• 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: AOL

Reform UK membership surpasses Tories, party says

A digital counter on the Reform website showed the membership ticking over the 131,680 of the Conservative Party before lunchtime on Boxing Day

by: BBC

Reform UK has more members than Tories, Farage says

Reform UK now has more members than the Conservative Party, its leader Nigel Farage has said. A digital tracker on Reform's website shows its membership numbers have overtaken the 131,680 figure declared by the Conservatives earlier this year.

by: ABC

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking. While this year saw Donald Trump's historic conviction and election to a non-consecutive second term, here's a look back at some of the most talked about stories of 2024 outside of politics, from Diddy's arrest to the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom.

by: MSN

Trump policies will 'hurt the red states he wants to protect': expert

Donald Trump has promised to cut energy costs, but an expert said some of his policies might end up hurting his own supporters. The price of natural gas looks likely to jump despite record-high production,

by: MSN

PM rails against 'fake news, brainwashing' media in defense of his wife

The post PM rails against 'fake news, brainwashing' media in defense of his wife appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

Why is Trump interested in Greenland, Canada and Panama?

Donald Trump is stoking geopolitical tensions in the Americas with his claims to Canada, Greenland and Panama. Trump is thinking of US interests and previously stated that he almost considered Canada the '51st state of the United States'.

by: MSN

'Massive red flag': Trump ally threatens to tell MAGA to 'stay home in 2026' as rift grows

A loyal Donald Trump ally on Thursday signaled a "divorce" between the MAGA base and the "tech bros" the president-elect has been recently flirting with. Trump recently chose internet entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan,

by: MSN

2027: Okupe explains why Atiku can't be President

A former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the South, and not the North, should produce the President in 2027. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria,

by: MSN

'Preposterous': Democrat pours cold water on Trump's latest 'carnival barker' threats

A Democratic congresswoman tried to make sense of Donald Trump's recent threats over the Panama Canal. The president-elect has threatened to have the U.S. retake control of the canal, claiming that Panama charges too much for using the waterway and warning that China has too much influence over the region,

by: MSN

Germany faces public sector 'creeping blackout' by 2030

According to the Association of Cities and Municipalities, the shortage of personnel could threaten public administration with a "creeping blackout." By 2030, approximately 230,000 workers will be lacking,

by: MSN

2024 year in review: How did California pay for everything?

The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.

by: MSN

Concha calls out media for trying to 'remake' Kamala Harris into a 'pop culture icon'

Fox News contributor Joe Concha discusses the media's response to Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.

by: MSN

Voter-approved minimum wage and sick leave measure under fire in courts and the Capitol

A voter-mandated pay hike for Missouri's minimum wage workers hasn't kicked in yet — and conservative lawmakers and business groups are looking to the General Assembly and the courts to block the raise.

by: MSN

State park stickers, EV tax, affordable housing: New Wisconsin laws taking effect Jan. 1

While most laws in Wisconsin go into effect almost immediately after the governor signs them, some are scheduled for the start of the new year.

by: MSN

'Tip of the iceberg!' Nigel Farage hits out at Labour for 'attack' on rural Christmas tradition

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Labour's plans to ban trail hunting, branding it an "attack on rural communities". The MP suggested the hunting issue was just "the tip of the iceberg" in what he sees as Labour's broader assault on rural life.

by: MSN

Majority Of Americans Limit Political News Amid Fatigue, Overload, Poll Finds

In an era of 24/7 news cycles and social media saturation, most Americans are stepping back from political news to combat fatigue and information overload. According to a brand-new nationwide poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research,

by: MSN

Israeli minister flouts Muslim rules on prayer at Jerusalem holy site

Gvir, has once again stoked condemnation by praying at a contested Jerusalem religious site counter to agreements with the Muslim community. According to a long-standing agreement with Muslim authorities,

by: MSN

Oregon fined $15.7 million for exceeding national payment error rates for SNAP

Officials with Oregon's Department of Human Services told lawmakers this month about their plan to address the overpayments.

