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Allegiant Air to end 2024 with four 737-8200s in service: CFO
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:10Z
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a recent policy change in states including Connecticut and Missouri denying coverage for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure goes beyond specific time limits pre-determined by the health insurance provider. Anthem announced the new policy earlier this year, and then rescinded it after facing public outcry. Anthem is a subsidiary of Elevance.
“As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to the contrary, it was absurd for Anthem to presume that the anesthesia care being provided to patients needed to be restricted through Anthem-imposed time caps,” wrote the Senators.
Blumenthal and Hawley are seeking a commitment from Anthem that the company will not enact a similar anesthesia policy going forward, writing, “In the interest of patients’ health and safety nationwide, we demand answers regarding this ill-conceived policy and clear, direct assurances that a policy cutting off full anesthesia coverage mid-procedure will not be re-considered or re-imposed.”
The Letter:
Dear Ms. Boudreaux,
Last week, it was reported that Anthem planned to enact a one-size-fits-all approach to anesthesia care in states like Connecticut and Missouri that would cut off coverage if anesthesia was needed for longer than Anthem deemed necessary. This policy led to outrage from patients and their providers, who could now be on the hook for increased medical costs simply because medical professionals provided appropriate care. As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to the contrary, it was absurd for Anthem to presume that the anesthesia care being provided to patients needed to be restricted through Anthem-imposed time caps.
After significant public outrage, Anthem said it would not move forward with the new policy, claiming there was “significant widespread misinformation.”[1] Still, patients and providers have pressing questions about the policy and its potential impact. In an effort to correct the alleged “significant widespread misinformation,” and to put patients and providers at ease, we are demanding that Anthem immediately commit, in writing, to covering any medically necessary anesthesia services and provide an immediate response to the direct questions below:
- Can you confirm that all Anthem policies proposing to cap anesthesia coverage times have been rescinded?
- Can you confirm that no Anthem policies are currently in effect that cap anesthesia coverage times?
- Can you confirm that Anthem will not again consider imposing a policy that limits anesthesia coverage times?
Further, please answer the more detailed questions below to provide transparency to the public, your beneficiaries, and providers by December 20, 2024:
- Why did Anthem propose a policy capping anesthesia coverage times? Please provide any documentation finding such a policy was necessary to protect patient care.
- Anthem stated that “it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services.”[2]
- Under the proposed (and now rescinded) policy, what would happen if a procedure using anesthesia went over Anthem’s approved time limit?
- How does Anthem define “medically necessary anesthesia services”?
- Would it be possible under Anthem’s policy for “medically necessary anesthesia services” to only be deemed “medically necessary” for a set amount of time?
- Anthem stated that the “proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.”[3]
- Please explain why clarification was necessary.
- If it was never Anthem’s policy to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services, what was the goal – and intended outcome – of the clarification?
- What well-established clinical guidelines Anthem was seeking to follow?
- Did these clinical guidelines recommend cutting off beneficiary coverage after a certain time limit was reached?
- Did Anthem consider how this policy could adversely impact beneficiaries, either medically or financially? If so, please provide detailed information as to how you considered the medical and financial impacts and what you found. If not, please explain why not.
- How did Anthem decide which states to impose this policy in, and why were Connecticut and Missouri included?
We look forward to your response.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:12Z
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Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Portland 116-109 on Sunday night to extend the Trail Blazers' losing streak to six games.
Kevin Durant added 20 points, Tyus Jones had 19, and Royce O’Neale — starting for the injured Bradley Beal — scored 13 points. Jusuf Nurkic had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Anfernee Simons scored 20 points to lead the Trail Blazers. Jerami Grant and reserve Deni Avdija scored 17 apiece.
A game after the Suns made 22 3-pointers in a victory at Utah, they hit 15 on Sunday. Booker and Grayson Allen each made four to lead Phoenix.
Former Suns No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton didn't make the trip for the Trail Blazers due to illness. Rookie Donovan Clingan started in his place and finished with 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Suns never trailed in the first half, but the Trail Blazers began the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 62-57 lead. Simons’ 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead at 60-57 early in the third quarter and Shaedon Sharpe’s steal and dunk completed an 11-0 run
Takeaways
Trail Blazers: Robert Williams III returned from a concussion and scored eight points, going 4 for 4 from the field. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Williams will be on limited minutes for the time being.
Suns: With Beal sidelined due to right knee swelling, coach Mike Budenholzer used 12 players, with 11 scoring. Allen led the bench player with 12 points.
Key moment
After Portland took a five-point lead, Booker scored 12 points in the third quarter and the Suns regained the lead, staying ahead the rest of the way.
Key stat
The Suns (14-11) are 13-2 when Durant plays and 1-9 when he doesn’t.
Up next
Both teams are back in action Thursday night. The Trail Blazers are at Denver, and the Suns host Indiana.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:16Z
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Alliance Airlines RAM facility completes first maintenance check on QantasLink E190
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:17Z
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One Week into a New Syria, Rebels Aim for Normalcy and Syrians Vow Not to Be Silent Again
11:53 JST, December 16, 2024
DAMASCUS (AP) — At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance workers who showed up for work huddled around Maj Hamza al-Ahmed, eager to learn what will happen next.
They quickly unloaded all the complaints they had been too afraid to express during the rule of President Bashar Assad, which now, inconceivably, is over.
They told the bearded fighter they were denied promotions and perks in favor of pro-Assad favorites, and that bosses threatened them with prison for working too slowly. They warned of hardcore Assad supporters among airport staff, ready to return whenever the facility reopens.
As Al-Ahmed tried to reassure them, Osama Najm, an engineer, announced: “This is the first time we talk.”
This was the first week of Syria’s transformation after Assad’s unexpected fall.
Rebels, suddenly in charge, met a population bursting with emotions: excitement at new freedoms; grief over years of repression; and hopes, expectations and worries about the future. Some were overwhelmed to the point of tears.
The transition has been surprisingly smooth. Reports of reprisals, revenge killings and sectarian violence have been minimal. Looting and destruction have been quickly contained, insurgent fighters disciplined. On Saturday, people went about their lives as usual in the capital, Damascus. Only a single van of fighters was seen.
There are a million ways it could go wrong.
The country is broken and isolated after five decades of Assad family rule. Families have been torn apart by war, former prisoners are traumatized by the brutalities they suffered, tens of thousands of detainees remain missing. The economy is wrecked, poverty is widespread, inflation and unemployment are high. Corruption seeps through daily life.
But in this moment of flux, many are ready to feel out the way ahead.
At the airport, al-Ahmed told the staffers: “The new path will have challenges, but that is why we have said Syria is for all and we all have to cooperate.”
The rebels have so far said all the right things, Najm said. “But we will not be silent about anything wrong again.”
Idlib comes to Damascus
At a torched police station, pictures of Assad were torn down and files destroyed after insurgents entered the city Dec. 8. All Assad-era police and security personnel have vanished.
On Saturday, the building was staffed by 10 men serving in the police force of the rebels’ de facto “salvation government,” which for years governed the rebel enclave of Idlib in Syria’s northwest.
The rebel policemen watch over the station, dealing with reports of petty thefts and street scuffles. One woman complains that her neighbors sabotaged her power supply. A policeman tells her to wait for courts to start operating again.
“It will take a year to solve problems” he mumbled.
The rebels sought to bring order in Damascus by replicating the structure of its governance in Idlib. But there is a problem of scale. One of the policemen estimates the number of rebel police at only around 4,000; half are based in Idlib and the rest are tasked with maintaining security in Damascus and elsewhere. Some experts estimate the insurgents’ total fighting force at around 20,000.
Right now, the fighters and the public are learning about each other.
The fighters drive large SUVs and newer models of vehicles that are out of reach for most residents in Damascus, where they cost 10 times as much because of custom duties and bribes. The fighters carry Turkish lira, long forbidden in government-held areas, rather than the plunging Syrian pound.
Most of the bearded fighters hail from conservative, provincial areas. Many are hardline Islamists.
The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has renounced its al-Qaida past, and its leaders are working to reassure Syria’s religious and ethnic communities that the future will be pluralist and tolerant.
But many Syrians remain suspicious. Some fighters sport ribbons with Islamist slogans on their uniforms and not all of them belong to HTS, the most organized group.
“The people we see on the streets, they don’t represent us,” said Hani Zia, a Damascus resident from the southern city of Daraa, where the 2011 anti-Assad uprising began. He was concerned by reports of attacks on minorities and revenge killings.
“We should be fearful,” he said, adding that he worries some insurgents feel superior to other Syrians because of their years of fighting. “With all due respect to those who sacrificed, we all sacrificed.”
Still, fear is not prevalent in Damascus, where many insist they will no longer let themselves be oppressed.
Some restaurants have resumed openly serving alcohol, others more discretely to test the mood.
At a sidewalk café in the historic Old City’s Christian quarter, men were drinking beer when a fighter patrol passed by. The men turned to each other, uncertain, but the fighters did nothing. When a man waving a gun harassed a liquor store elsewhere in the Old City, the rebel police arrested him, one policeman said.
Salem Hajjo, a theater teacher who participated in the 2011 protests, said he doesn’t agree with the rebels’ Islamist views, but is impressed at their experience in running their own affairs. And he expects to have a voice in the new Syria.
“We have never been this at ease,” he said. “The fear is gone. The rest is up to us.”
The fighters make a concerted effort to reassure
On the night after Assad’s fall, gunmen roamed the streets, celebrating victory with deafening gunfire. Some security agency buildings were torched. People ransacked the airport’s duty free, smashing all the bottles of liquor. The rebels blamed some of this on fleeing government loyalists.
The public stayed indoors, peeking out at the newcomers. Shops shut down.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham moved to impose order, ordering a nighttime curfew for three days. It banned celebratory gunfire and moved fighters to protect properties.
After a day, people began to emerge.
For tens of thousands, their first destination was Assad’s prisons, particularly Saydnaya on the capital’s outskirts, to search for loved ones who disappeared years ago. Few have found any traces.
It was wrenching but also unifying. Rebels, some of them also searching, mingled with relatives of the missing in the dark halls of prisons that all had feared for years.
During celebrations in the street, gunmen invited children to hop up on their armored vehicles. Insurgents posed for photos with women, some with their hair uncovered. Pro-revolution songs blared from cars. Suddenly shops and walls everywhere are plastered with revolutionary flags and posters of activists killed by Assad’s state.
TV stations didn’t miss a beat, flipping from praising Assad to playing revolutionary songs. State media aired the flurry of declarations issued by the new insurgent-led transitional government.
The new administration called on people to go back to work and urged Syrian refugees around the world to return to help rebuild. It announced plans to rehabilitate and vet the security forces to prevent the return of “those with blood on their hands.” Fighters reassured airport staffers — many of them government loyalists — that their homes won’t be attacked, one employee said.
But Syria’s woes are far from being resolved.
While produce prices plunged after Assad’s fall, because merchants no longer needed to pay hefty customs fees and bribes, fuel distribution was badly disrupted, jacking up transportation costs and causing widespread and lengthy blackouts.
Officials say they want to reopen the airport as soon as possible and this week maintenance crews inspected a handful of planes on the tarmac. Cleaners removed trash, wrecked furniture and merchandise.
One cleaner, who identified himself only as Murad, said he earns the equivalent of $15 a month and has six children to feed, including one with a disability. He dreams of getting a mobile phone.
“We need a long time to clean this up,” he said.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration will be continuing Connecticut’s recently launched Head Start on Housing pilot program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Connecticut and the nation that identifies young children who are enrolled in Head Start and whose families are experiencing homelessness and connects them with permanent housing support.
Launched in 2022 under the Lamont administration, the program is jointly administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, and it leverages existing support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s voucher program to connect these families with housing. Head Start is a program that provides low-income families with young children access to free services centered around early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
“Stable housing is among the most important components of a child’s development and wellbeing, and by expanding this state pilot program using federal housing vouchers we will be able to connect more young families to a place they can call home,” Governor Lamont said. “Ensuring families have access to long-term, stable housing is not only possible, but it’s a moral imperative.”
Since its launch, Connecticut’s Head Start on Housing pilot program has housed 144 families consisting of 317 children. Specifically, 85 school-aged children and 232 Head Start/Early Head Start aged children have been housed. Moving forward, the Connecticut Department of Housing will allocate 50 vouchers annually for Head Start and Early Head Start families. Connecticut has engaged housing and Head Start providers in several other states who have requested assistance in modeling the program.
“By cutting the red tape that often occurs when trying to access permanent housing vouchers, we are giving Connecticut children and their families an increased chance of economic and educational success that otherwise may not be possible,” Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno said. “We’re leveraging our existing resources to provide wrap-around services, underscoring once again that continued collaboration is vital for effective programs that help our children and families.”
“By leveraging Head Start’s two-generational model of providing services to both the child and the family, these programs are uniquely positioned to support Head Start on Housing’s goal of providing safe and stable homes for young children and their families experiencing homelessness,” Connecticut Early Childhood Acting Commissioner Elena Trueworthy said. “We know that children’s development can flourish when their families feel healthy, supported, and secure.”
“This has been one of the most rewarding projects I have undertaken,” Dr. Shante Hanks, director of the Head Start on Housing program, said. “It is a privilege to lead this initiative, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Governor Lamont and our commissioner for their support and innovative vision. I am excited about the opportunity to continue providing Connecticut families with the high-quality homes they truly deserve.”
“We recognize that a stable home environment is essential for students’ academic success and personal development. By sustaining the Head Start on Housing program, we are ensuring that students receive the support necessary to engage meaningfully in their education,” Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker said. “I extend my gratitude to Governor Lamont for his continued commitment to this visionary initiative and the continued partnerships between state agencies to support families with young children.”
Every year, more than 25,000 Connecticut families receive homelessness support and prevention services through the Connecticut Department of Housing.
For more information on Head Start on Housing, visit headstartonhousingct.com.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:19Z
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Claude, Thomas help Southern California beat Montana State 89-63
LOS ANGELES —
Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and Southern California never trailed Sunday night as the Trojans beat Montana State 89-63.
Claude made 6 of 8 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Chibuzo Agbo finished with 12 points and Rashaun Agee scored 10 for USC.
Claude made a layup 17 seconds into the game and USC (7-4) led the rest of the way. Agbo followed with a 3-pointer and, after Brandon Walker's layup got Montana State on the scoreboard with 17:57 left in the first half, the Trojans scored 22 of the next 25 points to make it 27-5 when Saint Thomas hit a 3-pointer with 9:58 until halftime.
USC took a 47-21 lead into halftime and led by at least 20 throughout the second half.
Walker led Montana State (5-6) with 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting. The rest of the Bobcats combined to make 15 of 50 (30%) from the field. Jeremiah Davis made 8 of 8 from the free-throw line and scored nine of his 11 points in the second half.
Southern Cal made 32 of 63 (51%) from the field and outrebounded the Bobcats 49-27.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:22Z
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ALPA calls upon US Congress to prioritise modernisation of air traffic control systems
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:23Z
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South Korean Leaders Seek Calm after Yoon Is Impeached
12:18 JST, December 16, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
Liberal Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, whose party holds a majority in the National Assembly, urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on Yoon’s impeachment and proposed a special council for policy cooperation between the government and parliament.
Yoon’s powers have been suspended until the court decides whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. If Yoon is dismissed, a national election to choose his successor must be held within 60 days.
Lee, who has led a fierce political offensive against Yoon’s embattled government, is seen as the frontrunner to replace him. He lost the 2022 presidential election to Yoon by a razor-thin margin.
He told a televised news conference that a swift court ruling would be the only way to “minimize national confusion and the suffering of people.”
The court will meet to discuss the case Monday, and has up to 180 days to rule. But observers say that a court ruling could come faster. In the case of parliamentary impeachments of past presidents — Roh Moo-hyun in 2004 and Park Geun-hye in 2016 — the court spent 63 days and 91 days respectively before determining to reinstate Roh and dismiss Park.
Lee also proposed a national council where the government and the National Assembly would work together to stabilize state affairs, and said his party won’t seek to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a Yoon appointee who’s now serving as acting president.
“The Democratic Party will actively cooperate with all parties to stabilize state affairs and restore international trust,” Lee said. “The National Assembly and government will work together to quickly resolve the crisis that has swept across the Republic of Korea.”
It’s unclear if Lee’s proposed council will be realized.
In a meeting with the parliament speaker, who touched upon Lee’s idea, Han said he will closely cooperate and communicate with the National Assembly but didn’t specifically say whether the government intends to join the council. Kweon Seong-dong, floor leader of the ruling People Power Party, separately criticized Lee’s proposal, saying that it’s “not right” for the opposition party acting like the ruling party.
Kweon, a Yoon loyalist, said that his party will use existing PPP-government dialogue channels “to continue to assume responsibility as the governing party until the end of President Yoon’s term.”
The Democratic Party has already used its parliamentary majority to impeach the justice minister and the chief of the national police over the martial law decree, and had previously said it was also considering impeaching the prime minister.
Upon assuming his role as acting leader, Han ordered the military to bolster its security posture to prevent North Korea from launching provocations. He also asked the foreign minister to inform other countries that South Korea’s major external policies will remain unchanged, and the finance minister to work to minimize potential negative impacts on the economy from the political turmoil.
On Sunday, Han had a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden, discussing the political situation in South Korea and regional security challenges including North Korea’s nuclear program. Biden expressed his appreciation for the resiliency of democracy in South Korea and reaffirmed “the ironclad commitment” of the United States, according to both governments.
Yoon’s Dec. 3 imposition of martial law, the first of its kind in more than four decades, lasted only six hours, but has caused massive political tumult, halted diplomatic activities and rattled financial markets. Yoon was forced to lift his decree after parliament unanimously voted to overturn it.
Yoon sent hundreds of troops and police officers to the parliament in an effort to stop the vote, but they withdrew after the parliament rejected Yoon’s decree. No major violence occurred.
Opposition parties have accused Yoon of rebellion, saying a president in South Korea is allowed to declare martial law only during wartime or similar emergencies and would have no right to suspend parliament’s operations even in those cases.
