Новости за 19.12.2024

US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are pushing for a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap funding bill that would keep federal agencies running through March 2025. US government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past Friday. A shutdown could hinder holiday travel, delay services, and impact economic growth, while essential workers remain on the job but face delayed pay.

Close-up of Water bill and calculator. Domestic scene.

The water regulator’s decision to raise bills by around £31 a year from April has been dubbed a “national scandal”.

Ofwat announced today that water bills in England and Wales will rise by 36% by 2030 in an effort to address pollution and mounting debt.

That works out to an increase of £157 over the next five years, taking the average annual bill from £440 to £597.

Ofwat chief David Black said it was a chance for water... Читать дальше...

The Nation's Weather for Thursday, December 19, 2024

_____

NATIONAL SUMMARY

A clipper storm will travel from the Upper Midwest today to

the interior Northeast late tonight. Snow in Wisconsin and

Minnesota will be heavy in some areas and can lead to

rapidly deteriorating visibility and travel conditions. It

will be very windy across the northern Plains and northern

Rockies. Wind gusts of 30-50 mph can lead to localized power

outages and blow around loose objects. Читать дальше...

Save 22% on the roborock Q5 DuoRoller+ at Amazon.

A GAVIN and Stacey star looked totally unrecognisable as he reunited with the famous cast just days ahead of the Christmas special.

Steve Harvey has been active on social media since the spread of the fake story

Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday after an uproar over allegations by Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Kiren Rijiju that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used force against women BJP MPs at Parliament's entry steps. The BJP demanded an apology, while the opposition, led by DMK's Tiruchi Siva, contested the claim.

Lin Jian noted that the Taiwan issue is strictly an internal affair of China "and does not tolerate any external interference"

Following discussions between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), it has been confirmed that the FIG seat allocation for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA) is to increase from 1 January 2025 for a three-month review period.

Coe sees himself as the reform candidate in the contest to succeed Thomas Bach.

More than 3 billion people are already blocked from using the app, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

Josh Acheampong Commits to Chelsea Until 2029 Rising Star in Chelsea’s Defence Chelsea FC has confirmed that promising defender Josh Acheampong has signed a new contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2029. This long-term commitment underlines the club’s belief in the talented youngster, who has risen through the academy ranks with remarkable dedication. Acheampong […]

Jessica Simpson showcased a new look on her social media, highlighting her ongoing sobriety and weight-loss successes of the past few years.

These five suggestions could put a little more kick in Canada's public service — no matter who forms government in 2025.

A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty on Thursday of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade, and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her unconscious body in their home.

New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen following the team's decision to ditch Sergio Perez.

President-elect Donald Trump has a plan for daylight saving time, a move that some experts say could improve health and wellness. Experts react to the potential effects on sleep and more.

Amid plans to convert smaller stores, retailer opted to stall December shift as Walmart tech divorce continues

When was the last time you sent or received a fax? Believe it or not, in Germany fax machines are still being used everyday, for various reasons.

Save 50% on the JBL Tune Flex earbuds at Amazon.

ALISHA LEHMANN has been enjoying her winter break with a mid-season trip to the Maldives.

Two Congressional reports make clear that, with increasingly frequent hurricanes, floods and fires, "the model of insurance as it stands right now isn't working."

Sinopec has joined CNPC in predicting peak oil demand in China, which it sees happening in 2027. The peak will occur at a daily demand level of some 16 million barrels or a total of 800 million metric tons, the Chinese state oil major said, as quoted by Reuters. The publication noted this was a more specific prediction about peak oil demand by Sinopec from one it announced last year. That prediction saw Chinese oil demand peaking at around 800 million metric tons sometime between 2026 and 2030. China’s... Читать дальше...

(Telecompaper) The Greek government has opened applications for a new voucher programme, for small and medium-sized businesses to acquire digital tools such as computers, software and services...