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Faridabad, December 31
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat unveiled a statute of late Raja Nahar Singh — a martyr of the First War of Indian Independence and the ruler of erstwhile estate of Ballabhgarh — at the Dasehra ground here today. Former Haryana Chief Ministers Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Om Prakash Chautala, MP Hema Malini and BJP National Secretary OP Dhankhar were also present at the event.
The memorial has been built by Satvir Dagar, a social and political activist.
Devvrat said the late ruler’s sacrifice during the Revolt of 1857 would not be forgotten. He said the king had assumed the throne at a young age, deterred the British from occupying Delhi for long and chosen to sacrifice his life for the honour of his country. He was later hanged to death by the British. Devvrat also remembered other freedom fighters and recounted the sacrifices made by them for India’s Independence. BJP MP Hema Malini said the Jat community had always been at the forefront to serve the country.
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Sunday Forecast: Overcast & breezy with periods of light snow
Overcast, breezy & periods of light snow tapering off late.
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Over the past couple of decades, Australia, an island continent of 26 million that became rich by, among other things, mining natural resources, has developed into a modern powerhouse that actively works to foster a dynamic tech and startup scene. To fully capitalize on that progress, Australian startups will have to overcome challenges like shortage of access to late-stage capital and a scarcity of executives with scale-up experience. Australia is shaped just as much by its peoples as it is by its industry.
At an all-hands meeting just before Thanksgiving, Superpedestrian’s CEO Assaf Biderman told staff the electric scooter company was gearing up for fresh funding and a merger. Management would announce the news on January 1, but until then, Superpedestrian needed to go lean. Less than a month later, Superpedestrian would collapse. | https://news.yahoo.com/sunday-forecast-overcast-breezy-periods-043543807.html | 2024-01-01T04:51:52Z |
Kazakhstan's future in safe hands, view
"2019 was declared the Year of Youth. It will open new horizons for young Kazakhstanis. They will have all necessary conditions in place to make their ideas reality," Amina Khamzina told Kazinform correspondent.
She believes that participants of the Youth Forum with the participation of Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed a lot of things that are of paramount importance for Kazakhstani youth.
Amina welcomed the initiatives announced at the forum. She said, "We, the youth, have always been the generators of bold ideas. The Year of Youth will let us contribute to the development and prosperity of the nation. I believe that the future of Kazakhstan is in safe hands."
Recall that the Year of Youth officially kicked off in Kazakhstan on January 23, 2019. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-s-future-in-safe-hands-view_a3493292/ | 2024-01-01T04:51:53Z |
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 739,700 shares, a decline of 19.9% from the November 30th total of 923,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 242,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.1 days.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other FTI Consulting news, CFO Ajay Sabherwal sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.08, for a total value of $639,240.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 13,511 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,878,923.88. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. In other FTI Consulting news, CFO Ajay Sabherwal sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.08, for a total value of $639,240.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 13,511 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,878,923.88. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Paul Alderman Linton sold 3,920 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.29, for a total value of $840,016.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 41,130 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,813,747.70. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 3.34% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of FTI Consulting
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. KB Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of FTI Consulting by 1.0% during the third quarter. KB Financial Partners LLC now owns 5,996 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,070,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its stake in FTI Consulting by 37.1% in the third quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 218 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Advisor Partners II LLC grew its stake in FTI Consulting by 2.1% in the first quarter. Advisor Partners II LLC now owns 2,975 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $587,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC grew its stake in FTI Consulting by 0.5% in the second quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 13,920 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,648,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in FTI Consulting by 20.8% in the third quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 412 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter.
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FTI Consulting Stock Down 0.1 %
NYSE FCN traded down $0.23 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $199.15. The company had a trading volume of 176,962 shares, compared to its average volume of 272,521. FTI Consulting has a fifty-two week low of $154.60 and a fifty-two week high of $232.15. The company has a market capitalization of $7.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.46 and a beta of 0.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.21 and a quick ratio of 2.21. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $212.92 and its 200 day moving average is $196.18.
FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 26th. The business services provider reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.84 by $0.50. The firm had revenue of $893.26 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $850.70 million. FTI Consulting had a return on equity of 14.02% and a net margin of 7.21%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.15 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that FTI Consulting will post 7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 rattles Nepal
Nepal experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, with a depth of 10 km.
Nepal experienced an earthquake on Sunday night, registering a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake occurred at 22:06:22 IST, reaching a depth of 10 km.
According to NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was registered at Latitude: 27.68 and Longitude: 85.77, respectively.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, Lat: 27.68 & Long: 85.77, Depth: 10 Km , Location: Nepal," the NCS wrote on X.
Further details are awaited.
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"Ram Janmabhoomi not a political issue to get votes...": Rajnath Singh
With a couple of weeks left to inaugurate Ram Temple, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Ram Janmabhoomi is not merely a political issue but a cultural issue for them.
