Sat, January 11, 2025

by: MSN

Criminal conviction demonstrates Donald Trump's utter unsuitability for highest office - The Irish News view

Next four years will provide the greatest test of how much damage has been done to the system of checks and balances put in place by America's founding fathers

by: MSN

Protests at far-right party's conference as Germany's election campaign warms up

The two-day conference started a little over two hours late as many delegates' trips to the venue were slowed by blockades.

by: MSN

'China won't save us': Reeves under pressure as borrowing costs surge

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by: Richmond

Youngkin backs push for cutting federal workforce, spending

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has joined other GOP governors in a letter to congressional leaders voicing their "overwhelming support" for efforts by President-elect Donald Trump and his new Department of Government Efficiency to cut the federal government workforce and spending,

by: MSN

DWP to cut PIP and other benefits to save billions of pounds

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Joly not seeking Liberal leadership to replace Trudeau

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she has decided not to run for the Liberal Leadership. She says she is ready to be the first woman to lead the Liberal Party of Canada but she is not ready to step away from her cabinet role at a crucial time in Canada-U.

by: MSN

In LA fire horror, California elites face the consequences of blue misrule

The vivid, heartbreaking images from this week's Los Angeles wildfires called urgent attention to California's longtime decline. But this time, those affected by its bad policies and bad governance include a demographic rarely touched by them: the rich.

by: MSN

Israel should annex all of Mount Hermon from Syria

For both strategic and historical reasons, the Jewish state should annex all of the newly acquired parts of Mount Hermon and formally incorporate them into Israel.

by: MSN

Trump Found Guilty of 34 Crimes in Historic New York Ruling

Judge Merchan acknowledged the complexity of the case.

by: MSN

Delhi Election: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi To Begin Campaign Trail With Monday Rally In Seelampur

With the Delhi polls weeks away, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail on January 13 and address a public meeting in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, the party said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office here,

by: MSN

U.S. Increases Reward for Nicolas Maduro's Arrest to $25 Million

The charges against him stem from allegations of drug trafficking.

by: MSN

Fury as Labour plot to delay defence budget until 2030 putting UK at risk

A Labour peer said it would be "nonsense" to delay the spending increase given the armed forces are already "hollowed out."

by: MSN

Police Convoy And Marching Band: Row Over VIP Treatment to Telangana CM's Brother At School Event

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's brother, Tiruapti Reddy was seen getting a grand welcome at a school event in Telangana. Now, the opposition has hit out at the Congress for the treatement given to him, despited the fact that he does not hold any public office.

by: MSN

Liberals aren't popular in the West. But 3 likely leadership contenders can play up regional roots

Whoever emerges from the upcoming Liberal leadership race will face a formidable Conservative challenger with a populist message and deep connections to Alberta. And this battle for the nation's top political post has a distinctly Western Canadian flavour,

by: HuffPost

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray Urges Commitment To 'Rule Of Law' In Farewell Address

Wray's remarks steered clear of any direct political reference, with no overt mention of Donald Trump's scathing criticism of him.

by: MSN

Why the government's devolution overhaul matters

From Essex County Council chamber to Nigel Farage's speech at Reform UK's Surrey conference, two very different events today tell you everything you need to know about why the government's devolution overhaul matters.

by: MSN

Why Canada accepts most refugee claims from Turkey and Iran

CBC News has learned that as Canada's acceptance rate of refugee claims ballooned in the last five years, people from Iran and Turkey had the highest acceptance rate at more than 95 per cent. Immigration lawyers say the high acceptance is partly because people are fleeing their government and also because of a two-tiered refugee claims system that means people from these countries don't get scrutinized as much.

by: MSN

CM Mohan Yadav distributes appointment letters to newly appointed government servants

Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav distributed appointment letters to newly appointed government servants in the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department.

by: MSN

Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as opponents decry 'coup' and US raises reward for his capture

The US and UK issued a bevy of sanctions on Maduro's regime, with US Secretary of State Blinken slamming the inauguration as 'illegitimate' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on Friday in a ceremony decried as illegitimate by the opposition and internationally,

by: Tuko

Martha Karua Declares She'll Vie for Presidency in 2027 Polls: "I'll Not Be Deputy Again"

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has declared her candidacy for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, vowing never to be a running mate again.

by: MSN

Coldplay 2025 concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking guidelines against black marketing, ticket scalping

The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea for guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events, including the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, citing the issue as legislative. The petition alleged irregularities in the ticket sale process on platforms like BookMyShow.

by: Richmond

For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused Richmond water outage

More snow headed to Richmond area as region recovers from water outage. Page A5. Columnist Michael Paul Williams says Richmond failed to prepare for this
Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Reuters

Justice Department says there are 'credible reports' law enforcement took part in 1921 Tulsa massacre

Some law enforcement members participated in arson and murders that occurred during the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report released Friday.

by: CNN

Trump gets no jail time or penalties in sentence for hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his hush money case conviction. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Slate

Why the Supreme Court Is Poised to Let the TikTok Ban Stand

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by: CNN

New intelligence suggests 'Havana Syndrome' possibly caused by foreign weapon; overall assessment remains 'very unlikely'

New intelligence has led two US intelligence agencies to conclude that it's possible a small number of mysterious health ailments colloquially termed as Havana Syndrome impacting spies, soldiers and diplomats around the world may have been caused by a "novel weapon" wielded by a foreign actor,

by: MSN

B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility

The B.C. Conservatives are seeking a commission of inquiry into alleged election irregularities in a riding they lost by a razor-thin margin last year, including claims of improper voting at a mental health and drug treatment facility,

by: MSN

Bumper pay rises on the cards for Liverpool councillors, leader and cabinet members

