Sat, December 28, 2024

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: nysfocus

Climate Change, Child Poverty, and a Whirlwind Tour of New York Policymaking: 2024 in Review

I started off 2024 on the climate/environment beat, often reporting with my colleague Colin Kinniburgh. My question was often — what is New York doing about the dilemmas of climate change and environmental degradation, and what gets in the way of action?

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: CNN

Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday defended the visa program that allows highly skilled foreign workers to immigrate to the US, marking his first comments on an issue that has divided his supporters this week.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: Reuters

US may hit new debt limit as early as Jan 14, Yellen says

The U.S. Treasury Department may need to take "extraordinary measures" by as early as Jan. 14 to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers in a letter on Friday.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: Newsweek

Mary Trump Shares How Elon Musk Maintains 'Most Influence' Over Her Uncle

Donald Trump's estranged niece spoke about the influence Musk has created with her uncle as the billionaire clashes with MAGA supporters over H-1B visas.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: decrypt

The Year in Bitcoin: From ETFs to All-Time Highs

In the words of MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor, 2024 was "year zero of institutional adoption." Speaking of Saylor, the Bitcoin preacher's company aggressively snapped up Bitcoin in 2024—accelerating its buys towards the end of the year.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Five things to watch in 2025

Donald Trump's inauguration marks a pivotal political moment, while global efforts against climate change intensify. Football fans can revel in major tournaments, spiritual seekers anticipate the grand Kumbh Mela,

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

'They are getting younger and younger!' Nigel Farage details the demographic swarming to Reform UK amid Tory spat

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed that his party's membership is becoming increasingly youthful, following the introduction of a new £10 membership scheme for under-25s. Speaking to GB News,

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Florida county rep abandons House Democrats and joins Republican supermajority

Broward County Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday her decision to leave the Democrats and join the GOP, becoming the second state lawmaker to do so this month. Cassel, who ran unopposed for her second term in November,

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Freed: Revolution on the Rideau and other predictions for 2025

As always, Guru Josh is peering into his upgraded gluten-free, gender-fluid, influencer-influenced AI-powered crystal ball.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

NATO's 2025 challenges: Trump, Ukraine and defense spending

As NATO ushers in the new year, it faces an array of challenges. The alliance needs to decide how to strengthen its defenses against Russia, support Ukraine and deal with an unpredictable US President Donald Trump.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

MTG joins Matt Gaetz's call to release 'congressional sexual slush fund list'

Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie have joined former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) call to release the "congressional sexual slush fund," a list of congresspeople accused of sexual harassment.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Brits in Spain warning as country loved by UK nationals faces massive price hike

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[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

William Ruto reassigns Musalia Mudavadi, Aden Duale to vacant ministries: "Acting CSs"

President William Ruto has charged three CSs with running the vacant ministries. Musalia Mudavadi, Aden Duale and Salim Mvurya will serve in acting capacity.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: coloradopolitics

US House task force releases report on AI regulation with 66 key findings, 85 recommendations

The U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence releases a report with 66 findings and 85 recommendations to safeguard AI misuse and promote its development.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: Richmond

Here are Stoney's takeaways from his 8 years as Richmond mayor

As he casts an ambitious eye toward the lieutenant governor's office in 2025, Levar Stoney considers his Richmond legacy firmly entrenched.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Germany dissolves parliament and sets new elections for February

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

US Government Designates Marc Fogel as 'Wrongfully Detained' in Russia

The United States government on Friday announced they have designated Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained" in Russia. Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia following his arrest at a Russian airport in August 2021.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

What does 2025 hold for Reform and the Conservatives? - Kevin Foster

Looking into the political crystal ball is always a hostage to fortune.12 months ago, most expected a Labour Government to be elected in 2024, but few thought the Conservatives would get their worst result since the 1830s.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Returning to Big Pile of Money and the Battle Against Trump Lawfare

T en days ago I wrote about the need for a big pile of money and good lawyering that would not only defend Trump's self-proclaimed "enemies list" from civil and criminal leg

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

BSP, SP too jump into the issue of Dr Singh's memorial

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

CA Cities And Leaders Get Threatening Letters From Trump Advisor

The letters threaten mayors, county supervisors, police chiefs and the attorney general with criminal prosecutions over sanctuary policies.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Ex-prisoners work together to break down barriers at former peace wall site

Two former Troubles prisoners - one republican and one loyalist - are working together in a cross-community reconciliation programme at a former interface in Belfast.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: NDTV

"Playing Politics": Navjot Sidhu Slams BJP Over Manmohan Singh Memorial Row

On Friday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone and requested to have the funeral of Manmohan Singh at a place where his memorial can be built, according to a post by the Indian National Congress on X.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office

The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Ramawamy slammed for post on American culture

Former Republican presidential candidate and upcoming Department of Government Efficiency co-head Vivek Ramaswamy is facing push back for a recent post about American workers, saying that American culture has 'venerated mediocrity'.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Govt agreed to memorial to honour Manmohan Singh, Congress now playing politics: BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi

The BJP and the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed and announced plans to build a memorial and mausoleum in honor of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, acknowledging his significant contributions to Bharat's economic development,

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Millions could soon be getting more Social Security benefits

A larger Social Security check could soon be coming to millions of Americans; the change is thanks to a bi-partisan act awaiting President Biden's signature.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Manmohan Singh: A legacy of punctuality, PM who walked into cabinet meetings 10 minutes early

Manmohan Singh was praised for his punctuality and disciplined approach while serving as Prime Minister, consistently arriving early to meetings. His tenure was marked by financial discipline and a collaborative leadership style,

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: Newslaundry

Hafta 516: Media and judicial accountability, highs and lows of 2024, remembering Manmohan Singh

Neerja describes Dr Manmohan Singh, who died this week, as a "gentleman politician and a unifying figure" who will be remembered for his "decency in politics" and landmark contributions such as the RTI Act, MGNREGA, and the Indo-US nuclear deal. Justice Lokur says, "He was a great man and a great loss for the country."

