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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

The Unexpected Environmental Pick

When President Trump, known for his unconventional choices, tapped former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it raised a few eyebrows. Zeldin, who lost his bid for New York's governorship in 2022, isn't exactly known for his environmental credentials. In fact,

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Trump's Power Play: Recess Appointments Reviving Old Debates

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing Republican senators aiming to be the next majority leader to back recess appointments for his nominees. This move allows presidents to essentially sidestep Congress, something Democrats could prevent through filibusters. The three senators running for the majo

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

The Court's Future: Trump's Impact on the Bench

President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

New Tech Lead at Maybank: Meet Giorgio Migliarina

Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

HSBC Makes History: Pam Kaur Becomes First Female Finance Chief

HSBC has made a big change. They've picked Pam Kaur to be their first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a big deal for the bank, as it's been a while since they made such a significant leadership switch. Pam will start her new job on January 1st, taking over from Jon Bingham who was temp

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Why Some Fans Are Upset About Thomas Tuchel's England Appointment

Former football manager Harry Redknapp has expressed his disapproval of the Football Association's (FA) decision to choose Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager. Redknapp believes an English person should lead The Three Lions. Gareth Southgate stepped down after England's loss to Spain in the Eur

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

UK Animation Firm Taps Hollywood Heavyweight for Growth

Former STX Entertainment co-founding President, Sophie Watts, has joined the board of UK animation firm Two Daughters Entertainment. This move aims to help the company expand into the U.S. market. Founded in 2016 by James Reatchlous, Two Daughters Entertainment has seen significant success with its

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Former SEC Commissioner Eyed for Top Job Under Trump

You might be surprised to know who's in the running to replace the current head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dan Gallagher, who works at Robinhood, is said to be a top pick if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Gallagher was once an SEC commissioner himself. Some people close to t

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

New School Board Members Named After Chicago's Political Shakeup

In a swift move, Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked six fresh faces for Chicago's Board of Education. This comes right after the entire board's sudden resignation last week, which left city officials scratching their heads. The new members include environmental activist Olga Bautista, political consul

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Thunderbird's New Appointment Tool: Easy, Free, and Self-Hosted

Imagine you run a small business and need a simple way for clients to book appointments. The team behind the popular email client, Thunderbird, has created something that might just be what you're looking for – and it's free! Meet Thunderbird Appointment, a new web service designed by the same

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