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Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher has been greenlit for season 3. The announcement was made during the Prime Video Panel at CCXP in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was accompanied by lead actor Alan Ritchson’s appearance in a video from the set of season 2.
Adapted from Lee Child’s Jack Reacher book series, the show follows Jack Reacher, a former U.S. Army Military Police Major, who uses his extensive investigative and combat skills while leading a nomadic lifestyle, journeying across various American towns.
‘REACHER’ is now the most watched title on Prime Video this year.
Read our S2 review: https://t.co/ulhd9qdhOn pic.twitter.com/b8q7qf4IZy
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 20, 2023
Blending the source material’s wit and charm with thrilling onscreen action, Prime Video’s Reacher has swiftly risen to become one of its most beloved and sought-after productions. So, in case you are wondering what is about to go down in Reacher season 3, here is all you need to know about its potential plot, cast and release date.
The potential plot of ‘Reacher’ season 3
Set in the fictional town of Margrave in Georgia, season 1 sees Reacher getting arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. Upon his release, he joins forces with two police officers, Oscar Finlay and Roscoe Conklin. Together, they investigate a local conspiracy entangling corrupt law enforcers, politicians and a wealthy businessman along with his son.
In season 2, Reacher gets a call from a former member of his disbanded MP unit in New York City after one of their own is mysteriously killed. He reunites his former team to uncover the truth behind the murder and seek justice for their fallen comrade.
The first season has been adapted from Child’s first novel, Killing Floor and the second season was based on Bad Luck and Trouble. It has not been revealed yet which book will be adapted next for Reacher season 3. However, Ritchson hinted at an intriguing shift in the future for Reacher, teasing the character’s journey into a new world.
In an interview with Comic Book, the actor shared insights about the new season and added, “I can’t say too much about Season 3, but I will say there’s a lot of classic Reacher stories which are just adventures that he gets sucked into in a big way. And we get to enjoy Reacher in a new world. It may not have anything to do with family, with his past, he’s just living that adventure out and that’s kind of the direction that we’ve gone and it seems to be working.”
Meet the cast of ‘Reacher’ season 3
Alan Ritchson will undoubtedly return as the titular hero and Maria Stern will also reprise her role as Frances Neagley after having appeared in both seasons. The remaining cast members are expected to be fresh faces, as each of Reacher’s adventures brings forth new characters.
‘Reacher’ season 3 release date
As of December 2023, there is no official announcement on when season 3 is going to be out. However, we can expect the new season in late 2025 or early 2026.
(Hero and feature image: Courtesy IMDb/Reacher)
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The Patriots might have lost on Sunday, but they were able to improve their standing in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Following Sunday’s loss to the Bills, the Patriots hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, moving up a spot from where they were entering Week 17.
For those who want to see the Patriots obtain the highest possible draft pick, you can thank the Cardinals for helping them move up a spot on Sunday. The Cardinals’ upset win over the Eagles on Sunday gave them their fourth victory of the year, moving the Patriots and Commanders into a three-way tie with them for the second-worst record in the NFL.
So, with the Patriots, Commanders, and Cardinals all at 4-12, the strength of schedule tiebreaker currently determines which teams hold the No. 2-4 overall picks. Washington’s strength of schedule (.515) is just a bit worse than New England’s (.518), giving it the advantage for the No. 2 overall pick. The Patriots’ strength of schedule is markedly worse than the Cardinals (.562), giving it a clear edge for the No. 3 overall pick.
With the Panthers losing on Sunday, Carolina clinched the worst record in the NFL for the 2023 season. So, the best possible pick the Patriots can get is the No. 2 overall pick.
The easiest way for the Patriots to get the No. 2 overall pick is if they lose to the Jets while the Cardinals beat the Seahawks and the Commanders beat the Cowboys. Of the two teams they’re tied with though, the Patriots are the only one to open up as favorites for their Week 18 game.
If the Patriots, Commanders, and Cardinals all lose in Week 18, the No. 2 overall pick will likely be determined by other games due to strength-of-schedule. Because the Cardinals’ strength of schedule is notably superior, the No. 2 overall pick would likely come down to the Patriots and Commanders.
In that scenario, the Patriots’ best path to getting strength-of-schedule help would be if the Texans, Bears, Broncos, Ravens, and Falcons won in Week 18.
Of course, the Patriots could also beat the Jets in Week 18, which would likely cause them to fall back in the drafter order. There are currently three teams (Giants, Chargers, Titans) with five wins, meaning the worst pick the Patriots could end up with is the No. 7 overall pick.
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NEW DELHI: The broader car market may be headed for a breather in the New Year, but electrics will fuel industry
growth - driven by new launches and rising adoption, top executives at companies such as Tata Motors, MG Motor, Mercedes-Benz, and Kia have said.
Albeit growing rapidly on a low base, the rise of electrics nevertheless is being seen as an encouraging sign by the industry as concerns around charging infrastructure and lack of sufficient choice in models still remain a concern.
Around 48,000 electric cars were sold in India in 2022, which have nearly doubled to over 90,000 units this year as demand remained robust and adoption continued to pick up.
Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors' Passenger Vehicles and Electric Mobility Divisions, told TOI that the company will not slow down the pace of new model introductions in EVs. The company - that currently has electric versions of the Nexon, the Tigor, and the Tiago - will drive in three new greens in 2024, in the Punch mini SUV, the Harrier premium off-roader, and the Curvv coupe.
"We are growing rapidly in electrics, and against around 42,000 greens that we retailed in 2022, the sales this year are expected at 65,000-70,000 units, registering a growth between 60% and 70%," Chandra said, adding that the company also plans to introduce vehicles with higher range of 600km on a single charge.
Gaurav Gupta, deputy MD at MG Motor India, said EVs are likely to see a 100% growth in the new year. "They are on their way up, as you have new cars coming into the market, the charging ecosystem is being developed, and consumers are realising the running-cost benefits of driving greens."
Mercedes-Benz has been assembling some of its electric models in India, including a variant of EQS. More models will follow, says company MD Santosh Iyer. "Our EV offensive continues in 2024 with multiple grounds-up EV launches planned across segments from our global portfolio," Iyer said.
Tae-Jin Park, MD & CEO of Kia in India (that imports EV6 electric), said the company is now gearing up towards local production of greens. "We will begin production of electrics in India from 2025 and will have two locally-manufactured models. We will follow them up with more models over the coming years," Park said. Kia also wants to export electrics once it starts manufacturing them in India, Park said, adding that the EV passenger vehicles market is likely to hit 10 lakh units by 2030, on total industry scale (including petrol/diesel/hybrid versions) of 50 lakh cars. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/evs-to-fuel-car-market-growth-in-new-year/articleshow/106428781.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:09Z |
LeBron James came mere inches away from tying the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the waning seconds on Saturday night. As he sank what appeared to be a game-tying 3-pointer, the official on the floor instead ruled that it was a 2-point shot. The referees immediately went to replay to try to find a definitive answer, though none was found. As a result, the call on the floor stood. Instead of a 107-107 tie, the Lakers trailed 107-106. They ultimately lost 108-106 after James failed to get a shot up on the final possession. After the game, he was still upset by the replay decision.
"It's obviously a 3," James told reporters after the game. "My foot is behind the line. You can see the space between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. You can clearly see a white, the wood on the floor is the space in between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. Stevie Wonder could see that, champ."
James hoped to find vindication when the league released its Last Two Minute Report on the game. Instead, the report, which was released on Sunday, affirmed the call on the floor.
"James' (LAL) successful shot attempt was initially ruled a two-point shot by on-court referees," the report reads. "Upon review by the NBA Replay Center Official, there was not clear and conclusive visual evidence that the on-court ruling was incorrect, and therefore no basis to overturn that ruling. When James raises his heels to jump for his shot, the replay shows his right foot rolling forward so that the toe of his shoe contacts the three-point line. For a player's shot to be scored a three-point field goal, the player may not touch the three-point line until after his shot is released."
Freeze frames of James squaring up appear to show his foot behind the line. However, closeups indicate that his toe might have rolled over the line as he gathered to shoot. It was about as close a call on a 3-pointer as you'll ever see in the NBA.
LeBron after the review: pic.twitter.com/jF9LJHUY5a
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 31, 2023
Ultimately, the defeat dropped the Lakers to 17-16 on the season and 3-7 since they won the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament. A win over Minnesota, the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, might have helped them get back on track. But this team has problems far greater than a single replay decision. The Lakers had 48 minutes to beat the Timberwolves. The outcome did not hinge on a review that came with 2.3 seconds left on the clock. | https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/last-two-minute-report-affirms-lebron-james-toe-on-the-line-call-in-lakers-loss-to-timberwolves/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:10Z |
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Balance of loans up 12.7 pct in China's Yangtze River Delta
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The balance of loans in China's Yangtze River Delta region increased by 12.7 percent year on year to 63.85 trillion yuan (approximately 9.01 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of November, official data showed.
According to the People's Bank of China Shanghai Head Office, the overall balance of loans in Chinese yuan stood at 62.84 trillion yuan, up 13.5 percent year on year.
The balance of foreign currency loans in this region was 143.1 billion U.S. dollars, a 19.2 percent decline from the same period last year.
According to the data, the region's deposit balance reached 75.22 trillion yuan by the end of November, up 10.4 percent from the previous year.
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Kazakhstan to build integrated veterinary control system
"The committee's plan for 2019-2021 involving regions has been elaborated pursuant to the recommendations of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) following the results of the OIE PVS Missions (Tool for the Evaluation of Performance of Veterinary Services).
"The draft laws of the agro-industrial complex provide for the following changes: development of the integrated veterinary control system, development of vertical veterinary service of the local executive authorities, setting up vehicle checkpoints for animals and products movement, funding of inspections at Kazakhstan's enterprises to include them into the registries of the third countries from the republican budget," Utegulov said.
He also focused on efforts aimed at combating highly pathogenic avian influenza and the strategy to counter goat fever. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-build-integrated-veterinary-control-system_a3500951/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:10Z |
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The growing global fascination with South Korea, fuelled by the immense success of K-pop stars and K-dramas, has sparked a surge in the desire to experience the nation’s unique culture. Responding to this demand, South Korea is set to introduce two new visas in 2024 — the digital nomad visa and the K-culture training visa — aiming to make the country even more tourist-friendly.
To capitalise on the increasing influx of travellers, South Korea is expanding its visa categories to attract two crore (20 million) foreign tourists next year. The introduction of the digital nomad visa and the K-culture training visa aligns with the nation’s vision to position itself as a preferred destination for global travellers.
Navigating South Korea’s new digital nomad and K-culture training visas
South Korea’s digital nomad visa seeks to promote the “workcation culture” by allowing individuals to reside in the country while working remotely for up to two years. While specific requirements are yet to be disclosed, details are anticipated to be released by the second half of 2024.
The K-culture training visa is designed to welcome enthusiasts of Korean content who aspire to delve into the thriving entertainment industry. In tandem with this initiative, South Korea plans to host “K Culture Events” in 2024, showcasing Korean music, local cuisine, and beauty. Additionally, the country will organise the “K Tourism Road Show” in countries such as the US and Sweden.
South Korea’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience
In its pursuit of becoming more traveller-friendly, South Korea is implementing reforms to streamline travel within the country. The introduction of foreign mobile payments aims to facilitate shopping for international visitors. Furthermore, a traveller mobility app is in the works, allowing foreigners to seamlessly book taxis, buses, and trains. The government also plans to create English versions of existing navigation systems, as reported by The Korea Times. These measures collectively contribute to South Korea’s vision of offering a more accessible and enjoyable experience for tourists.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones tip-toed around talk of their acrimonious split almost 30 years ago, when they had just teamed as coach and owner to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Whether that breakup was the reason it took Jones so long to put Johnson in the team’s ring of honor doesn’t matter much at this point to both Pro Football Hall of Famers.
The bottom line is Johnson is joining Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group of one of the NFL’s storied franchises.
Johnson was greeted by the Hall of Fame “Triplets” who headlined his Super Bowl teams — quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin — for the ceremony at halftime of Saturday night’s regular-season home finale against the Detroit Lions.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” Johnson told the crowd.
Johnson capped his acceptance speech with a dramatic pause as he walked up to Irvin, turned and offered his famous catchphrase, “How ’bout them Cowboys!” He said it the first time in the locker room after Dallas won at San Francisco in the NFC championship game before the first Super Bowl victory.
“You can say whatever you want to about my human reaction or frailties,” Jones said before the game. “I say this today, he’s there because it’s the right thing. He was always going in the ring of honor, whether I put him in or my kids put him in.”
One of the theories behind the abrupt end of Johnson’s tenure in 1994 was a tussle over who should get credit for the dramatic turnaround in Dallas.
The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 — the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson after firing the only coach Dallas ever had in Landry — to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history to cap the 1992 and ’93 seasons.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Others would suggest Johnson’s take is revisionist history, because he was incensed 30 years ago over suggestions from Jones, also the team’s general manager, that any one of 500 coaches could have won a title with the Dallas roster.
Barry Switzer did it two years after the split of Jones and Johnson, who were teammates at Arkansas in the early 1960s. But critics never stopped suggesting the 1995 title was with Johnson’s players, and the Cowboys haven’t even reached an NFC championship game since that season.
Aikman was working the game as an analyst for ESPN and hustled down from the broadcast booth to join the ceremony. He stood with Irvin and Smith during the presentation, which started with Johnson walking through a greeting line of dozens of players from his Super Bowl run.
“It means everything to me and my teammates and everybody that was a part of those teams,” Aikman said on ESPN during the first half. “And the circle has been closed tonight at halftime.”
After two years away from football, Johnson returned with the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and led them to the playoffs the last three of his four seasons. But Miami never got past the divisional round.
The 80-year-old Johnson, a Texas native, has been a Fox studio analyst the past two decades and was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2020, three years after Jones.
Now Johnson’s name will be inside AT&T Stadium along with Landry, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and is fifth on the career list with 250 regular-season victories.
“I don’t think anybody can ever imagine what this means to me,” said Johnson, who won the 1987 college national championship at Miami. “This was a special time in my life. This was something that paid dividends for me the rest of my life. We took over the worst football team in the NFL. Not only did we win Super Bowls, but we were able to put together the team of the ’90s.”
Because of that, the split left many, including Johnson’s players, wondering what might have been had he stayed. Not only is Johnson past the question of credit, he doesn’t think much about “what ifs” either.
“Sometimes I’m kind of like a gypsy,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been anywhere more than five years. Got the point after winning a couple of Super Bowls, almost to the point of, ‘I’ve accomplished what I want to accomplish.’ Sometimes you lose sight of what you can do because of what you’ve already done.”
Johnson suggested he and Jones weren’t communicating as well at the end of their time together in Dallas as they had at the beginning, when they both faced a firestorm of criticism.
Jones suggested he let the sudden success of the Cowboys go to his head.
“What Jimmy brings is a lot of the best of me, enthusiasm, what have you,” Jones recalled telling his parents just before the split became public in 1994. “When it’s going the other way, I don’t like myself. It’s taking away from it. That mentality probably caused me to be not as tolerant as maybe we could have gone.”
A sense of closure for many of those issues was coming a few hours later.
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NEW DELHI: With public sector banks losing share of current and savings account business, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked state-run bank chiefs to focus on innovative deposit instruments so that they can raise lower-cost resources to meet their financing requirements.
The minister once again flagged the issue at a meeting with public sector bank chiefs on Saturday with sources saying that she wanted the lenders to focus on their "core activity". In recent months, the share of CASA in bank deposits has come under pressure as depositors have been parking funds in fixed deposits, which are offering high returns. Some of the new generation private banks, for instance, are offering over 9% on certain tenures of term deposits.
What has compounded the problem for public sector banks is their decision to lower the interest rate on savings bank deposits at a time when some of the private banks have opted to offer higher rates to corner a bigger share of this business.
In recent years, public sector banks have also lost out on salary accounts of large companies to their private sector rivals. The fall in the share of CASA has been accentuated by the government moving to "just in time" fund release, with the state-run players looking to counter this by chasing current account balances of medium-sized businesses.