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With a couple of weeks left to inaugurate Ram Temple, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Ram Janmabhoomi is not merely a political issue but a cultural issue for them. "The consecration ceremony will be held on January 22, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present there." When asked about getting electoral benefits from Ram Temple he said, "This is not a political issue for us to get votes, Ram Janmabhoomi is a cultural issue for us."
The consecration ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will be held over seven days, starting on January 16. On the final day, January 22, after the morning puja, the deity of Ram Lala will be consecrated in 'Mrigashira Nakshatra' in the afternoon. Talking about the country's economy Singh said, "By 2027 India will be among the world's top three economies and by 2047 we will be the world's largest economy."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the 21st convocation of Tezpur University said that students are acceptable to new ideas. Sharing his past experience as a teacher and the academic world, Singh highlighted the acceptability of new ideas among students. He acknowledged the innovative spirit of the youth, stating, "As far as I have been able to understand the youth, I can say that students are more innovative than teachers. A lot can be learned from students, and they are receptive to new ideas."
"Assam has given such icons to the country who have excelled in art, valour, religion, politics and almost all fields," added Rajnath. Talking about start-up culture and innovation ecosystem prevailing in the country, he said, "To enhance the capabilities of youth like you, we have promoted start-up culture and innovation ecosystem. Due to the efforts of the government and the youth entrepreneurship initiative, today we have more than 1 lakh start-ups and there are more than 100 Unicorns in India. We have promoted innovation through start-ups in the Defence Industrial Corridor," he added.
Highlighting the pivotal role of youth in shaping the vision of New India, Rajnath Singh said that the key difference between the old Bharat and the new Bharat lies in the evolution of thought and the approach. Addressing the 21st Convocation Ceremony of Tezpur University in Assam, Rajnath Singh said that today's youth are receptive to new ideas.
"I think a lot can be learned from students. Our youth are receptive to new ideas. They have creativity, ambition and all this can be called new thinking which creates the background of a new India. The youth of this country are the creators of our new India. The difference that is visible between the earlier India and the new India is the difference in thinking. India is no longer tolerant of the 'Let it be' approach but Under the leadership of PM Modi, New India is working on the 'Let us do' approach," he said. (ANI)
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Wondering if Target is open on New Year's Day 2024? Here's what to know about store hours
Cue the confetti and throw the ticker tape — 2024 has arrived.
Whether you're sad to see 2023 go or are thinking, "good riddance," the year is officially over and it's time to start anew.
Got a list of resolutions to check off? Essentials or groceries to pick up before the work week begins? A gift card that's burning a hole in your wallet? If so, you may be wondering if a Target near you is open for business on the holiday and, perhaps more important, what are Target's New Year's hours this year?
It's a fair question given that a few major retailers like Costco and Aldi will be closed in observance of the holiday while others will be open with adjusted hours. If you're wondering which stores are open on New Year's Day 2024, we've got a full list right here.
But, more importantly, what about Target? After all, it's what you've come here for and to get the answers, TODAY.com reached out to the retailer to get all the specifics on holiday hours to help ensure your new year starts off on a positive note.
So, if in the midst sending off your New Year's wishes or posting photos on Instagram of you counting down to midnight, you suddenly realize that you forgot to pick up an essential ingredient for your Jan. 1 dinner or anything else for that matter, here's what to know on Target's New Year's hours.
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Planning to spend the holiday parked on the couch watching movies as 2023 wraps up? Hosting a soiree with friends and family? Whatever it is, you may find yourself in a pinch and have to run out for a few necessities like popcorn or plates for your extra guests.
If that's the case, good news: Target will be open on New Year's Eve. As for hours, a spokesperson recommends that customers check with local stores "to confirm hours at their specific location."
Target's 2024 New Year's Day hours
What about New Year's Day? On Monday, Jan. 1, Target will be welcoming customers as usual.
Yep, according to the spokesperson, Target will be operating during normal business hours. That said, hours may vary among stores, so to ensure you're showing up when the Target nearest you is actually open, it's a good idea to take a quick peek at the store locator or store app to confirm.
To save you the hassle of looking it up, we've got Target's store locator right here. the meantime, get ready to join in on another verse of "Auld Lang Syne" (even if you still can't figure out what it actually means) and cheers to the new year!
This article was originally published on TODAY.com | https://news.yahoo.com/wondering-target-open-years-day-042802690.html | 2024-01-01T04:51:58Z |
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 rattles Nepal
Nepal experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, with a depth of 10 km.
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Nepal experienced an earthquake on Sunday night, registering a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake occurred at 22:06:22 IST, reaching a depth of 10 km.
According to NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was registered at Latitude: 27.68 and Longitude: 85.77, respectively.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, Lat: 27.68 & Long: 85.77, Depth: 10 Km , Location: Nepal," the NCS wrote on X.
