Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon against No. 3 Penn State for Big Ten titleReform UK membership surpasses Tories, party saysPrince Louis 'is the spitting image of one member of the royal family'A few days after losing re-election in 1980, President Jimmy Carter attended a tribute to Aaron Copeland that included his Fanfare for the Common Man . If any president embodied that work, it was Carter. Citizen, veteran, farmer, governor, president, Sunday school teacher, peace promoter, home builder for those without shelter. Carter was the antidote to the disgraced president Richard Nixon and all the damage he inflicted on America’s democracy. Carter projected honesty, compassion, religious rectitude, morality, racial justice and public service. Rosalynn, his life partner in marriage and governance, his wife of 77 years and First Lady, was as devoted to public service as her husband. President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd while walking with wife Rosalynn and their daughter Amy to the White House following his inauguration on January 20, 1977. Credit: AP//Suzanne Vlamis Carter’s virtues embroidered his presidency. He worked so hard. His ambitions were noble. Carter’s approval rating was 75 per cent in his first months in office in 1977. But a series of events overtook him. Carter’s highest priority, a national energy plan, took 18 months to enact and was only a marginal success. In 1979, the US was hit with an oil shock spurred by Iran and OPEC that cut supplies and drove up prices. There were petrol lines everywhere. That summer, the country was gripped by a sense of profound drift. For 10 days, Carter retreated to Camp David for meetings and consultations with experts and citizens to help him find answers to the country’s deepening malaise. Carter came down from the mountain and delivered a sermon to the country on what was wrong: “It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul and spirit of our national will. We can see this crisis in the growing doubt about the meaning of our own lives and in the loss of a unity of purpose for our nation. The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America.” A few days later, Carter fired five members of his cabinet. His approval rating sank to 30 per cent. The American people’s loss of confidence was in the president and his ability to govern. In November 1979, following the return of Ayatollah Khomeini and the overthrow of the Shah, who was aligned with the West, the US Embassy in Tehran was seized and 52 American diplomats were taken hostage. A rescue mission failed spectacularly in April 1980, with American service members lost when their helicopters crashed in the desert. The Iranians, intent on further humiliating America and its leader, did not release the hostages until moments after Carter ceased being president. Those were the depths of Carter’s presidency. The fights over his policy agenda were agonising. It got to a point where many Democrats in Congress took more relish in attacking and criticising the White House than in attacking and beating the Republicans. Inflation would hit an all-time high of 14.6 per cent in the election year of 1980, accompanied by even higher interest rates. Those wars inside the party led many Democrats to support Ted Kennedy, the last surviving brother after JFK and Bobby, to aim for the White House and reclaim the Kennedy mantle. The party was torn down the middle. Carter prevailed and won renomination, yet his presidency was fatally weakened. He was crushed by Ronald Reagan. The Carter presidency continues to shape America’s destiny today. The reason Democrats were able to pass so much legislation under President Joe Biden is because they remembered that disunity was death to Carter’s domestic policy agenda. During his presidency, Carter never visited Australia but met prime minister Malcolm Fraser three times. The leaders faced momentous events. In 1978, the US recognised China and severed ties with Taiwan. Australia formally joined the US boycott of the 1980 Olympics following the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Jimmy Carter with Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser in 1979. Credit: Fairfax Media Most Americans at that time judged Jimmy Carter’s presidency as a failure. Yet his profound virtues and decency, his compassion for humanity, the noble principles he stood for and sought to fulfil, his exemplary conduct as a former president, and his all-encompassing marriage to Rosalynn are being remembered and celebrated today, more than four decades later. On taking office as governor of Georgia in 1971, Jimmy Carter declared: “The time for racial discrimination is over.” As with his southern predecessor in the presidency, Lyndon Johnson, Carter fought segregation and was irrevocably committed to civil rights, racial justice and racial equity. Carter’s last public act was to live long enough, at age 100, to redeem his fundamental values with his vote to make Kamala Harris the first Black woman to take the oath of office. Jimmy Carter met a moment in American politics when the country was yearning for honesty, fidelity to basic American values, a restoration of faith in good government, and a belief that the country could go forward together. He could not fulfil his goals as president, but what Carter stood for endures. Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre. He has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress and as chief of staff to former prime minister Julia Gillard.
