Tue, December 17, 2024

by: scrippsnews

Trump will be tasked with navigating the future of AI

President-elect Donald Trump will be tasked with navigating the future of artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.

by: Time

The History That Syria's New Leaders Will Need to Overcome

The Assad regime cultivated ethnic and religious divides that threaten Syria's future even after the dynasty's fall.

by: WLRN

State Rep. Anna Eskamani says she's running for Orlando mayor in 2027

The Democrat says her priorities would include homelessness and affordable housing, public transportation and support for small businesses.

by: NBC News

Congress scrambles to finalize a short-term bill with shutdown deadline days away

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday the legislation will keep the government open through March 14 and include other provisions like disaster relief and aid to farmers.

by: Yahoo

Abortion-rights organizers talk failed ballot measures and what's next

Most abortion-rights ballot measures succeeded this year, but November marked the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade that some citizen-led bids to restore access failed. Organizers with campaigns in Arkansas,

by: PBS

Americans' confidence in judicial system drops to record low

The United States saw a sharp drop of 24 percentage points over the last four years, setting the country apart from other wealthy nations where most people on average still express trust in their systems.

by: Sudbury Star

Sudbury's Conservative candidate calls on Liberal MPs to bring down their government

Ian Symington, the Conservative candidate for the Sudbury riding, said Monday he is not surprised by Chrystia Freeland's announcement she would resign from the federal cabinet.

by: Graphic

Mahama to prioritise digital economy and fintech to drive job opportunities

President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has outlined plans to prioritise investments in the digital economy and financial technology (fintech) as part of his strategy to drive economic recovery and improve livelihoods.

by: The New Zealand Herald

More tax, fewer services - Treasury's forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New Zealanders

Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie delivered a stern warning to MPs when he appeared before them at Parliament's scrutiny week earlier this month. The challenges once dubbed "medi

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri House speaker unveils push to cut red tape and spending

Just as Trump has tapped billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to oversee his efforts to root out waste in the federal government, Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, said the goal is to streamline the bureaucracy and save money.

by: Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon task force ends work without unity on recommendations about raising alcohol taxes

A legislative task force studying the public health impacts of alcohol abuse and whether to raise alcohol taxes for addiction treatment has ended its work without endorsing any specific recommendations.

by: The New York Times

Behind Germany's Political Turmoil, a Stagnating Economy

One of Europe's powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can't agree on why — or what to do about it.

by: STAT

Gameto says first baby born using new stem-cell tech

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Some exciting

by: Slate

The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

They already have indicated they want help carrying out mass deportations. They want help policing dissent. And more is sure to come. As Trump conjures new enemies, he will need more help pursuing them.

by: FOX59 News

DOGE Caucus founding member debuts 2 bills to kick-start waste cuts in Trump term

Okla., is introducing two bills targeting pandemic-era fraud as part of his advocacy for government reform with the Senate's DOGE Caucus.

by: Sky

Compensating Waspi women would 'burden' the taxpayer, Sir Keir Starmer says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

by: Daily Record

SNP Government ministers banned from using WhatsApp following Covid deletion scandal

John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp for government business after the scandal of deleted messages during covid. SNP Ministers and civil servants will no longer be able to use mobile messaging apps from spring next year.

by: Sky

Compensating Waspi women 'not fair or value for taxpayer', Liz Kendall says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

by: MSN

Taipei mayor calls for reduced tensions during rare visit of Chinese officials

The mayor of Taiwan's capital told visiting Chinese officials on Tuesday he hoped for peace and wanted less of the "howls of ships and aircraft" around the island, saying dialogue trumps confrontation.

by: FOX59 News

DC councilman recommended for expulsion as he faces bribery charges

Washington, D.C. city councilman Trayon White could be removed from office after an ad hoc committee unanimously voted on Monday to recommend the council expel him.

by: MSN

CNN visits area where Russian general was killed in Moscow bomb blast

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who headed Russia's radiological, biological and chemical defense forces, was killed in a bomb attack in Moscow on. A source with knowledge of the operation told CNN the attack was carried out by Ukraine's security services.

by: The Globe and Mail

Morning Update: Chrystia Freeland drops the mic

Robyn Urback writes that Chrystia Freeland's years of loyalty culminate in a humiliating and tragic end. Andrew Willis argues that Freeland finally says what Trudeau needs to hear as she exits the cabinet. Campbell Clark says Freeland's grenade brings crisis on top of crisis to a flailing Trudeau government.

by: The Globe and Mail

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau's cabinet

The issue of the Prime Minister's future is not closed, MP says, after caucus meeting in which party members urged Trudeau to step down

by: Yahoo

Postponing local elections might just guarantee a Reform victory

Our poll, the first post-election poll specifically focused on trust in government, reveals that while voters are less trusting of the government as a result of the election, they believe the government will be more effective and can get things done.

by: The New York Times

After Trump's Victory, Republicans Trust the Election System Again

Surveys taken since Donald Trump's win show a resurgent faith among the president-elect's supporters, and little Democratic appetite for conspiracy theories.

by: MSN

Joe Biden's pardon list: Here are the stories of the people pardoned including a nonprofit leader, a social worker, and a former judge

A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A postdoctoral researcher. All names on the 2024 presidential pardon list. They are among the roughly 1,

by: MSN

BJP's Nadda Launches Fierce Attack On Congress; 'Emergency Was Imposed Because Chair Was In Danger...'

