con Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:25:56 -0500 Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House. Full Article Politics
con Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:30:13 -0500 A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State. Full Article
con Penn State Berks hosts second annual Garba Night, Nov. 16 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:29:16 -0500 The Penn State Berks International Klub will host its second annual Diwali Garba Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The event will include Garba dancing, music, refreshments and crafts. This event is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required. Full Article
con Penn State professor lauded for contributions to international health By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:25:33 -0500 Stephen Kodish, associate professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences at Penn State, received the Mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Public Health Association. Full Article
con Study Suggests Genetic Mutation May Help Control Sugar Cravings By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:10:34 +0530 The study showed that people without the SI gene may have a hard time digesting sugary foods, making them dislike it. Full Article
con Chor Bizarre Is Back! A Look Inside The Iconic Restaurant That's Stolen Delhi's Heart Again By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:50:35 +0530 Eclectic interiors, bold cocktails, and flavours that pack a punch - Chor Bizarre has reopened, and it's better than ever. Full Article
con 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
con BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:26:11 +0530 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. It is aimed at offering seamless connectivity to users even in the remote and isolated corners of the country. Full Article
con 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
con NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:29:47 +0530 NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore. Full Article
con "It Was Just Down To...": SA Captain's Candid Confession On Loss vs India By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:04:18 +0530 South Africa lost by only 11 runs to India in the third T20I in Centurion. Full Article
con Coldplay Announces Fourth Concert In India. Check Out Date, Venue And Ticket Prices By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:13:50 +0530 The band's previous performance in India was in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai Full Article
con Salman Khan's Team Denies "Association" With The Great Indian Kapil Show Amid Legal Notice Over Rabindranath Tagore Controversy By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:53:58 +0530 The notice claims that The Great Indian Kapil Show allegedly disrespects Rabindranath Tagore's legacy and risks offending cultural and religious sentiments Full Article
con UK's 'The Guardian' Quits X Citing "Disturbing Content" On Platform By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:19:58 +0530 British news publisher the Guardian said on Wednesday it will no longer post to X, citing "disturbing content" on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories. Full Article
con "Step-Brothers": Eknath Shinde Slams Congress Scheme For Women By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:30:27 +0530 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he is confident that the people will push the ruling alliance Mahayuthi to victory with a "thumping" majority in approval of their work over the last two-and-half years. The Congress's promises - the upgr Full Article
con Donald Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:42:38 +0530 Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office. Full Article
con "Welcome Back": Biden Congratulates President-Elect Trump At White House By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:49:51 +0530 Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, in a show of civility to a bitter rival who failed to extend him the same courtesy four years ago. Full Article
con US Contractor To Pay $42 Million To 3 Iraqis Tortured At Baghdad Prison By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:36:32 +0530 A federal jury on Tuesday found US defense contractor CACI International liable for its role in torture at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad during the Iraq war. Full Article
con "Jawahar of India": Congress Pays Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:59:59 +0530 Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Full Article
con Baba Siddique Shooter Waited Near Hospital For 30 Minutes To Confirm Death By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:11:17 +0530 Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra on October 12 at 9:11 pm, the police said. He sustained two bullet injuries on his chest and was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital, where he passed away. Full Article
con Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:42:00 +0530 Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office. Full Article
con Baba Siddique Shooter Waited Near Hospital For 30 Minutes To Confirm Death By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:36:10 +0530 Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra on October 12 at 9:11 pm, the police said. He sustained two bullet injuries on his chest and was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital, where he passed away. Full Article
con Congress Pays Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:59:54 +0530 Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Full Article
con Top 10 Largest Supergiant Stars in the Universe - Moneycontrol By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:38:29 GMT Top 10 Largest Supergiant Stars in the Universe Moneycontrol Full Article
con Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166 - Moneycontrol By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:52:08 GMT Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166 MoneycontrolVoda Idea Q2 loss narrows to Rs 7,176 crore The Times of IndiaVodafone Idea shares up 3% today; what MOFSL says post Q2 results Business TodayVi Q2 results: Net loss narrows to Rs.7,175 crores, Arpu at Rs 156 Business StandardVodafone Idea shares slip 2% ahead of Q2 results today The Economic Times Full Article
con Jio Financial Services shares surge over 6% on inclusion in F&O segment - The Economic Times By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:21 GMT Jio Financial Services shares surge over 6% on inclusion in F&O segment The Economic TimesZomato Surges 5% On Inclusion In F&O Segment, Swiggy's Listing; Details News18NSE to introduce futures and options contracts on 45 stocks from November 29, here's the full list MoneycontrolJio Financial, Zomato potential Nifty inclusion candidates? Here is what analysts said CNBCTV18Exchanges make 45 new additions in the F&O following new eligibility norms | News on Markets Business Standard Full Article
con Piyush Goyal urges companies to cut prices to boost consumption - Moneycontrol By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:41:02 GMT Piyush Goyal urges companies to cut prices to boost consumption MoneycontrolPiyush Goyal demands a rate cut, RBI Governor's speech follows — all the action at Global Leadership Summit CNBCTV18RBI should definitely cut interest rates, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal The Economic Times'India's Average Inflation Lowest Under Modi Govt Since 1947; RBI Should Cut Rates': Piyush Goyal News18RBI governor Shaktikanta Das' response after Piyush Goyal calls for rate cut Moneycontrol Full Article
con Bangladesh To Be Islamic Nation Soon? Attorney General’s Plea Wants ‘Secular’ Word Out Of Constitution - News18 By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:49:06 GMT Bangladesh To Be Islamic Nation Soon? Attorney General’s Plea Wants ‘Secular’ Word Out Of Constitution News1890% of Bangladesh Muslim, remove 'secular' from Constitution: Top law officer India TodayBangladesh Attorney General calls for major constitutional changes, wants 'secularism' removed The Economic TimesBangladesh top official calls for removing ‘secular’ from Constitution, citing 90% Muslim population Hindustan TimesAttorney General: Bangabandhu undisputed leader of the nation Dhaka Tribune Full Article
con Government Condemns Genocide Disinformation Efforts By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:05:13 GMT [SAnews.gov.za] The Government of South Africa has condemned the spreading of disinformation concerning its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Full Article External Relations Human Rights Middle East and Africa South Africa Southern Africa
con NAHCON to provide N90bn Hajj subsidy documents By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:28:47 +0000 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, on Wednesday, failed to give an accurate account of how the N90bn subsidy paid by the Federal Government for the 2024 Hajj exercise was utilised. The House of Representatives, in July 2024, set up the panel, following the adoption of a motion titled, “Urgent need to investigate the National Read More Full Article News
con Babalola: Unending controversy over INEC’s electoral commissioner By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:30:55 +0000 In this report, Peter Dada writes on the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, highlighting the controversy that has trailed INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for the poll On Saturday, over two million registered voters would go to the polling centres to cast their votes for the governorship candidates of their choice, to decide who will steer the Read More Full Article Panorama
con UCH disconnected over N400m debt – Ibadan DisCo By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:36:14 +0000 The University of Ibadan College Hospital has been disconnected from the national grid over an outstanding N400 million debt. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company said the disconnection became unavoidable following the failure of UCH to pay the debt. Speaking with our correspondent, the spokesperson of IBEDC, Busolami Tunwase, said the university did not fulfil its Read More Full Article Business & Economy
con Umahi queries contractor over failed Abuja-Minna road By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:52:09 +0000 The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has decried the deplorable condition of the Abuja-Minna federal road, saying he did not see any work done by the contractor handling the project. The minister who travelled by road from Abuja to attend a stakeholders’ engagement on the construction of the 125KM three-lane single carriage of the Niger Read More Full Article News
con Eagles battle Cheetahs for 2025 AFCON ticket By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:53:39 +0000 For the third time in six months, Nigeria and the Benin Republic will do battle on Thursday (today) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as they seek to seal their automatic spots for the 2025 AFCON, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After beating the Cheetahs 3-0 during the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, in Read More Full Article Sports
con No leader can fix Nigeria with 1999 constitution – Anyaoku By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:11:25 +0000 Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refused to do away with the 1999 Constitution, it would be hard for anyone to fix the country. He described Nigeria as a pluralistic country that needed to address its diversity with true federal constitutions. “To those who think that the trouble with Read More Full Article News
