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New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Stop anti-Trump judges, it's still the economy, stupid and other commentary
From the right: Stop Anti-Trump Judges 'The judiciary's credibility will continue to suffer until elected lawmakers set reliable restraints to thwart Judge [James] Boasberg's next intrigue,' fume The Washington Times' editors. The DC Circuit judge months back took issue with ICE deporting illegal migrants determined to be Tren de Aragua members, and even 'ordered the government to 'turn the planes around' while they were over international waters.' Then, after the Supreme Court in April 'concluded this inferior magistrate had no right to weigh in at all,' he nonetheless 'said he would levy criminal penalties on the administration lawyers who purportedly disobeyed' him. Last week, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked him, slamming that threat as an abuse of discretion. But 'the judiciary rarely punishes its own wayward members'; it's up to Congress to do something about these out-of-control judges. Liberal: It's Still the Economy, Stupid New data from The Economist/YouGov finds that 'Americans remain deeply pessimistic about the U.S. economy,' warns the Liberal Patriot's John Halpin. We have 'more than 70 percent of Democrats and half of independents' foreseeing 'higher inflation in the next six months,' while 40% of Republicans 'expect inflation to be lower.' Bottom line: 'Like President Biden before him, President Trump and his administration have not yet shown or convinced most Americans (even many of their own partisan voters) that they have a grip on the overall economy and rising costs.' And: 'Until the green shoots on jobs and prices turn into firm growth, expect Americans to remain dour on the economy and willing to punish those in power, of either party.' Harvard prof: Teachers Must Fight AI Overuse His students have 'told me that after relying on AI to draft their papers and emails, their ability to write, speak and conduct basic inquiry is slipping away,' Alex Green reports at The Wall Street Journal. Profs who don't resist 'the rampant overuse of AI' bear the blame. 'Students must gain the ability to synthesize information. They must be able to listen, read, speak and write — so they can express strategic and tactical thinking.' That's what they're losing. 'The human possession of these skills will never become irrelevant if we value life, society and governance. For students to grow into professionals who have those skills, they must first develop them.' But what it'll take for teachers 'to defend that right . . . I do not know.' Foreign desk: The End Is Near for Maduro 'Nicolás Maduro, the dictator of Venezuela, is on the ropes,' cheers Arturo McFields at The Hill. The feds set an unprecedented '$50 million reward' for his capture, and the Pentagon is preparing options for the 'use of military force against drug cartels' with the Maduro-linked Cartel de los Soles already 'designated as a foreign terrorist organization.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Venezuela's narco-terrorist state is 'no longer a law enforcement issue' but 'a national security issue.' Good: 'After nearly 25 years of the Chavista regime, the situation in Venezuela is worsening every day. International collaboration is needed to end a tragedy that represents a clear and present danger to Latin America and the U.S.' Libertarian: How to Save Social Security Most Americans 'don't understand how' Social Security works, but happily 'the public gets that there is a problem, and some are open to changes,' notes Reason's J.D. Tuccille. Sadly, some 55% 'think Social Security is supposed to 'largely replace seniors' income after they retire,' '; in fact, it's meant 'to make sure seniors don't fall into poverty.' Most people would be better off diverting 'the money they currently surrender as payroll taxes to retirement savings plans like the 401(k),' and 'younger Americans may be open to the idea,' as they are more likely than Boomers to support cutting benefits over raising taxes. A Social Security program 'that's rightly recognized as a safety net is on its way to replacement by private planning.' — Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
Sunday World
27-06-2025
- Sunday World
Directions from DPP remain outstanding in alleged St Stephen's Day fatal hit-and-run
John Halpin (45) is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore. Directions from the DPP remain outstanding in an alleged fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the lives of a couple on St Stephen's Day. John Halpin (45) is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore. Mr Halpin, with an address at Whitestown Avenue in Blanchardstown, is also charged with two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene at Blanchardstown Road South on December 26, 2024. Judge David McHugh adjourned the case for four weeks to a date in July. Mr Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. The couple, married with children, lived in the nearby Whitestown area. Sergeant Conor Mohan told Blanchardstown District Court a co-accused was due in court on a date in July, and the State was 'hopeful directions would be available at that stage'. As part of his bail conditions, Mr Halpin has been ordered to have no contact with any witnesses in the case, nor to have any contact with the deceased couple's family. He has not yet indicated how he intends to plead to the charges.
