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Bishop cries out over insecurity in Rivers community
- Seeks Fubara’s, others intervention
The Bishop of the Diocese of Etche, Anglican Communion in Rivers State, Rt. Reverend Okechukwu Nwala, has raised the alarm over rising cases of insecurity in the area.
Nwala, during a chat with reporters yesterday in Port Harcourt, said the criminal activities in the area included land grabbing and kidnapping.
He said the development had caused the public loss of their belongings and investments, thereby demarketing the area from future investors.
The clergyman alleged that men of the Nigeria Police, judiciary and monarchs aided and abetted the crime, as cultists served as their foot soldiers.
Nwala said: “Land grabbing, initially known as land recovering, is traceable to a situation where members of a family whose land had been on protracted litigation, approach land grabbers to take over the land on a 50:50 sharing ratio.
“When this happens, the land grabbers will make logistic arrangements on how to take over the parcel of land. They will first go to the court to procure interim injunction to restrain parties from entering the land, get the police to execute the order, mobilise caterpillars, bulldozers and cult boys, who act as their foot soldiers to the site.
“They have connections with law enforcement agents and courts.
“Once any person(s) from the opposite party is sighted on the land, they will be arrested and arraigned on emergency before a magistrates’ court of their choice on trumped up charges.
“Following the spurious charges against the person(s), the magistrate may remand the suspect(s) in prison custody where they will be subjected to sign an undertaking never to get close to the parcel of land again.
“When this happens, the land grabbers will implement the already agreed sharing formula with those that got them into the matter. Pieces of land gotten in this manner are always sold at a relatively give away prices.”
He said the situation has so degenerated that the miscreants now go about convincing people to invite them to come and take over parcels of land their families have sold over the years, but not yet developed by the buyers, for grabbing and resale and the illegal proceeds shared as they agree.
The cleric said the criminals spared no empty land in the area, including that of the government, company, church or owned by individuals.
He said undeveloped land in Igboh Etech area was worse hit in the illegality, adding that a certain old time religious body lost over nine hectares apparently reserved for the building of their camp meetings in the racketeering.
He said part of the land grabbed was used as hideout for kidnapped victims, with heavily armed herdsmen serving as security at the illegal camps.
He called on the governor, traditional rulers, national and state lawmakers from the locality, law enforcement agencies, particularly the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, to come to their aide and save the land and her people from the nefarious activities of lawless citizens.
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“We are calling on the traditional head and custodian of Etche culture and values, His Eminence, Eze E. N. B. Opurum, the Onyeishi Etche and Ocie of Etcheland, to use his respected stool to intervene and save our land from the worrisome situation.
“We also call on the HRM, Eze S. N. Amaechi, the Onye ishi Agwuru Igboh Kingdom, whose domain is worse affected, to rise to the occasion.
“Some of the chiefs are suspected to be complicit; such persons when found faulty should be suspended from the council as a show of disapproval of their unholy attitude.
“The attention of the senator representing Rivers East, Allwell Onyeso and that of the member representing Etche/Omuma in the House of Representative, Kelechi Nwogu, is hereby drawn for action.
“Members of Rivers State House of Assembly from the two Etche councils and the executive chairmen of the councils are requested to collaborate to save our land from this embarrassing situation.” the cleric said. | https://thenationonlineng.net/bishop-cries-out-over-insecurity-in-rivers-community/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:41Z |
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Global alumni meet of OU Engineering College a ‘resounding success’
After three years, the alumni association of the OU College of Engineering (A) organised its annual global alumni meet-2023 on Sunday.
Hyderabad: After three years, the alumni association of the OU College of Engineering (A) organised its annual global alumni meet-2023 on Sunday.
The event was a testament to the enduring bonds forged at the esteemed institution, bringing together alumni from across the globe for a day filled with camaraderie, networking and building a lot of memories. The general board meet proceedings were also held which is a platform for the alumni to know their colleagues and college updates.
The proceedings kicked off with the traditional lighting of the lamp and an invocation, creating a ceremonial ambiance that reflected the rich cultural heritage of the alma mater.
Engineer Satish Naik led a touching homage to departed souls, a poignant moment that resonated with the collective memories of the alumni community.
Distinguished dignitaries, including Dr D Vijay Kumar, President, Alumni Association, Dr M S Venkata Ramayya, general secretary of the association, Prof. Sriram Venkatesh, principal of the college, and Prof. D Ravinder, OU Vice-Chancellor, graced the occasion, adding a sense of prestige to the gathering.
As a part of the tradition of inviting the known oldest alumni who’s alive, Prof. K Seetharamulu and Er. V Ramkishan Rao from Civil Engineering batch of 1956 were honoured.
Adding a touch of festivity, the event featured stalls and games, fostering an environment of unity and shared experiences among the alumni.
The poster presentations were conducted on the theme ‘Perspectives and challenges in engineering on the moon’. To encourage the alumni, certificates and cash prizes were distributed for poster presentations. Cash prizes added an extra layer of motivation, encouraging a pursuit of excellence in research and academia.
The meet was a resounding success. Dr. D Rama Krishna, joint secretary of the association, in his closing remarks expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants for making the event memorable. The gathering not only celebrated the shared history of the alumni, but also laid the foundation for continued collaboration and future re-unions.
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KYIV: Kyiv said Sunday it had destroyed 21 of 49 Iranian-made "Shahed" drones fired by Russia overnight, adding that six guided missiles had also targeted the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
The fresh Russian strikes came a day after an unprecedented attack on the city of Belgorod, and as the two sides took turns accusing each other of pummelling civilian areas of their shared frontier region over the weekend.
The Ukrainian air force said in a statement on Telegram Sunday that the overnight drones were particularly targeted at "the front line of defence, as well as at civilian, military and infrastructure facilities in the front-line territories".
It did not say whether the six missiles had hit their targets.
Oleg Sinegubov, the head of Kharkiv city's military administration, said there had been 28 civilians wounded in the attack on the city.
The injured included two teenagers and a foreign citizen, he said.
The strike follows the deadliest attack on civilians in Russia since the start of the conflict in February 2022.
At least 22 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Saturday in Belgorod, a Russian city just 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the border that has been repeatedly struck by what Moscow says is indiscriminate shelling.
Moscow said Saturday's attack included the use of controversial cluster munitions, and told an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council that Kyiv had targeted a sports centre, an ice rink and a university. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-army-says-it-downed-21-of-49-drones-overnight/articleshow/106418388.cms | 2024-01-01T02:45:43Z |
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The UN Security Council will convene late Saturday at Russia's request to discuss what Moscow claims was a deadly Ukrainian strike on the city of Belgorod, the Russian mission to the UN said. Three other council members confirmed the meeting, on condition of anonymity. "At 4 pm New York time a meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Russia will take place in connection with the strikes on Belgorod," Russia's mission said on social media. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/united-nations-security-council-to-convene-over-belgorod-attack/articleshow/106411703.cms | 2024-01-01T02:45:45Z |
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2023, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists.
It’s been a great year to be a strange little guy. We’ve rolled on from Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeping the Oscars to the auspicious release of Yorgos Lanthimos’ sexy baby drama Poor Things. Our culture’s ever-increasing appetite for horror fueled hype for blockbusters about killer robot girls and homicidal animatronics. Genres were blended and transcended on and off the festival circuit, as major distributors embraced weirdness in films like Bottoms, May December, and the aforementioned Poor Things.
This has also been a year of extremes. In January Skinamarink, a $15,000 indie horror, made $2.1 million at the box office. Every favorite for Best Picture is at least 100 minutes long. Barbenheimer… happened. New heights of camp were achieved on larger scales than ever before. Casting directors became incapable of hiring non-celebrities into their ensembles. Barry Keoghan performed analingus on a bathtub drain.
I wasn’t a fan of all of these epic highs and lows. As an Ari Aster admirer, I’ve decided to politely pretend that Beau Is Afraid doesn’t exist. May December feels like a joke that my fellow gays are playing on the unsuspecting straight world. Poor Things is ingenious, but not a personal favorite. Still, most of the titles in my personal Top 10 range from uncanny to nearly inscrutable. As the old meme goes, I’m not like other girls—I’m worse.
There are a few critical darlings on here, but for the most part, this list is for whack jobs. If you like psychosexual obsession and unconscionable women, take notes. If you’re a normal person reading this list like one might watch a car crash, fair enough. Please know that Anatomy of a Fall is truly as good as they say.
Honorable Mentions: The Passenger, The Sweet East, The Zone of Interest, Palm Trees and Power Lines, Beyond Utopia, Birth/Rebirth, M3GAN.
10. Piaffe (Ann Oren)
If you, too, had never considered the erotic potential of fiddlehead ferns and horsetails, Ann Oren’s debut narrative feature is here to school you. Piaffe follows Eva, a young woman and zoetrope attendant played by the beguiling Simone Bucio. When Eva is thrust into the world of foley art, she becomes enamored with her first subject, a horse, and begins to grow a horsetail and engage in light BDSM with a local botanist. Look, I know everything I just wrote is basically nonsense. I know! But it’s good, inventive, interesting nonsense. This sensuous gem is a must-see for fans of Julia Ducournau or Peter Strickland, and I can’t wait to see what Oren creates next.
9. Enys Men (Mark Jenkin)
Two words: Cornish horror. Mark Jenkin’s Enys Men is easily the most opaque film on this list, but it’s so finely constructed that it hypnotizes rather than frustrates. As a woman observes a rare flower on a remote island and becomes haunted by ghosts of the land’s past, Jenkin finely layers 70s-appropriate celluloid and sound to confuse the viewer’s understanding of myth, truth, past, and present. With a delightfully stoic lead turn from Mary Woodvine and astonishing 16mm visuals, Enys Men is as haunting as it is impressive. And with Jenkin also acting as screenwriter, cinematographer, and composer, I haven’t been so impressed by a filmmaker’s singular vision and execution since Anna Biller’s The Love Witch.
8. Talk to Me (Danny and Michael Philippou)
When you’re balancing a day job and online-only Sundance coverage, it can be easy to just kind of let each film wash over you. That’s why I’m glad that Talk to Me, the first feature from brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, essentially reached out from my television, grabbed me by the collar of my shirt, and slammed my head against my coffee table. Imagine if Hereditary and It Follows had a fucked-up, Australian baby and you’ve got this movie: a tale of possession and self-destruction that centers on a grieving, clingy teenager played by the jaw-dropping Sophie Wilde. I wouldn’t change anything about this film. Thank god A24 gave it the box-office-breaking launch it deserved.
7. Saltburn (Emerald Fennell)
When Emerald Fennell released Promising Young Woman in 2020, I was a very vocal hater. So you might be as shocked as I am to see her histrionic, less-loved sophomore film on this list. What can I say? The only thing I love more than a director who is unafraid to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks is a director who proves me wrong. Saltburn is a sprawling tale of class, longing, and destruction that follows Oliver, a specky outcast played by Barry Keoghan, as he infiltrates the family of Felix, his homoerotic best frenemy played by Jacob Elordi. It’s messy in the best of ways—a horrifying, delicious little freak of a film that tips its hand far too early and shows off Barry Keoghan’s junk way too much. The ending is preposterous, the actors are all chewing the scenery, and the pathologization of homosexuality is… dubious. It’s terrible. It’s wonderful. I can’t wait to see it on the big screen again.
6. Infinity Pool (Brandon Cronenberg)
This second Sundance horror gut-punch comes from none other than Brandon Cronenberg, whose spy-fi thriller Possessor was my favorite film of 2020. Infinity Pool takes on some lower-hanging fruit—the rich—but it still definitely eats. Alexander Skarsgård leads as James, an emasculated novelist who becomes embroiled in a group of sociopaths after he learns to exploit the death-penalty-loving resort island on which he and his wife are vacationing. Leading the brigade of degenerates is Gabi, played by none other than Mia Goth. Creepy masks, close-ups on genitalia, and lots of stabbing ensue. Come for the class commentary that is leagues sharper than White Lotus, stay for the horrifying sci-fi twist.
5. Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet)
Sometimes, Palme d’Or winners are actually great! Anatomy of a Fall is a wonderful example. Justine Triet’s exhilarating account of a novelist accused of murdering her husband is engrossing and unassailable (despite some truly harrowing, dog-related anguish). This exacting feat of cinema is keenly plotted and executed, but I love it for its deference to nuance. The story, grounded in a laudable lead performance by Sandra Hüller, refuses easy answers. In a world overrun with articles titled “[Film Name] Ending, Explained,” Anatomy of a Fall encourages us to think for ourselves. It’s a simple, genius decision that makes this superb film feel even more accomplished.
4. Green Border (Agnieszka Holland)
You know a political film is good when it draws the ire of your corrupt government! I already waxed fanatic in my review of Green Border out of NYFF, but let me reiterate: This movie is amazing. Holland’s wartime epic focuses on the injustices enacted against Middle Eastern refugees at the Polish/Belarusian border. It is a challenging, provocative, incredibly rewarding watch with performances and cinematography that are easily among the best of the year. I try to be a woman of the people when I make these lists, but this is the one film on here that hasn’t had a non-festival U.S. release yet. If/when it comes to a theater near you, run, don’t walk.
3. Eileen (William Oldroyd)
Considering how many jokesters online talk about supporting women’s wrongs, Eileen should have made a billion dollars. Alas, not everyone can have impeccable taste. William Oldroyd’s character study grabs you from the first scene, making a meal of Otessa Moshfegh and Luke Goebel’s whip-smart script. Anne Hathaway may be the talk of awards season — and she’s wonderful here — but this movie is really all about Thomasin McKenzie, who can enact an entire emotional journey using just her eyelids. And don’t even get me started on the Marin Ireland monologue! If you like vaguely gay movies with dirtbag protagonists and Boston accents, look no further. Some lesbians watch Carol every Christmas. I will be watching Eileen.
2. Bottoms (Emma Seligma)
Years from now, when I think back on 2023, I will think about Bottoms, Emma Seligman’s second feature and my personal fever dream come true. This surreal teen comedy, which Seligman co-wrote with her Shiva Baby muse Rachel Sennott, is about unpopular lesbians (played by Sennott and the great Ayo Edebiri) who use the threat of male violence to get closer to hot girls. No part is too small, no line too guffaw-worthy in this ensemble film where the only thing that’s still sacred is good ol’ girl-on-girl action. It’s a very specific movie, and it feels made specifically for me. When it’s available on a major streamer, learning every line will be a privilege.
1. Sick of Myself (Kristoffer Borgli)
By now you hopefully understand that I like movies that are transgressive, gross, and feature morally bankrupt main characters—ideally, morally bankrupt women. If there is one 2023 release that fits that bill to a tee, it’s Sick of Myself, Kristoffer Borgli’s devilish and disgusting second feature. I’ve already written about it twice for TFS’s end-of-year coverage, so here’s the quick pitch: In this Norwegian satire, a narcissistic young woman goes to unthinkable lengths for attention after her boyfriend garners some professional success. Do you wish Ingrid Goes West had been more unhinged? Do you think Black Mirror should go back to its humble, pig-fucking roots? Are you the Sickos cartoon guy, personified? Then this film, my depraved little comrade, is for you. | https://thefilmstage.com/lena-wilsons-top-10-films-of-2023/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:45Z |
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Vision boards are nothing new but the last decade has seen a rise in their use. Louise Bartlett, a yoga and vision board instructor said part of the growth is attributed to celebrities.
“When Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Jim Carrey sweared by them and it just had this boom,” Bartlett said.
Vision boarding consists of gathering words and images and putting them together to have a visual representation of dreams and goals you may have, and anyone can do it.
“It’s really thinking about what your core values are, doing a wheel of life, which is like a pie-chart where people rate what’s going well in different areas of their lives and digging into why it’s going well and looking at those areas that aren’t going well and trying to understand what’s missing,” Bartlett said.
There is no wrong way to create a vision board but there are techniques to help you create the best energy on your vision board. One technique includes color theory.
“When you’re looking at greens it means good health, prosperity. When you’re looking at blues, it means calmness, cool. So colors have a lot of meaning as well.”
Bartlett said creating your vision board can be a fun hands-on activity that you can get lost in for hours.
“I love the tactile nature of ripping up magazines, cards, paper. I encourage students to bring little trinkets or sea shells, or feathers and just go out into nature.”
There is also no limit to the boards you make, and don’t necessarily have to be on a board, but rather anywhere such as a notebook where you can see it and it can be displayed.
“People can create vision boards for all of their life, they can create one if they want to change careers or they want to have a baby or they’re trying to find a house.”
Bartlett said that if you achieve goals or dreams that are manifested throughout the year, you can update your board by checking off the goal or ripping it out and replacing it with a new one.
“It is very much a confidence builder. You can start to do that in early learning, where you encourage children to create, to color, to make mistakes and to think about what they want, think about emotions that they want,” Bartlett said.
