Former President Trump congratulated Ronna McDaniel for winning another term as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday. Trump has not publicly endorsed any candidate ahead of the vote, as some Republicans have said that McDaniel should be ousted following a poorer-than-anticipated midterm election for the GOP. “Congratulations to Ronna McDaniel on her big…
Biden Announces 20-Year Ban on Mining in Minnesota, Undermining Nation’s Mineral Security
January 27, 2023
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The Biden administration has announced that it will impose a 20-year mining moratorium on thousands of acres of land in Minnesota by citing the need to protect the natural environment, potentially dealing a blow to Twin Metals, a major mining firm with interests in the region. The move has attracted criticism from mining associations and…
House Roundtable Hears Testimony About Role of Social Media in Selling Deadly Drugs
Social media, Snapchat in particular, may be making it easier for young people to purchase lethal pills, a congressional roundtable was told on Jan. 25. Snapchat is known for an app that automatically deletes messages after the receiver reads them, making it possible for drug dealers to take advantage of that feature, witnesses said during…
Massive School Zone Fines Facing Drivers
Motorists in NSW face $750,000 in school-zone fines over coming days despite students not returning to classes until next week. School zones were back in effect across the state from Friday, with drivers reminded the zones also apply to student-free days. Last January, NSW drivers racked up over $750,000 (US $533,000) worth of fines for speeding in school zones…
Torrential Rains, Flash Floods Lash Auckland; Elton John Concert Canceled
SYDNEY—A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland on Friday as torrential rains caused widespread flooding and evacuations, closing the city’s airports and forcing organizers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John. Auckland’s Mayor Wayne Brown declared a state of emergency due to the extent of the “damage, displacement, and…
LIVE January 28, 3:45 PM ET: Trump kicks off 2024 campaign in South Carolina
Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds the first event of his 2024 presidential campaign in a red state: South Carolina, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Republican Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster will join Trump on Saturday afternoon. Graham and McMaster will attend the event at Columbia’s state…
LIVE January 28, 3:45 PM ET: First Trump 2024 Campaign Rally in South Carolina
Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds the first event of his 2024 presidential campaign in a red state: South Carolina, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Republican Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster will join Trump on Saturday afternoon. Graham and McMaster will attend the event at Columbia’s state…
$31 Million Winning Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold at Massachusetts Grocery Store
A winning $31 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket for Tuesday night’s drawing was sold at a grocery store in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The cash option on the prize is $16.3 million if the winner wants to take the money in a lump sum. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, the multi-million dollar jackpot winner came…
Government Will Seek to Delay MAID Expansion as Quickly as Possible in New Session, Says Justice Minister
The federal government will introduce legislation aimed at delaying the eligibility expansion for medical assistance in dying (MAID) “as quickly as possible,” says Justice Minister David Lametti. Canada’s laws dictating who can access MAID are currently set to expand on March 17 to include individuals whose only medical conditions are mental illnesses. However, the Liberal government…
Analysts Say Brazil’s Proposed Universal Latin American Currency ‘Not Realistic’
Plans for a single currency in Latin America resurfaced after more than a decade on Jan. 23, when Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced the initiative at a bilateral conference in Buenos Aires. The Brazilian president—commonly known as Lula—pitched the idea as a means for Argentina and Brazil to end their dependency on…
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