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Annie Kuster says threat of political violence influenced decision to retire | Close Updated: May 12, 2024 4:08 PM EDT I’m preparing for a new role. good morning. I’m Adam Sexton. Congresswoman Annie Kuster has served New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District for more than a decade. And at the end of this semester, she plans to quit that and move on to something new. This morning, Congresswoman Kuster joins us to explain her decision and what’s next on the agenda and what remains. Congresswoman, thank you for being here. wonderful. Good to be with you, Adam. There is a way…
His successor as Russian defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, spearheaded Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, is the country’s longest-serving minister and one of President Vladimir Putin’s few close friends. Publication of: 2024/12/05 – 22:06 2 minutes However, his response to the attack on Ukraine was criticized by many within Russia, and his reputation was further hit by recent corruption charges against one of his lawmakers.In 2023, the late Wagner mercenary commander Evgeny Prigozhin began an open conflict with the Russian military leadership over the conduct of the conflict.Mr. Prigozhin, who later led a short-lived uprising and died in a mysterious plane…
Stay informed with free updatesJust sign up for russian politics myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox.President Vladimir Putin has suddenly replaced two of his longest-serving security officials. This suggests that the Russian president is dissatisfied with the response to the two-year invasion of Ukraine.President Putin took the oath of office earlier this week for a fifth term, extending his quarter-century rule until at least 2030, but on Sunday appointed Sergei Shoigu, who had served as defense minister since 2012, as chairman of Russia’s Security Council. It was reported that he had been transferred to. upper house of parliament.…
(Gregory Hodge/Yahoo Sports Illustration)CHICAGO — The Atlanta Hawks received the No. 1 pick for the first time in franchise history after entering the lottery with a 3% chance to get it. Unlike last year when it was the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes and everyone tuned in to see who would be landing the 7-foot-4 French star, this year is significantly different with no consensus top pick.There was a bit of drama this year with the lottery when the Hawks and San Antonio Spurs snuck inside the top four, and the Detroit Pistons fell to No. 5 after having one of the…
The northern lights once again dazzled Americans as flashes of green, purple and pink lit up the night sky in much of the northern United States on Saturday night, but the display was not as vivid as Friday and reached farther south. There wasn’t.Forecasters say spectacular views are expected for the third night in a row Sunday.”The ongoing geomagnetic storm is likely to intensify again later today,” the Space Weather Prediction Center posted on X Sunday. During periods of stronger geomagnetic storm conditions, auroras are more widespread and visible at lower latitudes.The center’s forecast map shows aurora borealis could be…
Artificial intelligence (AI) projects are expected to account for up to 10% of enterprise IT budgets. That’s according to a Sunday (May 12) report in Seeking Alpha magazine, citing Wedbush’s research.As the report points out, it dramatic jump AI spending accounted for less than 1% of IT spending last year. “While the first wave of the AI revolution was led by the godfathers of AI, Jensen and Nvidia and Nadella/Redmond, we are now seeing the second, third, and fourth waves of this $1 trillion in spending over the next decade. derivatives of the technology sector are reaching the shores of…
The Appalachians either begin or end in the south, depending on how you look at them. Whether you’re from the southern states or have just recently fallen in love with the region, you’re sure to find something for everyone in the South. Sunshine, migratory birds, and tantalizing scents draw people from beyond the hills. There’s a reason we settle for a place that colloquially comes before the word “hospitality.” There’s only one place left on earth where you can exchange your hard-earned savings for paradise without spending a fortune. Here are some affordable small towns to call home in the…
Pakistan’s former finance minister announces new party, ending months of speculation ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Sunday announced the formation of a new political party that is “internally democratic” and represents the “aspirations of all Pakistanis”.Ismail took the tough decision to restart the stalled $6 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, which was approved by the former coalition government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar in September 2022. was forced to resign.The former minister, along with other dissident politicians from the then ruling coalition, launched a national debate in 2023 called “Rethinking Pakistan” to…
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a businessman turned politician, has been pursued in court for years by banks, governments, business partners and former employees over millions of dollars in unpaid debts.And for a long time, Mr. Justice and his family’s company fended off one threat after another with clever legal tactics, especially at odds with the lovable personality that has endeared him to so many West Virginians. On Tuesday, he is heavily favored to win the Republican Senate primary and move closer to victory in the general election, especially after Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin III left the party.But now, as…
Luscious and sparkling “butter nail” manicures are at the pinnacle of our modern beauty desires. Not only is this season’s hottest trend, it can be done in less than 5 minutes. Here’s how. As the sun begins to interrupt our daily routines again, it’s no surprise that nail polish trends are also calling for color and vibrancy. And when it comes to spring inspiration, social networks are never second to influencing our beauty whims. And the latest obsession that has users going wild is sure to surprise you, as it takes its name from a typical French dish you’re familiar…