For private sector lenders, such as HDFC Bank, tie-ups with exchanges and other sources have helped mobilise a strong base of low-cost deposits. According to CARE Ratings data, the share of CASA in the deposit base of private banks was estimated at over 43% at the end of the June quarter, compared with 41% for the state-run players. The public sector players have, however, lost nearly 4.5% share of CASA business, which has been taken over by private lenders.
Going by the current trends, banks will be chasing fixed deposits in the fourth quarter as they raise resources to fund the lending requirements. Public sector players such as SBI and Bank of Baroda have opted for an increase in FD rates and others are expected to follow suit. Typically, deposit rates peak in the fourth quarter. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/focus-on-innovative-deposits-for-low-cost-funds-fm-to-psbs/articleshow/106428716.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:15Z |
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The Kings are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Grizzlies 70-58.
If the Kings keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 19-12 in no time. On the other hand, the Grizzlies will have to make due with a 10-22 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Sacramento Kings @ Memphis Grizzlies
Current Records: Sacramento 18-12, Memphis 10-21
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports SouthEast Memphis
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
What to Know
The Kings are 2-8 against the Grizzlies since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Sunday. The Sacramento Kings will head out on the road to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 p.m. ET at FedExForum. The Grizzlies took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on the Kings, who come in off a win.
The Kings and the Hawks couldn't quite live up to the 252.5-over/under that the experts had forecasted. Sacramento came out on top against Atlanta by a score of 117-110 on Friday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Kings were down 23 points with 3:46 left in the first quarter.
The match pitted two of the league's most dominant guards against one another in De'Aaron Fox and Trae Young. Fox had a solid game and scored 31 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Young did his best for the losing side, scoring 24 points along with nine assists and four steals.
Meanwhile, Memphis came up short against Los Angeles on Friday and fell 117-106. The Grizzlies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The Grizzlies struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Sacramento's victory bumped their record up to 18-12. As for Memphis, their loss dropped their record down to 10-21.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: The Kings haven't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 117.4 points per game. It's a different story for the Grizzlies, though, as they've been averaging only 107.2 points per game. The only thing between the Kings and another offensive beatdown is the Grizzlies. Will they be able to keep them contained?
The Kings are hoping to beat the odds on Sunday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 5-2 against the spread when playing as the underdog.
Odds
Memphis is a slight 1-point favorite against Sacramento, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Kings as a 1-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 235.5 points.
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Series History
Memphis has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Sacramento.
- Jan 23, 2023 - Sacramento 133 vs. Memphis 100
- Jan 01, 2023 - Memphis 118 vs. Sacramento 108
- Nov 22, 2022 - Sacramento 113 vs. Memphis 109
- Oct 27, 2022 - Memphis 125 vs. Sacramento 110
- Dec 26, 2021 - Memphis 127 vs. Sacramento 102
- Dec 17, 2021 - Memphis 124 vs. Sacramento 105
- Nov 28, 2021 - Memphis 128 vs. Sacramento 101
- May 14, 2021 - Memphis 107 vs. Sacramento 106
- May 13, 2021 - Memphis 116 vs. Sacramento 110
- Feb 14, 2021 - Memphis 124 vs. Sacramento 110 | https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/memphis-grizzlies-vs-sacramento-kings-how-to-watch-nba-online-tv-channel-live-stream-info-start-time-29180621/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:16Z |
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2024 New Year holiday starts in China
Tourists are seen at Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Citizens enjoy themselves near the Nanhu Lake in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)
People visit an exhibition at Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
Tourists are seen at Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Tourists pose for photos at Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Tourists visit Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Yu Hongquan/Xinhua)
Citizens enjoy themselves near the Nanhu Lake in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)
Tourists look at a hippopotamus at the Hefei Wildlife Park in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
People visit an exhibition at Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
Tourists visit Suzhou Museum in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Hang Xingwei/Xinhua)
(231230) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People ski in Dayi County of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Li Xiangyu/Xinhua)
(231230) -- LINYI, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An aluminium handicraft in the shape of a dragon is seen at an intangible cultural heritage museum in Yinan County, Linyi City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Wang Yanbing/Xinhua)
(231230) -- YANGZHOU, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)
(231230) -- DUNHUANG, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 30, 2023. The three-day 2024 New Year holiday started on Saturday in China. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)
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Kazakhstan to consider creation of investment ecosystem at Presidential initiative
On the first day, heads of a number of Kazakhstan's international diplomatic missions, as well as representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Office of the Prime Minister, central and local executive bodies, the quasi-public sector and national companies of Kazakhstan attended the meeting, the Kazakh MFA's press service reports.
The meeting involved discussions on how to implement Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev's instructions for the Foreign Ministry to support investment and promote Kazakh exports. This included discussing mechanisms of institutional interaction and the practical aspects of investment generation, and addressing the specific and regional challenges that Kazakhstan faces in promoting exports.
As instructed by the President, a comprehensive ecosystem to provide a supportive climate for investments is being created to develop and deepen interactions between state agencies, national companies, akimats (administrations) and foreign missions. Kazakhstan is developing regional investor relations offices, where investors will receive practical assistance in the implementation of their projects. The areas of responsibility for those involved in these offices will depend on the services and support requested by foreign investors.
Foreign Minister Beibut Atamkulov stressed that the ambassadors of Kazakhstan would be "armed" with all relevant information, including packages of investment proposals and projects, to effectively work with potential investors. The information will include financial indicators, terms for entering the market, land allocation, infrastructure provision, customs and tax preferences, tariffs, and labour resources. The Foreign Minister said that the embassies would have to significantly enhance their efforts to attract investment and new advanced technology into Kazakhstan's economy.
President Nazarbayev has set the task of large-scale promotion of products manufactured in Kazakhstan to foreign markets. The Foreign Minister noted that export promotion is one of the main priorities of the Government. Ambassadors were instructed to submit specific proposals on the expansion of Kazakhstan's exports to their countries and regions, taking into account the specific investment and business climate of their area of residence.
During the meeting, reports were delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, First Vice Minister of Agriculture Arman Yevniyev, Ambassadors of Kazakhstan to Russia, Imangali Tasmagambetov, to China, Shakhrat Nuryshev, and to the US, Yerzhan Kazykhanov, Chairman of the Foreign Ministry Investment Committee Yerlan Khairov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest Saparbek Tuyakbayev, and AIFC Governor Kairat Kelimbetov.
On the same day, a specialist meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Atamkulov with ambassadors of Kazakhstan to discuss upcoming issues on the foreign policy agenda. It was noted that the Foreign Ministry is working on the implementation of President Nazarbayev's foreign policy, promoting national interests based on the principle of pragmatism. Foreign missions of Kazakhstan have been given a number of instructions for the upcoming year, primarily on the preparation of foreign visits of President Nazarbayev, visits of high-ranked guests to Kazakhstan, holding major international forums in Astana, as well as improving information, analysis and promotional activities, and strengthening financial discipline.
The second day of the event was devoted to studying the practical aspects of attracting investment and promoting exports. Taking into account economic crises, trade wars and the growth of protectionism, it is important for Kazakh diplomats to be proficient in all aspects and trends of business and investment. There will be training and classes for Kazakh government employees on attracting investment and enhancing exports, including those based in Kazakhstan's diplomatic missions and those working for the central office on investment opportunities and trade potential of Kazakhstan.
In the first nine months of 2018, the gross inflow of foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan increased by 8.4% and exceeded $ 17.3 billion. The main investors were the Netherlands (27.4%), the US (22.8%), Switzerland (13%), Russia (6.8%), China (6.7%), Belgium (5.4%), France (4.1%) and the UK (2.6%).
Foreign trade turnover of Kazakhstan in the first 11 months of 2018 amounted to $84.3 billion and increased by 20.5% compared to the same period of 2017. Particularly, exports amounted to $54.6 billion (increase in 26.4%). Of which, non-resource export amounted to $14.5 billion (increase of 3%). The main items of Kazakhstan's export are agricultural products, energy products, textiles, food, construction materials, machinery, and equipment. The main trading partners of Kazakhstan are Russia, Italy, China, the Netherlands, the US, France, Switzerland, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Germany and Spain. The European Union countries account for over half of Kazakh exports, China and for the EAEU countries account for 10%, and the other Central Asian countries account for 5%. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-consider-creation-of-investment-ecosystem-at-presidential-initiative_a3501248/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:17Z |
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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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NEW DELHI: Investor interest in hospitals peaked this year with investments by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms rising by over 15 times to cross Rs 30,000 crore over a 4-year period from Rs 1,921 crore in pre-Covid 2019. This comes even as there is a slowdown in overall funding globally, with PE and VC investments declining 38% in India in 2023, the latest data from research firm Venture Intelligence showed.
The hospital sector was red hot this year, with large hospital chains such as Manipal and Max attracting bulge-bracket investment firms as demand for private healthcare surged post the pandemic.
Other growth drivers include a growing ageing population, an increase in lifestyle ailments and rising incomes, which whetted investor appetite with PE firms snapping up established hospital groups and even single specialty hospitals.
"Covid 19 exposed the massive demand-supply gap in India's healthcare delivery ecosystem and scarcity in motion on all fronts. All formats of healthcare delivery chains, whether multi-speciality, single speciality, day care specialities, have shown tremendous appetite to grow and scale either through the organic or consolidation route. These potential industry tailwinds, growth of health insurance as a payor and the evolution of tier 2 cities as future growth markets have created a strong private equity interest in the sector which has also been matched by the strong demand for hospital stocks in public markets. As one of the fastest growing sectors in one of the fastest growing economies of the globe, we will continue to see phenomenal interest by private equity players in India's healthcare ecosystem," Vishal Bali, executive chairman of PE fund, Asia Healthcare Holdings, told TOI.
The year witnessed 13 deals, marked by the $2.4-billion Manipal-Temasek mega deal, with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund increasing its stake in Manipal Hospitals to 59% from 18%. Another big investment was Rs 5,775 crore by Blackstone in Care Hospitals.
"Merger and acquisitions (M&As) is the hottest segment of healthcare today. Finally, global PE firms are making a difference by investing and acquiring large network hospitals. A homogeneous network is of great attraction, and those of size and scale are attracting a premium. Hence, potential values have increased significantly," Kannan Ramesh, senior partner Somerset Indus Healthcare fund, said. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hospitals-see-15x-surge-in-private-equity-venture-capital-funds-in-4-years/articleshow/106428793.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:21Z |
Halftime Report
Only two more quarters stand between the Suns and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. Sitting on a score of 67-58, they have looked like the better team, but there's still two more quarters to play.
If the Suns keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 17-15 in no time. On the other hand, the Magic will have to make due with a 19-13 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Orlando Magic @ Phoenix Suns
Current Records: Orlando 19-12, Phoenix 16-15
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Footprint Center -- Phoenix, Arizona
- TV: Bally Sports Florida
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $42.71
What to Know
The Phoenix Suns will be playing at home against the Orlando Magic at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Footprint Center. The Suns have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
The matchup between the Suns and the Hornets on Friday hardly resembled the 105-91 effort from their previous meeting. Phoenix enjoyed a cozy 133-119 victory over Charlotte. Winning is a bit easier when your shooting is a whole 14.3% better than the opposition, as the Suns' was.
The Suns' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devin Booker, who scored 35 points along with seven assists. Kevin Durant was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 11 assists.
Meanwhile, Orlando beat New York 117-108 on Friday. The victory was just what the Magic needed coming off of a 112-92 loss in their prior matchup.
The Magic can attribute much of their success to Paolo Banchero, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and ten rebounds, and Franz Wagner, who scored 32 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. Those 32 points set a new season-high mark for him. Less helpful for the Magic was Caleb Houstan's abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.
Phoenix now has a winning record of 16-15. As for Orlando, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-12 record this season.
Going forward, the Suns are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a six-game streak of failing to cover when playing as the favorites at home.
The Suns came out on top in a nail-biter against the Magic in their previous matchup back in March, sneaking past 116-113. Do the Suns have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Magic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
Phoenix is a solid 6-point favorite against Orlando, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 5.5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 230 points.
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Series History
Phoenix has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Orlando.
- Mar 16, 2023 - Phoenix 116 vs. Orlando 113
- Nov 11, 2022 - Orlando 114 vs. Phoenix 97
- Mar 08, 2022 - Phoenix 102 vs. Orlando 99
- Feb 12, 2022 - Phoenix 132 vs. Orlando 105
- Mar 24, 2021 - Orlando 112 vs. Phoenix 111
- Feb 14, 2021 - Phoenix 109 vs. Orlando 90
- Jan 10, 2020 - Phoenix 98 vs. Orlando 94
- Dec 04, 2019 - Orlando 128 vs. Phoenix 114
- Dec 26, 2018 - Phoenix 122 vs. Orlando 120
- Nov 30, 2018 - Orlando 99 vs. Phoenix 85 | https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/phoenix-suns-vs-orlando-magic-how-to-watch-nba-online-tv-channel-live-stream-info-start-time-29180619/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:22Z |
Tourism revives millennia-old Qiang village in China
This aerial photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows watchtowers in Taoping Qiang Village of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
CHENGDU, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Nestled in a gorge near the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the ancient Taoping Qiang village has existed for over two millennia.
Originally constructed for military defense, the village's watchtower has seen the flames of war extinguished over the ages and is now a tourist attraction. Surviving the devastating 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, the tower still stands tall and now bears witness to the area's transformation.
The village was reconstructed in the aftermath and a new village in the same architectural style was built nearby, with many residents of the ancient village choosing to move there for a better quality of life. Today, visitors are drawn to the picturesque village, bringing prosperity to the local tourism industry.
By Dec. 25, the Taoping Village area had welcomed 189,000 tourists in 2023, driving sales of local specialty agricultural products to 30.8 million yuan (about 4.35 million U.S. dollars) and generating over 95.2 million yuan in tourism revenue.
The skyrocketing sector has brought new opportunities and tangible benefits to locals such as Maixi, who is a member of the Qiang ethnic group. Her journey has mirrored the remarkable development of her hometown.
Maixi, one of eight children, worked as a shepherd when she was a girl. Now 60, she has achieved prosperity by converting her ancestral home into a homestay business.
And she has expanded her hospitality venture by opening a four-story homestay in the new village, drawing in a steady stream of repeat customers who enjoy her signature dish of a hearty soup with cornmeal and pickled vegetables.
Maixi is committed to quality and insists on offering only organic ingredients to her customers, even if it means narrowing her profit margins. She harvests many of the ingredients herself, and homegrown plums are provided to all guests as a complimentary after-dinner snack.
She is not shy about saying she now leads a life that seemed unattainable in her youth. The income her family brought in by selling Sichuan peppers was essential during her childhood, she remembers, and the children would work alongside the adults all day long throughout the harvest season as sundried peppers fetched a high price.
"With over 440 households and a population of more than 1,300, the village no longer relies on herding. Half of our workforce is now involved in tourism, and we also cultivate over 1,000 mu (about 66.67 hectares) of cherries and various other fruits. In recent years, the average income per mu has been approximately 60,000 yuan," said Yang Buyi, Party chief of Taoping.
People of the Qiang ethnic group have not only witnessed the post-quake reconstruction of their hometown and watched it transform into a thriving tourist destination, but they have also experienced the resurgence and flourishing of the Qiang culture.
"My family has lived here for generations, so I am delighted to witness the prosperity of the village and the continuation of the Qiang culture," said Wang Jiajun, standing amid a crowd of visitors in the folk culture museum he established.
Wang, who is now over 80 years old, spent more than 20 years collecting over 1,000 Qiang artifacts for the museum, where they are displayed to visitors today.
"Look at these three sets of local artifacts -- cauldrons crafted from clay, copper and iron. Despite the passage of over a thousand years, their forms remain unchanged," Wang said. "This is a symbol of cultural inheritance, and I hope that our excellent traditional culture will continue to be passed down."
This aerial photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows the Taoping Qiang Village of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
People visit the Taoping Qiang Village of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
People visit the Taoping Qiang Village of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
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Kazakhstan to launch above 100 industrial projects this year
10:03, 21 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM "120 industrial projects will be implemented this year in Kazakhstan under the state industrialization program," Industry and Infrastructure Development Minister of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kassymbek said.
