplomacy downplays "epic scale" of Chinese spying

Yang Tengbo insists that he is not a spy and that he would "never do anything to harm the interests of the UK." He was speaking yesterday after instructing his legal team to disclose his identity following the "high level of speculation and misreporting in the media and elsewhere.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Langkah Zafrul: PKR and Umno must resolve tensions for Unity Government stability - Analysts

SHAH ALAM - Political analysts had called on PKR and Umno, two major entities within Unity Government to prioritise camaraderie and resolve tensions to avoid jeopardising the coalition's stability. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Associate Professor Dr Mohd Izani Mohd Zain had warned that mutual distrust could lead to larger issues beyond the alleged 'poaching' of party members.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Politico

High noon and FES o'clock

— FES o'clock: Meanwhile, Freeland has a fiscal update to unveil at 4 p.m. Need a metaphor for her task at hand? The Star's RYAN TUMILTY offers up a tightrope. The fishbowl's biggest question about that document: What's the federal deficit? Legions of observers in closed-door lock-ups will flip to the FES tables for the answer.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: i24NEWS

'Ben-Gvir is destroying the government' - budget passes despite protest vote

The budget passed 59-57 opponents after Ben Gvir abstained in first reading and voted against in the next readings • Ben Gvir and Smotrich's parties clashed amid the protest vote

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2024 Out at ssc.gov.in: Get Direct Link Download Answer Key PDF and Raise Objections by Dec 18

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2024 (Paper I) . The Commission had conducted the Compute Based Examination (Paper-exam for Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' posts on December 10,

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Polls close in B.C. federal byelection as Trudeau government reels from Freeland's stunning resignation

Polls have closed in a byelection for the federal seat of Cloverdale-Langley City, in British Columbia's Lower Mainland.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Morning bid: Investors look past politics to central bank moves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Political upheaval is jolting governments from South Korea to Germany to Canada, but for now investors are keeping cool and Europe's markets are set for a sedate open,

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Biden speaks of Oct. 7 and commitment to getting hostages home at Hanukkah reception

During his last Hanukkah reception as president, Biden spoke of the Oct. 7 attack on Isreal and his commitment to get hostages home.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Trump Sues Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer for 'Brazen Election Interference' and Fraud

Donald Trump sued prominent political analyst and pollster Ann Selzer, the Des Moines Register and its parent company Gannett Monday for "brazen election interference" and fraud after she incorrectly predicted a swing-state win in Iowa for Vice President Kamala Harris just a day before the presidential election last month.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: The New York Times

Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack

The Commerce Department is banning the few remaining operations of China Telecom in the United States, a move that appears unlikely to deter Beijing from conducting sophisticated cyberoperations.

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: MSN

Canada overshoots deficit target by C$20 billion as finance minister resigns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's spending related to the pandemic and other one-off costs blew a bigger than expected hole in the government's budget last year, its fiscal update showed on Monday,

Tue, Dec 17th 2024 by: Detroit News

DTE Energy-linked nonprofit quietly gave $100,000 to House speaker fund amid outage anger

Legislation requiring new penalties for utility companies over prolonged power outages has stalled out in the Michigan House under Speaker Joe Tate.
Mon, December 16, 2024

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: The New Zealand Herald

Oranga Tamariki reviews of bootcamp participants' death and abscondings not due until 2025

Oranga Tamariki's reviews into one bootcamp pilot participant's death and absconding incidents from two others won't conclude until the new year, the Children's Minister expects. It comes as Minister Karen Chhour accepts she and Oranga Tamariki underestimated the level of scrutiny the 10 pilot participants would be put under,

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: Lincoln Journal Star

Affordable homes and animals: Rooster can remain despite 'wise-size' Lincoln houses

The City Council approved a plan to build 81 "wise size" homes in northwest Lincoln and got assurances from the health department that a rooster on adjacent land can remain.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: Politico Europe

Slovakia's leaders have started trading insults, revealing a country 'falling apart'

In Bratislava, the president and prime minister don't like each other much. That has repercussions for democracy.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: Slate

The Only Way To Interpret ABC's Trump Defamation Settlement

On Saturday it was announced that ABC News, and its parent company Disney, had reached a dubious settlement of a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump, capping off an extraordinary stretch of capitulation by major players in old and new media since October.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: Florida Politics

