#GEORGIA News

The outsize influence of small states is fading in the EU
economist.com H sat at a table so large you needed opera glasses to see what was happening at the other end? Such is the fate of those involved in gatherings of the . In Brussels,…

Ukraine inches closer to joining the EU
economist.com G has been thin on the ground for Ukraine of late. Its counter-offensive to kick out Russian troops has stalled, the fighting in Israel and Gaza has stolen some of the…

The Supreme Court’s code of conduct is a good first step
economist.com F all but nine of America’s around 2,000 federal judges have been subject to a code of conduct laying out ethical guidelines for jurists’ behaviour on and off the bench. On…

The prospects for Joe Biden’s package of aid for allies
economist.com “N a good crisis go to waste” is a Machiavellian maxim even if it is sound political advice. But when Washington is paralysed by divided government, the suggestion becomes…

It’s OK to gerrymander, as long you discriminate by politics
economist.com A two years and two trips to the Supreme Court, Alabama got a slap on the wrist. On October 5th a trio of federal judges barred the state from using the congressional map it…

How blockchain can transform the real estate industry
forkast.news The real estate industry has long been considered a cornerstone of modern economies, providing people and businesses with valuable assets and investment opportunities.…

Can America’s Supreme Court police itself?
economist.com O receiving the occasional desk ornament or “coffee and doughnuts”, federal employees in America are barred from accepting gifts worth more than $20 from anyone but friends…

U.S. raises pressure on Israel to protect civilians; southern Gaza strikes intensify
nbcnews.com The Israeli army said its overnight strikes targeted infrastructure belonging to Hamas in Gaza, including munitions warehouses and tunnel shafts. Using Israeli Air Force…

In 2023, bright spots in local news stand out against a grim landscape
niemanlab.org When the Medill Local News Initiative released its rigorous State of Local News 2022 report last June, the team behind it found that the country was losing two newspapers…

Trump calls on supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic-run US cities
investing.com Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, told his supporters on Saturday to "go into" Philadelphia and two other Democratic-run cities to…

Alabama Plunges College Football Into Chaos
wsj.com ATLANTA—Heading into this week’s conference championship matchups, the College Football Playoff Selection Committee looked like it could take the weekend off. The top four…

AI-generated nude images of teen girls spur families to push for protections: ‘We’re fighting for our children’
fortune.com A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were…

Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protections
siliconvalley.com By Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and…

U.S. flu cases on the rise while RSV may be peaking, health officials say
pbs.org Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though, continues to…

FanDuel promo code for college football: Earn $150 championship bonus
newsweek.com This FanDuel promo code for college football comes with the chance to bet $5, win $150 in bonus bets if their team wins. Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports…

Swing-state Muslim leaders launch campaign to ‘abandon’ Biden in 2024
politico.com Muslim leaders from several swing states on Saturday descended on Dearborn, Michigan, to launch a national campaign against the reelection of President Joe Biden — a…

Donald Trump's 2024 Election Win Could Postpone Start Of Georgia Trial To End Of Second Term, Lawyer Suggests
benzinga.com In a recent court hearing, Steve Sadow, the principal attorney for former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, discussed how Trump's potential…

Maggie Haberman Says ‘Trump Team Has A Legitimate Point’ About Election Crimes Trial
mediaite.com New York Times correspondent and CNN analyst Maggie Haberman had a tiny bit of good news for ex-President Donald Trump amid a heap of bad legal news, saying his team has a…

The Number Of Chipotle Locations By State
247wallst.com When it’s time for a cheap bit, few places pack more bang for your buck than Chipotle does. Founded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado, the massive food chain now runs over 2,300…

Bet365 bonus code + FanDuel promo code: Get $1,150 college football bonuses
newsweek.com Any bettor who wants to get a $150 guaranteed bonus or a $1,000 first-bet safety net can sign up with our bet365 bonus code NEWSXLM. Players who want to turn a $5 wager into…

Georgia-Alabama betting promos: How to bet the SEC Championship Game
newsweek.com If you plan on placing a bet on the SEC Championship Game, check our our picks for the best Georgia-Alabama betting promos, which come with up to $3,800 in bonuses. This…

DraftKings promo code for college football: Grab $150 championship bonus
newsweek.com The latest DraftKings promo code offer for college football allows players to bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets win or lose with a wager on any championship game. Sports…

Gun factory in upstate New York with roots in 19th century set to close
apnews.com A gun factory in upstate New York with a history stretching back to the 19th century is scheduled to close in March, according to a letter from the company to union…

College football betting promos: Grab $3,800 bonuses for championship games
newsweek.com These college football betting promos offer guaranteed bonus bets, an odds boost and first-bet offers from DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM and bet365. You can use these…

Donald Trump's 'Genius' Lawyer Throws Down the Gauntlet to Fani Willis
newsweek.com Steven Sadow, Donald Trump's attorney in his Georgia election-interference case, has launched a bid to get the former president's trial delayed. Sadow said it could be the…

What to know about the controversial real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau that loosely inspired 'May December'
aol.com None The film "May December" centers on an inappropriate relationship between two characters. • None Aspects of the story are similar to the real-life scandal involving Mary…

Jan. 6 Committee Tapes Have Disappeared, Says House Republican
zerohedge.com Jan. 6 Committee Tapes Have Disappeared, Says House Republican Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, The disappearance of videotapes of witness interviews…
Saturday links: our negative feelings
abnormalreturns.com Tesla Who is the audience for the Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertruck? (ritholtz.com) The Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertruck is no favor to the environment. (wired.com) EVs Now is a good time to…

