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Niagara vs. Siena January 14 Tickets & Start Time
Sunday's MAAC slate includes the Niagara Purple Eagles (4-8, 0-2 MAAC) facing the Siena Saints (2-11, 1-1 MAAC) at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
If you're looking to attend this game in person, head to StubHub or Ticketmaster to buy your tickets!
Niagara vs. Siena Game Information
- Get tickets for this game at StubHub
- Get tickets for this game at Ticketmaster
- Game Day: Sunday, January 14
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+!
Watch college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Buy Tickets for Other Niagara Games
Rep your team with officially licensed college basketball gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Niagara Players to Watch
- Yaw Obeng-Mensah: 11.7 PTS, 5.6 REB, 1.8 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.3 BLK
- Ahmad Henderson II: 12.7 PTS, 2.6 REB, 2 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.1 BLK
- Harlan Obioha: 7.8 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Luke Bumbalough: 10.3 PTS, 2.3 REB, 2.3 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Braxton Bayless: 9.9 PTS, 1.4 REB, 2.1 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.1 BLK
Catch college basketball action all season long on Fubo!
Siena Players to Watch
- Giovanni Emejuru: 10.8 PTS, 6.2 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Killian Gribben: 5.3 PTS, 5.4 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.3 STL, 1.5 BLK
- Michael Evbagharu: 6.7 PTS, 6.3 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.4 BLK
- Zek Tekin: 10.3 PTS, 2.5 REB, 3.4 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Michael Eley: 15.9 PTS, 6.1 REB, 1.7 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.1 BLK
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For Marvel and DC this has not been their year in terms of film productions, despite having premieres during 2023. They have not done well in terms of the financial revenue invested in each of them. Furthermore, these films have been harshly criticized by the fans themselves, who claim that both Marvel and DC It has lost its style.
Movies like 'The Marvels' either 'Aquaman 2', They have not managed to be liked by the public. Likewise, since there was no support from followers and only negative reviews, it has economically affected the companies that support or collaborate with these film productions.
Watch the trailer for 'The Marvels'
What is the reason behind the fall of Marvel and DC?
The explanation is that film companies presented superhero movies with a terrible script. This is what has caused the rejection of the fans and with it the inevitable economic loss. Furthermore, it wasn't just 'The Marvels' or 'Aquaman 2', to these were added 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantunmania', 'Shazam! The Fury of the Gods', 'The Flash', in which the plot is repetitive.
Is all lost for Marvel and DC?
Although these last two years have not been so prosperous for Marvel and DC. Fans do not lose hope that this situation will change, since the plots sold by the comics are not bad, but those behind these films, the corporations. Warner Bros and Disney.
In the case of Marvel and its series 'What if?', in Disney Plushave managed to captivate and be part of the positive expectations of fans, due to the different narrative that this series offers and also by sticking to the comic that tells this version of the heroes.
The 'Black Panther', a Marvel character, returns in the series 'What if?', with a new version of his story. / Photo: YouTube capture
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(FOX40.COM) — A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Roseville on Sunday morning in central Roseville, according to the Roseville Police Department.
Sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m., the man was walking in the area of Roseville Parkway and Reserve Drive when he was struck by the vehicle.
The driver remained on the scene, was cooperative with police and showed no sign of impairment, according to police.
A road closure was established in the area as investigators processed the scene until around 7:15 a.m. when police reported that the scene was all clear.
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Video appears to show Panthers owner throwing drinks on Jaguars fans
Carolina lost to Jacksonville 0-26
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST|Updated: 21 minutes ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla (FOX Carolina) - A fan-uploaded video from the Carolina Panthers loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars has drawn attention to Panthers owner David Tepper.
The Carolina Panthers played their second-to-last game of the regular season on Sunday, and in video footage, someone who appears to be Tepper seemed to be upset at the team’s 0-26 loss to the Jaguars.
In the video, which was taken by a fan, the man is seen in a suite at Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium, tossing liquid from his cup onto a group of fans before walking off.
Tepper’s Carolina Panthers fall to an NFL-worst 2–14.
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(iSeeCars) – If you’re currently leasing a car and nearing the end of your lease term, you might be wondering what you should do next. Although new car inventory is rebounding, some new cars are selling above MSRP and car leases are also significantly more expensive than they were pre-pandemic. And while used car prices continue to fall, they are also more expensive than they were before the pandemic.
In light of the current new and used car market, buying out your car lease might be your smartest option. How does the process work and should you buy out your car lease? We have the important answers.
How a Lease Buyout Works
If you’re leasing a vehicle, most finance companies will include a buyout option as part of your lease agreement. Your auto lease contract will state the end-of-lease purchase price based on the car’s residual value, which was estimated when you signed your lease. Leasing companies will often contact you near the end of your lease term to communicate your lease-end options, which will include either the buyout option or returning the vehicle to the dealership.
Residual Value in Today’s Market
Dealers calculate a vehicle’s residual value based on its projected depreciation, and this value is locked in at the beginning of a car’s lease. And if the start of your lease was before the current supply chain issues, your car’s lease buyout price might be well-below current market value. That means that at the end of the lease contract you could purchase your leased vehicle and either sell it for a profit, or you can continue driving your lightly used car at a price well below market value.
Understanding the Value of Your Leased Car
Here’s how you can compare the vehicle’s residual value or buyout amount with its market price. To calculate the market value of the vehicle, you can use pricing tools like the iSeeCars free VIN Check, Kelley Blue Book, or Edmunds. Be sure to check your original contract for extra fees like a purchase option fee to determine the total amount you will be paying for the vehicle.
And be extra vigilant about dealer or finance company “add on” fees that were not specifically called out in your lease contract.
Leased Car Buyout Price: Other Factors to Consider
There are many factors that contribute to the buyout price of your car. This includes the vehicle’s make, model, residual value, and current value. The amount you paid for a down payment will also affect the buyout price.
Additional fees include:
- Buyout Fee/Purchase Option Charge: The leasing company will charge you for opting to buy the car rather than turning it in.
- State sales tax
- Registration fees
Can I Finance My Lease Buyout?
You can finance your lease buyout just as you would a regular used car purchase. The dealership will be eager to offer you financing, but you should also examine outside financing options as you would for a typical car loan. That means comparing interest rates from other lenders including banks and credit unions to see who will give you the best rate on your car lease buyout loan. Some lenders even offer auto loans specifically for lease buyouts. Keep in mind that the shorter your loan term, the more you will save on interest payments, but your monthly payments will be higher. That means you should opt for the shortest loan term you can afford. Also, your credit score will determine your loan rate, so make sure it is in good standing in order to get a competitive rate. If you have a poor credit score, you should consider having a co-signer.
Other Things to Consider
Anyone who has leased a car knows about the extra fees that often come at the end of the car lease. These fees include going over the mileage limits or any excess wear and tear your vehicle may have like scratches or dents. Buying out your lease will get you off the hook for these fees, so if either situation exists with your lease it is yet another reason to buy your car when the lease ends versus returning it.
Some lease agreements offer early lease buyouts which allow you to buy the vehicle before your term expires. Make sure you refer to your leasing agreement to see if you will have to pay extra fees for an early buyout. If there are fees involved, it’s likely a smarter decision to wait until the end of your lease.
Bottom Line
Buying out your vehicle lease can be a lucrative way to save on a lightly-used vehicle in today’s market. You’ll also avoid the low inventory and markups on new cars. What’s more, you can enjoy the savings that come along with buying a used car in today’s market while avoiding the guesswork about how the car was driven and maintained by its previous owner. You can even sell your vehicle to a private seller for a profit if you don’t want to keep driving it. So if you are nearing the end of your lease, you should at least consider purchasing your vehicle instead of taking out another lease or buying a new or used car to replace it.
More from iSeeCars:
If you’re ready to start the car buying process, you can search over 4 million new and used cars with the iSeeCars.com car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN check and Best Cars rankings.
This article, Buying Out a Car Lease: Is it a Good Idea?, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Donald E. Hengesteg
Donald E. Hengesteg, age 85 of Lake Mills, IA passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A public visitation Don will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at Schott Funeral Homes – Mittelstadt Chapel in Lake Mills.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice or to the donor’s choice.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.schottfuneralhomes.com
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It won’t be long until the Wawa that recently opened on Rt. 412 in south Bethlehem has some competition from its chief rival, just up the street.
A new Sheetz that will be a combination convenience store-gas station is currently taking shape on E. 4th Street at Emery Street, about a mile north of where the Wawa that opened in mid-December is located.
As of New Year’s Eve, the distinctive “Sheetz red” canopy that will cover the store’s gas pumps was in place, and work on the convenience store building had begun.
Channel 69 News reported in October 2022 that the Sheetz on E. 4th Street will be built to include a drive-thru lane, which is something the new Wawa does not have.
Something it does offer, however, are beer and wine sales.
Channel 69 News reported last year that Sheetz officials had expressed interest in obtaining a license to sell beer and wine, but it is unclear if that has since happened.
A recent post in the Hellertown, Pennsylvania Facebook group that included a photo of the Sheetz construction site generated excitement and debate among members, some of whom said they are loyal Wawa customers. Others said they would prefer that a Wawa or Sheetz store open in Hellertown, or would like to some other type of business altogether open in place of the Sheetz.
Based in Altoona, Sheetz has made inroads in the traditionally Wawa-dominated Lehigh Valley convenience store market over the past 20 years, and apparently continues to prospect new sites.
The company currently has approximately half a dozen Lehigh Valley stores, including locations in north Bethlehem, south Allentown, Whitehall and Palmer Township near Easton.
Although it will presumably welcome its first customers sometime in 2024, the company has not announced an estimated completion date, so it remains unclear when the new Sheetz will open.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) between November 2, 2022 and October 20, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 8, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased FMC securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the FMC class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the diminishment of patent protection for FMC’s flagship products following legal defeats in key markets including India, China, and Brazil had opened the door to increased competition from generics; (2) FMC repeatedly mislead investors about the status of such proceedings and falsely claimed that it did not and would not face generic competition in key markets until 2026 at the earliest; and (3) because of these issues defendant’s positive statements about the FMC’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the FMC class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm’s attorneys are ranked and recognized by numerous independent and respected sources. Rosen Law Firm has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for investors.
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Navigating Post-Holiday Financial Stress: Expert Advice to Regain Control
As the echoes of holiday celebrations diminish, many individuals find themselves caught in the throes of financial distress. This period, often marked by regret over past spending decisions, is further intensified by the need to strategize the upcoming year’s financial blueprint. This article draws on the expertise of financial advisors to provide guidance on navigating this financial dread, empowering individuals to regain control of their finances and mitigate the impact of holiday expenditures.
Understanding Detrimental Financial Habits
The first step towards financial recovery is acknowledging the detrimental money habits that perpetuate a cycle of financial instability. These include living beyond one’s means, not actively budgeting, lack of emergency savings, excessive reliance on debt, neglecting retirement savings, abstaining from investments, making financial decisions without thorough research, not supplementing income, and lack of insurance. These habits, if repeated, are often passed down to the next generation, perpetuating a cycle of poor financial management.
Breaking the Cycle and Improving Financial Stability
To break free from these shackles, the adoption of healthier financial habits is crucial. Actively budgeting, living within or below one’s means, setting aside savings for emergencies and retirement, avoiding excessive debt, making informed financial decisions, exploring avenues to increase income, and securing insurance are some strategies that can enhance financial stability.
Strategies for Managing Post-Holiday Financial Stress
Post-holiday financial stress can be effectively managed by understanding your holiday spending, creating a realistic budget, confronting debt head-on, and embracing a more frugal lifestyle. A thorough review of bills and account statements provides a clear picture of your financial health, allowing you to create a budget that aligns with your income and expenses. Employing debt repayment strategies, such as the snowball or avalanche method, can significantly alleviate financial strain. Additionally, the adoption of cost-saving habits, such as home cooking, seeking alternative entertainment, mindful shopping, and conserving utilities, can further strengthen your financial health and well-being.
As the new year unfolds, it’s time to reflect on the financial choices made during the holiday season and to bear the weight of their consequences. With the right advice and actionable steps, individuals can recover from holiday spending and set themselves on a more sustainable financial path for the upcoming year.
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Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at the history and possibility of military activity outside of planet Earth.
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Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at the history and possibility of military activity outside of planet Earth.
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Siena vs. Niagara January 14 Tickets & Start Time
Sunday's MAAC schedule includes the Niagara Purple Eagles (4-8, 0-2 MAAC) playing the Siena Saints (2-11, 1-1 MAAC) at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
If you're looking to attend this matchup in person, head to StubHub or Ticketmaster to purchase your tickets!
Siena vs. Niagara Game Information
- Get tickets for this game at StubHub
- Get tickets for this game at Ticketmaster
- Game Day: Sunday, January 14
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+!
Watch college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Buy Tickets for Other Siena Games
Rep your team with officially licensed college basketball gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Siena Players to Watch
- Giovanni Emejuru: 10.8 PTS, 6.2 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Killian Gribben: 5.3 PTS, 5.4 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.3 STL, 1.5 BLK
- Michael Evbagharu: 6.7 PTS, 6.3 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.4 BLK
- Zek Tekin: 10.3 PTS, 2.5 REB, 3.4 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Michael Eley: 15.9 PTS, 6.1 REB, 1.7 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.1 BLK
Catch college basketball action all season long on Fubo!
Niagara Players to Watch
- Yaw Obeng-Mensah: 11.7 PTS, 5.6 REB, 1.8 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.3 BLK
- Ahmad Henderson II: 12.7 PTS, 2.6 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.1 BLK
- Harlan Obioha: 7.8 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Luke Bumbalough: 10.3 PTS, 2.3 REB, 2.3 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Braxton Bayless: 9.9 PTS, 1.4 REB, 2.1 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.1 BLK
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(FOX40.COM) — A man was rescued from a car crash and revived from a seizure by an off-duty Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.
• Video Above: Investigation of shots fired underway at Sacramento County neighborhood
At around 3:30 p.m., the deputy, his wife and their baby were taking a walk when the family noticed a vehicle crashed into a fence near Zinfandel Boulevard and Berrywood Drive.
The driver was found to be having a seizure and was unable to breath.
Pulling the driver out of the car, the deputy began performing CPR and was able to revive the man.
The driver was transported to the hospital where he is expected to recover.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Iowans are being encouraged to make plans to spend some time on New Year’s Day in the state’s great outdoors by taking part in any of two dozen First Day Hikes, hosted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Sherry Arntzen, chief of the DNR’s State Parks, Forests, and Preserves Bureau, says this is the 13th year the state’s offered these free, brisk treks on trails through state parks and forests on January 1st.
The rationale is, if folks start off their new year getting out and into nature, being physical, soaking in some sunshine and fresh air, maybe it’ll be the beginning of a healthy habit.
Some of the hikes will include wildlife viewing opportunities and hot beverages and snacks afterwards. The hikes will average one to two miles, or longer, depending on the location.
The hikes on January 1st of 2024 will also mark the start of the 100th anniversary years for two Iowa state parks including one locally: Ledges and locally Pilot Knob. Find details about each hike at the website: www.iowadnr.gov/firstdayhikes
Here’s the list of parks with events:
• Backbone State Park
• Bellevue State Park
• Cedar Rock State Park
• Dolliver Memorial State Park
• Elk Rock State Park
• Gull Point State Park
• Honey Creek State Park
• Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
• Lake Anita State Park
• Lake Darling State Park
• Lake Wapello State Park
• Ledges State Park
• Maquoketa Caves State Park
• Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
• Palisades-Kepler State Park
• Pikes Peak State Park
• Pilot Knob State Park
• Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
• Prairie Rose State Park
• Shimek State Forest
• Springbrook State Park
• Waubonsie State Park
• Wildcat Den State Park
• Yellow River State Forest
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Peru has lived through sad moments by losing great artists. Since the beginning of 2023, until this Sunday the 31st, compatriots had to say goodbye to celebrities and give condolences to their families. A few hours before the end of 2023, we take stock of those figures, between singers and actors, who ceased to exist. All the details, below.
