• Thu, January 2, 2025

by: Newsweek

China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

by: MSNBC

A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI

Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump term.

by: PBS

AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025

As the new Congress goes to Washington, state lawmakers, too, will be starting fresh with a new slate of priorities.

by: Richmond

Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight

In a fact-finding mission spurred by rumors of abuse at a Virginia supermax prison, a Richmond legislator toured the facility firsthand this week, renewing calls for oversight.

by: Yahoo

Newsiest holidays ever? Here's your Minnesota news wrap-up

So much Minnesota politics and government news occurred in the past 10 days during the holidays. Here's a breakdown of some of the news that broke from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1: Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis,

by: MSN

AP PHOTOS: Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists

Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists - Syria's new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and form

by: MSN

'When they fail, Americans die': Trump source blasts FBI, urges swift confirmation of Kash Patel as director

President-elect Donald Trump's allies slammed the FBI's handling of the New Orleans suspected terror attack, including the agency initially saying the attack was not terror-related.

by: MSN

JUST IN: Biden Announces Liz Cheney to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

President Joe Biden will formally announce recipients of the Presidential Thursday at 5 PM, and one name on the list is sure to raise eyebrows: Liz Cheney. The post JUST IN: Biden Announces Liz Cheney to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Zhyrokhov discusses challenges in Ukraine's military command and why Syrskyi cannot resolve them swiftly

The problem indeed exists. It has been around for years, but now the military and political leadership is walking on thin ice. Taking steps that are difficult yet necessary risks breaking down command structures entirely for a time.

by: MSN

How Trump could make Project 2025 a reality

Republican President-elect Donald Trump spent the closing months of his campaign trying to distance himself from a blueprint for his second term known as Project 2025. Then, in the days after his victory,

by: MSN

Remembering Jimmy Carter's journey from South Ga. to the White House

Jimmy Carter's legacy and impact spans decades. From his time in the U.S. Senate, being the governor of Georgia, and making his way to the White House. Even with all of his accomplishments, Phil Wise,

by: MSN

Rehearsal for 76th Republic Day Parade begins at Kartavya Path in New Delhi

The grand preparations for the 76th Republic Day celebrations are in full swing as defence personnel commenced their parade rehearsal at Kartavya Path on January 2, 2025. The practice session saw a display of precision and discipline,

by: MSN

US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders

By Hannah Lang (Reuters) -The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream,

by: MSN

Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan

The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a decades-long fight between state and federal officials over how to manage the park's growing bison population. The post Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan appeared first on GearJunkie.

by: MSN

President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian and is given to United States citizens who "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.

by: MSN

2025 national budget 'unlawful' - Teachers' Dignity Coalition

The 2025 national budget did not meet its constitutional mandate by "unlawfully" including police, military, and local government academies in funding for the education sector, the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) said in a statement on Thursday.

by: MSN

3 Changes Boomers Should Make to Their Savings Accounts Now That Trump Will Be President

President-elect Donald Trump will take office for his second term in just a few weeks, and people are expecting big changes for baby boomers. While Trump's win illustrates the frustration of

by: MSN

Speaker showdown could delay election certification and more

Congress reconvenes on Friday, with new and returning lawmakers meeting for the first time amid transitional planning for the incoming Trump administration, arrangements for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter,

by: MSN

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. The bombshell move prompted a fresh wave of calls for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader from inside and outside the caucus.

by: MSN

Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report

A key committee that cabinet picks in law enforcement are interviewing with will be the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will handle the questioning of Donald Trump's appointees like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi.

by: MSN

Trump insists he was 'right about everything' despite falsely tying New Orleans attack to immigration

Trump insists he was 'right about everything' despite falsely tying New Orleans attack to immigration - At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a truck drove into a crowd on Bourbon Str

by: MSN

Govt house illegally occupied by J-K BJP chief sealed by estates dept

BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sealed the ministerial house in which party president Sat Sharma was continuing to stay illegally even after not being an MLA.

by: MSN

Nairobi: Government official condemns abductions, argues youths needed guidance

Margaret Wambui, a government liaison officer has faulted the government for going overboard when handling youths by abducting instead of correcting them.

by: MSN

'Parivartan' rally, handing over 1,675 EWS flats: How Modi will kick off BJP poll campaign in Delhi

Modi will also inaugurate the World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and lay the foundation stone for 3 new projects worth over Rs 600 cr at Delhi University ahead of the polls next month.

by: MSN

'Here's the deal': Legal experts debunk MAGA's 'nutbar fantasy'

The last U.S. president who served more than two terms was Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was serving his fourth term when he died in office on April 12, 1945 at the age of 63. That day, Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as president.

by: MSN

Candace Owens pulls no punches taking aim at US military for impact on two US terror attacks

Candace Owens, the popular political pundit, has taken aim at the US military for its alleged role in recent incidents

by: MSN

Biden admin. ordered to stop selling border wall materials, prove it didn't illegally redirect funds

The Biden administration must stop disposing of border wall materials before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office and provide proof that it didn't illegally redirect money intended for the border wall construction,

by: MSN

On Cam: Khamenei's Big Declaration On First Day Of 2025; Iran Leader's Syria Plan Shocks America