Yoon has rejected the charges and vowed to “fight to the end.” He said the deployment of troops to parliament was aimed at issuing a warning to the Democratic Party, which he called an “anti-state force” that abused its control of parliament by holding up the government’s budget bill for next year and repeatedly pushing to impeach top officials.
Law enforcement institutions are investigating Yoon and others involved in the martial law case over possible rebellion and other allegations. They’ve arrested Yoon’s defense minister and police chief and two other high-level figures.
Yoon has immunity from most criminal prosecution as president, but that doesn’t extend to allegations of rebellion or treason. He’s been banned from leaving South Korea, but observers doubt that authorities will detain him because of the potential for clashes with his presidential security service.
South Korean media reported that prosecutors asked Yoon to appear at a prosecution office for questioning on Sunday but he refused to do so. The reports said prosecutors plan to ask him to appear again. Repeated calls to a prosecutors’ office in Seoul were unanswered.
Lee called for authorities to speed up their probes and said that an independent investigation by a special prosecutor should be launched as soon as possible. Last week, the National Assembly passed a law calling for such an investigation.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:27Z
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Michigan RB Donovan Edwards opts out of ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama for NFL draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan running back Donovan Edwards told reporters Sunday he will not play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama on Dec. 31 to focus on preparing for the NFL draft.
Edwards has 589 yards rushing and four touchdowns for the defending national champion Wolverines (7-5) this season.
Edwards closes his college career with 2,251 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns along with 86 receptions for 797 yards and four scores.
Michigan will also be without potential first-round picks defensive tackle Mason Graham, cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland against the Crimson Tide.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:28Z
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ALPA thanks US FAA administrator Michael Whitaker for service amid impending resignation
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Michael Whitaker was appointed as US FAA administrator in Oct-2023 for a five-year term but announced his resignation effective 20-Jan-20251. During his tenure, he supported the Air Line Pilots Association's stance on maintaining two pilots on the flight deck for safety2. Whitaker also oversaw a safety review of United Airlines in response to multiple safety incidents3.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:29Z
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A complex winter storm is unfolding over the region, bringing a mix of snow, rain, and freezing temperatures to the area. Tonight, light precipitation will overspread southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho, with the axis of heavier precipitation expected to impact northern Harney and Malheur counties, as well as the west-central Idaho mountains.
This will translate to light to moderate snowfall over northern Harney and Malheur counties, ranging from 1 to 4 inches on valley floors.
On the Idaho side of the Snake Plain, precipitation will start as snow or a rain/snow mix, but temperatures will be at or slightly above freezing, limiting accumulation. The mountains will start as all snow, with some lower valleys in the Boise mountains mixing with or changing to rain on Monday as snow levels rise.
The McCall area will wake to snow on Monday morning with slick roads most of the day as 3"-6" of snow accumulates by Tuesday morning.
Rain and snow will continue through much of Tuesday as a trailing upper wave crosses the region. This brings additional snow to the mountains with Monday/Tuesday storm totals in the ski areas around 15"!
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, an upper-level ridge will build in on Wednesday morning, bringing dry conditions to the region through Saturday. However, an inversion will likely develop over the Snake River Valley, with low clouds and potential fog, in addition to below-normal temperatures.
By late Saturday, a weak disturbance will move in helping to weaken the mid-week inversion.
Here's a brief look at my forecast:
Tonight: Cloudy with snow & rain developing before sunrise, with a low around 34°F.
Monday: Rain and snow likely, with highs near 41°F and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Monday Night: Rain likely, with lows around 36°F and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday: Rain likely, with highs near 42°F and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with highs near 46°F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with highs near 39°F.
Friday: Partly sunny, with highs near 40°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with highs near 42°F and a 30% chance of rain.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with highs near 45°F and a 40% chance of rain.
Stay connected right here and to my Facebook Page for updates on this incoming winter storm.
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https://www.kivitv.com/weather/another-storm-brings-more-mountain-snow-slick-roads-here-is-the-latest
| 2024-12-16T06:04:33Z
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Death Toll in French Territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido Is ‘Several Hundred,Pqx Top Official Says
12:21 JST, December 16, 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.
France rushed rescue teams and supplies to its largely poor overseas department in the Indian Ocean that has suffered widespread destruction.
“I think there are some several hundred dead, maybe we’ll get close to a thousand. Even thousands … given the violence of this event,” Mayotte Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville told TV station Mayotte la 1ere.
He had previously said it was the worst cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years.
Bieuville said it was extremely difficult to get an exact number of deaths and injuries after Mayotte was pummeled by the intense tropical cyclone on Saturday, causing major damage to public infrastructure, including the airport, flattening neighborhoods and knocking out electricity supplies.
The French Interior Ministry confirmed at least 11 deaths and more than 250 injuries earlier Sunday but said that was expected to increase substantially.
Mayotte in the southwestern Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa is France’s poorest island and the poorest territory in the European Union. It has a population of just over 300,000 spread over two main islands.
Bieuville said the worst devastation had been seen in the slums of metal shacks and informal structures that mark much of Mayotte. Referring to the official death toll so far, he said “this figure is not plausible when you see the images of the slums.”
“I think the human toll is much higher,” he added.
Mayotte took the brunt of Chido
Chido blew through the southwestern Indian Ocean on Friday and Saturday, also affecting the nearby islands of Comoros and Madagascar. Mayotte was directly in the cyclone’s path, though, and took the brunt. Chido brought winds in excess of 220 kph (136 mph), according to the French weather service, making it a category 4 cyclone, the second strongest on the scale.
Later, Chido made landfall in Mozambique on the African mainland and there were fears for more than 2 million people in the country’s north who could be impacted, according to authorities there.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his “thoughts” were with the Mayotte people and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau was due to travel to Mayotte on Monday. Retailleau had warned Saturday night after an emergency meeting in Paris that the death toll “will be high,” while new Prime Minister François Bayrou, who took office on Friday, said infrastructure had been severely damaged or destroyed across Mayotte.
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims while on a visit Sunday to the French Mediterranean island of Corsica.
France wants to open an air and sea bridge to Mayotte
Rescuers and firefighters were sent from France and the nearby French territory of Reunion and supplies were also rushed in on military aircraft and ships. Damage to the airport’s control tower meant only military aircraft were able to fly in.
Patrice Latron, the prefect of Reunion, said authorities aim to establish an air and sea bridge from Reunion to Mayotte. About 800 more rescuers were to be sent in the coming days and more than 80 tons of supplies had been flown in or were on their way by ship. Some of the priorities were restoring electricity and access to drinking water, Latron said.
The French Interior Ministry said 1,600 police and gendarmerie officers have been deployed to “help the population and prevent potential looting.”
In some parts of Mayotte, entire neighborhoods of metal shacks and huts were flattened, while residents reported trees had been uprooted, boats flipped or sunk and many areas were without power.
Chad Youyou, a resident in Hamjago in the north of the island, posted videos on Facebook showing the extensive damage in his village and across the surrounding fields and hills, where almost every tree had been leveled.
“Mayotte is destroyed … we are destroyed,” he said.
The cyclone slams into northern Mozambique
Chido continued its eastern trajectory and into northern Mozambique where it continued to cause serious damage, while farther inland landlocked Malawi and Zimbabwe warned they might have to evacuate people because of flooding.
In Mozambique, UNICEF said Cabo Delgado province, home to around 2 million people, was the first region to be hit and many homes, schools and health facilities have been partially or completely destroyed.
UNICEF Mozambique spokesman Guy Taylor said that communities faced the prospect of being cut off from schools and health facilities for weeks and Mozambique authorities warned there was a high danger of landslides.
December through to March is cyclone season in the southwestern Indian Ocean and southern Africa has been pummeled by a series of strong ones in recent years. Cyclone Idai in 2019 killed more than 1,300 people, mostly in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Cyclone Freddy left more than 1,000 dead across several countries in the Indian Ocean and southern Africa last year.
The cyclones bring the risk of flooding and landslides, but also stagnant pools of water may later spark deadly outbreaks of the waterborne disease cholera as well as dengue fever and malaria.
Studies say the cyclones are getting worse because of climate change. They can leave poor countries in Africa, which contribute a tiny amount to global warming, having to deal with large humanitarian crises, underlining their call for more help from rich nations to deal with the impact of climate change.
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Notre Dame gives coach Marcus Freeman contract extension as playoff week begins
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marcus Freeman opened his first playoff week as a head coach by holding a team meeting and fielding questions from reporters.
A few hours later, Notre Dame made sure Freeman wasn't going anywhere.
Freeman has agreed to a long-term contract extension, making him one of the nation's highest-paid coaches. It was announced on NBC's Football Night in America pregame show Sunday night. NBC holds the broadcast rights to televise Notre Dame games.
“I am grateful for the support of the Board of Trustees,” Freeman said in a statement released by the athletic department. "The investment they continue to pour into our program is invaluable to our student-athletes and staff. This commitment goes well beyond myself, as they are dedicated to ensuring all aspects of our program are competitive within the upper echelon of college football.”
The 38-year-old Freeman has gone 30-9 in his three seasons in South Bend, Indiana, and led the Fighting Irish to their first playoff appearance since 2021.
After No. 3 Notre Dame lost its second game of the season to Northern Illinois, Freeman, knowing a second loss could eliminate the Irish from playoff contention, treated each of the final 10 contests like an elimination game. The Irish responded by winning all 10 games, moving back into The Associated Press' top five and earning a first-round home game as the No. 7 seed.
They will host No. 9 Indiana (No. 10 seed) Friday night in the first playoff game held on a college campus. The winner advances to face No. 2 Georgia (No. 2).
Freeman was a fifth-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 2009 and also spent time on the rosters of Buffalo and Houston before announcing his retirement in 2010. He then returned to his alma mater, Ohio State, as a graduate assistant.
His coaching stops included Kent State and Purdue, where he was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2016. The next season, Freeman left for Cincinnati where he stayed through 2020. He was hired as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator in 2021 and was promoted to coach when Brian Kelly took the LSU job.
Freeman won nine games in his first season as head coach, 10 in his second season and 11 this year.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:34Z
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Amadeus: US business travellers report more 'friction' than leisure travellers
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:35Z
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Eagles' Jalen Hurts says he's playing with broken finger on non-throwing hand
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said he played through a broken finger on his non-throwing hand in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hurts finished with 290 yards passing and two touchdowns, and he also ran for a score.
“It's broken, and it did impact my play,” Hurts said.
Hurts appeared to suffer the injury last week against Carolina. He was listed on the injury report this past week with a finger issue on his left hand.
Hurts had come under criticism of late for a string of subpar performances — he failed to top 200 yards passing in any of the previous three games — but deftly led the Eagles to a franchise-record 10th straight win.
“I’ve known it’s been at the state it’s at all week, and I don’t really want to put too much more into it,” Hurts said. “I can say I don’t think it got any worse today. If it’s shattered, it’s shattered. It is what it is.”
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https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/eagles-jalen-hurts-broken-finger-h53584
| 2024-12-16T06:04:40Z
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Amerijet International scheduled service revenue up 18% in 11M2024
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:42Z
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Chips Boost Japan’s Nikkei Stock, but Caution Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings Caps Gains
12:30 JST, December 16, 2024
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed on Monday as chip-related shares were boosted by a rise in their U.S. peers, but investors’ positioning ahead of major central bank decisions this week capped gains.
The Nikkei added 0.2% to 39,533.55 by the midday break, while the broader Topix shed 0.04% to 2,745.46.
While U.S. stocks closed the trading week near the unchanged mark in a subdued session on Friday, the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index surged 3.4%.
Japan’s chip-related shares tracked their peers higher to boost the Nikkei, led by chip-testing equipment maker Advantest’s 1.9% rise.
Tokyo Electron added 0.5% and Socionext rallied 9.1% to become the top percentage gainer on the benchmark.
However, moves were restrained as market players awaited what is expected to be another 25-basis-points cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) monetary policy decision on Thursday.
“There’s certainly a strong sense that investors are taking a wait-and-see approach,” said Hiroshi Namioka, chief strategist at T&D Asset Management.
Reuters and other media outlets reported that the BOJ is leaning toward keeping rates steady at their meeting this week.
The yen was last hovering around 153.88 per U.S$. , struggling to recover from its worst week since September on the back of those media reports.
Isuzu Motors, up 2%, was among exporter shares to gain on a softer yen, although caution weighed, with Toyota rising only 0.1% and Mitsubishi Motor sliding 1.1%.
Among other major shares, AI-focused startup investor SoftBank Group advanced 0.5% and Chugai Pharmaceutical climbed 2%.
Uniqlo brand owner Fast Retailing stumbled 0.2%, while entertainment conglomerate Sony Group slid 0.8%.
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Chargers fall apart in a disastrous second half, capped by Herbert's first interception in 3 months
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — By the time Justin Herbert threw his first interception in exactly three months late in the third quarter, the Los Angeles Chargers' second half against Tampa Bay was already unraveling into a nightmare.
The Chargers never woke up from it in the Buccaneers' 40-17 victory Sunday. Los Angeles was left reeling after a day that began encouragingly, but fell apart spectacularly down the stretch — just like a few of their seasons have gone in recent years.
“You go through a game like this, and it’s tough,” Herbert said. “We got beat badly, and we have to do everything we can to learn from it and not let this one affect our next one.”
After leading 17-13 at halftime, the Chargers (8-6) hit the lowest point of their largely encouraging first season under coach Jim Harbaugh with their third loss in four games. Los Angeles was shredded after halftime by Baker Mayfield and the Bucs, who scored the final 30 points in this showdown between ostensible playoff contenders.
The NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense gave up season highs of 40 points and 506 yards to Tampa Bay. Mayfield chopped up the Bolts’ secondary for 288 yards and four TDs, while Tampa Bay’s running game was similarly ruthless, piling up 223 yards on 39 carries. The Bucs scored on eight of their first 10 possessions and never had to punt.
The Chargers hadn't been slapped around like that all season long.
“I feel like we didn’t get it done today on defense,” safety Derwin James said. “They punched us in the mouth, and we didn’t stop the run and the pass, or really anything. We didn’t stop anything today. ... We just need to clean it up on our end as a secondary. I feel like this was one of our worst games as a secondary, completely.”
Los Angeles gave up more than 500 total yards and 200 yards rushing in a game for only the seventh time in franchise history. It happened for the third time in the past four seasons, including a game against Mayfield and his Cleveland Browns in 2021 — although the Bolts won that shootout 47-42.
“When a team rushes for 200 yards on you, that’s something that doesn’t sit right with me,” Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack said. "It’s just frustrating."
The effort was profoundly out of character for Chargers coordinator Jesse Minter's defense, which has been steadily effective all season long. Los Angeles held its first nine opponents this season to 20 points or fewer, but three of its past five foes have scored at least 30 points.
“They’ve played almost perfectly all year, and it’s tough,” Herbert said of his defense.
Herbert’s offense did no better, managing only 64 yards after halftime and failing to score in the final 37 minutes. The running game was ineffective without injured J.K. Dobbins, while Herbert — who is hobbling on an injured ankle — appeared to feel the difficulties of passing the ball effectively with no elite playmakers at the Bolts' skill positions.
The end of Herbert's interception-free streak was yet another indignity.
Los Angeles trailed only 23-17 in the third quarter when Herbert dropped into a collapsing pocket near the Chargers' goal line and heaved a long pass off his back foot. Tampa Bay's Jamel Dean came down with it when receiver Quentin Johnston fell while trying to track the overthrown ball.
The interception ended Herbert's clean streak at 357 pass attempts — the fifth longest in NFL history.
“You play quarterback without fear, and I’m going to take my shots," Herbert said. “I’m going to throw the ball downfield, and I’ve got to be smart about it and understand that maybe a throwaway is better in that situation. You can’t take out the aggressive mentality of throwing the ball downfield, especially to one of your playmakers. But I’ve got to do a better job there.”
Herbert and his teammates all spoke about the importance of forgetting this game quickly. That's because the Denver Broncos (9-5) will be at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night for a pivotal game in both teams' playoff quests.
Los Angeles won 23-17 at Denver in October, taking a 23-point lead into the fourth quarter before hanging on with a tenacity the Chargers couldn't muster against Tampa Bay.
“Next week is a must-win game, the most important game of our season,” James said. “I can't wait to get ready and prepare for it. Just wasn't our day today.”
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https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/la-chargers-e52425
| 2024-12-16T06:04:46Z
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Anguilla Clayton J Lloyd International Airport to inaugurate new terminal before winter 2026
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Background ✨
Anguilla's government announced the start of construction for the new terminal at Clayton J Lloyd International Airport, with an expected opening in autumn 20251. The airport was authorised to resume night operations following upgrades to its runway lighting and satellite approach systems2. Additionally, Anguilla has plans to extend its runway to accommodate Boeing 737-sized aircraft3.
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https://centreforaviation.com/news/anguilla-clayton-j-lloyd-international-airport-to-inaugurate-new-terminal-before-winter-2026-1296093
| 2024-12-16T06:04:48Z
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Israel Plans to Double Population on Occupied Golan, Citing Threats from Syria
12:39 JST, December 16, 2024
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel agreed on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders who ousted President Bashar al-Assad a week ago.
“Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel, and it is especially important at this time. We will continue to hold onto it, cause it to blossom, and settle in it,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Israel captured most of the strategic plateau from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War, annexing it in 1981.
In 2019 then-President Donald Trump declared U.S. support for Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, but the annexation has not been recognized by most countries. Syria demands Israel withdraw but Israel refuses, citing security concerns. Various peace efforts have failed.
Netanyahu said he spoke with Trump on Saturday about security developments in Syria.
“We have no interest in a conflict with Syria,” Netanyahu said in a statement. Israeli actions in Syria were intended to “thwart the potential threats from Syria and to prevent the takeover of terrorist elements near our border,” he added.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the latest developments in Syria increased the threat to Israel, “despite the moderate image that the rebel leaders claim to present.”
Netanyahu’s office said the government unanimously approved a more than 40-million-shekel ($11 million) plan to encourage demographic growth in the Golan.
It said Netanyahu submitted the plan to the government “in light of the war and the new front facing Syria, and out of a desire to double the population of the Golan.”