"It is planned to realize about 120 projects worth KZT 1.1 trln, including a ferrosilicium plant in Karaganda region with investments attracted up to KZT 30.6 bln, a ceramic tiles and ceramic porcelain tiles plant in Aktobe region worth KZT 6.9 bln. About 20,000 new workplaces will be created then," the Minister told the board meeting.
According to him, above 1,250 projects worth KZT 7.9 trln were put into operation throughout realization of the program. About 120,000 permanent jobs were created. Some 100 projects to the amount of KZT 1.3 trln were implemented in 2018. Above 13,000 permanent jobs were created. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-launch-above-100-industrial-projects-this-year_a3500458/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:24Z |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is investigating a deadly crash at the intersection of North 70th Street and Parallel Parkway.
Officers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police said all occupants were taken to an area hospital.
One occupant later died of their injuries, per KCKPD. Two others were injured in the crash – one suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the other is in critical condition.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Amid the fast-developing scenario ahead of the elections, firing occurred near convoy of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman near Yarak Interchange in Dera Ismail Khan, the party officials said.
District Police Officer (DPO) Rauf Kesrani refuted claims about attack on the convoy of JUI-F Chief maulana Fazl, saying the firing occurred near vehicles part of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s convoy near Yarak Interchange. He said that Maulana was not present there where firing took place.
“Maulana Fazlur Rehman was not present,” he said without providing any further details.
RPO Nasir Mehmood Dasti also rubbished reports of attack on Maulana Fazl’s convoy saying the Yarak interchange police checkpost was attacked in DI Khan.
He said that the assailants fled the spot of incident after a strong response from the interchange police.
The RPO maintained that Maulana Fazl was not in the convoy which the JUI-F claimed was attacked. The convoy was passing by near the interchange when the attack occurred, he added.
The JUI-F chief was reportedly passing through Dera Ismail Khan as part of his election campaign when the incident occurred. After the attack, Fazl successfully reached his ancestral home in Abdul Khel, where he is reported to be safe.
The development comes days after the interior ministry warned that there were serious threats to the lives of the Maulana Fazl and Awami National Party provincial president Aimal Wali Khan.
JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghori condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act. Ghori expressed frustration over what he perceives as a lack of concrete action by the administration despite repeated warnings about the threats faced by the party’s leadership.
“We have repeatedly warned that the situation is not favourable for our leadership,” Ghori stated in a press release. He criticized the administration for writing threat letters daily without taking effective measures.
Ghori urged an immediate investigation into the incident, questioning the institutions responsible for ensuring the safety of political figures.
Furthermore, Ghori highlighted the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, expressing concerns about the escalating security challenges faced by political leaders in the wake of general elections, scheduled for February 8.
Meanwhile, the Interior Secretary has taken notice of the incident of the firing on the convoy of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and sought a detailed report. According to the spokesperson for the Interior Minister, “Malevolent forces will not be permitted to sow chaos and disorder in the country.” The spokesperson conveyed this message through an official statement from the minister’s office. Moreover, the spokesperson emphasized that all necessary measures will be implemented to guarantee the peace and safety of the public. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/firing-near-jui-f-chiefs-convoy-in-di-khan-police/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:27Z |
NEW DELHI: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the central bank managed to moderate inflation without compromising on its growth focus. In his new year message to the central bank's staff, Das said that the RBI has navigated multiple challenges faced by the economy and exhorted the staff to improve the quality and efficacy of service delivery.
While pointing to the challenges posed by macroeconomic and geo-political shocks, the governor also highlighted the threat of climate change. "As Team RBI, we have been able to effectively navigate through the multiple challenges faced by us. We continued our journey with a proactive, pragmatic and prudent approach," Das said in his year-end message to RBI staff.
"On the monetary policy front, we have managed to moderate inflation, without losing focus on growth. Our actions were timely and decisive. We have also scaled new heights in maintaining macroeconomic and financial stability. Our regulatory and supervisory policies continued to be fine-tuned to ensure a robust financial system," the governor wrote in a two-page note.
Since May 2022, the monetary policy committee has raised key policy rates by 2.5 percentage points and, factoring in the impact of its decision, decided to pause amid moderating inflation. While it is still closely monitoring the developments, RBI is widely expected to start reducing rates later in 2024.
While RBI is seen to be done with its rate hikes, the tighter liquidity conditions have resulted in some banks hiking their deposit rates.
The governor's comments come two days after RBI's financial stability report ratified the strength of the country's macroeconomic fundamentals. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/managed-to-rein-in-inflation-without-losing-growth-focus/articleshow/106428898.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:27Z |
3rd Quarter Report
The Celtics are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Spurs 105-76.
The Celtics entered the match having won five straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it six, or will the Spurs step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.
Who's Playing
Boston Celtics @ San Antonio Spurs
Current Records: Boston 25-6, San Antonio 5-26
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Frost Bank Center -- San Antonio, Texas
- TV: Bally Sports - Southwest
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $50.00
What to Know
The Celtics will be playing the full four quarters on Sunday, but they're expected to have things wrapped up well before that. The Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs will face off at 7:00 p.m. ET on December 31st at Frost Bank Center without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The Celtics will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Friday, it was close, but Boston sidestepped Toronto for a 120-118 victory.
The Celtics' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaylen Brown, who shot 5-for-6 from long range and dropped a double-double on 31 points and ten rebounds. That's the first time this season that Brown pulled down ten or more rebounds. Luke Kornet was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, the Spurs traveled a rocky road last season, and unfortunately for them the road hasn't gotten any smoother. They fell to Portland 134-128. The Spurs found out winning isn't easy when your three-point shooting is a whole 16.9% worse than the opposition.
Despite the defeat, the Spurs had strong showings from Keldon Johnson, who scored 29 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds, and Devin Vassell, who scored 22 points along with five assists and four steals. Vassell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played.
Boston pushed their record up to 25-6 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 122.9 points per game. As for San Antonio, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-26.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: The Celtics just can't miss this season, having made 48.1% of their shots per game. It's a different story for the Spurs, though, as they've only made 45.6% of their shots per game this season. Given the Celtics' sizeable advantage in that area, the Spurs will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for the Celtics against the Spurs when the teams last played back in March as the team secured a 137-93 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Celtics since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Boston is a big 13.5-point favorite against San Antonio, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Celtics as a 13-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 240 points.
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Series History
San Antonio has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Boston.
- Mar 26, 2023 - Boston 137 vs. San Antonio 93
- Jan 07, 2023 - Boston 121 vs. San Antonio 116
- Jan 05, 2022 - San Antonio 99 vs. Boston 97
- Nov 26, 2021 - San Antonio 96 vs. Boston 88
- Apr 30, 2021 - Boston 143 vs. San Antonio 140
- Jan 27, 2021 - San Antonio 110 vs. Boston 106
- Jan 08, 2020 - San Antonio 129 vs. Boston 114
- Nov 09, 2019 - Boston 135 vs. San Antonio 115
- Mar 24, 2019 - San Antonio 115 vs. Boston 96
- Dec 31, 2018 - San Antonio 120 vs. Boston 111 | https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/san-antonio-spurs-vs-boston-celtics-how-to-watch-schedule-live-stream-info-start-time-tv-channel-29180615/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:28Z |
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Kazakhstan to meet 80% of its jet fuel demand
17:16, 06 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan is set to boost jet fuel production and meet 80% of its demand, according to Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Zhenis Kassymbek.
"In 2018, 63-65% of jet fuel in Kazakhstan was produced by domestic oil refineries. This year, we request to supply about 850-900 thousand tons of fuel. The Ministry of Energy confirms that domestic enterprises will meet 80% of our need," said the Minister at a press conference in the Government.
"The reconstruction of oil refineries gives its results today. Our three oil processing plants produced much more fuel compared to 2017," he noted. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-meet-80-of-its-jet-fuel-demand_a3495528/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:31Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department battled a commercial structure fire Sunday evening near East 87th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard.
Crews were called to the area just before 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, smoke and fire were showing from the west end of the building.
KCFD spokesperson Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins said the fire came from the attic of a vacant until in the strip mall.
Due to concerns the fire could spread to other units, the Save A Lot was evacuated.
Within about 20 minutes, firefighters were able to control the blaze and begin overhaul and salvage procedures.
While Save A Lot was not where the fire originated, it did suffer some smoke damage. Thus, it must be evaluated by the health department as the business sells food, per Hopkins.
Out of precaution, one firefighter was transported to be evaluated for exhaustion. No other injuries were reported.
— | https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/save-a-lot-near-e-87th-street-blue-ridge-boulevard-suffers-some-smoke-damage-after-strip-mall-fire | 2024-01-01T02:56:32Z |
China launches test satellite for satellite internet technologies
A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a test satellite for satellite internet technologies blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 30, 2023. The satellite was launched at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)
JIUQUAN, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday launched a test satellite for satellite internet technologies from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The satellite was launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit.
It was the 505th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a test satellite for satellite internet technologies blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 30, 2023. The satellite was launched at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)
A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a test satellite for satellite internet technologies blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 30, 2023. The satellite was launched at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)
A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a test satellite for satellite internet technologies blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 30, 2023. The satellite was launched at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)
A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a test satellite for satellite internet technologies blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 30, 2023. The satellite was launched at 8:13 a.m. (Beijing Time), and successfully entered its preset orbit. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)
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MUMBAI: In a year when key equity benchmarks scaled new highs and rallied nearly 20% making investors richer by about Rs 85 lakh crore, 55 of the 59 issues gave IPO investors handsome returns of 45% on average. In fact, 2023 turned out to be an outlier for primary market investors when 59 companies hit the street, raising Rs 54,000 crore, and returned over 45% more than the issue prices on average, according to exchange data.
This means that more than two-thirds of companies outperformed benchmark indices which rallied close to 20% in the year.
The average listing gain for all the 59 IPOs is 26.3% and their average gain as of December 29 is 45%. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/most-ipos-in-2023-gain-more-than-sensex/articleshow/106428879.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:33Z |
- Declares armed forces take pride in steadfast commitment to people of Pakistan
- Vows National Army to leave no stone unturned for national security, development
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, in his New Year message on Sunday, reaffirmed the inseparable bond between the people and armed forces of Pakistan, declaring an unwavering spirit that cannot be defeated.
“As a National Army, the Pakistan Army is committed to leaving no stone unturned in contributing to the cause of national security and development. We take pride in our steadfast commitment to the people of Pakistan. People and armed forces of Pakistan are one; no one can defeat the spirit of Pakistan,” stated the army chief, as quoted in a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on New Year’s eve.
Reflecting on the challenges of the past year, the armed forces of the country extended warm wishes for a Happy New Year to the proud and honourable people of Pakistan. They underscored the significance of 2024, emphasising its importance both internally and externally.
The ISPR, in its statement, highlighted the patriotic spirit embedded within the Pakistan’s armed forces, expressing a commitment to serve the motherland, a land rich in bounties and opportunities. “Undoubtedly, our great nation will rise, aligning with the dreams of our forefathers and the aspirations of the people of Pakistan. A bright future awaits us, InshaAllah,” the statement affirmed.
Additionally, the military’s media wing conveyed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, echoing the Prime Minister’s directive. “We stand with and pray for the resilient people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. May the New Year bring relief to their sufferings from tyrannical regimes,” the ISPR expressed.
As Pakistan enters the New Year, the military’s message resonates with a commitment to unity, resilience, and a shared vision for a prosperous future. The nation looks forward to navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with determination and hope. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/on-new-year-coas-terms-people-and-army-of-pakistan-are-one/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:33Z |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Conversations continue between Kansas City, Missouri, leaders and a potential buyer of the Country Club Plaza. The Highland Park Village Partners have big plans for the iconic strip, which would restore the outdoor retail space to its glory days.
Following his recent trip to Dallas, KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas shared what the developers are envisioning.
“I think what they're looking at is a lot more of a mixed first-floor retail. Maybe a three-story, four-story type building that works and integrates with the neighborhood," Lucas said. "Frankly, matches kind of the tradition of the neighborhoods around the Plaza itself already."
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Donna Speed, who works in realty, said she thinks it would raise the value of the whole area. She believes the long-term benefits will outweigh the growing pains, such as not having enough parking.
"I think build and the solution will come. Just like it did in northwest Arkansas — they’re building garages,” Speed said.
But area realtor Ryan Gritters feels differently. He said there are plenty of apartment rentals in the area already, so he worries the type of units to be built would not be viable for all families.
“I would like to see Kansas City and the investors working in Kansas City put a lot more energy and effort into affordable housing,” Gritters said. “The Plaza is just not gonna meet that need, and we don’t necessarily have a large need for Class A rentals.”
However, Gritters does believe the interest may differ depending on who is asked. There will always be demand from out-of-town visitors and younger people.
“I know downtown has been expanding with hotels, so that would be a natural area to expand into,” he said. “As a rule of thumb, you got a lot more young generations that would like to pay that amount of money to live in an area like that.”
Either way, most people KSHB 41 heard from said they hope growth will not change the essence of the iconic Plaza.
“If they’re gonna end up like taking apart so much of its character and then making it really new and modern, I wouldn’t like that at all. I love Kansas City’s old buildings and architecture,” said KC resident Shannon Adkins.
— | https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kc-realtor-residents-share-mixed-reactions-to-potential-of-additional-housing-on-country-club-plaza | 2024-01-01T02:56:38Z |
Kazakhstan to remain uranium mining leader, says Energy Minister
"Despite the difficulties in the global uranium market, we intend to maintain leadership in uranium mining. Now there is an oversupply of uranium and this trend continues," he told the extended board meeting of the Ministry of Energy.
According to the ministry's press service, in 2018, Kazakhstan produced 21,699 tons of uranium, which is in line with the target figure, and, this year, it is planned to produce 22,742 tons.
The Minister highlighted that considerable uranium reserves are Kazakhstan's competitive advantage.
"Therefore, the main goal for us is to increase the gross value added of the nuclear industry through the development of all the major segments of the nuclear fuel cycle and the creation of nuclear power industry that would use its own resource base to the maximum extent. Vice-Minister Sungat Yessimkhanov and Director of Department of Atomic Energy and Industry Development Batyrzhan Karakozov are to ensure the introduction of amendments to the legislation on civil and legal accountability in the nuclear field in the first half of the year," Kanat Bozumbayev concluded. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-remain-uranium-mining-leader-says-energy-minister_a3496546/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:38Z |
NEW DELHI:Columbia University professor and the first vice chairman of Niti Aayog Arvind Panagariya has been appointed the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. The government is, however, yet to name the other members of the panel, which has an open mandate unlike finance commissions in recent years, where the Centre provided a large set of terms of reference.
For many, Panagariya's appointment came as a surprise since the last four commissions were headed by those who had long stints either in the finance ministry or RBI.
Barring the two-and-a-half years that he spent at Niti Aayog, the former Asian Development Bank chief economist has focused on academics. He is currently the Jagdish Bhagwati professor of Indian political economy & professor of economics and director of Raj Center on Indian Economic Policies.
The 16th Finance Commission, which has less than two years to finalise its recommendations for five years, starting April 2025, will have the flexibility to decide the areas that it intends to focus on apart from the Constitutionally-mandated task of devising the formula to divide the tax revenue between the Centre and the states along with the grants in aid from the Consolidated Fund of India. Besides, it has to recommend on transfer of resources to panchayats and municipal bodies and ways to finance disaster management.
This time, the government has also refrained from providing a base year for the Commission, which uses population as a key parameter for working out the devolution formula. Panagariya, who is bullish on the prospects of the Indian economy in the coming years, is known to speak his mind and has often been critical of the government's trade policy and high tariffs. The new assignment will force him to return to India as finance commissions hold extensive consultations with the states and central government agencies before finalising their recommendations.
During his stint in Niti Aayog, he had nudged states to push reforms and pursue initiatives to make life easier for businesses, things that were part of the mandate for the 15th Finance Commission. Typically, finance commissions have been a mix of economists and former civil servants. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/niti-aayogs-1st-vice-chairman-panagariya-to-head-16th-finance-commission/articleshow/106428751.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:39Z |
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Oriental storks seen in wetland in E China's Anhui
(Xinhua) 16:58, December 31, 2023
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows a flock of oriental storks (Ciconia boyciana) in a wetland in Changlinhe Township of Feidong County, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Chen Zhen/Xinhua)
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows a flock of oriental storks (Ciconia boyciana) in a wetland in Changlinhe Township of Feidong County, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Chen Zhen/Xinhua)
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The concept of meritocracy permeates various sectors, notably education and government offices, creating disparities in achievement. In Pakistan, the education system’s poor quality undermines merit-based grading in schools and job placements.
