Fri, January 3, 2025

by: Newsday

Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk's criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal.

by: ITV

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with British politics?

Why has Musk become so obsessed with Britain - and why does he hate? ITV News' Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana explains. | ITV National News

by: Slate

One Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan's Last-Second Decision to Sentence Trump

Merchan's concern for the rule of law and his condemnation of Trump's attack on the judiciary are well stated. But his timing puts higher courts in an impossible bind and his ruling is not likely to be well received by a Supreme Court especially protective of presidential power.

by: Reuters

Alcohol cancer risk warning may face tough road with Trump

President-elect Donald Trump and his nominee to run the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., do not drink and have been outspoken about the dangers of alcohol.

by: ABC

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Johnson has publicly expressed confidence that he will retain the speaker's gavel, but spent the final day before the vote on Capitol Hill meeting with Republican holdouts.

by: Slate

How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It

The past two years have brought a flood of shocking revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of lavish gifts, loans, and vacations from his billionaire buddies. But the justice has faced remarkably little accountability for his flagrant violations of federal ethics laws: Despite multiple congressional probes into his misconduct,

by: Krone

"Government crisis": foreign countries are tearing our politics apart

The negotiations for a three-party coalition between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in the federal government collapsed on Friday. The failure has also caused

by: Newsweek

Three House Republicans Defy Trump in First 2025 Test of His 'Mandate'

In the first test of President-elect Donald Trump 's "mandate" over a unified Republican Party, three House Republicans defied him by voting against Speaker Mike Johnson, who Trump endorsed to serve another term as speaker.

by: Forbes

Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight

by: Wired

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'

Musk's posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.

by: ABC

House speaker vote live updates: Mike Johnson's fate could hinge on a single GOP vote

Johnson has publicly expressed confidence that he will retain the speaker's gavel, but spent the final day before the vote on Capitol Hill meeting with Republican holdouts.

by: MSN

Ukraine plans to produce 3,000 missiles and 30,000 long-range drones, PM says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to produce 30,000 long-range drones. Ukrainian enterprises also plan to make about 3,000 missiles, according to Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

by: MSN

New Year: See list of 2025 prophecies about President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu may experience some political and medical difficulties, according to predictions by at least two pastors in Nigeria in their 2025 prophecies.

by: CNN

New Congress will be sworn in today as Johnson faces House speaker vote

The 119th Congress will be sworn in Friday with Republicans officially becoming the majority in both chambers as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a vote to retain the speakership. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: MSN

Russian gas crisis deepens: Transnistria freezes, Europe braces

The first victims of the new phase of the gas crisis are the residents of pro-Russian Transnistria, while Slovakia and Hungary may also face difficulties. However, the issue does not stop there. The potential halting of Russian gas transit through the Ukrainian pipeline could become a bargaining chip in discussions about Ukraine's future and a

by: MSN

High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes

At the same time, judges unanimously uphold other aspects of law that increased minister's powers over the force The post High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

RI's Housing Dept. wants to become the Executive Office of Housing. What that would mean.

The name change is one of the proposals in a new plan to streamline RI's housing bureaucracy and centralize policymaking to expedite solutions.

by: MSN

Here's what Congress's first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to get rolling in the coming weeks,

by: Indiatimes

7 famous historical figures who lived in exile

Several influential historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Benazir Bhutto, and the Dalai Lama, experienced exile due to political turmoil.

by: MSN

The 119th Congress begins Friday. Here's what to know.

The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.

by: MSN

India has always stood by Maldives: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has always stood by the Maldives, adding the Indian Ocean archipelago is a concrete expression of New Delhi's ''Neighbourhood First'' policy.

by: MSN

'We cannot ignore it': Legal expert explains how citizens can fight 'inhumane' Trump plan

Donald Trump is riding into the White House on a wave of campaign promises, and some of them, if fulfilled, could amount to "child abuse," an ex-prosecutor said. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance on Friday said that Trump's promise to conduct a mass deportation program will necessarily mean a return to family separation.

by: MSN

Brian Feeney: Why can no unionist say where they want to be in five years?

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by: MSN

Macron's turbulent year: France's political crisis deepens

France is facing a historic political, social, and financial crisis, partly attributed to President Emmanuel Macron, as analysed by "Le Figaro". The article's author notes that over a year, the country has had four prime ministers,

by: MSN

New Syrian govt revamps syllabus: Omits 'evolution of life', replaces 'people who've gone astray with 'Jews, Christians'

Syria's new government faces criticism over proposed school curriculum changes, perceived as having an Islamist bias. Notable amendments include redefining 'martyr' and removing chapters.

by: MSN

Tory leader resigns after police called to meeting

After the meeting was adjourned, a riot van and police cars were pictured outside the council building. Greater Manchester Police said an investigation into what happened was "sti

by: MSN

Putin will find reasons not to sit at negotiating table - Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want negotiations. He will find reasons to refrain from dialogue until his conditions are agreed upon, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview during a national telethon live broadcast.

