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A handful of Kamala Harris campaign consultants made several shocking confessions while reflecting on the election cycle . David Plouffe, Stephanie Cutter, Quentin Fulks and Jen O'Malley Dillon sat down with hosts of the "Pod Save America" podcast this week to discuss her doomed campaign. The team shared their shock about post-debate public polling that contradicted their internal polling, explained why Harris struggled and afraid to differentiate herself from Joe Biden and addressed the no-show Joe Rogan podcast controversy, among other things. Worst storm for half a century blankets major city in 8 inches of snow Dr. Oz seeks to privatize Medicare as uninsured 'do not have right to health' The advisers admitted that they were "surprised" to see public polling showing Harris ahead of Donald Trump after the debate in September and October because their internal polling had her way behind. “We were behind. I mean, I think it surprised people because there were these public polls that came out in late September, early October, showing us with leads that we never saw,” said Plouffe, Harris’ senior campaign adviser. Harris/Walz senior advisor @DavidPlouffe says Democrats "have to dominate the moderate vote." Top Harris campaign staff tells us what went wrong in 2024 election in full PSA interview, dropping tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #PodSaveAmerica #CrookedMedia ... pic.twitter.com/Ld5LA3xfmc — Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) November 26, 2024 The team also expressed that the lack of cohesive messaging after Harris stepped into the race contributed to her losing every single swing state. Among the messaging failures, the team admits, including the struggle to separate and distance Harris from President Biden, whether on the economy, the border and immigration or Gaza. “She felt like she was part of the administration," Cutter explained. "So why should she look back and pick out, cherry-pick, some things that she would have done differently when she was part of it? She added that Harris "also had tremendous loyalty to President Biden." This issue came to a head when Harris said on ABC's "The View" that "nothing comes to mind" when asked how her administration would differ from her predecessor’s. Cutter added, “Imagine if we said, ‘Well, we would have taken this approach on the border.’ Imagine the round of stories coming out after that of people saying, ‘Well, she never said that in a meeting,’ or ‘What meeting when she said this,’ or ‘I remember when she did that.’ And it was just, it wasn’t going to give us what we needed because it wouldn’t be a clean break.” DON'T MISS... Donald Trump's plan to use NASCAR drivers to 'guide' America's military generals Trump 'hush money' sentencing postponed in major victory for President-elect Trump's election mandate was 'very shallow' busting huge myth, says data expert Harris Campaign Senior Advisor @StefCutter explains why Kamala Harris was unwilling to differentiate herself more from Joe Biden on policy. In an exclusive interview with PSA, top Harris campaign staff reflect on the 2024 election. Out now wherever you get your podcasts.... pic.twitter.com/iqyjycjEWs — Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) November 26, 2024 Plouffe said it is “really hard for Democrats to win battleground states" while deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks argued Democrats are “losing the culture war.” Fulks argued that Democrats are “eating” their “own” through the “woke” culture compared to mostly unapologetic Republicans. “Until that stops, we’re not going to be able to address a lot of the things that just need to be said," he said. The team also reflected on and applauded the Republican campaign for taking advantage of right-wing media, whether reaching voters on TikTok or through podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience. “The Republicans have a well-tuned, well-oiled, well-invested echo chamber that exists beyond where they’re campaigning. And it’s online. It reverberates through TikTok. It reverberates through the culture,” Fulks said. “There is a cultural dynamic that’s at play in politics today where it is converging like we’ve never seen.” Plouffe also addressed the Joe Rogan controversy and explained that there was a scheduling issue, as Rogan previously admitted on social media, as he refused to interview unless it was in his podcast studio in Austin. In total, the Harris campaign spent an eyewatering $1.5 billion over 15 weeks compared to under $1.1 billion for Trump.President Biden’s decision to renege on his pledge not to pardon his prodigal son’s crimes has consequences for the American justice system. Ironically, it also may diminish resistance to President-elect Trump pardoning members of the mob that stormed the Capitol nearly four years ago in an effort to overturn Biden’s 2020 election victory. The two situations are not equivalent, of course. Still, they both tear at the heart of America’s scruples. More than 1,100 Trump supporters got convicted of participating in the siege that sent a joint session of Congress into hiding, injured scores of police officers and left the Capitol in a shambles. Several defendants received probation for misdemeanor charges of entering the Capitol with the mob. But more than 600 were imprisoned from one month to up to 22 years on felony charges of destroying property, assault and battery or encouraging the attack. Trump described them as “political prisoners” and “patriots,” promising to pardon them if elected president again. He said recently he will decide their pardons on a case-by-case basis. A song titled “Justice for All” described their fate. Created and posted often on social media by a group of Jan. 6 defendants (“J6 Choir”) locked in a Washington, D.C. jail block, the song’s popularity drew sympathizers across the country. It briefly made music’s top hits list. Democrats and legal experts denounce Tump’s plan to pardon Jan. 6 defendants as victims of misguided justice. The objection is somewhat hypocritical in the aftermath of Biden pardoning son Hunter. He was convicted of lying on a gun license application and income tax evasion. What devastates the rule of law is Biden’s broken pledge to let his son face the consequences of his felony crimes, including possible prison time. His stunning turnaround occurred, he said, because his son was a victim of a Justice Department political prosecution. That’s the exact reason Trump advances for his intent to pardon some, if not all, the Jan. 6 defendants. He also claims that’s why he was prosecuted and convicted of 34 felonies in his hush money trial as well as charges pending in his other legal cases. Oddly, it seems Biden and Trump agree the Justice Department has been weaponized for political means. Trump says when he returns to office he will rid the department, including its FBI office, of what he calls partisan hacks bent on destroying the country. They will, of course, be replaced by diehard loyalists committed to his America First agenda. Democrats can hardly object. Their president of the last four years has damned the Justice Department and demoralized its employees for his own sake. And just two months before departing the White House. Listen to his attempt to rationalize the decision to pardon his son when he said repeatedly he would not. “For my entire career I have followed a simple principle: just tell the American people the truth. They will be fair-minded,” Biden said in a statement. “Here’s the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected the process and it led to a miscarriage of justice (of his son).” Biden asked Americans to understand “why a father and a president would come to this decision.” Many will not. Sure, other presidents, including Trump in his first term, granted pardons to family and friends for alleged criminal behavior. In most of these cases, the persons pardoned felt the outcome of their sentences, including prison time. Biden’s rollback of his no pardon pledge — just two weeks before his son’s sentencing — disregarded the legal standard that no person is above the law; that everyone is treated equally no matter their station in life. Sadly, Biden’s decision of defiance comes at a time when the justice system’s moral fiber is fraying.kijiji grande prairie 。