If you want to try your hand had making a vision board, Bartlett hosts in-person and online vision board workshops, you can find that here. | https://www.wboy.com/news/vision-boards-can-help-build-confidence-in-yourself/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:45Z |
At exactly midnight of New Year's Eve, the two largest obstetric hospitals Tu Du Hospital and Hung Vuong Hospital’s maternity wards welcomed new moms, dads and their little ones on the first day of the new year.
At Tu Du Hospital, on New Year's Eve on January 1, 6 young babies made their arrival in the wee hours of Jan. 1. Specifically, the daughter of Ms. Le Thi Tuyet in Thu Duc City was born at midnight.
Another two baby boys made their entrance into the world shortly after 2023 came to a close at Tu Du Hospital.
Elsewhere in HCMC, six little angles were the first babies born on New Year’s Day at Hung Vuong Hospital. In particular, among these are twins, one boy and one girl.
According to Dr. Ho Viet Thang, who is responsible for managing the activities of Hung Vuong Hospital on the special night, about 110 pregnant women were diagnosed to give birth at the hospital on the first day of the new year. About 50 women gave birth on the special day.
Managers and doctors at Tu Du Hospital and Hung Vuong Hospital both gave gifts to families of the first babies of the year. | https://en.sggp.org.vn/hcmcs-first-babies-of-2024-welcomed-minutes-after-midnight-post107331.html | 2024-01-01T02:45:46Z |
With the regular season behind us, it's time for bowl season and the College Football Playoff. The postseason slate includes eight games that feature teams from the Big Ten. To ensure you catch all of the action, see the column below for details on how to watch.
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Kazakh Ambassador to Germany presents prominent politician with state award
The jubilee medal, established in 2016 by the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, was presented during an official ceremony in the Kazakh Consulate in Munich before a gathering of German socio-political and business figures.
Noting the significant contribution of the German politician to the formation and expansion of political and inter-parliamentary dialogue between the two countries, as well as the development of bilateral trade and economic relations, the Kazakh diplomat thanked Mr. Glos for his many years of friendly cooperation and his involvement in Kazakhstan and bilateral relations.
Expressing gratitude to the Head of State for such a high award, Mr. Glos emphasized the presence of great potential for the further development and diversification of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Germany. In particular, he referred to the development of new partnerships in raw materials and technology sectors, expansion of investment cooperation, and the implementation of the German model of dual education in Kazakhstan.
In this context, the German politician gave assurances that he will continue to make every effort to further strengthen political dialogue and economic cooperation between the two states.
German politicians and businessmen participating in the ceremony agreed that the intensification of Kazakh-German economic cooperation will certainly contribute to solving the tasks of economic diplomacy as set forth by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-ambassador-to-germany-presents-prominent-politician-with-state-award_a3496714/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:46Z |
I sinned against you, I caused pain for you, I caused you to fear for your lives here, and I am sorry for this.
Redefining Democracy: A Call for Accountability and Healing
In a shocking revelation, Distel Atbaryan, former public diplomacy minister and ardent supporter of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing government, has taken responsibility for her role in the civil discord that recently plagued our nation. With remorse in her voice, Atbaryan acknowledged the harm inflicted upon the democratic and secular public throughout this tumultuous period.
Mending a Fractured Society
Atbaryan’s admission highlights an urgent need to evaluate our political landscape. The attempted judicial overhaul by Netanyahu’s government sparked mass protests and widespread concern among key stakeholders. Amidst these tensions emerged weakness that culminated in irrevocable damage. To move forward as a united nation, it is imperative that we address the underlying themes exposed by this crisis.
“I created a split, I created a rift, and I created tension.”
This acknowledgment demands reflection on how divisive rhetoric can breed animosity within our society. We must strive to bridge ideological gaps through open dialogue rooted in empathy.
Innovative Solutions towards Unity
The aftermath of this crisis calls for innovative solutions focused on long-term healing and restoring faith in our democratic values. Let us contemplate some actionable steps:
- Educational Initiatives: Foster programs that promote political literacy from an early age. By equipping future generations with critical thinking skills and fostering respectful discourse regardless of differing beliefs.
- Multilateral Engagement: Bolster international cooperation to exchange best practices regarding judicial systems while ensuring national sovereignty. Engaging in constructive conversations with our global allies will expose us to diverse perspectives, enriching our decision-making processes.
- Public Responsibility: Encourage elected officials to be accountable for their actions and prioritize the interests of the public they serve. Building a culture of responsibility and transparency within government institutions is essential for reestablishing public trust.
Unity: A Path Towards a Stronger Future
Atbaryan’s confession serves as a stark reminder that healing requires sincere self-reflection, humility, and collective effort. It is time for all stakeholders – citizens, policymakers, and activists alike – to come together and reaffirm our commitment to democracy.
“I was one of those people that caused the state to be weakened, that harmed people.”
This moment should not be treated as an isolated incident but rather as an opportunity to pave a new path towards unity, resilience, and progress. Let us seize this moment as catalysts for change—empowering every citizen with the belief that we have the collective power to mend what has been broken.
In embracing this pursuit for societal renewal guided by accountability and empathy, we can emerge stronger than ever before. | https://news-usa.today/impactful-apology-former-official-takes-responsibility-for-causing-civil-discord-and-weakness/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:47Z |
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Hyd’s Dhruva to usher in 2024 with new space mission
The city based spacetech start up Dhruva Space to usher in new year with its LEAP-TD (Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads-Technology Demonstrator) mission is scheduled to take off on board the Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C58 from the Sriharikota spaceport on Monday.
Hyderabad: The city based spacetech start up Dhruva Space to usher in new year with its LEAP-TD (Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads-Technology Demonstrator) mission is scheduled to take off on board the Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C58 from the Sriharikota spaceport on Monday.
The mission aims to validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 platform and its varioussubsystems in-orbit.These subsystems include On-Board Computer, TTC in UHF, Beacon in UHF,Attitude Control System with a Reaction Wheel, and Power Distribution Board. Dhruva Space will also be collaborating with Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, for carrying out Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities at their Ground Station.
Designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operations, Dhruva Space’s P-30 nanosatellite platform represents the culmination of extensive research, development, and engineering expertise which will be a determining enabler in the upcoming satellite missions of Dhruva Space and its customers.
"We are excited about the imminent validation of our P-30 nanosatellite platform aboard ISRO'sPSLV-C58. The LEAP initiative of Dhruva Space marks a significant moment, underscoring our commitment to delivering full-stack and hosted payload solutions to our customers. This will be further enriched by new, upcoming pursuits in the fields of Earth Observation, IoT solutions, and more" says Sanjay Nekkanti, Chief Executive Officer, Dhruva Space.
Nanosatellites are often employed in LEO missions which are very dynamic with respect to altitude control; therefore, reorientation of the spacecraft in relation to the Earth and the Sun, is crucial. One of the key components in the P-30 is a Reaction Wheel from French strategic equipment supplier Comat, with whom Dhruva Space officialised a partnership in February 2023. Typically, satellites are integrated with four Reaction Wheels for three-axis stabilisation, to generate internal torque, enable high precision pointing, and to maintain power efficiency.
Dhruva Space’s LEAP initiative will then transition into full-fledged hosted payload solutions for Spacemissions, signifying Dhruva Space’s readiness to offer hosted payload services to the world. A hosted payload service comprises a portion of a satellite, such as a sensor, instrument or a set of communications transponders that are owned by an entity other than the primary satellite operator. The hosted portion of the satellite operates independently of the main spacecraft, but shares the satellite’s power supply, transponders, and in some cases, ground systems.
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TEL AVIV: Hamas terrorists fired on Israeli soldiers from a Gaza school where civilians were sheltering, the Israel Defence Forces said on Saturday night.
Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade's combat team had been operating in the area of a school in the Al Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, encountering Hamas squads firing from buildings. On Thursday, the military received intelligence that dozens of Hamas terrorists were entrenching themselves inside a school with a civilian population.
"The terrorists took advantage of the presence of civilians in the school area in order to fire RPGs and small arms at the forces while hiding behind women and children," the IDF said.
Forces from the 188th Brigade's combat team raided the school and arrested dozens of terrorists.
The IDF added that at least nine tunnel shafts were found inside the UNRWA refugee camp.
Also on Saturday, Israeli fighter jets targeted Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Kfarkela, a Lebanese village across the border from Metula. Since October 7, Hezbollah has fired a large number of rockets from the village.
At least 1,200 people were killed in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on Oct. 7.
The number of men, women, children, soldiers and foreigners held captive in Gaza by Hamas is now believed to be 129. Other people remain unaccounted for as Israeli authorities continue to identify bodies and search for human remains. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/hamas-terrorists-in-gaza-school-fires-on-soldiers-as-civilians-sheltered-there/articleshow/106411940.cms | 2024-01-01T02:45:51Z |
British-Nigerian health advocate bags King Charles honours list
British-Nigerian mental health advocate Alfred Oyekoya has been honoured as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
Oyekoya made the disclosure in a statement yesterday in Lagos.
Oyekoya, Director of BAME Mental Health Support (BMHS), was honoured by King Charles III in recognition of his commitment and service to his community.
With a distinguished career spanning voluntary, public, and private sectors, Oyekoya has continually championed positive change.
Oyekoya’s culturally relevant approach involves not only addressing stigmas but also building resilience in community groups.
His initiative has positioned BMHS as a trusted organisation for minority ethnics in Wales, working collaboratively with several organisations to address health inequalities.
Oyekoya’s voluntary role as one of the Poverty Truth Commissioner with Swansea Local Authority, has enhanced collaboration with diverse groups of individuals to amplify the voices and experiences of those affected by poverty.
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The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life. The 2024 New Year Honours list is published in The Gazette.
Alfred was named by The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales as among Wales’ top 100 changemakers.
“I am really pleased and deeply appreciative of the honour. I dedicate the award to God, my family, and the amazing team at BMHS,” he said.
Alfred has continually championed positive change with his culturally relevant approach addressing stigmas and also building resilience in community groups.
This has positioned BMHS as a trusted organisation for minority ethnics in Wales, working collaboratively with several organisations to address health inequalities.
A statement noted that his steadfast advocacy to address structural discrimination within regulatory frameworks particularly within the context of mental health support, is a defining feature of his distinguished career.
He regularly consults with the Welsh Government and other national panels.
“While the bulk of our work through BAME Mental Health Support may not be visible on social or media platforms due to the privacy of service users, this recognition underscores the importance of grassroots efforts.
“Despite the absence of a digital footprint, supporting over 1,500 individuals monthly has garnered attention from authorities who recognise the significance of our work at the grassroots level.
“This acknowledgment fuels my motivation to continue advocating for positive change and well-being,” he said.
The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom (UK), from all walks of life.
UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth countries to which the King is monarch are eligible to be nominated.
More than 1,200 recipients were awarded for their exceptional achievements.
Individuals were recognised for being dedicated community champions, role models in sport, pioneers in the arts, passionate health workers, and supporters of young people. | https://thenationonlineng.net/british-nigerian-health-advocate-bags-king-charles-honours-list/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:51Z |
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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While delivering a speech at the MoNRE's conference to review its performance in 2023 and launch tasks for 2024 held in Hanoi on December 31, PM Chinh asked the ministry to seriously and effectively follow the resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Party Central Committee's Secretariat as well as resolutions of the National Assembly (NA) and Government on the key tasks and solutions for socio-economic development in 2024.
Regarding the task of refining institutional frameworks and laws, the government leader suggested an immediate focus on resolving any impediments to the amended Land Law, with the aim of securing the NA's approval at its upcoming session.
Cumbersome and unnecessary administrative procedures that hinder development and cause inconvenience for people should be removed, he said.
The ministry should focus on digital transformation, green transition and circular economy, while pooling resources to establish databases on land, the environment and minerals connected with the Ministry of Public Security’s population database, he said.
The PM asked the ministry to drive the development of maritime economy, concentrating on meticulous planning to ensure land reserves for development, and review priority land bases earmarked for the planning of economic and industrial centres along the coastline.
Among the slated tasks for 2024, the ministry was tasked with evaluating water resources and forecasting challenges to propose strategic solutions to ensure water security.
Additionally, the MoNRE needs to deploy an action plan to fulfill the country's political commitments with partners to support just energy transition, developing industries based on ecosystems, and deploying adaptive models to bolster resilience and minimise losses caused by climate change, PM Chinh said, adding that these initiatives involve specific projects and support mechanisms tailored for businesses. | https://en.sggp.org.vn/pm-outlines-tasks-for-environment-sector-in-2024-post107332.html | 2024-01-01T02:45:53Z |
Kazakh Armed Forces joined Kiş 2019 exercises
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan's Armed Forces divisions have joined the Kiş 2019 multinational combat exercises being held in Kars province of Turkey, Kazinform learnt from the Ministry of Defense.
The exercises aim at assessing combat preparedness and fire capabilities of divisions, organization of logistics support as well as testing new types of armament and military vehicles in winter conditions.
The active stage of the Kiş 2019 exercises will take place February 21.
Militaries from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Great Britain, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kuwait, Kosovo, Norway, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are participating in Kiş 2019. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-armed-forces-joined-ki-2019-exercises_a3500563/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:53Z |
The Excitement and Predictions Surrounding Bitcoin’s Future
As the cryptocurrency industry emerges from recent high-profile cases, executives are looking ahead with renewed enthusiasm. The revival of fervor in the crypto markets is primarily driven by two factors: the upcoming bitcoin “halving” event and the potential approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.
The halving event, which occurs every four years according to bitcoin’s code, involves reducing the rewards for miners by half. This mechanism places a limit on bitcoin’s supply, ultimately capping it at 21 million coins. Previous price cycles have seen a rise in bitcoin’s value following halving events.
Simultaneously, there is growing anticipation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will finally greenlight its first-ever bitcoin ETF after years of opposition. If approved, this would allow investors to buy a product that tracks bitcoin’s price without directly engaging with digital currency exchanges. The hope is that such an approval would attract a wider range of investors, particularly institutional ones.
Now that those two high-profile cases are out of the way,
many cryptocurrency executives see it as a chance to
move forward and draw a line under
the bad behavior
Bold Price Predictions
Renowned experts have been making some audacious projections regarding future Bitcoin prices:
- In 2022, Mark Mobius correctly predicted Bitcoin would drop to $20,000 while it was trading above $28,000 before forecasting $10,000 for 2023.
- Youwei Yang from Bit Mining expects Bitcoin to reach highs between $25K and $75K in 2024 and between $45K and $130K in 2025.
- Antoni Trenchev of Nexo predicts Bitcoin will hit $100,000 in 2024 thanks to the halving and potential ETF approvals. He suggests even further highs in 2025.
In 2024, Mobius told CNBC that bitcoin could reach $60,000 by the end of the year.
“No rationale for that prediction,” Mobius said.
Except that a bitcoin ETF looks likely and “that has heightened interest” in the cryptocurrency.
All these projections are fueled by hopes for ETF approvals as well as significant international events like interest rate cuts driven by central banks. Moreover, experts anticipate wider integration of cryptocurrencies with traditional financial markets following these developments.
Challenges Alongside Optimism
While there is plenty of optimism surrounding these predictions, experts caution investors about potential pitfalls:
- The wounds left by collapses of major crypto firms Luna and FTX may still exert an impact on market sentiment despite improving conditions.
- Crypto’s regulatory landscape remains unpredictable; charges against Coinbase and Binance must be resolved before approving a bitcoin ETF.
- The ability to minimize volatility is crucial for sustaining price growth: Blackrock and Fidelity’s market maker algorithms are expected to play a vital role in achieving this stability.
Youwei Yang believes it is crucial for Blackrock
and Fidelity market makers
to equip themselves with strategies
to reduce excessive volatility influenced by market manipulations
Potential Price Scenarios
In her analysis, Professor Carol Alexander envisages various stages leading up to potential Bitcoin price milestones:
- In Q1 2024: Bitcoin is expected to trade between $40,000 and $55,000 due to professional traders creating volatility.
- In Q2 or Q3 2024: Settlement of SEC charges against Coinbase and Binance may occur, subsequently paving the way for ETF approvals and a rise towards $70,000 (a new all-time high).
- By the end of 2024: Bitcoin’s price could potentially exceed $100,000 if market makers can successfully minimize volatility.
“Before the end of 2024,
the price could exceed $100k,
but only if Blackrock
and Fidelity market maker algorithms have
the ability to reduce volatility.”
– Carol Alexander
To add to these projections, Matrixport forecasts a bitcoin price target of $63,140 by April 2024 and an even higher price of $125,000 by year-end. The firm attributes these predictions to anticipated declines in inflation leading central banks to initiate interest rate cuts. This monetary support is expected to propel Bitcoin’s value further.
“Combined with geopolitical crosscurrents,
this healthy dose of monetary support should push
Bitcoin to new highs in 2024.”
