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Новости за 19.12.2024

Real Clear Politics 

Blame Biden for Harris' Loss

As Democrats debate their next steps and Vice President Kamala Harris contemplates her political future, a fundamental question arises: Did Harris ever truly have a chance to win?

Phys.org 

South Florida's beachfront buildings found to be sinking faster than expected

A team of mechanical, architectural and environmental engineers, geoscientists, and geoinformation specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and Germany has found that many of the tall, heavy buildings along the coast of South Florida are sinking into the ground much faster than was expected.

United Press International (UPI.com) 

DOGE and reforming government: Panacea or possible?

The much-hyped Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has pledged to identify trillions of dollars of cost cuts from the federal budget -- but is it possible?

The Hindu 

ACB books K T Rama Rao for ₹54.88 crore irregularities in Formula-E deal

Foreign remittances were made without prior formal approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities. The remittances resulted in additional tax burden to the HMDA, which was made to pay ₹8.06 crore to the Income Tax department towards withholding tax for two instalments

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Govt proposes new law to restrict unregulated lending; violators to face 10 years of jail

The central government has introduced a bill, BULA, to combat unregulated lending. The bill proposes up to 10 years imprisonment and substantial fines for violators. This action follows the RBI's recommendations and aims to protect borrowers from predatory practices, including harassment and coercive loan recovery tactics by fraudulent loan apps.

Esa.int 

Philippines team add hypergravity for stronger bone cells

A team of researchers from two universities in the Philippines made use of ESA’s Large Diameter Centrifuge to test the growth of bone cells in hypergravity. The results of their experiment could improve bone implant technology, as well as help support seaweed farming communities across the country.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Delhi needs 1.7 million new homes by 2041, says report

Delhi's population is projected to swell by 12 million by 2041, requiring 1.7 million new homes. This presents a major opportunity for developers, but also necessitates bold reforms and sustainable housing solutions like transit-oriented development and slum rehabilitation to address the existing housing deficit and accommodate future growth.