• Mon, December 30, 2024

by: ABC

Biden marks Jimmy Carter's death with National Day of Mourning, amid sweeping tributes

Reaction to the death of former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his service to the country and his contributions around the world after the White House.

by: AOL

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to "nonsense".

by: Firstpost

2024 was a massive year for elections around the world. Here's what happened and what we learned

A staggering number of 1.7 billion people around the world went to the polls in 2024. The global average voter turnout was 61 per cent with Rwanda recording the highest at 98.20 per cent and Tunisia reporting the lowest at 28.

by: Newsweek

Germany Says Elon Musk Trying To Influence Its Election: 'Greatest Nonsense'

In his opinion piece, Musk called the AfD "the last spark of hope" for Germany and argued in favor of the party's positions on energy, economic recovery and migration, saying they reflect "the principles that made Tesla and SpaceX successful," according to a Euronews translation.

by: jacobin

Jimmy Carter Was Right About Israel's Apartheid

No US president has ever been willing to call the system imposed by Israel on the Palestinians what it is: apartheid. Except Jimmy Carter.

by: WAtoday

Borers, a 'businessman' and 35 kilometres of train line: The political headlines of 2024

From sports broadcasters entering the political fray to tiny beetles destroying the city's urban tree canopy, we look back at the stories that had us laughing, cringing - and scratching our heads.

by: BBC

State funeral and national day of mourning to be held for Jimmy Carter

by: i

Sickness and disability benefits review results to be unveiled in spring

But the plans are being put out to consultation - meaning the reforms will still take many more months to introduce

by: Slate

Jimmy Carter's Complicated Environmental Legacy

On Jimmy Carter's Inauguration Day in 1977, the new president made a deliberate environmental statement: He used a public-facing array of solar panels to heat his lectern. He would later install water-boiling solar connections on the White House roof to be used year-round too.

by: RealClearPolitics

Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien: Trump Is Serious About Greenland And Panama Canal

Former Trump national security advisor Robert O'Brien told FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures" why Donald Trump is talking about buying Greenland and seizing back control of the Panama Canal. About the Panama Canal: "We love the Panamanians.

by: redstateobserver

AMA's Corruption Undermines Patient Care, Demands Reform Now

In a stunning critique, health policy experts argue that the AMA's influence has allowed pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and insurance giants to run rampant, often at the expense of quality care.

by: PBS

How the funeral of Jimmy Carter and other American presidents are planned

Ever since the nation's founding, Americans have bid farewell to former presidents with an intricate series of events including longstanding traditions and personal touches.

by: Firstpost

After Germany, Elon Musk turns to UK to prop far-right Nigel Farage against Starmer

After making an alliance with President-elect Donald Trump in the United States, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy, and AfD in Germany, billionaire Elon Musk is forging a partnership with Reform

by: MSN

PM said to phone Haredi leader from hospital to vow Knesset will advance draft exemption law

The post PM said to phone Haredi leader from hospital to vow Knesset will advance draft exemption law appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

GOP's Katie Britt seen as major player by Trump despite being hit by ridicule: report

Donald Trump will likely rely on a rising Republican star to serve as one of his most trusted advisers in the U.S. Senate, according to a new report. First-term Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) often serves as a high-profile messenger for Republicans,

by: MSN

The Cold War of National Bitcoin Reserve: Japan, Russia, USA, Hong Kong, Germany, and El Salvador voice their stances

by: MSN

Irish Government doubted UK campaign to 'save David' Trimble

The Irish Government wanted to appeal to the UK side against 'manipulating' every scenario for favourable election results in Northern Ireland.

by: MSN

Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown tightens

The harsh sentence is intended to intimidate and silence hundreds of other priests ahead of January's presidential election,' human rights activist Pavel Sapelka said. View on euronews

by: MSN

Slovak PM Fico criticizes Zelenskyy in letter to EU over Ukraine stopping Russian gas transit in 2025

Robert Fico criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to end Russian gas transit in 2025, calling it "irrational and wrong" and warning it would lead to tension and retaliatory measures.

by: MSN

'Foreign jihadists' in Syria leader's pick for army officers: monitor, experts

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has tapped dozens of former rebels for high-ranking army positions, several of whom are foreign fighters, a war monitor and experts said on Monday. The names include former rebels,

by: MSN

Good News For Indians! Elon Musk vows to 'go to war' over H-1B visa program

(formerly twitter) to express his frustration over criticism from some supporters of donald trump, the former u.s. president. #indianstudents #internationalstudens #immigration #usastudentvisa #usaedu

by: MSN

New York's Climate 'Superfund' Is Costly, Arbitrary, and Unconstitutional

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act on Thursday. The law would address climate change by imposing a huge tax on fossil fuel companies—they will collectively owe an estimated $3 billion annually—for 25 years,

by: MSN

ANC and DA clash over controversial SABC Bill withdrawal

A heated dispute has erupted between the ANC-led Government of National Unity and the DA over the withdrawal of the contentious SABC Bill by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi.

by: MSN

Counter-terror powers will 'make the difference' to border security - Labour MP

Mike Tapp said the proposed Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will allow 'disruptive techniques' to tackle people smuggling.

by: MSN

King and PM honour former US president Jimmy Carter after his death aged 100

The King and the Prime Minister have paid tribute to Jimmy Carter after the former US president's death on Sunday aged 100. Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian,

by: MSN

6 Indiana lawmakers to know, and how to contact them

He leads Indiana's House Republicans and conducts the regular business of the Indiana House of Representatives when members are in

by: MSN

Incoming Trump Border Czar's Firm Brags About Helping Companies Get Contracts

Tom Homan, Trump's pick for border czar, runs a consulting firm that says it's helped clients secure "tens of millions of dollars of federal contracts"

by: MSN

Riviera Maya Fears Tourism Hit from Donald Trump and New Taxes

The Riviera Maya is bracing for a potential tourism blow, especially if Trump's policies and Mexico's taxes lead to higher costs for travelers.

