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Elections will be held on February 23, seven months earlier than scheduled, after the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition government.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was rejected in a vote of confidence in parliament, forcing a snap election to be held seven months earlier than planned. Monday’s vote came after Scholz’s fragile coalition government collapsed, triggering a political crisis in the European Union’s biggest economy. Scholz won the support of 207 members of the 733-member House of Representatives, but 394 voted against the bill and 116 abstained. This puts them far short of the 367-member majority required for victory. Elections for the…

Dozens of Miami luxury condos and hotels sinking at an ‘unexpected’ rate, new study finds Dozens of luxury oceanfront condos and hotels in Surfside, Bal Harbor, Miami Beach and Sunny Isles are sinking into the ground at an “unexpected” rate, with nearly 70 percent of buildings in northern and central Sunny Isles sinking into the ground A university study revealed that of Miami. The study, released Friday night, shows that between 2016 and 2023, the iconic Surf Club Towers, Faena Hotel, Porsche Design Tower, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Trump Tower and more A total of 35 buildings were identified as having…

Yahoo Sports AM is your daily newsletter for all things sports. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.🚨 Headline🏀 3-point streak: The Lady Vols set an NCAA record for most 3-pointers in a game (30), and the Warriors and Mavericks set an NBA record for combined 3-pointers (48).⚾️MLB move: Astros trade All-Star RF Kyle Tucker to Cubs. The Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Brewers. The Cardinals are going to trade Nolan Arenado.🏈 Bowl season begins: Jackson State defeats South Carolina State 28-7 to win the Celebration Bowl. South Alabama defeated Western Michigan 30-23 to win the…

Important points The S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Monday, Dec. 16, as tech stocks rose modestly ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve interest rate announcement.Broadcom’s stock price rose on last week’s momentum after Wedbush analysts named it a top pick for semiconductors.Supermicrocomputer stocks fell after being removed from the Nasdaq 100, and there were reports that the server maker may be planning to raise capital. Major U.S. stock indexes had a mixed week of trading ahead of Wednesday’s key Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Traders widely expect the central bank to announce further cuts to borrowing costs, but this week…

The Joint Investigation Headquarters, a joint investigation agency among the prosecutors, the police, and the Office of the Chief Corruption Investigation (CIO), sent a formal subpoena to President Yoon Seok-yeol, who is accused of being the “mastermind behind the incident.” Rebellion. ” This came after prosecutors had already requested his appearance in court. Since the National Assembly passed the impeachment bill suspending Yun from office on December 14, prosecutors, police, and the CIO have all been racing to summon him for questioning. On December 16, the Martial Law Special Investigation Headquarters of the Prosecutors’ Office (headed by Chief Prosecutor Park…

Meet the pot and the kettle. Taxpayers in the Big Apple paid police officers more than $1.4 million in overtime in just three months to prepare documents under the controversial “stops law,” a top New York City police official said Monday. He testified after being pursued by city council members who have consistently scrutinized overtime pay. . “Some of my colleagues are unscrupulous people who would prioritize political appearance over public safety,” said City Councilman Bob Holden, one of the members who opposed the onerous law. . “While they criticize the NYPD’s overtime spending, they push for legislation that would…

new atlanticist December 16, 2024 Print this page From Bucharest: Why did Romanian politics suddenly go sideways? by Daniel Freed BUCHAREST—It is never a good thing for a presidential election to be invalidated. But that’s exactly what happened in Romania, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), earlier this month. Late last week in Bucharest, I witnessed how Romania’s political class is shaken by the sudden rise of Karin Georgescu. This is especially true for many pro-Western and liberal-minded Romanians. On November 24, Georgescu, officially a fringe mystical nationalist, won the most votes…

Nikki: Hi. I’m Nikki (ph) and I live in Fort Riley, Kansas. I’m on my way to pick up my DD214 to commemorate my honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. This podcast was recorded at:Sarah McCammon, host: Monday, December 16, 2024, 1:37 PM ET.Nikki: Things may have changed by the time you hear this, but I’ll already be embarking on a new chapter in civilian life. Now, here’s the show.(SOUNDBITE OF BIG TOP ORCHESTRA’S “TEETERBOARD: FOLIES BERGERE (MARCH AND TWO-STEP)”)FRANCO ORDOÑEZ, BYLINE: Good luck, Nikki.Mara Liesson, signed: Oh, congratulations.McCammon: Fort Riley, Kansas – not far from where I grew up.…

Find the perfect auto gift this holiday season. With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or give something special to the car enthusiast in your life. Whether it’s the key to a once-in-a-lifetime motorsports experience or the perfect gear to make driving easier and more fun, DuPont Registry has curated a list of the perfect holiday gifts for every driver . Video games, accessories, automotive-themed gadgets, racing-inspired fashion and more, the guides below have something for anyone interested in all things knowledgeable. If you’re having trouble deciding on holiday shopping for your car enthusiast, the list…

Customers in a cart choose cheese at the Okey supermarket in St. Petersburg. Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesRussia’s central bank is expected to implement a major interest rate hike later this week as inflation continues to soar in the war-centered economy.Russia’s consumer price index continues to rise despite the central bank’s repeated interest rate hikes to curb rampant price increases. The consumer price index in November reached 8.9% year-on-year, up from 8.5% in October, mainly due to higher food prices.The ruble’s depreciation following new U.S. sanctions in November is also accelerating inflation and raising the cost of…