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The Oklahoma Supreme Court will decide whether Oklahoma's new law regulating citizen lawmaking by initiative petitions is constitutional.

Am 30. November kommt die Service-Citoyen-Initiative zur Abstimmung. Sie sieht vor, dass künftig alle Menschen mit Schweizer Pass einen Dienst «zugunsten der Allgemeinheit und der Umwelt» leisten müssten. Die Auswirkungen auf die Sicherheit, die Gleichstellung und die Wirtschaft sind umstritten. Am 30. November 2025 stimmt die Schweiz über die Volksinitiative «Für eine engagierte Schweiz» ab. Sie wurde vom Verein zur Förderung des Milizengagements eingereicht. Die sogenannte Service-Citoyen-Initiative fordert eine Dienstpflicht für alle jungen Erwachsenen. Künftig wären nebst allen Schweizern auch alle Schweizerinnen zu einem Dienst «zugunsten der Allgemeinheit und der Umwelt» verpflichtet. Fördert diese Initiative die Gleichstellung zwischen Frauen und Männern? Oder leisten die Frauen in Form von Care-Arbeit bereits genug für die Gesellschaft und würden mit einem Bürgerdienst zusätzlich belastet? Doppelt so viele Dienstpflichtige Der von den Initiantinnen und Initianten vorgesehene Bürgerdienst soll entweder im Militär oder in Form eines gleichwertigen und gesetzlich anerkannten Milizdienstes geleistet werden – etwa im Bereich Gesundheit, Bildung oder Umwelt- und Katastrophenschutz. Gemäss Initiativtext müssten die Bestände von Zivilschutz und Armee gesichert sein. Würde diese Initiative die Sicherheit der Schweiz stärken oder schwächen? Die Befürworter betonen, die Initiative stärke den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt. Die Gegnerinnen warnen derweil vor hohen Kosten und wirtschaftlichen Schäden, die durch die Ausweitung der Dienstpflicht entstehen würden. Mit einem Bürgerdienst wären künftig rund doppelt so viele Menschen dienstpflichtig. Kann die Gesellschaft vom Engagement dieser Menschen profitieren oder gefährdet die Volksinitiative private Arbeitsplätze? Zu diesen Fragen begrüsst Mario Grossniklaus am 21. November 2025 in der «Abstimmungs-Arena» als Befürworterinnen und Befürworter der Vorlage: – Noémie Roten, Präsidentin Initiativkomitee; – Patrick Hässig, Nationalrat GLP/ZH; und – Marc Jost, Nationalrat EVP/BE. Gegen die Vorlage treten an: – Martin Pfister, Bundesrat und Vorsteher VBS; – Balthasar Glättli, Nationalrat Grüne/ZH; und – Michael Götte, Nationalrat SVP/SG.

Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia launched by Elon Musk's xAI last month, promises to be an ideological alternative to Wikipedia. But the tool doesn't just have a different political flavor, argues Ryan McGrady, senior fellow at the Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.He recently wrote, for Tech Policy Press, that Grokipedia takes a more top-down approach to knowledge, one that harks back to less democratized eras.

Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia launched by Elon Musk's xAI last month, promises to be an ideological alternative to Wikipedia. But the tool doesn't just have a different political flavor, argues Ryan McGrady, senior fellow at the Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.He recently wrote, for Tech Policy Press, that Grokipedia takes a more top-down approach to knowledge, one that harks back to less democratized eras.

Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Paola Sapienza is Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where she co-directs the Initiative on Immigration. Previously she was Professor of Finance at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

En esta conversación con Andrew McAfee, cofundador y codirector del Initiative on the Digital Economy del MIT, exploramos cómo las empresas pueden integrar la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para generar valor real, más allá de la innovación superficial.McAfee define el error más común en la adopción de la IA: dedicar demasiado tiempo a la planificación, la formación de comités y la reflexión sin llegar a la implementación. Por ello, lo más importante es empezar a usar la IA y monitorear su funcionamiento.Descubrirás las claves para una integración exitosa:• Maestría Digital: La combinación esencial de Capacidades Digitales (inversión efectiva en tecnología) y Capacidades de Liderazgo (una visión que impulse la transformación).• Priorización y Medición: La importancia de alinear las oportunidades de IA con las prioridades estratégicas de la organización y establecer indicadores de avance (KPIs) claros.• Adopción Obligatoria: El éxito en la adopción de la IA debe ser un OKR (Objetivo y Resultado Clave) en la evaluación de desempeño de los empleados.Si tu organización busca transformar la experiencia del cliente, explotar operaciones centrales o reinventar modelos de negocio a través de la IA, en este episodio encontrarás un marco estratégico para una ejecución que perdure.