con Experts push contract farming to boost Africa food systems, farmers’ income By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:09:54 -0500 Nairobi — As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance. About 400 people attended the International Conference on Contract Farming in Nairobi this week to learn more about the practice. Peris Wanjiku, the conference director, said such agreements can help solve the challenges that many smallholder farmers face in Africa. "It's always important to farm with a plan. I believe it's not enough to simply plant a crop, whatever it is, without knowing where it will end up," Wanjiku said. "Farmers should know beforehand what to grow and where to sell. This is why contract farming is so important, as it provides the framework for certainty and sustainability. "But it's not only about the traditional farmer. I believe we can extend the benefit of contract farming to those who may not be farmers themselves right now, but they own a piece of land." Experts say the growing interest in contract farming is associated with increasingly complicated systems in food production, marketing and distribution, which has made it difficult for farmers to meet consumers' demands. Contract farming, experts say, is an instrument that manages and reduces production risks for both parties. Wilson Milito Ole-Rampei, a vegetable farmer in Kenya, is attending the conference and is optimistic that the practice would help him. "I will benefit because if, for example, I am growing vegetables, we will arrange with them to get a market. They will give me their technical advice, then our arid land will be used. Because of [a] shortage of rain, we will do irrigation. I would have knowledge of what I am growing," Ole-Rampei said. An economist for the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Lan Li, said contract farming is often a good deal for small-scale farmers. "It sets the agreements on what products to produce, quantity, and price," Li said. "As such, it helps secure more stable income and better production planning for producers. It can improve access to inputs for small-scale holder farmers, technical assistance training, and financing solutions." African farmers have seen reduced harvests due to global warming and drought. For many, a lack of knowledge and skills also contributes to low food production. In areas where farmers can produce enough food, they sometimes face obstacles such as bad roads or insecurity that prevent them from getting to market. Carole Kariuki, head of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, said the private and public sectors need to collaborate to improve the agriculture sector. "The private sector is doing its best. It's filling that gap where it can, but we cannot do it all, and we need the government to be able to go back and say we can get agriculture extension officers helping out small farmers and all the farmers in the country. Contract farming holds immense potential to transform African agriculture,” she said. Contract farming can have drawbacks, such as making farmers less able to sell to alternative buyers when produce prices increase. In addition, there are environmental risks from growing only one crop for a long time. Buyers, meanwhile, can face high transaction costs from contracting with many farmers. But Kariuki believes the benefits outweigh the risks. She called contract farming a model to lift up small-scale farmers, boost food production, and drive sustainable growth. Full Article Africa
con 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
con 'Karou Charou’ to launch new political party, 1860NIC Congress By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:22:18 GMT Full Article
con Cabinet congratulates Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo, Botswana’s Duma Boko and US’ Donald Trump and seeks to deepen trade with China By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:14:35 GMT Full Article
con Mpumalanga MEC of Economic Development accuses Forestry Minister Dion George of racial segregation, but George rubbishes claims By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:36:19 GMT Full Article
con Gov Otti makes primary, secondary school education free, compulsory By hallmarknews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:39:04 +0000 -Orders rescue of collapsing Osisioma flyover Pursuant to its declaration of state of emergency on education and other critical sectors of the state economy, the Governor Alex Otti administration of Abia State has has declared that from 1st January, 2025, it would be an offence for any parent in the state to fail to send […] The post Gov Otti makes primary, secondary school education free, compulsory first appeared on Business Hallmark. Full Article Politics Abia free education policy Alex Otti Prince Okey Kanu
con Mamelodi man convicted for assaulting his neighbour By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:32:35 GMT Full Article
con Iran hangs man 'for second time' after previous execution halted By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:51:09 -0500 Iran hanged a 26-year-old man for a second time Wednesday months after a previous execution was halted half a minute in, an NGO said. Ahmad Alizadeh was arrested in October 2018 on a murder charge, which he denied, and was sentenced to death, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR), which tracks executions in Iran, said in a statement. His death sentence was carried out on April 27 in Ghezel Hesar prison in Karaj outside Tehran. But just 28 seconds into the hanging he was brought down from the gallows when the victim's family suddenly shouted "forgiveness." His "lifeless" body was successfully resuscitated and the execution was halted, IHR said. Under Iran's sharia law, a victim's family can ask for blood money to spare the life of the perpetrator or also decide to forgive. However, in many cases the family of the condemned person cannot afford the sum set and the execution goes ahead, according