50yo woman says her 80yo father gets annoyed if she turns on the lights or flushes the toilet

Relationships

Obbana Rajah

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November 8, 2023

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50yo woman says her 80yo father gets annoyed if she turns on the lights or flushes the toilet

SINGAPORE: A 50-year-old woman took to social media to complain about her unreasonable 80-year-old father.

In an anonymous post to popular confessions page SGWhispers, the woman wrote that her father retired recently and seemed to get annoyed by most things that happened in the house. She wrote: “He limits the time we come home, use the hair dryer and use the toilet at night for fear we will cause noise that will disturb the neighbours”. The woman added that when she had the lights switched on in the living room, her father complained because of the sliver of light that came in through the small gap at the bottom of the door. “When I turn my room door/toilet knobs he also say it will wake him. I was drying my hair at midnight but he was in the room scolding my mom on why can’t I dry my hair earlier coz it disturbing him and possibly the neighbours”, the woman added.

She said that she was almost 50 years old, yet her father still imposed a curfew on her and threatened to lock the door if she came home late. She added that she “has been contributing to my parents house and their living expenses since ard 19 years old , even when I was jobless…, I still support their expenses unconditionally with my savings, whereas my sibling who permanently lives with them did not contribute a single cent”.

“But my mom now tells me, my dad says if I hv any intention to move home, he will move out and I am maximum allowed to stay Occasionally only 1-2days…. And she tells me to stop doing things to make him angry coz he is alr so old, and he keep thinking he is nearing death”, the woman wrote, adding that her father will shout at her over small things for fear she would wake the neighbours or the others in the house.

Netizens who commented on the post urged the woman to move out as she seemed to be causing her elderly father stress. One wrote: “Your presence is not welcomed and is causing him much undue stress. It’s best to move out asap and not to stay there anymore. Usually people who are dying want peace and quiet in their environment. Treat it as his dying wish”. Another commented: “So sad to hear that you’re in such a situation. There’s only one way to resolve this matter and that is to move out and live on your own. As the saying goes “familiarity breeds contempt”. I think you’re in such a situation. If you can, do it ASAP”.

Singapore women’s water polo set for World Aquatics Championships debut

Sports

Khalis Rifhan

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November 8, 2023

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Singapore women’s water polo set for World Aquatics Championships debut

SINGAPORE: The Singapore national women’s water polo team will be making their first-ever appearance at the World Aquatics Championship in Doha, Qatar, next year from Feb 2 to 18 as a replacement team for Japan. According to local media reports, the Japan Water Polo Federation decided to pull out of the competition due to budget constraints.

Singapore have been drawn in Group C, alongside Hungary, Australia and New Zealand. The Hungarians have won the tournament twice, in 1994 and 2005. The Australians have also won the gold medal in its inaugural year in 1986 and featured in the finals on two occasions in 2007 and 2013. Both Australia and New Zealand participated in this year’s World Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan. Australia finished in fourth place, narrowly losing 14-16 to Italy in the bronze medal match.

There will be 16 teams in the women’s water polo category at the World Aquatics Championships. They are placed in four teams of four each. All teams have been confirmed except those from Europe, which will only be decided after the European Championship.

Photo: Youtube screengrab / World Aquatics

Dominic Soh, vice-president of Singapore Water Polo, expressed his pride in the team and their confidence ahead of the World Championships. He also acknowledges the tougher opponents that the Singapore national women’s water polo team would be facing in Doha.

“We are very proud of this achievement, and it has significantly boosted the girls’ confidence. But we know the World Championships will be an even bigger challenge, so we are taking this momentum from the Hangzhou Asian Games to keep pushing ourselves,” said Soh.

The Singapore Water Polo vice president also emphasized the team’s commitment to continuous improvement and their determination to make a difference at the World Championships. He added, “The girls are training very hard and they are all about that continuous improvement mindset. Our coaches are also analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents at the World Championships to fine-tune our game strategies. We are certainly not there to make up the numbers, we are there to make a difference.”

