• 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

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.

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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's endorsement of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as part of Russia's strategy to expand its global financial influence. Putin highlighted the potential of digital currencies to bypass traditional financial systems, which are often dominated by Western powers, thereby reducing Russia's vulnerability to international sanctions. He emphasized the importance of integrating cryptocurrencies into Russia's economy to foster innovation, enhance financial sovereignty, and promote economic diversification. This move is seen as part of a broader geopolitical strategy to challenge the dominance of the US dollar and to strengthen Russia's position in the global financial landscape amidst ongoing tensions with Western countries.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/putin-endorses-bitcoin-s-role-in-russia-s-expanding-global-financial-reach/ar-AA1wuLCe

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