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Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit that sparked downfall
The family of Mallory Beach, 19, sued the Murdaugh family and others after authorities said the boat Paul Murdaugh was driving crashed into a bridge.
Disgraced US lawyer Alex Murdaugh has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a teenager killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh’s youngest son that prosecutors said provoked him to later kill his wife and their son who wrecked the boat.
The agreement by an insurer to pay the 500,000-dollar (£381,847) policy Alex Murdaugh had on the boat ends the wrongful death suit that ultimately pried open Murdaugh’s finances and laid bare his schemes to steal millions from his clients and his South Carolina law firm.
The family of Mallory Beach, 19, sued the Murdaugh family and others after authorities said the boat Paul Murdaugh was driving crashed into a Beaufort County bridge in February 2019. Ms Beach was killed and several others were injured.
Paul Murdaugh, who was 19 at the time of the crash, was charged with felony boating under the influence. Investigators said he had a blood alcohol level over 0.28% — more than three times the legal limit.
Ms Beach’s family already received more than 15 million dollars (£11.5 million) from a settlement with the Parker’s Kitchen chain of convenience stores and others, as well as lawsuits with a family that held an oyster roast the group on the boat attended, a bar that served Paul Murdaugh liquor just before the crash, and Paul Murdaugh’s older brother, Buster, whose ID he used to buy the beer.
A snag with the insurer of the boat, Progressive, prevented the entire case from being settled last summer. Progressive would not pay until Alex Murdaugh was dropped as a defendant in the Beach family’s lawsuit, according to court records.
Once special receivers assured all Murdaugh’s assets were paid out, Ms Beach’s family agreed to end the case and the insurer paid the 500,000 dollars, Judge Daniel Hall wrote in an order filed on Monday.
Court records indicate the other passengers on the boat who were injured have also settled their lawsuits against Murdaugh and others involved in the crash.
Alex Murdaugh, 56, is serving life without parole for the June 2021 shooting deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul at their Colleton County home. He has denied killing them and is appealing against his murder convictions.
But even if his murder convictions are overturned, he will remain in prison.
Murdaugh admitted stealing around 12 million dollars (£9.2 million) from his family’s law firm and from clients including a man who became a quadriplegic after a crash and from a trust fund intended for children whose parents were killed. He was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.
Prosecutors said one of the last things Murdaugh did before heading home the night of the killings was work on a financial statement he would likely have to present at a court hearing for the Beach lawsuit scheduled three days later.
Murdaugh feared an investigation into his statement would show he stole millions from clients and his law firm, prosecutors said, and the killings were a sinister, methodical plan to buy time to straighten out his finances and derail the wrongful death suit over the boat crash.
The lawsuit, which became known in the true crime world as the “Boat Case”, showed both his family’s longtime influence over Hampton County where for decades they controlled much of the criminal and civil courts and cracks in their control of their rural empire.
Nurses at the hospital where the injured teenagers were taken said Paul Murdaugh and his father tried to talk to them alone in the emergency room. One teenager said it appeared the family was trying to convince them to say someone other than Paul Murdaugh was driving the boat.
Ms Beach’s lawyer Mark Tinsley gave evidence at Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial that he wanted him to pay 10 million dollars (£7.6 million), and Murdaugh’s lawyer said he was broke and might be able to scrape together one million.
Mr Tinsley said that did not make sense with Murdaugh’s reputation and outward signs of wealth and asked for records of all of Murdaugh’s finances for the lawsuit hearing, which was postponed following the killings.
Alex Murdaugh killed his son Paul with two shotgun blasts and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, with four or five rifle shots outside their home, authorities said.
Alex Murdaugh said he called 911 after finding the bodies following a brief visit to see his ailing mother.
He told investigators who arrived that he wondered if the anger towards his son over the boat crash led to the killings. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2024/10/15/alex-murdaugh-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-that-sparked-downfall/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:55Z |
PUMA CHAMPIONS STREET CRICKET IN UAE WITH PLAY THE CITY’ INITIATIVE
Date
10/15/2024 9:38:52 AM
(MENAFN- mslgroup) In the UAE, street cricket is more than just a game; it symbolizes passion and play. PUMA connects with this vibrant culture through its Play The City initiative, celebrating the unsung heroes of street cricket across the region.
For many expatriates, street cricket is more than a pastime. Each weekend, 20,000 to 25,000 residents gather at around 2,000 makeshift pitches, making this cherished tradition often overlooked in mainstream narratives. PUMA's Play The City campaign highlights local street cricket teams, such as OGS X1, Dubai Commandos, Blitz Boss Royals, Hashmi CC, United Pro X1 and Little Masters. These teams have built strong bonds through their love for the game, representing the rich street cricket culture in the UAE.
"The 'Play The City' initiative has given us a voice, showing that street cricket is more than just a game—it’s our culture," said Saheer from OGS X1. "PUMA’s involvement has transformed our passion into something recognized across the city. This initiative makes us feel part of something bigger."
In Dubai's urban sprawl, players find space wherever they can—from car parks to sandy lots—wearing everything from track pants to kurta-pyjama. They embody the spirit of Play The City, overcoming obstacles to keep their love for the sport alive.
To celebrate this, PUMA designed jerseys that give players a sense of ownership. The jerseys draw inspiration from the neighborhoods where the pitches are located, blending local patterns that capture the community’s essence. PUMA also equipped teams with tools to claim their arenas, officially recognizing their grounds through Google Street View. This allows teams to assert their identity, like professional teams with stadiums, and lets viewers explore these locations on Google Maps.
“Street cricket isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. Those in this community know what it means to compromise to make the game happen,” Johan Kuhlo, Managing Director GCC at PUMA. “Through Play The City, we aim to capture the spirit of street cricket by highlighting those who transform any open space into a field. We hope to ignite a deep sense of pride among players.”
As Play The City gains momentum, PUMA plans to expand beyond street cricket in the UAE. The goal is to connect with communities passionate about grassroots sports globally. Whether it’s football, basketball, or rugby, PUMA aims to honor local athletes and the spaces they cherish, fostering community engagement and resilience.
The campaign launches in Dubai alongside the debut of PUMA cricket equipment, marking its entry into the UAE. The BurJuman store, opening on the 18th October will feature a cricket section among its sports offerings.
Through Play The City, PUMA is committed to celebrating street cricket while creating a sense of community and belonging throughout the UAE and beyond.
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Airbnb Data Reinvented: Summer Launches Forecast for Smarter STR Business Decisions
Unlock smarter short-term rental investment decisions for Airbnb properties with Summer Forecast’s new market and data tools purpose-built for STR pros.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Airbnb data just got better with Summer Forecast. Institutional quality data, insights, and revenue optimization are now part of Summer's new product suite.
Built by industry experts with a deep understanding of the short-term rental ecosystem, Summer Forecast is set to bridge the gap between data and decision-making for those looking to succeed in the increasingly competitive short-term rental (STR) market. With intuitive tools that deliver insights into the top short-term rental markets, competitive performance, and asset-level optimization, Summer Forecast takes the guesswork out of managing short-term rental portfolios.
"At Summer, we started by buying and managing short-term rentals ourselves, and like many in the industry, we struggled to find the right tools to make decisions about our assets," says Paul Kromidas, CEO and Founder of Summer. "We turned to every site, tool, and online calculator out there, and none of them were accurate enough to make investment-grade decisions for our homes. So we simply decided to build our own data tool."
Designed for property management companies, professional investors, vacation rental hosts, lenders, and others in the STR space, Summer Forecast is built to serve everyone who needs data-driven visibility into their properties.
Kromidas explains: "I entered the STR industry working in leadership at Airbnb HQ, right as the company was building and scaling. In that time and since, I've heard loud and clear from my partners and peers about the gaps in knowledge about their assets under management. These homes are investments for their owners and operators. It's time our industry treated them as such. With Summer Forecast, our goal is to help owners, operators, and investors in the short-term rental space get the best performance out of their investments."
"With Summer Forecast, we're setting a new standard for data and technology in the short-term rental market," says Alex Gignac, Head of Product and Engineering at Summer. "Our platform has already provided our users with the smart data they've been asking for. However, it's about much more than just data—it helps our customers build a stronger and more strategic advantage in the market."
Summer Forecast offers a range of powerful features. Users get access to institutional-grade Airbnb data that they can trust. Forecast's real power lies in its deep customizations, though, allowing users to tailor the platform to their unique needs. Users can create customized competitive sets based on their own market knowledge, filtering down by amenities, property features, and more, to generate highly accurate revenue projections.
With Summer Forecast, users can also scan submarkets using an interactive map to filter active STRs by booking revenue, days listed, property features, and more. Customizable graphs and analytics help visualize trends, and users can generate ten-year cash flow pro formas based on their own inputs.
Users can also run multi-year analytics on key metrics like ADR, occupancy, RevPAR, and growth, while filtering competitive sets by amenities and features. Plus, they can maintain an inventory of analyzed homes, “watch” submarkets for new listings, and overlay this data with active STR performance for clear insights.
Pedro F. Zevallos, Head of Acquisitions at Summer, notes: "I’ve consolidated everything from multiple spreadsheets and tools into one single screen, making my work faster, more accurate, and more efficient. Not only can I do what I used to do in minutes, but now I have the superpowers to generate new valuable insights, customize maps and graphs, and create reports that were impossible before."
Summer Forecast helps professionals across the STR ecosystem maximize the value of their portfolio with ease. Commenting on the future, Paul Kromidas notes, "The future of real estate will be undeniably driven by technology, and we're proud to be leading this transformation. Forecast's launch is just the beginning of what’s to come."
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Founded by Airbnb alumni, Summer is on a mission to revolutionize the vacation rental industry by combining deep market data with intuitive technology so short-term rental property managers, owners, and investors can stay ahead of the competition. Summer Forecast is the latest offering in the company's suite of products designed to unlock the potential of short-term rental performance.
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Renowned photojournalist allegedly killed by his son near Mt. Baldy
A man who authorities say was killed by his son near Mt. Baldy over the weekend has been identified as a renowned photojournalist, according to posts on social media.
“It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Paul Lowe, whose brilliant life was cut short in Los Angeles, California on Saturday,” according to a social media post from VII Photo Agency, an international photo agency. “Paul was a courageous and beloved comrade, and a deeply devoted father and husband. The loss is shocking and overwhelming, and our hearts go out to his wife and family.”
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to an assault on Mt. Baldy Road in the San Gabriel Mountains, according to a Sheriff’s Department news release.
Deputies found a man with trauma to his chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
About a mile away from the crime scene, a man later identified as Emir Abadzic-Lowe had crashed his car while driving away; he was detained by deputies in connection with the homicide investigation, according to authorities. Abadzic-Lowe was identified as the 19-year-old son of the victim.
Abadzic-Lowe was arrested on suspicion of killing his father based on “evidence at the scene” and statements from the son and other witnesses, authorities said.
Lara Jo Regan, a fellow photojournalist and Lowe’s colleague, told KTLA that Lowe was in Southern California to take care of family matters. They were supposed to meet up but Regan never heard from him.
“I went on Facebook, and I was going to DM him to see what was up,” she said. “Then, the first thing that came up was news of his passing posted on his agency’s website in New York. I was beyond shocked. I’m still kind of shocked.”
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Best Buy Pixel 9 Pro XL deal takes $100 off with activation on AT&T or Verizon
Best Buy takes $100 off the Pixel 9 Pro XL with activation
I've been using the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for roughly a week and it's the best Android experience I've ever had in a phone yet. It packs smooth performance, great-sounding speakers, a gorgeous display, and long battery life into a premium design.
Since its August 22 launch earlier this year, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is seeing considerable discounts. Best Buy currently offers the Pixel 9 Pro XL for $999 with activation on AT&T or Verizon. It normally costs $1,099, so that's $100 off and one of the best phone deals available now. If you require more room for apps and media files, get double the storage with the 256GB Pixel 9 Pro XL for $1,099 ($100 off) with activation.
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If you want to go the prepaid route and don't mind paying for your service in bulk, here's an alternative. Mint Mobile offers the Pixel 9 Pro XL (Obsidian only) for $879 including 50% off 12 months of Unlimited talk, text, and data (valued at $180). This undercuts Best Buy's current price for the phone alone by $120.
The reviews are in on the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google's top-tier flagship phone. We didn't get to review it, however, sister site Tom's Guide rates it 4 out of 5 stars. They love everything I also love about the Pixel 9 Pro XL including its bright screen, new AI features, and long battery life.
Whether you want to upgrade your Android phone or switch from an iPhone, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is worth considering. Especially now that it's on sale for under $1,000.
Today's best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL deals
Overview
Save $100 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with activation on AT&T or Verizon at Best Buy.
Features: 6.8-inch (2,992 x 1,344) 120Hz LTPO OLED up to 1,800-nit display (3,000-nits peak), Google Tensor G4 processor, Titan M2 co-processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB of storage, Pro triple camera array (50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto camera), 42MP front camera with autofocus, 5,060 mAh battery, fast wireless charging, battery share, IP68 dust-and-water resistance, Android 14
Release date: August 2024
Price history: This is one of the best prices I've seen for this phone with no trade-in,
Price check: Amazon $1,099 | Google Store $1,099 | Mint Mobile $879 (includes 12 months of Unlimited service)
Reviews: Tom's Guide: ★★★★
Buy it if: You want a premium phone with a bright display that takes excellent photos and offers the best Android experience in a smartphone.
Don't buy it if: You want a simple phone solely for calling, texting, and internet browsing.
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The Chinese military conducted blockade drills around Taiwan on Monday, raising alarm from the island nation after its President Lai Ching-te stated last week that Taiwan will resist any attack from Beijing.
According to the Associated Press, China deployed 125 aircraft along with its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, sealing off ports around Taiwan.
As anticipated by Taiwan defense and security authorities after 2024A earlier in May, PLA Exercise Joint Sword 2024B comes in response to Lai’s National Day address. https://t.co/3Zt5mYjKG0 pic.twitter.com/KFTcFKg8ml
— Collin Koh (@CollinSLKoh) October 13, 2024
The Chinese Ministry of Defense said in a statement the military drills were intended to increase pressure on “Taiwan independence” in response to Lai’s speech during Taiwan’s National Day celebrations held last week.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson Wu Qian, every “provocation” by Taiwan, will be met with force by the People’s Liberation Army “until the Taiwan question is completely resolved.”
Wu criticized Lai – who has been labeled a “separatist” by the Chinese Communist Party – saying he is “forgetting their roots and deliberately severing historical ties across the Taiwan Strait,” adding Lai is inciting confrontation, hostility, and confusion.
China’s Joint Sword 2024B exercise, launched at dawn on October 14, involves a simulated blockade of Taiwan’s strategic ports and areas, emphasizing Beijing’s readiness for combat around the island.
A promotional video, released a day prior, used Chinese symbolism to… pic.twitter.com/7A4HBJ10Zb
— Paulo Aguiar (@padejesar) October 14, 2024
China claims Taiwan as its own territory, and has been increasing its threats of invasion and reclamation under its “one China” policy. The ministry further noted Lai “exposed his true nature” and called Lai a destroyer of peace, and a creator of chaos who will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The ministry stated the actions of Lai will be met with countermeasures.
“Taiwan has never been a country and will never become one … We are using language that ‘Taiwan independence’ separatists can understand, to make it clear that the pursuit of ‘independence’ is a dead end,” Wu said.
However, Wu stated the drills were not aimed at the Taiwanese people themselves, but noted China would never renounce the use of force against Taiwan.
“We are willing to exert utmost sincerity and make every effort to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification, but we will never promise to renounce the use of force, nor will we leave any room for ‘Taiwan independence’ … Relevant parties should cease supporting ‘Taiwan independence’ and stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” Wu said.
Taiwanese Navy Commander Admiral Tang Hua, told the Economist on Thursday that China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan into submission. Tang warns that it is only a matter of time before the drills become a real blockade.
Is China Using the Anaconda Strategy to Squeeze Taiwan?
In an interview with The Economist, Admiral Tang Hua of the #Taiwanese Navy has warned that China is “slowly, but surely” increasing their presence around Taiwan.
He says that China can blockade Taiwan whenever they… pic.twitter.com/adxaAMYK5t
— WW3 (@WW3solanacoin) October 10, 2024
Tang noted the number of Chinese aircraft and ships patrolling Taiwanese waters has doubled since 2020. This includes the Taiwan Strait, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
In response to the increase in incursions, the Taiwanese government has since given the public updates about the number of aircraft and ships operating around Taiwan. Tang told the Economist, however, Taiwan’s government chooses not to disclose certain information about the type of ships due to worries about the public losing morale if they were to find out exactly how many – and how close – Chinese military are getting to Taiwan’s coastline.
Tang stated the Chinese are putting a tremendous amount of pressure on Taiwan’s navy, which must deploy up to 50% of its naval combat vessels to match the Chinese every time they patrol Taiwan, and are hoping Taiwan makes a mistake.
“They give you extreme pressure, pressure, pressure. They’re trying to exhaust you … The PLA is trying to force Taiwan to make mistakes … We restrain our guys, not to provoke or escalate,” Tang said.
Secretary-general of Taiwan’s security council Joseph Wu reportedly told the council threats from China violate the United Nations charter, according to the AP.
“Our military will definitely deal with the threat from China appropriately … Threatening other countries with force violates the basic spirit of the United Nations Charter to resolve disputes through peaceful means,” Wu said.
Taiwan’s Presidential Office said China should “cease military provocations that undermine regional peace and stability and stop threatening Taiwan’s democracy and freedom.” | https://www.wnd.com/2024/10/anaconda-strategy-to-squeeze-watch-china-execute-blockade-drills-and-cut-off-key-ports-in-taiwan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anaconda-strategy-to-squeeze-watch-china-execute-blockade-drills-and-cut-off-key-ports-in-taiwan | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Election Board is changing its mail protocol after receiving a suspicious postcard last Friday.
Lauri Ealom, Kansas City Election Board director, said Monday the office received a postcard with some “film" on it.
Workers turned the postcard over to the FBI for additional investigation. An FBI agent said Monday they could neither confirm nor deny any ongoing investigation.
“It’s scary. It’s really scary,” Ealom told KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan Monday. “I don’t think any of us signed up for this, although we love what we do.”
Crews from the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department cleared the office Monday of any air quality concerns following an initial review by another organization Friday.
Ealom encourages others to come work or volunteer with election officials to get a better idea of the work they do.
“Come work with us,” Ealom said. “You will see we’re on the up and up and we have lots of logistics tests, and we do everything to ensure everyone can vote.”
KSHB 41 News' Charlie Keegan contributed to this report.
— | https://www.kshb.com/news/election-2020/kansas-city-election-board-changes-mail-protocol-after-receiving-suspicious-postcard | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 'out of reach': World Bank
Protesters are gathering outside the IMF and World Bank's 2024 Spring Meeting in Washington D.C., on April 18, 2024. Here are some photos of the demonstrations. (Photo by Andrew Thomas/NurPhoto) (Photo by Andrew Thomas / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)
(AFP) - A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is "out of reach," said the World Bank on Tuesday, adding it could take three decades or more to do so.
"Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill, with 2020–30 set to be a lost decade," according to a new report assessing progress on eliminating poverty after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The world is experiencing serious setbacks after decades of progress, noted World Bank senior managing director Axel van Trotsenburg.
This comes amid overlapping challenges including slow economic growth, the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as climate shocks.
He warned that with these crises, "a business-as-usual approach will no longer work."
Almost 700 million people, or 8.5 percent of the global population, live on less than $2.15 daily -- the threshold for extreme poverty.
This is set to remain at 7.3 percent in 2030.
Today, extreme poverty remains concentrated in countries with low growth and fragility, many in Sub-Saharan Africa, the World Bank said.
And 44 percent of the world's population lives on below $6.85 a day, which is the poverty line for upper-middle-income countries.
"The number of people living under this poverty line has barely changed since 1990 due to population growth," the bank noted.
It added that "future poverty reduction requires economic growth that is less carbon emissions-intensive than in the past."
Nearly one in five people are expected to be hit by a severe weather shock in their lifetime, and will struggle to bounce back from it, according to the World Bank.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made tremendous progress in recent years, transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live and work. As AI continues to advance, a pressing question arises: will it one day surpass human intelligence?
Current State of AI
Artificial Intelligence has already demonstrated exceptional capabilities in:
1. Processing speed: AI can process vast amounts of data faster and more accurately than humans.
2. Learning: AI algorithms can learn from data, adapt to new situations, and improve performance over time.
3. Specialized tasks: AI excels in specific domains, such as:
– Image recognition
– Natural Language Processing (NLP)
– Chess and other strategic games
– Medical diagnosis
AI Milestones
1. Deep Blue (1997): IBM’s chess computer defeated World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov.
2. AlphaGo (2016): Google’s AI defeated a Go world champion.
3. AlphaFold (2020): Google’s AI solved the protein-folding problem, a longstanding challenge in biology.
Theoretical Limits
1. Moore’s Law: Computing power doubles approximately every two years, driving AI progress.
2. Singularity: The hypothetical point where AI surpasses human intelligence, potentially transforming human civilization.
