Kellyanne Conway was heard castigating Meghan McCain last week, reportedly taking her to task for past comments made about her marriage, according to the Daily Beast . After appearing on the same panel during The Washington Post’s post-election Global Women’s Summit last Thursday, Conway confronted McCain, a onetime host of “The View.” According to onlookers, Donald Trump insider Conway left McCain shaken after being scolded for calling Conway’s marriage to George Conway “gross” during a slew of years-old television appearances. As one witness told the Daily Beast, “Kellyanne walked up to Meghan and said, ‘I wasn’t going to say this while I was miked but do you remember what you said about me and my marriage on ‘The View’? You called my marriage ‘gross.’” “Meghan looked shaken and was just trying to get out of there,” the observer later added. Both Republican insiders acknowledged the encounter in statements to the Daily Beast. Conway explained how she “waited until the cameras and microphones were off to privately and calmly address the very public insults she has directed at my family.” McCain squirmed at the idea of Conway’s marriage during a 2020 appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” and on “The View.” Going on the offensive, she went on to say that McCain “may wish to outrun her recent past as a years-long resident Mean Girl on ‘The View’ and Bravo, where her mouth was a spigot of vile and bile hurled toward people and topics she does not know,” namely Conway’s marriage and children. For her part, McCain told the Daily Beast, “It was a bizarre experience and certainly not what I expected when I accepted an invitation to speak at an event hosted by The Washington Post and Tina Brown.” “The only reason why their marriage was ever a hot topic was because they were constantly airing their dirty laundry to America,” she went on. McCain was referring to Conway’s previous public clashes with both her daughter Claudia Conway and her ex-husband, never-Trump conservative George Conway. While the couple announced they were divorcing in spring of 2023, Claudia Conway and her mother made amends after tensions between the two peaked around the 2020 election. The mother-daughter duo opened up about being on opposite ends of the political spectrum during a September episode of Fox Nation’s “Here’s The Deal with Kellyanne Conway.” “I can look at you and love you even though you have a different political opinion than I do,” Claudia Conway told her mom. “And we can be humans at the end of the day. The divisiveness and the lack of unity in our political atmosphere right now is what is going to drive us further apart.” Related From Our PartnerKatlen Giraldo emerges as Key Leader in Colombia's Energy Transition 11-25-2024 08:48 PM CET | Arts & Culture Press release from: ABNewswire By: Terry Perez Orlando, FL - Katlen Giraldo, an executive at Energia y Gas de Colombia, has emerged as a pivotal figure in advancing the renewable energy sector in the country. Leading that company, which is at the forefront of clean energy solutions, Giraldo is driving Colombia's transition towards a more sustainable energy matrix, with a focus on expanding solar and wind energy adoption. "Miss. Giraldo's innovative vision and leadership with incorporating solar panels and other green energy features in rural and remote parts of Colombia have been instrumental in positioning that country as a significant player in the global movement towards energy sustainability," says Claudia Minoletti, Colombia's Minister of Mining and Energy Giraldo is also a frequent speaker at top conferences and serving as legal counsel to the Colombian government on the issue of renewable energy. Giraldo's influence is making impacts in the US as this year's presidential election discuses energy independence, a major talking point among the candidates. Many have emphasized the urgency of diversifying Colombia's energy sources and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Proposals include accelerating the transition to renewable energy, strengthening infrastructure for clean energy, and encouraging private investment in the sector. Giraldo, with her extensive experience and leadership acumen, is well-placed to play a decisive role in this transformation, leading initiatives that promote both sustainability and economic growth through renewable energy solutions. As head of Energia y Gas de Colombia, Giraldo has focused on developing sustainable projects aimed at not only generating clean energy but also ensuring equitable access to energy across the country. Under her leadership, the company has expanded its portfolio of renewable energy projects, harnessing Colombia's vast potential to become a regional leader in clean energy generation. Giraldo will be in Miami advising Disney sports with its solar panel conversion project. With the political landscape increasingly focused on energy independence, Giraldo has the potential to lead the Americas to a new level of energy autonomy and environmental sustainability, aligning with both national goals and global carbon reduction targets. Media Contact Company Name: Bella Vista Contact Person: Andrea Luna Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=katlen-giraldo-emerges-as-key-leader-in-colombias-energy-transition ] Phone: 6092277878 Country: United States Website: http://www.bellavistacommunications.com This release was published on openPR.