Dans cet épisode de Cheminements, je reçois Cyril Sarrauste, patient partenaire et co-responsable de Mon Réseau Cancer Colorectal, et Alexandre Iovine, Medical Advisor chez Servier. Ensemble, nous abordons un sujet encore trop peu discuté dans les parcours de soins : la sexualité pendant et après un cancer colorectal. Portée par l'association Patients en Réseau, une initiative inédite a vu le jour : un questionnaire construit par et pour les patients. Ce projet vise à mieux comprendre les besoins, les freins et les réalités vécues autour de la sexualité. Nous explorons aussi la manière dont ces retours peuvent nourrir l'évolution des pratiques médicales. Enfin, nous évoquons le rôle des collaborations entre patients et laboratoires pour faire avancer les lignes.Axes abordés dans l'épisode :Pourquoi et comment parler de sexualité dans le cadre du cancer colorectalLa genèse et les objectifs du questionnaire porté par l'association Patients en RéseauLes retours des patients et les enseignements majeurs recueillisLa réception de ces résultats par les professionnels de santéL'impact potentiel de ces données sur l'évolution des pratiques médicalesLe rôle des associations dans l'intégration de la qualité de vie au parcours de soinsCet épisode est enregistré dans le cadre de la première édition de la Journée Patients & Pharma, un événement pour créer un véritable espace de dialogue entre représentants de patients et industrie qui aura lieu le 4 décembre 2025, à la Maison A. Trocadéro. Chers auditeurs, je vous informe que cette journée s'écoutera aussi ! Des épisodes exclusifs du podcast Cheminements seront enregistrés en direct, pour donner la parole à des binômes patients / laboratoires qui viendront raconter leurs collaborations, leurs défis, et parfois même… leurs histoires d'amour professionnelles. Alors si ce sujet vous parle, rejoignez-nous.Ressources :https://patientspharma.com/

Die Juso-Initiative für eine Erbschaftssteuer von 50 Prozent auf Vermögen über 50 Millionen Franken gefährdet laut Kritikern das Schweizer Wirtschaftsmodell. Unternehmer warnen vor Abwanderung Vermögender, Gemeinden fürchten massive Einnahmeausfälle. Am 30. November steht eine richtungsweisende Abstimmung an. Hans-Ueli Läppli  

Beamtenbesoldung in Berlin über Jahre verfassungswidrig, Bundesregierung stellt erste Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie vor, Bundeswehr soll Drohnen künftig auch abschießen dürfen, Mindestens 25 Tote nach russischem Angriff in Ternopil, Eröffnung von "Stuttgart 21" für 2026 abgesagt, Kulturstaatsminister Weimer unter Druck, Rundfunkreform nimmt entscheidende Hürde, Bund startet Initiative für bessere Long-Covid-Versorgung, Rekordpreis für Klimt-Gemälde bei Auktion in New York, Die Wetteraussichten

We are to live and walk by the Spirit (Gal. 5:25). Jesus models this lifestyle for us. Let's see how He does it!Read more here.Support the show

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is trying to combat the challenges of accessing affordable housing. He recently announced his $5 billion Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, which includes a $1.3 billion plan to subsidize affordable housing projects. He aims to extend existing tax allocation districts to fund community investment projects, with an initial focus on 7 neighborhoods: Thomasville Heights, English Avenue/ Vine City, Grove Park/Bankhead, West Hollowell, East Campbellton, West Campbellton, and Downtown Atlanta. For the November installment of Coffee Conversations held at Grant Park Coffeehouse, program host Rose Scott talked with a panel of guests about what exactly TADs are, the pros and cons of them, as well as other possible solutions that could potentially help build stronger communities and center equity for all Atlanta residents. Guests Include: Rahel TafarI, the owner of the Grant Park Coffeehouse Kyle Kessler, the director of policy and research of the Center for Civic Innovation Gavin McGuire, the executive director of the Grove Park Foundation Julian Bene, an Atlanta Economic Justice advocate and Former Invest Atlanta board member Alison Johnson, the executive director of the Housing Justice League Fred Stevens, a consultant in residence with the Paradise Community Development CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beamtenbesoldung in Berlin über Jahre verfassungswidrig, Bundesregierung stellt erste Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie vor, Bundeswehr soll Drohnen künftig auch abschießen dürfen, Mindestens 25 Tote nach russischem Angriff in Ternopil, Eröffnung von "Stuttgart 21" für 2026 abgesagt, Kulturstaatsminister Weimer unter Druck, Rundfunkreform nimmt entscheidende Hürde, Bund startet Initiative für bessere Long-Covid-Versorgung, Rekordpreis für Klimt-Gemälde bei Auktion in New York, Die Wetteraussichten

