Wed, December 25, 2024

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UK flood risk growing from extreme weather as vital defences not maintained

Around 6.3 million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, however this is expected to increase to eight million - or one in four - by 2050, a recent report by the EA found. Climate change is the main driver behind the growing flood threat - a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, resulting in more extreme rainfall.

by: 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.

by: WFAE

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

by: MSN

Watch: Starmer's Christmas speech in full as he wishes for brighter future and peace in the Middle East

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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.

by: MSN

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Journey Through Political Turbulence: The Fall And Rise Of A Resilient PM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee would always be known as the man with no haters. His political acumen and statesmanship during the Kargil War with Pakistan immediately after returning to power after losing support in Lok Sabha is often cited as a stellar example of how to maintain a balance between politics,

by: MSN

Naomi Long: Let's grasp the opportunity to end ransom politics for good in 2025

Writing for Belfast Live, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that despite the progress made in the last 10 months, the Stormont institutions are as stable as they were the day before the last collapse.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Eric Trump shares Donald's 'Amazon shopping list'

Eric Trump shares post that is made to look like his father's Amazon shopping cart as President-elect Trump calls for U.S. expansion ahead of taking office.

by: MSN

UPSC Recruitment 2024: New notification issued for 406 vacancies, apply before this date...

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for admission in NDA, Navy, and Air Force wings. UPSC is looking for youth for admission in Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 155th course and 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) starting from January 1,

by: MSN

BSP stages protests across U.P. against remarks on Ambedkar

The government must support such people," she said. AGRA Thousands of BSP workers assembled at the district headquarters in Agra on Tuesday to state a demonstration. After the protest, the protestors handed over a memorandum addressed to the President of ...

by: MSN

Houthi attacks in Red Sea develop into 'new normal'

The Houthis attacks on vessels transiting the waterways off Yemen's coast have become a "new normal" in the region, continuing the disruption to the global shipping industry. The number of Houthi attempted attacks fluctuates each month,

by: MSN

Ken-Betwa River Link Project: What's It All About? Cost, Timeline, Details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects,

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

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.
Tue, December 24, 2024

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: 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

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).

William Kabogo pledges to serve Kenyans diligently if approved by MPs: "Without bias"

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy nominee William Kabogo asked Kenyans to support the Kenya Kwanza government.

William Kabogo, the former Kiambu Governor, has expressed his commitment to serve Kenyans diligently and without bias if his nomination for the position of chairperson of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is approved by Members of Parliament. In his statement, Kabogo emphasized his intention to work for all Kenyans, regardless of their political affiliations, highlighting his past governance where he claims to have served all constituents equally. He also mentioned his readiness to tackle environmental issues, promising to bring his experience and dedication to the role to ensure environmental sustainability and compliance with regulations. Kabogo's nomination has stirred some controversy, with critics questioning his suitability for the role due to his political background, but he remains focused on proving his capability and commitment to the nation's environmental management.

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