Thu, December 26, 2024

by: ProPublica

The Most-Read ProPublica Stories of 2024

As the 2024 election dominated headlines, our readers spent time with stories about health care, abortion rights, immigration and President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Korea leads global efforts to expand EPR system for recycling, sustainability

Korea's extended roducer responsibility (EPR) system has become a fundamental aspect of recycling and sustainability efforts here, reinforcing the accountability of companies regarding their recycling efforts.

by: MSN

Ogun gov appoints ex-commissioner as chief of staff

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff. Prior to this appointment, Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor. This was according to statement signed by the governor's Special Adviser on Media and Strategy,

by: MSN

NY has reaped $29B for roads, bridges and more from 2021 law. Here's where it went

New York has so far taken nearly $29 billion through the $1.2 trillion law signed by President Biden in 2021 largely to fund infrastructure upgrades.

by: MSN

'This Stuff Is Dumb': When Byron Donalds Lost It On Witness Over Biden's Energy Policy

During a House Oversight Committee hearing in 2023, Representative Byron Donalds lost it on a witness over the Biden Administration's energy policy, stating "This stuff is dumb."

by: MSN

Putin Endorses Bitcoin's Role in Russia's Expanding Global Financial Reach

Russia has authorized Bitcoin for international payments, aiming to counter Western sanctions and enhance foreign trade transactions.

by: MSN

Cheltenham's former mayor blasts plans to abolish Borough

Decisions need to be made by local politicians at the local level and this just smacks of centralisation, which is the opposite to devolution'

by: MSN

Delivered what we promised: Raghav Chadha defends AAP's Delhi record

Defending the Delhi government's schemes for people over the years, Raghav Chadha said the AAP "delivered what was promised".

by: MSN

Bosnia's Serb MPs move to block state institutions, EU integration

Lawmakers in Bosnia's Serb Republic regional parliament on Wednesday ordered Serb representatives in state institutions to block decision-making and reform laws needed for the Balkan country's integration into the European Union.

by: MSN

Tripura CM Manik Saha hails government officers for upholding transparency and corruption-free governance

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on December 25 praised the state government officers for their vital role in ensuring a corruption-free administration, describing it as a model of good governance.

by: MSN

Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Corruption

Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.

by: MSN

South Korea faces 'secondary shock' as political crisis threatens economic stability

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, which holds a majority of seats in the country's 300-member parliament, has officially adopted the impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo as its party policy.

by: MSN

Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages

President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to reflect, unite, and treat each other with dignity, while President Donald Trump issued a holiday greeting and criticized political opponents, underscoring deep political divisions.

by: MSN

'What's The Holdup?': Byron Donalds Grills U.S. Department Of Energy Official Over Nuclear Power

During a House Oversight committee hearing in 2023, Representative Byron Donalds grilled a U.S. Department of Energy official over the United States' slow implementation of nuclear power.

by: MSN

Trump Takes Shots At 'Radical Left Lunatics' In Surly Christmas Day Message

The president-elect railed against political foes and world leaders in a scathing holiday tirade on Truth Social.

by: MSN

China greenlights world's largest dam, posing risks to India and Bangladesh

China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River, aiming to generate 300 billion kWh annually. This project could impact millions downstream in India and Bangladesh,

by: MSN

Russia announces Morocco as a BRICS candidate

Morocco is interested in joining the BRICS, an intergovernmental economic and political organization that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. At least thats what Yuri Ushakov, advisor to the Russian president for international affairs,

by: MSN

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal delayed due to new Israeli conditions

Hamas said it showed flexibility and responsibility during the ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediation.

by: MSN

Syria says 14 security personnel killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists

Syria's new rebel-led authorities say 14 interior ministry personnel have been killed and 10 injured in an "ambush" by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in the west of the country. They say the fighting took place near the Mediterranean port of Tartous on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Syria: Over a dozen killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists

Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the nation protested the decimation of a holy shrine.

by: MSN

Longtime MN State rep Mary Muphy reportedly dies at 85

"Former State Representative Mary Murphy passed away earlier today. I will share service information as soon as it's available. She was a wonderful state representative and human being. So many people will miss her,

by: MSN

Rachel Maddow on Dr. Mehmet Oz: Five things about Trump's pick to lead Medicare & Medicaid Services

How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap.
Wed, December 25, 2024

by: Businessworld

Equality & Opportunity: India's Gen Z Seeks Growth That Includes All, Not Just A Few

A 24-year-old Deepak Sharma believes India is at a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory but is optimistic and cautious about its growth and the road ahead. India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.

by: kathmandupost

PM Oli briefs party as UML meet discusses service delivery

Ruling partners Congress and UML are teaming up to work on statute amendment and to expedite passage of pending bills.

by: MSN

'Free Imran Khan': Donald Trump's Incoming Envoy Richard Grenell Calls For Ex-Pak PM's Release