New York Post
06-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
AI requires an explosion in power, both parties are losing ground and other commentary
Energy beat: AI Requires an Explosion in Power Every tech report acknowledges 'that deploying AI at scale will lead to massive increases in electricity demand,' since 'the digital economy runs on hardware, and hardware consumes a lot of energy,' notes City Journal's Mark P. Mills. 'A single large AI data center can use as much electricity as 2 million households.' Offsetting the costs of this soaring demand will 'exponential' gains in 'energy-efficiency.' Then again, AI will boost productivity, adding perhaps 'a cumulative $10 trillion above projections to U.S. GDP over the coming decade,' and so sprak further 'spur growth in energy demand.' Hence the tech community's demand for an 'all options on the table' energy plan, ending 'the past decade's monomaniacal obsession with wind and solar as the only options.' Liberal: Both Parties Are Losing Ground Most political commentary is missing 'the collapse of trust in the two traditional parties, increasing independence among voters, and rising allegiance to an undefined 'neither' party,' warns the Liberal Patriot's John Halpin. Per ample polling data, 'lots of Americans do not like the positions and brands of the only two parties' they can 'choose from in most elections,' nor do they fit any 'alternative third party at the moment.' 'Given the mounting number of economic and social concerns among Americans, a failed two-party system cannot endure indefinitely.' Today's parties must each 'bring in more voters with more diverse views' with an 'agenda that delivers for people,' or 'dwindle in membership' and 'retreat into ideological purity' while 'other Americans search for alternatives.' From the right: Dems' Identity-Politics Blinders 'Liberals are in denial,' contends The Wall Street Journal's Jason L. Riley, but even The New York Times admits 'Republicans are overwhelmingly making gains in working-class counties,' while Democrats are losing 'Black, white and Latino' working-class voters alike. Blame the left's 'identity-based appeals,' argues Riley. 'Minority voters are courted as minorities rather than as Americans who have the same priorities — good schools, safe neighborhoods, gainful employment — as everyone else.' Dems pretend 'Hispanics don't care about illegal immigration' and that 'blacks think policing is a bigger problem than crime,' though polls suggest the opposite. 'This is what happens when a small subset of progressives set the policy agenda for tens of millions of people.' And as long as Democrats refuse to change, 'Republicans stand to benefit.' Libertarian: JD's Free-Market Double Standard Veep JD Vance's 'position on bitcoin is' seemingly far out of step 'with his stated views — and those of the Trump administration, more generally,' on market forces, snarks Reason's Eric Boehm. In a Newsmax interview, Vance explained the administration's hands-off approach to cryptocurrency: 'What you shouldn't have is a dictatorial government that tells certain industries they're not allowed to do what they need to do.' Says Boehm: 'That's exactly right,' but 'from trade to immigration (which is an economic issue, yes) to minutiae' like 'how many dolls American kids get to play with, the Trump administration is demanding more dictatorial government that tells industries exactly what to do.' Sorry: 'The benefits of the free market should not be reserved exclusively for people who invent and use cryptocurrency.' Media watch: They Just Don't Learn 'If you thought that the media would have a come-to-Jesus moment' after their 'debacle' covering the Biden presidency, 'think again,' scoffs Joe Concha at the Washington Examiner. A recent Media Research Center study shows President Trump has gotten just 8% positive coverage and 92% negative in his first four months back in office on ABC, NBC and CBS, despite his great results on the border, inflation, unemployment and other issues. The 'good news'? Trump won last November despite negative coverage: 'Legacy media influence is a fraction of what it once was.' So 'for the next 42 months of Trump's presidency, expect more of the same': 'Ratings will continue to fall, as will readership.' And for the old media, 'so will trust.' — Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Parents killed in 'hit-and-run' had been shopping in post-Christmas sales when car ploughed into them as they crossed the road, inquest hears