Sir Keir Starmer has promised sweeping changes to crack down on what he described as the “bulging benefits bill blighting our society”. The Prime Minister used an op-ed in the Mail on Sunday to vow to “get to grips” with the cost of welfare after figures suggested more than four million people will be claiming long-term sickness support by the end of the decade. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce a package of legislation next week designed to “get Britain working” amid Government concerns about the projected rise. Official forecasts published by her department this week show that the number of people claiming incapacity benefits is expected to climb from a pre-pandemic figure of around 2.5 million in 2019 to around 4.2 million in 2029. Last year there were just over three million claimants. The Prime Minister wrote: “In the coming months, Mail on Sunday readers will see even more sweeping changes. Because make no mistake, we will get to grips with the bulging benefits bill blighting our society. “Don’t get me wrong, we will crack down hard on anyone who tries to game the system, to tackle fraud so we can take cash straight from the banks of fraudsters. “There will be a zero-tolerance approach to these criminals. My pledge to Mail on Sunday readers is this: I will grip this problem once and for all.” Ms Kendall’s white paper is expected to include the placement of work coaches in mental health clinics and a “youth guarantee” aimed at ensuring those aged 18-21 are working or studying.

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By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Business groups were quick to warn about rapidly escalating inflation , while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to produce the promised Chinese purchases of U.S. goods. Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. Economic research also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. Separate economic research found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon. AP writer Mark Stevenson contributed to this report from Mexico City.

