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As Trump’s lead in popular vote shrinks, does he really have a ‘mandate’?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

As Trump’s lead in popular vote shrinks, does he really have a ‘mandate’?

LA Times  

Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate at the convention center in West Palm Beach, Fla., as Fox News declares him the projected presidential election winner in the early hours of Nov. 6. In his victory speech on Nov. 6, President-elect Donald Trump claimed Americans had given him an “ unprecedented and powerful mandate.” It’s a message his transition team has echoed …

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Linda McMahon, Trump's Education Secretary Pick, Named In Sex Abuse Lawsuit
1 month ago

Linda McMahon, Trump's Education Secretary Pick, Named In Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump smeared educators and teachers who support the LGTBQ+ community, accusing them of being child predators. But this week, he nominated Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, to head the Department of Education ― even though she is being sued for allegedly allowing the sexual abuse of children. The …

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Why Meghan Markle has ‘barely graced any stages’, royal expert wonders
1 month ago

Why Meghan Markle has ‘barely graced any stages’, royal expert wonders

Hindustan Times  

Meghan Markle’s recent not “papping out and about” has sparked speculation that she may be preparing for a major new endeavour, according to royal expert Daniela Elser. The Australian journalist for News.com.au has noticed that Meghan has not been frequently seen in public and has “barely graced any stages”. “What will be interesting to watch play out in the coming …

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Women and Men Rally in Paris to Support Gisèle Pélicot in Drug and Rape Trial
2 months ago

Women and Men Rally in Paris to Support Gisèle Pélicot in Drug and Rape Trial

Associated Press  

Women and men in Paris and other French cities demonstrated Saturday in support of Gisèle Pélicot, a woman who has faced a harrowing trial for sexual assault. The demonstrations highlighted Pélicot's courage and the importance of speaking out about sexual violence. The trial is expected to run until December and features dozens of men facing charges of rape and assault.

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Union cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore scheme to support procurement and operation of electric buses
3 months, 1 week ago

Union cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore scheme to support procurement and operation of electric buses

Op India  

The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for the procurement and operation of e-buses by Public Transport Authorities with an outlay of Rs 3,435.33 crore. At present, the majority of buses operated by Public Transport Authorities run on diesel/CNG, causing adverse environmental impacts. However, it was anticipated that Public Transport Authorities would find it challenging to procure and operate e-buses …

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LDP's attempt to revise Japan's Constitution opposed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

LDP's attempt to revise Japan's Constitution opposed

China Daily  

Japanese citizens are voicing strong objections to the government's attempts to amend the nation's pacifist Constitution and rapidly expand the military. Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, agreed on Monday it will seek to specifically mention the name of the Self-Defense Forces in a revised Constitution. Government officials claim that changes in the security environment necessitate military expansions, but …

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Investing in persons with disabilities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Investing in persons with disabilities

The Hindu  

A recent Hindi movie, Srikanth, starring Rajkummar Rao, narrates the story of the industrialist Srikanth Bolla and his journey of overcoming the challenge of visual impairment. Educational institutions lack the necessary infrastructure and support mechanisms and workplaces lack robust diversity policies that would give proper representation to PwDs. In 2023, Shiv Nadar University enumerated a disability support policy, which includes …

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Ground prepared for private sector's growth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ground prepared for private sector's growth

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The communique of the recently concluded third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China said the Party will consolidate and develop the public sector, and encourage, support and guide the development of the non-public sector. The principle of high-quality coordinated development advocates that enterprises with different ownership types be guided by …

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China ramps up support for cutting-edge SMEs in tech advancement drive
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China ramps up support for cutting-edge SMEs in tech advancement drive

China Daily  

Employees assemble a drone at an industrial park for small and medium-sized enterprises in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, in July. BEIJING - China is set to intensify its efforts to nurture and support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in order to accelerate technological advancements and drive new product development. The MIIT previously announced that a special campaign will be launched to …

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Critics Slam Jay-Z’s Support Of Republican-Backed Campaign In Philly
6 months, 1 week ago

Critics Slam Jay-Z’s Support Of Republican-Backed Campaign In Philly

Huff Post  

Jay-Z attends the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v. Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1 in London, England. Mateusz Slodkowski via Getty Images Jay-Z’s Roc Nation announced Friday it will lead a campaign aimed at promoting a new school voucher program for Philadelphia-area students in grades K-12 from low-income households. The entertainment company …

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Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya Singh
7 months ago

Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya Singh

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday claimed that the public support for the INDIA bloc, led by his party, was comparable to the wave of 1977 which had brought the Janata Party to power. Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya Singh Talking to reporters at the Sadaqat Ashram, the state Congress …

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People’s support will help YSRCP win all 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, says Jagan
8 months ago

People’s support will help YSRCP win all 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, says Jagan

