The Daily Populous

Wednesday March 13rd, 2024 evening edition

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Colorado House Republican Ken Buck has hinted the GOP could suffer more resignations after announcing he will step down at the end of the week, further shrinking his party's already wafer thin majority in the chamber.

A special election to replace Buck as representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district will be held on June 25.

Speaking to CNN after his announcement, Buck hit out at what he claimed was growing dysfunction in Congress.

Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) arrives to the House Chambers on February 6, 2024 in Washington, DC.

However, the Republican firebrand won't be able to stand in the June special election to replace Buck unless she steps down from her seat.

Posting on X, former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger said: "By resigning early, Ken Buck is giving an advantage to anyone but Lauren Boebert. »

Nearly 50% of US parents financially supporting adult children, study finds

Authored by theguardian.com
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The average age of adults receiving financial help from their parents – sometimes at the risk of the parents’ retirement security – was 22, according to the study.

And while parents surveyed in the study on average said their adult children should become financially independent by 25, many were supporting those children beyond that milestone.

Millennials and gen X adult children were on average given between $907 and $960 each month by their parents. »

Persona 6 Is Rumored To be 95% Complete, Release In 2025

Authored by nintendopal.com

They were the first to leak the information regarding Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica, and them being announced at an Xbox Showcase.

The team envisions the game’s direction as a fusion of elements from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 spin-offs.

Additionally, personnel from both Persona 3 Reload and the Persona 5 spin-offs are involved in the development of Persona 6, with some overseeing the project. »

The Hidden Dangers in China’s GDP Numbers

Authored by foreignpolicy.com

Some observers even doubt the recently released GDP data’s authenticity and suspect the numbers are far below the official figures.

To begin with, this was the first time since 2010 that China’s real GDP growth rate exceeded its nominal GDP growth rate (4.8 percent).

This is also the number economists and governments refer to when stating GDP growth numbers. »

India, China Spar Over Modi Visit to Himalayan State

Authored by voanews.com
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India has dismissed China’s objections to a recent visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing claims is its territory.

Modi visited the Himalayan state on Saturday to inaugurate a two-lane tunnel built at an elevation of 4,000 meters.

“Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other states of India. »