Three concurrent education systems operate in Pakistan: public and non-elite private schools, elitist private schools, and religious seminaries (madaris). Each follows distinct curricula, teaching methods, and standards, complicating the credibility of education.
Elitist private schools, despite high fees, provide international-standard education, while middle-class students attend private public schools with lower quality and facilities. Those unable to afford even these turn to madaris for free education and stipends.
The National Education Policy 2009 identifies a commitment gap as a major factor in the low literacy rate and insufficient skilled workforce. This complex scenario leaves children from different systems without a clear path.
With the prevalence of jobbery and a lack of job opportunities in public offices, disadvantaged segments withdraw children from school, leading to child labor and increased income. This cycle, coupled with the absence of checks on corruption, breeds hopelessness and lethargy.
These issues contribute to a rise in crime, with educated, unemployed youth resorting to violence. Regions like FATA, Balochistan, and Sindh suffer particularly, evident in the growth of dacoits in Sindh’s Kacha region and terrorist activities by TTP and BLA.
Despite claims, the government allocates only 2% of the GDP to education, hindering meaningful learning. The focus must shift from rote learning to fostering creativity, as the essence of education lies in the credibility and skill of the youth.
To prevent chaos and internal strife, justice and merit-based job allocation are imperative. Without these reforms, Pakistan may require another 75 years to overcome poverty, unemployment, and injustice.
Sajid Ali Naich
Khairpur Nathan Shah | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/pakistans-education-quandary-2/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:40Z |
A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.kshb.com/surfer-dies-following-a-shark-encounter-in-hawaii | 2024-01-01T02:56:44Z |
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MUMBAI: Investor wealth, as measured by BSE market capitalisation, surged by about Rs 85 lakh crore in 2023, of which Rs 16 lakh crore - or nearly a fifth of the overall gain - came from state-owned companies.
The combined market of 65 odd public sector undertakings jumped by 45% in 2023 in line with the upsurge in the broader market. The market value of these PSUs, where the President (on behalf of the government) is either the majority owner or owns a substantial stake, increased by Rs 15.8 lakh crore to Rs 50.5 lakh crore, data from Refinitiv showed.
In comparison, among large private sector business houses, Aditya Birla Group's market value increased by 38%, Tata Group's by nearly 32%, Bajaj Group's 23%, Reliance Industries' by a marginal 1.6%, while Adani Group, thanks to the Hindenburg Research report, saw 29% wealth erosion.
The PSUs operate in a diverse set of sectors that include energy, insurance, power, railways, banks, ship-building and ports.
In 2023, the biggest addition to the PSU market cap was by NTPC. It made its shareholders richer by Rs 1.4 lakh crore with its current market value stands at nearly Rs 3.1 lakh crore. The power sector giant was followed by LIC that added Rs 93,547 crore to its market value which is at Rs 5.3 lakh crore.
Coal India stood third as India depends on coal to fire its power plants and several other industries amid a global move towards cleaner sources of energy. The 67% jump in Coal India's stock price also translated to a Rs 93,026-crore addition to its market value to Rs 2.3 lakh crore now, the data showed.
In NTPC, the President held 51.1% stake while in LIC, it was 96.5%. The stake in Coal India stands at 63.1%, shareholding data as of September-end, disclosed to the BSE, showed. In terms of market value, SBI tops the table among PSUs with a market cap of Rs 5.7 lakh crore. However, despite a rally in most PSU banks in 2023, the leader in the pack barely moved.
Compared to 18-19% gains in the sensex and Nifty, and a 12% rise in BSE's banking index, SBI gained less than 5% during the year. This translated to a market cap addition of Rs 25,301 crore. In SBI, the President holds 57.5% stake, BSE data showed. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/psu-cos-market-cap-jumps-45-to-51lakh-crore-in-2023/articleshow/106428826.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:45Z |
Kazakhstan to start exporting petroleum products to Central Asia
"In this half of the year, it is planned to start exporting our petroleum products mainly to the countries of Central Asia. The legislative framework is near completion. Vice Minister Bolat Akchulakov should keep a tight hold upon the issue of ratifying the respective agreements and introducing amendments to the legislation," Kanat Bozumbayev told the extended board meeting of the Ministry of Energy.
According to the minister, reaching 16.4 million tons, the volume of oil refined increased by 8.6% as compared to 2017. This year it is planned to refine 17.2 million tons of oil, which is 5% more than in 2018.
"In 2018, the production of the main types of petroleum products - jet fuel, diesel fuel, gasoline, fuel oil -increased by 9.4 percent year on year. This year's target is 12.2 million tons, with a 5-percent growth from the level of 2018. At the end of the year (2018), the supply of the market with Kazakhstan-made petroleum products reached 93.2% with gasoline, 91.1% with diesel fuel, and 62% with jet fuel," he informed.
The minister assured that this year the supply of the market with domestic gasoline, diesel fuel (except for the winter grade for temperatures of -15-25 degrees C), and jet fuel will be 100%. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-start-exporting-petroleum-products-to-central-asia_a3496465/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:45Z |
CPPCC National Committee holds gathering to ring in new year, Xi Jinping delivers important speech
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a New Year gathering in its auditorium in Beijing on the morning of Dec. 29. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng attended the gathering to ring in the year 2024. Also present at the gathering were leading officials of China's non-Communist parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, representatives of personages without party affiliation, leading officials of central Party and government departments, and individuals from various ethnic groups and all walks of life in Beijing.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), delivered an important speech at the gathering. He stressed that promoting the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through a Chinese path to modernization is the central task of the Party and the state on the new journey in the new era, and it represents the greatest political mission of the period.
We need to consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front, expand common ground and the convergence of interests for the building of a strong nation and realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, concentrate strength through unity, make great achievements through hard work, and jointly write a magnificent chapter in advancing Chinese modernization, Xi said.
On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the CMC, Xi extended New Year greetings to non-CPC parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, personages without party affiliation, Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and the friends from around the world who support the development of China's modernization.
Xi pointed out that the year 2023 marks the first year to implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress on all fronts. Over the past year, we have remained committed to the general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, promptly shifted COVID-19 management to that of a class-B infectious disease, resolutely overcome internal and external difficulties, striven hard to forge ahead, pushed for economic recovery, and fulfilled the main objectives of economic and social development.
China's GDP in 2023 is expected to surpass 126 trillion yuan, and grain output has reached a record new high. Employment and overall prices have maintained stable while new breakthroughs have been made in technological innovation. New productive forces are taking shape at an accelerated pace. The new round of reform of the Party and state institutions has been basically completed. High-level opening up continues to expand. Significant achievements have been made in controlling floods, defusing debt risks, and ensuring timely deliveries of presold homes. The growth of residents' income is faster than economic growth. Progress has been made in work related to Hong Kong and Macao, and firm actions have been taken to oppose "Taiwan independence" and promote reunification. China's major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics has forged ahead, which continues to help improve the external environment for China's development. The full and rigorous Party governance and the fight against corruption continue to be intensified, and therefore a good political environment is constantly consolidated and developed. Chengdu Universiade and the Hangzhou Asian Games, which have been successfully hosted, have seen the good results achieved by our athletes. These achievements have not come easily and are commendable. We have created new opportunities, won strategic initiative, and greatly boosted our confidence and determination in overcoming crises, tackling challenges, and responding to changing situations.
Xi noted that over the past year, the CPPCC has earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, given full play to its role as a special consultative body, and focused on the central task to carry out in-depth fact-finding missions, conduct consultation and deliberation on state affairs, and democratic oversight, making new contributions to the cause of the Party and the country.
Xi stressed that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China and is a crucial year for fulfilling the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan. It is important to adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, materialize the requirements of making progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability by making progress, and building the new before breaking the old in our work of all sectors. It is imperative to strive to make greater progress in building a new paradigm of development, promoting high-quality development, comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, achieving greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and comprehensively promoting rural revitalization, so as to consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery. It is essential to improve people's well-being, maintain social stability, and steadily advance Chinese modernization.
Xi noted that next year also marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the CPPCC. It is imperative to carry forward the fine traditions, keep the political responsibilities in mind, focus on the central task and serve the overall interests of the country, strengthen the ideological and political guidance, take an active part in making proposals on state affairs, extensively build consensus, and strengthen self-reform, so as to continuously open up new prospects for the work of the CPPCC in the new era.
Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairperson of the National Committee of the CPPCC, presided over the gathering. He pointed out that it is imperative to earnestly study and understand the spirit of General Secretary Xi's important speech, unswervingly uphold the Party's leadership and forge the Party's soul with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It is essential to align thoughts and actions with the spirit of General Secretary Xi's important speech and the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee, and concentrate wisdom and strength on deepening reform, boosting development, and safeguarding and improving people's well-being. It is imperative to boost confidence and work hard to make new contributions to the cause of the Party and the country, and strive for advancing Chinese modernization.
Ding Zhongli, chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, delivered a speech on behalf of the central committees of non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and personages without party affiliation. He said that they will unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, firmly support the affirmation of Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and the affirmation of the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and resolutely uphold General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and uphold the Party Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership. He said that they will forge ahead with courage on the path of Chinese modernization and write a glorious chapter with joint efforts in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
During the gathering, Xi and others joined those present, cordially shaking hands and exchanging greetings with many of them. Performing artists and some members of the National Committee of the CPPCC presented a performance. At the end of the gathering, all arose to sing in chorus "Unity Is Strength." The auditorium was filled with a festive atmosphere of happiness and auspiciousness.
Also present at the gathering were members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, a number of major officials of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council, leaders of the National Committee of the CPPCC, and former vice chairpersons of the National Committee of the CPPCC.
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One of the main challenges facing humanity as the world enters 2024, if not the most important challenge, is the existential threat of the climate change crisis. The recently concluded COP28 meetings in Dubai, indicated just how much needs to be done in terms of moving towards green economic growth, and yet one of the most important steps involved, which is phasing out of fossil fuel, could not be adopted. A December 13 Guardian published article ‘Cop28 landmark deal agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels’ pointed out this comprised situation at the COP28 meetings as follows: ‘Despite the urging of more than 130 countries and scientists and civil society groups, the agreement did not include an explicit commitment to phase out or even phase down fossil fuels. Instead, it reached a compromise that called on countries to contribute to global efforts to transition “away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in keeping with the science”.’
Secondly, although a step in the right direction, rich countries, with a deep carbon footprint, started providing compensation in terms of climate finance, under the ‘damage and loss fund’, yet the amounts that were committed were peanuts as compared to what is needed.
How the countries, especially developing countries will arrange needed finances to move towards a green economy, especially when a number of them are highly debt distressed. So, going into 2024, a number of countries including Pakistan– which is also a top-ten climate change vulnerable country– will be facing very tight budgets. Highlighting the seriousness of the debt crisis facing developing countries, a Project Syndicate (PS) published article ‘The coming debt crisis’ pointed out ‘In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund reported that a rising share of countries– 56% of low-income countries and 25% of emerging markets– are “in or at high levels of debt distress.” While some of these countries are already working on reform programs that will make them eligible for IMF funding and offer good prospects for economic growth, many are not. A developing-world debt crisis is looming. …If several of the larger emerging markets and low-income countries are simultaneously confronted with rising interest rates and an increasing reluctance by creditors to roll over their debts, a global debt crisis is likely to erupt. To avoid this scenario, the world needs an international agreement that establishes procedures for supporting debt-distressed sovereigns, thereby enabling the IMF to deliver loans faster. And all creditors must adhere to it.’
At the same time, many of these developing countries, including Pakistan, are following over-board austerity policies, which not only add to their already acute debt burdens, it also suppresses their economic growth prospects, which in turn, means that both domestic production, and exports volumes also get reduced. In addition to adding to cost-push inflation, low level of exports means less inflows into foreign exchange reserves, in turn, not only putting pressure on domestic currency, and increasing the imported inflation, also reduces countries’ capacity to service debt.
An important revisit to adopting austerity policies needs to be made– by both individual governments, and by the IMF– in favour of pro-cyclical, non-austerity policies. Such a revisit is indeed important for Pakistan, as the country suffers from stagflation, and acute debt distress, and subscription to over-board monetary austerity has likely contributed to inflationary pressures, and has made unnecessary sacrifice of economic growth.
In this regard, noted economist, Jayati Ghosh pointed out in her (PS) published article ‘Schizophrenia at the IMF’ published on April 19, whereby she was critical of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) fiscal consolidation (or austerity policies) hindered reducing debt burden, since such policies dented economic growth. She indicated as follows: ‘It has taken far too long, but it seems that the International Monetary Fund has finally internalized some hard truths about sovereign-debt reduction. Chief among them is that growing economies have an easier time repaying. As such, fiscal consolidation– the organization’s favored strategy– undermines efforts to reduce debt-to-GDP ratios because it inhibits economic growth. …The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook presents the results of its own investigation into various debt-reduction programs undertaken by 33 emerging-market economies and 21 developed economies between 1980 and 2019. “On average,” the authors note, “consolidations do not lead to a statistically significant effect on the debt ratio.” Instead, they find that higher GDP growth– “as captured by positive demand and supply shocks together”– is “an important force” responsible for roughly one-third of the observed debt reduction during that period. The analysis even recognizes that fiscal expansion improved debt ratios in several cases, largely due to its positive effect on GDP growth.’
Therefore, going into 2024, an important revisit to adopting austerity policies needs to be made– by both individual governments, and by the IMF– in favour of pro-cyclical, non-austerity policies. Such a revisit is indeed important for Pakistan, as the country suffers from stagflation, and acute debt distress, and subscription to over-board monetary austerity has likely contributed to inflationary pressures, and has made unnecessary sacrifice of economic growth. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/some-important-economic-challenges-for-2024/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:46Z |
- Preparations began Sunday morning at Cascades park in Tallahassee to bring in the new year.
- Members of the community voiced what they hope to see in the city as far as new additions.
- Watch the video above to see the preparations and what people are excited about what 2024 could bring.
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“I plan on being home man, no lie... at home eating, chilling, just living that quiet peaceful life…”
That was Clayton Stallworth, who lives in Tallahassee. He tells me about he’s New Year’s Eve plans…
“No real New Year’s resolutions, I think just taking in what I’ve been doing already and just making sure I’m taking care of myself and those around me…”
While walking around cascades park, I wanted to see what people would like to look forward to in 2024
Stallworth tells me what new things he’d like to see for the city while preparations began…
“I think the city, rather than building more things, should help out the community a little bit more. I grew up in Tallahassee so seeing it now, it looks beautiful but internally, it needs some work…”
Though community aid seems valuable, there are new things coming to the city in 2024…
Starting with new JetBlue flights between Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood and Tallahassee, and other projects.
“We got family; entire friends in town. We’re going to celebrate together, and we’ll probably celebrate around 7pm with all the kids and put them down. Then we’ll maybe have a champagne toast before we go to bed at 9!”
That’s Macy Murrell, a longtime Tallahassee Native and just had a newborn. She also tells me her New Year’s expectations…
I got to ask her about what new things she also wants to see in the city…
“Probably more children museum focus things… stuff for me to do with my kids to get out of the house and maybe some more indoor activities for them…”
With new expectations on the new year, people like Macy and Clayton say…
“It’s just nice to be out here…”
“Cheers to 2024!” | https://www.wtxl.com/downtown-tallahassee/members-of-the-tallahassee-community-share-what-they-look-forward-to-in-2024 | 2024-01-01T02:56:49Z |
‘Incredible’ fireworks display and Pulp concert light up Hogmanay celebrations
Edinburgh was lit up with fireworks as crowds from near and far danced and sang along to some of the Sheffield band’s greatest hits.
Revellers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations brought in the new year with an evening of fireworks and music from Pulp.
Thousands gathered at the sold-out Princes Garden Street Party and Concert in the Gardens for the festival’s 30th anniversary.