to activists. Alizadeh remained under the threat of the death penalty in the absence of any deal with the victim's family for blood money. He was executed again in the Ghezel Hesar prison on Wednesday morning, IHR said. "Ahmad Alizadeh, a talented student, was hanged for the second time on charges of murder, which he denied and claimed he confessed to under torture," said IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, denouncing the "execution machine of the Iranian regime." Activists accuse Iran of using the death penalty to instill fear throughout society, particularly in the wake of 2022-2023 nationwide protests which shook the Islamic authorities. According to IHR, 2024 is seeing a new surge in executions, with at least 166 executions recorded in October alone, the highest number recorded in a single month since the group began documenting executions in 2007. Activists including Amnesty International say Iran carries out more annual executions than any country other than China, for which no reliable figures are available. Full Article Iran Middle East
con Conservative lawyer Ted Olson, former US solicitor general, dies at 84 By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:11:12 -0500 washington — Former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, one of the country's best-known conservative lawyers who served two Republican presidents and successfully argued on behalf of same-sex marriage, died Wednesday. He was 84. The law firm Gibson Dunn, where Olson had practiced since 1965, announced his death on its website. No cause of death was given. Olson was at the center of some of the biggest cases of recent decades, including a win on behalf of George W. Bush in the 2000 Florida presidential election recount dispute that went before the U.S. Supreme Court. "Even in a town full of lawyers, Ted's career as a litigator was particularly prolific," said Mitch McConnell, the longtime Senate Republican leader. "More importantly, I count myself among so many in Washington who knew Ted as a good and decent man." Bush made Olson his solicitor general, a post the lawyer held from 2001 to 2004. Olson had previously served in the Justice Department as an assistant attorney general during President Ronald Reagan's first term in the early 1980s. During his career, Olson argued 65 cases before the Supreme Court, according to Gibson Dunn. "They weren't just little cases," said Theodore Boutrous, a partner at the law firm who worked with Olson for 37 years. "Many of them were big, blockbuster cases that helped shape our society." Those included the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a 2010 case that eliminated many limits on political giving, and a successful challenge to the Trump administration's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. "He's the greatest lawyer I've ever worked with or seen in action," said Boutrous, who worked so closely with Olson that they were known at Gibson Dunn as "the two Teds." "He was an entertaining and forceful advocate who could go toe to toe with the Supreme Court justices in a way few lawyers could. They respected him so much." One of Olson's most prominent cases put him at odds with many fellow conservatives. After California adopted a ban on same-sex marriage in 2008, Olson joined forces with former adversary David Boies, who had represented Democrat Al Gore in the presidential election case, to represent California couples seeking the right to marry. During closing arguments, Olson contended that tradition or fears of harm to heterosexual unions were legally insufficient grounds to discriminate against same-sex couples. "It is the right of individuals, not an indulgence to be dispensed by the state," Olson said. "The right to marry, to choose to marry, has never been tied to procreation." A federal judge in California ruled in 2010 that the state's ban violated the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court let that decision stand in 2013. "This is the most important thing I've ever done, as an attorney or a person," Olson later said in a documentary film about the marriage case. He told The Associated Press in 2014 that the marriage case was important because it "involves tens of thousands of people in California, but really millions of people throughout the United States and beyond that to the world." His decision to join the case added a prominent conservative voice to the rapidly shifting views on same-sex marriage across the country. Boies remembered Olson as a giant in legal circles who "left the law, our country, and each of us better than he found us. Few people are a hero to those that know them well. Ted was a hero to those who knew him best." Olson's personal life also intersected tragically with the nation's history when his third wife, well-known conservative legal analyst Barbara Olson, died on September 11, 2001. She was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon. His other high-profile clients have included quarterback Tom Brady during the "Deflategate" scandal of 2016 and technology company Apple in a legal battle with the FBI over unlocking the phone of a shooter who killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California, in 2015. The range of his career and his stature on the national stage were unmatched, said Barbara Becker, managing partner of Gibson Dunn. In a statement, she described Olson as "a titan of the legal profession and one of the most extraordinary and eloquent advocates of our time." Full Article USA
con Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump's party control of government By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:07:47 -0500 WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats. With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country. The incoming president has promised to carry out the country’s largest-ever deportation operation, extend tax breaks, punish his political enemies, seize control of the federal government’s most powerful tools and reshape the U.S. economy. The GOP election victories ensure that Congress will be onboard for that agenda, and Democrats will be almost powerless to check it. When Trump was elected president in 2016, Republicans also swept Congress, but he still encountered Republican leaders resistant to his policy ideas, as well as a Supreme Court with a liberal majority. Not this time. When he returns to the White House, Trump will be working with a Republican Party that has been completely transformed by his “Make America Great Again" movement and a Supreme Court dominated by conservative justices, including three that he appointed. Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election. "I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say, 'He’s good, we got to figure something else,'" Trump said to the room full of lawmakers who laughed in response. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Trump's endorsement won the Republican Conference's nomination to stay on as speaker next year, has talked of taking a “blowtorch” to the federal government and its programs, eyeing ways to overhaul even popular programs championed by Democrats in recent years. The Louisiana Republican, an ardent conservative, has pulled the House Republican Conference closer to Trump during the campaign season as they prepare an “ambitious” 100-day agenda. "Republicans in the House and Senate have a mandate," Johnson said earlier this week. "The American people want us to implement and deliver that ‘America First’ agenda." Trump's allies in the House are already signaling they will seek retribution for the legal troubles Trump faced while out of office. The incoming president on Wednesday said he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, a fierce loyalist, for attorney general. Meanwhile, Rep. Jim Jordan, the chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, has said Republican lawmakers are "not taking anything off the table" in their plans to investigate special counsel Jack Smith, even as Smith is winding down two federal investigations into Trump for plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Still, with a few races still uncalled the Republicans may hold the majority by just a few seats as the new Congress begins. Trump's decision to pull from the House for posts in his administration — Reps. Gaetz, Mike Waltz and Elise Stefanik so far — could complicate Johnson's ability to maintain a majority in the early days of the new Congress. Gaetz submitted his resignation Wednesday, effective immediately. Johnson said he hoped the seat could be filled by the time the new Congress convenes January 3. Replacements for members of the House require special elections, and the congressional districts held by the three departing members have been held by Republicans for years. With the thin majority, a highly functioning House is also far from guaranteed. The past two years of Republican House control were defined by infighting as hardline conservative factions sought to gain influence and power by openly defying their party leadership. While Johnson — at times with Trump's help — largely tamed open rebellions against his leadership, the right wing of the party is ascendant and ambitious on the heels of Trump's election victory. The Republican majority also depends on a small group of lawmakers who won tough elections by running as moderates. It remains to be seen whether they will stay onboard for some of the most extreme proposals championed by Trump and his allies. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, meanwhile, is trying to keep Democrats relevant to any legislation that passes Congress, an effort that will depend on Democratic leaders unifying over 200 members, even as the party undergoes a postmortem of its election losses. In the Senate, GOP leaders, fresh off winning a convincing majority, are already working with Trump to confirm his Cabinet picks. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won an internal election Wednesday to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest serving party leader in Senate history. Thune in the past has been critical of Trump but praised the incoming president during his leadership election bid. "This Republican team is united. We are on one team," Thune said. "We are excited to reclaim the majority and to get to work with our colleagues in the House to enact President Trump’s agenda." The GOP’s Senate majority of 53 seats also ensures that Republicans will have breathing room when it comes to confirming Cabinet posts, or Supreme Court justices if there is a vacancy. Not all those confirmations are guaranteed. Republicans were incredulous Wednesday when the news hit Capitol Hill that Trump would nominate Gaetz as his attorney general. Even close Trump allies in the Senate distanced themselves from supporting Gaetz, who had been facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Still, Trump on Sunday demanded that any Republican leader must allow him to make administration appointments without a vote while the Senate is in recess. Such a move would be a notable shift in power away from the Senate, yet all the leadership contenders quickly agreed to the idea. Democrats could potentially fight such a maneuver. Meanwhile, Trump's social media supporters, including Elon Musk, the world's richest man, clamored against picking a traditional Republican to lead the Senate chamber. Thune worked as a top lieutenant to McConnell, who once called the former president a "despicable human being" in his private notes. However, McConnell made it clear that on Capitol Hill the days of Republican resistance to Trump are over. Full Article 2024 US Election USA