At the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, Singapore had their best-ever finish as they ended the round-robin competition in fourth position. Hosts China took the gold medal, Japan won silver, and Kazakhstan brought home the bronze medal. Team Singapore lost all their matches to the medallist China (2-26), Japan (6-34), and Kazakhstan (6-12), and won their remaining matches against South Korea (24-1), Thailand (7-6), and Uzbekistan (14-11).

In a move that aims to boost confidence and rejuvenate the team, Singapore Aquatics has announced a leadership renewal in the Singapore national women’s water polo team ahead of the World Championship. Koh Ting Ting (pic above), who led Singapore to a historic fourth-place finish at the Asian Games, will be handing over her captaincy to Abielle Yeo, previously the team’s vice-captain. Nicole Lim and Mounisha will assist Yeo as Singapore’s new vice-captains.

“We’re very excited to be heading to the World Championships. Being able to take on the world’s best is something we all can be proud of. It’s a great feeling to know that all the hard work and dedication we put in during training has paid off. We will be competing against very strong teams but we are determined to push even harder in our preparations and make the most out of this great opportunity,” said Koh, who has also represented Singapore in swimming at the 2009 SEA Games.

Yeo, who took over the captaincy from Koh, feels that being the first Singapore water polo team to feature on the world’s biggest stage is of great significance, saying, “Participating at this level will give us invaluable experience as we learn from the best teams in the world. We hope that participation at the World Championships can serve as an inspiration to future generations of water polo players in Singapore, encouraging more young athletes to pursue the sport.”

68% Singaporeans believe that local housing is unaffordable

Jewel Stolarchuk

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November 8, 2023

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68% Singaporeans believe that local housing is unaffordable

SINGAPORE: A recent annual Channel 8 survey in Singapore has unveiled contrasting sentiments among citizens regarding housing affordability and the effectiveness of government-imposed real estate cooling measures. Although an overwhelming 82 per cent of respondents believe that the property cooling measures are effective, there is a growing consensus that local housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable.

According to the survey, 68 per cent of respondents this year believe that local housing is unaffordable, marking a notable increase from the 64 per cent figure recorded in last year’s survey. Among singles, the sentiment is even stronger, with a significant 79 per cent expressing concerns about housing affordability.

Surprisingly, the survey also revealed that higher income does not necessarily equate to housing affordability. Only 28.3 per cent of respondents with monthly household incomes between $8,000 and $11,999 considered housing affordable, while 36.1 per cent of those with incomes between $4,000 and $7,999 held this belief.

The survey, commissioned by MediaCorp, collected data from approximately 1,000 local citizens and permanent residents. Notably, the top three considerations for Singaporeans when purchasing resale HDB flats continue to be price, unit size, and remaining leasehold years, while factors such as the maturity of the HDB area and proximity to schools have diminished in importance.

One significant finding from the survey was the desire for policy changes regarding housing options for single individuals.

Currently, singles can only apply for two-bedroom flexible flats in non-mature HDB estates. However, 39 per cent of respondents believe that single people should be allowed to purchase two- to three-room resale HDB flats, and 22 per cent support the complete removal of restrictions on house types. Another 22 per cent expressed approval for the existing regulations, while the remaining 17 per cent believed that single people should be allowed to purchase two- to four-room resale HDB flats.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at this year’s National Day Rally that, from the second half of next year, the government will revamp the classification of resale HDB flats based on location attributes rather than distinguishing between mature and non-mature areas. This change will include newly built HDB flats in prime locations.

The housing purchase restrictions for singles will also be adjusted, allowing them to purchase two-bedroom resale HDB flats in any location, though the available house types will remain unchanged.

Marina Bay Sands data leak affects over 660,000 members

Singapore News

Jewel Stolarchuk

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November 8, 2023

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Marina Bay Sands data leak affects over 660,000 members

SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is dealing with a significant data breach that has exposed the personal information of approximately 665,000 of its members. In an email to members this week, the luxury integrated resort said the breach occurred on Oct 19th and 20th when unauthorized access was made to the non-casino rewards program “Sands Rewards Lifestyle.”

The breach is believed to have compromised sensitive member information, including their names, email addresses, mobile phone numbers, country of residence, and membership number and level.

