• Wed, December 25, 2024

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

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

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: MSN

Trump's Christmas Day message to death-row inmates granted clemency by Biden: 'GO TO HELL!'

President-elect Donald Trump refused to wish federal death-row inmates granted clemency by President Biden a merry Christmas on Wednesday - telling them to "go to Hell." "[T]o the 37 most violent criminals,

by: MSN

Trump Repeats Call to Acquire Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland in Christmas Greetings

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has repeated his call to acquire the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland, citing national security and economic benefits, in his Christmas greetings. Through a series of posts on his social media platform,

by: MSN

Trump's Christmas Day message to death-row inmates granted clemency: 'GO TO HELL!'

President-elect Donald Trump refused to wish federal death-row inmates granted clemency by President Biden a merry Christmas on Wednesday - telling them to "go to Hell." "[T]o the 37 most violent criminals,

by: MSN

2024 winners and losers in Malaysian politics

Within the next year, their fates may switch but as far as 2024 is concerned this is how they ended up. Winners, first. Anwar Ibrahim, maddeningly Madani The two-year threshold crossed. Not quite a marathon distance but it's longer than the previous three administrations — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad 2018-2020,

by: MSN

'We were offered more than double the value of our home to turn our land into a wind farm'

The couple were asked to sign an NDA and offered a huge sum of money, as well as a temporary £10,000-a-year payment, in exchange for their 'little paradise'
  • 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

3 Democrat-Appointed Judges Make Rare Move Over Trump

One area of feverish activity in the transition from President Biden to President-elect Trump is federal judgeships, and the Washington Post reports on a new wrinkle. Three judges appointed by Democratic presidents have made the unusual decision to reverse their decisions to retire in the wake of Trump's election win.

by: MSN

Present Cong not original, fake Gandhis doing politics in name of Mahatma Gandhi: Kumaraswamy

JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that the present Congress in the country is not the "original" one, and hit out at the party's leadership, stating that fake Gandhis ar

by: MSN

India concerned as China approves world's largest dam in Tibet

India concerned as China approves world's largest dam in Tibet - Project on Yarlung Zangbo river could generate three times as much electricity as Three Gorges mega dam

by: MSN

India achieved 8.4% growth rate during Vajpayee's tenure: Rajnath Singh

Statue of former Prime Minister AB Vajpayee unveiled at Kudiya Ghat along the banks of Gomti in Lucknow; vision set by former PM now being realised through creation of a new India: Yogi

by: MSN

Toyota, Ford, and Bezos Join Forces to Support Trump's Second Term

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts that suggested the U.S. could take control of all three.

by: MSN

Syria says 14 interior ministry personnel were killed in ambush by al-Assad supporters

An overnight curfew was imposed by Syria's ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group after 14 members of the Syria's interior ministry were killed in what they described as an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

by: MSN

Hamas and Israel accuse each other of delaying ceasefire

On Wednesday, the Palestinian paramilitary group Hamas and the state of Israel exchanged accusations. The reason was the inability to conclude a ceasefire agreement, despite progress in recent days, Reuters reports.

by: MSN

Q&A: Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sided with Trump about border issues in trade spat

In a year-end interview, Smith reflected on pressing issues and said her next steps will be revealed in the government's budget, set to be tabled on Feb. 27.

by: MSN

William Ruto asks parents to protect their children: "Tuwaepushe na mambo mabaya"

President William Ruto marked his Christmas at Olpisiai Africa Inland Church (A.I.C) in Kilgoris, Narok county where he talked about the role of families.

by: MSN

How George Soros became 'Enemy Number 1' for India's Modi

As India's Parliament convened for its winter session in late November, the world's largest democracy braced for heated exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition,

by: MSN

Houthis 'uncover' Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed that they recently uncovered a spy network handled by Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and its American counterpart the CIA. The group released a statement,

by: MSN

Devon homes stuck with 'almost prehistoric' broadband

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Telugu film industry vs Telangana govt: Key meeting with CM Revanth Reddy today days after Allu Arjun's arrest

The Pushpa 2 actor was arrested in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during his film's screening at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre.

by: MSN

Top military officer inspects readiness of missile unit

South Korea's top military officer on Thursday visited an Army missile unit to inspect its readiness against North Korean military threats, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. JCS Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo inspected the unit under the Army Missile Strategic Command at an unspecified location

by: MSN

BBC TV Licence could become 'free' for 'all' state pensioners born before certain year

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) could give ALL state pensioners born before 1958 a free TV licence as a gataway benefit if the Labour Party government bows to pressure.

by: MSN

S Korea MPs file motion to impeach acting president

South Korea's opposition lawmakers have filed a motion to impeach the country's prime minister and acting leader Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.

by: MSN

Government's pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet

Government's pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet - Anti-hunt campaigners are calling for ministers to set out a timetable for change but the Countryside Alliance says it is unjustified.

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.

'We were offered more than double the value of our home to turn our land into a wind farm'

The couple were asked to sign an NDA and offered a huge sum of money, as well as a temporary £10,000-a-year payment, in exchange for their 'little paradise'
The article discusses how a couple, John and Jenny Kirkham, were approached by developers interested in turning their land in Lancashire into a wind farm. The developers offered them more than double the market value of their home, which was valued at £350,000, to secure the land for the project. Despite the lucrative offer, the couple faced a dilemma as they were emotionally attached to their home, having lived there for 30 years. The proposal included not just their property but also adjacent land, aiming to install up to 10 wind turbines. The Kirkhams were given a deadline to decide, highlighting the pressure of such decisions when financial gain is weighed against personal attachment and community impact. The article also touches on the broader implications of renewable energy projects on local communities, where financial incentives are significant but so are the potential disruptions to local life and landscapes.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/we-were-offered-more-than-double-the-value-of-our-home-to-turn-our-land-into-a-wind-farm/ar-AA1wuzqF

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