Die Erbschaftssteuer-Initiative dürfte an den Abstimmungen vom 30. November abgelehnt werden, zeigt die neuste SRG-Umfrage. Die Gegner befürchten, dass Wohlhabende nach einer Annahme der Initiative ins Ausland abwandern. Auch bei der Service-citoyen-Initiative zeichnet sich ein Nein ab. Weitere Themen: · In den USA sollen die Akten rundum den verstorbenen Sexual-straftäter Jeffrey Epstein veröffentlicht werden. Beide Parlamentskammern haben einem entsprechenden Gesetzesentwurf zugestimmt. US-Präsident Donald Trump hat angekündigt, das Gesetz unterschreiben zu wollen. · Die Schweizer Fussball-Nationalmannschaft hat sich für die Weltmeisterschaft nächstes Jahr in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko qualifiziert. Die Schweiz hat das letzte Qualifikationsspiel gestern mit einem 1:1 gegen den Kosovo beendet und löst damit das direkte WM-Ticket. · Die Schweiz springt im jährlichen Klimaschutz-Ranking um ganze sieben Plätze nach vorn. Sie schneidet damit deutlich besser ab als beim letzten Mal - aber sie bleibt im Mittelfeld.

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11/19/25: Young@Heart Chorus' Bob Cilman, Orlando Isaza & Caroline McDonald: “Ten-Alarm Fire: We Will Not Shut Up!” Ellsberg Initiative's Chris Appy and Farai Chidea: “How to Read America.” Community Action's Energy Program Dir Peter Wingate: staying warm. “Between The Mountain and the Sky” with filmmakers Larry Hott & Jeremy Power Regimbal and the protagonist, Nepal-based Maggie Doyne.

Bei der Abwehr von Drohnen soll künftig auch die Bundeswehr helfen dürfen. Sicherheitsexpertin Ulrike Franke begrüßt diese Initiative der Regierung, sieht aber weiterhin zuerst die Polizei am Zug. Sie müsse jedoch technisch besser ausgestattet werden. Armbrüster, Tobias; Capellan, Frank www.deutschlandfunk.de, Informationen am Mittag

Beamtenbesoldung in Berlin über Jahre verfassungswidrig, Bundesregierung stellt erste Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie vor, Bundeswehr soll Drohnen künftig auch abschießen dürfen, Mindestens 25 Tote nach russischem Angriff in Ternopil, Eröffnung von "Stuttgart 21" für 2026 abgesagt, Kulturstaatsminister Weimer unter Druck, Rundfunkreform nimmt entscheidende Hürde, Bund startet Initiative für bessere Long-Covid-Versorgung, Rekordpreis für Klimt-Gemälde bei Auktion in New York, Die Wetteraussichten

Cardinal Robert Prevost made history earlier this year, when he became the first American pontiff to lead the Catholic Church. And when he stepped out onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, dressed in traditional papal robes, some conservatives in the church took it as a sign of a symbolic shift away from what they saw as the liberal drift of his predecessor the late Pope Francis. Francis, who had put social justice at the heart of his papacy, divided opinion. Some Catholics praised his stance on issues like same-sex blessings, whilst others claimed that he had abandoned tradition for wokeness. Now six months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is also coming under similar scrutiny, he's already been criticized by some Catholics from the Make America Great Again (Maga) movement in the United States for blessing a block of Greenland ice. Whilst on the issue of same-sex blessings, his stated intention is to continue the same course as Pope Francis, that the Church's teaching is not going to change on this issue.But though he may also be advocating diversity, equity and inclusion, Pope Leo XIV may not necessarily be a carbon copy of his predecessor. As he prepares for his first apostolic visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV already appears to be charting a more nuanced path, grounded in pastoral instincts rather than divisive politics. So, on The Inquiry this week we're asking, ‘Is the new Pope woke?'Contributors: Dr Massimo Faggioli, Professor in Ecclesiology, Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Inés San Martín, Vice President of Communications, The Pontifical Mission Societies, New York, USA Christopher White, Author ‘Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of New Papacy', Associate Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux, Author ‘Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century', Rome, Italy Presenter: William Crawley Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Editor: Tom Bigwood(Photo: Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in May 2025. Credit: Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images)