MBS told members that its internal investigation has so far yielded no evidence of data misuse by the unauthorized third parties responsible for the breach.

MBS added that it has taken immediate action in response to the breach and has been collaborating with cybersecurity companies to enhance its system and data security measures to prevent future breaches of this nature. It said the casino’s primary membership rewards program, Sands Rewards, remains unaffected by the breach.

In light of this incident, MBS has issued an apology to the affected members and has advised all its members to remain vigilant and monitor their accounts for any unusual or suspicious activities. They have also urged members to change their login passwords regularly as an additional precautionary measure.

Analysts: Next GE could be held as early as November 2024

Singapore Politics

Jewel Stolarchuk

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November 8, 2023

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Analysts: Next GE could be held as early as November 2024

SINGAPORE: Singapore political pundits have predicted that the country’s next general election may be held as early as November 2024, following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s confirmation at the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention on Sunday (5 Nov) that he would hand over the baton to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before the next election and PAP’s 70th anniversary, which will take place next year.

Singapore’s next GE has to be called by November 2025, but the PAP’s 70th anniversary will take place on 21 Nov 2024.

PM Lee said in his speech that 2024 not only marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PAP but also his 20th anniversary as head of government.

Speaking to CNA, Singapore Management University’s law don Eugene Tan suggested that the party may hope to use these milestones as it did with Singapore’s 50th anniversary (SG50) during the 2015 general election.

As for the specific time when the general election will be held, he predicted that the polls might be held at the end of the year because PM Lee may wish to deliver his 20th and final National Day rally speech in August.

Gillian Koh, a senior researcher at the Institute of Policy Studies, interpreted Prime Minister Lee’s speech as saying, “It is certain that the next general election will not be held until November next year.

She characterised Prime Minister Lee’s announcement as a “notice” to PAP leaders and Singaporeans that they have at least a year to prepare for the next national election.

Analysts forecast that a “major” cabinet reshuffle may occur as early as the end of this year or early next year, and some older ministers may announce their retirement by then. It must be noted that 4G leaders still do not control the national security portfolio, comprising of the law, defence, home affairs and foreign affairs ministries – these ministries are still led by 3G leaders.

A number of key older leaders, including PM Lee himself, are likely to find themselves in Mr Wong’s cabinet as senior or mentor ministers – much like the role PM Lee’s father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, played in Government until his passing in 2015.

Analysts told CNA that the images of both PM Lee and Mr Wong could be used together in election posters to signal that the 4G has the support of the outgoing PM and that this is a critical transition.

PM-designate Lawrence Wong said on Sunday that he has been busy preparing to receive the baton from Mr Lee and that he is ready to take on the new responsibilities.

He said, “I’m well aware of the demands of my next job. I am all in, heart and soul, and will give nothing but my very best.

“As leader, I will focus on finding common ground and the things that bind us as Singaporeans. I will ensure the benefits of our nation’s progress are shared by all, not just a few; and that every Singaporean will always feel respected and valued, and have a place on this little red dot.”

Analysts said Singapore may expect a more consultative approach to Government under Mr Wong’s leadership.

Dr Felix Tan, a political analyst at Nanyang Technological University, told CNA in his capacity as an independent observer: “What we’ll see in Lawrence Wong’s term or tenure as prime minister in the future, is probably an extension of a very consultative kind of government.”

Noting public perception that the government “has a one track mind,” Dr Tan added: “So I think Lawrence Wong (is) trying to change that sort of perspective – we want to have diverse voices. Everyone has a voice, but let’s try to compromise or try to find a middle ground that best suits everyone.”

Maid cries because even after repaying $800 loan to another helper, she’s still demanded to pay $5800 interest and late fees

Domestic Helpers

Obbana Rajah

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November 8, 2023

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Maid cries because even after repaying $800 loan to another helper, she’s still demanded to pay $5800 interest and late fees

SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper who borrowed money from another maid because her son was sick regretted her actions.

