February 6, 2025
Politics

South Africa Says G20 Has ‘Shock Absorbers’ to Handle Trump’s Return as US President

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that the Group of 20 (G20) has the resilience, or “shock absorbers,” to effectively function even if the incoming Donald Trump administration prioritizes an “America First” approach over international cooperation. Ramaphosa made these remarks on Tuesday as South Africa officially took over […]

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Politics

Why Did Democrats Win Senate Races While Trump Secured the Presidency

Some social media posts promoting the Starlink conspiracy theory suggested that Democratic wins in down-ballot races indicated something was amiss with the Trump-Harris results. While there is often a strong correlation between presidential and Senate votes, it is not absolute. Voters are free to select candidates from different parties for different offices, and some do. […]

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