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21 Dec 2023
#politics
Fox News: Small town elected officials resigning due to new Florida financial disclosure law
A new financial disclosure law in Florida is causing small town leaders to quit. The law requires local elected officials to annually file a detailed financial disclosure. Many officials feel it is invasive and an attack on their municipalities.
The Epoch Times: Colorado Ruling May Boost Trump as Case Heads to Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from state's ballot due to his alleged engagement in insurrection; legal and political ramifications to follow.
Le Monde: DRC elections: Voting extended to a second day after chaotic start
As chaos ensues during the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election, major initial delays and logistical challenges raise doubts about the legitimacy of the ballot and the country's ability to organize the vote. Voting machines are faulty in nearly half of the polling stations, causing further delays and frustration for voters. The opposition accuses the election commission of wanting to ensure the incumbent president's victory.
GB News: 'Can you imagine Corbyn as PM?!' Nigel Farage defends decision to pull Brexit candidates gifting Boris election win
Nigel Farage defends decision to withdraw UKIP candidates in the 2019 general election, targeting Labour-held seats instead. He expresses regret over the implementation of Brexit but stands by his choice to avoid a Jeremy Corbyn government. Farage also criticizes Tony Blair's visit to Israel, questioning his credibility and reminding of the Iraq war.
#society
Fox News: Los Angeles faces uphill battle against escalating homeless crisis
LA Mayor Karen Bass has moved over 21,000 homeless people into temporary shelters, but homelessness rates continue to rise due to evictions and the end of COVID-19 aid. Despite spending billions on homelessness and implementing new programs, the city faces difficulties in efficiently tracking and managing the homeless population, contributing to the ongoing crisis. The number of homeless people may continue to increase, and permanent housing remains a distant goal for many. The city's homelessness challenge is complex and requires innovative solutions in a system that has not existed before.
GB News: 'Sexist pigs in blankets' women slammed for saying men don't help with festive chores
Men's activist Peter Lloyd criticizes women for doing twice as many Christmas chores and argues that men "deserve Christmas off" due to their role in building civilization. He claims that women have become sexist and labels them as "sexist pigs in blankets."
The Federalist: Interior Dept. Threatens Employees Who Won't Say Fake Pronouns
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued guidelines establishing "gender identity" as a protected class in the federal workplace. The policy covers various aspects such as dress code, privacy, and pronoun usage. Violations of the policy can result in retribution for unlawful discrimination.
#foreignaffairs
The Blaze: ‘Defeat evil’: A public statement from lawmakers and others on the Israel-Hamas War | Blaze Media
A group of individuals, including politicians and former military officials, believe that the United States should support Israel in its fight against Hamas. They argue that defeating Hamas is important for Middle East stability and the protection of Western civilization's values. They also criticize Hamas's use of civilians as human shields and call for the United States to provide support to Israel.
#economy
The Epoch Times: IRS Issues Warning Over Withdrawals Required Before End of Year
The IRS has reminded individuals born before 1951 to take their required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts by the end of 2023 to avoid penalties. The age for RMD withdrawals has changed to 73 under the SECURE 2.0 Act, with individuals born in 1951 required to take RMDs in the 2024 tax year. Failure to withdraw the full amount can result in an excise tax of 25%.
#crime
Fox News: Wisconsin man sentenced for commissioning, distributing online monkey torture video
Kenneth Herrera of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, was sentenced to a year in prison, fined $5,000, and ordered three years of supervised release for causing the creation and distribution of a video depicting animal cruelty. Herrera pleaded guilty to the charge and admitted to sending money to a videographer in Indonesia for a video of a monkey being abused.
Fox News: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reduces convicted murderer's sentence, pardons 4 ex-offenders
Gov. Cooper commutes sentence of Darnell Cherry Jr., convicted of murder in 1999. Four others also receive pardons for crimes in their youth.
#technology
The Blaze: When will computers be smarter than humans? Return asked top AI experts: roon | Blaze Media
Machine learning experts predict that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be developed in 2027 for the digital world and 2037 for the real world. These powerful machines will surpass humans in learning and reasoning, leading to significant changes in society. High-value knowledge work sectors will become more efficient, benefiting advanced economies and leading to the wealth of those in possession of the best models. However, the availability of data remains a potential challenge to these predictions.
#other
Fox News: Train strikes maintenance workers in Slovenia, killing 2
Passenger train kills two Slovene maintenance workers, injuring four others near Postojna.