by: MSN

Taiwan's ex-mayor and former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je indicted for corruption

Former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je has been indicted on multiple charges including corruption and misuse of political donations. Prosecutors seek a prison term of 28 years for Ko,

by: MSN

Russia's security must be guaranteed by any Ukraine peace deal, Lavrov says

Russia sees no point in a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine but Moscow wants a legally binding deal for a lasting peace that would ensure the security of both Russia and its neighbours, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.

by: MSN

How to have a Trumpy Christmas, and make the president-elect richer, too

The president-elect is profiting off his election in unprecedented ways as his family business sells $92 MAGA hat Christmas ornaments and $22 golden wrapping paper.

by: MSN

Syria's rebel authority challenged by former regime loyalists and protests in first major domestic unrest

Follow the latest on Syria Syria's new rulers, led by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham rebels, are facing significant domestic unrest including an attack by Assad loyalists and widespread protests, their biggest governance challenge since they took power more than two weeks ago.

by: MSN

Leaders in 'uncommitted' and 'abandon Harris' movements reflect on Trump's victory and early moves

"Uncommitted" leaders say they felt Harris didn't do enough to distance herself from Biden or outline how she'd handle the war differently. Now, they're closely watching Donald Trump's early moves to see what comes next.

by: MSN

'He's lied his way into Downing Street!' Patrick Christys launches scathing attack on Keir Starmer

GB News presenter Patrick Christys has launched a blistering attack on Keir Starmer, questioning the Labour leader's credibility over his past legal career explanations. Speaking on GB News, Patrick challenged Starmer's frequent defence of his controversial legal cases through the "cab rank rule".

by: MSN

'Mozambique on verge of civil war': EFF wants Pretoria to summon Mozambique High Commissioner over crackdown

EFF's Leigh-Ann Mathys said there is a sweeping change in the SADC region politically, which has seen decline of former liberation movements.

by: MSN

People to Watch 2025: Maribeth Calabro pilots the state's largest labor union

The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, the state's largest labor union with 12,000 members, elected Maribeth Calabro its new president this past fall.

by: MSN

Former Kwara commissioner Abdulraheem Adisa is dead

by: MSN

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Claims To Now Have More Party Members Than The Tories

Nigel Farage's party, Reform UK, claimed this morning that it had surpassed 131,680 members. According to "Britain's fastest growing political party", that means it has more members than the Conservatives.

by: MSN

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria's rebels planned for years to oust Assad

How Syria's rebels planned for years to oust Assad - Bel Trew speaks to commanders of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) - who led the charge to topple Bashar al-Assad - about the long-term planning and military innovations that brought victory,

by: MSN

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of foiling hostage-ceasefire deal

PM's office says terror group 'reneging on understandings already reached' after Hamas claims Israel adding new demands; Qatar reportedly asks Israel to show more flexibility The post Israel accuses Hamas of foiling hostage deal with return to inflexible stance appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

Fox hunters 'to face tougher penalties' as ministers accused of picking another fight with rural communities

Fox hunters 'to face tougher penalties' as ministers accused of picking another fight with rural communities - The Labour government's plans were under the spotlight as Boxing Day hunts met on Thursda

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.

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.
The article discusses a potential policy change in the UK where the BBC TV licence fee could become free for all state pensioners born before a certain year, specifically those born before 1957. This proposal comes as part of a broader debate on the future funding of the BBC, with suggestions that the current fee system might be scrapped or significantly altered. The idea is to alleviate financial pressure on older citizens, many of whom rely on the BBC for news and entertainment. Currently, pensioners over 75 can get a free TV licence if they or their partner receive Pension Credit, but this new proposal would extend this benefit to all pensioners of a certain age, regardless of their financial situation. This move is seen as an attempt to address the cost of living crisis affecting the elderly and could be part of the Conservative Party's strategy to appeal to older voters ahead of upcoming elections. However, the implementation of such a policy would require significant funding adjustments or changes to the BBC's charter.

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