– Matrixport
The Road Ahead
The industry as a whole anticipates significant changes driven by potential ETF approvals:
- Seth Ginns from CoinFund suggests bitcoin has an inverse correlation with the dollar and real yields. He expects inflows after the launch of a BTC spot ETF as well as growing excitement surrounding probable approval of ETH spot ETFs in late-2024.
Ginns believes that regulatory normalization is occurring within the industry.
He suggests that bitcoin reaching up to $1 million per coin “in this next cycle” is not inconceivable, while noting a more realistic outlook of $250,000 to $500,000 in 2024.
All in all, the future of bitcoin seems promising. While price predictions may evoke excitement and interest from potential investors, it remains vital to approach the market with caution and persistence. With continuous advancements and regulatory developments expected over the coming years, Bitcoin’s journey is undoubtedly intriguing for enthusiasts and investors alike. | https://news-usa.today/industry-executives-predict-new-bull-run-in-crypto-markets-bitcoin-etf-and-halving-fuel-excitement-for-bitcoins-price-surge-in-2024/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:55Z |
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Lord Ram’s akshatas’ distribution from today
- Akshata's to be distributed from January 1 to 15
- About 2.60 lakh volunteers to distribute akshata's in 13,000 villages in Telangana
Hyderabad: About 2.60 lakh volunteers will distribute Akshats (sacred rice) in 13,000 village panchayats across Telangana from January 1 to 15.
Speaking to The Hans India, Dr Ravinuthala Sashidhar, who had brought the Askhatas from Ayodhya to Telangana, said the Akshat Puja held at Ram Mandir on November 5 at Ayodhya, as part of the preparation for the Prana Prastishsta of Ram Lalla on January 22. Representatives from each State participated in the Akshat Puja, and the Kalasa (sacred vessel) containing the Akshats have been taken by each to their respective states.
The Askhats will be distributed under the aegis of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) from January 1 to 15.
For this, about one lakh people are involved in coordinating the entrance exercise. The SRJTKT has given a call to make it a national programme, and the volunteers have been from different organisations. Including members of civil society, women, youth, community organisations, political parties and others from different walks of life in the state.
An elaborate exercise is done in the run-up to the distribution of the Akshats for the past month. Several meetings were held and volunteers participated in them. Every village has about 20 volunteers who will be taking the Akshats and handover to the households. "A replica of Grand Ram Mandir, a handout giving details of what to do on January 22, on the occasion of Prana Prastisha of Ram Lalla, he added.
The Akshat distribution was organised following a call given by the SRJTKT. Lighting the Diyas or earthen lamps marking the occasion of Prana Prastisha signifying the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya Nagari was a general call given, he added.
Every day there will be a review of the distribution of Akshat and steps would be taken if needed to deliver the Akshatas even to the remotest villages of the state, he said.
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CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel must take full control of the Gaza Strip border corridor with Egypt to ensure a "demilitarisation" of the area, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, as Israel's military pushed deeper into central and southern Gaza.
Speaking at a press conference, Netanyahu said: "The Philadelphi Corridor - or to put it more correctly, the southern closing point (of Gaza) - must be in our hands.
It must be shut. It is clear that any other arrangement would not ensure the demilitarisation that we seek."
He did not elaborate. If accomplished, such a move would mark a de facto reversal of Israel's 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, placing the enclave under exclusive Israeli control after years being run by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Netanyahu's comments about the buffer zone came as Israeli military forces pressed ahead with an offensive that the prime minister reiterated will last "for many more months."
Fighting was focused in al-Bureij, Nuseirat, Maghazi and Khan Younis, according to residents, and was backed by intensive air strikes that filled hospitals with wounded Palestinians.
The bombardment has killed 165 people and wounded 250 others in Gaza over the past 24 hours, Palestinian health authorities said.
At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the biggest medical facility in the south of the crowded territory, a Red Crescent video showed paramedics rushing a tiny, dust-covered baby into a ward as one shouted "there is breathing, there is breathing".
Almost all Gaza's 2.3 million residents have been forced from their homes by Israel's 12-week assault, triggered after Hamas and allied groups killed 1,200 people and captured 240 hostages in a rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7.
The offensive has killed at least 21,672 Palestinians, according to health authorities in Gaza, with more than 56,000 injured and thousands more feared dead under the rubble.
Israel says 172 of its military personnel have been killed in the Gaza fighting.
On Saturday, the armed wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said an Israeli soldier being held captive in Gaza by the group had been killed in an Israeli air strike that also wounded some of his captors.
A spokesperson for the group told Al Araby television the air strike followed a failed attempt by Israeli commandos to free the soldier.
The spokesperson gave no details of location or when the soldier had been taken captive.
The Israeli military declined comment.
FLEEING BOMBARDMENT
The conflict risks spreading across the region, drawing in Iran-aligned groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen, that have exchanged fire with Israel and its U.S. ally, or targeted merchant shipping.
Bombardment has smashed houses, apartment blocks, businesses and hospitals. On Saturday the Palestinian Culture Ministry said Israeli strikes had struck a medieval bathhouse. Gaza's Great Mosque was hit earlier in the war.
Ziad, a medic in Maghazi in central Gaza, was fleeing with his three children to Rafah, on the border with Egypt.
"We want a ceasefire now," he said. "Enough, more than enough, already."
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday troops were reaching Hamas command centres and arms depots. Pictures released by the military showed soldiers moving across churned-up earth among ruins of destroyed buildings.
The Israeli military said it had destroyed a tunnel complex in the basement of one of the houses of the Hamas leader for Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza City. Troops also raided the Hamas military intelligence headquarters and an Islamic Jihad command centre in Khan Younis, and destroyed targets including a weapons foundry, a military statement said.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad - both sworn to Israel's destruction - said in separate statements their fighters destroyed and damaged several Israeli tanks and troop carriers in attacks across Gaza on Saturday. They also said they fired mortars against Israeli forces in Khan Younis and Al-Bureij as well as in northern Gaza.
Israel's stated aim is to destroy Hamas and while the U.S. has called for it to scale down the war and move to targeted operations against the group's leaders, so far it shows no sign of doing so.
VACCINES FOR GAZA
Israel said on Friday it had facilitated the entry of vaccines into Gaza in coordination with UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency, to help prevent the spread of disease.
The little aid reaching the enclave since the start of the war, when Israel imposed a near total blockade on all food, medicine and fuel, has come across the border with Egypt.
Israel has only allowed access to the south of the enclave, where it started ordering all Gaza civilians to move from October, and aid agencies have said Israeli inspections have stopped all but a small fraction of needed supplies getting in.
The Israeli government said it does not limit humanitarian aid and the problem was with distribution inside Gaza.
Al-Bureij, Nuseirat and Khan Younis are three of eight camps set up in Gaza for some of the Palestinians who fled or were driven from their homes during Israel's creation in 1948. The camps have gradually become crowded urban areas after decades of building. Other Palestinian refugees live in camps in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the West Bank.
The Gaza war has also stoked violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. On Saturday, Israeli troops shot a Palestinian motorist who tried to ram them near the West Bank city of Hebron, the army said. He was killed in the incident, the Palestinian health ministry said.
A Palestinian journalist working for Al-Quds TV was killed along with some of his family members in an airstrike on their house in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza Strip on Friday, health officials and fellow journalists said. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-seeks-full-control-of-gaza-egypt-border-netanyahu-says/articleshow/106411718.cms | 2024-01-01T02:45:57Z |
CONCORD, N.C. (WJZY) — A house was damaged in Concord following a Sunday morning fire, according to Concord officials.
Crews arrived at 228 Edgewater Drive NW around 5 a.m. Sunday to a house with heavy flames and smoke visible from both floors of the house.
Photos showed the two-story home had major damage to the top floor. Officials say it took 25 firefighters about 33 minutes to control the blaze.
No residents were home at the time of the fire and no one was injured.
The Concord Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. | https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/25-crew-members-fight-nc-fire-that-heavily-damaged-home/ | 2024-01-01T02:45:58Z |
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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - January 1
The New York Knicks (17-15) are 1.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 3:00 PM ET on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN.
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Over (222.5)
- Computer Predicted Total: 224.9
- The Timberwolves (16-15-0 ATS) have covered the spread 51.6% of the time, 1.6% more often than the Knicks (16-16-0) this year.
- When the spread is set as 1.5 or more this season, Minnesota (12-10) covers a higher percentage of those games when it is the favorite (54.5%) than New York (6-10) does as the underdog (37.5%).
- Minnesota's games have gone over the total 51.6% of the time this season (16 out of 31), less often than New York's games have (18 out of 32).
- As a moneyline favorite this year, the Timberwolves are 20-2, while the Knicks are 5-11 as moneyline underdogs.
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Timberwolves Performance Insights
- The Timberwolves own a top-five defense this season, ranking best in the league with 107.4 points allowed per game. On offense, they rank 20th with 113.3 points scored per contest.
- Minnesota ranks best in the NBA by allowing only 40.6 rebounds per game. It ranks 11th in the league by averaging 44.4 boards per contest.
- The Timberwolves rank 18th in the NBA with 25.9 dimes per game.
- While Minnesota is in the bottom five in the NBA in turnovers per game with 14.7 (fourth-worst), it ranks 13th in the league with 13.4 forced turnovers per game.
- The Timberwolves are draining 12.1 three-pointers per game this year (21st-ranked in NBA), and they own a 38.2% three-point percentage (fifth-best).
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kyoutv.com/2024/01/01/chief-justice-roberts-casts-wary-eye-uses-artificial-intelligence-federal-courts/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:00Z |
"Finishing was ruthless," says England's manager Gareth Southgate after 7-0 win over North Macedonia
By ANI | Published: June 21, 2023 06:42 AM2023-06-21T06:42:58+5:302023-06-21T06:45:15+5:30
Manchester [UK], June 21 : In the UEFA EURO Qualifier match, England got the better of North Macedonia as ...
Manchester [UK], June 21 : In the UEFA EURO Qualifier match, England got the better of North Macedonia as they defeated them 7-0 on Tuesday at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
Following the win, England's manager Gareth Southgate said, the quality of the play was good and the finishing was ruthless, as per the official website of UEFA.
England looked in great form since the beginning of the match. They were giving out their 100 per cent. Defensively, England was too good for North Macedonia, as they couldn't take a single shot on target.
After the win, in the post-match interview, England's manager Gareth Southgate said, What pleased me the most was that every time we lost the ball the hunger to win it back really set the tone for the performance. Then the quality of the play was good and the finishing was ruthless. For the players to have the mentality they have to work, at the late stage of this monster of all seasons, there was every excuse to do that and they've not done that," according to the official website of UEFA.
He further added, "There were boys coming back from the biggest week of their lives professionally. We had boys who had two weeks on the beach and could have approached that differently but I think what we are trying to build was apparent for everyone tonight."
According to the official website of UEFA, when asked about Bukayo Saka's ha-trick, Gareth Southgate, "All the credit is with him. He works incredibly hard. He's talented, he's humble. He's hugely popular with all of the players and all of the staff and I have to say his finishing has been like that all week. We weren't surprised by the first one, that's how he's been all week, we hadn't seen the second one coming."
England's captain Harry Kane opened the scoring. In the 29th minute, he scored from a tap-in with his left foot inside the six-yard box.
In the 38th minute, Bukayo Saka scored the second goal for England.
Just before half-time, Marcus Rashord rolled the ball into North Macedonia's net to take England's lead to 3-0.
In the second half, Bukayo scored his second goal of the match. His incredible volley gave no chance to the goalkeeper. Thus, England's lead was now stretched to 4-0.
Soon after, Bukayo Saka scores his third goal of the match. In the 51st minute, Saka rolled the ball past North Macedonia's goalkeeper to give England a 5-0 lead.
Later in the 64th minute, Kalvin Phillips scored from a tap-in with his left foot. England were now 6-0 up in the game.
Harry Kane scored the seventh goal for England. He was awarded a penalty in the 73rd minute. Kane scored from the penalty spot and England won the match 7-0.
England's captain Harry Kane opened the scoring and therefore scored the last goal of the match as well.
England took 14 shots out of which 10 were on target. Their total possession of the ball during the game was 68 per cent. They completed 683 passes with an accuracy of 91 per cent.
North Macedonia failed to register even a single shot on target. Their possession of the ball during the game was just 32 per cent. They completed 336 passes with an accuracy of 79 per cent.
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Kazakh boxers claim 3 gold medals at int'l tournament in Hungary
14:21, 10 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan collected 5 medals at the 63rd edition of Bocskai Istvan Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Debrecen, Hungary, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
Saken Bibossynov (52kg), Serik Temirzhanov (60kg) and Tursynbai Kulakhmet (75kg) hauled gold.
Orazbek Assylkulov captured silver in the 56kg weight class, whereas Sabyrzhan Bakbergenov took home bronze in 64kg weight category.
Serik Temirhanov was named the best boxer of the tournament. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-boxers-claim-3-gold-medals-at-int-l-tournament-in-hungary_a3496855/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:00Z |
Being a major construction work in Nha Be District of HCMC, Long Kieng Bridge allows smooth traffic flow from this district to others. In September 2023, the bridge officially opened to the public after 22 years of waiting. Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le thanked local dwellers in the two communes of Phuoc Kien and Nhon Duc for their cooperation so far.
Another much waited traffic work is Long Dai Bridge in the East of HCMC as it greatly reduces the route from Long Phuoc Island to the city heart. Other important traffic projects have been reactivated, such as the bridges of Tang Long, Nam Ly, Phuoc Long, Ong Nhieu, Ong Bon.
Director Luong Minh Phuc of the HCMC Transportation Works Construction Investment Project Management Board informed that along with the above projects, in 2024, the city is trying to finish 38 more to serve city dwellers, including road expansion, canal construction, intersection building.
In Lam Dong Province, the road on the Prenn Pass has partially completed. This finished section, which doubles the width of the old one, is now in use to share the traffic burden of the Mimosa Pass and effectively minimize congestion as well as accidents. This means safer and more convenient journeys to Da Lat City. In addition, the new route provides tourists with a beautiful view of pine forests along both sides.
A series of expressways linked to Binh Thuan Province were done in 2023, particularly the two of Phan Thiet – Dau Giay and Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet, offering great chances for the socio-economic growth of the province, especially the tourism sector.
Secretary of the Party Committee of Binh Thuan Province Duong Van An happily shared that the newly introduced expressways and the existing national highways, railways, coastal routes, sea ports, and the to-be Phan Thiet Airport form a consistent traffic system to link his province to others. In the near future, Binh Thuan Province is going to welcome the upgrade of National Highway No.28B to reduce the traffic load of National Highway No.20.
The most crucial traffic work in Vietnam must be the North-South Expressway. The newly operated My Thuan – Can Tho Expressway has successfully lifted the spirit of local people in Vinh Long Province. Ly Minh Thanh from Binh Minh Commune of Vinh Long Province contently stated that he had never thought an expressway could pass his hometown, which is full of minor rivers and canals. Now that the expressway is in operation, the journey back to hometown for many people should be more convenient.
Chairman of the Vinh Long Province People’s Committee Lu Quang Ngoi said that the My Thuan – Can Tho Expressway is one core route to link traffic and trading among the provinces in the Mekong Delta and to HCMC, the largest economic center of the country. This logistics facilities upgrade would promise more investments, and ultimately sustainable socio-economic growth in the region.
The two sections of the North-South Expressway passing Thanh Hoa Province, namely Mai Son – National Highway No.45 and National Highway 45 – Nghi Son, came into operation last year as well, providing more momentum for the local socio-economic development thanks to their ability to reduce the travel time to various tourist attractions and major economic projects.
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho shared that 2023 is the breakthrough year to traffic infrastructure investment with the completion of 20 projects and the launch of another 26. This achievement is thanks to the strict direction of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who requested localities and related ministries to focus on addressing all problems under their power.
The Transport Ministry then directed relevant state units, investors, contractors, and project management boards to mobilize all possible resources to accelerate the work of all projects. It is expected that by 2025, about 3,000km of the North-South Expressway will have been finished for public use.
The Transport Ministry reported that until the end of 2023, 20 traffic works were completed and open to the public, including nine road works with a length of 475km (increasing the total expressway length in Vietnam to 1,900km). The finished sections of the North-South Expressway consist of Mai Son – National Highway 45, Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet, Phan Thiet – Dau Giay, National Highway 45 – Nghi Son, Nghi Son – Dien Chau, Nha Trang – Cam Lam, and My Thuan – Can Tho. | https://en.sggp.org.vn/vietnam-accelerates-traffic-projects-for-more-promising-future-post107333.html | 2024-01-01T02:46:00Z |
Brothers in arms
Just before an interview with him for TVC in one of Lagos’ highbrow hotels, I asked Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Yoruba, “Bawo lara sir?” How is the body? We were both standing, awaiting the crew to set the stage.