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Citizenship Initiative Partners: Verizon, Norton, FOSI, #HalfTheStory, Discovery Education.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join us for an interactive and practical edWeb podcast designed to equip educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to teach digital citizenship in today's classrooms. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in education, students must learn to navigate the digital world with integrity, safety, and critical awareness.This session introduces the Digital Citizenship Initiative, a free curriculum empowering students to make better, safer, and healthier decisions online. Together, we explore its core components and provide actionable guidance and teacher strategies for integrating these principles into everyday teaching. By the end of this edWeb podcast, listeners are able to:Understand the core principles of digital citizenship and why they matter in today's classroomsConfidently integrate digital citizenship lessons into existing curricula across grade levelsUse vetted tools and resources to engage students in meaningful digital learningFacilitate constructive conversations around online safety, cyberbullying, and misinformationAssess student understanding and promote reflective digital behaviorThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.Digital Citizenship Initiative PartnersHelping students develop core competencies to build and navigate a more respectful online worldDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

November 18, 2025 ~ Father Mario Amore, Director of Parish Renewal for the Archdiocese of Detroit discusses their parish restructuring plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with a blockbuster—21 Savage has partnered with the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation to launch a 48-hour match campaign dubbed “One Love, One Heart, One Voice,” mobilizing relief for Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa and committing his Leading by Example Foundation to double every dollar donated. On the celebrity front, drama is brewing as Cardi B gives birth to her fourth child with NFL star Stefon Diggs. Her ex-husband Offset posted and swiftly deleted a message claiming “my kid lol,” sparking backlash and concerns from Cardi about threats to her safety. The episode closes on a serious policy tone: the U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a measure forcing release of long-withheld files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The vote comes after President Donald Trump unexpectedly endorsed the move and triggered procedural momentum. From international charity to paternity drama, media shake-ups, and congressional reckoning—all this episode serves up culture, family attention and social justice in equal measure. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Savage has partnered with the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation to launch a 48-hour match campaign dubbed “One Love, One Heart, One Voice,” mobilizing relief for Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa and committing his Leading by Example Foundation to double every dollar donated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitabilityTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, David Roman and Lucas are joined by Kyle Buenger, owner of KB Mobile Programming. Kyle shares his journey from burnout in a traditional shop environment to launching his own mobile programming business in Phoenix, Arizona. The discussion centers on the importance of proper financial planning, including pricing and insurance, for independent technicians. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities of working in a market with limited diagnostic talent, as well as the need to develop systems that support growth and long-term sustainability.00:00 "Inconsequential Things Won't Change"09:04 "Initiative to Solve Programming Issue"13:05 "Starting Work and Progressing"18:45 Honda Accord vs Ferrari Debate21:50 Maximizing Mobile Repair Profitability27:55 Managing Expenses with Steady Income32:48 "Progress Over Fear of Loss"39:37 Raise Prices and Build Value44:04 Avoiding Tool Salesmen48:27 "Work Dispatch and Programming Process"53:22 "Investing and Reinvesting in Business"01:00:04 Diagnostic Testing and Routine Basics01:08:20 Tampered Seat Belt Leads Trauma01:09:47 Unwanted, Costly, Certified Repairs

With the absolutely massive amounts of money tied up in the AI data centre boom, it's not hard to see why people fear a bubble. That worry has come into sharper focus in recent weeks, following comments from OpenAI and some big moves on the stock market.This recent round of bubble fear isn't about the tech itself. Rather, it's a growing realization that the boom is being funded in a way that's starting to resemble some historically devastating bubbles of the past.Paul Kedrosky is a partner at the venture capital firm SK Ventures and a research fellow at MIT's Initiative for the Digital Economy. He explains why changes in the AI boom's financing are renewing fears of a bubble bursting, and the massive potential impacts if it does.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Guest: Lean OuttenOrganization: The Ampersand InitiativePosition: Co-FounderTopic: for National Adoption Month (November), she shared about choosing life as a teen, choosing adoption for her daughter, and maintaining a relationship with herWebsites: leahoutten.com, theampersandinitiative.com

Guest: Lean OuttenOrganization: The Ampersand InitiativePosition: Co-FounderTopic: for National Adoption Month (November), she shared about choosing life as a teen, choosing adoption for her daughter, and maintaining a relationship with herWebsites: leahoutten.com, theampersandinitiative.com

