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Cameras Caught Mac Jones Looking Disgusted on Sideline After Bailey Zappe’s Second INT vs. Bills
The Buffalo Bills—New England Patriots matchup has served fans a heaping of unpredictable madness in Week 17, from a game-opening kickoff return touchdown to Bailey Zappe throwing two picks in the first quarter alone.
Meanwhile, Pats backup quarterback Mac Jones has been serving some nasty looks on the sidelines.
Following Zappe’s second pick, which was intercepted by Bills’ Rasul Douglas at New England’s 24-yard-line, the cameras panned to Jones pacing the sideline.
The former first-rounder appeared to shake his head in disgust and then look back down.
Mac Jones is disgusted pic.twitter.com/MDRkPgWIKR
— Savage (@SavageSports_) December 31, 2023
Jones has been benched ever since Week 12’s 10—7 loss to the New York Giants, with 2022 fourth-rounder Zappe taking over starting duties in the final stretch of the Pats’ 2023 season.
Pats fans may be surprised that Jones didn't break out his typical smirk, considering how this game is going for Zappe and Co.
Jokes have been made on social media about Zappe looking like a complete clone of Jones based on Zappe's turnover-prone performance so far. In the first half against Buffalo, Zappe has gone 5-for-12 for 73 yards and thrown three interceptions, including a pick-six to start the second quarter.
The Bills are currently up 20—14 halfway through the second quarter.
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'Euphoria' was one of the most watched series in 2023. In addition, with her performance in this production, Zendaya won four awards. Likewise, the rest of the actors also shone with the magnificent plot. Among them is Sydney Sweener, who this year has participated in films. However, despite the achievements and the good reception on the platform of HBOthe death of Angus Cloud one of its main actors, left his colleagues and fans dismayed.
Given this, actress Sydney Sweener, who played Cassie in 'Euphoria', spoke about the future of the series and how she received the news of her friend's death Angus Cloud.
What did Sydney Sweener say about Angus Cloud?
The actress revealed that finding out about the death of Angus Cloud It was shocking for all the 'Euphoria' performers, who – as soon as the news was made public – contacted each other to confirm what happened. Plus, Sweener let him probably affect them again when they return for season three filming.
“My co-stars and I were constantly on the phone crying, because it was such a shock. I don't think it really feels real or affects me until we're filming and I don't see Angus on set,” Sweener noted.
Does Sydney Sweener like her role as Cassie?
Although the series 'Euphoria' shows strong and violent scenes, actress Sydney Sweener pointed out that this is not true, since she finds her role as Cassie cathartic and a totally different experience from what she experiences in real life.
“Cassie is definitely the closest, especially in the first season, at least for me who played her and it means a lot to me. But it's almost like a therapy where I can let off steam so much that, when I come home, I feel free” Sweener noted.
Syney Sweener hopes that recording of 'Euphoria' will come forward. / Photo: YouTube screenshot
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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to equal Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of returning to the PMO thrice in a row, the new year is also being seen by many as one of the toughest periods for the opposition in the country.
The grand old party, the Congress, is the real centre of gravity in I.N.D.I.A, and is undoubtedly, pivotal to the scheme of things but is most precariously perched in its 138-year journey. It is 40 years since the Congress scaled its electoral peak in 1984, winning a record 414 Lok Sabha seats. With just 48 seats in the Lower House of Parliament now, the party has experienced a steady decline in the last 10 years.
In 2024, as the Congress hopes to arrest this slide, it will face multiple challenges, the topmost being finalising seat-sharing deals with the constituents of the anti-BJP bloc, which is yet to make any electoral impact. Not being in an advantageous position, it will begin these negotiations on a weak footing, having lost the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh to the BJP. The defeats have upset the Congress’s calculations as it was hoping to sustain the momentum gained by the victories in Himachal Pradesh in 2022 and in Karnataka in 2023.
The losses are most likely to prove demoralising for the party cadres just ahead of the 2024 general elections, as the Hindi belt states play a major role in determining the outcome. In 2019, the BJP had won 141 seats – 71 per cent of those contested – in the Hindi heartland.
Poll analysts feel that the 2024 Lok Sabha polls are significant for the Congress, considering that it has lost two general elections badly. It is a make-or-break situation for the party now.
The Congress is in power on its own in just three states – Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. While HP is the only north Indian state the party now rules, it has just four Lok Sabha seats. However, in the southern states, the party appears to be consolidating.
After being virtually wiped off the Hindi belt, the Congress will need to devise new plans to capture the voters’ imagination. The BJP has pitched ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ and the PM’s ‘four castes – women, youth, poor and farmers’, to counter the Congress’s freebies and caste census plans, respectively. With caste census, sops and the anti-Adani campaign yet to generate any mass appeal, the party has gone back to announce a second edition of the Bharat Jodo Yatra by Rahul Gandhi, hoping to reconnect with the people.
The hybrid (by bus and by foot) Bharat Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Maharashtra will begin on January 14 and cover 14 states. The march is seen as politically significant and the announcement of the polls may coincide with the last leg of the yatra.
But this yatra has not evoked a positive and encouraging response from I.N.D.I.A partners. For instance, JDU leader K C Tyagi says, “What’s the point of another Bharat Jodo Yatra when I.N.D.I.A seat sharing is still pending, Rahul could have called a quick meeting to finalise the final contours with all the alliance partners but he hasn’t done so and I feel sorry for the alliance, as Nitish Kumar had worked hard to put it together.” Tyagi says that “Nitish will begin his own nationwide campaign on caste census awareness but he is trying to chart his own course, as there is uncertainty regarding the final shape of I.N.D.I.A”.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge recently said that if everybody were to unite, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not be able to do anything. “The more you try to crush us, the more we will rise. We are fighting unitedly to save the country and democracy,” he had said. But there is a distance between the cup and the lip. For now, all the talks on I.N.D.I.A seem to be only for the camera, as on the ground, the pace is excruciatingly slow. There is no sign of a common secretariat, no common banner, except for the different committees which have been announced. Several of them haven’t even met.
Asserting that it is ready for polls, the Congress held its ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ mega rally in Nagpur to mark its foundation day. The party has also been holding consultations with state leaders for the past several days on Lok Sabha poll preparedness and is leaving nothing to chance. It appears to look upbeat about reversing its fortunes, but remains acutely conscious of the challenges ahead. The first roadblock to successful seat-sharing talks within the I.N.D.I.A bloc has come from within the party, as its Punjab and Delhi units openly warned against any Lok Sabha truck with AAP.
With the internal dynamics unclear, it remains to be seen how Congress, the largest constituent of the I.N.D.I.A bloc will strengthen the alliance and forge seat-wise understanding between professed rivals – the TMC and CPI(M) in Bengal; the Left and itself in Kerala, and with the AAP in Punjab and Delhi. Already the smaller parties of the alliance are advising the Congress to be prepared to sacrifice more than it is ready to. In Maharashtra, the Congress is not ready to give 23 seats to the Shiv Sena.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party has been openly voicing its concern over what he called “‘Congress arrogance’, as evidenced in the lack of understanding with the SP in Madhya Pradesh”. The TMC and AAP have, meanwhile, thrown a spanner in the wheels of the bloc by proposing Kharge as the coalition’s PM face, knowing well that the grand old party is in favour of collective leadership with the rank and file behind Rahul Gandhi as their leader.
With leadership issues, a common minimum agenda and seat sharing yet to be resolved, I.N.D.I.A currently looks barely put together, even as the BJP continues to set the narrative, the latest being putting opposition parties in a spot by inviting all their top leaders for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The move has again divided the opposition, with Congress undecided on attending the event.
On the other hand, the BJP has launched ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ as its 2024 poll plank, daring the opposition to show its cards on the leadership issue, so that the narrative that emerges is ‘Modi versus whom’. For its part, the Congress says it will enter the Lok Sabha polls with the plank, ‘We, not me’, and will project a collective leadership. Whether the Congress’s recipe of a leaderless anti-BJP coalition can match the Modi juggernaut remains to be seen. In the meantime, it hopes to work on an alternative positive agenda for the 2024 elections and unite secular forces against the BJP.
The party’s guiding principle as it enters the new year is contained in its Raipur Plenary Political Resolution, which reads, “Unity of secular and socialist forces will be the hallmark of the future of the Congress party.” There are more questions than answers before I.N.D.I.A, at the moment. But politics is the art of the impossible. If you remember 2004, the India Shining campaign was at its peak and no one thought that the UPA would come to power.
So who knows, if in the next three months, I.N.D.I.A could get its act together in reaching out to the people, Modi’s days could be numbered. But for now, all this is in the realm of conjecture. If 2024 will be the hat-trick year of Modi’s rule, it could sound the death knell for the opposition in India. Surely then, 2024 is the biggest test of democracy for India. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/india-bloc-just-talking-heads | 2024-01-01T04:06:43Z |
Sydney: David Warner on Monday called time on one-day international cricket ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan in Sydney, but kept the door open to play the 2025 Champions Trophy if needed.
The 37-year-old will pad up in his 112th and final Test this week, having plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
At a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he also announced his retirement from ODIs.
"I've got to give back to the family and also on the back of that I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," he said.
"That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement.
"So I'll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other (T20) leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit.
"I know there's a Champions Trophy coming up. If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around and they need someone, I'm going to be available," he added.
The Champions Trophy has not been played since 2017, but is set to be brought back in 2025 in Pakistan. Traditionally 50-over cricket, reports have said there is a push underway to make Twenty20.
Warner will leave one-day cricket after playing 161 matches, smashing 6,932 runs at average of 45.30. | https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/icc/australia-opener-david-warner-retires-from-one-day-cricket-ahead-of-test-farewell-1.1704078903159 | 2024-01-01T04:06:43Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
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Kukushkin qualifies for Open 13 Provence 1/4 final
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakh tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin has qualified for the quarterfinal of the Open 13 Provence tournament in Marseille after beating world's no.25, Canadian Denis Shapovalov - 6:4, 7:6 - in the second round.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 22 minutes.
His next opponent will be either Russian Andrey Rublev or Italian Matteo Berretini. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kukushkin-qualifies-for-open-13-provence-1-4-final_a3500446/ | 2024-01-01T04:06:47Z |
From Kissing To Cleaning, 25 New Year’s Superstitions To Try
It's almost time to say goodbye to 2023, which means it’s time to take part in some of our favorite New Year’s Eve traditions. But did you know that most of the ones you do each year have a superstition behind them? It’s true! There’s actually a reason why people first started making lots of noise by blowing on horns and banging on pots and pans when the clock struck midnight years and years ago. There’s even a reason why people started kissing someone at midnight.
To help you learn more about the meaning behind those popular rituals and others from all around the world, we’ve rounded up 25 New Year's superstitions below. You may be familiar with some of them, and others you may have never heard of, but they’re all fun! You may even find a couple of new ones you want to try out this year with your family.
So, no matter if you’re trying to avoid having bad luck, looking to improve your love life, hoping for good fortune or just want to get the new year started off on the right foot, we’ve got a superstition for you. Trust us, there’s one for everyone to try! You might even want to try more than one from our list to ensure that 2024 is the best year yet.
Related: 100 Best New Year Instagram Captions 2024
25 New Year Superstitions
1. Midnight kiss
Chances are you’ve heard about this romantic NYE superstition! But did you know that a midnight smooch is said to be good luck as far as your love life is concerned? That’s right! Whoever you kiss when the clock strikes 12 will supposedly result in your relationship with them lasting all year long.
2. Run with an empty suitcase
If you’re someone who has missed traveling over the last couple of years, then maybe you should try this Colombian New Year superstition. Why? It’s believed that lugging around an empty suitcase (even if it’s just running around the block and back) will bring you a year filled with adventure and travel. Fingers crossed it comes true in 2024.
Related: 50 Fun New Year's Trivia Questions and Answers to Keep Your Guests Impressed Long After Midnight
3. Put cash in your wallet
You might already be participating in this superstition without even knowing it. It suggests that if you have cash in your wallet before midnight, you’ll have a year of prosperity. How great is that?
4. Don’t cry
Hold your tears back! Crying for any reason (even if it’s a good one) on New Year’s Day is believed to be a bad sign of things to come. In fact, some say it could result in you having a year of sadness.
Related: 26 Funny New Year Memes To Celebrate 2024
5. Devour collard greens
This Southern tradition is a yummy one! Eating collard greens on New Year’s Day is thought to bring about lots of good things in the months ahead, including prosperity and good luck.
6. Look out your bedroom window
If you’re a single girl, this superstition is supposed to mean your hubby is around the corner. It’s said that on New Year’s Day, if you look out your window as soon as you wake up and see a man (or gal) passing by, it’s a sign you may find yourself walking down the aisle before the year is up!
7. Eat grapes
This ritual of snacking on grapes originated in Spain. It’s believed that if you eat 12 grapes (one for each month of the year) before 12:01, they’ll bring you good luck in the year ahead.
Related: ‘How Eating 12 Grapes on New Year’s Eve Led to Me Finding My Soulmate'
8. Don’t loan out money
You may want to follow this superstition and not loan out any money on NYE or New Year's Day. Otherwise, it could be a bad financial omen for the months ahead.
Related: 100 NYE Instagram Captions That Will Have Your Feed Poppin' Well Before Midnight
9. Avoid eating chicken
Attention chicken lovers, you should skip out on this food. If you don’t, 2024 may end up being full of bad luck because some believe that because chickens have wings, your luck will fly away if you have it on New Year’s Eve.
10. Whip out your red underwear
This funny superstition derives from Latin America and has to do with finding love in the New Year. It’s thought that if you slip into a red pair of undies for NYE, the undergarment will bring a relationship into your life.
11. Be loud
Sure, noisemakers tend to be at most NYE parties, but there’s actually a reason why the tradition of blowing them started—the sounds were believed to ward off evil spirits. So continue to bang on pots and pans, cheer and be loud when the clock strikes midnight!
12. Wake up early
Being an early bird may not be for everyone, especially when it comes to January 1. However, a Polish superstition says that if you commit to waking up early on that day, then it’ll result in you easily waking up early for the rest of the year.
Related: What’s the First Country To Celebrate the New Year?
13. Toss dishes
Breaking dishing on your neighbor’s or family member’s doorstep is a Danish superstition that’s thought to bring about good luck in the year to come. However, if you’re thinking about trying this one out, we suggest you clear it with that person first!
14. Run 7 times around your house
Get ready to sprint! It’s believed that if you run around your house seven times, you’ll have good luck in the New Year, so make sure you have some sneakers on hand.
15. Sport polka dots
People in the Philippines are all about wearing polka-dotted clothing on New Year’s Eve. Since the round shape looks like a coin, they think it’ll bring about wealth and prosperity for the year to come.
Related: Let's Kick off the New Year Right—Here Are 55 New Year's Resolution Ideas
16. Stay in your house
This superstition doesn’t mean you have to stay in your house forever… just until someone from the outside comes through your door.
17. Throw things out your window
If you’re ever in Italy on NYE, there’s a good chance you’ll see people tossing their belongings—including pieces of furniture—out their window at midnight! And while this may seem surprising (and somewhat dangerous), there it’s a popular superstition that’s thought to help make room for positive vibes in the New Year.
Related: Ring in 2024 with 100 of the Best New Year's Quotes
18. Perform a bear dance
In Romania, people dress up bearskins and dance up and down the streets! If they do this between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, it’s supposed to ward off bad luck.
19. Pass on the lobster
Having a fancy dinner may sound like a great way to ring in the New Year, but whatever you do, avoid ordering lobster on NYE. Why? Many cultures believe that because lobsters move backward, if you eat one before midnight, then your year will have lots of setbacks.
20. Clean your house
In China and Latin America, a legend suggests that you can literally sweep negativity away! So what are you waiting for? Get started on your NYE deep cleaning now!
21. Burn a scarecrow
Scarecrows are typically a fall decoration in America, but in Ecuador, they’re a symbol of the previous year’s bad energy. People there burn them as a way to have a fresh start to their New Year.
Related: What's the Last Place in the World To Celebrate the New Year?
22. Step with your right foot
Several cultures think that you shouldn’t step into the New Year on your left foot. That way you’re guaranteed to start things off on the right foot!
23. Eat Soba Noodles
In Japan, people eat buckwheat soba noodles at midnight. It’s thought that the noodles will bring about prosperity and longevity if you eat them as one year ends and the other year begins.
24. Open the doors at midnight
It may be chilly outside, but if you open your door just before midnight, it’s supposed to be a way you can let the old year out and welcome the new one in. It’s a simple superstition you can do each year!
25. Forget doing chores
Even though some superstitions are all about doing an NYE pre-clean, this Chinese superstition is the complete opposite. It suggests that you don’t do any cleaning on New Year’s Day because if you do, you’ll end up throwing away or washing away your luck.
Next up, kick off 2024 on the right foot with these 27 things to do on New Year's Day.
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How long does Mattarella's speech last at the end of the year 2023: the duration
MATTARELLA SPEECH 2023 DURATION – Today, Sunday 31 December 2023live from the Quirinale Palace, in Rome, at 8.30pmthe traditional one is broadcast speech by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella: but how long does the usual greeting message from the Head of State last?
The duration of the President of the Republic's end-of-year speech usually lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. Presumably, therefore, Sergio Mattarella's usual message should end around 8.50 pm.
There is, however, no pre-established limit. Luigi Einaudi, for example, who was the first president to deliver his speech live on TV in 1954, the year Rai was founded, holds the record for the shortest speech in the history of presidential greetings: 148 words in 1950, not even three minutes.
The record for the longest greeting speech, however, goes to Oscar Luigi Scalfaro in 1997 with 4,912 words pronounced in just under three quarters of an hour.
Streaming and live TV
We have seen how long the speech of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella lasts, but where to see it on live TV and live streaming? As usual, the President of the Republic's end-of-year speech is broadcast on unified networks, with the exception of Italia 1. The Head of State's message can therefore be followed on Rai 1, Rai 2, Rai 3, Canale 5, Rete 4 and La7, in addition to all news channels, such as, for example, SkyTg24 (channel 50 of digital terrestrial), TgCom24 (channel 51) and Rai News 24 (channel 48).
The 2023 end-of-year speech can also be followed on the web via streaming. In fact, the message is also broadcast live on the channel YouTube of the Quirinale. Another solution, however, is to connect via smart TV, smartphone or tablet to the RaiPlay, MediasetPlay or SkyTg24 platforms.
The story of the end of year message
The traditional message of greetings from the Head of State has taken place, without any interruption, since 1949, when it was pronounced on the radio for the first time by Luigi Einaudi, the second President of the Italian Republic.
Furthermore, it was Einaudi himself who, in 1954, pronounced the first message broadcast live on TV in the year RAI was founded.
Mattarella's speech this evening will be his ninth end-of-year speech since he was elected president in 2015, and the second since his re-election on 29 January 2022.
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The markets opened lower on Monday with Sensex at 72,169.40, down by 70.86 points, and Nifty at 21,716.85, down by 14.55 points.
Nifty Bank in the morning session was trading lower at 48,181, down by 111.25 points or 0.23 per cent.
From Sensex pack, Nestle India, ITC, Tata Motors, Titan, and PowerGrid were among the major gainers in the morning session whereas Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, TCS, and Hindustan Unilever were among the major losers.
Market on Friday, December 29, 2023
The benchmark indices ended lower on the last trading session of calendar year 2023, Friday, December 29. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 72,240.26, down by 170.12 points or 0.23 per cent. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty ended the day at 21,731.40, shedding 47.30 points or 0.22 per cent. Nifty Bank fell 216.30 points or 0.45 per cent at 48,292.25.
Global markets
On the final trading day of 2023, the US stock market saw modest declines as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 20.56 points (0.05 per cent) to reach 37,689.54. Similarly, the S&P 500 experienced a loss of 13.52 points (0.28 per cent), closing at 4,769.83, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 83.78 points (0.56 per cent) to settle at 15,011.35.
Oil prices
Oil prices were lower on Monday morning. Brent crude prices stand at US dollar 77.08, reflecting a decline of 0.09 per cent and WTI crude prices are currently at US dollar 71.65, indicating a decrease of 0.17 per cent.
Rupee
The Indian Rupee opened flat at 83.23 per dollar on Monday against the previous close. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/opening-bell-markets-open-in-red-on-january-1-2024-sensex-at-7216940-and-nifty-below-21800 | 2024-01-01T04:06:49Z |
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Defier of odds and age, CR7 finishes 2023 as top scorer
He will turn 39 next February. Approaching an age even long before which athletes are removed from their peak, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seem to be stopping any time soon.
A perennial defier of odds and age, Portuguese superstar Ronaldo finished 2023 as the top goalscorer in the world for club and country, beating Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, as the 38-year-old netted for the 54th time in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
Mbappe and Kane have scored 52 goals each for club and country while Manchester City goal machine Haaland ended the year with 50 goals in total.
This is the fifth time that Ronaldo ended the year as the top scorer, overtaking Lionel Messi to be the player who has done it the most times since the turn of the millennium. Previously, Ronaldo finished 2011 (60 goals), 2013 (69 goals), 2014 (61 goals), and 2015 (57 goals) as the top-scorer.
Also, it was the eighth time Ronaldo scored 50-plus goals in a calendar year. He scored 50+ goals in the following years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023. Only Messi (nine times) has scored 50-plus goals in a calendar year more times than his Portuguese arch-rival.
