Mon, December 16, 2024

by: Penn Live

States, including Pa., could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks

Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold.

by: Sunderland Echo

Sunderland City Council warning of tough decisions, more service cuts and another tax hike

Sunderland City Council's leader has warned "difficult decisions" will have to be made to balance next year's budget as "ongoing cost pressures" continue.

by: Business Standard

Nehru, Indira's policies hurt Indian economy for first five decades: FM

In her nearly 80-minute speech, Sitharaman said the Congress keeps questioning the Sangh Parivar about its role during the freedom movement

by: NPR

Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

by: Mises Institute

"Personnel Is Policy" Means Democracy Is Dying

As state power metastisizes, those carrying out government directives are even less bound by law than they were a few years ago. The Deep State continues to

by: The Conversation

The Conservatives have had a terrible few years - these are the three first steps to recovery in 2025

The Conservatives have faced a number of crises since emerging as one of the largest parties in British politics. These crises, which are well documented and analysed by historians of the party, were overcome with strong leadership, determination to shake off the pressures from outside, or ruthless determination to survive, no matter the odds.

by: bnnbloomberg

Freeland quits cabinet hours before economic update

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, after she says he told her he no longer wanted her in the top economic post.

by: The Irish Times

Why does the Regional Group of Independents want the cean comhairle position?

Nomination of Verona Murphy for the key role may be part of an elaborate plan by the Independents to seek ministerial positions once a government is formed

by: CTV News

Freeland quits cabinet: Poilievre is expected to address reporters shortly

Chrystia Freeland, Canada's finance minister, said in an explosive letter published Monday morning that she will quit cabinet. Follow along for live updates.

by: thelondoneconomic.com

Susanna Reid nails the immigration debate

Susanna Reid delivered a pointed critique of the government's immigration policy during her appearance on the BBC.

by: PBS

Supreme Court declines appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump aide set to return to White House after prison term

The Supreme Court has turned back an appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump White House official who is set to return in his second term after serving prison time on contempt of Congress charges.

by: Mother Jones

The FAA Head's Resignation is Another Massive Gift to Elon Musk

Truth-telling independent media is one remaining bulwark against an autocrat's unrestrained exercise of power. At a time when billionaire owners of corporate media are making accommodations to political leaders, our nonprofit newsroom cannot be bought, bent, or broken. Depend on it, and please stand with us.

by: PBS

Journalists anticipate renewed hostility under the incoming Trump administration

In a closely-watched case settled over the weekend, ABC chose to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by the president-elect over an inaccurate statement made by George Stephanopoulos by agreeing to pay $15 million toward Trump's presidential library.

by: CTV News

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits cabinet hours before economic update

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from cabinet. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted to social media, Freeland said this decision came after Trudeau offered her another position.

by: The New York Times

Trump Covers Autism, the Border Wall and Drones in First Post-Election News Conference

Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, the president-elect announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, a Japanese company. He also jumped from one topic to another in an hourlong appearance.

by: MSN

Chrystia Freeland's roles in Trudeau's Liberal government

Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked her to take a lesser cabinet position, bringing more uncertainty to an already unpopular government.

by: MSN

Elon Musk Denied Access to SpaceX's Biggest Government Secrets Over Drugs and Foreign Contacts

Not even Elon Musk knows exactly what is on the U.S. spy satellite rockets his company blasts into space. SpaceX executives decided their founder and chief executive shouldn't apply for the highest-level security clearance after lawyers warned his alleged drug use and regular contact with foreign governments could create problems for the company's defense contracts,

by: MSN

CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter Torch ABC Over 'Disturbing' $15 Million Trump Settlement: 'Embarrassing' Way to 'Bend the Knee'

CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter slammed ABC over its decision to reach a $15 million settlement with President-elect Donald Trump. The post CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter Torch ABC Over 'Disturbing' $15 Million Trump Settlement: 'Embarrassing' Way to 'Bend the Knee' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Chairperson of the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons dies

Kim Frederick, Chairperson of the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons has passed away. Frederick was the representative of the Seventh Congressional District originally appointed by the Governor.

by: MSN

SNAP Benefit Reform Proposed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Arkansas Governor said food stamps should only be used to purchase healthy food items and not "soda, candy and dessert."

by: MSN

AOC makes play for top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's fight with Rep. Gerry Connolly to be the top Democrat on House Oversight Committee.

by: MSN

Trumps' Security Adviser Pick Warns Of 'Gaps In Our Agencies' Amid Growing Drone Sightings Across US, Calls For Expanding Israel's Iron Dome For Defense

Growing concerns over mysterious drone sightings across multiple U.S. states have highlighted significant gaps in national airspace security, according to Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser pick.

by: MSN

Drones latest: Mysterious flying objects reported in New Jersey and nearby states as federal officials investigate

Mysterious flying objects reported in New Jersey and nearby states as federal officials investigate - The FBI and DHS are investigating after recent reports of mysterious drones from residents across

by: MSN

Cong announces month-long campaign against BJP-led governments in Rajasthan and Centre

The opposition Congress in Rajasthan on Monday announced a month-long campaign starting Wednesday to protest against the NDA-led Central Government and the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.

