WASHINGTON — House Democrats, increasingly confident that they have the support to pass their $1.85 trillion social policy and climate change bill, drove toward a vote on the package as early as Thursday evening, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressing optimism that the measure would ultimately reach President Biden’s desk. “It’s pretty exciting. This is historic; … Read more
Nov. 17, 2021 — Joel Bervell recalls leaving his hometown of Seattle for the east coast after being accepted into Yale University. Still getting accustomed to the big move, Bervell, who had breezed through high school with straight As, went to see his chemistry professor for advice after getting a low grade on a test. … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a magisterial probe into Monday’s controversial encounter in Hyderpora area of Srinagar. Four persons, including a Pakistani militant, were killed in the incident. Lieutenant governor Sinha said in Srinagar on Thursday that an additional district magistrate level officer would head the inquiry and the administration would take suitable … Read more
The Centre has requested the Rohini Commission, constituted for sub-categorisation of OBCs and review of central list, to share its interim report or suggestions so that it can notify a central OBC list expeditiously to comply with a Supreme Court order. The commission may have shared some inputs with the Centre but a final decision … Read more
The Chinese army grabbing 100 sqkm of Bhutan and setting up four new villages next to Dokalam, as per latest satellite images, was a blow to India’s national security, the Congress said. The opposition party charged the Centre with ‘compromising national security’ by letting the PLA indulge in incursions despite India traditionally being Bhutan’s adviser … Read more
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Testimony resumed at the trial of the men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery resumed in Brunswick, Georgia, on Thursday, as the Rev Al Sharpton planned to return for a rally with a large group of Black ministers. Last week, a defense attorney intensified frustrations in the coastal Georgia community when he said he didn’t want … Read more
BEC and romance scams: How to protect your business 24:24 / November 19, 2021 ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks Cofense’s Ronnie Tokazowski about the highly lucrative cyber criminal world of BEC scams and why attacks have become so hard to defend against. Source link
Counter-terror police officially name Emad Al Swealmeen as the taxi passenger killed on Sunday. Source link
“Socialising indoors in places with poor ventilation increases the risk of infection. Help protect yourself and loved ones by opening windows and doors to ventilate the room when meeting people inside. Wash your hands regularly and wear a mask in crowded places. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, stay at home and get a PCR … Read more