Ronaldo achieved the feat when he headed home in the 92nd minute in the game against Al-Taawoun after earlier strikes by Marcelo Brozovic, Aymeric Laporte, and Otavio had put Al-Nassr in firm control.
Having already scored 20 goals in 19 appearances, Ronaldo leads the race for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. He has also provided nine assists as his Al-Nassr find themselves second in the league, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/defier-odds-and-age-cr7-finishes-2023-top-scorer-3507431 | 2024-01-01T04:06:48Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex, a limited step, in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Since 2022, North Korea has conducted more than 100 missile tests, prompting the U.S. and South Korea to expand their joint military drills. North Korea has also tried to strengthen its relationships with China and Russia, which blocked efforts by the U.S. and its partners in the U.N. Security Council to toughen U.N. sanctions on North Korea over its weapons tests.
KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties. North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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Internationally influential people who died in 2023
(AP) Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable mercenary army. But it all came to a sudden end when the private plane carrying him and others mysteriously exploded over Russia.
He was just one of a number of noteworthy people who died in 2023.
Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):
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JANUARY
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Fred White, 67. A drummer who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire. Jan. 1.
Ken Block, 55. A motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes. Jan. 2. Snowmobiling accident.
Walter Cunningham, 90. The last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo program. Jan. 3.
Fay Weldon, 91. A British author known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women's experiences and sexual politics in novels including "The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil." Jan. 4.
Russell Pearce, 75. A Republican lawmaker who was the driving force behind Arizona's landmark 2010 anti-immigration legislation known as the "show me your papers" law. Jan. 5.
Charles Simic, 84. The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who awed critics and readers with his singular art of lyricism and economy, tragic insight and disruptive humor. Jan. 9.
Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway, 51. An ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk. Jan. 8.
Jeff Beck, 78. A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player's guitar player. Jan. 10.
Constantine, 82. The former and last king of Greece, who won an Olympic gold medal in sailing and spent decades in exile after becoming entangled in his country's volatile politics in the 1960s. Jan. 10.
Tatjana Patitz, 56. She was one of an elite group of supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and '90s and appeared in George Michael's "Freedom! '90" music video. Jan. 11.
Lisa Marie Presley, 54. The only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father's legacy. Jan. 12.
Robbie Knievel, 60. An American stunt performer who set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following in the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father Evel Knievel. Jan. 13.
Ray Cordeiro, 98. He interviewed music acts including the Beatles during a six-decade career on Hong Kong radio that earned him the title of the world's longest-working disc jockey. Jan. 13.
Lloyd Morrisett, 93. The co-creator of the beloved children's TV series "Sesame Street," which has used empathy and fuzzy monsters like Elmo and Cookie Monster to charm and teach generations around the world. Jan. 15.
Gina Lollobrigida, 95. An Italian film legend who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world" after the title of one of her movies. Jan. 16.
Chris Ford, 74. A member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league's first 3-point basket. Jan. 17.
David Crosby, 81. The brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Sept. 18.
Cindy Williams, 75. She was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley." Jan. 25.
Billy Packer, 82. An Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS. Jan. 26.
Sylvia Syms, 89. She starred in classic British films including "Ice Cold in Alex" and "Victim." Jan. 27.
Barrett Strong, 81. One of Motown's founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company's breakthrough single "Money (That's What I Want)" and collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Jan. 28.
Tom Verlaine, 73. The guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads. Jan. 28.
Bobby Hull, 84. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final. Jan. 30.
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FEBRUARY
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Paco Rabanne, 88. The Spanish-born designer known for perfumes sold worldwide but who made his name with metallic space-age fashions that put a bold, new edge on catwalks. Feb. 3.
Hsing Yun, 95. A Buddhist abbot who established a thriving religious community in southern Taiwan and built universities overseas. Feb. 5.
Pervez Musharraf, 79. The general who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Feb. 5.
Burt Bacharach, 94. The singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits. Feb. 8.
Carlos Saura, 91. Spain's celebrated filmmaker who earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film during his seven-decade career. Feb. 10.
Hugh Hudson, 86. A British filmmaker who debuted as a feature director with the Oscar-winning Olympics drama "Chariots of Fire" and made other well-regarded movies including "My Life So Far" and the Oscar-nominated "Greystroke." Feb. 10.
Hans Modrow, 95. He served as East Germany's last communist leader during a turbulent tenure that ended in the country's first and only free election. Feb. 11.
David Jude Jolicoeur, 54. Widely known as Trugoy the Dove, he was one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul. Feb. 12.
Huey "Piano" Smith, 89. A beloved New Orleans session musician who backed Little Richard, Lloyd Price and other early rock stars, and with his own group made the party favorites "Don't You Just Know It" and "Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu." Feb. 13.
Leiji Matsumoto, 85. The anime creator known for "Space Battleship Yamato" and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes. Feb. 13.
Raquel Welch, 82. Her emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C." propelled her to international sex symbol status in the 1960s and '70s. Feb. 15.
Tim McCarver, 81. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators. Feb. 16.
Stella Stevens, 84. A prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis's affection in "The Nutty Professor." Feb. 17.
Richard Belzer, 78. The longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU." Feb. 19.
Ahmed Qureia, 85. A former Palestinian prime minister and one of the architects of interim peace deals with Israel. Feb. 22.
James Abourezk, 92. A South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes. Feb. 24.
Betty Boothroyd, 93. The first female speaker of Britain's House of Commons. Feb. 26.
Ricou Browning, 93. A skilled swimmer best known for his underwater role as the Gill Man in the quintessential 3D black-and-white 1950s monster movie "Creature from the Black Lagoon." Feb. 27.
Gerard Latortue, 88. A former interim prime minister of Haiti who helped rebuild and unite the country after a violent coup in the mid-2000s. Feb. 27.
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MARCH
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Just Fontaine, 89. The French soccer great who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup. March 1.
Barbara Everitt Bryant, 96. The first woman to run the U.S. Census Bureau and its leader during the contentious debate over how to compensate for undercounts of minority groups in the 1990 census. March 2.
Tom Sizemore, 61. The "Saving Private Ryan" actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions. March 3.
Kenzaburo Oe, 88. The Nobel literature laureate whose darkly poetic novels were built from his childhood memories during Japan's postwar occupation and from being the parent of a disabled son. March 3.
Judy Heumann, 75. A renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities. March 4.
Gary Rossington, 71. A co-founder and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd who helped write the classic answer song "Sweet Home Alabama" and played unforgettable slide guitar on the rock anthem "Free Bird." March 5.
Georgina Beyer, 65. A trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world's first openly transgender member of Parliament. March 6.
Traute Lafrenz, 103. She was the last known survivor of a German group known as the White Rose that actively resisted the Nazis. March 6.
Peterson Zah, 85. A monumental Navajo Nation leader who guided the tribe through a politically tumultuous era and worked tirelessly to correct wrongdoings against Native Americans. March 7.
Chaim Topol, 87. A leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in "Fiddler on the Roof." March 8.
Robert Blake, 89. The Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife. March 9.
Jiang Yanyong, 91. A Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness. March 11.
Bud Grant, 95. The stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them. March 11.
Dick Fosbury, 76. The lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his "Fosbury Flop." March 12.
Pat Schroeder, 82. A pioneer for women's and family rights in Congress. March 13.
Gloria Bosman, age unknown. A smooth-voiced South African jazz musician who was lauded for her contribution to the country's music industry in a career spanning more than two decades. March 14.
Jacqueline Gold, 62. She helped make lingerie and sex toys a female-friendly mainstream business as head of Britain's Ann Summers chain. March 16.
Lance Reddick, 60. A character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including "The Wire," "Fringe" and the "John Wick" franchise. March 17.
John Jenrette, 86. The former U.S. congressman was a colorful politician who was convicted in the Abscam bribery scandal in the late 1970s and whose wife talked to Playboy about an in-session dalliance on the U.S. Capitol steps. March 17.
Fito Olivares, 75. A Tejano musician known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays, including the hit "Juana La Cubana." March 17.
Willis Reed, 80. He dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports' most enduring examples of playing through pain. March 21.
Darcelle XV, 92. The iconic drag queen who was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records. March 23.
Paul O'Grady, 67. An entertainer who achieved fame as drag queen Lily Savage before becoming a much-loved comedian and host on British television. March 28.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71. A world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant." March 28.
Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter, 99. A bridal industry pioneer and Holocaust survivor who decided over a half century ago that brides deserved better than cookie-cutter dresses. March 29.
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Nigel Lawson, 91. The tax-cutting U.K. Treasury chief under the late Margaret Thatcher and a lion of Conservative politics in the late 20th century. April 3.
Ben Ferencz, 103. The last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, who tried Nazis for genocidal war crimes and was among the first outside witnesses to document the atrocities of Nazi labor and concentration camps. April 7.
Elisabeth Kopp, 86. An advocate of equal rights and the environment who was the first woman elected to Switzerland's seven-member executive branch. April. 7.
Michael Lerner, 81. The Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in "Barton Fink," the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in "Harlem Nights" and an angry publishing executive in "Elf." April 8.
Anne Perry, 84. The best-selling crime novelist known for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk detective series, and for her own murderous past that inspired the movie "Heavenly Creatures." April 10.
Al Jaffee, 102. Mad magazine's award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." April 10.
Mary Quant, 93. The visionary fashion designer whose colorful, sexy miniskirts epitomized Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world. April 13.
Charles Stanley, 90. A prominent televangelist who once led the Southern Baptist Convention. April 18.
Richard Riordan, 92. A wealthy Republican businessman who served two terms as Los Angeles mayor and steered the city through the Northridge earthquake and the recovery from the deadly 1992 riots. April 19.
Todd Haimes, 66. He led the Roundabout Theatre Company from an off-off-Broadway company teetering on the edge of bankruptcy into a major theatrical force with works on five stages -- including three Broadway theaters -- and dozens of Tony Awards. April 19.
Barry Humphries, 89. A Tony Award-winning comedian internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character delighted audiences over seven decades. April 22.
Len Goodman, 78. A long-serving judge on "Dancing with the Stars" and "Strictly Come Dancing" who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic. April 22.
Harry Belafonte, 96. The civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world. April 25.
Carolyn Bryant Donham, 88. The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances leading to his lynching in Mississippi in 1955. April 25.
Jerry Springer, 79. The onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional guests willing to bare all -- sometimes literally -- as they brawled and hurled obscenities before a raucous audience. April 27.
LeRoy "Lee" Carhart, 81. He emerged from a two-decade career as an Air Force surgeon to become one of the best-known late-term abortion providers in the United States. April 28.
Larry "Gator" Rivers, 73. He helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah. April 29.
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MAY
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Gordon Lightfoot, 84. The legendary folk singer-songwriter known for "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown" and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity. May 1.
Tori Bowie, 32. The sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. May 2. Complications of childbirth.
Vida Blue, 73. A hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball's biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A's to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems. May 6.
Grace Bumbry, 86. A pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival during a more than three-decade career on the world's top stages. May 7.
Rita Lee Jones, 75. Brazil's million-selling "Queen of Rock" who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as "Ovelha Negra," "Mania de Voce" and "Now Only Missing You." May 8.
Denny Crum, 86. He won two NCAA men's basketball championships and built Louisville into one of the 1980s' dominant programs during a Hall of Fame coaching career. May 9.
Heather Armstrong, 47. Known as Dooce to fans, the pioneering mommy blogger laid bare her struggles as a mother and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her website and on social media. May 9.
Jacklyn Zeman, 70. She played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC's "General Hospital." May 9.
Rolf Harris, 93. The veteran entertainer whose decades-long career as a family favorite on British and Australian television was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls. May 10.
Kenneth Anger, 96. The shocking and influential avant-garde artist who defied sexual and religious taboos in short films such as "Scorpio Rising" and "Fireworks," and dished the most lurid movie star gossip in his underground classic "Hollywood Babylon." May 11.
Doyle Brunson, 89. One of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion. May 14.
Jim Brown, 87. The pro football Hall of Famer was an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s. May 18.
Timothy Keller, 72. A pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. May 19.
Andy Rourke, 59. Bass guitarist of The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s. May 19.
Ray Stevenson, 58. The Irish actor who played the villainous British governor in "RRR," an Asgardian warrior in the "Thor" films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO's "Rome." May 21.
Ed Ames, 95. The youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater. May 21.
Tina Turner, 83. The unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and '70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It." May 24.
George Maharis, 94. A stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series "Route 66." May 24.
Carroll Cooley, 87. The retired Phoenix police captain was the arresting officer in the landmark case partially responsible for the Supreme Court's Miranda rights ruling that requires suspects be read their rights. May 29.
John Beasley, 79. The veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama "Everwood" and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s. May 30.
Theodoros Pangalos, 84. A former Greek foreign minister known for his undiplomatic outbursts and on whose watch Greece suffered one of its most embarrassing foreign policy debacles in 1999. May 31.
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Kaija Saariaho, 70. She wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century. June 2.
George Winston, 73. The Grammy-winning pianist who blended jazz, classical, folk and other stylings on such million-selling albums as "Autumn," "Winter Into Spring" and "December." June 4.
Astrud Gilberto, 83. The Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on "The Girl from Ipanema" made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova. June 5.
Robert Hanssen, 79. A former FBI agent who took more than $1.4 million in cash and diamonds to trade secrets with Moscow in one of the most notorious spying cases in American history. June 5.
Richard Snyder, 90. A visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who in bold-faced style presided over the publisher's exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of consolidation and growing corporate power. June 6.
Francoise Gilot, 101. A prolific and acclaimed painter who created art for more than a half-century but was nonetheless more famous for her turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso -- and for leaving him. June 6.
The Iron Sheik, 81. A former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport's biggest stars and later became a popular Twitter personality. June 7.
Pat Robertson, 93. A religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition. June 8.
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, 81. Branded the "Unabomber" by the FBI, he was the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others. June 10.
Roger Payne, 88. The scientist who spurred a worldwide environmental conservation movement with his discovery that whales could sing. June 10.
Silvio Berlusconi, 86. The boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption. June 12.
Treat Williams, 71. An actor whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series "Everwood" and the movie "Hair." June 12. Motorcycle crash.
Cormac McCarthy, 89. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who in prose both dense and brittle took readers from the southern Appalachians to the desert Southwest in novels including "The Road," "Blood Meridian" and "All the Pretty Horses." June 13.
Glenda Jackson, 87. A two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career as a British lawmaker before an acclaimed late-life return to stage and screen. June 15.
Daniel Ellsberg, 92. The history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation. June 16.
Big Pokey, 48. A popular Texas rapper and original member of Houston's pioneering Screwed Up Click. June 18.
George Frazier, 68. The former pitcher was a World Series champion who had a nearly three-decade run as a television broadcaster. June 19.
H. Lee Sarokin, 94. The federal judge who freed boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and in a landmark case famously said tobacco companies engaged in a "vast" conspiracy to conceal the dangers of smoking. June 20.
Winnie Ewing, 93. A charismatic politician who is considered the mother of the modern Scottish independence movement. June 21.
Sheldon Harnick, 99. A Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fiorello!" and "The Apple Tree." June 23.
John Goodenough, 100. He shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work developing the lithium-ion battery that transformed technology with rechargeable power for devices ranging from cellphones, computers, and pacemakers to electric cars. June 25.
Peg Yorkin, 96. She donated $10 million to the Feminist Majority Foundation, which she co-founded and pushed to bring the most common method of abortion to the United States. June 25.
Sue Johanson, 93. A nurse who became a popular TV sex expert in Canada and the United States when she was in her 60s. June 28.
Alan Arkin, 89. The wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama, receiving four Academy Award nominations and winning an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine." June 29.
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Yan Mingfu, 91. A former top Communist Party figure who acted as an envoy to pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 and was forced out after the protests were crushed. July 3.
John Berylson, 70. An American businessman known for his enthusiastic ownership of the English soccer team Millwall. July 4. Car crash.
Coco Lee, 48. A Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia. July 5.
James Lewis, 76. The suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, triggered a nationwide scare and led to an overhaul in the safety of over-the-counter medication packaging. July 9.
Mikala Jones, 44. A Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves. July 9. Surfing accident.
Andre Watts, 77. A pianist whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic as a 16-year-old in 1963 launched an international career of more than a half-century. July 12.
Jane Birkin, 76. An actor and singer who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism. July 16.
Kevin Mitnick, 59. His pioneering antics tricking employees in the 1980s and 1990s into helping him steal software and services from big phone and tech companies made him the most celebrated U.S. hacker. July 16.
Tony Bennett, 96. The eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga. July 21.
Hugh "Sonny" Carter Jr., 80. He was an organizer in the "Peanut Brigade" that helped elect his cousin Jimmy to the White House and later enforced the president's frugal ways in the West Wing. July 23.
Sinead O'Connor, 56. The gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s was as much known for her private struggles and provocative actions as her fierce and expressive music. July 26.
Randy Meisner, 77. A founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love" and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad "Take It to the Limit." July 26.
Paul Reubens, 70. The actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character -- an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh -- became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon. July 30.
Angus Cloud, 25. The actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the HBO series "Euphoria." July 31.
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AUGUST
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Sheila Oliver, 71. The New Jersey lieutenant governor rose to become one of the state's most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence. Aug. 1.
Mark Margolis, 83. The Emmy-nominated actor who played murderous former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and then in the prequel "Better Call Saul." Aug. 3.
William Friedkin, 87. The Oscar winning director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the gripping "The French Connection" and the horrifying "The Exorcist" and struggled in the following decades to match his early success. Aug. 7.
Sixto Rodriguez, 81. He lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom of which he was unaware. Aug. 8.
Robbie Robertson, 80. The Band's lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as "The Weight" and "Up on Cripple Creek" mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock. Aug. 9.
Tom Jones, 95. The lyricist, director and writer of "The Fantasticks," the longest-running musical in history. Aug. 11.
Magoo, 50. The rapper known for his work in the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo and hit song "Up Jumps da Boogie" featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott. Aug. 13.
Clarence Avant, 92. The judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and was known as the "Black Godfather" of music and beyond. Aug. 13.
Ada Deer, 88. An esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Aug. 15.
Jerry Moss, 88. A music industry giant who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert and rose from a Los Angeles garage to the heights of success with hits by Alpert, the Police, the Carpenters and hundreds of other performers. Aug. 16.
Michael Parkinson, 88. The renowned British broadcaster who interviewed some of the world's most famous celebrities of the 20th century from Muhammad Ali to Miss Piggy. Aug. 16.
Jiri Cerny, 87. A legendary Czech music critic who introduced Western music to generations of listeners behind the Iron Curtain and became one of the voices of the 1989 anti-communist Velvet Revolution. Aug. 17.
Betty Tyson, 75. Convicted in a 1973 murder, she spent 25 years in prison before being exonerated on the basis of new evidence. Aug. 17.
James Buckley, 100. The former New York senator was an early agitator for then-President Richard Nixon's resignation and winner of a landmark lawsuit challenging campaign spending limits. Aug. 18.
John Warnock, 82. The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and computer scientist who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems. Aug. 19.
Ron Cephas Jones, 66. A veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as a long-lost father who finds redemption on the NBC television drama series "This Is Us." Aug. 19.
Howard Hubbard, 84. A retired Catholic bishop who acknowledged covering up allegations of sexual abuse in his upstate New York diocese and later married a woman in a civil ceremony. Aug. 19.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, 62. As head of the Wagner Group, he made his name as a profane and brutal mercenary boss before mounting an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's rule. Aug. 23. Plane crash.
Bob Barker, 99. The enduring, dapper game show host who became a household name over a half century of hosting "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price Is Right." Aug. 26.
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, 49. He was thrust into the political spotlight as "Joe the Plumber" after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. Aug. 27.
Gil Brandt, 91. The Pro Football Hall of Fame member was the player personnel director alongside the stoic, fedora-wearing coach Tom Landry and media-savvy general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into "America's Team" in the 1970s. Aug. 31.
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Jimmy Buffett, 76. The singer-songwriter who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song "Margaritaville" and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions. Sept. 1.
Bill Richardson, 75. A two-term Democratic governor of New Mexico and an American ambassador to the United Nations who dedicated his post-political career to working to secure the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries. Sept. 1.
Steve Harwell, 56. The longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit "All Star." Sept. 4. Acute liver failure.
Shabtai Shavit, 84. The Israeli spymaster who was credited with advancing Israel's historic peace treaty with Jordan during his term as director of the Mossad intelligence agency. Sept. 5.
Ian Wilmut, 79. The cloning pioneer whose work was critical to the creation of Dolly the Sheep in 1996. Sept. 9.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, 95. The controversial South African politician and traditional minister of the Zulu ethnic group. Sept. 9.
Roy Kidd, 91. He coached Eastern Kentucky to two NCAA Division I-AA football championships in a Hall of Fame career. Sept. 12.
Eno Ichikawa, 83. He revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences. Sept. 13.
Michael McGrath, 65. A Broadway character actor who shined in zany, feel-good musicals and won a Tony Award for "Nice Work If You Can Get It." Sept. 14.