con Sri Lanka votes for new parliament as economic recovery hangs in balance By www.voanews.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:16:56 -0500 COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka began voting in a snap election on Thursday which will determine if the island nation wants to empower its new, leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to push his pro-poor policies as it recovers from a financial meltdown. A little over 17 million Sri Lankans are eligible to elect lawmakers to the 225-member parliament for a five-year term. A record 690 political parties and independent groups are in the fray across 22 electoral districts. Marxist-leaning Dissanayake, 55, was elected president in September but his National People's Power (NPP) coalition had just three of 225 seats in parliament, prompting him to dissolve the legislature almost a year before its term ended and seek a fresh mandate. Over 7,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure free and fair elections at the more than 13,400 polling stations set up across the country, police officers told Reuters. "The military is also on standby to assist the police but we do not expect any incidents," said Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa, adding that voting was proceeding smoothly. As polling opened in the early hours of the morning, people began trickling into temples, schools and other public buildings being used as polling stations. Among them was Umeshi Perera, 32, who lined up to cast her ballot at a school in Biyagama, a suburb about 15 km from the South Asian nation's largest city of Colombo. "I think we are seeing the first signs of a positive political change in Sri Lanka after the president was elected and we should give him the chance to continue that change," she said. Analysts say Dissanayake's coalition is expected to draw significant support, while a victory for a rival could lead to a policy logjam the country cannot afford. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya party of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa - who favors a mix of interventionist and free-market economic policies - is NPP's main challenger. The other key contender is the New Democratic Front, backed by previous President Ranil Wickremesinghe. "All arrangements are in place and we appeal to the public to work with us to ensure a free and fair election," Election Commission Chairman RML Rathnayake told reporters at a pre-election briefing on Tuesday. Votes will be counted soon after polling closes on Thursday and results are expected to be announced on Friday. A country of 22 million people just across the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka was crushed by a 2022 economic crisis triggered by a severe shortfall of foreign currency, causing the economy to shrink by 7.3% in 2022 and 2.3% last year. Boosted by a $2.9 billion bailout program from the International Monetary Fund, the economy has begun a tentative recovery, but the high cost of living is still a critical issue for many voters, especially the poor. Dissanayake wants to push anti-poverty policies including bigger welfare schemes and fight corruption as a political outsider in a country dominated by family parties for decades. He also aims to tweak targets set under the IMF program to reduce high income taxes and free up funds to invest in welfare for millions hit hardest by the crisis. The new government must deliver a budget to reach a crucial primary surplus target of 2.3% of GDP in 2025 set under the IMF program, deliver pro-poor policies, and put growth on a sustainable path. But investors worry Dissanayake's desire to revisit the terms of the IMF bailout could delay future disbursements, and make it harder for Sri Lanka to hit that primary surplus target. "In past elections, people did not have confidence in us but in September people gave us victory and proved that we are a winning party and we can form a government," Dissanayake said on Sunday as the campaign neared its conclusion. "The next task is to unite people from the four corners of this country and build a powerful people's movement," he said. Full Article South & Central Asia
con Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:33:13 +0000 The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […] Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians Full Article News Top Headlines diseases
con AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles will play to win, familiar with Rohr – Eguavoen By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:54:19 +0000 Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has vowed his team will go all out for a win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Eagles need a win from the game to book a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted by Morocco. Eguavoen reckoned their opponent will be a […] AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles will play to win, familiar with Rohr – Eguavoen Full Article Sport Eguavoen Rohr
con AFCON 2026Q: Benin Republic will be difficult, Super Eagles will conquer – Troost-Ekong By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:54:42 +0000 Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team can expect a difficult duel against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles will be up against their neighbours in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday (today). Benin Republic claimed a famous 2-1 […] AFCON 2026Q: Benin Republic will be difficult, Super Eagles will conquer – Troost-Ekong Full Article Sport AFCON 2026Q Super Eagles Troost-Ekong
con AFCON 2025Q: How Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles – Rohr By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:59:19 +0000 Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr says his side must be well organised to beat the Super Eagles. Rohr’s side will host the Super Eagles at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Thursday (today). The Cheetahs defeated their neighbours 2-1 when they met at the ground in June. The Super Eagles missed […] AFCON 2025Q: How Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles – Rohr Full Article Sport Benin Republic Rohr Super Eagles