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Trump’s pick to lead Federal Housing Agency has openly fought efforts to help poor

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. “It’s a deregulatory agenda, and it’s an anti-poor people agenda.” Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, said Turner’s views, if translated into policy, could increase homelessness. Trump’s announcement of Turner’s nomination praised him for “helping lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities” as head of …

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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Tortoises on the way down are bouncing back thanks to a desert conservation effort

LA Times

Tortoise hatchlings are raised at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site. Then, starting a couple of years ago, Henen’s team began gathering, incubating and hatching eggs from the relocated adult tortoises to study whether they were breeding with their new neighbors. In desert tortoise head-starting programs, biologists use radio transmitters to monitor wild females and portable X-ray machines to …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration

Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Rhett Lashlee knows deep down that this SMU team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if the Mustangs didn’t show it Saturday. “Maybe in the future, if we’re on the edge, we may not get the nod because of how we performed today,” Lashlee said. 12 SMU, the ACC runner-up and last at-large …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

'Foolish': McConnell blasts Republicans pushing Christmas shutdown in leadership farewell

Raw Story

Sen. Mitch McConnell gave a leadership farewell speech in the Senate on Friday as he prepares to step down as Senate Republican Leader, reported CNN — and took a parting shot at his colleagues in the House whose last-minute obedience to threats from tech billionaire Elon Musk led to a bipartisan funding agreement falling apart, and a possible government shutdown. …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an 'emerging threat': US official

India Today

A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an "emerging threat" to the United States. Speaking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Finer said Pakistan has pursued "increasingly sophisticated missile technology, from long-range ballistic missile systems to …

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The Crowd: Elton John serenades Segerstrom at 50th annual Candelight Concert

LA Times

The late Henry Segerstrom was surely smiling down from the heavens above as the 50th anniversary Candlelight Concert held at Segerstrom Center for the Arts unfolded on a recent Friday night, heralding the holiday season in Costa Mesa. There were brilliant moments when the purity of his range thrilled, especially with John’s rendition of his famous tribute to Marlyn Monroe, …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Biden scraps plans to cancel widespread student loan debt

Salon

The Biden administration has withdrawn its proposals for large-scale student loan relief programs, closing the door on mass loan forgiveness in the remaining weeks of his term. The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding two of its major student loan proposals, which would have considered some amount of loan forgiveness for at least 38 million Americans, according to Politico. In …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — American farmers are hoping that aid to agriculture will be revived as Congress struggles to pass a short-term spending bill that would keep the federal government funded and avert a looming partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday night. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great …

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Veteran Fox News business anchor Neil Cavuto leaving after 28 years

Associated Press

Neil Cavuto, a business journalist at Fox News Channel whose weekday afternoon news show frequently annoyed President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters, left the network after 28 years following a final show on Thursday. That’s me.” He thanked viewers, while noting the ones who wrote to suggest he do things “that I think were anatomically impossible to do.” Fox said …

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'Mayhem is the point': Trump warned he may have made huge mistake by creating D.C. chaos

Raw Story

A state of chaos that left many on Capitol Hill in a frenzy Thursday as an effort to stop a government shutdown was sunk by Republican infighting has been purposefully created, a CNN analysis showed. He was commenting after Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who has taken a place at President-elect Donald Trump’s shoulder, issued a warning that effectively …

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IIT Kanpur’s eMasters programs have high graduation rates

The Hindu

It has been two years since IIT Kanpur launched its eMasters program for working professionals. “These programs benefit individuals looking to keep pace with technological advancements and evolving industry demands”, said Mr. Shalabh. “The popularity of these courses stems from their relevance to current industry trends, the increasing adoption of technology, and the growing demand for expertise in these specialised …

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How business schools shape future leaders in sustainability and innovation

India Today

Today's business students face an increasingly complex world, where the future of business isn't just about maximising profits-it's also about creating a positive social and environmental impact. Across India, business schools are rising to meet this demand, embedding sustainability and innovation deeply into their programs to prepare future leaders for challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and social responsibility. BUILDING …

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Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?

