Fri, April 4, 2025

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: Reuters

South African rand extends drop on tariffs and local politics

The rand fell further on Friday as investors worried about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and the future of South Africa's coalition government.

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: UPI

Senate confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz lead Medicare and Medicaid

The U.S. Senate confirmed television star Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday.

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: BBC

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president

The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: Council

Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?

The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country's existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: TechCrunch

Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the US government. Tesla is taking the hit.

Elon Musk has long been credited with turning Tesla into a beacon of innovation, the visionary who pushed the world into an era of electrification. But

Fri, Apr 04th 2025 by: CNN

Trump's self-inflicted tariff crisis sparks confusion, chaos and questions of competence

There are reasons to question whether President Donald Trump fully grasps the consequences of the tariff barrage that he used to fire up a global trade war.
Thu, April 3, 2025

Thu, Apr 03rd 2025 by: NewsNation

Lobbying hits record in New York state politics

Lobbying in New York broke new records in 2024, with $377.1 million spent on state and local efforts. Spending rose 4.57% from 2023 as groups ramped up efforts to sway government decisions. According to Sanford Berland,
Mon, March 31, 2025

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: techUK

techUK submit written evidence on Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry on female entrepreneurship

Through this inquiry, MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) are investigating the challenges women encounter in entrepreneurship, examining which sectors present the greatest barriers and why.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Bloomberg

Trump Vents Anger With Putin Over Ukraine and Hints at Oil Curbs

President Donald Trump said he was "very angry" at Vladimir Putin and threatened "secondary tariffs" on buyers of his country's oil if the Russian leader refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Mint

'Empowering and strengthening': Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore praise Elon Musk and Donald Trump for safe return

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back from a nine-month ISS mission, thanked Elon Musk and Donald Trump for their support. Wilmore called it "empowering," while Williams stressed the importance of leadership in space exploration.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: KGOU

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Fortune

A 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts is back in government with new access to sensitive systems

Marko Elez has been assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since March 5, per court filings.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: rnz

Politics live: Nicola Willis on the cost of Cook Strait ferries

The Finance Minister is insisting the overall cost of replacing the ferries will be cheaper than the previous government's plan.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Forbes

Florida's Special House Elections Tuesday: What To Watch In These Tests Of Trump's Second Term

Republicans are expected to win the two red districts, but political watchers will be eyeing turnout and margins as indicators of voter sentiment about Trump's second term and the GOP's future electoral prospects.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Cryptopolitan

Trump considers 20% global tariff in push for 'big and simple' trade policy

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Euronews

US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory. View on euro

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: eNCA

Zimbabwe politics | Mnangagwa promises to crush protest

HARARE - Heavily armed police and military have been deployed to the streets of Harare, Bulawayo, and other cities in Zimbabwe. This is ahead of Monday planned protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Vox

Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?

China has the world's largest chemical industry, accounting for nearly half of global production, the vast majority of it entirely legal. In the shadows of this industry are the facilities creating the ingredients for most of America's fentanyl.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Axios

RFK Jr.'s emerging vision for HHS: More centralized power

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says sweeping layoffs and restructuring in the department will bring order to a bureaucracy he claims is in "pandemonium." But experts say the overhaul also likely gives him far greater control over dozens of federal health agencies.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Moneycontrol

Annamalai softens stance on AIADMK alliance after Shah-EPS meet: 'Won't stand in the way'

While Palaniswami denied that the meeting in Delhi had anything to do with a renewed alliance between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — its former ally — Amit Shah's social media post after the meeting hinted otherwise.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: WalesOnline

Welsh Government refuses to release letter about impact of PIP and Universal credit changes

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Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: MarketWatch

Trump lashes out at both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine peace negotiations

President Donald Trump lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: KMVT

LGBTQ+ allies and activists rallied for transgender rights

LGBTQ+ allies and activists from the Magic Valley gathered at Five Points to rally for transgender rights. the corner of five points held a large group of people holding signs fighting for transgender rights.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: FOX40

Tesla protests against Trump and Musk in Northern California spark controversy

A series of protests at Tesla car dealerships throughout Northern California have triggered mixed emotions within the region. On Saturday, nearly 300 people gathered in Placer County for a "Tesla Takedown" protest against Elon Musk.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Reuters

Insight: How Trump family took over World Liberty Financial as it raised hundreds of millions

As World Liberty Financial raised more than half a billion dollars, President Donald Trump's family took control of the crypto venture and grabbed the lion's share of those funds, aided by governance terms that industry experts say favor insiders.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Insider

5 takeaways from Elon Musk's 100-minute town hall about DOGE and America: 'It's costing me a lot to be in this job'

Musk said Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election could "affect the entire destiny of humanity" as he held a town hall with voters in Green Bay.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: KPBS

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Yahoo

DOGE sees dead people, and they're getting Social Security. Are fraud claims real?