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Samuel Ogbemudia's daughter Eghe impeached as Egor council chairman

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: GREATANDHRA

Naidu responsible for delay in Palamuru-RR scheme

Bharat Rashtra Samithi is suspecting that Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is responsible for delay in the completion of Rs 50,000 crore Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme on Krishna river.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Hinckley & Bosworth leader slams 'power grab' Government plan to scrap borough and district councils

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[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Republican brawl on immigration erupts as MAGA and tech world clash

A debate over legal immigration exploded during the Christmas holiday that shows that the party isn't unified, even on its strongest issue with voters.

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

U.S. debt limit: Republicans' assignment is to avert a global financial crisis in 2025

When Republicans won unified control of government during the November elections, they also won the responsibility to address the country's debt limit after the current suspension expires on Jan. 1. Lawmakers will have a few months of wiggle room thanks to accounting maneuvers to broker a deal before the country would default

[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ]: MSN

Tech investor Cathie Wood calls for tax clarity from Trump

Noted U.S. tech investor Cathie Wood is calling on Donald Trump's incoming administration to boost economic growth and policy certainty by backdating promised corporate and personal tax cuts to Jan. 1,
Fri, December 27, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'

Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector workers who also receive pension payments.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Mexico developing app for migrants in response to Trump's mass deportation plan

The app -- dubbed Alert Button -- will allow nationals who think they are about to be detained to notify the "consulate closest to their location," officials said.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: newsdrum

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati have urged the central government to avoid any political

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: Tuko

Wiliam Ruto Promises to End Abductions, Urges Parents to Protect Their Kids: "Wawe Na Nidhamu"

President William Ruto has broken his silence on the cases of abductions that have been reported in the country in the recent past, urging youths to be respectful.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Musk says 'hateful unrepentant racists' must be removed from Republican Party as visa feud deepens

Musk says 'hateful unrepentant racists' must be removed from Republican Party as visa feud deepens - 'They will absolutely be the downfall of the Republican Party if they are not removed,' Tesla and S

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: HuffPost

Marianne Williamson Launches Effort To Chair Democratic National Committee

"My experience of what went wrong has given me insight into what needs doing to make things right," the author and former presidential candidate wrote.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Fear and chaos grip Maputo after post-election violence

Mozambique's capital, Maputo, is limping back to normal but residents are still fearful because of widespread looting and vandalism sparked by confirmation that the ruling party won contested elections.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

MAGA backlash as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy defend visa program for skilled workers: Live updates

MAGA backlash as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy defend visa program for skilled workers: Live updates - MAGA supporters clash with top Trump lieutenants as they laud the benefits of H-1B visa program for

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Musk and MAGA are fighting over H-1B visas. How do they work?

The backlash heightened on the tech billionaire's social media platform X within the last week as Ramaswamy and Musk have faced scrutiny from some in the GOP, including far-right activist Laura Loomer and other hardline anti-immigration Republicans.

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

China targets U.S. companies including Boeing's Insitu, Raytheon over arms sales to Taiwan

The Chinese government on Friday said it was taking countermeasures against some U.S. companies and their senior executives for providing military assistance and selling weapons to Taiwan. Among the seven companies named are Boeing's (NYSE:BA) uncrewed aircraft systems manufacturer Insitu,

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Family detention, raids and 'no price tag': Trump's mass deportation plan comes into focus

Trump's mass deportation plan comes into focus - Migrant families will be given impossible choices under Tom Homan's agenda while Trump invokes wartime law and surges law enforcement across the country,

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Migration intentions: The interactive roles of affective polarization and dyadic political attitudes

Movement triggered a dramatic shift in Hong Kong's political landscape. In 2020, the Chinese central government enacted the National Security Law to tighten its control over Hong Kong and reformed the electoral system,

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ]: MSN

Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs

Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs - Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commer

Nigel Farage exposes public sector pension 'Ponzi scheme' and demands crackdown

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The Reform UK leader warned public pensions are the "biggest ticking time bomb" in government finances slammed what he termed a "pensions apartheid".

The article discusses Nigel Farage's critique of the UK's public sector pension system, which he labels a "Ponzi scheme." Farage, a prominent political figure known for his Brexit advocacy, argues that the current pension system for public sector workers is unsustainable because it relies on future generations to fund the pensions of current retirees. He highlights that public sector pensions are significantly more generous than those in the private sector, with benefits like inflation-linked increases and early retirement options. Farage calls for a crackdown on these pensions, suggesting that they should be brought in line with private sector norms to prevent an economic crisis. He warns that without reform, the system could collapse under its own weight, potentially leading to increased taxes or reduced services to cover the shortfall. His comments have sparked a debate on the fairness and sustainability of public sector pensions, with some agreeing on the need for reform while others defend the pensions as deferred compensation for public service.

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