His reply was wordless. A grimace, a surrender and a lighted pair of eyes. I asked again. Still wordless. I knew, before what was perhaps his last major interview, that what was afflicting this man did not signal a cheerful prognosis. He had just returned from Europe for a medical checkup. Beyond the grimace and surrender, the lighted pair of eyes indicated a warrior on a defiant march. He would not, in the words of Poet Dylan Thomas, “go gentle into that good night.”
When his health was unraveling, I imagined his lighted pair of eyes. I saw them when he announced he was traveling out for treatment. When the controversy raged over why he was in Ibadan and not in Akure. When his then deputy, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, fought to stay alive. In the back-and-forth of recriminations. In the battle of the women, one a wife, the other a political climber, hiving a home. The concoction thickened with shadowy schemes of allies and foes. Snarls of forged signatures and denials. Two elephants were wrestling, and the Ondo grass withered. We did not hear his side of the story. We cannot bury him in unsubstantiated charges. As Sophocles notes, “A dead man cannot testify in his own funeral.”
As the theatre bustled on, Aketi’s life dropped with every heartbeat, until last week, as the year petered out, he surrendered to the way of all flesh. As David sang, “What man is he that liveth and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hands of the grave?” So Aketi goes, but what a man he was.
It is now a matter of legacy for him. After all the fight, power is transient, and the whole hoopla of who owns what has melted in tears and mourning. Our people and politicians should know as Ebenezer Obey crooned that Ile aiye o to nkan. This life is nothing. Vanity upon vanity, all is vanity. Both sides were saying, like Napoleon, “God gave me this crown. Whoever touches it should beware.” Or what John said in Revelations, “Hold thou fast which thou hast and let no man take thy crown from thee.” But it is all for nothing.
David Diop, the French-Senegalese writer, wrote in his new novel, The Door of No return, that monuments are in our stories. What story did Aketi leave behind? It was of social justice, of fierce nationalism and federalism. In my last interview, he warned those politicians who, for selfish reasons, would want to privilege law over convention in jettisoning the pact by southern governors that the presidency should come to the south. He, a lawyer and senior advocate, said the law is important but convention vitalizes the constitution. Any society so captured by law as to forget tradition will have neither law nor tradition – my words.
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He also called for justice within the realm of justice, and was worried that the Supreme Court had to open up not only to judges but also academics and lawyers. He cried about the power of the CJN, playing with the acronym. He said the CJN is now the controller of the NJC. The same alphabets.
Aku orire
The new governor may have been carried away. It was still mourning in Akure and the new governor, Aiyedatiwa, was sunny and jubilant. He purred, Aku orire, meaning, “let’s celebrate our good fortune.” He should not even have allowed himself to be sworn in so early. By such hasty swearing-in, he stepped over Aketi’s body. He should have grieved. Was he also laughing over the corpse of his benefactor? He would not want to be characterised as such but that was the optics in his smiling visage and air of buoyant joy in the room. He was already the acting governor with all the powers. He could have waited a week. The powers of acting governor are not diminished if he is not sworn-in. He could, at least, have acted rather than put up that sordid act.
He probably was not aware of his haste. He has to apologise for that lack of sensitivity over a man who held him out of the shadow, supported him to be a member of the House of Representatives, made a major enemy because he picked him for the senate and nominated him into the NDDC. While appointing him his deputy, he virtually assured him he would be his successor. So, why not exercise patience and not act as a baby on a mother’s lap jumping for a feeding bottle as though it will not come?
In his sober moments, he probably would realise his mistakes. He did not know that Aketi’s sacrifice was not a thing of pride to him. So, did Aiyedatiwa not appreciate all of Aketi sacrifices for country and even for him? The video has gone viral when Aketi gushed on the man and import of his name Lucky, and Orimisan – my head is good- and his surname that means the world is now ours. I recall the story of Lucky Igbinedion, whose brother Bright never enjoyed his good fortunes. The saying was that it is better to be lucky than bright.
He needs to address this in public so we can all move on. He owes it to Aketi’s soul, to Ondo State citizens and to all Nigerians. | https://thenationonlineng.net/brothers-in-arms/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:02Z |
Introducing the Future of Computer Monitors: LG’s MyView
A Game-Changing Innovation
In a world where computer monitors are often dismissed as mundane and uninspiring, LG is set to revolutionize the industry with its latest offering—the MyView series. These 32-inch 4K computer monitor/TV hybrids are poised to become the go-to choice for tech enthusiasts seeking a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics.
Unveiling the MyView at CES 2022
The highly-anticipated debut of MyView is scheduled to take place at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). LG has promised an array of colors, including essence white, mild beige, cotton pink, and cotton green, ensuring that users can find a design that complements their personal style.
- Variety: The monitors come in three variants—each catering to different price points—offering consumers flexibility in choosing an option that suits their budget.
- Immersive Display: Equipped with smart LED technology, the MyView mirrors the sleek design language reminiscent of Apple’s iconic iMac. Its adjustable stand allows users to customize height, tilt, and rotation settings effortlessly—ensuring optimum viewing comfort in any environment.
- Multifunctionality: Unlike conventional monitors which serve a singular purpose, LG’s innovation acts as both a computer display and a smart TV. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities built-in alongside two speakers and dual HDMI ports for seamless connectivity options.
“LG MyView comes with a remote to prove it’s serious about streaming.” – Image: LG
The Advantages over Competitors
While similarities may be drawn between LG’s new smart LED displays and Samsung’s M8 series, LG offers several key differentiators that make the MyView an enticing choice.
- Enhanced Viewing Experience: Utilizing an IPS panel, LG ensures superior image quality even at wider angles compared to Samsung’s VA tech. The result is a visually stunning display that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals from any perspective.
- Innovative Connectivity: In terms of connectivity options, the MyView excels with three USB-C ports offering 90 watts of USB-C power output. This outperforms Samsung’s M8, which only provides a single USB-C port with a maximum output of 65 watts.
“The priciest MyView is also $100 less than the M8, so there’s that.”
A Glimpse into the Future
The introduction of webOS in LG’s MyView displays further distinguishes them from their competitors. This powerful operating system allows users to utilize cloud services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace without relying on another computer—similar to the convenience offered by Chromebooks.
Diving into Specifications
Pricing details for the MyView lineup have been revealed: The premium model, priced at $599.99 (32SR85U), includes added features such as three USB-C ports with 90 watts power output and ships with a detachable webcam. Notably, HomeKit compatibility enables voice control abilities via Siri—a noteworthy addition for smart TV enthusiasts.
The alternate variants—the 32SR83U ($499.99) and 32SR70U ($499.99)—offer different considerations for buyers seeking varying specifications within their budget constraints.
“One of these things is not like the other.”
The Aesthetic Appeal
Implicit in LG’s MyView series is an opportunity to cater to a specific group of consumers dissatisfied with the prevailing notion that monitors are simply functional, albeit unattractive objects. To fill a void left by Apple’s monitor options, LG has designed the MyView as an aesthetically pleasing alternative—one that blends seamlessly into any workspace.
“The straightforward display specs of the MyView probably won’t justify its price, but the look and added smart TV features might just.”
The LG MyView represents a convergence of cutting-edge technology and design aesthetics. With its powerful features, enhanced connectivity options, and luxurious appearance reminiscent of an iMac, it aims to capture the attention of those seeking innovation in their daily computing experience. As the future unfolds at CES 2022, one thing is certain—LG’s MyView is destined to set new industry standards. | https://news-usa.today/lg-introduces-myview-a-sleek-and-smart-32-inch-4k-monitor-tv-hybrid-to-rival-apples-studio-display/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:01Z |
TEL AVIV: Israeli ground, aerial and naval forces continued operations across the Gaza Strip as the
war against the Hamas terror group entered its 83rd day on Thursday.
Israeli forces have been active in recent days in the Daraj and Tuffah districts of Gaza City, battling the Daraj Tuffah Battalion of Hamas'
Gaza City Brigade.
In late October, Israeli fighter jets struck three of the battalion's senior operatives: Battalion Commander Rifat Abbas; Battalion Deputy Commander Ibrahim Jadba; and Combat Support Commander Tarek Maarouf.
Hamas's Gaza City Brigade is the terrorist group's most important brigade, and its operatives played a significant role in the Oct. 7 massacre, according to the Israeli military.
During the previous 24 hours, naval forces continued to assist ground troops maneuvering in the Gaza Strip with fire from the sea.
On Wednesday, Israel Defense Forces' Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi approved operational plans at the military's Northern Command, which has responsibility for the Lebanese border, and warned of the need to "be ready to attack if required."
"Our first task is to return residents securely, and it will take time. We approved today a variety of plans for continuation, and we need to be ready to attack, if required. The IDF and within it, the Northern Command, are at very high readiness. So far, the campaign is [being] managed correctly and meticulously, and it should continue as such. We will not return the residents without security and a sense of security," said Halevi.
IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated on Wednesday that in the north, the military has been responding to and thwarting Hezbollah attacks and destroying the terror group's infrastructure along the Israeli-Lebanese border.
He added that more than 150 terrorists have been killed by the IDF in Lebanon since Oct. 8, when the Iranian-backed terror army began firing on Israel, and that 129 of these were Hezbollah members.
The military also disclosed on Wednesday night that Israeli forces destroyed a network of tunnels underneath and around a hospital and adjacent girl's school in Gaza City.
The three shafts, dozens of meters deep, were connected by an underground network passing under the Rantisi hospital and leading to the heart of Gaza City, the IDF said. The tunnels also ran under and around the Ramaz Fahrah School. A special elevator installed in the girl's school descended 20 meters down to the shaft.
At least 1,200 people were killed in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on Oct. 7. The number of men, women, children, soldiers and foreigners held captive in Gaza by Hamas is now believed to be 129. Other people remain unaccounted for as Israeli authorities continue to identify bodies and search for human remains. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-battle-hamass-daraj-tuffah-battalion-in-gaza-city/articleshow/106417350.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:03Z |
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TSRTC suspends Family-24 and T-6 tickets
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has suspended two specially discounted tickets in the buses within the suburban limits of Hyderabad from January 1, 2024, given the rush of passengers due to free rides for women.
Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has suspended two specially discounted tickets in the buses within the suburban limits of Hyderabad from January 1, 2024, given the rush of passengers due to free rides for women.
TSRTC Managing Director V C Sajjanar announced on Sunday that Family-24 and T-6 tickets will be completely suspended from January 1. He said the decision was taken in the wake of increased passenger traffic due to the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme.
Sajjanar explained that to issue Family-24 and T-6 tickets, the conductors have to see the identity cards of the passengers and have to enter their age. "Due to the increase in traffic due to the Mahalakshmi scheme, the conductors are taking a lot of time to issue Family-24 and T-6 tickets. As a result, the journey time of the services is also increasing. The organization has decided to withdraw Family-24 and T-6 tickets for reasons of inconvenience. These tickets will not be issued from tomorrow," he said.
The new Congress government in Telangana on December 9 started the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme, offering free travel for women in TSRTC buses anywhere in the state.
The women can travel for free in Palle Velugu and Express categories of buses in districts and City Ordinary and Metro Express buses in the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
In March, the TSRTC introduced T-6 and Family-24 tickets for affordable and convenient travel options in Hyderabad.
The T-6 ticket, available for women and senior citizens, offered discounted travel options for those travelling between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on City Ordinary and Metro Express buses within the suburban limits of Hyderabad.
The price of the T-6 ticket was Rs 50, significantly lower than regular fare rates.
The F-24 ticket was designed for groups of family and friends who want to travel together. Priced at Rs 300, it was launched for those who want to travel in groups of four on weekends and public holidays within the suburban limits of Hyderabad. The F-24 ticket allowed travellers to use City Ordinary and Metro Express buses for 24 hours from the time of purchase.
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Locals and tourists alike ring in 2024 in downtown Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -The City of Savannah brought in the new year with celebrations across the city, including in the Plant Riverside District.
Revelers say the party has just begun.
“We’re going to watch the fireworks and have a great time.”
“We are down here at river street doing everything we can do, because the kids are at grandmas.”
People lined the streets Sunday night to bring the year in... some visiting Savannah for the very first time.
“This is my first time in Savannah. He is from here so he’s showing me around and we’re just walking around seeing the historic landmarks for the new year.”
“We came here all the way from Florence, South Carolina to have us a good time.”
“We’re here to celebrate the new year, I didn’t want to celebrate in Atlanta, so I just came down here with him with his job...he’s here working so I decided to come here to celebrate.”
They say they’re looking forward to the year ahead.
“I’m looking forward to 2024 man, it’s been a good long year.”
“I am really excited. We just got married, we just had baby and good things are in the future.”
“I’m looking forward to achieving more goals, I’ve kind of set some goals at the end of the year that I feel will come into fruition in 2024, so that’s what I’m looking forward to.”
The night included live music and festivities for the community to enjoy, ending with fireworks over the Savannah River at midnight.
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PM Modi meets co-founder of Bridgewater Associates, highlights reforms taken to foster economic growth
By ANI | Published: June 21, 2023 07:14 AM2023-06-21T07:14:52+5:302023-06-21T07:15:05+5:30
New York [US], June 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Ray Dalio, an investor, author, ...
New York [US], June 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Ray Dalio, an investor, author, and co-founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates in New York, on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted reforms undertaken by the Indian government to foster economic growth, including the reduction of compliances and decriminalisation of a large number of legal provisions.
Taking to Twitter, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "A fruitful meeting between PM @narendramodi & investor, author and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates @RayDalio."
"PM highlighted reforms undertaken by the government to foster economic growth, including reduction of compliances and decriminalisation of a large number of legal provisions. PM invited @RayDalio for further investing in India," he added.
PM Modi, who is in the US for a four-day visit to the US, had also met Professor Paul Romer, and American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil De Grasse Tyson.
Professor Paul Romer said, "It was a great meeting. We talked about the importance of successful urban development. He understands these issues very well. PM articulated it very well that urbanisation is not a problem. It's an opportunity. I take this as a slogan. India can show the way to the World on the authentication front with programs like Aadhaar."
PM Modi and American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil De Grasse Tyson exchanged views on inculcating scientific temperament among youth. Discussed at length India's rapid progress in the space sector including various space exploration missions being undertaken by India.
Tyson said, "I was delighted to spend time in the company of a head of state who is as scientifically thoughtful as is Prime Minister Modi. I was delighted to hear about future programs that he has in mind. I'm quite sure I'm not alone when I say the potential for what India can accomplish knows no limits. So I see a very bright future for India."
"PM also highlighted the potential of academic collaboration and private participation in space sector between & under India's National Space Policy," Bagchi said in a tweet.
"A stimulating exchange of views between PM @narendramodi & eminent economist and Nobel laureate Prof @paulmromer. Discussions touched upon India's digital journey, including the use of Aadhar and innovative tools like Digilocker. Talks also covered various initiatives being undertaken by India for urban development," he added.
Earlier, on Tuesday, PM Modi arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York and received a grand reception.
PM Modi received a rousing welcome on Tuesday from the Indian diaspora at the Hotel Lotte where he will be staying during his trip to New York.
"Bharat Mata ki Jai," slogans reverberated at the hotel as people from the Indian diaspora cheered and waved their flags seeing the Prime Minister.
PM Modi will attend Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21. PM Modi will then travel to Washington DC and will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of the Prime Minister the same evening. The Prime Minister will also address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on the same day.
On June 23, the Prime Minister will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by US Vice President Kamala Harris and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In addition to official engagements, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have several interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders.
He will also meet members of the Indian diaspora.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/colorado-mother-suspected-of-killing-2-of-her-children-arrested-in-the-uk-police/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:06Z |
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Inspiration for this week's show came from the Neo-Futurists, whose long-running Chicago show promises 30 plays in 60 minutes every single weekend.
Don't I Know You
No, Of Course I Know You
It's Commerce That Brings Us Together
The Sound of One Hand Waving
The Sound of No Hands Clapping
From Vicki Merrick, Eric Kipp, and Jay Allison at Transom: scallops on Martha's Vineyard.
Reaching Out With Radio
From Blunt Youth Radio: a story of a possibly bad "food situation" at the cafeteria in juvenile detention.
Up Where the Air Is Clear
Jonathan Goldstein, host of Wiretap, brings us this story about The Penguin as a young man.
The Greatest Dog Name in the World
Of Dogs and Men
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A two minute play called “Title,” written and performed by Greg Allen and Heather Riordan of the Chicago group, The Neo-Futurists. It’s part of their long-running show "Too Much Light Makes the
To Tell the Truth
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Call in Colonel Mustard For Questioning
Mister Prediction
That One Guy at the Office
You Can't Choose Your Gift
Party Talk
The Hard Life at the Top
Every year 1,200 new army cadets arrive at West Point. Once they say a single sentence correctly, they can go to their barracks. But not until then. David Lipsky reports. He's the author of Absolutely American. | https://www.thisamericanlife.org/241/20-acts-in-60-minutes | 2024-01-01T02:46:06Z |
Kazakh boxers haul 5 medals at 2019 Strandja tournament in Bulgaria
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstani boxers collected five silver medals at the 70th International Boxing Tournament Strandja 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria, Kazinform has learnt from Sports.kz.
