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President Joe Biden plans to commute the sentences of about 1,500 criminals and pardon 39 others, the White House announced early Thursday, the highest number of commutations and pardons ever granted in a single day. It is said to be the largest.”America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said in a statement, laying out what could be the defining act toward the end of his presidency.Mr. Biden continued. “As President, I will extend mercy to those who have shown remorse and rehabilitation, restore opportunities for Americans to participate in everyday life and contribute to their…

ReutersWoman searches for relatives after thousands of prisoners are released from Saidnaya PrisonSyrian opposition forces say they plan to close a notoriously harsh prison run by ousted President Bashar al-Assad and hunt for those responsible for killing and torturing detainees.In a statement seen by Reuters, rebel leader Ahmed al-Shallah, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, also said he would disband the former regime’s security forces.After the fall of Assad’s regime on Sunday, a video was released showing thousands of prisoners being released from Saidnaya prison, which human rights groups have described as a “human slaughterhouse”.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights,…

New York Gov. Cathy Hochul signed a bill requiring health insurance companies to cover EpiPens and capping consumers’ out-of-pocket costs at $100, her office announced Thursday. EpiPen devices are designed to prevent allergic reactions for people who are at risk of, or have a history of, anaphylaxis caused by insect stings or stings, food, drugs, environmental exposure, exercise, or other unknown causes. used. According to the governor’s office, EpiPen prices are outpacing inflation, with some reports saying prices have increased by 600% since 2007. EpiPens used to cost $60 each, but now sell for more than $600 per pack. of…

West Long Branch, NJ – Most Democrats and independents would be upset if President-elect Donald Trump suspended laws and constitutional provisions to go after his political enemies. However, few Republicans say this would bother them a lot, although most see his statements about doing this as overstated. The Monmouth (“Mon-muth”) University Poll finds that most Americans feel the country has become more divided during President Joe Biden’s term, but only Republicans think it will become more united after Trump takes office again. In other results, more Americans believe the 2024 presidential results were fair than said the same about the…

Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday that it will reorganize into two business units. One focuses on the struggling traditional cable TV business, and the other focuses on streaming and studios. This could create “strategic opportunities” in the future. The media giant has announced that its division, which includes streaming services Max, Discovery Plus and HBO, will continue to grow in what insiders call a sign of optimism that merger and acquisition regulations will be friendlier under the Trump administration. , plans to merge its divisions including film and television studio Warner Bros. . The streaming and studio division will sit…

washington CNN — As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami make sweeping promises to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, House Republican leaders say efforts to cut wasteful federal spending are putting the party on a collision course. He has expressed concern to Republican leaders that he may Senate Republicans, including members of committees charged with diverting funds, are wondering how to implement conflicting parameters set by President-elect Donald Trump’s directives as excitement builds over the creation of the Treasury Department. have expressed concerns about this. Government efficiency is starting to settle down. Republicans want to make a major move to…

theScore’s Justin Boone placed first overall in FantasyPros’ Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and has finished in the top seven in each of the past seven years of the contest. Click the link below to see his rankings for Week 15.Final rankings will be announced on Sunday morning.Half PPRQB | RB | WR | Te | Defense | K | FlexPPRRB | WR | Te | FlexstandardRB | WR | Te | Flexquarterback Rk Team Opp 1 Josh Allen BUF @ DET 2 Lamar Jackson BAL @ NYG 3 Jayden Daniels WSH @ NO 4 Joe Burrow CIN @…

Afghanistan’s acting refugee minister was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul on Wednesday, the country’s Taliban rulers announced. Taliban officials blamed the Islamic State (IS) group, which later claimed responsibility. What else do we know about this attack? Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid praised Minister Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani as a “great fighter” and condemned the killing as a “cowardly attack”. Reuters quoted Haqqani’s nephew Anas Haqqani as saying that the explosion occurred as the minister was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers. He is the most senior official to be killed since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021…

India on Thursday hailed 18-year-old chess prodigy Gukesh Donmaraju after he became the youngest world champion with a thrilling final victory over China’s Ding Liren.Gukesh surpassed Russian record Garry Kasparovwon the title at the age of 22 after a dramatic late victory in Singapore.According to a BBC report, Donmaraju broke down in tears as the audience erupted in cheers.”Maybe I got very emotional because I never thought I would get that position,” he said, according to Reuters. Indian grandmaster Gukesh Donmaraju (right) reacts after defeating Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren in the 14th game of the 2024 FIDE World Championship…

Uhm Young Mi-sook, ESPN staff writerDecember 12, 2024, 2:31 a.m. ETClose Ohm Yongmi-sook has been covering the Giants, Jets and NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and NBA for nearly a decade. He joins ESPNNewYork.com after nearly 12 years at the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Michigan State University. Follow him on Twitter » Ohm’s Chat Archive »HOUSTON — An enraged Steve Kerr makes a call the officiating staff has never seen in his NBA career, costing the Golden State Warriors a 91-90 loss to the Houston Rockets and a chance…