sm Special counsel Jack Smith to wrap up Trump criminal cases, resign before Inauguration Day By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:21:39 -0500 Special Counsel Jack Smith will wrap up the two criminal cases against Donald Trump and will resign with his team before Trump's Inauguration Day in January. Full Article
sm Town, N.W.T. gov't side with Imperial Oil while Indigenous governments push for environmental assessment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:23:23 EST In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment. Full Article News/Canada/North
sm It's not just Edmonton and Calgary. Smaller places are facing an intense rental squeeze By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST It took 25-year-old Kimberly Doyle eight months to find a rental in her budget in Red Deer County, Alta. With two kids and two dogs, finding a place to live on a bus driver’s salary is a challenge. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
sm Psychologist alleges wrongful dismissal by U of Manitoba, Shared Health after she filed complaint: lawsuit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:20 EST A clinical psychologist hired to teach students and care for sick kids is suing the University of Manitoba and Shared Health, alleging she was fired without cause after issuing a complaint. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
sm High turnover at Transit Plus blamed for assessment backlog By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:32 EST Disability advocates sounded the alarm at Winnipeg city hall over Transit Plus users experiencing long delays for assessments to receive accommodations, leading to a loss of trust between the accessible transit service and the community. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
sm Greater Sudbury city council dismisses integrity commissioner By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:39:12 EST Councillors narrowly voted to terminate David Boghosian’s employment contract with the city after several around the council table expressed dissatisfaction with his reports and investigations. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
sm Apple Reportedly Working on 'AI Wall Tablet' With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:25:26 +0530 Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device. Full Article
sm Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:26:32 +0530 Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain. Full Article
sm iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than Chinese Model By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:22:53 +0530 iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery. Full Article
sm World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:23 +0530 Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges from grazing deer and cattle have impacted Pando’s growth in recent years, but conservation efforts are showing signs of success, protecting this unique tree for the future. Full Article
sm No GRAP 3 Anti-Pollution Measures In Smog-Hit Delhi. Minister Explains Why By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:44:07 +0530 Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second day on Thursday, with low wind speed contributing to a thick fog layer across the national capital. Full Article
sm The Internet Thinks Ameesha Patel Is Dating Businessman Nirvaan Birla: "Lovely Evening With My Darling" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:20:42 +0530 Ameesha addressed Nirvaan as "darling" in the caption Full Article
sm Smog Blanket Over North India, Air Quality Drops To "Severe" Level By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:18:50 +0530 There has been an early onset of toxic cover across Delhi and north India this year owing to stubble burning across the north Indian states. What is also shocking is the scale of the smog cover, as well as the level of pollutants present in it. Full Article
sm Power Transition Will Be "As Smooth As You Can Get", Says Trump By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:50:27 +0530 US President-elect Donald Trump thanked President Joe Biden for pledging a smooth transfer of power as the victorious Republican made a historic return visit to the White House on Wednesday. Full Article
sm Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:20:06 +0530 Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index. Full Article
sm In Pics: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Thick Blanket Of Smog By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:26:07 +0530 Visuals showed the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage site disappearing behind the smog, making it barely visible to tourists. Full Article
sm Smog Blanket Over North India, Air Quality Drops To "Severe" Level By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:03:17 +0530 There has been an early onset of toxic cover across Delhi and north India this year owing to stubble burning across the north Indian states. What is also shocking is the scale of the smog cover, as well as the level of pollutants present in it. Full Article