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates condemned Israel’s decision, with the UAE – which normalized relations with Israel in 2020 – describing it as a “deliberate effort to expand the occupation.”
Some 31,000 Israelis have settled there, said analyst Avraham Levine of the Alma Research and Education Center specializing in Israel’s security challenges on its northern border. Many work in farming, including vineyards, and tourism. The Golan is home to 24,000 Druze, an Arab minority who practice an offshoot of Islam, Levine said. Most identify as Syrian.
AVOIDING ‘NEW CONFRONTATIONS’
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, said on Saturday that Israel was using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but he was not interested in engaging in new conflicts as his country focuses on rebuilding.
Sharaa – better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani – leads the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group that swept Assad from power last Sunday, ending the family’s five-decade iron-fisted rule.
Since then Israel has moved into a demilitarized zone inside Syria that was created after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, including the Syrian side of the strategic Mount Hermon that overlooks Damascus, where its forces took over an abandoned Syrian military post.
Israel, which has said that it does not intend to stay there and calls the incursion into Syrian territory a limited and temporary measure to ensure border security, has also carried out hundreds of strikes on Syria’s strategic weapons stockpiles.
It has said it is destroying weapons and military infrastructure to prevent them from being used by rebel groups that drove Assad from power, some of which grew from movements linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State.
Several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, have condemned what they called Israel’s seizure of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights.
“Syria’s war-weary condition, after years of conflict and war, does not allow for new confrontations. The priority at this stage is reconstruction and stability, not being drawn into disputes that could lead to further destruction,” Sharaa said in an interview published on the website of Syria TV, a channel that sides with the rebels.
He also said diplomatic solutions were the only way to ensure security and stability and that “uncalculated military adventures” were not wanted.
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Abbotsford – The City of Abbotsford have released an updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy and action plan, designed to support and grow local businesses and reinforce Abbotsford’s position as the economic Hub of the Fraser Valley.
The strategy was developed through extensive engagement and focused consultation with stakeholders and feedback received from the City’s Economic Development Table made up of local business representatives and through the Business Retention and Expansion survey conducted earlier this year. This feedback helped identify key priorities and actionable steps to enhance Abbotsford’s vibrant and diverse economy while supporting the growth of over 7,700 businesses currently operating in Abbotsford.
“As the economic Hub of the Fraser Valley, our goal is to create an environment where local businesses can thrive, attract new investments, and foster innovation and growth,” said Mayor of Abbotsford, Ross Siemens. “This updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy reflects Abbotsford’s commitment to being a business-friendly city full of economic opportunity, where people can live, work and invest long term.”
Key areas of focus and goals of the new strategy and supporting action plan include:
- Enhanced support for Abbotsford businesses navigating municipal processes;
- Enhanced and new online resources for businesses centralized in on location through the creation of a “one-stop shop” webpage;
- Strengthened relationships and communications with the businesses through an enhanced business visitation program and regular surveys;
- Facilitated collaboration between businesses and education/training providers to share workforce needs and develop marketing initiatives to support employee recruitment and retention; and,
- Facilitated and enhanced collaboration and information sharing with local First Nations on economic development matters.
As part of the strategy, the City has launched an updated webpage, which includes a new Business Hub and online Business Resource Guide, to create a one-stop shop for all things business within Abbotsford. In the new year, the City will be launching a comprehensive Business Visitation program, including Business Spotlights with Mayor and Council, which will promote and highlight different Abbotsford businesses and sectors within the community.
The updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy and expanded economic development services, aligns with the City’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, which emphasizes fostering a vibrant and growing economy. For more information on the Business Retention and Expansion Strategy, visit www.abbotsford.ca/business-retention.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:52Z
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Lions' banged-up defense no match for high-scoring Allen-led Bills in 48-42 loss
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions had no answers for Josh Allen.
Now, they're hoping a banged-up defense can stop anyone else.
Detroit’s patchwork defense got even more threadbare in a 48-42 loss to Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, losing three contributors to possible season-ending injuries.
Defensive tackle Alim McNeill injured a knee, cornerback Carlton Davis III left with a jaw injury and reserve cornerback and key special teams player Khalil Dorsey broke his right leg, which coach Dan Campbell said was similar to Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending injury.
"We’ll know more about Alim and (Davis) tomorrow, but I don’t feel good about either one of those guys," Campbell said. "If I’m saying I don’t feel good about an injury, that means not good for the rest of the season.”
The Lions have more players on injured reserve than anyone else in the NFL, and a high percentage of those players play defense. They have managed to overcome the loss of Hutchinson – the league’s best pass rusher – but Allen showed how far things have gotten.
Not only did they fail to register a sack, they rarely got any pressure on him. They had just three quarterback hits on a day during which he threw for a season-high 362 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 68 yards and two more scores.
“He poses a huge issue for any team, and we knew that was going to happen,” Campbell said. “We wanted to handle him better and we just didn’t. When he makes a play, I can live with it, but what is frustrating is all the self-inflicted wounds.
“You can’t give that team anything, and I feel like we helped them a little bit.”
Buffalo’s 48 points and 559 yards don’t even tell the whole tale because Tyler Bass missed a 24-yard field goal that could have put the Bills over 50 points. The performance came after Buffalo lost 44-42 to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday.
“We knew they were going to be ready to go after that tough loss out there on the West Coast," Campbell said. "They had that urgency and we just didn’t match it. That’s on me. I didn’t have those guys ready to go for a game like that. We have a lot of guys who can play better than that, and that’s my job.”
The final box score doesn’t look too bad for the Lions on offense after they had 521 yards, including 494 yards from Jared Goff, and lost by just six points.
Goff threw for 333 yards in the second half, but Detroit only added seven on the ground. Detroit trailed 38-21 early in the fourth quarter and were still down two scores until scoring their last touchdown with 16 seconds left.
“If we had been able to play like that at the start of the game, maybe we would have stayed closer for the first three quarters,” Goff said. “It probably wouldn’t have felt quite so much like garbage time there at the end.
“They punched us in the mouth early and it took us too long to respond.”
Goff, though, thinks the game could have value in the long run.
“We would have loved to win out, including the Super Bowl, but that didn’t happen,” he said. “I hope we can look back on this as a good lesson and use what we learn to win the next three games.”
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:52Z
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Ankara Esenboga Airport to complete third runway construction in 1Q2025
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TAV Airports completed the long-term refinancing of the Ankara Esenboga Airport project with a EUR300 million finance loan, set to mature in 13 years, and has the right to operate the airport until May-20501. Ankara Esenboga Airport handled 10.8 million passengers in the first 10 months of 20241. The expansion of the airport's airside area was scheduled for completion in 2Q20251.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:54Z
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:56Z
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Syrian Christians Attend Services, Schools Reopen a Week after Assad’s Overthrow
12:47 JST, December 16, 2024
DAMASCUS/LATAKIA, Syria (Reuters) – Syrian Christians attended regular Sunday services for the first time since the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad a week ago, in an early test of assurances by the new Islamist rulers that the rights of minorities will be protected.
As the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept to power last week, it sought to reassure Syria’s minority groups that their way of life would not be at risk.
Before Assad fell, historic religious minority groups, including Christians, worshipped freely and some remain jittery at the prospect of an Islamist government.
Streets in the heavily Christian Damascus neighbourhood of Bab Touma filled with worshippers returning from church on Sunday morning but some struck a note of caution.
“We’re scared, we’re still scared,” said local resident Maha Barsa after attending Mass at the local Greek Melkite Catholic church.
Barsa said she had barely left her home since HTS took over one week ago, though she said that nothing had happened to warrant her concern, adding: “Things are ambiguous.”
In the coastal city of Latakia, long an Assad stronghold, Lina Akhras, a parish council secretary at the St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, said on Sunday that Christians had been “comfortable” under his rule in terms of freedom of belief but that they just wanted to live in peace and harmony.
“(Assad’s fall) happened all of a sudden, we didn’t know what to expect… Thank God, we received a lot of assurances and we saw that members of the (HTS) committee reached out to our priest,” she told Reuters.
“God willing, we will return to our previous lives and live in our beautiful Syria,” Akhras added.
Syria is home to multiple ethnic and religious minorities including Christians, Armenians, Kurds and Shi’ite Muslims. The Assad family itself belongs to the minority Alawite faith, an offshoot of Shi’ite Islam, in Sunni Muslim-majority Syria.
Tens of thousands of mostly Shi’ite Muslims have fled Syria for Lebanon in the last week out of fear of persecution by the country’s new rulers, a senior Lebanese security official told Reuters last week.
The protection of Syria’s minorities was a key concern on Saturday when top diplomats from Arab nations, Turkey, the United States and European Union met in Jordan.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said they backed an inclusive and representative government that would respect minority rights and not offer “a base for terrorist groups”.
SCHOOLS REOPEN
Syrian students also returned to classrooms on Sunday after the new rulers ordered schools reopened in another potent sign of some normalcy.
The country’s new de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces a massive challenge to rebuild Syria after the civil war, in which hundreds of thousands were killed. Cities were bombed to ruins, the economy was gutted by international sanctions and millions of refugees still live in camps outside Syria.
Officials said most schools were opening around the country on Sunday, the first day of the working week. However, some parents were not sending their children to class due to uncertainty over the situation.
Pupils waited cheerfully in the courtyard of a boys’ high school in Damascus on Sunday morning and applauded as the school secretary, Raed Nasser, hung the flag adopted by the new authorities.
In one classroom, a student pasted the new flag on a wall.
“I am optimistic and very happy,” said student Salah al-Din Diab. “I used to walk in the street scared that I would get drafted to military service. I used to be afraid when I reach a checkpoint.”
ENDING SANCTIONS?
As Syria starts trying to rebuild, its neighbours and other foreign powers are still working out a new stance on the country, a week after the collapse of the Assad government that was backed by Iran and Russia.
Sharaa – better known by his rebel nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani – leads the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group that swept Assad from power last week. HTS is a group formerly allied with al-Qaeda that is designated a terrorist organization by many governments, and is also under United Nations sanctions.
U.N. Syria envoy Geir Pedersen said on Sunday he hoped for a swift end to the sanctions to help facilitate economic recovery.
“We will hopefully see a quick end to sanctions so that we can see really rallying around building up Syria,” Pedersen said as he arrived in Damascus to meet Syria’s caretaker government and other officials.
In a statement, the Syrian ruling General Command said Sharaa discussed with Pedersen the need to reconsider a roadmap outlined by the Security Council for the country in 2015, known as U.N. Security Council Resolution 2254.
Blinken has said the transition in Syria should lead to “credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance” consistent with U.N. Security Council Resolution 2254.
That resolution calls for a Syrian-led process facilitated by the United Nations, establishing within six months non-sectarian governance and setting a schedule for a process of drafting a new constitution. It also calls for free and fair elections.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:57Z
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Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury in 3rd quarter against Green Bay
SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith left Sunday night's game against Green Bay with a knee injury.
He was hit low by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who rolled over Smith's ankle. Smith limped off the field, throwing his helmet as he reached the sideline. He walked off the field a short time later, accompanied to the locker room by trainers.
The team said he had a knee injury and his return was questionable.
Sam Howell, who was acquired in an offseason trade with Washington, replaced Smith. He'd played just one snap for Seattle prior to entering the game with his team trailing 20-6.
Smith entered the NFC showdown second in the league in attempts, completions and passing yards, but he struggled before he was hurt, throwing his fourth end-zone interception this season. He was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and the pick.
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| 2024-12-16T06:04:58Z
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Ottawa (From Canada Postand CBC) On December 13, the Minister of Labour established a process with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assess the likelihood of the parties reaching agreements by the end of 2024. If the CIRB considers this to be unlikely, it would order postal operations to resume and the terms of the existing collective agreements to be extended until May 22, 2025.
Late Sunday December 15, CBC was reporting that Canada Post says operations will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 17 after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work.
Canada Post says it has agreed with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to implement a five per cent wage increase retroactive to the day after the collective agreements expired.
Details on the start-up plans will be made available at canadapost.ca when finalized.
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Avelo Airlines to be 'opportunistic' as it evaluates further international expansion:
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:00Z
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:03Z
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Steelers' T.J. Watt in 'wait-and-see' mode for next weekend after ankle injury vs. Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt's pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the fourth quarter against the Eagles and clutched his left ankle.
A highly anticipated cross-state matchup with Philadelphia had already turned into a dud for Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Losing Watt for an extended stretch with the AFC North still at stake would have been a brutal blow — especially with a matchup against division rival Baltimore looming next weekend.
Watt said after the game he was in “wait-and-see” mode for that game. The 30-year-old former defensive player of the year came away with a rolled ankle that he didn't necessarily believe was a serious injury.
Watt, who leads the Steelers with 11 1/2 sacks, was checked out in the medical tent and did not return.
Watt and the rest of the Steelers' defense couldn't put enough pressure on Hurts or slow down DeVonta Smith and A.J Brown — each of whom topped 100 yards receiving — in a 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
The Steelers (10-4) clinched a playoff berth thanks to losses by Indianapolis and Miami.
“No consolation,” Watt said.
The Ravens trail their division rivals by one game, and the teams play Saturday at Baltimore.
Russell Wilson led the Steelers to the division lead thanks in part to six wins against teams that currently have losing records.
The schedule toughens up down the stretch and the first test was a disaster.
“We need to find ways to get off” the field, Watt said. “We’ve been pretty good all year long on three-and-outs and getting off the field on third downs. We weren’t good enough today. There were a lot of long, sustained drives.”
Wilson threw for a season-low 128 yards and fell to 6-1 lifetime against the Eagles. After facing the Ravens, the Steelers then host Kansas City and finish the season at home against Cincinnati.
Playoff seeding and a division title remain in the balance.
“It is a loss. I mean, let’s not get dramatic," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.
But it wasn't pretty.
Wilson botched a pitch to Najee Harris in the third quarter and the Eagles recovered. That led to Hurts’ score on a 1-yard tush push for a 27-13 lead.
“That was the play we had going on. It just unfortunately didn’t work out,” Wilson said.
It was clear the Steelers missed receiver George Pickens, who leads the team in receptions (55) and yards receiving (850) by a wide margin. He missed a second straight game with a hamstring injury.
“Having George Pickens out there on the field is a good thing for the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Wilson said. “But either way, we still have to respond and find ways to make plays.”
The Steelers also lost backup quarterback Justin Fields when took a hard hit to the abdomen from safety Reed Blankenship, and cornerback Donte Jackson suffered a back injury.
The injuries made it hard for some Steelers — such as Watt — to appreciate making the playoffs. However, the team's fourth playoff appearances in the last five seasons did soothe some feelings inside the locker room.
“It’s a great thing for us. That’s our expectation," Wilson said. “But we want to win this division, that’s our goal. It’s our first goal, to win the division. We’ve got to go take it. Got to go take it. We’ve got to go find a way on the road in Baltimore, which we know is going to be a great football game.”
It would be better for the Steelers if Watt and Pickens were along for the ride.
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:04Z
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Sumas FN /Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford – Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation announced that Jenna Noppen, our Disaster Recovery Manager, has been officially awarded the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA). This award is presented on behalf of the FPT Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management (SOREM). Jenna will travel to Ottawa in February to accept this award.
The EMESA is a prestigious award that highlights exceptional service and outstanding achievement in the field of emergency management. It acknowledges individuals and groups across Canada who demonstrate excellence in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
Jenna’s award is a joint nomination in support of Resilient Communities for her work in establishing Emergency Support Services for Nations (ESSFN). ESSFN is the Regional Indigenous Team and was established to support and enhance the capacity of Indigenous communities, within the Mainland Coast Salish Region, in providing emergency support services. ESSFN recognizes the unique needs and strengths of Indigenous communities and aims to ensure culturally appropriate support during emergencies. ESSFN emphasizes Nation-to-Nation collaboration and the autonomy of care and self-determination principles.
This award not only acknowledges Jenna’s dedication and excellence in emergency management but also highlights the importance of Indigenous voices in safeguarding their communities. For many Indigenous nations, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery efforts are deeply interwoven with cultural values and traditional knowledge. Jenna’s work exemplifies how these unique perspectives and strengths can guide resilient, community-centered approaches to managing emergencies. Her recognition serves as a testament to the critical role Indigenous involvement plays in fostering safety, sustainability, and cultural preservation, inspiring a more inclusive and collaborative approach to emergency management across Canada.
“This recognition is a testament to the collaborative efforts, resilience, and dedication of the incredible Mainland Coast Salish regional Emergency Support Services for Nations team and the important work we’ve accomplished together over the past year. I’m honoured to receive this award and grateful for the privilege of serving our communities in S’ólh téméxw.”
-Jenna Noppen
“On behalf of the Chief and Council of Sumas First Nation, we are honored to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Jenna Noppen for her Federal/Provincial/Territorial Award for Emergency Management Exemplary Service – Resilient Communities. Jenna’s hard work, and commitment have not only brought her this well-deserved recognition, but she has also made our community proud. Jenna’s contributions to prepare and keep our community safe serves as an inspiration to all of us. We endorse Jenna’s award and celebrate her success, knowing that she will continue to enhance public safety and bring great things to our community. Once again, congratulations to Jenna on her this remarkable achievement. We look forward to witnessing your continued success and contributions to our community.”
-Sumas First Nation Chief & Council
S’ólh téméxw te íkw’elò. Xólhmet temekw’ stám ít kwelát. This is our land. We must look after everything that belongs to us. This work not only helps us connect as an Indigenous community but with our neighbouring communities and stakeholders as well. Sumas First Nation is a robust Indigenous Community located near Abbotsford, BC. Sumas has approximately 350 members and currently resides on a reserve land of approximately 600 acres.
Lets’emó:t – One Heart, One Mind
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:05Z
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Russian Tanker Splits in Storm, Spilling Oil into Kerch Strait
12:56 JST, December 16, 2024
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.
The vessels were in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, when they issued distress signals.
Russian investigators opened two criminal cases to look into possible safety violations after at least one person was killed when the 136-metre Volgoneft 212 tanker, with 15 people on board, split in half with its bow sinking.
Footage on state media showed waves washing over its deck.
The Russian-flagged vessel, built in 1969, was damaged and had run aground, officials said.