Expert Insights
1. Elon Musk: Predicts AI will surpass human intelligence within the next 5-10 years.
2. Stephen Hawking: Warned that superintelligent AI could be humanity’s last invention.
3. Nick Bostrom: Director of the Future of Humanity Institute, emphasizes the need for AI safety research.
Challenges and Concerns
1. Job displacement: Artificial Intelligence may automate jobs, potentially displacing human workers.
2. Bias and ethics: AI systems can perpetuate biases and raise ethical concerns.
3. Control and accountability: Ensuring AI systems align with human values and goals.
Conclusion
While Artificial Intelligence has made remarkable strides, surpassing human intelligence remains uncertain. The future of AI depends on ongoing research, responsible development, and addressing challenges. As AI continues to evolve, humanity must prioritize:
1. Collaborative development: Encouraging human-AI collaboration.
2. Ethical considerations: Ensuring Artificial Intelligence aligns with human values.
3. Preparedness: Addressing potential consequences of advanced AI.
Sources:
1. “Life 3.0” by Max Tegmark
2. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom
3. “The Singularity is Near” by Ray Kurzweil
4. MIT Technology Review
5. Harvard Business Review
Note: This article presents factual information and expert opinions | https://arynews.tv/artificial-intelligence-ai-will-it-one-day-beat-humans-question/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
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World Bank: Ending Extreme Poverty by 2030, No Longer Possible
* Failure traced to high debt, COVID-19, wars, climate crisis
* Poverty rampant in sub-Saharan Africa, historically low economic growth nations
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja
A new report by the World Bank has revealed that the United Nations’ (UN) goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is no longer feasible due to a combination of factors, including wars, huge debt, climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the ‘Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report’, the global goal of ending extreme poverty — defined as $2.15 per person per day, by 2030 — is out of reach.
Ending extreme poverty by 2030 is one of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Extreme poverty, the report said, remained concentrated in countries with historically low economic growth and high levels of fragility, many of which are in sub-Saharan Africa.
It explained that it could take three decades or more to eliminate poverty at this threshold, which is relevant primarily for low-income countries.
Almost 700 million people – 8.5 per cent of the global population – live today on less than $2.15 per day, with 7.3 per cent of the population projected to be living in extreme poverty in 2030.
While it is no longer feasible to end extreme poverty by 2030, the report noted that it would take even longer – more than a century – to meet a more ambitious objective of raising incomes above the $6.85 a day deemed to be the poverty threshold for upper middle-income countries.
Today, 44 per cent of the world’s population lives on less than $6.85 per day, the poverty line for upper-middle-income countries. The number of people living under this poverty line has barely changed since 1990 due to population growth.
The bank defines upper middle-income economies as those with income a head of between $4,466 and $13,845 a year in a group of countries that include Argentina, Botswana and China.
Currently, 3.5 billion people – almost half the world’s population – live on less than $6.85 a day and the report said population growth meant the number of poor people on this measure of poverty had barely changed since 1990.
The report stated that there had also been little progress on another development goal – to reduce inequality. While the number of countries with especially large gaps between rich and poor had declined from 66 to 49 over the past decade, the percentage of people living in countries with high levels of inequality had remained unchanged at 22 per cent.
These countries were concentrated in Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa.
Commenting on the new report, World Bank Senior Managing Director, Axel van Trotsenburg, said: “After decades of progress, the world is experiencing serious setbacks in the fight against global poverty, a result of intersecting challenges that include slow economic growth, the pandemic, high debt, conflict and fragility and climate shocks.
“Amid these overlapping crises, a business-as-usual approach will no longer work. We need a fundamentally new development playbook if we are to truly improve people’s lives and livelihoods and protect our planet.”
The Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Senior Vice-President for Development Economics, Indermit Gill, said: “Low-income countries and emerging market economies will do well to acknowledge the inevitability of tradeoffs among these objectives, but also to appreciate some synergies.
“Policies to reduce air pollution, for example, contribute both to climate and developmental goals. Sustained investments in education and health provide higher poverty and prosperity related payoffs in developing countries than do tax-financed social assistance programmes.
“And well-executed government initiatives to increase the capacity of farmers to adopt new, climate-smart, technologies can reduce poverty, spread prosperity, and preserve the planet.”
Progress in reducing the Global Prosperity Gap, the World Bank’s new measure of shared prosperity, has stalled since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a slowdown in inclusive income growth over this period.
On average, incomes around the world would have to rise five-fold today to reach the level of $25 per person per day, the minimum prosperity standard for high-income countries.
The number of economies with high income inequality has declined over the past decade. Yet, 1.7 billion people – 20 per cent of the global population – still live in high-inequality economies, concentrated mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa.
High inequality reflects a lack of opportunities for socioeconomic mobility, which hinders prospects for inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
Nearly one in five people globally are likely to experience a severe weather shock in their lifetime from which they will struggle to recover. Almost all those exposed to extreme weather events in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of experiencing welfare losses due to their high vulnerability.
The report noted that future poverty reduction requires economic growth that is less carbon emissions-intensive than in the past.
It explained that reducing extreme poverty, measured at $2.15 per day, would not come at a high cost for the planet, since the poorest countries contribute relatively little to emissions.
However, reducing poverty at the higher standard of $6.85 per day – the poverty line typical of upper-middle-income countries – could lead to a significant increase in emissions, it said, adding that each country needs a tailored approach based on their income-level, prioritizing certain policies and managing synergies and trade-offs across goals.
“Low-income countries should prioritize poverty reduction by delivering economic growth via greater investment in job creation, human capital, access to services and infrastructure, while improving resilience.
“Middle-income countries should prioritize income growth that decreases vulnerability to shocks, along with policies to reduce the carbon intensity of growth. In high-income and upper-middle-income countries, where carbon emissions are high, the focus should be on cutting emissions while finding ways to alleviate job losses and other short-term costs that can result from such cuts, particularly for people living in or vulnerable to poverty.
“Strengthening international cooperation and boosting finance for development are also critical for a successful transition towards more sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies,” the report stressed. | https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/10/15/world-bank-ending-extreme-poverty-by-2030-no-longer-possible/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
Apple TV+ is running full speed ahead on Slow Horses: The Emmy-winning spy drama has been renewed for a sixth season.
The show that stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a group of dysfunctional British spies — unaffectionately known as the Slow Horses — just had its fourth season premiere on Sept. 4. It was renewed for a fifth season earlier this year.
"Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure," said Apple TV+'s Jay Hunt.
Season six is adapted from Joe Country and Slough House, respectively the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's "Slough House" book series.
All four seasons of Slow Horses hold a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, the streamer points out.
The six-episode sixth season will see "the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge," Apple teases.
Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. | https://www.wmmo.com/entertainment/apple-tv-renews-slow/SHUL5D27CDGG5O775YVGTZJG7E/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
'Our dreams shattered by a bullet'
Rayhan Ahmed's HSC results were published this afternoon.
Rayhan, who was shot during a march of the anti-discrimination movement in Dhaka, was a student of Gulshan Commerce College.
He passed with a GPA of 2.92, but his family, devastated by his death, could only mourn his passing as the news arrived, reports our Noakhali correspondent.
Rayhan was the only son of Md Mozammel Hossain and Amena Begum, residents of East Durganagar village in Noakhali Sadar upazila's Noannai Union.
On August 5, Rayhan was shot dead by police while taking part in the protest in the Badda area of the capital.
The next day, on August 6, he was laid to rest in the family graveyard.
"We had such big dreams for him. All of them were shattered in an instant with that one bullet. I don't know how to go on," said his father Md Mozammel Hossain, a caretaker in Badda.
His mother, Amena Begum, said, "My son is no longer with us. What use is his result now? He was supposed to do even better. Despite our financial struggles, we sent him to study in Dhaka so that he could build a better life. But one bullet took him from us forever. I appeal to the government to find those responsible for his death and ensure they face the highest punishment."
Rayhan's classmate, Mushfiqur Rahman Sifat, echoed the family's grief. "Rayhan was very talented. He was taken from us too soon, and his absence is deeply felt."
MA Kalam, the principal of Gulshan Commerce College, said, "Rayhan was one of 394 students from our college who passed the HSC this year in the commerce department, earning a GPA of 2.92. His passing is a tragedy we never expected." | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/education/news/our-dreams-shattered-bullet-3728336 | 2024-10-15T17:51:56Z |
Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
Good luck with your Week 7 matchups! | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/fantasy-football/A3725AFWSDNOFJSZYTVOHPSW4I/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:57Z |
Balrampur (UP), Oct 15 (PTI) A Dalit mother-son duo were allegedly hacked to death in a village here on Tuesday, police said.
Ramlal (45) and his mother Lakhraji (75) were killed by some persons in Sonar village with sharp-edged weapons, Superintendent of Police, Vikas Kumar said.
They used to live in a house outside the village, he said.
Bodies of victims have been sent for the postmortem examination.
Prima facie it appeared to be a case of enmity, the SP said adding that four teams have been made to investigate the case. PTI COR ABN HIG | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/dalit-mother-son-hacked-to-death-in-ups-balrampur-7317523 | 2024-10-15T17:51:58Z |
First off in the WNBA and MLB. There is only one Gamecock left standing, RHP Clarke Schmidt of the New York Yankees. He was solid in a Yankees Game 3 win over the Royals in the ALDS. Schmidt just missed picking up the win by one out. He threw 4.2 innings and allowed two runs on four hits with one walk. He struck out four as well. The Yankees won the game 3-2 and the series 3-to-1. Schmidt will get the ball back in Game Three against Cleveland in the ALCS. That game is scheduled for a Thursday 5:08 EDT first pitch.
Tiffany Mitchell, Tyasha Harris and the Connecticut Sun fell in a decisive Game 5 to the Minnesota Lynx. In that game Harris had 12 points, one board, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes. She shot 50% from the field and from three in the Game 5 loss. Tiffany Mitchell did not play due to illness. The Lynn are currently tied with the NY Liberty at one game a piece in the best-of-five series.
The big news from the NFL was the debut of Spencer Rattler. Overall, it was a mixed bag but not a bad performance for a rookie fifth round pick making his first start with a banged up offensive line and a defense that couldn't stop running water. Elsewhere around the league, Deebo was Deebo and Xavier Legette once again got up on his horse.
NFL Week 6
Miami Dolphins- Cam Smith (DB): The Dolphins had a Week 6 bye.
New England Patriots- Marcellas Dial (DB): Dial played 30 snaps on special teams in the Patriots loss to the Texans. He did not record a stat and has one tackle on the season.
Kevin Harris (RB): Harris is on the Patriots practice squad. This is his third season in the NFL.
New York Jets- Javon Kinlaw (DL): Javon recorded three tackles in the Jets MNF loss to the Bills. Kinlaw has 14 tackles and a sack on the season.
Buffalo Bills- Ahmarean Brown (WR): Brown is on the Bills practice squad. This is his rookie season in the NFL.
Tennessee Titans- Ernest Jones (LB): Jones led the Titans in tackles with 10 in the team’s loss to Indianapolis. Ernest has 39 total tackles and a defended pass on the season.
Indianapolis Colts- Chris Lammons (DB): Lammons played 11 snaps on special teams without recording a stat. Chris has 10 total tackles on the season with a sack, a forced fumble and two recovered fumbles.
Los Angeles Chargers- Hayden Hurst (TE): Hurst started for Los Angeles but played only seven snaps and didn’t record a stat after leaving in the first half with a groin injury. Hayden has six catches for 59 yards on the season.
Denver Broncos- Nate Adkins (TE): Adkins had one catch for five yards on one target in the Broncos loss to the Chargers. He has one tackle and four catches for 19 yards on the season.
Nick Gargiulo (OL): Gargiulo is on the Broncos practice squad. This is his rookie season.
Kansas City Chiefs- Darius Rush (DB): The Chiefs had a Week 6 bye.
New York Giants- Dante Miller (RB): Congratulations to Dante Miller on logging his first ever stat. He played seven plays on special teams and recorded a tackle.
Dallas Cowboys- Rico Dowdle (RB): Rico had 25 yards rushing on five carries and caught five of six targets for 30 yards. The Cowboys were blown out by the Lions. Rico has 16catches for 131 yards and two touchdowns and 246 rushing yards this season.
Jalen Brooks (WR): Brooks had one catch for 15 yards on six targets. Jalen has five catches for 77 yards on the season. He is averaging 15.4 yards per catch.
Israel Mukuamu (DB): Israel played two snaps on defense and 23 on special teams and recorded one tackle. He has two tackles on the season.
Chicago Bears- Zacch Pickens (DL): Pickens was inactive for the Bears Week 6 win in London over the Jaguars.
Green Bay Packers- Keisean Nixon (DB/RS): Nixon had three total tackles and defended a pass in the Packers win over the Cardinals. He also returned two punts for 39 yards and two kickoffs for 60 total yards. This season he has 27 total tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and three passes defended.
Kingsley Enagbare (DL): Kingsley had one tackle. Enagbare has nine tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles on the season.
Minnesota Vikings- Stephon Gilmore (CB): The Vikings had a Week 6 bye. He has 20 tackles, an interception and three defended passes on the season.
Nick Muse (TE): The Vikings had a Week 6 bye.
Carolina Panthers- Jadeveon Clowney (DL/LB): Clowney was inactive this week with a shoulder injury. He has 12 tackles on the season with a sack.
D.J. Wonnum (DL): D.J. is currently on the Reserve/PUP list. This is his fifth year in the NFL.
Jaycee Horn (DB): Jaycee had four tackles and two defended passes. Horn has 27 tackles, eight defended passes and an interception on the season.
Xavier Legette (WR): Legette had three catches on four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown. He has 16 catches for 174 yards on the season with two touchdowns.
Atlanta Falcons- Jovaughn Gwyn (OL): Gwyn was inactive for the Falcons Week 6 win over Carolina.
New Orleans Saints- Adam Prentice (FB): Adam played 12 offensive snaps and 15 on special teams without recording a stat in New Orleans blowout loss to Tampa Bay. He has two tackles on the season.
Spencer Rattler (QB): Spencer made his NFL debut and got virtually no help from his defense. He played a nice first half, but the Bucs defense adjusted in the second half and kept him in the pocket. Overall, Rattler went 22-40 with two picks and a touchdown in the air. He was sacked five times and rushed for 27 yards on four carries.
San Francisco 49ers: Deebo Samuel (WR): The 49ers beat Seattle one TNF with Deebo catching three of five targets for 102 yards and a touchdown. Samuel rushed four times for 15 yards. Deebo also returned two kicks for 52 yards. He has 20 catches for 335 and a touchdown on the season and 19 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.
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Alex Murdaugh settles the wrongful death lawsuit that sparked his fall
Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Alex Murdaugh has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh’s youngest son. Prosecutors say the 2019 crash provoked the disgraced South Carolina attorney to kill his wife, Maggie, and their son Paul, who wrecked the boat. The agreement by Progressive to pay the $500,000 policy Alex Murdaugh had on the boat ends the suit from the family of 19-year-old Mallory Beach. The teen’s family already received more than $15 million from a settlement with the Parker’s Kitchen chain of convenience stores and others. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/alex-murdaugh-settles-the-wrongful-death-lawsuit-that-sparked-his-fall/ | 2024-10-15T17:51:59Z |
This summer and fall have been quite warm, but there should be a way that Poor Will's makes the definition of Early Fall fit this kind of situation. So how do I do that?
Well, you can do it too, because if you take a walk around your yard or in the woods, especially, you'll see that — little by little — the leaves are gathering on the paths. No, you're not clumping through and kicking leaves out of the way, but little by little, the leaves are coming down and they're covering summer when they do that. So if you're a leaf collector, this is your time. You can collect leaves every day and date them and put them in a notebook and color them just the way you want. And there you have it. You have a sign of Early Fall. Now, it's not a science, right?
You don't have to worry about being right or wrong, but you will be right. You'll be measuring, as well as anyone, the turn of the earth and the position, really, of the sun. Now, there are other clues to the season, and I'll be back again next week, because I want to talk about birds.
This is Bill Felker with Poor Will's Almanack, I'll be back again next week with more notes on the season. In the meantime, collect a few leaves. Listen for some birds you'll have Early Fall in your hand. | https://www.wyso.org/podcast/poor-wills-almanack/2024-10-15/poor-wills-almanack-october-15-21 | 2024-10-15T17:52:00Z |
Ex-Louisville officer who fired shots in Breonna Taylor raid readies for 3rd trial
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police officer who fired shots into Breonna Taylor’s windows the night of the deadly 2020 police raid is going on trial for a third time. Federal prosecutors will try again to convict Brett Hankison of civil rights violations after their first effort ended in a jury deadlock last year. Hankison was also acquitted at a state trial in 2022. Jury selection in federal court in Louisville began Tuesday. Hankison has testified in court that he thought he heard assault rifle fire inside the apartment and then shot into Taylor’s windows. His shots didn’t hit anyone. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/ex-louisville-officer-who-fired-shots-in-breonna-taylor-raid-readies-for-3rd-trial/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:01Z |
DIP Angola’s Infrastructure Advancing Steadily with Main Roads Set to Take Shape by January 2025
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(MENAFN- mslgroup) Significant progress has been made in the development of the first phase of DIP Angola, with key infrastructure work advancing steadily, marking a major milestone for Angola’s first fully integrated economic zone. As part of the ongoing developments, the main road infrastructure is expected to take shape by January 2025. With the project advancing on schedule and all regulatory approvals in place, DIP Angola is getting ready to establish itself as a premier destination for investment and business growth in the region.
DIP Angola is set to redefine the landscape as a transformative mixed-use development, seamlessly integrating industrial, commercial, residential, and recreational spaces. This holistic urban ecosystem is meticulously planned to accommodate a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, technology, retail, and tourism. The park's design integrates state-of-the-art facilities tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector, providing ample space for small, medium, and large enterprises.
Located along the Atlantic coast in the province of Bengo, municipality of Dande—approximately 50 kilometers from Luanda—the project spans 2,000 hectares and will be developed over 12 years, serving as a benchmark for sustainable development and economic diversification in the region. The first phase, representing an investment of US$150 million, is underway and aims to generate over 1,500 jobs, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
Developed by Dubai Investments, DIP Angola leverages the company’s extensive expertise and the success of Dubai Investments Park (DIP) in the UAE. As Angola’s first fully integrated economic zone, DIP Angola distinguishes itself from existing economic zones in the country, which are primarily limited to commercial use and are still in the early stages of infrastructure development.
Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments, emphasized the transformative impact of DIP Angola, stating, “Dubai Investments is excited to see the accelerated progress of DIP Angola, a development that goes beyond infrastructure to redefine the economic landscape of the region. DIP Angola is not just a project, but a strategic initiative aimed at creating a fully integrated ecosystem that positions Angola as a hub for diverse industries and innovation. By providing excellent and accessible infrastructure, tax incentives, and a balanced mix of industrial, commercial, and residential spaces, we are establishing a platform for sustainable growth that will drive long-term economic prosperity for Angola and the wider region.”
The project is strategically divided into multiple development phases to align with Angola’s broader economic goals. This phased approach facilitates targeted, scalable growth, allowing for flexibility in response to market dynamics. Infrastructure development, including roads and utilities, will be implemented in stages, ensuring that resources are allocated based on demand and market assessments.
DIP Angola benefits from its prime location, approximately 23 kilometers from the nearest seaport, offering better connectivity. Angola’s free zone, situated about 4 kilometers from DIP Angola, is currently developing an export port, further enhancing DIP Angola’s value proposition. The robust road infrastructure surrounding DIP Angola is designed to facilitate improved connectivity and logistical efficiency, making it an attractive destination for investors.
Investors in DIP Angola can benefit from attractive incentives such as flexible tax exemptions, favorable leasing conditions, and access to advanced infrastructure. These offerings foster a welcoming environment for diverse industries, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth and development in Angola.
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Israel assures US it will not strike Iran’s nuclear or oil sites, officials say
The Pentagon on Sunday announced the THAAD deployment to help bolster Israel’s air defences following Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.
The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month, two US officials said on Tuesday.
The administration also believes that sending a US Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it has eased some of Israel’s concerns about possible Iranian retaliation and general security issues.
The Pentagon on Sunday announced the THAAD deployment to help bolster Israel’s air defences following Iran’s ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October, saying it was authorised at the direction of President Joe Biden.
However, the US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the assurance is not iron-clad and that circumstances could change.
The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and has often reflected domestic Israeli politics that have upended Washington’s expectations.
The most recent example of that was last month when US officials were told by their Israeli counterparts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would welcome a US- and French-led temporary ceasefire initiative for Lebanon only to see Israel launch a massive airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah two days later.
Mr Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that “we listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interests”.
The Middle East has been bracing for an expected response from Israel after Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles on October 1, which the United States helped to fend off.
The tit-for-tat strikes and uncertainty about whether Israel might strike strategically important energy and nuclear sites in Iran have raised fears about escalation into an all-out regional war.
Israel’s offensive against Iranian-backed Hamas militants in Gaza has expanded into a ground invasion of Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy that has been firing into Israel since the conflict in Gaza started a year ago in solidarity with Hamas.
Mr Biden has said he would not support a retaliatory Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran’s nuclear programme and urged Israel to consider alternatives to hitting Iran’s oil sector.
Such a strike could affect the global oil market and boost pump prices just ahead of the US presidential election.
Mr Biden and Mr Netanyahu spoke by phone last week for the first time for seven weeks, while US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been speaking regularly to his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.