sm Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:59:34 +0530 Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index. Full Article
sm Historical Marker Dedicated – Mount Olive Holiness Pentecostal Church in Smyrna By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:20:37 +0000 Marker Dedication Photo (left to right): Stephen Marz, Director & State Archivist, Delaware Public Archives; Deacon Dorothy Guy, Pastor Deborah Lewis, Elder Janet Bratten and Elder Ralph Bradley of the Mount Olive Holiness Pentecostal Church; Representative William J. Carson and Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Joanne Masten. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Stephen Marz, Director, […] Full Article Delaware Public Archives Historical Markers
sm In Pics: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Thick Blanket Of Smog By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:26:07 +0530 Visuals showed the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage site disappearing behind the smog, making it barely visible to tourists. Full Article
sm SA to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:38:07 GMT [SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has approved the conceptual approach to this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Full Article Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa Women and Gender
sm Armed men attack Obajana transmission station, destroy power transformers By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:07:46 +0000 Armed men suspected to be bandits, on Tuesday, attacked the site of the ongoing construction of the 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State. The armed men, shooting sporadically, destroyed a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, causing a significant setback to the government’s efforts to increase power generation. The Transmission Company of Nigeria disclosed the latest Read More Full Article News
sm At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:28:43 -0500 BAKU, Azerbaijan — When more than two dozen world leaders deliver remarks at the United Nations' annual climate conference on Wednesday, many have detailed their nations' firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change. “Over the past year, catastrophic floods in Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as well as in southern Croatia have shown the devastating impact of rising temperatures,” said Croatia's prime minister, Andrej Plenkovic. “The Mediterranean, one of the most vulnerable regions, calls for urgent action.” The Greek prime minister said Europe and the world needs to be “more honest” about the trade-offs needed to keep global temperatures down. “We need to ask hard questions about a path that goes very fast, at the expense of our competitiveness, and a path that goes some much slower, but allows our industry to adapt and to thrive,” he said. His nation this summer was hammered by successive heat waves after three years of below-average rainfall. In Greece, the misery included water shortages, dried-up lakes and the death of wild horses. Other speakers on the list include Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose nation has seen deadly flooding this year from monsoon rains that scientists say have become heavier with climate change. Just two years ago, more than 1,700 people died in widespread flooding. Pakistan has also suffered from dangerous heat, with thousands of people hospitalized with heatstroke this spring as temperatures soared to 47 degrees Celsius. Also on the list of speakers Wednesday is Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis. Like many other countries in the Global South, the Bahamas has piled up debt from warming-connected weather disasters it did little to cause, including Hurricanes Dorian in 2019 and Matthew in 2016. Leaders have been seeking help and money from the Global North and oil companies. Early on Wednesday, ministers and officials from African nations called for initiatives to advance green development on the continent and strengthen resilience to extreme weather events — from floods to droughts — across the region. Plenty of big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent from COP29 this year. That includes the 13 largest carbon dioxide-polluting countries — a group responsible for more than than 70% of the heat-trapping gases emitted last year — were missing. The world’s biggest polluters and strongest economies — China and the United States — didn't send their No. 1s. Neither did India and Indonesia. But U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer was there, and he announced an 81% emissions reduction target on 1990 levels by 2035, in line with the Paris Agreement goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times. That’s up from the 78% the U.K. had already pledged. The main focus of this year’s talks is climate finance — wealthier nations compensating poor countries for damages from climate change’s weather extremes, helping them pay to transition their economies away from fossil fuels and helping them with adaptation. Full Article Climate Change Science & Health Europe
sm North West businessman and his company fined for fraud and contravening tax laws By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:10:51 GMT Full Article
