Tue, December 31, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: Tuko

Hassan Joho: List of Other Politicians Who Made Major Comebacks in 2024

Some politicians have found life in 2024 following new political deals, including the handshake between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: CNN

Remembering former President Jimmy Carter

Former US President Jimmy Carter is remembered in China for bringing an end to decades of hostility and establishing diplomatic relations with Beijing - at the expense of Taiwan. The diplomatic switch in 1979 led to profound changes in US-China relations in the following decades that are still being felt today.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: WLRN

LGBTQ+ community to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in Florida

LGBTQ+ advocates will celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 5, in Miami Beach in an event to include the couples and the attorneys who successfully sued in court to overturn the longstanding gay-marriage ban.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: WLRN

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

New research released this month by the Census Bureau shows that around 80% of people who wrote that their background was Middle Eastern or North African identified as white on the 2020 census questionnaire.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: WTEN

The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections

As with many voters on Maui, Joshua Kamalo thought the race for president wasn't the only big contest on the November ballot. He also was focused on a hotly contested seat

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: Sky

Presidents, princes and prime ministers signed extraordinary collection of No 10 visitors' books made public for first time

It appears that the visitors' book was introduced by Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, who lived in Number 10 between 1970 and 1974. But it was rarely used by some former leaders, with the premierships of John Major and Sir Tony Blair having few entries.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: CP24

New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: Mint

The year in data: how 2024 stacked up for economy, politics, climate and more

As 2024 ends, hope is intact that the economic slowdown will be short-lived, consumption and investments will return, and improvements in statistics will lead to finer policymaking. But when the macro lens zooms in,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MassLive

Steward, Boston's tax fight and fixing the T: The top 5 Mass. political stories of 2024

The past 12 months have seen the collapse of Steward Health Care, which sent shockwaves through the state's hospital sector. Voters tossed the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement. Protests tied to the Israel-Hamas war rocked college campuses statewide.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: HuffPost

Trump Endorses Mike Johnson In Speaker Race Amid A Few Rumblings Of GOP Discontent

Johnson became speaker in October 2023 following weeks of chaos and dysfunction among Republicans after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) triggered a no-confidence motion in former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Gaetz at the time gloated about MAGA's ascendance in the party.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: NDTV

How Justin Trudeau's "Vote Bank" Politics Wrecked Canada-India Ties In 2024

Amid regional tensions and global conflicts in 2024, India navigated the complex diplomatic waters to solidify itself as a global leader which can't be overlooked.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The government was once again ordering the stoppage of all female work in institutions not controlled by the Taliban, according to the letter. "In case of lack of cooperation, all activities of that institution will be cancelled and the activity license ...

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

The next installment of Kisan Yojana may come on this day, but these farmers will not get the benefit

More than 50% of the country's population earns their living through farming and some other means. But there are many farmers among them. Who are not able to earn much through farming. Such farmers are not able to collect profits.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

U.P. ministers lead roadshows in Delhi, Mohali for Mahakumbh

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday held roadshows for Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 in Delhi and Mohali with senior ministers handing over invitations for the mega religious event to Delhi lieutenant governor Vinay Kumar Saxena,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Trump Cabinet picks ordered to stay off social media amid ugly MAGA visa battle

Trump Cabinet picks ordered to stay off social media amid ugly MAGA visa battle - 'All intended nominees should refrain from any public social media posts without prior approval of the incoming White House counsel,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Bengal, Bangla & 'Bahirgoto'. The politics of identity and pushback against Hindi 'imposition'

Bengalis have revived debate of language imposition. English medium education is highly in demand and Bengali language in that case becomes marginalised.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Drug Middlemen Spared by Trump and Musk, for Now

Americans are broadly aware of how big pharma profits from high drug prices, but few understand the market distortions introduced by pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies that negotiate prices on behalf of employers,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Religion expert lays out 'the juxtaposition of Jimmy Carter' and Donald Trump

Former United States President Jimmy Carter — who passed away on Sunday, December 29 at the age of 100 — was a devout Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, who serves as senior director of policy and advocacy at Interfaith Alliance,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Kentuckians will have to choose between firearms and medical cannabis starting Jan. 1st

As Kentucky prepares to implement the new medical cannabis law, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns people that if you register for the medical marijuana program, you are legally not allowed to own or buy guns.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Utah political leaders react to the passing of Jimmy Carter

Utah's state and federal leaders offered their condolences and praised the legacy the late president leaves behind.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

'Gullible and Wrong': Journalists Lament Missing Joe Biden's Decline

Matt Yglesias, Josh Barro, and Mehdi Hasan regret failing to acknowledge Biden's cognitive decline sooner - and its impact on the 2024 election

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Vacationing Trudeau can't escape catcalls and mockery: 'Get out of B.C.'

In what is likely his last Christmas vacation as prime minister, Justin Trudeau quietly jetted to a B.C. ski resort only for the visit to become defined by displays of public mockery and hostility. In one video that's now been seen millions of times online,

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ]: MSN

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv exchange hundreds of prisoners as Putin's forces suffer big losses

Ukraine down 21 drones as Putin's forces launch dozens in overnight aerial assault - Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure to admit responsibility for Azerbaijan plane crash in Kazakhstan
Mon, December 30, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: thenightly

Surging populism and rejecting incumbents: What we learned from the 2024 mega election year

More people voted in elections this year than ever before, putting democracy to the test across all four corners of the globe and producing some interesting trends that could spill into 2025.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: VTDigger

Joan Shannon will not seek reelection to Burlington City Council, capping a decades-long career in Queen City politics

The Democrat has been on the council for more than 20 years, including three years as its president. She lost her bid for mayor in March.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: devdiscourse

Poland's Electoral Commission Reverses Decision on PiS Funding

Poland's electoral commission reversed its decision to reject the nationalist Law and Justice party's 2023 financial report, ensuring it retains state funding for the 2025 presidential election. The change follows an appeal to the Supreme Court,

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: WPLG

Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world

Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from his small hometown of Plains, Georgia, and around the world.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: Upstream

Slovakia and Ukraine deepen dispute over Russian gas transit

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: PBS

The message voters around the world sent to leaders in 2024: 'You're fired'

Some 70 countries that are home to half the world's population held elections this year, and in many incumbents were punished.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: MSN

Carter feuded with successor presidents, once had shouting match with Bill Clinton

Deceased President Jimmy Carter feuded with multiple presidents after he left office, including with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: MSN

Ga., S.C. attorneys general join the push for TikTok ban

The attorneys general of Georgia and South Carolina are among a coalition that supports banning the social media app TikTok if the Chinese government doesn't divest from the company.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: MSN

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

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: BBC

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

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 30th 2024 ]: 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.

What Are H-1B Visas? And Why Are They Dividing Trump's Republican Party?

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A schism has opened in Trump's Republican Party over the issue of immigration - specifically visas allowing highly skilled workers into the U.S.

The article discusses the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. These visas are particularly sought after by tech companies to fill roles in engineering, software development, and other high-skill areas. The program has become a point of contention within the Republican Party, especially under former President Donald Trump's administration. Trump and some Republicans argue that the H-1B visa program displaces American workers and depresses wages, advocating for stricter regulations or even its elimination. Conversely, other Republicans, particularly those with business interests, support the program for its role in attracting global talent necessary for innovation and economic growth. This division reflects broader debates on immigration, economic policy, and the balance between protecting American jobs and fostering a competitive business environment. The article highlights how these differing views have led to internal party conflicts, with some GOP members pushing for reforms to limit the program while others defend its economic benefits.

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