The Pentagon said in a readout of a call from Sunday that the US has reaffirmed its support for Israel’s security but urged it to ensure protections for UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, shift from military operations to a diplomatic solution and “raised concern for the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed that steps must be taken soon to address it”.
The White House National Security Council declined to confirm that Mr Netanyahu offered Mr Biden any assurances about targets.
“Our commitment to Israel’s defence is ironclad,” the White House National Security Council said in a statement.
“We will not discuss private diplomatic discussions and would refer you to the Israeli government to speak to their own potential military operations.”
Meanwhile, the US State Department dismissed remarks by Iran’s foreign minister who said Tehran shut down an indirect communication route between the two countries in Oman.
Responding to a query from The Associated Press, the State Department said on Tuesday: “We have direct and open lines of communication with Iran when it is in our interest.
“There is no misunderstanding in our position. Thus, there is no need at the current time for indirect talks in Oman or anywhere else.”
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media in Muscat, Oman, that Iran has stopped indirect talks with the US there. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2024/10/15/israel-assures-us-it-will-not-strike-irans-nuclear-or-oil-sites-officials-say/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:02Z |
Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
Good luck with your Week 7 matchups! | https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/fantasy-football/A3725AFWSDNOFJSZYTVOHPSW4I/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:01Z |
Apple quietly releases iPad Mini with major chip upgrade and double the storage
After a 3-year wait, the new iPad Mini is finally here, but it's missing one feature
Apple finally did it. After three long years, a new iPad Mini is here
If you missed the announcement, that's probably because it didn't get much fanfare, just a humble press release posted on Apple's website on Tuesday morning. While the new iPad Mini didn't receive the same hype the iPad Pro got earlier this year, it's still a big announcement that you might want to get excited about.
Here's a look at all the updates in the new iPad Mini, one feature it's missing, and one surprisingly good use for it.
Apple finally announces a new iPad Mini after 3 year wait
On Tuesday, Apple announced the 7th-generation iPad Mini, featuring a new processor with support for Apple Intelligence and double the base storage of the previous model.
The design remained effectively the same, but inside the new Mini has the A17 Pro chip. This is an interesting choice since the new iPhones skipped the A17 generation entirely and all feature A18 processors. So, it's surprising to see the A17 finally make an appearance. Since the new Mini has the A17 Pro, we could see the base A17 in the upcoming 4th-generation iPhone SE.
The A17 Pro chip offers 30 percent more performance than the A15 Bionic chip in the 6th-gen iPad Mini along with 25 percent stronger graphics performance. That means the new iPad Mini is significantly better for gaming than the previous version. The iPad Mini might not be the first thing that jumps to mind when you think of gaming, but that could change as cloud gaming becomes more popular. The iPad Mini is the perfect size to use as a portable gaming device, particularly with a snap-on controller like the Razer Kishi Ultra.
The new chip also makes the iPad Mini 7 better for tasks like photo or video editing. It's capable of running Apple Intelligence, as well, which is expected to start rolling out this fall. Plus, it's compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro, which offers some exciting new features for artists.
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Unfortunately, one feature I was hoping to see on the new iPad Mini didn't make the cut: OLED. The iPad Mini 7 features the same 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display as the previous model. That's a real letdown considering it has so much going for it otherwise, particularly for people who would really appreciate OLED, like gamers and artists.
On the upside, Apple did give the Mini a valuable storage spec bump. Now the base storage is 128GB, double the 64GB offered on the 6th-generation model. You can increase the storage to 256GB or 512GB if you want even more space.
How to pre-order the iPad Mini 7
The iPad Mini 7 will be available in stores starting October 23, but you can pre-order one right now if you're too excited to wait. Pre-orders are live on the Apple website with the base model starting at $499. If you're a student, you can use education pricing (with a valid education email address) to get the Mini for $449.
If you're trading in your old iPad, don't forget you may need to get a new Apple Pencil with your new Mini. It's only compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil USB-C, not the first or second-generation Pencils. Luckily, you can get the Apple Pencil Pro for just $90 on Amazon right now, a 30 percent discount off the regular price. The Apple Pencil USB-C is down to just $65, making it a serious bargain.
Laptop Mag will be keeping an eye out for early deals on the new iPad Mini, too, so keep an eye out if you want to save some money on yours. We'll also be sharing more details on the latest from Apple, so stay tuned for more info.
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Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in keyboards, peripherals, gaming gear, and mobile tech. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, photography, and building way too many custom keyboards | https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipad-mini/apple-ipad-mini-chip-storage-price-release-date | 2024-10-15T17:52:02Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four Kansas City Royals: catcher Freddy Fermin, pitchers Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans, along with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been named finalists for the 2024 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
This is the first nomination for all four players.
The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards honor the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American and National Leagues.
Winners are chosen by a combination of votes from Major League managers and coaches, and the SABR Defensive Index.
Fermin, caught 14 of 35 attempted base stealers (40%), the highest rate among all Major League catchers and more than 10% higher than the next American League catcher.
Lugo was one of 10 American League pitchers to finish with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage and make 30-or more starts, and he started more games and covered more innings than anyone in that group.
Ragans, also logged a 1.000 fielding percentage across 32 starts and 186.1 innings, but he only fielded 26 chances (7 putouts, 19 assists).
Witt Jr. posted a .974 fielding percentage across 1,393.2 innings, tied for the 2nd highest mark by a qualified American League shortstop. He also logged 16 outs-above-average, the highest mark of all AL shortstops.
Winners will be revealed at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.
— | https://www.kshb.com/sports/4-royals-named-first-time-finalists-for-2024-rawlings-gold-glove-awards | 2024-10-15T17:52:02Z |
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to get the 26th constitutional amendment passed from the Senate of Pakistan first as the upper house session is likely to be summoned on October 17, ARY News reported citing sources.
The National Assembly (NA) session has already been summoned on October 18 for the passage of the proposed constitutional amendments.
The federal government wants to get the constitutional amendments passed from the Senate a day before presenting the same in the National Assembly on October 18.
On Monday, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the parties have reached near to a consensus over the constitutional amendments.
Talking to media JUI leader said that an agreement has developed over the drafts shared among parties. “I will hold meetings with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Nawaz Sharif and the PTI’s leadership,” the JUI chief said.
“I will meet Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Karachi, visit Lahore to meet Nawaz Sharif and also hold meeting with the PTI’s leadership in Islamabad,” Maulana Fazlur Rehman said.
Read more: Details of likely Constitutional amendments revealed
According to sources, over 20 clauses are expected to be included in the proposed changes, affecting various key articles in Pakistan’s Constitution, including Articles 51, 63, 175, and 187.
The constitutional amendments include increasing representation for Balochistan in the provincial assembly. The proposal aims to raise the number of seats in the Balochistan Assembly from 65 to 81, a move intended to ensure better representation of the province in legislative matters.
Another constitutional amendment, Article 63, deals with the disqualification of members of Parliament, and will also undergo significant changes. These changes include provisions regarding the voting behaviour of defecting members of the assembly. | https://arynews.tv/constitutional-amendments-senate-session-summoned-on-oct-17/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:02Z |
We recently saw Ann Wilson of Heart listed her Northeast Florida home for $2 million dollars, and now another classic rock icon has jumped into the market with both feet!
Billy Joel’s Long Island mansion, nicknamed MiddleSea, has just been listed for a hair under $50 million. The house(es) are enormous, the grounds are beautifully kept, and you can believe for the $50 million price tag that the views are insane. Here are just SOME of the luxury specs according to the listing company, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services:
- 26-acre waterfront estate
- over 2,000 feet of waterfront
- Main Home: 20,000-square-foot red-brick mansion
- 30-foot ceilings
- black and white marble floor
- wrought-iron grand staircase
- five expansive ensuite bedrooms offering spectacular water views
- a regal mahogany library with a stone fireplace
- a breakfast room with a 20-foot ceiling
- elevator
- radiant floor heating
- private bowling alley
- a wine cellar
- a spa
- expansive ballroom designed for hosting lavish gatherings
- two swimming pools — one located near the main house and another by the gatehouse
- a floating dock, and a boat ramp.
There are dozens more features and amenities to list, but none of it will do the property as much justice as just looking at it!
As lavish as the site is, one reason why Billy says he’s unloading the 26-acre property is because he feels the real estate taxes are just too high.
Recently, Joel told the New York Times that the yearly tax bill — $567,686 — is too much for him to stroke a check for every year. “It’s not cheap, let’s put it that way,” he said. “As successful, I’ve been financially, yeah, that’s, you know, that’s a lot.”
The other reason Billy is leaving his beloved New York suburb, is because he heading south to Florida. His daughters are still young, and enrolled in grade school in the state.
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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Delhi government is exploring the introduction of digital registration certificates (RCs) to streamline vehicle registration and ensure adherence to compliance standards in the national capital. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), an official statement said.
"We are committed to making the registration process more seamless and accessible. The possibility of transitioning from physical RCs to digital versions could significantly streamline the system, offering convenience for vehicle owners and reducing administrative delays," Gahlot said. According to the statement, the meeting also focused on addressing delays in vehicle registration, non-compliance at multi-brand outlets and a backlog in High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) requests. Gahlot expressed concern over reports of registration delays, despite dealers having access to self-registration facilities, and warned that the dealers failing to meet deadlines may face penalties, including the cancellation of their trade certificates. Surprise inspections were also proposed to ensure compliance with the rules, the statement read. According to the statement, since the introduction of self-registration by dealers in March 2021, over 15 lakh RCs have been issued across Delhi, and this initiative has empowered 263 dealers in the capital to print RCs directly at the point of sale. In just the first half of 2024, more than 2.34 lakh RCs were printed through this system, it reads.
The possibility of digital RCs could further enhance this process by allowing vehicle owners to access their documents electronically, reducing paperwork and speeding up the registration timeline, it added. PTI MHS HIG | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/delhi-govt-explores-introduction-of-digital-rcs-to-streamline-vehicle-registration-7317514 | 2024-10-15T17:52:04Z |
South Carolina women's basketball is back where it normally is.
Atop the polls.
Dawn Staley's Gamecocks are ranked No. 1 in the pre-season AP women's basketball poll, a spot they held nearly wire-to-wire last season after elevating to No. 1 the second week of the season and never looking back.
South Carolina received 27 out of 30 first place votes, and is one of seven SEC teams ranked, along with No. 4 Texas, No. 7 LSU, No. 10 Oklahoma, No.20 Ole Miss, No. 22 Kentucky and No. 24 Alabama.
The Gamecocks will also face five other ranked opponents in non-conference play, starting when they play No. 9 NC State in Charlotte on Nov. 10. South Carolina will travel to No. 5 UCLA on Nov. 24, and will play No. 8 Iowa State at the Fort Myers Invitational later that week. The Gamecocks will also host No. 11 Duke in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Colonial Life Arena's marquee event of the season is against No. 2 UConn on Feb. 16, meaning the Gamecocks will face eight of the 10 teams ranked behind them between 2-11.
South Carolina actually starts its slate tonight in an exhibition game against Memphis, with the regular season opener coming Nov. 4 against Michigan.
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California college shooting that left employee critical was ‘workplace violence,’ officials say
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Santa Monica College is closed Tuesday as police investigate a campus shooting that wounded an employee in what officials said was a “workplace violence incident.” No arrests have been made.
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Monday at the school’s Center for Media and Design on a satellite campus that’s also home to the public radio station KCRW, the community college said in a statement.
The victim, who was not identified, was hospitalized in critical condition, the college statement said. The shooter remains at large.
“This was a workplace violence incident, not a random act,” the statement said. “The College is fully cooperating with authorities, and all Santa Monica College campuses will be closed on Tuesday to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community.”
The Santa Monica Police Department, which is leading the investigation, did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking additional details.
The school, with a series of satellite campuses in the beachside city, enrolls about 30,000 students. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/california-college-shooting-that-left-employee-critical-was-workplace-violence-officials-say-2/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:05Z |
Hasnat, Sarjis call for laying siege to High Court tomorrow
Demanding resignation of "fascist judges", the anti-discrimination student movement has announced a siege of the High Court tomorrow.
Hasnat Abdullah, one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, announced the programme in a post on his Facebook profile this evening.
In that post, Hasnat Abdullah wrote Awami League's fascist judges will be surrounded at the High Court by 11:00am tomorrow.
Coordinator Sarjis Alam also gave the same post following Hasnat Abdullah. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/hasnat-sarjis-call-laying-siege-high-court-tomorrow-3728351 | 2024-10-15T17:52:04Z |
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo's fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here.
Fantasy managers will spend the next 24 hours working the waiver wire, but that's obviously just part of the process. In most instances, you also have to make a corresponding drop. And we'd like to help you make those difficult cuts.
Most fantasy advice will never be one size fits all, and that's especially true for a cut list. You need to apply this to your situation and the context of your league. A nifty stash in one league could be a see-you-later player in a different room. And remember, if you never make a regretful cut during the season, you're probably playing far too conservatively.
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens (59% rostered)
I have a few fantasy shares of Likely, and I'm not eager to give them up. But we have to accept that he's merely a contingency-value stash at tight end these days, not someone you can play. He has just nine catches since the blowup season opener. Unless Mark Andrews gets hurt, Likely can't be trusted in lineups. And in the teeth of bye season, that might make him a drop now.
Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Packers (47% rostered)
You used good process when you added Wicks, but he didn't come through in his last two opportunities, and now the receiving room is healing up. The Packers also have two talented backs and a tight end of note. Wicks is also dealing with a shoulder injury, giving him week-to-week status. In most formats, it's not worth the wait.
Trey Sermon, RB, Colts (48% rostered)
Jonathan Taylor probably isn't long off, even if he can't play in Week 7. But Sermon has a more immediate issue — Tyler Goodson is clearly outplaying him. Surely this isn't lost on the Indianapolis coaching staff.
Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (49% rostered)
He flopped in his starting opportunity last week (13 carries, 19 yards) and the Patriots will go back to Rhamondre Stevenson when healthy, no matter how much he fumbles. And some of New England's rushing production will also be distributed to athletic and resourceful rookie QB Drake Maye.
Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (73% rostered)
He's dealing with a balky hamstring, the offense is shipwrecked by poor blocking and QB play, and Nick Chubb might return this week. Ford was a fantasy dud most of the year, and while much of it wasn't his fault, he has a capped ceiling.
Daniel Jones, QB, Giants (21% rostered)
He made sense as a Week 6 sleeper, even though his home/road splits are starting to become too large to ignore (Jones, for some reason, plays poorly in New Jersey). It's a home date against Philly this week, and then a trip to Pittsburgh. Even with Malik Nabers expected back, we hope you have a better QB option to navigate the bye weeks. | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/fantasy-football/FC4M6YSYJ5WC6BJCO3H3DEJPM4/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:04Z |
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the lawsuit filed against the company, workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous. Johnny Peterson was among the Impact Plastics employees who died Sept. 27 after Hurricane Helene’s flooding hit Erwin, a small, rural town in eastern Tennessee. The raging waters swept 11 people away, and only five were rescued. The suit names Impact Plastics and company owner Gerald O’Connor as defendants. O’Connor’s attorney did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment Tuesday. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/family-of-tennessee-employee-who-died-in-hurricane-helene-flooding-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:07Z |
(MENAFN- Absolute Communications ) Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15th October 2024– Akuvox, a leading global provider of intelligent home intercoms, security solutions, and home automation systems, is thrilled to announce its participation in GITEX Global 2024, taking place from October 14th-18th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With its premium brand, Akubela, Akuvox will present its latest advancements at DVCOM’s booth H21-D05, Zabeel Hall-2, inviting visitors to explore a future of enhanced connectivity, convenience, and security in modern living.
GITEX 2024: A Global Showcase of Technology Innovation
GITEX Global is one of the most prestigious events in the tech world, renowned for showcasing futuristic technology and digital transformations. This year, GITEX 2024 is expected to be bigger than ever, attracting over 100,000 tech enthusiasts, professionals, and leaders from around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with over 6,000 exhibitors and experience the latest in AI, IoT, blockchain, and other frontier technologies across a sprawling exhibition space. Akuvox and Akubela are excited to participate in this esteemed event, leveraging GITEX’s platform to highlight its commitment to redefining modern living through smart intercom, security, and home automation solutions.
Akuvox’s GITEX 2024 Showcase: Smart Solutions for Connected Living
At GITEX, Akuvox will unveil its next-generation home intercoms, security solutions, and home automation products designed to make homes and businesses safer, smarter, and more connected. Each product showcases Akuvox’s dedication to integrating advanced technology with user-centric design, from enhanced security to seamless automation.
Smart Video Door Phones – Secure Access Control, Anytime, Anywhere
The R29C, a flagship product in Akuvox’s intercom lineup, is a prime example of this. It combines cutting-edge access control features with an elegant, modern design. Equipped with facial recognition, high-definition video, and touchscreen capabilities, the R29C offers a robust security solution for both residential and commercial settings. With Akuvox’s mobile app, users can grant remote access, view visitor logs, and receive real-time notifications, ensuring enhanced security and convenience right at their fingertips.
Indoor Monitors – A Central Hub for Home Management
Akuvox’s C315S Indoor Monitor is the ideal central hub for home security and automation management. Featuring a sleek touchscreen interface, the C315S provides an intuitive user experience, allowing residents to monitor security cameras, control door locks, and manage other connected devices within their homes. This user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to transform their household into a connected, smart environment.
Smart Intercom – Hands-Free Communication with Voice Control
For those seeking a hands-free intercom experience, the X933W is the perfect solution. This advanced intercom model features voice recognition capabilities, enabling users to operate the system using simple voice commands. Enhanced with Wi-Fi connectivity and AI-powered audio processing, the X933W delivers clear communication while maintaining stringent security protocols. It seamlessly integrates with home automation systems, making managing your smart home environment more accessible than ever.
SmartPlus Mobile App – Control Security and Automation on the Go
The SmartPlus Mobile App allows users to remotely control their security and home automation systems. Compatible with all Akuvox products, the app enables users to lock and unlock doors, monitor live camera feeds, and receive instant alerts on their mobile devices. With the SmartPlus app, Akuvox customers have peace of mind and complete control over their home security, even when they are away.
Smart AI Thermostat – Energy Efficiency Meets Home Automation
Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the Smart AI Thermostat integrates seamlessly with Akuvox’s home automation ecosystem, allowing residents to control heating and cooling remotely. Equipped with AI algorithms, the thermostat learns user preferences over time, adjusting settings to maintain optimal comfort and energy savings. This eco-friendly device not only enhances convenience but also supports sustainable living practices.
Akubela: Premium Solutions for Modern Living
GITEX attendees will also have the exclusive opportunity to explore Akubela, a premium brand dedicated to providing sophisticated solutions for luxury smart homes. Akubela’s product line, which includes advanced intercom systems, home automation panels, and AI-powered management tools, is designed to elevate the living experience through state-of-the-art technology and elegant design, offering a unique and privileged living experience.
Davis Liao, Country Manager at DVCOM, expressed his enthusiasm for the event: “We’re thrilled to showcase the latest in intelligent intercom, security, and automation solutions at GITEX Global 2024, alongside our premium brand, Akubela. Both Akuvox and Akubela are committed to creating smarter, safer, and more convenient living spaces, and we look forward to sharing our innovations with the global technology community at GITEX.”
Akuvox and Akubela invite GITEX attendees to visit DVCOM’s booth H21-D05 in Zabeel Hall-2 to experience these innovative solutions firsthand. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Akuvox’s comprehensive range of home intercoms, security solutions, and home automation products and discover how they can transform any living or business environment into a secure, connected, and intelligent space. Akuvox continues redefining home and business environments by delivering robust, reliable, and user-friendly solutions through intelligent integration of AI, IoT, and cloud-based solutions. Discover how Akuvox and Akubela are transforming modern living with intelligent, connected, and secure solutions for the homes and businesses of tomorrow.
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Meta criticised over viral video left on Facebook that threatened LGBT people
The video was posted in Nigeria, one of more than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries where homosexuality is criminalised.
Meta’s oversight board expressed serious concern on Tuesday over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay.
The video was posted in Nigeria, one of more than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries where homosexuality is criminalised despite constitutional guarantees of freedoms. Such laws are often used to target and illegally arrest people suspected of being gay, with abuses against them often ignored.
The report said the damage done by the video, which was viewed more than 3.6 million times between December 2023 and February this year, was “immediate and impossible to undo”.
The board said the content “shared and mocked violence and discrimination” and though reported multiple times and reviewed by three human moderators, it stayed on Facebook for about five months despite breaking four different rules.
“With the video left up, the odds of someone identifying the men and of the post encouraging users to harm other LGBTQIA+ people in Nigeria increased,” the panel said.
“Even after it was removed, the board’s research shows there were still sequences of the same video remaining on Facebook.”
In the video, two men were seen bleeding as a crowd of people interrogated them about their identity and sexual orientation.
Meta could not be reached for immediate comment.
The company admitted two errors regarding the said video, the panel said, in that its automated systems identified the language spoken in the video as English while it was the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria “but not supported by Meta for content moderation at scale,” and that Meta’s human review teams also misidentified the language as Swahili.
“This raises concerns about how content in unsupported languages is treated, the choice of languages the company supports for at-scale review and the accuracy of translations provided to reviewers working across multiple languages,” the panel said.
