• 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: cnbctv18

Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'

Chandrbabu Naidu seems to have softened his position since late November. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, and an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wants 'concrete proof' before cancelling the Adani contract and taking action against his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party.

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.

by: MSN

'Labor problem in a nutshell': ALP don't understand difference between 'cost and price'

The Albanese Labor government don't understand the difference between "cost and price", claims Liberal MP Garth Hamilton.

by: MSN

Influx from Bangladesh not by minority Hindus but 'majority community' members: Assam CM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reports an influx of Bangladeshi textile workers into the state due to their country's economic crisis. These workers aim to reach Tamil Nadu for employment. The Assam government is addressing the issue,

by: MSN

Bangladesh Rewrites History: 'Ziaur Rahman, Not Mujibur Rahman, Declared Independence'

Bangladesh is rewriting its textbooks for primary and secondary students stating that it was Ziaur Rahman and not Mujibur Rahman who declared the independence of the neighbouring nation in 1971. Earlier the books stated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,

by: MSN

'Dysfunction, disorganization, and disarray': Lawmaker unloads on House GOP rule changes

House Republicans are moving to rewrite the rules of Congress to serve their own majority at the expense of any functional government, House Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-MA) warned in a furious thread posted to X on Wednesday evening.

by: MSN

Putin tightens grip on foreign-owned breweries in Russia

Vladimir Putin has taken control of breweries previously owned by Belgian and Turkish companies. This affects the company that produced beers such as Bud, Stella Artois, Löwenbräu, and Velkopopovický Kozel.

by: MSN

When will Trump take office? How to watch the inauguration in Arizona

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president will take place in the nation's capital, and Arizonans can follow the festivities from afar.

by: MSN

Starmer admits 2025 will be 'year of rebuilding' as Labour slips

The Prime Minister hailed 2024 as a 'year of change' - joking that this did not extend to the England men's football team's international track record - despite his party's own troubled year.

by: MSN

Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship

Syria's transitional government has announced new standards for the media, pledging freedom of speech, expression, and a free press after decades of strict control under the Assad regime. In an interview with AFP,

Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship

Syria's transitional government has announced new standards for the media, pledging freedom of speech, expression, and a free press after decades of strict control under the Assad regime. In an interview with AFP,
The Syrian government has recently announced the end of decades-long media censorship, marking a significant shift in its approach to information control. This decision comes as part of broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment and improving the country's international image. Previously, all media content was heavily scrutinized and controlled by the state, with severe repercussions for those who violated censorship laws. The new policy allows for greater freedom in reporting, though it remains to be seen how this will be implemented in practice, given the government's history of stringent control over information. This move could potentially open up avenues for more transparent journalism and public discourse in Syria, although skepticism persists regarding the extent and sincerity of these reforms.

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