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Pop-Up Conversation with Rep. Suzan DelBene
A conversation on the impacts of earned income tax credit and child care tax credit on low-income families and how to move forward in 2022. The post Pop-Up Conversation with Rep. Suzan DelBene appeared first on Niskanen Center...
How Democratic Are the Countries at Biden’s Democracy Summit?
Democracy, like other human virtues, is always a work in progress. Let’s hope that at least some of the invitees see the summit as an occasion to take a step forward. The post How Democratic Are the Countries at Biden’s Democracy Summit?...
The State of Asylum: Biden’s First Year
In the first month of his term, President Biden signed twelve executive actions that outlined his immigration agenda. But ongoing issues like the humanitarian crisis in Central America’s Northern Triangle countries, emerging climate...
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Martin Rowson on Boris Johnson’s escalating problems – cartoon
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The Guardian view on Boris Johnson: odds shorten on a vote of no confidence | Editorial
Tory MPs are losing faith in a prime minister who cannot be straight with voters, his staff or even themThe Conservative party has a reputation for being ruthless when it comes to disposing of leaders of whom it despairs. Margaret Thatcher was...
The Guardian view on the US pursuit of Julian Assange: set him free | Editorial
The attempt to extradite the WikiLeaks founder is an assault on the press freedom that the Biden administration promises to promoteOpening his Summit for Democracy this week, Joe Biden urged his guests to “stand up for the values that unite...
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What we know about Omicron two weeks after it became a variant of concern
Two weeks after the World Health Organization designated Omicron a variant of concern, we know a lot more about its potential threat, with initial data suggesting it seems to be associated with less severe illness and fewer ICU admissions...
Is the 'Sarco' suicide capsule legal in Switzerland?
The purported legality of the 'Sarco' suicide capsule in Switzerland has come into question. CTVNews.ca looks at what is known so far about the device.
Kenney to change COVID-19 rules, says his own Christmas plan would violate current restrictions
Alberta is set to relax COVID-19 restrictions next week so more people can gather together for Christmas. Premier Jason Kenney detailed his own holiday plans Friday, which he said would not comply if he left current fourth-wave restrictions...
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Panel: Consider tinkering with oceans to suck up more carbon – but first, give us a $1 billion+ to research it
That’s their opening offer anyway, according to Phys.org. Another attempt to cash in on the ‘something must be done’ propaganda of climate alarmism that demonises the essential trace gas carbon dioxide. Usual unproven ‘heat trapping’...
For many Europeans, the electric vehicle revolution is a mirage
Usual problems: high cost, range anxiety, lack of charging points, battery life, maybe resale value. Not much incentive for less well-off private buyers, even with subsidies. Corporate fleets seeking tax breaks more to the fore. – –...
Too dry, too hot, or too wet: Increasing weather persistence in European summer , say researchers
No prizes for guessing how this story ends: it’s your fault, or so the researchers want us to believe. Human-caused emissions of trace gases are supposed to have made weather systems more prone to being stationary for longer, reports Phys.org...
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Cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it: PM Modi at Summit for Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (December 10) that emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it.
Netflix launches Tudum, a new website for news, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos
Netflix has launched a new website called Tudum with aim to provide news, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, bonus features and more.
Google Play billing system integration deadline for developers in India extended, check last date
Google said that it's deferring the deadline for developers in India to integrate with its Play billing system from March 2022 to October next year.
Zee News :Sci-Tech
A mysterious 'hut' on the moon? Chinese rover sends pictures
On a moon mission, China's Yutu-2 Rover (Yutu 2 Rover) seems to have detected a hut-shaped object, visible near the moon's most remote area, von Karman Crater
Solar Eclipse: Will the last Surya Grahan of 2021 be visible in India today?
A Solar Eclipse takes place when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun's light in some areas.
Indian Lunar lander, Japanese rover to explore Moon in LUPEX mission, says JAXA official
LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission) will feature an Indian Lunar lander and a Japanese rover, Dr.Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said.
Zee News :World
Allow women to work, girls to get education: EU to Taliban
The Taliban, after taking control of the country in mid-August, had closed the schools with thousands of girl students confined to their homes
Covid symptoms in South Africa milder than earlier waves: Report
According to the WHO, Africa currently accounted for 46 per cent of reported Omicron cases globally.
CDS Bipin Rawat chopper crash: China slams conspiracy
China slammed those "attempting to cause new tensions in China-India ties"
Zee News :India National
What`s happening Shashi? Netizens have a field day as Tharoor makes a typo
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has made a spelling error in one of his latest tweets.
West Bengal example of human rights violations: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar targets Mamata Banerjee govt
Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted, "West Bengal has set an example of human rights violations... Fear among the people is such that they cannot even discuss this openly."
India evacuates 104 Afghan refugees in a special flight
The special flight was arranged under India's operation Devi Shakti.
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Britain seeks G7 'show of unity' against Russia over Ukraine crisis
World Bank says donors approve release of US$280 million for Afghanistan
Commentary: Cuba seems to be making some pretty effective COVID-19 vaccines
The country will be looking to provide its homegrown vaccine to less developed countries, pending approval from the WHO, says a UK researcher.
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Britain seeks G7 'show of unity' against Russia over Ukraine crisis
Signs of life after Indonesia's polluted Citarum river gets a clean up - but for how long?
Question of war as US, China clash over Taiwan, but experts urge creativity, restraint, dialogue
War will be the last resort, but more of China’s elites and strategists now feel that Taiwan is ‘within reach’, an analyst says. Can both sides reopen lines of communication, the programme Insight asks...
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Commentary: Singapore football just doesn’t feel the same – without the crowds or drums
The SingaBrigade’s question over why drums were banned at the AFF Suzuki Championship raises dilemmas over pandemic living and competitive sports, says John Duerden.
IN FOCUS: When employees feel burned out and undervalued at work, how can they be persuaded to stay?
With more people thinking about making changes to their working lives after nearly two years of COVID-19, CNA looks at what employers can do to reverse what has been dubbed globally as the Great Resignation...
Another Changi Airport employee among 3 COVID-19 cases preliminarily positive for Omicron variant
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