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Новости за 11.12.2024

The New Republic 

RFK’s Anti-Vaccine Zealotry Is an Existential Threat to Public Schools

As teachers, students, and parents grapple with rapidly spreading vaccine disinformation and a burgeoning number of state-level proposals to furnish childhood vaccine exemptions, one of the biggest stars in the anti-vax movement might be leaving the fringes and coming to Washington, where the incoming Trump administration plans to hand him a brand new federal microphone.

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The New Republic 

The New Republic’s Books of the Year

The New Republic has practiced a confrontational, sometimes combative, style of criticism since its early issues—its clarion call Rebecca West’s essay on “The Duty of Harsh Criticism.” Our reviewers tend to be more interested in vigorous discussion of a book and its ideas than in handing out gold stars. This end-of-year “best of” list reflects those tendencies. This far from exhaustive list features 10 books that fueled surprising and worthwhile conversations—and sparked a few disputes. 

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Sofia News Agency 

A Festive Celebration of Literature: Sofia’s Book Fair and Literary Festival Kicks Off

Sofia is once again hosting a celebration of literature at the National Palace of Culture, where the Book Fair has kicked off, running through Sunday. The event has become a part of the festive spirit as it coincides with the Sofia International Literary Festival, attracting authors from across Europe. These writers are in the city to present their latest works to the public. ...

Duke Basketball Report 

YouTube Gold: How High Could Wilt Chamberlain Jump?

Wilt Chamberlain on the attack!

Pretty impressive work here

We’ve looked at Wilt Chamberlain’s startling athleticism a lot here. As you may remember, he set an astounding number of NBA records, including career scoring (since surpassed by LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and four other players), single game scoring at 100 points, a career rebounding record of 22.9 per game, season scoring average at 50.4 ppg and on and on. He still owns 72 NBA career records and 68 by himself.... Читать дальше...

Adweek.com 

NerdWallet Makes Its Super Bowl Debut, Digging Further into Live Sports

The money experts NerdWallet--who have built a brand synonymous with penny pinching--see the pricey Super Bowl as a good investment, today announcing their first Big Game ad. NerdWallet plans to run a 30-second commercial, from agency of record Deutsch, during the third quarter. Fox has already sold out its inventory for the marquee event, pulling...

TheHill.com 

GOP senators say they won’t fight Trump on Jan. 6 pardons

Republican senators who witnessed firsthand the Jan. 6, 2021, ransacking of congressional offices now say it’s up to President-elect Trump whether to pardon those protesters convicted of federal crimes. They say that President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden of all crimes he committed or may have committed over an 11-year span has opened...

TheHill.com 

Trump, GOP expected to undo Biden's divisive nursing home rule

Republicans are expected to rescind the Biden administration’s contentious nursing home staffing rule before it is set to take effect. The move would come as a relief for the nursing home industry, which has argued the mandate doesn’t appropriately address current workforce challenges. But consumer advocates and public health experts who have fought to protect...

TheHill.com 

Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick

Threats by Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick for FBI director, to use the power of the bureau to scrutinize news outlets critical of the incoming administration are sending a chill through the media.  First Amendment advocates and legal experts say Patel's rhetoric raises new questions about press freedoms during a second Trump administration and is...

TheHill.com 

Bottom Line: Former Texas Democratic congressman registers to lobby on border wall

Trade On behalf of the City of Del Rio, Texas, ​R.R.P. Consulting Engineers hired Valiant Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to “the Presidential Permit process for the construction of an international border crossing” near the city. The lobbyist on the account is former Rep. Filemon Vela (D-Texas), who served from 2013 until he...

TheHill.com 

Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP

The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks near a key December deadline, Democrats are worried they’ll lose another $20 billion of the original $80 billion funding boost for the IRS passed...

TheHill.com 

Florida New Members 2025

Rep.-elect Michael Haridopolos (R-Fla.-8) Date of Birth / March 15, 1970 Residence / Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. Occupation / Consultant, Author, Professor (University of Florida, Eastern Florida State College) Education / B.A., Stetson University; M.A., University of Arkansas Family / Married to Stephanie with three children Rep.-elect Michael Haridopolos (R–Fla.) beat Sandy Kennedy (D-Fla.) in the race to represent...

TheHill.com 

Delaware New Members 2025

Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban affairs and public policy, University of DelawareFamily / Widow to Charles Rochester with two children, daughter-in-law and granddaughter Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester triumphed over Republican Eric Hansen in Delaware’s Senate race. ...

TheHill.com 

Trump ready to 'seal' border from immigrants on Day 1

President-elect Trump is signaling he wants to completely reshape the nation's immigration laws starting on Jan. 20, the day he officially takes office. Immigration has always been Trump’s core issue, and he has made clear he plans to follow through on sweeping promises he made on the topic throughout the 2024 campaign. He’s announced appointments...

Americanbanker.com 

Trump could bypass Democratic picks for FDIC Board

President-elect Donald Trump may opt to bypass Democratic suggestions for minority party seats on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s board of directors, setting up potential conflicts with Senate leadership over regulatory appointments.