In an anonymous post to popular confessions page SGWhispers, the helper’s employer said that her maid came to her crying. “After 30minutes of calming her down, she told me her story”, the woman added. She wrote that her own helper borrowed S$800 from another helper who was also working in Singapore. Her helper’s so(n) was sick and she needed the money to send back to the Philippines. “After 1 year of working in Singapore, she now told me that she had fully paid the loan of $800 but the other maid still wants to ask her for $5800 as it due to her interest and late payments. My helper does not want to make a police report as she was scared that she has to be deployed back to the Philippines along with the the other maid”, the employer wrote.

The employer continued that her helper “has shown me the other maid’s facebook where she post pictures of many other helpers who have not paid their dues. The pictures were shown as a way to shame the other helpers to the Philippines community in Singapore and Philippines. There was also a voice recording that the loaner speaks in Tagalog that she knows everything about her. Please. Have anyone of your helper undergone this situation? How can I help my helper without destroying her rice bowl?”.

Netizens who commented on the post told her to make a police report and to send her maid back. One said: “I highly recommend you NOT to get involved in this, and put the matter to police or else her agent. More often than not (unfortunately), there are a lot of lies in this kind of situation”. Another netizen commented: “Maids are here on worker’s permit, they are not legalized to run loanshark business, you need to get a proper license to run those legally in Singapore. Hence, the loan shark maid is doing some business illegal and she will be punished by law, (jailed, fined etc.) and finally get deported and barred from entry into Singapore”.

What Are Singapore Treasury Bills and Are They a Good Investment?

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November 8, 2023

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What Are Singapore Treasury Bills and Are They a Good Investment?

We all know by now that it’s not the best idea to leave our excess cash in a bank savings account. After all, with some savings accounts giving as low as 0.05% per annum interest, the meagre returns are insufficient in helping us beat inflation in the long run.

Meanwhile, high-yield savings accounts such as multiplier accounts with higher interest rates may make you jump through more hoops to unlock higher interest rates.

Maybe you’re not keen on parking your cash in the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) for 10 years or Singapore Government Securities (SGS) bonds for the full tenor (up to 50 years). Maybe you’re seeking an alternative to fixed deposits. Or maybe you are looking for a place to stash your cash until the looming global recession tides over.

Whatever the reason, if you’re hoping to reap a higher return on your excess cash, T-bills might just be your answer. In this guide, we will dive into the ins and outs of T-bills so you can decide if they’re a good addition to your portfolio.

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How Do T-Bills Work?

T-bills are short-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) issued at a discount from their face value, and they pay a fixed interest rate. Their maturity periods are as short as six months and a year, with six months being more common.

T-bills are issued by the government primarily to develop the local debt markets. The issuance of these bonds serves three main reasons.

The first is to build a liquid SGS market to provide a robust government yield curve to serve as a benchmark for the pricing of private debt securities.

Second, is to foster the growth of an active secondary market for both cash transactions and derivatives to enable efficient risk management.

And the third reason is to get both domestic and foreign issuers and investors to participate in the Singapore bond market.

T-bills have an AAA credit rating with the backing of the Singapore Government, as well as short maturity periods of six months to one year. You can invest with cash, CPF or SRS funds without an overall limit, and — unlike with SGS bonds, which pay investors in coupons — receive the full value upon maturity.

So for instance, an investor who buys a six-month T-bill worth S$10,000 with a yield of 3% p.a. need only pay S$9,850 upfront. At the end of the tenor, he will receive the full S$10,000 and therefore earn S$150.

Are T-Bills a Good Investment?

Singapore is one of just 11 countries in the world — including Finland and Switzerland — that have the AAA credit rating. And since T-bills are backed by the Singapore Government, they are considered a very low-risk investment (note: there are still some risks).

If you’re a conservative investor or looking for lower-risk products to diversify your portfolio, particularly in an austere macroeconomic environment, T-bills are one of the safest products in the market to invest in. They are also a short-term option that won’t lock up your funds for too long, and you can be guaranteed a fixed-interest payment at maturity.

However, investing in T-bills would likely not generate sufficient returns to combat inflation in the long run. Therefore, they should only form a part of your investment portfolio and not the entirety of it.