Fernando Botero, 91. A renowned Colombian painter and sculptor whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world. Sept. 15.
Giorgio Napolitano, 98. The first former Communist to rise to Italy's presidency and the first person to be elected twice to the mostly ceremonial post. Sept. 22.
Matteo Messina Denaro, 61. A convicted mastermind of some of the Sicilian Mafia's most heinous slayings, Italy's No. 1 fugitive was captured after decades on the run. Sept. 25. Died in a prison hospital.
David McCallum, 90. The actor who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later. Sept. 25.
Dianne Feinstein, 90. A centrist Democrat from California and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics. Sept. 28.
Michael Gambon, 82. The Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" films. Sept. 28.
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, 98. A renowned agricultural scientist who revolutionized India's farming and was a key architect of the country's "Green Revolution." Sept. 28.
Saad Eddin Ibrahim, 85. A prominent Egyptian-American academic and pro-democracy activist during the reign of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Sept. 29.
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Tim Wakefield, 57. The knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year. Oct. 1.
Dick Butkus, 80. A Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era. Oct. 5.
Michael Chiarello, 61. A chef known for his Italian-inspired Californian restaurants who won an Emmy Award for best host for "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello" and appeared on Bravo's "Top Chef" and "Top Chef Masters." Oct. 6. Allergic reaction that resulted in anaphylactic shock.
Burt Young, 83. The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise. Oct. 8.
Hughes Van Ellis, 102. He was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and spent his latter years pursuing justice for his family and other descendants of the attack on "Black Wall Street." Oct. 9.
Kevin Phillips, 82. The author, commentator and political strategist whose landmark book, "The Emerging Republican Majority," became a blueprint for GOP thinking in the 1970s and beyond. Oct. 9
Louise Meriwether, 100. The author and activist whose coming-of-age novel "Daddy Was a Number Runner" is widely regarded as a groundbreaking and vital portrait of race, gender and class. Oct. 10.
Mark Goddard, 87. An actor best known for playing Major Don West in the 1960s television show "Lost in Space." Oct. 10.
Rudolph Isley, 84. A founding member of the Isley Brothers who helped perform such raw rhythm and blues classics as "Shout" and "Twist and Shout" and the funky hits "That Lady" and "It's Your Thing." Oct. 11.
Louise Glück, 80. The Nobel laureate was a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world. Oct. 13.
Piper Laurie, 91. The strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a "more meaningful" life. Oct. 14.
Suzanne Somers, 76. The effervescent blonde actor who played Chrissy Snow on the television show "Three's Company" and later became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. Oct. 15.
Martti Ahtisaari, 86. The former president of Finland and global peace broker who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts. Oct. 16.
Bobby Charlton, 86. An English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country's 1966 World Cup triumph. Oct. 21.
Bishan Bedi, 77. The India cricket great whose dazzling left-arm spin claimed 266 test wickets. Oct. 23.
Richard Roundtree, 81. The trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s. Oct. 24.
Richard Moll, 80. A character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original "Night Court" sitcom. Oct. 26.
Li Keqiang, 68. The former premier was China's top economic official and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades. Oct. 27.
Wu Zunyou, 60. An epidemiologist who helped drive the country's strict zero-COVID measures in China that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes. Oct. 27.
Matthew Perry, 54. The Emmy-nominated "Friends" actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television's most famous and quotable characters. Oct. 28.
Ken Mattingly, 87. An astronaut who is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth. Oct. 31.
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Bob Knight, 83. The brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball. Nov. 1.
Frank Borman, 95. The astronaut who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year. Nov. 7.
Steve Norton, 89. He ran the first U.S. gambling facility outside Nevada -- Resorts casino in Atlantic City -- and gave advice around the world on how to set up and operate casinos. Nov. 12.
Don Walsh, 92. The retired Navy captain was an explorer who in 1960 was part of a two-man crew that made the first voyage to the deepest part of the ocean -- to the "snuff-colored ooze" at the bottom of the Pacific's Mariana Trench. Nov. 12.
Terry R. Taylor, 71. In two trailblazing decades as the first female sports editor of The Associated Press, she transformed the news agency's emphasis into multilayered coverage of rigorous reporting, entertaining enterprise and edgy analysis. Nov. 14.
Daisaku Ikeda, 95. He headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold. Nov. 15.
Bobby Ussery, 88. A Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby and then crossed the finish line first in the 1968 edition only to be disqualified days later. Nov. 16.
George "Funky" Brown, 74. The co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as "Too Hot," "Ladies Night," "Joanna" and the party favorite "Celebration." Nov. 16.
Rosalynn Carter, 96. The former first lady was the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians. Nov. 19.
Marty Krofft, 86. A TV producer known for imaginative children's shows such as "H.R. Pufnstuf" and primetime hits including "Donny & Marie" in the 1970s. Nov. 25.
Terry Venables, 80. A charismatic and tactically innovative English soccer coach who led his national team to the European Championship semifinals in 1996 after winning trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham. Nov. 25.
Tim Dorsey, 62. A former police and courts newspaper reporter who found lasting fame as the creator of the crime-comedy novel series starring Serge A. Storms, an energetic fan of Florida history and an ingenious serial killer. Nov. 26.
Frances Sternhagen, 93. The veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as "Cheers," "ER," "Sex and the City" and "The Closer." Nov. 27.
Charlie Munger, 99. He helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse. Nov. 28.
Henry Kissinger, 100. The former secretary of state exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize. Nov. 29.
Shane MacGowan, 65. The singer-songwriter and frontman of "Celtic Punk" band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad "Fairytale of New York." Nov. 30.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, 93. The former U.S. Supreme Court justice was an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation's highest court. Dec. 1.
Juanita Castro, 90. The sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro, who worked with the CIA against her siblings' communist government. Dec. 4.
Norman Lear, 101. The writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime-time television with "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons" and "Maude," propelling political and social turmoil into the once insulated world of TV sitcoms. Dec. 5.
Benjamin Zephaniah, 65. A British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots. Dec. 7.
Ryan O'Neal, 82. A heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in "Love Story" and acted opposite his 9-year-old daughter Tatum in "Paper Moon." Dec. 8.
Andre Braugher, 61. The Emmy- and Obie-winning actor would master gritty drama on "Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy on “Brooklyn 99." Dec. 11.
Zahara, 36. She rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered her unique version of wistful Afro-soul in her country’s isiXhosa language and in English. Dec. 11.
George McGinnis, 73. A Hall of Fame forward who was a two-time ABA champion and three-time All-Star in the NBA and ABA. Dec. 14.
Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, 86. As Kuwait’s ruling emir, he spent a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation’s internal political disputes. Dec. 16.
Mike Nussbaum, 99. Reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black.” Dec. 23.
Kamar de los Reyes, 56. A television, movie and voice actor best known for playing a gang member-turned-cop in the soap “One Life to Live” and a villain in the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” Dec. 24.
Tom Smothers, 86. He was half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium. Dec. 26.
Wolfgang Schaeuble, 81. He helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance minister was a central figure in the austerity-heavy effort to drag Europe out of its debt crisis two decades later. Dec. 26.
Jacques Delors, 98. A Paris bank messenger’s son who became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union. Dec. 27.
Herb Kohl, 88. A former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Dec. 27.
Lee Sun-kyun, 48. A popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite.” Dec. 27.
Mbongeni Ngema, 68. A renowned South African playwright, producer and composer who was the creator of the Broadway hit “Sarafina!" that was adapted into a musical drama starring Whoopi Goldberg. Dec. 27.
Gaston Glock, 94. The Austrian developer of the handgun that bears his name. Dec. 27.
Tom Wilkinson, 75. The Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Dec. 28.
Shecky Greene, 97. Gifted comic and master improviser who was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest standup acts of his generation. Dec. 31.
Cale Yarborough, 84. Considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers, and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles. Dec. 31.
Eddie Bernice Johnson, 88. Trailblazing longtime U.S. representative from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region’s most powerful Democrat. Dec. 31.
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The year 2022 recorded about 3,800 deaths, an annual toll that was the lowest since the outbreak of conflict in the country in 2011, according to the Observatory..
The 2023 toll, according to the Observatory, includes 1,889 civilians, including 241 women and 307 children..
Among the dead were also 898 members of the Syrian army forces and about 600 fighters from groups loyal to them of Syrian and non-Syrian nationalities..
The rest of the dead are distributed among ISIS members, opposition factions, the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish units, and the formations working with them..
The Observatory reported on Sunday that three people, including a child, were killed in a missile strike on Saturday evening on a popular market and residential areas in the city of Idlib, and 14 other people were injured, including children..
The intensity of the battles has gradually declined over the past three years in several areas, especially in Idlib Governorate (northwest), where Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly the Al-Nusra Front) controls about half of its area, along with parts of neighboring governorates. A ceasefire has been in effect in the region since March 2020, according to a Turkish-Russian agreement.
The Observatory reported on Sunday afternoon that the death toll from Israeli bombing on Aleppo Governorate in northern Syria had risen to eight deaths..
On Saturday, according to the Observatory, Israeli missiles targeted the Nayrab Military Airport area near Aleppo International Airport, killing five fighters loyal to Tehran and three civilians..
On Saturday, 25 pro-Iranian fighters were killed as a result of air strikes that the Observatory suggested were launched by Israeli aircraft in eastern Syria, and four fighters from Iranian-backed groups were later killed as a result of Israeli bombing in the north of the country..
This year, Israel launched dozens of air strikes in Syria, targeting mainly Iranian and Hezbollah targets, including warehouses and shipments of weapons and ammunition, but also Syrian army sites..
Since the announcement of the elimination of ISIS in 2019 in Syria, the organization’s fighters, who have mainly retreated to remote areas in the desert, have launched operations targeting especially Kurdish fighters and regime forces..
Large areas, including agricultural plains and oil and gas wells, are still outside the government’s control, most notably Kurdish-controlled areas (northeast), areas in Idlib and its environs, and others under the control of pro-Ankara factions in the north of the country..
Since its outbreak in 2011, the conflict in Syria has caused the death of more than half a million people, caused massive destruction to the infrastructure and economy, and pushed more than half of the population to be displaced within Syria or seek refuge outside it..
Aside from the ongoing conflict, the country witnessed an additional death toll during 2023 as a result of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and neighboring Turkey in February, killing about 6,000 people in Syria..
#Observatory #dead #toll #conflict #Syria | https://pledgetimes.com/observatory-4360-dead-the-toll-of-the-conflict-in-syria-in-2023/ | 2024-01-01T04:06:55Z |
As 2023 came to an end, the entire world is ready to start afresh in the new year with a cleaner slate. The Free Press Journal got in touch with numerous celebrities, who shed light on their achievements, lows and highs in 2023, and their resolutions and prayers for 2024.
Have a look:
Delnaaz Irani
New Years have always meant house parties for us. All our friends and family members get together, eat scrumptious food, dance, laugh and welcome the new year with the biggest smiles. The year 2023 had been full of learning and unlearning. I have become more calm and patient. Professionally speaking, work was a bit slow, but newer things did happen as I ventured into the OTT world with The Archies, but I hope 2024 is much better. I am looking for more meaningful work in the new year, that will actually make me happy. My new year resolution is to take care of myself and focus on my health -- physically, mentally and emotionally.
Ishita Dutta-Vatsal Sheth
This year, New Year is extremely special as we have our son Vayu with us. 2023 is the best year of our lives as we welcomed our son and now we cannot imagine life without him. Every morning, we wake up and have the brightest smiles on our faces looking at our little one. Vayu has completely changed our lives! He is the biggest gift of our lives. The biggest lesson we have learnt this year is to live in the present and cherish the moments right in front of us instead of worrying about the future.
Addinath Kothare
My resolution is to adhere to a disciplined approach in managing my time and scheduling fitness activities. I believe that maintaining discipline provides freedom, as it allows me to pursue my goals and achieve what I desire. The year 2024 appears promising, contrasting with the challenges of 2023 when I lost both grandparents. As I aim for a year of letting go, I anticipate embracing new experiences and projects. Stepping into the shoes of intriguing characters in upcoming announcements is a prospect I look forward to.
Surbhi Chandna
Usually, I travel during the New Year holidays, but December had been very eventful for me, so I welcomed 2024 at my new house. Professionally, 2023 was not that interesting, but on a personal level, it was immense fun. I learnt a lot of perseverance in 2023 and I have learnt how to channelise my energy in the right direction and for the right things. I am looking forward to a great 2024 because I have a very interesting project that will be released, plus I also want to do something really good on the web. So hopefully, 2024 will be a year of growth for me, both personally and professionally.
Riddhima Pandit
2023 was a year of growth and learning, pushing our boundaries and discovering new depths as performers. Overall, it was a year of artistic fulfillment and memorable experiences on screen. One of the biggest lessons I learnt is the importance of continuous growth and improvement. Acting is a craft that requires constant learning and I believe in discovering new techniques, exploring different genres, and challenging myself to take on diverse roles. I'm looking forward to some exciting projects and opportunities in 2024! It's always thrilling to embark on new acting ventures, explore different characters, and collaborate with talented individuals in the industry. I can't wait to see what the future holds and dive into some amazing stories on screen.
Vivek Dahiya
The year 2023 has taught me a lot of patience and there has been a lot of mulling over what is and what could be. The biggest lesson that I've learnt this year is to not be judgmental. I did judge people and marked them down, but they turned out to be fabulous people. It has been a year of learning on many levels and as much as I would have loved it to be more impactful, I still feel blessed to have made it through this year and come out stronger and with a new hope of a better 2024. My new year resolution is that I will try to finish all the unread books in my library and not buy a new one until I am done with the ones I have. I also wish to learn how to skydive solo this year, apart from being a part of engaging work.
Shanthi Priya
2023 was a rollercoaster ride! It had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a year of growth, challenges, and unexpected surprises. The biggest lesson I learned in 2023 was the importance of resilience and adaptability. Life can throw curveballs at us, but it's how we handle them that truly matters. In 2024, I'm looking forward to new opportunities, personal growth, and making unforgettable memories with loved ones. I'm excited to see what the year has in store for me! My New Year resolution is to focus on self-care and prioritise my well-being. I want to take time for myself, engage in activities that bring me joy, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/new-year-2024-delnaaz-irani-addinath-kothare-ishita-dutta-other-celebs-share-their-learnings-from-2023-resolutions-more | 2024-01-01T04:06:55Z |
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Some Nutramigen infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
(CNN) - Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
On Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination in Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products.
Manufacturers voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of the formula.
The recall batches include ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
According to the FDA, the formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria, which can cause rare but potentially deadly infections in newborns.
The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported to date.
The company says no other Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wsfa.com/2024/01/01/some-nutramigen-infant-formula-recalled-due-possible-bacteria-contamination/ | 2024-01-01T04:06:56Z |
Luiz sends Aston Villa joint top of Premier League
Douglas Luiz's late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0.
It looked like a festive season to forget for Villa was set to continue after dropping points at home for the first time this season to Sheffield United and blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Manchester United on Boxing Day.
But Luiz's spot-kick, that crept in off the underside of the bar, sent Unai Emery's men level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table.
Leon Bailey's opener for the home side was quickly cancelled out by Zeki Amdouni for Burnley.
Moussa Diaby restored Villa's lead before half-time and they had a man advantage for the final 35 minutes after Sander Berge saw a second yellow card.
But Villa's high line is begging to be picked off by opponents and Lyle Foster timed his run to blast past Emi Martinez 19 minutes from time.
There was a final twist, though, as Jhon Duran was upended inside the box and Luiz fired home.
"Everyone is so happy, we need to enjoy the moment," said Luiz.
"The last three games we don't play so well. It is halfway through the season, the players are tired, we lost three or four important players to injury. It is difficult, but we need to keep going."
Man City cruise
Despite missing Erling Haaland for a seventh consecutive game due to a foot injury, City were never troubled by the bottom-of-the-table Blades.
Rodri ended Sheffield United's resistence after just 14 minutes when the Spanish midfielder surged forward and fired low into the far corner.
Julian Alvarez again ably filled Haaland's shoes as the Argentine tapped in his fourth goal in three games to make the points safe from Phil Foden's cross just after the hour mark.
City move alongside Arsenal on 40 points, just two points behind Villa and Liverpool, who are in action at home to Newcastle on Monday.
And Pep Guardiola said he is contented with the first half of his side's season despite some issues as they added the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup to their trophy collection.
"We've had injuries and some problems, we won the titles, important ones, so our level is really good I would say," said Guardiola.
"Now rest, we all need it. January is less intense than November and December so we prepare for what's next."
Palmer inspires Chelsea
Chelsea snapped a run of four consecutive away defeats thanks to Cole Palmer's double but had to withstand a nervy finale to beat Luton 3-2.
Powerful strikes from Palmer and Noni Madueke gave the visitors a 2-0 half-time lead.
Mauricio Pochettino's men appeared to have ridden out a second half storm when Palmer's classy finish made it 3-0.
But former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley sparked a Luton revival and Elijah Adebayo bundled home from close range to set up a thrilling finale.
"That is the Premier League. Luton are a team that fight until the end, you could see that from their games against Liverpool and Arsenal and Man City and Newcastle," said Pochettino.
"We controlled the game until the 65th minute. We needed to win and we deserved the result."
Luton remain just one point adrift of safety as Everton slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Wolves.
Max Kilman, Matheus Cunha and Craig Dawson were on target for Gary O'Neil's men, who secured a third win in seven days.
Any fears that Crystal Palace could be dragged into the relegation battle were eased by the Eagles first win in nine games as Brentford were beaten 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
Manchester United are aiming to build on their stunning comeback against Villa when they travel to Nottingham Forest later on Saturday. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/luiz-sends-aston-villa-joint-top-premier-league-3506851 | 2024-01-01T04:06:55Z |
Is Publix Open on New Year’s Day 2024?
If you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party at home this year—or whipping up a dish to bring to someone else’s get-together—you’ll probably be making some last-minute trips to the grocery store to stock up on ingredients for your favorite holiday appetizers. And if your nearest supermarket is a Publix, you might be wondering about Publix hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Is Publix open on New Year’s Eve 2023?
While Publix stores have traditionally remained closed on Christmas Day, the same isn’t true for New Year’s Eve.
According to Publix's customer service, stores are open on New Year's Eve, but will close early, saying that specific "holiday hours of operation will be posted in stores with adequate notice. We value our associates and want to provide them time around the holidays to spend with their loved ones."
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Is Publix open on New Year’s Day 2024?
Publix store closure times vary on New Year’s Day depending on the division the store is located in, but their customer service has included New Year's Day in the grouping of days when the stores will close early—along with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Like many stores open on holidays, you'll want to check Publix's store locator to verify the hours of the location nearest you.
What else is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
There are nearly 1,300 Publix locations nationwide but if you don’t live near a Publix—or you’re just looking for some other options—several other stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For example, Kroger stores will likely operate with regular hours on New Year’s Eve, and will likely be open on New Year’s Day.
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If you’re not in the mood for cooking on the first day of 2024, plenty of restaurants have traditionally been open on New Year’s Day, including Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Olive Garden and IHOP. So, whether you’re making appetizers for a New Year’s Eve party or just looking to grab a quick bite without doing any cooking, there are plenty of dining and shopping options on New Year's Day.
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BJP Member of Parliament Pratap Simha, who hit the headlines for the embarrassing breach in Parliament security early December, has run into further trouble following the arrest of his brother Vikram Simha in connection with the felling of trees worth crores in Hassan district of Karnataka.
Vikram Simha was arrested by the Organised Crime squad of Central Crime Branch and is currently in the custody of the forest department.
According to reports, over 126 trees worth crores were felled in Hassan district and transported elsewhere. An official report said "available documentary evidence" hinted at his involvement in the crime. Forest officials had been looking for Vikram Simha, but he escaped. The officials used electronic surveillance to track him down to Bengaluru.
He was subsequently arrested under a joint operation by the forest officials and the Organised Crime team. He will be taken to Hassan for further action in the case.
Pratap Simha Reacts To Brother's Arrest
Responding to his brother's arrest, Pratap Simha brought up the cheque bounce case involving Karnataka minister Madhu Bangarappa. "Madhu Bangarappa is involved in a cheque bounce case worth Rs 6.5 crore. That invites a jail term of six months by the court. But my brother is arrested," he said. Simha questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah if he is "going to sacrifice my family for your son's future" (Siddaramaiah is trying to promote his son in Mysuru, Simha’s constituency).
His brother's arrest comes at a lean time for the BJP MP, who is already drawing fire from the Opposition after his name came up in the Parliament breach case. One of the intruders who intruded into Lok Sabha on December 13 was carrying a visitor's pass issued by Pratap Simha's office. The BJP had later told Speaker Om Birla that the intruder's father was a resident of his constituency and had asked for a pass to visit Parliament.
