Recent parliamentary revelations about widespread swindling at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have brought renewed attention to the critical role of payment security systems in social welfare distribution. According to an October 2024 parliamentary statement by ACDP MP Wayne Thring, over half a billion rand has been lost to fraudulent activities in the past decade. This situation, affecting ...
President-elect Trump dropped his most recent round of ambassador nominations on social media Tuesday night, before issuing a warning to Senate Republicans about any potential deals with Democratic lawmakers. The Republican leader began by nominating Herschel Walker as his choice for U.S. ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker, a staunch Trump ally, ran for the U.S. Senate in ...
Some lawmakers in the new Congressional DOGE Caucus are eyeing a crackdown on federal agencies work-from-home policies when Republicans take over the levers of power in Washington DC next year. The group’s name is an acronym for Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency, coinciding with the Department of Government Efficiency – also DOGE for short – a new advisory panel commissioned by ...
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline. House Republicans released the 1,547-page text of a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2024 government funding levels to give lawmakers more time to agree on funding the rest of FY 2025. It’s the second such extension, called a continuing resolution (CR), ...
If you’re hurtling like a juggernaut towards year end with a demanding ‘To Do’ list flashing before your eyes as soon as your head hits the pillow, you are not alone. 2024 has been a year of upheaval, with the UK and US elections, a new UK government, and the Autumn Budget, all fuelling uncertainty. Add to that the whirlwind ...
Norbert Michel and Jerome Famularo In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States experienced a much higher rate of inflation than at any time during the prior few decades. Like the prices of many goods and services, the cost of housing rose rapidly, with the median home price increasing by almost $100,000. (Figure 1.) Unsurprisingly, many potential homebuyers ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News Digital he plans to meet with Senate Democrats, in addition to Republicans, as he looks to shore up support for confirmation as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration. Asked by Fox News Digital whether he would be meeting with Democrats on the Hill as ...
With just over a month left in office, top members of President Biden’s Cabinet are standing behind their past statements expressing support for his leadership and their belief that he is still fit for office — despite a year of controversy and debate over Biden’s ability to serve out his term. Fox News Digital reached out to Cabinet officials and ...
Wondering if it is legal to gamble in the UK without breaking any laws? This article explains all key age restrictions, legislation, and regulations. Learn which forms of online casino betting are legal, how to follow UK gambling laws, and what government measures ensure your safety. Read on and make informed decisions — stay on the right side of the ...
Quantum computing represents one of the most extraordinary innovations in modern technology, with the potential to radically transform our ability to solve complex problems. Unlike traditional computers, which process information in bits represented by 0s and 1s, quantum computers use qubits. These can exist in superposition states, allowing simultaneous calculations on a scale unthinkable for conventional systems. How Does Quantum ...