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Matt Gaetz ethics report: This is a reminder that investigations actually matter.

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Their investigation found that Donald Trump’s first pick for the chief law enforcement officer of the United States had, among other things, purchased drugs including cocaine and ecstasy on multiple occasions; accepted gifts, including transportation and lodging in the …

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TPG in talks to acquire solar firm Altus Power, sources say

Live Mint

* Altus shares surge as much as 23% on TPG Rise deal talks * Altus has been exploring sale since Oct * Private capital wants power assets amid AI, data center boom By David French NEW YORK, Dec 23 - Buyout firm TPG's climate investment arm is in talks to acquire Altus Power, a provider of solar power to commercial …

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American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says

Associated Press

American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months, spending more in the run-up to the all-important holiday shopping season. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ …

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Taxing times: Used cars platforms headed for a bumpy ride on GST hike

Live Mint

Bengaluru: After cruising at a double-digit growth rate over the past five years since the pandemic, India’s used cars platforms seem to be headed for a bumpy ride following the government’s decision to levy higher taxes on their margins on the sale of small cars. The Goods and Services Tax Council on Saturday decided to increase taxes on the margins …

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India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report

Live Mint

New Delhi, December 23 : The Indian data centre industry's capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, Crisil Ratings asserted on Monday, attributing to increased digitalisation in the economy. The rapid advancement of GenAI, which requires higher computational power and low latency than traditional cloud computing functions, will also provide a tailwind to the …

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Who is Sriram Krishnan, Chennai-born techie named by Trump as AI advisor?

The Hindu

On Sunday, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump named Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor on AI. “Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,” Mr. Trump said. Mr. Krishnan will work with David Sacks, former PayPal COO and Trump’s pick to lead the White …

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Genpact employee says Ola driver harassed her, seeks action after ‘nightmarish’ ride: ‘Meri kisht pending hai’

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In a harrowing account shared by Shazia, a senior manager at Genpact, she detailed a nightmarish experience with Ola Cabs that raises serious safety concerns, particularly for women using ride-hailing services. Despite her inquiries, the Ola cab driver remained unresponsive, and soon after, Shazia noticed two men gesturing for the driver to pull over. Shazia emphasised that passenger safety should …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Millions in bonds for Israel put US states at odds with investment policies

Al Jazeera

US states spend millions on Israeli investments but risk non-compliance with their own policies. At least four other states that have bought Israeli bonds since October 2023 could also face non-compliance if Israel’s credit is lowered further. If Israel’s credit is further downgraded, at least four other US states may also have to halt purchases of Israeli bonds: Ohio, Georgia, …

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Unable to repay loans, farmer ends life in Telangana

New Indian Express

MAHABUBABAD: Allegedly unable to bear the pressure of mounting debts, a 38-year-old farmer died by suicide in Seerole mandal on Sunday. Police said the victim, Thejavath Sreenu, a resident of Sakaram Naik Thanda, consumed pesticide at his agricultural field the evening before. Facing crop losses and struggling to repay the loans, Sreenu became increasingly distressed. Seerole Sub-inspector Ch Nagesh stated …

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Inflation impact clear this Christmas season, labor union warns

NL Times

Employees at major Dutch retailers are voicing frustration over increasingly meager holiday gifts from their employers, with labor union FNV pointing to "Christmas inflation" as a growing issue. While some companies hand out minimal items like ladles or branded Christmas ornaments, others issue gift cards that require workers to spend additional money at their own stores. At Albert Heijn's distribution …

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From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams

India Today

Amid diplomatic unrest and sudden immigration policy changes, higher education in Canada is increasingly becoming a turbulent affair for Indian students. For example, the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships allow a fully-funded education, covering tuition, travel as well as other living expenses, while Germany's DAAD Scholarships ensure financial aid for students pursuing Masters and research programmes. In addition to a country-wide and …

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Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s birthday parties and decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Party City announced Saturday that it would start a “wind down” of its retail and wholesale operations as it prepares to shutter nearly 700 stores nationwide. The company has also filed for Chapter …

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Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

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Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. But Bluesky’s growth trajectory — with a user base that …

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Narayan Murthy warns of mass migration to Bengaluru due to THIS ‘challenge’

Live Mint

Infosys co-founder and tech pioneer Narayana Murthy warned on Friday that if climate change is not addressed promptly, it could lead to mass migration to cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad from regions that may become uninhabitable due to changing temperatures and weather patterns. As reported by the Times of India, Murthy said in an event in Pune, “We in …

