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Arizona prosecutors obtain huge trove of Trump allies' communications in election probe

Prosecutors in Arizona working under Attorney General Kris Mayes have gained access to a large cache of emails, phone records, and other messages sent by allies of President-elect Donald Trump in their criminal investigation of the plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Politico reported Friday. "Arizona prosecutors are continuing to advance one of the only remaining significant criminal cases …

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4 days ago

How a small Brazilian town became an unlikely battleground over Confederate memory

Raw Story

By Jordan Brasher, Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, Macalester College There were no antebellum hoop skirts at the site of Brazil’s annual “Festa Confederada,” or Confederate Festival, in 2024. Following his private tour of the group’s museum, Eduardo Bolsonaro accused leftist critics of the Confederate Festival of “rewriting memory.” City officials passed the law banning Confederate symbols from public events …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris’ defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?

LA Times

Teja Smith worked for years to ensure Donald Trump never returned to the White House. “Get ready,” Smith posted on Instagram, “because we’re about to see how much America hates Black women.” The election result on Nov. 5 — just about 100 days after Harris’ overnight transformation — left Smith feeling sadly, grimly vindicated. “It’s draining,” Smith said of seeing …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, along with colleagues Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Peter …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks

ABC

Strata committee meetings are the latest battleground in electric vehicle uptake, with some apartment residents banning EV charging in their basement carpark. In 2022, the national council for fire and emergency services proposed buildings with EVs and EV charging equipment should be a "special hazard" under the National Construction Code, and therefore need a higher level of fire protection than …

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Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday

CNN

Washington CNN — Thirteen Republicans who participated in the 2020 fake electors plot, including some who are facing criminal charges, will cast real Electoral College votes Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump, as electors in the states finalize his victory. Their role in the 2024 process, Sherman said, “is yet another chilling reminder that, despite the prosecutions of many individuals who …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

With 21 votes, Congress wins Vokkaligara body polls

Hindustan Times

Amid the ongoing race for supremacy over the Vokkaliga community, the Congress won the Vokkaligara Sangha elections, with B Kenchappa Gowda defeating Anjinappa, who was backed by Union minister HD Kumaraswamy. On Sunday, B Kenchappa Gowda had secured 21 votes, surpassing Anjinappa’s 14, ensuring the Congress’s dominance in this key community organisation The Congress’s triumph comes at a critical juncture, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Quick medicine delivery: Startups gear up against giants Flipkart and Swiggy

Live Mint

As Flipkart and Swiggy prepare to add medicines to their quick delivery portfolios, relatively unknown entities such as Medino’s, Medstown and Plazza have started 30-minute services in smaller cities and are looking to raise funds to expand and take on the giants. Healthcare company Taskar, which has been offering pharmacy, lab and clinic services at affordable costs since 2020, created …

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No Alliance with Congress: Kejriwal on Delhi Polls

Deccan Chronicle

With the Delhi Assembly elections round the corner, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced that the party will contest the polls independently, ruling out chances of an alliance with the Congress. https://t.co/NgDUgQ8RDo AAP’s Confidence Despite Challenges Kejriwal’s statement reflects AAP’s confidence in its ability to fight the elections on its own, despite facing anti-incumbency challenges after nearly a decade …

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1 week, 5 days ago

"Rats in the kitchen": What the McDonald's arrest of Luigi Mangione reveals about America — and us

Salon

On a brisk, gray December morning in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the pursuit of Luigi Mangione — the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — came to an unassuming end. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Following the shooting, general vitriol towards the health care industry morphed into innumerable memes mocking the murder. …

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2 weeks ago

Why Manish Sisodia shifted from Patparganj seat: A strategic move by AAP

India TV News

In a noteworthy development ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, a stalwart of the Aam Aadmi Party, will contest from the Jangpura constituency, marking a departure from his traditional stronghold of Patparganj. By relocating Sisodia to Jangpura, a constituency where the party has significant support but faces a stiff contest, AAP aims to leverage …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

India Today

In the shadow of Istanbul’s minarets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not hide his glee at the fast-paced developments in neighbouring Syria. This support was part of Turkey’s broader goal to influence the outcome of the Syrian conflict in favour of a government that could guarantee the security of its borders and prevent autonomy for Kurdish groups. Ankara’s knowledge …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Revival of 'good terrorism': How Syria became the battleground for global hypocrisy

New Indian Express

Evolution of extremist networks The dismantling of Al-Qaeda’s core leadership led to the death of many of its operatives, while others managed to escape and establish new extremist networks in their homelands. The group exploited the chaos of the Arab Spring to gain footholds in Syria, Libya, and beyond, creating a transnational terror network that left devastating impacts across the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk donated over $260 million to get Trump elected to White House: Report