sm Foreign national businessman kidnapped in the Eastern Cape By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:40:07 GMT Full Article
sm Trapped Zama Zama’s: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s ‘smoke them out’ remarks are irresponsible and inhumane By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:24:18 GMT Full Article
sm Codbixinta doorashada Somaliland oo si rasmi ah u bilaamatey By horseedmedia.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:08:41 +0000 Maanata oo taariikhdu tahay 13 Nofeembar 2024 waxaa deegaanada Somaliland ka bilowdey Doorashooyinka isku idkan ee… The post Codbixinta doorashada Somaliland oo si rasmi ah u bilaamatey appeared first on Horseed Media. Full Article Somaliland
sm HONOR Spearheads Dialogue on the Future of the Smartphone Industry, Echoes Transparent and Ethical Use of AI By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:02:03 GMT Full Article
sm Activism against gender-based violence sparks urgent calls for action and reform By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:34:12 GMT Full Article
sm Titans star Dewald Brevis smashes Dolphins as Western Province get Proteas boost By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:19:31 GMT Full Article
sm Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination By business.inquirer.net Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:11:22 +0800 Washington, United States — More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for apparent discrimination against non-Asian workers, according to a recent lawsuit. The suit alleges that the world’s largest contract manufacturer of chips — used in everything from Apple iPhones to Nvidia’s AI hardware — unfairly favors […]...Keep on reading: Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination Full Article
sm Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:38:08 GMT [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of three businessmen in Mogadishu's Darusalam neighborhood last month. Full Article Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Legal and Judicial Affairs Somalia
sm Half a metric tonne of meat smuggled from Republic found in Famagusta By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: 2024-11-13T21:30:43+02:00 A total of 448kgs of meat smuggled from the Republic were found by local police in Famagusta on Wednesday, the town’s Turkish Cypriot municipality said. The meat, all of it beef, was found in a refrigerator at a butcher’s shop in the town. It was confiscated by the municipality, while legal action was taken against […] Full Article Cyprus meat smuggling north cyprus
sm Trump 2.0: Firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz chosen for attorney general By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T07:56:51+02:00 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping – and in some cases testing – America’s institutions. Trump’s choice of congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, for U.S. attorney general, America’s top law enforcement officer, was a […] Full Article USA
sm Thailand set to reap $2 billion 'rainbow tourism' boon By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:44:00 +0700 Thailand's landmark move to legalise same-sex marriage is set to boost “rainbow tourism” by attracting four million more visitors annually, and generate about US$2 billion in revenue, according to travel platform Agoda. Full Article
sm South Africa: 'Smoke Them Out' Remark at Illegal Miners Sparks Outrage - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2024 By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:28:26 GMT [allAfrica] Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance Health and Medicine Human Rights Legal and Judicial Affairs Mining South Africa Southern Africa
sm Whoopi Goldberg faces criticism for 'work for a living' statement By www.thenews.com.pk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:31:00 +0500 Whoopi Goldberg faces backlash over 'working' class statement Whoopi Goldberg has “got to be one of the most tone deaf celebrities”, according to her fans-turned-critics.The View co-host is facing criticism for describing herself the same as the working and middle-class Americans,... Full Article
sm Lahore’s dangerous smog: where disease and death stalk By www.dawn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:20:53 +0500 “It’s been horrible; I’ve been sick on and off for the last 10 days,” said 29-year-old Natasha Sohail, who teaches A-Level students at three private schools in Lahore. She is asthmatic, and last week, her condition worsened with a vertigo attack and fever. “It’s criminal what is happening here,” said an incensed Sohail, referring to the “band-aid measures” taken by the Punjab government. Lahore also has the distinction of being the world leader in the poor air quality index (AQI), with some neighbourhoods touching over 1,200 on the AQI this month. The AQI measures the level of fine particles (PM2.5), larger particles (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) in the air. An AQI of 151 to 200 is classified as “unhealthy”, 201 to 300 “very unhealthy” and more