• Wed, January 8, 2025

by: Slate

Elon Musk Is Living Out His Dark George Soros Fantasy

On his way out the door, Biden almost seemed to be trolling his successor and his supporters with the honorees, who included some of the right's greatest modern villains: Hillary Clinton, Bono, and George Romney (Mitt's deceased moderate father) among them.

by: ABC

What are Linda McMahon's chances to be education secretary?

World Wresting Entertainment co-founder Linda McMahon has been getting high marks from her meetings with the Republican senators who could decide whether she'll be the next secretary of education.

by: ABC

Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, even by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS

Authorities of Panama and Greenland have repeatedly said they won't hand over any territory to Trump, with Panama's president declaring that the canal "is going to stay in our hands forever," and Denmark's prime minister insisting "Greenland is not for sale."

by: MSN

How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

TORONTO — In his early days as prime minister, Justin Trudeau was "cool." In the year that followed his majority sweep into power, he appeared in the pages of Vogue, on the cover of a Marvel comic book and on "The Daily Show,

by: MSN

Wednesday briefing: Los Angeles fires; Trump's Greenland and Gulf of Mexico comments; Meta fact checks; winter storm; and more

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in Los Angeles. Donald Trump declined to rule out military or economic force to expand the U.S. Meta will stop fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

by: MSN

Labour MSP tells UK Government 'it's not too late' to compensate Waspi women for pension changes

Monica Lennon told the Record people remained "upset and angry" at the decision taken by Keir Starmer's Government.

by: MSN

Elon Musk seeks to install himself as global dictator - and 'so far it's working': expert

Elon Musk is building a framework to dominate the global political order with himself standing above nation states, according to an expert analysis. The tech mogul and the world's richest man injected hundreds of millions of dollars into Donald Trump's re-election campaign and is said to be sitting by his side as something like an unelected

by: MSN

Bracing for Trump, Mexico aims to roll out a 'panic app' for Mexican nationals being deported

Bracing for Trump and his threatened migrant roundups, Mexico aims to roll out a 'panic app' for Mexican nationals facing deportation from the United States.

by: MSN

As Maryland lawmakers start new session, a budget crisis looms large

The Maryland General Assembly kicks off the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday where lawmakers will confront a $3 billion budget shortfall.

by: MSN

Court decision on Cuomo ethics commission under scrutiny, appeal

Andrew Cuomo faced off on Tuesday before the state's top court. The Court of Appeals hearing concerned Cuomo's lawsuit against the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG). The New York State Legislature created the 11-member commission to handle concerns about corruption among state officials and lobbyists.

by: MSN

Iran Readying Nuclear Attack On Israel? New Units at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant | Watch

Iran has announced plans to expand the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant with the construction of two new units, aiming to generate 20,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity over the next 17 years. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase energy production,

by: MSN

Government should be 'ashamed' of policies on Gaza, former cabinet minister says

Conservative MP Kit Malthouse suggested Foreign Office ministers should resign and said that policies are arguably underpinned by 'inherent racism'.

by: MSN

Trump does not rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal and Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump said during a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday he wanted to see the country's debt limit addressed while cutting spending and would not rule out military force to expand U.

by: MSN

ActionSA and EFF slam ArcelorMittal layoffs, highlight policy and governance failures

As ArcelorMittal shuts down operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, ActionSA and EFF accuse the government of failing to address critical industrial challenges, leading to widespread job losses and economic decline.

by: MSN

Trump's threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First

Donald Trump's imperialist designs on Greenland, Canada and Panama often sound like the ramblings of a chaos agent who views geopolitics and global trade like a real estate shark chasing new leads.

by: MSN

NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump's news conference

As was the case during Trump's first term, many suggest that it's highly debatable how serious many of the outlandish ideas he put forward might prove. But that hasn't stopp

by: MSN

IPS dissolution, budget and other issues to watch in the 2025 Indiana legislature

The Indiana General Assembly reconvenes today to start the 2025 legislative session. Why it matters: Lawmakers will write the state's next two-year budget, with tighter constraints than recent years.

by: MSN

Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump

Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and increased protests on campus are just some of the worries on administrators' minds.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's dangerous influence on our politics - The Irish News view

There has been enormous and entirely justifiable alarm over Elon Musk's attempts to place himself at the centre of political developments not only in the US but also increasingly in Europe. Musk, the deeply contentious figure regarded as the world's richest person,

by: MSN

TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as Supreme Court action looms

While President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to block a looming U.S. ban on TikTok in a major case being argued on Friday that pits free speech rights against national security concerns over the Chinese-owned short-video app,

by: MSN

Jean-Marie Le Pen's legacy of provocation and hate speech

Jean-Marie Le Pen's political career was marked by misconduct and provocations, which were met by widespread condemnation in France. FRANCE 24's Charli James and our colleagues at France 2 take a look at some of his most notorious moments.

by: MSN

Venezuelan migrants long for home as Maduro nears start of new term

Venezuelan migrant Mariangela Lozano longs for her homeland, but ahead of Friday's planned inauguration for President Nicolas Maduro's third term, she has begrudgingly opted to remain in Mexico and brave her meager living conditions.

by: MSN

Pope chooses woman as Vatican prefect

A large out-of-control wildfire is threatening many homes and lives in Los Angeles.

by: MSN

Donald Trump won't rule out invading allies to seize land in Panama and Greenland

The future US president told reporters he wouldn't rule out using military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland, making the bizarre claim that 'people really don't even know if Denmark has any legal right to it' despite Greenland being part of Denmark since 1814.

by: MSN

New faces, familiar issues mark day one of 2025 Pa. legislative session

A new year means the start of a new legislative session in Harrisburg. Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for the first time in 2025 to be sworn in.