The Opposition has been persistently questioning why the government was silent in taking action against Simha even though 146 MPs were suspended for unruly conduct after they demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the massive security breach. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/karnataka-bjp-mp-pratap-simhas-brother-held-in-illegal-tree-felling-smuggling-case | 2024-01-01T04:07:01Z |
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18:10, 25 February 2019 | GMT +6
Kulyash Shamshidinova becomes new Minister of Education of Kazakhstan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed Kulyash Shamshidinova as the new Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the corresponding decree on Monday. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kulyash-shamshidinova-becomes-new-minister-of-education-of-kazakhstan_a3501821/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:02Z |
Man Utd misery mounts in Forest defeat
Manchester United's miserable season hit a new low as they crashed to a dismal 2-1 defeat at Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag's side produced a wretched display that was punished by Morgan Gibbs-White's late winner at the City Ground.
Nicolas Dominguez had put Forest ahead in the second half before Marcus Rashford equalised with just his third goal of a woeful campaign.
United's fourth loss in their last six games in all competitions left them languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, nine points adrift of the top four.
United's stirring fightback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Tuesday had been heralded as the start of a new era just days after Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the troubled club.
British billionaire Ratcliffe purchased a 25 percent stake in United for around £1.03 billion ($1.3 billion) on Christmas Eve.
Ratcliffe's INEOS Group will take control of United's football operations from unpopular owners the Glazer family.
But despite Ten Hag's claim on Friday that Ratcliffe wants to work with him, this was the latest evidence that the new regime might consider dismissing the beleaguered Dutchman.
INEOS's head of sport Dave Brailsford was watching alongside the club's former boss Alex Ferguson at the City Ground as United were beaten by Forest for the first time since 1994.
Ten Hag will have to oversee a significant improvement in United's results and performances to avoid the axe.
Forest moved five points clear of the relegation zone after Nuno Espirito Santo masterminded his second successive high-profile victory.
Nuno's first win as Forest boss after replacing the sacked Steve Cooper came against Newcastle, but this was an even bigger scalp.
- Turgid United -
After their slow start against Villa, Ten Hag's men once again laboured to find any rhythm as passes went astray with alarming regularity.
Forest had conceded more goals than any other Premier League team in 2023, but it took 32 minutes for United to muster their first shot.
Even then, Aaron Wan-Bissaka's deflected effort trickled tamely to Forest keeper Matt Turner.
Ten Hag's furrowed brow as he stood glumly on the touchline painted a vivid picture of United's struggles.
Elanga was allowed to leave United in the close-season, while the underachieving Antony, hand-picked by Ten Hag from his old club Ajax, remains in the team.
However, it was Elanga, playing with a point to prove, who looked the more dynamic force and it was no surprise when Antony was hauled off after 53 minutes, leaving the Brazilian without a goal or assist in 21 appearances.
United striker Rasmus Hojlund, who scored his first Premier League goal to seal the Villa victory, was sidelined due to illness.
Rashford, playing as United's central striker in Hojlund's absence, might have ended up on the scoresheet, but he hardly looked convincing in the role.
Diogo Dalot fired against the post from 25 yards as United finally pieced together an incisive attack.
But United's turgid display got what it deserved in the 64th minute when Gonzalo Montiel's pass picked out Dominguez and he slotted a cool finish past Andre Onana from 12 yards.
As Forest fans serenaded Ten Hag with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning", United's Alejandro Garnacho looped a half-volley onto the roof of the net from Bruno Fernandes' corner.
Turner gifted United an equaliser with 12 minutes left when his woeful pass was intercepted by Garnacho, who teed up Rashford to fire past the red-faced keeper from 10 yards.
But even that belated Christmas present wasn't enough to save United, who combusted again in the 82nd minute.
Undone by sloppy marking as Elanga provided the assist, United stood statuesque as Gibbs-White curled a superb strike past Onana from the edge of the area.
Making amends for his earlier mistake, Turner saved from Fernandes in stoppage-time to leave United in turmoil. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/man-utd-misery-mounts-forest-defeat-3507001 | 2024-01-01T04:07:03Z |
Lions’ Dan Campbell Got Rude Awakening Sunday After Someone Gave Out His Home Address, per Report
If Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell tried to sleep off his team’s controversial Week 18 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday morning, some devious pranksters prevented him from doing so.
The Lions flew back to Detroit following their 20–19 loss, but Campbell didn’t get much opportunity to rest as someone gave out his home address and sent several contractors to his house for work early in the morning.
“Somebody gave his address out and sent a bunch of contractors to his house early in the morning to wake him up,” explained insider Jay Glazer on the Fox NFL Sunday pregame show. “Like to fix his garage and his driveway, his front deck. Leave Dan Campbell alone!”
Dan Campbell has had a rough 24 hours
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 31, 2023
"Somebody gave his address out and sent a bunch of contractors to his house early in the morning to wake him up." - @JayGlazer 😅 pic.twitter.com/4owqtB2j4x
Credit to the contractors who showed up on an early Sunday morning–and New Year’s Eve, no less– to do some big work. Maybe a big payday was promised for some major projects on a holiday weekend.
Those workers were arguably pranked worse than Campbell was, getting their crews and equipment together in cold weather on what probably would’ve been a day off. (Although their home address wasn’t given out.) Even if they got to hang out with the Lions coach for a bit, possibly getting some autographs and selfies, that probably wasn’t worth the trouble.
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Copyright Law Day 2024: Every artist must get credit for their artwork. Copyright is a present requirement as it aids in safeguarding the creator's creation and makes it easier for people to track the product back to its source. Copyright refers to a person's legal rights to their intellectual property and gives them the exclusive right to use, distribute, exhibit, and replicate their creation. Copyright did not always exist; it became crucial in the 4000s with the invention of the printing press.
Copyright Law Day 2024: know the date
Globally, every year, January 1 is observed as Copyright Law Day. The special day is marked to honour the many benefits of copyright for all authors, publishers, and other creative workers. This year, the Copyright Law Day falls on a Monday.
Copyright Law Day 2024: know the significance
Copyright Law Day is observed to recognise the importance of copyright law in assuring any individual's legal use of the invention. The day also encourages people to support and maintain copyright law by saying no to any infringement or violation. Copyright Law ensures that an artist's creative work is not copied or pirated by any.
Copyright Law Day 2024: know a few facts
1) The Copyright Act of 1957 was Independent India's first copyright legislation. Until today, the law has been amended six times (recently in 2012)
2) The right to reproduce copyrighted work, exhibit your work to people and adapt and translate the work all come under Copyright law protection.
3) Musical works, dramatic works, literary works, artistic works, sound recordings, and cinematography come under Indian copyright laws' protection.
4) India is an important member of most significant international conventions, including the Universal Copyright Convention. These global organisations deal with all aspects of copyright regulations. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/legal/copyright-law-day-2024-know-date-significance-facts-more | 2024-01-01T04:07:07Z |
Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the schedule. For details on how to watch all of the postseason action, read on.
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17:30, 25 February 2019 | GMT +6
Kulyash Shamshidinova to head Ministry of Education and Science
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kulyash Shamshidinova is likely to take up the post of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Her candidacy was approved by the Majilis' Committee for sociocultural development on Monday, Kazinform has learnt from the chamber's press service.
Head of the Prime Minister's Office Nurlan Aldabergenov presented Shamshidinova's candidature at the session. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kulyash-shamshidinova-to-head-ministry-of-education-and-science_a3501790/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:09Z |
Mbappe's future to dominate transfer window
The future of Kylian Mbappe and his protracted courtship by Real Madrid is expected to be the key theme of the transfer window that opens in Europe on Monday.
Arsenal's search for a proven goalscorer to spearhead their challenge for a first Premier League title since 2004 could also loom large.
Manchester City meanwhile are widely expected to let Kalvin Phillips leave the club, ending a disappointing stay for the former Leeds midfielder who has failed to make his mark at the world champions.
Much attention though will again focus on Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain's lethal finisher and the man who a year ago scored a hat-trick for France in the World Cup final only to finish on the losing side.
Real Madrid are again the main suitor for the 25-year-old whose contract at PSG expires in June -- will the 14-time European champions finally get a commitment from the player they have been pursuing for years?
It is far from certain though as Mbappe triggers an extraordinary reaction in France, illustrated when President Emmanuel Macron intervened to persuade him to stay at PSG in June 2022 when a move to Real seemed almost cut and dried.
Real are not sitting on their hands though. Endrick, the latest Brazilian starlet, will join the club from Palmeiras when he turns 18 in July 2024 for a fee reported to be 72 million euros.
Toney to the Gunners?
Arsenal's lack of a goalscoring edge could lead them to plunge into the market. For weeks, their rumoured target has been Ivan Toney, the Brentford forward whose ban for over 200 breaches of the Football Association's gambling rules ends in mid-January.
However, Brentford's decline in form which has seen them drop to within four points of the relegation places could persuade the club to hang onto 27-year-old Toney, even in the face of a big offer from the Gunners.
Kalvin Phillips was riding high when the midfielder joined City on the back of England's run to the Euro 2022 final, but he has played barely a handful of games for the club and Pep Guardiola has admitted the move never worked out.
Juventus have reportedly been keen to sign Phillips, who is desperate to force himself into England's plans for Euro 2024, but reports from Italy say the club are cooling on the idea.
A move to Newcastle looks a more realistic possibility as the Magpies look to bolster a squad seriously depleted by injuries and the 10-month ban handed down to Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, also for gambling.
Eddie Howe's men have slumped down the Premier League table in recent weeks and the Saudi-owned club look badly in need of reinforcements if they are to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Serhou Guirassy, the prolific Guinea international who has scored 17 Bundesliga goals so far this season for Stuttgart, has also been linked with a move to Tyneside.
Newcastle could also turn to their connections in the Saudi Pro League. They are allowed to sign players on loan from sides also controlled by their Saudi owners, after a vote by Premier League clubs on a temporary ban on related-party loans failed to receive the required support.
However, one target, Ruben Neves, said in early December he would not accept a move to Newcastle because his family was happy in Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino also headed to the Saudi league in the summer, but is reportedly unsettled at Al Ahli.
The Brazilian, 32, could now be heading to their rivals Al Ettifaq, the club coached by former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, although Premier League strugglers Sheffield United are also said to be interested in his services. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/mbappes-future-dominate-transfer-window-3507961 | 2024-01-01T04:07:11Z |
Queen Margrethe of Denmark Will Abdicate After 52 Years on the Throne
Shortly after the ringing in of the new year, a new era will begin for the Danish monarch—as Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her abdication.
The monarch, 83, revealed her intention to step down from the throne on Jan. 14 during her annual New Year's Eve speech. The news was also announced on the Danish royal family's website.
"I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024—52 years after I succeeded my beloved father—I will step down as queen of Denmark," she said during her Dec. 31 speech. "I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik."
Queen Margrethe also explained her reasons for abdicating, noting that 52 years of rule "takes its toll, and the number of ailments increases. One cannot undertake as much as one managed in the past."
She continued: "In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery. Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future—whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation."
Related: Season's Greetings! See Royal Families' 2023 Christmas Cards
In July, Queen Margrethe officially became the country's longest-reigning monarch. She succeeded her late father, Frederik IX, in January 1972.
Frederick, Crown Prince of Denmark, 55, is married to Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, 51. They share two children, Christian, Prince of Denmark, 18, and Isabella, Princess of Denmark, 16.
Queen Margrethe finished her speech by expressing gratitude.
"The support and assistance which I have received throughout the years, have been crucial to the success of my task," she said. "It is my hope that the new King and Queen will be met with the same trust and devotion which have fallen to my lot."
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Nitin Kareer, an IAS officer of the 1988 batch, is the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. He is currently additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department.
He took over on Sunday evening from outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Saunik. Kareer, who retires in March, is likely to get another 3 months due to Lok Sabha polls. He has worked as the additional chief secretary in revenue and urban development departments as well. Among various key positions he has held in the past include the post of Director General of Information and Public Relations.
Manoj Saunik Expected To Become The Chief Information Commissioner
State Government sources had earlier indicated that a proposal for Saunik's extension was sent to the Department of Personnel and Training, but it seems to have been not been favorably considered. Saunik, who retired on Sunday, is expected to become the Chief Information Commissioner of Maharashtra.
With Kareer's appointment, a senior IAS officer, Ms Sujata Saunik, who is of the 1987 IAS batch and currently posted as the additional Chief Secretary of Home Department, has missed the opportunity to become the first woman CS of Maharashtra. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/nitin-kareer-takes-charge-as-new-chief-secretary-of-maharashtra | 2024-01-01T04:07:13Z |
Seeking info on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are upon here? Below, we outline how you can see all eight games involving teams from the Big Ten.
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Searching for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are upon here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all nine games involving teams from the Big 12.
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08:35, 26 February 2019 | GMT +6
Kyrgyzstan ratifies EAEU-China trade and economic coop agrt
BISHKEK. KAZINFORM Kyrgyzstan has ratified the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states and the People's Republic of China signed on May 17, 2018 in Astana.
An appropriate law was signed on Monday by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, kabar.kg reports
The law was adopted by the Parliament on January 23, 2019.
The purpose of the Agreement is to create a basis for the further development of economic relations between the Parties by ensuring cooperation and simplifying interaction in the areas covered by this Agreement. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kyrgyzstan-ratifies-eaeu-china-trade-and-economic-coop-agrt_a3501966/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:16Z |
Say What? Find Out the True 'Auld Lang Syne' Meaning and Why We Sing It Every New Year's Eve
We sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the end of every single year, but as Mariah Carey asks in her indelible version, "Does anybody really know the words?" After all, what is the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne"?
"Auld Lang Syne" has its origins in the Scottish language, which explains why so much of it may as well be Greek to most of us. While most people have no idea what they're singing, nor what it means, one fun fact about "Auld Lang Syne" is that nowhere in the original song is the new year mentioned at all. As such, it's commonly performed and played at other celebrations in Scotland, including weddings and graduations—but Scottish New Year's celebrations, called "Hogmanay," is where "Auld Lang Syne" shines brightest.
Guy Lombardo popularized "Auld Lang Syne" in the United States, with broadcasts of his band, the Royal Canadians, playing on the rooftop of New York City's Roosevelt Hotel from 1929 to 1959, then from 1960 to 1976 at the iconic Waldorf Astoria.
Now that you know a little bit about why we sing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve, get to know what "Auld Lang Syne" means and how it came to be.
Related: What’s the First Country To Celebrate the New Year?
What is the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne"?
"Auld Lang Syne" directly translates to "old long since" in 18th-century Scots. This essentially means times gone by or "old times."
What does "we'll take a cup of kindness yet" mean?
Think spirits, but not the ghost kind: "A cup of kindness" refers to raising a toast to loved ones, kindness, and overall good vibes.
Related: Happy New Year Wishes!
What language is "Auld Lang Syne"?
"Auld Lang Syne" was originally written in the Scots language.
Related: 100 Best New Year Quotes
Who wrote "Auld Lang Syne" lyrics?
The song "Auld Lang Syne" comes from a Robert Burns poem. Burns was the national poet of Scotland and wrote the poem in 1788, but it wasn't published until 1799—three years after his death.
Related: 26 Funny New Year Memes To Celebrate 2024
What are the original lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne"?
The full original lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" are:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syneFor auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.For auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin auld lang syne.For auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn
Frae mornin' sun till dine.
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.For auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right guid willy waught,
For auld lang syne.For auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
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What are the English lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne"?
The English lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" are:
Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.And for long, long ago, my dear
For long, long ago
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
For long, long ago.And surely you'll buy your pint-jug!
And surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup of kindness yet
For long, long ago.Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.We two have run about the hills
And pulled the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many the weary foot
Since long, long ago.Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.We two have paddled in the stream,
From morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
Since long, long ago.Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.And there's a hand, my trusty friend!
And give us a hand of yours!
And we'll take a deep draught of good-will
For long, long ago.Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.
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Rabiot scores winner against Roma as Juve close on Inter
Adrien Rabiot's second-half goal earned Juventus a 1-0 home win over AS Roma on Saturday that took them within two points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Juve made the breakthrough two minutes after halftime when French midfielder Rabiot was left unmarked as he collected a flick from Dusan Vlahovic and calmly slotted home.
Juve finished the year in second place with 43 points from 18 games behind Inter, who drew 1-1 at Genoa on Friday. Jose Mourinho's Roma are seventh with 28 points.
"It was a good game, because playing against Roma is never easy, especially when Mourinho is on the opposition bench," Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri told DAZN.
"At this moment, I think we are in good shape physically, the last three days of training were good too and we had some impressive passing moves today.
"We gave the ball away a bit too often and need to work on that, but above all on the diagonal passes and how to play out from the back."
Roma displayed their attacking intent early as Bryan Cristante's volley was deflected on to the post.
Roma, who have staged several late comebacks to pick up points this season, struggled to create chances after going behind.
The hosts went close to extending their lead but Weston McKennie missed a clear chance from point-blank range as keeper Rui Patricio saved with his feet.
Federico Chiesa thought he had wrapped up the win after receiving a deflected ball inside the box and turning it into the net but he was flagged offside.
"We talked about this before the game and we created really more than anyone expected against a defensive wall in Turin," Mourinho told DAZN.
"I am very happy with the way we approached the game strategically, very happy with the character shown by my team, but it's about points and we didn't get the result."
Roma are five points behind Fiorentina in fourth and in a fight to qualify for the Champions League.
"If we get there, it would be absolutely fantastic, considering our conditions and limitations. If you do not dream, you will never get there," Mourinho said.
Roma host Cremonese in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Jan. 3. Juve entertain Salernitana in the same competition the next day. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/rabiot-scores-winner-against-roma-juve-close-inter-3507141 | 2024-01-01T04:07:18Z |
After more than 50 years in power, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has unexpectedly declared she will step down early in 2024, according to CNN.
During her annual New Year's Eve address shown on Danish television, Margrethe, 83, announced that she would be handing over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
She gave an example of her beliefs about the future -- referencing a back operation she underwent in February 2023.
"In two weeks time, I have been Queen of Denmark for 52 years. Such an amount will leave its mark on anybody--and also on me! The time takes its toll, and the number of 'ailments' increases. One cannot undertake as much as one managed in the past," the queen said, according to CNN.
The Danish queen said that she underwent "extensive back surgery" in February this year and added, "Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future - whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation." "I have decided that now is the right time," she said.
Queen Margrethe II To Formally Step Down On Jan 14
"On 14th January 2024 - 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father--I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," the queen announced, according to CNN.
After King Frederik IX passed away on January 14, 1972, Queen Margrethe II assumed the throne.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in the previous year, Margrethe assumed the title of Europe's longest-serving queen. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/denmarks-queen-margrethe-ii-announces-abdication-after-52-year-reign-in-new-years-eve-speech-on-live-tv-watch | 2024-01-01T04:07:19Z |
How to Watch EFL Championship Soccer Today: TV & Live Streaming Links - Monday, January 1
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM CST|Updated: 41 minutes ago
Plymouth Argyle versus Watford is a game to watch on a Monday Championship slate that includes plenty of exciting contests.
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EFL Championship Soccer Streaming Live Today
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the schedule. For details on how to watch all of the postseason action, read on.
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Laser tweezers used to boost liquid crystal technology
The breakthrough could ultimately result in using liquids in new ways, such as to create new kinds of autonomous materials or nanoscale reactors, said a news release posted on the website of the University of Chicago Friday, Xinhua reports.
To create the defects in the liquid crystals, researchers with the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago and the University of Ljubljana used laser tweezers, a laser system that can manipulate particles at the nanoscale, to heat up and melt either a tiny point or a line within the material.
While the bulk of the liquid crystal remained ordered, the melted spot, several microns in size and just a little smaller than a single red blood cell, became disorganized. As it cooled, the molten liquid becomes reordered, and forms a defect on its trail,
As such defects cost the material energy, the material experiences strong driving forces to eliminate them, and it eventually reverts to a uniform, defect-free state.
To resolve the problem, the researchers place the defect into a flow state in a microfluidic device, introducing forces that continually push the defect in different directions so that it could not reorient and annihilate itself, and instead remained stable.
The system also allowed the researchers to have complete control over the size and shape of the defects.
The system could pave the way for new display or sensor technologies. The researchers are trying using this technique to develop complicated networks of microfluidic channels that could serve as miniature factories, with built-in reactors, separation units and transport mechanisms.
They also are looking to develop autonomous material systems that can stabilize defects on their own using flows.
The breakthrough has been published in the journal Science Advances. | https://en.inform.kz/news/laser-tweezers-used-to-boost-liquid-crystal-technology_a3501467/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:23Z |
Tyreek Hill Makes Cool NFL History During Dolphins-Ravens Showdown
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill surpassed another milestone in his pursuit to become the NFL’s first wide receiver to eclipse 2,000 receiving yards.
During the Dolphins’ Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Hill became the first player in NFL history to record multiple seasons of at least 1,700 receiving yards. Hill entered Sunday’s contest needing only 59 yards to reach the 1,700-yard plateau. During the ’22 campaign, Hill registered a career-high and a Dolphins-record 1,710 receiving yards.
The All-Pro wide receiver also became the third player to register more than 110 receptions in three consecutive seasons in Sunday’s battle for the AFC’s top spot, joining Antonio Brown (’13 to ’15) and Wes Welker (’07 to ’09).
Currently, Hill has six receptions for 76 yards versus Baltimore and is 283 receiving yards from 2,000 for the season. Despite Hill’s success, the Ravens are in full control against the Dolphins, leading 35–13 in the third quarter.
Tyreek Hill is the first player in #NFL history to have multiple seasons with 1700+ receiving yards.