The National People’s Power’s (NPP) victory in the November 14 General Elections (GE) — it secured 61 percent of the vote and 159 of 225 seats in Parliament — is a remarkable performance in Sri Lanka’s history of electoral politics. In Jaffna in the island’s Northern Province (NP), the NPP’s performance was particularly significant as it secured the highest number of votes as a single party. Its ability to outperform regional parties in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Vanni and Ampara by winning three of the six seats is commendable since Southern-based political parties have historically found it challenging to make inroads in these minority-dominated districts. Jaffna, which is predominantly inhabited by Tamil communities, has been central to Sri Lanka’s ethnic tensions and political movements. It was a focal point of the protracted civil war as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sought to establish an independent Tamil state in the region. It continues to be a region of significant political and cultural importance. The NPP’s victory in Jaffna, Vanni and other minority-dominated districts relegated traditional Tamil parties to second or third place. Several senior Tamil politicians such as M.A. Sumanthiran, Douglas Devananda, Angajan Ramanathan, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, Dharmalingam Siddharthan and Suresh Premachandran were among those unseated. It was only in Batticaloa that the traditional Tamil parties performed better than the NPP did. Examining the new Government’s electoral gains under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in predominately minority areas is imperative to situate its historic victory in the context of wider trends of rejection of elite parties, erosion of the appeal of Tamil nationalist politics and changing priorities among locals. Disenchantment with mainstream politics Shortly after the GE, researcher Harindra Dassanyake posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the NPP has managed to overcome “ethnicised electoral borders”. Conversations with locals in Jaffna on their perceptions of the NPP Government reiterate this argument. Explaining the NPP’s dismal performance in the North in the Presidential Election (PE) on September 21, most people we spoke to said they were unaware of the NPP and its policies and lacked confidence in it. However, they decided to give the new administration a chance when Dissanayake won the PE and assumed political power. In the weeks after his victory, President Dissanayake undertook several positive measures such as the closure of some Army camps and the release of land occupied by the Security Forces. While the Sinhalese-dominated South experienced a process of disenchantment with elite politics, the North, primarily Jaffna, faced a similar trend of frustration with and fragmentation of traditional Tamil parties. Many Northerners were fed up with the entrenched power structures dominated by the region’s elite players and their not taking concerted measures to improve the people’s livelihoods. The wide array of political parties and candidates, including those established newly, also contributed to the fragmentation of the Tamil vote and the weakening of their political position in the national arena. Political infighting that followed the demise of veteran Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) leader R. Sampanthan in June 2024 played a role too. Many Tamils had become increasingly frustrated with traditional Tamil parties, their lack of commitment to electoral promises and excessive attention paid to power devolution and war-time accountability. Many Tamil leaders had long exploited ethnic cleavages to consolidate and maintain political power over addressing bread-and-butter issues such as the high Cost of Living (COL), unemployment and increasing household debt. One local expressed frustration with the high COL, particularly food and transportation expenses that have surged after the Covid-19 pandemic. Many feel that a big portion of their salaries simply goes towards covering these costs. Several Jaffna residents said that land-related issues are a major problem. However, only a few local actors made efforts to address issues of land appropriation and lack of access to land, and to reduce the precarity of rural communities. The easy availability of narcotics and addiction to drugs in some parts of Jaffna has also become a pressing problem. It is not uncommon to find drugs such as marijuana in some schools. One resident also shared the struggles during the pandemic, such as the lack of an income for daily wage earners, lack of financial and material support from the State and challenges to transition towards organic farming. Key position in Northern Province In an article in The Diplomat, Uditha Devapriya, an analyst at Factum, an Asia-Pacific think tank, said that although an anti-incumbency sentiment did contribute to the NPP’s victory, this factor alone does not explain how the party managed to secure the trust of citizens over other parties. For a long time, the ITAK was the dominant party that represented the political interests of Sri Lankan Tamils and managed to maintain its key position in the Northern Province at the 2020 GE. However, there is now a new generation of citizens and politicians in the Tamil polity, who have less attachment to themes of the 13th Amendment and devolution of power and have chosen to support broader-based issues such as economic inequality, corruption, and governance, resonating with younger and marginalised voters. A resident of Jaffna said that people below 45 have little recollection of the civil war and may not give priority to political and constitutional issues. In the recent GE, the Tamil political parties that advocated for issues such as devolution did not perform well. They are no longer the sole political representatives in Tamil politics. The Tamil polity has changed. During the election campaign, the NPP said it would alter the political discourse on race relations and usher in social cohesion in a manner that does not further deepen ethnic divisions but rather unites the different communities. It presented itself as the agency of transformative change. Motivated by its increasing popularity, the party was aware that it had to go beyond its core vote base to consolidate broad-based support. Hence, it undertook measures to effectively engage with people