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SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled a reliable companion for industrial work, the wearable robot 'X-ble Shoulder.' This device, just by being worn, can increase workers' efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Two videos released on Hyundai Motor Group's YouTube channel show the X-ble Shoulder in action, including product features and the development story . Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near Seoul . The X-ble brand — a combination of 'X,' symbolizing infinite potential, and 'able,' indicating that anything can be realized — heralds a new era in wearable technology. The X-ble Shoulder, the first product in the X-ble line, is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB. When used in 'overhead work' where the arm is raised, it can assist the user's upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system. The X-ble Shoulder will find use in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, aviation and agriculture, not just automobiles. Following its domestic launch, the companies plan to gradually expand sales to overseas markets. In addition to the X-ble Shoulder, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to develop an industrial wearable robot 'X-ble Waist' to assist the waist when lifting heavy loads, and a medical wearable robot 'X-ble MEX' for the rehabilitation of the walking impaired. "The X-ble Shoulder is a wearable robot that leverages the technical capabilities of the Robotics LAB and implements feedback from actual users," said Dong Jin Hyun , Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia. "Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to more people." View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-and-kias-robotics-lab-announce-plans-to-launch-x-ble-shoulder-at-wearable-robot-tech-day-302317253.html SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged from their bye week a little healthier and with a mindset that is zeroed in on the old "one week at a time" mantra. Sitting at 4-6 and still in with a shot at playoff football, the Buccaneers, who are currently on a four-game losing streak, know that they must start winning games, or else the season will begin to get away from them. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.

BARCELONA, Spain — Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty kick to become the third player to score 100 goals or more in the Champions League, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Lewandowski calmly sent a low shot into the net from the spot in the 10th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead against Brest. Lewandowski trails the 129 goals of Messi and the 141 of Ronaldo, according to UEFA. Lewandowski needed 125 games to reach his milestone — two more games than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo. It was Lewandowski’s sixth Champions League goal this season. It’s the ninth season in which the Poland striker has scored six or more goals. The 36-year-old Lewandowski is having a standout campaign, having scored 21 goals for Barcelona in 19 appearances. He is the Spanish league’s scoring leader with 15 goals from 14 matches. He scored 14 goals in the team’s last 10 matches in all competitions. Source: AP