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Gurugram, December 31
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday launched the one-time settlement-2023 (OTS) scheme that would give traders an opportunity to settle pre-GST tax liabilities. The scheme will be operational from January 1 to March 30.
“This had been a long pending demand of the business community and traders. We have given them this scheme as a New Year’s gift. The move will enhance the state exchequer as well,” Khattar said. The Chief Minister also announced opening of a GST Training Institute in collaboration with Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Gurugram.
Taxes were categorised into four groups with exemptions from interest and penalties for cases related to seven tax Acts in effect before the imposition of GST.
Under the scheme, the tax amount was divided into four categories, starting with an undisputed fee category for cases without dispute. Taxpayers will pay 100% of the amount in this category, with no penalties or interest.
For disputed taxes under Rs 50 lakh, taxpayers will pay 30% of the outstanding amount. For disputed taxes above Rs 50 lakh, they will pay 50 per cent.
The third category applies to undisputed taxes assessed by the department where no appeal was made. Taxpayers will pay 40% if the amount is below Rs 50 lakh and 60% if it’s above Rs 50 lakh. This category also offers relief from penalties and interest.
The fourth category included outstanding amounts due to differences in tax rates. Here, the government has discounted the amount, requiring taxpayers to pay only 30% of the total.
While offering tax relief, the OTS scheme also has installment option. Taxpayers with outstanding amounts below Rs 10 lakh must pay the entire sum in one lump sum before March 30. For Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, the amount can be paid in two installments. If the outstanding is more than Rs 25 lakh, the payment can be spread across three installments: 40% in the first 90 days, 30% in the next 90 days, and 30% in the final 90 days.
Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala said the state has one of best tax structure in the country and collected Rs 46,000 crore in taxes so far. “After the implementation of the OTS scheme, if businessmen, chartered accountants and tax lawyers cooperate, it is expected that tax collection in the state by March 31 can reach Rs 66,000 crore.”
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This had been a long-pending demand of the business community and traders. We have given them this scheme as a New Year’s gift. The move will enhance the state exchequer as well. — Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister
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Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities presented to business circles of Omsk
AIFC Managing Director Aidar Kazybayev stressed that the AIFC has English common law, as well as an independent court and arbitration. At the same time, participants in the proceedings may independently choose arbitrators, including from the Russian Federation, and the language in which the dispute will be considered. He also noted the geographical availability of Astana for Russian entrepreneurs.
"Attracting investment and financial-industrial enterprises of the Ural-Siberian region of Russia to the AIFC site is an important task of strengthening interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. By the beginning of the work of the Border Cooperation Forum of Kazakhstan and Russia, scheduled for autumn 2019, the parties intend to demonstrate real projects of mutually beneficial cooperation within the AIFC," said Kazybayev.
During the presentation, participants were informed about the exclusive institutional conditions at the AIFC site and access to a wide range of financial instruments that will attract additional funds for the further development of Omsk SMEs, including from Western and Asian markets.
At the end of the presentation, bilateral meetings were held, during which representatives of SMEs received detailed answers to their questions, as well as consultations on the registration procedure at the AIFC and support of participants. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-s-investment-opportunities-presented-to-business-circles-of-omsk_a3493217/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:00Z |
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSEAMERICAN:GGN – Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 404,100 shares, an increase of 89.3% from the November 30th total of 213,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 459,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of GGN. Comerica Bank acquired a new position in shares of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Atomi Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $229,000. Formidable Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC now owns 2,119,270 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $7,757,000 after purchasing an additional 26,833 shares during the period. UBS Group AG lifted its stake in shares of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust by 13.7% in the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 112,974 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $413,000 after purchasing an additional 13,647 shares during the period. Finally, Moors & Cabot Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $46,000.
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust Stock Performance
Shares of NYSEAMERICAN GGN remained flat at $3.76 during mid-day trading on Friday. The company had a trading volume of 322,077 shares, compared to its average volume of 473,570. GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust has a 12 month low of $3.43 and a 12 month high of $3.91.
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GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets across the globe. The fund invests in stocks of companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries including companies principally engaged in the exploration, mining, fabrication, processing, distribution, or trading of gold, or the financing, managing and controlling, or operating of companies engaged in gold related activities.
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Tamil Nadu: Tourists throng Velankanni Church ahead of New Year
Tourists on Sunday thronged Velankanni Church and the adjacent beach here with their families ahead of the New Year.
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Tourists on Sunday thronged Velankanni Church and the adjacent beach here with their families ahead of the New Year. The Holy Mother of Health Church is located at Velankanni in Nagapattinam. The church is a spiritual place where people of all religions worship as a symbol of religious harmony.
Velankanni Cathedral is one of the five Christian churches built in India in a grand basilica structure, which is very rare for Christian church architecture. A large number of foreign tourists and devotees participate in this festival. Tourists from other states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala visit the Velankanni Temple on the occasion of welcoming the new year.
