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18 Jan 2024
#politics
Fox News: Kentucky Senate approves proposal to end odd-year elections for state office
Kentucky's Senate approved a measure to move elections for governor and other state offices to coincide with presidential elections. The proposal aims to end the tradition of holding odd-year elections, with the change set to begin in 2032. The measure now heads to the House, where its fate is uncertain.
The Economist: Spain shows regional nationalists make bad coalition partners
European Politics
Spain's current Socialist government, led by Pedro Sánchez, is struggling to maintain stability due to the unwieldy coalition he formed with regional nationalists. To secure their support, Sánchez promised an amnesty for organizers of an illegal independence referendum in Catalonia, much to the dismay of many Spaniards. However, when the government needed parliamentary approval for important decrees, the regional party Junts per Catalunya withheld their support, causing a major setback. Additionally, Sánchez faces division within his left-wing coalition partner, making it difficult for him to govern effectively.
Breitbart: Rapper Meek Mill Says Joe Biden 'Too Old' to Be President, Appears to Back Trump as Candidate ‘People in Poverty Voting For’
Rapper Meek Mill criticizes President Joe Biden's age, claiming he is unfit for office. Mill appears to support Donald Trump as a potential alternative.
Fox News: Trump holds double-digit lead in New Hampshire GOP presidential primary as Haley edges up in latest poll
Former President Trump maintains a significant lead in the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, according to a recent poll. Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration, is gaining ground, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis falls behind. The poll also reveals that most New Hampshire voters have already made up their minds.
Fox News: Biden-aligned group hires top Dem operative to help stifle third-party challengers
Democrats' opposition research group, American Bridge, is focused on suppressing third-party presidential challenges that could hinder President Biden's re-election. They have hired a veteran Democratic operative and lawyer, Mark Elias, to prevent such challengers from succeeding. American Bridge has been using legal challenges to address technical issues related to running for office and is willing to take legal action if necessary. Democrats are concerned that a third-party candidate would be more detrimental to Biden's chances than former President Trump.
Breitbart: Biden's DOJ Confirms Hunter Biden’s Laptop Is Real
DOJ confirms Hunter Biden's laptop is real, could have impacted the 2020 election. Media initially dismissed as Russian disinformation.
The Economist: Scottish nationalism’s left turn
Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is trying to combat a resurgent Labour Party by adopting a more left-leaning, Labour-like stance in an effort to maintain the SNP's monopoly on pro-independence voters. However, while this strategy may work in the short term, it is uncertain whether it will be enough to secure an independent Scotland in the long run, especially as the SNP faces challenges such as declining support for independence and a party-finance scandal. Additionally, Scotland's limited population and lack of consensus on currency choices make it challenging to achieve economic independence comparable to the United States.
#society
Breitbart: Demographic Decline: France Sees Lowest Number of Births Since WWII
France's birth rate has reached its lowest level since World War II, signaling a demographic collapse in the West. The declining birth rate, coupled with an aging population, puts strain on pension and healthcare systems. While the government has touted immigration as a solution, there is growing resistance to mass migration due to negative social and economic impacts.
Fox News: Massachusetts Gov. Healey to prioritize lower housing costs in 2024
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey outlined her goals for 2024, including lowering housing and childcare costs, improving infrastructure, and strengthening schools. She emphasized the lack of affordable housing as the biggest challenge and proposed a $4 billion housing plan. Healey also unveiled an initiative to provide better access to childcare and early education, prioritizing universal preschool for 4-year-olds. She pledged $10 million for mental health care and acknowledged the state's financial struggles and the strain on the shelter system due to the influx of migrants.
#war
Times Of Israel: ‘Like dominos falling’: Young Kfar Aza residents recall carnage of Oct. 7
Young residents of Kfar Aza experienced the destruction of their neighborhood and witnessed their neighbors being massacred and kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. The attack resulted in the death of 11 people and the abduction of seven others.
#foreignaffairs
The Telegraph: First images released of Houthi damage to US ship
Merchant vessel MV Genco Picardy damaged by Houthi drone attack near Red Sea. No injuries, but some damage reported. Ship remains seaworthy. Houthi attacks on commercial ships continue. US retaliates with strikes on Houthi missile targets.
