As uncertainty mounts about whether the new Republican-controlled Senate will sign off on some of President-elect Donald Trump’s more controversial Cabinet picks, a top conservative grassroots group is dialing up the pressure.
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Private banks are pushing for a reduction in Mudra loan targets, citing concerns about potential stress on MSME loans. While govt data shows low NPAs in the Mudra segment, lenders anticipate a rise in bad loans across the MSME sector in the coming months.
USDOT's Maritime Administration announced $580 million in port grants for 31 projects across 15 states that incorporate multimodal improvements for the transportation of goods.
The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act would allow the secretary of the treasury, a Cabinet position appointed by the president, to revoke a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status by labeling it as “terrorist-supporting.” It passed by a vote of 219–184, mostly along party lines.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who pursued a sweeping and controversial agenda as Wall Street’s chief overseer over the last three-plus years, plans to step down on Jan. 20, the agency said Thursday.
Читать дальше...Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.
The new Ariana Grande-Cynthia Erivo musical is just the latest project to travel the Yellow Brick Road.
Cut into a Gibraltar cliff face overlooking the Alboran Sea, a cave opening leads back in time to one of the earliest manufacturing sites on the planet—a Neanderthal-built tar distillation oven hidden for 65,000 years.
State of the Union: The former congressman feared his nomination was “becoming a distraction.”
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Windows 11's latest update, 24H2, is unexpectedly pumping up the volume.
Windows users who disconnect and reconnect an audio device may find the volume setting increased to the max. — Read the rest
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LOS ANGELES, United States — Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from their first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
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For those seeking ergonomic efficiency and stylish design, the Logitech Lift Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Mouse offers an outstanding solution. Currently available for a limited time at a 15% discount, this mouse combines comfort, functionality, and sustainability—making it a must-have accessory for mouse users.
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(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) Before taking on the loaded field at next week's Maui Invitational, No. 10 North Carolina visits Hawaii on Friday in Honolulu. The Tar Heels (2-1) are among the main attractions at the eight-team event in Maui, which also includes two-time reigning national champion UConn. Before North Carolina begins the tournament Monday against another 2024 NCAA Tournament team, Dayton, the Tar
The world’s two richest men got into it on Musk’s social-media platform X over the election.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name for consideration as Trump's Attorney General. He says his confirmation was becoming a "distraction to the critical work" of the Trump transition. Here is Gaetz's statement below:
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The Albany Med Health System said it may be forced to no longer accept CDPHP as an insurance plan in 2025 due to an ongoing payment dispute. CDPHP reportedly owes Albany Med Health System $50 million in payments.