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Biden administration withdraws old-growth forest plan after getting pushback from industry and GOP
1 day, 14 hours ago

Biden administration withdraws old-growth forest plan after getting pushback from industry and GOP

Associated Press  

— The Biden administration on Tuesday abruptly dropped its nascent plan to protect old-growth forests after getting pushback from Republicans and the timber industry. “There was also feedback that there are important place-based differences that we will need to understand in order to conserve old-growth forests.” Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines in a statement called the withdrawal of the …

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‘The more there’s pushback, the more cinema will flourish’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘The more there’s pushback, the more cinema will flourish’

Deccan Chronicle  

Richa Chadha has her hands full, between parenting duties and promoting her maiden production Girls Will Be Girls. Right now, I am planning the promotions for the release.” Produced by Richa and Ali’s production company Pushing Buttons, Girls will be Girls, helmed by debutante director Shuchi Talati, is a coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who shares a complicated relationship …

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Minister Madlener faces pushback over proposed e-bike regulations
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Minister Madlener faces pushback over proposed e-bike regulations

NL Times  

A new government-commissioned study has deemed a fatbike-specific ban for children "unworkable," as reported by AD. Minister of Infrastructure Barry Madlener is now exploring broader regulations for all e-bikes, but this proposal has met significant resistance in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, including from his own PVV party. The Tweede Kamer has demanded targeted regulations …

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'Just not taught': Republicans get pushback as they attack critical race theory in House
1 month ago

'Just not taught': Republicans get pushback as they attack critical race theory in House

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers railed against what they called “woke” curriculum in schools during a Wednesday hearing in a U.S. House education panel, the latest example of culture wars rocking public education policy. Though critical race theory is used in college and graduate-level programs, GOP members on the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education said the …

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Trump to face less internal pushback in new term: ex-commerce chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump to face less internal pushback in new term: ex-commerce chief

Raw Story  

by Beiyi SEOW Donald Trump's staff choices will ensure he faces less internal pushback on his aggressive economic policies, such as tariff hikes, than during his first term, former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross told AFP Monday. It is unclear if Trump's former USTR Robert Lighthizer would return to the same role, but Ross said he expects him to remain influential …

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‘Charity tax’ rise will hurt antisemitism fight, Rachel Reeves warned in latest Budget pushback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Charity tax’ rise will hurt antisemitism fight, Rachel Reeves warned in latest Budget pushback

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Jewish Leadership Council has hit out at the so-called “charity …

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Minister defends 4.5 percent rent increase amid tenant advocacy pushback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minister defends 4.5 percent rent increase amid tenant advocacy pushback

NL Times  

Housing Minister Mona Keijzer has rejected calls from tenant advocacy groups to reduce the proposed 4.5 percent rent increase for social housing tenants. The Woonbond, the Netherlands’ largest tenant advocacy group, recently withdrew from negotiations, calling the increase excessive and a burden on renters already grappling with the housing crisis. “The government has spent years systematically dismantling the social housing …

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FIFA Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again

The Hindu  

A strike by top football stars cannot be ruled out, a spokesperson for the sport’s global players’ union said Wednesday, as the newly expanded Club World Cup continues to face pushback. Its new format has faced a fierce backlash, with players’ union FIFPRO raising concerns about the physical and mental impact on players as a result of an increasingly congested …

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Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again

Associated Press  

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands — A strike by top soccer stars cannot be ruled out, a spokesperson for the sport’s global players’ union said Wednesday, as the newly expanded Club World Cup continues to face pushback. Its new format has faced a fierce backlash, with players’ union FIFPRO raising concerns about the physical and mental impact on players as a result of …

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Donald Trump Jr hints that Republicans have ‘backup plans’ if controversial picks don’t get confirmed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr hints that Republicans have ‘backup plans’ if controversial picks don’t get confirmed

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. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump Jr suggests that his father has “backup plans” …

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Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump Jr. said Sunday that any pushback from the Washington establishment around his father's unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding. Carr said recently the commission’s priorities should be “reining in Big Tech," and drafted the FCC chapter of Project 2025, an agenda that the conservative Heritage Foundation sketched out …

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Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump Jr. said Sunday that any pushback from the Washington establishment around his father’s unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding. “That’s what the American people want.” He said there are “backup plans” if Senate confirmation is problematic in some cases, but “we’re obviously going with …

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RFK Jr facing pushback to his appointment from the right – but it has nothing to do with his conspiracy theories
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr facing pushback to his appointment from the right – but it has nothing to do with his conspiracy theories

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. “I believe the nomination of RFK Jr to serve as Secretary of HHS is …

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RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback

NPR  

RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' "Bobby Kennedy and Trump have bonded over tying the core of MAGA – which is a distrust of institutions and getting corruption out of institutions – to our health care industries," says Calley Means, an advisor to Kennedy and the Trump transition team, who spoke with NPR before Kennedy's nomination. "There are …