Devotees have also come to the Velankanni temple due to the continuous holiday since yesterday. Due to this, tourists and devotees are thronging the Velankanni area. Especially at Velankanni Temple, Matakulam, Old Velankanni, Beach Road, and Velankanni Beach, many tourists have come from various districts and states. They are celebrating their vacation with their family at Velankanni Beach by playing on the seashore, bathing and taking photos. Greetings are being exchanged in advance for the New Year.
Apart from this, pilgrims returning from Melmaruvathur and Palani temples also visit Velankanni Church. According to officials, 500 policemen are engaged in security work in Nagapattinam district ahead of New Year. (ANI)
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On New Year's Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him 'win the Iowa caucuses'
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.
But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away.
“Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?" DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening.
While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. He campaigned in the suburbs of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, revisiting spots he had gone to in 2023 as part of his drive to touch all 99 of Iowa’s counties as a gesture of commitment to the leadoff nominating contests.
But Trump holds a large advantage in Iowa polls as well as a sophisticated campaign organization in the state, threatening to deny DeSantis the win he needs to justify his claim to be the leading alternative to the former president.
Appearing Sunday night with his wife, Casey, and their young children, DeSantis urged his audience to defy the odds. “I think we have an opportunity to just make a statement that in this country it's we the people that ultimately decide these things,” he said. “Because I think you have a lot of media, they don't think you even matter.”
DeSantis wasn't alone in Iowa between Christmas and New Year's, a period typically free from politics. The Jan. 15 caucuses' earlier-than-usual spot on the election-year calendar lured former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to eastern Iowa stops Friday and Saturday, as she competes with DeSantis as a Trump alternative.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also stormed the state, trying to remain part of the conversation despite curtailing his advertising spending. Ramaswamy held more than two dozen Iowa events last week and over the weekend.
No one has more riding on Iowa than DeSantis, who reshuffled a campaign viewed early as national in scope after summer staff shakeups prompted by overspending and internal disagreements. He stood onstage Sunday evening in West Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and evangelical Christian leader Bob Vander Plaats, who have risked their own influence by backing DeSantis.
DeSantis and his supporters asked the audience Sunday to ignore polls that show him trailing Trump appreciably.
“Everywhere I go the polls do not match up with reality,” Vander Plaats told the crowd. “Going up in northwest Iowa — heavy Trump country — they all say the same thing to me. They like what he did, but it’s time to turn the page.”
DeSantis has an unrelenting Iowa schedule ahead of him beginning early this week. Trump, who has drawn hundreds — even thousands — more to fewer events, plans his own blitz over the final two weeks, including in deeply conservative northwest Iowa. | https://news.yahoo.com/years-eve-desantis-urges-crowd-044302062.html | 2024-01-01T04:52:04Z |
US Navy destroys boats controlled by Iran-backed militias in Red Sea
American forces were responding to the latest in a series of attacks launched by Houthi rebels against commercial ships over the course of the war in Gaza.
A U.S. Navy vessel destroyed three boats carrying pro-Iranian Yemeni rebels after they attacked a Danish-owned container ship early Sunday, the latest in a string of assaults that have disrupted maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces raided what they described as a key Hamas command post in Khan Younis on Saturday, gathering intelligence as Israel searches for Hamas leaders and underground tunnels in the militant group’s southern stronghold, currently the focus of Israel’s ground campaign in the Gaza Strip.
On Saturday evening, the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container vessel that operates between Europe and Asia, came under missile attack, said the U.S. Four boats later approached the vessel, shot at it and attempted to board it, according to Danish shipping giant Moller-Maersk.
Early Sunday, helicopters from nearby U.S. Navy vessels responded to fire coming from boats controlled by Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen, sinking three of them and killing the crews, the U.S. said. The fourth boat fled. There have been more than 20 attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels since they started striking at commercial ships in November.
Iranian-backed militant groups have undertaken a series of attacks on Western interests in response to U.S. support for Israel’s military effort, including assaults on vessels passing through the Red Sea. Earlier this month, shipping companies, oil producers and cargo owners suspended transit through the Red Sea after some vessels were attacked by Houthi militants.
The Iranian allies initially said they were targeting Israeli shipping activities in retaliation for the war in Gaza but have now broadened the attacks to other vessels sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb, a key crossing between the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
“The attacks have lost all connection to Israel completely," said Ami Daniel, chief executive of maritime artificial-intelligence company Windward. “The Houthis don’t seem to be deterred by the coalition."
In response to the mounting threat, the Indian navy last week dispatched three guided-missile destroyers to protect commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea, following an attack last week on a chemical tanker off the Indian coast. The U.K. also sent a warship earlier this month to join a U.S-led naval task force.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said he supports an international coalition to protect waterways but said that Israel “won’t let this threat hurt the citizens of Israel and the Israeli economy."