by: MSN

UK is 'wired for old world' of the 1980s and 1990s, says Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader suggested that the UK is 'regulating ourselves at very high standards' which 'puts us at a disadvantage'.

by: MSN

Fox News anchor and Republican congressman push theory Chinese migrants behind drones

Scrambling Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo speculated that China may be 'surveying America' with the mystery drones.

by: MSN

The Political Cataclysm: Causes, Implications, and a Way Forward

A political cataclysm has taken place in the United States that will have global implications for decades to come. A majority of Americans has chosen to entrust their nation to an authoritarian self-promoter and adjudicated sexual molester who has vowed to be a "dictator" on day one.

by: MSN

Trust, approval ratings of top government officials decline

THE approval rating of key government officials and institutions, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, had a significant decline heading into the end of the year,

by: MSN

Rep. Fry appointed to serve on House Energy and Commerce Committee

South Carolina Rep. Rusell Fry has been appointed to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January. Fry, a Republican from Surfside Beach, said he was "honored" to be appointed to the committee,

by: MSN

A government psyop and a foreign military threat: Conspiracies fly about origins of drones over the US

Conspiracies fly about origins of drones over the US - 'Some of those drone sightings are, in fact, drones. Some are manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,' homeland security secretary

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Trump pressed on foreign fears about Tulsi Gabbard and sensitive secrets

Some foreign officials are reportedly concerned about sharing intelligence with Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice for director of national intelligence.

by: MSN

Live updates: Congress seeks drone answers and a funding deal

Congress has a looming deadline of Friday to avert a government shutdown, and lawmakers are sprinting to reach a deal to keep the government funded. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was expected to unveil the text of a stopgap on Sunday,

by: MSN

Italy's government approves 10th military aid package for Ukraine

The list of equipment to be sent to Kyiv remains confidential, as with previous military aid packages for Ukraine. "Italy stands with Kyiv, fully supporting a just peace that excludes Ukraine's capitulation,

by: MSN

'What sets parish and town councils apart is a motivation of community improvement'

"As another year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the unsung heroes of our local communities and those who volunteer or are carers. There are so many groups to mention, but in that category are parish and town councillors.

by: MSN

President-elect Trump calls daylight saving time 'inconvenient' and 'costly.' Will he end it?

The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

by: MSN

NYC mayor says he won't be 'warring' with Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said on Sunday he will not be "warring" with President-elect Trump in his next term In an interview on MSNBC's "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," Adams said,

by: MSN

French Government Slashes EV Incentives Amidst Budget Constraints

Electric cars have their subsidies reduced, but EV two-wheelers and micro-mobility devices lose them altogether.

by: MSN

Scholz loses no-confidence vote against his government, triggering early elections

The result paves the way for snap elections to be held on 23 February, with polls indicating Germany could be heading for a right-wing shift in power. View on euronews

by: MSN

After Assad's ouster in Syria, will Iran's regime fall next?

For Iranians, the collapse of the Assad regime is significant because Syria has been a cornerstone of Tehran's regional strategy.The surprise and swift collapse of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has been met with cautious optimism by many in Iran,

by: MSN

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad issues first statement since leaving Syria

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad planned to keep fighting rebel forces in the country before Russia evacuated him out of the country, according to a statement attributed to him and released on Monday.

by: MSN

Assad breaks silence from Moscow

By bnm Gulf bureau Disgraced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued his first public statement from Moscow on December 16, detailing the circumstances of his departure from Syria and rejecting claims he fled Damascus during the final battle for the capital,

by: MSN

Mysterious drones leave officials perplexed

With drone sightings spreading through the East Coast, federal officials are helping local and state authorities.

by: MSN

The Canadian Press Newsmakers of the Year, past and present

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by: MSN

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, clearing the way for February election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in the country's Bundestag, clearing the path for an early election in February.

by: MSN

LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman fears Trump will have IRS audit him as revenge for supporting Kamala Harris: 'He was threatening personal and political retaliation'

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman said he's worried President-elect Donald Trump will have the Internal Revenue Service subject him to an audit or have the government deny him contracts as retribution for his support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

by: MSN

Reversing the "weaponization of Christianity": How "religous freedom" can be used to fight Trumpism

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on how some churches "created a permission structure for cruelty on a massive scale"

by: MSN

Germany's Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here's what comes next

Europe's largest economy and normally a pillar of stability is facing snap elections next year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence.

by: MSN

Massive defense bill sees clear path in Senate, despite transgender measure

The Senate is on track to vote on the country's massive annual defense spending bill on Wednesday, with signs that it will pass smoothly despite Democratic objections to language involving transgender care for minors and its massive $895.

States, including Pa., could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks

Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold.

The article from PennLive discusses the potential for a significant push in cryptocurrency policy in 2025, particularly in states like Pennsylvania, despite the inherent risks associated with digital currencies. It highlights that while the crypto industry has been lobbying for favorable regulations, there's growing concern over the lack of consumer protections and the potential for fraud and market volatility. The piece mentions that several states are considering legislation that could either promote or regulate cryptocurrencies, with some lawmakers advocating for innovation and economic growth through blockchain technology, while others warn of the dangers like money laundering, scams, and the environmental impact of mining. The article also notes the influence of crypto lobbyists and the mixed reactions from state officials, with some pushing for a cautious approach to ensure consumer safety and financial stability.

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