Which celebrities died in 2023?
Tongo
José Abelardo Gutiérrez Alanya, popularly known as Tongo, died on Friday, March 10 due to the kidney failure he suffered years ago. He was 66 years old. Tongo left many songs for the memory of Peruvians and it is his daughter, Cint G, who is carrying out his musical legacy in Peru and abroad.
'La pituca' is one of Tongo's most popular songs. Photo: Instagram / Tongo
Little Princess Mily
Milagros Soto Rivas, the iconic voice of Pintura Roja with the song 'The Telephone', left this world on Monday, May 22 due to liver complications that finally led to his sensitive death. He was 57 years old.
Milagros was the first voice of Pintura Roja. Photo: LR composition / Instagram Milagros Soto / La República
Kevin Pedraza
Kevin Pedraza Gonzales He was 20 years old when he died from an accident on a linear motorcycle. The singer, from Chiclayo, caused a commotion in all regions of the country. Pedraza died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Kevin Pedraza dedicated himself to singing from a very early age. Photo: LR composition / Instagram / Kevin Pedraza / La República
Yuliana Perea
The former vocalist of Papillon He died on Tuesday, August 22, due to medical negligence. The singer had undergone liposuction in her native Iquitos, however, cardiac arrest caused her death.
Yuliana Perea underwent liposuction performed by doctor Jhon Casado, her mother maintains. Photo: LR composition / TikTok Capture
Mariella Trejos
The first actress Mariella Trejos Benitez, Born in Cali, Colombia, she came to Peru to develop her career as an actress and earned her roles in successful Peruvian series such as 'This is Life' and 'Al Fondo Hay Sitio'. After complications from gastritis and bedsores that led her to be admitted to a shelter, she died on Sunday, August 27 at the age of 75.
The Union of Performing Artists of Peru announced the death of Mariella Trejos. Photo: LR composition / América TV / Facebook
Pipo Gallo
Littman Alfonso Gallo Quintana, known as Pipo Gallo, was one of the first actors in the national series 'Pataclaun'. Gallo died on Saturday, November 4, due to cancer that he suffered from. He was 62 years old.
The cast of 'Patacláun' said goodbye to Pipo after his death. Photo: Latina
Ivan Cruz
The popular 'King of Bolero' He suffered health complications that led him to be admitted to the Callao Naval Hospital last Monday, November 6. At 77 years old, the interpreter of 'Me dice que te vas' ceased to exist in the hospital, leaving a void in his followers in Peru and the world.
Iván Cruz left his countless boleros for the memory of Peruvians. Photo: Leandro Britto
Pedro Suárez-Vértiz
Days before the end of 2023, Peruvians were greatly saddened by the loss of Peruvian singer-songwriter Pedro Suárez-Vértiz Alva. A cardiac arrest ended the life of the 'Me elevé' singer, the result of a degenerative disease. Pedro died at the age of 54, leaving a great legacy for Peruvian rock.
Pedro Suárez-Vértiz will receive a posthumous tribute at the Ministry of Culture. Photo: Instagram / Pedro Suárez-Vértiz
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SEC Accreditation Shift Sparks Debate Over Private Market Accessibility Criteria
Private market investments, traditionally the playground of the wealthy, are now within the reach of a broader segment of American society. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has maintained financial thresholds for individual accreditation that, due to inflation, have expanded the pool of potential investors over the decades. As a result, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, and stock in early-stage companies are no longer exclusive to the top 1 to 2 percent of wealthiest households—a shift that has sparked debate over the suitability of the current criteria.
Benchmark for Accreditation: A Closer Look
In order to qualify as an accredited investor, individuals must meet specific financial criteria that include an annual income of at least $200,000 or a combined income of $300,000 with a spouse, or a net worth of at least $1 million, either alone or with a spouse. The aim of these criteria, established by the SEC, is to protect investors from the inherent risks of private investments, which often lack the same level of disclosure as public stocks and mutual funds.
The Dilution Effect: Increased Access or Increased Risk?
However, these financial thresholds have not been adjusted for inflation for decades, leading to a dilution of the protective bar of accredited status. This dilution has opened the doors of private markets to middle and upper-middle-class households, despite potential gaps in risk capacity and financial knowledge. Critics argue that the current thresholds are outdated and do not reflect modern financial realities.
The Double-Edged Sword of Private Investments
Private investments, unlike their public counterparts, involve companies not listed on a public exchange. While they typically offer higher returns, they also come with higher risks. The increased access to private investments is seen by some as positive, allowing more people to potentially benefit from higher returns that these investments can yield. However, this increased access also exposes a larger portion of the population to the higher risks associated with these investments.
Private Equity in 2023: A Snapshot of the Market
Despite market unpredictability and high interest rates that led to decreased dealmaking by American private-equity firms in 2023, the outlook for 2024 remains optimistic. The private equity M&A activity in the US is expected to continue growing, as evidenced by deals worth $101B done in the third quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, companies like TriLinc Global are emerging with a focus on balancing profits and ESG impact goals, offering private loans to SMEs in developing countries and driving sustainable socio-economic growth.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) between May 3, 2023 and August 3, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 22, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Generac common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Generac class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, on the Company’s May 3, 2023 quarterly earnings call, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Aaron P. Jagfeld noted that the Company’s sales and earnings had declined year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter before giving investors an optimistic outlook and an expectation for improvement in the second half of 2023. Then, on the Company’s August 2, 2023 quarterly earnings call, Jagfeld revealed lackluster quarterly results, including a $1 billion sales decrease year-over-year and that residential sales decreased 44%. When explaining that decline, the lawsuit claims Jagfeld contradicted his May statements. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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A Farnham woman has shared her list of non-negotiables a man has to meet to date her – including being a feminist and "going beyond the bare minimum".
Phoebe Brooks, 21, put together her list of 13 "high standards" with her friend, Jemma McCoubrey, 21, after becoming single at the beginning of the year.
Phoebe – who is studying film production at Gloucestershire University – says anyone she dates has to be a feminist and "understand what we [women] put up with".
She wants all women to be with a man who is kind, mature, and who doesn’t need to be "mothered".
Phoebe wanted someone who is clean and tidy and has good friends with "no cheats".
Phoebe says her demands have been called "high standards" but she believes it’s not too much to ask for.
Phoebe, originally from Farnham, said: "I needed a list to remind myself what is non-negotiable.
“I’ve got it on my wall – it’s a cute reminder.
“I’ve been told I’m high maintenance. I don’t think I am.
“Most of them are not big asks.
“They are the bare minimum.
“These are absolute non-negotiables.”
Phoebe – who is now in a relationship – believes a boyfriend should be a best friend and wants them to be emotionally intelligent.
She said: “I’ve always wanted that classic true love.
“You grow together.
"Everyone should have someone who is open minded to change.”
Loyalty, respect and honesty are also key traits Phoebe looks for in a partner.
She said: “Loyalty – it’s the bare minimum.
"They need to understand women and what we put up with."
Phoebe wants her partner to be a feminist and believe in equality – and says strangers have been outraged by it.
She said: “Being a feminist just means you think women should be equal. If you disagree that’s bizarre.
“People were raged.”
Phoebe needs someone who is mature and has good communication.
She said: “You can’t have a relationship without good communication.
“It’s frustrating growing up as a girl.
“People say boys mature slower. I’ve never listed to that.
“If boys had to deal with half the things girls do – they’d grow up too.”
Phoebe says someone she dates needs to have good friends.
She said: “Who you are friends with helps me decide if I want to be with you.
“I’d never get someone not be friend with someone.
“I wouldn’t ask someone to change, I’d just leave.”
Phoebe also wants a protective partner but wants them to respect boundaries and not become controlling.
It’s important her partner shares the same aims and values in life.
Phoebe said: “You have to have the same aims in life.
“People think it’s weird to ask if you want marriage or kids this young but how do you know if you want to be with someone?
“It’s about growing together while both having different careers.”
Phoebe believes most of her standards should be expected and wants men to go above and beyond.
She said: “Go beyond the bare minimum.
“It’s little things – like telling you how much you mean to them.
“My boyfriend will come a day early and surprise me.
“That’s all I mean.”
Phoebe doesn’t want to be with someone she has to “mother”.
She said: “I don’t want to mother someone.
“It’s important you can have a partner who isn’t afraid to do cooking and cleaning – stereotypically traditional female roles.
“They shouldn’t be embarrassed to be good at them.”
Phoebe says strangers reaction to her list haven’t shocked her.
She said: “It’s sad it didn’t shock me.
“It’s scary how many men are genuinely angry at the list.
“If one girl sees it and sees she deserves better – that’s what I wanted.”
Phoebe’s list of standards:
- Be my best friend
- Be kind to everyone / understanding and emotionally intelligent
- Be open minded
- Be loyal, honest and respectful
- Understand women - "periods, our bodies, inequality and what we put up with"
- Good communication
- Be mature
- Have good friends - no cheats
- Protective not controlling
- Good priorities and aims in life
- Be patient and gentle
- Go beyond the bare minimum
- Clean and tidy
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Two ads have been released by Amazon for the start of 2024: every commercial has a precise song, promoting Amazon Prime.
If you followed the advertising world during the last holiday season, you surely sensed a specific moment in time when we were all kind of waiting. Amazon rocked the Christmas period with those two famous ads, the one with the old ladies sledding and the “Mamacita” commercial. Then, after Christmas, things were weirdly quiet until New Year’s Eve, when the online shopping giant returned with two commercials, one after the other, promoting Amazon Prime.
The first Amazon Prime commercial released in 2024 is the one with the “double shot dad”: a father living that exciting period when your newborn wakes you up multiple times every night, turning you into a permanently exhausted living being. Luckily, Amazon Prime helps him with a unique selection of strong coffee, to better face the days. You can watch the ad below.
The song featured in the 2024 Amazon Prime commercial with the “double shot dad” is 25 or 6 to 4 by the American band Chicago. You can listen to it in full streaming below.
The song has a peculiar story: it was written by Robert Lamm, the band’s founding member, in that precise time in the middle of the night, 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am. However, as this article on Straight Dope recalls, the song’s title has puzzled listeners since the day of its release in 1970, even leading many people to use that sequence of numbers to indicate a random amount of drugs. Still, Robert Lamm has been very clear: “It’s a song about writing a song.” Moreover, Lamm declared he wrote the song on a twelve-string guitar that was missing two strings. You know how it works: limitations fuel creativity.
The second commercial is somehow more melancholic. It’s about a young girl living in a big city, feeling surrounded by concrete, probably missing the different atmosphere of her home. So, one day, she decided to start her new mission: she started buying a long series of plants and created her personal jungle in her flat. You can watch the ad below.
This time, the song featured in the Amazon Prime commercial with the young girl and her jungle is Full Of Life by Christine and the Queens. You can listen to it below.
This is a much more modern song: it’s part of Paranoia, Angels, True Love, the fourth studio album by the French singer Christine and the Queens, released in the summer of 2023. It wasn’t released as an official single, but the song is particularly fascinating and works perfectly in a commercial like the one released by Amazon in 2024, with the girl feeling out of place. Full of Life contains a recognizable sample from the famous piece of classical music Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel: you can listen to it here.
They are two beautiful commercials, each with its unique character. Every commercial has a song that highlights the story, making the ad memorable, precisely what Amazon is famous for in the advertising world. 2024 has started in the best way.
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(FOX40.COM) — Turlock High School basketball coach John Williams was reportedly killed the weekend before the New Year holiday, according to the Turlock Unified School District.
“The Turlock High School and TUSD community is profoundly saddened by the loss of John Williams,” Turlock Unified School District said in a press release. “John was a beloved basketball coach for 20+ years for the Bulldogs and touched the lives of countless athletes and their families.
Williams died after a three-vehicle collision in Turlock. People close to him organized a GoFundMe to support his family.
The team is expected to continue the season with their next game against Lincoln High School on Wednesday.
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The city of canals continues in its efforts to curb the negative impact of tourism.
Now, Venice will ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 peoplein an attempt to alleviate the consequences of mass tourism in the Italian city.
(You may be interested: From this date tourists will have to start paying to enter Venice, Italy)
The new rules will come into force in Juneaccording to a statement from the city.
In the case of the use of the speakershave been banned because can “generate confusion and inconvenience.”
Overtourism is an urgent and widely recognized problem in the city of canals, one of the most visited places in Europe.
(Besides:
Back in September, Venice approved a fee of 5 euros (about US$5.35) for daily visitors during a trial period.)
Elisabetta Pesce, responsible for the city's security, declared that the latest measures “aim to improve the management of organized groups in the historic center.”
The city is barely 7.6 square kilometers, but it received almost 13 million tourists in 2019, according to the Italian National Statistics Institute. Visitor numbers are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
(Also: Venice, a heritage city in danger: UNESCO)
Earlier this year, UNESCO declared that the city should be included on a list of world heritage sites in dangersince the impact of climate change and mass tourism threaten to cause irreversible changes.
In 2021 Large cruise ships were prohibited from entering the historic center of Venice through the Giudecca canal, after a ship crashed in the port.
Critics also argued that the ships caused pollution and eroded the foundations of the city, which suffers from periodic flooding.
(Also: Venice: is it true that it could be underwater before the end of this century?)
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Entrepreneur David Shaw explores the personal characteristics needed to succeed in modern business.
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Secure 2.0 Act Ushers in New Era of Retirement Planning in the US
As the calendar turns, 2024 heralds transformative changes in retirement planning in the United States. These changes, arising from the Secure 2.0 Act passed by Congress in 2022, touch upon an array of aspects ranging from contribution limits for IRA and 401(k) plans, to the introduction of simplified starter 401(k) plans, and a game-changing provision allowing rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs.
Secure 2.0: A Boon for Retirement Savers
Secure 2.0, a substantial piece of legislation, has significantly altered the landscape of retirement savings in the United States. One of the most notable changes is the modification to the age at which individuals must begin to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts. This shift empowers Americans with greater control over when they can access their retirement funds, paving the way for potential additional investment growth. The legislation is designed to ensure that retirees begin drawing down their savings at a specific age, thereby instilling a sense of financial discipline and foresight.
Incentives to Boost Retirement Contributions
Secure 2.0 also carries a crucial provision that allows companies to offer incentives to employees who contribute to workplace retirement plans. These incentives, which can assume various forms, aim to stimulate higher participation in retirement savings. The upshot is a more financially secure retirement for a large number of workers, with higher savings serving as the bedrock for a comfortable post-working life.
Starting January 1, due to the Secure 2.0 Act, money deposited in a 529 plan can be rolled over into a Roth IRA account without incurring a tax penalty. This significant change, however, comes with preconditions. The account must have been active for at least 15 years before the rollover into a Roth IRA, and certain restrictions, such as contribution and transfer limits, remain in place. Despite these stipulations, this provision offers a new avenue for retirement savers, further enriching the ecosystem of retirement savings.
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(FOX40.COM) — The man who was recently shot by Yuba County Sheriff’s Office deputies after he allegedly wielded an ax was released from the hospital and arrested.
On Friday around 2:50 p.m., Yuba County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported that a man with an ax was shot by deputies and transported to Adventist Health Hospital in Marysville in an unknown condition. On Sunday, officials said the 65-year-old man was discharged and arrested.
Yuba County District Attorney Chief Investigator Brandt Lowe reportedly signed a declaration of
probable cause, alleging that the man “assaulted a peace officer with a deadly weapon on Friday
when he charged at a deputy sheriff while armed with a meat cleaver and a hammer.”
Law enforcement said the shooting was justified.
“It is clear after reviewing the video from the deputy’s body-worn camera that the deputy acted
in self-defense,” said Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry in a press release. “I anticipate filing charges against Barton this week for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.”