Unverified video posted on Telegram showed some blackened water on stormy seas and a half-submerged tanker.
The second Russian-flagged ship, the 132-metre Volgoneft 239, was drifting after sustaining damage, the Emergencies Ministry said. It has a crew of 14 people and was built in 1973.
KEY ROUTE FOR RUSSIAN GRAIN, OIL EXPORTS
The Kerch Strait is a key route for exports of Russian grain and is also used for exports of crude oil, fuel oil and liquefied natural gas.
In September, Ukraine accused Russia at an international court of flouting sea law by trying to keep the Kerch Strait under its sole control, something Moscow dismisses at groundless.
Emergency services said one person had died in the wreck of the first tanker, and 12 other people had been evacuated. Eleven of those were taken to hospital, with two in a serious condition, the TASS news agency quoted Alexei Kuznetsov, an aide to the health minister, as saying.
The Emergencies Ministry said it was still in contact with the other tanker and its crew after the ship ran aground 80 m from shore near the port of Taman at the south end of the Kerch Strait.
The ministry later wrote on Telegram that efforts to evacuate the crew of the second ship, Volganeft 239, were suspended because of bad weather.
The ministry said rescue teams were in contact with the ship, which had all facilities on board necessary to ensure the lives of the crew were not in danger.
Both tankers have a loading capacity of about 4,200 tonnes oil products.
Official statements did not provide details on the extent of the spill or why one of the tankers sustained such serious damage.
President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to set up a working group to deal with the rescue operation and mitigate the impact of the fuel spill, news agencies cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying, after Putin met with the ministers for emergencies and environment.
Russia said more than 50 people and equipment, including Mi-8 helicopters and rescue tugboats, had been deployed to the area.
Svetlana Radionova, head of Russia’s natural resources watchdog Rosprirodnadzor, said specialists were assessing the damage at the site of the incident.
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Avelo Airlines to convert Salem-Las Vegas service to seasonal operation
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:06Z
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Photo Credit: Oppo
Oppo Find X8 series, which includes both the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, was launched in India and the global markets last month. Another model, dubbed Oppo Find X8 Ultra, is speculated to join the lineup soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked several of its specifications. The phone may come equipped with a 6.82-inch 2K display, an X-axis haptic motor, an IP69 rating, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is expected to arrive as the successor to the Find X7 Ultra, which was released in January this year.
In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) revealed key specifications of the Oppo Find X8 Pro. The purported handset is said to sport a 6.82-inch quad-curved screen with a 2K resolution. It may have an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded under the display.
Further, the handset is tipped to come with an IP68+IP69 rating against dust and water ingress. The latter also suggests that the Find X8 Ultra might be able to withstand high-pressure liquids. The tipster claims that Oppo could equip its purported phone with a 6,000mAh battery with support for 80W or 90W fast charging.
Oppo Find X8 Ultra's other expected features include an X-axis vibration motor and Oppo Imaging technology.
According to previous leaks, the Oppo Find X8 Ultra might feature a spectral red maple primary colour camera similar to the Huawei Mate 70 series. Its camera system is speculated to comprise a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom, and another 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 6x optical zoom.
The handset is tipped to have a 120Hz refresh rate and may be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It is expected to debut in Q1 2025 alongside the Oppo Find N5.
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- A slim majority of economists — 13 out of 24 — polled by CNBC expects the Bank of Japan to stand pat after its two-day policy meeting ends on Thursday.
- The same majority predicts the central bank will raise rates in January.
- Analysts see the yen strengthening to 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by end-2025 from around 154 currently.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week as it awaits greater clarity on domestic wages and spending trends as well as policy changes by the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to a survey of economists polled by CNBC.
A slim majority of 13 out of 24 economists, or 54%, said BOJ is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Thursday. The same number of economists expect the Japanese central bank to raise rates in January. The survey was conducted between Dec. 9-13.
The BOJ, which last raised rates in July, has signaled its readiness to tighten further if wage growth and prices align with its projections. In a recent media interview, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested another rate hike is "nearing in the sense that economic data are on track," but he also noted risks, including wage trends next year and potential changes in U.S. economic policy.
Japanese interest rates are the lowest among developed countries due to the BOJ's longstanding policy of supporting the country's moribund economy. The policy has kept the yen weak against most major currencies, boosting exports and tourism and spurring the so-called "carry trade" when investors borrow yen to bet on higher-yielding assets. These trends could reverse as Japanese interest rates rise while central banks elsewhere begin to lower rates.
Many economists told CNBC they believe that recent data indicates Japan's economy is broadly on track to achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, driven by wage growth. However, they noted the BOJ might prefer to wait another month to evaluate wage-driven inflation dynamics, focusing on momentum from next year's spring wage negotiations and Trump's trade and tariff policies.
The BOJ has yet to gain confidence in its outlook, according to Akira Otani of Goldman Sachs Japan. He noted the central bank lacks sufficient clarity on whether small and medium-sized enterprises can sustain wage increases, a risk flagged by the BOJ as crucial to achieving its inflation target. Japanese unions typically negotiate wage increases in the first three months of the calendar year ahead of the financial year that begins in April.
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The view that the central bank is likely to hold rates this week also gained traction after recent media reports suggested policymakers wanted more time to monitor overseas risks and gather additional clues on Japan's wage outlook.
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"The BOJ's confusing communications" now suggests a likely outcome of the central bank leaving rates unchanged to await additional information from the spring wage negotiations and U.S. policy developments, Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan Economics at Oxford Economics, said in a note last week.
Regular wages in Japan have been growing annually at a rate of 2.5% to 3%, with inflation staying above the BOJ's 2% target for 30 consecutive months. While authorities are keen to normalize monetary policy, they are also wary of raising rates too quickly following more than two decades of deflation. Indeed, Japanese household spending has declined for three straight months as of October, while factory output has been volatile.
Teppei Ino, head of Tokyo Global Markets Research at MUFG Bank, also highlighted shifting market expectations due to media reports. Overnight swap markets have significantly reduced bets on a December rate hike, assigning a 77% probability of no change as of Monday morning – much higher than the about 35% likelihood of standing pat priced in at the end of November.
"Judging from the (media) reports so far, it seems the likelihood of a rate hike being postponed has increased," Ino told CNBC on Friday.
"However, considering the current trend of yen depreciation and the upcoming FOMC meeting just before the BOJ meeting, we should keep in mind that there remains a possibility of an abrupt decision to raise rates if the USD/JPY reaches levels like 155," Ino said, referring to the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting scheduled this week.
The yen was trading around 154 to the dollar on Monday morning.
To be sure, some economists still expect the BOJ to tighten policy this week.
Nomura expects the BOJ to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, citing fundamentals such as the economy and prices being on track. However, it also acknowledged that a hike might be delayed due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. policy.
"We think the BOJ could also decide to put off any rate hike if it decides to place greater emphasis on uncertainties, including U.S. policy conduct and market trends (in the forex market in particular) during the Christmas season, when markets tend to be quiet," research analyst Kyohei Morita said in a Dec. 11 note.
The brokerage also pointed to uncertainty around the government's fiscal support for households as a potential factor that might prompt the BOJ to hold off its rate increase. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose government lacks a parliamentary majority, is currently in negotiations with opposition parties over the size of a proposed increase to the minimum annual taxable income threshold.
Currency Risks
Many analysts highlighted the Japanese yen as a key factor influencing their outlook on the BOJ's decisions.
"The most important and likely driver that could change my outlook is the yen," said Kazuo Momma, executive economist at Mizuho Research, who said the BOJ is likely to stand pat this week and raise the benchmark rate by 25 basis points in January. "Accelerated yen depreciation would upset the public and the federal government, forcing the BOJ to adopt a more aggressive stance on hiking," he said.
Jun Takazawa, Asia Economist at HSBC, emphasized risks from both directions.
"On one hand, a stronger U.S. dollar driven by fiscal, monetary, and trade policies in the U.S. could weigh on the yen and accelerate the BOJ's policy normalization process. On the other hand, a weaker yen — within limits — supports Japan's reflation efforts, so excessive yen strength could delay rate hikes."
According to CNBC's survey of 24 analysts, the yen is forecast to average 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2025. The dollar rose 2.4% against the yen last week as traders scaled back bets on a BOJ rate hike this month.
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Donald Trump Appoints Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes as Chairman of President's Intelligence Advisory Board
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Cultus Lake – Soroptimist International of Chilliwack Kick off the New Year with a splash (literally!) and come support the community at the Polar Plunge on January 1st. (Main Beach starting at 2PM).
Soroptimist International of Chilliwack will be there with hot cocoa, coffee, and stickers to warm you up after the big dip.
It’s billed as “Freezin for a Reason”.
All proceeds go toward supporting the project Heather’s Hope Chest.
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Avelo Airlines to launch Atlanta-Lakeland service from Jan-2025
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South Korea’S Yoon Defied Prosecutors’ Summons in Martial Law Probe, Yonhap Reports
13:43 JST, December 16, 2024
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol did not comply with a summons from prosecutors on Sunday, and they plan to issue another order as they investigate his short-lived martial law decree, Yonhap news agency reported.
Yoon and a number of senior officials face criminal investigation for potential charges of insurrection, abuse of authority and obstructing people from exercising their rights.
The special prosecution team handling the investigation into Yoon’s failed attempt to impose martial law sent Yoon a summons on Wednesday, asking him to appear for questioning at 10 a.m. (0100 GMT) on Sunday, but he did not show up, Yonhap said.
The prosecution plans to issue another summons on Monday, the report said.
Yoon was impeached over his martial law decree on Saturday and suspended from his presidential duties.
Prosecutors sought arrest warrants on Sunday of senior military officials, including the head of the Army Special Warfare Command and chief of the capital defense command, Yonhap reported.
Separately, police said about 1,500 troops were mobilized when Yoon declared martial law on Dec. 3.
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This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets.
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday, as traders gear up for the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
The Fed's decision on Dec. 18 stateside is front and center for global markets this week, with the CME Fedwatch tool forecasting a 96% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the central bank. Traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about the trajectory for interest rates.
In Europe Monday, investors will be keeping an eye on Berlin where a vote of confidence will take place in parliament Monday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to call on the German parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him in order for snap polls to take place in February. The move comes after his governing coalition collapsed last month.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
Traders expect Fed to cut this week, pause in January
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, but traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about what comes next.
As of Sunday night, pricing in the Fed funds futures market pointed to a 95.3% likelihood of a rate cut this week, according to the CME FedWatch tool. However, traders are also betting that the Fed will pause its rate cutting cycle in January.
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That could be a welcome move for investors who are still uneasy with the path of inflation.
Logan Moulton, portfolio manager at Intelligent Wealth Solutions, said inflation appears to be "stickier" than Fed officials previously thought and that there are risks to upward pressure on inflation when the Trump administration takes office.
"Heading into 2025, I think they should at least pause," Moulton said.
— Jesse Pound
CNBC Pro: Morgan Stanley names 7 beneficiaries of Amazon AWS’ new Trainium 2 AI chip
Morgan Stanley has identified the companies that are set to benefit from Amazon's launch of its new artificial intelligence chip.
The Big Tech giant's cloud computing division Amazon Web Services launched its Trainium 2 AI chip earlier this month. AWS hopes these chips will help it diversify away from Nvidia, its primary AI chip supplier.
The investment bank said seven Taiwanese companies are set to benefit from AWS's new Trainium 2 AI chip.
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European markets: Here are the opening calls
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
— Holly Ellyatt
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Avianca Group handles 3.1m pax in Nov-2024, load factor at 81%
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Mission – DECEMBER 15 UPDATE – The Mission RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 16-year-old female reported missing on December 10 has been located, and she is safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.
ORIGINAL STORY – RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Cassia Munro, who was reported missing on December 10.
Cassia Munro was last seen on December 10.
Description of Cassia Munro:
- Caucasian female
- 16 years old
- 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
- 111 pounds (50 kg)
- Brown hair
- Blue eyes
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cassia Munro is urged to contact Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161.
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Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan lead film industry's tributes for the tabla maestro
The film industry has poured in heartfelt tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain who passed away on December 15 at the age of 73. The iconic musician had been battling heart-related complications in a San Francisco hospital's ICU for two weeks prior to his demise.
The film industry is in mourning as the revered tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday (December 16), at the age of 73. The iconic musician had been battling heart-related complications in a San Francisco hospital's ICU for two weeks prior to his demise. Since his death news was announced, Bollywood has been pouring in heartfelt tributes. Ranveer Singh, Zoya Akhtar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Hansal Mehta, among others took to social media to pay tribute to the ace percussionist
Film industry pays tribute to the tabla maestro
Ranveer Singh took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to the legendary musician. The actor shared a poignant photo of Ustad Zakir Hussain, accompanied by a heart, evil eye, and folded hands emoticons.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan took to X to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late tabla maestro. His poignant message read: "Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you."
Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 16, 2024
Goodbye and Thank you.#ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/ln1cmID5LV
Zoya Akhtar posted a monochrome picture of the legendary musician and wrote, "Ustad," followed by a heart emoji.
Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram Stories to pay a touching tribute to the late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. She shared a precious old photo featuring herself, Zakir Hussain, and her father, actor Randhir Kapoor.
Bhumi Pednekar also posted an old photo of Zakir on Instagram. She captioned the post, "Maestro, His rhythm will echo in our hearts forever."
Riteish Deshmukh took to X to express his deep sorrow and pay a poignant tribute to the late tabla maestro. He wrote, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."
The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 15, 2024
Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.
Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory,… pic.twitter.com/UtH8OUKKtX
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta wrote on X, "The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe."
The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe. pic.twitter.com/JiObDgjtjs
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) December 16, 2024
Zakir Hussain's family shares statement
In an official statement to NPR, the family of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain revealed that he passed away on Sunday in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
"His prolific work as a teacher, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," his family told NPR.
He is survived by his loving family, including his wife Antonia Minnecola, daughters Anisa and Isabella Qureshi, brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, and sister Khurshid Aulia.
For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
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North Korean Media Reports South Korean President Yoon’s Impeachment
13:47 JST, December 16, 2024
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean state media KCNA on Monday reported on the South Korean parliament passing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment vote on Saturday.
Yoon was impeached in a second vote by South Korea’s opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, which shocked the nation.
KCNA had reported for the first time on Dec. 11 South Korea’s martial law crisis which was sparked on Dec. 3.
On Monday, KCNA did not offer much commentary, but called Yoon’s defiant televised remarks on Dec. 12 “a press statement spliced with lies and obstinacy” and noted the rally in front of South Korean parliament that called for Yoon’s impeachment.
It also noted media reports on various South Korean military and police officials’ suspension from duties and ongoing investigation into Yoon.
After the impeachment vote passed on Saturday, South Korea’s acting defense minister, Kim Seon-ho, called on the military to maintain preparedness and ordered commanding officers to work promptly to stabilize their troop commands.
On Saturday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers for the first time to conduct assaults on Ukrainian forces battling to hold an enclave in Russia’s Kursk region.
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avianca to expand US network: CEO
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Avianca aimed to expand its presence in the US market, having previously announced the addition of new routes in 2024, including the reintroduction of Bogota-Paris and the launch of Bogota-Montreal services1 2. The airline also planned to increase its passenger traffic to 40 million in 2024 by adding more point-to-point connections and expanding its network, particularly in the US, Spain, and Argentina3 2.
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Victoria – Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C.
From the media statement: “Our province is home to one of the busiest film and TV production centres in North America,” said Premier David Eby. “But film production in B.C. has taken a big hit over the last few years, responding to significant impacts from the pandemic, multiple labour disruptions and changes to industry practices. We’re boosting tax incentives – and our competitive advantage – to ensure that our province remains a destination of choice for filmmakers in Canada and around the world, employing skilled British Columbian crews.”
Budget 2025 will include increases to the Film Incentive BC (FIBC) tax credit, which supports Canadian-content productions, and the production services tax credit (PSTC) that provides a tax incentive for international projects made in B.C.
With the approval of budget legislation, the FIBC will increase from 35% to 36%, and the PSTC will increase from 28% to 36% for productions with principal photography starting Jan. 1, 2025. To further give major productions incentives in the province, projects with B.C. production costs of greater than $200 million will receive a 2% bonus.
Based on feedback from animated productions, the Province also intends to restore regional and distant location tax credits for companies with a bricks-and-mortar presence outside of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Whistler/Squamish.
In 2023, strike action halted the industry for more than six months and a decrease in global productions have affected the province’s film industry. According to Creative BC, more than 37,000 jobs in the province were supported by the motion-picture industry in 2022, compared to 26,000 in 2023.
Other jurisdictions are increasing film incentives to attract productions in an already competitive market. Increasing the FIBC and PTSC is intended to support continued growth in B.C.’s motion-picture industry and meet market demands.
In B.C., foreign productions make up more than 80% of total production spending on average. Maintaining strong international relationships is critical for the film and TV industry to continue to thrive.
In November, a provincial delegation along with Nina Krieger, parliamentary secretary for arts and film, went to Los Angeles to meet with studio decision-makers. The delegation discussed ways to enhance the Province’s competitiveness and highlight the benefits of filming in B.C. and understand the needs of the industry.
Gemma Martini, Screen BC chair and CEO, Martini Film Studios –
“This is an industry where B.C. excels and is known as a progressive and sophisticated leader on the world stage. With recent upheaval and sharp competition across the global industry, today our government is signalling a strong and strategic action plan to ensure that our collective investments continue to deliver thousands of quality, well-paying jobs, generous dividends across B.C.’s supply chain and ancillary businesses, and incremental cross-sector growth.”
Crystal Braunwarth, business representative, IATSE Local 891 –
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‘He body shames and it isn’t funny’: Kapil Sharma brutally trolled for insulting Atlee’s looks
In preparation for the premiere of his upcoming film, Baby John, which stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role, filmmaker Atlee made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show on Saturday. During a segment, viewers believed that Kapil Sharma body shamed Atlee, and Kapil is now being trolled for it.
On Saturday, filmmaker Atlee made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show as he gears up for the release of his new film, Baby John, which stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role. During a section, Internet users thought host Kapil Sharma was trying to make fun of the director's look. While Kapil Sharma got massively trolled for his question, people sided with Atlee for his reaction.
