Nationalist Party Demands Removal Of Ministers Clayton Bartolo And Clint Camilleri

Nov 9 2024

The Nationalist Party (PN) has criticized Ministers Clayton Bartolo and Clint Camilleri following the Commissioner for Standards’ report, which revealed their alleged abuse of power in hiring Amanda Muscat for a non-existent role.

PN stated that Muscat was paid nearly €70,000 despite lacking the qualifications for the job.

The PN emphasized that an apology from the Ministers is insufficient to absolve them of the fraud committed with public funds. Bartolo’s actions were seen as a desperate attempt to avoid the same fate as Justyne Caruana, who resigned after a similar scandal.

The Opposition Party also called for immediate police investigation and demanded the resignation or dismissal of the Ministers, accusing the Labour Government of prioritizing personal gain over public trust.

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Transport Malta Unveils Traffic Arrangements for SIGMA 2024

Nov 9 2024

Transport Malta has announced traffic arrangements for SIGMA 2024 to facilitate attendee access.

Designated pick-up and drop-off zones will be set up along Triq Tat-Tromba, with white taxis dropping off passengers at Salv Bezzina & Sons.

Y-plates will manage parking near Triq il-Labour. To further alleviate congestion, a geofencing system will be implemented around the event area. These efforts aim to streamline transport access for attendees while reducing traffic disruptions during the event.

Sigma 2024 is one of Malta’s biggest gaming conference and will offer attendees several activities, courses, workshops and exhibitions. The event will start on the 11th of November and conclude on the 14th.

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Online Searches For ‘Birth Control’ Spike After Donald Trump Election Win

Nov 9 2024

After the Nov. 5 presidential election, online searches for “birth control” surged, along with concerns about potential bans on the medication.

At 4 a.m. on Nov. 6, following news that Republican candidate Donald Trump had won against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Google searches for “birth control” more than doubled, according to Google Trends.

The states where the term was searched the most were all ones that Trump carried: West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Indiana. These states have implemented near-total bans or severe restrictions on abortion.

Along with searches for “birth control,” related terms such as “Is birth control being banned?” and “Is Trump going to get rid of birth control?” saw significant spikes in interest, highlighting public concern over the future of reproductive rights.

This increase in search activity reflects widespread anxiety about potential changes in healthcare policy following the election results.

Beyoncé Becomes Most Nominated Artist In Grammy’s Histroy

Nov 9 2024

Thanks to her new hit Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé has made Grammy history, becoming the most-nominated artist of all time with 99 nominations, surpassing husband Jay-Z, who holds 88.

This year, she leads the field with an impressive 11 nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Country Album, and Song of the Year for Texas Hold ‘Em.

In 2023, Beyoncé also achieved a historic milestone, becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with a total of 32 wins.

Joining her among the top nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards are Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Post Malone, and Kendrick Lamar, each earning seven nominations.

As anticipation builds, fans and industry professionals alike are eager to see if Beyoncé will add more accolades to her legendary career, solidifying her unmatched influence in music.

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