If you're looking to help a new D&D player get into the tabletop RPG, make sure you pick up Dungeons & Dragons: The Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set while it's on sale for just $15 (normally $35) during Cyber Monday . This four-book collection is designed to introduce new players to everything from gearing up their characters with weapons and magic spells to surviving in dungeons. Both Young Adventurer's box sets feature paperback editions of the books, but hardcover editions are also available as standalone releases, and most are available at a discount--including a few books from the series that aren't part of either collection, like Characters & Quests . Check the list below for links to the discounted Young Adventurer box sets and hardcover editions. For experienced adventurers or readers who want something written for an older audience, the new Worlds & Realms: Adventures From Greyhawk to Faerun And Beyond hardcover book is another excellent overview of the D&D universe. 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Westford, USA, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global structural composites market share will reach a value of USD 83.86 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 7.54% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The structural composites industry is expanding rapidly due to several important factors. The reason it is becoming increasingly popular is the increasing demand for high-strength and low-weight materials in applications such as construction, automotive, and aerospace. Adoption is also driven by advancements in composite manufacturing technology as well as the need for sustainability and fuel economy. The growing demand for long-life and resistant materials, particularly in aggressive environments, further supports the development of structural composites. 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Make an Inquiry to Address your Specific Business Needs : Dominance of Transportation Industry Amidst Presence of Lightweight Property in Structural Composites As per the 2023 structural composites market forecast, the transportation industry generated approximately USD 21 billion of revenue, owing to the increasing trend of structural composites. The presence of lightweight with high strength and corrosion-resistant properties makes structural composites immensely popular in rail, automobile, and aerospace sectors. Structural composites are ideal to be used in body panels, interior, and structural parts in that they reduce the weight of vehicles, enhance overall performance, and increase the efficiency of fuel. Consequently, they significantly contribute toward the enlargement of the sector's revenue. Asia Pacific to Lead Structural Composites Market Growth, Driven by Industrial Expansion In the structural composites market, Asia-Pacific will be the largest consumer. This is due to the fact that the end-use sectors are developing rapidly, such as energy, transportation, defense, and building and infrastructure. Throughout the forecast period, China is anticipated to continue to hold its dominant position as the world's largest consumer of structural composites. With more than 220 GW of installed wind energy capacity, China is the world's biggest automotive and marine nation. Development in several sectors can be attributed to various factors such as very good economic development, availability of raw resources, cheap labor, governmental and private investments, etc. The market share of structural composites in this region is predicted to increase due to all these developments. 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The Republic of Korea, represented by Ambassador Miyon Lee, officially handed over Sri Lanka’s first-ever floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants located at the Chandrika Wewa and Kiriibban Wewa reservoirs. This ground-breaking renewable energy initiative marks a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s transition toward sustainable energy solutions. Key attendees included Additional Secretary of Ministry of Power and Energy Tharshini Prashanth, and Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) Chairman Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara. The $ 5 million project, funded by the Korean Government since 2022, was developed in collaboration with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) and implemented by Yooshin Engineering and Bosung Powertec. Each floating solar photovoltaic power plant, capable of generating 1MW, uses reservoir surfaces, conserving land resources while reducing environmental impact. During her address, Ambassador Lee underscored Korea’s enduring support for Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals and highlighted the alignment with global objectives outlined at COP28. She also expressed enthusiasm for finalising the Climate Change Cooperation Agreement between the two nations. “As Sri Lanka’s fourth-largest bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) partner, Korea remains committed to supporting the country’s energy journey through innovative and sustainable solutions,” said Ambassador Lee. “This project will serve as a foundation for broader and deeper collaboration between our two nations in years to come.” The Embassy said this transformative project exemplifies the growing partnership between Korea and Sri Lanka, emphasising a shared vision for advancing green energy, climate resilience, and a sustainable future.

The presidency has refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. President Bola Tinubu sent the bills to the National Assembly some weeks back but that has been greeted with controversy. Some sections of persons claim the bills are against the northern region and aimed at impoverishing it. However, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says such claims are misleading. “The tax reform bills will not make Lagos or Rivers more affluent and other parts of the country, as recklessly canvassed, poorer,” Onanuga said in a Monday statement. “The bills will not destroy the economy of any section of the country. Instead, they aim to enhance the quality of life for Nigerians, especially the disadvantaged, who are trying to make a living.” According to him, contrary to speculations, no part of the bills is targeted at scrapping some agencies. “Contrary to the lies being peddled, the bills do not suggest that NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA will cease to exist in 2029 after the passage of the bills. Government agencies, such as NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA, are funded through budgetary provisions with company income tax and other taxes paid by the same businesses that are being overburdened with the special taxes,” he said. “One reason President Bola Tinubu embarked on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Reforms is the need to streamline tax administration in Nigeria and make the operating environment conducive for businesses. “For decades, businesses, investors, and private sector players in Nigeria have complained of being overburdened by a myriad of taxes and levies, including those earmarked to fund various government agencies and initiatives. “The multiple taxes complicate the economic environment, making Nigeria uncompetitive for investment and preventing many businesses from growing or continuing their operations. Some companies have had to make the rational decision to relocate to other countries. We can not continue on this path or wait for 20 years if this country is to deliver the prosperity we need for our people. “The proposal, as contained in section 59(3) of the Nigeria Tax Bill, only seeks to consolidate some of the earmarked taxes imposed on companies and replace them with a single tax to be shared with the key agencies as beneficiaries in a phased manner until 2030. “The time frame offers ample opportunity for the affected agencies to explore other funding sources in addition to budgetary allocations in line with the constitution and international best practices. “It is a misrepresentation of facts to conclude that changing an agency’s funding source amounts to scrapping it. None of the countries leading globally in education, science, engineering, or information technology have similar earmarked taxes.”TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to leadButtigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’

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