Kapil asked Atlee, "Has it ever happened that you went to meet a star and they didn't recognise you? Have they asked where is Atlee?" Giving him an epic reply, Atlee said, , "Sir, in a way I understood your question. I'll try to answer. I am very thankful to AR Murugadoss sir because he produced my first film. He asked for the script, but he didn't see how I am looking and whether I am capable of it or not, but he loved my narration."
Kapil Sharma subtly insults Atlee's looks?
— Surajit (@surajit_ghosh2) December 15, 2024
Atlee responds like a boss: Don't judge by appearance, judge by the heart.#Atlee #KapilSharma pic.twitter.com/oSzU0pRDS4
He added that everyone should see the heart and not be judgemental about looks. "
Kapil Sharma trolled for insulting Atlee’s looks
One wrote, “Kapil Sharma only body shames and has uncleji jokes. Not funny at all. The show has run its course and is such a drag now.”
I watched this episode this afternoon. I was thinking the same. Maybe be his intention was not that but then he should have framed the question in much much better way.
— Siddharth Chhaya - સિદ્ધાર્થ છાયા 🇮🇳 (@siddtalks) December 15, 2024
But all in all he is a champion of body shaming so not surprising at all.
Another added, “Kapil Sharma’s main sense of humor is body shaming. No one seems to object to it and he keeps earning money.”
Kapil's "humor" is taking personal potshots at anyone in the audience or not very high profile guests. Not funny.
— Ravindra (@ravirao83) December 15, 2024
Praising how Atlee reacted, internet users mentioned that Atlee handled it really well and gave an impactful reply to Kapil Sharma’s indirect insult.
Atlee handled it beautifully by answering straight to a question asked indirectly.
— Rajat Agarwala (@RjtAg222) December 15, 2024
For the unversed, Baby John is a December 25 release that is based on Atlee's own Tamil film, Theri, which starred Thalapathy Vijay.
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No Defensive Wounds Found in Stabbed Students; No Shop Staff or Customers Witnessed Crime
12:30 JST, December 16, 2024
Two junior high school students who were stabbed with a knife by a man at a McDonald’s in Kitakyushu on Saturday appear to have been attacked suddenly without any time to resist, as there were no defensive wounds on their bodies, according to police sources.
One of the victims, a 15-year-old girl from the city, died in the attack. The other victim, a boy of the same age and from the city, suffered non-fatal injuries. The boy told police that the attacker was a total stranger.
According to sources, based on the state of both victims’ wounds, it appears that the man stabbed rather than slashed the victims. It took less than 30 seconds for the attacker to leave the store because no staff members or customers were found to have witnessed the crime.
The boy’s life is not in danger, but his wounds are deep and could have been fatal if suffered to a different part of his body.
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Watch video: Late Zakir Hussain’s tabla-boxing jugalbandi for Dev Patel’s Monkey Man goes viral
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away recently leaving everyone in deep shock. Hours after the news about his death broke out, people started remembering his performances. Amid this, a video of his tabla and boxing jugalbandi in Dev Patel's Monkey Man has gone viral.
The renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away due to complications caused by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This has left many in shock and people on the internet are remembering him for his musical journey and beyond. A video of his distinctive Jugalbandi from Dev Patel's Monkey Man has gone viral in the midst of this. We can see Ustad replicating Dev's punching bag hits during his training with his own beats in the movie sequence. Let's just say that the video is a treat to watch!
Tabla x Boxing jugalbandi
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) December 15, 2024
The genius of Ustad Zakir Hussain in this iconic scene from Monkey Man.
Farewell #ZakirHussain 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4lwI7MJcLm
Late Zakir Hussain’s Tabla-Boxing Jugalbandi in Monkey Man
Taking to social media, an X user shared the movie scene and captioned it, “Tabla x Boxing jugalbandi. The genius of Ustad Zakir Hussain in this iconic scene from Monkey Man.Farewell #ZakirHussain.”
Reacting to it, one wrote, “Only Ustad Zakir Hussain could've turned an action movie scene into a concert!.”
Another added, “Tabla and Boxing; a rare meeting of rhythm and rage . From the last of the greats.”
A third went on to add, “When this scene began it took everyone by surprise. It was the most memorable part of the film.”
Reportedly, this was Zakir Hussain’s last performance in a movie.
About Monkey Man
This year, one of the most anticipated movies was Monkey Man, which was directed by Dev Patel and starred him. Despite not being released in India, there was a great deal of expectation for the film to be released here. Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sharlto Copley, and Sikandar Kher play supporting parts in the movie, which stars Dev Patel as the title character.
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| 2024-12-16T06:05:32Z
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Fraser Valley – As climate change increasingly affects traditional agriculture, new methods are being explored to make sure our food security stays intact. UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) is viewed as one of the leading research groups in this space, and the FAI team has been tapped to manage an exciting new research project.
A four-year endeavor will see Dr. Stefania Pizzirani, associate director of FAI and program chair of the Environmental Studies program at UFV, exploring the future of our food systems with emphasis on agri-genomics. Genome Canada and Genome BC are funding this project with a $2.5 million-dollar budget.
“Our food system is currently, and will likely continue to be, extremely vulnerable to climate change alongside shifts in population, government priorities, and technologies,” Pizzirani says. “People are finding ways to adapt to, or mitigate, the impacts of climate change, and our work is focused on new technologies like cellular agriculture, precision fermentation, and vertical agriculture.”
Cellular agriculture replicates animal cells, like those from salmon, to create a food product.
Precision fermentation takes mushrooms, for example, and through a brewing process turns them into something that looks and tastes like chicken.
Vertical agriculture uses stacked shelfs and hydroponic/aeroponic/aquaponic growing to nurture many plants in a controlled, often indoor, environment.
Pizzirani says her team’s intention is not to overtly promote or condemn these technologies.
“These technologies are already being developed and deployed, and our purpose is to shine a light on all implications of them, both positive and negative, especially regarding social, cultural, and environmental impacts,” she says.
The work includes a survey distributed to 5,000 respondents that seeks the perspectives of the public, farmers, policy makers, and more. Pizzirani says it’s important to make space for all voices and her team will be mindful to collaborate with local Indigenous communities, migrant farmers and related advocacy groups, labour rights organizations, and environmental organizations.
The work also includes real-time case studies, one for each of the technologies, in collaboration with industry partners. Everything will come together in fun and unique modelling that explores what-if scenarios and culminates in knowledge mobilization that goes far beyond a peer-reviewed publication.
“We’ll create a greenhouse gas calculator for each of these technologies along with videos, training mechanisms, workshops, and other materials that effect change,” Pizzirani says.
Her team includes Dr. Robert Newell (the project’s co-lead), Dr. Lenore Newman, Charmaine White, Dr. Angela McIntyre, Dr. Sarah-Louise Ruder, Dr. Alesandros Glaros, Jessica Mukiri, and Teresa Carlson.
She says they all have a ‘heart connection’ to the work because of their connection to the Fraser Valley.
“We are drawn to this work because we view it from a real life-and-death standpoint,” Pizzirani says. “It is essential for every single human being on this planet that we have a safe and secure food system, and we are witnessing more and more devastation through flooding, heat domes, and more. But we are also witnessing the real chance we have that is within our grasp to address these issues and create lasting solutions.”
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Zakir Hussain passes away: 3 facts about the legendary tabla maestro you didn’t know
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Ever since the news broke out, fans, celebrities and many other people on the internet have mourned the loss. As a tribute, here's a look at late Zakir Hussain's lesser-known facts.
The renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who recently passed away and left behind an unmatched legacy in Indian classical music, is being mourned by the music industry, fans, industrialists, actors, and just everyone else. Famous for his mastery of rhythm and his worldwide impact, Hussain enthralled every age with his gift. Let's examine some of Zakir Hussain's lesser-known facts as we honor him and his unforgettable contributions.
Late Zakir Hussain’s lesser-known facts
1. He was born into a musical family and initially went by Qureshi, but his surname was later changed to 'Hussain.'
Explaining the reason behind it he said during an event in Gurgaon back in 2018 as per The Week, “I was the first son born after three daughters. When I was born my father was very ill, and his health deteriorated. So my mother wondered if her son was bringing bad luck. But a few days into my birth, a saint called my mother and told her that she should not shun me and instead take care of me. He told my mother to call me Zakir Hussain and that would bring her luck. He also told her to make me the fakir of Imam Hussain. We are Sunni Muslims and Imam Hussain a Shia. Since the advice came from the saint, his mother followed it and named me Zakir Hussain instead of giving the family name Qureshi,”
An absolute legend with 6 Grammy awards and all 3 Padma awards under his belt. End of an era🙏💔 #ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/1xzaadxq91
— Alpaca Girl🇮🇳 (@Alpakanya) December 16, 2024
2. At seven years old, Zakir Hussain performed for the first time, and at eleven, he was touring and taking his father’s legacy forward. Hussain's routine/riaaz generally started from three in the morning when he was a child and went on for three hours.
3. Zakir Hussain wed Italian-American Kathak dancer Antonia Minnecola in 1978. The couple was fortunate to have two girls, Isabella and Anisa Qureshi.
Ustad ZAKIR HUSSAIN in a rare picture with father Ustad Alla Rakha & family, at the Taj Mahal in Agra #ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/IoZOdrB2dA
— Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic) December 15, 2024
Zakir Hussain death reason
Zakir's family confirmed his passing on Monday. According to his relatives, Zakir Hussain passed away as a result of difficulties brought on by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was seventy-three. After spending the previous two weeks in the hospital, his condition worsened, and he was eventually transferred to the intensive care unit where he passed away.
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Tokyo Shop Creates, Sells Intricate Handmade Washi Japanese Traditional Paper Greeting Cards
11:28 JST, December 16, 2024
Greeting cards made of beautiful washi traditional Japanese paper are a delight to the eyes for their gorgeous and elegant designs, and when inscribed with a message of gratitude become a special communication tool.
Picking up one of those cards, one becomes aware of the pleasantly soft texture distinct to washi. One particular card is made with two pieces of washi paper attached to each other and folded like the letter M. When opened, it can stand like a byobu set of screens. A cute little paper crane is hanging in a window-like hole in one of the washi pieces.
The card is available at a Japanese-style greeting card shop called nakazawa in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Inside the shop, there are greeting cards in various designs as well as envelopes for gifts of money for big and small occasions.
“I’m always thinking about what kind of new products we can create next,” said Takashi Nakazawa, 44, the shop’s president.
The first step to make a washi greeting card is to attach a piece of yuzen washi paper with a traditional Japanese pattern to a sheet of fine paper called mermaid paper.
Small items that serve as accents, such as paper cranes and fans, are manually produced as well. Nakazawa sometimes uses tweezers to fold a 5-square-centimeter piece of washi paper.
He has produced more than 500 varieties of greeting cards, including ones with traditional Japanese patterns as well as cards for seasonal events. The shop has sold cards with seasonal motifs, such as red maple leaves in autumn, as well as Christmas cards with pictures of snow-covered fir trees and Santa Claus in winter.
Greeting cards with elaborate designs can be used as nice interior decor. In winter, it would be nice to decorate a card with sprigs of holly with berries.
“It’s fun to arrange [the cards] by yourself depending on the season,” Nakazawa said.
The shop also stocks cards for celebrating happy occasions, such as birthdays, weddings and new babies. Greeting cards give tangible form to the senders’ thoughts for the recipients and can be kept by them.
“There are actually quite a few opportunities to send greeting cards to someone, such as birthdays and wedding anniversaries,” he said. “Why don’t you send a special card to tell someone dear to your heart your feeling of gratitude?”
Wedding invitation cards
The shop also takes orders for wedding invitation cards and place cards. The price ranges from ¥800 to ¥1,000 per invitation card and ¥350 per place card.
Their designs and colors are decided with the clients.
While an increasing number of people opt for small-scale wedding ceremonies these days for reasons including the COVID-19 pandemic, there are also many people who come to the shop saying they want to make invitation cards and place cards something special.
“I feel honored to have our cards used at congratulatory occasions. It makes me feel as if they are sharing their happiness with me,” Nakazawa said with a chuckle.
Takashi Nakazawa
Born in 1980 in Tokyo, Nakazawa worked at an advertisement agency and other companies before becoming involved in management at nakazawa, the greeting card shop his parents opened in 2014. At first, he found it difficult to make even a paper crane, but now he makes all the products sold at the shop together with his mother.
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President Chamisa's Speech at the Citizens Charity Dinner
— Change Radio (@ChangeRadioZW) December 15, 2024
By Wezhira Munya
This is a comprehensive speech delivered by President Nelson Chamisa at the Citizens Charity Dinner held yesterday.
The event attracted over 400 citizens from Zimbabwe, South Africa, and other… pic.twitter.com/JBm2wvS9AJ
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On his focus for starting training camp:
"Just coming out and putting great practices together. Of course, leading the group on the offense but also being a leader on the team, the first couple of days are critical because the guys have had a break to be away, and we want to make sure the focus is the same as we get better each and every day, going out there and attacking the goal."
On what he can do to help Browns players on the team last season to move past 0-16:
"Let them know that it is a new year. Even if you were a part of it last year, it is a fresh start now. Learn from last year. No matter how good or how bad the season was, this season is a totally new year and be excited about the opportunity we have in front of us to go out and win games, change the culture and change the perception of this team."
On his reaction when learning WR Josh Gordon would not be with the team to open training camp:
"I just wanted to know the details of it. More importantly, I am a friend of Josh Gordon so I want him to be right mentally and physically. Whatever he has to do to get himself together to come out and play at a high level for us, then I am all for it. More so, a friend than a teammate."
On if the news came as a surprise to him:
"It came as a surprise to me. I'm sure it came as a surprise to a couple of guys. Like I said, whatever he has to do to take time to get himself right and to be able to come back to this team and contribute, we are all for it. We stand behind him. We support him 100 percent."
On if he has spoken to Gordon:
"I have not had the chance to talk to him."
On if he has reached out to Gordon:
"Yes, I have. We are at the start of training camp so the time to stop and talk to people outside of the facility is definitely very small. At the same time, he is focusing on bettering himself. Like I said, you have to respect that and give him his time and his space to get everything situated and come back and play at a high level."
On how Gordon's absence will affect the team:
"Of course, we know that Josh has tremendous talent, but we also have a bunch of talented guys in that wide receiver room. If you were here in the spring, you have seen the competition day in and day out that those guys brought to the field each and every day. There are a ton of opportunities for guys to go out and make plays. Of course, you care for your brother, but at the same time, those guys are welcoming the opportunity to go out to show the coaches what they can do, as well as show the team what they can do."
On his familiarity with free agent WR Dez Bryant:
"I have not played with him, obviously. I have only watched him. He is a great player. I am a fan of his. Like I said, the wide receiver room now has a ton of talent, he can only add to that. I do not obviously make decisions for our organization, I they feel that Dez or anyone else that they could bring in could help our organization, then I stand behind them 100 percent."
On WR Corey Coleman:
"He is very athletic. He catches the ball with confidence. I did not know how fast he was until I started throwing to him. The deep passes, he can definitely go get them. It is hard to over-throw him. Just overall athletic ability. He has every tool. This is definitely a big season for him. We know it as a team. He knows it as a person and as a player. He is excited for the opportunity that he has right now."
On offensive coordinator Todd Haley building the offense, including with new personnel on the team:
"It is a work in progress, but as players, we have to take ownership of whatever the coach calls. It is up to me to get everyone on the same page. We have a flexible scheme for us to go out and create big plays and make plays on our own. As players, we have to take ownership and go out there and make the plays happen."
On his interactions with Haley:
"They have been great. Of course, a smart person. He has been around a lot of football, been around a lot of schemes. He has coached a bunch of great players. As a player, you like to gain as much knowledge from his as possibly because he has been to those big games and played in multiple big games. You want to know what it takes each and every day to get there."
On the Browns offensive players working out together this offseason and the videos on Instagram:
"Videos or no videos, we were just out there trying to get work, work with each other and build chemistry. We had a five, six-week break. In that time, guys went off and did their own training, spend some family time. As we approached camp, just wanted to get everybody back on the same page, make sure everyone was in condition and on the same page to come out and make plays. This is a new group as a whole. All of the quarterbacks are new, a majority of the skill positions on offense are new. Of course with new pieces, you want to get everybody on the same page because the opportunity for us to turn this organization around is this year, and we want to do whatever it takes to get everybody on the same page and everybody going in the right direction."
On being part of the Browns organization:
"It is a football city, a city that loves football. The organization lately has had a bad rap the past couple of years, but worldwide, they are known for football. This city deserves a winning team, and I am going to do everything in my power to go out there and produce that, as well as help with the other guys on the team – offense, defense and special teams. It is a collective effort, and we are working hard each and every day to do that."
On mentions of the Browns potentially reaching the playoffs and expectations to do so:
"The goal every year is to win the Super Bowl. You ask any player, and their goal is to win a Super Bowl. Of course, to get to that you have to get in the playoffs. My mindset has always been one game at a time, starting even with preseason. Just gradually getting better week in and week out and doing whatever it takes to go 1-0 that week. If we stack enough of those 1-0s, we will be in the playoffs and you will be in the Super Bowl conversation. Just taking it one day at a time. We have a lot of work to do, and today is the first chance we have to do that."
On NFL and NFLPA revisiting the National Anthem policy:
"Like I said back in the spring, I think the conversation should just be more so about what we can do to help our community out in each respective city that has an NFL team, as well as other cities and communities that do not have NFL teams – how can we help the community out and bring the conversation back to one that is not divided? Whatever it takes to get to that point. I know here with Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Dee Haslam, they do a great job of being open in conversation with us. Hopefully, it is the same everywhere, but it is more so about how can we impact the community in a positive way."
On if he has an opinion on how players should approach the National Anthem:
"I can't speak for everyone. You are entitled to your own opinion. The decisions that you make, remember that you have to live with them, too. I do not know if there is a right or wrong answer right now. Like I said, the perceptions of the community should definitely be pushed in a different way."