Officials said the man is being held in the Sutter County Jail pending his arraignment on Tuesday or Wednesday in Yuba County Superior Court. According to YCSO, the incident is being investigated by the Yuba-Sutter Officer-Involved Shooting and Critical Incident Investigation Team.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) between May 28, 2020 and August 30, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the January 26, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Dollar General common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Dollar General class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Dollar General stores were chronically understaffed and suffering from logistical and inventory management problems which left stores with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of outdated and unwanted inventory, mispriced goods, and lost and damaged items; (2) large backlogs of unsellable merchandise had built up at Dollar General’s stores, which inventory had not been timely written down due to understaffing and Dollar General’s failure to manage its inventory; (3) the allotment of employee hours per store per week imposed by Dollar General management placed employees in virtually impossible situations where assigned tasks, including those necessary to effective store operations, could not be completed within the allotted time; (4) Dollar General was systematically overcharging customers for items upon checkout above the listed price in violation of state laws, including state law violations identified by state regulators in Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio; (5) Dollar General’s reported revenue and earnings during the Class Period were artificially inflated by defendants’ over-pricing scheme; (6) Dollar General’s failure to manage store inventories and accurately price items upon checkout risked the loss of customers, lower sales, adverse regulatory actions, and reputational fallout; (7) Dollar General was not on track to achieve the 4Q22 guidance provided to investors of 6% to 7% same-store sales growth or quarterly diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $3.15 to $3.30, and was running more than one hundred million dollars behind Dollar General’s annual net sales guidance of 11% growth; and (8) as a result, defendants’ statements about Dollar General’s business metrics, operations, and financial prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable factual basis when made. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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China, Xi's best wishes
China “will definitely be reunified”: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this today while addressing the nation in his end-of-year speech. “All Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common goal and share the glory of the renewal of the Chinese nation,” Xi stressed, quoted by state news agency Xinhua.
China's economy is “more resilient and more dynamic than before“, the president said in his year-end speech, quoted by Xinhua. During 2023, the country's economy has weathered the storm to become “more resilient and dynamic than before,” Xi said.
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Conservationist David Shaw explains the potentially catastrophic consequences of ocean warming and acidification.
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Smart Tax Strategies: Optimizing Your Financial Health in the New Year
As we welcome a new tax year, financial experts are urging citizens to consider smart tax strategies to enhance their financial health. Taxes, often seen as a necessary evil, significantly influence investment returns, retirement savings, home ownership, and even charitable donations. By making well-informed decisions, individuals can achieve considerable savings and avoid costly missteps.
Understanding Tax Impact on Retirement Plans
Changes due for implementation in 2024 will significantly alter the landscape of retirement planning. These changes include updates to contribution limits for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and 401(k) plans. Furthermore, the Secure 2.0 Act will permit a portion of a 529 plan to be transferred into a Roth IRA, exempt from both tax and penalties. Additionally, changes are in the pipeline for Social Security in 2024, all of which underscores the importance of keeping abreast with changes in tax regulations.
Strategies for Optimized Tax Planning
The article provides a wealth of recommendations for tax planning in the new year. Topping the list is the advice of itemizing deductions. The piece elaborates on the types of expenses that qualify for itemized deductions, including how charitable donations can help exceed the standard deduction. It also highlights the potential for significant savings by using the right credit or debit card, providing a review of a recommended card.
Financial Resilience in the New Year
The piece offers comprehensive financial guidance for kicking off the new year with strength and resilience. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, from reviewing financial progress and setting financial goals to budgeting, tax planning, and investment strategies. It also delves into more advanced topics, such as estate planning, tax-efficient investing, and the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement.
Stress-Free Tax Filing
The article rounds off with helpful tips for making tax filing stress-free. It advises on gathering tax information, organizing records, knowing deadlines for business returns, and calculating estimated tax for extensions. Notably, it underlines the importance of keeping track of the April 15th tax deadline, and cleaning up auto logs, contributing to a smoother, less stressful tax filing experience.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: EH) between January 20, 2022 and November 6, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 2, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased EHang securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the EHang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) EHang has continued to state that it was partnering with United Therapeutics, DHL and Vodafone, among others, even though a former EHang employee has noted that United Therapeutics, DHL, and Vodafone have abandoned their respective deals with EHang; (2) EHang omitted that other entities that had placed pre-orders for its aircraft, such as Prestige Aviation and Shenzhen Boling Holding Group, did not engage in regular business in the aviation sector and are otherwise almost certainly not in a financial position to be able to afford their orders; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the EHang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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2023 has been a real crisis year for the traffic light. A survey comparison shows how much the SPD, Greens and FDP have fallen in favor with voters.
Berlin – A politically turbulent 2023 is slowly but surely coming to an end for Olaf Scholz’s traffic light government. Last but not least, it recently culminated in the almost endless debate about the budget for 2024, which not only triggered disputes within the governing parties, but also caused resentment among the population. The receipt is given by the voters.
For weeks, the survey results from the SPD, Greens and FDP have shown a clear tendency to collapse. Individual politicians in the federal government, especially Chancellor Scholz, also have less support from the population than ever before since they took office. A new survey at the end of the year shows that the current trend is continuing.
Survey confirms traffic light parties are moving sideways – only one party is gaining ground
In the Sunday trend that the opinion research institute INSA collected for Bild am Sonntag, the traffic light parties remain weak. The SPD remains at 15 percent, just like last week. The Greens (12 percent) and the FDP (five percent) also remain at the same level. The CDU/CSU remains at the top of the party rankings with an unchanged 32 percent. If there were an election this Sunday, the Union would be the clear winner. Party leader Merz has recently shown restraint when it comes to the K question. The only party with gains in the last survey for 2023 in this series is the AfD. It has improved slightly to 23 percent (previous week: 22 percent).
Even if the traffic lights are moving sideways this week, the numbers show how catastrophic the year was for the three governing parties. In the last INSA Sunday trend survey for the Picture on Sunday In 2022, the SPD had reached 20 percent, at least five percent more than now. Compared to the previous year with 18 percent, the Greens have even six percent less. The FDP fell from seven percent at the end of 2022 to five percent at the end of 2023.
Survey values for 2022 and 2023 in comparison: This is how drastically the SPD, Greens and FDP have lost support
What issues does the government need to address in 2024? Inflation ahead, Ukraine support falling
Outlook for 2024: What does the traffic light have to do better in order to regain favor with voters? In the survey conducted by the opinion research institute Insa on behalf of Picture on Sunday 57 percent say that combating inflation is one of the most important issues that the federal government must tackle in 2024. However, the value is six percentage points lower than a year ago – inflation has fallen significantly since then.
55 percent of those surveyed also see the creation of affordable housing at the top of the traffic light government's task list – this value has increased slightly (one percentage point) compared to the previous year. For around half of those surveyed, securing pensions and energy supplies are also very important.
The Insa Sunday trend
The opinion research institute Insa surveyed 2004 people on behalf of “Bild am Sonntag” between December 21st and 29th. The question was: “What do you think are the most important issues that the federal government needs to tackle in 2024?” There were around 20 possible answers, including combating inflation, managing migration, combating climate change, combating child poverty, supporting the Ukraine etc.
For the Sunday question, 1001 people were surveyed between December 28th and 29th, 2023. The maximum margin of error is 3.1 percentage points.
Despite weather extremes and temperature records, fighting climate change is one of the most important issues for slightly fewer people – at 38 percent, it was four percentage points less than in the previous year. Support for Ukraine also fell by six points; only 15 percent of those surveyed see it on the government's priority list. (han/with material from dpa)
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38 more streetlights stolen at Southern Bypass, MC in tizzy
The stolen streetlights, coupled with the non-functioning lights on the stretch, pose serious risks for those navigating the bypass
Even as the municipal corporation is yet to replace around 40 stolen street lights on the Southern Bypass, the theft of around 38 more street lights on the stretch has added to the woes of the civic body and left the area in darkness, raising safety concern for people who find it difficult to commute during foggy weather.
The stolen street lights, coupled with the non-functioning lights on the stretch, pose serious risks for those navigating the bypass.
Officials from the municipal corporation’s light branch disclosed that an additional 38 street lights are now stolen. They said that they would file a complaint with regard to the matter soon.
“This is the second time that thieves have stolen around 38 street lights a few days back on Southern Bypass and they have also stolen LED lights that were installed on Southern Bypass for its beautification. We are going to give another complaint to the Dugri police station,” Manjitinder Singh, executive engineer, MC, said.
Two months ago, the municipal corporation had registered a complaint, leading to the Dugri police station filing a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified individuals involved in the thefts.
Despite these actions, the problem persists, leaving commuters frustrated and apprehensive about their safety during the evening hours.
“It’s becoming increasingly difficult to navigate the Southern Bypass after sunset. The missing lights create a sense of insecurity, especially when the fog sets in. Something needs to be done urgently to address this issue,” Rajesh Kumar, a daily commuter, said.
Aarti Sharma, a local resident, said “We have been hearing about these thefts for months now, and it’s disheartening to see no visible action taken to rectify the situation. The safety of commuters should be a top priority, and the authorities must act swiftly to ensure well-lit roads for everyone.”
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Conservationist David Shaw explores the growing threat of rising sea levels to coastal communities around the world.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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China-Based Companies’ Stocks Surge on U.S. Exchanges: A 2023 Market Analysis
In the financial year of 2023, an unexpected surge in the stock prices of numerous China-based companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges has piqued the interest of investors and market analysts. Stocks from several of these companies have even seen their values double, illustrating the dynamic and unpredictable nature of international investment in the stock market.
Global Market Overview
The global equities market had an exceptional year in 2023, with major share indices recording double-digit gains. The MSCI World Index has risen more than 20% since January. The US stock market experienced a remarkable rally, with the S&P 500 index gaining 25% and the Nasdaq Composite jumping by nearly 45%. European markets also recorded robust gains, with Germany’s Dax climbing by 20% and Italy’s FTSE MIB rising by almost 30%. Stocks in Asia Pacific hit a five-month high at the end of 2023.
China’s Stock Market Boom: Underlying Economic Factors
China’s stock market stands out in this broad positive trend. The Hang Seng Index closed at its highest level since November 28, bolstered by Tencent and NetEase recovering more of their losses from a previous sell-off. A rally sparked by foreign investors and a rising yuan aided in increasing the market cap by US$228 billion. Interestingly, the country’s chip production rose 42% year on year in November, with shipments surging 80% – the biggest gain since 2002.
Despite the surge in stock prices, Chinese industrial firms experienced a challenging second half of 2023 with flat demand and profits well below peak levels. This resulted in reduced hiring and spending plans, impacting consumer confidence. With the housing market in a cycle of low transaction volumes and stagnant prices, the Chinese consumer remains cautious, affecting overall economic growth. On the other hand, China’s increasing domestic bond issuance, replacing the traditional purchase of US Treasuries, is becoming a significant factor in the US bond market.
As this situation unfolds, investors are advised to watch market movements closely and conduct thorough due diligence before making investment decisions. It’s a vivid reminder that the global financial markets pulse can be influenced by an intricate interplay of local and international factors.
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Five of family die by suicide in Jalandhar village
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Jan 01, 2024 05:52 AM IST
The matter came to light around 9pm when a neighbour alerted the village panchayat after not getting any response to repeated knocks on the door.
Five of a family died by suicide in a village in Jalandhar on Sunday.
The matter came to light around 9pm when a neighbour alerted the village panchayat after not getting any response to repeated knocks on the door. Following this, the village residents broke open the door and found the family members, including a three-year-old, dead. Police said a suicide note was recovered from the spot, in which the victims said they were taking the extreme step due to financial crisis.
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Jalandhar senior superintendent of police (SSP) Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar said the bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Expensify, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFY) pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents issued in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering conducted on or about November 11, 2021 (“IPO” or “Offering”), of the important January 29, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Expensify common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Indian Stock Market: A Consolidation Phase Precedes Bullish Expectations
After five consecutive sessions of gains, the Indian stock market took a slight downturn on December 29, the initial day of the January series and the concluding trading day of 2023. Yet, market analysts point towards an unbroken bullish sentiment. The National Stock Exchange’s flagship index, the Nifty 50, is expected to consolidate before potentially ascending higher, with a short-term target of 22,000 points and support levels at 21,700 and 21,500.
Technical Analysis: A Story of Indecision and Momentum
The daily scale of the Nifty formed a Doji candlestick pattern, a technical chart pattern that signals indecision among traders about the forthcoming market trend. In contrast, the weekly chart displayed a positive sign with a long bull candle surpassing the high wave type candle pattern of the previous week. This juxtaposition of daily indecision and weekly bullishness suggests that the Nifty’s upward march remains unaltered, hinting at a possibility of range-bound movement or consolidation before resuming its northward journey.
(Read Also: The Highs and Lows: A Look at India’s Stock Market in 2023)
Support and Resistance Levels: A Trader’s Compass
The pivot point calculator, a tool used by traders to identify potential points of price resistance or support, projects immediate resistance for the Nifty at 21,762, followed by 21,784 and 21,820 levels. Conversely, the lower side may find support at 21,691, followed by 21,668 and 21,633 levels. The Bank Nifty, another key index, almost erased all its previous day’s gains and dropped 216 points to 48,292.
Additionally, the options market data reveals that the 22,000 strike possesses the maximum Call open interest with 66.26 lakh contracts. This could act as a pivotal resistance level for the Nifty in the short term.
(Read Also: Indian Stock Market: A Bullish Outlook for 2024 Amid Global Cues and Domestic Stability)
Broader Markets: Outperforming the Benchmarks
Despite the slight decline in benchmark indices, the broader markets outperformed them. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices gained 0.8 percent and 0.6 percent respectively. Traders are advised to utilise any consolidation phase to add quality stocks on dips, with the potential for the Nifty to gradually reach the 22,150 zone.
As we bid adieu to 2023, worldwide equities have had a remarkable year, with many major share indices recording double-digit gains. From the US to Europe to Asia Pacific, stock indices reached new heights, driven by factors such as falling inflation and surging tech stocks. Britain’s FTSE 100, however, lagged behind its competitors, gaining only about 4%. Despite the fears of a banking crisis and high inflation, certain FTSE 100 stocks, such as Rolls Royce and Marks & Spencer, turned in impressive performances.
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Ludhiana: 9-yr-old girl critical after woman throws boiling water at her
The FIR has been lodged on the statement of the father of the victim, stating that he along with his family has been living in a rented accommodation in labour quarters
A woman has been booked for allegedly throwing boiling water at the 9-year-old daughter of her neighbour in Santokh Nagar of New Shivpuri.
The girl is stated to be critical and has been referred to the government hospital, sector 32, Chandigarh.
The police filed an FIR against the accused, identified as Shama Parveen, 20 days after the incident under section 326-A of the IPC, which is usually slapped in cases of acid attacks.
The FIR has been lodged on the statement of the father of the victim, stating that he along with his family has been living in a rented accommodation in labour quarters. The accused woman also lives in the same building.
The complainant added that on December 10, while her daughter was playing outside their house, the woman came there screaming and accused the girl of switching on the electric motor to fill the water tank. The girl refused, but the woman scolded her and threw boiled water on her, causing her grievous injuries.
She was taken to the Ludhiana civil hospital where she was referred to Chandigarh.
Sub inspector Harpreet Singh, SHO at Daresi police station said the police are waiting for a medical report from the hospital to know the severity of the burn. The police are also investigating to know if the woman has deliberately thrown boiling water on the girl, or if it was an accident.
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Conservationist David Shaw explains the role of the Sargasso Sea Alliance in protecting open oceans around the world.
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Investor Strategies Amid Soaring Stock Market: Expert Insights
Following an exceptional year for the stock market with the S&P 500 gaining 24.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 13%, and the Nasdaq soaring 43%, financial experts are providing insights for investors maneuvering through a soaring market. The voice of wisdom from Marguerita Cheng, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, warns against cashing out of investments due to market highs. Her emphasis lies on the importance of time in the market rather than timing the market.
Understanding Market Trends
A Charles Schwab analysis cited by Cheng underscores the impact of missing the market’s 20 best days over the past two decades, which would significantly reduce returns. In corroboration, Sophia Bera Daigle of Gen Y Planning urges against making hasty additional investments. Meanwhile, Ivory Johnson of Delancey Wealth Management raises a red flag for retail investors against chasing the market after significant rallies.