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Trump said to be entering 'choppy legal waters' with unexpected source of pushback
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump said to be entering 'choppy legal waters' with unexpected source of pushback

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is expected to enter the White House with a Republican House and Senate, as well as a Supreme Court including several jurists he himself appointed, but there is still an unexpected source of pushback that could hamper some of his efforts, according to some legal experts. Trump’s "ambitious agenda could face pushback from an institution he has done …

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NBC files an Equal Time notice after Kamala Harris' "SNL" appearance sparks FCC pushback
2 months ago

NBC files an Equal Time notice after Kamala Harris' "SNL" appearance sparks FCC pushback

Salon  

NBC has filed for an Equal Time notice with the Federal Comunications Commission after Vice President Kamala Harris' surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" caused issue with the organization. In the filing, NBC stated that Harris appeared on "Saturday Night Live" "without charge" for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Following Harris on "Saturday Night Live," CNN reporter Stelter said that …

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Netflix updates its company culture deck, gets pushback, Co-CEO explains it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix updates its company culture deck, gets pushback, Co-CEO explains it

Hindustan Times  

Netflix updated its famous culture deck in June after 12 months and getting 1,500 employee comments, but still received pushback for it, according to a Business Insider report which added that the company's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the original version put “more emphasis on freedom than responsibility.” A man stands next to a logo of Netflix during an event in …

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Pashtun Revival: A Resurgence of Jirgas in Pakistan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pashtun Revival: A Resurgence of Jirgas in Pakistan

News 18  

The resurgence of the Pashtun National Jirga in Pakistan has faced significant resistance from state agencies. Despite the challenges, tens of thousands of people attended the Jirga, highlighting the growing importance of the traditional tribal council in advocating for justice and peace within Pashtun society. The Jirga concluded with a series of resolutions, including the withdrawal of Pakistani army, ISIS, …

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BJP Eyes Early Candidate List For Delhi Polls To Boost ‘Comeback’, Faces Internal Pushback
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Eyes Early Candidate List For Delhi Polls To Boost ‘Comeback’, Faces Internal Pushback

ABP News  

New Delhi, Oct 15 The BJP is considering "early declaration" of its candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls to get a headstart over its rivals AAP and Congress, a party leader said on Tuesday. The suggestion to announce early the list of party candidates for the assembly polls due in February was also discussed in the recent 'Chintan Baithak' …

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BBC under fire after allowing Iranian academic to spout 'anti-Jewish racism without pushback' on Radio 4's Today show
3 months, 1 week ago

BBC under fire after allowing Iranian academic to spout 'anti-Jewish racism without pushback' on Radio 4's Today show

Daily Mail  

The BBC has become embroiled in a new row over its coverage of Israel amid claims it allowed an Iranian academic to make 'racist' and 'antisemitic' comments without challenge. The UK's largest Jewish community organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the interview on the Today programme, between Mishal Husain and University of Tehran's Mohammad Marandi. Mohammad Marandi described Israel …

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'I disagree': Trump-backing CNN strategist gets pushback for criticism of Harris substance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'I disagree': Trump-backing CNN strategist gets pushback for criticism of Harris substance

Raw Story  

CNN's Scott Jennings was impressed by Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's acceptance speech, but the conservative commentator felt like the party's convention has been lacking overall. The Kentucky Republican agreed that Walz's neurodivergent son standing up to tearfully shout out his dad was a "cool moment," but he said Vice President Kamala Harris had some work to do to …

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'Harsh': Fox Business guest gets pushback for smearing Kamala Harris with sexual slur
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Harsh': Fox Business guest gets pushback for smearing Kamala Harris with sexual slur

Raw Story  

A guest on Fox Business recently smeared Vice President Kamala Harris by implying that she owed her political success to giving sexual favors. The Daily Beast reports that Fox Business guest Alec Lace described Harris as "the original Hawk Tuah girl," which is a reference to a viral video in which features a woman making a sound effect related to …

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'They wrote it for him': Trump hit with pushback after 'admission' about Project 2025
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'They wrote it for him': Trump hit with pushback after 'admission' about Project 2025

Raw Story  

Donald Trump went nuclear on Project 2025 at his rally on Saturday, going from saying he "knows nothing" about the plan to comparing its authors to the right's version of the "radical left," but the internet didn't let it slide. Law professor Jennifer Taub said, "Don't let him distance himself from the Trump Project 2025." "Trump just now: I don’t …

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Ola Electric faces investor pushback on IPO valuation: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ola Electric faces investor pushback on IPO valuation: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ola Electric Mobility, India’s largest electric scooter maker, is facing investor pushback on its targeted valuation for its upcoming IPO, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. At this rate, Ola Electric’s current investors may opt not to sell existing shares in the company, the people told Bloomberg. The background Backed by SoftBank Group Corp. and Tiger Global Management, Ola …

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