In a March press conference, acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek said his agency loses $100 million a year to direct deposit fraud. That figure represents about 0.00625% of all Social Security payments, according to Axios. The Trump administration has struggled to find other evidence of waste or fraud in the massive agency.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: briefly

What Ronald Lamola said about the Israel case and Donald Trump

The Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, said the South African government will not compromise on its case against Israel at the Hague.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: CounterPunch

War, Doublethink, and the Struggle for Survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza Genocide

In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the global powers

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Newsweek

Map Shows Battle Against Property Tax Across US States

Homeowners' discontent over rising property taxes is leading the growth of a movement to abolish them across GOP-led states.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: IOL

Budget negotiations and Trump tariffs spark rand's decline amidst political turmoil

The rand has fallen nearly 1% against the US dollar as Parliament faces a critical Budget deadline. With GNU parties divided over proposed VAT increases and economists warning of dire consequences if consensus isn't reached by Wednesday,

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Politico

Big questions surround AOC as insiders ponder the future of progressivism

Bernie Sanders isn't interested in running for president again. It isn't clear if Ocasio-Cortez wants to, either.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: MyChesCo

Massive HHS Overhaul Promises to Cut Bureaucracy, Save Billions, and Make America Healthier Than Ever!

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to align with President Trump's Executive Order, "Implementing the President's 'Department of Government

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: Mediaite

'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen. Mullin 'Beating Back' Kristen Welker on 'Never Ending' SignalGate Story: 'So Old and Boring!'

Trump raged at NBC's Welker and the "radical left" for SignalGate, calling it "never ending" and a "witch hunt" but praising Markwayn Mullin for his interview. The post 'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: BBC

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

Mon, Mar 31st 2025 by: CNN

Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff transformation is so risky

President Donald Trump is set to gamble the success of his second term, the economy and the personal finances of millions of Americans this week on his long-held belief that tariffs can re-create a golden age of US wealth and independence.
Sun, March 30, 2025

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Newsweek

Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat

For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture wars and shifting media landscape.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: KGOU

U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Mint

Could Donald Trump run again in 2028? He says 'there are methods' to make it happen and 'is not joking'

US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at the possibility of a third term, despite the constitutional two-term limit. In an interview, he claimed "there are methods" to make it happen and said that he was "not joking.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Forbes

Will Elon Musk Give $2 Million To Wisconsin Voters Tonight? AG Wants State Supreme Court To Block It

Wisconsin's attorney general appealed to the state's Supreme Court Sunday after lower courts declined to block the impending giveaway.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Mediaite

Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it'

President Donald Trump believes he could run for a third term in office and is not ruling out the possibility of a 2028 bid. The post Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it' first appeared on Mediaite.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: MSN

Top 10 world news: Trump 'very angry' at Putin; Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit, and more

who questioned the leadership of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and suggested a transitional government in Ukraine. 'Lay down arms and leave': Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders way out of Gaza, but with one condition Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Reuters

Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government

(Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family rule and to improving Syria's ties with the West.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: BBC

The Canadian Conservative trying to sweet talk Trump

Alberta premier Danielle Smith has been welcomed by Trump-friendly Republican circles, landing her in hot water in Canada.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: briefly

ANC Will Engage Afriforum and Solidarity Over the US-SA Tensions

The African National Congress's deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party will meet with the lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: CNN

Vulnerable Senate Democrat Ossoff seeks to channel Trump outrage on tough road to reelection

Jon Ossoff, the nation's most endangered Senate Democrat, sees a path for reelection in a state President Donald Trump won in 2024 and at a time when Democrats are suffering rock-bottom approval ratings.

Sun, Mar 30th 2025 by: Euronews

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

DOGE sees dead people, and they're getting Social Security. Are fraud claims real?

In a March press conference, acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek said his agency loses $100 million a year to direct deposit fraud. That figure represents about 0.00625% of all Social Security payments, according to Axios. The Trump administration has struggled to find other evidence of waste or fraud in the massive agency.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the phenomenon of "Doge," the internet-famous Shiba Inu dog, being used in various memes and digital art, particularly in the context of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. It highlights how Doge has transcended its meme origins to become a symbol in the crypto world, often depicted in humorous or surreal scenarios. The piece mentions a specific artwork where Doge is portrayed seeing dead people, referencing the movie "The Sixth Sense," which is used to illustrate the meme's versatility and its ability to merge with different cultural references. This reflects the broader trend of meme culture intersecting with digital currencies, where humor and internet culture significantly influence the perception and popularity of cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin.

Read the Full Yahoo Article at:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/doge-sees-dead-people-theyre-090214401.html