On if there is pressure within teams to follow a player's lead as it relates to the National Anthem:
"I do not think there is any peer pressure. Our ownership and our management have done a good job of being open in communication here. Like I said, I can't speak for the other 31 teams if that is the same. They have been good as far as communication and letting us be ourselves within the organization."
On if he takes a leadership role in helping keep attitudes positive after learning Gordon would not begin training camp with the team:
"(Head Coach) Hue (Jackson) addressed the team in yesterday's team meeting and gave us his outlook on it. As a team and as an offense, we stand by him and his decision. There is work to be done and an opportunity each and every day for us to get better. That is what we have to focus on."
On the importance of organizing workouts with teammates this offseason:
"We had a great time in L.A. working out. It was not about the cameras or anything. I just wanted to get everybody on the same page and get out there and get some work before we got back for training camp."
On the Browns RBs:
"Every guy that we have in the running back room is definitely talented, especially when those guys get the ball in their hands, whether it is in the passing game or running game. I am excited to see what those guys do with the ball in their hands in game time. Very comfortable with that room. I think the competition in that room and the level of talent in that room definitely brings out the best in each guy."
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The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has consistently called for the reduction of state-imposed costs affecting the aviation sector, citing excessive fees and taxes as key factors undermining Germany's competitiveness as an aviation hub1 2. The recent increase in the air transport tax on 01-May-2024 further exacerbated these challenges, stalling recovery and widening the gap with other European countries3 4. BARIG has also highlighted the adverse impact on connectivity and urged for the abolition of the air traffic tax, referencing Sweden's successful elimination of a similar levy1 5.
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‘Hypocrite’ Kangana Ranaut trolled as clip of her praising Pushpa 2 after shaming Animal of same genre goes viral
Kangana Ranaut has praised Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 which comes from the same genre as Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, a film that the actress once criticised. Here’s why the internet is calling her a hypocrite.
Kangana Ranaut and her opinion shifts are a saga to witness and enjoy. Time and again, the actress is found contradicting her own thoughts as per convenience. However, the internet has always tracked down her statement switches and has done it again when she praised Pushpa 2. Reddit has minutely noted how Kangana praised Allu Arjun’s film for the same things she once shamed Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal for.
How did Kangana Ranaut criticise Animal film?
During a promotional event for her film Emergency, Kangana said in Hindi, “See the kind of patriarchal films that still stir a storm at the box office. Men are out with axes and are indulging in bloodshed and violence. They enter schools with machine guns as if there's no police, there are no consequences. They're just piling dead bodies. And why? Just for fun. It's not for public welfare or the protection of borders. Only for fun. They just take drugs and have fun.”
Kangana ranaut caught being a hypocrite.... AGAIN
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Why are people trolling Kangana Ranaut for praising Pushpa 2?
Kangana during an Agenda Aaj Tak event was seen going gaga about Pushpa 2, a film which is no less in narrative than Animal - be it violence, action, misogyny or patriarchy. The internet in no time reminded her of things she said about Animal. One user declared, “She has always been a hypocrite.” Another added, “Didn't she acted in a violent film called Dhaakad?”
Someone joked, “She changes opinions faster than my hair growth.” A person also opined, “I think you're right. She probably has some memory issues or some high level of cognitive dissonance. Hypocrites are plenty but I don't know anyone who changes his/her statements this fast and again and again.”
Watch Kangana’s Emergency coming in theatres near you on 17th January 2025.
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Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, tells UN envoy it is necessary to update a 2015 United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian civil war.
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Unexploded Bomb Removed from Central Nagoya; 3,700 Residents Evacuated
11:29 JST, December 16, 2024
NAGOYA — Subway services were partly suspended and other precautions were put in place as work to remove an unexploded bomb found in central Nagoya took place on Sunday. The removal work was completed successfully in about three hours.
According to the Nagoya city government and other sources, the work began at 10 a.m. on the same day, with a unit of the Ground Self-Defense Force removing the fuse from the bomb and carrying the explosive away from the site.
The municipality called on about 3,700 residents near the site to evacuate, and municipal buses detoured to avoid the area, making the site and surrounding locations temporarily deserted.
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Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to make landfall in the country today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.
In a statement last night, the MSD said that as Cyclone
Chido continued its west-south-westward movement, its wind speed and intensity
diminished due to increased friction over land.
MSD head of forecast Mr James Ngoma said the remnants of
Cyclone Chido will combine with moisture from the Inter-Tropical Convergence
Zone, leading to widespread thunderstorms across Zimbabwe from today to
December 22.
“More influence over Zimbabwe is projected to be from the
cloud-band emanating from the west, through both Matabeleland provinces. This
should result in widespread thunderstorms throughout the week.
“Despite the anticipation of heavy rainfall exceeding 50mm
in provinces like Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, southern parts of
Matabeleland North, Midlands, and Masvingo, the risk of flooding is low
following a recent dry spell. However, the heat that was over Zimbabwe for much
of last week, should potentially lead to these storms being violent, with
lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms in certain areas.
“Provinces of particular concern include Mashonaland East,
Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, and the
southern parts of Midlands,” said Mr Ngoma.
In light of the approaching storm, local authorities and
disaster management agencies are advising residents to remain vigilant and
prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Communities are being encouraged to stock up on essential
supplies and to stay informed through official weather updates.
The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has already been put on
high alert to respond to the tropical cyclone.
CPU director, Mr Nathan Nkomo, said the department had been
placed on high alert, with officials closely and continuously monitoring the
situation.
“We continue to get updates from both our two early warning
units, the Meteorological Services Department and the climate service centre on
a daily basis and we are monitoring the situation,” Mr Nkomo said.
He said the CPU had calculated a specific budget to address
the potential impact of Cyclone Chido.
“We are happy that so far we have extracted a specific
budget for response to Chido, I think for a start we need something to the tune
of US$1,6 million so that we are able to deal with issues to do with
coordination efforts, shelter, (water, sanitation, and hygiene) WASH related
issues, and we want to ensure that our refugees and settlements receive the
necessary support and that every life is saved.”
Cyclone Chido traversed into Mozambique early yesterday
morning, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain after leaving a trail of
death and destruction in France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte.
According to the Mozambique Institute of Meteorology, the
cyclone appeared to have intensified as it crossed the Mozambique Channel
overnight to make landfall around 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of the
northern city of Pemba.
The cyclone brought destructive winds exceeding 200 km/hr
and heavy rains with rainfall rates reaching up to 30mm per hour (roughly 30
litres per square metre every hour). Herald
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12 Years After Nirbhaya Case: A Look at Justice, Change, and Challenges
On December 16, 2012, the brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern in Delhi, later named "Nirbhaya" (fearless), shocked the conscience of India and the world. The incident sparked nationwide protests and forced the country to confront the grim realities of gender-based violence. The victim succumbed to her injuries on December 29, 2012, leaving behind a legacy that ignited calls for systemic change in laws and attitudes toward women’s safety.
Legal Reforms and Fast-Track Courts
The public outrage after the Nirbhaya case led to the introduction of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. This law broadened the definition of rape, increased penalties for sexual violence, and introduced the death penalty for repeat offenders and in cases of brutal sexual assaults. It also made stalking and acid attacks punishable offenses. Fast-track courts were set up to expedite trials in rape cases, including the Nirbhaya trial, which concluded with the conviction and eventual execution of the four main accused in March 2020.
Changing Social Attitudes
The case acted as a wake-up call for Indian society. Conversations about women’s safety, gender equality, and consent gained prominence. Educational institutions, workplaces, and governments began initiatives to address gender sensitization. However, cultural and societal mindsets remain a challenge, with patriarchal norms and victim-blaming attitudes still prevalent in many parts of the country.
Challenges in Women’s Safety
Despite reforms, crimes against women remain alarmingly high. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 31,000 rape cases were reported in India in 2022 alone. The slow pace of justice, lack of police sensitivity, and poor implementation of laws continue to hinder progress.
A Legacy of Resilience and Awareness
The Nirbhaya case symbolizes both the resilience of victims and the collective power of citizens demanding justice. While progress has been made, the case is a stark reminder that more needs to be done to create a society where women feel safe and secure.
The Road Ahead
Twelve years later, the Nirbhaya case still serves as a call to action. To honor her legacy, India must not only strengthen laws and enforcement but also work to change mindsets, ensuring that justice, safety, and dignity are guaranteed for every woman.
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The 12 Best Serial Killer Movies Ever Made, Ranked By Tim Molloy Updated: December 15, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Credit: C/O Here are the 13 best serial killer movies we’ve ever seen, ranked in order from least to most great. Next →
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Mike Pettineis more than a year removed from the bitter Border War rivalry between the Patriots and Jets, but the new Browns head coach apparently still has an eye on New England. He also still talks like a guy whose career was cultivated in the style ofRex Ryan**.
In a new MMQB piece about Pettine by former Boston Globe reporter Greg Bedard, Pettine explains why he keeps his defensive playbook relatively small. And the answer takes a bit of a jab at the Patriots organization in true Gang Green fashion.
"I don't put a lot of graduate-level information in it," Pettine told MMQB. "We know in places like New England, it's only a matter of time that they somehow mysteriously end up with our playbook."
The comment, though, isn't quite as accusatory as it seems at first glance.
Pettine went on to tell a specific story relating to how New England may have ended up with a Jets defensive playbook in the past. Apparently at Wes Welker's wedding Patriots quarterback Tom Brady "bragged" to Welker friend and then Jets outside linebackers coach Mike that New England had a copy of the New York defensive playbook.
"It didn't shock me because Rex would give them out like candy anyway," Pettine says. "He gave one out to [Alabama coach Nick] Saban and I was like, 'Don't you know Saban and Bill [Belichick] are pretty good friends? I have a feeling it's going to end up in New England.'"
Still, can't imagine Pettine's comments to MMQB will be embraced in Foxborough.
What do you think of Pettine's comments? Big deal or much ado about nothing? Let us know with a comment of your own below!
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Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 11: Allu Arjun’s movie closes second weekend as India’s 2nd highest-grosser
Allu Arjun’s recently released film is owning the theatres like a festival. As the Telugu actioner completes its second weekend on the big screen, here’s a detailed look at its box office collections.
Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s recently released film is rewriting history on the big screen and is earning quite well. Released on December 5, the Telugu actioner has now completed its second weekend with earned glorious numbers. Pushpa 2 is now India’s 2nd highest grosser and is now eyeing to beat Baahubali 2: The Conclusion for the top spot.
Pushpa 2 Box Office Collections
The data is as reported by Sacnilk.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) is currently at the top spot with Rs 1030.42 crores followed by Pushpa 2. Interestingly the top 5 spot of India’s top net grosses is now being held by non-Hindi titles. The third on the spot is the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) - Rs 859.7 crores. RRR (2022) is number 4th with Rs 782.2 crores and Kalki 2898 AD (2024) stands at no. 5 with Rs 646.31 crores.
While Allu Arjun is banking good numbers, he is parallelly embroiled in a controversy where one of his theatre visits caused a stampede leading to the death of a fan and a serious injury to another. The actor is currently out on bail.
Allu Arjun pens note on stampede incident
He took to his Instagram handle on Sunday and wrote, “I remain deeply concerned about young Sri Tej, who is under constant medical care after the unfortunate incident. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, I have been advised not to visit him and his family at this time. My prayers remain with them and I remain committed to taking responsibility for addressing the medical and family needs.”
Pushpa 2 is currently in theatres near you. Head, watch and review @indiatimes.
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Batik Air resumes daily Kuala Lumpur-Alor Setar service
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Yes, Esav rises high up to the top of the ladder, but eventually Hashem orchestrates his fall. It was prophesied then and it is happening before our eyes.
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A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Hwange died on the spot after he was run over by a haulage truck while trying to cross Ingagula Road.
Police yesterday confirmed the accident which occurred last
Thursday near Ash Dam.
The deceased was identified as Blessing Tafadzwa Mhlanga of Sino Hydro Living Camp in Hwange District. Mhlanga was working for a Chinese company in Hwange.
The driver of the Howo tipper truck, Emmanuel Muleya (32)
of Sino Hydro Compound, Hwange has been charged with culpable homicide
following the accident.
The driver allegedly just heard that his truck had hit
something but did not see the victim.
“On 11 December 2024 at around 11am, Emmanuel Muleya was
driving a Howo tipper truck, white in colour registration number ABO 6356 owned
by Safast Logistics Hwange, along Chaba road in Hwange.
“When he reached a curve along the same road, he hit the
pedestrian who was trying to cross the road. The pedestrian sustained broken
legs and died on the spot,” said the police.
A report was made to the police. The body of the deceased was taken to Hwange Colliery Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem. The truck was taken to the Central Vehicle Department.
Last week two people died on the spot while 52 were injured
when a Shackman Tipper truck belonging to the Chinese Construction Company,
Harare fell on its side after hitting a pothole near 5-Mile Hospital.
The truck was carrying 69 people who were coming from work.
The driver, Ephraim Manguruwe was charged with culpable
homicide following the death of Shane Nyathi. Chronicle
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1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on January 8
New Delhi: A Delhi court is likely to deliver on January 8 next year its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who was scheduled to pass the order on Monday, deferred the pronouncement.
"January 8 is the next date," the judge said.
Kumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Central Jail, appeared before the court through video conference.
The case pertains to the alleged killings of two persons in the Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots.
The court had reserved the judgment after hearing the final arguments in the case related to the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984.
Though the Punjabi Bagh police station registered the case initially, a special investigation team subsequently took over the investigation.
On December 16, 2021, the court framed charges against Kumar, finding a "prima facie" case against him.
According to the prosecution, a huge mob, armed with deadly weapons, resorted to large-scale looting, arson, and destruction of properties of Sikhs to avenge the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The mob attacked the house of the complainant, Jaswant's wife, killing her husband and son apart from looting articles and setting their house ablaze, alleged the prosecution.
Putting Kumar on trial, the court order found sufficient material to form a "prima facie opinion that he was not only a participant, but had also led the mob".
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Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Service Suspended; Reports of Smoke Coming from under Train (UPDATE1)
11:48 JST, December 16, 2024 (updated at 12:20 JST, Dec. 16)
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line services were suspended on a section of line after passengers reported smoke emanating from underneath a train on Monday morning. The services resumed at around noon.
According to Tokyo Metro, a passenger reported that smoke was coming from underneath the train at Kodenmacho Station just before 10 a.m. on the same day.
Services on the line were temporarily suspended on both the in-bound and out-bound lines between Nakaokachimachi and Ningyocho stations for safety inspections.
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Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for December 16, 2024: Claim free diamonds, emotes, weapons, gloo wall skins & more rewards today
Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today, December 16, 2024 offer players free diamonds, exclusive skins, and exciting in-game rewards. Redeem these Free Fire codes today to enhance your gameplay with valuable items.
Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, 16 December 2024: Garena Free Fire MAX has become a favourite game among millions of battle royale fans, especially in India. This enhanced version of the original Garena Free Fire, which was banned in India, offers improved graphics, smoother gameplay, and exciting features that have drawn in a large number of players. One of the game’s key attractions is the Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes, which allow players to unlock in-game rewards that add to the thrill. Let’s look at what these redeem codes offer, the rewards available on 16 December 2024, and how to redeem them.
Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for 16 December 2024
Here are some redeem codes available for Indian server, Free Fire Max players today:
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These codes are limited, so make sure to redeem them as soon as possible!
How to Redeem Free Fire Max Codes Today
If you’re new to this, here’s a straightforward guide on how to claim your Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes:
Step 1: Open the official Garena Free Fire Rewards Redemption website (reward.ff.garena.com/en).
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Step 5: Once redeemed, launch Free Fire Max on your device and check the in-game mail section to find your items.
What Are Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes?
Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes are special codes with 12 characters, both letters and numbers, which the game’s developers release to let players unlock valuable in-game items. With these Free Fire redeem codes, you can get rewards like weapons, diamonds, and unique skins, making your gaming experience more enjoyable. Popular rewards you might get include:
- Rebel Academy Weapon Loot Crate
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Keep in mind that these Garena FF Max redeem codes for November 8 are limited-time offers. They are usually valid for a few hours and can only be claimed by the first 500 users, so redeem them quickly!
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Why Redeem Codes Are Important for Garena Free Fire MAX Players
Free Fire Max redeem codes today give players a chance to unlock exclusive content for free, like diamonds, weapon skins, and other items. This allows players to personalise their gameplay and stand out in battles. Garena Free Fire MAX frequently releases new redeem codes, so players are always on the lookout for codes to enhance their gaming sessions.
Make the most of these Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today and boost your gameplay today! Be quick to redeem them before they expire and enjoy the fantastic rewards they bring.
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Beijing Capital International Airport handles 5.5m pax in Nov-2024
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Iranian court orders the US government to pay $170 million in compensation to families of Iranians killed and injured in a 2010 suicide attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar.
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In a resounding address marking the first anniversary of the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP), former president and now leader of the MKP Jacob Zuma, represented by Dr. John Hlophe, urged South Africans to embrace a bold vision for a liberated and equitable future.
“On December 16, 2023, a new child was born, and South
African politics have never been the same,” he proclaimed.
Speaking at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, a symbolic
venue of struggle and resilience, Zuma emphasised the urgent need to rectify
systemic inequalities rooted in colonial and apartheid legacies.
Zuma reflected on the MKP’s one-year journey, describing
the party as a transformative force challenging the entrenched status quo.
Highlighting the party’s commitment to total liberation, he
criticised the unfulfilled promises of 1994, pointing to persistent
unemployment, inequality, and poverty.
Zuma lamented the collapse of South Africa’s economy under
current policies, condemning austerity measures, rising living costs, and the
erosion of African values.
“This is not just an economic crisis; it is a moral
crisis,” he said, calling for a return to Ubuntu and the dismantling of
exploitative capitalist structures.
Central to Zuma’s message was the issue of land
redistribution, which he described as essential to achieving true freedom.
“Landlessness renders us free slaves, begging our white
masters for crumbs,” he said.
He called for a rejection of the liberal constitution that
he claimed protects the interests of land thieves over the dispossessed
majority.
Zuma outlined the MKP’s objectives, emphasising the
following:
Land restitution
and equitable redistribution.
Radical economic
transformation through state-led industrialisation.
Free, quality,
decolonised education for all.
Empowerment of
traditional leaders and military veterans.