than 300 as “hazardous”. For the past eight years, since Sohail was in college and since smog became an annual phenomenon, Sohail has relied on anti-wheezing drugs and inhalers. At home, there are four air purifiers to help her breathe cleaner air. She’s not alone. These two photos were taken at the same place; the clear blue sky was taken in September 2023 and the sepia skies in November 2024. Courtesy: Zaeema Naeem “The hospitals are crowded with tens of thousands of patients suffering from respiratory and heart diseases being treated at hospitals and clinics over the last few weeks,” said Dr Ashraf Nizami, president of the Pakistan Medical Association’s Lahore chapter. “The psychological toll the poor air is taking on people remains under the radar.” Punjab’s senior minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, revealing the government’s anti-smog action plan, informed journalists that Lahore endured 275 days of unhealthy AQI levels over the past year, with temperatures rising by 2.3 degrees. After Lahore’s AQI exceeded 1,000 last week, authorities closed all primary and secondary schools. Punjab’s Secretary for Environment, Raja Jahangir Anwar, warned the closure could continue if air quality doesn’t improve. “Young children are vulnerable, and we want to avoid an emergency,” he said, adding that online learning, like during the COVID pandemic, can be adopted again. Source: Analysis by CREA. Data source for Lahore AQI is Airnow Source: Analysis by CREA. Data source for Lahore AQI is Airnow Source: Analysis by CREA. Data source for Lahore AQI is Airnow Living in a world of air purifiers Aliya Khan, 37, a mother of two boys — aged five and one, with the older one suffering from asthma — had installed four imported air purifiers in her home four years ago, each costing Rs31,000. They bought a fifth this year at Rs60,000. “It cost us a fortune, but that’s not all; the filters must be replaced every year, which costs Rs10,000 per machine,” she said. The private school her five-year-old attends lacks air purifiers in classrooms, leaving parents with no choice but to pool together and buy one for their child’s classroom. Khan, a development consultant, says air purifiers work best if the home is packed tightly to keep the air from outside entering. “Our windows and doors are poorly insulated and with elderly parents, domestic help and two kids — the air purifiers struggle to maintain their effectiveness.” Smog brings business for some Business picks up for 37-year-old Hassan Zaidi as soon as Lahore is covered in smog. He’s currently fulfilling an order for “hundreds of air purifiers” for a foreign school in Lahore. A computer engineer with a passion for product design, Zaidi started building air purifiers in 2019 for his family after his baby daughter developed a cough. He purchased an imported air purifier, took it apart, and quickly realised that with the right materials, it was no “rocket science” to build one himself. He claimed his “work better, look better, and cost just Rs25,000.” These air purifiers restart automatically after power outages, are nearly silent, and are easy to repair. The filter costs Rs2,400 and needs replacing each season. Each unit is good for a 500 square feet room if fully sealed. Authorities take action Stubble burning in India and Pakistan. The blue line is the border between the two countries. Pakistan (left) and India (on the right). Anwar said the government has introduced several measures to reduce emissions and improve air quality, adopting a whole-of-government approach with all departments working together for the first time. Authorities have already banned barbecuing food without filters and use of motorised rickshaws. The government distributed 1,000 subsidised super-seeders to farmers as an alternative to burning rice stubble and took legal action against over 400 farmers who violated the burning ban. “This carrot and stick approach will be very effective,” endorsed Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, the executive director of the Islamabad-based think tank, Sustainable Development Policy Institute. Anwar said super seeders will convert residue into mulch, improving production and speeding sowing. Penalising a few farmers will deter others from breaking the law. “But the government’s own figures show agriculture contributes less than 4 per cent to smog,” pointed out Hassan Khan, a farmer in Punjab, and added, “Why waste so much time and expense on it; why not focus on the bigger polluters like the transport industry?” Another measure the government took involved demolishing over 600 of the 11,000 smoke-emitting brick kilns that hadn’t switched to zigzag technology, including 200 in and around Lahore. Terming brick kilns the “low hanging fruit,” Dr Parvez Hassan, senior advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and president of the Pakistan Environmental Law Association, who, in 2003 and again in 2018, was appointed the chairperson of the Lahore Clean Air Commission and the Smog Commission by the Lahore High Court to come up with the smog policy, did not approve the “arbitrary decision of dismantling” the kilns. In his view, supporting the kiln owners with “available concessional