In its report, the board recommended Meta update its Co-ordinating Harm and Promoting Crime Community Standard to include clear examples of “outing-risk groups”.
It also recommended it conduct an assessment of enforcement accuracy of the prohibition on exposing the identity or locations of those alleged to be a member of such groups, ensure language detection systems identify content in unsupported languages and provide accurate translations while routing content for review. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2024/10/15/meta-criticised-over-viral-video-left-on-facebook-that-threatened-lgbt-people/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:08Z |
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo's fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here.
Fantasy managers will spend the next 24 hours working the waiver wire, but that's obviously just part of the process. In most instances, you also have to make a corresponding drop. And we'd like to help you make those difficult cuts.
Most fantasy advice will never be one size fits all, and that's especially true for a cut list. You need to apply this to your situation and the context of your league. A nifty stash in one league could be a see-you-later player in a different room. And remember, if you never make a regretful cut during the season, you're probably playing far too conservatively.
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens (59% rostered)
I have a few fantasy shares of Likely, and I'm not eager to give them up. But we have to accept that he's merely a contingency-value stash at tight end these days, not someone you can play. He has just nine catches since the blowup season opener. Unless Mark Andrews gets hurt, Likely can't be trusted in lineups. And in the teeth of bye season, that might make him a drop now.
Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Packers (47% rostered)
You used good process when you added Wicks, but he didn't come through in his last two opportunities, and now the receiving room is healing up. The Packers also have two talented backs and a tight end of note. Wicks is also dealing with a shoulder injury, giving him week-to-week status. In most formats, it's not worth the wait.
Trey Sermon, RB, Colts (48% rostered)
Jonathan Taylor probably isn't long off, even if he can't play in Week 7. But Sermon has a more immediate issue — Tyler Goodson is clearly outplaying him. Surely this isn't lost on the Indianapolis coaching staff.
Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (49% rostered)
He flopped in his starting opportunity last week (13 carries, 19 yards) and the Patriots will go back to Rhamondre Stevenson when healthy, no matter how much he fumbles. And some of New England's rushing production will also be distributed to athletic and resourceful rookie QB Drake Maye.
Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (73% rostered)
He's dealing with a balky hamstring, the offense is shipwrecked by poor blocking and QB play, and Nick Chubb might return this week. Ford was a fantasy dud most of the year, and while much of it wasn't his fault, he has a capped ceiling.
Daniel Jones, QB, Giants (21% rostered)
He made sense as a Week 6 sleeper, even though his home/road splits are starting to become too large to ignore (Jones, for some reason, plays poorly in New Jersey). It's a home date against Philly this week, and then a trip to Pittsburgh. Even with Malik Nabers expected back, we hope you have a better QB option to navigate the bye weeks. | https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/fantasy-football/FC4M6YSYJ5WC6BJCO3H3DEJPM4/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:08Z |
Gold edged higher on Tuesday lifted by retreating Treasury yields, while investors cautiously waited for more data that could offer fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing cycle.
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,662.50 per ounce at 10:56 a.m. ET (1456 GMT), off one-week highs hit in the last session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.5% to $2,678.80.
The Benchmark 10-year note yields slipped following a soft reading of manufacturing activity in New York State, making non-yielding gold more attractive, while dollar (.DXY) fell 0.2% but hovered near its highest in more than two months.
“We’re seeing a little pullback in yields at bond prices rally here. That’s offering a little stability, a little support to the gold market,” said David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Future.
“There is expectation that gold would be going through a bit of a pause or a bit of a consolidation. We’re leaning now more towards a sideways to higher uptrend as we do think that yields are going to retrace a bit. We’re going to see a little bit of a pullback in the dollar.”
Currently, traders see about 90% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in November, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
Markets’ attention will be on upcoming U.S retail sales, industrial production data, and weekly jobless claims due later this week.
Gold, which yields no interest of its own, also gains in times of political and economic uncertainties.
Should the media reports prove to be true and Israel refrains from targeting Iran’s oil and nuclear sites in the expected retaliatory strike, geopolitical risks would decrease and support for the gold price from this side would also fade, Commerzbank said in a note.
“We see slight downside risks for the gold price and expect the gold price to be $2,600 at the end of the year.”
Spot silver rose 1.4% to $31.61 per ounce and Platinum fell 0.6% to $987.20. Palladium was down 1.9% to $1,010.50. | https://arynews.tv/gold-rate-today-international-market-october-15-2024/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:09Z |
Fifteen-year procurement deal expected to cover eight per cent of retailer's annual electricity needs
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While the original Joker had been compared to Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, that film's acclaimed screenwriter Paul Schrader wasn't impressed with Todd Phillips' panned sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
In a chat in Interview magazine, Schrader said he got to the theater to see the movie, but "I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it. I left, bought something, came back, saw another 10 minutes. That was enough."
He added, "It's a really bad musical."
When pressed for details, he had some choice words for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, as well as their respective characters Joker/Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn.
"I don't like either of those people," he sniffed.
"I don't like them as actors. I don't like them as characters. I don't like the whole thing. I mean, those are people who, if they came to your house, you'd slip out the back door."
The Oscar-nominated writer used to be a film critic, and it seems other critics agree with his review: Joker: Folie à Deux has a 33% from them on the aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) Temperatures have begun to dip in Delhi, with the city recording its lowest minimum temperature of the month so far at 17.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while the air quality improved to the 'moderate' category.
The air quality in the national capital, which was in the 'poor' category for the past two days and was recorded at 207 at 9 am today, shifted to the 'moderate' category later with a reading of 198 at 4 pm.
Meanwhile, farm fires have decreased, with 2,399 fires reported from the start of the year till October 15, down from 2,791 during the same period last year.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature of 17.4 degrees Celsius is two notches below the season's average.
The lowest temperature in October last year was recorded on October 22 at 15.6 degrees Celsius, according to weather department data.
On Tuesday, relative humidity fluctuated between 64 per cent and 46 per cent, while the maximum temperature reached 34.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above the seasonal average.
The IMD forecast a partly cloudy sky for Wednesday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively.
In response to the declining air quality, restrictions under Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) took effect in Delhi on Tuesday.
These winter-specific anti-pollution measures focus on controlling pollution through dust mitigation at construction sites, proper waste management, and regular road cleaning, an official said.
GRAP Stage 1 also mandates strict checks on polluting vehicles, improved traffic management, and emission controls in industries, power plants, and brick kilns to help mitigate air pollution in the capital, according to the official.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe". PTI NSM RPA | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/delhis-minimum-temperature-dips-to-174-deg-c-aqi-improves-7317501 | 2024-10-15T17:52:10Z |
Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
AP Business Writer
LONDON (AP) — Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for its .ai web domain thanks to the artificial intelligence boom. But it’s not the only place cashing in on demand for websites with distinctive endings. Tuvalu in the Pacific Ocean has a very valuable resource: the .tv web domain. Libya controls web addresses that en in .ly, which have become widely used as a so-called domain hack for websites with English names that end in -ly. Montenegro was assigned the .me web domain, which has become popular with people who want to claim their pronoun for personal branding reasons. Websites that end in .co aren’t from a generic web domain for companies but were assigned to Colombia. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/countries-that-have-cashed-in-on-their-top-level-domain-names/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:11Z |
Jerry Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday on Sunday by watching his Dallas Cowboys get dismantled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Two days later, he directed his frustrations towards a pair of hosts on the team's flagship radio station.
Following an offseason that saw the Cowboys spend little on free agents and save big money spending on their own star players —CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott — Jones did not take fondly to being asked why he wasn't more active on improving the roster.
Jones' annoyance with the line of questioning had him appearing to threaten the jobs of 105.3 FM's Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt.
This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it," Jones said. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding. You're not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this [NFL owner's] meeting I'm going to today with 32 teams here, you're geniuses.
"Ya'll really think you're gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong without going all over the rights? Listen, we both know we're talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I'm very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I'm sick about what happened Sunday.
"One of the stupidest things I've ever done, that anybody had ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don't really know if it's going to be good or not at the time. You want some conversation this morning, you're getting it."
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 7 before returning to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 8. There was already going to be a heavy discussion about the construction of Dallas' roster considering their mediocre start and that the NFL's highest-paid quarterback is tied for second in interceptions (6), has an 85.4% passer rating and has been sacked the fifth-most times (16) — not to mention they've lost four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium.
And now the Cowboys will gobble up headlines during an off week — which makes you think Jones knew what he was doing here. He's always been a salesman.
Jones said after Sunday's loss he was happy the bye week was coming as it will give them time to fix the numerous areas that need improvement. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence will likely remain out through the bye, further hobbling a 25th-ranked defense that has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and allowed the third-most points through six weeks.
As for change? That's not coming for any part of the Cowboys' roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe as Jones reiterated Tuesday by saying in-season coaching changes are "usually ineffective. They just aren't good."
On the field, Jones trusts in his players — his "outstanding personnel" as he put it — to turn around an uninspired start to the season.
"Well, first of all, where you going to go to get any players? Seriously? Where are you going to go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?" Jones said. "Now, No. 1, I've seen these players. I've seen every single one of them execute like you want the plays to be executed and do their job within the role. That didn't happen the other day, and we paid the consequences for it. But I've seen the players do it." | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/jerry-jones-objects/3XSYJLAHP76APG3MMXDXOVXLMM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:11Z |
By Carol Badaracco Padgett
When the art of costume design hit Atlanta over the weekend, even the weather turned cooler. Georgia Entertainment attended SCAD TVfest: Costume Design on the university’s Midtown campus on Friday, Oct. 11, and sat down with Stephani Lewis, costume designer on a famed hit series shot right down the road on lakes Lanier and Allatoona – “Ozark.”
When Georgia Entertainment asked Lewis about creating the costume aesthetic for “Ozark” — and keeping true to the evolution of the series’ characters (actress Julia Garner’s Ruth, for instance) – she described the challenge and the fun of her work. “It’s tricky with episodics because you don’t [often]have a beginning, middle, and end when you start the project … sometimes you don’t even know what’s happening in the next episode, much less the end of the show.”
Lewis continued, “To be flexible and create these kinds of character arcs, you really have to pay attention and you really have to be intentional. So in ‘Ozark’ I couldn’t take big swings too early to develop these characters or make big changes. They slowly had to happen over the season and progress as the characters progressed. But being able to have such wonderful scripts helped. [Because] we had such a good showrunner and such a wonderful writing team to give each character their journey that was obvious on the scripts, [and that gave me]great direction.”
Costume design for feature film was on full display leading into the weekend, as well — at a reception honoring 3x Academy Award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell. The reception was held at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film on the Midtown campus, and it included an exhibition called “Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film,” showcasing Powell’s iconic costumes for films like “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Other Boleyn Girl,” “The Aviator,” “Velvet Goldmine,” “Young Victoria,” “The Departed,” and scores more.
Some of Powell’s most intriguing and inspiring words about her personal journey through the art of fashion design are as follows …
About her first film: “I didn’t really know what I was doing and we muddled through.”
On being a storyteller through dress: “I try to get inside the director’s head when designing costumes for a film.”
When designing for an actual person, like Howard Hughes in “Aviator”: “You just do a representation [of that period]. It’s storytelling. Not a documentary.”
On keeping the audience focused on the story, and not the clothes: “If you’re too busy looking at a costume, it’s distracting. It’s almost better if you don’t notice them.”
About her approach to working with limited resources on certain projects: “If there’s not the budget for richness, I strip back to basics and monochromatics.”
On her method for making costumes appear authentic and lived in: “I use paint on costumes to give depth and make them appear worn.”
And on what it sometimes takes to create costumes for a feature film project: “I like to construct costumes on set if I’m feeling kind of stuck.”
“Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film” will remain on exhibit at SCAD FASH through March 16, 2025. | https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2024/10/audience-and-artists-alike-stood-mesmerized-at-scad-tvfest-costume-design-and-scad-fash-museums-latest-exhibit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=audience-and-artists-alike-stood-mesmerized-at-scad-tvfest-costume-design-and-scad-fash-museums-latest-exhibit | 2024-10-15T17:52:12Z |
The Power Rangers is only a little over a week away from its 30th Anniversary reunion special’s worldwide premiere with Netflix, and a sneak peek clip at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always has explained the secret behind the new Power Coins and dinosaur morphing powers that the classic cast uses in the new special! The cast from across the first three seasons of the Power Rangers franchise are returning to reprise their role in a brand new fight against a classic enemy come back to cause trouble, and it has had fans asking lots of questions about how it would all work.
Various explanations across Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and beyond have revealed that the morphing abilities from the Power Coins have both been worn out and returned in various ways over the 30 year long franchise, so that had fans wondering how the classic cast could tap into their classic dinosaur powers again. As explained in the sneak-peek clip for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (which you can see in the video below), Billy had created new “proxy” Power Coins as a contingency plan just in case of emergencies.
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As revealed in the sneak peek clip for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, Billy explains that he and Alpha have been looking into secondary connections with the Morphin’ Grid and they have since made “proxy” Power Coins just in case of an emergency. This allowed each of them to get their former dino powers back, but there’s also an interesting tease about what’s to come. As Zack argues in the clip, they are duplicating “active” powers with these new coins for Rocky and Kat.
Kat even references the fact that Zordon once warned them about the dangers of too much pink energy being dangerous, but it seems that whatever goes down in the new Power Rangers special is such an emergency that Rocky and Kat need to be called in regardless of the dangers there could be to duplicating the dino powers. So while the dino powers have been in flux since the end of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Billy has figured it all out by the time this emergency rolls around.
What are you hoping to see from the new Power Coins in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on Twitter! | https://comicbook.com/power-rangers/news/power-rangers-once-and-always-new-power-coins-explained/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:12Z |
Surviving for a month on a small pension of less than 400 euros seems like a magic trick in the face of rising food and utility prices.
However, there is nothing magical about it, and the illusion of a magic trick is nothing more than the illusion of a dignified life for one in four pensioners in Croatia.
It was recently reported that one in four pensioners in Croatia, around 300,000 people, live on a pension of no more than 374 euros.
Singles with the greatest risk of poverty
Pensioners who live alone face the greatest challenges as they have no one to share household expenses with.
In general, people over the age of 65 are more at risk of poverty and social exclusion. This risk is estimated at 33 per cent and increases even further for those living alone. According to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, the risk of poverty for people over 65 living in a single-person household is as high as 59.9 per cent.
Beyond these statistics, the question arises as to how these people make ends meet and how they cope with unexpected expenses, how much they spend on utilities, food and medication.
Apart from these three items, they have practically nothing else. They rarely buy clothes or shoes, don’t travel anywhere and no longer count on small pleasures like a coffee in a café.
Getting through the month on 400 and a bit euros
Mrs Ivanka is 75 years old, has been a widow for several years and lives in a village near Pakrac. She receives her late husband’s pension, which amounts to just over 400 euros. That’s only a few dozen euros more than the lowest average pension, which doesn’t give her much comfort.
I can’t remember when I last bought something to wear. I have a pair of shoes that are like new, but they’re over 20 years old
When asked how she gets through the month on this € 400 and a little more, she immediately tells us the most important thing: “If I didn’t have my son to help me, I don’t know how I could survive. I really don’t know.”
Half of her pension goes towards living costs and medication. Even more in winter. Her son and daughter-in-law help her a lot, but they live in Zagreb and are not always available.
“I spend a lot on medication, I save on food”
“I have to go into town at least once a month to withdraw my pension, buy medication and pay the bills. Then I have to pay someone to drive me. It costs at least 50 euros there and back,” she says.
She has a heart condition and spends a lot of money on medication.
If I didn’t have my son to help me, I don’t know how I could survive
“My son often pays for them, otherwise I wouldn’t make it through the month on my pension. I have a garden, but the doctors say I shouldn’t overexert myself because of my heart and I shouldn’t use a hoe. I’m very careful not to spend too much on food,” she tells us.
“I can’t remember the last time I bought clothes”
When asked when she last bought something to wear, she answers after a short pause and some thought:
“Oh, I can’t remember. I have a pair of shoes that are like new, but they’re over 20 years old. I keep clothes and shoes and don’t throw them away. I only have a few clothes, but they are of good quality, bought a long time ago, and I still wear them. When my father died 30 years ago, I bought a black blouse. It’s still hanging in my wardrobe on a hanger, like new,” says the pensioner, who is forced to be thrifty in her old age.
Croatian pensioners rarely buy clothes or shoes, don’t travel anywhere and no longer count on small pleasures like a coffee in a café
She repeats it again: “If it wasn’t for my son, I don’t know what I would do. I can’t go to an old people’s home on this pension. And even if I could, who knows when I’d get a place.” | https://n1info.hr/english/news/400-euros-and-rising-costs-how-croatian-pensioners-are-barely-surviving/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:12Z |
Teknaf rocked by sound of blasts
Sounds of explosions of mortar shells and bombs from across the Myanmar border amid fighting between Junta troops and armed insurgents of the Arakan Army rocked Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar from Monday night till early today.
The explosions were heard from Maungdaw township in Myanmar's Rakhine state on the other side of the border, located southeast of Jaliapara of Teknaf Municipality across the Naf River.
The situation has raised concerns about a fresh influx of Rohingyas to Bangladesh.
Fierce fighting between Junta forces and Arakan army has been going on for months in Rakhine state, predominantly populated by the Muslim ethnic groups of Myanmar, including Rohingyas.
"Our houses trembled with the frequent explosion of bombs on the Myanmar side. Myanmar Junta's jets are likely heavily striking the areas occupied by Arakan army at present," said Anowar Faisal, a resident of Noyapara village along Teknaf border.
BGB and Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel have beefed up patrolling on the river and land border in Teknaf to prevent any further influx, said Adnan Chowdhury, upazila nirbahi officer of Teknaf. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/teknaf-rocked-sound-blasts-3728356 | 2024-10-15T17:52:11Z |
Commentary by Randy Davidson, CEO & Founder of Georgia Entertainment
Last week, we had the opportunity to attend one of Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia’s (ETAG) town hall meetings. The event was held at the Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega and is one of six town halls the organization is hosting all over the state. The town halls lead up to ETAG’s special year end meeting in December where the aggregated data will be shared with statewide tourism officials, elected leaders and entertainment executives. (ETAG’s Town Halls.)
At this event, regional leaders from Forsyth County, Hall County, Lumpkin County and elsewhere discussed opportunities to collaborate and support local creative businesses while promoting their local communities to entertainment and production companies around the world.
ETAG’s events could not be more timely. Last month at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference, Governor Kemp announced another record year with nearly $80 billion in economic impact. ETAG’s mission is to educate, advocate and promote tourism and economic development associated with the entertainment industry in Georgia. I’m looking forward to hearing the findings and results later this year.
On our way to Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, we noticed signs pointing to a film production underway. As it turned out, Tyler Perry’s Netflix project “R&B” had taken over the winery, with the production in full swing. Catering, BI Production Works trucks, security, lighting, cabling—everything was in place for a major shoot, all while the ETAG town hall was happening.
“R&B” is Tyler Perry’s modern retelling of the iconic bible love story – Ruth and Boaz. The film is being directed by Alanna Brown and written by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan. DeVon Franklin, Angi Bones, Tony Strickland and Chad Tennies are listed as producers alongside Perry. DeVon Franklin is an executive producer. (Netflix)
North Georgia is a treasure trove of locations for filmmakers. Despite an overall decline in production worldwide in 2024, I remain optimistic. On location shoots have been active in this Georgia region. Hall County has been busy and others have told us of increasing inquiries for upcoming projects in Catoosa, Bartow and Franklin.
The synopsis of “R&B” explains why Tyler Perry selected Montaluce Winery. After Ruth’s decision to walk away from a potential record deal leads to a tragic act of revenge, she feels called to join her late boyfriend’s mother Naomi, as they both leave Atlanta for a small town in Tennessee to start over from scratch. The only job she can find involves laboring at a local vineyard. (Production Weekly)
Every production has the opportunity to drive longterm economic impact for a community. (“Walking Dead,” “Forest Gump,” “Vampire Diaries”) Let’s hope for similar tourism magic for Lumpkin County and Montaluce Winery. | https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2024/10/entertainment-tourism-tyler-perry-studios-north-georgia-commentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=entertainment-tourism-tyler-perry-studios-north-georgia-commentary | 2024-10-15T17:52:13Z |
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Israel assures US it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
AP Diplomatic Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday.
The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it has eased some of Israel’s concerns about possible Iranian retaliation and general security issues.
The Pentagon on Sunday announced the THAAD deployment to help bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October, saying it was authorized at the direction of President Joe Biden.
However, the U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the assurance is not iron-clad and that circumstances could change. The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and has often reflected domestic Israeli politics that have upended Washington’s expectations.
The most recent example of that was last month when U.S. officials were told by their Israeli counterparts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would welcome a U.S.- and French-led temporary cease-fire initiative for Lebanon only to see Israel launch a massive airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah two days later.
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that “we listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interests.”
The Middle East has been bracing for an expected response from Israel after Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles on Oct. 1, which the United States helped to fend off. The tit-for-tat strikes and uncertainty about whether Israel might strike strategically important energy and nuclear sites in Iran have raised fears about escalation into an all-out regional war.
Israel’s offensive against Iranian-backed Hamas militants in Gaza has expanded into a ground invasion of Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy that has been firing into Israel since the conflict in Gaza started a year ago in solidarity with Hamas.
