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‘I’m Finished With This Stiff’: Trump Blasts Mike DeWine For Vetoing Ban On Child Sex Changes

The Daily CallerDecember 31, 20230

‘I’m Finished With This Stiff’: Trump Blasts Mike DeWine For Vetoing Ban On Child Sex Changes Harold Hutchison on December 30, 2023 Former President Donald Trump blasted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio Saturday over the governor’s veto of a bill banning child sex changes. DeWine announced the veto of the legislation, House Bill 68, Friday despite its overwhelming passage by the state legislature. The bill not only banned child sex changes, but it also prohibited biological males from competing in women’s sports. “DeWine has fallen to the Radical Left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “No wonder he gets loudly

Colombia’s Petro floats possible changes to tax reform

ReutersDecember 29, 20230

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Friday proposed making changes to a tax reform that entered into effect this year that would lower taxes for businesses and hike them for rich individuals. The changes would not look to increase overall tax take, Petro added. The fiscal reform, approved by Congress, looked to increase tax take by some 20 trillion pesos ($5.23 billion currently) in 2023, with more money to fill government coffers in subsequent years. However, the goal was hit by a decision by Colombia’s Constitutional Court which eliminated a law preventing businesses in extractive industries from deducting

EXCLUSIVE: University With Gender Clinic Funds Study To See If Puberty Blockers Causes ‘Lasting’ Brain Changes For Kids

Op-ed ContributorDecember 25, 20230

EXCLUSIVE: University With Gender Clinic Funds Study To See If Puberty Blockers Causes ‘Lasting’ Brain Changes For Kids Megan Brock and Kate Anderson on December 24, 2023 University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) researchers received a $600,000 grant to study “lasting changes” in children’s brains due to transgender hormones, according to documents obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The American Academy of Pediatrics committee, which included UW faculty, released a policy statement in 2018 claiming that the effects of puberty blockers are reversible. UW researchers claimed in their hypothesis, however, that they believe “pubertal leuprolide treatment followed with CSHT (cross-sex

Statement from CBP on Operational Changes and Resumption of Rail Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso

US Border PatrolDecember 23, 20230

“To meet the challenge we are currently seeing across the southwest border, CBP is continuing to use all available resources to ensure the safety and security of our agents and officers, and the migrants who are often misled and victimized by transnational criminal organizations. After observing a recent shift in the trends of smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico, CBP took additional actions to surge personnel and address this concerning development, including in partnership with Mexican authorities. The Office of Field Operations has re-directed personnel and resources in order to support the U.S. Border Patrol as well as perform its critical

EU executive warns Slovakia that criminal law changes may have consequences

ReutersDecember 13, 20230

(Reuters) – The European Commission, which has frozen other countries’ funding in similar cases, will take action against Slovakia if it enacts changes to criminal laws that violate European Union laws, EU justice commissioner Didier Reynders said on Wednesday. Ignoring a call by the commission to move slowly, the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has fast-tracked in parliament proposals that include scrapping a special prosecutor’s office for high-profile graft cases. Poland and Hungary have seen billions of euros in EU funds frozen in rule-of-law disputes with Brussels, something Slovakia will want to avoid as its seeks to bring down

China venture capital, private equity funds rattled by proposed changes

ReutersDecember 12, 20230

By Samuel Shen and Kane Wu SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s proposal to drastically raise the bar for investing in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds is facing backlash from industry players concerned it could wipe out small funds and choke financing to startups struggling in a weak economy. The country’s securities regulators published draft rules late on Friday that would require a qualified investor in PE and VC funds to put up at least 3 million yuan ($418,731), tripling the current threshold in an effort to protect small investors. For funds that invest the bulk of their assets

France, Germany agree on 90% of changes to EU fiscal rules -France

ReutersDecember 7, 20230

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – France and Germany agree on most of the proposed changes to European Union fiscal rules but differ on the treatment of investment spending when the deficit is above EU limits, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters ahead of a key meeting of EU finance ministers that aims to produce a deal on changes to EU fiscal and debt rules, Le Maire said the ability to maintain investment was crucial for Paris, a “red line”. “I consider that France has taken every necessary step towards Germany to reach a

Engine Capital pushes for changes at cancer therapy developer 2seventy bio

ReutersDecember 6, 20230

(Reuters) -Activist investor Engine Capital on Wednesday sent a letter to the board of cancer therapy developer 2seventy bio, urging a board refresh and the appointment of Chief Operating Officer Chip Baird as CEO, among other changes. Engine Capital, which owns about a 3% stake in 2seventy bio, said the company should exclusively focus on its blood cancer therapy Abecma, and explore ways to “immediately cease or monetize all development programs”. In response, 2seventy bio said its board had commenced a process to consider all options to maximize shareholder value and ensure that its important therapies become available to patients