The Hindu  

Expressing confidence that his party will win all 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Y.S. But it will remain a dream for them as the people are keen to vote in favour of the YSRCP,” Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said at the public meeting at Chelluru. Reiterating his government’s resolve to make Visakhapatnam the …

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A Supreme Court Justice Sounds a Warning
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A Supreme Court Justice Sounds a Warning

Politico  

If the court continues to deploy their methods of interpretation, Breyer told me, “We will have a Constitution that no one wants.” It’s a remarkable statement from a former Supreme Court justice. Good point.” And then he would say that this method — what I think of as traditional, I think involves purposes, consequences, values and sometimes much more — …

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Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco voters showed strong support for a pair of controversial public safety ballot measure that expand police powers and compel treatment for adult welfare recipients who use illegal drugs, two efforts Mayor London Breed said would crack down on crime and the city’s drug crisis. “What is disheartening is the record low turnout for this presidential …

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£10,000 of taxpayers’ money spent on image of mayor and dog on bus – report
1 year ago

£10,000 of taxpayers’ money spent on image of mayor and dog on bus – report

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A metro mayor spent £10,000 of taxpayers’ money covering a …

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BRS leaders rowdyism at its peak, says Bandi Sanjay
1 year, 1 month ago

BRS leaders rowdyism at its peak, says Bandi Sanjay

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: BJP national general-secretary and Karimnagar BJP candidate Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that the political rowdyism of BRS leaders had reached its peak as they were indulging in land encroachment and exploitation of sand reaches across the state. At a campaign meeting in Husnabad constituency in support of BJP candidate Bomma Sriram Chakravarthy, the BJP MP termed Congress candidate Ponnam …

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Canada’s Trudeau rebuffs idea of stepping down in face of slumping support
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada’s Trudeau rebuffs idea of stepping down in face of slumping support

Al Jazeera  

Canadian prime minister says he has ‘work to do’ amid recent polls showing rising public disapproval of his leadership. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rebuffed the idea of stepping down amid slumping poll numbers and the rise of the country’s opposition Conservatives. Several Liberal parliament members told the public broadcaster CBC News — on condition of anonymity — that …

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Why do people still support Mark Ridley-Thomas?
1 year, 3 months ago

Why do people still support Mark Ridley-Thomas?

LA Times  

Mark Ridley-Thomas listens in March during a gathering at South L.A.’s Holman United Methodist Church, where clergy and others offered spiritual support on the eve of his trial. “There is simply no justification for monetizing one’s office,” Fischer declared from the bench at one point, echoing prosecutors’ claim that he was the mastermind of a “shakedown.” California Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced …

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How ‘scam PACs’ line their pockets by deceiving political donors
1 year, 4 months ago

How ‘scam PACs’ line their pockets by deceiving political donors

Raw Story  

This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. One way to identify a scam PAC is when a PAC reports that the majority of their expenses went towards ambiguous “fundraising” or “consulting,” or a large chunk of spending is attributed to covering “compliance and other administrative costs.” This is often a sign that PACs are not engaging in any political advocacy, because …

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41% of US adults approve of Biden. Here’s what a new poll tells us about the president
1 year, 5 months ago

41% of US adults approve of Biden. Here’s what a new poll tells us about the president

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An improved U.S. economy has done little so far to improve support for President Joe Biden, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. A summary of the survey’s findings and what they tell us about how the country is feeling about the Biden administration: DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT RELATIVELY WEAK A majority of …

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Is Musk asking for help from public to save Twitter from bankruptcy?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Musk asking for help from public to save Twitter from bankruptcy?

India TV News  

Twitter CEO and billionaire Elon Musk have admitted that he had to "save Twitter from bankruptcy" in the past three months and has asked for public support. In context with the same, Elon Musk said that he made other changes to the platform, like introducing a revamped subscription service and auctioning off memorabilia from the company's San Francisco headquarters. Elon …

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Explained: 3 ways countries can make single-use plastic bans more effective
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: 3 ways countries can make single-use plastic bans more effective

Firstpost  

Single-use plastic bans can inspire wider changes to social systems. But without planned access to alternatives, a phased introduction, and efforts to nurture public support, product bans have a limited effect on plastic pollution Governments around the world are introducing single-use plastic product bans to alleviate pollution. The UK government has followed suit by announcing a ban on the supply …

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Public support for striking rail workers appears to slip, YouGov poll suggests
1 year, 11 months ago

Public support for striking rail workers appears to slip, YouGov poll suggests

Daily Mail  

More Britons now oppose the strikes which are crippling Britain's rail network than those who back them, a new poll has suggested. The survey revealed less than half of the public back industrial action on the railways compared to 66% who support nurse walk outs and 50% who agree with teachers going on strike. Public support for striking railway workers …

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Ambulance service in south east ‘tells striking staff not to talk to media’
2 years ago

Ambulance service in south east ‘tells striking staff not to talk to media’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Stuart Fegan, GMB senior organiser for Surrey and south …

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