• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: briefly

Papa Penny Claims Government Is Destroying Jacob Zuma's Legacy Because of Jealousy, Mzansi Laughs

Papa Penny claimed government are destroying everything Jacob Zuma put together during his presidency because of jealousy, but South Africans found it laughable.

by: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Nevada electors cast votes for Trump, Vance in 2024 election

Nevada's Republican electors — two of whom were labeled 'fake electors' based on actions after the 2020 election — legitimately cast electoral votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice

by: NJ.com

N.J. needs to 'calm down' about drones, Gov. Murphy says. Sightings are down.

Murphy also said drone sighting reports in the state were "down meaningfully" of late — to just 12 on Saturday night and one on Sunday night. That's a drop from 49 last Sunday. Murphy did note there was "bad weather" this weekend, with rainy, foggy conditions that could have affecting sightings.

by: Modern Healthcare

Telehealth and doctors win, PBMs lose as government funding deal nears

The last-minute agreement to keep government funded until March likely also includes hospital-at-home provisions and more.

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

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: 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: 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: The New York Times

Elon Musk Met With Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago

The British politician shared an image on social media that showed him at Donald Trump's Florida resort with the tech billionaire.

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Saini accuses Congress and AAP of resorting to politics on farmer issues

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday flayed the Congress and AAP and their leaders while accusing them of doing politics in the name of farmers.Saini was interacting with media after releasing vultures in air at vulture breeding centre at Pinjore.

by: MSN

A former governor and GOP heavyweights: Who cast MS electoral votes, and how were they chosen?

Mississippi's six electors cast their ballots Tuesday for President-elect and Vice President-elect Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. How were electors chosen?

by: MSN

North Carolina joins mystery drone conversation

White House dismissal notwithstanding, mysterious drones are the talk of the nation. And North Carolina has entered the chat. "We are actively communicating with federal and local agencies about residents' reports of drones spotted in eastern North Carolina and are working to find answers,

by: MSN

US Congress shuffles toward stopgap funding bill as deadline approaches

U.S. congressional negotiators reached a tentative deal on Tuesday on a stopgap funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown, provide about $100 billion in fresh disaster aid and $10 billion in economic aid to farmers,

by: MSN

'Total dumpster fire': Republican destroys speaker's 'garbage' CR to keep government open

MAGA U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) is blasting Mike Johnson over the Speaker's bipartisan legislation to keep the government running past the Friday midnight deadline and through the middle of March,

by: MSN

Town leader on Cape Cod apologizes for comment caught on hot mic

A United Airlines pilot was reunited with the woman who donated bone marrow to him eight years ago. The pilot learned right before takeoff that his donor was onboard his flight and called her a "true hero." TODAY's Hoda Kotb shares this Morning Boost.

by: MSN

'People deserve answers': Growing frustration over mysterious drone sightings

The White House says there are no signs that the drone activity around New Jersey and New York is a threat to public safety. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., joins Chris Jansing to share what his constituents are saying and what his concerns are.

by: MSN

Trump Accuses Biden Admin of Withholding Drone Info, Alleges Biden Is Selling Off Border Wall Materials

President-elect Donald Trump accused the Biden administration of withholding information about drones, causing public concern. He also announced a $100 billion SoftBank investment in U.S. AI and emerging technologies,

by: MSN

Decision on women hit by pension age rise condemned

Plaid and the Welsh Lib Dems attack refusal of payouts for women over state pension age changes.

by: MSN

After Palestine bag, Priyanka Gandhi carries 'stand with Bangladesh' bag: Why is it controversial?

Priyanka Gandhi, sported a stylish tote bag, walking straight into Parliament and a big controversy at the same time.

by: MSN

Biden administration says expanding LNG exports could increase emissions and drive up prices

Almost a year after pausing new permits on LNG export terminals, the Biden administration released a report Tuesday warning of serious environmental and economic risks to increasing exports of the commodity.

by: MSN

RFK Jr.'s nomination could be a tough pill to swallow for these Republicans and Democrats. Here's why.

From his stances on vaccines to industrial farming and abortion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be a tough pill to swallow for GOP senators.

by: MSN

Ending use of WhatsApp is 'clear admission' Government was wrong, claim Tories

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced the Scottish Government will stop using mobile messaging applications by the spring.

by: MSN

Big gaps remain between Israel and Hamas in Gaza deal talks

Despite optimistic public statements, a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal is not imminent, three Israeli officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The U.S., Israel and the Egyptian and Qatari mediators are trying to reach a deal before President-elect Trump's ...

by: MSN

Nelson Mandela Bay council scraps punitive water tariffs - after two floods and a petition

The impact of the tariffs was harsh, and was unnecessarily prolonged by the [metro] government, costing families dearly at a time of a cost-of-living crisis," said Van der Westhuyzen, from the DA. "This outcome proves that when the people of Nelson ...

by: MSN

India's Foreign Policy Is Failing, Both At Home And Abroad

Syria is the latest in a series of Indian foreign policy disasters. But can the government's clear lack of vision on that front explain the flagrant haplessness of the Indian state on the global stage?

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau Political Crisis: Canada's Prime Minister Faces Calls To Resign As Government In Chaos Over Trump's Tariff Threats

President-elect Donald Trump's election win in November has shaken up politics in the United States and clearly impacted other countries, including neighboring Canada. Trump's threat to place a massive tariff on goods from Canada has complicated an already shaky political situation for the country's prime minister,

by: MSN

The Future of Syria's Kurds

As Syrians celebrate the end of the tyrannical regime of Bashar al-Assad, the war-weary Syrian state faces a combustible set of challenges to its political, security, and territorial governance. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),

by: MSN

New Orleans wants to end federal oversight of its police. Critics aren't convinced

The city of New Orleans and the U.S. Justice Department are pushing to end more than a decade of police oversight that was ordered in response to a long history of mistreatment of African Americans and notorious corruption,

by: MSN

Trump Eyes Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Kyiv May Need To Cede Land For Resolution

President-elect Donald Trump expressed intentions to resolve the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East quickly during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Trump warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages before his inauguration,

Trump Eyes Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Kyiv May Need To Cede Land For Resolution

President-elect Donald Trump expressed intentions to resolve the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East quickly during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Trump warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages before his inauguration,
The video from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's perspective on resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump suggests that peace talks should be initiated, potentially requiring Ukraine to cede some land to Russia as part of a negotiated settlement. He believes that this approach could lead to a quicker resolution of the conflict, emphasizing the need for both sides to come to the negotiating table. Trump's comments reflect his view that sometimes compromises, even territorial ones, are necessary to achieve peace. This stance has sparked debate about the implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and the broader geopolitical landscape.

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