Gen. David Petraeus Reports 'important But Hard-fought Progress In Afghanistan'

General Daily Insight for December 31, 2024 Thought and action are both required for us to reach a happier future. The Moon in Capricorn is encouraging a little last-minute hard work as it sextiles Saturn. Our efforts should pay off wonderfully as Mercury trines Chiron at 2:41 am EST, helping us face our fears and release them before the year comes to a close.

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Whether poking fun at politicians or simply trying to make the best of a bad Donald Trump, the writers and comedians of late-night shows lightened the load for us this year. Hosts like Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel appealed to our funny bones in the face of a ludicrous Republican Party, whose billionaire clown-king leader makes it a lot harder to be funny four to five days a week. Here are 13 notable moments from late night, in what may have been the longest year on record. . Seth Meyers tells you everything you need to know about Donald Trump, in 90 seconds One of the more frustrating things about Trump’s electoral success is how transparently deranged and corrupt he is.

Wall Street Journal: “On one hand, Biden is an 82-year-old lion in winter who fills his public and private meetings with war stories from a long career and reminders of his achievements. He seeks to burnish his legacy, infusing even the most rudimentary of White House events with a retrospective look at his career.” “Yet he also thinks he could have won the 2024 election, according to people familiar with Biden’s thinking.

There’s a reason many tech companies hire highly qualified foreigners: we’re not producing enough STEM graduates.