What if healing isn't just physical — but energetic?In this episode of the Conscious Fertility & Beyond Podcast, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with Canadian radiologist and TEDx speaker Dr. Mitchell Abrams, founder of NexGenHealth Foundation, to explore how light, sound, and frequency are transforming our understanding of medicine.After surviving open-heart surgery and burnout, Dr. Abrams discovered that the heart is more than a pump — it's a transmitter of energy and emotion. He explains how coherence, a measurable state of heart–brain harmony, boosts resilience, emotional balance, and even collective wellbeing.Learn how to tap into your body's natural frequencies to reduce stress, improve health, and align with the deeper intelligence that connects us all.Key takeaways:Healing is not only physical; it's deeply emotional, energetic, and interconnected.Coherence—the synchronized rhythm between the heart and nervous system—can be trained and measured, boosting DHEA and reducing cortisol.Thoughts and emotions carry energy that radiates beyond the body, influencing others and the collective field.Collective coherence and compassion can measurably reduce conflict and increase harmony, as shown in global studies.Practicing daily heart–brain coherence builds resilience, adaptability, and community connection.Dr. Mitch Abrams Bio:Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, educator, and founder of NexGenHealth, dedicated to advancing compassionate and holistic healthcare. A certified Applied Compassion educator from Stanford Medicine, he integrates art, music, and technology to support mental health and community wellness. After surviving open-heart surgery for a rare cardiac condition, Dr. Abrams began exploring the intersection of science, energy, and healing—shaping his mission to inspire a new paradigm in self-care and healthcare.Where To Find Dr. Mitch Abrams: NexGenHealthy Foundation: https://nexgenhealth.solutions/The Global Heart Sync: www.globalheartsync.orgTEDx Talk: “Future Medicine Is Frequency: What Did Einstein Mean?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGxWT4EUVbs NexGenHealth's RADDical A.R.T. Initiative : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8lRcU8ezUHealing Starts with the Heart: A Quantum Perspective on Energy & Intuition in Medicine with Dr. Mitch Abrams: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110107/episodes/17111039Dr. Mitch Presents to Goodlife Fitness Executives - Leadership in Excellence Conference 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6lsuiu2EIH.E.A.R.T Workshop: https://mitchell-abrams.mykajabi.com/HEARTforPractitioners Compassion and Altruism for Better Health and Renewed Creativity:

If your team needs constant reminders or lacks follow-through, the problem might not be effort—it might be culture. In this episode, we unpack the leadership shortcut most chiropractors overlook: praising progress over perfection. You’ll learn the 3-step system that boosts motivation, builds confidence, and creates a team that takes initiative without needing to be micromanaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we roll into the end of 2025, Xbox feels like it's in the weirdest place it's ever been.In this episode of Game Pass or Pass, we sit down and talk through the massive shift Microsoft made at the start of October 2025: the full Xbox Game Pass revamp with new tiers (Essential, Premium, and Ultimate), the 50% price hike on Ultimate to $29.99/month, the jump in PC Game Pass pricing, and the confusing split between day-one releases on Ultimate versus “within a year” access on other tiers. We break down what each tier actually gets you now, how that compares to just a couple of years ago, and why the current structure feels so wild and hard to message to normal players. We also dig into the broader context that got Xbox here: another major round of layoffs, around 9,000 jobs across Microsoft with thousands tied to Xbox; the closure of The Initiative; and the cancellation of high-profile first-party projects like Perfect Dark and Everwild, plus heavy cuts at Turn 10 and other studios. We talk honestly about how all of that undercuts the “we care about creators” messaging, and how it collides with Microsoft's push toward a more PC-centric, multi-platform strategy where Xbox games show up on PlayStation, Switch, and Windows as services rather than true console exclusives. From there, we zoom out and look at where Game Pass sits going into 2026:Is Ultimate still worth the money after the price hikes and restructuring? PC Gamer+1Does the new tier setup actually give players “more choice,” or just more confusion? What does Game Pass look like in a world where Microsoft is clearly prioritizing Windows, cloud, and publishing on competing hardware over building a strong console identity?We close the episode by looking across the aisle at PlayStation's future hardware plans. Sony's CFO is now on record saying PS5 is only “in the middle of its journey,” while leaks and reporting continue to point toward a PlayStation 6 sometime in the later part of this decade and a Switch-style PS6 handheld that's designed around backward compatibility with PS4 and PS5 titles. We talk about what a PS6 and PS6 handheld could mean for Xbox's next console, and whether Microsoft's current moves put them in a better place for that fight—or a weaker one. By the end of it, we're asking a simple question with a messy answer: Is Game Pass still the best deal in gaming, or is Microsoft burning a lot of goodwill right as the next generation starts to come into view? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

INTERVIEW: Sarah Gallagher on city council's new Safe Space initiative by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

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God took the initiative in sending Christ to be born of the virgin Mary. He did not wait for a Deliverer to arise from us, He came to us in the person of Jesus.

