Trump tries to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help
• Dec 19, 2024, 1:27 AM
1 min de lecture
US President-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations on Wednesday, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats as billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition.
Friday, december 20, 2024
Evening of holiday fun at German Christmas market turns to horror
• 10:20 PM
1 min
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities believe was an attack.
Read the article
US averts government shutdown as Congress passes spending bill
• 1:29 PM
1 min
The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The bill does not include a demand from President-elect Don
Read the article
Starbucks workers to strike in three US cities, threaten nationwide action
• 4:54 AM
1 min
Starbucks employees will strike on Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, escalating labor tensions during the pre-Christmas rush. The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, targets improved pay and conditions following stalled negotiations
Read the article