by: MSN

U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025

A new Congress starts Friday with a long to-do list for Donald Trump's second term: keeping the government open, raising the debt ceiling, immigration and taxes.

by: MSN

Musk rocks U.K. politics with attacks on PM and support for far right

Elon Musk hijacked British politics this week with a stream of at least 60 X posts since Tuesday attacking Prime Minister Keir Starmer, defending an anti-Islam campaigner and endorsing the far-right Reform Party.

by: MSN

Germany's foreign minister heads to Damascus for one-day trip

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Syria for a one-day trip with her French counterpart on behalf of the EU, where she will meet with the leader of Syria's new rulers, Ahmed al-Sharaa,

by: MSN

Lai Approves Review of Controversial Constitutional Court Amendment - TaiwanPlus News

President Lai has approved the legislative review of a controversial amendment requiring ten justices for Constitutional Court rulings, citing risks to citizens' rights and constitutional order. Lawmakers have 15 days to respond.

by: MSN

Blackpool council tax rise and cuts warning after 'over spending'

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by: MSN

Minister hits back at Elon Musk as tech billionaire steps up criticism of Keir Starmer over grooming gangs

Minister hits back at Elon Musk as tech billionaire steps up criticism of Keir Starmer over grooming gangs - Health minister Andrew Gwynne said the Tesla tycoon should focus on US politics as row over

by: MSN

Govt moves to tighten rules for transparency in GM crop panel decisions

The Centre has proposed amendments for greater transparency in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee. Members will need to disclose any interests that might affect their judgment. Experts will submit and update written declarations of conflicts of interest.

by: MSN

Tejashwi Yadav's New Year Resolution: How He Plans to Bring Changes to Bihar Politics | ABP Live

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav stated, "In the new year, we have taken a pledge to eliminate unemployment and migration from Bihar. We aim to form a new government this year, one that focuses on education,

by: MSN

After 3 years, Missouri attorney general ends lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools

The Missouri attorney general sued SPS in November 2021 after a broad request was filed seeking documents related to diversity and equity training.

by: MSN

'Kattar beimaan': PM Modi slams Delhi govt, says it's an 'AAPada' over city

In a veiled jibe at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, the prime minister said that by keeping Anna Hazare at the front, few 'kattar beimaan' (bigoted dishonest) people have pushed the na

by: MSN

Germany's foreign minister in Syria after Assad overthrow

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock is to meet members of Syria's rebel-formed transition government, after former Syrian President Bashar Assad was deposed. France's foreign minister is also on the trip.

by: MSN

Middle East: Israel intercepts missile from Yemen

Missile shrapnel fell in Modi'in in central Israel, although there were no immediate injuries or damage reported, the military said. Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is in Syria. DW has the latest.

by: MSN

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 3, 2025

SURPRISE PACKAGE To all of the employees of Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar and all of our other Canadian couriers, I wish to give every one of you a huge thank you! You took on a nearly impossible task,

by: MSN

Biden decides to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report

The White House is expected to announce U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel on Friday.

by: MSN

Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Japanese buyer, source says

U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to officially block Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel, a person familiar with the decision said on Friday, putting an end to a long-running and contentious merger plan.

by: MSN

Jeremiah Kioni slams Gachagua, dares him to name those behind abductions: "Lives are at stake"

Jubilee Party secretary general Jeremiah Kioni has criticised Rigathi Gachagua for failing to follow through on his claims about abductions in the country.

by: MSN

Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away.

by: Reuters

Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico

Slovakia's coalition government will discuss retaliatory measures to take against Ukraine after it halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory to Slovakia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday.

by: MSN

'Dangerous': Trump and MAGA falsely link New Orleans attack to the border

Within hours of the attack in New Orleans, president-elect Donald Trump falsely suggested that the suspect was an undocumented immigrant—and Republicans followed suit.

by: MSN

Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party to strongly criticize President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies, was one of 20 people awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal,

by: MSN

GOP states sue over regulation of small nuclear reactors by federal government

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'

Musk's posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.

The article from WIRED discusses Elon Musk's involvement in spreading disinformation on Twitter, particularly regarding the issue of grooming gangs in the UK. Musk retweeted a post from far-right activist Tommy Robinson, which suggested that the media was covering up the ethnicity of grooming gang members, predominantly Pakistani men, in Rotherham. This claim oversimplifies and misrepresents the complexity of child sexual exploitation in the UK, where perpetrators come from various backgrounds. The article highlights how Musk's actions contribute to the amplification of misleading narratives, potentially fueling racial tensions and misinformation. It also notes that while there have been significant cases involving Pakistani men, the issue of child sexual exploitation is not confined to any single ethnic group, and such generalizations can obscure the broader, more nuanced reality of these crimes. The piece critiques the role of influential figures like Musk in shaping public discourse on sensitive issues through social media.

Read the Full Wired Article at:
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-disinformation-uk-grooming-gangs/