Historical Data and Long-Term Resilience
Steve Hanke of Johns Hopkins University presents historical data that shows an average annual return on stocks from 1900 to 2017 at around 11%, or 8% after adjusting for inflation. This suggests a long-term market resilience. While investors are generally encouraged to stay the course, especially if their investments are flagged for retirement, there are circumstances where redirecting some profits may be prudent, such as for paying off debt or building emergency savings.
Rebalancing Portfolios
Rebalancing portfolios during market fluctuations is also recommended to ensure alignment with one’s risk tolerance and investment objectives. Experts suggest that investors maintain a defensive posture, avoiding fast-growing but money-losing stocks, and instead, invest in index funds like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and dividend stocks like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble.
The Motley Fool advises buying into stable investments and earning higher dividend yields in a bear market, as well as seizing the opportunity to buy desired indexes and stocks at lower prices. Amid the soaring market, investors are advised to focus on the fundamentals of elevated interest rates, moderating inflation, and recovering profits.
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Ludhiana: Vehicle flow to ease as Pakhowal ROB opens
With the inauguration, commuters coming various parts of the city, especially from Dugri, BRS Nagar, Punjab Mata Nagar and SBS Nagar can easily reach Bhai Wala Chowk without facing any interruptions
The Pakhowal railway overbridge (ROB) was on Sunday thrown open to public, bringing the much-needed relief to commuters travelling towards Bhai Wala Chowk from various parts of the city.
MLA West Gurpreet Singh Gogi, accompanied by MLAs Madan Lal Bagga, Ashok Parashar Pappi and Hardeep Singh Mundian, besides several other dignitaries, inaugurated the overbridge, which was completed earlier this month. The delayed project had already missed two deadlines.
Gogi stated that the Pakhowal Road Rail Over Bridge was long pending demand of the area residents.
With the inauguration, commuters coming various parts of the city, especially from Dugri, BRS Nagar, Punjab Mata Nagar and SBS Nagar can easily reach Bhai Wala Chowk without facing any interruptions.
The railway overbridge is a part of the Pakhowal Road ROB/RUB project, being undertaken as part of the smart city mission with an estimated cost of approximately ₹131 crore. The RUB was inaugurated last year.
The 968 metre Pakhowal overbridge (ROB) begins at the Pakhowal Road bridge near Sidhwan Canal and ends at Gurdev Nagar, leading the commuters to Bhai Wala Chowk.
‘Clinic on wheels’ inaugurated
MLA Gogi also dedicated ‘clinic on wheels” to the residents of his Ludhiana (West) constituency.
A newly constructed community centre in Rani Jhansi Enclave was also inaugurated here.
Gogi said that a “clinic on wheels” bus has also been dedicated for the residents. He said that a big bus has been converted into a movable clinic where the residents would get the best medical treatment, tests and medicines free of cost.
He said that the bus would visit one ward each on a daily basis and provide treatment to the residents.
However, in the wake of the inauguration of Pakhowal ROB, the junction of different roads on Pakhowal road bridge remained stuck for around two hours.
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Nifty 50 Faces Resistance: A Shift to Sideways Market Action Ahead?
In the last week of 2023, the Nifty 50 index witnessed a surge of 382 points or 1.8 percent, closing at 21,731, while the BSE Sensex rallied 1,133 points or 1.6 percent, closing at 72,240. This upward trend in the broader markets showcased the strength of foreign institutional investments, along with the robustness of the macroeconomic conditions. With the US Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts in 2024 and global economic data releases in sight, experts anticipate the market will uphold its upbeat momentum in the upcoming week.
Foreign Institutional Investors Flocking
The increased buying interest exhibited by foreign institutional investors played a pivotal role in the market reaching new records and amassing gains of 8 percent for the month. The majority of market experts predict a significant influx from both foreign and domestic institutional investors in 2024. The Nifty 50 index, however, is experiencing resistance in the 21,800-22,000 zone, with support levels at 21,700-21,500.
Rate Cut Anticipation and Sectoral Outlook
Speculations of a 1.5-2 percent rate cut by the US Fed in 2024 have sparked optimism, with sectors like PSUs, consumer staples, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals expected to yield healthy returns. Prominent figures are expressing optimism about India’s trajectory and future prospects. With inflation and interest rates expected to cool off next year and global growth predicted to mend in 2025, the investor focus is likely to shift from economics to elections globally.
Technical Analysis and Astrological Indications
Despite the bullish sentiment, technical analysis suggests that a break below 21,090 could signal the first sign of a trend reversal. Astrological analysis using ZodiacAnalyst software suggests that the retrograde motion of Planet Jupiter and Rahu in Nakshatra Revati indicates a favorable period for consumption, FMCG, and infrastructure companies. However, from January 14, when the Sun enters Capricorn, caution is advised. This period, known as the ‘Ambush zone,’ is considered ideal for short selling.
Trading Strategies for the New Year
The first few days of 2024 present unique trading opportunities. January 1, 2024, is expected to see a bullish day with higher opening indices. January 2, 2024, is suggested as a good day for a contrarian approach in trading. January 3, 2024, is anticipated to be a volatile day with opportunities for pattern failure stocks and positive movements in select heavyweight stocks, FMCG, and IT sectors.
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Navjot Sidhu to hold another rally in Bathinda village on Jan 7
Sidhu’s close aide Harvinder Laddi announced on Sunday that the ‘Jittega Punjab Jittegi Congress’ public event will be held at Bathinda’s Kot Shamir village.
Former state Congress president Navjot Sidhu is all set to hold another political rally in Bathinda on January 7, the second such event in the constituency in less than a month.
Sidhu’s close aide Harvinder Laddi announced on Sunday that the ‘Jittega Punjab Jittegi Congress’ public event will be held at Bathinda’s Kot Shamir village.
Sidhu’s previous rally at Mehraj village, on December 17, had evoked a sharp reaction from the Congress leadership in the state, with Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa asking him to desist from holding his own akhara or “public show”.
The Bathinda unit of the party too had stayed away from the event, stating that it was not a programme of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
Dubbed ‘Jittega Punjab’, the Mehraj rally was seen largely as Sidhu’s solo event with the publicity material featuring national party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra but leaving out PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
Bajwa had also blamed Sidhu for the party’s loss in the 2022 assembly elections and appealed to him to start attending the political protests being staged across Punjab against the Aam Aadmi Party government.
After that, Sidhu and a group of Congress leaders traded barbs on social media platforms.
Unlike the December 17 event, the publicity material for the forthcoming rally has photos of Warring and the new Punjab in-charge of the party Devender Yadav.
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Archaeologist Dr. Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Augustus declared peace throughout the Roman Empire and commissions the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace) to commemorate the occasion. The animator working on the 3D model explains the painted sculptures and the layout of the Ancient Roman monument.
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Philippine Stock Exchange Marks 27.8% Increase in Capital Raised in 2023
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) observed a significant surge in capital inflow, marking an increase of 27.8 percent from the previous year. The PSE successfully raised a robust capital worth P140.95 billion from primary and secondary shares in 2023. This encouraging rise can be attributed to various financial activities, including three initial public offerings (IPOs), five follow-on offerings, five stock rights offerings, and 11 private placements.
Market Performance Amid Challenges
Despite facing a challenging environment, the PSE’s market capitalization witnessed a growth of 1.1 percent, amounting to P16.74 trillion. An additional positive development was the decrease in net foreign selling, which dropped to P53.67 billion from P68.05 billion. These developments underscore the resilience and adaptability of the Philippine stock market in a volatile economic landscape.
Future Outlook and Strategic Moves
Ramon Monzon, the PSE president, and CEO, pointed out several positive macroeconomic indicators propelling this performance. He highlighted a higher GDP growth rate, controlled inflation, and potential interest rate cuts as key factors that could lead to enhanced corporate earnings in the following year. Further, Monzon expressed a confident outlook for the stock market’s future performance.
Monzon also shed light on the PSE’s commitment to introducing new products, implementing regulatory reforms, and increasing market participation. As part of their strategy to maintain market growth, the PSE aims to attract more foreign investors and inspire additional companies to list their shares.
Performance of the PSE Index
Over the years, the PSE index has managed to maintain levels between 6,000 and 7,000 from 2012 to 2023. The Philippine peso concluded the year as one of the top-performing currencies in the region. Despite a weak close on the last trading day, the PSE index exhibited a strong performance throughout the year, reflecting the robustness of the Philippine economy.
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Remembering Vajpayee, warrior with will to win
We were at the helipad when Pakistan army started shelling Kargil. I told the Prime Minister that the helipad was in the artillery guns trajectory shadow so nothing would happen here. While some people in his party panicked, Vajpayee watched the shelling and kept chatting calmly.
On Christmas, India remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the beginning of his centenary year. As army chief, I had the privilege to work with him from March 19, 1998, till I retired on September 30, 2000.
Vajpayee was a statesman and visionary. During decision-making on national security issues, I found him open-minded. He would consult everyone around before taking a decision. After a decision was made, he would face any amount of criticism with confidence and poise.
His three fixed ideas were on (a) carrying out nuclear weapons tests (b) improving relations with Pakistan, and (c) building bridges with an estranged J&K population through ‘Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat’, while security forces were engaged in eliminating violence.
On the nuclear tests, he followed his predecessors’ policy and told us, “Saamigri tayyar thi, maine toh sirf visphot kiya.”
Vajpayee took the bus journey to sign the Lahore Declaration with then prime minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan. Many would look at that as misplaced because Pakistan followed it up with the Kargil intrusion. But it was his bold attempt to pursue a radical security paradigm.
The intrusion by Pakistan army in Kargil sector was a shock for Vajpayee. He took some time to believe that the personal capital he had invested in Pakistan’s leadership had proved to be a liability. Immediately after I briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security on my assessment of the situation, he rang up Sharif and told him that India would take strong action to evict Pakistan army from its territory.
Once, when he spoke of his decision on not allowing us to cross the LoC/border, I advised him not to do so in public. I told him, “Sir, we will do our best to undo what Pakistan has done. But suppose we cannot do that in Kargil sector, as a military man I will have no option but to cross the LoC/border.” He didn’t say anything but the same evening, he sent Brajesh Mishra, the national security adviser, to a TV channel who announced, “Not crossing the LoC/border holds good today but we don’t know about tomorrow.” If the necessity arose, I believe, he would have permitted us to do so. We had kept our forces at short notice for such a contingency.
During the war, we went to Kargil on June 13, 1999. We were at the helipad when Pakistan army started shelling the town. We could see bombs falling a few kilometres away. I told the Prime Minister that the helipad was in the artillery guns trajectory shadow so nothing would happen here. While some people in his party panicked, Vajpayee watched the shelling and kept chatting calmly.
Throughout the war, I found him approachable and receptive. On several occasions, he would ring me up. I could do the same. We met almost every day; sometimes even twice. He was a good listener, would ask few questions but remained alert. When we were running short of spares for the Bofors guns and other weapons, he ensured that the ban on the Swedish manufacturer was lifted.
Throughout the war, he gave a free hand to the military. But he remained fixed on his political goal and when to call for a halt. The unparalleled success in Kargil was not only due to military actions. It was because of the cohesive and coherent national machinery knit together by Vajpayee.
Atal ji had a lot of respect for the men in uniform. He was a man of few words, but his expressions said everything. He was empathetic and concerned about soldiers’ welfare. He would be concerned about the number of casualties and visited wounded soldiers in the frontline army hospitals. After the war, he enhanced monetary and other grants for war casualties and wounded soldiers. He sanctioned the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme.
At my request, he started having a monthly informal meeting with the three service chiefs. No one else was present during those meetings.
Before retirement, I mentioned to him that earlier PMs used to have a meal in the Army House. He asked, “Toh aap mujhe bula rahen hain?” On the day dinner was fixed, he rang up to ask if he could bring along his foster daughter and son-in-law. It was a delightful, relaxed evening.
Vajpayee was a peace-loving poet. He conveyed his thoughts through his powerful oratory. On his poetry, he said once, “My poetry is a declaration of war. It is not rhetoric. It is not the defeated soldier’s drum beat of despair, but the fighting warrior’s will to win. It is not the de-spirited voice of dejection, but the stirring shout of victory.” vedmalik@gmail.com
The writer is a Panchkula-based former chief of the Indian Army
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Dr. Darius Arya explains how the Roman Baths functioned with radiant heating and recounts the importance of the Roman Baths in the daily life of Ancient Rome.
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Swedish Insurer Trims Stake in Thermo Fisher Scientific amid Investor Shifts
Swedish insurance company, Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt, has trimmed its stake in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) by 4.1% during the third quarter, according to its recent SEC filing. The firm sold 100 shares, leaving it with 2,337 shares valued at approximately $1.184 million.
Investors’ Moves
Other investors have also tweaked their positions in Thermo Fisher Scientific, with Bornite Capital Management LP, Fairfield Bush & CO, Loomis Sayles & Co, Covestor Ltd, and Merit Financial Group LLC adjusting their holdings by 50%, 1.2%, 563.5%, 60.5%, and 3.6% respectively in the first quarter.
Analysts’ Take on Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific has been the subject of several research firm updates. Barclays reduced its price target from $625 to $585, while Citigroup revised its target upwards from $530 to $575. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage with a $603 target, and Royal Bank of Canada decreased its target from $657 to $579. Investment news website, TheStreet, upgraded Thermo Fisher Scientific from a ‘c’ rating to a ‘b’. The stock currently has a ‘Moderate Buy’ average rating and a consensus target price of $597.53.
CEO’s Stake in the Company
The company’s CEO, Marc N. Casper, offloaded 10,000 shares at an average price of $456.15, totalling over $4.56 million. After the transaction, Casper still holds 131,175 shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Thermo Fisher’s Performance
The stock opened at $530.96, hitting a one-year low of $415.60 and a high of $609.85. With a market capitalization of $205.15 billion and a P/E ratio of 34.79, Thermo Fisher Scientific reported quarterly earnings per share of $5.69, surpassing estimates by $0.08. However, its revenue of $10.57 billion fell slightly short of estimates. The company’s Board of Directors has green-lighted a share repurchase program of $4 billion.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, founded on October 11, 1960, is a major provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. It operates through the Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services segments. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.
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Rupnagar: Dalit minor ends life after rape by 2 men
The girl, as per family members, took the extreme step on Saturday night and died during treatment at a private hospital on Sunday.
A 15-year-old Dalit girl ended her life in a village in Rupnagar district, allegedly after she was raped by two upper caste men on Saturday.
The girl, as per family members, took the extreme step on Saturday night and died during treatment at a private hospital on Sunday.
The accused have been identified as Harsh Rana and Dinesh Gujjar.
Rupnagar senior superintendent of police Gulneet Khurana said the accused are on the run and raids are on to nab them.
The FIR, a copy of which HT has, states that the victim, along with her younger brother, was on her way back home after paying obeisance at a gurdwara in a nearby village when the accused waylaid her and started thrashing her. Upon this, her brother rushed to call the village sarpanch for help.
When the sarpanch and her brother reached the spot, the teen was found crying. The brother, in his complaint, alleged that his sister was raped by the two accused.
The case has been registered under Section 323, 341, 363 366 376- D, 306; Section 6 of POCSO Act; and under various Sections of SC/ST Act.
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Dr. Darius Arya, archaeologist, tells us that one of Rome’s oldest monuments, the Circus, was the biggest sporting venue in the ancient world and continues to be one of the largest venues ever built. It held at least 150,000 spectators. The team working on the 3D model, explain the reconstruction.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé set the music world on fire in 2023 with massive, globe-spanning tours, and their influence seeped into the world of politics as lawmakers and other political figures named-checked them.
Here are a few of the most noteworthy moments in which the worlds of politics and pop culture converged over the last year.
Jason Aldean and “Try That in a Small Town”
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July despite heavy controversy.
The song faced backlash for both its lyrics, which include lines like, “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face, Stomp on the flag and light it up, Yeah, ya think you’re tough, Well, try that in a small town, See how far ya make it down the road,” and its music video.