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, on Wednesday, called for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan,

by: MSN

Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban claim

Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said Wednesday. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman for the Taliban, said that six people were also wounded in the Paktika province bordering Pakistan.

by: MSN

Delhi CM vows 'strict action' against WCD dept for public notice against Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that strict action will be taken against the WCD Department for issuing a public notice against the AAP's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana. The WCD Department stated that the scheme was not officially notified,

by: MSN

Victim of Nixon's 'enemies list' warns Trump's critics it will be worse for them

As the country braces for Donald Trump's looming return to the White House - and the potential for the incoming president to unleash vengeance on his perceived enemies - a New York attorney who found himself on Richard Nixon's "enemies list" is sounding the alarm for critics of the incoming president.

by: MSN

UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key 2024 out at uppsc.up.nic.in, check notice here

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key 2024. Candidates who have appeared for the written test can check the answer key on the official website of UPPSC at uppsc.

by: cnbctv18

PM Modi pays rich tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, calls him architect of India's transition into 21st centurt

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by: NDTV

"Stands Tall As A Statesman": PM Modi Remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee stands tall as a statesman and continues to inspire countless people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote today, paying tribute to the former Prime Minister on his birth centenary.

by: MSN

Trump and Biden share contrasting holiday messages ahead of inauguration

President Biden and President-elect Trump both delivered warm Christmas messages as a change in presidential administrations nears, though the Republican leader went on to take aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. The big picture: Biden in a post ...

by: MSN

Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year

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Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan calls for $86 billion to launch mass deportations

Tom Homan, incoming Border Czar under the Trump administration, announced that $86 billion will be needed from Congress to kick-start a mass deportation plan. Homan emphasized the long-term financial benefits of the initiative,

by: MSN

A Long-Awaited Victory: Public Workers Set To Receive Higher Social Security Benefits After Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act

On Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to eliminate reductions in social security benefits for millions of Americans. With a vote of 76-20, the bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for final approval.

by: MSN

Donald Trump's offer to people of Canada in bid to 'take over'

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Libya's eastern-based government agrees to proposal to end fuel subsidies

Libya's eastern-based government said in a statement on Wednesday that it had agreed on a proposal to end fuel subsidies and would prepare a mechanism to implement the agreement. The administration headed by Osama Hamad,

by: Newsroom

Seymour takes aim at politics, the media, and economic recovery

Soon-to-be deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the Act party is to thank for the coalition Government's ambitious reform agenda

by: MSN

SHAPIRO: 'Blame America' the dumbest fallacy in foreign policy

Last week, after 50 years of tyranny and repression, the government of Bashar Assad fell in Syria. It fell thanks to a combination of three forces: First, Israel's military utterly eviscerated Assad's foreign military support base,

by: MSN

Syrians protest after video of attack on Alawite shrine

Angry protests broke out Wednesday in the heartland of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad's Alawite minority, a war monitor and witnesses said, after a video circulated showing an attack on a shrine.

by: MSN

RJD, JD(U) in poster war ahead of assembly polls

PATNA: Bihar politics has already gone into an overdrive even as the assembly elections are still around 10 months away with the RJD and JD (U) sparring over issues like migration and employment. JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar released a new poster to attack the Lalu Prasad family and questioned RJD's authority to talk on migration.

by: MSN

Congress booklet against 'misdeeds' of AAP, BJP ahead of Delhi polls

by: MSN

Ex-Clarence Thomas Aide Warns Trump May Cause 'Constitutional Earthquake'

John Yoo, a former clerk for conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the former deputy assistant attorney general, warned on a podcast this week that Donald Trump may cause a "constitutional earthquake" with some of his suggested plans once he takes office.

by: legit

List: Top 6 Nigerian Politicians Born on Christmas Day, December

This article highlighted notable Nigerians and other top politicians including ex-President Muhammadu Buhari who were born on December and on Christmas day.

by: MSN

Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer

Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer - Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of lying and 'reneging on understandings already reached'

by: MSN

Manipur's Crisis Deepens Amidst Leadership Failures And Political Apathy

The intermittent resurgence of unrest and tension has turned Manipur into an open battle zone. Ever since the ethnic fight between the Meitei people, a majority community living in the Imphal Valley,

by: MSN

France's military is being ousted from more African countries

As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, two of its closest allies struck a double blow. The government of Chad, considered France's most stable and loyal partner in Africa,

by: MSN

Here's what's among the 50 bills Biden signed into law on Christmas Eve

Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird. President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on March 20, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. This legislative action, which was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate, formalizes the symbolic status of the bald eagle, a bird long associated with American freedom and strength. The bald eagle was originally chosen as the emblem for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, but this new law cements its role in national symbolism. The bill's passage reflects a bipartisan effort to honor the bald eagle's representation of American values and its recovery from near extinction, thanks to conservation efforts like the Endangered Species Act.

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