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Voters have a right to know which wealthy special interests are influencing our votes and our government is spending big bucks to manipulate the political system in their favor. , looking back at the 2024 election, the case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court is clear. This fundamental right has been under threat for over 10 years.On January 21, 2010, in this case: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC)the court struck down a ban on corporate independent spending, allowing corporations and other outside groups to participate in election campaigns without restriction.in citizens unitedthe court upheld certain disclosure provisions of…

The US Department of Defense has designated Chinese giant Tencent, a giant of the global video game industry, as a Chinese military company. Tencent itself disputed the label, saying it was inaccurate and a “misconception.” Tencent’s listing as a Chinese military company will not immediately impact its ability to conduct business in the United States, but it does increase the risk of future complications. As reported by The Verge, drone company DJI has been blocked from importing into the United States since being added to the same list. But other companies have also been added and removed, including Chinese smartphone…

LONDON (AP) — Just poured money and energy into help donald trump won re-election, Elon Musk have turned to Europeis sounding the alarm to politicians across the continent.The CEOs of Tesla and SpaceX said: Supported the far-right “Alternative for Germany”demanded his release. British anti-Muslim extremist Tommy Robinson jailed and called British Prime Minister Keir Starmer An evil tyrant who should be in prison. Many European politicians are concerned about the attention. Musk’s feed on social network are. Andrew Chadwick, professor of political communication at Loughborough University, said Mr Musk was using X “a bit like an old-school newspaper mogul” to…

Last weekend, Planet Money traveled to San Francisco to attend the annual meeting of the American Economic Association (and other business organizations). This is the largest professional event for American economists. Eco-nerds met, networked, tried to get jobs, shared ideas, and published hundreds of academic papers. The hottest topic so far at this year’s conference was artificial intelligence. Research presented at the conference shows that large-scale job slaughter due to AI is not happening (at least not yet), and that AI will not completely replace employees (at least in most industries), but rather reduce employee productivity. The ultimate impact of…

Cityscapes | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke explains city life, transportation, planning and more in a weekly column delivered to your inbox. More than two months have passed since the 2024 presidential election, and many are still considering the results. Clearly, we remain a divided nation. Donald Trump convincingly defeated Kamala Harris in the Electoral College, 312 to 226, but the popular vote was just 1.5 percentage points, with Trump at 49.9% and Harris at 48.4%. . By looking up election results on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, you can easily find the locations of the most pro-Trump…

At least 126 people were killed in Tibet on Tuesday after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake centered around 80 miles from Mount Everest, according to reports. Another 188 people were injured on the Chinese side of the border, the Associated Press reported, citing Xinhua news agency.Rescuers climbed piles of broken bricks and some used ladders in hard-hit villages as the search for survivors continued. More than 1,000 homes are believed to have been damaged in the area. A video posted by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management showed the two men being carried away on stretchers by workers stepping over the…

HMPV in India: India on Tuesday reported two new cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing the total number of cases in the country to seven. The latest case was reported in Nagpur. On Monday, two cases were reported in Bengaluru and one each in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Salem. HMPV was first identified in 2001 and is a respiratory infection that causes flu-like symptoms. People of all ages can be affected, but children under 5, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk. The Indian Council of Medical Research said HMPV was “already in circulation” around the…

New footage shared by Ukraine’s paratroopers appears to show soldiers in a US-supplied Stryker armored vehicle running over a Russian fighter jet after running out of ammunition.The short video, shared by the Ukrainian Air Raid Forces on the messaging app Telegram on Monday, purports to show Kiev forces chasing Russian soldiers in Russia’s western Kursk region.Newsweek was unable to independently verify the clip and reached out to Russia’s Defense Ministry for comment via email.why is it importantRussia has been fighting Ukraine in Kursk since Kiev launched a surprise cross-border invasion into Russian territory in August 2024. Ukraine still controls about…

NFLNFLRanking the head coach vacancies, previewing the wild-card weekend, and moreGetty Images/Ringer illustrationBy Sheil KapadiaJan. 7, 11:20 am UTC • 13 minWelcome to NFL Under Review, a weekly column where I sound off on misguided narratives, inexplicable coaching decisions, and other topics around the NFL. Each Tuesday throughout the season, you’ll get my takes on the biggest stories in the league, with an eye on what’s to come. This week, we’re looking at the start of the 2025 head coach hiring cycle and ahead to wild-card weekend. The Jaguars are about to screw this up—again!Welcome to this offseason’s installment of: Why…

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal watchdogs and even a sitting federal judge are accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and later being convicted. They have expressed concern about his stated intention to offer pardons or commutations to his supporters.The lenient response to those who tried to block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election “undermines the U.S. judicial and criminal justice systems and makes clear that attacks on America’s democratic institutions are appropriate and justified.” “It sends a message to the American people that this is…