The video was filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse where a Black man was lynched in the 1920s. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the music video, drawing a negative reaction from Aldean himself on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous,” Aldean said.
Republicans like former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) came to Aldean’s defense amid the controversy.
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Beyoncé gets honored on the House floor
Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
The “Formation” singer, who has had a packed year with “The Renaissance World Tour” and the release of a film of that tour, was honored in March on the House floor by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif).
“I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well,” Garcia said.
“She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she’s now and forever the moment,” he added.
Garcia also referred to the “Alien Superstar” herself as a role model who “stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community — the LGBTQ+ community.”
“For my generation and so many others, she simply is the greatest of all time,” he continued.
RuPaul and anti-drag queen bills
RuPaul helps present the Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The self-proclaimed “queen of drag” had some thoughts on recent anti-drag show legislation that he shared back in March.
In a video on Instagram, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” host said that bills aimed at drag performances were a tactic to distract from more important issues.
“Hey, look over there! A classic distraction technique — distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, health care, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school,” RuPaul said.
“But we know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues,” the host continued.
“They look for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective,” he said.
Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light backlash
Dylan Mulvaney in New York City on March 3, 2023 (left). A can of Bud Light beer is seen on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Philadelphia (right) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney partnered with Anheuser-Busch in April for an advertisement that included her posing with a personalized Bud Light can, which drew negative reactions from conservatives.
Critics called for protests against Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch, while Anheuser-Busch also faced criticism from those who thought it did not fully support Mulvaney.
Singer Kid Rock shot multiple cases of Bud Light with what appeared to be a semi-automatic rifle in an Instagram video.
“F— Bud Light and f— Anheuser-Busch,” he said in the video.
“I’ve been offline for a few weeks, and a lot has been said about me,” Mulvaney said in a video on Instagram and TikTok a few weeks after the backlash. “It was so loud that I didn’t even feel part of the conversation. So, I decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out.”
“But then I remembered that nearly 13 million people at some point enjoyed me enough to hit the follow button on these apps. And I was like wait, wait, wait, I want to talk to those people,” Mulvaney added.
Eminem objects to Vivek Ramaswamy using his music
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In August, rapper Eminem asked entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail through his music licensor, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI).
The letter from BMI revealed that Ramaswamy’s campaign and BMI had a previous music licensing agreement for the Detroit rapper’s music and came after Ramaswamy sang along to “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair earlier in August.
“To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady,” a Ramaswamy campaign statement said.
Taylor Swift bests Trump, Biden on net favorability
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This year was the year of Taylor Swift, quite literally, as she was recently named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
In a recent NBC News poll, the pop sensation topped a list of celebrities when it comes to net favorability, besting political figures including President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Trump.
Forty percent of registered voters in the poll said that they have a positive view of the millennial icon.
Kim Kardashian makes a plea to Biden
Kim Kardashian. (EvanAgostini/Invision/AP)
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, alongside Eric Esrailian, a physician and producer, urged the president to “stop the Armenian genocide” in a September Rolling Stone opinion piece.
“We are Armenian,” the piece read. “We are the descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, and we do not want to be talking about the recognition or commemoration of yet another genocide in the future.”
Esrailian and Kardashian characterized Azerbaijan’s government as using “starvation as a weapon against the Armenian population” via blockading “the only lifeline between the indigenous Christian Armenians of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) and the rest of the world.”
“Blocking human rights groups, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the hateful rhetoric accompanying the blockade are signs of genocidal intent,” the piece said.
Paramore and Rep. Maxwell Frost
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.). (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
In June, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) attended a concert for the pop-rock band Paramore and had a few choice words for his state’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R).
While at the concert in Washington, D.C., Frost was caught on video on stage yelling “f— Ron DeSantis” and “f— facism.”
He later retweeted the video, saying that he “said what I said.”
When Frost came on stage, the band’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, lauded the young House member, who is the first member of his generation in Congress.
“Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” Williams said.
Jimmy Kimmel pranks ex-Rep. Santos
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) holds a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided to have a bit of fun with embattled former House member Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after his ouster.
Santos started selling personal videos on the platform Cameo after he was expelled from the House earlier this month. Kimmel told his show audience that he had ordered videos with prank scripts for Santos to read.
“George please congratulate my friend Gary Fortuna for winning the Clearwater Florida beef eating contest. He ate over six pounds of ground beef in under 30 minutes – which was a new record!” Kimmel wrote in one prank script. “He’s not feeling great right now, but the doctor thinks he will be released from the hospital soon. Please wish him a speedy recovery!”
Santos responded to the prompt in the Cameo video.
“I know you’re feeling a little under the weather, but I hear from a great source that the doctors said you’ll be released from the hospital soon and recover well,” Santos said in a video. “Look, have a speedy recovery, and then enjoy the festivities of the end of the year. Bye.”
Maren Morris says she’s leaving country music
Maren Morris arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Maren Morris announced in September she would step out of the country genre as a result of the “the Trump years” and their effect on the style of music.
“After the Trump years, people’s biases were on full display,” Morris said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic.”
Morris also referenced “Try That in a Small Town” and its popularity with conservatives, saying, “People are streaming these songs out of spite.”
“It’s not out of true joy or love of the music. It’s to own the libs. And that’s so not what music is intended for. Music is supposed to be the voice of the oppressed — the actual oppressed. And now it’s being used as this really toxic weapon in culture wars,” Morris said.
Trump isn’t pleased with Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
Rihanna attends an event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
To the excitement of many, superstar and business magnate Rihanna performed at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Former President Trump, who had feuded with the pop star, wasn’t a fan of the “Rude Boy” singer’s performance.
“EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history — This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’” he added.
Trump seemed to reference the “Work” singer’s act of spraypainting a car with the words “F**k Trump” back in 2020. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) had pointed the incident out earlier in the week on Truth Social.
“Why is the NFL showcasing this crap? Rihanna SHOULD NOT be the halftime performer!!” Jackson wrote.
Paris Hilton’s advocacy work
Paris Hilton is seen in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Reality television star Paris Hilton made a visit to Capitol Hill in April to push for a bill to regulate “troubled teen” facilities.
Hilton was joined by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) at the Capitol, where they discussed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. The bill has the aim of creating federal data collection and reporting standards for the aforementioned facilities, which Hilton said she was a victim of.
“I witnessed and experienced sexual abuse from adult staff as well as endured verbal and emotional abuse daily. I was yelled at, dehumanized, silenced and stripped of any semblance of privacy,” she said.
“When I attempted to tell my parents about the abuse on the phone, staff would stop and immediately hang up the phone and punish me. On top of this, you had no access to the outside doors, no sunlight, no fresh air. These were considered privileges. What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
Kevin Spacey and Tucker Carlson
Actor Kevin Spacey leaves Southwark Crown Court for a lunch break, in London, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Actor Kevin Spacey decided to make an appearance as his character Frank Underwood from the show “House of Cards” in a recent interview on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
The two men discussed their ousters from Netflix and Fox News, as well as the current political environment.
“It is bizarre that they decided to publicly cut ties with me on allegations alone; allegations that have now been proven false because I don’t think there’s any question: Netflix exists because of me,” Spacey said. “I put them on the map. And they tried to put me on the ground.”
Spacey was kicked off the show in 2017 in the wake of facing multiple sexual harassment allegations, even from “House of Cards” crew members.
Judy Blume slams DeSantis
Judy Blume and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (AP Photo/Kathy Willens/John Bazemore)
Author Judy Blume slammed the Florida governor over book bans.
“Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened,” Blume said at Variety‘s “Power of Women” luncheon in April. “They are criminalizing teachers and librarians. It’s not just that they’re threatening their jobs, they’re threatening them.”
“They could go to jail, all because they stand up for the rights of the students they teach. All because they refuse to give in to fear,” Blume continued. “I’ve known librarians who have saved lives by handing the right book to the right child at the right time. And for that one kid, finding themselves in a book can be a lifesaver.”
The author also referred to DeSantis as “a governor who wants to control everything, starting with what kids can think, what they can know, what they can question, what they can learn, and now even what they can talk about.”
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Stock Picking Mistakes: A Lesson from Zoe Gillespie’s Journey
In the swirling world of investment, the journey of Zoe Gillespie, an investment manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin, stands as a stark reminder of the pitfalls in stock picking for novices. Her narrative forms a part of a broader discussion, revealing the ten most common rookie mistakes committed by fresh investors, particularly in the volatile arenas of stock and cryptocurrency.
A Costly Lesson From the Past
Cast back to 2008, Gillespie chose to invest her savings, originally intended to secure a flat, in the shares of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). A decision fueled by the opportunity she saw in the 40% plummet in RBS shares through 2007; a chance to amplify her savings for a house purchase.
The Downfall of Overconfidence
Despite the continuous decline in RBS’s share price and the bank’s announcement of a need for additional funds through a rights issue, Gillespie held her ground. The collapse of Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley, other banks of the era, served as cautionary tales, but Gillespie remained unmoved. She held a firm belief that RBS was too significant to fail and trusted in a potential recovery.
The Reality Check
Her decision to double down and purchase more RBS shares, however, did not yield the results she anticipated. The experience turned into a costly lesson in stock investment, highlighting the importance of cautious decision-making and the unpredictable nature of stock markets.
In an ironic twist, the stock market concluded a successful year on Friday, despite the looming fears of recession earlier. Wall Street saw substantial gains in December, with the S&P 500 up by 24 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 13.7 percent, and the Nasdaq by 43.6 percent. The Federal Reserve has signaled a potential reduction in interest rates for the upcoming year, further boosting the market’s performance.
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe's longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year's speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to "thoughts about the future" and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. "I have decided that now is the right time," she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a "heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom."
Margrethe is the "epitome of Denmark" Frederiksen's statement read, and "throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation."
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch's role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women's air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe's oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen's announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year's speech which reflected on the "turbulence and upheaval in the world" amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation's people for "the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark."
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
"In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple," he said in his statement. "We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task."
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Manchester City star Jack Grealish has spoken of his devastation and the “traumatic experience” of burglars targeting his home.
Raiders struck at the England midfielder’s Cheshire mansion during City’s Premier League clash against Everton on Wednesday.
Members of Grealish’s family and his fiancee Sasha Atwood were watching the televised match at the property when they heard a disturbance, The Sun newspaper reported.
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An alarm was raised and an emergency response was launched with a helicopter, police dogs and a number of officers sent to the property near Knutsford, but no suspects were detected.
The newspaper said the thieves made off with £1 million worth of jewellery and watches.
Writing on Instagram, Grealish said: “I can’t begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home a few days ago.
“My family mean the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety.
“This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, I am just so grateful that nobody was hurt.
“I have had so many amazing experiences and achievements over the last 12 months, but to be honest the best year of my life in football now doesn’t feel like something I can celebrate.
“The people that commit these terrible crimes have no idea of the damage they cause to people’s lives. I hope they are found and brought to justice so no other family has to go through what we have.
“I appreciate the messages from everyone and the support from my friends, team-mates and the club.
“On a more positive note, I’d like to thank everyone for their support throughout this past year, I wish you and your family a happy 2024.”
Grealish’s England team-mate James Maddison was one of the first to reply to the post with: “Love ya brother”.
A spokeswoman for Cheshire Constabulary said on Friday: “At around 9.50pm on Wednesday 27 December police were called to reports of a burglary.
“The caller reported that a number of items had been stolen.
“Officers, supported by the police dogs and NPAS (National Police Air Service), were deployed and searches were conducted in the local area, but there was no trace of the suspects.
“No arrests have been made at this time and inquiries are ongoing.”
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The Carolina Panthers' season is officially the league's worst as their 2-14 record after a blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
And the frustrations of yet another brutal loss seemed to get to rookie quarterback Bryce Young, this year's first overall selection by the Panthers.
Young hasn't shown many emotions despite all the losing for Carolina, but he did so on the sideline while looking at a play on the team's previous drive.
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The sideline reporter for the CBS broadcast explained that Young was screaming a couple of times after another drive stalled in the second quarter before sitting on the bench.
As a coach was trying to talk to Young, the quarterback was watching a play on a Microsoft tablet and clearly didn’t like what he saw, slamming it to the ground before screaming yet again.
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However, just like he has all season, Young took accountability. Video of him on the sideline showed him walking down toward his teammates and patting his chest, indicating that it was on him what happened on the previous drive.
Unfortunately for him and the Panthers, though, Young couldn’t orchestrate any scoring drives in another disappointing loss.
Young finished 19 of 32 for 112 yards with no touchdowns and one interception thrown. As a team, the Panthers were only able to muster 124 total yards on the day.
And Young wasn't the only person involved with the Panthers that saw frustrations boil over. Owner David Tepper was caught on video tossing a drink on a Jaguars fan from his suite during the loss.
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The only positive about this Week 17 matchup was that it marked the second-to-last game for the Panthers in a season they will wish to forget quickly when it comes to an end next week.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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CHICAGO – The Atlanta Falcons struggled all afternoon on third downs in passing situations against the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter, Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke dropped back to pass, needing to move the sticks on third down.
After what had been a relatively quiet afternoon, Bears defensive end Montez Sweat burst by Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary on the outside and hit Heinicke from behind as he was throwing. The ball landed in the dirt for an incompletion. It wasn’t a sack, but it was yet another game-changing play from Sweat.
It was one of nine third-down stops for the Bears defense. Coach Matt Eberflus’ team scored 10 more points over the final seven minutes and won, 37-17, for their fifth victory in the past seven tries.
“The whole game they were taking away the inside with a guard sliding [over],” Sweat said. “So I really had no inside move and I saw the tackle just timing his hands up, just trying to push me out the pocket so Taylor could run up the middle. I just timed my hands up really well. I got his hands. I slipped a little bit but was able to get up and make an impact on the play.”
The Bears defense, yet again, made impact plays all game long. It had four interceptions.
Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson had two. Linebacker TJ Edwards and cornerback Kyler Gordon each grabbed one. Eberflus’ defense has caused three or more takeaways in five of the past six games.
Sweat’s hit wasn’t a takeaway, but it was a clutch play at a key moment against a Falcons team that looked as if it had no business throwing the football. Heinicke completed only 34.5% of his passes before coach Arthur Smith yanked him late in the game in favor of Desmond Ridder. Heinicke threw three interceptions and Ridder threw one.
Those two quarterbacks were no match for Eberflus’ defense. Third downs were especially shaky.
“Just rushing to our full ability,” said defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, who had 1.5 sacks. “Both sides kind of making it no escape for the quarterback. It was a smaller quarterback, so just collapsing the pocket and doing counter moves to get him down.”
That pressure produced only two sacks, but it forced Heinicke to throw the ball quickly, which often led to bad decisions.
The Bears rang in 2024 with a victory during their home finale at Soldier Field. They celebrated, too, like it was a new year. There were cigars in the locker room when the players returned from the field. This is a Bears team that now sits at 7-9 on the season with one game remaining.
They aren’t going to be popping champagne at the Super Bowl in February, but they have unequivocally made improvements. General manager Ryan Poles spent the past two years building this defense in the image that Eberflus wants. The results over the last two months are evident.
“It’s really a credit to the players,” Eberflus said. “The players put a lot of hard work in there. They’ve really bought into the system. This system has a lot of history. Way back. If you just believe in the system.
“The coverages have changed over the years. The front has pretty much stayed the same, but the men all look the same: They’re long, they’re lean, they’re fast and they know what to do and they know how to do it.”
The players put a lot of hard work in there. They’ve really bought into the system. This system has a lot of history. Way back.”
— Matt Eberflus, Bears head coach
On the other side, Justin Fields and the offense dismantled the Falcons defense. The Bears totaled 432 yards of offense. Fields threw for 268 yards with one touchdown on 20-for-32 passing, while also rushing for 45 yards and a touchdown.
At one point, chants rang out across Soldier Field: “We want Justin! We want Justin!” The fans, or at least some of them, let their feeling be known about who they want at quarterback in 2024.
The Bears believe they’re building something. They don’t feel like a team that is looking to start over, at least they didn’t on Sunday.