Meanwhile, Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military’s chief spokesperson, said that Israeli forces in Khan Younis raided what he described as Hamas’s local headquarters, which also housed a Hamas intelligence command center. In recent days, Israel reinforced its ground troops with additional paratroopers in Khan Younis, the military confirmed.
The military also reported clashes with Hamas across the city and in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday that Israeli forces killed more than 100 militants in the past two days.
In Gaza’s north, the Israeli military is trying to consolidate its grip over territory and seek out tunnels and other military infrastructure. Israeli forces in Shati cleared a booby-trapped school building, and in Beit Lahiya, troops called in airstrikes on militants, the Israeli military said on Sunday.
Israel is putting special emphasis on gaining ground in Daraj Tuffah, one of the last northern Gaza areas into which it moved ground forces, and what Hagari on Saturday called “Hamas’s last significant stronghold in the northern Gaza Strip."
Israel has promised to eradicate Hamas in response to the Oct. 7 attack that it says killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in southern Israel. The U.S. has designated Hamas as a terror organization.
In the wake of that assault, Israel unleashed an offensive on Gaza that has killed nearly 22,000 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Most of those killed were women and children. The authorities’ figures don’t distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
Israel’s consolidations come as it faces pressure to transition to lower-intensity operations but continues to press its offensive in central and southern parts of the Strip.
Netanyahu vowed on Saturday to take control of Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off Hamas’s weapons-smuggling line. Analysts say that taking the border would require moving Israeli ground forces into the border town of Rafah, which could further raise tensions with Egypt.
Expanding operations to Rafah would be “very, very sensitive because of the Egyptians," said Shalom Ben Hanan, a former senior Israeli intelligence official. Cairo will be worried that refugees will flee across the border, said Yoni Ben Menachem, a former captain in Israel’s military intelligence who is now a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an Israeli think tank.
“But you cannot finish the military operations and leave the Hamas stronghold in Rafah and Philadelphi Corridor," said Ben Menachem, referring to the stretch of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. “It’s out of the question militarily."
Controlling the border would likely also require demolishing homes to create even a minimal security perimeter, said retired Israeli general Giora Eiland.
“If Israel decides that it wants this area it would have to create a corridor of at least 500 meters [0.3 miles] wide, otherwise tactically speaking it would not be able to protect Israeli forces who are operating there," Eiland said, adding that the move would stir controversy since homes are built right up to the border, but it is “essential" for force protection.
The plan is also facing opposition from the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank and which the U.S. hopes could play a role in governing Gaza after the war. Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor would signal a “return [to] the occupation…ending all agreements with the Palestine Liberation Organization," said PLO Secretary-General Hussein Sheikh. Fatah, the controlling party in the Palestinian Authority, is also a driving force in the political umbrella organization the PLO.
Moreover, Rafah has swollen with displaced civilians, as most of Gaza’s 2.2 million people have fled southward.
Tensions have also continued flaring in the West Bank, where the Israeli military has conducted raids on Palestinian militants.
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad faction claimed it had detonated an improvised explosive device targeting an Israeli armored bulldozer late Saturday, in Tulkarem in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.
Meanwhile, a Hamas delegation is expected to visit Cairo in the coming days to discuss an Egyptian proposal to end the war.
The proposal calls for an initial pause in fighting to allow for the release of roughly 50 Israeli hostages currently held by Hamas in exchange for around 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
A cease-fire deal would be followed by the formation of a transitional government for the both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank made up of various Palestinian factions, including rivals Hamas and Fatah.
While the final phase concerning the governance of postwar Gaza is the biggest sticking point, due in part to the rivalry between the Palestinian groups, the Egyptian officials said they are working with Qatar on a temporary pause in fighting that would allow for the release of the hostages and prisoners.
But Hamas has insisted on a permanent cease-fire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, while Israel has said it has no intention of immediately withdrawing its forces.
Summer Said contributed to this article.
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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:GNENF – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,774,000 shares, a growth of 90.3% from the November 30th total of 1,458,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 39,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 69.9 days.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Stock Performance
OTCMKTS GNENF traded up $0.04 on Friday, reaching $3.81. The stock had a trading volume of 23,300 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,502. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $3.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $4.77. Ganfeng Lithium Group has a 1 year low of $2.99 and a 1 year high of $9.77.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Ganfeng Lithium Group in a research report on Wednesday, November 8th. They set an “underweight” rating on the stock.
About Ganfeng Lithium Group
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co, Ltd. manufactures and sells lithium products in Mainland China, rest of Asia, the European Union, North America, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Lithium Metal and Compound, Lithium Battery, and Lithium Ore Resource and Others. The company has interests in the Mount Marion mine located in Australia; Cauchari-Olaroz project situated in Jujuy Province, Northwest Argentina; Mariana project located in Salta Province, Argentina; Sonora project situated in Mexico; Pilbara Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project located in Western Australia; Ningdu Heyuan mine situated in Ningdu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province; Avalonia project located in Ireland; Qinghai Yiliping lithium salt lake project situated in the Qinghai Province; Goulamina spodumene ore project located in southern Mali, Africa; PPG lithium salt-lake project located in Salta Province, Argentina; and Songshugang tantalum-niobium mine project located in Jiangxi Province.