Biden has said he would not support a retaliatory Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran’s nuclear program and urged Israel to consider alternatives to hitting Iran’s oil sector. Such a strike could affect the global oil market and boost pump prices just ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone last week for the first time in seven weeks, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been speaking regularly with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.
The Pentagon said in a readout of a call from Sunday that the U.S. has reaffirmed its support for Israel’s security but urged it to ensure protections for U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, shift from military operations to a diplomatic solution and “raised concern for the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed that steps must be taken soon to address it.”
The White House National Security Council declined to confirm that Netanyahu offered Biden any assurances about targets.
“Our commitment to Israel’s defense is ironclad,” the White House National Security Council said in a statement. “We will not discuss private diplomatic discussions and would refer you to the Israeli government to speak to their own potential military operations.”
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AP reporter Julia Frankel contributed from Jerusalem. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/israel-assures-us-it-wont-strike-iranian-nuclear-or-oil-sites-us-officials-say/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:13Z |
The achievements of the government, which the Prime Minister emphasised in his State of the Nation report on Tuesday, did not impress the opposition in parliament. They criticised his leadership and the work of the government, while the ruling HDZ and its partners were satisfied.
Sinisa Hajdas-Doncic (SDP party) said that what Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic presented in his reports was far from reality and described him as a skilful manipulator who creates the illusion of doing something, but in reality is harmful and useless to the country and its citizens.
Ten per cent of the powerful control most of the wealth, which makes it dangerous to grow older in Croatia, where for many retirement equals poverty, he said.
Grmoja: More Croatians emigrate than ever before
Hajdas-Doncic also commented on wages, telling citizens that the government was taking more money from them through taxes and fees than it was giving back. “What they give you are crumbs, while the big money is stolen through corruption scandals.”
He warned against falling for the government’s “fine words” and said that the positive picture Plenkovic paints is crumbling in comparison to neighbouring countries.
Nikola Grmoja (Most party) accused the Prime Minister of selectively presenting figures that suit him.
Allegedly, life in Croatia has never been as good as it is today, yet more Croats than ever are emigrating, he said, pointing out that food prices will rise by 37% between 2020 and 2023, with the cost of bread and eggs increasing by 57%.
Grmoja also criticised Plenkovic for focusing on Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s stance on Ukraine during the recent summit in Dubrovnik, instead of addressing Vucic’s position on Greater Serbia’s aggression against Croatia.
Marijana Puljak (Centre) said that the government was not moving Croatia forward and questioned whether the country was making progress under HDZ rule or sinking deeper into nepotism, incompetence and corruption. She also criticised the HDZ’s coalition with the Domovinski pokret party, which she said had betrayed its voters.
Milos: GDP and credit ratings do not reflect the reality of life in Croatia
Independent MP Marija Selak-Raspudic said that the government was trying to solve long-standing problems with temporary solutions and lacked strategic planning. She also pointed out the effects of inflation, rising food and service prices and skyrocketing housing costs.
In her opinion, the Prime Minister and the President are exposing Croatia to international embarrassment by portraying it as an unreliable country.
Jelena Milos (Mozemo party) pointed out the increasing social injustices and inequalities and noted that although GDP and credit ratings have increased, these indicators do not reflect the reality of life in Croatia.
She said that the poverty rate among older people has risen from 26% to 34% in the last eight years and that 41% of people cannot cover an unexpected expense of 450 euros, while 10% of the richest own half of the wealth. She criticised the state for not doing enough during the inflation crisis to take more from those who have the most and give more to those who have the least.
Oreskovic: The rule of the HDZ is based on lies and manipulation
Dalibor Paus (IDS party) expressed his disappointment that the Prime Minister’s report was showered with praise but did not mention the rising cost of living. People are not interested in the conflict between the President and the Prime Minister, but in how they can survive, he remarked.
Dalija Oreskovic (DOSIP party) accused the HDZ of undermining Croatia from within and called them hypocrites pretending to be patriots. “The rule of the HDZ is based on lies and manipulation”
In contrast, members of the HDZ and its coalition partners praised the work of the government. Ante Sanader (HDZ) and Armin Hodzic (Club of National Minorities) praised the positive economic development, wage growth, pension increases and rising employment.
Hodzic also pointed out the concerns within the Bosniak minority and said that many Bosniaks did not have the right to vote in the minority constituency due to bureaucratic problems.
Sanader said the opposition “could not accept the government’s successes” or the results of the elections out of envy and was reducing the debate to “hatred, shouting and lies.” | https://n1info.hr/english/news/opposition-unimpressed-by-the-prime-ministers-report-and-the-work-of-the-government/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:13Z |
AVTODOM Lamborghini Neva Towers is recognized as the Car Dealer of the Year 2024
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10/15/2024 9:41:07 AM
(MENAFN- Abtodom) The results of the 10th national award Car Dealer of the Year were announced in Moscow on October 8. The award was organized by the analytical agency Autostat and the online platform Avito-Auto. The award has become a point of attraction for the professional automotive community. Over the past ten years, more than 500 dealerships have applied to participate in the competition this year.
AVTODOM Lamborghini Neva Towers won in the nomination Organization of sales of new cars in the Luxury segment. The professional jury made its choice based on an integrated assessment. It is calculated based on such objective indicators as the volume of new car sales total sales revenue and the number of cars sold per employee, revenue from sales of additional equipment per employee, revenue from sales of additional equipment per car.
Dealership center located in the multifunctional complex Neva Towers of the business quarter Moscow City. It gives the opportunity to buy any car from the Lamborghini model range. It provides a guarantee for the purchased cars. It has a staff of professional specialists. It is equipped with certified equipment for on-site repairs in all regions of the country. AVTODOM Lamborghini Neva Towers supports and strengthens the community of fans of the legendary brand. The dealership center acted as the organizer of the traditional spring Lamborghini rally. It became a partner of the Unlim Fest racing festival, the Supercar’s Challenge 15 rally and many other events for owners of supercars.
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Mr Blinken said.
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to US weapons funding.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur.
The letter, which restates US policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and reports Israel had conducted a strike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people.
A senior defence official said on Tuesday that Mr Blinken and Mr Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza.
The official said a similar letter sent by Mr Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and “concrete measures from the Israelis”.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the latest letter was a way to similarly address the problem.
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Mr Austin and Mr Blinken said.
They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the different requirements.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the US had raised “humanitarian concerns” and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations, Israel’s bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
“We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90% of humanitarian movements” and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Mr Blinken and Mr Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of US military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America’s support for Israel is unwavering just before the US presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in US politics, and Mr Biden said this month that “no administration has helped Israel more than I have”.
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
UN humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza’s north since October 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the UN website tracking deliveries.
Cogat, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
US officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration’s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of US military aid.
Israel’s retaliatory offensive since the October 7 2023 attacks by Hamas has killed nearly 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory’s health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count.
The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The US has spent a record total of at least 17.9 billion dollars (£13.7 billion) on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University’s Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2024/10/15/us-warns-israel-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-or-risk-weapons-funding/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:14Z |
Jerry Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday on Sunday by watching his Dallas Cowboys get dismantled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Two days later, he directed his frustrations towards a pair of hosts on the team's flagship radio station.
Following an offseason that saw the Cowboys spend little on free agents and save big money spending on their own star players —CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott — Jones did not take fondly to being asked why he wasn't more active on improving the roster.
Jones' annoyance with the line of questioning had him appearing to threaten the jobs of 105.3 FM's Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt.
This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it," Jones said. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding. You're not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this [NFL owner's] meeting I'm going to today with 32 teams here, you're geniuses.
"Ya'll really think you're gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong without going all over the rights? Listen, we both know we're talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I'm very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I'm sick about what happened Sunday.
"One of the stupidest things I've ever done, that anybody had ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don't really know if it's going to be good or not at the time. You want some conversation this morning, you're getting it."
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 7 before returning to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 8. There was already going to be a heavy discussion about the construction of Dallas' roster considering their mediocre start and that the NFL's highest-paid quarterback is tied for second in interceptions (6), has an 85.4% passer rating and has been sacked the fifth-most times (16) — not to mention they've lost four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium.
And now the Cowboys will gobble up headlines during an off week — which makes you think Jones knew what he was doing here. He's always been a salesman.
Jones said after Sunday's loss he was happy the bye week was coming as it will give them time to fix the numerous areas that need improvement. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence will likely remain out through the bye, further hobbling a 25th-ranked defense that has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and allowed the third-most points through six weeks.
As for change? That's not coming for any part of the Cowboys' roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe as Jones reiterated Tuesday by saying in-season coaching changes are "usually ineffective. They just aren't good."
On the field, Jones trusts in his players — his "outstanding personnel" as he put it — to turn around an uninspired start to the season.
"Well, first of all, where you going to go to get any players? Seriously? Where are you going to go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?" Jones said. "Now, No. 1, I've seen these players. I've seen every single one of them execute like you want the plays to be executed and do their job within the role. That didn't happen the other day, and we paid the consequences for it. But I've seen the players do it." | https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/jerry-jones-objects/3XSYJLAHP76APG3MMXDXOVXLMM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:14Z |
Today, Croatia is economically stronger and more successful than ever before. With a projected GDP growth of 3.6% this year, it is well above the EU and Eurozone average of 1% or less, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said in parliament on Tuesday.
Presenting a state of the nation report, he pointed out that Croatia’s GDP totalled 47 billion euros eight years ago and is expected to reach 84.7 billion euros by the end of this year.
Eight years ago, per capita GDP was 62% of the EU average, while it is expected to reach 78% by the end of this year. This puts Croatia ahead of Greece, Latvia and Slovakia, on a par with Hungary and approaching Poland and Estonia, Plenkovic said.
The goal is to reach a GDP per capita of 82-83% of the EU average by 2028, which corresponds to Portugal’s current level, he added.
Inflation, public debt and deficit within the Maastricht criteria
As outlined in a recently proposed budget revision for 2024, the deficit will remain below the authorised threshold of 3% of GDP at 2.6%, the public debt ratio will fall to 58.9% and inflation, public debt and the deficit will all remain within the Maastricht criteria, Plenkovic said.
He recalled the latest assessments by the rating agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s, which placed Croatia in the group of countries with a category A credit rating for the first time.
“The record-breaking rapid progress from non-investment grade to ‘A-‘ grade is a strong signal of security for foreign investors, Croatian companies and all of us. Our international reputation is strengthened. Favourable and cheaper loans are now an option,” he said.
Although he finds the ratings of these agencies flattering, Plenkovic said he was even more flattered by the fact that citizens have invested around 4 billion euros in government bonds.
The value of exports of goods has increased from 12.3bn euros in 2016 to 23bn euros, with exports to EU countries increasing by 90%, he said.
Plenkovic also spoke about the absorption of EU funds, noting that Croatia currently has a surplus of 16.2 billion euros in relation to its contributions to the EU budget. He recalled that Croatia, together with Italy, is the fastest absorber of funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Energy crisis barely noticeable
With regard to the resilience of the economy, Plenkovic said that the crises had forced the government to adopt a policy of state interventionism. He referred to the numerous aid packages for households and companies, which totalled around 8 billion euros.
He emphasised that strong and timely measures had preserved social cohesion, so that the energy crisis was hardly felt.
He also pointed out that inflation is currently below 2%. “We have also tackled and solved this problem.”
Development of the transport infrastructure
Regarding the development of transport infrastructure, Plenkovic mentioned the completion of the Peljesac Bridge and named the completion of the Vc corridor in Baranja, the construction of motorways to Koprivnica and Virovitica, from Pozega to the motorway and the completion of the full-profile motorway to Dubrovnik as future goals.
He recalled the construction of the second tube of the Učka tunnel and emphasised the Kozjak tunnel and the Trogir-Omiš motorway as priority projects.
He also mentioned significant investments in rail transport and a “renaissance of harbours on the Adriatic”
Energy sector and agriculture
In the energy sector, Plenkovic recalled the increased capacity of the LNG terminal on the island of Krk, which now stands at 6.1 billion cubic metres of gas per year, and a 570 million euro investment in new, larger gas pipelines, which will also have the capacity to transport hydrogen.
He said that agriculture is the “backbone of an economically sovereign Croatia”, for whose development 3.8 billion euros in EU funds have been secured. The aim is to increase the value of agricultural production by a further 20%. | https://n1info.hr/english/news/plenkovic-on-croatias-economic-path-growth-stability-and-future-goals/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:15Z |
By Niki Vanderslice, President & CEO of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA)
In recent years, Fayette County, Georgia, has emerged as a thriving hub for the film and TV industry. A study conducted earlier this year highlights the county’s strengths and the Georgia Film Tax Credit’s pivotal role in bringing about the growth.
The Fayette County Development Authority enlisted Boyette Strategic Advisors to conduct a thorough evaluation to gauge the film industry’s impact on the county. The impact analysis, which spans 2018 to 2022, underscores the film industry’s immense contribution to the state of Georgia and Fayette County. With a total economic impact exceeding $1.9 billion in the state and $1.4 billion locally, the sector has propelled economic growth, capital investment and employment opportunities.
Stakeholder interviews and group discussions conducted as part of the study shed light on the substantial economic benefits generated by the film sector. A key finding from the study was stakeholders’ attitudes toward the Georgia Film Tax Credit.
They unanimously acknowledged the credit’s pivotal role in fueling industry growth, citing it as a catalyst for unprecedented opportunities and investment. Quotes included in the study call the tax credit, “Best one ever in the history of the world, full stop,” and “[A] crucial part of Fayette County’s film story.”
Trilith Studios has been a predominant driving force behind the success of film and television within the county. It is the largest purpose-built studio in North America and is part of a meticulously planned 935-acre master development tailored to accommodate film and other creative industries.
It serves as a hub for Marvel Studios and Disney, and was the filming location of the second highest-grossing film of all time, “Avengers: Endgame.” Shot at the studios in 2019, the film is edged out only by “Avatar.”
Currently, it boasts 32 sound stages and 1 million square feet of production facilities, including a 400-acre backlot. A planned expansion will include eight sound stages, an additional 4.7 million square feet of production space, two live audience stages, a luxury movie theater, warehouses, offices and retail space.
The land’s annual tax revenue prior to the development of Trilith (formerly Pinewood Studios) was $10,000. Findings from the impact study estimate that the yearly tax revenue post-expansion will be $4 million annually, demonstrating the significant impact Trilith has and will have on the state and county.
While Trilith is the most noteworthy studio, it is not the only one within Fayette County. There are four additional spaces, two within the town of Tyrone: Magnolia, a boutique production company, and Level Up Studios Tyrone, a full-service production studio where such hits as “Atlanta, Queen of the South” and “Cocaine Bear” were filmed.
Monolith Studios is a full-service virtual production company specializing in LED volume architecture and content-to-display systems. It recently partnered with Cinema South which boasts that it is the first major production studio owned by a Black woman in Georgia—offering a small hint at the diversity that Georgia production companies bring.
The robust film production activity in Georgia has provided Fayette County with a wealth of talent and infrastructure, nurturing the growth of the local film sector. This growth is buoyed by local organizations designed to help meet the industry’s needs.
Film Fayette, through the Fayette County Development Authority, provides scouting assistance; and The Georgia Film Academy partners with statewide institutions such as the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and independent institutions to offer courses that help train the workforce to meet industry needs.
Efforts are underway to attract complementary industries such as special effects, computer animation and digital services, which would bolster the county’s position as a formidable player in the entertainment landscape.
The burgeoning film industry has not only bolstered economic indicators but also elevated Fayette County’s profile as a premier entertainment destination. Trilith Studios’ association with high-profile productions like the Marvel franchise has attracted widespread attention, drawing tourists eager to experience the magic of filmmaking firsthand.
The Trilith Experience takes guests on an hour-long trolley tour of Trilith Studios and the Town at Trilith, including the primary filming locations of major films such as “Spider Man: No Way Home” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
Philanthropic initiatives linked to the film industry have contributed significantly to the community, exemplifying a symbiotic relationship between economic prosperity and social responsibility. From educational endeavors like the Georgia Film Academy to charitable events like the “Reel People Care’s Gala,” the industry’s footprint extends far beyond economic metrics, enriching the fabric of Fayette County.
Trilith’s significant investment has also been a catalyst for attracting world-class entities including QTS Data Centers and the new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
As stakeholders navigate the evolving landscape, preserving the incentives and infrastructure crucial to sustained growth remains paramount, ensuring Fayette County’s continued prominence on the cinematic stage.
The film industry’s impact in Fayette County transcends monetary gains. It shapes the county’s identity, fosters a vibrant ecosystem of creativity and innovation, and stands as a testament to Georgia’s collective efforts. It is a source of great excitement for the future.
To read more features from the Creative Economy Journal, visit here. | https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2024/10/feature-the-fayette-film-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feature-the-fayette-film-story | 2024-10-15T17:52:15Z |
Hezbollah’s deputy chief Naim Qassem said on Tuesday the group would inflict “pain” on Israel but he also called for a ceasefire as a conflict rages between them in south Lebanon.
Israel has been turning up the heat on Hezbollah since it began incursions into the region after killing Hezbollah leaders and commanders, including its veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month in the biggest blow to the group in decades.
“The solution is a ceasefire, we are not speaking from a position of weakness, if the Israelis do not want that, we will continue,” Qassem said in a recorded speech.
“But after the ceasefire, according to an indirect agreement, the settlers would return to the north and other steps will be drawn up.”
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel because of Hezbollah attacks.
Qassem said Hezbollah reserved the right to attack anywhere in Israel because its enemy has done the same in Lebanon. He said more Israelis will be displaced and “hundreds of thousands, even more than two million, will be in danger at any time, at any hour, on any day”.
“We will focus on targeting the Israeli military and its centers and barracks,” he said.
On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to attack Hezbollah “without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon – including Beirut”.
Israel has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday, two weeks after the Israeli military began incursions into south Lebanon to battle Hezbollah.
The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel tries to destroy the Iran-backed militant group’s infrastructure in their conflict, which resumed a year ago when it began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.
In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Israel must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza to avoid legal action involving U.S. military aid, according to news reports and sources.
The U.S. told the U.N. Security Council last week that Israel needs to address urgently “catastrophic conditions” among civilians in Gaza and stop limiting aid deliveries. | https://arynews.tv/hezbollah-says-it-will-cause-israel-pain/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:15Z |
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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Election Commission on Tuesday said it had agreed to a request by NCP (Sharad Pawar) for prominent display of it poll symbol -- man blowing 'turha' -- on ballot units of EVMs, but turned down the demand to freeze the trumpet symbol.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the NCP-SP had conveyed to the poll authority that its election symbol -- 'man blowing turha' -- was not displayed prominently on the ballot units of EVMs.
"We had asked them to specify how would they want their poll symbol to be displayed on the ballot unit. The NCP-SP had given us three options on the poll symbol and we accepted the first suggestion made by them," Kumar said.
However, the CEC made it clear that the Commission did not wish to disturb the existing system of allocation of election symbols while turning down the demand for removal of the trumpet symbol from the list of symbols.
The CEC asserted that the trumpet symbol was different from the 'man blowing turha'.
The Sharad Pawar-led party had argued that the trumpet symbol was similar to 'man blowing turha' which caused confusion among voters during the Lok Sabha elections.
The NCP-SP had contended that independent candidate who was allotted the trumpet symbol in the Satara constituency polled more votes than the margin of victory of the BJP candidate Udayanraje Bhonsale.
Bhonsale had defeated NCP-SP candidate Shashikant Shinde by a margin of 32,771 votes. Independent candidate Sanjay Gade, who contested the election on trumpet symbol, had polled 37,062 votes. PTI SKU TIR TIR | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/ec-turns-down-ncp-sp-demand-to-freeze-trumpet-symbol-7317511 | 2024-10-15T17:52:17Z |
Egypt’s long-delayed mega-museum will open some of its main galleries, a trial run for full opening
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CAIRO (AP) — Officials say the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt. The museum, a mega-project near the famed Giza Pyramids which has cost well over $1 billion so far, will open the halls for 4,000 visitors as a trial run until the official opening date, which is yet to be announced. The opening of the museum, which has been under construction for more than a decade, has been repeatedly delayed for various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s ancient treasures will be displayed in the world’s largest archaeological museum. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/egypts-long-delayed-mega-museum-will-open-some-of-its-main-galleries-a-trial-run-for-full-opening/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:17Z |
Lawyers told to apologize for blasting recorded screams in a Philly neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge says lawyers must formally apologize for blaring a looped recording of a woman screaming last month as a test in a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia. U.S. Judge John Murphy last week ordered the attorneys to apologize to residents where the hourlong test took place before dawn on Sept. 23. The lawyers represent a man who is suing the city for wrongful conviction for sexual assault. At issue in the lawsuit is whether the man could have heard the victim’s screams and sought to help her from two blocks away. A phone message seeking comment was left Tuesday for lawyers who represent the man suing the city. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/lawyers-told-to-apologize-for-blasting-recorded-screams-in-a-philly-neighborhood/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:19Z |
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction." | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:18Z |
(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, Oct 14,2024 - Late Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there really was no one like him, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday.
Recollecting his association with Tata (86) who passed away last week, in a post on networking platform LinkedIn, he wrote, "Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India. There really was no one like him."
