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California will revive its own subsidy programs for electric vehicles if Donald Trump guts US federal tax breaks for such cars, the state's governor said Monday. The president-elect has said repeatedly he would scrap what he called the "electric vehicle mandate" -- actually a $7,500 federal rebate for anyone who purchases an EV. Gavin Newsom, who heads the solidly Democratic state and has pitched himself as a leader of the anti-Trump political resistance, said Monday California was not "turning back" towards polluting transport. "We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California," Newsom said. "We're not turning back on a clean transportation future -- we're going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don't pollute," he added. "Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong -– zero-emission vehicles are here to stay." If Trump scraps the tax credit, California could revive its own Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which ran until November 2023, granting rebates of up to $7,500 for people buying battery-powered cars, a press release said. California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption, and is the single biggest market in the country, representing around a third of all units sold in the United States. State figures show that more than two million so-called "zero emission vehicles" -- which include fully electric vehicles as well as plug-in hybrids -- have now been sold in the state, with one-in-four new cars in that category. On the campaign trail, Trump was frequently hostile to electric vehicles, which he has linked with what he calls the "hoax" of climate change. He vowed repeatedly that under his watch the United States would become "energy dominant," chiefly through expanded oil and gas extraction. For many in California, such pledges are anathema, with the state frequently battered by the tangible effects of climate change, from huge wildfires to droughts to furious storms. Newsom -- who many believe has White House ambitions of his own -- has positioned himself as a bulwark against the feared excesses of an incoming Trump administration on issues from climate change to immigration, vowing to be a check on its power. With 40 million people, the sheer size of California's market has for a long time helped set the national tone when it comes to pollution standards for automakers. Rather than make two versions of the same vehicles, Detroit giants have willingly adopted California's tougher rules on emissions and efficiency for nationwide sales. That de facto standard-setting power has angered Republicans like Trump, who say -- on this issue -- states should not be allowed to set their own rules. hg/aha
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Esports World Cup Foundation offers $20M in partner club expansionA Supreme Court-appointed committee headed by justice (retired) Nawab Singh has made broad-brush observations about India’s agrarian crisis and urged serious consideration of legal sanctity to minimum support prices (MSP) for farmers. While the committee’s word is unlikely to be binding, it will play a role in shaping the apex court’s mind which has been hearing a matter on the resolution of farmers’ protests. That India’s agrarian economy has been mired in a viability crisis — farmer suicides are its most macabre manifestation — isn’t unknown. That this crisis can only be solved by generating more jobs outside farming is also widely known but far more difficult to achieve. However, in keeping with the twists and turns of the Indian political economy, even labour-abundant farms are doing all they can to save on labour costs today. Things such as using stubble burning to clear fields for the next crop — the practice is only proliferating — are a direct fallout of such measures. Can something like an MSP fix these problems? There are many who berate India’s MSP and the associated food security programme. Without this, we would have had no food security for hundreds of millions of people. But MSP alone can’t solve second-order problems of Indian agriculture after having secured our food security from the demand and supply side. In states such as Punjab, MSP has given a nudge in the wrong direction — unleashing water scarcity and soil degradation locally and toxic air outside. Fixing the viability and sustainability crisis in India’s farms requires a more broad-based political dialogue among all stakeholders to evolve the appetite for transforming farming and carve out the fiscal space to support such efforts. There are no silver bullets here. Courts would do well to understand this.
Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in DNP Select Income Fund Inc. ( NYSE:DNP – Free Report ) by 11.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 12,508 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 1,263 shares during the period. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in DNP Select Income Fund were worth $126,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in DNP. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. acquired a new position in DNP Select Income Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $44,000. EdgeRock Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of DNP Select Income Fund in the second quarter worth $49,000. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC acquired a new position in DNP Select Income Fund in the third quarter valued at about $50,000. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. lifted its position in DNP Select Income Fund by 13.5% during the second quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 9,647 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $79,000 after purchasing an additional 1,150 shares during the period. Finally, Saxon Interests Inc. acquired a new stake in DNP Select Income Fund during the second quarter worth about $82,000. 8.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. DNP Select Income Fund Price Performance DNP stock opened at $9.46 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $9.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $9.08. DNP Select Income Fund Inc. has a 12 month low of $8.02 and a 12 month high of $10.04. DNP Select Income Fund Dividend Announcement About DNP Select Income Fund ( Free Report ) DNP Select Income Fund Inc is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc The fund is managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. For the fixed income portion, the fund invests in bonds. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DNP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for DNP Select Income Fund Inc. ( NYSE:DNP – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for DNP Select Income Fund Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for DNP Select Income Fund and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
After 17 years, Thrive Allen County’s vision is more clear than ever. In fact, some might call it a masterpiece. Thrive CEO Lisse Regehr said that’s exactly what her team hoped to create as they celebrated the organization’s anniversary with an annual awards banquet Friday evening at Allen Community College. The theme was “Creating a Masterpiece, Together.” “Every person, program, business, organization and institution creates a brushstroke that falls onto a broader canvas, creating our own Allen County masterpiece. Each of you and what you do for our community make up a piece of that artwork,” Regehr said. She shared her hope that the awards ceremony would inspire those in attendance to continue to work toward opportunities for growth, hope and the future. The awards are given to individuals, businesses and organizations that create a healthy, vibrant community. More than 300 attendees gathered to celebrate. The night’s top honors were a surprise. Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder won the final prize of the evening, the Donna Talkington Award, which exemplifies commitment and dedication in public service. Last year’s winner, Mary Kay Heard of Iola Industries, presented the award. “Cole has made himself a pillar of support to countless individuals, local businesses, and organizations,” Heard said in handing the award to Herder. “The deep love he shows for his work and the community is evident in both his professional leadership and his personal relationships. Whether offering support to new businesses, lending a hand to local initiatives, or simply being present for those in need, Cole’s selflessness shines through in every aspect of his life. He is the epitome of a civil servant, consistently fostering connection and growth within his community, leaving a legacy that will endure for generations to come.” Linda Johnson, a retired kindergarten teacher, was recognized with the Volunteer of the Year award. Johnson’s efforts may go unseen, Diana Dashnaw Stephens explained in a video tribute. Even after she retired, she continued to volunteer at the elementary school to read to children and assist in various ways at the school. She also serves as an usher at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. “This year’s recipient might be small, but her contributions to our community are vast,” said Max Andersen, a senior at Iola High School who presented the award. “Radiating positivity and generosity wherever she goes, her warm smile is a constant fixture in the community. Linda never hesitates to offer her support and resources to benefitting our community.” AHEAD OF the award presentations, Regehr outlined Thrive’s achievements over the past year. Perhaps most notably, Thrive received its largest and longest-running grant in August: a five-year, $11.9 million CMS Navigator grant to continue its work to ensure rural and underserved communities have access to health insurance. Thrive Kansas offers Kansas CARES (coordinating and assisting reliable enrollment services), providing workers who help communities across the state help their residents enroll in health insurance plans, and Medicaid and Medicare programs. They also help clients with issues such as utility and food assistance. Regehr shared examples such as a staff member who worked for two years to help a woman qualify for disability status, or helping people obtain driver’s licenses or finding jobs. Also this summer, Thrive created a new non-profit, Allen Regional Transit (ART) to offer public transportation to anyone within a 115-mile radius. In 2023, ART provided 4,925 rides. So far this year, they’ve given more than 6,000 rides to places such as doctor’s appointments, court dates, and social security offices. Thrive made progress this year to address childcare and early childhood development through its initiative, Zero to Thrive. Advocate Logan Stenseng, policy and strategic initiatives coordinator, received the Childcare Advocate of the Year award from the Child Care Providers Coalition of Kansas The Southeast Kansas Recovery Resources program continued efforts to support those affected by substance misuse, and raised more than $13,000 to continue Thrive’s Recovery House.Meet Flying Teetars: Madhya Pradesh's Pardhi, Gond Kids Who Quit Beggary, Addiction
