Wind power grinds to a virtual standstill after weeks of ‘anticyclonic gloom’
Gloomy weather may get spirits down – but it’s also putting a damper on the UK’s power output. The amount of wind and solar energy generated has fallen significantly over the past two weeks due to a high-pressure weather system. And the calm, dark skies are expected to continue, according to the Met Office, as one high-pressure system is replaced by another.
Trump announces his new ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to lead the biggest mass deportation in U.S. history – as he promises to use the army to round up the ‘worst of the worst’
Donald Trump announced late Sunday that his former ICE director Tom Homan would serve as ‘border czar’ to oversee the largest deportation of immigrants in US history. The president elect, 78, said on Truth Social that Homan would oversee the country’s borders in the incoming administration just days after his landslide victory against Vice President Kamala Harris. ‘I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders (“The Border Czar”),’ Trump posted on his social network Truth Social.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor responds to calls to resign immediately as panicked liberals urge Biden to shore up Supreme Court of The United States to stop Trump from extending conservative majority
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has no plans to retire, according to those close to her, despite a number of Democrats calling for her to stand down. Liberal pundits have asked the 70-year-old jurist to stand down and allow President Joe Biden to replace her with a younger liberal before Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Their strategy supposes that Sotomayor might not survive Trump’s second term, which would allow him to select a fourth justice for the Supreme Court. But one person close to Sotomayor told the Wall Street Journal that the justice has no plans to step down.
PETER VAN ONSELEN: It’s official – Albo the ‘houso class traitor’ is dragging Labor down with him. Today’s Newspoll confirms it
It’s official: Anthony Albanese is now a definite drag on the Labor vote. The government trails the Coalition 49 to 51 percent on the two party vote according to today’s Newspoll. Labor’s primary vote is a meagre 33 percent compared with the Coalition’s 40 percent.
Homeowners on former council estate face £66,000 bill for net zero heating so Labour council can hit its targets
Owners of properties in a former council estate in central London may each have to stump up as much as £66,000 towards a new eco-friendly heating system. Residents on the estate in Pimlico, Westminster may have to pay towards a low carbon ‘heat network’ in order to help the council hit its Net Zero targets. The £185million scheme would modernise the system, which contains 60-year-old pipes, and replace three gas boilers which require frequent repairs and are prone to leaks.
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Kai Trump seen beaming with grandfather in pic posted after round of golf as everyone is asking the same question
Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter Kai hit the links alongside her grandfather at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday with viewers left wondering who won the round. Kai – the daughter of Don Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa – posed for a couple of beaming selfies alongside Donald at the end of a week in which he secured his second term in the White House come January next year. In a series of short video clips, Donald could be seen looking on from his golf cart, appearing to analyze Kai’s swing as his granddaughter hit a series of shots along the fairway.
Cruise company announces 4 year ‘skip forward’ cruise for Americans looking to escape Trump presidency
A company is offering a four-year-long cruise for customers looking to escape the upcoming Donald Trump presidency. Villa Vie Residences, based in Florida, announced the new ‘Skip Forward’ excursions this past Thursday – hours after Trump’s second stint in office was solidified with an electoral win. Aside from spanning years, the journey will take ticketholders to all seven continents – with an Antarctic sail-by and an eight day trip down the Amazon River.
Kamala Harris’ crushing election defeat is blamed on her failure to answer Sunny Hostin’s simple question on The View
A democratic strategist has blamed Kamala Harris’ election defeat on her failure to differentiate herself from President Biden. While pundits and analysts are pointing fingers at a myriad of reasons for the Democrats failure in the election, James Carville has boiled it down to one moment. Speaking to Tim Miller on ‘The Bulwark Podcast, James Carville said it was Harris’ failure to answer a simple question while appearing on The View.
Fury as Labour minister admits upping defence spending to hit 2.5% of GDP may NOT be delivered within five years
Labour faced an angry backlash last night after a minister admitted a vital boost to the military may not be delivered within five years. A Treasury minister refused to confirm that the Government will raise defence funding to 2.5 per cent of GDP by the end of the current Parliament. Darren Jones also suggested that spending on the over-stretched Armed Forces may lead to ‘trade-offs’ in other public services.