US president-elect says former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will usher in a ‘golden age of travel’.United States President-elect Donald Trump has named a former congressman-turned-Fox Business host as his pick for transportation secretary. In a statement announcing the nomination on Monday, Trump described Sean Duffy as a “tremendous and well-liked public servant” who will usher in a “golden age of travel”. “He will prioritise excellence, competence, competitiveness and beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports,” Trump said. “He will ensure our ports and dams serve our economy without compromising our national security, and he will make our skies…
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The American League Rookie of the Year award is headed to the Bronx. New York Yankees duo Luis Gil and Austin Wells were up for the award alongside Baltimore Orioles’ Colton Cowser. MLB announced Monday that Gil, a right-handed pitcher for the Yankees, took home the honors. Here’s the moment Gil found out he was the recipient. Gil, 26, signed with the Minnesota Twins in 2015 as an international free agent. Born in the Dominican Republic, Gil made his major league debut in 2021 with the Yankees. He started six games that season and posted a 1-1 record with a…
Key Takeaway: When policymakers enact consumption taxes to raise revenue for the government, consumers who oppose the tax may decrease their consumption more, leading to a reduction in tax revenue. Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences BALTIMORE, USA – One of the most common assumptions tax policymakers make is that by raising taxes, they will raise revenue for the government. However, a new study that centers on a soda tax in Washington state has reinforced alternative presumptions about tax impacts on consumer behaviours. Researchers found that when Washington state enacted a tax on soda, it not only generated backlash…
The English Football Association have suspended Tottenham’s midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur for seven games following the racial comments he made at the Son Heung-Min.The English FA confirmed the punishment to Rodrigo Bentancur on Monday, November 18, 2024. According to the body, the midfielder will miss seven domestic games which include the Premier League, Carabao Cup and the FA.What happened between Rodrigo Bentancur and Son Heung-Min?Bentancur was charged by the FA on September 12 with an alleged misconduct breach in a media interview, which emerged in June 2024 and showed Bentancur being asked by the host of Canal 10 to show the…
Every vote mattered in the 2024 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year race. Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil bested Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser by the margin of one first-place vote, 106-101. USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale shared the results on social media, which revealed Gil received 15 first-place votes (75 points) to Colton’s 13 (65 points), while Cowser received 36 points from second- and third-place votes compared to Gil’s 31 points. It was the second-closed AL Rookie of the Year vote since 1980, according to Nightengale.The only vote closer since former Blue Jays shortstop Alfredo Griffin’s…
The Biden administration was complicit in Israeli war crimes, but will things be even worse under the Trump White House?United States President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to his administration are hardline pro-Israel politicians, but the outgoing administration of current US President Joe Biden had a similar policy of unconditional support for Israel, argue former US State Department officials who have resigned in protest over US handling of the war on Gaza. Former senior adviser Stacy Gilbert tells host Steve Clemons that US officials know that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, but Israel gets “a pass again and again”. Former…
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, paid a woman for sex at a small, invitation-only party in Florida, where prostitution is illegal, in 2017 while he was a member of the House, the woman’s attorney said to NBC News on Monday. In an interview, Joel Leppard said the woman also said she saw Gaetz having sex with her friend, who was 17 at the time, at the same invitation-only party in Orlando. Leppard said two women he represents, whom NBC News is not naming, told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex…
Let me begin by quoting the Vision we set out for ourselves, as it bears repeating: Our vision is an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040, for the prosperity of all our people and future generations. Dr Rebecca Sta Maria For APEC to achieve our vision of “an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community,” we must address public policy challenges of climate change, economic inequalities, growing digital divide, and youth unemployment. To be sure, policymakers and individual governments cannot resolve these by themselves. We need to engage our people, to hear their voices – the voices of…
TwiPop Records is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated music video for “GOGOME,” the latest single from DR CRYME’s critically acclaimed EP, “UNEXPECTED 3.” Directed by the visionary JO KANIN FILMS, “GOGOME” brings to life the infectious energy and irrepressible charm of DR CRYME’s signature sound and lyrical dribble on the beat. The vibrant visuals perfectly capture the song’s dynamic rhythm and Afro-pop sensibilities, making it a must-watch for music enthusiasts. “GOGOME” is the latest installment from DR CRYME’s “UNEXPECTED 3” EP, which has been making waves in the music scene with its refreshing blend of Twipop,…
The Kansas City Chiefs are 9-1 through 10 games and control their own destiny to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, but Patrick Mahomes is far from the main reason why. Following Kansas City’s Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, their first defeat of the season, it’s time to violate an NFL taboo and criticize the best quarterback on the planet. Mahomes may be the best in the business, but he hasn’t played like it all season. The Chiefs quarterback has career-worst marks in passing yards per game (240.4), passer rating (90.3), touchdown rate (4.4 percent) and…