by: MSN

Cecilia Sala heading home after being released by Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released by Iran and is on her way back to Italy, the premier's office said on Wednesday. "The aeroplane bringing the journalist Cecilia Sala back home took off a few minutes ago from Tehran,

by: MSN

Trump is considering a national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to provide legal justification for a large swathe of universal tariffs on allies and adversaries, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN,

by: MSN

Trump's Tariffs: President-Elect Can't Guarantee Prices (And What That Means for Your Money)

President-elect Donald Trump's promise to levy strict tariffs -- essentially, taxes and trade penalties -- upon America's trade partners has made many economists, as well as everyday Americans,

by: MSN

Akron City Council debate continues over nearly $700,000 proposal to audit police use of force policy

The proposed audit comes after multiple high profile officer-involved shootings over the last few years, including the deaths of Jayland Walker and Jazmir Tucker.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter's Funeral: Will Schools, Colleges, NADAQ And NYSE Remain Shut On Thursday?

A national mourning to honour former President Jimmy Carter's has been announced on January 9, 2025 Federal Agencies and financial markets will remain closed. Here are latest details on NYSE, NASDAQ,

by: MSN

Risk of Israel-Turkey war in new Syria assessed by Israeli government commission

The risk of Syria becoming the stage for a direct conflict between Turkey and Israel must be seriously addressed, an Israeli government commission has warned. Turkey could even come to pose a greater threat to Israel via its presence in Syria than Iran did through its alliance with the Bashar al-Assad regime that fell a month ago,

by: MSN

Tehran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison

Sala has been detained in Iran since 19 December, three days after she arrived in the country on a journalist visa. View on euronews

by: MSN

Poll sees fewer respondants say they have deep connection to Canada

Canadians are feeling less patriotic, at least according to an Angus Reid national survey that asked people if they have a deep emotional attachment to the country. Almost half answered no. People in Saskatchewan were even less keen on Canada.

by: MSN

Four out of ten Germans worried about political future

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having "trust" and "competence" issues.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's attacks on Europe's leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change

After exerting significant influence over the U.S. elections in November—using millions in PAC funding to support President-elect Donald Trump's win and a GOP majority in Congress—Musk is now making his political preferences clear in Europe.

by: MSN

Soaring electricity bills could hobble California's green energy push: report

Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by PG&E and its utility siblings could hobble California's quest for a green energy Holty Grail, a disquieting new state report shows. PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison levy charges for monthly bills that are far higher than the national average,

by: MSN

Fahmi: Efforts underway to return Palestinians in Malaysia for medical care, govt coordinating with Egypt

He said while the process is still ongoing, the medical care they are receiving in Malaysia will continue as planned. "Regarding the recent situation at Wisma Transit involving

by: MSN

Trump won't rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

In a Mar-a-Lago news conference, President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.

by: MSN

NATO Nation's Final Warning To U.S.-backed Militia; 'YPG Has To Go,' Turkey Tells Jolani | Syria

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan warned the new Syrian rulers of a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if it does not disband the group. Earlier, Turkish President Erdogan too claimed that the circle is closing for the separatist organisation.

by: MSN

In exclusive sit-down, Biden reveals his biggest regret and the compliment Trump gave him

Biden said he is considering preemptive pardons for public figures such as former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and former senior health official Dr. Anthony Fauci who have been threatened with investigation and prosecution by incoming president Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Biden on his son, Hunter, and his controversial pardon: 'Thank God he's doing really well'

"He's doing great, God love him," Biden said, the most animated he would be during a 55-minute interview about policy, politics and his legacy. "Thank God he's doing really well. He's been straight and sober." He called him "a very bright guy" who was now ...

by: MSN

Live Briefing: Trump says 'all hell will break out' if no hostage deal by inauguration

Steve Witkoff, Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, told reporters that "good progress" had been made toward a deal that would free Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

by: MSN

Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to "govern Austria honestly" as he prepared for talks on a potential coalition with conservatives who criticized him sharply in the past.

by: MSN

Start of Virginia's General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage

Winter weather and citywide water outage coupled with special elections that could potentially flip control of the Virginia statehouse have set state lawmakers up for an unusual start to this year's General Assembly session.

by: MSN

Off The Rails And Off To The Races

The guard rails are down and Trump's own comments are making clear his id has been fully unleashed. We are about to jump into the gulf. Indeed, after monologuing nearly a half hour of threats against friendly nations,

by: MSN

UGC draft on VC appointments sparks federalism debate in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government has strongly opposed the step taken by the central government to allow governors the authority to appoint Vice Chancellors and other non-academic members.

by: MSN

Is Israel's government listening? British minister won't say if her country's views are ignored

A senior British minister has refused to say whether she thought the Israeli government "listened" to UK complaints over its actions in Gaza and its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Anneliese Dodds,

by: MSN

Texas Oil and Gas Association set new record in state and local taxes and state royalties

This includes over two billion for Texas independent school districts and over one billion from property taxes for counties related to oil and gas, pipelines and utilities. Todd S

Texas Oil and Gas Association set new record in state and local taxes and state royalties

This includes over two billion for Texas independent school districts and over one billion from property taxes for counties related to oil and gas, pipelines and utilities. Todd S
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) reported that in 2022, the oil and natural gas industry in Texas set a new record by contributing $24.7 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties. This figure represents a significant increase from the $16.2 billion contributed in 2021, showcasing the industry's substantial economic impact on the state. The funds are derived from various sources including production taxes, royalties, and ad valorem taxes. This financial contribution supports public services like education, infrastructure, and emergency services, highlighting the sector's role in bolstering Texas's economy. Additionally, the industry's activities have led to job creation and economic development, further solidifying its importance to the state's fiscal health.

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