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Kazakhstan's Sadriddin Akhmedov soars in world rankings
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan's Sadriddin Akhmedov (7-0, 7 KOs) had another professional fight, Sports.kz reports.
In a boxing event in Montreal, 20-year-old Akhmedov knocked out Mexican boxer Abraham Juarez (13-2, 5 KOs) in the fourth round and, therefore, gained the WBC youth world super welterweight title.
Following the bout, the Kazakh boxer made a drastic breakthrough in the BoxRec.com rankings within his division. Sadriddin immediately climbed 116 positions and now ranks 85th.
It should be mentioned that another Kazakh boxer Nursultan Zhanabayev (6-0, 4 KOs), who holds the WBC Asia belt, is 80th in the rankings. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-s-sadriddin-akhmedov-soars-in-world-rankings_a3492330/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:07Z |
Rewari: Gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on his visit to Rewari advised JJP workers to put up party flags at their residences. He also pulled up the workers for not putting up the party flags at their houses. "The flags not only haunt leaders of opposition parties but also create an impression in favour of the party, which helps in gaining power. This is an era of publicity so every worker will have to propagate the party's policies and work done in the past over four years. The impression will get created on its own in favour of the JJP if we do so," said Dushyant.
Bridge project a subject of mockery
Faridabad: The bridge project over the Yamuna near Manjhawali village in the district has become a subject of mockery for some of opposition leaders. While the work on the project, claimed to be the pet project of the local MP, is still on, a political leader belonging to the opposition party remarked that the bridge project had failed to get completed even after 10 years despite there being a triple-engine government (BJP government in Haryana, UP and the Centre). The bridge, if it gets completed from the Faridabad side in the near future, will remain unused or non-operational, as no work has been taken on the UP side so far, to provide connectivity, it is claimed.
Plans of Congress leaders may go awry
Ambala: Senior leader and former minister Nirmal Singh and Chitra Sarwara's decision of resigning from AAP and rejoining the Congress, on January 5, has not only come as a major setback for AAP but may also disturb the plans of some local Congress leaders. Nirmal Singh, a loyalist of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's camp had accused Kumari Selja of betraying and had quit the Congress after Chitra was denied the ticket in the last Assembly elections. Some local leaders belonging to Selja group were making all efforts to strengthen their base for the Assembly elections, but the return of Nirmal and Chitra may disturb their plans.
Multiple ticket aspirants
Gurugram: With the Assembly elections due next year, the Gurugram and Badshahpur state Assembly seats are up for garbs. With speculations of the BJP not repeating previous candidates, over 15 aspirants are now fighting it out for the tickets. The aspirants are not only queuing up to meet the CM everytime he comes but are also making regular trips to Chandigarh. The maximum number of aspirants are from Badshahpur who have even requested a special meeting with the party state leadership for an 'amicable solution'.
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Zelenskiy speaks of war, Putin makes passing reference in contrasting New Year speeches
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By Lidia Kelly
(Reuters) - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy honoured his people's resilience in times of bloodshed in a long and lyrical New Year speech, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin stressed his country's unity in a short and stern message that made only passing reference to the war.
The speeches - traditional Dec. 31 messages in both Russia and Ukraine - came as both countries marked the end of the year with increased air attacks on each other's territories. But neither side can point to any major frontline achievements in 2023.
"The major result of the year, its main achievement: Ukraine has become stronger," Zelenskiy said in a televised address interspersed with footage of cities under attack and meetings with leaders of Ukraine's Western allies.
Mentioning "war" 14 times in his 20-minute message, Zelenskiy also vowed, just like a year ago, that a free Ukraine would prevail.
"No matter how many rockets the enemy launches, no matter how many shellings and attacks - vile, merciless, massive - the enemy carries out in an attempt to break Ukrainians, intimidate, knock Ukraine down, drive it underground, we will still rise," he said, dressed in his trademark khaki outfit.
Comments by Putin, who faces an election in March, provided a sharp contrast to those of Zelenskiy and also to his own speech last year, when he cast the war as a near-existential fight.
This year, he called Russia's soldiers "our heroes," but did not mention Ukraine by name and did not refer to the "special military operation" - his term for the war his invasion unleashed in February 2022.
"We have proven more than once that we can solve the most difficult problems and will never retreat, because there is no force that can divide us," Putin said in a four-minute speech, dressed in a suit and a red tie against a backdrop of the Kremlin walls.
"We are one country, one big family."
The war - the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II - is nearing its second anniversary, with no end in sight. Thousands have been killed, millions of Ukrainians displaced and countless cities turned to rubble.