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Elon Musk's wildfire lies putting lives at risk: California officials

Elon Musk's constant stream of false and misleading posts from his X social media account have been putting lives at risk as wildfires rage in southern California, according to officials. The tech mogul and Donald Trump's "first buddy" has been amplifying far-right and racist narratives to his 212 million followers blaming the devastating fires on

by: MSN

Biden economists defend pandemic response despite inflation, warn about future crises

Top Biden economists shared a lesson for the Trump administration and beyond on Friday: Whenever the next crisis arrives, the government should not hold back in its response efforts. Why it matters: The Biden pandemic bill has been criticized for its size and the role it might have played in the inflation crisis that contributed to the administration's election loss.

by: MSN

US imposes sanctions on largest oil companies in Russia and more

The US has imposed sanctions on over 30 Russian oil service companies. At the same time, restrictions have also affected a Serbian company linked to Gazprom Neft, according to the US government website and the US Department of the Treasury.

by: MSN

Reform says Tories are 'terrified' as councils seek election delay

The decision drew anger from the Reform, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party who argued the democratic process was being blocked

by: MSN

France and UK agree on long-term support for Ukraine and security guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at the country residence of the British prime ministers. One of the topics of their conversation was Ukraine, according to the Elysee Palace communiqué.

by: MSN

"Shameful": Arizona activists slam Kelly and Gallego for supporting GOP immigration crackdown

Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly are catching heat from advocates who call their support for the GOP's "Laken Riley Act" a major disappointment from two candidates propelled by pro-immigration groups. The bill,

by: MSN

Biden lets 800,000 Venezuelans and Salvadorans stay 18 months as Trump readies immigration crackdown

About 600,000 Venezuelans and more than 200,000 Salvadorans already living in the United States can legally remain another 18 months, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday, barely a week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office with promises of hardline immigration policies.

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Lebanon ex-president wishes newly elected president 'success'

"To congratulate him and wish him success in these difficult circumstances, of course this is an obligation," says former Lebanese president Michel Aoun after meeting newly elected president Joseph Aoun at the presidential Palace in Baabda.

by: Richmond

For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused water outage

The city for at least 8 years put off replacing the water treatment plant's switchgear — the component that failed Monday morning, leading to flooding that took the plant offline and left Richmond residents without drinkable water for 5 days and counting — according to records obtained by The Times-Dispatch.

by: MSN

Governor Abiodun approves conduct of 2023/2024 promotion exercise for Ogun workers

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FACT CHECK: Will House Resolution 7 Require Women To Get Permission To Obtain Birth Control, Abortions?

A post shared on Threads claims House Resolution 7 will require women to get permission to obtain birth control and abortions. View on Threads Verdict: False The claim is false. House Resolution 7 does not include any language indicating it will require women to get permission to obtain birth control and abortions.

by: Slate

This New Immigration Bill That's About to Pass Is a Horrifying Trojan Horse

If Democrats cannot recover their nerve and stand up to this extremism, they will be complicit in the devastating consequences of its passage.

by: PBS

What does the interior secretary do?

Many of Interior's offices have changed dramatically over time in response to evolving environmental and cultural values.

by: MSN

Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election

Tech billionaire Elon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party.

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From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan: Inside the resumes of Indian-origin power players in US politics

Elect Donald Trump's administration, five prominent Indian-origin figures are set to play key roles in shaping policies and driving transformative change. From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan, here's a look at the impressive CVs of these individuals who will play vital roles in the Trump administration.

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Canada foreign minister won't run to replace Trudeau, cites US tariff threat

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Friday announced she would not run in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying she wanted to focus on the threat posed by potential U.S. tariffs.

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Sikh group 'disappointed' at Labour's silence on 1984 Golden Temple massacre inquiry

A Sikh group has been left "disappointed" after Labour failed to open an inquiry into potential links between the UK and deaths of hundreds of Sikhs at the Golden Temple in India in 1984.

by: MSN

German institutions depart X, a day after Musk's Weidel talk

More than 60 German and Austrian academic organizations say they will leave the messaging platform X owned by Elon Musk. The German government has also voiced fears that the platform is warping political discourse.

by: Forbes

Book Review: Ron Manners' Excellent 'The Impatient Libertarian'

It speaks to an animating principle of libertarianism in a U.S. policy sense: abide a Constitution that leaves the vast majority of policymaking to the states so that free people can choose their individual policy bliss. If policymaking is local, people per Crane can go to bed early on presidential election nights.

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Trump sentencing live updates: Sentencing hearing is underway

Judge confirms Trump agreed to appear virtually. Judge Merchan begins by confirming that Trump is waiving his right to appear in person and that both parties have

Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.

The article from MSN, titled "Fact-checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires," scrutinizes former President Donald Trump's statements regarding the causes and management of wildfires in California. Trump has often attributed the severity of wildfires to poor forest management, particularly criticizing the state for not raking forest floors and for water mismanagement. Fact-checkers have found these claims to be largely misleading or incorrect. Experts explain that while forest management can play a role, the primary drivers of California's wildfires are climate change, which leads to hotter, drier conditions, and natural phenomena like Santa Ana winds. Additionally, the article points out that much of the land where fires occur is federal, not state-managed, and that forest management practices are complex, involving multiple jurisdictions and not simply a matter of raking leaves. The piece also highlights that Trump's suggestions oversimplify the issue and ignore broader environmental factors and scientific consensus on the matter.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/fact-checking-trump-s-claims-about-the-california-wildfires/ar-BB1rfPZ1