Chandrasekaran, who took over as Chairman of Tata Sons in 2017 after the removal of (late) Cyrus Mistry, said his relationship with late Tata "grew over the years, first focusing on business and eventually evolving into a more personal connection".
"We discussed interests ranging from cars to hotels, but when our conversations turned to other matters -- those of daily life -- he would show how much he noticed and felt. He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience," he recollected.
Remembering how the late Chairman Emeritus of the group laid emphasis on employee welfare, Chandrasekaran wrote, "Just after I became Chairman, I was introduced to a situation within Tata Motors which involved a dispute between the company and the employees' union over wages for two years."
He further noted, in March '17, Mr Tata and I met the union leaders together. During the meeting, Mr Tata relayed three messages: he regretted the delay in finding a resolution. He explained that the company was going through hardship. And both of us committed that this dispute would be concluded within a fortnight.
According to him, "Mr Tata's direction squarely focused on making sure employees were well taken care of -- not just to resolve the dispute, but to ensure their and their families' well-being".
"Across other Group companies, his perspective on employees was uniform. It is something that has shaped a number of our leaders across the Group," wrote Chandrasekaran, who was the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) before he became the Chairman of Tata Sons.
Recollecting Tata's love and care for dogs, Chandrasekaran recollected an instance about renovating the group headquarters "Bombay House" around the same time when the dispute at Tata Motors happened.
"... I expressed a desire to renovate our headquarters, Bombay House. Bombay House had not been touched since 1924, and more important (as many people told me) Mr Tata would not like it. "Bombay House is a temple," I was told, emphasising its sanctity," he wrote.
Chandrasekaran recollected when he "finally mentioned to Mr Tata about Bombay House, he (Tata) said, 'May I ask you something? When you say 'renovate', do you mean 'vacate'?' I explained that we planned to move everyone to a nearby office."
Tata wanted to know where the dogs, which were an integral part of Bombay House, often seen at the reception, would go.
Chandrasekaran assured that a kennel would be built for them, to which Tata responded saying 'Really?' while considering the proposal.
"When the renovation of Bombay House was complete, Mr Tata wanted to see the kennel first. He was very happy to see how thoughtful the kennel's design was, and how well the dogs would be cared for," he noted.
Chandrasekaran further recollected, "Seeing his happiness with the kennel and his priorities was a reminder that while big projects are important, it's the details that reveal how we think, what we prioritise, and how we are perceived. His joy was confirmation that we had done the right thing."
According to him, if Tata ever visited a place, he could recall everything -- from the placement of (the) smallest piece of furniture, the lighting, colours, and so on.
"His memory was photographic. He remembered the covers and content of books and magazines and referred to them even years later. He was always observing and processing, from large ideas to minute detail," Chandrasekaran said.
Stating that there is so much else to say about who Tata was, he said, "but for now, as I process his absence, this will have to do: His eye received everything clearly, as his mind perceived everything clearly."
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Will the new egg price cap hold?
We are worried about the persistent failure of government interventions in controlling the prices of eggs, vegetables, and other staples. The escalating prices of eggs, in particular, have drawn concern of late, with many wholesalers in Dhaka and Chattogram halting sales early this week to avoid being fined for exceeding government-fixed prices. Despite past failures of such price-cap regulations, however, the government again set new prices for eggs on Tuesday, following discussions with producers and suppliers.
Under the new pricing structure, which takes effect Wednesday, each egg is priced at Tk 10.91 at the producer level, Tk 11.01 at the wholesale level, and Tk 11.87 at retail. That means consumers should, in theory, be able to buy a dozen eggs for Tk 142.44. However, this is nearly the same price structure fixed by the Department of Agricultural Marketing on September 15. We all know how that directive fared, with eggs selling at Tk 180-190 per dozen as recently as Monday. Whether the new regulation will fare any better remains to be seen.
The government seems desperate to make an impact amid criticism of its failure in price control. To ensure uninterrupted supply and price compliance this time, it has decided that corporate poultry producers and small farmers will supply eggs directly to the wholesale markets, bypassing the middlemen. This is a pragmatic decision. But as experts have warned previously, regulating prices without addressing supply-chain bottlenecks and dismantling market syndicates cannot solve the problem. Rather, we've seen how mobile raids to enforce price caps have backfired, creating panic among wholesalers, exacerbating supply shortages, and pushing prices even higher. In addition to wholesalers' refusal to comply with official prices, there are other factors responsible for the crisis, including recent floods, extreme heat, and frequent load-shedding, all of which disrupted egg production.
Furthermore, rising prices of poultry feed, hatchlings, and other inputs have driven up production costs and eventually market prices. Can we lower egg prices significantly without addressing the rising costs of production or increasing supply? The commerce adviser has acknowledged that daily egg production has fallen from 4.5-5 crore eggs to around 3-3.5 crore. Increasing egg imports can help, and the government recently granted permission to import over 4.5 crore eggs, but bureaucratic delays in issuing duty exemptions have stalled the process.
So to stabilise the market, there is no alternative to resolving these underlying challenges and production-market cost disparities. Price caps can only work as a temporary fix. It is important that the government prioritises structural reforms aimed at lowering production costs and increasing competition within the poultry sector. Reducing tariffs on imported poultry feed and other essential inputs would help lower costs, while fostering competition in the domestic market would prevent price manipulation by major companies. Enhancing local production efficiency is the key to long-term stability in the egg market. | https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/will-the-new-egg-price-cap-hold-3728381 | 2024-10-15T17:52:19Z |
Alex Mitchell’s availability for England’s autumn Tests looks under threat
England kick off their autumn campaign against New Zealand on November 2, followed by appointments with Australia, South Africa and Japan.
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell’s availability for the autumn Tests looks under increasing threat as he continues his battle to overcome a neck problem.
Northampton boss Phil Dowson says that Mitchell is “improving very slowly”.
But he has not played this season, and there appears no immediate prospect of him returning to action.
England kick off their autumn campaign against New Zealand on November 2, followed by appointments with Australia, South Africa and Japan.
Mitchell, who has won 18 caps, is currently England’s clear first-choice number nine.
“He (Mitchell) had an injection, and we are waiting to see how effective that has been,” Dowson said.
“So as frustrating as it is, and there are lots of questions around it, there isn’t a definitive timeline because people are reticent to do anything more invasive.
“So basically, a conservative approach is the best approach. Unfortunately, that is one without a timeline.
“We are sort of sat on our hands a little bit, waiting to see how he is. He is improving, but he is improving very slowly, and it is how we can accelerate that process without risking anything from a long-term point of view.
“I want to make sure that he’s not stressed about it, which he doesn’t seem to be. He is a bit frustrated, but we want to make sure we do the right thing by him personally.”
Borthwick has the final say on all medical and sport science matters affecting those England players given ‘hybrid contracts’.
As part of an eight-year Professional Game Partnership announced by the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and Rugby Players’ Association, Borthwick will have freedom to select up to 25 players who will be paid as much as £160,000 annually in return for greater control of how they are managed on club duty, which includes deciding on medical issues such as when a player undergoes surgery.
Dowson added: “The (England) medics might want to have a look at him, so they might call him in and they might do that on an ad hoc basis or they might do that formally. That’s really up to Steve.
“The fact he hasn’t played for quite a period of time, and it is very slow, I can’t see that turning around in the short term.
“But at the same time they might want to monitor him, they might want to keep him close to the group, they might want to have him ready in there as Joe El-Abd (new defence coach) comes in and there is a change from a coaching point of view to make sure he is up to speed.
“So there are loads of reasons why I would see him in there, and I could also see why they would potentially give him time to stay at home. That’s a decision for Steve.
Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford, meanwhile, is continuing his recovery from a torn thigh muscle and could be fit ahead of the autumn games.
Ford was injured during Sale’s Gallagher Premiership defeat at Saracens in late September, although surgery was subsequently not required.
Sharks rugby director Alex Sanderson said that Ford will not be available for the Premiership encounter against Northampton on Friday, but he is set to train next week. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/10/15/alex-mitchells-availability-for-englands-autumn-tests-looks-under-threat/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:20Z |
Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers who were trying to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday.
Lufthansa prohibited 128 Jewish passengers, nearly all of whom wore garments generally worn by Orthodox Jewish men, from boarding a connecting flight in Germany on the basis of alleged misbehavior by some passengers, the Transportation Department said.
Although many of the passengers did not know each other or were not traveling together, passengers interviewed by DOT investigators stated that Lufthansa treated them as if they were a single group and denied all of them boarding for the alleged misbehavior of a few, DOT said.
The passengers, who had flown from New York to Frankfurt, were trying to board a connecting flight to Budapest.
Under the consent order, Lufthansa agreed to pay $2 million and the Department of Transportation said it will credit the airline with $2 million that it paid in compensation to passengers.
Lufthansa did not admit to any violations under the consent order and it denied that any of its employees discriminated against passengers. It contended as many as 60 passengers onboard at any given time were disregarding crew instructions.
The airline said it regretted and has publicly apologized on numerous occasions for the circumstances surrounding the decision to deny boarding, USDOT said in the consent order.
The airline said the incident “resulted from an unfortunate series of inaccurate communications, misinterpretations, and misjudgments throughout the decision-making process,” the Transportation Department said.
Lufthansa said in a statement Tuesday that since the 2022 incident, it has fully cooperated with the DOT and remains focused on many efforts including partnering with American Jewish Committee to curate “a first-of-its kind training program in the airline industry for our managers and employees to address antisemitism and discrimination.”
USDOT said the penalty is the largest it has ever issued against an airline for civil rights violations.
“No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry that we are prepared to investigate and take action whenever passengers’ civil rights are violated,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. | https://arynews.tv/lufthansa-agrees-to-pay-us-4-million-penalty/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:21Z |
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction." | https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:21Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) Delhi Police on Tuesday said all five accused, including three co-owners of the pharmaceutical company from where 518 kg cocaine worth around Rs 5,000 crore was recently recovered, have been brought here from Gujarat for further interrogation.
The five accused -- Vijay Bhesaniya, Ashwani Ramani, Brijesh Kothiya, Mayur Desale and Amit -- were nabbed by a team of Special Cell and Gujarat police from Ankleshwar in Gujarat on Sunday.
Vijay, Ashwani and Brijesh are the co-owners of the company Avkar Drugs Limited Company.
"On Tuesday, all of them were brought to Delhi from Gujarat for further interrogation. They are on four days of transit remand," a police officer privy to the investigations said.
The officer said the police are trying to establish the links of the accused with the drug syndicate.
"We are trying to know the time and exact route of the transportation of this drug brought from South American countries to Gujarat," the officer said.
On Monday, PTI reported that around 1,300 kg of narcotics was brought from countries in South America to Avkar Drugs Limited Company for purification before being supplied to the national capital.
The three owners of the company were promised to be paid in crores for purifying and further supplying the drugs to other parts of the country, the officer said.
The officer further said Amit, who is a resident of Vadodra, has suspected links with United Kingdom-based handlers, who were operating on directions of Virender Basoya alias Veeru, kingpin of the international syndicate operated from Dubai.
Mayur was an employee of the pharmaceutical company, according to the police.
On October 2, the Special Cell seized more than 560 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana estimated to be worth Rs 5,620 crore from a godown in south Delhi's Mahipalpur and arrested four people. Two others were subsequently apprehended from Amritsar and Chennai.
In the second big drug haul in a week, the Special Cell seized 208 kg of cocaine worth Rs 2,080 crore from a rented shop in west Delhi on October 9 and arrested one person from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur.
The officer said that with the latest seizure from Gujarat, 1,289 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, have been recovered from Delhi and Gujarat this month so far. The number of arrests in these cases has risen to 12. PTI ALK RPA RPA | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/five-men-nabbed-in-gujarat-with-518-kg-drugs-brought-to-delhi-7317600 | 2024-10-15T17:52:23Z |
Foo Fighters are among the finalists for the 2024 Anthem Awards.
The annual ceremony, now in its fourth year, is described as the "most comprehensive social impact award," and honors the "purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies, and organizations making a difference worldwide."
Dave Grohl and company are recognized in the Health - Awareness (Nonprofit) category for their March performance at the Power to the Patients benefit concert in Washington, D.C., which called for transparency in health care pricing.
"The Anthem Awards shine a spotlight on those who are not just dreaming of a better world, but actively creating it," says Patricia McLoughlin, general manager of the Anthem Awards. "The inspiring work of Anthem Finalists serves as a beacon of hope and positivity amid challenging times and I encourage everyone to support their remarkable work through Anthem Community Voice, reinforcing our collective mission to uplift those who are making a difference."
The winners of the 2024 Anthem Awards will be announced Nov. 19. For more info, visit AnthemAwards.com.
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Ex-Louisville officer who fired shots in Breonna Taylor raid readies for 3rd trial
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police officer who fired shots into Breonna Taylor’s windows the night of the deadly 2020 police raid is going on trial for a third time. Federal prosecutors will try again to convict Brett Hankison of civil rights violations after their first effort ended in a jury deadlock last year. Hankison was also acquitted at a state trial in 2022. Jury selection in federal court in Louisville began Tuesday. Hankison has testified in court that he thought he heard assault rifle fire inside the apartment and then shot into Taylor’s windows. His shots didn’t hit anyone. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/ex-louisville-officer-who-fired-shots-in-breonna-taylor-raid-readies-for-3rd-trial/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:23Z |
Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay. The video was posted in Nigeria where homosexuality is criminalized by laws that garner broad public support despite constitutional guarantees of freedoms. The report said the damage done by the video, which was viewed more than 3.6 million times between December 2023 and February this year, was “immediate and impossible to undo.” The company admitted two errors regarding the said video, the panel said, including the identification of the language used. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/metas-oversight-board-says-viral-video-left-on-facebook-threatened-lgbtq-people-in-nigeria/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:25Z |
Pluckk becomes exclusive fresh produce partner for Spencer's Retail
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(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, October 14, 2024: Pluckk, a first-of-its-kind digital lifestyle-oriented fresh food brand in the Fruits and Vegetables (F&V) space, has announced its strategic partnership with Spencer’s Retail. This collaboration will see Spencer’s Retail exclusively offering Pluckk's premium produce across its Fresh Section in stores across Lucknow, Varanasi and Gorakhpur.
Pluckk's offerings include ozone-washed fruits and vegetables sourced directly from partner farms, certified non-GMO products, and HACCP-certified quality assurance. The company’s product range spans daily essentials, exotic selections, cuts, mixes, and juices, totalling 90 distinct items.
Commenting on the partnership, Saurabh Bansal, Chief Merchandising Officer, Spencer’s Retail, "Our partnership with Pluckk marks a significant step towards enhancing the fresh food experience for our customers. Pluckk’s expertise and commitment to quality align perfectly with Spencer’s mission to offer the best products to our customers.”
Pratik Gupta, CEO of Pluckk, further added, "We are excited to partner with Spencers Retail to introduce our high-quality produce to their customers. This collaboration allows us to showcase the best of our offerings, ensuring consumers have daily access to fresh, healthy, and safe food. We anticipate doubling our presence over the next 12 months."
Pluckk operates in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. The company connects farmers directly to consumers, delivering over 2 million products every month to half a million homes.
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Israel/Middle East Morning Brief
U.S. President Joe Biden was said to be becalmed after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intimated Israel’s retaliation against Iran for its ballistic missile attack would not include strikes on non-military sites – including nuclear and energy targets.
Israel running low on interceptor missiles
The Financial Times reported Israel is facing a potential shortage of interceptor missiles as it bolsters air defenses against possible attacks from Iran and its proxies.
Rice: Bush administration erred in allowing Hamas to run in Palestinian Authority elections without disarming
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, who served in the second Bush administration between 2005-2009, admitted it was a mistake to allow Hamas to run in the 2006 Palestinian Authority legislative elections without first providing a commitment to disarm.
U.S. approves increased ballistic missiles to UAE
In the shadow of Iran’s threats to Gulf Arab states – particularly if they allow Israeli jets to fly through their air space to undertake an expected reprisal for Iran’s Oct. 1 attack on Israel – the U.S. has approved the sale of tactical ballistic missiles to the UAE.
VP Harris repeats debunked allegation Israel preventing Gaza aid getting through
Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris repeated a claim the Israeli government has hindered food from entering northern Gaza since the beginning of October, despite evidence to the contrary.
WATCH: Amazon exec sparks outrage after wearing Israel-shaped necklace with Palestinian flag
Is Hezbollah running out of cash?
Voice of America reported on Friday that Hezbollah’s main cash source is the Al-Qard al-Hasan (AQAH) nonprofit, which has suffered several blows following Israeli airstrikes over the last few weeks.
Shin Bet head holds secret meeting with Egyptian counterpart on hostage deal
For the first time since late August, the director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Ronen Bar met with Egypt’s intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Kamal in a secret Cairo meeting to discuss a way to reanimate the hostage negotiations.
Would-be Tel Aviv suicide bomber was directed by Hamas HQ in Turkey
Israel’s security services said on Tuesday that a would-be suicide bomber who planned to attack Tel Aviv in August – but who only succeeded in blowing himself up – was directed to do so by Hamas’ headquarters in Turkey.
#BREAKING Israel’s Security Services said a suicide bombing attack in Tel Aviv in August was directed by Hamas’ headquarters in Turkey
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Arab terrorist shoots dead one policeman, 4 others wounded on Route 4, armed passerby eliminates shooter
Around midday local time, reports emerged of a shooting terrorist attack on Israel’s Route 4, which runs through the middle of the country. One Israeli – a policeman – was killed at the scene, with 4 others wounded; an armed civilian – who volunteers as a paramedic, neutralized the terrorist. | https://www.wnd.com/2024/10/report-netanyahu-tells-biden-irans-nuclear-and-energy-sites-not-on-target-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-netanyahu-tells-biden-irans-nuclear-and-energy-sites-not-on-target-list | 2024-10-15T17:52:26Z |
Katie Archibald says goals ‘as high as always’ ahead of injury return at worlds
The 30-year-old Scot has been sidelined since suffering serious leg injuries in a freak garden accident in June.
Katie Archibald insisted her targets at the track world championships are “as high as they always would be” four months on from the horrific leg injuries that ruined her Olympics dream.
Archibald’s hopes of adding to her two Olympic golds at Paris 2024 were dashed as, weeks earlier, she suffered a fractured tibia and fibula, a dislocated ankle and ligament damage in a freak accident.
The muscle shrinkage in her left calf and a swollen ankle are reminders of that stumble over a step in her garden in June but she will make a swift return to action this week in Ballerup, Denmark.
A five-time world champion, Archibald will compete in the team pursuit and madison and while she rates herself at around 80 per cent physically, the 30-year-old Scot is itching to get her campaign going.
“As high as they always would be, probably higher than the average attendant,” she said, when asked about her objectives this week.
“The average attendant has been at the Olympics. It can sort of cut both ways of people feeling like they have unfinished business, that they want to redeem themselves (from how they fared at) the Games. But for a lot of people, they take an off-season. Maybe some teams won’t even enter.
“For me, it’s a major target, it always is. But I know that as far as worlds go, this won’t be the most competitive of the four-year (Olympic) cycle. I will be as competitive as I can be.”
Surgery after her fall was followed by rehabilitation, with Archibald admitting she was initially envious in the build-up to the Olympics before watching intently as her GB team-mates won 11 medals.
It is little wonder, then, that Archibald, who spoke about losing a slight sense of identity during her time on the sidelines, is revelling being back in the saddle, irrespective of how she performs.
“I wasn’t anxious to get back,” she said. “I just had a serious craving to get back to training, regardless of what result it would lead to, regardless of whether I’d be any good at it.
“It’s one thing to lose the Olympics but there really wasn’t much you can do (wearing) a boot. I got really into swimming and I did upper body work at the gym but none of it felt like a cathartic release.
“I’d lost being able to move properly. I’d lost my sense of community a little bit because cycling is that community to me and and my team were off on training camps, on holding camps and at the Games.
“The only emotion I felt that I was uncomfortable with (ahead of the Olympics) – the distasteful emotion I suppose – was jealousy more than anything else. When the racing actually started and once I could just be immersed as a fan of the sport, that was just the biggest escape.
“Now that I am able to push again, the fact that I can turn up to the track sessions as a contributor, and not just a burden…I feel sort of more aware of those elements that are making me happier on the bike than than I’ve been in a long time.”
Archibald has already turned her attentions towards competing at the Los Angeles Olympics but is wary of viewing the 2028 Games through the lens of ‘unfinished business’.
“I can tell in myself that’s maybe a toxic driver,” she added. “I don’t think that’s how somebody gets to the top, by thinking ‘well, I wanted to do something. I’m just going to keep trying until I can’.
“The driver that I do have is I know that I’m good at this. I know that I really enjoy it. I feel super motivated for LA and I just do want to be cautious that I’m not just completing unfinished business.” | https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/10/15/katie-archibald-says-goals-as-high-as-always-ahead-of-injury-return-at-worlds/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:26Z |
As another winnable game slipped out of his hands, Aaron Rodgers sat pensively on the New York Jets' bench Monday night looking like he was contemplating life.
It didn’t appear he liked what he saw.
His Jets were about to be losers again — 23-20 to Buffalo — and thus fall to 2-4 on the season. They had already fired the coach, Robert Saleh. They had already changed play-callers. They had already talked about renewed effort and focus.