The event, organised by UniqueAssembly and City of Edinburgh Council, was be headlined by Pulp, who have not played in the city in 20 years.
Following the first part of set, the fireworks began at midnight and crowds cheered, roared and sang.
Mark Wright, 50, said: “This is the first time I’ve been here. The fireworks were brilliant.
“I’ll be here next year, straight away. As soon as I get home I’ll be booking up for next year.”
Alice, 42, said: “We left the children at home tonight with a babysitter, and it’s incredible. New Year’s Eve, retro tunes, the weather has been amazing.
“Could there be a band more perfect for this than Pulp? Possibly only Blondie – I couldn’t think of a better band.”
She continued: “The fireworks were incredible, they went on, and on and on.
“We’re from London and Hogmanay is one of those things you always feel is a bit overdone, but it’s been incredible, and to have snuck into the VIP area by accident is excellent.” | https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2024/01/01/incredible-fireworks-display-and-pulp-concert-light-up-hogmanay-celebrations/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:49Z |
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KYIV: Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed 24 people Saturday "would not go unpunished." The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
The retaliatory Russian attack wounded 28 people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
A hotel, kindergarten, apartment buildings, shops and administrative buildings sustained damage, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Russia's defence ministry said it had targeted "decision-making centers and military facilities" in Kharkiv. It said the hit on the Kharkiv Palace Hotel had "destroyed representatives of the Main Intelligence Directorate and Ukrainian Armed Forces" involved in the "terrorist attack" in Belgorod.
Ukrainian interior minister Ihor Klymenko said a British journalist was among the wounded, while public German broadcaster ZDF said Sunday that one of its TV crews had been in the hotel. In the Kyiv region that surrounds Ukraine's capital, a Russian drone attack caused a fire at a critical infrastructure facility, local officials said. They did not identify the nature of the facility. Russian troops additionally shelled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Sunday, killing a 14-year-old boy.
On Saturday, shelling in the centre of Belgorod killed two dozen people, including three children. Another 108 people were wounded in the strike, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Sunday, making the attack one with the most casualties on Russian soil since the start of the war 22 months ago. Russian authorities accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack, which took place the day after an 18-hour Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine killed 41 civilians. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/russia-launches-fresh-drone-strikes-in-ukraine-in-retaliation-for-belgorod-attack-that-killed-24/articleshow/106428640.cms | 2024-01-01T02:56:51Z |
Kazakhstan to test 5G in pilot mode this year - Abayev
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Minister of Information and Communications Dauren Abayev revealed Kazakhstan's plans on introduction of high-speed Internet countrywide, Kazinform reports.
"Last year we launched the Digital Kazakhstan program and one of its directions is to ensure 100% access to broad band Internet across Kazakhstan. Construction of fibre optic links in 1,250 villages inhabited by 2.5 million Kazakhstanis began in 2018," Minister Abayev said at the session of the board of the Ministry of Information and Communications in Astana on Wednesday.
In his words, over 3,000 villages will be provided with mobile Internet of the fourth generation by 2021.
Abayev also mentioned the plans to introduce 5G technologies in Kazakhstan this year. According to him, Kazakhstan will test 5G in pilot mode in order to determine the reasonable amount of time it needs to launch it full scale in the nearest future. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-to-test-5g-in-pilot-mode-this-year-abayev_a3500121/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:52Z |
Xi meets Chinese diplomatic envoys
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with Chinese diplomatic envoys attending the annual work conference for overseas envoys to foreign countries in 2023 at the Great Hall of the People on Dec. 29. Xi delivered an important speech.
Xi acknowledged the significant achievements made in China's diplomatic work in the new era, and called on the envoys to conscientiously study and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs, the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and the Thought on Diplomacy in particular. He urged them to have a correct understanding of the international environment and the historical mission faced by China's work on foreign affairs on the new journey in the new era, to hold high the banner of building a community with a shared future for humanity, and to keep opening up new prospects for major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, was present at the meeting.
At around 11:40 a.m., Xi and others arrived at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People amid a warm round of applause. Xi and others waved to the diplomatic envoys and had a cordial exchange with them before having a group photo taken together.
Amidst warm applause, Xi delivered an important speech. He said, "In the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has raged and spread, and external forces have continuously escalated their suppression and containment against us, posing special challenges to our diplomatic work. You all have undergone special tests. Over these years, you have stood firm in foreign lands, been on missions for our country, sacrificed personal interests for the greater good, and toiled and struggled worldwide. It is good of you to work hard." Xi extended sincere greetings to the envoys and all those working on China's diplomatic front on behalf of the CPC Central Committee.
Xi emphasized that at the 20th CPC National Congress, we made strategic arrangements for promoting the building of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization. China's major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics will enter a new stage in which more can be accomplished. He urged the envoys uphold the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, carry forward valuable experience in China's diplomacy in the new era, enhance cohesion, carry on the fighting spirit, and overcome all difficulties and obstacles to achieve new and greater victories.
Xi pointed out that in the just-concluded Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs, we analyzed the current and future international situation and China's external environment, and clarified the goals, guiding principles, strategic arrangements, and basic tasks for work related to foreign affairs. Xi called on the envoys to earnestly implement the decisions and arrangements of the Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs, and make new achievements with a more energetic spirit.
First, Xi urged them to keep in mind the original aspiration and mission, and be loyal to the Party. Loyalty to the Party, the country and the people is the glorious tradition of the diplomatic front. Diplomatic envoys should undertake missions and travel to various parts of the world, no matter where they go, they must never forget why they go there, and they must keep the "scepter" in their hearts. It's necessary for them to enrich their thinking with the Party's innovative theories, sharpen their eyes to tell right from wrong, and always keep to the correct political direction. It's essential for them to have a deep understanding of where the supreme interests of the Party and the country lie, and understand and implement the foreign policy of the CPC Central Committee well. Over 1.4 billion Chinese people are strong supporters of the diplomatic work. The envoys were urged to take "diplomacy for the people" as their commitment, and pass on the CPC Central Committee's care and concern to every overseas Chinese.
Second, the envoys should strengthen their sense of responsibility and be pioneers in their endeavors. They should understand and implement the thought on socialist diplomacy with Chinese characteristics for a new era, meet difficulties head on and shoulder responsibilities. It is imperative to strengthen diplomatic capacity building, be firm in taking practical and pragmatic approaches, be alert and clear-sighted and solve difficulties through realistic approaches to serve the overall situation. It is essential to be adept at making more friends and extending friendship. The work of winning public support should reach not only governments but also ordinary people. Globalized way of communication should be used to better tell China's stories, and promote understanding between China and the world through linking the country's past with the present, so that the world will know better about China in the new era.
Third, the envoys must have the courage and ability to carry on our fight and act as defenders of national interests. It is necessary for them to strengthen confidence and determination, be strategically sober-minded, firmly keep a worst-case scenario mindset, and, with combat preparedness and a firm determination, never yield to coercive power, so as to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests. They must strengthen strategic planning and make good use of the effective instrument of united front work. They should skillfully utilize the multilateral mechanisms and rules to seek more understanding and support from the international community.
Fourth, the envoys should keep reforming themselves to act as promoter of full and rigorous Party self-governance. All diplomatic envoys must effectively fulfill their principal responsibilities for Party governance and promote Party building with the spirit of self-reform. They must build strong ideological defense line, constantly reflect on, alert, examine and motivate themselves so as to have firm political convictions and strictly abide by Party rules and discipline.
Strict training and management makes a difference to the building of a good team. It is important to strictly rectify conduct and tighten discipline. Discipline and rules must be constantly emphasized. They must be strict with themselves, fulfill their responsibilities strictly, and manage their subordinates strictly, so as to build a contingent of disciplined and loyal diplomats, who have a strong sense of responsibility and the courage and ability to carry on our fight.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, attended the conference and delivered a speech at the 2023 Annual Work Conference for Envoys to Foreign Countries. He urged the envoys to thoroughly study and understand General Secretary Xi's important speech and the spirit of the Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs, deeply understand the great theoretical innovation and far-reaching significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, which should serve as a guide for them to overcome difficulties, forge ahead, and continuously open up new prospects for major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
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ISLAMABAD: The weapons left over by the US forces in Afghanistan are being used by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in cross-border terrorist activities against Pakistan, which has witnessed a drastic increase in the outgoing year.
It was evident from the recent terror attacks by the TTP from the Afghan soil in Pakistan that its terrorists were blatantly using the weapons left behind by the foreign forces in Afghanistan to damage peace and security in the region, well-informed political and defence analysts opined on Sunday.
They said the Pakistan Army had been fighting the war against the TTP for the last two decades.
However, it was a known fact that its terrorists had full access to the weapons, which the US and NATO forces had left behind after facing humiliating defeat in the so-called war against terror. It had significantly damaged the security of the region, particularly in Pakistan, which had seen an surge in terrorist activities since the fallout of Afghan defence forces.
An intelligence-based operation was conducted against terrorists in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district on December 29, 2023.
At least, five terrorists, including their commander Rahzaib Khurray, were killed in the exchange of fire during the operation. Foreign weapons, including M4 Carbine and Ak-47 along with ammunition were recovered from the terrorists. Such type of foreign arms had been used in many terrorist attacks in Pakistan in the past also. The Baloch Liberation Army, which attacked FC camps in Nowshki and Panjgur districts in February, 2022, was also using the same weapons.
The attack on the Zhob Garrison on July 12, 2023 also involved the use of American weapons by the TTP. On September 6, 2023, the TTP terrorists armed with the latest American weapons attacked two army check posts in Chitral. The weapons recovered from the terrorists in the November 4 Mianwali Air Base attack were foreign-made, including RPG-7, AK-74, M-4 and M-16/A4.
Moreover, the night vision goggles and American rifles were also used by terrorists in the terrorist attack in Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan on December 12. In the terrorist incident in Tank on December 15, modern American weapons used. Three policemen were martyred and five terrorists were killed. The terrorists used M16/A2, HE Grenades, and AK-47. On December 13, Customs and security forces recovered modern American weapons from onion sacks from a vehicle coming from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The weapons included modern American made M4, American rifle, and grenades.
The smuggling of advanced foreign weapons from Afghanistan into Pakistan and the TTP’s use of the American weapons against the security forces and the people of Pakistan are a big question mark on the claims of the Afghan Interim Government of not allowing the use of its land against Pakistan.
The Eurasian Times also claimed that the US-made weapons were used by the TTP terrorists in their terror acts on the Pakistani soil. The US had delivered a total of 427,300 combat weapons to the Afghan military, with 300,000 remaining at the time of its withdrawal, the Pentagon said.
However, due to the massive arsenal, the region witnessed a massive increase in terrorism during the last two years. The United States provided equipment worth $18.6 billion to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces between 2005 and August 2021, the Pentagon said.
After the US withdrawal, those weapons helped the TTP carry out cross-border terrorist attacks. It all shows that the Afghan regime is not only arming the TTP but also providing a safe haven to it and other terrorist organizations. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/ttp-using-us-leftover-weapons-in-terrorism-in-pakistan-analysts/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:53Z |
- A Tallahassee man was killed in a car crash in Gadsden County after a motorcycle crash
- FHP says he was wearing a helmet
A Tallahassee man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Gadsden County Saturday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol says it happened on US Highway 90 near Shadow Street in Quincy.
FHP says the man was riding his motorcycle East on US-90. Troopers say a sedan pulled out of a driveway and crossed both eastbound lanes, trying to make a left turn. The motorcyclist tried to get out of the way, but hit the sedan's left side.
The man died on the scene. FHP says he was wearing a helmet. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/tallahassee-man-dies-in-gadsden-county-motorcycle-crash | 2024-01-01T02:56:55Z |
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Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, a figure who has evolved from a rebellious youth to a responsible and "woke" family man, stands on the cusp of becoming the next king of Denmark. Frederik is set to become the next king following the announcement by his mother, Queen Margrethe II, to abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024.
Born on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe and the late Prince Henrik.
His journey to becoming a future king has been marked by significant transformation and growth.
Frederik has a younger brother, Prince Joachim, and four children with his wife, Mary Donaldson, whom he married in 2004. His children are Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine. He is also the godfather of Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Oscar, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
Frederik received his primary education at Krebs’ Skole in Copenhagen and later attended the École des Roches, a boarding school in Normandy, France. He graduated from the University of Aarhus in 1995 with a degree in political science. He also studied at Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, and the National Defense College.
Frederik has served in the Royal Danish Army, the Royal Danish Navy, and the Danish Frogmen Corps. He holds the rank of major general in the army and the air force, and rear admiral in the navy. He has participated in several military exercises and missions, including Operation Friction in the Persian Gulf, Operation Active Endeavour in the Mediterranean, and Operation Ocean Shield in the Horn of Africa. He is also the patron of various military and humanitarian organizations, such as the Danish Veterans, the Danish Red Cross, and the Danish Refugee Council.
Frederik is an avid sportsman and adventurer. He has completed several marathons, triathlons, and ironman competitions. He has also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, and trekked to the North Pole. He is a member of the International Olympic Committee and the honorary president of the Danish National Olympic Committee. He is also the patron of several sports and cultural associations, such as the Danish Football Association, the Danish Sailing Association, and the Royal Danish Theatre.
Frederik is fluent in Danish, French, English, and German. He has a keen interest in science, technology, and innovation. He is the patron of the Danish Science Festival, the Copenhagen Science City, and the Danish Industry Foundation. He is also involved in various initiatives to promote sustainability, renewable energy, and climate action. He is the patron of the World Wildlife Fund, the Global Green Growth Forum, and the Danish Green Investment Fund.
As a young man, Frederik struggled with the media attention and the knowledge of his future role as king. He was known for his fast lifestyle, including a fondness for fast cars and partying, which earned him the reputation of a "spoiled party prince" in the early 1990s. However, this perception began to change after he graduated from Aarhus University in 1995, becoming the first Danish royal to complete a university education. His education also included a stint at Harvard University in the United States, where he enrolled under the pseudonym Frederik Henriksen.
Frederik's military training played a crucial role in his maturation. He served in the navy's Frogmen Corps, where he was one of only four recruits to pass all tests in 1995. His adventurous spirit was also evident in his participation in a 3,500-kilometer ski expedition across Greenland in 2000. Despite several accidents, his popularity has soared, further boosted by initiatives like the Royal Run, annual fun runs across Denmark that he began in 2018.
Known for his passion for the environment, Frederik has been a champion of Denmark's efforts to address the climate crisis. He has discreetly established himself as a key figure in the shadow of his mother, Queen Margrethe II. His approach to royalty is marked by a desire to be accessible and relatable, attending sports events and concerts, and insisting on being himself, a human being, even after taking the throne.
Frederik's relationship with his mother is one of complementarity, with him joking about their different interests and skills during the queen's jubilee celebrations. As he prepares to ascend the throne, Frederik embodies a blend of tradition and modernity, poised to lead Denmark's thousand-year-old monarchy into the future.
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch's role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
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Kazakhstan troops to partake in exercise Steppe Eagle
The main planning conference on Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019 took place at the Partnership for Peace Training Center. It was attended by representatives of the Armed Forces of the UK, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the U.S., Tajikistan, and Turkey, and NATO Headquarters.
During the conference, the sides discussed issues of administrative, medical, logistics and military-technical support.
Military units of the above-mentioned six countries will participate in the exercise to be arranged in June this year in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over 120 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, most of whom are peacekeepers, will take part in the exercise.
The planning meeting resulted in the signing of a protocol, which is a guidance document for further work on the preparations for the exercise. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-troops-to-partake-in-exercise-steppe-eagle_a3496110/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:59Z |
The spectacle of Shah Mahmood Qureshi being rearrested after release was not really an edifying one. Of course, we learnt later on that he had been arrested for his involvement in May 9 cases.
If we look at what is happening to former US President Donald Trump, we might begin to make sense of what is happening. It seems that the January 6 attack on US Congress is being treated as an insurrection against the Constitution, and the ban by the Fourteenth Amendment on anyone holding office after having taken oath to defend the Constitution includes contesting an election.