NPR

Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Sponsor Message "I'm proud that my Administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history," Biden said in a White House video accompanying the announcement. The President continued to frame his administration's climate objectives as economic opportunity for the nation, highlighting jobs created by building offshore wind energy projects and by …

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US funding plan collapses as Trump makes demands days before shutdown

India Today

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. Jeffries said “an agreement is an agreement,” and by backing out of it “the House Republicans “will now own any harm that is …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

National scholarship commendation for outstanding students at Xi'an Jiaotong University

China Daily

The "Patriotic Struggle, Pursuit of Excellence" Student Commendation Award and Style Exhibition Conference for the 2023-2024 academic year of Xi'an Jiaotong University was held on Dec 18 at the school’s Siyuan Student Activity Center. In the academic year 2023-2024, Xi'an Jiaotong University celebrated the achievements of its students. Students from Xi'an Jiaotong University have actively engaged the military service making …

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Goa Liberation Day 2024: Celebrating freedom, history, and culture

India Today

Goa Liberation Day, celebrated on December 19 each year, marks the end of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa and the integration of the territory into India. GOA LIBERATION DAY 2024 In 2024, Goa Liberation Day will be celebrated with various events and activities across the state, honouring the sacrifices made during the liberation struggle and celebrating the cultural identity of …

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What to watch in college basketball this weekend: Dayton-Cincinnati, Purdue-Auburn and more

New York Times

There’s no shortage of content this time of the year — NCAA bowl games, NFL playoff pushes, the NBA and NHL, and any of the many Frasier Christmas episodes. The Flyers are certainly fun on offense — 14th in adjusted rating, and they’ve scored at least 70 points in every game except their last one, a rock fight against UNLV. …

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Justice Department files complaint against CVS for ‘unlawful’ sale of prescription opioids

LA Times

The Justice Department has filed a civil complaint alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled unlawful opioid prescriptions. The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. CVS also allegedly filled large quantities of prescriptions for controlled substances written by prescribers it …

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China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

The Independent

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Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur Enters Into MOU With Chanakya National Law University, Patna

Live Law

Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur, known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, has recently enhanced its academic standing through a strategic collaboration. Following series of signing Memoranda of Understanding with prestigious institutions, DNLU has recently entered into an MoU with Chanakya National Law University, Patna to enhance research-oriented courses, including Masters and Ph.D. programs. Established in …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Regional polls lead gives boost to Prabowo

China Daily

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reads out vows, taken by newly appointed ministers during an inauguration at the Presidential palace in Jakarta, Oct 21, 2024. Indonesia's ruling coalition dominated the nation's first-ever simultaneous regional elections, with the newly elected local officials expected to contribute to President Prabowo Subianto's national development targets, analysts said. Lucius Karus, a senior researcher at the legislative …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Stimulating demand tops policy agenda

China Daily

Commerce Ministry eyes larger scope for consumer goods trade-in program More policies are in the pipeline to supercharge domestic demand, with analysts forecasting a doubling of ultra-long special treasury bonds targeting consumption and an expansion of the scope of trade-in programs to encompass a wider range of product categories. Citing the recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference, analysts said stimulating …

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Trump’s pick to lead Federal Housing Agency has openly fought efforts to help poor

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Tortoises on the way down are bouncing back thanks to a desert conservation effort

SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration

'Foolish': McConnell blasts Republicans pushing Christmas shutdown in leadership farewell

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an 'emerging threat': US official

The Crowd: Elton John serenades Segerstrom at 50th annual Candelight Concert

Biden scraps plans to cancel widespread student loan debt

New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision

Veteran Fox News business anchor Neil Cavuto leaving after 28 years

'Mayhem is the point': Trump warned he may have made huge mistake by creating D.C. chaos

IIT Kanpur’s eMasters programs have high graduation rates

How business schools shape future leaders in sustainability and innovation

Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?

US funding plan collapses as Trump makes demands days before shutdown

National scholarship commendation for outstanding students at Xi'an Jiaotong University

Goa Liberation Day 2024: Celebrating freedom, history, and culture

What to watch in college basketball this weekend: Dayton-Cincinnati, Purdue-Auburn and more

Justice Department files complaint against CVS for ‘unlawful’ sale of prescription opioids

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur Enters Into MOU With Chanakya National Law University, Patna

Regional polls lead gives boost to Prabowo

Stimulating demand tops policy agenda