[ad_1] Thunderstorms are expected to rumble today in the northern half of the North Island. Photo / Dean Purcell The upper half of the country is bracing for a day plagued by thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes, and the eastern regions will be inundated. A heavy rain watch and watch …
Read More »Election in the United States: Donald Trump defied gravity; now come back to Earth, future TBD
[ad_1] Donald Trump, who defied political gravity with his extraordinary rise from reality star and businessman to the presidency, has returned to Earth. In the end, his flurry of raucous demonstrations, an unprecedented turnout operation, and sheer force of will failed to overcome the reality of his enduring unpopularity and …
Read More »Election in America: Boris Johnson and Angela Merkel Among World Leaders to Congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden
[ad_1] “The United States is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security.” UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also sent his congratulations, adding that while some processes were still underway, it was clear that Biden had …
Read More »US Elections: Trump’s Last Stand: 75 Days of ‘Unlimited Power’
[ad_1] Donald Trump’s last 75 days in the White House could spell an unprecedented end, as the angry president wields “unlimited” powers to reward friends and take revenge on enemies. Instead of being a “lame duck,” the defeated but still-in-office president has been relieved of responsibility. As reported by axios.com, …
Read More »One of the most polarized airports in the world finally closes after 60 years
[ad_1] Berlin has said goodbye to the central Tegel airport in the German capital, loved by some and vilified by others, as it shifts all air traffic to a new hub on the outskirts of the city. On Saturday, airlines moved their last planes parked at Tegel to Berlin’s new …
Read More »Last days of power: Donald Trump could issue a series of pardons before leaving the White House
[ad_1] The power of forgiveness, which comes from the Constitution, is one of the most extensive available to a president. The nation’s founders saw the power of forgiveness as a way to show mercy and serve the public good. While pardons are generally granted to individuals who have been prosecuted, …
Read More »Cricket: Black Caps and Wellington hitter Tom Blundell in freak Plunket Shield firing
[ad_1] Tom Blundell was fired for 101. Photosport Tom Blundell has gone down in the record books for becoming the second first-class hitter in New Zealand history to be turned over for obstructing the field. The firing, for 101, came after a long wait for both teams to enter the …
Read More »Bledisloe Cup Rugby: Ian Foster makes a strong assessment of the All Blacks’ loss to the Wallabies
[ad_1] Sport|Rugby November 8, 2020 04:00 pm3 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Sky Sport Post-Match Program: All Blacks v Wallabies. All Blacks coach Ian Foster has bluntly assessed his team’s performance in their loss to the Wallabies in Brisbane …
Read More »The detail: how Taiwan is beating Covid and saving its economy
[ad_1] The Detail is a daily news podcast produced for RNZ by Press room and is posted on Stuff with permission. Click on this link to subscribe to the podcast. Taiwan is considered the best in its class when it comes to controlling the coronavirus and calls are growing for …
Read More »The prime minister said “children should be able to prosper” as demands to raise profit levels now | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] The new government is under immediate pressure to increase profit levels before Christmas. Your playlist will load after this announcement. Dozens of social organizations are writing an open letter to Jacinda Ardern, urging her to act now on child poverty. Source: 1 NEWS More than 50 organizations have written …
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