And yet, little had changed.
The lights were bright inside MetLife Stadium, but this felt like one of Rodgers' famed darkness retreats; his face conveying more regret than resolve.
And so it should be no surprise that by Tuesday morning the Jets had pulled the trigger on bringing in one of Rodgers' all-time favorite wide receivers, acquiring Devonte Adams from Las Vegas for a conditional third-round pick.
The move reunites the quarterback and pass-catcher — they played together for eight seasons (2014-2021) in Green Bay. They combined for 622 receptions, 7,590 yards and 69 touchdowns in regular season play.
Those were the glory days. Big scores and big wins. The Packers averaged 10 regular season victories during that period and won six playoff games to advance to the NFC championship game four different times.
Adams left for Vegas in 2022 and nothing worked quite like it did with the Packers. After 14 touchdowns his first season, he’s had just nine since. The Jets tried to trade for him last year but the Raiders wouldn’t budge. After just one touchdown in three games this year, Adams requested a trade.
Rodgers, meanwhile, headed to the Jets in 2023 and there has been little more than injury and disappointment. At age 41, there isn’t a lot of time for lost seasons or slow rebuilds. New York brought Rodgers in to win now.
They aren’t winning.
Maybe a recoupling will change everything. The Jets sure hope so. They are pretty much out of options, other than finally finding a way to get pass rusher Haason Reddick back into the fold. Reddick is more likely to be traded though.
Team owner Woody Johnson declared this team the most talented in 25 years. He used that as justification for firing Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett (a perceived Rodgers’ confidant) was demoted from calling plays.
Yet, rather than lighting a fire of inspiration under the roster, the Jets looked like the same old mediocre, beat-themselves outfit on Monday.
There was a dropped touchdown. There were two field goal attempts hit uprights and crossbars. There were 11 penalties for 110 yards. New York converted just four of 12 third down attempts and went 1 for 4 in the red zone.
Not even a converted Hail Mary at the end of the first half could save them.
Rodgers seemed stunned that the game didn’t turn out better.
"We need to get going," Rodgers said on Monday. "This was a golden opportunity. Some games you win in the NFL, and some games you give away. This was a giveaway."
It was indicative of this entire Jets experiment for Rodgers. It began with much fanfare and the expectations of a late-career potential championship push in the spirit of Peyton Manning in Denver and Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.
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Instead, New York is staring at a stretch this month that features games at 4-2 Pittsburgh and later hosting 5-1 Houston.
"It's frustrating," Rodgers said. "I'm here to win [these] games."
The season isn’t over, but it is trending in that direction. Hence the franchise pulling every early-season emergency cord it can.
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich is the interim coach and Todd Downing is calling plays. So now it’s all about the players.
Adams gives Rodgers a familiar face and weapon and bolsters a receiving corps that already features Garrett Wilson. The offense wasn’t bad on Monday — Rodgers threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns and Breece Hall ran for 113 yards while adding 56 receiving.
It still wasn't enough though. And for a team with Super Bowl aspirations, that isn't enough.
The third-round pick (which could become a second if it works out) is a significant but not daunting price. What other options were there for the Jets? Rodgers is by far their most accomplished quarterback in decades and this was an all-in season.
Might as well make the most of it while something can still be made. | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/jets-reunite-davante/CKG2MTCH525GQLPCNGZBB3VZ44/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:25Z |
OTTOMOTO® and Gestalt Tech Partner to Elevate Compliance and Streamline Lending Processes
New collaboration leverages cutting-edge automation and AI to enhance regulatory compliance and optimize lending workflows for financial institutions.
Partnering with Gestalt enables us to provide a fully integrated solution for our lenders, simplifying the lending process, and empowering lenders with highly accurate, decision-ready data.”
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OTTOMOTO® is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Gestalt Tech, a leading financial technology company specializing in advanced data warehouse solutions for financial institutions. This collaboration integrates Gestalt Tech’s state-of-the-art data warehousing and reporting tools with OTTOMOTO®’s platform, significantly enhancing compliance and streamlining the lending process.— Paul Nicholas
With Gestalt Tech’s data-driven solutions, lenders can now access real-time insights that improve financing approvals, boost operational accuracy, and ensure full compliance with industry regulations.
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Fruit of patience ‘proved’ sweet for Kamran Ghulam
One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child.
He then had to wait for his Pakistan debut, but it all seemed worth it on Tuesday when he scored a century against England in Multan.
The 29-year-old debutant made a terrific 118 on the opening day of the second Test, anchoring the hosts to 259-5.
Dawood, one of the 10 older brothers, said Ghulam had learnt to be patient from very early on.
"We used to play cricket at our village and would not allow Kamran to bat on the pretext that 'you are very small'," Dawood told AFP from Peshawar, in Pakistan's northwest, on the phone.
"He was a good fielder so we used to order him to field only and like a very obedient boy he would follow, and that patience has seen him through difficult times."
Six of the brothers played for the same club in their village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and would often be at loggerheads over who should bat first.
"It was normal to have a fight, but at the end of the day we always returned home happy and today we are at the height of our happiness," said Dawood, 40.
"Our late father always wanted Ghulam to become a good player but he died 22 years ago.
"He would have been the happiest in the family."
Since his first-class debut in 2013, Ghulam has piled on runs in all three formats of the game with his best coming in 2020-21 when he amassed 1,249 runs in 11 domestic matches.
That broke a 36-year record.
Ghulam was included in Pakistan's preliminary squad for a home series against South Africa in 2021 but was not given a chance.
He said he knew his opportunity would come some day -- as long as he was patient.
"They say the fruit of patience is always sweet and it is proved today," said Ghulam after his opening-day heroics in Multan.
"I was eager for my chance and had always thought whenever it will come I will make it worthwhile."
Last year Ghulam was in Pakistan's squad against New Zealand in a one-day international in Karachi but he only got a chance as a substitute for Haris Sohail, who suffered concussion.
Ghulam's full Test debut finally came as he replaced out-of-form Babar Azam following Pakistan's innings defeat last week.
"There was pressure of replacing Azam so I had to do something special," said Ghulam.
"So I am delighted that I am successful in achieving a feat and my wait is over." | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/fruit-patience-proved-sweet-kamran-ghulam-3728276 | 2024-10-15T17:52:26Z |
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy made his comic book debut as Dark Horse Comics dropped the trailer for its upcoming sci-fi series “Arcbound.”
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Written by Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri, the first of the 12-issue sci-fi event will be released on November 13, according to a report by Variety.
Ryan Smallman developed the art for the series with creative contributions from the “Venom” star Tom Hardy.
Per the description for ‘Arcbound,’ “In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec’s army, gets an unexplained message from a mysterious entity, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question—and leaves him to explore what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur.”
The Hollywood actor in a statement said that comics were a fantastic playground for the creative process in all aspects of storytelling.
“From a small creative team comes epic worlds, built together without any budget constraints— the only limitation is the team’s imagination. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work alongside such industry legends as Scott, Frank, and Ryan in helping to bring the ‘Arcbound’ universe to life,” Tom Hardy added.
Read more: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ trailer: Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock
‘Arcbound’ writer Scott Snyder said that his favourite part of making comics was the process of collaboration.
“Tom Hardy, Frank, Ryan, and I have put all of our collective passion and creativity into this series. We’re beyond excited to announce the Kickstarter for our Special Edition Hardcover, which collects the entire first story arc along with interviews, designs, and loads of back matter— it’s the perfect way for readers to immerse themselves in the world of ARCBOUND,” he added. | https://arynews.tv/tom-hardy-makes-comic-book-debut-with-arcbound-trailer/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:28Z |
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trending toward making a change at quarterback. Veteran Russell Wilson, who signed with the Steelers in March, is finally healthy enough to start taking first-team reps, and will reportedly do just that this week. That sets him up to make his Steelers debut this weekend when they face the New York Jets.
Sources: The #Steelers plan to give Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, putting him in line to make his season debut and start Sunday night against the #Jets.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2024
Pittsburgh is 4-2 with Justin Fields. But Wilson’s calf is fully healed and now he gets his shot. pic.twitter.com/vrhgo7LfgO
Wilson, 35, struggled with a calf injury throughout training camp, but appeared to be on the other side of it as the regular season approached. He was named the starting quarterback prior to Week 1 over Justin Fields, but reaggravated that lurking calf injury just days before the Steelers were due to start their season against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Steelers didn't make a formal announcement about their Week 1 starter before inactives were released, but when when they came out 90 minutes before kickoff, Wilson was on the list. Fields would be the starter going forward, and he helped lead the Steelers to a 3-0 start.
Pittsburgh has had just a few hiccups since then and currently sit at 4-2. Despite that strong, Tomlin is definitely putting Wilson in consideration to be the Week 7 starter.
Tomlin: "[Russell Wilson] is in consideration this week. We'll see where that leads us.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 15, 2024
The Steelers need an offensive push, and Wilson can definitely give that to them. And Russ wants redemption more than ever after two disastrous years with the Denver Broncos. Now he's closer than ever to proving he's got more passes left in that mighty arm. | https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/steelers-qb-russell/MSTXC3ORJOLPTSSXPTSPRH45VE/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:28Z |
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (PTI) A seven-year-old girl, who went missing last week was found dead with her body stuffed in a plastic bag here on Tuesday, police said .
There were stab injuries on the body, which was found in a plastic bag in Gundlapochampally, a police official said adding one person was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
A missing case was earlier registered at Suraram police station after the girl had gone missing and during the course of investigation the police caught one suspect, who is said to have led them to the place where her body was found. Further investigation was on. PTI VVK VVK ROH | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/girls-body-found-stuffed-in-bag-in-hyderabad-7317556 | 2024-10-15T17:52:29Z |
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the lawsuit filed against the company, workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous. Johnny Peterson was among the Impact Plastics employees who died Sept. 27 after Hurricane Helene’s flooding hit Erwin, a small, rural town in eastern Tennessee. The raging waters swept 11 people away, and only five were rescued. The suit names Impact Plastics and company owner Gerald O’Connor as defendants. O’Connor’s attorney did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment Tuesday. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/family-of-tennessee-employee-who-died-in-hurricane-helene-flooding-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:29Z |
The New York Jets just keep digging the hole deeper.
They put everything into one shot this season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. They're 2-4, one of the most disappointing teams in the league. They have fired their coach, Robert Saleh, and in their first game without him they made a month's worth of mistakes and lost a big game to the Buffalo Bills.
If the Jets had won that game, Tuesday's trade for Davante Adams would have made more sense. Now it just seems like they're chasing losses.
The Jets sent a conditional third-round pick that can become a second to the Las Vegas Raiders for Adams. The whole Adams situation isn't the best look for the Raiders either, but we'll come back to that. For now it's the Jets, already all-in, reaching in their pocket to put more chips in the middle but with a bad hand.
There's a scenario in which this all works out for New York. But you have to tell a fairly unbelievable story to get there.
Jets' Davante Adams trade doesn't solve their issues
Adams essentially replaces Mike Williams as the Jets' No. 2 receiver, a few months after the Jets signed Williams to a $10 million deal as part of their veteran shopping spree. In a perfect world Adams is the All-Pro that Aaron Rodgers remembers from his Green Bay Packers days. In reality, he's a 32-year-old receiver whose numbers were way down last season — 1,516 yards and 15.2-yard average in 2022 to 1,144 and 11.1 in 2023 — and is joining a new team in midseason.
By the time Adams gets going in the Jets offense, if he ever does, it might be too late.
Adams could be a big help, giving the Jets a needed secondary option in the passing game after Garrett Wilson (though Allen Lazard has been quite productive) and it could help the Jets take off. But what's the real ceiling for this team?
The Jets are two games behind the Bills now, and the Bills have a road win over New York for tiebreaker purposes. if the Jets don't rally to overtake the Bills in the AFC East, the fight for a wild card spot might not be as tough as first anticipated due to down seasons from the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins. Prudently, the Jets would have been better off looking toward what comes next rather than shipping off what might be a top 75 draft pick.
For this to all feel like a success, Adams would have to have a nearly immediate impact, reverse a troubling downward career trend, the 2-4 Jets would have to go about 8-3 to make the playoffs, then in the playoffs they would have to get on a hot streak against division winners who look way better than them right now. Maybe Jets fans would be happy with a playoff appearance and a one-and-done exit. It has been 14 years since they made it at all.
But even for that, the Jets would have to be a different team than they've shown the past six weeks. Adams doesn't fix all the issues with penalties, he won't make the offensive line better and he won't help kicker Greg Zuerlein out of his slump either.
Why didn't the Raiders trade Adams before?
The Raiders side makes more sense. They aren't paying any more of Adams' salary in the trade. That makes the dead cap hits a manageable $13.67 million this year and $15.7 million in 2025 according to Spotrac. It's a significant cap savings for a player that had a $44.1 million cap hit coming next season.
But the whole situation has been odd. The Raiders don't have many stars and Adams was a player who was front and center late last season in getting Antonio Pierce the permanent head coaching job. If the Raiders did want to move away from one of their only marketable stars just two years after a major trade for him, why not do it in March when his value would have been higher? Switching lanes three games into the season, when the Raiders aren't any better or worse than expected, makes it seem like Las Vegas doesn't have a plan. Getting a conditional third for Adams is fine but it's not transformative. At least there's more salary cap room for next season, although probably no enticing quarterback to spend it on.
Maybe it works out for everyone. The Jets make the playoffs with a new-look offense. The Raiders wisely use all that extra salary-cap space next offseason to take a big step in their never-ending rebuild. But at the moment, it's hard to find a clear winner to Tuesday's big trade. | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/davante-adams-trade/77SOYV6Q5QAIMQGCDXHSND6WWQ/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:29Z |
Coalition of 19 energy associations and system operators warn 'sub-optimal market mechanisms' are restricting the North Sea's green energy potential
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Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in charge. Stanislav Pozdnyakov’s statement comes just over two months after a delegation of 15 Russians competed at the Paris Olympics as “Individual Neutral Athletes” without the national flag or anthem. The athletes did not represent the ROC and Pozdnyakov had been sharply critical of the neutral rules. Pozdnyakov says a board meeting next month is expected to set a date to elect his replacement. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/russian-olympic-committee-president-to-step-down-neutral-athletes-competed-at-paris-games/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:31Z |
Gaming industry set to double by 2028, fostering economic growth and cultural power: PwC India report
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(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, 14 October 2024: PwC India launched a report titled “From sunrise to sunshine: The contribution of online gaming to the Viksit Bharat journey and India’s cultural power” at the Indian Gaming Convention in New Delhi.
The report shares insights into the evolving global as well as Indian gaming market. It also discusses the ways in which gaming is helping India drive the Viksit Bharat journey, and elaborates on the various challenges being encountered by gaming companies. The report recommends a set of actions to be executed collectively by gaming companies, gamers, platform providers, governments and other stakeholders to build a vibrant and responsible gaming ecosystem.
Manpreet Singh Ahuja, TMT Sector Leader and Chief Digital Officer PwC India, commented, “The influx of capital is creating a significant economic impact on the gaming sector, driving growth and opening up new opportunities across multiple industries. India, with its skilled talent pool and large domestic market, is at a pivotal moment to solidify its position as a global gaming powerhouse. By focusing on skills development, infrastructure, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, we can unlock the full potential of this industry. It’s essential to nurture a vibrant gaming ecosystem, promote e-sports at the grassroots level, and attract foreign investment. Building responsible gaming practices and robust player protection policies will be crucial to maintaining trust and ensuring the industry’s sustainable growth.”
The Indian gaming landscape, despite facing several challenges, is experiencing a period of steady growth, with the potential to evolve into a dominant force in the global arena. It is fuelled by a potent combination of factors, including a burgeoning young population with high digital fluency, widespread access to affordable mobile data, and a thriving startup ecosystem.
While the global gaming revenues grew from USD 219 billion in 2019 to USD 342 billion in 2023, and are estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to USD 503 billion by the end of 2028, the total size of the Indian online gaming market was INR 33,000 crore in 2023, estimated to reach INR 66,000 crore, growing at a CAGR of 14.5% between 2023–2028. The realisation of this potential value will be heavily dependent on seizing the opportunities while addressing the challenges highlighted in the report.
As per the report, the real money gaming (RMG) market - the largest sub-component of India’s online gaming market - is predicted to reach INR 26,500 crore by 2028. The gaming industry’s growth is also having a transformative impact on the Indian economy, generating an additional 2–3 lakh direct and indirect jobs in the next few years. Global investors see value in this sector and have invested a staggering USD 2.8 billion in investment over the past five years. The growth primarily hinges on resolution of the taxation issues and regulatory clarity.
The report identifies nine key challenges for the Indian gaming industry and offers strategies to address them. These include regulatory fragmentation, building sustainable business models due to the high GST impact, navigating ethical issues in monetisation, and addressing the talent gap. Other challenges are balancing stakeholder interests, managing player engagement and mental health, creating culturally relevant games with global appeal, changing societal perceptions of gaming careers, and tackling illegal gambling and ads. Mitigating these challenges is crucial for the industry’s sustainable growth.
To fully harness the immense potential of the Indian gaming industry, PwC recommends enacting a robust, national-level regulatory framework for online gaming. This framework should be accompanied by the formation of an interdepartmental committee to address concerns. The report also envisaged the need for a clarification on GST demands for the period between 2017-2023 to ensure a steady flow of investments and promote ease of doing business in the sector.
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Liam Cameron claims Saudi Arabia draw has ‘ruined’ Ben Whittaker’s career
Whittaker struggled against the 26-6-1 Cameron, with both fighters falling out of the ring.
Liam Cameron claims he has “ruined” Ben Whittaker’s career following their draw in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Cameron had frustrated the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist before an incident where the pair fell out of the ring and the bout was ruled a split-decision technical draw.
The result was the first stain on Whittaker’s previously perfect professional record after he struggled against the 26-6-1 Cameron.
Speaking to the PA news agency, Cameron said: “It’s payback, he’ll learn from it. He’s a young lad who can’t go on like he’s gone on.
“I’ve ruined his career. It’s a very scary place for Ben when he’s in bed and he shuts his eyes at night. He can either fight me and get absolutely battered even when I’m at 50 per cent in there or he doesn’t take the rematch and retires, he’ll get slaughtered online.
“He’s been doing that to his opponents. There’s millions of views of him tapping the tops of their heads, showboating and embarrassing people and now he’s become the embarrassment.
“After the second round he was exhausted. You could see before the fall that he was off balance. I hit him with a body shot and it completely took his breath away.”
Whittaker left in a wheelchair after spraining his ankle in the fall.
Cameron questioned some of Whittaker’s pre-fight antics in the week leading up to their Riyadh Season bout.
“He wore t-shirts which said ‘body bag season’ which I don’t agree on because I have kids and I don’t want to hear it,” Cameron added.
“He said that he hopes I’m OK after this fight and that I don’t get hurt, basically meaning that he’s going to hurt me. He was slating my clothes, I didn’t have money to buy his Louis Vuitton – I wouldn’t wear it anyway.
“He called me all names under the sun. His team were awkward and wouldn’t speak. I nodded to him at the airport and was going to shake his hand, but he blanked me. From that day I thought ‘I’m going to get you’.
“I wasn’t going to let a Ben Whittaker type of guy, who’s not gone through anything I have in life, get past me.”
Since the fight, Cameron has landed a contract with Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/10/15/liam-cameron-claims-saudi-arabia-draw-has-ruined-ben-whittakers-career/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:32Z |
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trending toward making a change at quarterback. Veteran Russell Wilson, who signed with the Steelers in March, is finally healthy enough to start taking first-team reps, and will reportedly do just that this week. That sets him up to make his Steelers debut this weekend when they face the New York Jets.
Sources: The #Steelers plan to give Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, putting him in line to make his season debut and start Sunday night against the #Jets.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2024
Pittsburgh is 4-2 with Justin Fields. But Wilson’s calf is fully healed and now he gets his shot. pic.twitter.com/vrhgo7LfgO
Wilson, 35, struggled with a calf injury throughout training camp, but appeared to be on the other side of it as the regular season approached. He was named the starting quarterback prior to Week 1 over Justin Fields, but reaggravated that lurking calf injury just days before the Steelers were due to start their season against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Steelers didn't make a formal announcement about their Week 1 starter before inactives were released, but when when they came out 90 minutes before kickoff, Wilson was on the list. Fields would be the starter going forward, and he helped lead the Steelers to a 3-0 start.
Pittsburgh has had just a few hiccups since then and currently sit at 4-2. Despite that strong, Tomlin is definitely putting Wilson in consideration to be the Week 7 starter.
Tomlin: "[Russell Wilson] is in consideration this week. We'll see where that leads us.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 15, 2024
The Steelers need an offensive push, and Wilson can definitely give that to them. And Russ wants redemption more than ever after two disastrous years with the Denver Broncos. Now he's closer than ever to proving he's got more passes left in that mighty arm. | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/national/steelers-qb-russell/MSTXC3ORJOLPTSSXPTSPRH45VE/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:33Z |
Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana could not hold back tears during the national anthem before their game against New Zealand at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
The all-rounder had to leave her team during the event to depart for Karachi following the death of her father on October 10.