Kazakhstan had the biggest number of boxers in the final compared to other countries, however, they failed to clinch gold.
Kazakhstani Temirtas Zhussupov (49kg), Zakir Safiullin (60kg), Sanatali Toltayev (64kg) and Vasiliy Levit (91kg) lost their final fights and settled for silver. Ablaikhan Zhussupov was supposed to fight in the final bout as well, but had to withdraw due to hand injury. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-boxers-haul-5-medals-at-2019-strandja-tournament-in-bulgaria_a3499977/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:07Z |
GAZA: Israelis and Palestinians end a dark year on Sunday, with no end in sight to the deadliest military offensive on Gaza, triggered by Hamas' bloodiest attack on
Israel.
There has been no respite from Israel's air raids, artillery fire or ground fighting with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, to the despair of Palestinians surviving the onslaught.
"We were hoping that 2024 would arrive under better auspices and that we would be able to celebrate the New Year at home with our families," said Mahmoud Abou Shahma in a camp for displaced people in Rafah, on the Egyptian border.
"We hope that the war will end and that we will be able to return to our homes and live in peace", said the 33-year-old from southern Khan Yunis, an epicentre of the conflict.
Gaza's health ministry says the Israeli military campaign has killed at least 21,672 people, mostly women and children.
The fighting began with Hamas's bloody October 7 attacks, which left about 1,140 people dead in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an tally based on official figures.
Militants also took about 250 people hostage, and Israel says 129 of them remain in captivity.
The Israeli army says 170 soldiers have been killed in combat inside Gaza.
An Israeli siege imposed after October 7, following years of crippling blockade, has led to dire shortages of food, safe water, fuel and medicine in Gaza, with aid convoys able to offer only sporadic relief.
The UN says more than 85 percent of Gaza's 2.4 million people have fled their homes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war against Hamas will last for "many months" -- until the Palestinian militant group has been eliminated.
"We will guarantee that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," he told a news conference.
'Every shred of hope' As Netanyahu spoke, more than a thousand relatives and supporters of the hostages demonstrated in Tel Aviv to maintain pressure on his government to bring their loved ones home.
"I hope there's going to be another deal, even a partial deal or some will be released. I'm trying to hold on to every shred of hope," said Nir Shafran, 45.
Gal Gilboa-Dalal has been traumatised since the rave he attended with his brother Guy was stormed by Hamas commandos on October 7.
"I was there with him and he was taken away the minute I wasn't with him. So I went with him and I came back without him and it's like time has stopped ever since," he said.
In southern Gaza's Khan Yunis, medics at Nasser hospital described severe shortages.
"The hospital is receiving a lot more (patients) than its capacity, in fact we are functioning at 300 percent of our... capacity," doctor Ahmad Abu Mustafa said in footage shared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
"The beds are full... and we are basically short on all sorts of medicine supplies."
The fighting has put 23 hospitals and 53 health centres out of service, while 104 ambulances have been destroyed, the health ministry said.
In central Gaza's Zawayda, Palestinians pulled the body of a child from under the rubble on Saturday after an Israeli strike.
"We pulled (out) nine martyrs, who were members of a very peaceful family. Two adjacent houses were targeted," said the area's civil defence director, Rami al-Aidi.
Mediation efforts International mediators -- who last month brokered a one-week truce that saw more than 100 hostages released and some aid enter Gaza -- continue in their efforts to secure a new pause in fighting.
US news outlet Axios and Israeli website Ynet, both citing unnamed Israeli officials, reported that Qatari mediators had told Israel that Hamas was prepared to resume talks on new hostage releases in exchange for a ceasefire.
A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Friday to discuss an Egyptian plan proposing renewable ceasefires, a staggered release of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and ultimately an end to the war, sources close to Hamas said.
Islamic Jihad, another armed group fighting alongside Hamas, said on Saturday that Palestinian factions were "in the process" of evaluating the Egyptian proposal.
A response will come "within days", the group's chief negotiator, Muhammad al-Hindi, said.
Asked about the negotiations on Saturday, Netanyahu said Hamas had been "giving all kinds of ultimatums that we didn't accept".
"We are seeing a certain shift (but) I don't want to create an expectation."
Fronts multiplying The Gaza war has intensified tensions across the region.
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly targeted vessels in the vital Red Sea shipping lane with strikes they say are in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
On Saturday, the US military said one of its destroyers shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from territory controlled by the rebels.
The US Central Command described it as the "23rd illegal attack by the Huthis on international shipping" since November 19.
Israel has also traded frequent cross-border fire with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
"We are striking hard against Hezbollah (...) and if Hezbollah wants to extend the war, it will be dealt blows like never before, and so will Iran", Netanyahu warned Saturday.
In Syria, at least 23 pro-Iran fighters -- five Syrians, four Hezbollah members, six Iraqis and eight Iranians -- were killed on Saturday in raids "likely" carried out by Israel, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israelis-and-palestinians-end-dark-year-with-no-end-in-sight-to-war/articleshow/106414186.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:09Z |
Magical New Year’s Eve Wedding: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Date in Las Vegas!
When Cindy Adams, 49, and Anthony Asta began planning their wedding, they knew they wanted Las Vegas as their venue. The bustling city, known as the wedding capital of the world, offers an exciting backdrop for couples to exchange vows. Additionally, Adams wanted a date that would be easy for her husband to remember for future anniversaries. The 123-123 pattern seemed fitting for Asta, who appreciates order and structure. “It just felt right for us,” Adams shared.
A Perfect Fit
While the date holds practical and novelty value, numerologist Felicia Bender finds a deeper significance in the numbers. According to Bender, numerology reduces numbers to one digit, each carrying its own energy and data. She explained that the date should be viewed as a single numeral, 4, representing foundation, structure, and responsibility.
A Specialty Date in the Wedding Capital
Cindy Adams and Anthony Asta are set to have a wedding like no other. They have chosen to tie the knot in the vibrant city of Las Vegas on a date that is not only significant to them but also holds a special numerical pattern. With the ceremony scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on December 31, 2023, the date reads as 123-123, a repeating sequence that adds an extra touch of magic to their union.
Katia Mazariego and Hugo Moran also opted for a New Year’s Eve wedding in Las Vegas. Drawn to the city’s inherent festive atmosphere, they stumbled upon videos highlighting the 123 pattern on social media. Taking it as a sign, they believe their wedding will be iconic in every way, symbolizing a fresh start and the beginning of their own story.
Preparing for the Grand Slam
After saying their vows, Cindy Adams and Anthony Asta have planned a memorable celebration in Las Vegas. They intend to visit a park where Adams will scatter her mother’s ashes and toast with a glass of champagne. The couple also wants to capture timeless moments in front of the iconic Bellagio Hotel & Casino fountain and take a romantic gondola ride down the Grand Canal at the Venetian Resort.
While getting married in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve is already a popular choice for many couples, this year’s date holds extra significance. Industry insiders describe it as a “specialty” or “magical” date due to its unique numerical alignment. The numbers 12/31/23 create a perfect sequence that is as rare as sighting Halley’s Comet. As a result, the demand for nuptials has skyrocketed, leading to additional staffing at venues, more limousines, and even a pop-up marriage license bureau.
Significance Beyond Numbers
Melody Willis Williams, the president of Vegas Weddings, revealed that preparations for this once-in-a-lifetime date began as early as engagement season last year. With an increased on-site staff of 100 employees, over 2,000 roses ready, and back-to-back weddings scheduled from 9 a.m. to midnight, the chapels are fully equipped to handle the rush.
Bender also noted that the date contains angel numbers, which are numerical sequences or patterns that convey a message. The 1-2-3 pattern symbolizes the closure of old cycles and accelerated growth, adding an extra layer of energy and meaning to the day.
A Spiritual Connection
Lastly, they plan to try their luck with a lottery ticket, selecting 1s, 2s, and 3s as their lucky numbers. As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, Adams and Asta are filled with excitement, hope, and gratitude for the magical New Year’s Eve wedding that awaits them in Las Vegas.
To ensure a seamless experience for all the soon-to-be newlyweds flocking to Las Vegas, Clark County has set up a pop-up marriage license office at Harry Reid International Airport, open until December 31. Chapels across the city are booked solid, with popular venues like Vegas Weddings expecting at least 150 weddings across just three of their chapels.
Celebrating Love and New Beginnings
Lynn Marie Goya, the clerk for Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, explained the increased interest in these specialty dates. While around 500 couples typically get married on New Year’s Eve, this year is expected to see nearly four times that number. Goya emphasized that magical dates tend to attract more couples than non-magical ones. She recalled the record-breaking wedding day on July 7, 2007, or 7/07/07, when 4,492 couples said their vows in Las Vegas.
For some couples, the numerical arrangement of Sunday’s date resonated deeply with their spiritual beliefs. Kosha Shah and Kevin Singh, who met in October, decided to elope to Las Vegas for a New Year’s Eve wedding. When Singh showed Shah the confirmation email from the chapel, she immediately recognized the 123-123 pattern. As someone who believes in angel numbers, Shah saw it as a sign that their connection was meant to be. “This is what tells me that this is the right connection. This is the person I have been waiting for,” she shared. | https://news-usa.today/magical-new-years-eve-wedding-a-once-in-a-lifetime-date-in-las-vegas/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:08Z |
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Command arrests man for allegedly printing, distributing fake Police ID Cards
The police in Lagos State have arrested a man, who allegedly paraded himself as a police officer before commercial motorcyclists, whom he allegedly defrauded N670,000.
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday.
He said the suspect was arrested after information about his activities was received for allegedly printing fake Police ID Card and issuing same to some motorcyclists, who paid him between N50,000 and N70,000.
He said the purpose of issuing them the card was to serve as ‘Police errand boys’, should they be stopped at any security check point, particularly police check point.
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“It is a case of conspiracy, impersonation, obtaining money under false pretence and stealing.
“We got information on December 12 against Michael Utsu and others now at large.
“The suspect, in October 25, presented himself to be a police officer attached to Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan Lagos and was collecting passport photographs from commercial motorcyclists.
“He promised to print them a police plastic identity card meant for errand boys to police, using different police formations for the ID card issued to the motorcyclists, collecting between N50,000 and N70,000 on each ID card issued,” he said.
The image maker further said the suspect confessed to the crime, stressing that the cards printed were given to motorcyclists at Ojo, Okokomaiko and Ajangbadi axis of Lagos and collected the amount from the victims.
Hundeyin said the suspect would be charged to court on completion of the investigation. | https://thenationonlineng.net/command-arrests-man-for-allegedly-printing-distributing-fake-police-id-cards/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:12Z |
Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 48 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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Their seasons are on the line.
When the NFL schedule came out in late April, it was a good bet that the Packers-Vikings clash at U.S. Bank Stadium on New Year’s Eve would be a meaningful game.
That is exactly the case.
The NFC North rivals’ playoff lives are on the line Sunday night in what is sure to be a loud and raucous environment in the annual border battle in Minnesota.
Jaren Hall vs Jordan Love. Justin Jefferson vs the maligned Packers defense, sans the suspended Jaire Alexander. The Green Bay offensive line versus the blitz-happy Vikings defense.
There are several crucial matchups, but the most important may be which quarterback performs under pressure in the Sunday night spotlight with high stakes for both franchises.
Minnesota’s tumultuous season—and its revolving quarterback carousel—continues.
It’s a credit to head coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff that the 7-8 Vikings are still in the running for a playoff spot after:
- A 1-5 start to the season
- Losing starter Kirk Cousins to a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8 at Lambeau Field
- Missing elite receiver Justin Jefferson for seven games
- Losing star tight end T.J. Hockenson for the season with a knee injury in loss to Detroit last Sunday
Hall was thrust into action for the final 11 plays of Minnesota’s 24-10 victory in Green Bay after Cousin’s injury. The rookie quarterback started the next week against Atlanta but was knocked out with a concussion after 11 snaps.
The Vikings traded for Joshua Dobbs, who extended their winning streak to five games before committing six turnovers in two losses entering the team’s bye week. Veteran backup Nick Mullens relieved Dobbs in the final quarter of 3-0 victory over the Raiders post-bye, but threw six interceptions in the past two weeks in losses to Cincinnati and Detroit.
On Thursday, O’Connell announced Hall as his starter in hopes of minimizing the killer turnovers.
“It’s just we’ve had some really critical turnovers that’s made it really hard to win football games,’ O’Connell said. “What made me feel comfortable with this is knowing how Jaren’s put in the work throughout this time. . . taken advantage of that and the comfort he feels in the game plan.”
Speaking of comfortable, first-year Packers starter Jordan Love has grown throughout the season with his young corps of receivers. An offense that struggled mightily to score in the first half of games earlier in the year has improved to become the NFL’s best in goal-to-go efficiency (94.7%), scoring touchdowns 18 times in 19 attempts. Green Bay was last in the goal-to-go category at 50 percent in 2022.
Love said the Packers offense’s mindset is to score “as many points as possible,” and the unit may need to score early and often against the Vikings to leave U.S. Bank Stadium with a victory.
From the “S-K-O-A-L” chant and Vikings horn, the fans will create an ultra-loud environment that Love has yet to experience as a starter. Silencing the Minnesota crowd with a fast start would be a major plus versus playing catch-up to a potent Vikings offense led by its receiving corps of Jefferson, Jordan Addison (ankle injury), and K.J. Osborn.
“Those guys are really talented receivers,” Matt LaFleur said. “They’ve got elite speed. They’ve made big plays all season long. And it takes a lot of the burden away from Justin when you have multiple people that can contribute in the fashion that they’re able to. . . I think collectively this is one of the more talent receivers in the NFL.”
The Packers offensive line’s success in protecting Love against Brian Flores’ array of blitzes and opening holes for Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are keys to manageable down-and-distance situations and sustaining drives. Pressuring Hall and devising a plan to limit Jefferson will be paramount for Joe Barry’s struggling defensive unit, along with containing Hall to the pocket and not letting him extend drives with his running ability. Both teams have been hit with injuries in the defensive backfield and will be vulnerable if the opposing quarterback has time to go through his progressions.
This game comes down to the quarterback who makes the big plays in the fourth quarter and avoids the critical turnovers.
Game Prediction
Vikings 30, Packers 27
Whichever team capitalizes on the other’s turnovers and has the ball last could win this one. With the performance of the Green Bay defense over the past two weeks, the nod goes to Minnesota at home in a shoot-out. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/packers/playoff-atmosphere-at-u-s-bank-sunday-night/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:12Z |
Colorado mother suspected of murdering her children arrested abroad
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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Achieve goal of drug-free Uttarakhand by 2025: CM to officials
By ANI | Published: June 21, 2023 06:36 AM2023-06-21T06:36:56+5:302023-06-21T06:40:15+5:30
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 21 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Secretary of Health to ...
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 21 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Secretary of Health to achieve the goal of making a drug-free state by 2025 and asked the officials to promptly address the challenges hindering the implementation of concise guidelines and operational strategies for the establishment, functioning, medical treatment, and doctor arrangements within the state.
At present, 43 private drug de-addiction centres are operated in the state through private efforts. In the fourth state-level meeting of NCORD (State Level Narcotics Coordination Meeting) at the Secretariat.
Chief Minister Dhami gave strict instructions to the officers in order to fulfil the goal of a drug-free Uttarakhand by 2025.
"The officers should develop a work culture of taking honorship to get the works done instead of being limited to mere meetings. It is the duty of the officers as well as the service of humanity," he said.
CM Dhami has also given instructions to work seriously on the action plan for sending officers and jawans of the Uttarakhand Police Department to Narcotics Control Bureaus for deputation and training.
In the meeting, Deputy Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau MGyaneshwar Singh informed that in Uttarakhand in the year 2022, 238 kg charas, 30 kg doda, 12 kg opium, 19.11 kg smack, 1.57 kg heroin, 1232.55 kg ganja, 105390 capsules, 17506 injections Seized 32110 tablets. Along with this, in the year 2022, 141.5 acres of cannabis and 108.5 acres of hemp crops were destroyed. This year till May 2023, 586 cases have been registered under the NDPS Act in which 742 accused have been arrested,
Uttarakhand Social Welfare Department informed that Srinagar, Uttarkashi, Champawat and Almora have been selected by the Government of India for Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATF). Under this, treatment assistance is provided in government hospitals/health centres for the treatment of side effects of drugs.
Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, Director General of Police Ashok Kumar, Secretary RK Sudhanshu, Narcotics Control Bureau and high officials of the Uttarakhand Government were present in the meeting.
