2024 Presidential Politics
“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for…
Trump wins Nevada, capturing a state he lost in both 2016 and 2020
President-elect Donald Trump has carried Nevada over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, NBC News projects. … Read…
FMJRA 2.0: Preparing for the Winter Meetings
— compiled by Wombat-socho As I mentioned Friday, the 1972 season in Pete’s league is over (Yankees won) and we’re…
Clementi stabbing suspect charged with murder in court
A 50-year-old man has been charged in court on 23 October with the murder of a 41-year-old victim in a…
Toddler rescued from third-storey ledge in Canberra Road, investigations ongoing
A 25-year-old woman is assisting police investigations after a toddler was rescued from a third-storey ledge in Canberra Road on…
When Did The Supreme Court Come Out “The Other Way Than Every Court of Appeals”?
Co-Blogger Jon Adler flagged an exchange in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger. Chief Justice Roberts asked Ashley Keller if…
Spanish couple issued stern warning over protest against Valencia owner Peter Lim
A Spanish couple, investigated for protesting against Valencia football club owner Peter Lim during their honeymoon in Singapore, received a…
Singapore Govt blocks NTUC Income and Allianz deal after public outcry
The Singapore government has blocked a proposed deal between NTUC Income and Allianz, citing public interest concerns. The US$1.6 billion…
Palestinian woman involved in disturbance at Wisma Transit Malaysia apologises
A Palestinian woman involved in a disturbance at Wisma Transit, Kuala Lumpur, has apologised and expressed regret. Aminah Muhammad Nafi’…
Singapore Post has closed 12 post offices over the last two years
Singapore Post has closed 12 post offices over the last two years to address falling mail volumes amid rising digital…
The Blob – politicalbetting.com
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Sarah Ingham: With Israel or with the Terrorists?
The Starmer government’s equivocation over Israel is not in the long-term interests of this country – or of the West….
Singaporean fugitive faces capital charge for drug trafficking after deportation from Thailand
Benny Kee Soon Chuan, 31, was charged with capital offences in Singapore court on Friday after being deported from Thailand…
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine On Remand
Last week I wrote about the Fifth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Rahimi, on remand from the Supreme Court. The…
Holistic aged care to give more Australians options for support at home
The Aged Care Act will see a new independent statutory complaints commissioner, stronger regulator investigative powers, and whistleblower protections. ……
David Willetts: For Thatcher, balancing the books was more important than cutting taxes
All the groups who benefit from subsidies and subtle government protections will organise tirelessly to stop change. … Read More
NTU food court stall prices questioned after parent pays S$6.30 for meal
A parent has raised concerns about high food prices at NTU after paying S$6.30 for a meal at a campus…
In The Mailbox: 09.03.24
— compiled by Wombat-socho Silicon Valley et Hamas delenda sunt. OVER THE TRANSOM EBL: A Quiet Place: Day One, Gigglin’s…
In The Mailbox: 09.03.24
— compiled by Wombat-socho Silicon Valley et Hamas delenda sunt. OVER THE TRANSOM EBL: A Quiet Place: Day One, Gigglin’s…
Ordinary Times
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Garvan Walshe: East German populists are rising, and Germany’s outdated economy is to blame
Germany’s East was spared the creative destruction that has spurred fast growth in Eastern Europe. The AfD and other populists…
August 26, 2024
The point that is currently holding up plans for ABC’s September 10 presidential debate is whether the candidates’ microphones will…
More than two in five Singaporeans believe they will never achieve financial freedom, survey reveals
A recent survey by Singlife has revealed that more than two in five people in Singapore believe they will never…
What if it’s not close ? – politicalbetting.com
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John Oxley: Perhaps if tuition fees were turned into a graduate tax, Conservatives would talk about cutting it
The Party is now also in a minority with university-educated voters. Changing demographics and increased university participation will make these…
‘BJP a poison, needs to be removed…’: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
In Mumbai on Monday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a veiled attack on the BJP at an event celebrating former…
Antisemitism Is Wreaking Havoc On Ivy League Universities
The reckoning continues for Ivy League presidents who allowed pro-Palestinian protesters to terrorize their campuses. … Read More
Ordinary Times
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When The Home Team Wins
Joy in whoever Mudville was playing. … Read More
Foreign syndicates linked to housebreaking cases spark public concern over visa-free entry for Chinese nationals
A recent surge in housebreaking incidents in private residential estates across Singapore has been linked to foreign syndicates, primarily involving…