Of course, the matter will have to go to the US Supreme Court, where the majority of judges have been appointed by Republican presidents. So we should remember that the Fourteenth seems to be the USA’s sadiq o ameen provision. It seems the US armed forces have not profited by it to get rid of unpatriotic elements when they try to contest elections. Just as May 9 showed us where the country’s red line is, the USA is trying to show the red line it follows, which is the Constitution.
Of course, one of the problems with the Fourteenth Amendment is that it was not possible to find out where one qualified for it. Remember, Trump has not been convicted of any involvement in the January 6 insurrection, You can’t be not sadiq o ameen unless you’ve been convicted. (And for that, arrangements can be made. Unfortunately he’s dead, but Judge Arshad Malik knew a thing or two about videocams.) But Trump is being found by two states guilty of having been involved in an insurrection even after being impeached and acquitted. Two states have found him not guilty, by having put him on the primary ballot. Well, it has to go to the Supreme Court.
Of course, it seems that we’ve got a different red line. The Constitution, it seems, is not a red line. It wasn’t in 1958 or 1969, and not even with the current Constitution in 1977 or 1999. It seems the only difference the 1973 Constitution made was it was not abrogated or suspended, but just ‘held in abeyance.’ Corps Commanders’ residences are the new red line.
I wonder what the red line might be in Gaza. Of course, there’s no red line for Palestinians. They’re just there to be slaughtered, and the Israelis have got the death toll up to 17,000, and have reached any sort of line yet. That’s about 0.6 percent of the total Gazan population, so the Israelis have got their work cut out for therm, though they
There were no Gazans on the preload of people that France sent back to the UAE after it stopped there on a refuelling stop enroute to Nicaragua. The planeload comprised Indians who had been promised that they would be taken to the US border (the one with Mexico, where Trump had promised to build a wall), Had they been promised any help across the border?
Everyone knows that the USA is down on Indians after it tried to assassinate a Sikh activist, by paying a hitman (a moonlighting federal agent). Otherwise they would have sneaked them across.
It might be hard to believe, but there were no Pakistanis in the group. Somehow, it seems that whenever it is a matter of illegal migration, our boys are involved.
Iran recently did its bit for the Palestinian cause by executing four members of an Israeli spy ring for espionage, in East Azerbaijan. They had executed them before.
The spy ring was not part of the PTI, nor were theory involved in the May 9 attacks. They neither condemned Imran Khan nor swore they would stay away from politics.
Of course, whether or not they took the oath, they have all been kept out of politics, with the latest method being having their papers rejected by the Returning Officers. It seems to be a bit of a circle. All those wanted in the May 9 events have a prejudice against being arrested. Perhaps they have seen how, once they get you, they never let you go. ROs are asking people to come and verify their signatures. Now it seems that police parties, presumably led by DSPs of the old school, heavy of hand and not too finicky about interrogations, hover around ROs’ offices, waiting for someone wanted to turn up.
The next steps, like booth capturing, impersonation and casting fake ballots is probably not needed. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/where-the-red-lines-lie/ | 2024-01-01T02:56:59Z |
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Xi's article on ecological, environmental protection to be published
(Xinhua) 17:10, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- An excerpt from a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a national conference on ecological and environmental protection in July will be published on Jan. 1, 2024.
The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in 2024's first issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Wu Chaolan)
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A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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BAGHDAD: Defence systems shot down an armed drone on Sunday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq where US and other international forces are stationed, Iraqi Kurdistan's counter-terrorism service said in a statement. A group called "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" said it had launched the drone to attack what it called an "occupation base".
There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure, security sources said.
The US and international forces based in Iraq and across the border in Syria have been on high alert amid dozens of attacks on their bases since the Israel-Hamas war broke out. Sunday's attack came less than 24 hours after two drones were shot down on Saturday evening near a northern Iraqi military base used by the Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces, and al-Harir airbase that also hosts US forces, according to the Kurdish Regional Government. Iraqi PM Mohammed al-Sudani has ordered an investigation in coordination with the Kurdish regional security forces and pledged to pursue those responsible for Saturday's attack, a military spokesman for the PM said on Sunday. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/armed-drone-shot-down-near-us-base-in-northern-iraq/articleshow/106428613.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:04Z |
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Kazakhstan weather forecast for February 13
07:37, 13 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - On Wednesday, the passage of atmospheric fronts will cause snowfall in some parts of Kazakhstan. The western, northwestern, northern, and central regions of the country will see no precipitation. Patchy fog, ice slick, blizzard, and strong winds are expected, Kazinform cites Kazhydromet Weather Service.
In Kyzylorda region, there will be patches of fog, ice slick, and winds strengthening up to 15-23 meters per second (up to 25 mps in some areas).
Almaty region will see patchy fog and ice slick. In the area near Lake Zhalanashkol, the wind will strengthen up to 20-25 mps with gusts of 30 mps.
In Zhambyl and Turkestan regions, there will also be patches of fog, ice slick, and 15-20 mps wind. In Zhambyl region, the gusts of wind will be as strong as 23-28 mps.
In East Kazakhstan region, patchy fog, blizzard, and wind strengthening up to 15-20 mps are expected.
Patchy fog is also predicted in Akmola, Mangistau, West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar and Karaganda regions. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-weather-forecast-for-february-13_a3497675/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:06Z |
Commentary: South Korea's flirtation with NATO is inviting wolf into its house
This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
South Korea's flirtation with NATO, who has faced criticism for maintaining a mentality reminiscent of the Cold War era, is inviting wolf into its house.
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- As a Cold War relic, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has faced criticism for maintaining a mentality reminiscent of that period. Therefore, the recent announcement by the South Korean Foreign Ministry to strengthen ties with the military bloc should be taken seriously.
As a U.S.-controlled tool used to instigate confrontation, NATO cannot bring security to South Korea. Instead, by inviting a wolf into its house, Seoul will only harm its strategic interests and endanger regional peace.
NATO, the world's largest military organization, has been known as a political and military weapon for maintaining U.S. hegemony.
The bloc has in recent years steadily expanded its military presence and capabilities in the Asia-Pacific, attracting countries such as South Korea and Japan by marketing security concerns.
The South Korean government has been stepping up trilateral military coordination with the United States and Japan along with security cooperation with major allies, including NATO, said Moon Chung-in, a professor at Yonsei University, in a Hankyoreh newspaper column.
"Ironically, fears about the security situation have only been growing in and around South Korea," Moon said, adding that the current situation foreshadows a return to the precarious security environment of the Cold War era.
This photo taken on April 6, 2022 shows a sculpture and flags at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)
Many in the region have voiced strong opposition to NATO's attempted expansion into Asia due to the military bloc's track record.
In pursuit of so-called absolute security, NATO has been conspiring to expand its geographical bounds and eat away at the security space of those outside the organization since its inception in 1949.
Despite its claim of being the defender of a so-called "rules-based" order, NATO has repeatedly ignored the United Nations Security Council and waged wars against sovereign states, causing massive humanitarian disasters and economic losses, and displacing tens of millions of people.
For many in the Asia-Pacific, NATO's offensive expansion is an attempt to infiltrate the region for strategic benefits through the troubled pattern of instigating conflicts.
The South Korean administration must realize that expanding collaboration with NATO is inviting trouble. The bloc's expansion into the Asia-Pacific will only exacerbate regional tensions, sparking conflict and potentially a new Cold War.
The Asia-Pacific region should be a place for common development rather than a geopolitical battlefield. Seeking peace, cooperation, and prosperity is the overall trend in the Asia-Pacific and meets the peoples' interests here. The South Korean government should keep that in mind.
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LOS ANGELES: A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.
A US district judge issued a ruling on December 20 to block the law from taking effect, saying it violates the Second Amendment of the US Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
But on Saturday, a federal appeals court put a temporary hold on the district judge's ruling. The appeals court decision allows the law to go into effect as the legal fight continues. Attorneys are scheduled to file arguments to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in January and in February.
The law, signed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, prohibits people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos. The ban applies regardless of whether the person has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. One exception is for privately owned businesses that put up signs saying people are allowed to bring guns on their premises.
"This ruling will allow our common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court's dangerous ruling," Newsom posted on X. Newsom has said he will keep pushing for stricter gun measures. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/california-law-banning-guns-in-public-takes-effect-today/articleshow/106428597.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:10Z |
Popular TV actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has wrapped up the year with a beautiful trip to Kashmir. She’s been sharing moments from her journey, giving us a peek into the stunning views and landscapes of the region.
In one of the videos she shared, Devoleena can be seen riding through the picturesque Kashmir roads. Dressed in a stylish checkered trench coat and a traditional vermilion red ethnic dress, she looked both trendy and elegant. Her wavy hair and cool shades added a bossy touch to her overall look.
In the caption of the video, she expressed her delight, calling Kashmir a “Heaven on Earth.” The actress seems to have had a memorable time exploring the scenic beauty of the place.
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As the year wraps up, Devoleena’s trip to Kashmir becomes a standout moment, with fans appreciating the beauty of the region through her social media updates. It’s a fitting end to the year for the actress, surrounded by the natural splendour of Kashmir.
Best known for her portrayal of Gopi Bahu in the long-running soap opera “Saath Nibhaana Saathiya,” Devoleena has showcased her versatile acting skills and garnered widespread acclaim. Her strong screen presence and ability to portray a range of emotions have made her a household name.
The beauty of Pahalgam
Nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, Pahalgam in Kashmir beckons with its enchanting charm and breathtaking vistas. This quaint town, often referred to as the ‘Valley of Shepherds,’ is a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Picture-perfect meadows, verdant pine forests, and the gurgling Lidder River set the stage for a mesmerizing escape. As you wander through the narrow lanes, the air is filled with the sweet aroma of pine and the distant melody of the river. Pahalgam, with its meandering streams and lush landscapes, unfolds like a living postcard, captivating every traveler’s heart. Whether you’re indulging in a leisurely stroll along the riverbanks or embarking on an exhilarating trek into the surrounding hills, Pahalgam promises an immersive experience that lingers in your memory like a cherished dream. | https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/celebrities/inside-devoleena-bhattacharjees-pahalgam-diaries-watch/2024/01/01 | 2024-01-01T02:57:10Z |
College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Feature: Traditional Chinese medicine catching on in Switzerland
Practitioner Zhang Zhitai (R) communicates with his patient Mogel (C) after traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment at the TCM-City clinic in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Dec. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Qibing)
GENEVA, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- "After taking acupuncture and massage therapies, I feel very comfortable and relaxed," Mogel said, with thumbs up after receiving treatment in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at a clinic in Schaffhausen.
The TCM has become increasingly popular with people in Switzerland. In Schaffhausen, an old town in the country's northernmost canton with the same name, there are seven TCM clinics. Mogel got his treatment from one of them called "TCM-City."
Mogel is a frequent visitor to the TCM-City clinic due to his sports injuries. "I believe in natural therapies," he said. According to TCM practitioner Jia Kejie who runs the clinic, most of her patients are from Schaffhausen and the neighboring cantons of Zurich and Thurgau.
Twenty-odd years ago, TCM began to be popularized in the Swiss health resorts of Bad Ragaz and Baden, and then gradually spread throughout Switzerland. Nowadays many patients are referred by doctors in hospitals and other Western medicine clinics to TCM clinics for complementary treatments.
"While I was receiving acupuncture therapy, I fell asleep even though I was nervous at the beginning," said Miroslava, who has been suffering from physical and mental disorders for a long time.
Miroslava, who works in early childhood education, said that she had tried treatment elsewhere, but it did not work. "Finally, I accepted my friend's recommendation and decided to try this clinic."
In the clinic, Jia, together with her colleague Zhang Zhitai, communicate with patients in fluent German.
At 10 a.m. local time, the first patient finished his treatment, leaving the clinic. The next patient was on the way. In this cold and damp weather, many patients came here for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. Jia was scheduled to treat 14 patients that day.
"TCM practitioners in Switzerland regularly conduct business online or offline," said Jia who graduated from a traditional Chinese medicine university in China and has practiced TCM in Switzerland for more than 20 years.
Jia, also vice president of a local association involving TCM and Western medicine, estimates that her clinic in Schaffhausen has treated some 60,000 patients since its opening in 2002. About a total of 5,000 people came to the clinic and received TCM treatment.
"TCM is the natural medicine with a complete medical theoretical system," she said, adding that its unique properties are also the source of its vigorous development in Switzerland.
Jia's clinic establishes a medical file for each patient and keeps detailed records of each treatment. "In accordance with Swiss law, we keep all patient cases for at least ten years," she said.
Jia walked out of her house early in the morning that day, and at 6 p.m., the last patient of the day left the clinic. On her way home, Jia stopped over at a Christmas market for a glass of mulled wine. She was getting ready to treat her dozen-odd patients the next day.
Practitioner Jia Kejie (L) communicates with her patient Miroslava at the TCM-City clinic in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Dec. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Qibing)
Patient Miroslava receives acupuncture therapy at the TCM-City clinic in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Dec. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Qibing)
Patient Mogel (R) gives a thumbs up as he praises traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at the TCM-City clinic in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Dec. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Qibing)
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
Events Happening
Busan Chamber Festival @ Busan Cultural Center — This year’s Chamber Festivvl sees 7 concerts over two weeks. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, January 5-20
Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday. 7 p.m.
Sunrise Festivals — Catch the first sunrise of the year at multiple locations around the city. Monday
Haeundae Lighting Festival @ Haeundae Beach, Gunam-ro — Get into the holiday spirit with one of the best winter light shows in the city each year. Haeundae Beach and Gunam-ro, Haeundae, Through January 31
Seomyeon Light Street @ Seomyeon 1st Street — Light installations, photo zones, and festive media art areas have been built in five districts, and they provide things to see and enjoy for the citizens and tourists visiting Seomyeon. Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through January 20
2023 Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival @ Gwangbok-ro — Nampo-dong lights up for the annual Christmas Tree Festival. Nampo-dong, Friday through January 14
2023 Bling Bling Santa Village @ Busan Children’s Grand Park — The park comes alive with various night lights, captivating storytelling spaces, and mesmerizing snowflakes created with laser project technology. Busan Children’s Grand Park, Through January 31
Oncheoncheon Light Festival @ Oncheoncheon Stream — The inaugural light festival around Oncheoncheon brings a festive mood to the area. Oncheoncheon, Through January 31
FISHING: FISH [Survival] X [Art] ING @ National Maritime Museum of Korea — This exhibition will open the door to retrospect on the meaning and role of fishing in the historical and cultural context of Korea. National Maritime Museum of Korea, December 13, 2023 – February 25, 2024
ASEAN ON PAPER: KONNECT ASEAN Chiang Mai Print Residency @ ASEAN Culture House — An exhibition featuring ASEAN artists from their residency in Chiang Mai. ASEAN Culture House, Haeundae, Through February 18
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its normal show times. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Singing Mother Earth @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — The exhibition aims to flexibly and softly expand our anthropocentric worldview. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through February 18
Utopian Scenario About Nature @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 2 — Utopian Scenario About Nature explores what it means for museums to be eco-friendly in an era defined by the global challenge of the climate crisis. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 2, Through January 7
Salt Fields, Somewhere in Busan @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum — Learn all about Busan’s “salty past”. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Through May 12
Gorilla Running Club @ Gwangan Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla Gwangalli going towards the beach for a casual run along the beach. Gwangalli, Monday
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night returns to Thursday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, 9 p.m. | https://www.hapskorea.com/whats-on-in-busan-january-1/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:15Z |
Will Sam Howell Score a Touchdown Against the 49ers in Week 17?
With the Washington Commanders playing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), is Sam Howell a good bet to score a touchdown? Below, we break down the odds and stats to determine how well this matchup sets up for him and his anytime touchdown player prop.
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- Howell has 264 yards on 44 carries (16.5 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns.
- Howell has recorded multiple rushing TDs once this season. He has scored on the ground in four games in all.
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China revises 2022 GDP growth
(Xinhua) 17:16, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's statistics authority on Friday revised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2022 to 3 percent in its final verification.
The figure remained flat from the preliminary calculation, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
According to the revision, the data showed that China's GDP reached 120.4724 trillion yuan (about 17.01 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2022, down 548.3 billion yuan from the preliminary calculation.
China's annual GDP goes through two stages of accounting: preliminary calculation and final verification. The final verification is conducted based on the annual statistical data, final fiscal accounts, and departmental administrative records.
