• Tue, December 24, 2024

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.

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

'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.

by: MSN

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

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand US judiciary

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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).

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

'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

by: MSN

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,
  • 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: legit

Christmas: FG Workers Lament as Tinubu's Govt Delays Payment Of December Salaries

Federal government workers face gloomy Christmas celebration with family and loved ones across the nation over delayed of payment December salaries

by: MSN

Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force

New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

by: MSN

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support.

by: MSN

Kerala Bishop slams PM Modi's Christmas 'drama' - 'isn't there a phrase in Malayalam'

In a Facebook post, Kerala's Bishop Yuhanon Meletius critiques PM Modi's Christmas event, labeling it as 'drama' while highlighting recent vandalism of Christmas cribs by VHP activists in Kerala.

by: MSN

'Centre has planned to arrest Atishi...' Arvind Kejriwal alleges BJP plot in retaliation to new AAP schemes

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused the central government of plotting to arrest Chief Minister Atishi Marlena. In a recent statement ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP-led government plans to take action against AAP and its members by fabricating a case.

by: MSN

Realignment or not, we're in a new era of American politics

American politics has shifted significantly since Donald Trump won his party's nomination. The Republican Party has embraced a new brand of conservative populism, leading to changes in traditional conflicts and coalitions within the major parties.

by: MSN

Kick off 2025 at the 'Faith in Democracy' vigil

Every year during the holiday season, The Fulcrum publishes stories that reflect themes of the holiday season, with universal messages that are central to the holiday spirit - messages of love, kindness,

by: MSN

Haryana's Year in Review: From Khattar to Saini - a political wrestle with farmers' grievances

Haryana navigated a politically charged 2024 with significant changes, including the passing of Om Prakash Chautala and BJP's strategic shift to Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The state faced farmer protests,

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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

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,
The article from MSN, titled "Grapevine: December 25, 2024 - The Key Priority," discusses the political landscape in Canada as of late 2024. It highlights the ongoing debate over healthcare reform, with the government facing pressure to address long wait times and funding issues. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emphasized healthcare as a key priority, promising significant investments and systemic changes. Additionally, the article touches on the economic recovery post-COVID, with a focus on job creation and support for small businesses. There's also mention of environmental policies, with Canada aiming to meet its climate targets through new legislation and international cooperation. The piece concludes with insights into the political maneuvering as parties prepare for potential elections, with the opposition critiquing the government's approach to these critical issues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/grapevine-december-25-2024-the-key-priority/ar-AA1wrGJH