Exclusive-Hedge fund Palliser urges changes at Samsung C&T -sources

ReutersDecember 6, 20230

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss (Reuters) -Activist investor Palliser Capital is urging Samsung C&T (SCT) to spend its cash better, improve governance and communications and simplify its corporate structure to boost its share price, said three sources familiar with the matter. The London-based hedge fund has suggested SCT consider making a number of potential changes that could lift its share price by as much as 170%, they said. SCT is the effective holding company of South Korea’s largest business conglomerate Samsung Group that is controlled by its founding family. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are private. Possible

S&P: No changes to China credit rating, outlook

ReutersDecember 5, 20230

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Ratings agency S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday there have been no changes in its ratings on China, a day after its peer Moody’s downgraded its outlook on the country’s credit rating to “negative”. “We last affirmed our A+ long term ratings on China in June with stable outlook and there has been no changes to that yet,” said S&P in an emailed response to queries from Reuters. The firm currently has an A+ rating for China sovereign with a ‘stable’ outlook. (Reporting by Rae Wee; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Activist investor Elliott readies board challenge at Crown Castle – letter

ReutersNovember 27, 20230

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Samrhitha A (Reuters) -Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Monday said it was ready to nominate directors at Crown Castle International and push for the ouster of the wireless tower owner’s executives and board members, whom it blames for years of underperformance. The hedge fund in a letter released on Monday said the company needs “comprehensive leadership change.” It said it was ready to appeal to other shareholders to make changes to the 12-member board, signaling a possible proxy fight next year. It also wants the company, which is headquartered in Houston and has a market

Analysis-Argentina’s Milei must learn political game to make the changes he seeks

ReutersNovember 20, 20230

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Javier Milei promised in his first speech as president-elect that there would be “no room for half measures” to revive the country from its worst economic crisis in two decades. But unless he can capitalize on political alliances, half measures may be all he can achieve. The radical libertarian outsider heads a coalition with only limited representation in Congress. As such, he will be forced to negotiate with his new conservative allies and a skeptical Peronist opposition to push forward his agenda. The economist and relative political novice scored a historic win

Citigroup CEO announces management changes, ‘difficult’ decisions

ReutersNovember 20, 20230

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser announced the next layer of management changes in a sweeping reorganization, according to a memo to staff on Monday. “The actions we’re taking to reorganize the firm involve some difficult, consequential decisions, but we believe they are the right steps to align our structure with our strategy,” Fraser said in a separate statement. Specific leadership changes across businesses and functions will be communicated by executives on Monday and later posted on an internal site, the memo to employees said. (Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer, editing by Lananh Nguyen and Chizu Nomiyama)

ChargePoint’s stock slumps to record low after revenue warning, executive changes

ReutersNovember 17, 20230

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) – ChargePoint Holdings’ stock slumped by nearly 38% to a record low on Friday after the electric vehicle (EV) charging network slashed its third quarter revenue forecast and replaced key executives. ChargePoint expects revenue to drop to between $108 million and $113 million, far below a previous forecast of between $150 million and $165 million, owing to weak demand caused by delays in electric vehicle deliveries in North America and Europe, the company said after the closing bell on Thursday. It will report its third quarter results on Dec. 6. California-based ChargePoint also announced

Azenta makes board changes, takes other steps; avoids proxy fight with activist

ReutersNovember 13, 20230

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Azenta on Monday announced strong earnings as well as changes to its board and said that activist investor Politan Capital Management, one of the biotechnology company’s biggest shareholders, will not be pushing for seats this year. Azenta shares jumped nearly 12% in after-hours trading. The stock closed the regular session up 0.6% at $47.81. Two new directors will join the board while two current directors will retire, the company said, adding that it will make an additional $500 million in share repurchases in fiscal 2024 and will focus on “smaller tuck-in acquisitions.” Revenue

IMF board approves plan to enhance lending resources without shareholding changes

ReutersNovember 7, 20230

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved a proposal for a 50% increase in quota resources to be contributed by member countries in proportion to their current IMF shareholdings. The proposal would largely follow a U.S.-backed plan that would enhance IMF lending resources but delay any IMF shareholding increases for China, India, Brazil and other fast-growing emerging market economies. But the IMF said the board requested an accelerated timetable for developing options to guide realignment of the Fund’s quota formula by June 2025. The IMF said the 50% increase in quota

It’s Time New Jersey Changes the Official State Dance, Here’s Why

Jessica WoodsOctober 31, 20230

TRENTON, NJ – If there was ever a real need for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to issue an executive order, it shouldn’t be about parental rights, face masks, or banning gas-powered cars. No, the governor has more pressing matters to address. One is the New Jersey state dance. It’s time he uses that pen for good and officially changes the dance because if he waits for the legislators to do it, it may never happen. But it needs to happen quickly. Square dancing originated in 17th-century England and was later brought to America by early settlers. By the 19th