at the grassroots such as setting up a permanent party office in Jaffna. NPP Member of Parliament Bimal Rathnayake conducted press conferences regularly and engaged trade union activists and local professionals. The NPP initially struggled to expand its activities in Jaffna since the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), its core constituent, is known for its violent opposition to the India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987, which provided Tamils with a measure of autonomy. However, the JVP’s reconfiguration as the NPP paid dividends and the latter was able to expand into the North between 2020 and 2024, with its JVP-linked baggage slowly fading away. The younger generation, which did not face the horrors of the war, was drawn towards the NPP’s policies, its campaign and promises. In contrast, the United National Party (UNP), which has some support among the Tamils, has been in shambles at the grassroots for the last few years. The NPP stepped into this void through its wide-ranging organisational network. Shifting priorities of key issues While Jaffna continues to grapple with challenges such as militarisation, land rights, and resource allocation, the emergence of diverse political voices like the NPP signals a potential shift in the region’s political landscape. It is evident that ethnic politics without focusing on the material and economic struggles of citizens is unlikely to pay dividends going forward. There is a shift in attitudes on what issues are more pressing for people, especially the youth. Much scholarly research has shown that the youth tend to be at the forefront of social movements and radical change by seeking a different reality. The recent analyses by commentators along with our conversations with the residents of Jaffna indicate that most people in urban areas are hopeful of the NPP Government’s capability to bring the much-needed change in the country, including in the North. Many are confident that the NPP would govern as a broad-based coalition and be different from its previous avatar, the JVP, and its association with Sinhala-Buddhist nationalism. The departure of many veteran politicians from Parliament and the induction of new Parliamentarians indicates a strong desire for social, political and economic transformation across the country. Citizens despite their ethnicity, religion, gender, and age have united in unique and unprecedented ways by giving the NPP a mandate to fulfill its pledges. The changing voting patterns in the North also indicate that Tamils perceive the NPP as a serious political contender. Post-war, Jaffna’s politics have revolved around rebuilding infrastructure, addressing war-related grievances, and advocating for Tamil rights and devolution of power. The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a major political force in the region, has played a key role in these efforts, often navigating between the demands for greater autonomy and reconciliation with the Central Government. Despite some progress, issues such as land rights, militarisation, and equitable resource distribution continue to influence the political discourse in Jaffna. Whether the NPP will fulfill its commitment to transformational change or relapse into the old political culture that impacted parties when they came to power remains to be seen. There is also a legacy of previous regimes securing a landslide victory only to head towards authoritarianism through unchecked, arbitrary and excessive power, which happened during the tenures of both former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa. (The Diplomat) Roshni Kapur is a Doctoral Student at the University of Ghent. She specialises in identity politics, transitional justice, post-war reconciliation, domestic and party politics of South Asia. Dr. Diotima Chattoraj is a Research Fellow at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Department of Social and Health Sciences at James Cook University, Singapore.Guest Opinion: Trump should bring on a great American housing boomIs this buy-rated ASX 300 tech stock a future star?
As It Happens 11:45 Exiled Belarusian opposition leader has a message for the world: Stand up to dictators Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is in Canada this telling anyone who will listen that democratic countries must be united in their opposition to dictators. By dictators, she is referring to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, whose government imprisoned her husband and drove her into exile , and Lukashenko's close ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tsikhanouskaya challenged Lukashenko in the 2020 presidential election, a role she took over from her husband, Syarhei Tsikhanouski, who was arrested days after he announced his candidacy. Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus for decades, won in a landslide, sparking massive protests in the country . Tsikhanouskaya and her allies, as well as independent election monitors, maintain the election was rigged in Lukashenko's favour. Several western countries, including Canada , have not recognized his victory. Since then, Tsikhanouskaya has lived in exile in Lithuania, and has spent the last four years travelling the world, urging leaders to support the pro-democracy movement in Belarus and anti-Russian resistance in neighbouring Ukraine. She reiterated messages to political and military leaders this past week at the Halifax International Security Forum and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Montreal. Tsikhanouskaya joined As It Happens host Nil Köksal on Monday. Here is part of their conversation. Was that the key message you were trying to get across [this weekend]? We fully support [the] Ukrainian fight for freedom, and I think that Ukrainians have to be given everything possible for them to win. Belarusian people ... share 1,000 kilometres [of] border with Ukraine, and our fates are intertwined. So we want to make sure that Belarus