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 31, 2023
Back-to-back. He’s been absolutely insane since joining the #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/TjTT9j38z2
Miami (11–4) can clinch the AFC East with a win or tie against Baltimore (12–3) or a Buffalo Bills loss or tie to the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, the Ravens can secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home field advantage if they hold on to defeat the Dolphins.
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NBA Injury Report & Inactives Today - Monday, January 1
For Monday's NBA games, which players are sidelined, and which are expected to suit up and hit the court? Here's a look at the updated injury report, which covers every team around the league.
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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
3:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Knicks Injuries: Mitchell Robinson, C: Out For Season (Ankle)
Timberwolves Injuries: Jaylen Clark, SG: Out (Achilles)
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
7:30 PM ET on Monday, airing on SportsNet and BSOH (Watch this game on Fubo)
Raptors Injuries: Garrett Temple, SG: Questionable (Ankle), Christian Koloko, C: Out (Respiratory)
Cavaliers Injuries: Ricky Rubio, PG: Out (Personal), Ty Jerome, SG: Out (Ankle), Evan Mobley, C: Out (Knee), Darius Garland, PG: Out (Jaw)
Rockets vs. Pistons Injury Report
8:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on Space City Home Network and BSDET (Watch this game on Fubo)
Rockets Injuries: Jabari Smith Jr., PF: Questionable (Ankle), Tari Eason, SF: Questionable (Leg), Dillon Brooks, SG: Out (Oblique), Victor Oladipo, SG: Out (Knee)
Pistons Injuries: Monte Morris, PG: Out (Quadricep), Isaiah Stewart, C: Out (Toe)
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Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report
8:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on BSWI and BSIN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Bucks Injuries: Jae Crowder, SF: Out (Groin), Thanasis Antetokounmpo, SF: Out (Personal), MarJon Beauchamp, SF: Questionable (Illness)
Pacers Injuries: Bruce Brown, PG: Questionable (Knee)
Jazz vs. Mavericks Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on KJZZ and BSSW (Watch this game on Fubo)
Jazz Injuries: Simone Fontecchio, SF: Questionable (Illness)
Mavericks Injuries: Seth Curry, SG: Questionable (Illness), Kyrie Irving, PG: Questionable (Heel), Maxi Kleber, PF: Out (Toe)
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Suns vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+ (Watch this game on Fubo)
Suns Injuries: Nassir Little, PF: Out (Knee), Damion Lee, SG: Out (Knee)
Trail Blazers Injuries: Robert Williams III, C: Out For Season (Knee), Anfernee Simons, SG: Questionable (Illness), Shaedon Sharpe, SG: Questionable (Adductor), Deandre Ayton, C: Questionable (Knee), Duop Reath, C: Questionable (Back)
Nuggets vs. Hornets Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on ALT and BSSE (Watch this game on Fubo)
Nuggets Injuries: Vlatko Cancar, PF: Out (Knee), Aaron Gordon, PF: Questionable (Face/Hand), Reggie Jackson, PG: Questionable (Calf)
Hornets Injuries: Mark Williams, C: Questionable (Back), LaMelo Ball, PG: Out (Ankle), Gordon Hayward, SF: Out (Calf), Frank Ntilikina, PG: Out (Leg)
Clippers vs. Heat Injury Report
10:30 PM ET on Monday, airing on BSSC and BSSUN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Clippers Injuries: Mason Plumlee, C: Out (Knee), Kawhi Leonard, SF: Questionable (Hip), Moussa Diabate, PF: Out (Hip)
Heat Injuries: Dru Smith, SG: Out For Season (Knee), Jimmy Butler, SF: Out (Foot), Josh Richardson, SG: Questionable (Back), Kyle Lowry, PG: Questionable (Head), Haywood Highsmith, SF: Questionable (Jaw), Caleb Martin, SF: Questionable (Ankle)
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Spurs honour 'keeper Lloris for 11 years service
Hugo Lloris said he will be a Tottenham fan for life as he waved goodbye to the Spurs support on Sunday after 11 years in north London.
The former France captain is headed to LAFC in Major League Soccer after losing his place as Spurs' number one goalkeeper this season.
Lloris, who made 447 appearances for the club, was presented with a trophy by former Spurs defender Ledley King on the pitch at half-time of Sunday's clash against Bournemouth.
"It's goodbye, but it's a goodbye from the player, not from the man. I will be a Spurs fan for the rest of my life," Lloris said as he addressed the home support.
Tottenham confirmed on Saturday that Lloris' contract had been terminated to allow him to move on a free transfer for California.
Lloris helped Spurs reach the Champions League final for the first time in 2019, but failed to win a major trophy during his time at the club. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/spurs-honour-keeper-lloris-11-years-service-3507496 | 2024-01-01T04:07:25Z |
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In my mind, the job was colossal, I was esteemed and rich. But no one seemed to notice
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academicThe Age’s opinion section is rolling out a fresh series of summer pieces on the theme of ‘The Summer I Went Legit’. These stories, penned by Age writers and regular columnists, range from humorous to poignant and thought-provoking tales of first jobs and finding your feet.
“Welcome to Telstra, this is Waleed, how can I help you?”
Yes. That was me, headset and all, talking to whoever was game about their MessageBank™. Or Call Number Display (the cool kids called it CND). Or trying to convince them of the merits of consolidating their various services into a single bill (“one account, one amount”). That last one we sold on the basis that it was good for the environment because it used less paper. By wild coincidence, it also saved the company considerable administrative costs.
There were two types of shifts – inbound (answering calls) and outbound (making the calls). Outbound was the default. “Hi, this is Waleed from Telstra, could I please speak to Mrs Bucket?” I wouldn’t have chosen Mrs Bucket, myself, of course. She was dished up by a machine, which identified her as being primed for some sale or other. Then suddenly there we were. Thrown together by fate on a phone call neither of us sought, having never known the other existed mere seconds ago.
In an instant, you’d be asking for their date of birth for privacy reasons and getting their permission for the call to be recorded “for quality and coaching purposes”. At which point, it wasn’t unreasonable for your new friend Mrs Bucket to say something like: “Hang on, you’ve called me out of the blue, and now you’re asking for my personal details and recording me?” Others would just hang up. If only they’d bought a CND, they’d have known not to answer – and for only $5.50 a month including GST!
Once, I remember a guy saying to me, with tremendous satisfaction, “You are the weakest link. Goodbye.” I couldn’t tell whether it was something he said at every available opportunity or had been waiting for the perfect moment to deploy, but I could definitely tell he thought quoting a catchphrase from a short-lived game show was the cleverest thing in the world, and not remotely hackneyed. I assume he now runs around saying “lock it in, Eddie” whenever he finalises social plans.
Looking back, it’s a miracle anyone ever agreed to talk, but you’d be amazed. In our induction we were told of one customer (not Mrs Bucket) who took the call while having sex, right up to and including the most … audible … bit, even declining an offer to be called back later. I tried to imagine how that conversation would have gone. Were there calm, dry exchanges about optimising one’s call plan? Was it a complicated discussion of how mobile, internet and landline services could be packaged so as to earn a discount? How exciting could a Messagebank™ be in the circumstances?
My first call wasn’t as eventful. Even so, I remember it vividly. All the product knowledge, all the practice calls, all the blood, sweat and tears of two whole weeks of training had led to this. Now I was about to be unleashed on a real person.
The dialler clicked into action, signalling a call had begun. I would be speaking in less than a second, but so much would be packed into that tiny interval. The air would feel electric, my stomach would churn as though powered by some nauseating engine. Then I would recognise instantly this wasn’t helping, and summon as much energy as I could to overwhelm the nerves. The result was probably that I sounded absurdly hyped up, but anything was better than sounding scared. Nowadays, I recognise exactly what that feeling is. I was on the air.
Around me was an aura of mundane drudgery, of battery-farmed “sales consultants” stuck on repeat for months on end. But for me, it was fabulously exciting. Telstra was this huge, prestigious company, whose ads I’d watched my whole life. How did someone let me represent them? Was I an Australian icon now, by association? Not just Waleed. But Waleed from Telstra. And how did anyone agree to pay me more money than I’d ever imagined – some $23 per hour – to become one? In my mind, this was colossal. I was esteemed and fabulously rich. It’s just that no one seemed to notice.
A couple of years later, I was at a job interview for my first legal job. “Are you one of those annoying people who hassles me at home when I’m just trying to relax?” began the interviewer, scanning my CV. I probably said something stupid like, “No, I’m just trying to help you get the most out of your service,” because that’s how those annoying people who hassle you at home when you’re just trying to relax tend to speak.
These days, my colleagues and I use a different set of annoying words. Words like “caucus”, “ombudsman” or “two-party preferred”; “outrage”, “scandal” or “fiasco”.
Fools have let me represent institutions far beyond my grade – the ABC, The Age, and Channel Ten. One day, someone will find out and end this madness, but it’s uncanny how many moments resemble that first call; how many skills are the same. Sound engaged, establish rapport with people from every demographic and walk of life, convey information quickly and simply.
The air crackles, the stomach churns, reserves of energy propel you over these hurdles and on the air. The more I think about it, the more all that telemarketing resembles an extremely niche form of talkback. I’d love to you to hear it. Sadly, I forgot to ask all those customers if they were happy for me to record them for niche broadcasting purposes.
But please, if there’s anything thing else you need, then how can I help you?
This piece is part of The Age’s First Jobs summer series.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As locals and visitors ring in 2024 in Las Vegas, Channel 13 has live coverage from the Strip to Fremont and beyond to give you a full snapshot of celebrations in the valley.
Here are the following stories we are tracking heading into the New Year:
Ringing In The New Year: Where To Celebrate 2024 In Las Vegas
With holiday season underway, the countdown to 2024 has begun. Casinos and businesses across Southern Nevada are announcing their plans to ring in the new year. More here.
Clark County officials issue air quality advisory due to New Year's Eve fireworks
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is issuing an air quality smoke advisory due to New Year's Eve fireworks. More here.
Sphere Las Vegas unveils 24-hour New Year's Eve live stream
The Sphere has unveiled a 24-hour live stream, counting down to New Year's from various parts of the globe. More here.
YOUR PHOTOS: Channel 13 viewers share their New Year's Eve celebrations
We want to see how you are ringing in the New Year. You can share your photos and videos with KTNV by emailing them to desk@ktnv.com for a chance to be featured in our online photo gallery and on air. More here.
Nevada National Guard bolsters security for Las Vegas New Year's celebration
With the increased foot traffic on the strip, security will be top of mind for local law enforcement agencies. More here. | https://www.ktnv.com/news/ringing-in-2024-celebrating-new-years-eve-in-the-las-vegas-valley | 2024-01-01T04:07:28Z |
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It’s highly offensive, but that’s not the problem with Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon
By Ben Pobjie
There’s a little sinking feeling that hits when, in the first couple of minutes of Ricky Gervais’s latest stand-up special Armageddon, he cracks out the word “woke”.
There’s something about that word: it tends to act as a signal that what follows is going to be some hard-right reactionary old-man-shouting-at-clouds tedium. Which is exactly what Gervais’s most strident critics expect from him, of course.
His previous special, Supernature, drew strong criticism for his jokes about trans issues, and for seeming to cross a line between ‘I don’t care who I offend’ to ‘I enjoy offending people’.
Armageddon, presently the number 1 show on Netflix in Australia, is arguably not as provocative as Supernature. But there does still seem to be an attempt to court controversy from a man who has proved himself invincible to cancel culture despite being high on the list of what might be termed problematic celebrities.
This doesn’t mean it’s as funny as Gervais can be, his focus in Armageddon seems to be on being edgy, rather than being hilarious.
Gervais’ musings on “woke” do not descend to Fox News-level lefty-baiting, and his mockery of those who might occasionally be tagged with that epithet is for the most part amusing enough.
But the very fact he pulls out such a tired, played-out term is suggestive of a certain lack of sharpness: a little laziness of thought that does not permeate the special, but does occasionally seep in, to the show’s overall detriment.
The show is not, thank goodness, all about wokeness, though Gervais’ delight in poking fun at modern sensitivities is always evident. His main subject, as usual, is the arrogance and stupidity of the human race, whether that takes the form of ludicrous cultural policing of movies, petty fixations on language, or our species’ peculiarly hubristic march to self-destruction – as hinted in the show’s title.
There are superb bits on humans’ tendency to overlook what’s important in favour of their own narrow obsessions – a sequence on a website’s monitoring of animal cruelty in Schindler’s List leads to some big laughs. Gervais is also quite happy to include himself in the mass of humanity at which he takes aim, and many of those who have absorbed a social media-based view of the man might be surprised at the level of self-awareness his comedy possesses.
At less inspired moments, however, there’s a sense that the star started with an idea to piss someone off, and worked backward to find a joke. Jokes about paedophilia and disability are clearly written with no concern for anyone’s feelings, which is no problem in itself, but you may find yourself wishing he’d edited his script more with an eye to maximum comedic impact rather than cheering his own willingness to offend quite so much.
Then again, the normal province of the stand-up is to rant about what irritates them, and people who are too sensitive to jokes really do irritate Ricky Gervais. Like his other specials, Armageddon is punctuated by asides on the nature and the purpose of humour, and frustration that the world is too full of people who take jokes both too literally and too seriously.
Previously Gervais has been pilloried in particular for his material on the transgender community, and even while he revels in the anger of his critics and the notoriety it affords him, it obviously does still rankle him to some extent that his jokes have been seen as harmful, particularly when contrasted with other problems of the world.
There are no rants on gender in this special, but the odd mention crops up, seemingly more as a nod to what he sees as the absurdity of past criticisms than anything particularly related to the subject at hand.
It is, to some extent, a fool’s errand to review a stand-up comedy show, because it is a self-reviewing artform. When you get on stage and tell jokes, the audience will either laugh or they won’t, and that reaction makes anything a critic can say kind of irrelevant.
He’s one of the world’s most successful stand-ups, and no matter how much that might rankle with some, it gives him pretty much the perfect riposte to any critic.
Nevertheless, from someone who’s been a diehard fan of everything Gervais has done for a couple of decades, Armageddon feels like a piece of work unworthy of its creator’s great talents. There are plenty of laughs, but they just don’t seem as plentiful, or as memorable, as they have been in the past. If Gervais has begun to rest on his laurels, after all he’s achieved, you might not blame him, but as he finishes his set with some trademark “but seriously” material, the feeling that the blade, if not entirely dulled, could use some sharpening before the next outing, is inescapable.
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Owls lose Victor Stoffel to transfer portal
With the NCAA’s fall transfer window for FBS football set to close in three days, Temple has lost another key player.
Victor Stoffel, who started all 12 games for the Owls at right tackle in 2023, has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal, according to Rivals.
Stoffel’s departure is a significant loss to a Temple offensive line that has struggled to stay healthy and consistent in Stan Drayton’s two seasons on North Broad Street. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound native of Stockholm, Sweden earned a single digit prior to the start of the season and lived up to the standard expected of him on the field. He played all 876 of the Owls’ offensive snaps, allowed just two sacks and graded out as Temple’s highest-rated offensive player, according to Pro Football Focus.
Before being named an American Athletic Conference honorable mention selection at the end of the 2023 regular season, Stoffel garnered midseason All-AAC offensive lineman of the year and All-American honorable mention honors.
When Temple offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf spoke to OwlScoop.com earlier this month on National Signing Day, Stoffel and Wisdom Quarshie were both expected to return to the Owls and be part of the program for spring ball in March.
“That's always a big deal,” Langsdorf said when asked what it would mean to have experienced players like Stoffel and Quarshie returning on his offensive line. “Even if you have a guy that is maybe not even a starter, just having that depth, the guys that have played that can push those young guys, I think that's really a beneficial thing, because you don't want to be too thin. You can see how thinned out you get with some with just a few injuries, and then being able to put a guy in there that's played some is a big deal. So our depth, I think, would be better. The fact that we played the young guys, but also bring those returners back will help us.”
Now Langsdorf and offensive line coach Chris Wiesehan will have to pivot at the right tackle position. Freshman tackles like Kevin Terry and Melvin Siani will get the benefit of a full offseason, as will fellow freshman Luke Watson, who logged starts at both tackle and guard in his first season. Langsdorf said Linus Lindberg, a 6-4, 275-pound junior who signed with Temple earlier this month after two JUCO seasons at College of the Canyons, projects as a tackle. | https://temple.rivals.com/news/owls-lose-victor-stoffel-to-transfer-portal | 2024-01-01T04:07:28Z |
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Law on Supreme Court Council's activity inked
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the issues of modernization of court system", Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
The document is aimed at the modernization of court system, especially the activity of the Supreme Court Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The text of the law is set to be published in the press. | https://en.inform.kz/news/law-on-supreme-court-council-s-activity-inked_a3500653/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:30Z |
How to make a New Year’s resolution stick, from the people who’ve done it
For many of us, the dawn of a new year means thinking about the kind of person we want to be in 2024. Each year, we vow to be fitter, more financially savvy, more charitable. Then, despite good intentions, we give up half way and promise to do better next year. So, rather than cajole you about why you need a New Year’s resolution or why most fail, we thought we’d go straight to the source and ask people who actually stuck to theirs.
Below, three Australians share how they smashed their goals in 2023, and what they learnt along the way.
‘I conquered my fear of ocean swimming’
In 2021, Senta Hoyne was on holidays when she encountered a near-death experience.“I found myself trapped in a dangerous un-patrolled surf and didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive.” Having always been a pool swimmer, she says she was never very confident in the ocean – something she decided to change at the beginning of 2023. By early December, the 47-year-old mother of three had achieved her goal of completing a two-kilometre ocean swim from Bondi to Bronte in Sydney’s east.
Being a night owl, the early mornings were a challenge at first. “I found the best thing was to not think about it and just move your body in the direction of where it needs to go. And by the time you’re fully conscious you’re too far committed to turn back,” she says. Hoyne started small, doing laps in the pool before choosing calm days to swim at Bondi. Her biggest fear to conquer, she says, was getting in and out past the waves.
Another challenge for Hoyne was asking to join a swimming group – she knew she’d need to be confident swimming with others if she were to compete in a race. She hesitated, asking herself, “was I going to be good enough? Fast enough? Will they look down on me because I’m a pool swimmer?”
Ultimately, Hoyne ended up joining three different groups, who she says were all “joyous and kind” despite her initial reservations. They also helped her become a better swimmer – one group helped increase her speed, while another helped hone her technique.
They also helped her overcome her fear. “Swimming with a group really made me realise that swimming in the ocean with its natural habitat and wildlife is a privilege and not something to be scared of.”
She says having time for herself each morning has been incredible for her mental health. “Being a mother of three young girls and being able to carve out time for yourself just sets you up for a win. You just feel that whatever happens that day you’re ready for it.” Hoyne adds that she’s proud to have shown her daughters they can achieve whatever they set their mind to.
‘I had dinner with a stranger each week’
At the beginning of 2023, Jessie Wright set out to have dinner with a stranger each week. A self-confessed introvert, her rather unconventional resolution was a bold step. The 30-something had moved to Melbourne during COVID and was going through a break-up. She was lonely, looking for new friends, and, after listening to an episode of former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, set herself a weekly goal of having dinner with a friend. Wright posted about this resolution to her Instagram stories, prompting over 100 messages from women keen to have dinner with her.
She says the Thursday dinners were far more daunting than dating. “People go on [romantic] dates all the time, but there seems to be this natural understanding that it’s OK if they don’t like you. Whereas with friends, I just had this deep fear of going to meet these wonderful women and what if they didn’t like me?”
Wright, who has since gone viral on TikTok for her “dinner with 52 strangers” series, says her internet following helped hold her accountable. And she says no matter how bad her day, and how many times she wanted to cancel, she always came out feeling better for it. “There’s this magic thing about sitting down with somebody and getting to introduce yourself and getting to know someone. There’s nothing like sitting down and hearing about somebody else’s story or their life. These dinners had a really nice way of putting things in perspective for me.”
Besides gaining a host of new friends, Wright says she’s learned a lot about friendship itself through the process. “Sometimes we stay in our heads for a really long time about things. But I am just going to say to myself, ‘let’s just go for dinner with a new friend. You’re looking for new connections, do it, jump on it, let’s just make it happen.’”
“There’s something in that for me that I want to take into my everyday life moving forward.”
Her biggest piece of advice for those wanting to make new friends, is to be intentional. “We’re so intentional about dating. We’re so intentional about so many other aspects in our life. But when it comes to friends, we seem to be quite passive,” she says.
“The difference between 2023 versus 2022 for me is that I was really clear that I was looking to make new friendships. Being really clear with intentions and verbalising them has been a really big lesson.”
‘I rediscovered my love of reading’
For 30-year-old Lieza Jordan, her 2023 New Year’s resolution was all about investing in a hobby. “I used to be such a big reader when I was a child and as I grew up and got a little bit busier, I kind of dropped the ball on reading.” The Sydney-based communications coordinator set herself the goal of reading 25 books, which she had already exceeded by December.
At the beginning of the year, Jordan made a list of books she wanted to read, and aimed to finish about two per month. To help stay on track, she used the productivity software Notion, charting her progress using graphs and rating each book once she finished. BookTok, TikTok’s passionate community of avid readers, also became something of a virtual book club for Jordan – suggesting new books and connecting her with like-minded users. She says reading series also kept her motivated to complete her goal.