Two parents who reportedly pushed their teenage daughter to safety as a car ploughed into them on Boxing Day had spent their day shopping in the post-Christmas sales, an inquest has heard. Anthony Hogg, 40, and his wife Georgina Hogg-Moore, 39, died after the horror collision near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin, on December 26, 2024. A grey Audi A7 struck the pair while they were crossing Blanchardstown Road North, leaving Mrs Hogg-Moore dead at the scene and Mr Hogg so severely injured that he later died in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. The couple left behind two children, one of whom was with them at the time and only suffered minor injuries. At an inquest today, Dublin District Coroner's Court heard the sisters of both Mr Hogg and Mrs Hogg-Moore testify to identifying their siblings' bodies at the scene and at hospital. Coroner Clare Keane said the postmortem results indicated that the couple both died as a result of traumatic injuries due to a collision. Detective Inspector Jim McDermott applied for the inquests to be adjourned under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act as charges have been made in relation to the deaths. This was granted and the inquests were adjourned to a future date which will be confirmed after the conclusion of relevant criminal proceedings. John Halpin, 45, of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, was charged with two counts of dangerous driving at Dublin District Court on December 30, 2024. Mr Halpin, who was a neighbour of the parents, was also accused of two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene of the incident. Garda Alan Murphy, who arrested Mr Halpin on the evening of the incident, previously noted that he did not reply when charged. The 45-year-old was granted bail at Cloverhill District Court earlier this year through his own bond of 200 euros (roughly £168) with a cash lodgement of 2000 euros (roughly £1682). He was ordered to attend his garda station two times every week, and to ensure he did not apply for any new travel documentation after handing over his passport. Mr Halpin was also warned not to contact the deceased's family on social media or in person. According to the Irish Sun, Gardaí believe the daughter of the tragic parents may have been pushed to safety after her bruising suggested she was only hit by a wing mirror. Pictures of a vigil being held at the spot where the tragedy occurred emerged the following night, which included the release of blue and white balloons. At that time, Mrs Hogg-Moore's sister, Katie Moore, paid tribute on social media saying the family were 'absolutely broken-hearted'. The couple's niece, Kirstie Moore, also described the pair as having 'the most genuine hearts and souls'. She added that their family had 'no words to describe' how they were feeling.
Sunday World
29-05-2025
- Sunday World
DPP's directions outstanding in alleged fatal hit and run of married Dublin couple
John Halpin is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of husband and wife Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore Directions from the DPP remain outstanding in an alleged fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the lives of a couple on St Stephen's Day. John Halpin (45) is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of husband and wife Anthony Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39). Mr Halpin, with an address at Whitestown Avenue in Blanchardstown, is also charged with two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene at Blanchardstown Road South on December 26 last year. Judge Áine Clancy adjourned the case for four weeks to await DPP's directions on the charges. Mr Hogg and Ms Hoog Moore were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm. The couple, married with children, lived in the nearby Whitestown area. John Halpin was remanded on continuing bail. Photo: Collins Sergeant Maria Callaghan told Blanchardstown District Court that the State was seeking four weeks for DPP's directions on the charges. Defence solicitor Aoife McNicholl said there was consent to the adjournment. As part of his bail conditions, Mr Halpin has been ordered to surrender his passport, provide a mobile number to gardaí, be contactable at all times and sign on at his local garda station each week. He has also been warned to have no contact with any witnesses in the case, either directly or indirectly through social media, nor to have any contact with the deceased couple's family.