will not be given as [a] consolation prize to Putin, that there should be demands from [the] democratic world that Russian troops have to be withdrawn not only from Ukraine, but also from Belarus, including nuclear weapons. In Ukraine, the Russians are fighting with missiles, with tanks. In Belarus, we call it creeping occupation. They interfere through the ally, Lukashenko, who is a dictator and who Belarusian people are opposing. They interfere into our military sphere, into our economy, our education processes. There is a process of Russification. They're ruining our national identity. They want to ruin our country. That's why we need supporters of our independency ... and this can be done through weakening of Putin's regime and through weakening of Lukashenko's regime. Tsikhanouskaya says democratic countries must remain vigilant and united against Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and his ally, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. (Maxim Shemetov/Reuters) When we look ahead to the incoming U.S. administration and what Donald Trump has said leading up to this point about how quickly he could end the war , end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are you concerned ... Belarus will be collateral damage? American help and assistance to Ukrainians is crucial for Ukrainians and for us Belarusians. And I want to believe that policy towards Ukraine and Belarus will remain the same ... because we are fighting global evil. We are on the front lines. When dictators see indecisiveness, they perceive it as weakness. And they really don't respect the democratic world. They think that you are not united, you are not decisive, and it emboldens them. They are crossing red line after red line, challenging the democratic world, and thinking that they will stay unpunished. They feel this impunity. So [the] democratic world has to stay united and to show democracy has teeth. Dictators are bold. They make alliances. They unite to each other. And they think that they can ruin democratic society, they can poison democratic people with the narratives that: "Look, it's not your wars. You don't have to interfere. Just enjoy your comfortable life. " But it's not so, because they can knock [on] your doors. Analysis As Trump's return threatens to end U.S. support for Ukraine, allies scramble to fill the gap Analysis Exiled opponents of Belarus regime have a plan for victory — and it could start with Ukraine You've used the word "consistency," saying it's important in terms of Canada's support for your people and your country. Do you worry about a lack of consistency with the incoming [U.S.] administration being a reality? I think that when new leaders come to democratic countries, they think that they might educate dictators. "I'm the person who will change [the] dictator. You know, I will make him a wonderful offer, and it will change his policy." It will never happen. The policy should be: Dictators cannot be appeased. Dictators cannot be re-educated. Dictators can only be fought. Have you spoken to members of the incoming administration in the United States? We have contacts in Trump's team. I doubt that Belarus exists in their orbit, so we have to explain what's happening in Belarus, how Belarus and Ukraine [are] interconnected. When our uprising in Belarus happened back in 2020, it was Trump's administration that imposed [the] first sanctions against Lukashenko's regime. So now we have to see what actions will follow after this new presidential election. WATCH | Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for release of political prisoners in Belarus: CBC News Network's Hillary Johnstone speaks with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled leader of Belarus's main opposition party about the growing concerns regarding safety of political prisoners in Belarus 9 months ago Duration 8:20 Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis. As you have all of these discussions — and you've been having them for years now, travelling around the world — is it frustrating? My husband is in prison. My children haven't seen him for four years. There are thousands of ... people suffering behind the bars for politically motivated cases. Of course, I would like changes [to] happen faster. Of course, I want to see stronger leadership in the democratic countries. I also want, you know, decisive answers to challenges that the dictators cause. So we can't find justice in Belarus. So let international institutions work. And I hope that in the International Criminal Court, special investigations will be launched against Lukashenko's crimes. Inside your country, we're seeing reports of a new crackdown , more than 1,600 — maybe even more than that — people who have been showing solidarity with Ukraine have been rounded up. Many have already been imprisoned. What does that signal to you about a new phase in your country of a crackdown? Every day people [are] being detained for wearing wrong colours, for singing Ukrainian and Belarusian songs, for speaking Belarusian language, for opposing the repressions, for solidarity. We feel these repressions everyday. It's a signal for me that Lukashenko knows, this regime knows, that people are not giving up. They know that our movement, democratic movement, went underground [for] the moment because the fear is still too strong. But the regime didn't manage through these repressions to change the minds of people; you know, to make them like this regime or trust this regime. They feel very weak. And this tyranny is their only weapon they have. Tsikhanouskaya says she always carries a photo of her husband, Syarhei Tsikhanouski, an outspoken critic of President Alexander Lukashenko who was jailed two days after announcing his intention to run in the 2020 election. (Sinisa Jolic/CBC) The world will be watching Washington, obviously, in early January for the inauguration of the incoming president. Later that same month, in your country there is what