The Economist: Russia’s war is splitting the indigenous Sami in two
The Russian war has divided the Sami people, who are indigenous to Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula. Border restrictions implemented after the conflict have separated Russian Sami from their kin in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This has caused a setback in the progress made since the fall of the Soviet Union in reconnecting the Sami across borders.
Fox News: 17 retired military officials raise alarm on Biden's electric vehicle push
Retired military officials warn President Biden's EV push could increase reliance on Chinese supply chains, making the U.S. vulnerable to economic manipulation and threats to national security. The officials express concern over plans to rush the transition to EVs before infrastructure is in place and emphasize the importance of addressing China's strategic positioning in the EV industry.
Times Of Israel: Freed hostages meet UN chief, who says he carries dog tag ‘in my right pocket’
Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza met with UN Secretary-General Guterres at the World Economic Forum. Guterres called for the release of all remaining hostages and prosecution of sex crimes by Hamas. He surprised them by showing a dog tag symbolizing support for their release. War erupted on October 7, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 240 hostages. Hamas still holds 132 hostages, with some confirmed dead. Hostages shared their stories at the forum, emphasizing the dire conditions in captivity. President Herzog spoke about the Israeli desire for safety rather than peace.
GB News: Argentina’s new claim on the Falklands is ‘baseless’, says war hero Simon Weston
Falklands War hero criticizes Argentina's "baseless" claim on the islands, attributing it to their financial troubles. He questions the mental state of Argentina's president, stating that they lack the military power to take the islands.
#military
Le Monde: Russian man sentenced to eight years for draft office arson plot
A man in Saint Petersburg was sentenced to eight years for planning to burn down an army recruitment building in 2022. He admitted to taking a Molotov cocktail to the building but changed his mind. The court claimed he was motivated by extremist views and a supporter of the Ukrainian armed forces.
#religion
Flag And Cross: World Economic Forum Hosts Disturbing Pagan 'Forest' Ritual on Stage
Leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are disconnected from reality and believe they can control the climate. They invited a chief from the Yawanawá Tribe to perform a pagan ritual, displaying their disregard for God. The forum is focused on nature worship and controlling people's thoughts.
#health
Forbes: New Democrat-Backed Bill Would Protect IVF Access Nationwide Amid Post-Roe Concerns
Democrats plan to introduce legislation protecting access to assisted reproductive technology treatments such as IVF. The bill would establish a statutory right to IVF and other fertility treatments for all Americans.
#crime
The Telegraph: Watch: Armed robber wearing clown mask steals cash register
An armed robber wearing a creepy clown mask robs an Australian convenience store, threatening the cashier with a firearm. The cashier is unharmed, and the police release footage to find the culprit.
Fox News: Uvalde school shooting: DOJ review faults police for big delays in confronting gunman
The Justice Department's report on the Uvalde school shooting criticizes the police for failing to confront the gunman and recognize the incident as an active shooter situation.
Fox News: Cleanup at suspicious California biolab with ties to China finally underway
A hazmat crew removes chemicals from an underground biolab with ties to China. Though dangerous infectious agents were found, no criminal charges have been filed, frustrating locals. A Chinese national linked to the lab has been charged with fraud and is in custody.
#sports
Forbes: Post Malone And Reba McEntire Will Perform Super Bowl Pregame, NFL Announces
Country music legend Reba McEntire and singer Post Malone will perform at the Super Bowl pregame show in Las Vegas, aiming to boost viewership after backlash over the halftime show.
#other
Fox News: Reporter who confronted John Kerry over carbon footprint says he wouldn't answer 'the most basic question'
Reporter Avi Yemini called out John Kerry for his hypocritical response to questions about his carbon footprint at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Yemini believes Kerry and others like him are out of touch and don't practice what they preach when it comes to climate change. Despite being blocked by security, Yemini argues that Kerry is just one of many government bureaucrats who promote climate alarmism without truly believing in it.