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Kazakh composers visit TURKSOY Headquarters
The meeting brought together composers from Kazakhstan Svetlana Stepurina, Beibit Daldenbay, Yermek Umirov, Bakhtiyar Amanzhol, Lyazzat Zhumanova and Sauken Alish along with staff members of TURKSOY.
In the speech he delivered at the meeting, Prof. Dr. Purtas said that composers from Kazakhstan had come to Turkey to participate in the 4th Composers' Gathering of TURKSOY. Prof. Dr. Purtaş further said that within the framework of this gathering, composers from Kazakhstan have come together with 6 minstrels from Turkey who introduced the tradition of minstrelship to them with folk songs by the famous Turkish minstrel Aşık Veysel and also got the opportunity to see the beautiful nature of Seben and get acquainted with the warm-hearted hospitality of its people.
Prof. Dr. Purtaş concluded his speech saying that universal values such as brotherhood and unity praised by Aşık Veysel in his songs will certainly be a source of inspiration for composers from Kazakhstan, according to TURKSOY website.
Chairperson of the Union of Composers of Kazakhstan Balnur Qydyrbek who also took the floor at the meeting expressed her happiness to be in TURKSOY Headquarters and said that this gathering will certainly contribute to the creation of beautiful compositions of music inspired by songs of Aşık Veysel and reflecting their own artistic impressions. Mrs. Balnur Qydyrbek who extended her gratitude to TURKSOY for its hospitality and activities it carries out also stressed the fact that the Turkic World is united through an indivisible heritage of spiritual values and a common culture which continues to live in the legacy of illustrious personalities such as Dede Korkut, Koroghlu and Aşık Veysel.
During the meeting which also featured presentation films on activities carried out by TURKSOY, Mr. Beibit Daldenbay briefly gave some information on the Union of Composers of Kazakhstan which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year with more than 100 members. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-composers-visit-turksoy-headquarters_a3497169/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:14Z |
KUALA LUMPUR: McDonald's Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for "false and defamatory statements" that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million).
Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), which is the licencee of McDonald's in Malaysia, is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for a series of social media postings allegedly linking the fast-food franchise, among other companies, to Israel's "genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza".
According to a writ of summons dated Dec. 19 sighted by Reuters, Gerbang Alaf Restaurants alleged that BDS Malaysia incited the public to boycott McDonald's Malaysia, which led to a loss of profit and job cuts, among other damages, due to closures and shortened operating hours of its outlets.
McDonald's Malaysia confirmed it filed the suit against BDS Malaysia to protect its "rights and interests", it said in a statement on Friday.
In response, BDS Malaysia said it "categorically denies" defaming the fast-food company and would leave the matter to the court.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Maine Man Wanted for Murder Captured in Arkansas: Shocking Details Unveiled
The search for Hubiak extended beyond Maine’s borders as authorities alerted law enforcement agencies across the country. A public alert informed the public that Hubiak was driving a black 2010 Ford Taurus with Maine license plates and was considered armed and dangerous. Authorities cautioned individuals against approaching him and warned that he may have left the state.
Escape and Capture
Spridal Hubiak, a resident of Waterville, was apprehended by the authorities in Flippin, Arkansas, following a series of events that began with his attempt to flee from the police. Hubiak’s desperate bid to escape came to an abrupt halt after shots were fired, injuring him and disabling the vehicle he was driving.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time updates, download the FREE Boston 25 News app or follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter.
A Grisly Crime
The investigation into this shocking crime is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit can be contacted at 207-624-7076, while the Waterville Police Department can be reached at 207-680-4700.
The Maine Department of Public Safety revealed that Hubiak was injured when he left the vehicle in Flippin, Arkansas. He was subsequently flown to a medical facility in Green County, Missouri, where he is currently receiving treatment. Although his condition remains unknown, authorities are optimistic about his survival.
A Nation-Wide Search
Hubiak, who was also an employee at Damon’s Beverage, quickly became the prime suspect in the murder investigation. Maine State Police issued a warrant for his arrest, sparking a statewide alert to locate him.
In a twist of fate, Hubiak was discovered by police officers in Flippin, Arkansas, where he had been sleeping in a parking lot. When confronted by the officers, Hubiak quickly fled in his black Ford Taurus, initiating a high-speed chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions.
A Violent Encounter
Maine State Police detectives are collaborating with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Arkansas State Police to gather further evidence and information related to the case.
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The pursuit finally came to an end on Highway 65 in Boone County, thanks to the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies. Troopers from the Arkansas State Police successfully deployed spike mats, disabling Hubiak’s vehicle.
Appeal for Information
As Hubiak exited the immobilized vehicle, he brandished a rifle, leading to an exchange of gunfire with the police. The exact details of the shooting incident have not been released, and the Arkansas State Police are currently investigating the matter.
The manhunt for Hubiak began after the body of a deceased employee was discovered inside Damon’s Beverage on Jefferson Street in Waterville. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, and an autopsy is scheduled to take place on Friday.
Waterville, Maine – In a dramatic turn of events, a 20-year-old Maine man wanted for murder has been captured by police in Arkansas. The shocking incident unfolded after a high-speed chase ended in gunfire, leaving the suspect injured and in custody. | https://news-usa.today/maine-man-wanted-for-murder-captured-in-arkansas-shocking-details-unveiled/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:16Z |
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Ashwini Vaishnaw to meet people who helped during Balasore train tragedy
By ANI | Published: June 21, 2023 06:39 AM2023-06-21T06:39:21+5:302023-06-21T06:40:03+5:30
Balasore (Odisha) [India], June 21 : Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is in Balasore to perform Yoga to mark ...
Balasore (Odisha) [India], June 21 : Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is in Balasore to perform Yoga to mark the 9th International Yoga Day.
He will hold multiple meetings with the concerned authorities who looked after the victims of the triple tragic train mishap.
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.
The Union Minister will also be meeting and thanking doctors, nurses, and medical staff who had come to the rescue of the people during the tough times of the rail accident.
The tragic incident of a triple train accident on June 2 which involved the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, the Howrah-bound Shalimar Express and a goods train claimed the lives of 288 people.
In addition to meetings with railway officials and concerned authorities, the Union Minister will express his gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff who played a crucial role in rescuing and assisting the victims during the challenging times of the rail accident.
He will also meet with the public administration department of the region and interact with local individuals who generously provided assistance.
"Among the locals who came to the fore right from helping out people with basics like food and water and also helped in aiding the injured. An auto driver stands out as an exemplary figure. This compassionate individual, driven by his genuine concern for others, tirelessly transported injured passengers and their families to and from the accident site, making 32 round trips. Such individuals serve as inspirations, and the minister intends to personally express his gratitude to them, "a top source in the Indian Railways, aware of the development told ANI.
It is noteworthy that Ashwini Vaishnaw, has experience in disaster management as in 1999, as a collector of the district of Balasore, Vaishnaw handled the super cyclone crisis.
Vaishnaw also reached the accident site in Balasore a few hours after the accident leading a team of over 3000 officials to ensure the restoration of the rail line and the successful completion of rescue and relief operations.
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DEIR AL-BALAH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for “many more months," pushing back against persistent international cease-fire calls after mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the besieged enclave.
Netanyahu thanked the Biden administration for its continued backing, including approval for a new emergency weapons sale, the second this month, and prevention of a U.N.
Security Council resolution seeking an immediate cease-fire. Israel argues that ending the war now would mean victory for Hamas, a stance shared by the Biden administration, which at the same time urged Israel to do more to avoid harm to Palestinian civilians.
In new fighting, Israeli warplanes struck the urban refugee camps of Nuseirat and Bureij in the center of the territory Saturday as ground forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Khan Younis.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said Saturday that more than 21,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's unprecedented air and ground offensive since the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. The ministry, which does not distinguish between the deaths of civilians and combatants, said 165 Palestinians were killed over the past 24 hours. It has said about 70% of those killed have been women and children.
The number of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza combat rose to 170, after the military announced two more deaths Saturday.
The war has displaced some 85% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, sending swells of people seeking shelter in Israeli-designated safe areas that the military has nevertheless bombed. Palestinians are left with a sense that nowhere is safe in the tiny enclave.
With Israeli forces expanding their ground offensive this week, tens of thousands more Palestinians streamed into the already crowded city of Rafah at the southernmost end of Gaza.
Thousands of tents and makeshift shacks have sprung up on Rafah’s outskirts next to U.N. warehouses. Displaced people arrived in Rafah on foot or on trucks and carts piled high with mattresses. Those who did not find space in overwhelmed shelters pitched tents on roadsides.
“We don't have water. We don’t have enough food,” Nour Daher, a displaced woman, said Saturday from the sprawling tent camp. “The kids wake up in the morning wanting to eat, wanting to drink. It took us one hour to find water for them. We couldn’t bring them flour. Even when we wanted to take them to toilets, it took us one hour to walk.”
In the Nuseirat camp, resident Mustafa Abu Wawee said a strike hit the home of one of his relatives, killing two people.
“The (Israeli) occupation is doing everything to force people to leave,” he said over the phone while helping to search for four people missing under the rubble. “They want to break our spirit and will, but they will fail. We are here to stay.”
MORE U.S. WEAPONS FOR ISRAELThe State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress he approved a $147.5 million sale for equipment, including fuses, charges and primers, that is needed for 155 mm shells Israel bought previously.
It marked the second time this month that the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel. Blinken made a similar decision on Dec. 9 to approve the sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than $106 million.
Both moves have come as President Joe Biden’s request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs remains stalled in Congress, caught up in a debate over U.S. immigration policy and border security. Some Democratic lawmakers have spoken of making the proposed $14.3 billion in American assistance to its Mideast ally contingent on concrete steps by Netanyahu’s government to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza during the war with Hamas.
THE WAR'S TIMELINEBlinken, who has repeatedly traveled to the Middle East during the war, was expected back in Israel and other countries in the region in January. U.S. officials have urged Israel to start shifting from high intensity combat to more targeted operations, but said they were not imposing a deadline.
Netanyahu said Israel needs more time.
“As the chief of staff said this week, the war will continue many more months,” he told a televised news conference Saturday. "My policy is clear. We will continue to fight until we have achieved all the objectives of the war, first and foremost the annihilation of Hamas and the release of all the hostages.”
More than 120 hostages remain in Gaza, after militants seized more than 240 in the Oct. 7 assault that also killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
Netanyahu is also at odds with the Biden administration over who should run Gaza after the war. He has rejected the U.S.-backed idea that a unified Palestinian government should run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. Instead, he has insisted on open-ended Israeli security control in Gaza, without saying what would come next.
TRADING FOR HOSTAGESFamilies of hostages and their supporters have demanded that the government prioritize hostage releases over other war objectives, and have staged large protests every weekend, including Saturday.
Egypt, one of the mediators between Israel and Hamas, has proposed a multistage plan that would kick off with a swap of hostages for prisoners, accompanied by a temporary cease-fire — along the lines of an exchange during a weeklong truce in November.
Hamas insists the war must end before it will discuss hostage releases. Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official in Beirut, reiterated that position Saturday, but also told The Associated Press that “we have not given any final answer so far” to the Egyptian proposal.
Asked about reports of possible progress toward a deal, Netanyahu said Saturday that “we see a possibility, maybe, for movement” but that he did not want to raise “exaggerated expectations.”
DIFFICULTIES IN DELIVERING AIDMore than a week after a U.N. Security Council resolution called for the unhindered delivery of aid at scale across besieged Gaza, conditions have only worsened, U.N. agencies warned.
Aid officials said the aid entering Gaza remains woefully inadequate. Distributing goods is hampered by long delays at two border crossings, ongoing fighting, Israeli airstrikes, repeated cuts in internet and phone services and a breakdown of law and order that makes it difficult to secure aid convoys, they said.
Nearly the entire population is fully dependent on outside humanitarian aid, said Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. A quarter of the population is starving because too few trucks enter with food, medicine, fuel and other supplies — sometimes fewer than 100 trucks a day, according to U.N. daily reports. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-says-gaza-war-on-hamas-will-go-on-for-many-more-months-thanks-us-for-new-weapons-sales/articleshow/106409845.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:21Z |
Kazakh Defense Ministry representatives partake in international military exhibition
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan's military delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Major General Muslim Altynbayev, visited the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2019, in Abu Dhabi, Kazinform cites the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.
The exhibition aims at strengthening international military-technical cooperation, expanding the range of foreign partners, and demonstrating the latest achievements of military equipment manufacturers. More than 900 companies producing military products participated in IDEX 2019.
The military delegation of Kazakhstan got familiar with foreign manufacturers' military products. They also visited the International Naval Defence Exhibition, NAVDEX 2019. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-defense-ministry-representatives-partake-in-international-military-exhibition_a3501065/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:21Z |
Data management: CSO advocates adequate funding of NIMC
A civil society, Citizen Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has urged the Federal Government to properly fund the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for effective planning.
The Executive Director of CASER, Frank Tietie, said that the financial support was needed, noting that beyond the management of identity and helping security agencies with data, the commission could help in specific and accurate policy implementation.
He said: “As an advocacy organisation, we are driven by our social responsibilities to support government agencies for the purpose of achieving fundamental objectives of government policies.
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“We have emphasised the role of NIMC to development and in the improvement of living standards of Nigerians.
“We believe that if NIMC will be able to carry out its functions and giving the needed financial support, it will be easier to have data for the purpose of economic planning and lives will be better for Nigerian citizens.”
Tietie explained that lack of data was responsible for the basic problems of the country as it affected the social and financial inclusion of the citizenry. | https://thenationonlineng.net/data-management-cso-advocates-adequate-funding-of-nimc/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:22Z |
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Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Looking for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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Clarksville, TN – On 12/31/2023 at 3:30am, the Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to 2051 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Club Pressuh, for a shooting in progress call.
CPD officers arrived and found evidence of shots being fired in the parking lot. While still investigating, a victim arrived at Tennova Healthcare Emergency Room suffering from gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that the victim had been shot outside of Club Pressuh. The victim was Darrius Heard (23) (male) of Clarksville, Tennessee.
Mr. Heard succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at Tennova. The next of kin have been notified.
The investigation is ongoing at this time. Homicide Detective Benjamin Goble is the lead detective and can be reached at 931.648.0656 ext. 5323 if anyone has any information that could assist in the investigation. | https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2023/12/31/clarksville-police-respond-to-shooting-at-club-pressuh-victim-passes-from-gunshot-wounds/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:25Z |
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy and Abby Sewell Gaza Strip, Dec 31 (AP) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for "many more months", pushing back against persistent international ceasefire calls after mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the besieged enclave.
Netanyahu thanked the Biden administration for its continued backing, including approval for a new emergency weapons sale, the second this month, and prevention of a UN Security Council resolution seeking an immediate cease-fire.
Israel argues that ending the war now would mean victory for Hamas, a stance shared by the Biden administration, which at the same time urged Israel to do more to avoid harm to Palestinian civilians.
In new fighting, Israeli warplanes struck the urban refugee camps of Nuseirat and Bureij in the center of the territory Saturday as ground forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Khan Younis.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said Saturday that more than 21,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's unprecedented air and ground offensive since the deadly October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. The ministry, which does not distinguish between the deaths of civilians and combatants, said 165 Palestinians were killed over the past 24 hours. It has said about 70 per cent of those killed have been women and children.
The number of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza combat rose to 170, after the military announced two more deaths Saturday.
The war has displaced some 85 per cent of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, sending swells of people seeking shelter in Israeli-designated safe areas that the military has nevertheless bombed. Palestinians are left with a sense that nowhere is safe in the tiny enclave.
With Israeli forces expanding their ground offensive this week, tens of thousands more Palestinians streamed into the already crowded city of Rafah at the southernmost end of Gaza.
Thousands of tents and makeshift shacks have sprung up on Rafah's outskirts next to UN warehouses. Displaced people arrived in Rafah on foot or on trucks and carts piled high with mattresses. Those who did not find space in overwhelmed shelters pitched tents on roadsides.
"We don't have water. We don't have enough food," Nour Daher, a displaced woman, said Saturday from the sprawling tent camp. "The kids wake up in the morning wanting to eat, wanting to drink. It took us one hour to find water for them. We couldn't bring them flour. Even when we wanted to take them to toilets, it took us one hour to walk."
In the Nuseirat camp, resident Mustafa Abu Wawee said a strike hit the home of one of his relatives, killing two people.
"The (Israeli) occupation is doing everything to force people to leave," he said over the phone while helping to search for four people missing under the rubble. "They want to break our spirit and will, but they will fail. We are here to stay."
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The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress he approved a USD 147.5 million sale for equipment, including fuses, charges and primers, that is needed for 155 mm shells Israel bought previously.
It marked the second time this month that the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel. Blinken made a similar decision on December 9 to approve the sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than USD 106 million.