financing for conversion to zizag technology” would be a more effective way. He added that it was well known that the transport (oil), cement and textile sectors were the bigger polluters, but they were very influential. “Power in Pakistan has always meant being above the law,” he said, adding that the “general lack of political will and effective capability to monitor compliance” also acted as roadblocks. “No country in the world has succeeded in good environmental policies unless it has first built a capacity to implement! The journey must begin with capacity building!” However, Anwar said, action has been taken with visits to 15,000 industrial units, sealing 64 mills, and demolishing 152 factories. With 43pc of air pollution in the province caused by unfit vehicles, Anwar also held the transporters responsible for the smog. He shared that Lahore has 1.3 million cars and 4.5 million two-wheelers, with 1,800 motorcycles added daily. He also mentioned that the traffic police had been ordered to impound vehicles without fitness certificates. Last month, a fine of Rs16.09 million was imposed on over 24,000 substandard vehicles across the province. “Getting a vehicle fitness certificate in Pakistan is as easy as a blind person getting a license to drive!” said a petroleum expert who requested anonymity. “We need to clean the fuel, scrap old vehicles, and make vehicle emissions testing mandatory,” he added. Imran Khalid, a climate governance expert, emphasised that improving fuel quality alone wasn’t enough; vehicles and engines also need upgrades to fully benefit from better fuel. He noted that while Euro 5 fuel is available in Pakistan, it’s not widely accessible, and Euro 6 is the standard in India. “I haven’t seen any survey on how many cars in Pakistan have Euro 5 compliant engines,” he added. “I think it would be far more effective to invest in mass transit, but there is no talk of this issue; we keep making more motorways, widening roads, and bringing in more vehicles on roads in the cities instead of investing in railways and commuter rails,” said farmer Khan. The petroleum expert urged the government to approve the refinery upgrade policy, which has been delayed for two years, adding that upgrades will take up to five years. Despite various actions, people in Lahore remain unconvinced, calling them too little, too late. “The measures announced by the government should have been operationalised at least six months before the smog season and the 24/7 enforcement of these priorities should be rigorously monitored by a dedicated team with support of the public through awareness campaigns,” pointed out advocate Hassan. Nizami called for year-round efforts against air pollution, questioning why no one is held accountable for cutting millions of trees for unplanned housing while the focus remains on controlling stubble burning. The Pakistan Air Quality Experts (PAQx) group, a coalition of 27 professionals from public health, environmental science, law, and economics, has written to the prime minister, suggesting the establishment of a “comprehensive, nationwide real-time air quality monitoring network” for informed decision-making and responsive policymaking. Anwar defended the smog plan, stating it’d been in progress since April and required public cooperation, including staying indoors and wearing masks. Punjab’s senior minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, warned that failure to wear masks could lead to a complete city lockdown. “I don’t see the plan working as the air quality is getting from bad to worse,” said Sohail. Nizami criticised the government for making a lot of noise but taking little action. “It’s shameful how they’ve shifted health responsibilities to the private sector,” he said. Sohail suggested cloud seeding for artificial rain, noting its positive impact last year. Nizami also supported using artificial rain to clear the haze. Anwar explained that cloud seeding required the right clouds and humidity. “But we are quite ready and as soon as the timing is right, we will do it,” he promised. Climate diplomacy While 70pc of smog in Lahore is locally generated, nearly 30pc comes from India. Manoj Kumar, a scientist with the Finnish Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, noted that the Indo-Gangetic Plain formed an “interconnected airshed,” affecting air quality, but local sources played a major role in Lahore’s pollution levels. The chief minister is keen to start talks with her Indian counterpart. “Maryam Nawaz will soon send a letter to the Chief Minister of Indian Punjab, expressing her willingness to visit India and invite him to Pakistan,” said Anwar. Kumar praised the Punjab chief minister’s initiative, emphasising that long-term, coordinated efforts between both countries could lead to improved air quality through a unified approach. But the efforts should not stop at the Punjab regions alone, as the airshed is shared and goes beyond India. Anwar said Pakistan is considering hosting a “regional climate conference in Lahore soon.” Header image: Smog near the Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Faisalabad, a city about 120km from Lahore and the third most populous city after Karachi and Lahore. Credits: Khalid Mahmood/Wiki & handout. This article was originally published in Inter Press Service and has been reproduced here with permission. Full Article Pakistan
