A Backbencher’s Right To Be Heard

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has triggered political turmoil and a march by thousands of people the length of the country to Parliament to protest it. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The bill is never expected to become law.

NEW DELHI — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog enveloping the city of some 33 million as the air quality became increasingly hazardous.

Dear Eric: My friend has been totally engrossed with messaging celebrities through Telegram. So far, she has been in contact with four musicians. Two of the four have promised to come visit with her. After the first celebrity visit fell through, I asked her repeatedly to block this contact. She vacillates between blocking and then unblocking him because she just wants to read his message. It seems as if this has taken on a life of its own, with the constant messaging and planning for the visits.

Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2024. There are 43 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 18, 1978, U. S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide resulting in the deaths of more than 900 cult members. Also on this date: In 1928, “Steamboat Willie,” the first cartoon with synchronized sound as well as the first release of the character Mickey Mouse, debuted on screen at the Colony Theater in New York. Related Articles Westernaires reenact history with Native American costumes and whoops.

Moon Alert: After 4 a.m. EST today (1 a.m. PST), the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer. Happy Birthday for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024: You are passionate and dramatic. You are also intelligent and insightful. Your work matters to you. This is the first year of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s a time of beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.

WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly The Jerusalem PostSurge in worldwide measles cases driven by lack of vaccine coverage, WHO says The Washington PostMeasles is debilitating and deadly, and cases are surging, WHO and CDC warn WQOW TV News 18Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2023 | MMWR CDC