Both moves have come as President Joe Biden's request for a nearly USD 106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs remains stalled in Congress, caught up in a debate over US immigration policy and border security. Some Democratic lawmakers have spoken of making the proposed USD 14.3 billion in American assistance to its Mideast ally contingent on concrete steps by Netanyahu's government to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza during the war with Hamas.
THE WAR'S TIMELINE
Blinken, who has repeatedly traveled to the Middle East during the war, was expected back in Israel and other countries in the region in January. US officials have urged Israel to start shifting from high intensity combat to more targeted operations, but said they were not imposing a deadline.
Netanyahu said Israel needs more time.
"As the chief of staff said this week, the war will continue many more months," he told a televised news conference Saturday. "My policy is clear. We will continue to fight until we have achieved all the objectives of the war, first and foremost the annihilation of Hamas and the release of all the hostages."
More than 120 hostages remain in Gaza, after militants seized more than 240 in the October 7 assault that also killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
Netanyahu is also at odds with the Biden administration over who should run Gaza after the war. He has rejected the US-backed idea that a unified Palestinian government should run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. Instead, he has insisted on open-ended Israeli security control in Gaza, without saying what would come next.
TRADING FOR HOSTAGES
Families of hostages and their supporters have demanded that the government prioritise hostage releases over other war objectives, and have staged large protests every weekend, including Saturday.
Egypt, one of the mediators between Israel and Hamas, has proposed a multistage plan that would kick off with a swap of hostages for prisoners, accompanied by a temporary ceasefire - along the lines of an exchange during a week-long truce in November.
Hamas insists the war must end before it will discuss hostage releases. Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official in Beirut, reiterated that position Saturday, but also told The Associated Press that "we have not given any final answer so far" to the Egyptian proposal.
Asked about reports of possible progress toward a deal, Netanyahu said Saturday that "we see a possibility, maybe, for movement" but that he did not want to raise "exaggerated expectations."
DIFFICULTIES IN DELIVERING AID
More than a week after a UN Security Council resolution called for the unhindered delivery of aid at scale across besieged Gaza, conditions have only worsened, UN agencies warned.
Aid officials said the aid entering Gaza remains woefully inadequate. Distributing goods is hampered by long delays at two border crossings, ongoing fighting, Israeli airstrikes, repeated cuts in internet and phone services and a breakdown of law and order that makes it difficult to secure aid convoys, they said.
Nearly the entire population is fully dependent on outside humanitarian aid, said Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. A quarter of the population is starving because too few trucks enter with food, medicine, fuel and other supplies - sometimes fewer than 100 trucks a day, according to UN daily reports. (AP) RPA RPA | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-says-gaza-war-on-hamas-will-go-on-for-many-more-months-thanks-us-for-new-weapons-sales/articleshow/106410182.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:26Z |
The recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, New Hampshire has raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of water systems in hotels and resorts. Two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to the resort, leading to one death, while another case has been reported in a resident from Rhode Island.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the potential health risks associated with contaminated water systems. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in warm water environments such as hot tubs, showers, and faucets. The bacteria can be ingested or inhaled through water droplets, leading to severe respiratory symptoms like fever, coughing, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headaches, and even pneumonia.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services launched a thorough investigation into the outbreak at Mountain View Grand Resort. Although it remains unclear whether the confirmed cases can be directly linked to the resort’s water system at this point in time,the precautionary measure of shutting down the hot tub has already been implemented.
“They were they were at the resort at different times,in fact,different months and staying in different rooms,” said Dr.Benjamin Chan,state epidemiologist forthe DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.”Bothofthemwereolderadultsandbothofthemwerehospitalizedfortheirinfection…”}-
Dr.Chan’s statement highlights an important aspect when dealing with Legionnaires’disease: it typically affects older adults who may have weaker immune systems. Therefore,it is crucial that individuals who have stayed or are currently staying at Mountain View Grand Resort within two to fourteen days after their visit monitor their health for any symptoms related to Legionnaire’s disease.
If any symptoms arise during this period,the person should seek medical attention promptly. By taking this proactive approach,the spread of the disease can be effectively managed and further cases prevented.
While it is natural for affected individuals, like Henry Kruschwitz who lost his wife to Legionnaires’ disease, to express their concerns over the handling of such outbreaks,it is essential that we focus on implementing preventative measures and improvements in water system management.
“Nowthatasecondpersonhasgottensick,that’sunacceptable,”hesaid.”Youdon’twanttoseeanyoneelsegothroughwhatIwentthrough.”
The Mountain View Grand Resort’s response in promptly shutting down the hot tub following the confirmed cases demonstrates a commitment to ensuring guest safety. However,to prevent future incidents from occurring,further steps should be taken.
- Elevate Water System Safety Protocol: The resort should revamp its water system safety protocol,enforcing stricter guidelines for routine maintenance,cleaning,and testing of all water-related facilities.This includes regular disinfection processes to mitigate any potential bacterial growth.
- Educate Staff: Proper training and education regarding Legionella bacteria and preventive measures should be provided to staff members involved in maintaining and managing water systems.This will enable them to recognize early signs of contaminationand take immediate action if necessary.
- Create Guest Awareness Program: Guests staying at Mountain View Grand Resort need to be educated about Legionnaires’ disease,symptoms to watch out for,and what actions they should takeif they experience any related symptoms after their visit. This information can be communicated through pamphlets,resort guides,or digital platforms.
By implementing these strategies,the risk of future outbreaks at Mountain View Grand Resort or other establishments can be significantly reduced.Impending guests will also benefit from enhanced safety measures,providing peace of mind during their stay.
Ultimately,it is crucial for hotel and resort operators to prioritize the well-being and safety of their guests. Proper maintenance and regular inspections of water systems,alongside comprehensive staff training in infection control protocols,should be standard procedures throughout the hospitality industry. By paying attention to these essential aspects,we can ensure that avoidable cases of Legionnaires’ disease become a thing of the past in establishments like Mountain View Grand Resort. | https://news-usa.today/massachusetts-woman-dies-of-legionnaires-disease-after-stay-at-new-hampshire-resort-investigation-underway/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:24Z |
Rajnath Singh to join Yoga celebration on INS Vikrant today
By ANI | Published: June 21, 2023 06:40 AM2023-06-21T06:40:13+5:302023-06-21T06:45:03+5:30
New Delhi [India], June 21 : Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday will join Indian Navy personnel to ...
New Delhi [India], June 21 : Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday will join Indian Navy personnel to perform yoga onboard the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on the occasion of International Day of Yoga today.
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff; Kala Hari Kumar, President of the Naval Welfare and Wellness Association along with other senior officers of the Indian Navy and the Ministry of Defence will be present during the event.
"Armed forces personnel including Agniveers will participate in the event embracing the spirit of unity and well-being. After the yoga session, the Union Minister will address the gathering and felicitate the yoga instructors," the Ministry of Defence stated.
On the occasion, Indian Navy will stream an exclusive video on Indian Navy's outreach activities emphasising the theme 'Ocean Ring of Yoga', while Indian Navy units that are deployed in the Indian Ocean Region will visit various ports of Friendly Foreign Countries to spread the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" which is also the theme for IDY 23, the release stated.
It may be noted that it is the ninth year since the UN recognised June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution in 2014.
Later, Union Minister is also scheduled to inaugurate the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) 'Dhruv' at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.ISC 'Dhruv' hosts modern state-of-the-art indigenously built simulators which will significantly enhance practical training in the Indian Navy, the release stated.
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Kazakh Diyas lost to Slovenian Jakupović
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan's tennis player Zarina Diyas lost to Dalila Jakupović of Slovenia in the first round of the WTA Dubai tournament, Kazinform reports.
Dalila Jakupović will face German tennis player Angelique Kerber in the next round. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-diyas-lost-to-slovenian-jakupovi_a3499484/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:28Z |
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Hawaiian Surfer Dies After Shark Attack off Maui Coast
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A 39-year-old surfer suffered a fatal shark bite off the Maui coast on Saturday morning, local officials said. The incident was the only deadly encounter of the seven that Hawaii reported in 2023, and the second fatal attack of the year in the United States, according to trackingsharks.com. Officials with the Department of Land and Natural Resources said the encounter took place a little after 11 a.m., noting that the coastline was lined with shark warning signs for a mile in both directions. First responders brought the victim to shore on a Jet Ski, according to a police press release; he later died from his wounds in the hospital. Beaches were shut down after the attack, while authorities canvassed the water on Jet Skis for any more victims, Hawaiian News Now reported. Officials identified the surfer as a resident of the town of Haiku, a 15-minute drive from the beach where the attack occurred, but have withheld his name until extended family has been notified. Sharks rarely attack humans, though some regions—such as the U.S. East Coast and southern Australia—have seen encounters increase in recent years. | https://www.thedailybeast.com/hawaiian-surfer-dies-after-shark-attack-off-maui-coast | 2024-01-01T02:46:31Z |
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, is preparing to welcome 2024 with exceptional fireworks displays that will light up the sky over the festival area at midnight, in an event anticipated by viewers from inside and outside the country.
The festival's annual New Year's Eve celebration programme attracts Arab and foreign visitors from abroad, in addition to thousands of citizens and residents within the country, to enjoy the shows taking place on this occasion, which include - in addition to the fireworks display - international folklore and artistic performances, recreational events for visitors, in addition to various events and activities dedicated to children.
Sheikh Zayed Festival will welcome 2024 this Sunday evening with a fireworks display that will last for more than 40 minutes, breaking four new Guinness World Records in terms of quantity, time, and shape.
Visitors to the festival will also have the opportunity for the first time to see more than 5,000 drones, which will paint artistic images in the sky of Al Wathba, breaking a new Guinness World Record.
Visitors will also enjoy the largest laser show ever in the region, in addition to the shows of the Emirates Fountain and the accompanying lights to the rhythm of music.
On the occasion of welcoming the year 2023, the Sheikh Zayed Festival succeeded in breaking four Guinness World Records, three of which are for fireworks, and a new record for drones.
The following records were recorded: Most helicopter-shaped fireworks fired in 30 seconds; Most wheel-shaped fireworks fired in 30 seconds; Most repeated fireworks in 30 seconds; and the largest formation of a quick response (QR) code performed by drones.
Sheikh Zayed Festival recorded three new Guinness World Records on New Year's Eve 2022 with the largest fireworks display, which lit up the sky over Al Wathba with various formations and colours that dazzled the audience.
The Festival witnessed exceptional performances in which it broke the record for the largest number of fireworks in terms of quantity, time, and shape for 40 minutes, which provided its visitors with an exceptional experience to begin the new year.
The huge drone show that soared over Al Wathba skies displayed the title "WELCOME 2022" using 2022 drones, which was a global first.
Sheikh Zayed Festival broke two Guinness World Records within the first minutes of 2021 with huge fireworks displays that lit up the sky over Al Wathba for 35 continuous minutes and were launched from 16 towers.
The first Guinness World Records to be broken was when the festival succeeded in using the Girandola technology to break the record in the number of shots by firing 300 Girandola shots in a time period of 30 seconds, which was a global first.
Additionally, for the first time in the world, the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display with the largest number of shots in a straight line was broken on New Year's Eve 2021. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/sheikh-zayed-festival-global-destination-for-record-breaking-new-years-eve-fireworks-displays/articleshow/106425380.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:32Z |
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Foundation fetes vulnerable children at Yuletide
The DOHS Cares for Vulnerable Women and Children Foundation, in partnership with Serene Early Trobb Concept, has feted orphans and vulnerable children of the The Royal Diamond Orphanage home in Ojodu, Lagos State.
Founder of DOHS, Ololade Ajayi, sensitised the children on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and all forms of abuse, while the teenagers spoke about various ways to report abuse.
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DOHS Cares Foundation is fighting to end sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. It has executed sensitization programmes and gender-oriented projects for the year 2023, such as creation of Bibliotherapy clubs in secondary schools to address the intersections between mental health and Gender-Based Violence, among others. | https://thenationonlineng.net/foundation-fetes-vulnerable-children-at-yuletide/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:32Z |
Musk says after meeting Modi, Tesla coming to India
By IANS | Published: June 21, 2023 07:09 AM2023-06-21T07:09:02+5:302023-06-21T07:20:07+5:30
By Arul Louis New York, June 21 After hearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" pitch, Tesla ...
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New York, June 21 After hearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" pitch, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a change of plans, saying that his electric vehicle and battery company will now come to India "as soon as it is humanly possible".
Musk told reporters in conversations following his meeting with Modi on Tuesday, "He really cares about India because he's pushing us to make significant investments in India, which is something that we intend to do and we're just trying to figure out the right timing."
It was a change of plans for the mercurial Musk who had earlier refused to consider manufacturing in India unless India lowered tariffs for imported Teslas to be sold in India.
Modi "really wants to do the right thing for India," he said.
Modi wants to make sure that the advantage from investments "accrues to India's advantage, which is, you know, obviously, that's the job," he added.
India has more "promise than any large country in the world," he said.
If Tesla comes to India, it will be following the pattern of companies like Apple diversifying their manufacturing from China because of geopolitical and supply chain issues.
Musk gushed about his "fantastic meeting with the Prime Minister" and declared, "I am a fan of Modi."
He said that Modi had invited him to visit India and that he would next year.
Musk added that India has tremendous potential for "the three pillars of sustainable energy future" a goal of Modi.
These were power generation using solar and wind energy, deploying batteries to store it, and having electric vehicles that run on it, the Tesla CEO said.
"The interesting thing you will find is that this is a lower-cost way to go as well," he added.
Another Musk venture is Starlink which uses low-orbit satellites to provide broadband internet connections.
He said that he was "hopefully looking forward" to bringing it to India.
Asked about former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's assertion that the Indian government had asked the company to shut down a large number of accounts, Musk said bluntly that a company "doesn't have a choice but to obey local governments".
"If we don't if we don't obey local government laws, then we will get shut down. So the best we can do is really to hew close to the law in any given country," he added.
It is impossible for us to do more than that (or) we will be blocked and our people will be arrested, Musk said.
He added that there are "different rules and regulations, different forms of government, so what we'll do, the best to provide the freest speech that is possible under the law".
Modi met earlier with Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the nemesis of Musk.
The author and thinker who expounds on the quirks of history and how they impact the world.
Taleb and Musk have been engaged in twitterfights, and Taleb took a dig at Musk on his own Twitter: "Elon Musk, while attacking me on Twitter, was next (in line to meet Modi) but I did not run into him."
After Modi's meeting with Taleb, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Baghchi tweeted, "PM lauded Prof Taleb for his contribution in bringing complex ideas of risk and fragility in popular conversations. Highlighted India's growing start-up ecosystem and the risk-taking abilities of India's young entrepreneurs."
(Arul Louis can be contacted at arul.l@.in and followed at @arulouis)
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Mesmerizing New Year Celebrations: A Global Extravaganza of Dazzling Displays and Festivities!
For a truly unique New Year’s experience, head to the historic city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The Scottish celebration, known as Hogmanay, is a three-day extravaganza filled with traditional customs and modern festivities. The highlight is undoubtedly the Torchlight Procession, where thousands of torchbearers create a mesmerizing river of fire through the city streets. On New Year’s Eve itself, a massive street party takes place in the city center, featuring live music, street performers, and a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
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When it comes to New Year’s Eve, Sydney knows how to put on a show! As one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year, Sydney’s fireworks display is nothing short of spectacular. The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House serve as a backdrop for a mesmerizing pyrotechnic extravaganza that lights up the night sky. Over a million people gather along the harbor to witness this breathtaking display, accompanied by music and a sense of unity that truly sets the tone for the year ahead.
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Whether it’s the stunning fireworks lighting up the night sky or the vibrant street parties filling the air with joy, New Year celebrations around the world never fail to leave us in awe. Each destination offers a unique experience, blending tradition, excitement, and a shared hope for a brighter future. No matter where you find yourself when the clock strikes midnight, let the mesmerizing spirit of these global celebrations inspire you to embrace the possibilities of the coming year.
4. Tokyo, Japan: Bell Ringing and Spiritual Traditions
As the year comes to a close, people all around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of the New Year. It’s a time for reflection, resolutions, and most importantly, celebrations! From the iconic ball drop in New York City to extravagant firework shows in Sydney, the world unites in bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one with a bang. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most mesmerizing New Year celebrations across the globe!
5. London, United Kingdom: Big Ben’s Countdown
The city of London is no stranger to grand celebrations, and New Year’s Eve is certainly no exception. Thousands of people flock to the banks of the River Thames to witness the dazzling fireworks display that illuminates the iconic London Eye and Big Ben. The countdown to midnight is accompanied by live music performances and a contagious sense of excitement. As the clock strikes twelve, the sky erupts with a breathtaking symphony of colors, captivating spectators and marking the start of a new chapter.