“[It] just feels like high school or college again when you get those old memories,” Fields said. “That’s what it feels like. So it’s a great feeling.”
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Eagles’ virtually nonexistent run defense enables the Cardinals to dominate on the ground — and the clock
The Cardinals racked up a whopping 221 rushing yards and took control of this game from the Eagles, who had their worst performance against the run in the Nick Sirianni era.
Back in his home state of Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon, Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner hit the ground running and didn’t stop.
The former Pitt Panther and Erie native spearheaded the Cardinals’ overwhelming performance in the run game in their 35-31 upset victory over the Eagles, contributing 128 rushing yards and a touchdown on 26 carries for his most productive day of the season. In total, the Cardinals racked up a whopping 221 rushing yards plus Conner’s touchdown on 40 carries, marking the Eagles’ worst day against the run in Nick Sirianni’s tenure as head coach.
Third-stringer Michael Carter was the Cardinals’ most efficient back, averaging 8.7 yards per carry (seven carries for 61 yards). The Eagles’ defensive front had no answer for Conner and the Cardinals’ ballcarriers all day long as they plowed through Lincoln Financial Field, which gave way to other issues for the entire defense.
“I think that when you can’t stop the run, it’s hard to win games at any level of football,” rookie defensive tackle Moro Ojomo said. “So you make a team two-dimensional. And they basically can run or pass, which doesn’t make them predictable. Since we did that, they did what they wanted to do, basically.”
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Starting with their first possession of the game, the Cardinals made a point of eating up the clock, keeping the Eagles offense off of the field in the process. This was uncharacteristic of the Cardinals, who were tied for No. 17 in the league in average time per drive (two minutes, 35 seconds) prior to Week 17.
The Eagles held the Cardinals to a field goal on their opening drive, but on 14 plays for 64 yards, the Cardinals burned 7:46 off the clock. Conner contributed to that lengthy drive, collecting five carries for 27 yards. The Cardinals stuck to that strategy of bleeding out the clock as the game continued. They dominated time of possession, hanging on to the ball for 39:19 while the Eagles kept possession for 20:21, although one lengthy Cardinals drive ended in a Sydney Brown pick-6 returned 99 yards.
The visitors posted their most time-consuming drive of the night in the second quarter on a 16-play, 59-yard, 9:54 drive in which they ran the ball on 12 of those plays (50 rushing yards). Conner accounted for nine of them (37 rushing yards). They stalled in the red zone and settled for a field goal.
Given Conner’s talent and “tough” style of running, defensive tackle Jordan Davis said he knew that going into the game, the Cardinals were going to do their best to establish the run. However, he said he was “surprised” by the time-of-possession disparity.
“We have to get off the field,” Davis said. “Have to get the ball back to our offense. Got to get off the field, get the ball back to the offense. That’s what good teams do. And we didn’t do what good teams do.”
The Eagles defense looked like anything but a good team, especially in the second half when they conceded four straight touchdown drives as the Cardinals overcame a 21-6 halftime deficit. They struggled with missed tackles as the game wore on, affecting their ability to limit the yardage gained by rushers and receivers.
On second-and-4 early in the third quarter, Carter deked around Eli Ricks in the open field and picked up 16 yards, the rookie cornerback falling to the ground as a result. The drive culminated in a 6-yard touchdown reception from Carter, who broke an attempted tackle from inside linebacker Shaquille Leonard as the Cardinals trailed, 21-13.
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After the Eagles offense went three-and-out on the following possession, the Cardinals rattled off another touchdown drive without facing a third down on nine plays for 77 yards. The Cardinals’ most substantial chunk came from Conner, who ripped off a 22-yard run, breaking an attempted tackle from defensive tackle Milton Williams. The drive ended with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Conner, who made a one-handed snag. The Cardinals tied the game 21-21 on the successful two-point conversion.
“We just didn’t do a good job,” defensive end Brandon Graham said of the missed and broken tackles. “And when we look at the film, we’re gonna look back and it was just like little stuff. It’s always little stuff that we can definitely learn from. I don’t make excuses. I just say that it’s just those little things. We didn’t get over the hump today on those little things.”
Not only did quarterback Kyler Murray have his best day of the season as a passer, completing 80.6% of his passes (25-of-31 for 232 yards and three touchdowns) and posting a 116.7 passer rating, but he also contributed to the Cardinals’ success on the ground. He finished the day with five carries for 24 yards in his seventh game back after starting the season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list due to his ACL tear that ended his 2022 season.
Murray flaunted his speed in the first quarter on second-and-4 at the Eagles’ 9-yard line. He scrambled toward the left sideline, picking up 6 yards and a first down in the process while edge rusher Haason Reddick trailed in his wake. In the fourth quarter, Murray notched a 14-yard run, his longest of the day, on a quarterback draw that ultimately helped set up another game-tying touchdown, 28-28.
“He’s a great player,” Davis said of Murray. “He’s a great athlete. Shoot, you’re just seeing him outrun Haas. Haas is one of the fastest people I know. So definitely, we had to keep them in the pocket. Got a little loose on that. We didn’t contain him as much as we could. Just a lot of cause and effect. It’s death by inches.”
A death by inches, and on Sunday, a death by rushing yards that pushed the NFC’s No. 1 seed firmly out of the Eagles’ reach and into the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Rapper DDG took offense to fans questioning whether he and Halle Bailey had a baby girl. Over the weekend, Gossip of the City reported that Halle gave birth to a seven-pound baby boy just before Christmas, and a video of a baby crying in the background has also piqued fans’ interest as they question why the couple is hiding the baby.
Addressing the questions for the first time on Sunday, DDG was angry with fans who asked about the baby.
“Bro, I don’t know why people is like so invested in what I got going on or what we got going on like. Bro, mind your business. Go outside, touch some grass, go do a cart wheel in your backyard, bro. It’s weird,” DDG said.
The rapper and YouTuber says he loves his supporters, but he doesn’t know them in real life to share his personal business.
“Bro, why do you care so much? Whatever is going on in my life or her life, it’s not gonna change yours. Best believe… Let’s focus on ourselves 202, let’ try to lock in on ourselves in 2024 mind yo own business… I don’t give a damn if you like me for her,” he added.
He also addressed comments by other fans who think he isn’t good enough for Halle.
DDG and Halle are suspected to have welcomed a baby more than a week ago, but neither has publicly acknowledged the birth of the child or the fact that she was pregnant.
Suddenly, Halle has also resumed posting images that include her belly area after posting only throwbacks and photos from back for the past six months. Many believe she kept her pregnancy private due to her Disney Little Mermaid deal.
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Police crackdown on New Year revelry: 185 booked for drunk driving in MP's Indore
Given the high number of hotels, bars, and pubs in the Vijay Nagar area of the city, police officers set up barricades to conduct checks.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 1 (ANI): During New Year celebrations, the police launched an action against those creating a ruckus after consuming alcohol and engaging in drink and driving in various parts of Madhya Pradesh's Indore. They booked 185 motorists for driving under the influence.
Given the high number of hotels, bars, and pubs in the Vijay Nagar area of the city, police officers set up barricades to conduct checks.
They used breath analyzers to take action against people driving under the influence of alcohol.
The police also used drones to monitor those who might cause disturbances in the area through unruly behaviour.
"To prevent any untoward incidents, we have set up checking points. Actions have been taken against 185 individuals driving under the influence," ACP Sonakshi Saxena said.
She said that timings for party destinations, hotels, bars, and pubs have been strictly enforced.
"Drones are being used for surveillance, and breath analyzers are being employed to check individuals engaging in drink and drive," she added. (ANI)
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(The Hill) — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé set the music world on fire in 2023 with massive, globe-spanning tours, and their influence seeped into the world of politics as lawmakers and other political figures named-checked them.
Here are a few of the most noteworthy moments in which the worlds of politics and pop culture converged over the last year.
Jason Aldean and “Try That in a Small Town”
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July despite heavy controversy.
The song faced backlash for both its lyrics, which include lines like, “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face, Stomp on the flag and light it up, Yeah, ya think you’re tough, Well, try that in a small town, See how far ya make it down the road,” and its music video.
The video was filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse where a Black man was lynched in the 1920s. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the music video, drawing a negative reaction from Aldean himself on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous,” Aldean said.
Republicans like former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) came to Aldean’s defense amid the controversy.
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Beyoncé gets honored on the House floor
Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
The “Formation” singer, who has had a packed year with “The Renaissance World Tour” and the release of a film of that tour, was honored in March on the House floor by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif).
“I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well,” Garcia said.
“She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she’s now and forever the moment,” he added.
Garcia also referred to the “Alien Superstar” herself as a role model who “stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community — the LGBTQ+ community.”
“For my generation and so many others, she simply is the greatest of all time,” he continued.
RuPaul and anti-drag queen bills
RuPaul helps present the Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The self-proclaimed “queen of drag” had some thoughts on recent anti-drag show legislation that he shared back in March.
In a video on Instagram, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” host said that bills aimed at drag performances were a tactic to distract from more important issues.
“Hey, look over there! A classic distraction technique — distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, health care, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school,” RuPaul said.
“But we know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues,” the host continued.
“They look for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective,” he said.
Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light backlash
Dylan Mulvaney in New York City on March 3, 2023 (left). A can of Bud Light beer is seen on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Philadelphia (right) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney partnered with Anheuser-Busch in April for an advertisement that included her posing with a personalized Bud Light can, which drew negative reactions from conservatives.
Critics called for protests against Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch, while Anheuser-Busch also faced criticism from those who thought it did not fully support Mulvaney.
Singer Kid Rock shot multiple cases of Bud Light with what appeared to be a semi-automatic rifle in an Instagram video.
“F— Bud Light and f— Anheuser-Busch,” he said in the video.
“I’ve been offline for a few weeks, and a lot has been said about me,” Mulvaney said in a video on Instagram and TikTok a few weeks after the backlash. “It was so loud that I didn’t even feel part of the conversation. So, I decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out.”
“But then I remembered that nearly 13 million people at some point enjoyed me enough to hit the follow button on these apps. And I was like wait, wait, wait, I want to talk to those people,” Mulvaney added.
Eminem objects to Vivek Ramaswamy using his music
Eminem. (Getty)
In August, rapper Eminem asked entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail through his music licensor, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI).
The letter from BMI revealed that Ramaswamy’s campaign and BMI had a previous music licensing agreement for the Detroit rapper’s music and came after Ramaswamy sang along to “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair earlier in August.
“To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady,” a Ramaswamy campaign statement said.
Taylor Swift bests Trump, Biden on net favorability
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This year was the year of Taylor Swift, quite literally, as she was recently named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
In a recent NBC News poll, the pop sensation topped a list of celebrities when it comes to net favorability, besting political figures including President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Trump.
Forty percent of registered voters in the poll said that they have a positive view of the millennial icon.
Kim Kardashian makes a plea to Biden
Kim Kardashian. (EvanAgostini/Invision/AP)
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, alongside Eric Esrailian, a physician and producer, urged the president to “stop the Armenian genocide” in a September Rolling Stone opinion piece.
“We are Armenian,” the piece read. “We are the descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, and we do not want to be talking about the recognition or commemoration of yet another genocide in the future.”
Esrailian and Kardashian characterized Azerbaijan’s government as using “starvation as a weapon against the Armenian population” via blockading “the only lifeline between the indigenous Christian Armenians of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) and the rest of the world.”
“Blocking human rights groups, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the hateful rhetoric accompanying the blockade are signs of genocidal intent,” the piece said.
Paramore and Rep. Maxwell Frost
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.). (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
In June, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) attended a concert for the pop-rock band Paramore and had a few choice words for his state’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R).
While at the concert in Washington, D.C., Frost was caught on video on stage yelling “f— Ron DeSantis” and “f— facism.”
He later retweeted the video, saying that he “said what I said.”
When Frost came on stage, the band’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, lauded the young House member, who is the first member of his generation in Congress.
“Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” Williams said.
Jimmy Kimmel pranks ex-Rep. Santos
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) holds a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided to have a bit of fun with embattled former House member Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after his ouster.
Santos started selling personal videos on the platform Cameo after he was expelled from the House earlier this month. Kimmel told his show audience that he had ordered videos with prank scripts for Santos to read.
“George please congratulate my friend Gary Fortuna for winning the Clearwater Florida beef eating contest. He ate over six pounds of ground beef in under 30 minutes – which was a new record!” Kimmel wrote in one prank script. “He’s not feeling great right now, but the doctor thinks he will be released from the hospital soon. Please wish him a speedy recovery!”
Santos responded to the prompt in the Cameo video.
“I know you’re feeling a little under the weather, but I hear from a great source that the doctors said you’ll be released from the hospital soon and recover well,” Santos said in a video. “Look, have a speedy recovery, and then enjoy the festivities of the end of the year. Bye.”
Maren Morris says she’s leaving country music
Maren Morris arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Maren Morris announced in September she would step out of the country genre as a result of the “the Trump years” and their effect on the style of music.
“After the Trump years, people’s biases were on full display,” Morris said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic.”
Morris also referenced “Try That in a Small Town” and its popularity with conservatives, saying, “People are streaming these songs out of spite.”
“It’s not out of true joy or love of the music. It’s to own the libs. And that’s so not what music is intended for. Music is supposed to be the voice of the oppressed — the actual oppressed. And now it’s being used as this really toxic weapon in culture wars,” Morris said.
Trump isn’t pleased with Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
Rihanna attends an event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
To the excitement of many, superstar and business magnate Rihanna performed at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Former President Trump, who had feuded with the pop star, wasn’t a fan of the “Rude Boy” singer’s performance.
“EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history — This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’” he added.
Trump seemed to reference the “Work” singer’s act of spraypainting a car with the words “F**k Trump” back in 2020. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) had pointed the incident out earlier in the week on Truth Social.
“Why is the NFL showcasing this crap? Rihanna SHOULD NOT be the halftime performer!!” Jackson wrote.
Paris Hilton’s advocacy work
Paris Hilton is seen in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Reality television star Paris Hilton made a visit to Capitol Hill in April to push for a bill to regulate “troubled teen” facilities.
Hilton was joined by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) at the Capitol, where they discussed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. The bill has the aim of creating federal data collection and reporting standards for the aforementioned facilities, which Hilton said she was a victim of.
“I witnessed and experienced sexual abuse from adult staff as well as endured verbal and emotional abuse daily. I was yelled at, dehumanized, silenced and stripped of any semblance of privacy,” she said.
“When I attempted to tell my parents about the abuse on the phone, staff would stop and immediately hang up the phone and punish me. On top of this, you had no access to the outside doors, no sunlight, no fresh air. These were considered privileges. What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
Kevin Spacey and Tucker Carlson
Actor Kevin Spacey leaves Southwark Crown Court for a lunch break, in London, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Actor Kevin Spacey decided to make an appearance as his character Frank Underwood from the show “House of Cards” in a recent interview on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
The two men discussed their ousters from Netflix and Fox News, as well as the current political environment.
“It is bizarre that they decided to publicly cut ties with me on allegations alone; allegations that have now been proven false because I don’t think there’s any question: Netflix exists because of me,” Spacey said. “I put them on the map. And they tried to put me on the ground.”
Spacey was kicked off the show in 2017 in the wake of facing multiple sexual harassment allegations, even from “House of Cards” crew members.
Judy Blume slams DeSantis
Judy Blume and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (AP Photo/Kathy Willens/John Bazemore)
Author Judy Blume slammed the Florida governor over book bans.
“Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened,” Blume said at Variety‘s “Power of Women” luncheon in April. “They are criminalizing teachers and librarians. It’s not just that they’re threatening their jobs, they’re threatening them.”
“They could go to jail, all because they stand up for the rights of the students they teach. All because they refuse to give in to fear,” Blume continued. “I’ve known librarians who have saved lives by handing the right book to the right child at the right time. And for that one kid, finding themselves in a book can be a lifesaver.”
The author also referred to DeSantis as “a governor who wants to control everything, starting with what kids can think, what they can know, what they can question, what they can learn, and now even what they can talk about.”