CBP changes lane configuration at Paso Del Norte crossing

US Border PatrolOctober 21, 20230

EL PASO, Texas – Drivers who use the Paso Del Norte (PDN) international crossing may have noticed a change in the directional signage located above the primary inspection booths at the popular downtown port in recent days. Booths that process Ready Lane traffic are now located on the east side of the port while regular traffic is being processed on the west side of the facility. New lane configuration signage at PDN crossing. Ready Lanes are dedicated processing lanes for those traveling with Ready Lane-eligible travel documents, such as U.S. Passport Cards, Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Enhanced Tribal Cards, Enhanced Border Crossing

US faces pushback on plan to bolster IMF funding without shareholding changes

ReutersOctober 6, 20230

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. faces an uphill battle to persuade other International Monetary Fund member countries to expand the IMF’s lending war chest without boosting the shareholdings of China, India and Brazil, government officials and development experts say. As global finance officials prepare to gather in Marrakech, Morocco, for next week’s IMF and World Bank annual meetings, where a review of IMF quota resources is expected to be a contentious topic, some are already anticipating another delay in making decisions. “Quota increases without realignment would politically weaken the Fund,” a Brazilian official told Reuters, adding that

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India’s space agency

ReutersSeptember 28, 20230

By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – When the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission landed on the moon, more than 8 million people tuned in for the event’s YouTube live-stream – a record for the site. The landing was a win for India’s low-cost space engineering, and science, as well as a quiet initiative to rebrand India’s 54-year-old space agency as approachable, according to more than a dozen current and former employees, and 10 consultants and industry experts. “ISRO used to be a very closed organization. There was hesitation in talking about its missions and somewhat of a culture

Police Update Public on Ocean Calling Festival Traffic Pattern Changes

Jeff JonesSeptember 20, 20230

OCEAN CITY, MD – The Oceans Calling Festival, scheduled from September 29 through October 1, is anticipated to be one of Ocean City’s largest events. The Ocean City Police Department will enforce an alternate traffic pattern downtown due to expected high pedestrian activity each day post-festival. Traffic changes will be effective after 8 p.m. daily. The following are key elements of the alternate traffic pattern: These traffic adjustments aim to improve flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. Traffic patterns will revert to normal after the downtown area clears of festival attendees. The OC Beach Bus will operate in

Federal Report Confirms Offshore Wind Effect on Whales Produces ‘Temporary Behavioral Changes’

Phil StiltonSeptember 20, 20230

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With offshore wind projects being blamed for the increase in deaths in whale species in New Jersey and along the East Coast in 2023, the NOAA has issued a final determination on the effects of sonar mapping and wind farms on marine wildlife. This week, the federal agency issued a ruling on a Virginia offshore wind project. The opinion says effects the wind farm projects has on whales is only ‘temporary behavioral changes’, adding that the uptick in whale deaths is unrelated to projects being touted by the Biden administration. NOAA Fisheries has issued a final Biological

Governor Murphy Doubles Down on Keeping Public School Gender Changes from Parents

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 17, 20230

When asked if he would want to be notified if his own children changed their gender in public schools, adding that most parents would want to know, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy responded, “I don’t agree with that.” Murphy and his administration are suing several school districts over their policies to keep parents informed about important decisions their children make while in public school. “The law is clear,” Murphy said. “I believe that parents have been, have been, and will be at the table. The notion that we’re not letting parents’ voices be heard is ridiculous and it’s not supported

US commerce secretary doesn’t expect changes to Trump China tariffs until review complete

ReutersSeptember 5, 20230

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday she does not expect any revisions to U.S. tariffs on China imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration until an ongoing review is completed by the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. “I don’t think the (Biden) administration will make any changes until that review is completed,” Raimondo told CNBC. It is not clear when USTR will conclude the review. Trump, a Republican, imposed tariffs in 2018 and 2019 on thousands of imports from China valued at some $370 billion at the time, after a “Section 301” investigation found

‘It’s Biology’: Activists Unveil Statewide Ballot Initiative To Ban Child Sex Changes

The Daily CallerAugust 28, 20230

‘It’s Biology’: Activists Unveil Statewide Ballot Initiative To Ban Child Sex Changes Brandon Poulter on August 28, 2023 Women’s rights and parental rights activists gathered on the steps of California’s capitol Monday to announce a statewide ballot initiative to ban child sex change surgeries. Jonathan Zachreson, founder of Students First California, a parental rights activist group and Erin Friday, lawyer and parental rights advocate, also announced two other statewide ballot initiatives in addition to the child sex change ban alongside other prominent activists. The initiatives would ban child sex change surgeries and puberty blockers for children who do not have