On top of that, since the interest rates are determined based on a uniform-price auction, the interest rate that you will receive is not certain. Selling your T-bills before they mature may also result in losses as bond prices may fluctuate based on the market interest rate.

That said, if you’re looking to do some short-term investment, T-bills are a safe way to park some spare cash, especially now with interest rates going up and even beating fixed deposits rates offered by banks.

(For longer term low-risk investments — i.e. 5 to 10 years — you might want to consider investing in SSBs or SGS bonds instead.)

Pros and Cons of Investing in T-Bills

Pros	Cons
Low minimum investment requirement (S$1,000)	Relatively low rate of returns
Can be bought and sold easily in the secondary market	No coupon interest payments in period leading up to maturity
For individuals, interest income earned on SGS is tax exempt	Might hinder cash flow for those requiring steady monthly income
Zero default risk	Potential interest rate risk
Good for diversifying portfolio/mitigating risks	Have to bid through an auction process

T-Bills Nov 2023 Rates

These are the closing levels as of 06 Nov 2023.

MAS Website: Treasury Bill Rates November 2023

T-Bills vs SSB vs SGS Bonds

Feature	T-bills	Savings Bonds	SGS bonds
Available tenor	6 months or 1 year	Up to 10 years	2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 50 years
Method of sale	Uniform price auction — competitive or non-competitive bids	Quantity ceiling format	Auction: Uniform price auction — competitive or non-competitive bids. Syndication: Public Offer — fixed price and yield as determined in the Placement Tranche. (MAS will seek to allocate the bonds in the Public Offer to as many individuals as possible, taking into account the distribution of applications)
Frequency of issuance	Fortnightly or quarterly, according to the issuance calendar	Monthly, for at least 5 years	Auction: Monthly, according to the issuance calendar. Syndication: From time to time, according to indicative timeframe as announced by MAS
Minimum investment amount	S$1,000, and in multiples of S$1,000	S$500, and in multiples of S$500	S$1,000, and in multiples of S$1,000
Maximum investment amount	None; up to the allotment limit for auctions	S$200,000 overall	Auction: up to allotment limit for auctions. Syndication: None
Buy using SRS and CPF funds?	Yes	SRS: Yes; CPF: No	Auction: Yes; Syndication: No
Type of interest rate payment	No coupon; issued and traded at a discount to the face (par) value	Fixed coupon, steps up each year	Fixed coupon
How often interest is paid	At maturity	Every 6 months, starting from the month of issue	Every 6 months, starting from the month of issue
Secondary market trading	At DBS, OCBC or UOB main branches	No	At DBS, OCBC or UOB main branches; on SGX through brokers
Transferable	Yes	No	Yes
Maturity and redemption	No early redemption. Investors receive the face (par) value at maturity (i.e. price of S$100).	Can be redeemed in any month, with no penalty. Investors receive the face (par) value plus accrued interest upon redemption.	No early redemption. Investors receive the face (par) value at maturity (i.e. price of S$100).

Read Also: Fixed Deposit Vs Singapore Savings Bonds: Which Should You Go For?

Step-By-Step Guide to Buying and Selling T-Bills

You can buy the T-bills using cash, CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) or Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds. Here’s how they work.

Using Cash

To buy T-bills using cash, you will need a bank account with any one of the three local banks (DBS/POSB, UOB, or OCBC), as well as an individual Central Depository (CDP) account. Direct crediting services must be activated for your principal payments and coupon to be credited directly to your bank account.

Once you have these in place, you can apply for T-bills via the local banks’ ATMs and internet banking portals.

You will see the transaction reflected in your CDP statement if it went through successfully.

Using SRS Funds

To buy T-bills using your SRS funds, you will need an SRS account with any one of the three SRS operators (DBS/POSB, UOB, and OCBC). You can apply for T-bills through your SRS operator’s internet banking portal.

You will see the transaction reflected in the statement issued by your SRS operator if it went through successfully.

Using CPFIS Funds

To buy T-bills using CPFIS (OA) funds, you would need a CPF Investment Account with any one of the three CPFIS agent banks (DBS/POSB, UOB, or OCBC). However, unlike the above two options, you would not be able to buy T-bills via internet banking. Instead, you would need to submit an application in person at any of the CPFIS bond dealers’ branches.