sm The Diplomat Is Testing the Limits of My Feminism Again By www.vulture.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:30:53 GMT Season two ends in a catfight cliffhanger and a Margaret Thatcher namedrop. Bleak. Full Article tv streaming tv netflix the diplomat keri russell allison janney endings finales vulture homepage lede vulture section lede
sm NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Shouldn’t Have to Discuss Her Weight to Dismiss Tabloid Rumors By gizmodo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:30:36 +0000 A recent photo of Williams aboard the ISS sparked rumors about her health, restoring the media's habit of prying into the appearance of women astronauts. Full Article Space & Spaceflight astronaut health Boeing international space station NASA
sm Constitutional Populism, Not Billionaire Populism By www.realclearpolitics.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:48:20 -0600 This was the fourth election cycle with no limits on spending since 2010, when the Supreme Court decided Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and removed the remaining guardrails on money in politics. Donald J. Trump has been on the ballot in three of those four elections, backed by a refrain of "drain the swamp," eliminate the "deep state," and destroy the "elites." In 2024, a rising populism fueled Trump's victory and delivered Republicans the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a mandate to move power closer to the people. A proven method of constitutional populism can... Full Article PM Update
sm Democrats Need To Drop the Elitism By www.realclearpolitics.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:22:49 -0600 Now that the 2024 election is over, it's time for Democrats to get over our feelings and face the truth about why Donald Trump won. Full Article Early Morning Update
sm Michael McCain dismayed by U.S. election results, worried about message on leadership By financialpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:46:22 +0000 'Hopeful that we will kind of hold our nose and get through it' Full Article Economy News Retail & Marketing
sm Jack Smith asks court to pause appeals in Trump classified documents case By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:23:30 -0500 Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to pause his appeals of the documents-mishandling case against President-elect Donald Trump. Full Article
sm Special counsel Jack Smith asks court to halt his appeal against Trump in Florida case By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:24:08 -0500 Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking an appeals court to halt his appeal against President-elect Trump regarding the Florida case. Full Article ae420238-43c0-503d-90a3-1b8335c6ac74 fnc Fox News fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/politics/elections/presidential/trump-transition fox-news/politics/judiciary fox-news/politics article
sm Kirby Smart apologizes after calling Georgia player an 'idiot' for appearing to celebrate with Ole Miss fans By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:26:52 -0500 Georgia coach Kirby Smart had lots of praise for backup safety Jake Pope on Tuesday, just days after he criticized the player for appearing to celebrate with fans from the opposing team. Full Article 92d5a10c-07dd-502f-ac9b-a40dc8fb5d7a fnc Fox News fox-news/sports/ncaa/georgia-bulldogs fox-news/sports/ncaa-fb fox-news/sports fox-news/sports/ncaa/ole-miss-rebels fox-news/sports article
sm Italian mural of Holocaust survivors defaced in act of antisemitism: 'Damages walls but not history' By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:52:09 -0500 A Milanese mural of Italy's most prominent Holocaust survivors was defaced, scratching out both their faces and the stars of David on their striped prison uniforms. Full Article 351e8321-5f31-5ac9-96ba-e928d80aef60 fnc Fox News fox-news/world fox-news/topic/anti-semitism fox-news/world/world-regions/italy fox-news/topic/holocaust fox-news/world/world-regions/europe fox-news/world article
sm CNN: Special Counsel Jack Smith Looking at Stepping Down Before Inauguration By twitchy.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:30:48 -0500 Full Article <![CDATA[CNN]]> <![CDATA[Donald Trump]]> <![CDATA[resignation]]> <![CDATA[classified documents]]>
sm University of Pittsburgh awarded $3.3 million to develop electrical transmission technology By www.bizjournals.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:31 +0000 The Swanson School of Engineering will develop an improved HVDC converter with the Department of Energy's funds. Full Article
sm Canadian goalkeeper Crépeau's focus is always to accumulate small wins and greatness will follow By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:30:37 EST For Canadian men's soccer goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, it's all about winning the small contest in front of you, and accumulate enough of those wins in succession, and greatness will follow. Full Article Sports/Soccer