Several opposition MPs from Uttar Pradesh on Monday hit out at the state government and the ruling BJP over the violence in Sambhal, alleging it was planned to polarise people on communal lines. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav, SP’s Azamgarh MP Dharmendra Yadav, Congress’s Saharanpur MP, and Azad Samaj Party (ASP) MP Chandra Shekhar Azad have attacked the government. They indicated that they will raise the issue in Parliament’s Winter Session which began on Monday. SP CHIEF BLAMES PETITIONER, ADMIN, GOVT In a statement, Akhilesh Yadav said: “Along with the petitioner, the administration and the government are responsible for the Sambhal incident. The officers responsible for the incident should be suspended. A murder case should be filed against them so that no one can carry out such anti-constitutional work in the future.” He added: “The police have fired from government and private weapons. The Samajwadi Party wanted to raise this issue in the Lok Sabha today but was not given a chance, when we get a chance, we will raise it in the House.” Akhilesh also said that a delegation of the Samajwadi Party will go to Sambhal and meet the victims’ kin. He further said, “A petition was filed in (the court of) civil judge, Chandausi, on 19.11.2024 regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid of Sambhal. The court ordered a survey without hearing the other side. After receiving the order, the district magistrate and superintendent of police of Sambhal reached Jama Masjid with the police for the survey within two hours without reading the order. The committee of Jama Masjid, Ulema Ikram, all the parties cooperated. When the survey was conducted for the first time on the orders of the court, everyone cooperated fully. After two and a half hours of survey, the district magistrate said that the survey is complete. Now, the survey report will be submitted to the court,” stated Akhilesh. Yadav “But on the night of November 23, the police administration said that there will be a survey again on the morning of 24th. When the survey was done once, then who ordered the survey again? The lawyer of Shahi Jama Masjid also said that when the survey was done once, then on whose orders will the survey be done again?” Yadav said. GOVT’S HASTY ATTITUDE UNFORTUNATE: RAHUL A day after violence rocked Sambhal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a post on X in Hindi said: “The biased and hasty attitude of the state government on the recent dispute in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, is extremely unfortunate. I express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the violence and firing. The administration, without listening to all the parties, insensitively took action that vitiated the atmosphere further and led to the deaths of people -- for which the BJP government is directly responsible,” he charged. “The BJP’s use of power to create a rift and discrimination between Hindu-Muslim communities is neither in the interest of the state nor the country. I request the Supreme Court to intervene in the matter as soon as possible and do justice,” Gandhi said. A PRE-PLANNED INCIDENT: SP MP Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq said the incident was “pre-planned” and members of the Muslim community were being targeted. He on Sunday had said that he as the MP of Sambhal would raise the issue in Parliament. UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT: DHARMENDRA YADAV Samajwadi Party’s Azamgarh MP Dharmendra Yadav said the incident was unfortunate and the party would raise it in both Houses of Parliament. “We have given notices for adjournment. We will raise the issue (in the Houses),” the SP Lok Sabha member told reporters outside Parliament. State-sponsored violence: Imran Masood The Congress’ Saharanpur MP Imran Masood said: “The violence was state-sponsored as police were also involved.” JUSTICE BEING DONE THROUGH BULLETS IN UP: AZAD On reaching Delhi to attend the session of the Parliament, Chandrashekhar Aazad, Azad Samaj Party chief and Nagina MP told reporters outside the Parliament: “Justice is being done through bullets in UP, this hooliganism can’t be tolerated. Attempts are being made to vitiate the atmosphere sometimes through Kashi sometimes through Sambhal.” CPI LEADER BLAMES ADMIN Girish, the national secretary of Communist Party of India, said that after using divisive politics to win the assembly elections and then the recently held bypolls, the BJP and its chief minister have orchestrated the Sambhal incident to further deepen the communal divide in which four persons were killed and many injured. The administration, which is a mere tool in the hands of the chief minister, is completely responsible for the incident. He said: “It’s a point to ponder as to who are those handful of people who create trouble by calling mosques ancient temples and then knock on the doors of the judiciary? If they are not patronised by the government, then why cases are not filed against them for fomenting communal trouble?”None
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On December 6, Ukrainian maritime drones, armed seemingly with machine guns, engaged Russian helicopter gunships and patrol boats, turning the tables on the attackers. This unexpected defense highlights the evolving nature of warfare, with unmanned systems and AI taking center stage. According to Ukraine's security service, the SBU, these robotic vessels managed to fend off the Russian units, potentially causing casualties. The engagement underscores the increasing reliance on high-tech weaponry as both Ukraine and other nations invest heavily in such technologies. Western and Ukrainian efforts continue to integrate advanced technologies in defense strategies, altering the future of conflicts. This is particularly evident in Ukraine, where both traditional and state-of-the-art warfare systems are being deployed against Russian forces. (With inputs from agencies.)Islamabad, Nov 22 (PTI): Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi said her husband's troubles began following a trip to Saudi Arabia, triggering a row on Friday for apparently criticising a friendly country. Continues below advertisement window.addEventListener("load", function() { let ad_unit_fire_time = 1000; if(ad_delay_time_abp > 0){ ad_unit_fire_time = parseInt(ad_delay_time_abp) + 500; } setTimeout(function () { googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-9167143-2"); }); },ad_unit_fire_time) }); Khan, 72, who is incarcerated in the Adiala Jail since August last year, has, however, defended his wife and said Bibi "did not mention Saudi Arabia at all". Khan's statement on X comes after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa flayed Bushra Bibi over her video clip posted on X. Continues below advertisement window.addEventListener("load", function() { let ad_unit_fire_time = 1000; if(ad_delay_time_abp > 0){ ad_unit_fire_time = parseInt(ad_delay_time_abp) + 500; } setTimeout(function () { googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1253031-3"); }); },ad_unit_fire_time) }); In