• Tue, December 24, 2024

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"How Obasanjo Underdeveloped Grassroots in Nigeria": Tinubu Opens Up

President Bola Tinubu has dropped a direct bombshell on former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he revealed how the ex-president underdeveloped Nigeria.

by: Richmond

Feds clear Va. to use $1.48 billion to extend broadband to unserved parts of state

Virginia has a green light from the administration of President Joe Biden to use $1.48 billion in federal infrastructure funding to extend high-speed internet access to more than 133,000 unserved locations,

by: Newsday

State legislative leaders reject MTA capital plan, intend to include it in budget talks

That hole "is a specific concern that needs to be addressed before we can approve the program," stated Heastie and Stewart-Cousins. The legislative leaders are also members of the MTA Capital Program Review Board, which gave them the authority to reject the proposal.

by: Firstpost

Modi pens blog on Vajpayee's birth centenary: 'An alternative world view is possible'

Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him the architect of India's transition into the 21st century

by: MSN

Eric Trump's Post About Buying Other Countries on Amazon Goes Viral

The President-elect's son appeared to joke about recent remarks from his father on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal.

by: MSN

Georgia's immigrant communities brace for mass deportations in new Trump term

Immigrant families across Georgia are having difficult conversations around the table this holiday season, preparing for the possibility of mass deportations when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

by: Newsday

New York State to phase out 'super pollutants,' despite cost concerns

ALBANY — The state has restricted the use of "super pollutant" gases used in food stores, hospitals, high-tech bio storage facilities and other businesses that require refrigeration, despite warnings by business interests that the measure will be too costly for some enterprises to stay in business.

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Trump pick to lead FCC issues strong warning to ABC News and Disney

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The Savings Game: Social Security Fairness Act passes the Senate

I wrote about the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill intended to give relief to individuals who earned a pension from work outside Social Security and who also had also done other work where they paid FICA taxes and therefore earned benefits from Social Security.

by: MSN

AG Rob Bonta offers legal support and warns of potential scams targeting immigrants

State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued further guidance last week to immigrants in California about their rights under state and federal law and offered new model policies for public institutions like courts,

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'All braggadocio': Ex-Trump official 'very worried' of risk in next term

Donald Trump's former national security adviser delivered a dark forecast for the incoming president's second term in a stark Christmas Eve assessment where he sharply criticized his former boss's lack of knowledge and disinterest in facts.

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'Really devastating and frustrating;' Community, library leaders search for solutions after fights

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand US judiciary

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NIN's role in Nigeria's socioeconomic inclusion programmes

The importance of a robust National Identity Management System is globally evident as it serves as the foundation for programmes and policies designed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background,

by: MSN

Publishers, authors say library books are a First Amendment right

Major publishing companies and authors Friday argued that a federal judge should deny Florida's request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.

by: MSN

The Hidden Enemy: Spies in China's Comment Sections

Exploitation of Comment Sections for Secrets by Spies China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has raised serious concerns about foreign intelligence agencies exploiting social media to steal national secrets.

by: MSN

Tim Cullen, former Wisconsin state senator and civil rights advocate, dies

Tim Cullen, a Democrat, shocked the state by instead of running for governor, he agreed to join Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson's administration.

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Opposition leader's last-ditch move as coup looms

Negotiations on what the Liberals' new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto plays an 11th-hour manoeuvre.

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Mutually Assured Destruction: America and China Would Obliterate Each Other

If the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 taught us one thing (or should have) it was that the United States is far too reliant on China for its most basic supplies. Everything from antibiotics to car parts to syringes—and almost everything else we take for granted today—mostly is derived from supply chains emanating in the People's Republic of China (PRC).

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Montenegro court rejects ex-Terraform Labs CEO's appeal, U.S. extradition looms

The Constitutional Court of Montenegro has rejected the appeal filed by Kwon Do-hyeong, also known as Do Kwon, co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs and a key figure in the collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin and its affiliated token,

by: MSN

California enacts new housing laws to bolsters tenant rights and protections

From security deposits to rent payments, rental history and homeowners associations, here's what you need to know.

by: MSN

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers releases statement after passing of former State Senator, Tim Cullen

Governor Tony Evers released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin State Senator, Tim Cullen. Former Sen. Cullen was a dedicated public servant who devoted much of his life to good governance and improving the state that raised him.

by: MSN

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech - Spanish King Felipe VI has used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to remember the victims of the catastr

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New Maryland laws bring changes to insurance, housing and transportation

Before the General Assembly meets for the first day of the session Jan. 8, some of its laws from last session are just beginning to come into effect. Many of the laws coming into effect Jan. 1 pertain to expanding health care,

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Laredo getting $20M in federal funds to help ailing water infrastructure system

The border city of Laredo, Texas, is getting an infusion of $20 million to help its troubled water infrastructure system, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar announced.