You will see the transaction reflected in your CPFIS statement issued by your agent bank if it went through successfully.

Read More: A Guide to Understanding the CPF

How to Buy New T-Bills

When you apply for new T-bills, you will come across the option of a competitive and non-competitive bid.

A competitive bid requires you to specify your yield, i.e. the price you are willing to pay for the T-bills. A lower yield means a more competitive bid. Your funds will only be invested if the cut-off yield goes above your specified yield. This type of bid is typically for institutional investors or savvier investors.

A non-competitive bid doesn’t require you to specify your yield. Instead, you specify the amount that you want to invest and you will be allotted the T-bills at a uniform yield. This is the better option for average Joe investors, who might not know how to put in a competitive bid.

Non-competitive bids are allotted first (up to 40% of the total issuance amount) — before the balance is allotted to competitive ones from the lowest to highest yields — which means you have a higher chance of securing an allotment with a non-competitive bid. If the number of non-competitive bids exceeds 40%, the T-bills will be prorated and allocated to you.

Keep in mind that bidding ends one day before the Auction Date. The Auction Date for the next tranche of six-month T-bills is 08 Nov 2023. For the full issuance calendar, you can refer to the MAS website.

How to Sell T-Bills

Investors are not allowed to redeem their T-bills early, but you may consider selling them on the secondary market through the three main aforementioned dealer banks.

However, the price of the T-bill may rise or fall before maturity. The trading volume for T-bills is also low, which makes them pretty illiquid for the duration of the tenor. Therefore, if you sell them below par value, you could stand to lose some capital.

Kick-Start Your Investment Journey

Now that we have a fuller understanding of T-bills, you might want to continue your lookout for more investment instruments and alternatives. Visit our investments page for tips and beginner-friendly guides to kick-start your investment journey.

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Eric Trump unleashes fury over New York fraud trial

Business

Gemma Iso

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November 8, 2023

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Eric Trump unleashes fury over New York fraud trial

In a fiery appearance on Fox News, Eric Trump took to the airwaves to ferociously address the aftermath of his father’s tumultuous testimony in his ongoing New York fraud trial.

Eric Trump defending family business

During the interview with Sean Hannity, Eric Trump vehemently maintained that there had been no wrongdoing within the Trump Organization, despite Judge Arthur Engoron’s previous ruling to the contrary. He lamented that Letitia James’ prosecution was politically motivated, asserting that she had been seeking to target his father for the better part of the last six years.

Eric Trump’s sentiments were met with a sense of skepticism from the Fox anchor, who referred to the September ruling by Judge Engoron that had found the former president and his two adult sons liable for “persistent and repeated” fraud.

Eric Trump framed the trial as an attack on individuals who had no involvement in the alleged fraud. This strategy mirrored his father’s claims that his multiple legal challenges were nothing more than attacks on his loyal supporters.

Eric Trump passionately contended, “And it’s thousands of employees, Sean!” He emphasized the plight of workers such as maids, housekeepers, engineers, drivers, and bellmen—individuals whose livelihoods depended on the Trump family and their properties. He argued that these employees, who relied on the Trump Organization for their daily sustenance, were being used as pawns in Letitia James’ political games. “Isn’t she responsible for taking care of New Yorkers and representing their best interests?” Eric Trump asked, adding, “These people have incredible jobs because of us… and she wants to put those people in peril? Sean, these people are suffering.”

The interview highlighted the deepening and worsening divide and intense emotions surrounding the Trump Organization’s legal battles, which have become a focal point in the ongoing political and legal landscape.

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Disinformation campaign aimed to ‘censor Americans’?

International

Gemma Iso

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November 8, 2023

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Disinformation campaign aimed to ‘censor Americans’?

A House Judiciary Committee report has exposed a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a group at Stanford University, accused of engaging in a ‘disinformation campaign’ aimed at suppressing Americans’ online speech leading up to the 2020 presidential election.