Collaboration
with African and global South institutions like BRICS.
Rooted in principles like Ubuntu, Pan-Africanism, and class
consciousness, the MKP envisions a South Africa where governance aligns with
the aspirations of its people.
Concluding with a call for unity, Zuma urged South Africans
to join the MKP in fighting for a just and inclusive society.
“This historic gathering is not just a celebration — it is
a clarion call for revolutionary change,” he declared, reaffirming the party’s
commitment to reshaping South Africa’s future. IOL
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PM Memorial writes to Rahul Gandhi to return Nehru’s historic letters
Rizwan Kadri, a member of the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, has written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging the return of 51 cartons of personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru. The letters, allegedly taken by Sonia Gandhi in 2008, are said to include correspondence with prominent historical figures, highlighting their historical and cultural value.
Kadri’s letter emphasizes the need to preserve these documents as part of India’s collective heritage and underscores concerns over custodianship and the safeguarding of significant historical materials. “These letters are not just personal possessions but a treasure trove of insights into Nehru’s relationships with global leaders and his vision for independent India,” Kadri wrote, suggesting their rightful place is in the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library for public access and scholarly research.
The issue has sparked discussions over the responsibilities of political families in handling historical archives and the transparency required in preserving national heritage. While there has been no official response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress Party, the request raises broader questions about the management of personal documents of historical leaders and the potential loss of valuable records due to inadequate archival policies.
Historians and experts have expressed concern over the alleged removal of these letters from public custody, stating that documents of such importance should remain accessible for future generations. Kadri’s appeal seeks to ensure that these letters, which may hold critical information about India’s political and social history, are returned to their rightful repository.
As the debate unfolds, the focus remains on preserving India’s historical legacy and ensuring accountability in maintaining and protecting significant archival collections.
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Manushi Chhillar's Falguni Shane Peacock blazer is a perfect holiday fit if you are a fan of standing out!
Manushi Chhillar stunned in a bold burgundy Falguni Shane Peacock blazer, paired with a black lace bralette and sheer stockings, as she shared glamorous photos on Instagram captioned, "We definitely painted the pink city red."
Last night, Manushi Chhillar debuted a stunning look to get you in the mood to party. The former Miss World is an amazing beauty who nails fashion objectives like a pro. Manushi can make any clothing stand out, from a traditional saree to a glam gown. With a big social media following, her Instagram feed is a veritable treasure trove of fashion inspiration.
Her most recent look, a gorgeous burgundy jacket, is no exception and will amaze you. Scroll down to learn more. Manushi Chhillar gained popularity after winning the Miss World 2017 contest. She made her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar in the epic drama Samrat Prithviraj.
Manushi Chhillar looked stunning in a Falguni Shane Peacock blazer
Manushi gave her Instagram followers a weekend treat on Sunday when she posted a series of gorgeous photos. The photo, captioned "We definitely painted the pink city red," showed the former Miss World looking lovely in a Falguni Shane Peacock blazer. Her ensemble includes a jacket with strong shoulders, long sleeves, notched lapels, and a black satin double collar that looks great against the burgundy backdrop.
The contemporary uneven hemline, combined with feather and sequin details, offered a bit of dramatic flair. Manushi elevated her daring appearance by pairing the blazer with a black lacy sweetheart neckline bralette and sheer stockings.
Chhillar's next role will be in John Abraham's political thriller Tehran. She has acted in films such as The Great Indian Family, Operation Valentine, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
Manushi was in Jaipur for an event.
Also read: Janhvi Kapoor And Manushi Chillar Steal The Show At The Closing Ceremony Of MAMI Film Festival
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Today, we can see how Israel represents both tremendous power and military and moral might, as well as its antithesis, vulnerability and frailty.
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Belgium Court approves Air Belgium cargo business sale to Peso and Air One
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Air Belgium had been undergoing a judicial reorganisation process initiated in Sep-2023, which concluded on 23-Sep-2024, aiming to ensure operational continuity and job preservation by transferring activities to interested investors1. The carrier received an EUR800,000 offer for its cargo operations from a consortium of Air One International Holdings and Peso Aviation Management, subject to regulatory approvals2. The commercial court of Walloon Brabant officially ended the reorganisation procedure1.
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DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026.
Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus — appointed the country’s “chief adviser” after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August — to set a date.
The 84-year-old microfinance pioneer is leading a temporary administration to tackle what he has called the “extremely tough” challenge of restoring democratic institutions in the South Asian nation of about 170 million people.
“Election dates could be fixed by the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026,” he said in a broadcast on state television.
Hasina, 77, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India as thousands of protesters stormed the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka.
Hundreds of people were killed in the weeks prior to Hasina’s ouster, most by police gunfire.
Scores more died in the hours after her toppling, largely in reprisal killings against prominent supporters of her Awami League party.
Her government was also accused of politicising courts and the civil service, as well as staging lopsided elections, to dismantle democratic checks on its power.
Hasina’s 15-year rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents.
‘Voting rights’
Yunus has launched commissions to oversee a raft of reforms he says are needed, and setting an election date depends on what political parties agree.
“Throughout, I have emphasised that reforms should take place first before the arrangements for an election,” he said.
“If the political parties agree to hold the election on an earlier date with minimum reforms, such as having a flawless voter list, the election could be held by the end of November,” he added.
But including the full list of electoral reforms would delay polls by a few months, he said.
Key among the reforms needed is an updated voter list, a “complex” challenge after years of turbulent democratic processes, requiring both the stripping of false names from lists, alongside registering first time voters in a rapidly growing youth population, he said.
Yunus said he dreamed of “ensuring 100 percent voter turnout” in polls.
“If this can be achieved, no government will ever dare to strip citizens of their voting rights again,” he said.
Bangladesh last held general elections in January when Hasina celebrated victory — poll denounced as neither free nor fair and boycotted by rivals after a crackdown during which thousands of opposition party members were arrested.
Former opposition groups, such as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), are now rebuilding after years of repression under Hasina.
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Police have issued a warning to the public to exercise caution when using digital platforms, particularly WhatsApp, following a surge in cyber attacks.
Cyber attackers are inviting users to click onto unknown
numbers or exposing users to phishing scams where the attackers deceive people
into providing sensitive data through fraudulent messages.
In an interview yesterday, national police spokesperson
Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated that authorities are working diligently to
apprehend the perpetrators.
“There is a rampant cyberattack targeting senior Government
officials, media personnel, and people across the country, where messages are
sent from unknown numbers, usually foreign numbers. The moment you click on a
link, you will be hacked.”
Hacking has become increasingly sophisticated in the
digital age. Cyber criminals exploit vulnerabilities in software and human
behaviour to gain unauthorised access to personal and financial information
once given access by the phone owner.
Phishing, a common tactic, involves deceiving individuals
into providing sensitive data through fraudulent emails or messages. With the
rise of mobile messaging platforms like WhatsApp, scammers have adapted their
strategies, creating urgent and convincing scenarios to manipulate users.
Comm Nyathi emphasised the need for the public to stay
alert and treat messages from unknown numbers with caution.
“The public should desist from opening links from unknown
sources, and as the police, we are using resources at our disposal to flush out
these suspects.”
Once scammers gain control of accounts, they solicit money
from the victim’s contacts, often pretending to be in a state of emergency.
On WhatsApp, scammers send urgent messages to every
contact, feigning a crisis and requesting financial assistance. On Facebook,
they reach out to every friend.
Several individuals have fallen prey to these scams. In one
instance, a top Government official had his phone hacked and the scammers sent
a message claiming to be in a dire financial situation.
“I’m trying to send some money to someone for treatment;
it’s not going through. I have issues with my account; can you help me send it
to the person’s account directly? I will refund it back immediately once my
transfer is active.”
The hacker created a sense of urgency, claiming to need
help for a medical treatment payment, but the message lacked specific details
about the treatment or the recipient.
While some recipients grew suspicious, others unfortunately
fell victim, with two individuals reportedly losing money, one sending US$250
and another transferring ZiG500.
The matter has been reported to the police. These scammers
allegedly use lost or stolen identity documents to register new SIM cards,
which they then employ to perpetrate cybercrimes. They often use foreign
numbers to send deceptive messages. The scammers employ many tactics, including
messages promising free data, such as “Click this link to get 50GB of free
data.” Herald
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https://www.newsdzezimbabwe.co.uk/2024/12/scammers-on-prowl-cops.html
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Thane teen leaves home after scolding, found dead in Creek
Thane: A 15-year-old girl, who left her house earlier this month after her mother reprimanded her for spending too much time on mobile phone, was found dead in a creek after nine days in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Monday.�
The girl resided with her family in Dombivli area here.
On December 5, her mother asked her not to spend too much time on her mobile phone and rather pay attention to her studies.
The girl, in a fit of anger, later left the house, the official from Vishnu Nagar police station said.
After failing to find her, her family members filed a missing complaint with the local police the next day.
The police subsequently registered an FIR on charges of kidnapping.
According to the official, the police had also got a message that on December 5, a girl jumped into a creek from Motagaon bridge in Dombivli.
On Saturday afternoon, a body was in the creek and was identified as that of the teenager by her family members, he said.
The body was later sent for postmortem to a government hospital and a case of accidental death was registered, the police said, adding a probe was on into the girl's death.�
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Bhubaneswar: With the onset of winter, entire Odisha is shivered under intense cold wave as 10 places recorded below 10 degree Celsius in last 24 hours.
Rourkela city recorded 5.7 degree C, becoming the coldest place in Odisha.
The mercury dropped in almost all places across Odisha in past 24 hours. As per the observations recorded by Bhubaneswar MeT at 8.30 AM today, Jagatsinghpur stood at 9.5 degree C, Dhenkanal a 9.6 degree C, Daringibadi 7.5 degree C, Phulbani 7 degree C, Sundargarh 9 degree C, Keonjhar 8.8 degree C, Jharsuguda 7.1 degree C and Angul 8 degree C.
The minimum temperature at Baripada and Nabarangpur was 10 degree C. Sonepur and Boudh recorded 10.5 and 10.8 degree C respectively yesterday night.
The night temperature declinced singnificantly in Bhubaneswar as the capital city registered 10.9 degree C. Cuttack city recorded 11.0 degree C in past 24 hours.
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Specifications for the 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2020 Porsche 718 Boxster 982 My20 2.0L Petrol 2D Roadster
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Advanced Brake Functions
- Anti-lock Braking
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Automatic Climate Control Filtered
- Air Conditioning Charcoal Filter
- Apple Car Play
- Automatic Deploying Rear Wing
- Air Compressor
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
- Alarm with Interior Movement Sensor
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Anti-theft Wheel Bolts
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Black Brake Calipers
- Bi-Xenon Dynamic Light System
- Cruise Control
- Cup Holders - Front Seats
- Coat Hanger Hook/s
- Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Convex Mirror Right Side
- Communication Management System
- Connect App Services
- Connect Plus
- Convertible Top Colour
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
- Dynamic Drive
- Door Handle Courtesy Lights
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Driver Mode Selection
- Door Pockets - Front Seat
- Door Sill Finishers - Embossed/Personalised
- Dry Sump Lubrication System
- Electrically Heated Windscreen
- Exterior Mirrors - Auto Dimming
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Stability Program
- Front Footwell Lights
- Gear Shift Indicator
- Head Airbags
- Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
- Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
- Headlights - Coming/Leaving Home Function
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Windshield
- Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
- Engine Immobiliser
- Keyless Entry & Drive
- Lane Change Assist
- Luggage/Cargo Area Light/s
- LED Indicators
- Light Pack
- Multi-function Display
- Multi-function Steering Wheel - Heated
- Mobile Phone Connectivity
- Map/Reading Lights - Front
- Navigation System
- Park Assist 2
- Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
- Power Front Seat Driver 14 Way
- Positioning Lights LED
- Power Mirrors With Folding
- Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
- Power Steering
- Power Front Seats 14 Way with Memory
- Powered Sports Seats
- Power Soft Top
- Power Soft Top - Remote Operation
- Power Windows
- Power Windows With One-Touch Operation
- Rain Sensor
- Rear Lights - LED
- Rollover Mitigation System
- Rollover Protection System
- Reversing Camera
- Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
- Storage Compartment - Centre Floor Console
- Solar Control Glass Roof
- Sports Exhaust System
- Side Front AirBags
- Side Impact Protection
- Sound Package Plus
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Stainless Steel Exhaust System
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- Thorax Airbag(s)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Tyre Repair Kit
- Tinted Windows
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Wind Deflector
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Windscreen With Sunband
- Xenon Headlights
Optional Extras
- Adaptive Cruise Control - $2,570
- Aluminium Gear Selector - $1,110
- Air Intake Grilles Painted - $1,060
- Aluminium Gear Knob - $500
- Alcantara Sunvisors - $860
- Alcantara Steering Wheel - $1,580
- Alloy Pedals - $550
- Adaptive Sports Seats Plus - 18 Way - $2,850
- Bi-Xenon Dynamic Light System Plus - $1,150
- Climate Control Panel - Leather - $1,220
- Climate Control Panel - Painted - $1,220
- Ceramic Brakes - $15,370
- Carbon Floor Mats - $1,490
- Coloured Instrument Dials - $1,030
- Carbon Onboard Folder - $1,630
- Customization Package Gear Lever - $1,630
- Coloured Seat Belts - $570
- Carbon Sill Guards - $1,120
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - $1,120
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $2,440
- Carbon Steering Wheel Special - $930
- Coloured Tailpipes - $1,120
- Extended Leather Pack - $1,090
- Embossed Headrests - $470
- Exterior Pack - Painted - $2,960
- Gear Lever - Carbon - $1,050
- Home Link - $600
- Interior Pack - Painted (non leather) - $1,220
- Interior Pack - Painted (leather) - $1,460
- Interior Pack - Wood (non leather) - $2,640
- Interior Pack - Wood (leather) - $3,110
- Interior Pack - Carbon (non leather) - $2,640
- Interior Pack - Carbon (leather) - $3,110
- Interior Pack - Brushed Aluminium (non leather) - $1,250
- Interior Pack - Brushed Aluminium (leather) - $1,470
- Interior Trim Pack - $4,250
- Interior Trim Special - $5,750
- Leather Accented Upholstery
- Leather Backrests Sports Seats Plus - $2,810
- Leather Dashboard - $2,520
- LED Dynamic Light System - $2,330
- Leather Interior Exclusive - $7,680
- Leather Interior Pack (without leather interior) - $1,290
- Leather Interior Pack (with leather interior) - $1,540
- Leather Interior Pack Partial Leather Seats - $830
- Leather Int Pack Partial Leather Seats - Two Tone - $1,200
- Leather Interior Pack Leather Seats - $4,410
- Leather Interior Pack Leather Seats - Premium - $5,190
- Leather Int Pack Leather Seats - Premium Two-tone - $5,190
- Leather Int Pack Leather Seats - Natural Leather - $6,910
- Leather Int Pk Leather Seats - Nat Leath Two-tone - $7,680
- Leather Interior Two-Tone - $4,410
- Leather Steering Column Surround - $940
- Leather Sill Guards - Special - $1,210
- Leather Sports Steering Wheel - $570
- Leather Sunvisors - $860
- Leather Upholstery
- Leather Upholstery Special - $1,000
- Metallic Paint - $1,870
- Metallic Paint Special - $18,490
- Porsche Active Suspension Management - $3,000
- Painted Alloy Wheels - Premium - $2,500
- Paint Colour Special - $4,920
- Painted Key - $840
- Rollover Bars - Painted - $1,060
- Seatbelt Buckles - Leather - $1,000
- Seatbelt Passage - Painted - $1,030
- Sports Chrono Instrument Dials - $720
- Sports Chrono Package - $3,770
- Sports Design Black Pack - $6,220
- Sports Design Pack - $5,250
- Special Identifying Badging - $540
- Solid Paint
- Solid Paint Special - $18,490
- Sports Seats - Bucket - $6,870
- Sports Seats - Special - $3,060
- Stainless Steel Sill Guards - Illuminated - $1,370
- St/Steel Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $1,760
- Stainless Steel Sill Guards - $500
- Surround Sound System Premium - $8,220
- Surround Sound System - $2,470
- Tail Lights - Special - $1,290
- Torque Vectoring Differential Rear - $2,750
- Ventilated Front Seats - $1,950
- Wood Gear Selector - $1,050
- Wheel Centres - $340
- Wood Steering Wheel Special - $930
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Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: Why tabla maestro wasn't allowed to cut his hair
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 due to a heart condition while undergoing treatment in the U.S. Famous for his musical brilliance and iconic "Wah Taj!" tea ads in the 1980s, Hussain's long hair became a trademark.
The great tabla master Zakir Hussain died on Monday morning, leaving an irreparable emptiness in the hearts of music fans. The iconic artist rose to prominence as the face of Taj Mahal Tea in the 1980s, thanks to a series of unforgettable television advertisements. These advertisements featured him dressed in ethnic attire, playing the tabla, and moving his hair; all of the ads ended with the famous catchphrase, "Wah Taj!" Though these advertisements cemented his status as a household figure, they came at the cost of an unusual commitment.
Why Zakir Hussain wasn't allowed to cut his hair?
Did you know Zakir Hussain was not permitted to cut his long hair due to a stipulation in his contract with the tea brand? Yes, you read it correctly. Zakir Hussain was not permitted to cut his long hair as part of his agreement with the Taj brand.
Hussain sarcastically conveyed this knowledge, saying, "I couldn't demonstrate my musical abilities in 30 seconds, but I could make my hair move! I'm still their goodwill ambassador, and I can't cut my hair, even if it's falling out."
First time I saw #ZakirHussain on TV was in this iconic 'Wah Taj' ad in the 90s. Especially during the cricket matches on DD National.
— Make India Proud 🇮🇳 (@ankushmahajann) December 15, 2024
Such a legendary icon we have lost today #Zakir_Hussain
Who else remembers this ad ‘Wah Taj’? pic.twitter.com/SpR3pl3xfv
Another reason is about his time in the US
Another rumour about his hair was that he grew it not because he liked it, but because he couldn't afford to cut it. "When I first visited the United States, I had short hair, but I spotted hippies with long hair. I couldn't afford haircuts while earning only $25 a week during my first year of college, so I let it grow. I was also inspired by other performers in the rock 'n' roll ensemble Shanti, with whom I performed," he once stated.
