The Daily Populous

Tuesday July 30th, 2024 evening edition

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Newsweek observed that the White Dudes for Harris X account had been temporarily suspended after the group held a star-studded virtual call on Monday night that raised more than $4 million.

The automated message when the account was suspended read: "X suspends accounts which violate the X rules.".

Mike Nellis, who is involved in the organization, shared an update on Tuesday explaining that while the X account is live again, it still remains suspended.

It shows that the 'White Dudes for Harris' account on X was briefly suspended.

In response to the suspension, Ross Morales Rocketto, an organizer for the group, wrote, "Got @elonmusk [X owner] scared.".

A social-media account for white male supporters of the U.S. vice president was briefly suspended from X More Jim Vondruska/Getty Images. »

Wind and solar overtake EU fossil fuels in the first half of 2024

Authored by ember-climate.org

The first half of 2024 in particular has seen almost unprecedented falls in fossil generation despite demand growing.

It will require dedicated policy action and implementation to ease barriers to future wind and solar deployment.

Annual additions of EU solar capacity increased by at least 40% or more in the three years up to and including 2023. »

Boxers who failed gender tests at world championships cleared to compete at Olympics

Authored by theguardian.com
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The International ­Olympic Committee has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from the world champion­ships last year for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in Paris.

The IOC’s decision will be contro­versial, with the former world champion Barry McGuigan expressing his unease.

However the IOC’s own MyInfo website acknowledges that both boxers failed gender eligibility tests last year. »

King Charles’ €500K lobster dinner blows hole in French presidency’s budget – POLITICO

Authored by politico.eu
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Among the biggest deficit drivers were two luxurious state dinners, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Charles III.

The dinner, during which guests enjoyed blue lobster and rose macaroons cost the French presidency close to €475,000 — including over €165,000 on catering and over €40,000 on wine (including a bottle of 2004 Château Mouton Rothschild) and other drinks.

The Cour des Comptes also slammed the French presidency’s poor travel-planning skills, pointing to a loss of over €830,000 generated by the cancellation of 12 apparently non-refundable trips. »

India is doing a factory reset on the jobs scene

Authored by m.economictimes.com
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"Teamlease data indicates that manufacturing is projected to generate 6.5 million jobs in 2024, with an estimated growth rate of 18.4%.

"There's been an increase in manufacturing jobs, driven by factors such as infrastructure development, government initiatives such as Make in India, and technological advancements.

"The growth in manufacturing jobs is primarily due to economic recovery , increased investments, and global supply chain shifts favouring India as a manufacturing hub. »