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Kazakhstan weather forecast for February 26
According to Kazhydromet Weather Service, a snowstorm, ice slick, and a wind strengthening up to 18 meters per second are predicted in Akmola region.
West Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions will see patches of fog, snowstorm, and 15-20 mps wind. Besides, the roads will be icy in West Kazakhstan region.
Patchy fog and 15-20 mps strong wind are expected in Kyzylorda and Zhambyl regions. There will be ice slick in Kyzylorda region.
Aktobe and Almaty regions will also see patches of fog. The wind will strengthen up to 15-20 mps in the area of Lake Zhalanashkol in Almaty region.
In Turkestan region, patchy fog and wind strengthening up to 15-20 mps are expected.
In East Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions, the wind speed will reach 15-20 mps. In addition, there will be blowing snow in Karaganda region and patchy fog in East Kazakhstan region.
In Pavlodar region, there will be a snowstorm. The wind will strengthen up to 18 mps in the daytime.
North Kazakhstan region will see patches of fog and blowing snow.
In Atyrau and Mangistau regions, patches of fog and ice slick are expected. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-weather-forecast-for-february-26_a3501960/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:20Z |
AGRA: A watchman allegedly brutally murdered a six-year-old girl following an unsuccessful rape attempt in Agra district. The child was drowned in a water tank, and her head was bludgeoned with a stone, police said on Sunday. Her lifeless body was discarded in a pile of garbage.
According to the police, the accused, 45-year-old Rajveer Singh, initially feigned assistance in the search for the girl alongside her family. Suspicion, however, arose when Jabbar, a Labrador police dog, incessantly barked upon encountering Rajveer. With the aid of the sniffer dog, the suspect was apprehended within a few hours and subsequently incarcerated.
Both the accused and the victim hailed from the same village. During interrogation, Rajveer confessed to the crime. The accused, employed as a private watchman safeguarding crop fields from stray cattle, now faces charges under IPC section 302 (murder), following a complaint filed by the minor's father. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/6-year-old-killed-after-rape-bid-sniffer-dog-helps-nab-watchman/articleshow/106426472.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:22Z |
How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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Global financial institutions boost presence amid China's opening-up
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Global financial institutions are rapidly expanding their footprints in China, indicating their confidence in the country's continued financial opening up and the enormous business possibilities it offers to foreign investors.
In the latest move aimed at bolstering its life-insurance business in China, CITIC-Prudential Life, an equally owned joint venture between CITIC Group and British insurance giant Prudential, announced earlier this month that its two shareholders will each inject 1.25 billion yuan (about 176.49 million U.S. dollars) to the joint venture's capital.
As a result, the 23-year-old joint venture's registered capital would rise from 2.36 billion yuan to 4.86 billion yuan.
"CITIC-Prudential Life Insurance Company plays a pivotal role in our overall strategy and growth, and we will continue to focus on delivering our customer-led and multichannel distribution strategy in the Chinese mainland," said Prudential CEO Anil Wadhwani, adding that "we remain excited about the significant potential of the business."
Xi Guohua, chairman of CITIC Group, said that the group will continue to increase the complementing advantages of the Chinese and British sides and promote the joint venture's high-quality development.
"CITIC Group will continue to introduce and utilize foreign capital and serve the high-level opening up in the financial sector," he said.
Since its establishment in 2000, CITIC-Prudential Life has experienced steady growth as its registered capital continues to grow. In 2022, the insurer's original premium income was 31.2 billion yuan, a 16 percent increase year-on-year; however, its scale of investment assets totaled 205.6 billion yuan, a 36 percent compound annual growth rate over the previous five years.
With its continued financial market opening up, China, which has the world's largest banking system and the second-largest insurance, stock, and bond markets, is creating broad opportunities for global financial institutions.
In November this year, two foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies -- BMW (China) Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. and ERGO-FESCO Broker Company Limited -- received authorization to conduct insurance brokerage business on the Chinese mainland.
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Andreas Glunz, the legal representative of BMW (China) Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd., said the company will benefit the real economy, especially the Chinese consumers, and themselves, by moving forward with the limitless potential of the Chinese market.
According to Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, China has implemented over 50 financial opening up measures in recent years, including eliminating foreign ownership limitations in the banking and insurance sectors and lowering access criteria for foreign investors.
Currently, 30 global systemically important banks all have branches in China, and nearly half of the world's top 40 largest insurance companies have entered the Chinese market.
Li said that even during the three-year COVID-19 pandemic period, Chinese subsidiaries of foreign banks and insurance companies outperformed their parent companies in terms of asset and profit growth rates.
International institutions are also interested in the Chinese securities market. Since China eliminated foreign ownership restrictions for such companies in 2020, the China Securities Regulatory Commission had approved 20 foreign-controlled and wholly foreign-owned securities, futures, and fund companies as of Nov. 8.
Standard Chartered Securities (China) Limited (SCSCL) announced earlier this month that it had been granted a license to begin trading in securities.
China's capital market has adhered to deepening reform and advancing the opening up of institutions, markets and products in other dimensions, while foreign-invested firms have seen improved convenience in business and greater connectivity in cross-border markets, said John Tan, Standard Chartered head of financial markets in Asia and chairman of SCSCL.
Experts believe that the Chinese economy's strong fundamentals have attracted global investors, with more favorable conditions and opportunities projected in 2024.
According to a "Panorama" report released earlier this month by UBS Asset Management, the Chinese economic activity has stabilized amid measured fiscal and monetary stimulus, and forecasted revisions for Chinese growth are beginning to move higher. "We are encouraged by the many ways China has moved up the value chain during its economic development," the report said.
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AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad police on Sunday booked the CMD of a major pharmaceutical company in the state for rape following the Gujarat HC's order on allegations levelled by a Bulgarian woman.
ACP H M Kansagra said, "Complying with the court order, we filed a complaint on Sunday against Cadila Pharmaceuticals CMD Rajiv Modi under IPC sections 376 (rape), 354 (molestation), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoking breach of peace."
The investigating officer, inspector R H Solanki of the Sola police station, said the cops will take the statement of the complainant and the witnesses after which they will arrest the accused. "There is an alleged involvement of another company staffer, Johnson Mathew, who had abetted the crime according to the complainant," Solanki said.
An email query sent by TOI to Rajiv Modi went unanswered. Attempts to reach him on phone for comments on the matter did not elicit any response till the time of going to press.
On December 22, the HC had ordered an investigation into the allegation of rape levelled against Modi. The HC directed that the probe be supervised by a senior IPS officer nominated by the deputy inspector general of police (law and order).
The HC acted while quashing a magisterial court's order that rejected the 27-year-old woman's application for an FIR and directed the magistrate to order an investigation under Section 156(3) of the CrPC.
The HC judge observed irregularities in the magisterial court's process, including the court's rejection of the complaint by shifting the burden of proof on the survivor instead of asking police to investigate. This is despite the woman making allegations that were cognizable.
Similarly, police officials - an assistant commissioner of police and two police inspectors - were called out by the high court for their inaction. The woman has accused an official of the Mahila police station and the inspectors of the Sola police station - J B Agrawat and R H Solanki - of inaction.
The woman had joined the pharmaceutical company as a flight attendant in November 2022 and was later made to work as a personal assistant to the CMD. She accused him of sexual harassment and rape in February 2023. She said that she was fired after she registered the complaint. She sent her complaint to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office and the city police commissioner, who forwarded it to the Mahila police station (West) on April 9.
When police allegedly did not act, she moved the magisterial court. She finally filed a petition in the HC seeking an FIR for rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the CMD and Mathew who had recruited her. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/rape-fir-against-pharma-firm-cmd-after-hc-order/articleshow/106428208.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:28Z |
Kazakhstan weather forecast for Tuesday
07:28, 12 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - On February 12, the passage of atmospheric fronts will cause snowfalls in most of Kazakhstan, while the western, northwestern, and central regions of the country will see no precipitation. Patchy fog, ice slick, blizzard, and strong winds are expected, Kazinform cites Kazhydromet Weather Service.
In Almaty region, patchy fog, ice slick, and wind strengthening up to 17-22 mps with 28 mps gusts are expected.
In Kyzylorda region, the wind will strengthen up to 15-20 mps with 23 mps gusts.
North Kazakhstan and East Kazakhstan regions will see a snowstorm. The wind speed will reach 15-20 meters per second.
Patchy fog is predicted in Zhambyl, Mangistau, Akmola, Turkestan, West Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Aktobe, and Karaganda regions. There will be ice slick in Zhambyl and Mangistau regions. In Turkestan region, the wind will strengthen up to 15-20 mps. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-weather-forecast-for-tuesday_a3497295/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:27Z |
George Mason vs. Rhode Island Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST|Updated: 19 minutes ago
Tuesday's contest between the Rhode Island Rams (9-5) and George Mason Patriots (10-2) going head-to-head at Thomas F. Ryan Center has a projected final score of 65-61 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Rhode Island, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will begin at 6:00 PM ET on January 2.
The Patriots are coming off of a 74-37 victory against La Salle in their last outing on Saturday.
George Mason vs. Rhode Island Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Thomas F. Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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George Mason vs. Rhode Island Score Prediction
- Prediction: Rhode Island 65, George Mason 61
George Mason Schedule Analysis
- The Patriots beat the Marshall Thundering Herd in an 84-77 win on November 9. It was their best victory of the season.
- According to the RPI, the Rams have three wins against Quadrant 3 teams, tied for the 37th-most in the nation.
- George Mason has tied for the 34th-most Quadrant 4 victories in the nation (six).
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George Mason 2023-24 Best Wins
- 84-77 at home over Marshall (No. 127) on November 9
- 60-52 at home over Pittsburgh (No. 183) on November 15
- 83-76 on the road over Towson (No. 187) on December 22
- 77-72 on the road over William & Mary (No. 207) on November 12
- 83-63 at home over Robert Morris (No. 275) on November 18
George Mason Leaders
- Sonia Smith: 13.3 PTS, 39.1 FG%, 25.9 3PT% (14-for-54)
- Zahirah Walton: 10.8 PTS, 1.3 STL, 42.0 FG%, 18.2 3PT% (2-for-11)
- Ta'Viyanna Habib: 9.4 PTS, 1.5 STL, 47.1 FG%, 40.6 3PT% (13-for-32)
- Taylor Jameson: 9.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 36.3 FG%, 26.8 3PT% (15-for-56)
- Kennedy Harris: 9.4 PTS, 1.2 STL, 37.7 FG%, 36.0 3PT% (18-for-50)
George Mason Performance Insights
- The Patriots have a +194 scoring differential, topping opponents by 16.2 points per game. They're putting up 74.8 points per game, 74th in college basketball, and are allowing 58.6 per contest to rank 75th in college basketball.
- In 2023-24 the Patriots are averaging 8.0 more points per game at home (79.4) than away (71.4).
- In 2023-24 George Mason is allowing 6.5 fewer points per game at home (54.8) than on the road (61.3).
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China to improve fiscal policy effectiveness: officials
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China will moderately expand fiscal spending while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of fiscal funds to boost domestic demand and economic development, the Ministry of Finance officials said.
The country will make good use of its fiscal policy space, coordinate fiscal resources, and improve policy tools to enhance support for the economy, prioritizing high-quality development and pushing forward Chinese modernization, Wang Jianfan, an official of the ministry, said in an interview with Xinhua.
Wang said the country will maintain an appropriate level of fiscal spending by leveraging policy tools such as the additional issuance of treasury bonds, local government bonds and local government special bonds.
He reiterated a statement that was issued after the Central Economic Work Conference, which noted that China will continue to implement proactive fiscal policies in 2024. It also stated that the proactive fiscal policies should be appropriately strengthened and their effectiveness improved.
Jia Ronge, another official with the ministry, said the country will continue to implement tax and fee reduction policies. The goal is to make them more effective and targeted in order to enhance support for technological innovation and manufacturing industries.
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AHMEDABAD: Amidst the unfolding saga of the “donkey flight” grounded in France, one passenger stands out — a two-year-old boy from Gujarat who was onboard as an unaccompanied minor. However, he is now untraceable.
Gujarat police have launched an investigation to locate the child, identify his parents or guardians, and unravel whether he was part of a complex plan orchestrated by human smugglers, possibly facing a fate similar to the many children abandoned on the US-Canada border.
A Gujarat police CID officer said: “We have been trying to locate the child and his parents or guardians as many families have left their homes in north Gujarat.”
The flight to Nicaragua, carrying 303 passengers, including 96 from Gujarat, was grounded by French authorities in Vatry on December 21 over suspicions of human smuggling. A subsequent court order on December 24 released passengers, with only 276, including 72 from Gujarat, landing in Mumbai.
Among the list of Indian passengers sent back, a copy of which
TOI possesses, is a child born on August 2, 2021, from Gujarat, identified as an unaccompanied minor at Vatry airport. The source revealed that agents from Gujarat’s Mehsana and Gandhinagar facilitating illegal emigrations often establish fake families, with unrelated people posing as couples carrying someone else’s children.
This strategy aims to increase the likelihood of obtaining US asylum. “A couple with children is likely to get US asylum more easily,” the source said.
The investigation contemplates various scenarios, including instances where agents might have moved the child’s parents first or where children are sent ahead to secure citizenship, allowing their parents to follow and apply for the same status. Besides the two-year-old, the flight included a ten-year-old and two 17-year-old boys listed as unaccompanied minors.
US Customs and Border Protection data reflects a concerning trend, with 730 unaccompanied Indian children found abandoned on US borders between 2020 and 2023, marking a significant 233% increase from 2020. Most of these children are between 10 and 14 years, but there have been instances of kids as young as four being found abandoned. In October 2023 alone, 78 children were discovered at borders, 73 on the Mexico border, known as the “donkey route”, and five on the Canada border.
BREAKING: First Visuals of Airbus A340 detained in France with 303 Indians, lands in Mumbai | TOI | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/unescorted-2-year-old-adds-to-donkey-flight-mystery/articleshow/106427307.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:34Z |
Kazakhstan Youth Center unveiled in Poland
The event was held with the support from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Administration of East Kazakhstan region, and the East Kazakhstan Regional Office of the Nur Otan Party.
"It is symbolic that the Youth Center is unveiled in the Year of Youth in Kazakhstan initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev," said the EKSU Rector, Professor Mukhtar Tolegen. "I would like to highlight that it is not by chance that the center was named after the great Abai. Abai is one of the most significant symbols of Kazakhstan's culture, a genius who was born and lived in East Kazakhstan. In addition, in our university, there are rich traditions of Abai studies, there is a scientific school of well-known Kazakhstani scientist Aizhan Kartayeva. The university hosts large conferences on Abay studies. Monographs and scientific articles have been published, bachelor and master-degree theses have been written on understanding the genius of Abai. This means that our scientists and students can tell much about Abai and his worldview poetry."
The new center will become a dialogue platform for the exchange of cultures, educational programs, and international scientific projects and contribute to the development of academic mobility and double-diploma education between universities of Kazakhstan and Poland.
Both sides did a lot for the opening of the center. The Polish side allocated a separate building. Books about Kazakhstan in Polish, English, Kazakh, and Russian languages, as well as cultural artifacts, were donated.
The East Kazakhstan delegation also donated the bust of Abai made by sculptor Dauren Doshchanov and the painting "Abai" by artist Alibek Shokanov to the Polish university.
On the center opening day, Oskemen hosted a roundtable titled "The role of universities in the dialogue of cultures" with Poland online.
The next step in cooperation between the universities of the two countries will be the opening of Copernicus Cultural and Educational Center at the Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-youth-center-unveiled-in-poland_a3495973/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:34Z |
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BHOPAL/JABALPUR: A sessions court in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing 18-year-old college student Brijmohan Yadav after he refused to give him money for booze.
According to the prosecution, the attack happened on September 8, 2017, when Yadav, who was tending to the counter of his brother-in-law's dairy, declined Anil Thakur's request for money.
The refusal triggered verbal abuse and an attack with a brick. The assault took a more grievous turn when Thakur stabbed Yadav in the thighs with a knife. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/man-gets-life-for-killing-youth-who-denied-him-cash-for-booze/articleshow/106426864.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:40Z |
China releases guideline on upgrading traditional manufacturing industries
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China has released a guideline on accelerating the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday.
