All articles tagged with #promises
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gothamist
Bronx Science students celebrate alum Zohran Mamdani's election as NYC mayor, inspired by his youth and background, but remain cautious about his ability to fulfill campaign promises, reflecting skepticism rooted in past student government experiences and political realities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
The article discusses the idea that President Biden should promise a more conservative approach in his potential second term, in order to appeal to moderate and independent voters. It suggests that by adopting a more centrist stance, Biden could potentially secure broader support and address concerns about the Democratic Party's direction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Elon Musk has once again promised a next-generation Tesla Roadster, six years after initially hyping it. He claims the new Roadster will have unprecedented design goals and performance, including reaching 60 miles per hour in less than a second. This comes amid competition from Chinese rival BYD, which has introduced a new electric supercar. However, skepticism remains about the potential impact of a refreshed Roadster on Tesla's business, with some experts questioning its relevance and suggesting that Musk's focus should be on more affordable EVs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
The European Union (EU) faces the challenge of upholding its promises to support Ukraine "as long as it takes." As Ukraine continues to grapple with political and economic challenges, the EU must ensure that it follows through on its commitments to provide assistance and aid to Ukraine. However, there are concerns about the EU's ability to maintain its support in the face of competing priorities and potential fatigue among member states.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Globe and Mail
Today's horoscope advises individuals to define their objectives clearly and stick to them, as vague goals may yield vague results. Aries should take the first step towards their desired future, while Taurus is encouraged to be patient with a creative project. Gemini is advised to stop digging themselves into a hole and find a simple solution, while Cancer may be pleasantly surprised by a loved one's actions. Leo is reminded that certainty is elusive, and chaos can be embraced. Virgo must keep promises, even if it comes at a cost, while Libra should admit when they've made a mistake. Scorpio should accept praise graciously, and Sagittarius should address a worried friend's concerns. Capricorn is urged to verify news before reacting, and Aquarius is advised to stay calm and let fate guide them. Pisces should face unsettling changes with a positive attitude.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Colombia's leader promised "total peace," but violence has surged in the country. Despite the promises, the surge in violence has raised concerns about the government's ability to maintain peace and security.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, explains her decision to vote against Rep. Kevin McCarthy for the position of Speaker of the House, citing unfulfilled promises and a lack of trust. Mace emphasizes the importance of keeping commitments made to the American people and expresses support for candidates Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, who she believes will bring unity and productivity to the party. She dismisses concerns about Jordan's alleged knowledge of the January 6th events and past allegations of sexual abuse, stating that she is not familiar with the details. Mace also mentions threats she has received from fellow members of Congress and calls for unity and forward-thinking in moving the country forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, explains her decision to vote against Rep. Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House, citing unfulfilled promises and a lack of trust. Mace emphasizes the importance of keeping commitments made to the American people and expresses support for Jim Jordan as the next Speaker. She addresses concerns about Jordan's stance on the 2020 election and allegations of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse, stating that she is not familiar with those specific allegations. Mace also mentions threats and retribution she has faced from fellow members of Congress.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Despite making earlier promises, many companies are stalling on taking meaningful climate action, according to a report. The study found that a significant number of businesses are failing to meet their sustainability goals and are not aligning their actions with the urgency of the climate crisis. This lack of progress raises concerns about the environmental impact of these companies and their commitment to addressing climate change.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Blizzard has promised a number of changes for Diablo 4 following the backlash from the 1.1 patch, including avoiding similar meltdowns in the future, adding new items and powers each season, compensating for nerfs with buffs, focusing on fixing bugged builds, introducing a new endgame activity, and communicating patch notes in advance. Patch 1.1.1 will bring increased monster density, an additional stash tab, reduced gold respect cost, and significant buffs for Barbarians and Sorcerers. Future plans include addressing overpowered enemies, crowd control chaining, loadouts, and increasing Uber Unique drop rates.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Indiatimes.com
PM Modi accused the Congress party of deceiving the poor by not fulfilling their promise to abolish poverty made in the 1970s, calling it the "biggest fraud perpetrated on the country's poor." He also criticized the party for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building and failing to fulfill their guarantee of loan waivers to farmers. Modi hinted at launching a campaign to "expose" the repeated failures of the opposition party ahead of the upcoming state elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has managed to win over his most vocal critics on the right, but their support is conditional. McCarthy made six major promises to conservatives in January, including appointing more conservatives to powerful House panels, increasing floor power to rank-and-file members, establishing investigative committees, reining in government spending, taking action on border security, and holding a term limits vote. While he has kept some promises, others remain unfulfilled, and his performance in the upcoming debt ceiling fight will be crucial in maintaining conservative support.