Alert, suppress, remove content

The report, spanning 103 pages, revealed a series of emails and internal communications detailing how the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), in collaboration with DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), worked to alert, suppress, and remove specific online content in coordination with major tech companies.

Disinformation campaign

According to the report, these communications demonstrated how “the federal government and universities pressured social media companies to censor accurate information, humor, and political viewpoints.” The report emphasized that this pressure appeared to favor one side of the political spectrum, where content posted by Republicans and conservatives was labeled as “misinformation,” while false information shared by Democrats and liberals went largely untouched by censorship.

The pseudoscience of disinformation

The report described this practice as “the pseudoscience of disinformation,” suggesting it to be a political strategy often targeting individuals and communities with opposing viewpoints to what are viewed as mainstream narratives.

Prominent figures such as former President Donald Trump, North Carolina GOP Senator Thom Tillis, Georgia GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Kentucky GOP Representative Thomas Massie had their social media posts marked as “misinformation.”

The report went on to reveal that, under the influence of CISA’s Countering Foreign Influence Task Force, the federal government’s objective was to “censor Americans engaged in core political speech in the lead-up to the 2020 election.”

In response to concerns about foreign influence operations and disinformation affecting the election’s security, CISA aimed to mitigate disinformation risk by providing election literacy and security information to the public, as well as amplifying trusted voices among election officials.

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Conservatives saying liberal states are living in a dystopian society after locking up deodorant in stores

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Conservatives upset that diversity does not include White people

International

Asir F

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November 8, 2023

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Conservatives upset that diversity does not include White people

The talk of the 2020s is strongly about diversity. However, brands who embrace quick diversity seem to suffer the most. Many conservatives of all colors complain that this movement is excluding White people. Some feel that White privilege is a thing, but there are plenty of White Americans who aren’t doing well too.

Unfortunately, there are not many talking about this problem as it does not fit the mainstream narrative. Most articles published about this issue would tend to downplay the matter and state that this is a good thing. However, true equality comes when everyone is treated equally and fairly.

According to Forbes, recalling school days when teams were chosen, a feeling of exclusion and anxiety often occurred among students. Comparing this to the current workforce, where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aims to include everyone, a study finds that nearly 70% of white men feel “forgotten” by these efforts, mainly due to uncertainty about their inclusion.

Diversity should not exclude White people according to X users

“Diversity” is literally just racism against white people. If they really cared about equality they’d be complaining that the NBA is 90% black and try to get that down to 15%.

— TheLastDon (@TheLastDon222) November 6, 2023

Conservatives on X state that the word “diversity” is meant to exclude White people from corporate jobs and other things as well. Furthermore, the user states that the same is not done for sports. If a sport that has 90% Black players, the internet would go crazy if someone petitioned for them to have players of a different race.

My employer replaced all the men with women at one site just to make a performative virtue signal for “diversity and inclusion”. All the Karen girl bosses said it was a great start but more needed to be done. Male employees’ concerns were dismissed as “not worthy of a response”

— Dai Bach (@daibach99) November 6, 2023

In addition to this, X users feel that this is meant to erase White people. However, instances like these are waking up people who are apolitical. Now, it seems that there are more and more “conservatives” out in America. It is even to the point that the LGBTQ members are split between those who are conservatives or liberals.

Following that, another user claims that their company reached diversity quotas by hiring more women in higher up positions. Unfortunately, the concerns brought up by the men in the company are always dismissed. Conservatives feel that this is a true form of gender discrimination.

Reject diversity, embrace Christian Nationality

— Anonymous (@Ssehc0) November 7, 2023

Some state that only western countries are the ones being forced with diversity. Other countries are not facing the same problem as them. Regardless, many hope to live in a world where everyone is equal by race and that no racial prejudice is happening to an individual solely based on the color of their skin.

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How Do T-Bills Work?

Are T-Bills a Good Investment?

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T-Bills Nov 2023 Rates

T-Bills vs SSB vs SGS Bonds

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Step-By-Step Guide to Buying and Selling T-Bills

Using Cash

Using SRS Funds

Using CPFIS Funds

How to Buy New T-Bills

How to Sell T-Bills

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