a video statement on Thursday, Bibi said Khan's problems began when he visited Medina and was seen coming out of his plane without shoes. She claimed then army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa received calls after the incident. “Soon after Khan's return, Bajwa started getting calls ‘Ye tum kya utha key laa aaye ho (whom have you brought)? We are ending the Sharia system in this country and you have brought promoters of Sharia',” she said referring to Khan's September 2018 visit. The video was meant to motivate supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to join the protest on Sunday in Islamabad but instead kicked up controversy due to the indirect reference towards Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in his ouster from power. Saudi Arabia and China have been two of Pakistan's biggest supporters helping it tide over the economic crisis. However, in the 9:27-minute video, which is also available on PTI's official X handle, Bushra Biwi did not name any country. Khan, 72, has been implicated in dozens of cases since his government was dismissed through a no-confidence motion in 2022. Khan in a statement on X clarified that Bibi “didn’t mention Saudi Arabia at all” and insisted that Saudi Arabia had been a steadfast ally. He recalled that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to him after he was wounded in an assassination attempt last November. Khan reiterated that his wife was not involved in politics and her message to the nation merely echoed his words in anticipation of the November 24 protest. He described the event as a day to “break free from slavery”, framing it as a pivotal moment for Pakistanis to choose between "the yoke of submission” or “the crown of freedom”. Khan also asserted that his government’s downfall was orchestrated by former army chief General Qamar Bajwa and accused him of preventing investigations into the alleged conspiracy. Sharif, however, said the recent statements against Saudi Arabia were deeply antagonistic and detrimental to Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony, Sharif warned the propaganda targeting Saudi Arabia was against the national interest. “I will, unfortunately, have to mention some events here because ... a statement has come out yesterday, which I think there can be no greater enmity against Pakistan than this that you spew venom against the country that has never demanded anything in return and always opened its doors for Pakistan,” he said in an apparent reference to Bibi's remarks. The premier said no one would be allowed to play with the country’s interests when it came to brotherly allies such as Saudi Arabia and urged the nation to counter it. General Bajwa swiftly refuted Bibi's statement. Talking to Express News TV, Bajwa termed Bibi's statement as a “pack of lies,” asking how a friendly country could interfere in Pakistan's internal affairs. He pointed out that the OIC Summit (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) was held in Islamabad in March 2022 and questioned if there had been any tension in the ties between both countries, would Saudi Arabia have allowed the summit to take place in Pakistan? Detailing Khan's visit to the Kingdom, Bajwa said Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman himself came to receive the former premier in Jeddah. “Shah Mehmood Qureshi and I were present at the dinner during the visit,” said Bajwa. Defence minister Asif Khawaja, addressing a press conference, condemned Bushra Biwi's statement and said that Pakistan enjoys close ties with the Kingdom. “Saudi Arabia has played a critical role in helping Pakistan in the current economic crisis,” he said. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar remarked in response to media queries that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are “close friends and brothers. This relationship is based on mutual respect.” “We have great admiration for Saudi Arabia's journey of development and prosperity. The Pakistani nation is proud of its close relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin,” he added. He said implicating Saudi Arabia for petty political point-scoring is “regrettable” and indicative of a desperate mindset, and added: “We urge all political forces to desist from compromising Pakistan's foreign policy in pursuance of their political objectives.” Also, Information Minister Atta Tarar said Saudi Arabia has always provided support to Pakistan at difficult times, adding it is condemnable to make irresponsible statements regarding friendly countries. He termed “false and unwarranted statements” for political gain a condemnable act. The information minister said the PTI had earlier levelled allegations against the US for hatching conspiracy and reminded it is against the national interest to negatively politicise Pakistan's friendly countries. Newspaper Dawn reported that the claims made by the former first lady about an alleged foreign conspiracy in the ouster of her husband’s government have taken even the PTI leaders by surprise, some of whom are questioning the “controversial statement” issued just days before the protest in Islamabad. Talking to Dawn, PTI leaders said the party’s top leadership was “committing mistakes” at crucial moments and taking the party’s months-long momentum back “to square one.” A senior party leader said Khan might have got bail in the remaining May 9 cases, but his wife’s controversial remarks might alter that scenario. A member of the PTI lawyers’ wing called the claims a “bombshell.” The advocate lamented that the party had become “leaderless and directionless” and mistakes were being committed at crucial times. None of the leaders had the courage and heart to lead the party, he said, adding that Khan and the PTI are toeing one line, while the mid-tier leadership has been rudderless. In a post on X, PTI activist and singer Salman Ahmad called Bushra Bibi “corrupt and greedy” who, along with her family and friends, was a “constant source of embarrassment” for Khan. He said it was “disgusting” to say that the former prime minister was removed because he walked barefoot in Medina. Just last week, Pakistan assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it remained hopeful of receiving oil from Saudi Arabia on deferred payments, apart from some help from China, to fill the USD 5 billion external funding gap. The PTI gave a call last week for a long march to Islamabad to press for three demands: the release of the incarcerated party founder, against the alleged “stolen mandate” during the February 8 elections and restoration of the judiciary by revoking the recent 26th amendment to the Constitution that granted legislators more power in appointing top judges. PTI SH NPK ASH PY PY (This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)