Wed, December 18, 2024

by: MSN

Waspi women slam Government's 'bizarre and unjustified' no compensation decision

Waspi women criticise 'bizarre and unjustified' ruling out of compensation - The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

by: Yahoo

Musk in talks over Reform UK donation, says Farage

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the party's new treasurer Nick Candy have met US billionaire Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Florida retreat. The party said the pair had "learned a great deal from Musk about the Trump ground game" during an hour-long meeting at Mar-A-Lago on Monday.

by: MSN

German election: CDU manifesto proposes rightward shift on migration and strong support for Ukraine

Germany's largest opposition party is heavily favoured to form a government after snap elections slated for February 2025. View on euronews

by: The Globe and Mail

Ottawa's plan to secure border includes more dogs, drones and action to combat fentanyl trade

Newly appointed Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc hesitant to say if the measures would be enough to lift Donald Trump's vow to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on imports from Canada

by: MSN

Albanese government has 'no spending restraint'

KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne has criticised the Albanese government for having "no spending restraint". Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have handed down the government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.

by: MSN

Brit's said for huge council tax rise - without a referendum - and it can't be stopped

Households are set to face a staggering council tax rise as part of Labour's new policing plan, with households facing increases of up to £14 per person next year

by: MSN

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Experts are split on whether that overlap in public opinion is a good or bad thing for Musk's businesses or for Trump's politics. But it could have ... and working at the job of having to fire government employees ... as a shareholder, I'm paying ...

by: MSN

Trump sues Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster, escalating attacks on media

Trump's lawsuit claims a poll by Ann Selzer for the Des Moines Register that incorrectly found he was behind in Iowa amounted to consumer fraud.

by: MSN

Gerakan, Pas, and Bersatu have differences but will stay united in PN - Dominic Lau

According to him, although Bersatu, Pas, and Gerakan had different missions, these differences would not lead to major conflicts that could result in Gerakan leaving PN. Dominic w

by: MSN

AIMIM to protest if scholarships and fee reimbursement dues of BC, SC, ST, and minority students are not cleared

The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has warned the ruling Congress government that the party will take to the streets if scholarship and fee reimbursement dues of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes,
Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Florida Politics

Mike Caruso, John Snyder snag Chair positions for Palm Beach County

Republican Rep. Mike Caruso will serve as Chair for the Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee. Caruso will also serve as Vice Chair for the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee, making him the only Representative from Palm Beach and Broward counties to land two such posts.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

'Command and control': Labor's cuts to conservative think tank raises hackles

A think tank set to be one of the losers from the decision was several years ago named by Chinese officials in an infamous list of 14 grievances.

by: Politico Europe

Britain's Winston Churchill shortage

LONDON — In 1974, the Tory MP and noted diarist Alan Clark declared himself "sick of Plymouth" — the town on England's south coast he represented for 18 years — and its "introspective, minuscule horizons."

by: Sky News Australia

Victorian government to implement recommendations for construction crackdown after damning reports of CFMEU corruption

Contractors will be required to report criminal activity on Victorian government worksites in a new crackdown on construction industry corruption after damning reports arose about the Construction, Forestry,

by: Irish Examiner

Murphy endorsement meets criticism as FF and FG accused of using Ceann Comhairle role as a 'bargaining chip'

At their respective parliamentary party meetings, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris proposed members support Ms Murphy's candidacy

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Federal politics live: Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils mid-year budget update, deficits $21.8bn billion deeper than expected

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the mid-year budget update today, which is expected to confirm the budget is headed back into years of deficits after two consecutive surpluses. Follow all the updates in our live blog.

by: MSNBC

Indiana congresswoman says she will spurn GOP caucus to help Elon Musk's DOGE group

I do not need to be involved in circuses," Rep. Victoria Spartz wrote on social media, suggesting she'll be prioritizing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

by: National Post

Freeland defended by Liberal MPs, as Trudeau's feminist reputation is questioned

Trudeau has been largely out of public view grappling with the fallout from Freeland's bombshell decision to resign from his cabinet the same day she was set to present the Liberals' fall fiscal update on Monday, saying she was doing so after the prime minister told her last Friday that he no longer wanted her in the role.

by: USA Today

Elon Musk and SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

The New York Times reported that Musk and SpaceX had violated federal reporting protocols by not fully reporting his contacts with foreign leaders.

by: CNN

Trump formally clinches Electoral College victory

Over 530 presidential electors will meet in all 50 states and DC to cast their votes for president and vice president. After the meetings, the official votes will be sent to Congress to count on January 6,

by: The Australian Financial Review

A decade of deficits and a modest $5.5b election war chest

The budget is not estimated to return to surplus for at least a decade, and cumulative deficits over the next four years will be almost $22 billion larger than forecast in May.

by: The Age

Review finds entrenched union issues on government construction sites

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Builders will be contractually required to report and stamp out criminal behaviour on government worksites as part of a plan to tackle entrenched cultural issues with unions. A new alliance ...

by: The Daily Mirror

'Government betrays WASPI women by rejecting recommendation to cough up cash'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and PM Keir Starmer turned their backs on 3.5 million women by rejecting ombudsman's recommendation to pay them compensation

by: The Australian Financial Review

Labor lifts company takeover fees and bolsters phoenixing crackdown

Jim Chalmers' midyear budget update has increased fees for company takeovers and provided funding to boost penalties for dodgy behaviour.

by: The New York Times

The Trump Factor Further Shakes Up Canada's Politics

The president-elect's threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.

by: MSN

Trump sues Iowa pollster for 'election interference,' while opponents claim chilling of free speech

Trump claims J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register tried to "create a false narrative of inevitability" for Kamala Harris. Experts said he aims to chill impartial election assessments.

by: MSN

Canada's prime minister faces calls to resign. Here's what could happen next

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget. Trudeau has led the country for nearly a decade,

by: MSN

GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work

Republicans released a report Tuesday reviewing the "failures and politicization" of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee, capping their investigation by recommending a criminal investigation into former Rep.

by: MSN

Americans are falling prey to drone conspiracy theories. Trump isn't helping.

Joy Reid breaks down the drone mystery gripping the East Coast and explains how Trump is bringing slew of conspiracy theorists into the White House

by: MSN

New Indiana Medicaid budget projections leave top lawmakers 'scared'

The latest forecast shows a return to normal state revenue levels in Indiana but significant growth in Medicaid needs.

by: MSN

Time magazine Person of the Year: From Taylor Swift to Donald Trump and the list of every cover

How does TIME choose Person of the Year? Who dominated conversations for better or worse. Trump, Taylor Swift, President Obama earned the title. Twice

by: Sky

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk and JD Vance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

The Reform UK leader also reveals he met vice president-elect JD Vance on Monday. The meeting with Musk comes amid reports the tech tycoon is considering donating £78m to Mr Farage's party.

by: MSN

Government to ban WhatsApp for official business

The announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.

by: MSN

Putin's retaliation for assassination of general will be 'strong and unpleasant,' former state department official warns

Former state department official Christian Whiton joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss a top Russian general being assassinated in Moscow and a cease-fire deal growing closer in Israel.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Dubs 'Radical' Judge's Decision Not to Overturn Hush Money Trial Conviction 'Illegal and Psychotic'

President-elect Donald Trump was left fuming after Judge Juan Merchan's decision not to overturn his hush money trial conviction. On Tuesday, December 17, the 78-year-old took to his Truth Social platform to dub the judge "deeply conflicted,

by: MSN

Hamas says Gaza truce talks in Doha 'serious and positive'

Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and hostage-prisoner exchange in Gaza were "serious and positive", a day after an Israeli delegation flew in to meet with mediators. "Hamas affirms that,

by: MSN

'Open season': Experts slam Trump's 'disgusting' lawsuit against Iowa newspaper and pollster

President-elect Donald Trump announced multiple lawsuits against media organizations, including one against the Des Moines Register and now-retired pollster Ann Selzer. As Puck News' Tara Palmeri reported Monday night,

by: MSN

US imposes penalty on companies who bribed Indian Organizations

The US Army Golden Knights delivered a stunning aerial display during pre-game festivities at the 125th Army-Navy football game, parachuting onto the field in Landover, Maryland on December 14.

by: MSN

Gay Trump donor & former Democrat Bill White tapped as Belgium ambassador

Donald Trump announced his selection of Bill White — a gay businessperson and Republican donor who dropped Hillary Clinton the night she lost the 2016 election — as Ambassador to Belgium. White, 57, along with his husband,

by: MSN

RFK Jr. says he plans to also meet with Dems in bid to get confirmed as Trump HHS head

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat turned independent, said he plans to meet with Democratic senators in his effort to be secure votes for confirmation as HHS secretary.

by: Jewish Insider

Elon Musk praises Tucker Carlson interview with Jeffrey Sachs featuring antisemitic conspiracy theories

In the interview, Sachs blames 'the Israel lobby' for American foreign policy, and defends ousted Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad

by: MSN

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for 'election interference' after inaccurate poll

President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for "brazen election interference" in publishing a survey the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in the state.

by: Daily Express

Pensioners blast Labour government over latest winter fuel payment snub

EXCLUSIVE: They say Keir Starmer's party is 'devoid of Christmas cheer' amid concerns that ministers have changed their attitude towards the elderly

by: MSN

York City Council to vote on ordinance to protect immigrants and refugees

The York Trust Act would prohibit city employees, including police, from asking about residents' immigration status.

by: MSN

New bill would ban sex toys from major retailers in Texas, including Walmart and Target

In a bill introduced by newly-elected Republican Rep. Hillary Hickland, she calls the devices "obscene" and wants a law limiting where they're sold.

by: MSN

Polk County Board of Supervisors approves new immigrant and refugee welcome center

A new immigrant and refugee welcome center is coming to Des Moines after receiving approval from the Polk County Board of Supervisors. The board unanimously approved the welcome center, Global Neighbors,

by: MSN

Gov. DeSantis and Cabinet approve new state park for northwest Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet Tuesday voted to create the first new state park in seven years. It will be in Walton County in northwest Florida. The Upper Shoal River Florida Forever project includes 2,

by: The Globe and Mail

The country isn't bankrupt. But the Trudeau government is completely spent

Canada has hit the point of intellectual bankruptcy from which a government, having run out of higher purpose, is merely chasing after survival

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes - The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

The Scottish Government has decided to stop using WhatsApp for official communications by spring, as announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. This decision follows concerns over the use of informal messaging apps for government business, particularly highlighted during the UK Covid Inquiry. Forbes emphasized that while WhatsApp will be phased out, other secure communication methods will be adopted to ensure transparency and proper record-keeping. The move comes after it was revealed that key figures like former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, used WhatsApp extensively during the Covid-19 crisis, raising issues about the deletion of messages and the lack of formal documentation. The Scottish Government aims to address these transparency and accountability issues by transitioning to more formal and secure communication platforms.

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