India Today

US billionaire Elon Musk donated at least $260 million to the Donald Trump campaign in the US elections in 2024. Musk has used his social media platform X to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his successful bid to the White House. One such group, RBG PAC, donated $20.5 million from Musk to fund ads defending Trump's record on …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Make parliament work efficiently for the people

New Indian Express

The break of the deadlock in parliament between the government and the opposition, after a washed-out first week of the winter session, gives the two sides an opportunity to discuss vital issues confronting the nation and regain people’s trust in the political system. From a high of 90 percent of the scheduled time in the 2000s, parliament’s productive hours plunged …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

OpenAI expands in Europe with Zurich office

Live Mint

OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for regulating artificial intelligence. Microsoft, which invested $13.75 billion in OpenAI since 2019, including its share of the startup’s latest $6.6 billion fundraise, has a presence …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump says will 'block' Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would “block” a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts. Nippon Steel said after Trump's comments that it was “determined to protect and grow US Steel in a manner that reinforces American industry, domestic supply chain resiliency, and US national security.””We …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime

India Today

The N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP government in Andhra Pradesh has withdrawn earlier orders issued for the state Waqf board by the previous YSR Congress regime and will constitute a new board soon. In an order, the state government said the Waqf board, constituted by the YSR Congress government, had been non-functional since March 2023, and had no representation of scholars …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump’s victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s election commission leader quietly certified Donald Trump ’s victory on Friday, moving past the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results in the battleground state. Commission Chair Ann Jacobs certified results that show Trump won the state with 1,697,626 votes compared to Democrat Kamala Harris’ 1,668,229 votes during a morning Zoom teleconference that lasted six minutes. …

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Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning

India Today

The Maharashtra government has announced an allocation of Rs 10 crore to enhance the functioning and infrastructure of the state's Waqf board. A Maharashtra government resolution regarding the Rs 10 crore allocation to the state Waqf board has been issued by the Department of Minorities. Earlier on Thursday, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Thanksgiving or Tension? How Trump’s win is dividing American families at the dining table

Firstpost

Thanksgiving, traditionally reserved for unity and gratitude, has become a battleground for many American families after Donald Trump’s re-election. Instead, she planned a quiet celebration with friends in New York, reflecting that the holiday came “too soon after the election.” Psychology expert Laurie Kramer highlights that such political divides strain family bonds. “It’s not the fact that they are Republicans; …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lok Sabha extends tenure for Waqf Bill Joint Committee amid opposition walkout

India Today

The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf Bill till the last day of the Budget session of Parliament next year. The parliamentary panel’s meetings have become a virtual battleground between the opposition and the ruling party members, who have been vociferously debating the changes to the Waqf Bill …

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7 charts and maps show where Kamala Harris underperformed and lost the election

CNN

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Zooming in on the hotly contested battleground states where the election was much closer, Harris and Trump both gained votes compared with 2020 in Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina and Nevada. Harris got fewer votes there compared with Biden in 2020, and Trump carried it with his largest margin of …

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Dhanwar Assembly Election Results LIVE: Will Babulal Marandi retain this seat again? Counting to start shortly

India TV News

Dhanwar Assembly Election Result 2024: The vote counting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections will begin at 8 am on Saturday. One of the key constituencies, Dhanwar, which was part of the second phase of voting on November 20, witnessed a fierce contest between BJP state president Babulal Marandi and two INDIA bloc candidates: Rajkumar Yadav of the CPI and Nizamuddin …

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Arizona prosecutors obtain huge trove of Trump allies' communications in election probe

How a small Brazilian town became an unlikely battleground over Confederate memory

Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris’ defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?

Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks

Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday

With 21 votes, Congress wins Vokkaligara body polls

Quick medicine delivery: Startups gear up against giants Flipkart and Swiggy

No Alliance with Congress: Kejriwal on Delhi Polls

"Rats in the kitchen": What the McDonald's arrest of Luigi Mangione reveals about America — and us

Why Manish Sisodia shifted from Patparganj seat: A strategic move by AAP

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

Revival of 'good terrorism': How Syria became the battleground for global hypocrisy

Elon Musk donated over $260 million to get Trump elected to White House: Report

Make parliament work efficiently for the people

OpenAI expands in Europe with Zurich office

Trump says will 'block' Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime

Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump’s victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning

Thanksgiving or Tension? How Trump’s win is dividing American families at the dining table

Lok Sabha extends tenure for Waqf Bill Joint Committee amid opposition walkout

7 charts and maps show where Kamala Harris underperformed and lost the election

Dhanwar Assembly Election Results LIVE: Will Babulal Marandi retain this seat again? Counting to start shortly