P olitics in Romania can be a bloody business, especially on the right. The excesses of the Iron Guard, an insurrectionary, violently antisemitic, ultranationalist 1930s political-religious militia, stood out even at a time when fascist parties were wreaking havoc in Germany, Italy and Spain. Given what is happening in Europe today, the events of that period are instructive. Iron Guard founder Corneliu Codreanu, a ruthless assassin who was himself assassinated in 1938, and his ally turned enemy, the pro-Nazi general Ion Antonescu, who was executed for war crimes in 1946, are back in the news of late. That’s because both men have been lauded as national heroes by Călin Georgescu, shock winner of last weekend’s first round of Romania’s presidential election. No mere throwback, Georgescu is very much a man of our times – a radical, hard-right, pro-Russia populist-nationalist who wants to make Romania great again. His anti-globalisation, anti-Nato, Eurosceptic platform, entitled “Food, Water, Energy”, stresses self-sufficiency, and aims to return the country to its rural roots. He does not belong to a conventional political party. Instead he uses TikTok to reach millions of followers. A sustainable development specialist described, appropriately, as a “toxic waste expert”, Georgescu claims to speak “for those who feel they do not matter and actually matter the most”, as he puts it. Inflation, debt, corruption and security are the big issues as the country heads into parliamentary elections this weekend, followed by a presidential runoff due on 8 December. Georgescu’s first round winning margin was narrow: 22.9%, against 19.17% for the centrist candidate, Elena Lasconi – and Romania’s constitutional court has ordered a recount , throwing the result and the timing of the runoff into doubt. If and when it goes ahead, the Liberal party and voters on the left are expected to switch support to Lasconi in a concerted bid to block Georgescu. This unprecedented turmoil is dramatising another pan-European worry: Russian hybrid warfare and, specifically, election interference and disinformation campaigns via social media. Georgescu’s feat in coming from nowhere to win raised red flags about “preferential treatment” and under-the-radar influence operations. An inquiry has been launched amid calls for TikTok to be suspended. Yet even if Georgescu is ultimately thwarted, the evident appeal of his hard-right, sovereigntist agenda could shift the next parliament to the right and profoundly affect Romania’s future direction. Nato has particular reason to worry. Earlier this year the alliance announced a $2.7bn expansion at its Mihail Kogalniceanu base in Constanta, on the Black Sea coast. When complete, it will be the largest Nato military base in Europe. Its presence underscores Romania’s vital role in maintaining supply routes to Ukraine, facilitating Kyiv’s grain exports, and holding the frontline in the west’s deepening confrontation with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Yet if he has his way, Georgescu would cut aid to Ukraine and limit Romania’s collaboration with Nato, which he believes makes the country a target. He is critical of the deployment of US anti-missile batteries at Deveselu, in southern Romania, which he deems unnecessarily provocative of Moscow. All this is sending shivers across a Europe that already feels itself under siege, internally from extremist political parties, and externally from a subversive Russia and its anti-democratic allies . Instability along the EU’s south-eastern frontline, exacerbated by economic discontents, is increasing. Fear of what Russia might do next, after Ukraine, is driving support for Kremlin appeasers and conciliators. Elections in Moldova, Romania’s neighbour, in November provided additional chilling insights into these shared challenges. Maia Sandu, the country’s pro-western president, narrowly won re-election in the teeth of a covert, Russian-inspired and funded campaign to oust her. Sandu defeated Moldova’s version of Georgescu, the Kremlin-friendly outsider Alexandr Stoianoglo. A referendum on EU integration in October was also illicitly targeted by Moscow. ] Across the Black Sea, Georgia’s voters are embroiled in a political nightmare after the ruling party, Georgian Dream, stole October’s parliamentary elections. The EU has rejected the outcome, highlighting “significant irregularities”, bribery, impersonation and violence. Adding insult to injury time, a former Manchester City footballer, Mikheil Kavelashvili , looks set to be installed as president. Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion Georgian Dream’s authoritarian drift is blamed for a breakdown in EU accession talks. The party is viewed as increasingly influenced by Russia, which was once again reportedly at work behind the election scenes. Passionate opposition street protests , continuing last week, and a boycott of parliament have failed to overturn the result. Brussels has expressed dismay. US president Joe Biden said he was “ deeply alarmed by the country’s democratic backsliding” – but little has been done to help. Score that one to Moscow, too. The story is not so very different elsewhere in south-eastern and central Europe. In Serbia, Bosnia, Hungary and Slovakia, right-leaning political leaders pay court to Putin and challenge the EU values they profess to uphold. Even in France and Germany, heartlands of the European project, the rightist Russian-incited rot has set in. Where Angela Merkel once ruled, Marine Le Pen and Alice Weidel now strut. Nationalist-populist parties feeding off anger over cost of living, migration and cultural tensions, and encouraged and funded by a hostile Russia waging hybrid and cognitive warfare – these are the twinned foes disrupting , dividing and weakening European democracies. None is immune. None has yet worked out how to turn the tide. And now a third negative force is at work. Romania’s are the first national elections to be held in a western democracy since Donald Trump triumphed in America. Is there a Trump effect? His cynical populism, me-first economics, pro-Russia stance and disdain for democratic norms and values exemplify – and spuriously validate – all that is going wrong across Europe today. Recalling the 1930s, some say Codreanu’s Iron Guard-style fascism is returning. Maybe, maybe not. Whatever name you give it, it’s frightening. Simon Tisdall is the Observer’s Foreign Affairs CommentatorWest Ham surprise Newcastle with 2-0 away win NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle’s winning run in the English Premier League came to an abrupt end when goals from Thomas Souček and Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave West Ham a surprise 2-0 win at St. James’ Park on Monday. Canadian Press Nov 25, 2024 2:04 PM Nov 25, 2024 2:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP) NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle’s winning run in the English Premier League came to an abrupt end when goals from Thomas Souček and Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave West Ham a surprise 2-0 win at St. James’ Park on Monday. The Hammers rose into 14th place and the pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui was eased. The London club has been inconsistent all season and Monday’s win was just its fourth in 12 league games. West Ham was worth the win in the end but the three points came courtesy of slack defending by the home side. Emerson whipped in an out-swinging corner after 10 minutes and, with Newcastle defenders rooted to the spot, Souček stole in to nod home the opener. Then eight minutes into the second half, captain Jarrod Bowen found Wan-Bissaka in the penalty box and he was left unchallenged and had time to fire an angled drive past Nick Pope. Newcastle brought on Harvey Barnes, and then Callum Wilson returned from a long-term back injury to make his first appearance of the season but to no avail. The defeat ended a three-game winning streak for Newcastle and left the Saudi Arabia-owned club in ninth place, four points outside the top four. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Soccer Englishman Davis scores late to rescue point for Udinese and Lecce steals win at Venezia Nov 25, 2024 1:49 PM US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer Nov 25, 2024 1:43 PM Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain Nov 25, 2024 11:39 AM
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Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders avoided an ejection for shoving the referee in the second half of Officials appeared to miss Sanders shoving the referee in the midst of a tussle between Colorado and Kansas players. Sanders took issue with Kansas defenders after a sack as he took some contact after the play and officials had to break the scrum up. Should Shedeur Sanders have been ejected? (via ) — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) Making forcible contact with an official is a personal foul penalty and an ejection. As you can see, the referee did not see Sanders push him in the middle of the scrum. No penalties were assessed after the play. One of the players who had tackled Sanders on the play was defensive end Dean Miller. In the first half, Sanders got taken out at the knees by Miller after he scrambled around for a long time and fired an incomplete pass toward Will Sheppard. Take a look at the hit, which was questionable at best and dirty at worst. Kansas with a big hit on Shedeur Sanders 😬 — FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) A flag was thrown on the play, but officials quickly said that Miller’s hit was not roughing the passer and Colorado was instead flagged for having an offensive lineman down the field when Sanders threw the ball. The QB went to the sideline after the hit but immediately returned to the game and didn’t miss a play. The loss means Colorado (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) now needs help to make the Big 12 title game. Thanks to losses to both Kansas and Kansas State, Colorado needs to beat Oklahoma State and have two of Arizona State, BYU and Iowa State lose before the end of the regular season.