Ammon Blair of the Texas Public Policy Foundation discusses the civil war-esque situation with the left in America, how the progressive attack on the idea of citizenship serves globalism, the work that authorities such as the Border Patrol, ICE, and DHS are doing to deal with illegal migrants, the border, the cartels, and more. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Outbound Mexico https://outboundmx.com PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Texas Public Policy Foundation https://www.texaspolicy.com/about/staff/ammon-blair Blaze Media https://www.theblaze.com/u/ammon-blair About Ammon Blair Ammon Blair is a Senior Fellow for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's ‘Secure & Sovereign Nation' Initiative, where he advocates for effective border security and immigration policies that protect the sovereignty and safety of Texas and the nation. He is also a Consultant for Omni Intelligence, a private company that provides intelligence and analytics services to government agencies and media about transnational and domestic threats to Texas and the U.S. Ammon has over 10 years of experience as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent, serving in the Rio Grande Valley Sector, one of the busiest and most challenging areas of the southwest border. He has firsthand knowledge of the operational and strategic challenges faced by the Border Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws. Ammon is also a 20 plus year Army Veteran, both as an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer. He has served in various leadership and staff positions, including as an Infantry Platoon Leader on Operation Lone Star, a joint military and law enforcement operation to enhance border security and public safety in Texas. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song "The Queens Jig" by the fantastic "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Diese Woche mit Jonas Waack und Sandra Kirchner. 01:20 CO2-Emissionen hoch wie nie Trotz Solar-Rekordausbau, beginnender Elektrifizierung des Autoverkehrs und erster Erfolge beim Waldschutz: Die Welt wird dieses Jahr so viel Treibhausgas ausstoßen wie nie. Das zeigt ein neuer Bericht zum globalen CO2-Budget. Es bleiben nur sehr wenige Jahre, bis das 1,5-Grad-Ziel abgeschrieben werden muss. 06.03 Umkämpfte Anpassung Beim Klimagipfel COP 30 in Brasilien ringen die Staaten um das letzte große offene Thema des Pariser Klimavertrags: Wer soll er soll eigentlich für Anpasssung bezahlen? Ein Streit, der die Verhandlungen in Belém blockieren könnte. 09:30 Brasilien mit neuer Waldschutz-Initiative Gipfelgastgeber Brasilien nutzt die Klimakonferenz für eigene Vorstöße: ein neuer Waldschutzfonds und der Anspruch auf eine "COP der Umsetzung". -- Das klima update° wird jede Woche von Spender:innen unterstützt. Wenn auch du dazu beitragen willst, geht das HIER https://www.verein-klimawissen.de/spenden. Wir danken hier und jetzt - aber auch noch mal namentlich im Podcast (natürlich nur, wenn ihr zustimmt).

10 Euro im Monat für jedes Schulkind – das soll mit der neuen Frühstartrente Realität werden. Die Bundesregierung plant damit ein Modell, das Eltern frühzeitig beim Sparen für die Altersvorsorge ihrer Kinder unterstützt. In dieser Schwungmasse-Folge spricht Alicia mit Swetlana, der Leiterin der Initiative finanz-heldinnen, darüber, was genau hinter dem Konzept steckt, welche offenen Fragen es noch gibt und wie Eltern sich schon jetzt vorbereiten können. Neben den gesetzlichen Neuerungen geht es auch um ganz praktische Fragen: Welche Anlageformen eignen sich für Kinder? Wann ist der richtige Zeitpunkt, um zu starten? Und wie lässt sich finanzielle Bildung in der Familie leben? Swetlana teilt zudem persönliche Einblicke, wie sie für ihren Sohn investiert hat und was ihr wichtig war, um ihm einen guten Start in die finanzielle Eigenständigkeit zu ermöglichen. Ein Gespräch voller Wissen, Klarheit und Motivation für alle, die ihren Kindern finanzielle Chancen mitgeben wollen. Im Podcast erwähnte Folgen: #239 Steuern sparen mit dem Freistellungsauftrag: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/podcast-schwungmasse/239-steuern-sparen-mit-dem-freistellungsauftrag #296 Von Taschengeld bis Autos: Wissenswertes über Schenkungen: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/podcast-schwungmasse/296-von-taschengeld-bis-autos-wissenswertes-ueber-schenkungen Rentenlücke berechnen und herausfinden, wie Du sie schließen kannst mit der finanz-heldinnen App: https://finanzheldinnen.comdirect.de/ Kennst Du schon unseren Finanzplaner? Hier geht es zu unserem Buch, das Dich Schritt für Schritt auf Deinem Weg zur finanz-heldin begleitet: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/planer Tägliche Inspiration und geballtes Finanzwissen findest Du auf dem finanz-heldinnen Instagram-Kanal: https://www.instagram.com/finanzheldinnen/ Und wenn Du Dich tiefer in Themen einlesen willst, dann schau Dir doch mal unsere Beiträge, Interviews und Checklisten auf unserer Website an: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/