On Cam: Khamenei's Big Declaration On First Day Of 2025; Iran Leader's Syria Plan Shocks America

by: MSN

Touch of change felt in Tripura politics as participation in CPI(M) rallies rises: Manik Saha

Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today, January 2 claimed that the touch of change is being felt in the politics of Tripura, as evidenced by the increasing number of participants in various rallies and meetings of the CPI(M).

by: MSN

MAGA Push to End OPT: How it Could Disrupt US Universities and International Students

The OPT (Optional Practical Training) program allows foreign students, particularly from India, to stay in the U.S. after graduation for work experience, with many transitioning to H-1B visas. MAGA nativists push to eliminate OPT,

by: MSN

Social Security Benefits Set To Be Expanded for Millions

According to the National Fraternal Order of Police, President Biden will sign the legislation into law on January 6.

by: MSN

Summit today on Cecilia Sala at Palazzo Chigi with Meloni

The case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, will be at the centre of a summit scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon at Palazzo Chigi with Premier Giorgia Meloni, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani,

by: MSN

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.

by: MSN

Trump Insists He Was 'Right About Everything' After Wrongly Tying New Orleans Attack to Immigration

President-elect Donald Trump claimed he "was right about everything" early Thursday morning, hours after wrongly trying to link the New Orleans attack to migrants. "Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World!

by: MSN

Elon Musk's insults pose challenge to German defamation laws

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

by: MSN

Israeli airstrike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 11, report says

An Israeli airstrike killed 11 people and injured others in the south of the Gaza Strip early on Thursday morning, according to Palestinian reports. Israeli fighter jets struck a makeshift tent housing displaced persons in the designated humanitarian area in al-Mawasi,

by: MSN

As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire

By Mike Spector, Rachael Levy, Marisa Taylor and Chris Prentice NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last month, in the waning days of the Biden administration, the SEC set a tight deadline of several days for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations during his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022.

by: MSN

Palestinian authority halts Al Jazeera over internal meddling

The Palestinian Authority has suspended the operations of the Al Jazeera channel, accusing it of interfering in its internal affairs. This decision is in response to allegations of misinformation and incitement to rebellion,

by: MSN

Chandrababu Naidu says action only after 'concrete proof' in Adani case: Sources

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said "concrete proof" is needed to take action over the bribery allegations involving the Adani Green Energy Ltd and the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime,

by: MSN

Three of the biggest challenges Trump will face trying to fix Biden's mistakes

Here are three of the biggest challenges that the incoming administration will have to navigate. LOYALTY MATTERS: TRUMP PICKS ALLIES AND SUPPORTERS TO FILL OUT HIS ADMINISTRATION.

by: MSN

'The CIA must get involved': Trump melts down in late-night rant targeting DOJ and FBI

Donald Trump ended his New Year's Day going on the attack after the attack in New Orleans in the early morning followed by a Tesla Cybertruck blowing up in front of his Las Vegas hotel, which together seem to have rattled him as he demanded the CIA become involved in domestic affairs.

by: MSN

Energy bill hike will hit households hard, warns campaigner

Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that bills are now £700 higher annually than in winter 2020/21, with pensioners and disabled individuals hardest hit.

by: MSN

Pro-Palestinian activists lambasted Biden and Harris. Trump will be an even bigger dilemma.

This administration will likely be coming very quickly to try to take down the Palestinian rights movement," said one national leader.

by: MSN

How will Donald Trump's tariff threat impact India's economy?

Adverse effects on the Indian economy and global trade tensions loom as Donald Trump is set for his second term as US President.

by: MSN

China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan

China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan - Beijing imposes export ban on 28 US defence companies and puts 10 on 'unreliable entities' list

by: MSN

DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used

Despite criticisms, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) was able to help almost five million near-poor Filipinos, or those under lower middle-income status, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday.

by: MSN

KLEIN: 2025 begins with record tax hikes, rising costs and leadership failures we can no longer afford

As we begin 2025, it's clear that we simply cannot afford Justin Trudeau, Wab Kinew, or Scott Gillingham any longer. These elected officials have made no serious effort to cut spending or reduce taxes and fees — the very factors driving the skyrocketing cost of living that burdens Canadians and Manitobans alike.

by: MSN

GUJCET 2025 registration deadline extended to January 7

The GSEB has extended the GUJCET 2025 application deadline to January 7, giving aspirants more time to register online.

GUJCET 2025 registration deadline extended to January 7

The GSEB has extended the GUJCET 2025 application deadline to January 7, giving aspirants more time to register online.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2025 to January 7, 2024. This extension aims to provide additional time for students to apply for the entrance exam, which is crucial for admission into various undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat. The GUJCET 2025 will be conducted offline, and the application process, which began on November 18, 2023, requires students to submit their applications online through the official GUJCET website. The exam will cover subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with each subject having 40 questions, totaling 120 questions for a duration of 3 hours. The results of GUJCET are expected to be declared in May 2025, after which the admission counseling process will commence.

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