Jordan says her new reading habit has improved her day-to-day wellbeing by reducing her pre-sleep screen time and improving her mental clarity. “When I was reading before bed, I definitely felt like I had a better sleep,” she says. “At the same time, having that motivation to read when I woke up helped me get out of bed. I just felt like my brain was a little bit more switched on, instead of just scrolling through TikTok.”
Next year, Jordan is aiming to read 40 books, alongside smashing some other personal goals.
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Cyclist Rohan Dennis drove ute that killed Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins
By Jacob Shteyman, Roger Vaughan and Lachlan Abbott
Two-time Olympian and former world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after she was struck by a ute her Olympic cyclist husband Rohan Dennis was driving in Adelaide’s inner north.
Paramedics rushed Hoskins to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious injuries after she was hit in the suburb of Medindie on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old mother of two died overnight.
Police arrested her husband, 33-year-old former professional cyclist Dennis, who was driving the ute. He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and endangering life. Dennis was bailed to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
Hoskins won gold in the team pursuit at the 2015 world championships and rode in the team pursuit at two Olympic Games. She finished fourth at the 2012 London Games, but a serious training crash caused her to eventually miss the 2016 Rio final.
Dennis retired from the sport last year, having won stages at all three grand tours – the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana.
Anna Meares, one of Australia’s greatest track cyclists and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, mourned Hoskins on social media.
“I have a very heavy heart,” Meares wrote on Monday morning. “My thoughts are with their children, family and fellow friends. This is a very difficult and tragic time. RIP.”
Mike Tomalaris, a former long-time SBS cycling presenter and Tour de France host, said on social media Hoskins’ death and Dennis’ arrest was “difficult to comprehend”.
“This is so sad. A disaster,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Heartbreaking!”
CPA Women, the international association of professional female cyclists, said it was shocked by Hoskins’ death.
“We send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life,” the union said on social media. “We will miss you Melissa.”
SBS cycling commentator Matthew Keenan also paid tribute.
“My thoughts are with Melissa Hoskins, her kids, family and friends. #RIP,” he posted on X.
Australian pro-cyclist Tiffany Cromwell said on Instagram she “can’t quite believe the news”. “A life gone far too young. RIP Mel,” she wrote.
Born in Perth in 1991, Hoskins also competed in road cycling between 2012 and 2015 with Australian professional team GreenEDGE. She married Dennis in February 2018, following her retirement from cycling the previous year.
Police said major crash officers attended the scene of the death along with detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dennis twice won stages of the Tour de France in 2015, including stage one after which he held the yellow, green and white jerseys concurrently. He is a two-time Olympic medallist, won a silver medal for the team pursuit in 2012 and a bronze medal for the men’s individual time trial in 2021. He also claimed the world hour record in 2015.
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Will Starbucks Be Open on New Year’s Day 2024? All the Details on the Coffee Chain’s New Year’s Hours
If there’s one holiday in the year that you probably really need a caffeine fix, it’s New Year’s Day. Chances are you’ll be exhausted — especially if you were popping some champagne at home to ring in 2024. If you’re hoping to make a Starbucks run on January 1, you may be asking: Is Starbucks open on New Year’s Day 2024?
We checked in with the coffee giant to confirm opening details for New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day, and the answer is basically...it depends on the store. It sounds like some Starbucks locations will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day, but not necessarily all. As usual, holiday hours at Starbucks will vary by location.
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“This holiday season, Starbucks store hours vary by location and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs," the company revealed on their site. "We recommend customers look for specific store hours using the Starbucks app or by visiting our website store locator: Starbucks.com/store-locator.
So, your best bet is to check opening details and hours with your local Starbucks before heading out to grab a much-needed latte or Frappuccino.
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Looking for a place to stop by after grabbing your cup of joe on the first day of the new year? You can always stop by any of these restaurants that are open on New Year's Day to fill yourself up with some good grub.
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How to Watch EFL Championship Soccer Today: TV & Live Streaming Links - Monday, January 1
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 10:12 PM EST|Updated: 45 minutes ago
Plymouth Argyle versus Watford is a game to watch on a Monday Championship slate that includes plenty of exciting contests.
Watch your favorite EFL Championship team this season on ESPN+ and Fubo!
How to Watch More Sports Today
EFL Championship Soccer Streaming Live Today
Watch Sunderland vs Preston North End
- Game Time: 7:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
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- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
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- Game Time: 12:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
Make sure you're following along with EFL Championship action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Ten Hag slams Man Utd after 'unnecessary' Forest loss
Erik ten Hag slammed his Manchester United flops after Saturday's dismal 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest condemned the troubled club to their worst start to a season since 1930.
Ten Hag accused his players of lacking energy and motivation during an awful first half display in which they mustered just one shot.
It got even worse for the beleaguered United boss after the interval as Nicolas Dominguez put struggling Forest ahead.
Marcus Rashford equalised with just his third goal this term, but Morgan Gibbs-White's late strike handed United a fourth defeat in their last six games in all competitions.
"It's disappointing. The loss was unnecessary. We lost it in the first half. We weren't energised enough or invested enough," Ten Hag said.
"We should invest more in the first half. In the second we were better. In the first half we should have created some moments and we didn't.
"We know these results are below our standards The players are not happy with this but we have to do better."
United, nine points adrift of the top four, have lost nine of their opening 20 league games for the first time since 1989-90.
It is now 14 defeats in all competitions for seventh placed United this season -- the last time they had more heading into the new year was 1930-31.
They finished 2023 with 21 defeats in all competitions, an unwanted figure they have only surpassed three times in their illustrious history.
- 'So inconsistent' -
Asked to explain United's disastrous form, Ten Hag blamed the injuries that have denied him key players at various points in the campaign.
"The injuries. Also some issues but mainly the injuries hold us back in the process. In January we have a lot of players returning so then our levels can be higher," he said.
"We had to change again so every time we have to swap our team. That doesn't help or support the routines of the team and it explains why you are so inconsistent.
"We had nine different partnerships in the back. It doesn't matter as well, the fans don't want to hear this, they want to see us winning and that is what we have to serve them."
United's first defeat to Forest since 1994 came in front of Dave Brailsford, who serves as the head of sport for the club's new investors INEOS.
Brailsford, seated next to United's former boss Alex Ferguson at the City Ground, is the right-hand man to INEOS chief Jim Ratcliffe.
British billionaire Ratcliffe will head United's football operations after buying 25 percent of the club from unpopular owners for the Glazers on Christmas Eve.
Asked what he thought Brailsford would take from United's woeful performance, Ten Hag referenced the absence of ill striker Rasmus Hojlund, who scored the winner against Aston Villa in the previous game.
"Definitely he will see we have our problems. You want to build on the last result but we had to change our striker," Ten Hag said.
Yet to speak to Ratcliffe and his group, Ten Hag is facing a fight to avoid the sack.
But the former Ajax boss remains adamant he can turn the tide at a club drifting dangerously off-course.
"It will happen. No doubt about that," he said.
"We will work together to set high targets of course for achievements and structures. We will talk about that." | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/ten-hag-slams-man-utd-after-unnecessary-forest-loss-3507011 | 2024-01-01T04:07:33Z |
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Temple opens conference slate with 71-58 win over UTSA
For much of Saturday’s American Athletic Conference opener, Temple's women's basketball team looked sluggish.
The team that usually focuses on quick starts didn’t find a spark until halfway through the third quarter when freshman guard Tristen Taylor came off the bench to get Aleah Nelson some rest. With Taylor at the helm, the Owls scored 10 of the game's next 12 points, gaining a new confidence and taking its first commanding lead of the contest.
The Owls closed out the fourth quarter and won their first conference game 71-58 over UTSA at The Liacouras Center. Temple moved back above .500 with the win, sitting at 7-6.
“What a great way to start our conference today,” said Temple head coach Diane Richardson. “Our defense really showed today. We bounced back; we didn’t get our heads down and played confidently.”
Taylor finished with just five points, but her energy off the bench reignited the Owls’ offense, which shot nearly 50% from the field in the third quarter. The Owls had a four-point advantage in the frame, their largest of the game.
“The one thing about Tristen is she’s not afraid,” Richardson said. “I had a little one-on-one with her at halftime, and she responded. That’s a good thing from a freshman.”
Five Owls scored in double-figures Saturday. Guard Tarriyonna Gary led the way, earning 14 points, including 11 in the second half, and Nelson had 13. Forwards Rayne Tucker and Ines Piper were right behind them, adding a combined 20 points from the frontcourt. Guard Tiarra East had 11 points, marking her seventh straight double-digit point total.
Temple’s path to victory was not an easy one. The Owls continued to struggle shooting beyond the arc, making just one of their eight attempts in the first half. Though they finished well, the Owls shot 33% from three-point range on 12 attempts.
After their third-quarter surge, Temple nearly gave up its lead to start the fourth. UTSA guard Sidney Love had six of her eight total points in the quarter, but the Owls held the Roadrunners scoreless for three minutes near the end, securing the win.
“I am pleased with the win,” Richardson said. “I am pleased with the performance. As you can see, equal-opportunity offense prevails."
The Owls will be back home Jan. 2 when they face North Texas at 7 p.m. at The Liacouras Center.
Here are some key takeaways from Temple’s win.
Three-point defense
While Temple shot the three decently, the team’s defense struggled to guard UTSA at the other arc. The Roadrunners entered Saturday with the worst three-point shooting percentage in the AAC but found a groove against the Owls, shooting 31% from downtown.
The Owls also entered Saturday with the worst three-point defense in the conference. Opponents averaged almost 34% against the Cherry and White, but the Roadrunners could not take advantage.
Many of UTSA’s three-point attempts were uncontested, but the Roadrunners missed most of their open looks. The Owls escaped the first half with minimal damage despite leaving scorers open more often than not.
Tucker and Gary dominate
For much of the first half, Tucker kept Saturday’s game close. Without Tucker’s presence in the paint, the Owls would not have kept up on either end of the floor through their slow start. She had another double-double, her fifth of the year and third in the last four games.
Tucker had extra motivation Saturday afternoon as the game marked her first against an AAC opponent.
“I wanted to step out and set a statement for the rest of the season,” Tucker said. “Overall, I think we came back from break mentally prepared to go into conference play.”
Gary entered the second half with only three points but caught fire midway through the third quarter. She shot 4 of 6 from the field and knocked down her only three-point attempt in the second half, leading with 11 points in the final 20 minutes.
“I feel like I bring a lot of energy to the team,” Gary said. “My teammates expect me to go out there and get steals because that’s what’s going to help us win the game.”
The two combined for 24 points on the day and kept the Owls within arms reach before pulling away.
Putbacks
Temple continued dominating the offensive glass Saturday. The Owls entered the game No. 4 in the country in offensive rebounds per game with nearly 18. Their 12 offensive rebounds marked the second-lowest total of the season, behind their 10 rebounds against Georgetown. … Temple held UTSA scoreless for eight different two-minute stretches throughout the game, including twice in each quarter. The Owls didn’t allow a basket in the final four minutes of play. … Temple’s 71 points represented the highest total UTSA has allowed to an opponent this season.
Postgame press conference
Head coach Diane Richardson, Rayne Tucker and Tarriyonna Gary talked to the media after Saturday’s 71-58 win. Hear what they had to say about picking up their first conference victory. | https://temple.rivals.com/news/temple-opens-conference-slate-with-71-58-win-against-utsa | 2024-01-01T04:07:35Z |
Legendary Kara Major passed away
Chairman of the Coordination Council of the Public Associations of the Participants of the Afghan War and other local conflicts Murat Abdushukurov confirmed this information to Kazinform correspondent. "He has died in the morning following a long illness. The information about the place and time of the funeral service will be published later," he said.
Boris Kerimbayev was born 12 January 1948 in Prudki village of Dzhambul municipality in Almaty region. Upon finishing the local secondary school in 1966 he was admitted to Tashkent-based V.I.Lenin Higher Command College. After graduation in 1970, he was sent to Germany for a service as a commander of a motorized rifle platoon.
In 1973 he was appointed a commander of a reconnaissance troop. In 1975, he was sent to the Red Banner Central Asian Military Unit as a reconnaissance troop commander. In 1977, he was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff and later as a commander of a motorized rifle battalion at the military unit No.52857 in Temirtau. In January 1981, Boris Kerimbayev was appointed a commander of the 177th special forces squadron established on the ground of the 22nd separate special mission brigade. Namely this appointment became a turning point in Boris Kerimbayev's life.
The 177th Special Forces Squadron was known for carrying out the most dangerous and most responsible operations. Renamed in 1984 as the Gazniyskiy Motorized Rifle Battalion, it fought in the most troubled areas of Afghanistan: Salang Pass, Jellalabad, Kabul and Bagram. In 1989, the troop was among the last to leave Afghanistan.
Boris Kerimbayev got his Kara Major (Dangerous Major) nickname namely in Afghanistan when he was a commander of the Muslim Battalion which consisted of Kazakh, Tajik, Uzbek, Kirgiz soldiers. | https://en.inform.kz/news/legendary-kara-major-passed-away_a3497439/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:36Z |
By Nick Wright
An emotional Naomi Osaka appeared on the verge of tears when she spoke immediately after her triumphant comeback, pledging to dedicate this next chapter of her career to return “as much love as I was given”.
Even as the heavens opened, a deluge causing spectators to rush for cover and Pat Rafter Arena’s roof to close, the four-time grand slam champion’s comeback at the Brisbane International could not be dampened as she closed out an at times tense 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) win against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany.
An array of powerful groundstrokes in the opening games announced Osaka’s return to the court, after a year spent away for the birth of her first child.
At stages in the opening set, her challenger held her own. However, after conceding an early break, Korpatsch was unable to force her way back into the first set.
Even after making an unforced error, working her rival around the court before mis-hitting a volley into the net, Osaka could not help but sigh, breathe, and laugh to herself. She was back.
Having been so open and raw about her mental health struggles even at the peak of her powers, Osaka appeared composed, assured, and when it was all said and done, privileged to be back.
“I feel like the last couple of years that I’ve played before I had my daughter I didn’t return as much love as I was given, so I really feel like that’s what I want to do in this chapter,” Osaka said.
“I feel like there was a time I was just a little kid trying to watch my role models play, so it feels pretty surreal sometimes to be playing on this court.”
It was far from the perfect outing come the second set – forfeiting a break deep into the exchange to give Korpatsch the chance to level on serve.
An unforced error then cruelled Osaka’s chance to take an 0-30 lead the next game, working the court brilliantly before a backhand found the net, only to then send a forehand wide the following point despite again appearing on top of the rally.
At 5-5 Osaka trailed 0-30 on serve, before bouncing back to hit the front once again.
Frustrations started to set in as the set wore on, with further unforced errors drawing her ire. Much to Korpatsch’s credit, the German made life difficult in the clash’s latter stages as the tie-breaker became a tense affair.
But while there may have been some rust, there is no replacement for the two-time Australian Open winner’s class.
Having lost two match points, while also being forced to save a pair of set points, Osaka at last overcame her plucky opponent – much to the delight of a Brisbane crowd willing her return to go according to plan.
“I was super nervous playing the entire time, but I was really excited to be out here,” Osaka said.
“It feels good to be back.”
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Young Eagles Fan Dressed Up in Legendary Jason Kelce Costume, and Everyone Loved It
This young Philadelphia Eagles fan clearly knew how to end 2023 on a high note.
Beloved Eagles center Jason Kelce endeared himself even more to the city of Philadelphia—if that was even possible—after the team’s Super Bowl win during the 2017 season when he donned a Mummers outfit for the Super Bowl parade. The ensemble is a form of colorful garb traditionally worn during the annual New Year’s Day parade in the City of Brotherly Love.
Well, one young Eagles fan decided to recreate Kelce's legendary Mummers outfit before the team's contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Fans absolutely loved it.
This young fan dressed up as @JasonKelce 👏 pic.twitter.com/7M2tQ2RFXI
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 31, 2023
This kid gets the stamp of the week!!
— Jen E (@jenm0804_jen) December 31, 2023
Amazing 👏💞💞💞💞💞
— Capricious♓ Fanm ayisyen 💱☯️🇳🇬🇺🇸👌 (@Thepiscesgeng) December 31, 2023
Another NFL fan posted a message on X, formerly Twitter, requesting that the New Heights podcast, hosted by Kelce and his brother Travis, discuss this Eagles fan's brilliant costume.
@newheightshow this has to be talked about!! 🤩
— Lacee Amos (@LaceeAmos) December 31, 2023
It's too bad that Kelce wasn't in his Mummers outfit, as he and the young fan would have been nearly identical, aside from the obvious size difference.
Here's hoping that Kelce, whether it's during his postgame media availability or an episode of his podcast, will find a way to shout out this fan for his amazing costume.
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Tottenham end Bournemouth hot streak with 3-1 victory
Tottenham Hotspur brought resurgent Bournemouth down to earth with a flattering 3-1 Premier League victory thanks to goals by Pape Matar Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison on Sunday.
Bournemouth were unbeaten in seven league games with six wins in that sequence and they will wonder how that run was not extended as they dominated in rain-hit north London.
Sarr gave Tottenham an early lead before he went off injured while captain Son and Richarlison scored late on after the home side had ridden their luck against a slick visiting side.
Alex Scott replied for Bournemouth in the 84th minute but it was scant consolation for Andoni Iraola's side whose 24 goal attempts was double the number of Tottenham.
Unconvincing as it was, Tottenham's win sent them into the New Year in the thick of the battle for a top-four finish.
They are in fifth place with 39 points from 20 games, one behind fourth-placed Arsenal and only three adrift of leaders Liverpool who have played a game less.
"Every week is a battle and we had to battle today. At the same time I thought we played some decent stuff as well," Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said.
"We're trying to build something. I'm at pains to keep repeating myself but we're trying to build a team that plays a bit differently and has some resilience and you can only gain that through tough times."
Postecoglou's side, still missing a host of first-team players and the suspended Dejan Kulusevski, started brightly and pressed Bournemouth into early errors with keeper Neto's casual ball out being closed down by Rodrigo Bentancur with the ball breaking to Sarr who dispatched a low shot into the net.
Bournemouth quickly settled though and Marcus Tavernier's free kick flew narrowly wide while in-form striker Dominic Solanke saw an effort deflect off Tottenham's Ben Davies and on to the top of the crossbar shortly before halftime.
Patched-up Tottenham had suffered yet another injury blow before that when Sarr limped off looking distraught.
Bournemouth continued to control proceedings in the second half with Solanke, who had nine goal attempts, forcing saves from Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario.
The visitors were left to rue their missed chances though on the 70th minute as Son got clear on the left of the area and thumped a left-footed shot beyond Neto.
Richarlison wrapped it up with a simple finish from Brennan Johnson's delivery -- the Brazilian's fifth goal in his last five Premier League appearances.
Tottenham played the final stages with 10 men after substitute Alejo Veliz went off injured and Bournemouth's late rally caused jitters in the home ranks as Scott touched home and then had another goal ruled out for offside. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/tottenham-end-bournemouth-hot-streak-3-1-victory-3507746 | 2024-01-01T04:07:41Z |
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Little beauty from Atyrau to represent Kazakhstan at int'l beauty pageant
ATYRAU. KAZINFORM - A little beauty from Atyrau will represent Kazakhstan at the Little Miss and Mister World 2019 beauty pageant, Kazinform reports.
Altynai Ramazanova from Atyrau won the grand prix of the Republican Beauty contest Little Prince and Princess of Asia, granting her the right to represent Kazakhstan at the upcoming international pageant.
Altynai was only 4 when she claimed the crown of Little Miss Atyrau 2018.
At the Republican Beauty Pageant Little Prince and Princess of Asia she surpassed 30 beauties from all corners of Kazakhstan.
She will travel to Bodrum in May to partake in the forthcoming beauty pageant. | https://en.inform.kz/news/little-beauty-from-atyrau-to-represent-kazakhstan-at-int-l-beauty-pageant_a3499190/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:43Z |
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Macedonia in NATO accession deal after name dispute breakthrough with Greece
The former Yugoslav nation is poised to officially rename itself the Republic of North Macedonia as part of an agreement struck between Skopje and Athens in which the latter agreed to withdraw its veto on Macedonia's accession to both NATO and the European Union.
"Today is a historic day for your country, and a proud day for us all," Jens Stoltenburg, NATO's secretary-general, said during the ceremony at the organization's Brussels headquarters. "I want to congratulate both Skopje and Athens for showing commitment and courage in reaching an agreement on the name issue. We can now look to the future, as Allies start to ratify the Protocol," he added.
On Jan. 25, Greek lawmakers narrowly passed the so-called Prespa agreement, despite widespread protests dominated by nationalists who consider their northern Balkan neighbor, a Slavic nation, to have appropriated Hellenic culture when it adopted the name Macedonia, which is also the name of a northern region of Greece, home to the country's second city, Thessaloníki.
The ongoing opposition from Athens meant Skopje had to report to the United Nations under the official name the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, but the smoothing over of tensions now set the country on track to become NATO's 30th member.
"This was not inevitable, this was not even very likely to happen," Nikola Dimitrov, the Macedonian foreign minister, said during the ceremony. "This happened because of the leadership of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras who paved the way towards this reconciliation, proving that the impossible is actually doable," he added.