is being billed as an election . You've called it something else. What do you want the world to know about what is set to happen in the new year in Belarus? Lukashenko's going to have a ritual of appointing himself again as president, though he lost legitimacy back in 2020. We are not asking [people] to go to the streets because it will be more victims, more political prisoners. And it's not the moment we are preparing for. For sure, [there] will be the moment of opportunity for Belarusian people to resist again ... but we have to wait. People want somehow to contribute to our fight, so we ask them, if you are forced to go to the polling station, [vote] against everybody. It will not change anything. Nobody's going to count your votes. But still, it will be like your moral release. People who don't want to vote, please don't go. Because, again, it's not about elections. People who live in exile ... are going to have a huge campaign in all the countries where Belarusian diaspora [are] present just to highlight the situation in Belarus, highlight political prisoners, highlight these fraudulent elections just to be visible again. I think that's your husband's photograph on your folder there. You carry that with you always? I need this picture constantly with me because, you know, the fight for democracy is not an easy one. Sometimes I'm exhausted, and I don't think where to take strength to continue. So it's always like a reminder for me what I'm fighting for.Looking Into Moderna's Recent Short InterestCorporate Event Market to Hit $595.27 Billion by 2029, Investors Eye Lucrative Opportunities - Arizton 11-25-2024 11:04 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire Corporate Event Market Research Report by Arizton According to Arizton's latest research report, the global corporate event market [ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/corporate-event-market ] is growing at a CAGR of 10.61% during 2023-2029. Looking for More Information? 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Is Washington positioned for long-term success in the Big Ten? We aren't convinced, for a variety of reasons.Land Transfer For NIT Pulwama Campus UnderwayWASHINGTON — It’s a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. But it’s already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect Donald Trump charts his return to office. The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its “advice and consent” powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president’s Cabinet. Yet it may be only a brief reprieve from the intense struggles to come as Senate Republicans try to preserve their constitutional role. Trump has been making his Cabinet announcements at a rapid clip, often over social media, and frequently catching GOP senators off guard. Gaetz’s selection on Nov. 13, in particular, left Republicans shocked and momentarily dumbfounded. His withdrawal just over a week later came just as suddenly, leaving many grasping for words. Within hours, Trump had moved on, announcing on social media that he had selected another loyalist, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, to run the Justice Department. Over the weekend, Trump filled out the rest of his Cabinet selections. The dizzying speed of the picks has given Trump’s second term in office a bracing start, a show of force from a president-elect who has made clear he intends to fill his administration with officials who are willing to upend the ways of Washington. His desire to pack the government with loyalists and wield executive power in expansive ways seems certain to result in frequent clashes with Congress, even with Republicans in control. “From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other posts, it sounds like they are ready to roll over for Mr. Trump,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Republican senators are choosing their words carefully as they size up Trump’s proposed Cabinet, while also issuing gentle reminders about their role in the confirmation process. “The constitutional directive is clear, and it does not change based upon the personalities involved,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican. “The way I approach it, the president has a responsibility to make nominations, and we give him the benefit of the doubt, but we do have a responsibility for ‘advice and consent.’” Gaetz’s nomination was sunk after Republican senators had privately become wary of a volatile confirmation hearing amid allegations he had sex with an underage girl. As many as four to six GOP senators were signaling their reservations, according to one outgoing Republican senator, Mike Braun of Indiana, though the number was certainly higher. With Democrats ready to oppose Cabinet nominees they view as unqualified and extreme, Trump’s margin for error is narrow. Republicans are set to have a 53-47 majority in the next Senate, so defections from just four Republicans would mean defeat for any nominee that doesn’t enjoy bipartisan support. Other Cabinet picks also face a complicated path to confirmation. Trump’s transition team has so far not signed the requisite agreements that allow the FBI to screen his personnel choices, sending nominees before the Senate without the typical vetting that happens beforehand. So far, Trump’s nominees have included for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality who was accused of sexual assault, which he denies; for secretary for health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has also faced allegations of sexual misconduct as well as concern about his opposition to vaccines; and for national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic House member who has echoed Russian propaganda and talking points. Those picks fall outside the Republican mainstream and are a notable departure from when Trump entered the White House the first time and mostly chose from the ranks of Republican officials well-respected across Washington. “The