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Two former Wisconsin state senators die

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shared Tuesday that former state Sens. Tim Cullen and George Petak have died. "Sen. Cullen always fought for working families, gave back to and supported kids in the Janesville area,

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Incoming border czar Tom Homan says Trump admin will need $86B to 'start' mass deportations

Incoming border czar Tom Homan says the White House will need $86 billion from Congress to kick-start the incoming Trump administration's mass deportation plan — and that's only the beginning. Homan told Fox Business on Tuesday that while the president-elect's deportation plan will be "expensive,

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'Hopelessly broken' CNN buried by critics for 'sane washing' Trump's Greenland rants

Multiple critics called out CNN this week for purportedly normalizing President-elect Donald Trump's idea of "buying" Greenland, invading Panama and possibly even Canada. Trump spent this past weekend ranting about the high costs of ships passing through the Panama Canal and declared that it's such a ripoff that the United States should take back

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Grapevine December 25, 2024: The key priority

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) Eitan and Merav,

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Myanmar junta digs itself a deeper hole

Nearly four years after the coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the world seems to have forgotten the tragic circumstances within the nation and the unresolved political crisis that has engulfed it. With bigger crises looming across the European theatre,

by: MSN

Rand Paul gives Elon Musk's plans a major reality check

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is warning Elon Musk that a rude awakening is coming. Fox News reporter Chad Pergram interviewed the Libertarian-leaning Republican, who discussed his ongoing crusade to reduce government spending,

by: MSN

Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships

Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would've added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good on his promise to veto the JUDGES Act,

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Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US - Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-cr

by: MSN

NY Rep. Lawler hints he may run for gov while roasting Hochul, Schumer and more by the fire

He was roasting politicians by the fire — and touting himself as New York's potential next governor. GOP New York Rep. Mike Lawler torched the state's Democrats while hinting he may run for governor in 2026 during his "Festivus" airing of grievances this week.

by: MSN

Before and after: Has Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine and Putin changed?

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently spoke about the war in Ukraine, often promising to end it within a day. However, after his election, the Ukrainian issue has remained on his agenda,

by: MSN

Fresh headache for govt as activist demands content of cattle vaccination jab made public

Activist Enock Aura wants the government to be compelled to avail the details of the animal vaccination plan. President William Ruto insisted the plan will continue.
  • Wed, December 25, 2024

by: Richmond

How Virginia legislators seek to rein in debt collectors

Two Virginia legislators - one Democrat and one Republican - plan legislation to limit what debt collectors and creditors can seize.

by: MSN

Fraudulent, without authority: Two Delhi govt departments red-flag AAP's 'election' schemes

The public notice, published in national newspapers, emphasised, "Since no such scheme is in existence, the question of accepting forms or applications for registration under this non-existent scheme does not arise.

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It is clarified that no such scheme has been notified: Delhi WCD dept says Mahila Samman Yojana announced by Kejriwal non-existent

The Delhi Government's Women and Child Development Department clarified that the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' has not been officially notified. The department warned against fraudulent activities collecting information in its name.

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Panama Canal politics - and what Trump's threats mean

US President-elect Donald Trump has the Panama Canal in his sights, blasting the "exorbitant prices and rates of passage" levied on US ships, and threatening to retake control of the US-built shipping route,

by: MSN

Delhi government department's notice against AAP scheme triggers row; Arvind Kejriwal, BJP react

The Women and Child Development Department said no such scheme was in existence and any individual or political party collecting forms was committing fraud.

by: MSN

CM Atishi To Be Arrested Soon In Fake Case, Claims Arvind Kejriwal

Former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed in a social media post on Wednesday that Chief Minister Atishi might be arrested soon. "These people are severely rattled by the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana.

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Delhi Election 2025: Mahila Samman Yojana 'doesn't exist', city govt says don't share personal info as AAP begins drive

The Delhi government further advised people of the national capital "not to fall prey to the false promises of this non-existent scheme as these are misleading and without any authority."

by: MSN

Trump vows to 'vigorously pursue death penalty' after Biden commutes sentences for 37 monsters

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" for the country's most heinous criminals — after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 mass murderers and child killers.

by: MSN

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to meet PM Modi on December 26, amid tensions within Shiv Sena after stepping down as CM. Family will accompany him.

by: MSN

Makinde appoints 33 PWDs, 127 others as supervisory councillors

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 160 new Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants across all 33 local government areas in the state. The state's Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,

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Video: SUPERCUT: Republicans Continue Their Crusade Against CRT And DEI Initiatives | 2024 Rewind

Republicans Continue Their Crusade Against CRT And DEI Initiatives | 2024 Rewind Republican lawmakers railed against critical race theory and DEI initiatives throughout this past year. Fuel your success with Forbes.

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A tribute to Atal Ji, the statesman whose vision shaped India

December 25, is a very special day for all of us. Our nation marks the 100th Jayanti of our beloved former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. He stands tall as a statesman who continues to inspire countless people.

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California Gov. Newsom's team considering ways to help illegal immigrants ahead of second Trump admin: report

Fresh headache for govt as activist demands content of cattle vaccination jab made public

Activist Enock Aura wants the government to be compelled to avail the details of the animal vaccination plan. President William Ruto insisted the plan will continue.
The article discusses a new challenge for the Indian government as animal rights activist Kiren Kumar Thakur has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court. Thakur is demanding that the government disclose the contents of the vaccines used for cattle, particularly those administered under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP). His concern stems from the potential presence of harmful substances like aluminum, mercury, and formaldehyde in these vaccines, which could affect both animal health and human health through the food chain. The PIL seeks transparency regarding the vaccine ingredients, their safety, and the potential risks they pose. This legal action adds to the government's existing pressures, especially in light of recent controversies involving vaccine safety and efficacy in other sectors.

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