Neither Putin nor Zelenskiy referred to the 1,000-km (600-mile) front line where Kyiv's counteroffensive had little success and where Moscow has been pushing on with its most recent but slow offensive along the eastern flank aiming to take control of more Ukrainian territory.
And while Zelenskiy spoke of 6,000 or so air raid alerts in Ukraine in the past year, Putin made no mention of any attacks - not even an attack Russia says Ukraine carried out on Belgorod in recent days killing at least 24 civilians.
Both spoke of the strength of their countries and their people, with Putin saying the future common effort will make Russia and its people stronger and Zelenskiy saying the war had already showed the strength of Ukrainians.
"And just like last December 31, today, we say: 'We don't know for sure what the New Year will bring us'," Zelenskiy said. "But this year we can add: 'No matter what it brought, we will be stronger'."
(Aditional reporting by Oleksandr Kozhukhar in Kyiv and Ronald Popeski in Winnipeg; Writing by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne: Editing by Neil Fullick) | https://news.yahoo.com/zelenskiy-speaks-war-putin-makes-043058898.html | 2024-01-01T04:52:11Z |
A U.S. Navy vessel destroyed three boats carrying pro-Iranian Yemeni rebels after they attacked a Danish-owned container ship early Sunday, the latest in a string of assaults that have disrupted maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces raided what they described as a key Hamas command post in Khan Younis on Saturday, gathering intelligence as Israel searches for Hamas leaders and underground tunnels in the militant group’s southern stronghold, currently the focus of Israel’s ground campaign in the Gaza Strip.
On Saturday evening, the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container vessel that operates between Europe and Asia, came under missile attack, said the U.S. Four boats later approached the vessel, shot at it and attempted to board it, according to Danish shipping giant Moller-Maersk.
Early Sunday, helicopters from nearby U.S. Navy vessels responded to fire coming from boats controlled by Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen, sinking three of them and killing the crews, the U.S. said. The fourth boat fled. There have been more than 20 attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels since they started striking at commercial ships in November.
Iranian-backed militant groups have undertaken a series of attacks on Western interests in response to U.S. support for Israel’s military effort, including assaults on vessels passing through the Red Sea. Earlier this month, shipping companies, oil producers and cargo owners suspended transit through the Red Sea after some vessels were attacked by Houthi militants.
The Iranian allies initially said they were targeting Israeli shipping activities in retaliation for the war in Gaza but have now broadened the attacks to other vessels sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb, a key crossing between the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
“The attacks have lost all connection to Israel completely," said Ami Daniel, chief executive of maritime artificial-intelligence company Windward. “The Houthis don’t seem to be deterred by the coalition."
In response to the mounting threat, the Indian navy last week dispatched three guided-missile destroyers to protect commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea, following an attack last week on a chemical tanker off the Indian coast. The U.K. also sent a warship earlier this month to join a U.S-led naval task force.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said he supports an international coalition to protect waterways but said that Israel “won’t let this threat hurt the citizens of Israel and the Israeli economy."
Meanwhile, Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military’s chief spokesperson, said that Israeli forces in Khan Younis raided what he described as Hamas’s local headquarters, which also housed a Hamas intelligence command center. In recent days, Israel reinforced its ground troops with additional paratroopers in Khan Younis, the military confirmed.
The military also reported clashes with Hamas across the city and in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday that Israeli forces killed more than 100 militants in the past two days.
In Gaza’s north, the Israeli military is trying to consolidate its grip over territory and seek out tunnels and other military infrastructure. Israeli forces in Shati cleared a booby-trapped school building, and in Beit Lahiya, troops called in airstrikes on militants, the Israeli military said on Sunday.
Israel is putting special emphasis on gaining ground in Daraj Tuffah, one of the last northern Gaza areas into which it moved ground forces, and what Hagari on Saturday called “Hamas’s last significant stronghold in the northern Gaza Strip."
Israel has promised to eradicate Hamas in response to the Oct. 7 attack that it says killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in southern Israel. The U.S. has designated Hamas as a terror organization.
In the wake of that assault, Israel unleashed an offensive on Gaza that has killed nearly 22,000 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Most of those killed were women and children. The authorities’ figures don’t distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
Israel’s consolidations come as it faces pressure to transition to lower-intensity operations but continues to press its offensive in central and southern parts of the Strip.
Netanyahu vowed on Saturday to take control of Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off Hamas’s weapons-smuggling line. Analysts say that taking the border would require moving Israeli ground forces into the border town of Rafah, which could further raise tensions with Egypt.
Expanding operations to Rafah would be “very, very sensitive because of the Egyptians," said Shalom Ben Hanan, a former senior Israeli intelligence official. Cairo will be worried that refugees will flee across the border, said Yoni Ben Menachem, a former captain in Israel’s military intelligence who is now a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an Israeli think tank.