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David Warner: Australian opener announces retirement from one-day cricket as well as Tests
David Warner has revealed his one-day international career is over - unless selectors come calling with an SOS for next year’s Champions Trophy tournament.
Speaking on Monday ahead of his well-publicised final Test match in the New Year’s Test, which begins on Wednesday at the SCG, Warner announced he would step down from 50-over cricket as well as the long form of the game.
The decision comes despite Warner starring in Australia’s 50-over World Cup triumph in India, where he was his nation’s leading runscorer - and the sixth-highest scorer overall - with two centuries among his 535 runs at an average of 49.
The 37-year-old said he was “comfortable” with the decision to quit a second format, though said he would consider making a comeback if called upon for the Champions Trophy event to be held in Pakistan next February.
Warner sits sixth on Australia’s all-time one-day international runs tally, with his 22 centuries second only to Ricky Ponting’s 29.
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The American Household Shift: Decoding the Rise of DINK Lifestyle
A seismic shift is underway in American households, according to a 2022 Harris Poll survey. While 43% of unmarried American adults still harbor aspirations of wedlock, only a mere 28% express a longing for children. This trend has been on an upward trajectory for the past decade, with households opting for a life devoid of children witnessing a 7% increase, now constituting around 43% of the total.
Decoding the DINK Phenomenon
In the labyrinth of lifestyle choices, the Dual Income No Kids (DINK) lifestyle is gaining traction. Shunning societal norms and pressures, DINK couples are carving out a path defined by financial freedom and personal growth. The absence of child-related expenses, coupled with the ability to pool resources for joint financial goals, make for a compelling proposition. Nearly half of the surveyed adults who shunned the idea of children pointed to their fragile financial condition as a deterrent. About a third attributed soaring housing costs as a contributing factor.
Financial Implications of Parenthood
Financial experts have been vocal about the understated economic implications of raising children. From the extravagant spending on children to the detrimental effects of frequent mortgage refinancing and the high cost of luxury vehicle purchases, the financial stability of a household is often put to the test. Addressing these wasteful habits can significantly enhance financial well-being, making the DINK lifestyle an appealing alternative.
Perceptions and Regrets
However, the societal pressure and potential isolation faced by DINK couples cannot be overlooked. A section of the populace over 50, who chose to remain childless, often face judgment from society. While some harbor regrets as they age, a majority express satisfaction with their decision. Reasons for their choice range from the desire for more leisure time, the quest for the right partner, to the inability to afford child care. Personal narratives echo a similar sentiment, with many expressing contentment with the freedom and independence that comes with not having children.
Taylor Graves, a project manager in healthcare technology living the DINK lifestyle for a decade, opines that the absence of child-related costs allows for a more comfortable financial situation, enabling a focus on savings and less worry about day-to-day expenses. The DINK lifestyle, despite its challenges, offers a unique perspective on financial stability and personal growth, resonating deeply with a growing number of American adults.
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SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — The Safety Harbor community is rallying together after an early Sunday morning fire left a mother and her teenage son without a home to start the new year.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., crews with the Safety Harbor Fire Department and other agencies responded to Conant Ave. for a structure fire in a single-family residential home with heavy fire showing through the roof.
Firefighters say everyone made it out by the time crews arrived and had no injuries.
The fire was contained to the second floor of the home. The first floor has significant smoke and water damage throughout the house.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Tamra Camilleri is friends with the family and is rallying the Safety Harbor community to help them.
"My house burned down when I was a senior in high school and I remember thinking we don't even have socks, so I thought we could see what we could get, and the outpouring has been insane," said Camilleri.
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‘Foxie Dippers’ take weekly therapeutic plunge into Yahara River
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Ahead of the new year, a group of women in Madison are encouraging others to take part in their unique weekly tradition, cold water therapy.
Inspired by Wim Hof, also known as ‘the iceman,’ Loriann Stanislawski first tried cold water exposure years ago.
“You can’t think about too many other things when you’re standing in cold water, right? You’re not thinking about the difficulties you might be having or other people, relationships, et cetera, children, all the things,” she said. “And so you just focus on yourself and you get through those difficult moments and then that builds resilience and grit.”
No matter the weather conditions, Stanislawski took on the cold water.
“I’ve been dipping at times when there’s ice and, or you have to like, just break through a little bit of ice,” she said.
She says the experience was incredible and she incorporated the activity into her weekly routine. But something was missing.
“I have a friend in Colorado who is a fitness instructor, and I went to visit her and she had also a cold water dipping group that they went at 5:30 in the morning,” she said. “She encouraged me to start a group and it was an offshoot of another group.”
Stanislawski started Facebook group in hopes of encouraging other women to take the plunge, thus came the Foxie Dippers.
The women submerge themselves into the Yahara River together. The activity is not only fun, but therapeutic.
“I have a complex and chronic pain condition and so I wanted to try it out just to see if the cold would help manage my pain, member of Foxie Dippers Jaime Riving said. “But it’s also super useful for just quieting the nervous system regulating it.”
Heading into the new year, the women are encouraging others to push themselves outside of their comfort zone.
“Whether people do cold water exposure, yoga or any other activity that causes them a little bit of distress, they later are able to build on that and then be much more control of their mind and their body in a difficult situation,” Stanislawski said.
Stanislawski says anyone can join their group, or just come to observe.
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Eagles falter vs. Cardinals after questionable play-calling in crunch time. Why go conservative?
The Eagles recovered an onside kick in the fourth quarter and had a chance to put away the Cardinals. But the mystifying play calls didn't work out.
A.J. Brown was livid.
Right as the Eagles were stopped well short of the marker following a questionable third-and-19 call that saw quarterback Jalen Hurts deliver a bubble screen pass to tailback Kenneth Gainwell for a minimal gain, the Fox broadcast panned to Brown.
The 26-year-old star receiver shook his head in disgust. He released his sense of mounting frustration by barking toward the home sideline. By the time he retreated to the bench, kicker Jake Elliott converted a 43-yard field goal that momentarily gave the Eagles a three-point lead.
» READ MORE: Eagles grades: Coaching, defense fail them in a loss to the Cardinals
But similar to how they gashed the Eagles all Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Cardinals stormed downfield once more. Running back James Conner, who dominated with 128 rushing yards across 26 carries (4.9 -yard average), delivered the knockout blow with his 2-yard touchdown rush up the middle.
The Eagles lost to the Cardinals, 35-31. It wasn’t just Sunday’s contest that slipped away from them, either. With the Eagles’ loss, the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Lions have control of the No. 2 seed, and the Dallas Cowboys also control their own destiny in the NFC East with just one regular-season game remaining.
“I still believe in the guys in that locker room, the players,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “I still believe in the coaches. I think we’ve got the guys in this place to get turned in the right direction.
“We don’t have much time, obviously.”
Time indeed is dwindling on this Eagles season that continues to take unexpected twists and turns.
Less than a week ago, it was Brown, who was on the receiving end of an improbable conversion that occurred under an even farther down-and-distance (third-and-20) than the Eagles faced late in the fourth quarter Sunday.
This time around, the Brian Johnson-led offense was too conservative in crunch time.
The unit began its second-to-last drive with prime field position inside Arizona’s 40 after cornerback Eli Ricks recovered an onside kick. Hurts then completed an 18-yard pass to Brown. On the following play, left tackle Jordan Mailata was penalized for holding, which set up first-and-20 from Arizona’s 30.
“It’s very frustrating,” Mailata said. “Silly penalties once again. It’s very disheartening. I think we have a lot of pride. It’s tough when you drop one like that. It’s real hard. We said it’s playoff mode, then we come out here and play like that.”
The subsequent three plays represented, perhaps, the most bizarre offensive sequence in recent memory: Hurts handled consecutive snaps out of the shotgun, and he rushed twice to his right side for gains of 4 and minus-3 yards. That set up third-and-19 … only for the Eagles to burn a timeout that they would have preferred to have kept for the following drive. Coming out of the break, Gainwell handled a screen pass for a measly 4-yard gain, a play in which receiver DeVonta Smith served as the lead blocker and was seriously injured. After the game, Smith was spotted in crutches with a walking boot on his right foot.
Sirianni explained the drive: “I don’t think that’s conservative there if they are blitzing a bunch of gaps, [we’re] running a gap scheme that has a chance to hit for big yards that we needed to get back into it. We could have thrown it there, too. We chose to go [back-to-back quarterback rushes]. It didn’t hit. But I think that sometimes with the gap scheme stuff that you do … you’ve got to do some different things to cancel out gaps if they are bringing everything out.”
Regarding the screen call to Gainwell, Sirianni said: “That’s tough — you’re going to have a hard time converting. We’ve got to get ourselves into [field-goal] range.”
» READ MORE: Eagles grades: Coaching, defense fail them in a loss to the Cardinals
Sirianni’s reasoning left many feeling puzzled and worried about the state of the offense. After all, the unit boasts a pair of 1,000-yard receivers in Brown and Smith, along with a 1,000-yard rusher in D’Andre Swift. And just one play earlier, Hurts and Brown connected for an 18-yard gain.
The defense deserves a majority of the blame for Sunday’s blunders, but the Eagles are too talented offensively to be settling against a struggling four-win team. Starting from first-and-20 is tough for any NFL offense, but zero vertical pass attempts over three plays is inexcusable.
Asked if he wanted to be more aggressive in that situation, Hurts deferred to the coaching staff.
“I would like to do whatever works,” he said. “I think it is result-based. We live and die on whatever we go out there and do. That particular opportunity, it didn’t get us where we want it in the end, but it’s tough. … They give us the ball inside of the 50, and we just have to handle and execute and manage that situation a lot better.”
Hurts had just five incompletions, finishing 18-for-23 with 167 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception that occurred on a last-second Hail Mary attempt.
Afterward, Brown declined to speak at length to reporters for the second consecutive week. He partially clarified his frustrations in a brief statement as he exited the locker room: “I’m not about to talk. There’s nothing to talk about. ... It’s nothing towards y’all [the media], though, so I just wanted to clear that up.”
While Hurts delivered touchdown passes to tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver Julio Jones (twice), Brown did not see the end zone for the fifth straight game, which marks the longest stretch of his career without a touchdown.
Brown ranks third in the league with 1,447 receiving yards, but the Eagles (11-5) have dropped four of their last five games — a span that has left Brown, one of the team’s top players, disgruntled and scoreless.
“It is just a lack of execution,” Hurts said. “You can credit that to whatever you want. We still have everything in front of us to learn from everything that’s going on as a team and put the right energy toward it and towards the things that we can control and being the best team we can be. It is something we have to grow from.”
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CHICAGO – The Bears defense dismantled the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Soldier Field. The defense forced four interceptions en route to a win, 37-17, in the home finale.
Head coach Matt Eberflus’ team improved to 7-9 on the season, with quarterback Justin Fields throwing for 268 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-32 passing. Fields also ran for 45 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Eberflus’ defense was the star of the show, yet again. The coach believes his team is building something.
Here are the five big takeaways from the Bears’ win over Atlanta.
1. Fields provides more magic
Fields said playing with this team makes football fun again. He’s clearly enjoying winning games. The Bears have won five of their last seven.
Fields threw some impressive passes, including several tough throws to receiver DJ Moore. He also had some electric runs, none better than a third-and-8 scramble after he escaped two would-be sackers in the third quarter. He broke both tackles and ran for a first down.
JUSTIN FIELDS MAGIC 🪄
— PFF (@PFF) December 31, 2023
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Late in the game, the home fans chanted: “We want Justin! We want Justin!”
“I heard it,” Fields said of the chants. “It was great. Ever since the moment I got here, the fans here have been great to me, to the team. I was saying to somebody in [the locker room], last year when we didn’t have a good record they’re still showing up late in the season, cheering us on.”
With Carolina’s loss on Sunday, the Bears are now locked into the No. 1 draft pick thanks to the blockbuster trade with Carolina in March. They will have a chance to select any player they want.
I heard [the chants]. It was great. Ever since the moment I got here, the fans here have been great to me, to the team.
— Justin Fields, Bears quarterback
The players in the locker room remain fully behind Fields.
“I’ve said it before and I’m going to keep saying it: What makes him not the quarterback?” Moore said. “Today, the Houdini act should’ve just put the nail in. He’s not a running back, he’s him. ... I want him to be the quarterback. I said what I said, now it’s on the higher-ups. It’s up to them.”
2. DJ Moore twists way to new career highs
Moore continued to validate Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ decision to include Moore in a trade with the Carolina Panthers for the No. 1 pick last spring. The Bears’ top wide receiver continued to make jaw-dropping catches Sunday, adjusting his body mid-catch in order to make a reception.
Two plays stood out against the Falcons. The first came in the first quarter when Fields found Moore in the corner of the end zone with a dart pass that Moore managed to catch with both feet inbounds. The second was later in the first quarter after Moore lost track of the ball in the snow and adjusted his body down the sideline in order to make the catch.
uh DJ Moore is legit pic.twitter.com/Mfft2KVeJm
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 31, 2023
Moore credited his ability to move his body in improbable ways to his early days growing up in Philadelphia and doing gymnastics with cheerleaders.
“I’m just going to trust myself to catch this,” Moore said of his mindset. “I really did it.”
Moore finished with 159 receiving yards and a touchdown on nine catches. He now has 1,300 season receiving yards along with eight receiving touchdowns, both career highs. Moore also now has the most receiving yards in a season by a Bears player since Alshon Jeffrey had 1,421 in 2013.
“He’s really unbelievable,” Bears tight end Cole Kmet said. “He’s a guy that when he’s covered, he’s really not covered. I thought the touchdown pass was awesome, in terms of the late hands that you saw, the over-the-shoulder grab over the sideline, another example of that where the guy’s kind of on him, but Justin makes a great throw and he makes great adjustments to the ball.”
3. Snowy weather; wild return
With snow flurrying and winds swirling, kicking was a major challenge. Both Bears kicker Cairo Santos and Falcons kicker Younghoe Too struggled from 50 yards and beyond during pregame warm ups.
Koo missed his first two field goal attempts from 50 and 42 yards. The Falcons came away empty-handed from their first two offensive possessions.
Santos, for the most part, handled the weather better. He made three of his four field goal tries and all four of his extra points. The missed field goal came from 55 yards as time expired on the first half. Santos’ kick came up short and landed in the arms of Falcons cornerback Dee Alford.
From nine yards deep in the end zone, Alford tried returning the ball to his right before cutting left and finding open space. He followed his blockers 96 yards before the Bears brought him down.
Robert Tonyan tracked Dee Alford down for line 55-plus yards to save a touchdown.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) December 31, 2023
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Tight end Robert Tonyan earned the tackle on the play after running Alford down for a significant portion of the 96-yard run.
“I had two people pulling me back,” Tonyan said. “It was like a resistance sprint for like 200 yards. I was just trying to get down there and get in the way somehow some way.”
Tonyan, center Lucas Patrick and kicker Cairo Santos were all near Alford as he went down.
“I think Soldier Field helped us a little bit too because we didn’t make a clean tackle on him,” Santos said.
They did enough to trip him up. A touchdown there could’ve made it a one-possession game at halftime.
4. Stevenson’s two picks
Rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson had two interceptions in the game. On one of them, the Falcons were trying to put him in a bind between two receivers. He said that watching film of teammate Jaylon Johnson helped him make the play.
He acted like he was going to stick with the shorter route, before dropping back with the receiver going deep.
“Show them short but make sure we’re able to get back, just kept my hips open,” Stevenson said. “Know I have my responsibility low but also know I’ve got to help the safety high.”
Kyler Gordon and TJ Edwards also had interceptions.
Johnson left the game with a shoulder injury and didn’t play in the second half. The Bears were, otherwise, injury free throughout the afternoon.
Left guard Teven Jenkins made his return for the offense after missing last week’s game due to a concussion. Darnell Mooney did not play due to a concussion.
5. Bears earn No. 1 pick, again
Carolina lost to Jacksonville on Sunday and Arizona surprisingly beat Philadelphia. The Panthers, at 2-14, are a lock to have the worst record in the NFL, no matter what happens in Week 18.