He said it was a matter of days until his country officially changed its name to North Macedonia; the announcement is expected to come once the Greek parliament has ratified the NATO Protocol signed Wednesday.
Every NATO member must ratify the protocol in this manner.
"This is big historic day for all our citizens," Zaev wrote on his Facebook page after the ceremony. "Today the biggest security alliance in the world welcomed us. Today we sat on the same table and alliance shoulder to shoulder with our allies."
Formerly a socialist republic within Yugoslavia, Macedonia declared independence in 1991, which is when the naming debacle with Greece resurfaced.
The Macedonia region of Greece, where many locals also identify as Macedonians, although in this sense the demonym is unrelated to the Balkan nation, is rich in ancient Greek culture and was the birthplace of Alexander the Great.
A number of Greeks opposed what they saw as Skopje's false claim to their cultural heritage.
NATO is due to mark its 70th anniversary in December this year and has chosen London as the location for the ceremony.
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Theresa May said she was proud to host the ceremony, and underscored NATO has underpinning national security.
She said it would give the Alliance a chance to take steps towards modernization. | https://en.inform.kz/news/macedonia-in-nato-accession-deal-after-name-dispute-breakthrough-with-greece_a3495568/ | 2024-01-01T04:07:49Z |
Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi postponed over Ataturk t-shirts
The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Friday was postponed over what the clubs described as "some problems" in the event's organisation.
At the heart of those issues, according to media reports, was the wish of the two Istanbul teams to wear t-shirts featuring the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during the warm-up ahead of the evening kick-off.
Turkish media said Saudi officials had rejected this demand, though it was not clear why, and that the clubs refused to play in the Super Cup final at the King Saud University venue, which is also known as Al-Awwal Park stadium, as a result.
Saudi state TV cited a statement by organisers the Riyadh Season saying the cancellation of the final was the result of the teams not adhering to match regulations.
"We were looking forward to holding the match on time in accordance with the international soccer rules and regulations that require the sport to be presented without any slogans outside its scope, especially since this was discussed with the Turkish (Football) Federation in the framework of the preparatory meetings for the match," the statement said.
"Despite this agreement, it was unfortunate that the two teams did not adhere to what had been agreed upon, which led to the match not being held," it added.
The scheduled final coincides with the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the secular Turkish Republic. There was no immediate comment from Saudi officials.
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"The 2023 Super Cup ... has been postponed to a later date as a result of a joint decision we made with our clubs, due to some problems in its organisation," the two teams and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on X.
It was not clear where or when the final would be staged. The joint statement thanked Saudi Arabia's football federation and authorities for efforts they made to organise the event.
There had also been media reports that Turkey's national anthem and flag would not be allowed at the final but the TFF earlier said they would feature.
The incident came amid a recent warming of relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia in July amid efforts to repair ties that were ruptured after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018.
The cancellation of the final added to what has been a controversy-filled month for Turkish soccer.
The president of top-tier club Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, was arrested on Dec. 12 for punching a referee in the face at the end of a match. The TFF imposed a permanent ban on Koca and also sanctioned Ankaragucu.
The Turkish league was temporarily suspended due to the violence and when it resumed Istanbulspor walked off the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision in a Super Lig game against Trabzonspor. The game was then abandoned. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/turkish-super-cup-final-saudi-postponed-over-ataturk-t-shirts-3506336 | 2024-01-01T04:07:49Z |
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'Worst game of season': Arsenal miss out on top spot
Arsenal cannot afford to repeat the performance that led to Sunday's 2-1 loss at Fulham if they want to fight for the Premier League title, manager Mikel Arteta said.
Arteta called it their "worst game of the season" after Arsenal failed to capitalise on an early lead and lost their second straight game, ending the year fourth after being top of the table at Christmas.
"Painful and sad day, that's how I would sum it up... we simply weren't good enough," he told reporters.
"We could not control the direct play. It was so easy for (Fulham) to win that first, second ball and have opportunity to run, and we conceded (two goals that way).
"What happened today cannot happen again. Because if you do that you will never have the chance to be where we want to be."
The North London side have 40 points after 20 matches, two behind leaders Liverpool who play their game in hand on Monday against Newcastle United.
"It could have been a beautiful way to end the year and finish top of the league, but these are the margins," Arteta added.
The Spaniard said the team needed to focus on improving going forward.
"We want to win games," he said.
"We have a chance to be the best in the best in the league with these players. So, they are really good and we are going to continue to work with them."
Arsenal resume their league campaign on Jan. 20 against Crystal Palace. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/worst-game-season-arsenal-miss-out-top-spot-3507741 | 2024-01-01T04:07:56Z |
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Madina Islamova and Baurzhan Anderzhanov to give concert in Astana
Madina Islamova and Baurzhan Anderzhanov have a busy concert schedule. Thus, Madina Islamova gave recitals at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna (2011) and the Astana Opera Chamber Hall as part of the 3rd International Silk Road Festival (2016). An important performance for the soloist took place at the State Kremlin Palace. She has recently debuted as Musetta at the Astana Opera. The singer has successfully performed in the concert halls of Kazakhstan, as well as in the cities of Spain, Germany, the UK and Russia. The audience has grown fond of her performance of Khamidi's Kazakh Waltz and her interpretation of the role of Karlygash from Brusilovsky's opera Kyz Zhibek, Astana Opera's press office reports.
In turn, Baurzhan Anderzhanov performed at various international opera houses, such as Teatro La Nuova Fenice (Osimo, Italy), Oper Graz (Austria), Opéra de Saint-Étienne (France), as well as prestigious concert halls like Salle Gaveau in Paris, Wiener Konzerthaus, and also in Italy and Germany.
For the Astana Opera's audience, the soloists have prepared arias, romances and songs from the treasury of world and national classical music written by outstanding composers, such as Brusilovsky, Puccini, Strauss, Finzi, Bacon, Dargomyzhsky, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.
The artists noted that it is a great honor for them to perform musical masterpieces for the residents and guests of the capital and to present their creative work to them. "It is always a pleasure to perform together with wonderful colleagues for out dear listeners," the vocalists concluded. | https://en.inform.kz/news/madina-islamova-and-baurzhan-anderzhanov-to-give-concert-in-astana_a3498716/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:03Z |
Sporadic successes in a year of gloom
Moments of joy amid long periods of gloom has been the story of sports in Bangladesh in 2023.
In cricket, the country's most popular sports, the women's team pulled off a number of memorable victories while the men's team almost self-sabotaged themselves and ended up with one of their worst ever years in recent times.
The men's football team had a decent year and sprinter Imranur Rahman won the country its first gold medal in Asian Indoor Athletics Championship but the scenes in the other sports remained bleak.
The Bangladeshi archers had a disappointing year, so did the shooters and the kabaddi players, who were part of Bangladesh's contingent of 180 that went to Hangzhou for the Asian Games, an event where Bangladesh returned with just a couple of bronze medals in cricket.
At the domestic front, different sporting bodies were seemingly still recovering from the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as the frequency of domestic competitions remained low.
Hockey, a sport that was on par with cricket in terms of popularity in the 80s, almost vanished from the country as the game's governing body failed to host the premier league for the second year in a row, owing to a lack of desire from the clubs and mismanagement of the federation.
Bangladesh Athletics Federation also failed to hold the national athletics championship this year.
The disappointments in other sports could've been swept under the rug had the men's cricket team performed up to expectations.
But the shocking performance of the Tigers in the ICC ODI World Cup only exacerbated the disappointment of the country's sports loving fans.
The Shakib Al Hasan-led side finished eighth in the 10-team tournament in India, with only two wins in nine games – their worst performance in the ICC flagship event in 20 years.
And their shoddy performance in the World Cup was the trend not an aberration, as before heading over to India, they had lost three ODI series at home and had an underwhelming showing in the Asia Cup.
The first Test win at home against New Zealand and the maiden ODI and T20I wins against the Kiwis in the opponent's backyard did little to make up for the disappointment.
But more than the poor results, the cricket board's decision to not investigate the Tamim-Shakib episode, which was a major source of disruption for the team throughout the year, and instead only form a committee to 'assess' the team's performance in the World Cup, left a bad taste.
In women's cricket, there was no such drama as the Nigar Sultana Joty-led team recovered from a winless campaign in the ICC Women's Twenty20 World Cup in February and turned 2023 into one of the most memorable years for the country's women's cricket.
First came the T20 win over India, followed by a 1-1 series draw against the same opponents in ODIs. They then won a home T20I and ODI series over Pakistan.
Then came the biggest achievements of the year, as the team broke their duck in T20Is and ODIs against the South Africa women in South Africa.
Fargana Hoque became the country's first women's cricketer to hit an international century against India and then repeating the feat against South Africa.
Spinner Nahida Akter became the country's first women's cricketer to be named the ICC player of the month for the month of November.
In men's football, Bangladesh reached the semifinals of the SAFF Championship for the first time in 14 years and also defeated higher-ranked Maldives to get into the World Cup Qualifiers group stage.
The charges of Jaiver Cabrera also bounced back strongly against Lebanon to play out a 1-1 draw in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite a demoralising 7-0 defeat at the hands of Australia.
Bashundhara Kings became the country's first outfit to play the play-off of AFC Champions League but couldn't make it to the main competition before suffering another heartbreak in the AFC Cup.
There were also a couple of scandals, first the Bangladesh Football Federation's long-serving general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag getting banned by FIFA over financial mismanagement and then five footballers getting fined and suspended for getting caught with excessive amounts of liquor while returning home from the Maldives.
The performance of the women's football team after BFF's decision not to send them to the Olympic Qualifiers was also a mixed bag and the departure of long-serving women's team coach Golam Rabbani Choton shocked the football fraternity. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/news/sporadic-successes-year-gloom-3506011 | 2024-01-01T04:08:03Z |
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Magic of Art Song concert to be given at Astana Opera
Prizewinner of the Foundation of the First President - Yelbasy (mezzo-soprano) Tatyana Vitsinskaya, countertenor Batyrzhan Smakov, international competitions laureate tenor Ramzat Balakishiyev, and also talented instrumentalists - Amina Taikenova in der Schmitten (piano), Liubov Tkachenko (harp), Assel Zhakiyanova (violin), Botagoz Kaliyeva (cello), Zhanibek Saparov (guitar), Yerbolat Tashkinbayev (percussion) will take part in the concert.
"For me, this is a very important and joyful life event, which I look forward to with particular excitement. I had a unique opportunity, in addition to performing opera roles in the productions of our opera house together with my colleagues - excellent artists, - to make this concert, dedicated to one of everyone's favorite musical genres - his majesty 'Romance'. Each romance is a separate story of feelings and experiences, a small one-man show in which you can convey the entire palette of our inner world, our thoughts, and share it with the viewers through the prism of music and poetry. Musical surprises, which we will not disclose, also await the listeners, and we very much hope that our audience will like everything," Tatyana Vitsinskaya said.
The rich program includes rarely performed Baroque duets, famous Spanish songs and zarzuelas by Fernando Obradors and Manuel de Falla, old Russian romances - Tolko Raz Byvaet v Zhizni Vstrecha; Yamschik, Ne Goni Loshadey; A Naposledok Ya Skazhu, and in addition, well-known works such as Ave Maria to the theme of Méditation from Jules Massenet's opera Thais, scenes from operas - Camille Saint-Saens' Samson et Dalila, Georges Bizet's Carmen and many more. | https://en.inform.kz/news/magic-of-art-song-concert-to-be-given-at-astana-opera_a3501710/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:10Z |
Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia
Novak Djokovic called Australia his "happy place" on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China's fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen.
The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations.
"Always felt like... (Australia) was my happy place where I felt great, other than that situation two years ago where obviously it wasn't really enjoyable," he said.
"But other than that, I have always enjoyed myself, played the best tennis, and so my feelings coming into Australia this year are really positive."
The 36-year-old said he is looking forward to facing the 58th-ranked Zhang in Sunday's group tie in Perth.
Djokovic is targeting a record 11th Australian Open title next month, but his focus for now is on Zhang, vowing to give "always 100 percent".
China laid down a marker on Saturday with a defeat of the Czech Republic, which featured Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova.
"I never faced Zhang," he said. "I think he now is probably the most successful Chinese male player of all time.
"That's great, as well, because we want to see the men's tennis in China picking up. They are a strong team, very strong team."
But the 24-time Grand Slam winner warned: "Hopefully I can start the new season with a win."
The Serbs, trained by former player and Djokovic friend Viktor Troicki, have been in the city for several days trying to acclimatise.
"Australia is not really around the corner for us Europeans, so we need a little bit of time to get used to the time difference," said Djokovic.
"Obviously different conditions here than any other place where I trained or played an exhibition recently.
"China had a clean sweep today," he added. "There's a big Chinese community here and also Serbian community, so hopefully we can feel the energy in the stands and support for both nations." | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/djokovic-relishing-being-back-his-happy-place-australia-3506861 | 2024-01-01T04:08:11Z |
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Majilis committees to consider ministers’ candidacies today, says MP
"Today the committees [of the lower house] will consider the candidacy of ministers. For now, I cannot comment on them," he said, answering a journalist's question when the Cabinet members will be appointed.
Besides, the deputy informed that Majilis of the Parliament unanimously (106 of 106 deputies) backed the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Askar Mamin.
"In principle, the Majilis of the Parliament knows him very well. I think Mr. Mamin will do well in this position. Much will depend on him because the direction, which the President has set, is focused on the social policy, i.e. for our people could live better," he underlined.
It is to be recalled that the deputies of the Majilis supported the candidacy of Askar Mamin, who was recommended by the Head of State, Nursultan Nazarbayev, for the post of Prime Minister of the country. The President decreed to appoint Askar Mamin as the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/majilis-committees-to-consider-ministers-candidacies-today-says-mp_a3501708/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:17Z |
Djokovic sparks Serb celebration in the midnight hour
Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth.
The world number one kicked off the new season by teaming up in mixed doubles with compatriot and longtime friend Olga Danilovic to hold off Zheng Qinwen and ATP number 58 Zhang Zhizhen for a 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 victory.
Glancing at his watch after his on-court interview, Djokovic then implored the house DJ to fill in for five minutes before leading the RAC stadium crowd in a rousing countdown to the midnight hour.
"Thanks to the fans for staying this late," the winner of 24 Grand Slams said.
"We're glad you decided to spend this special night with us."
The Serbs were playing their first match at the competition while China now stand 1-1.
Djokovic won his earlier singles over Zhang 6-3, 6-2 while Daniovic went down 6-4, 6-2 to her Chinese opponent Zheng, the WTA's 2023 Most Improved Player who has risen to be world number 15.
The 22-year-old Danilovic could not praise her celebrated teammate enough.
"This was number one on my bucket list - to play with Novak and to win, I'm so happy.
"This was an incredible match, I gave my all and I'm glad to finish 2023 like this, it could not be better.
"I've looked up to Novak from the first moment I touched a racquet."
Defending champions USA win
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz had to fight through a deciding doubles match to conclude a 2-1 defeat of Britain on Sunday for the United States to stay in title contention at the United Cup.
The defending champions, who won the trophy last January over Italy, earned a 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 10-7 mixed doubles win to claim victory in Perth after the sides split the singles.
"We have a team energy from last year here, we don't want to take a loss and let it die," said Fritz, who was broken twice in the opening set.
World number five Pegula added: "To get a win in this fashion after such a long day (on court) brings back a lot of memories.
"It was a big win today, especially after losing such a tough singles match."
Britain, who beat Australia to open their tournament account, took a 1-0 lead when Pegula crashed 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Katie Boulter in the singles.
It was Boulter's first win over a top-five player on her seventh attempt after she bounced back from a set and double-break down.
Pegula's 10th-ranked teammate Fritz kept the tie alive despite a thigh strain he blamed on over-training, defeating Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 6-4.
"I strained something but got through it," said Fritz. "Cam and I have played so many times (14). It's always a battle, always close."
In Sydney, Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a fighting victory over Chile with the former US Open finalist winning her singles rubber and then backing up in a decisive mixed doubles.
The 35th-ranked Fernandez got Canada off to a perfect start, cruising past Chile's Daniela Seguel 6-2, 6-3 in 73 minutes.
With Canadian number one Felix Auger-Aliassime sitting out the men's singles, 314th-ranked Steven Diez stepped up but was toppled by world number 19 Nicolas Jarry 7-5, 6-4.
It set up a deciding mixed doubles, with Fernandez teaming with Diez to battle past Seguel and Tomas Barrios Vera 7-5, 4-6, 10-8.
"I'm extremely happy with the way I played," said Fernandez, who was part of the Canadian team that won the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time this year.
The 21-year-old broke five times in her singles clash against a player in her first WTA Tour-level singles match in nearly two years, using the serve-and-volley tactic well.
"First match of the season so had some nerves, but happy with the way I was able to handle it," she said. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/djokovic-sparks-serb-celebration-the-midnight-hour-3507751 | 2024-01-01T04:08:18Z |
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12:49, 25 February 2019 | GMT +6
Majilis deputies back Askar Mamin's candidacy for PM's post
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Today, at the plenary sitting of the Majilis, the deputies of the Lower Chamber unanimously backed candidacy of Askar Mamin to the post of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Akorda press service informs via Twitter.
His candidacy was recommended by the Head of State who is participating in the Majilis' session. | https://en.inform.kz/news/majilis-deputies-back-askar-mamin-s-candidacy-for-pm-s-post_a3501673/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:24Z |
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Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again
Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Speaking ahead of the season-opening Brisbane International, the 36-year-old said he missed the days when he regularly met Djokovic, Nadal and Roger Federer at the business end of major tournaments.
Murray matched it with the big three for a decade between 2006-16 before a run of injuries resulted in time off court and a slide in his ranking.
While the others powered on to title after title, the Scotsman, now ranked 42, was forced to battle his way back, his career never reaching its former heights.
The last time he met Nadal was in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters in 2016 and while he played Djokovic in the Madrid Masters last year, he had not met him since 2017 before that.
"Obviously I would like the opportunity to play against them again, ideally in the latter stages of big tournaments," Murray said.
"That's something that obviously I've missed, that feeling, not had that opportunity really.
"If I get the opportunity to practise with them, I still really, really enjoy that.
"It does bring back some good memories, but ideally, I'd want to be doing that in the tournaments, not in the first rounds."
Murray has been practising with Nadal in Brisbane as the Spaniard makes his comeback after almost 12 months away with injury.
He said Nadal was moving well and showing no signs of the hip injury that forced him off tour after the 2023 Australian Open.
Murray also said Nadal appeared to have made only minor changes to his game in his time away from the tour.
"His second serve is significantly harder than what he did earlier in his career," Murray said.
"But yeah, the rest of the game, unless there's a physical issue, there's not really much reason for him to make huge changes to that -- it's been pretty successful.
"When he's fit and healthy, that game style is what has worked really, really well for him, looking for his forehand, trying to dominate with that shot.
"If he wants to be successful in the future, that's what he should be looking to do. That's how he was trying to play today."
Murray takes on second-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the first round, a rematch of the 2013 Brisbane International final which Murray won in two close sets.
Dimitrov won their last encounter at this year's US Open.
"I need to play really well, certainly much better than there, if I want to get through it," Murray said. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/murray-longs-play-against-nadal-and-djokovic-again-3506391 | 2024-01-01T04:08:26Z |
10:31, 20 February 2019 | GMT +6
Majilis Speaker paying official visit to Austria
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Majilis Speaker Nurlan Nigmatulin is paying his first official visit to Austria, Kazinform has learnt from the chamber's press service.
The program of the visit includes negotiations with Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian National Council. Speaker Nigmatulin is also expected to meet with Ingo Appe, President of the Federal Council of the Austrian Parliament, Miroslav Lajcak, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, and George Tsereteli, OSCE PA President.
Nurlan Nimgatulin is set to address the winter session of the OSCE PA. The Assembly unites over 300 parliamentarians from 57 countries of Europe, Asia and North America.
On the sidelines of the OSCE PA session, Speaker Nigmatulin will hold bilateral meetings with his colleagues. | https://en.inform.kz/news/majilis-speaker-paying-official-visit-to-austria_a3499992/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:31Z |
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Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024
Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.
Speaking ahead of his comeback from a 12-month injury absence at the season-opening Brisbane International, the 37-year-old Spaniard said he did not know for sure what the future held.
"The problem about saying that's going to be my last season is I can't predict what's going on 100 percent in the future," he said.
"That's why I say 'probably'. It's obvious it's a high percentage that it's going to be my last time playing here in Australia.
"But if I am here next year, don't tell me, 'You said it was going to be your last season', because I didn't say it.
"You never know what's going on, you know? I can't predict how I'm going to be in the next six months. I can't predict if my body will allow me to enjoy tennis as much as I enjoyed the past 20 years.
"It's not an easy decision, but I know inside myself that it is a high percentage that it's going to be my last one."
The 22-time Grand Slam champion said that the last year, with surgery for a hip injury, had been tough and he contemplated quitting at one point during his recovery.
Future 'unpredictable'
But he said he had never lost his love for the sport, which motivated him to keep going.
"Of course I was asking myself that (about retirement), but at some point I decided to keep going. I had the determination to keep going."