BJP President and MP JP Nadda initiated the debate on the 75th year of the constitution in the Rajya Sabha on 17. During the address, Nadda launched a scathing attack on Congress over the emergency rule imposed between 1975 and 1977.

by: MSN

Trump tariff plan threatens to drive up gas prices

Trump said that on his first day in office, he would place 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods. The two countries are the leading sources of U.S. oil imports.

by: MSN

Trump On New Jersey Drones: 'Government Knows What Is Happening'

President-Elect Donald Trump addressed the drone sightings over New Jersey, New York, and many parts of the Northeast. "The government knows what is happening," he said.

by: CTV News

'She will not be missed': Trump on Freeland's departure from Trudeau's government

As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.

by: RealClearPolitics

To Bring Joy to America: End the Weaponization of the IRS

One of the highest priorities for the incoming Trump administration should be to end the Democrats' weaponization of powerful government agencies

by: New Statesman

Christmas can't save the high street

China is back at the top of the political agenda. On Monday, the alleged Chinese spy known as "H6" at the heart of this scandal, involving (among others) Prince Andrew, was unveiled as Yang Tengbo.

by: Politico

Gov and Cabinet ready for final 2024 meeting

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie speaks during a news conference at a newly opened fuel depot in Plant, Florida, on Oct. 12, 2024. Looking on are Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, left, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, right. | Chris O'Meara/AP

by: MSN

Government agencies say joint investigation into drone sightings reveals no threat: 'We recognize the concern'

The DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD said an ongoing investigation into reported drone sightings has revealed that they are "anomalous" and not a threat to national security or public safety.

by: Graphic

NDC to resist tax waivers and loans that burden public purse - Ato Forson

by: MSN

Bengaluru News Live Today December 17, 2024 : Karnataka Assembly: BJP and Congress clash over MUDA scam and internal reservation.

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India's IT capital on December 17,

by: CTV News

With Freeland out and the federal deficit up, Parliament is set to take holiday break

Members of Parliament are set to begin their holiday break later today, capping off a tumultuous fall sitting filled with non-confidence votes, filibusters, stalled legislation, a growing deficit and the finance minister's resignation.

by: MSN

Finland's Stubb: Ukraine peace talks now would be premature

Calls for peace talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine are premature, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday ahead of a heads of state and government meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Tallinn.

by: MSN

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal case against MI5

A lawyer accused of working for the Chinese government by MI5 has lost her legal challenge against the intelligence agency. The Security Service warned MPs in January 2022 that it believed Christine Lee had engaged in "political interference and activities" for a branch of the Chinese Communist Party,

by: MSN

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026 - He also defended his decision to end the SNP-Greens Bute House Agreement, which ultimately led to his resignation.

by: MSN

Trump vows to pursue more defamation claims after ABC News settlement

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday stepped up his legal threats against news outlets and said he would also consider suing social media influencers and others for defamation, two days after ABC News agreed to settle a lawsuit with him.

by: MSN

Labour's plans to slash 'catastrophically high' net migration risk FAILURE as Britain faces 9 million-strong population explosion

Labour's plans to slash net migration may fail to cut "catastrophically high" figures, Government advisers have warned. As part of its annual report today, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has told ministers not to go after a "one-size-fits-all" approach as Sir Keir Starmer wrestles with "off the scale" numbers of migrants arriving in

by: MSN

Donald Trump Mocks Chrystia Freeland Resignation: 'Totally Toxic'

Trump's remarks come at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and Canada after he threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products.

by: MSN

ABVP accuses J and K govt of ignoring Hindi, Sanskrit in recruitment, blocks highway

Alleging discrimination by the Jammu and Kashmir government against Hindi and Sanskrit in recruitment, hundreds of students led by the ABVP on Tuesday held a protest march and sat on a dharna, blockin

by: USA Today

Trump's Cabinet picks are generating controversy. For his supporters, they're just right.

Trump voters - both the die hard and casual - in 11 states across the U.S. are supportive of the president-elect's cabinet picks.

by: CNN

Many Trump voters still have doubts about him. Can he hold them?

Donald Trump's margin of victory in the presidential election was provided largely by voters who retain significant doubts about his character, policy agenda or both.

by: MSN

Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year amid uptick in cases and insecurity

The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic. View on euronews

by: The Irish Times

Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says it is 'not right' to use role as Government bargaining chip

Seán Ó Feargháil intends to stand for position despite Micheál Martin recommending that Fianna Fáil TDs back Verona Murphy

Labour Government accused of 'betrayal' after rejecting compensation for Waspi women

Work and Pension Secretary Liz Kendall announced that women born in the 1950s will not be given any sort of financial payout.

The Labour government has been accused of betrayal by campaigners after it rejected calls to compensate women affected by changes to the state pension age. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) group, representing around 3.8 million women born in the 1950s, had their pension age increased from 60 to 65, and then to 66, with many claiming they were not adequately informed. Despite a report from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman suggesting compensation, Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, stated that the government would not commit to compensation, citing the need to prioritize economic stability and public finances. This decision has led to accusations of broken promises, as Labour had previously supported compensation during their time in opposition. The WASPI campaigners argue that the government's refusal to act is a significant injustice, leaving many women in financial hardship.

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