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Saturday’s verdict in Maharashtra makes the 2024 assembly elections one of the most consequential in the state’s history. It marks not just the highest-ever tally for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but also the lowest-ever for the Congress in what has long been a Congress-minded state. So severe is the Congress drubbing that its entire top brass, including Balasaheb Thorat, one of the architects of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and former chief minister (CM) Prithviraj Chavan, lost. The party that contested 101 struggled to cross a tally of 15. These results will also likely accelerate the decline of the two regional parties that have long dominated politics in Maharashtra. From being a raucous, robust nativist Hindutva party of Balasaheb Thackeray, the idea of the Shiv Sena lies weakened and attenuated despite Eknath Shinde’s performance. It is perhaps ironic that the rise and fall of the Shiv Sena is tied so intrinsically to the Congress. Though forged in the heat of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement in 1966, the Shiv Sena emerged as Bombay’s very own power-centre in 1985 when it swept the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. This was made possible by the tacit support of then Congress CM Vasantdada Patil, who sought to cut down his own party’s leaders, including Murli Deora, a Marwari. Vasantdada had famously remarked, “Bombay is the capital of Maharashtra, but there is no Maharashtra in Bombay,” and he went to the extent of endorsing Balasaheb Thackeray’s nativist position on barring entry of outsiders who came looking for jobs into the city. Thackeray plastered Bombay with posters of Vasantdada’s statements, and so began the Sena’s control of the BMC, the country’s richest civic body, which to this day is the source of its political power. Equally though, for a party that built its political capital from Othering — whether it was Tamilians, Muslims, the migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, or the “secular” Congress — its formal alliance with Congress and the Nationalis Congress Party (NCP) in 2019 put its voters and cadre at crossroads. It also gave Eknath Shinde a handle to mount a rebellion and break the party. Shinde’s Shiv Sena winning 57 seats — more than all of MVA put together — is a resounding rejection of the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s emotional pitch branding Shinde and his lawmakers as traitors. Slogans calling the Shinde government Gaddar , Mindhe Sarkar (beholden government), and “Pannas khokhe, ekdum OK” ( bribe-takers) have been effectively snuffed out. But the rough-hewn Shinde, despite the meteoric rise, his financial largess, and instincts of an ace poker player, lacks the personality cult of the Thackerays that has dominated the idea of the Shiv Sena. Shinde, who counts Thane strongman the late Anand Dighe as his mentor, recently asserted in a private conversation: “Uddhav Thackeray was CM for two-and-half years, and so have I been; we are equals.” But the party he has fashioned is a far cry from the distinct nativist outfit of Balasaheb Thackeray, and can best be described as BJP-lite. A similar existential dilemma grips the NCP. Sharad Pawar, its founder, who bestrode Maharashtra’s political stage like a colossus, has possibly thrown his last dice. He will be 89 by the time the next set of elections come around. With most of his senior leaders defecting with Ajit Pawar, he was left with a brigade of young leaders who are still to be groomed. More worryingly, his party led in only seven of the 40 seats it contested against Ajit Pawar’s NCP, and suffered a near rout in the sugar belt of western Maharashtra, Pawar’s home turf and whose politics he dominated for decades. For Ajit Pawar — under his uncle’s shadow for the longest — Saturday’s results will be doubly sweet. He not only bested Sharad Pawar but also won the prestige battle of Baramati against his own nephew, Yugendra. It will not be surprising if there is yet another exodus from Sharad Pawar’s party to him in the near future. The ace administrator who has been unable to become CM thus far, Ajit Pawar split the NCP in 2023 and joined the BJP-Shinde alliance to allegedly seek protection from probes by central agencies in the main. But his beliefs are at variance with those of his two allies who are ideologically compatible, and he is mistrusted by the core BJP-voter as well as the cadre. With the Opposition decimated, the BJP will, in all likelihood, keep him close and smother any ideological rebellion. There are many reasons for this exceptional win by the Mahayuti, which will be parsed in the coming days, but one of the main causes is the inability of the MVA to convince voters that it is a natural alliance. For one, the consolidation of the Muslim vote behind the Shiv Sena (UBT) in the Lok Sabha elections just four months ago had left the party deeply unsettled. A prominent leader confessed in private: “The Muslim vote could move tomorrow, and we will then be left with neither the Muslim vote nor our core Hindu vote. We are stuck in a bad way.” Uddhav Thackeray’s move to float his name for the chief ministerial face of the MVA was an effort to shore up the base. But his eventual snubbing and the prolonged bickering among the allies over seat-sharing made the inherent problems of the MVA all too apparent. Like Humpty-Dumpty, it might be difficult to rescue the alliance from the weight of its contradictions. 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