By 2027, China's traditional manufacturing industries should achieve notable progress in their high-end, intelligent, green, and integrated development, consolidating their position and competitiveness in the global industrial division of labor and cooperation, according to the guideline jointly released by eight authorities, including the MIIT and the National Development and Reform Commission.
The guideline put forward a series of targets to be met by 2027.
The penetration rate of digital research and development and design tools should exceed 90 percent, while the numerical control rate of key processes should exceed 70 percent by 2027, according to the guidelines.
The industrial energy consumption intensity and carbon dioxide emission intensity should continue to decline. The water use per 10,000 yuan (about 1,411.89 U.S. dollars) of industrial added value should decrease by 13 percent compared to the level registered in 2023, and the comprehensive utilization rate of bulk industrial solid waste should exceed 57 percent by 2027, according to the guideline.
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Kazakhstani Galysheva 4th in Ladies' Dual Moguls at FIS World Ski Championships
15:35, 10 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan was 4th in the Ladies' Dual Moguls at the FIS World Ski Championships in Deer Valley, Utah, U.S. on Saturday night, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
For her performance at the event Galysheva earned 500 FIS points.
French Perrine Laffont won gold with 1,000 FIS points. Demonstrating the second result was American Jaelin Kauf who settled for silver. Another American Tess Johnson was ranked third at the event.
It is worth mentioning that on Friday Yulia Galysheva captured gold in the Ladies' Moguls event in Deer Valley. Laffont claimed bronze that night. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstani-galysheva-4th-in-ladies-dual-moguls-at-fis-world-ski-championships_a3496860/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:41Z |
Making your decisions easy with a list of 12 eateries in the city and beyond
For the new year, we have compiled a list of new or recently renovated Roman eateries that deserve the visit of locals and passing visitors alike. 12 options to make your decisions easy… and it’ll always be the right choice!
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Ruvido
At number 11 on Via Apulia, in the Appio Latino neighborhood, you’ll find Ruvido. This unique wine bar, with its casual and energetic ambiance, is housed in a concrete cube that exudes vibes reminiscent of Berlin and Japan. Conceived by Alessandro Bernabei, Yari Stati (also known as The Bro food, a popular food blogger), and art director Luca Laurenti, Ruvido immerses you in a world of electronic music, 80s new wave, and alternative rock. Amidst books on 80s punk and street art, alongside vinyl dolls, you’ll find an impressive list of low-intervention wines, prioritizing extreme quality and vineyard-centric production. Ruvido also offers a small but comprehensive selection of dishes, including cured meats and cheeses, raw fish and meat, and bruschettas. Keep an eye on the Instagram page for events featuring chefs, pizza makers, and producers from all over Italy.
Bistrot64
Bistrot64, a historic fine dining establishment in Rome, awarded a Michelin star, has undergone a transformation after 10 years of operation. Owner Emanuele Cozzo has revamped the venue, both in its ambiance and menu, entrusting the kitchen to the talented Giacomo Zezza and the dining area to the maître and sommelier Nicola Bacalu, who excels in the art of mixology. Today at Bistrot64, you’ll find contemporary dishes that celebrate humble, seasonal ingredients with a playful and mature touch. Here, cacio e pepe is served at the end of the meal, akin to a small pastry, playing with the rich notes of pecorino and the spicy, aromatic essence of pepper.
Ninu’
Seafood cuisine at affordable prices, art, and design: this is Ninù, the new project by Alessandra Marino, architect, collector, and entrepreneur known to Romans for ‘Gusto’. Her own home, located in the heart of Rome, just a few meters from the Ara Pacis, spread over 850 square meters on multiple levels, has been transformed into a cocktail bar, a street-facing café, restaurant, venue for private events, and bed & breakfast. The menu has been created by chef Marco Gallotta and executed daily by Simone Ianiro.
Hiromi La Maison
Hiromi La Maison, an offshoot of Hiromi Cake, is the new Japanese spot focused on tea and sake. With approximately 160 labels available for purchase in enoteca style and 25 by the glass, it offers a variety to explore. The menu showcases Japanese cuisine from the Kansai region of Osaka, home to sushi chef Aiuchi Takehiko. The atmosphere is charming, creating an ideal setting for Japanese language and calligraphy classes, traditional pastry workshops, and delightful tastings.
Gregorio
In late August, near Via Gregorio VII and the San Pietro station, Gregorio opened its doors, named after the same pope featured in the restaurant’s logo. Here, from 7 in the morning until 1 at night, you can enjoy a variety of dishes. The standout feature are the Roman-style pizzas created by the renowned pizzaiolo Luca Pezzetta, known for his pizzeria Clementina and the recent Micro Forno in Fiumicino. Also noteworthy is the culinary offering from chef Alessandro Tomasso, complemented by cocktails from bar manager Jacopo Salvati.
Tinello
Sara Scarsella and Matteo Compagnucci, the skilled chefs and owners of the Michelin-starred Sintesti restaurant in Ariccia, have teamed up with sommelier Carla Scarsella and Andrea Cingolani to introduce a delightful addition to Castel Gandolfo – Tinello, a bistro designed for sharing. Nestled in a quaint old “tinello” (an osteria, or tavern), this recently opened eatery boasts a dynamic menu that evolves regularly, showcasing Italian dishes infused with international flair. Enhancing the experience, Tinello presents an excellent array of wines, cocktails, and sake.
Elio
Inside the Hoxton Hotel in Parioli, you’ll find Elio, a recently opened restaurant with the culinary expertise of Sarah Cicolini, acclaimed chef of SantoPalato and Avanvera, who brings a contemporary twist to the flavors of traditional Italian gastronomy. Elio offers a warm and inviting ambiance where you can savor a variety of dishes, including generous Maxi Portions. The breakfast and aperitivo selections are equally impressive. And on weekends, there’s a delightful brunch waiting for you.
Pantera
The new must-try pizza by the slice in Rome? Pantera, without a doubt. It’s opened by the people behind Trecca and Circoletto, who, in the Garbatella area, decided to offer the classic Roman pizza—thin and crispy, topped with traditional ingredients, some lighter than others (definitely try the pizza with coratella). Don’t miss the supplì. The atmosphere is unique, with posters and flags of Roma decorating the walls.
Scarpetta NYC
Born in New York in 2008, the Scarpetta NYC concept is rapidly spreading worldwide. After London, Doha, and Tokyo, it has now arrived in Rome. Located on Via Veneto, inside the Ambasciatori Palace Hotel, Scarpetta NYC brings a blend of Italian and American dishes in a New York-inspired atmosphere. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor fresh pasta and grilled meat in various cuts, complemented by carefully crafted sauces and side dishes. Even the desserts transport you beyond the ocean.
Orma
Undoubtedly, Orma has been the most anticipated opening of the year. Today, this fine dining venture by Roy Caceres, just steps away from via Veneto, proudly boasts a Michelin star. Joining forces with the chef is the Fiengo family, entrepreneurs with Neapolitan roots who have called Rome home for over two decades. Their son, Pier Mario, assumes the role of sous chef alongside Giovanni Oliveri. In a spacious, cubic environment with a beautiful terrace to enjoy during warmer seasons, the chef experiments with creations balancing between Italy and Colombia. There are two tasting menus: the first, titled ” Tracce indelebili”, retraces the chef’s signature dishes; the other, ” Tracce Correnti”, is his 2.0 vision, focused on the theme of “eliminating the superfluous.” The project is completed by a vegetable garden in Anguillara Sabazia, near Lake Bracciano, based on the principles of regenerative cultivation.
Allegrìo
On Via Veneto, you’ll find Allegrìo, a concept envisioned by creative director Sabrina Corbo, seamlessly blending Italian cuisine and design. A large sun-shaped installation welcomes guests into the lounge, leading them into different restaurant rooms, each with its own atmosphere and menu. Joyful, Lucky, Intrepid, In Love – these are the four environments for four different souls. Along with the vibrant atmosphere, enjoy a high-level culinary experience starting with a rich breakfast by Pastry Chef Mario di Costanzo. The offerings continue with business lunch, aperitivo, dinner, and after-dinner. Allegrìo features the culinary expertise of Chef Daniele Creti and, above all, pizza creations by Ivano Veccia.
Kohaku
Kohaku is the first restaurant in the capital solely dedicated to Kaiseki cuisine. In a spacious setting, simple in colors and lighting, you can experience two types of meals: pure Kaiseki and Kaiseki sushi. The ritual of both dinners begins with a glass of sake selected by the owner, Sabrina Bai. Both menus follow a precise sequence of courses. During lunch, there are à la carte options available
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NEW DELHI: In December this year, the mean maximum temperature was 24.1 degrees Celsius, significantly higher than the normal of 22.8 degrees C, while the mean minimum was 8.6 degrees C, a shade higher than the normal (8.4 degrees C). Not since 2017 have both the mean maximum and minimum temperatures been above normal in December.
On the last day of the year, however, the day temperature dipped to the season’s lowest of 15.9 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung on Sunday, 4.5 degrees below normal.
However, the met department said while the maximum temperature met conditions for a ‘cold day’ to the declared, the minimum temperature did not. The day’s minimum was 11.7 degrees C while for ‘cold day’ conditions to be met, it has to be below 10 degrees. In the city, SPS Mayur Vihar saw the lowest maximum temperature of 13.3 degrees C.
Officials said cold day conditions are likely at isolated places on Monday with ‘yellow’ alert in place. December 2023 just ‘trace’ rainfall on one day and ended with a rain deficit of 100%. Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist and head, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, IMD, said, “The western disturbances, which impacted the hills, were not strong enough to cause significant snowfall in western Himalayan region. Only light snowfall was recorded in December and the snow melted easily. Whenever there is a good snowfall, the north-westerly winds bring chilly winds to Delhi.”
The plains saw two feeble western disturbances in December. “In absence of a strong western disturbance impacting the plains, only drizzles were recorded at isolated places in Delhi. Since there was no cloudiness, the sun shone brightly on most days leading to a higher day temperature than normal. As winds blew on most days, the minimum temperature also did not witness a sharp dip,” said Srivastava.
The average maximum temperature in December was two degrees higher than the normal mark. Safdarjung, the city’s base station, recorded day temperature in the range of 24-25 degrees Celsius on most days and the maximum temperature saw a drop only in the last week of December. The day temperature was below 20 degrees Celsius on two days- December 30 and 31.
Like at Safdarjung, the difference in maximum and minimum temperatures at other stations on Sunday was low. The maximum and minimum temperatures were 16.1 and 11.7 degrees Celsius at Palam, 15 and 10.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road and 15 and 12.1 degrees Celsius at Jafarpur, respectively.
“Throughout the day, Delhi saw uplifted fog. As the fog was at surface height of 100-150 metres, it looked like clouds,” said Srivastava. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 16 and 8 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Delhiites wake up to thick layer of fog, mercury dips further | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/no-cold-day-as-city-logs-warmest-december-in-6-years/articleshow/106426434.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:46Z |
China's Ningbo-Zhoushan port sees record container throughput in 2023
HANGZHOU, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in east China's Zhejiang Province has reported a record container throughput this year amid economic recovery.
The port has handled 35.05 million standard containers so far this year, a year-on-year growth of 5.5 percent, according to the port operator.
It has become the third port in the world, after the ports of Shanghai and Singapore, to achieve an annual container throughput above 35 million standard containers.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has more than 300 container routes, of which more than 250 are international routes, connecting more than 600 ports in more than 200 countries and regions.
The port also offers sea-rail intermodal transportation business, connecting 65 prefecture-level cities nationwide and having handled 1.65 million standard containers this year.
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Kazakhstani Galysheva wins moguls gold in U.S.
11:32, 09 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - It looks like Kazakhstani skier Yulia Galysheva is going to have a smashing season this year as she has secured her second big win in just one month, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
On Friday, Galysheva won gold in Ladies' Moguls at the FIS World Ski Championships in Deer Valley, Utah, U.S. Galysheva earned 79.14 points.
Her closest opponent Aussie Jakara Anthony trailed only by 0.15 point (78.99 points) and clinched silver. French Perrine Laffont skated to 78.70 points and settled for bronze.
Earlier this year Galysheva hauled gold at the Women's Moguls event at the FIS Freestyle World Cup in Calgary, Canada in mid January.
Another well-known Kazakhstani skier Dmitriy Reikherd was MIA in Park City due to old injury. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstani-galysheva-wins-moguls-gold-in-u-s_a3496668/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:48Z |
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn’t know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
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. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/colorado-mother-suspected-of-killing-her-2-children-and-wounding-a-third-arrested-in-united-kingdom | 2024-01-01T02:57:50Z |
A Marine security guard stationed in the capital of the Republic of Congo died on Dec. 19 while on duty, according to his parents.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.
Dalton Dural, the Marine’s father, said Saturday he couldn’t provide more specifics about his son’s death.
In response to a Marine Corps Times query about Nicholas Dural’s death, a State Department spokesperson on Friday confirmed the death of a U.S. service member in the Republic of Congo but declined to comment further. The Marine Corps didn’t respond over the weekend to a Marine Corps Times request for comment.
For the Dural family, the loss of the young Marine is “unimaginable,” said his mother, Kimberly Dural.
“He’s one of the best people I’ve ever met in my whole life,” Dalton Dural said. “His heart was so good. And I’m not saying that because he’s my son. It’s what I saw and experienced.”
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Nicholas Dural adored his two sisters, and they adored him, his parents said. At family gatherings, his cousins would flock to him, the way “little ducks follow a mama duck,” according to Kimberly Dural.
Long determined to become a Marine, Nicholas Dural was poised to ship off to boot camp right after high school. But his sisters cried so much about the prospect of his leaving for the Marines that he opted to go to college instead.
When college didn’t work out, he spent some time working on tugboats on the Mississippi River, according to his mother.
One day, Kimberly Dural found out her son was headed to boot camp because a letter arrived at her house from his job, noting he had resigned to join the Marines. He hadn’t told anyone, because he hadn’t wanted anyone to talk him out of it, she said.
Nicholas Dural was a squad leader in boot camp, and at graduation drill instructors and new Marines alike came up to his parents to praise him for his leadership, according to Kimberly Dural.
Nicholas Dural pursued the infantryman military occupational specialty because he was drawn to the pride of the job, he told reporters in April.
“I wanted to be the tip of the spear,” he said. “I wanted to be the best of the best.”
But his very first job in the Marine Corps was as a Marine embassy security guard, according to his mother.
Marine security guards serve at U.S. embassies and consulates, protecting the people and classified information housed there.
In April, after completing the nine-week embassy security guard training at Quantico, Virginia, Dural was lunching at a Virginia Chick-fil-A with Cpl. John Darby and Cpl. Bradley Feldkamp when some teens there got into a brawl.
As the three Marines tried to defuse the situation, Dural saw one of the teens whip out a knife, he told reporters in an April interview.
His instincts kicked in. He grabbed and twisted the wrist of the teenager who was holding the knife, applying so much pressure to the top of the blade that the knife snapped in two.
Then Dural went to get a haircut — and didn’t tell his barber what had just happened.
“He never did things for the accolades,” Kimberly Dural said. “He did things because he knew what was right.”
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Nicholas Dural loved being in the Republic of Congo, loved seeing a new part of the world and meeting new people, his parents said.
He kept busy: He was enrolled in college online, studying psychology, according to his mother. He organized the embassy’s Marine Corps birthday ball in November.
As long as Dalton Dural lives, he said, he will remember the way his son cared about other people and set out to make them feel good about themselves.
“He would stand up for the underdog,” the father said. “He would stand up for anybody that needed help.”
In the April interview about intervening in the Chick-fil-A fight, Nicholas Dural told reporters he wanted to be an embassy guard so he could be “a calm that people see.”
“I want to be that strong person that anybody can trust,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to do that. I was like that for my sisters when I grew up with them, and I would love to do that for the rest of the world.”
Irene Loewenson is a staff reporter for Marine Corps Times. She joined Military Times as an editorial fellow in August 2022. She is a graduate of Williams College, where she was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper. | https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/12/31/marine-embassy-security-guard-dies-on-duty-in-republic-of-congo/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:50Z |
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