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Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court

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The rise of the gig economy in the private sector has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements, observed the Supreme Court in a recent judgment while advising the government departments from misusing the practice of engaging temporary workers. The judgment authored by Justice Nath observed : "The pervasive misuse of temporary employment contracts, as exemplified in this case, …

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China Property Flare-Ups Resurface as Crisis Enters Fifth Year

Live Mint

One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. As China’s property debt crisis enters its fifth year, there’s little indication that distressed developers are finding it easier to repay debt as a slump in home sales continues. “Against this backdrop, we can’t rule out the possibility of some more defaults next year, albeit the overall …

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Kazan Drone Attack: Attack Sparks Panic In Russia, Blames Ukraine For Attack | ABP News

ABP News

In a shocking escalation of tensions, Russia experienced a major attack in its city of Kazan, reminiscent of the 9/11 attacks. A series of eight drone strikes targeted high-rise buildings, causing widespread panic and significant damage. The strikes, which occurred in rapid succession, hit several multi-story structures, severely damaging the facades and windows, but fortunately, casualties were avoided as the …

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Kazan Drone Attack: Massive Fire Erupts As Drone Flies Into Building, Terrifying Video Surfaces

ABP News

In a shocking escalation of tensions, Russia experienced a major attack in its city of Kazan, reminiscent of the 9/11 attacks. A series of eight drone strikes targeted high-rise buildings, causing widespread panic and significant damage. The strikes, which occurred in rapid succession, hit several multi-story structures, severely damaging the facades and windows, but fortunately, casualties were avoided as the …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it

Al Jazeera

After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher. Despite once labelling Bitcoin “a scam”, Trump has emerged as arguably the world’s most powerful advocate for the asset. “There’s now this growing feeling that the 21st century will be the century of Bitcoin.” Keiser spotted Bitcoin’s potential early on and advised people to buy it when its value …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices. Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC A bench of justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale observed that government departments must set a positive example …

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A Landmark Victory in the Legal Fight Against Climate Change

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. They scored a major victory on Wednesday when the Montana Supreme Court issued a landmark decision holding that the state constitution protects residents against climate change. Mark Joseph Stern: It all started with a provision of the state constitution …

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MEA forms panel to probe Nijjar murder inputs shared by US; Pannun’s SFJ alleges Russian involvement

Live Mint

The Ministry of External Affairs has formed a panel to investigate US inputs regarding the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Sikhs For Justice — a separatist organistion founded by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — however claims that Russia ‘aided Indian intelligence officials in killing Nijjar’ last year. According to reports, the group has also offered $25,000 to “track" Russian ambassador Vladimir …

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'Incredibly disturbing': Judges are pushing back on Republicans' Jan. 6 rhetoric

Raw Story

Reacting to claims from Donald Trump that he is seriously thinking about blanket pardoning all of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists on the same day that he is sworn in next January, federal judges are increasingly becoming more vocal about the threat he presents to the rule of law. The report notes that U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia …

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Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with Macao residents living in Hengqin during an inspection of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, located at the southern tip of Zhuhai in Guangdong province, Dec 19, 2024. President Xi Jinping has highlighted the key role …

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Matt Gaetz ethics report: This is a reminder that investigations actually matter.

TPG in talks to acquire solar firm Altus Power, sources say

American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says

Taxing times: Used cars platforms headed for a bumpy ride on GST hike

India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report

Who is Sriram Krishnan, Chennai-born techie named by Trump as AI advisor?

Genpact employee says Ola driver harassed her, seeks action after ‘nightmarish’ ride: ‘Meri kisht pending hai’

Millions in bonds for Israel put US states at odds with investment policies

Unable to repay loans, farmer ends life in Telangana

Inflation impact clear this Christmas season, labor union warns

From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams

Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

Narayan Murthy warns of mass migration to Bengaluru due to THIS ‘challenge’

Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court

China Property Flare-Ups Resurface as Crisis Enters Fifth Year

Kazan Drone Attack: Attack Sparks Panic In Russia, Blames Ukraine For Attack | ABP News

Kazan Drone Attack: Massive Fire Erupts As Drone Flies Into Building, Terrifying Video Surfaces

Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

A Landmark Victory in the Legal Fight Against Climate Change

MEA forms panel to probe Nijjar murder inputs shared by US; Pannun’s SFJ alleges Russian involvement

'Incredibly disturbing': Judges are pushing back on Republicans' Jan. 6 rhetoric

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy