news2shortsIt’s back-to-school time, which means nostalgia for covering books in contact and spending way too long in the notebook aisle As a child of the 90s, my summers were spent splashing in the neighbours’ overly chlorinated pool and flicking through the back-to-school stationery catalogue. I circled the essential items, categorised my needs and wants, and … Read more
President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump Joe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of America’s ultra-wealthy, and cautioning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy. The Wednesday prime-time Oval Office speech came as Biden … Read more
During his farewell address to the nation, President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated technology. He called for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence and criticized social media platforms, particularly their role in spreading misinformation and ending fact-checking efforts.
National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warning Anxious and wildfire-weary Angelenos can expect a break in the extreme winds that have been fanning the flames destroying the region. And while welcome, the reprieve may be short-lived, the National Weather Service (NWS) said in … Read more
President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and highlighted the country’s ability to support each other through the pandemic.
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Biden’s farewell address, read our full report: Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address Fact-checking and misinformation got a shout out during his address: “The free press is crumbling,” said Biden. “Social media is giving up on fact checking.” Biden … Read more
New Georgia Project, fined $300,000 by state ethics body, admitted to 16 violations of election law, officials say The New Georgia Project, a prominent voting rights organization founded by Stacey Abrams, has been fined $300,000 by the state ethics commission of Georgia for illegally campaigning for Abrams and other Democratic candidates during the 2018 election … Read more
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s traditional inaugural lunch.
Reactions from social media came pouring in Wednesday night as President Biden delivered his farewell address to the country, ending a career in politics that spanned over half a century. “Joe Biden discussing democracy, a free press, institutions and the abuse of power in his final farewell speech is rich,” GOP Congresswoman Nancy Mace posted … Read more
With five days remaining in President Biden’s administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the details of the deal and what comes next.