Im Dezember 2026 soll die 13. AHV-Rente erstmals ausbezahlt werden. Doch die Frage der Finanzierung bleibt offen. Zur Debatte stehen eine höhere Mehrwertsteuer, zusätzliche Lohnbeiträge, aber auch eine Erhöhung des Rentenalters. Welche Lösung wird sich durchsetzen? Die Frage nach der Zukunft der Renten sorgt für hitzige Diskussionen im Parlament. Während sich der Ständerat für eine Mischform zwischen zusätzlichen Lohnbeiträgen und einer höheren Mehrwertsteuer ausgesprochen hat, setzte sich im Nationalrat eine befristete Mehrwertsteuererhöhung durch. Für die Bürgerlichen ist klar; auch über eine Erhöhung des Rentenalters muss diskutiert werden. Nun ist der Ständerat wieder an der Reihe. Welche Form der Finanzierung ist gerecht und nachhaltig? Abschaffung des Ehepaar-Plafonds Neben der Finanzierung der 13. AHV-Renten gibt auch die Initiative der Mitte zur Plafonierung der Ehepaar-Renten zu reden. Laut der Mitte sollen beide Ehepartner je eine volle AHV-Rente beziehen können und nicht wie bisher gemeinsam höchstens 150 Prozent des Maximalbetrags. Das diskriminiere Ehepaare in der AHV. Der Nationalrat findet, wenn die Ehepaar-Renten steigen sollen, dann müssten auch die Privilegien der Verheirateten abgebaut werden. Konkret geht es um die Witwenrente. Welche Lösung ist fair? Zu diesen Fragen begrüsst Mario Grossniklaus am 14. November 2025 in der «Arena»: – Flavia Wasserfallen, Ständerätin SP/BE; – Regine Sauter, Nationalrätin FDP/ZH; – Kathrin Bertschy, Nationalrätin GLP/BE; und – Karin Stadelmann, Mitglied Parteipräsidium Die Mitte.

Prosecutors say it will take days to decide whether to charge a Whitestown homeowner they say shot and killed a house cleaner after she mistakenly went to the wrong address. New ad campaigns from conservative interest groups will urge Republicans to support redistricting in Indiana. A neighborhood based initiative to drive tech innovation in the life-sciences sector recently released an impact report on its work on Indianapolis's near west side. Leaders from towns and cities across the state met in Speedway Wednesday to draw attention to upcoming property tax changes. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Becoming a learning organization – gaining the ability for an organization and its people to change in response to the changing world around them – is the ultimate success skill for the Information Age. Join with me in a deep dive into how to lead this ultimate strategic initiative. ****************************************************************        Dave Kahle's goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance.          Dave is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader.  He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations.  In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking and practical insights will challenge and enable you to sell better, lead better and live better.        Subscribe to these ten-minute helpings of out-of-the-box inspiration, education and motivation. WWW,DaveKahle.com Dave's Substack page (PW) Subscribe to Dave's Newsletters  

Health15, a new workplace initiative developed by some of the country's leading health charities, will provide thousands of workers with 15-minute on-site workplace health and wellbeing checks The programme hopes to help those who put off vital health checks while also helping employers reduce the costs of absenteeism. Project Director, Stroke Aotearoa NZ Board Member Jamie Summers joins Jesse.

Glenn Wiggle, Mike Hoeflich, and Mike Sperrazza dive into the real fallout of Washington's latest government shutdown—and the hypocrisy behind politicians still cashing paychecks while everyday Americans go without. From bloated regulations driving up healthcare costs to the failures of Obamacare, the hosts call out both parties for their inaction and lack of leadership. They break down how excessive government control has crippled competition, inflated costs, and hurt working Americans, arguing for a return to smaller government, personal responsibility, and common sense. Plus, a no-holds-barred discussion on welfare reform, accountability in Congress, and why the GOP must finally deliver.(00:02:15) Impact of Government Shutdown on Individuals and Politicians(00:11:58) Impact of Regulations on Healthcare Accessibility and Costs(00:14:22) Healthcare Overhaul: Promoting Competition and Efficiency(00:24:28) Effective Legislators: Leading for Progress(00:26:37) Republican Party's Lack of Initiative and Action(00:30:24) Republican Party's Urgency for Accountability and Prosecution(00:34:29) State-Level Enforcement of Welfare to Work