Thanks to that trade, the same one that sent Moore to Chicago, the Bears have Carolina’s first-round pick. For the second year in a row, the Bears hold the No. 1 overall draft pick.
There are a million ways that Poles could approach this. If he doesn’t want to draft a quarterback, some team will be willing to trade up for the rights to draft USC’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye. He could trade the No. 1 pick for the second consecutive year, netting a huge haul. He could also use the pick if he believes either Williams or Maye could be a future star in the NFL.
Last year, Poles said he wasn’t celebrating when he earned the No. 1 pick. But that was also because the Bears had the worst record in football.
Still, it’s probably not the first thing on the Bears’ mind right now.
“I really don’t give attention to it right now,” Eberflus said. “I don’t think we’re picking tomorrow, you know what I mean? So the focus – like I said, for you to do your job the right way is you got to be here right now, get your eyes forward for the next thing. Next thing for me is go spend some time with my wife and family tonight. I will look at the tape at the house.”
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"Terrorists have found safe haven in Canada": Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry
By ANI | Published: September 26, 2023 06:07 AM2023-09-26T06:07:35+5:302023-09-26T06:10:04+5:30
New York [US], September 26 : Reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on ...
New York [US], September 26 : Reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday (local time) said that terrorists have found safe haven in the North American country and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has this way of coming out with outrageous allegations.
While speaking exclusively with ANI, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister further added that he is "not surprised" by his comments as Trudeau comes out with "outrageous and substantiated allegations."
“Some of the terrorists have found safe haven in Canada. The Canadian PM has this way of just coming out with some outrageous allegations without any supporting proof. The same thing they did for Sri Lanka, a terrible, total lie about saying that Sri Lanka had a genocide. Everybody knows there was no genocide in our country”, said Sri Lankan Foreign Minister.
Ties between India and Canada have been strained after Justin Trudeau on September 18 alleged India’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
Nijjar, who was a designated terrorist in India, was killed outside a Gurdwara in Canada’s Surrey on June 18. India, however, rejected the allegations, terming them “absurd” and “motivated”.
Taking a dig at Trudeau for honouring a former Nazi soldier in Canada's parliament, he said, “I saw yesterday he had gone and given a rousing welcome to somebody who has associated with the Nazis in the past during the Second World War. So, this is questionable and we have dealt with it in the past. I am not surprised that sometimes PM Trudeau comes out with outrageous and substantiated allegations."
On September 22, during Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy's speech in Canada’s Parliament, 98-year-old Ukrainian Yaroslav Hunka, who served in the first Ukrainian division, also known as the SS division "Galicia" during World War II was honoured by the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada.
Sabry while speaking on Canada and Sri Lanka's relationship said that due to Trudeau’s ‘Genocide’ comment, earlier, the relationship between the two nations is ‘affected’.
“That has actually affected our relationship. The Foreign Ministry has a different take on that. Ministry of Global Affairs has very clearly said that Sri Lanka did not go through a genocide, whereas PM Trudeau as a politician stands up and says that genocide had taken place. That itself is contradictory to each other. That doesn't help”, said Sabry.
He also advised the Canadian PM to not interfere in the internal matters of a sovereign country.
“I don't think anyone should poke their nose into other countries and tell as to how we should govern our country. We love our country more than anyone else. That's why we are in our country. We are not very happy about that statement at all. Indian Ocean identity is very important and we need to strengthen the regional architecture. We have to look after our region. We need to work together. That's how we can create a peaceful environment. We should not be dictated by anyone else as to how we should conduct our affairs”, he added.
Earlier, Sri Lanka rejected the statement issued by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau containing “outrageous claims” of genocide relating to the past conflict in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that such irresponsible and polarizing pronouncements by the leader of a nation breeds disharmony and hatred both in Canada and Sri Lanka, instead of promoting peace and reconciliation.
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From left, owner of Afeisha’s Home for the Aged, Afeisha Spencer-Mohammed, with one of the residents and Digicel Foundation Mobile Telesales team member Cadesha Romany. – Photo courtesy Digicel Foundation –
Afeisha’s Home for the Aged and its 13 residents received a gift of $10,000 worth of much needed items courtesy a Digicel Foundation Mobile Telesales Team on December 24.
Dinique Tittle, Seraiah Hills, Cadejah Romany and Kathy Ann Richardson used their winnings from this year’s Digicel Foundation Christmas Treasure Hunt to purchase two wheelchairs, a five-burner stove, non-perishable food items, toiletries and personal care items for the home.
“I have been praying for a stove…the one we have right now really needed replacing,” said Afeisha Spencer-Mohammed, owner and caretaker of the home. Spencer-Mohammed said the Digicel Mobile Telesales team, “ are God sent.”
The women also took fruit bowls and snack plates, and were warmly welcomed by the residents of the home.
“To imagine this was just a scavenger hunt we entered at work to have fun, but it mushroomed into this wonderful opportunity to give back to this home,” the Digicel team members said.
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma visits shelter homes in Jaipur, distributes warm clothes on New Year
At the beginning of the New Year, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inspected shelter homes in Jaipur and distributed warm clothes to homeless people.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 1 (ANI): At the beginning of the New Year, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inspected shelter homes in Jaipur and distributed warm clothes to homeless people.
CM Bhajanlal Sharma visited Ramniwasbagh and JK Lone Hospital to inspect the shelter homes. He also discussed the conditions of the shelter homes with officials and later draped blankets around disabled persons.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Rajasthan BJP Organisation General Secretary Chandrashekhar.
Meanwhile, the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan witnessed lavish celebrations as people welcomed the new year with celebrations, light shows, and dance performances.
Similarly, residents of Ajmer also welcomed the year 2024 with great fervour and joy amid fireworks, light shows, and dance performances.
Earlier, on New Year's Eve, CM Bhajanlal Sharma held a Janta Darshan in Jaipur, where he listened to the problems of the people of the state.
BJP MLA from Sanganer, Bhajanlal Sharma, took the oath as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan on December 15, 2023, at a swearing-in ceremony in Jaipur.
He won the Sanganer assembly seat by an impressive margin, securing 145,162 votes against his Indian National Congress (INC) opponent, Pushpendra Bhardwaj, who polled 97,081 votes.
In Rajasthan, the BJP registered victories on 115 seats, and the Congress came in a distant second with 69 seats.
Rajasthan went to the polls for 199 of the 200 assembly seats on November 25. The majority mark in the state is 100. (ANI)
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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UK Landlords Brace for Mortgage Payment Increase in 2024
In 2024, an estimated 150,000 buy-to-let landlords in the UK are anticipated to face a considerable increase in mortgage payments as long-term fixed-rate mortgage agreements expire. Specifically, 144,000 landlords will see their five-year fixed contracts conclude and will probably need to refinance at rates ranging from 4.5% to 5%, a rise from the average of 3.5% in 2019. This could result in monthly payment increases of nearly £200 for a £150,000 interest-only loan.
The Knock-On Effects of Mortgage Rate Increases
Darryl Dhoffer from The Mortgage Expert predicts that some landlords may experience rate jumps of up to three percentage points upon refinancing. This could potentially add £450 to monthly costs. The situation is further complicated by the reductions in tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages, implemented between 2017 and 2020. These changes no longer permit landlords to deduct all mortgage interest as a business expense. This shift has led to reduced profit margins and may compel landlords to raise rents to cover the increased expenses.
Double Whammy for Landlords
More than 35,000 landlords who opted for two-year fixed-rate deals in 2022, in anticipation of a decrease in rates by the time of renewal, will instead face a second increase in payments. The average rate on a two-year buy-to-let mortgage has dropped from a peak of nearly 7% to 5.95%, but remains higher than the sub-4% rates 18 months prior.
Future Predictions and Implications
Economists suggest that by the end of 2024, buy-to-let mortgage rates will fall below 4.5%, which will still be higher than the rates these landlords previously locked in. The impending escalation of mortgage payments paints a grim picture for landlords. However, it also underscores the importance of having a robust financial plan in place to navigate these potential challenges and ensure the sustainability of their property investments.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on deal deadline with Saudis
The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a US investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalise the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made "meaningful progress" with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
"As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents," Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as "active and productive."
The framework agreement was to expire on December 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed.
"We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date," Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European (DP World) tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
"These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors," Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an "objective, empirical-driven evaluation" of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a "fair and objective" process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins on Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight "signature" events with a $US20 million purse and limited field.
LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $US20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Opener clarifies his international exit at press conference in Sydney, with the recent World Cup final his last 50-over match for Australia
Departing Warner confirms his ODI retirement
David Warner has confirmed he is retiring from ODI cricket as well as Tests, with the veteran opener soon to embark on the final chapter of his career as a T20 freelancer.
Ahead of his swansong Test at his hometown SCG, Warner revealed that Australia's upset World Cup final victory over India in November marked his final match in the 50-over format.
The 37-year-old will continue to be available for Australia in T20 cricket and is hopeful of featuring in their World Cup campaign in that format in June in the Caribbean and USA.
Following the NRMA Insurance Test series finale against Pakistan in Sydney this week, Warner will turn out for at least four games for the Sydney Thunder but could miss the KFC BBL finals to instead play for his ILT20 side, Dubai Capitals, later in the month.
He is seeking an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from Cricket Australia to play in that league, with the Dubai team's first game to be played on January 21.
Either way, he will not play in Australia's three-match ODI series against West Indies beginning early next month, while he may also sit out the ensuing T20I series to play in the Middle East T20 league that is bankrolled by IPL team owners.
"I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," Warner told reporters at an emotional press conference on Monday.
"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 leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit."
More to come.
NRMA Insurance Test series v Pakistan
First Test: Australia won by 360 runs
Second Test: Australia won by 79 runs
Third Test: January 3-7, SCG (10.30am AEDT)
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 58 minutes ago
The bowl season slate features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Best Week 18 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Family tragedy drove Cynthia Lohr to launch a campaign that has touched countless lives.
The co-owner and chief brand officer of J. Lohr has reached an impressive milestone at the 15-year anniversary of the J. Lohr Touching Lives Initiative. J. Lohr and its trade and distribution partners have donated over $1 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation that has, in turn, helped fund over 8,000 mammograms for women in need.
For every bottle of J. Lohr Carol’s Cabernet purchased, $3 will be donated to the NBCF. Because one in eight women is impacted by breast cancer, the initiative is a year-round program. It hits close to home, as a second bout with breast cancer claimed Carol Waldorf Lohr, Cynthia Lohr’s mother.
“We started the program in 2009,” Cynthia Lohr said. “We reached out to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. to see what we could do to commemorate my mother’s legacy.”
She huddled with her two brothers and father to determine how they could help raise awareness for early detection. The resources available today were not around 20 years ago. Carol had beaten breast cancer once. She had a full mastectomy and was in remission for five years.
“When the cancer came back, it had metastasized and took her down pretty quickly,” Cynthia Lohr said. “I still grieve, how does this insidious disease we thought was under control come back to haunt us?”
When her mother was diagnosed, Cynthia Lohr was desperate for answers; she saw an infomercial on TV where a woman detailed her journey through the breast cancer experience on VHS. The tape took six weeks to arrive. Valuable time passed as the family wondered how to “orient mom through this big, scary journey.”
“The genesis of the program was two-fold,” Cynthia Lohr said. “We wanted to commemorate mom and raise awareness for early detection, but also, we wanted to build a community and demystify breast cancer.”
It’s a deeply personal story for Cynthia Lohr; the vineyard that is her mom’s namesake was where her wedding was hosted in 2001. Her dad even pulled out three rows of vines to make room for an oversized tent that hid a utility shed.
“At first it was a little scary to delve into the communication of such a deeply personal story,” Cynthia Lohr said. “But this is an annual story with a spotlight for us in October. Over the years, different facets of the program were created.”
In the first year of the program, two wines, Carol’s Cabernet Sauvignon and a sauvignon blanc, helped fund 500 mammograms. The response Lohr got from colleagues, distributors and accounts across the country was overwhelmingly positive.
For 15 years, not only had $3 from every bottle of Carol’s Cabernet Sauvignon been donated to the NBCF, but the J. Lohr Touching Lives Wines Dinner hosted by restaurants across the country also raised funds for the cause.
There are restaurants that give 20% of proceeds to the NBCF, and there are some distributors that donate $25 of every bottle sold.
“The purchase of Carol’s Cabernet Sauvignon achieves several purposes,” Cynthia Lohr said. “It’s a terrific gift for a terrific story. It propagates the mission in a way that is tangible and lasting; it creates a memory and experience with friends over dinner.
“That’s a personal touchstone that is impossible to walk away from, you want to tell your friends about it,” she said. “You can also directly donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. They determine where the greatest need is for programming, and will divert the funds to the rightful spot.”
A recent development in patient care is charted patient navigation services. Patients receive assisted navigation at every touchpoint of their experience.
“Women and families don’t get through this alone,” Cynthia Lohr said. “It takes hand holding to make a difference after the diagnosis. The NBCF does so much through either social media or digital video to reach the consumer and elevate the voices of their staff.”
It was six years ago when Hope Kits became part of the journey. In a “beautiful pink box,” there are nurturing and soothing items sent to women regardless of where they are in their treatment. J. Lohr was a pilot supporter of the program, and Cynthia Lohr delivered 30 kits to a San Francisco hospital.
She’s also hosted a Hope Kit packing party, and donated 50 to a Napa Valley hospital a few years ago, as well.
Through grief and suffering, J. Lohr has created a positive program that has given women and families hope, answers and support as they face the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis.
“It really took off as we recognized its power,” Cynthia Lohr said. “We’ll continue in perpetuity, because we see the good it has built.”
• James Nokes has been tasting, touring and collecting in the wine world for several years. Email him at jamesnokes25@yahoo.com.
TASTING NOTES
J. Lohr, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 ($35): A pronounced dark fruit, loamy earth and toasty nose. Concentrated black berry and plum. The wine feels juicy, but the tannins provide grip and structure.
The Hilt, Sta. Rita Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2021 ($50): Winemaker Matt Dees could step into the discontinued Most Interesting Man in the World series of commercials at a moment’s notice. He is a soil scientist who can wax poetic about everything: music, sports, movies and wine. But, it’s his true love of plants and soil that really winds him up, and we are the beneficiaries because it leads to wines like this.
Black cherry and leather on the nose; black cherry, black tea, umami, warm iron shavings team up with the mineral notes that run through the mid-palate and add mystery to the dark fruit, red fruit and spice profile. Look for a full-length feature story on The Hilt in the near future.
Three Sticks, Sonoma Coast, Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2021 ($75): A sublime effort: blueberry, tart cherry and well-integrated tannins. An elegant pinot – well-balanced fruit and acidity. Three Sticks and the Sonoma Coast also will be featured in an upcoming column.
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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Baghpat: Dalit woman pushed into hot cauldron for resisting molestation bid
The 18-year-old was admitted to the GTB Hospital in Delhi in critical condition, police said, adding the three accused, including the cauldron owner, had been arrested.
A Dalit woman was allegedly pushed into a cauldron of boiling sugarcane syrup at a jaggery-making unit for resisting molestation bid, in Baghpat district, police said on Sunday.
The 18-year-old was admitted to the GTB Hospital in Delhi in critical condition, police said, adding the three accused, including the cauldron owner, had been arrested. The incident took place at Dhanaura Silvernagar village of Baghpat on Saturday. She was still undergoing treatment at the hospital when this report was filed.
MP Singh, the inspector of Binauli police station where the case was registered, said the cauldron owner Pramod, colleague Raju and worker Sandeep had been booked under Sections 307 (attempt to murder), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code, and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 on the complaint of the woman’s brother.
“The incident took place on Saturday afternoon and the three accused were arrested and jailed by the night,” Singh added.
In his complaint, the brother said Pramod, Raju and Sandeep molested and misbehaved his sister. When she protested, the accused hurled casteist slurs at her and pushed her into the cauldron with the intention of killing her.
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