Constitution gives us a role in personnel called ‘advice and consent,’” said Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Senate Republican leader who will remain in office next year. “My view is that’s exactly what will unfold here when these nominees are actually sent forward, and we will treat them like we’ve treated all others with proper vetting.” Still, Trump’s allies argue that senators need to be ready to confirm the Cabinet, no matter who is chosen. “The president deserves to be able to put people in place who will do what he campaigned on, which is to disrupt, and the establishment is concerned, and they probably should be,” said Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, adding, “I fully support President Trump’s ability to pick his people to go do that.” After Gaetz’s withdrawal, Trump supporters on social media and in activist circles circulated the names of Republicans they believed were holding out support. Charlie Kirk, whose conservative youth organization Turning Points Action worked closely with the Trump campaign, is already organizing a “grassroots army” to pressure senators to confirm his nominees. That might not even matter. Trump has also demanded that Senate Republicans agree to allow him to make recess appointments, a process whereby the Senate would adjourn so that Trump could use a constitutional power to make appointments while the chamber is in recess. Sen. John Thune, who will take over as Senate majority leader in January, has kept that option on the table, saying he would be inclined to use it if Democrats try to delay confirmations. It would be unprecedented in modern times for the Senate to step aside willingly to allow the president to make top-level Cabinet appointments. Experts say it would amount to surrendering the chamber’s constitutional power over Cabinet choices. “It’s crystallized the choices for Senate Republicans,” said Sarah Binder, a political scientist at George Washington University. “Who is your loyalty to and how far are you willing to put your loyalty to President Trump above your procedural rights and constitutional powers?” Yet some Trump allies have also discussed a scenario where the Republican-controlled House could vote to adjourn Congress. Even if the Senate declined to adjourn also, that could theoretically create a “disagreement” between the two chambers, which allows the president to tap a constitutional authority to adjourn Congress until a time he thinks is “proper.” Still, that constitutional provision has never been tried, and Binder asserted that it would still be within the Senate leaders’ ability to promptly call the chamber back into session. But it would also be a further test for the senators. “A constitutional system doesn’t work unless those in the institutions stand up and fight to maintain their constitutional rights of advice and consent,” said Binder.
Former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh , left for his heavenly abode on December 26, 2024. He was admitted to AIIMS hospital in Delhi. He was 92-year-old. Manmohan Singh was India's third-longest serving Prime Minister. He also served as finance minister and was known for bringing economic reforms. As the political icon breathed his last, may Bollywood celebrities took to their respective social media accounts to mourn the loss. Also Read - Manmohan Singh Death: When Anupam Kher revealed why it was tough to play the politician icon in The Accidental Prime Minister Among the first ones to post was Kapil Sharma. On X (formerly known as Twitter), Kapil Sharma wrote, "India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope." Others who also expressed grief over Manmohan Singh's demise are Sunny Deol , Sanjay Dutt , Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Dsouza, Randeep Hooda, Manoj Bajpayee and many more. Also Read - The Accidental Prime Minister: See who will play former PM Manmohan Singh's wife role Check out tweets of celebrities mourning Manmohan Singh's demise below: I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic liberalization. His wisdom, integrity& contributions to the nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences. #RIPDrManmohanSingh pic.twitter.com/Y5lybTCmTv — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) December 26, 2024 Deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. His contributions to India will never be forgotten ?? pic.twitter.com/WFflqY8eMo — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) December 26, 2024 Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, whose dignified leadership and pivotal role in India’s economic liberalization transformed the nation. His wisdom and integrity will be remembered forever. My heartfelt condolences to his... pic.twitter.com/I70YrvnqrR — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 26, 2024 “India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope. His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr.... pic.twitter.com/BsSKsclbeK — Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) December 26, 2024 Today we have lost one of India’s finest Prime Ministers. The man who propelled India’s economic growth. He epitomised dignity and humility. We will forever be indebted to his legacy. May his soul rest in eternal glory. Thank you Shri Manmohan Singh ji ?? pic.twitter.com/dLWMyk5STc — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 26, 2024 Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of our former PM, Shri Manmohan Singh ji. A statesman, economist & a true patriot, he leaves behind a legacy of integrity, wisdom & selfless service to the nation. May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/SIjTRL2OWm — Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) December 26, 2024 Saddened by the passing of our former Prime Minister. A statesman whose contributions in every aspect of our nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family. #RIPDrManmohanSingh ?? pic.twitter.com/9wandeOHjJ — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) December 26, 2024 A lot of other celebrities from fields of business, sports and politics are also tweeting and mourning demise of Manmohan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to his social media to pen a note expressing grief over Manmohan Singh's death. Also Read - Akshaye Khanna and Anupam Kher to start shooting for The Accidental Prime Minister from March 31TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) ("Element" or the "Company"), the largest publicly traded, pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world announces the validation of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), available at sciencebasedtargets.org . This milestone underscores Element’s commitment to emissions reduction, demonstrating continued leadership in sustainability within the fleet management industry. The SBTi promotes science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for companies, aiming to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Its certification standards have become the global benchmark for corporate climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. With the SBTi validation, Element commits to the following near-term science-based targets: Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63.70 per cent by 2034 from a 2019 base year. Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products and downstream leased assets 66.40 per cent per USD value added within the same timeframe. Scopes 1 and 2 pertain to Element’s own operations. Scope 1 includes direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by a company, such as fuel for vehicles. Scope 2 includes direct emissions from purchased electricity, heat, steam and cooling to power facilities. Scope 3 encompasses all other emissions associated with a company’s activities and value chain, for example purchased goods and services, use of sold products and downstream leased assets. “As we live our Purpose to Move the world through intelligent mobility , we are working towards a future beyond the immediate horizon. This acknowledgement by the SBTi is a testament of our strategic commitment to sustainability, reinforcing our focus on accountability and transparency. It underscores our dedication to delivering lasting value for our clients, our business, our team members, and our communities,” states David Colman, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer. “The fleet management industry has both the opportunity and obligation to be part of the solution. The SBTi validation strengthens our commitment to measurable sustainability initiatives. Our focus remains on advancing decarbonization and electrification strategies as we drive meaningful progress towards a low-carbon future”, says Sheri McGrath, VP, Sustainability at Element. A science-based approach provides Element with a clearly defined pathway to reduce its GHG emissions, contribute to global climate goals, and help to mitigate the most severe impacts of climate change. By aligning its targets with the latest climate science, Element is taking steps to strengthen the resilience of its business and contribute meaningfully to broader climate initiatives. Element notes that commitments and targets are aspirational and may be influenced by near-term global challenges including, but not limited to, the production and availability of electric vehicles, client decisions, prevalence and availability of charging infrastructure, and government support of electrification in the regions in which we operate. Element’s 2034 goals reflect its best efforts at this point in time. The Company may reassess and update its methodologies and targets, as appropriate, and may not be able to achieve its commitments and targets, including for the reasons set forth herein. For more information on the validation and Element's sustainability initiatives, please visit www.elementfleet.com/sustainability . About Element Fleet Management Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) is the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, providing the full range of fleet services and solutions to a growing base of world-class clients – corporations, governments, and not-for-profits – across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Element’s services address every aspect of clients’ fleet requirements, from vehicle acquisition, maintenance, accidents and remarketing, to integrating EVs and managing the complexity of gradual fleet electrification. Clients benefit from Element's expertise as one of the largest fleet solutions providers in its markets, offering economies of scale and insight used to reduce fleet operating costs and improve productivity and performance. For more information, visit: https://www.elementfleet.com/sustainability About the Science Based Targets initiative The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information regarding Element, its business and the fleet industry, which are based upon Element’s current expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. In some cases, words such as “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “could”, “predict”, “project”, “model”, “forecast”, “will”, “potential”, “target, “by”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to, among other things, the Company’s expectations regarding the fleet industry and electrification, the Company’s sustainability targets and objectives, including science based targets, Element’s and our clients’ greenhouse gas emissions, fleet electrification, and transition of client vehicles, charging access, decarbonization strategies, future climate reporting, potential climate related opportunities, diverse supplier spending, team member engagement, making a difference in the community, data governance, ethics and compliance, and other sustainability related impacts, objectives and expectations. By their nature, these statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific, which