Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are proposing an idea to shorten their workweek to 32 hours. The Congressional Progressive Staff Association sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, proposing a shorter workweek, arguing the reduction would improve the work done on the Hill. The letter, addressed to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House...
New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing nearly all visible and ultraviolet light.
The refinery, in southern Hambantota district, will have a capacity of 2,00,000 barrels; China emphasises its ‘readiness to work closely’ with Sri Lanka ‘in ushering in a new era of development’
At halftime, LeBron James saw a viral video of a young fan's reaction to him after he waved at her at the Lakers-Heat game. Afterward, he made sure to pose for a photo with her.
Zendaya has become a style icon. Here's a look at the most daring outfits she's ever worn, from see-through dresses to silver armor.
News from Wellington Water With refurbishment of two of the three clarifiers completed, work is now underway with the third and final clarifier at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. A clarifier is a large tank used to separate sludge (solid waste) from treated wastewater. Refurbishing the clarifiers is vital to ensuring the plant is […]
Cryptocurrencies jumped on Thursday as investor appetite shifted to smaller, higher risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump's signature tax cut bill could hinge on a House Republican fight over state and local tax deductions.
It is high time India did something for peace as there are no Russells, Einsteins and Rotblats to warn the world anymore
Some netizens are already probing the limits of Beijing's extensive censorship apparatus.
Launching later this month, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side
Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic will play in his 1,300th NHL game Thursday when the San Jose Sharks face the Columbus Blue Jackets
The last obstacles to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal had been ironed out, and Israel’s security cabinet was set...
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In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.
Foreign Affairs Relations Chair Jim Risch said money from the AIDS relief program paid for abortions.
Former rivals Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker joined forced for a hilarious breakdown of the UFC 311 main card bouts.
Donald Trump's inauguration: TikTok CEO attends as app's future hangs in balance
The New York Mets are re-signing outfielder Jesse Winker, Andy Martino of SNY reported Thursday. The deal is pending a physical. Winker will sign for about $8 million in 2025, Jon Heyman of the New York Post added, with a $1 million signing bonus. Joel Sherman of the New York Post clarified that it’s a […]
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from Democrats on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut. Bessent sat in front of the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, where he told lawmakers that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash "a new economic golden age." He was introduced by a fellow South Carolinian, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham... Читать дальше...
The Peoples Democratic Party has accepted the judgment of the Rivers State High Court that nullified its Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses held on July 27, August 10, and August 31, 2024, respectively. In a statement on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, confirmed that the party’s National Working Committee had recognized Hon.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. health officials have cleared America's most popular nicotine pouch to stay on the market, saying Zyn's benefit as a safer alternative for adult cigarette smokers outweighed its potential risk to young people.
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TRIPOLI, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Libyan Ministry of Interior on Thursday announced destroying two tons of explosive remnants of war in the city of Misurata, some 200 km east of the capital Tripoli.
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