Nadal, who has been sidelined since injuring his hip at the 2023 Australian Open, begins his singles comeback against a qualifier in the first round in Brisbane.
He will make a low-key return later Sunday when he plays doubles.
Asked whether he identified with Naomi Osaka, who on Saturday admitted she had fallen out of love with tennis during her break from the tour, Nadal said that was not the case for him.
"She got tired or lost a little bit of motivation for the game," he said.
"That never happened to me. I had to be away because my body was not able to keep going."
Nadal said the long absence had allowed his body to heal and he no longer woke up every morning in pain, but he had no expectations heading into the new season and would take it week-by-week.
"Competing is different than practising, but in terms of practising with the guys here, I am quite happy because I feel competitive against the players that I played in practice," he said.
"Of course I don't have the expectations that I used to have in the past.
"It's obvious, no? It's one year (away). It's surgery. For me it is a little bit unpredictable how things are going to be." | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/nadal-leaves-door-open-playing-beyond-2024-3507046 | 2024-01-01T04:08:34Z |
Massive reserves of oil and gas found in Bohai Sea
Being the largest oil and gas discovery in the Bohai Bay Basin in the past 50 years, the hundred billion square meters gas could be used by millions of city dwellers for hundreds of years. If all of it is spread on the ground, it would be the size of 15,000 Beijing National Stadium.
Bohai Oilfield is located in the hinterland of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Although it is the second-largest crude oil production base in China, its discovered reserves in the past 50 years are mainly crude oil due to its complex geological structure. Till now, few natural gas discoveries have been made.
Construction has begun on the Bozhong 19-6 gas field. The Bohai Sea area is just over 100 kilometers away from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. After exploitation, the natural gas can be directly transported to the market through the existing pipelines. | https://en.inform.kz/news/massive-reserves-of-oil-and-gas-found-in-bohai-sea_a3501907/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:38Z |
DALLAS, Texas — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region's most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 88.
President Joe Biden, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and many other leaders issued statements about her death after her son posted about it on Facebook. The Dallas Morning News also confirmed her death with an unnamed source close to the family. No cause of death was given.
Biden hailed her "immense courage" and called her "an icon and mentor to generations of public servants, through whom her legacy of resilience and purpose will endure."
"She was the single most effective legislator Dallas has ever had," the mayor said in a statement. "Nobody brought more federal infrastructure money home to our city. Nobody fought harder for our communities and our residents' interests and safety. And nobody knew how to navigate Washington better for the people of Dallas."
Eddie Bernice Johnson served in the House for three decades after becoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas' Veterans Affairs hospital. She went on to become the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and she also led the Congressional Black Caucus. She left office in January after repeatedly delaying her retirement. Before Congress, she served in the Texas legislature.
"For three decades, Chairwoman Johnson was a powerful force in the United States Congress, always focused on the future," House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said in a statement, praising Johnson as "a tenacious trailblazer, a talented legislator and a devoted public servant."
Johnson used her committee leadership position to fight against Republican efforts to block action on climate change. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford said Johnson was also "a fierce advocate for expanding STEM opportunities to Black and minority students" who also played a key role in helping the Biden administration pass a major package of incentives for computer chip manufacturers.
She was born in Waco and grew up in the segregated South. Dallas' once-segregated Union Station was renamed in her honor in 2019.
Her own experience with racism helped spur her to get involved in politics. She recalled that officials at the VA hospital were shocked that she was Black after they hired her sight-unseen, so they rescinded their offer for her to live in a dorm on campus. She told The Dallas Morning News in 2020 that officials would go into patients' rooms ahead of her to "say that I was qualified."
"That was really the most blatant, overt racism that I ever experienced in my life," she told the newspaper.
Johnson nearly quit but decided to stick with it.
"It was very challenging," she said. "But any job where you're an African American woman entering for the first time would be a challenge. They had not hired one before I got there. Yes, it was a challenge, but it was a successful venture."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kpcw.org/npr-news/2023-12-31/former-u-s-rep-eddie-bernice-johnson-dies-at-88 | 2024-01-01T04:08:39Z |
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Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal's first match back after a 12-month injury layoff ended in defeat when he and doubles partner Marc Lopez went down to Australian pair Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell on Sunday.
The Australian duo were too consistent, winning their Brisbane International first round-match 6-4, 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena.
Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem.
He takes to the singles court on Tuesday against former US Open champion Dominic Thiem of Austria. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/nadal-loses-comeback-doubles-match-brisbane-3507296 | 2024-01-01T04:08:42Z |
The Carolina Panthers have had a terrible, terrible season from hell, and it only hit a new low on Sunday.
Scoring zero points in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — who were starting backup quarterback C.J. Beathard — as Bryce Young’s brutal rookie season comes to a near-close wasn’t even the worst part of the day.
Averaging 2.3 yards per play and not crossing 100 total yards until the fourth quarter wasn’t the lowest point of the day for the Panthers.
No, in a moment of what can (at best) be described as a brief loss of control, Panthers team owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink at an unruly Jaguars fan who was in front of him toward the end of the game. Tepper's Panthers have been unequivocally the worst team in the league this year, but there is simply no excuse for this behavior in the middle of tough times — particularly from his perch as the owner of a NFL team.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the NFL said in a statement, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers themselves, meanwhile, still haven't commented.
This is just flat-out a rotten way to behave. Fights have been ignited over throwing drinks on people. It’s one of the most disrespectful, non-physical things a human can do to another human. Alcohol with backwash all over a t-shirt or an expensive jersey ain’t cool, man. Especially amid the power dynamics of Tepper not just being a team owner, but one of the singularly richest people in the entire world.
Tepper might as well be an anonymous person on the internet in that scenario. He’s completely untouchable as a person of his financial and social stature. He would never suffer a real punishment for behaving in this fashion because there is nothing that the person who got the drink poured on him can do. It’s an abuse of power as much as it is just a lame thing to do.
To take it a step further, if this is how Tepper is acting in public, it's easy to see why the Panthers have had so many head coaches in the brief time that Tepper has owned the team. It was an illogical, rushed, emotional response that puts him and his decision making under further scrutiny and gives partial context as to why the Panthers have been so dysfunctional over the past few years. A rotating door of head coaches and their interim replacements, musical chairs at quarterback, trading up for Young when the roster clearly wasn't ready to support a rookie quarterback — and now, this unruly moment that has been caught on camera.
Panthers fans are already (kind of) joking about whether or not this moment can be used to strip Tepper of his ownership. That isn’t going to happen. It takes a lot more than that for someone to lose their team, but it does paint the picture of where this team is.
The Panthers are just 31-67 since Tepper took over in 2018 and he’s about to hire his third full-time head coach in that timespan with a roster that doesn’t appear anywhere close to competing, even in the dismal NFC South.
At some point Tepper is going to have to stumble into success by mistake, even with his rash and hasty decision-making.
The part here that resonates beyond football is that everyone knows Tepper won’t or can’t face real discipline through this due to the power he holds. When you’re this wealthy in America, this is sadly one of the perks afforded to you.
The only hope here is that Tepper can see this as a moment of weakness and hopefully make changes for himself that will make the Panthers a respected franchise again. It simply doesn’t have to be like this. | https://www.star945.com/news/national/david-teppers/RXRNEJBSH74R5H6QU5M4LSTN4A/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:43Z |
Eight new driving laws to be introduced in 2024 including older driver and car tax rules
Older drivers are among those set to be targeted by new rules changes in 2024 with a series of major updates across Britain's roads.
Motorists will be hit with a string of new rule changes in 2024 with major updates across the board.
Elderly drivers could be targeted with the DVLA looking into the introduction of new medical checks while manufacturers will also be forced to comply with strict new electric car targets.
The introduction of Low Emission charging zones, updates to DVLA services and new number plate rules are also among the 2024 changes.
2023 was a major year for road users with the introduction of 20mph speed limit in Wales, new pavement parking rules and Rishi Sunak delaying the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
Express.co.uk looks at the biggest updates set to hit the roads over the next 12 months.
Driving licence - January
British expats living in Portugal could be caught out by new driving licence changes within days. British motorists living in Portugal are currently able to use their UK licences until the end of 2023 under EU rules.
However, only motorists who are able to meet certain conditions can continue to use their UK licence from January 1.
This includes those under the age of 60 whose driving licence photocard has not expired and their licence was issued or renewed within the last 15 years.
To qualify, road users can only drive vehicle categories A and B and must not be disqualified from the roads. Those not meeting the criteria will have to exchange their licence with the Portuguese Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) by March.
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Electric car - January
Manufacturers will have to follow strict new Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate rules from the start of 2024 as the country slowly phases out combustion models.
Companies must make sure at least 22 percent of new cars sold in 2024 are completely zero emission. These targets will slowly increase until it makes up 80 percent of new cars by 2030 and 100 percent in 2035.
Brands will face strict penalties for not complying with the rules with fines of £15,000 per car and £9,000 per van.
Earlier this year, SMMT chief Mike Hawes explained: “The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the importance of this mechanism as the single most important measure to deliver net zero.
“Delivering the mandate will challenge the industry, despite the flexibilities now included to support pragmatic, equitable delivery given this diverse sector.”
Car tax changes - April
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that Vehicle Excise Duty rates will rise with the Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation from April 1.
The increase could see owners of the most polluting vehicles forced to pay over £100 more to stay on the roads.
The Government claimed the inflation increase means rates will remain “unchanged in real terms”. But, they have admitted the changes “will impact on motorists owning a car, van or motorcycle”.
Number plate changes - March
New number plates are introduced twice every year in March and September and 2024 is no exemption.
The DVLA will launch their new ‘24 plates’ on the market this Spring with the ‘74’ designs to follow later in the autumn.
DVLA services - March
Motorists will still be able to access DVLA services at Post Offices across the UK in 2024 after a new deal was struck in November. The new contract will allow Vehicle Tax and Ten-Year Renewal products to be sold until March 31, 2025.
The Post Office has confirmed this could be extended to March 31, 2027, but this will be decided at a meeting with the DVLA after each year.
However, International Driving Permits (IDPs) are not included in the new deal and will only be sold until March 31, 2024.
New Low Emission Zones - June
Three Scottish cities will introduce strict new Low Emissions Zone charges from 2024 in a bid to tackle climate emissions. The schemes were launched back in 2022 but a two-year grace period means charging will not begin until June 2024.
The new scheme will completely restrict polluting models from driving on streets inside the LEZ with Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to those who cross the threshold.
Motorists entering the zone with a non-compliant vehicle will be slapped with a £60 fine, reduced by 50 percent if paid within 14 days. However, vehicles for people with disabilities and Blue Badge holders will be given an exemption and will not have to pay fees.
The new project is expected to cause some disruption in Edinburgh which could affect journeys into the Scottish capital this spring.
Edinburgh Council warned: “Before June 2024, we will make some changes to roads, traffic signals and pedestrian crossings to improve the flow of road users around the city centre.”
New HGV safety rules - October
Transport for London (TfL) will introduce a “world-leading” HGV safety standard on the streets of the capital.
From October 28, all HGVs over 12 tonnes will be required to have a three-star rating or fit a Progressive Safe System (PSS) of vehicle safety measures.
A three-month grace period will be offered meaning enforcement of the rule will not properly begin from 2025. TfL claims the update will reduce the level of risk to road users including pedestrians and cyclists.
Elderly drivers - 2024
The DVLA closed its consultation on the future of driving licence applications for those with medical conditions on October 22.
The consultation asked whether it would "be appropriate for the individual customer to pay for medical investigations” instead of the DVLA. Future thinking has also considered the use of AI technology to help make decisions and the use of more in-vehicle technology.
Although the consultation looked at motorists across all ages with medical conditions, motorists above the age of 50 make up the vast majority of cases
No new rule changes have yet been outlined but a report looking into the findings will be expected in 2024. | https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1850524/new-driving-law-changes-2024-older-car-tax-driving-licence | 2024-01-01T04:08:44Z |
Newton-Lenape Valley wins Sussex Cup
SPORTS. Ice hockey team wins its second Sussex Cup title in three seasons.
The Newton-Lenape Valley (NLV) ice hockey team defeated Vernon, 8-4, on Saturday night, Dec. 30 at Skylands Ice World to pick up the program’s second Sussex Cup title in three seasons.
NLV went 2-0 in the Sussex Cup round-robin, defeating High Point-Wallkill Valley-Kittatinny, 7-4, before clinching the title with the win over Vernon.
NLV trailed, 3-2, after consecutive goals from Christopher Gay, Luke Zabriskie and Jake Chromcik. Then the team scored six consecutive goals in the second period to take control, with Brayden Dabrowski getting the tying goal before Justin Zappe buried the go-ahead goal.
Dabrowski’s second goal with 4:03 left in the second put his team up 5-3.
Vernon tallied a fourth goal in the third.
Maksym Pastukh continued to impress, recording a five-point game with three goals and two assists. It is his fourth-consecutive hat trick and fifth of the young season.
Justin Zappe and David Pineda each had a goal and two assists, with Martin Murphy dishing out two assists.
Ty Dellicker led the team in hits. Ryan Salerno made 22 saves to secure the win.
NLV previously won the Sussex Cup title in 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2021-22. | https://www.advertisernewsnorth.com/home/newton-lenape-valley-wins-sussex-cup-LF3007397 | 2024-01-01T04:08:44Z |
Some Nutramigen infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
(CNN) - Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
On Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination in Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products.
Manufacturers voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of the formula.
The recall batches include ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
According to the FDA, the formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria, which can cause rare but potentially deadly infections in newborns.
The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported to date.
The company says no other Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wafb.com/2024/01/01/some-nutramigen-infant-formula-recalled-due-possible-bacteria-contamination/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:44Z |
Massive Fight Breaks Out At New York State Mall
Christmas week is here and it has been anything but a break for local police as teens are causing trouble at local shopping centers. There was a large fight that broke out Tuesday in Western New York that brought dozens of police cars to the Walden Galleria.
The weather this year is certainly easier to manage than last year's blizzard. Last year, most people were cooped up in their homes and most business were closed for a couple of days until the roads and highways could be opened up. However, this year it seems that young people are out and about and gathering in large numbers.
The Cheektowaga Police were busy that day after Christmas. According to multiple reports, at one person was arrested as "crowds" of teens were forced out of the mall on Walden Avenue.
Channel 2 in Buffalo reports that:
2 On Your Side spoke to Cheektowaga Police Department Chief Brian Coons said police responded to the scene with NY State Police and the NFTA Police Tuesday.
Although there are some who just look for trouble, it seems there is a need for some sort of location, event or age appropriate activity for teens in Western New York. The week between Christmas and New Year's day seems to be just open downtime for many and perhaps community leaders can come up with some sort of plan to help keep kids busy in other ways.
Teen violence seems to be getting more frequent in the Buffalo and Western New York area. It was just a week ago that one person was injured after a big fight in the Downtown area.
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Recipe developed by Sarah Leung and Amanda Wong for Nuts for Life
40 MIN + 2 HR REFRIGERATION PREP TIME
20 MIN COOK TIME
SERVES 8 PEOPLE
25g NUTS PER SERVE
Ingredients
For the nut crust
· 100g almonds
· 100g hazelnuts
· 20g sugar
· ¼ tsp salt
· 35g extra virgin olive oil
· 1 large egg yolk
For the ‘cheesecake’ filling
· 100g dark chocolate, chopped
· 300g silken tofu
· 2 tsp orange zest
· 5ml orange juice
· 10g strawberry jam
To garnish
· Strawberries
· Blueberries
· Raspberries
· Roasted hazelnuts
· Icing sugar
Method
1. Preheat oven to 165°C and lightly grease a 7-inch pie tray.
2. Blend nuts, sugar, salt in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.
3. Add oil and yolk. Pulse until fully combined.
4. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie tray.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes (to par-bake) or 17-20 minutes (to fully bake).
6. Set aside to cool. Crust will harden as it cools. While the crust is cooling down, make the filling.
7. Melt the chocolate by placing chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for a minute on low power, then stir for 20-30 seconds until chocolate is melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt chocolate on the stove.
8. Place silken tofu, orange zest, jam, orange juice and chocolate in a food processor and blend until smooth like mousse consistency. Test sweetness and add more jam if needed.
9. Pour chocolate mixture onto the nut crust, flatten the surface and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
10. Before serving, garnish with berries and roasted hazelnuts, and dust with icing sugar. | https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2024-01-01/cooking-tofu-cheesecake-with-nut-crust/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:43Z |
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Happy New Year! I don't have a crystal ball to predict what will be the next food trend. Going by past experience, I have noticed that local diners are a fickle lot.
They are always chasing the next new thing, whether it's a cafe with aesthetics or some never-seen-before food offering.
This feeds their social media accounts and their stomachs.
It's not a bad thing. In fact, if you approach things with an open mind and when the right chef works his or her magic, you can unearth some worthy gems.
But some days, especially on the first day of the year, it's good to remember our roots and what the man on the street is eating to keep going.
My pick is a plate of very good nasi lemak. Where one polishes off the mountain of rice with sambal and the accompanying lauk.
No, it's not those dominated by ayam berempah goreng. While I do enjoy well-cooked juicy renditions of the fried chicken with the distinct fragrance of herbs and spices, I prefer the more basic items.
Like this gerai located at this hidden food court, opposite Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
I can see the blue zinc roof of this place whenever I wait for my turn at the traffic lights across the road. That push to explore that part of the city came when I spied someone posting a plate of the nasi lemak from there.
The place may be a little rundown but in the morning, you see many diners just grabbing their meals to go in order to start their day. Only one stall has a queue and that is Gerai No. 6.
The signboard does not hint at the presence of nasi lemak. Instead, it's a list of dishes, as they serve a lunch spread.
Walk past the queue and you'll see pots filled with various temptations on the counter. Some items are covered by gravy, requiring you to ask what's inside.
The focus here is clear and defined. Just push out a few items that are good versus offering a plethora of dishes where it's like a tikam game to figure out which dish is the star.
On the table, there's paru goreng or cow's lungs, cut into strips making it easier to eat. That pitch black one is limpa or spleen, that looks dangerously deep in flavour. You also have sardines swimming inside a pot of gravy. There's of course, everyone's favourite sambal sotong.
But what I wanted was their rendang daging. It's glorious. The meat has a lovely pull apart texture, hence you don't need to wrestle with it.
What made it better was the tender chunks were liberally coated with slow cooked spiced and herbed coconut milk gravy. Each spoonful was savoured till the last bite.
What I noticed was they do serve fried chicken. However in this case, it is the simple golden fried version without any potent spices.
It's not a bad thing since the other lauk offerings would have overpowered the rest of the items on the plate. You also can get fried gizzards too, as I spied some in the glass cabinet.
A nod towards their Minang heritage is bergedil, those potato cakes coated with an egg batter and deep fried till they form a crispy golden layer.
Here the rice is lightly fragrant with coconut milk and boasts distinct grains. You have a sambal that spoons easily over the rice which, for once, has a more balanced taste of spiciness and sweetness, rather than a diabetes induced version.
You also get fried peanuts, ikan bilis and cucumber. Don't forget to add a fried egg. It's worth it since these ones come with runny yolks, coating your plate of goodies with even more decadence.
There's also fried beehoon and fried rice too.
A quick chat with the owners revealed that they have been here for 40 years, a milestone based on their daughter's age. No wonder, the cooking shows its years of being perfected through time and repetition.
The basic nasi lemak with sambal, ikan bilis, peanuts and cucumber is RM3.50.
Since I was greedy to try everything I could in one sitting, my whopping selection of fried chicken, rendang daging, sambal sotong and paru goreng came up to RM20.
I packed nasi lemak for a friend with rendang daging and paru goreng which was RM12. Both nasi lemak selections came with a fried egg.
From 11am onwards, they serve lunch with a spread of dishes to be selected with rice.
As their main clientele are those who work nearby, they follow office hours and close during the weekend.
Gerai No. 6, Medan Selera DBP, Jalan Choo Cheng Khay (opposite Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka), Kuala Lumpur. Open: 7am to 3pm. Closed on public holidays, Saturday and Sunday.
*This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal.
*Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems. | https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2024/01/01/usher-in-the-new-year-malaysian-style-with-nasi-lemak-from-this-stall-next-to-kls-dewan-bahasa-dan-pustaka/110077 | 2024-01-01T04:08:44Z |
17:37, 22 February 2019 | GMT +6
Mayor of Seoul awarded with Astana's 20th Anniversary medal
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Ambassador of Kazakhstan to South Korea Bakyt Dyussenbayev awarded Park Won-Soon, Mayor of Seoul, with "20th Anniversary of Astana" medal for his contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and South Korea, the press service of the Kazakh MFA informs.
During the meeting, Ambassador Dyussenbayev pointed out stable political dialogue the two countries enjoy at the highest level and important events to be market this year, such as the 10'th anniversary of establishment of a strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and South Korea and 15 years of establishing twin-city relations between Astana and Seoul.
Park Won-Soon was also handed over an official invitation to the 2019 Astana Economic Forum from the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. The Mayor of the Korean capital confirmed his readiness to intensify cooperation between the capitals of the two countries, and expressed interest in visiting Astana. | https://en.inform.kz/news/mayor-of-seoul-awarded-with-astana-s-20th-anniversary-medal_a3501112/ | 2024-01-01T04:08:45Z |
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