give rise to the possibility that our predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that our assumptions may not be correct and that our sustainability priorities, targets (including fleet electrification and GHG reduction targets), commitments and goals will not be achieved. As we work to advance our sustainability strategy, external factors outside of Element’s reasonable control may impact our performance and ability to achieve our goals, including government policies, legislation and regulatory actions, global supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical risk, the occurrence, continuance or intensification of public health emergencies, such as the impact of post-pandemic hybrid work arrangements, the failure of third parties to comply with their obligations to us and our affiliates or associates, our ability to implement various sustainability-related initiatives internally and with our clients under expected timeframes, the availability of comprehensive and high-quality GHG emissions data and standardization of sustainability-related measurement methodologies, the need for active and continuing participation, cooperation and collaboration from various stakeholders, deployment of new technologies and industry-specific solutions, the evolution of client behaviour, varying decarbonization efforts across economies, manufacturer timing and availability, client decisions and preferences, the need for thoughtful climate policies globally, the challenges of balancing interim emissions goals with an orderly transition, and the continuing development and evolution of regulations, guidelines, principles, and frameworks internationally and Element’s compliance thereto, which could lead to us to being subject to various legal and regulatory proceedings, the potential outcome of which could include regulatory restrictions, penalties and fines. These and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements and may require Element to adapt its initiatives and activities or adjust its commitments, metrics, targets and goals. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date hereof and are presented for the purpose of assisting our stakeholders and others in understanding our objectives and strategic priorities and may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law. In addition, a discussion of some of the material risks affecting Element and its business appears under the heading “Risk Management” in Element’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023 and the three and nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, and under the heading “Risk Factors” in Element’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as Element’s other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which have been filed on SEDAR+ and can be accessed on Element’s profile on www.sedarplus.com . Investor Relations Contact: Rocco Colella Director, Investor Relations (437) 349-3796 rcolella@elementcorp.com Media Contact: Amanda Mills Sirois Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs (437) 352-1050 amillssirois@elementcorp.com
Will Ferrell is one of the most beloved comedians of all-time. And several years back, he went on a hot streak in theatres, delivering one of the best Christmas classics we’ll ever see. Elf. There’s something about seeing a grown man in an elf costume that will forever make people laugh. And few can play the role quite like Ferrell. On Sunday night, Ferrell decided to rock his hilarious Buddy the Elf costume to a Kings-Flyers hockey game. Will Ferrell sighting as Buddy the Elf in LA pic.twitter.com/zMpeWIexbl This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.The Los Angeles Rams suffered a tough loss at SoFi Stadium on Sunday as they fell to a visiting Philadelphia Eagles side, 37-20. LA was coming off a 28-22 victory against the New England Patriots in Week 11, but they failed to build on that win on Sunday as they lost their sixth game of the season. One of the bright spots in the loss against the Eagles was second-year wide receiver Puka Nacua, who logged nine catches in the contest for a game-high 117 receiving yards. It was another strong performance from the 23-year-old, who is coming off a Pro Bowl rookie campaign. Nacua's girlfriend Hallie Aiono also caught the attention of fans after she shared a handful of photos of her gameday outfit on Instagram. Aiono's post featured Nacuaas well, who also showed off his pre-game outfit for Sunday's contest. View the original article to see embedded media. The highlight of Aiono's look was her oversized blue-and-white sweater that repped the Rams' colors. She paired her top with a plain white mini-skirt, which allowed her sporty sweater to pop even more. Her black mid-calf boots provided the perfect contrast for her sporty and clean look, while also adding a bit of edginess and contrast. Aiono wore her hair tied back in a bun, which highlighted her gold hoop earrings. Aiono shouted out her sister Sidney Aiono, an LA-based wardrobe stylist, for helping her and Nacua out with their gameday looks. The outfit post drew a myriad of compliments from the fans on social media. "Ughhh the prettiest😭💙💛" reacted a fan "Hair goalzzzzz," a comment read. "glowing ✨" observed a user "cuties," commented Rams cheerleader and social media influencer Sharaiah Belle True. "Loveee🥰" posted a supporter. "Swag unlocked," commented Nacua himself. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images According to People , Nacua and Aiono have been dating since at least 2021, while the former was still attending Brigham Young University. Like her boyfriend, Aiono is also of Polynesian descent. Nacua and the Rams will be back in action on Sunday, Dec. 1, when they go on the road to face the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Related: NFL Star's Wife Drops Taylor Swift Admission Despite 'Jealousy Issues' Related: Matthew Stafford's Wife Reflects on Taylor Swift Experience Amid 'Jealousy' Admission