However, she returned to Dubai after the final rituals of her father to lead her team in the crucial match against New Zealand.
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine lauded Fatima Sana for making a swift return to the dressing room following the death of her father.
“You know Pakistan are a dangerous team as well. I think Fatima Sana is just the absolute future of the women’s game and just so much respect for her and obviously condolences to her and her family,” said Devine. “For her to come out there tonight just blows my mind really, to show her strength and stuff like that. So, with players like her going around, I think the women’s game is going to be in pretty good hands.”
Fatima Sana’s dedication to the national squad and resilience amid profound grief had fans cheer her during the much-important game at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Ahead of the game against New Zealand, the Pakistan skipper was visibly overcome with emotion as tears rolled down her face as she honoured her country during the national anthem.
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The emotional moment showing Fatima Sana struggling to hold back tears has since gone viral on social media.
It is noteworthy here that Pakistan lost the match dashing their hopes of qualifying for semi-final of the marquee event.
The national team’s loss to New Zealand also resulted in the elimination of the India women’s team from the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. | https://arynews.tv/viral-fatima-sana-in-tears-during-national-anthem-at-womens-t20-wc/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:34Z |
Sri Lanka level T20 series with record-breaking West Indies win
Sri Lanka stormed back to level the three-match T20 series with an emphatic 73-run win over the West Indies on Tuesday, marking their largest ever margin of victory against the Caribbean side.
The dominant performance at Dambulla was Sri Lanka's sixth-largest T20 win against any team, surpassing their previous best over West Indies -- a 57-run triumph in London in 2009.
Sri Lanka, after setting a competitive target of 163, unleashed a relentless assault from their spinners, skittling the visitors for just 89 runs in 16.1 overs.
This score marked the West Indies' lowest total against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals, and their sixth lowest ever.
The spin-dominated attack claimed nine wickets, with only three overs of pace bowled, capitalising on a worn pitch that deteriorated quickly, leaving West Indies with no foothold in the chase.
Sri Lanka's spin magic struck early, removing both openers within the first four overs.
Evin Lewis and Brandon King, who had been the architects of West Indies' explosive start in the first match with a 107-run partnership, were neutralised by Sri Lanka's bowlers.
- 'Sensational' -
Debutant all-rounder Dunith Wellalage made an immediate impact, dismissing King with a sharp stumping in his first over, while almost sending Lewis packing on his first ball -- though a missed review kept Lewis briefly in play.
Wellalage struck again, claiming Roston Chase at slip, as the West Indies stumbled to 17-3, and struggled to 21-3 by the end of the power play.
Wellalage's stunning debut saw him finish with figures of 3-9 in four overs.
Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka called it a "very pleasing win", and hailed Wellalage's performance as "sensational".
Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga supported Wellalage's efforts with two wickets each, cementing Sri Lanka's grip on the game.
Sri Lanka's total of 162 was built on the solid foundation set by openers Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, who combined for a 72-run stand.
Nissanka top-scored with 54 off 49 balls, peppering the boundary with nine fours and a six.
"It was a tough wicket to bat on," Nissanka said. "I took some calculated risks -- we had a target of 160 and were glad we got there."
Contributions from Kusal Perera (24) and Kamindu Mendis (19) helped push the total past 160, setting up a challenging chase for the West Indies.
On the visitors' side, spinners Chase and Gudakesh Motie were economical, giving away only 37 runs in their combined eight overs, raising questions about the West Indies' decision not to include an additional spinner.
The stage is now set for a thrilling series decider on Thursday, also at Dambulla, with eighth-ranked Sri Lanka eyeing an upset series victory over the third-ranked West Indies.
West Indies skipper Rovman Powell credited Sri Lanka for using "the conditions well" and acknowledged that his men "didn't bat well".
But he said the team would look ahead to the series decider.
"We will look back at things and reassess things and bounce back", he said.
The West Indies won the first match after a commanding five-wicket victory on Sunday. The T20 series will be followed by a three-match ODI series. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/sri-lanka-level-t20-series-record-breaking-west-indies-wi-3728416 | 2024-10-15T17:52:34Z |
Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects of Rs 564 crore for state-run industrial estates on Tuesday.
These projects, aimed at enhancing Gujarat's industrial ecosystem, were launched at an event held in Gandhinagar as part of 'Vikas Saptah' celebrations, the state government stated.
These infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) aim to boost industrial growth and ensure efficient water supply and road networks across various industrial estates.
Under the PM MITRA Park scheme, a project of Rs 352 crore has been launched to establish a 65 MLD water supply system at the proposed Textile Park in Vansi, Navsari district, aiming to provide essential water infrastructure to support the growing textile industry.
At the Sanand-2 Industrial Estate, a Rs 21-crore project is underway to construct a water storage tank for industrial use. In the Saykha-B industrial estate in Bharuch, a Rs 22-crore project to upgrade the existing water supply infrastructure in the Mixed-Use Zone, the government said.
Similarly, at the Panoli industrial estate, a Rs 23-crore project is dedicated to enhancing the current water supply system. Collectively, these water infrastructure projects of Rs 418 crore. They are vital for meeting the increasing water demands of Gujarat's industrial sector, said the release.
The CM also inaugurated several road network and infrastructure projects across various GIDC estates.
A fund of Rs 100 crore has been allocated to develop the road network for an upcoming ceramic park in Jambudia-Paneli in Morbi district, said the release. The road network at Khirasara-2 estate in Rajkot will be developed for a Rs 39 crore project.
Additionally, a Rs 7 crore project will improve both road and water supply infrastructure at the Ichhapore industrial estate. These road infrastructure projects, totalling Rs 146 crore, will enhance connectivity and facilitate efficient transportation within these industrial zones, said the release. PTI PJT NSK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/gujarat-cm-launches-projects-of-rs-564-crore-for-industrial-estates-7317500 | 2024-10-15T17:52:35Z |
Head of Myanmar’s military government urges ethnic rebels to join peace talks
BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s military government has invited ethnic rebels to hold peace talks to end armed conflict across the country. It’s the second time in less than a month that the ruling generals have publicly promoted negotiations. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing’s proposal was broadcast on state television on the ninth anniversary of the signing of its nationwide cease-fire agreement. About half of the nation’s 21 established ethnic armed organizations agreed to the pact but some no longer honor it. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/head-of-myanmars-military-government-urges-ethnic-rebels-to-join-peace-talks/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:35Z |
DETROIT — (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program “The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president’s campaign says it doesn’t believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be “literally dangerous” for them, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
“He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black,” Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats’ job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. “The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it’s a vote for Donald Trump,” Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was “unfit to be president.” Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: “What Donald Trump doesn’t understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, ‘Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president.’ That he should be so ... lucky.”
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris’ support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
“You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
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Associated Press Writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta and Jill Colvin in Chicago contributed to this report.
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Ryan Seacrest in 2009 wanted to start a charity foundation but didn’t want to just write checks. The Dunwoody native had been visiting children’s hospitals in Los Angeles and found many of the patients loved to perform, tell jokes and sing.
His idea: to build special radio studios inside children’s hospitals to give sick children an opportunity to entertain themselves and occasionally interview visiting dignitaries.
Read more at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. | https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2024/10/ryan-seacrest-gifts-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-a-new-studio-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryan-seacrest-gifts-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-a-new-studio-for-kids | 2024-10-15T17:52:35Z |
There’s been a lot of attention focused on Project 2025, the political initiative published by The Heritage Foundation outlining how a new Donald Trump administration would implement conservative and right-wing policies to reshape the federal government and consolidate executive power.
But how, exactly, would implementation of the policies promoted in Project 2025 affect the LGBTQ community?
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, in an effort to send voters to the ballot box armed with as much accurate information as possible, the LGBTQ news collaborative News Is Out will present a panel discussion aimed at exploring and explaining Project 2025 and its potential impact on our community.
News Is Out Managing Director Dana Piccoli and Washington Blade White House reporter Chris Kane will host the discussion. Guest panelists will include Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, U.S. Army veteran and transgender activist Charlotte Clymer of Texas, Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings, LPAC Executive Director Janelle Perez, Congressional candidate and Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson and National LGBTQ Task Force Policy Director Allen Morris.
The discussion is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Central, and you can watch on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.
You can register here to get email notifications reminding you about the event.
The discussion will be recorded so you can rewatch it after the fact. Watch for the recording to be available here at DallasVoice.com beginning Monday, Oct. 21.
— Tammye Nash | https://dallasvoice.com/news-is-out-panel-discussion-on-project-2025/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:37Z |
Dave Meltzer Thinks This Match Will Headline WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE seems poised to have a busy fall and winter, with two notable PLEs coming up in the next month in Crown Jewel, taking place and Saudi Arabia, and Survivor Series, taking place Vancouver, British Columbia. Perhaps the most notable addition to the schedule however is the return of the NBC special "Saturday Night's Main Event." The 1980s WWE staple made a brief return in the mid 2000s before disappearing again, with the latest revival set to take place this December in Uniondale, New York.
And at least right now, WWE plans to load up for the occasion. On the latest edition of "Wrestling Observer Radio," Dave Meltzer expressed his belief that the main event for SNME would be Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against former friend turned rival Kevin Owens. That won't be the only big match on the show either, as Meltzer noted WWE is looking to make SNME a "PPV quality show," though he didn't indicate what other bouts could be added.
Rhodes and Owens previously fought over the title at WWE Bash in Berlin, with Rhodes retaining. Despite appearing to reaffirm their friendship following the match, tensions grew between the two afterward, culminating with Owens attacking Rhodes in the parking lot following Bad Blood. Owens cemented his heel turn this past Friday, when he took out another former friend of his, Randy Orton.
While a match between the two would normally seem set for Crown Jewel, Rhodes' schedule is currently full, as he will instead be in action against GUNTHER, with the two top champions fighting to become the first ever WWE Crown Jewel Champion. As such, it would make Survivor Series and SNME the most likely events for a Rhodes-Owens rematch to take place. | https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1688744/dave-meltzer-thinks-match-will-headline-wwe-saturday-nights-main-event/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:37Z |
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Call Out Ryan Seacrest For Interfering During Bonus Puzzle (VIDEO)
Ryan Seacrest has spun into some backlash from Wheel of Fortune fans for stepping in too early and before a bonus round was technically over.
On Tuesday, October 14’s episode, Andy Schwartz, who earlier shouted out his “real and spectacular wife” (cheering from the sidelines) and his basement bar called “Mel’s Two Taps” made a late comeback to win the game. With $27,000 in cash earnings and the selection of the “Phrase” category, he joined Seacrest to tackle the three-word puzzle.
Choosing the additional letters of “CHMO,” it read as “‘_ _ SE_’ ‘ON’ ‘_R_NC_ _LE'” and the 10-second timer began. Schwartz instantly knew the last word, blazing through possible full answers: “Always on principle” “Gotta be principle” “Wasn’t on principle.”
However, the instant the buzzer sounded meaning the timer ran out, Seacrest interjected to say he missed it instead of waiting for the letters to speak for themselves. Schwartz also was in the midst of making one last guess (players are allowed to finish answers they started after the timer runs out) and had to stop.
“No you’re so close,” the host cut in. “‘Based… On… Principle'” Seacrest added. It was evident he had vocalized the answer prematurely as he had to draw out each word to sync up with the missing letters filling in.
Vanna White stood idly by looking disappointed for Schwartz while Seacrest spoke over the puzzle being unveiled, slightly botching the proceedings by going out of order. “That’s what it was,” he errantly concluded.
The game show shared the bonus puzzle clip on YouTube, where many fans commented how Seacrest spoke too soon and should have waited for the round to be decisively over before moderating.
“He’s still saying the puzzle when the contestant misses it,” one comment read.
“Just let the letters come up, Ryan,” wrote another.
Others pointed out predecessor Pat Sajak always allowed the full puzzle to show before saying a player had missed it.
Schwartz missed out on a brand new Ford, marking the first car prize of his hosting era. Additional fans lightly roasted Schwartz for missing what many labeled an “easy” solve.
“He didn’t make sense to me. He should have known it was ‘based…’ He probably wasn’t really reading it,” accused a third.
“This is Easy Solve…” a fourth bluntly put it.
Meanwhile, WoF viewers are warming up to Seacrest, who officially replaced Sajak as the nightly host after four decades last month. He’s kept ratings high with the strongest week in five years for the Season 42 debut. That said, the transition hasn’t been letter-perfect.
Earlier this month, fans called out the host for an on-air blunder they dubbed his “first blooper”, which also involved the all-important bonus round. In this instance, Seacrest’s reaction was actually delayed and he took multiple seconds to confirm a player had solved the puzzle despite White visibly applauding.
And, not unlike during Sajak’s reign, there have been some backlash-causing bonus puzzles; one that cost two gal pals $100,000 and another that fans flat-out called “unfair” (Cashew Nuts?).
Wheel of Fortune, Weeknights, Check your local listings | https://www.tvinsider.com/1157089/wheel-of-fortune-ryan-seacrest-interfering-bonus-puzzle/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:37Z |
Karwa Chauth Red Saree Inspiration By Bollywood Celebs
By: Rahul M | October 15, 2024
Karwa Chauth, the auspicious celebration of love and devotion will be observed on October 20, 2024. Here are Bollywood celebs-inspired red saree looks for the Karwa Chauth glam
Ooze Katrina Kaif's minimal elegance in red six-yard featuring intricate gold embellishments and motfis
Deepika Padukone's heavily embroidered and embellished saree will give you the luxurious Karwa Chauth look effortlessly
Next, a red organza saree is a trendy choice for many women. You can style it with a contrasting blouse for a regal appearance
You can also play around with draping style for a more modern yet ethnic look for this year's Karwa Chauth celebration
A satin saree is comfortable and low-effort fashion ideal for a traditional look at festive occasions
Lastly, you can always wear a basic red saree, paired with magnificent jewels, for a last-minute Karwa Chauth look
Thanks For Reading!
Alia Bhatt's ₹1 Lakh 'Sindoori Nayantara Ambika' Saree Is The Perfect Karwa Chauth Ensemble | https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/photo-gallery/karwa-chauth-red-saree-inspiration-by-bollywood-celebs | 2024-10-15T17:52:37Z |
Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
Good luck with your Week 7 matchups! | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/fantasy-football/A3725AFWSDNOFJSZYTVOHPSW4I/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:36Z |
Safe! Florida Aquarium’s stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays’ ballpark tank
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays. The stingrays, named for their cow-shaped heads, were relocated Monday from the ballpark after last week’s storm, the Tampa-based aquarium said in a news release. Although Tropicana Field’s fabric roof was shredded by Milton’s winds, the stingrays were safe. The stingrays spend the MLB season in Tropicana Field’s 10,000-gallon (37,800-liter) touch tank, an exhibit located above right-center field. They have their own exhibition space at the Florida Aquarium during baseball’s offseason. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/safe-florida-aquariums-stingrays-ride-out-milton-in-mlb-rays-ballpark-tank/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:37Z |
MSDE partners with Meta for AI Assistant for Skill India Mission and 5 Centres of Excellence in VR/MR
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10/15/2024 9:41:26 AM
(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, October 14, 2024 – The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced partnership with Meta today for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and establishing 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Under this, an innovative AI-powered chatbot powered by Meta’s open-source Llama model will be developed, to enhance the learner experience on the Skill India Digital (SID) Portal. By making Meta's open-source AI models accessible to India's AI ecosystem, we envision a collaborative e-governance framework for adoption of impactful AI solutions with potential for catalyzing large scale socio-economic transformation in line with India’s AI Mission. Further, these 5 CoEs at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) located at Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai and Kanpur will equip learners and instructors with the latest VR technology to learn and enhance existing skills in a safe, immersive, and engaging environment.
The partnership on AI assistant aims to streamline information access, improve learning outcomes, and provide students with seamless support through an intuitive digital interface. The 5 CoEs will also provide realistic simulations, improve engagement, and increase accessibility to skill development training.
Commenting on the partnership, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said, “Our mission at the Ministry is to empower India’s youth with the skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. By integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and mixed reality into the Skill India ecosystem, we are democratizing access to cutting-edge technologies enabling personalized learning pathways for the youth of the country. Our partnership with Meta today is a significant step towards achieving this goal.”
Shivnath Thukral, Vice President and Head of Public Policy, Meta India, said, “At Meta, we are committed to leveraging frontier technologies like AI, VR and MR to create meaningful impact for the economic development of India. These partnerships with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MDSE) are a testament to our commitment to bridging the gap between technology and education. Through the integration of advanced technologies like Open-Source Llama we aim to empower not just the students, but also educators and entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital-first world.”
The Skill India Digital Portal has become a cornerstone of the nation’s skilling ecosystem, with millions of students accessing courses aimed at improving their employability. With the launch of the AI chatbot, MSDE and Meta are taking a significant step forward in revolutionizing how students interact with course content and prepare for the future.
Sarvam AI, the technical partner for the AI assistant project, will be responsible for the development and deployment of the chatbot, which will be piloted over a six-month period. The chatbot, which will be integrated into the SID Portal, offers 24/7 assistance to users, enabling quick discovery of course information, interactive Q&A for course content, and access to lecture summaries and relevant videos for revision.
Available over WhatsApp, the chatbot will support English, Hindi, and Hinglish, along with voice capabilities, making it more accessible to a diverse range of users across India. In addition, users can search for specific course topics, find skilling centers, explore job listings based on location and interest, and receive tailored feedback for continuous improvement. The chatbot will also provide valuable analytics to the MSDE to further optimize the platform.
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Who would Germany’s Thomas Tuchel join on list of overseas England managers?
Fabio Capello and the late Sven-Goran Eriksson were the first two foreign bosses to take charge of England.
Germany’s Thomas Tuchel is in advanced talks with the Football Association to become Gareth Southgate’s successor as England manager.
The PA news agency understands he could be appointed as the third overseas coach to lead the team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Here the PA news agency looks at the previous two.
Sven-Goran Eriksson (2001-2006)
Record: Played 67, won 40, drawn 17, lost 10, scored 128, conceded 61, win ratio 59.7 percent
Tournament history: 2002 World Cup quarter-final, Euro 2004 quarter-final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final.
Strengths: Loved by the players, to whom he was incredibly loyal, and that helped foster a great team spirit and character. Calm under pressure, both on the field and off it with the media after a number of stories about his private life.
Weaknesses: His loyalty to chosen players in a settled squad often left him hamstrung or reluctant to bring in wildcard selections. The style of football was not very entertaining and was criticised for not getting more out of England’s ‘golden generation’.
Fabio Capello (2007-2012)
Overall record: Played 42, won 28, drawn eight, lost six, scored 89, conceded 35, win ratio 66.7 percent.
Tournament record: Last 16 at 2010 World Cup, qualified for Euro 2012.
Strengths: Arrived with a stellar CV and coaching record, having won league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Roma and Juventus. Extensive tactical knowhow produced defensively strong, disciplined teams.
Weaknesses: The English language – he once said he needed only 100 words to communicate with the players. However, that did nothing for his relationship with the media. His man-management was also found wanting as Capello also treated the players like schoolchildren, which was a huge change from his predecessor and not one well-received with the squad who described their 2010 World Cup base as a “luxury prison”. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/10/15/who-would-germanys-thomas-tuchel-join-on-list-of-overseas-england-managers/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:39Z |
SAN FRANCISCO — A Navy parachutist was off-target and instead of landing where he should have, he landed on a mother and daughter during San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
The jump happened on Sunday at the city’s Marina Green, the designated target, SFGate reported.
But instead of hitting the spot where the sailor was supposed to land, he fell onto a group of spectators on the area’s perimeter.
The mother and daughter, who were not identified, bore the brunt of the impact but had minor injuries. They were still taken to an area hospital by ambulance, fire department officials said.
The crash was under investigation. It is not known why the jump went bad, KRON reported.
The U.S. Navy released a statement saying, “Our thoughts are with the individual and their family. Safety is our number one priority. We cannot immediately assess what happened; however, we will review this incident to determine the cause,” KRON reported.
© 2024 Cox Media Group | https://www.kiss104fm.com/news/trending/navy-parachutist-lands-mother-child-during-fleet-week-jump/2PYZJGIEO5FAXJOBBX6CXRYMAA/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:40Z |
Baghpat (UP), Oct 15 (PTI) A man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly conspiring to kill the deputy chief medical officer of Baghpat by mixing the sputum of a critical tuberculosis patient and hazardous chemicals in his food, police said.
Deputy CMO Yashveer Singh has alleged that TB/HIV coordinator Jabbar Khan and lab technician Mushir Ahmed hatched a conspiracy to kill him and his family.
Based on a complaint by the deputy CMO, police lodged an FIR against the duo on October 7, Baghpat SHO DK Tyagi said.
In his complaint, Singh alleged that he received an audio clip revealing a conspiracy to kill him and his family members by mixing the sputum of a critical tuberculosis patient and hazardous chemicals in their food.
Singh claimed he received the audio clip from a sanitation worker named Tinku, who was allegedly pressurised by the accused to mix the infected sputum in food items and beverages to be served to the doctor and his family members.
Singh lives in a government accommodation in Baghpat with his wife and two sons. PTI COR ABN ABN SKY SKY | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/health-worker-arrested-for-mixing-tb-patients-sputum-in-doctors-food-7317612 | 2024-10-15T17:52:41Z |
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