It is an honor to sit down with retired Phoenix PD Detective Janicik EdD to discuss her life, career and a topic we cannot have enough education on, crimes against women. We will talk about how she turned personal tragedy into protecting women by raising awareness and educating on how these predators work and target women. Through her work in research, academia, and professional training, Cindy supports police agencies throughout the nation and internationally. A selection of collaborations she finds the most meaningful include: training the delegation of leaders from the Indonesian National Police Force on developing an effective, distance learning training model; serving as an expert on the 30x30 Initiative; supporting the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives through academic writing, educational pathways, and research; and assessing police agency practices in the areas of recruitment, hiring, and retention of sworn and professional staff personnel. Cindy holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communications and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, from Northern Arizona University.

Target has a new "Jolly Requirement" for all of their employees where they have to smile and greet you if you're within 10 feet of them. How do you feel about this?? Would it annoy you?

Tell us what you think of the show! Ready or not, electric vehicle adoption is happening in America. It feels like we've reached an inflection point- especially as range increases, EVs are simply proving to be a better mousetrap- and now there's a race coast-to-coast to bulk up the charging infrastructure needed to enable the scaling of fleets and longhaul trucking. That's no easy thing to figure out- developers must work closely with utilities to bring these power-sucking sites online without overworking the local grid. And since everyone needs power YESTERDAY, there's a timeliness component to this too- and we all know time means money.The Electric Power Research Institute, better known as EPRI, is taking on the challenge of connecting the dots and facilitating a planning process for the deployment of EV charging projects.On this episode, Factor This Content Director Paul Gerke is joined by EPRI director of transportation Britta Gross to discuss GridFAST, a central, secure portal designed to improve communication between stakeholders, bringing them together early on to ensure everyone gets what they want, when they want it- or as close to it as possible.Want to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

In this episode of Cherokee Business Radio, host Joshua Kornitsky welcomes Tom and Joanne Curtin of The Curtin Team to spotlight their heart-driven charitable project, the Roswell Home Refresh. Through their nonprofit Curtin Team Cares, the Curtins mobilize local vendors, volunteers, and community partners to transform the home of a deserving Roswell educator each year. […]

The Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court race on the ballot this Saturday will see voters choosing between incumbent Darren Lombard and challenger Calvin Duncan. Lombard has been in the position since 2022, while Duncan began as an inmate counsel substitute, otherwise known as a jailhouse lawyer, following a wrongful conviction that led him to spend more than 28 years behind bars. Writer and producer Eve Abrams joins us for the latest in the race.It's no secret that political polarization is a major problem in the United States. Now, there's a new project in Louisiana to help address the political divide and find commonalities across the ideological spectrum. The Public Affairs Research (PAR) Council of Louisiana has partnered with LSU's Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs to start a series of events that encourage people with different opinions to talk productively with one another. It's called the Common Ground Project.PAR president Steven Procopio and director of LSU's Reilly Center Michael DiResto join us for more on this initiative. While a lot of the country is packing away its gardening tools, here in Southeast Louisiana, the growing season still has plenty of life left, with opportunities to not only plant crops for the fall but also to prepare for spring.Assistant extension agent for the LSU Ag Center, Chris Dunaway, joins WWNO's Sara Henegan to help us navigate the intricacies of our fall gardens.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

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On October 30, US President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea. It was their first face-to-face meeting in 6 years. There was a lot at stake in this meeting for the US and China, as well as for the rest of the world. In my view, the outcome is best described as a fragile truce. The path forward for US-China relations remains uncertain – greater stability and predictability is possible, but not assured. Intense competition across several domains, especially technology, is likely.Today's episode focuses on the Trump-Xi summit and the future of US-China relations, featuring Mr. Dennis Wilder. Dennis is a senior fellow for the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University, where he previously served as the managing director, and assistant professor of the practice in Asian studies in the School of Foreign Service. He served on President George W. Bush's NSC first as director for China and then as senior director for Asian Affairs. He also had a distinguished career in the CIA, where he held many positions, the last of which was senior editor of the Presidential Daily Brief.  Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[1:57] Trump-Xi Summit: A Win for China? [09:03] Fact Sheet Discrepancies [14:37] Trump Administration's China Strategy[16:47] Achieving Chinese Exceptionalism[19:20] China's Confidence and Potential Instability[21:26] Why No Taiwan Mention? [24:48] An Inflection Point for Greater Stability? [27:50] Indo-Pacific View of the US-China Relationship

Today, we take you inside Governor Phil Murphy's new pardons and sentence commutations and cover the American Whig-Cliosophic Society's James Madison Award ceremony for former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III.