by: MSN

Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy Carter

Carter accepts the Democratic nomination and announces Sen. Walter Mondale of Minnesota as running mate. — November 1976: Carter defeats President Gerald R. Ford,

by: MSN

Berlin accuses Elon Musk of seeking to influence Germany's election

A German government spokesperson on Monday accused Elon Musk of attempting to influence the results of the country's upcoming election by publicly backing its far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

by: MSN

William Ruto faults poor parenting as youth criticism of his govt intensifies: "Tuwashughulikie"

President William Ruto has linked societal moral decay to poor parenting and inadequate guidance, urging collective responsibility in shaping the youth.

by: MSN

RFK Jr vs. Oz sets up clash on weight loss drug coverage

Two of President Trump's top health nominees are on a collision course as the incoming administration faces a crucial decision on coverage for groundbreaking anti-obesity drugs. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

by: MSN

Trump builds his Cabinet of disruptors

by: MSN

Rahul Gandhi 'Exploited' Manmohan Singh's Death: BJP Slams LoP's Vietnam Trip. Congress Alleges 'Diversion Politics'

A fresh exchange of allegations erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress following former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's demise and subsequent political developments. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Monday accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of "exploiting" Manmohan Singh's death for "expedient politics" while allegedly leaving the country to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam.

by: MSN

Key moments in life of Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON: Jimmy Carter's 1977-1981 presidency included successes like the Camp David peace accords, but also enough controversy for US voters to see him as weak -- and send him packing after only one term.

by: MSN

Irish government had 'little in locker' over cooperation in 1998, official said

Irish government had 'little in locker' over cooperation in 1998, official said - Declassified files show intensive efforts ongoing behind the scenes to find agreement over north-south bodies in 1998.

by: MSN

Why BJP govt in Rajasthan scrapped 12 new districts Ashok Gehlot had created

The Bhajan Lal Sharma cabinet announced that only eight of the 20 districts and none of the three divisions notified by the previous Congress regime would stay

by: MSN

Shawnee County leaders shed light on what's to come in the new year

With the year ending, we asked Kansas, Shawnee County and Topeka leaders what's to come in 2025. Here's what they said.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter's challenges mirror those faced by Biden

The US during the Carter years faced a crisis of confidence. Americans were grappling with economic turmoil at home and a range of challenges to US power abroad. Fast forward four

by: MSN

Meet the men Donald Trump has picked to manage the U.S. economy

Since winning the election on Nov. 5, Donald Trump has moved remarkably, if not unexpectedly, quickly to name his picks for top leadership posts in his administration. While Trump's campaign rhetoric suggested a strong America-first,

by: MSN

CNN panel breaks down Joe Biden's legacy as his presidency comes to a close

CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Karen Finney join Dana Bash to break down Joe Biden's legacy as his presidency comes to a close and their predictions for the next four years.

by: MSN

Bans on 'junk fees,' forever chemicals and binary triggers among new Minnesota laws as of Jan. 1

A slate of new Minnesota laws is set to go into effect on Jan. 1. Here are some of the bigger changes: 'Taylor Swift bill' Ticket purchasers will get more transparency from sellers under a bill signed into law earlier this year.

by: MSN

Peace or nothing? What Trump's preparing for Ukraine and what's the chance of ending war in 2025

What are the options for a peaceful settlement in 2025, what are the plans of Donald Trump, Europe, and Ukraine, what tasks is the Kremlin setting, and is a ceasefire possible soon - read in RBC-Ukraine's article.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter death - updates: Trump pays tribute after former president's death aged 100

Trump pays tribute after former president's death aged 100 - Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter served as governor of Georgia and later the 39th president of the United States

by: MSN

Biden, Trump and U.S. leaders remember Carter's life of service to nation and world

Political leaders from around the nation are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. "Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,

by: MSN

Rockford-area delegates: Presidency didn't change Jimmy Carter

Three Rockford area Jimmy Carter delegates said the humble Georgian they met on the campaign trail was the same man during and after his presidency.

by: MSN

Labor's 'approach and mindset' slammed since October 7 terror attacks

Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin slams the Albanese Labor government over their "approach and mindset" since the October 7 terror attacks in Israel.

by: MSN

Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has been trying to bring change to a stubborn department

Kevin Bethel was trying something new. Inside a lecture hall at the University of Pennsylvania earlier this month, the city's police commissioner addressed a few dozen members of his command staff — but not about weekly crime stats or staffing issues.

Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has been trying to bring change to a stubborn department

Kevin Bethel was trying something new. Inside a lecture hall at the University of Pennsylvania earlier this month, the city's police commissioner addressed a few dozen members of his command staff — but not about weekly crime stats or staffing issues.
The article from MSN discusses Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's efforts to reform the Philadelphia Police Department, which has been resistant to change. Bethel, who has a background in education and community engagement, has been focusing on improving community relations, addressing systemic issues like racism and brutality, and implementing new training programs. Despite facing challenges such as a lack of trust from the community and internal resistance from within the department, Bethel has introduced initiatives like the "Community Square" program, aimed at fostering better relationships between police and residents. His approach includes transparency, accountability, and a shift towards community policing, although progress has been slow and met with skepticism due to the department's long-standing culture and practices.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/philly-police-commissioner-kevin-bethel-has-been-trying-to-bring-change-to-a-stubborn-department/ar-AA1wH1A5

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