Jared Moskowitz reportedly being eyed to lead FEMA under Donald Trump

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Parkland is reportedly a leading candidate to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President-elect Donald Trump.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: CNN

Florida Democratic Rep. Moskowitz a top contender to lead FEMA for Trump

Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, is a top contender to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Donald Trump's administration, two people with knowledge of the president-elect's consideration told CNN.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Congressional candidate Fine seeks to ban flags promoting Palestine, Black Lives Matter and gay pride

Republican firebrand Randy Fine has filed a bill in the Florida Senate to ban local governments, public schools and state universities from displaying flags promoting a "fictional" Palestine, "pro-violence" Black Lives Matter,

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: The New York Times

German Government Collapses at a Perilous Time for Europe

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent's most powerful economies.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: The Real News Network

'Incredibly hypocritical': Hunter Biden's pardon and his father's mass incarceration legacy

Hunter Biden's case was always outrageously partisan, but his pardon inevitably casts a harsh light on President Biden's past as a proponent of the War on Drugs.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Drones spark concerns in New Jersey and beyond: 5 things to know

Concerns about drones — also called unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned aerial systems — have grabbed the attention of politicians on the East Coast as well as media outlets. In reviewing the issues gripping Washington,

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

TikTok asks Supreme Court to step in and halt looming ban

TikTok filed an emergency application on Monday imploring the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law that would effectively ban the popular social media app. Under bipartisan legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden in April,

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

German government dissolves after no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Massachusetts senator to refile bill to expand rules and regulations on drone operations

Massachusetts Senator Velis says who can fly these drones, how high they go, and where they are flown should be considered in these regulations.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

The bridge, health care and taxes: RI House leaders lay out their priorities for next session

In fact, they were all top-of-the agenda during the last legislative session that ended in June. But they remain big unsolved problems Rhode Island

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Senators, Representatives Introduce Bill That Would Ban Joint Ownership of PBMs and Pharmacies

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley and Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss introduced the Patients Before Monopolies Act on Wednesday.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Trump proposes ending daylight saving time

President-elect Donald Trump proposed Congress end the practice of daylight saving time, saying adjusting clocks is inconvenient and costly.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: The New York Times

Fact-Checking Trump's First Post-Election News Conference

Musk's DOGE Playbook: Since Trump named Elon Musk to help lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, the tech billionaire has turned to X to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. Kennedy's Lawyer: Aaron Siri, who is helping Robert F.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

TikTok Asks US Supreme Court to Block Government Ban

TikTok and its Chinese parent company asked the US Supreme Court to block a government ban set to take effect next month, making a late push to keep the social-media platform operating in a market with more than 170 million users.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

Trump takes questions on TikTok, Hegseth, drones, vaccines, RFK Jr. and more

President-elect Donald Trump took questions on several subjects Monday at Mar-a-Lago, speaking about the drone sightings that have been reported in several states, the vaccine views of his pick for HHS secretary and more.

Mon, Dec 16th 2024 by: MSN

New rules for wind and solar power in Alberta

Three major regulatory changes were announced this month regarding land reclamation bonds, visual impact assessments and agricultural land assessments for renewable energy. Some say the province should do the same for oil companies.

Affordable homes and animals: Rooster can remain despite 'wise-size' Lincoln houses

The City Council approved a plan to build 81 "wise size" homes in northwest Lincoln and got assurances from the health department that a rooster on adjacent land can remain.

The article from the Journal Star discusses a unique zoning issue in Lincoln, Nebraska, where a rooster named "Wise Size" was allowed to remain in a residential area despite city ordinances typically prohibiting roosters due to noise concerns. The rooster, owned by a family who moved into a new affordable housing development, was granted an exception after neighbors supported the family's request. This decision highlights the community's effort to balance urban living with small-scale animal husbandry, reflecting broader discussions on urban agriculture and the integration of animals in city environments. The article also touches on the broader context of affordable housing in Lincoln, noting that the development where the family lives is part of an initiative to provide more affordable living options, which sometimes leads to unique zoning and community integration challenges.

Read the Full Lincoln Journal Star Article at:
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/affordable-homes-and-animals-rooster-can-remain-despite-wise-size-lincoln-houses/article_7dda7580-bc22-11ef-a737-a3373e545739.html