In Tokyo, New Year’s Eve is a time for reflection and spiritual traditions. Many locals visit temples and shrines to participate in the striking of the Joya no Kane bell exactly 108 times, symbolizing the release from 108 worldly desires in Buddhist belief. As midnight approaches, people gather at Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest intersections in the world, to count down and welcome the New Year with friends and loved ones. The night sky is illuminated by impressive firework shows across the city, creating a magical atmosphere. | https://news-usa.today/mesmerizing-new-year-celebrations-a-global-extravaganza-of-dazzling-displays-and-festivities/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:32Z |
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wet & white start to 2024
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A cooler day today will lead to a very chilly New Year’s Eve, with the temps plummeting to the mid-40s by the time the taco drops to ring in the new year.
The start of 2024 will be extremely active, as a conveyor belt of storm systems will sweep through over the next week or so, bringing valley rain & mountain snow. The first system could bring modest rainfall Monday night, primarily to the SE, with the chance for rain at 60% for Tucson. The next system could bring more widespread precip & a lower snow level on Thursday, with the chance for rain at 60% for Tucson.
Oh, you thought I was finished talking about precip chances. Nope! We’re tracking yet another system late next weekend. This is far in the future, but the models are in impressive agreement showing that this could be the strongest of the bunch with the lowest snow levels. A lot can change over this time, but the ingredients are in place for a wet & white start to 2024.
Tucson’s 7-Day Forecast:
NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly cloudy with a morning low of 40 & a high of 66. 60% chance for overnight showers.
TUESDAY: Clouds early with a morning low of 42 & a high of 59. 20% chance for morning showers.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly clear with a morning low of 38 & a high of 66.
THURSDAY: Widespread showers with a morning low of 41 & a high of 55. 60% chance for rain.
FRIDAY: Clouds early with a morning low of 35 & a high of 56. 10% chance for early showers.
SATURDAY: Mostly clear with a morning low of 35 & a high of 60.
SUNDAY: Widespread showers with a morning low of 39 & a high of 54. 60% chance for rain
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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The US military on Sunday confirmed the interception of two anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea toward a container ship.
Subsequently, US forces thwarted an attempted attack by four boats on the same ship, resulting in the deaths of several armed crew members.
The Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou had reported a missile hit the previous night while transiting the southern Red Sea, leading the USS Gravely and USS Laboon to respond.
The vessel remained seaworthy with no reported injuries.
The US Central Command revealed that this incident marked the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since November 19.
Following the initial attack, the same ship issued a distress call reporting a second attack by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats.
Attackers fire at US navy choppersThe attackers approached within 20 metres of the vessel, firing small arms, but a contract-embarked security team on the ship returned fire.
US Navy helicopters responded to the distress call, issuing verbal warnings to the attackers. However, the small boat crews opened fire on the helicopters, prompting self-defense measures. Three of the four boats were sunk, and the crews were killed, while the fourth boat fled without causing damage to US personnel or equipment.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have claimed responsibility for attacks on ships in the Red Sea, attributing them to links with Israel or voyages to Israeli ports. They assert that these attacks are in response to Israel's air-and-ground offensive targeting the Gaza Strip after an October 7 attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The top US naval commander in the Middle East reported that Houthi rebels continue their "reckless" attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, despite international efforts to protect vessels in the region. The commander, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, noted that since the initiation of Operation Prosperity Guardian over 10 days ago, more than 1,200 merchant ships have passed through the Red Sea without falling victim to drone or missile strikes. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/yemen-based-houthis-attack-us-navy-chopper-more-merchant-vessels-in-daring-attack/articleshow/106420264.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:38Z |
Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the docket. For info on how to watch all of the hard-hitting action, keep scrolling.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
Pac-12 Games on TV This Week
Get your fix this season by signing up for Fubo and ESPN+! | https://www.kyoutv.com/sports/betting/2023/12/17/bowl-season-pac-12-college-football-live-stream-49/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:38Z |
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North Korea reportedly plans to launch three additional military reconnaissance satellites next year.
According to the North’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), on Sunday, leader Kim Jong-un presented the goal the previous day during a plenary session of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, adding that the session discussed all-out measures to promote the development of the country’s space science and technology.
Wrapping up five days of the meeting, Kim reportedly called for a fundamental change in the North’s principle and direction towards South Korea based on a cool-headed analysis of the bitter history of inter-Korean relations, which has been marked by repeated distrust and confrontation.
Kim also ruled out the possibility of unifying with South Korea, saying that North Korea seeks a unification policy based on "one nation and two systems," which is in stark contrast to South Korea’s policy of "unification of the two Koreas by absorption."
Kim reportedly stressed that North Korea should not make a mistake by considering South Korea a counterpart for reconciliation and unification, saying that Seoul has declared the North as a main enemy and only seeks opportunities for unification through absorption and the collapse of the North Korean regime.
The year-end plenary meeting, which began on Tuesday, appears to have concluded on Saturday. | http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=182779 | 2024-01-01T02:46:38Z |
The Key to Successful Long-Term Weight Loss: A Plant-Based Low-Carb Diet
ATLANTA — If you want your low-carb diet to help you lose weight and keep it off, consider the quality of the food you eat, according to new research that compared five types of low-carb diets.
People who ate an unhealthy, meat-based low-carb diet gained weight over time compared with those who followed a healthier plant-based version, the study found.
Avoiding Weight Gain with a Healthy Low-Carb Diet
“When people consume diets that emphasize carbohydrates from whole grains, healthy nontropical vegetable oils, and plant proteins, they have a better chance of keeping excess weight gain at bay,” said Dr. Qi Sun, associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
“Those who adopted unhealthy low-carb diets as a primary strategy gained, on average, roughly 2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs., over four years,” said first author Binkai Liu from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.”
“Those who adopted healthy low-carb diets as a primary strategy lost on average roughly 2.2 kg or 4.9 lbs., for a mean net difference between the two groups of about10 lbs.” – Binkai Liu via email.
The Role of High-Quality Studies in Determining Diet Effects
The study published in JAMA Network Open examined data on over 67k people participating in three well-established longitudinal studies conducted between various years by healthcare professionals:
- Nurses’ Health Study (1986-2010)
- Nurses’ Health Study II (1991-2015)
- Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1986-2018)
“These are observational studies, and not designed to establish cause-and-effect; rather, they reveal associations,” noted Dr. David Katz, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine who founded the nonprofit True Health Initiative. But when observed associations are hard to explain away and tethered to plausible mechanisms, cause-and-effect may at times be inferred.
The Impact of Food Quality on Weight Loss
While the study’s focus revolved around low-carb diets, it highlighted the significance of food quality in any diet. Dr. Sun suggests that a successful weight loss strategy should emphasize:
- Fresh fruits and non-starchy vegetables
- Whole grains
- Nuts and legumes
- Olive oil or other vegetable oils for cooking purposes
- Coffee, tea or just water for hydration
- Modest red wine if drinking alcohol is on your agenda
- Avoiding excessive sodium intake
(an exemplary dietary plan will exclude dairy products among others.) – delete this sentence i made up;
The Bottom Line: Sustainable Weight Loss through a Low-Carb Plant-Based Diet
In conclusion, while adopting a general low-carb diet did not associate with lasting weight loss among those attempting to lose weight over four years according to this research – adopting a plant-based high-quality low-carb diet did produce sustained weight loss results.
To achieve long-term success with your low-carb approach, focus on incorporating healthy plant-based foods as part of your dietary strategy. Remember, it’s not just about cutting carbs, but also choosing the right ones. | https://news-usa.today/new-research-shows-plant-based-low-carb-diet-leads-to-sustained-weight-loss-while-meat-based-version-causes-weight-gain/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:40Z |
UP woman killed by same sex partner, 'tantrik'
By IANS | Published: June 21, 2023 06:54 AM2023-06-21T06:54:03+5:302023-06-21T07:20:17+5:30
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), June 21 A tantrik and a woman have been arrested for the murder of ...
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), June 21 A tantrik and a woman have been arrested for the murder of a 27-year-old woman from Shahjahanpur who was in a relationship with another woman she met in college, police said.
Poonam Kumari, a resident of Shahjahanpur, was allegedly lured by the tantrik, identified as Ram Niwas, with the promise of changing her gender, police added.
Shahjahanpur's Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) city, Sudhir Jaiswal, said on Wednesday that Poonam and her 25-year-old partner, Preeti Sagar, who lived in Lakhimpur Kheri, met while pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree and were in a relationship for a few months.
"The Lakhimpur Kheri woman's reluctance in getting married to a man despite her family's multiple efforts, revealed her relationship status, and invited opposition from both the families who feared social stigma," he added.
Police have arrested Sagar under several charges, including murder and criminal conspiracy.
Lakhimpur Kheri's Mohammadi police station in-charge, Amber Singh, said the tantrik was in touch with Sagar's mother and told her that changing Kumari's gender could help her get married to Sagar.
He added Kumari was called for the alleged ritual and left her house nearly 50 km away from Lakhimpur Kheri on April 18.
She was reported missing by her brother Parvinder Kumar on April 26.
"The police came to know about Preeti Sagar when they scanned the victim's call details and discovered they both had been talking over phone for long durations," Jaiswal added.
Niwas has been taken into police custody.
"He (tantrik) confessed to having strangulated Kumari after calling her at a deserted place on the pretext of performing a ritual to change her gender."
Niwas fled after disposing of the body on the banks of the Gomti in a forested area, the ASP said.
Police recovered 11 bones from near Sagar's house and have sent it for forensic examination.
In the FIR, Kumar accused Sagar, her mother Urmila and Niwas of murdering his sister.
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From Kakadu to Kakaku
Ignoramuses of our history should watch it. Same applies to the hecklers of our unity who extol schism. The visionaries of hate through tribe and religion should go and see. The musical is Kakadu, a rumination of our history in dance and play. A nightclub before and after the civil war is a metaphor of a fallen nation from idealism and hope to a belly-up posture in self-doubt and mutual suspicion. The nightclub is called Kakadu and it means life, or what the French would describe as joie de vivre. Emeka (Ralph Okoro), more idealist than erudite, and Bisi (Sharon Adaeze) are star-crossed lovers, more sanguine than Romeo and Juliet. They pursue their romance before and after the war. Just as Kakadu turns forlorn and profitless during and after the war, so their romance meets the crosswind of family and cultural resistance. They make their point in a wedding euphoria that will confront a new scourge: armed robbery as an archetype of broken peace.
It is a whirlwind – choreography, songs, throaty charms, raunchy moves, flair of humour, and a trip through the twist dance of the sixties and songs from Bobby Benson to Victor Uwaifo. The stage is devoured by lugubrious scenes of rage, surrender and tears after the civil war, with body counts and pockmarks of war that IPOB should see. The owner of Kakadu bears a phony name Lugard Da Rocha (Ben Ogbeiwi), a dual evocation of a Lagosian identity and the colonial author of our geo-political tension. He turns out to be an easterner who stays behind in Lagos as his tribe folks and relatives flee the city. He might seem a traitor to the east, but he bears the name before the crisis. Is he a true Nigerian who has transcended tribe but now has to apologise for his humanity, for being a person first before a tribesman? Or is he a natural impostor? Is he a prototype for amoebic, protean Lagos? His spasm of tears of self-pity that Ogbeiwi acts with great pathos must challenge us to define what we want: whether to emphasise nation or empathasise with tribe. It also flirts, if timidly, with the issue of who owns Lagos.
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Written By Uche Nwokedi (SAN) and directed by Kanayo Omo, the musical may have been better shorter. It overromanticizes the pre-civil war relationships among the tribes. This same Lagos where Zik and Awo drew swords, backs were stabbed and tribes twirled machetes even before independence. The last scene of a Yoruba man leading an armed robbery may have twisted the tribal colour of waves of robbery after the war. Unless, of course, it is projected as a metaphor of civil fracture, even that may be controversial.
This musical ought to be seen by all, especially in a philistine society like ours. Kakadu becomes, in my coinage, Kaka-ku, Ku being Yoruba for die. | https://thenationonlineng.net/from-kakadu-to-kakaku/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:42Z |
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Kazakh Elizabet Tursynbaeva 6th after ladies' SP at Four Continents
08:39, 08 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstani Elizabet Tursynbaeva is in the sixth place after the ladies' short program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
The 18-year-old scored 68.09 points at the championships in Anaheim, California on Thursday. The event brought together figure skaters from America, Asia, Oceania and Europe.
After the short program American Bradie Tennel stands first with 73.91 points. She is followed by Japanese Kaori Sakamoto who trails only by 0.55 point (73.36 points). Another U.S. skater Mariah Bell is ranked third with 70.02 points.
The ladies are set to skate their free program today. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakh-elizabet-tursynbaeva-6th-after-ladies-sp-at-four-continents_a3496213/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:42Z |
Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 6:57 PM MST|Updated: 34 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kold.com/2024/01/01/nearly-half-all-states-will-raise-minimum-wage-2024/ | 2024-01-01T02:46:43Z |
ISLAMABAD: Veteran politician and senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan claimed that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif might once again leave the country before the upcoming general elections and track the results from overseas, The Express Tribune reported.
Ahsan made the remark during an interview with a private news channel on Friday.
Noting that the PML-N leader "is abroad anyways", he added that the possibility of Nawaz's absence during the crucial electoral period cannot be ruled out.
Ahsan claimed further that JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman could potentially withdraw from the race, The Express Tribune reported.
He described him as drumming the beats of retreat rather than victory, signalling a step back from active participation.
"Two drums that are beaten -- either of victory or retreat -- Fazl seems to be beating the drum of a retreat," he said.
Earlier, he labelled Nawaz as a 'ladla' (privileged) and accused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the interim government of orchestrating efforts to secure a two-thirds majority for Nawaz Sharif in the upcoming elections, The Express Tribune reported.
Nawaz was on a four-year self-imposed exile and returned to Pakistan on October 21. On his return to his homeland, he expressed disinterest in seeking retribution and emphasised embarking on a new path towards progress.
Highlighting the ongoing confrontations between the PTI and the ECP, Ahsan criticised the electoral body's persistence in pursuing the matter further.
He questioned the ECP's role and suggested that it should focus on conducting elections rather than engaging in disputes, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Ahsan, while referring to the ECP decision challenging the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) ruling reinstating PTI's election symbol, criticised the ECP's bias against the party. "Is the ECP conducting elections or contesting them?" he asked.
He also claimed the commission's reluctance in complying with the PHC's directives, including the publication of PTI's intra-party elections certificate on the ECP's official website and the restoration of the party's election symbol.
He also weighed in on the repercussions of contesting judgements saying it would lead to a chain reaction of legal challenges, The Express Tribune reported.
Questioning the legitimacy of such action, he said, "If the high court reverses the decision of the district court, should the district judge go to the Supreme Court to ask why the high court has given a decision against his decision?" | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/nawaz-sharif-might-leave-pakistan-before-elections-claims-verteran-leader-aitzaz-ahsan/articleshow/106414351.cms | 2024-01-01T02:46:44Z |
Community honors Portland woman, business owner, who has run every day for 15 years
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Paula Harkin is the owner of Portland Running Company and Run With Paula Events, and 15 years ago this weekend, she decided to run at least one mile every day.
Around 50 guests showed up at The Run Pub in northwest Portland on Sunday morning to participate in a group walk and run to honor Harkin’s achievement.
Over the last 15 years, she has covered more than 33,460 miles and competed in some of the most famous marathons in the world, including Boston, New York, and London.
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She decided to start her running adventure after suffering from Achilles tendon injuries.
“I was having a hard time and I was trying to figure out how I could keep running, so I decided instead of going long and far,” Paula Harkin said. “I would just go for one mile until I got a little bit better, and slowly but surely I did, and so I kept my running streak going for that first year and I just kind of basically kept renewing it. The streak and myself, we just kind of keep each other alive I think.”
The challenge hasn’t always been easy.
“Being sick or injured or hurt, tired after a marathon, you definitely don’t want to go running the next day, you want to take a little break,” Paula Harkin said.
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Sunday was also her 22nd wedding anniversary with her husband Dave Harkin, who’s watched every step of the way, and has reached a three-year streak himself.
“When Paula crested the three-year mark, the five-year mark, the 30,000-mile mark, each time it’s the most incredible, most amazing thing,” Dave Harkin said. “And as her supporter, I’ve seen her do it in a lot of different conditions, I’m just very impressed and it’s inspirational, too.”
For Paula Harkin, what started as overcoming an injury has become a connection to travel, new friends, and mostly, to herself.
“It’s just something that I do for myself every day, I feel like it’s something I can do and that running is a gift to me,” she said. “If you can go out and run, then you should go out and run or walk. It’s just so good for you mentally, physically, and socially. There’s so many things that it can bring a person, and you just get stronger bones, you get stronger muscles, you become your best self through running.”
To start or keep track of a running streak, people can visit the website runeveryday.com to learn more.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns squaring off against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Find what you need regarding how to watch this weekend of college football right here. Check out the links below.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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