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Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas as Senate works to advance House bill
A partial government shutdown began at 12:01 on Saturday morning after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending measure before the deadline and send it to President Biden’s desk. However, the Senate is actively working through amendment votes and other considerations in order to send the measure to Biden. The… Read Details ⇢
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Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one | News
Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate. Israeli forces have shot and wounded a Syrian protester demonstrating against the army’s presence in a border village in southern Syria, the Israeli military says. Israeli fire injured the man, identified by local media as Maher… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 21 (game #559)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands… Read Details ⇢
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Competition Commission sets the record straight – The Mail & Guardian
Competition policy seeks to ensure that markets are competitive, open and not subject to undue power by dominant firms. For this reason, it attracts much controversy and debate, as it should be. A recent Sunday Times article however goes well beyond fair public comment and provides an unbalanced and unfair… Read Details ⇢
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad, a blow for Russia in Africa
A Russian ship off Tartus, Syria on December 17, 2024. BAKR ALKASEM / AFP After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, Russia is putting its back into it and working hard to save the furniture, two in this case: the Tartus sea base and the Hmeimim airport. Deployed… Read Details ⇢
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Biden considers commuting the sentences of death row inmates
As President Biden’s term comes to an end, he is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of most, if not all, of the 40 men on the federal government’s death row. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the move would frustrate President-elect Trump’s plan to… Read Details ⇢
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What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen? | TV Shows
Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza. Israel has carried out air strikes on Yemen, and Houthi forces there have launched missiles at Tel Aviv. Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and the removal of Bashar al-Assad in Syria have put the Houthis’ key… Read Details ⇢
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12 of the best Christmas movies I’m streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and more this festive season
The holidays are a great time to put some time away to spend some quality time flicking through the best streaming services for a good movie, especially a good Christmas flick. In October, I put myself to the test to watch a horror movie each day of the month, so… Read Details ⇢
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A Guide for South African Consumers
Surprisingly, after the launch of the first online casino in 1994, what was once a niche industry would later have global influence, largely because of the convenience of accessing online platforms. This has ensured that even if you aren’t able to access a physical venue, you can still participate from… Read Details ⇢