Wed, December 25, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: CNN

The Supreme Court enters its teenager era

Like millions of American teens, Kailey Corum is savvy about the dangers of TikTok - but she's also wary about government efforts to shut it down.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: WFAE

Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: briefly

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula Slammed for Congratulating FRELIMO Amid Civil Unrest

The Secretary-General of the African National Congress, Fikile Mbalula, sent a congratulatory message to the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, and FRELIMO.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: Richmond

Top stories of 2024: A tumultuous political year sees Trump return

It was one of the more tumultuous years in politics in a long time - a former president won a White House reengagement, a current president's on-again-off-again campaign collapsed, and Virginians sent some faces to the Capitol.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: MSN

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

[ Wed, Dec 25th 2024 ]: 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.
Tue, December 24, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: legit

"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.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

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,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

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

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: wacotrib

Byron Johnson tips hat to Texas Ranger Museum after 28 years

In his tenure as museum director, Johnson has overseen its physical expansion, raised its international profile, strengthened its collections and research material and heightened its connections to today's Texas Rangers.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump has to 'roll up his sleeves and get to work' in order to achieve hostage deal

Questions are mounting over how President-elect Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may impact getting a ceasefire deal done. Meanwhile, the Syrian rebel group agreed to form a national military.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Canal threats, money-laundering claims and a hotel battle: Trump's long, weird history with Panama

Trump's long, weird history with Panama - Major Trump project in Panama City brought lawsuits, shoving matches and money-laundering allegations before Trump lost it in hostile takeover

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Atal Ji elevated India's prestige at the global stage: Defence Minister

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump's chief of staff worried about 'shadow president' Musk leading him 'by the nose': analysis

When House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was making a last-minute effort to get a spending bill passed and avoid a federal government shutdown, billionaire Elon Musk threatened primary challenges against any GOP lawmakers who voted for a bill he didn't like.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Morocco proposes family law reforms to improve women's rights

Morocco aims to grant women more rights over child custody and guardianship as well as a veto over polygamous marriage, in the first review of its family code in 20 years, the justice and Islamic affairs ministers said on Tuesday.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

MoD assures that Ukraine to receive sufficient aid from partners in 2025

Ukraine will receive sufficient military aid next year. In total, the United States provides 50% of the support, European partners contribute over 40%, and the rest comes from other countries and Ukraine's own contributions,

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump vows to use DOJ to enact death penalty after Biden sentence commutations

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Nobody asked us to submit questions - Reuben Abati opens up on media chat with Tinubu

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Netanyahu on trial: Prosecution trying to criminalize contact between politicians and journalists

Netanyahu contended that in their quest to find wrongdoing, the prosecution was criminalizing communication between politicians and journalists.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Romania's ruling coalition survives elections

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The coalition formed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) has been endorsed by lawmakers with 240 votes in favour, seven more than needed.

[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ]: MSN

Becoming a resident of South Dakota is easy. Some say too easy

All you have to do to become a South Dakota resident is spend one night. Stay in a campground or hotel and then stop by one of the businesses that specialize in helping people become South Dakotans, and they'll help you do the paperwork to gain residency in a state with no income tax and relatively cheap vehicle registration.

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.

The Virginia General Assembly is currently considering a bill that would impose stricter regulations on debt collectors, aiming to protect consumers from aggressive collection practices. The proposed legislation, championed by Del. Sally Hudson and Sen. Creigh Deeds, would limit the amount of interest and fees that can be charged on medical debt, cap the interest rate on other types of debt, and restrict the frequency and manner in which debt collectors can contact consumers. This comes in response to widespread complaints about harassment and the financial strain caused by high interest rates on debts. The bill has garnered support from consumer advocacy groups but faces opposition from the debt collection industry, which argues that such regulations could hinder their ability to recover legitimate debts. The debate highlights the tension between consumer protection and the operational needs of the debt collection sector.

Read the Full Richmond Article at:
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-general-assembly-debt-collectors-hernandez-coyner/article_1949fd4e-c17b-11ef-8f95-b38e33f05e60.html