US election: How much power does the US president have? The power of the 'State of the Union' The president is required to periodically inform Congress about how the country is doing — a requirement that has evolved into the yearly "State of the Union" speech. While the president cannot introduce legislative bills, they can discuss topics and initiatives they would like to see addressed. This is a way to place Congress under public pressure to act, but nothing more. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States — as it happened
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‘There’s no other law like this in Australia’: Facebook hits out at digital media code
The proposed laws require tech giants and news outlets to enter a “final offer” arbitration process if they cannot reach commercial agreements within three months. Google and Facebook will also be required to give the news businesses 14 days notice of algorithm changes and non-discrimination provisions have been put in place to stop the tech giants taking retaliatory action such as removing content or punishing organisations that participate in the code. … [Read more...] about ‘There’s no other law like this in Australia’: Facebook hits out at digital media code
Brexit may impact talent movement for IT firms across EU, UK
IT services providers may face increased costs in delivering services to the European Union region in the days ahead as Brexit restricts sharing of talent across pan-European organizations that have a UK presence, analysts said. Since EU member states are likely to ramp up protection of their domestic markets, movement of talent across the UK and the EU would be difficult, they added. The UK agreed to withdraw from the EU based on the Brexit agreement. After a prolonged period of transition, it has struck an economic co-operation deal with effect from January 1. “The existing agreement makes it more challenging for consultancies and service providers to move talent freely across Europe as they move from project to project,” said Ollie O'Donoghue, senior analyst at PAC, a Europe-focused market research firm.According to O'Donoghue, UK-based employees will face greater scrutiny on the specialist experience category to work in EU member states and may face limits on the amount … [Read more...] about Brexit may impact talent movement for IT firms across EU, UK
Race to get out of UK for Christmas: Huge queues at British airports with 200 flights cancelled as Spain, Russia and India join list of FORTY nations to slam door on UK – while Ireland lays on planes to get citizens home
Police Scotland will double its presence along border with England with 'highly visible patrols' to deter anyone breaching Covid travel ban but senior officers rule out setting up road blocks to enforce new restrictions Police Scotland will double its presence along the border with England but will not set up checkpoints and road blocks to enforce Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus travel restrictions, Scotland's top police chief said today. … [Read more...] about Race to get out of UK for Christmas: Huge queues at British airports with 200 flights cancelled as Spain, Russia and India join list of FORTY nations to slam door on UK – while Ireland lays on planes to get citizens home
HCMC insists on proposal to open minibus services
As metro line projects in the city are facing difficulties in terms of finance, the city should work out plans to boost the development of buses and other public transport vehicles with low capacity and come up with plans to gradually reduce private vehicles, heading toward the elimination of motorcycles in the downtown area in the next 10-12 years. … [Read more...] about HCMC insists on proposal to open minibus services