Zakir Hussain, a legendary tabla maestro and composer, died at the age of 73. Hussain was hospitalized in the United States and receiving treatment for a serious health condition. He was admitted to the intensive care unit after encountering a heart condition. This morning, the famed artist's family acknowledged his death.
For more on such stories on celeb lifestyle and fashion from around the world please visit Indiatimes Lifestyle.
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A short while ago, a UAV that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by an Israeli Navy missile boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The UAV was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
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https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/647363
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Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves International Airport handles 1.1m pax in Nov-2024
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A collaboration of classical musicians from Italy and Indonesia to bring composer Giacomo Puccini's work to audiences was an apt way to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
usic, often described as a universal language, transcends borders, stirring emotions and forging connections among people. Therefore, it is only fitting that to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Indonesia, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) hosted an opera concert in Indonesia.
Italy recognized Indonesia on Dec. 29, 1949, with Indonesia opening a representative office in March 1952 and Italy in October 1952. Both countries agreed to establish embassies in December 1953.
The concert, which brought together classical music talents from both countries, was held at the Aula Simfonia Jakarta concert hall on Sept. 14 and at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta on Sept. 21.
Titled A Tribute to Giacomo Puccini, the concert honored the 100th anniversary of the Italian composer’s passing.
Puccini (1858-1924) is celebrated as one of Italy's foremost opera composers. His early works were deeply rooted in the grand narrative characteristic of the late 19th-century Romantic style.
As Puccini’s career progressed, he transitioned to the verismo style, which emphasized realistic stories from everyday life, setting his operas apart from the mythical subjects favored by many of his predecessors. This artistic evolution has rendered his works timeless classics, cherished by audiences around the world.
“And it’s the best occasion for us to celebrate double anniversaries, marking both the longstanding friendship between Italy and Indonesia and the iconic legacy of Italian opera,” IIC director Maria Battaglia said in an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post before the concert in Jakarta.
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Deeply Sorry: Commentator apologises after calling Bumrah a 'primate'
Commentator and former England player Isa Guha apologised for calling India ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah a 'primate' during the ongoing third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
"He's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable 'primate'," Guha said on Sunday (Day 2) on air while commentating.
Clearing the air around the controversy, she said, "Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways," Guha said on Fox Cricket.
"Firstly I'd like to apologise for any offence caused," she added.
"I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect of others."
Saying that she admires Bumrah greatly, Guha said, "If you listen to the full transcript, I only meant the highest praise for one of India's greatest players and someone I admire greatly as well."�
Continuing further, the former player from South Asian heritage said, "I am trying to frame the enormity of his achievements and I've chosen the wrong word, and for that, I am deeply sorry."
Meanwhile, Bumrah picked six wickets to help India bundle out Australia for 445 in the first innings.
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https://www.asianage.com/sports/deeply-sorry-commentator-apologises-after-calling-bumrah-a-primate-1847196
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KARACHI: In a major move to facilitate citizens, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) CEO, Engineer Syed Salahuddin Ahmed, has increased the number of water tankers for the public.
According to the Hydrants Cell In-charge, the quota for subsidized water tankers has been increased, and a 24/7 window service has been launched at all official hydrants, enabling citizens to book water tankers round the clock easily.
To maintain water supply during ongoing repair work, the KW&SB has suspended commercial tanker services for three days, particularly on University Road.
During the period, water tankers will be provided under the General Public Service, including to residential flats.
The Hydrants Cell In-charge said that computerized e-slips must be obtained when availing water tankers. Citizens are urged to immediately report any instance of tanker operators not issuing e-slips.
Read more: Power breakdown: Dhabeji Station stops water supply to Karachi
For further convenience, contact numbers for all official hydrants have also been provided to the public.
These measures aim to ensure transparency, fair distribution, and ease of access to water services amid ongoing infrastructure work.
Few days ago, it was reported that water crisis has returned to haunt residents in most neighbourhoods of the metropolitan city as the 84-inch water pipeline, which was damaged during development works and repaired only eight days ago, leaked again.
The initial problem began on Dec 3, when the pipeline ruptured at two locations due to the ongoing Red Line construction, causing a major disruption to water supply. The repair work lasted for eight days, during which over 2.5 billion gallons of water could not be delivered to the city, resulting in widespread shortages.
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Dhaka: Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. Bangladesh officials and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said two serving officers from both sides comprised the delegations that will attend the celebrations in Dhaka and Kolkata. They reached their destination cities on Sunday.
The Bangladesh delegation comprised Mukti Jodhas, who were part of the guerrilla resistance force in East Pakistan opposing the Pakistan rule there. The Vijay Diwas celebration and the visit of the two countries' delegations come amid strains over the alleged violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh since the ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League regime in a student-led uprising on August 5. Hasina fled the country and has since taken refuge in India. The interim government of Muhammad Yunus has firmly rejected any major communal violence. Hindus constitute around eight per cent of Bangladesh's population. “The exchange of veterans' visits is a reminder of friendship forged in 1971," a political analyst in Dhaka said.
He said Indian External Affairs Secretary Vikram Misri's one-day Dhaka visit on December 9 for foreign office consultations with his counterpart Jashim Uddin partly eased the tensions in bilateral ties as he also met Yunus and his de-facto Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain. "Now the exchange of the veterans' visits is expected to manifest the goodwill of both the countries for each other," the analyst said. Both India and Bangladesh celebrate the victory over Pakistan on December 16, 1971, and every year invite each other's war veterans and serving officers to participate in the celebrations in the two countries.
Bangladesh celebrates its Independence Day on March 26 but Dhaka emerged as the free capital of a free country on December 16 after nine months of Liberation War with crucial Indian assistance. "These annual bilateral visits provide a platform for Mukti Jodhas and Liberation War veterans to celebrate the unique friendship of the two countries," the Indian High Commission said in a statement. It added that the occasion renews memories of the Liberation War "which epitomises the shared sacrifices of the armed forces of India and Bangladesh for the cause of Bangladesh's freedom from occupation, oppression, and mass atrocities". Vijay Diwas is not just a celebration of military success but also a reminder of India's commitment to justice and humanitarian values.
The war showcased India's capability to respond decisively to aggression while standing up for oppressed populations. It also strengthened India's position as a regional power and highlighted the importance of military preparedness and strategic diplomacy. In Bangladesh, the day is observed as Victory Day, a national holiday commemorating their liberation. The shared history of December 16 emphasises the enduring bond between India and Bangladesh.
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Legendary Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; know about this condition
Zakir Hussain, iconic tabla virtuoso, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco after suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Know what this condition is, how it is caused, and what its common symptoms are.
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73, after a battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family announced the heartbreaking news, revealing that Hussain breathed his last in a hospital in San Francisco.
According to reports, Zakir was hospitalised for the last two weeks, and later, when his condition worsened, he was moved to the intensive care unit. As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, tributes started pouring in for him on X (formerly called Twitter), who were top politicians, industrialists, sportspersons, and Bollywood personalities.
Zakir Hussain was known for his extraordinary contributions to Indian classical music. His virtuosity and unparalleled talent earned him praise from across the globe. His legacy as a tabla master will continue to inspire upcoming musicians and music lovers for generations to come.
Zakir Hussain suffered pulmonary fibrosis, what is it?
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease that affects the respiratory system. The condition scars and thickens lung tissue. It majorly impacts the connective tissue in the lung and the alveoli (air sacs inside the lungs), according to the Cleveland Clinic.
In this condition, the lung damage gradually gets worse over time; the main problem occurs when the hard and stiff lung tissues do not expand as well as they should, making it difficult to breathe. Pulmonary fibrosis may lead to shortness of breath while doing any daily activity in life.
What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that Zakir Hussain suffered from?
As per the report of Cleveland Clinic, idiopathic is a medical term that is used when the experts cannot determine what caused a condition. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common type of interstitial lung disease.
Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis
- Breathing in short, shallow spurts.
- Dry cough that doesn’t go away.
- Extreme tiredness or fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained weight loss.
Tributes for Zakir Hussain flood on social media
As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, the social media was flooded with tributes to table maestro Zakir Hussain. From political leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote, "The news of the demise of the great tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain ji is extremely sad. His demise is a great loss for the music world."
Communications minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia wrote, "The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations."
The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 15, 2024
This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. सदैव गूंजेगा, वाह ताज!
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Mahindra group chairman Anand Mahindra wrote, "The rhythm of India paused today…".
The rhythm of India paused today…
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 15, 2024
In tribute.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽#ZakirHussain
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Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India posted, "सुप्रसिद्ध तबला वादक पद्म विभूषण उस्ताद जाकिर हुसैन जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। उन्हें मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। जाकिर हुसैन जी का जाना देश के कला-संगीत क्षेत्र की अपूरणीय क्षति है। कला के क्षेत्र में उनका अभूतपूर्व योगदान है। अपनी कला के प्रति उनका समर्पण भाव और उनका योगदान हमेशा याद रखा जाएगा। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें और परिजनों तथा प्रशंसकों को संबल दे। ॐ शांति!"
सुप्रसिद्ध तबला वादक पद्म विभूषण उस्ताद जाकिर हुसैन जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। उन्हें मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। जाकिर हुसैन जी का जाना देश के कला-संगीत क्षेत्र की अपूरणीय क्षति है।
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 15, 2024
कला के क्षेत्र में उनका अभूतपूर्व योगदान है। अपनी कला के प्रति उनका समर्पण भाव और उनका…
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines to increase Dhaka-Madinah frequency from Dec-2024
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Specifications for the 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2020 Porsche 718 Boxster 982 My20 2.0L Petrol 2D Roadster
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Advanced Brake Functions
- Anti-lock Braking
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Automatic Climate Control Filtered
- Air Conditioning Charcoal Filter
- Apple Car Play
- Automatic Deploying Rear Wing
- Air Compressor
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
- Alarm with Interior Movement Sensor
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Anti-theft Wheel Bolts
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Black Brake Calipers
- Bi-Xenon Dynamic Light System
- Cruise Control
- Cup Holders - Front Seats
- Coat Hanger Hook/s
- Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Convex Mirror Right Side
- Communication Management System
- Connect App Services
- Connect Plus
- Convertible Top Colour
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
- Door Handle Courtesy Lights
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Door Pockets - Front Seat
- Door Sill Finishers - Embossed/Personalised
- Dry Sump Lubrication System
- Electrically Heated Windscreen
- Exterior Mirrors - Auto Dimming
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Stability Program
- Front Footwell Lights
- Gear Shift Indicator
- Head Airbags
- Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
- Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
- Headlights - Coming/Leaving Home Function
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Windshield
- Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
- Engine Immobiliser
- Keyless Entry & Drive
- Lane Change Assist
- Luggage/Cargo Area Light/s
- LED Indicators
- Light Pack
- Multi-function Display
- Multi-function Steering Wheel - Heated
- Mobile Phone Connectivity
- Map/Reading Lights - Front
- Navigation System
- Park Assist 2
- Power Front Seat Driver 14 Way
- Positioning Lights LED
- Power Mirrors With Folding
- Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
- Power Steering
- Power Front Seats 14 Way with Memory
- Powered Sports Seats
- Power Soft Top
- Power Soft Top - Remote Operation
- Power Windows
- Power Windows With One-Touch Operation
- Rain Sensor
- Rear Lights - LED
- Rollover Mitigation System
- Rollover Protection System
- Reversing Camera
- Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
- Storage Compartment - Centre Floor Console
- Solar Control Glass Roof
- Sports Exhaust System
- Side Front AirBags
- Side Impact Protection
- Sound Package Plus
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Stainless Steel Exhaust System
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- Thorax Airbag(s)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Tyre Repair Kit
- Tinted Windows
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Wind Deflector
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Windscreen With Sunband
- Xenon Headlights
Optional Extras
- Adaptive Cruise Control - $2,570
- Aluminium Gear Selector - $1,110
- Air Intake Grilles Painted - $1,060
- Aluminium Gear Knob - $500
- Alcantara Sunvisors - $860
- Alcantara Steering Wheel - $1,580
- Alloy Pedals - $550
- Adaptive Sports Seats Plus - 18 Way - $2,850
- Bi-Xenon Dynamic Light System Plus - $1,150
- Climate Control Panel - Leather - $1,220
- Climate Control Panel - Painted - $1,220
- Ceramic Brakes - $15,370
- Carbon Floor Mats - $1,490
- Coloured Instrument Dials - $1,030
- Carbon Onboard Folder - $1,630
- Customization Package Gear Lever - $1,630
- Coloured Seat Belts - $570
- Carbon Sill Guards - $1,120
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - $1,120
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $2,440
- Carbon Steering Wheel Special - $930
- Coloured Tailpipes - $1,120
- Extended Leather Pack - $1,090
- Embossed Headrests - $470
- Exterior Pack - Painted - $2,690
- Gear Lever - Carbon - $1,050
- Home Link - $600
- Interior Pack - Painted (non leather) - $1,220
- Interior Pack - Painted (leather) - $1,460
- Interior Pack - Wood (non leather) - $2,640
- Interior Pack - Wood (leather) - $3,110
- Interior Pack - Carbon (non leather) - $2,640
- Interior Pack - Carbon (leather) - $3,110
- Interior Pack - Brushed Aluminium (non leather) - $1,250
- Interior Pack - Brushed Aluminium (leather) - $1,470
- Interior Trim Pack - $4,250
- Interior Trim Special - $5,750
- Leather Accented Upholstery
- Leather Backrests Sports Seats Plus - $2,810
- Leather Dashboard - $2,520
- LED Dynamic Light System - $2,330
- Leather Interior Exclusive - $7,680
- Leather Interior Pack (without leather interior) - $1,290
- Leather Interior Pack (with leather interior) - $1,540
- Leather Interior Pack Partial Leather Seats - $830
- Leather Int Pack Partial Leather Seats - Two Tone - $1,200
- Leather Interior Pack Leather Seats - $4,410
- Leather Interior Pack Leather Seats - Premium - $5,190
- Leather Int Pack Leather Seats - Premium Two-tone - $5,190
- Leather Int Pack Leather Seats - Natural Leather - $6,910
- Leather Int Pk Leather Seats - Nat Leath Two-tone - $7,680
- Leather Interior Two-Tone - $4,410
- Leather Steering Column Surround - $940
- Leather Sill Guards - Special - $1,210
- Leather Sports Steering Wheel - $570
- Leather Sunvisors - $860
- Leather Upholstery
- Leather Upholstery Special - $1,000
- Metallic Paint - $1,870
- Metallic Paint Special - $18,490
- Porsche Active Suspension Management - $3,000
- Painted Alloy Wheels - Premium - $2,500
- Paint Colour Special - $4,920
- Painted Key - $840
- Rollover Bars - Painted - $1,060
- Seatbelt Buckles - Leather - $1,000
- Seatbelt Passage - Painted - $1,030
- Sports Chrono Instrument Dials - $720
- Sports Chrono Package - $3,770
- Sports Design Black Pack - $6,220
- Sports Design Pack - $5,250
- Special Identifying Badging - $540
- Solid Paint
- Solid Paint Special - $18,490
- Sports Seats - Bucket - $6,870
- Sports Seats - Special - $3,060
- Stainless Steel Sill Guards - Illuminated - $1,370
- St/Steel Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $1,760
- Stainless Steel Sill Guards - $500
- Surround Sound System Premium - $8,220
- Surround Sound System - $2,470
- Tail Lights - Special - $1,290
- Torque Vectoring Differential Rear - $2,750
- Ventilated Front Seats - $1,950
- Wood Gear Selector - $1,050
- Wheel Centres - $340
- Wood Steering Wheel Special - $930
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Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: India lose four as they crawl to 48 at Tea on Day 3
Team India are in big trouble as they lost four quick wickets before Tea Break on Day 3 after bundling out Australia for 445 in the first innings at Brisbane on Monday.
Currently, KL Rahul (30) and Rohit Sharma (0) are in the middle.
Leading the Aussie bowling unit, without any surprises was Mitchell Starc with two wickets, while Hazlewood and Cummins bagged one wicket each.
India's batters Jaiswal, Kohli, Gill and Pant returned back with single digit scores.
Earlier, Bumrah's six wickets helped India all out the hosts for 445, who resumed their overnight score of 405 for seven.
India 48/4, trailing by 397
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‘Moana 2’, the Disney sequel about the seafaring adventures of a courageous young Polynesian girl, topped the North American box office again in its third weekend out, taking in $26.6 million, according to industry estimates.
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That was roughly half of last weekend’s $52 million but still helped push the domestic take of the animated film to $337.5 million, along with $379 million internationally, for overall earnings surpassing $700 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.
Hawaiian-born Auli’i Cravalho reprises her voice-acting role as the titular Moana, who joins up with an unlikely crew to travel the rugged seas of Oceania to break the curse of an evil god. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson also returns to voice the hapless demigod Maui.
Universal’s film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical ‘Wicked’, the first in a two-part series, raked in $22.5 million in its third weekend in theatres, as it surpassed the $500 million mark globally.
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‘Wicked’ stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both received Golden Globes nominations this week, giving the film an extra boost as it gains Oscar steam.
Meanwhile ‘Kraven the Hunter’ placed a distant third, at $11 million, a ‘very weak opening for a new superhero film’, said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
The Spider-Man spinoff, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, suffered from repeated pandemic- and strike-related production delays and cost overruns and has gotten tepid reviews.
Fourth place went to Paramount’s ‘Gladiator II’, at $7.8 million. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen star in Ridley Scott’s sequel to his Best Picture Oscar-winning original.
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And in fifth was Warner Bros.’ anime fantasy ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’, at $4.6 million. Set long before the Peter Jackson ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, it tells the story of King Helm Hammerhand, voiced by Brian Cox, and his family as they fight an army of invaders.
Rounding out the top 10 were:
‘Red One’ ($4.3 million)
‘Interstellar: Tenth Anniversary’ ($3.3 million)
‘Daft Punk: Interstella’ ($2 million)
‘Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2’ ($1.6 million)
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ ($1.4 million)
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