Donald Trump legal ruling a complete "disaster" for him: Mary Trump
newsweek.com A court ruling against Donald Trump on Friday is a "disaster for his criminal trial," according to Mary Trump, his estranged niece. Three judges on the DC Circuit Court of…

Donald Trump re-gagged in New York
msnbc.com Welcome to this week’s edition of the Deadline: Legal Newsletter, a roundup of top legal stories, including the latest developments from the Supreme Court, Donald Trump’s…

Muslim Americans in swing states launch anti-Biden campaign
axios.com Muslim Americans in the several swing states are scheduled to gather in Michigan on Saturday to start a campaign they're calling #AbandonBiden, a reflection of their outrage…

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: 5 things to know before SEC title game vs. Georgia
newsweek.com Jalen Milroe's first season as Alabama's starting quarterback had a rocky start. Head coach Nick Saban benched the redshirt sophomore for the Crimson Tide's third game of…

'Frozen Changed Our Lives'
newsweek.com This week marks 10 years since Frozen first hit screens, before then becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Over the last decade the movie has raked in…

10 Works and Performances That Helped Me Make Sense of 2023
nytimes.com “I hope you don’t mind if we carry on,” Juicy says at the end of “Fat Ham.” The other characters in the play then begin cleaning and clearing the stage, an act that affirms…

Georgia vs. Alabama: Where to Stream the 2023 SEC Championship Game for Free
billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

Judge rejects Trump's claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution
pbs.org Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case in Washington, a federal judge ruled Friday, knocking down the Republican’s bid to derail the…

Texas vs. Oklahoma State: How to Watch the Big 12 Championship Game for Free
billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

5 Investors Betting Big on Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock
investorplace.com Institutional investors loaded the boat on ACHR stock during Q3 Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has been a standout electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) company this…

Protester sets self on fire outside Israeli consulate
newsweek.com A protester set themselves on fire outside the Israeli Consulate General building in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday as tensions in the U.S. grow amid the Israeli-Palestinian…

Trump Attorney: Georgia Trial Should Be Delayed—To 2029
forbes.com A lawyer for former President Donald Trump argued Friday that if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, he should not face a criminal trial in the Georgia racketeering…

Donald Trump's lawyer says the quiet part out loud
newsweek.com Donald Trump's lawyer confirms speculation that if the former president is reelected, the criminal trial against him in Fulton County, Georgia, will not proceed as planned.…

Steve Bannon warns of "firestorm" that could destroy Republicans
newsweek.com The flames that ignited a political firestorm among House Republicans are bound to get bigger and hotter in the months ahead, according to Steve Bannon. An already-slim GOP…

Bitcoin price hits $39K as Powell stirs bets Fed rate hikes are over
cointelegraph.com hit $39,000 for the first time since mid-2022 on Dec. 1 as the United States Federal Reserve boosted hopes of policy easing. Powell: Calling end to hikes would be…

Trump’s Georgia trial should be kicked to 2029 if he wins the election, his lawyer says
politico.com If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, he can’t face a criminal trial in Georgia until at least 2029 — after he leaves the presidency — his Atlanta-based defense attorney…

Investing in the Energy Transition: November 2023 Recap
greenstocksresearch.com Energy Transition ETFs were broadly positive in November, with the average performance of the 66 ETFs in our database being +6.1%. A notable exception was Carbon Futures…

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
reason.com Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. New on the Short Circuit podcast: private…

Mike Johnson's Christmas is off to a terrible start
newsweek.com House Speaker Mike Johnson is heading into the Christmas holiday facing some of the same problems that plagued former GOP leader Kevin McCarthy and led to his ousting.…

Turns Out Churn Isn't Always Bad
mediapost.com With streaming services pursuing profitability and eschewing the old model of driving subscriber growth, costs-be-damned, the importance of minimizing bottom line-breaking…

Surprise! Trump Lawyers Told Him That Docs Subpoena Was NOT Optional
dealbreaker.com A month ago, Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to force Donald Trump to disclose any plan to assert an advice of counsel defense in the Florida documents case. “The…

Activism Through Art: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova On the Legacy of Judy Chicago
observer.com Nadya Tolokonnikova puts it plainly when I ask her what Judy Chicago means to her: “Judy is the Godmother of feminist art.” I’m on a Zoom call with Tolokonnikova, the…

15 of the most festive small towns in the United States
aol.com None From Christmas markets to light displays, small towns across the US get into the holiday spirit. • None Helen, Georgia, is a recreation of a Bavarian alpine village…

The Ultimate Brenda Lee Primer
nytimes.com Listen to 11 songs that show she’s more than her classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Sitting at No. 8 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 — right between a sleek hit…

Why on Earth did Ron DeSantis think it was a good idea to debate Gavin Newsom?
aol.com None Ron DeSantis squared off against Gavin Newsom on Thursday night in a pointless debate. • None It's difficult to accurately say who "won" a debate, but the night didn't…

States where mortgage rates are the lowest
newsweek.com Mortgage rates are seeing a modest decline, and a Newsweek map shows that 14 states are offering rates for 30-year mortgages at 7.5 percent, up from just one state with…

George Santos expelled from Congress in House vote. Here’s what comes next
marketwatch.com Rep. George Santos on Friday was expelled from Congress in an historic vote, following a congressional panel’s findings of substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New…