“But you cannot finish the military operations and leave the Hamas stronghold in Rafah and Philadelphi Corridor," said Ben Menachem, referring to the stretch of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. “It’s out of the question militarily."
Controlling the border would likely also require demolishing homes to create even a minimal security perimeter, said retired Israeli general Giora Eiland.
“If Israel decides that it wants this area it would have to create a corridor of at least 500 meters [0.3 miles] wide, otherwise tactically speaking it would not be able to protect Israeli forces who are operating there," Eiland said, adding that the move would stir controversy since homes are built right up to the border, but it is “essential" for force protection.
The plan is also facing opposition from the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank and which the U.S. hopes could play a role in governing Gaza after the war. Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor would signal a “return [to] the occupation…ending all agreements with the Palestine Liberation Organization," said PLO Secretary-General Hussein Sheikh. Fatah, the controlling party in the Palestinian Authority, is also a driving force in the political umbrella organization the PLO.
Moreover, Rafah has swollen with displaced civilians, as most of Gaza’s 2.2 million people have fled southward.
Tensions have also continued flaring in the West Bank, where the Israeli military has conducted raids on Palestinian militants.
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad faction claimed it had detonated an improvised explosive device targeting an Israeli armored bulldozer late Saturday, in Tulkarem in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.
Meanwhile, a Hamas delegation is expected to visit Cairo in the coming days to discuss an Egyptian proposal to end the war.
The proposal calls for an initial pause in fighting to allow for the release of roughly 50 Israeli hostages currently held by Hamas in exchange for around 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
A cease-fire deal would be followed by the formation of a transitional government for the both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank made up of various Palestinian factions, including rivals Hamas and Fatah.
While the final phase concerning the governance of postwar Gaza is the biggest sticking point, due in part to the rivalry between the Palestinian groups, the Egyptian officials said they are working with Qatar on a temporary pause in fighting that would allow for the release of the hostages and prisoners.
But Hamas has insisted on a permanent cease-fire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, while Israel has said it has no intention of immediately withdrawing its forces.
Summer Said contributed to this article.
Write to Benoit Faucon at benoit.faucon@wsj.com
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Genfit S.A. (OTCMKTS:GNFTF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 115,300 shares, a growth of 91.2% from the November 30th total of 60,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 384.3 days.
Genfit Trading Up 13.9 %
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Hisar, December 31
Now, an imported road sweeping machine brought from Italy will sweep the roads of Hisar town. Urban Local Bodies Minister Kamal Gupta dedicated the machine to Municipal Corporation Hisar today.
Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said that the sweeping machine worth Rs 90 lakh would be pressed into service on the main roads and streets in the town.
Besides, he informed that a Rs 35.4 lakh JCB machine has also been purchased for lifting garbage from the main points in the town.
“I hope that these equipment will help the MC in maintaining cleanliness in the town. The MC has already started door-to-door collection of waste. The JCB machine will make the work of garbage collection more efficient,” he said.
Minister Gupta and MC Mayor Gautam Sardana said that the sweeping machine and JCB machine would help MC sweepers ensure cleanliness and beautification of the town.
Municipal Corporation member Anil Jain said that the MC should ensure cleanliness in the interior of the town as well as the neglected small and narrow streets that often get filled with garbage.
Rs 90-lakh equipment
The sweeping machine worth Rs 90 lakh would be pressed into service on the main roads and streets in the town. A Rs 35.4-lakh JCB machine has also been purchased for lifting garbage from the main points in the town. The JCB machine will make the work of garbage collection more efficient. — Pradeep Dahiya, municipal corporation commissioner
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Northern Ireland politician Lord John Kilclooney has been widely criticised after he suggested gay people should not talk about their sexuality.
The British peer, who previously served as a member of the British parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly and European parliament, was made a lifetime peer in 2001. His lifetime appointment to the House of Lords by Queen Elizabeth II transformed him from John Taylor to Baron Kilcooney.
In a post to social media on New Year’s Eve Lord Kilcooney implored LGBTIQA+ people to stop talking about their sexuality.
“If you are gay – and it appears that many are – you do not need to mention it every time!” he posted to social media X, formerly known as Twitter.
There’s no explanation to what led to the politician sharing his thoughts, but he’s received a barrage of criticism for his comment.
Hundreds of people ignored his request and sent him messages to let him know they were in fact completely gay.
Labour MP Chris Bryant, who is gay, asked “What is it to you?”, while author Ryan Love took the opportunity to promote his book Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out which is an intergenerational coming out story.
Many people pointed out that the post complaining that gay people mention their sexuality in public actually proves that homophobia still exists in society, and Lord Kilclooney had just shown why people need to be forthright about their sexuality.
The politician has previously been accused of making racist posts to social media. He previously referred to Ireland’s prime minster Leo Varadkar as “the Indian”, and on another occasion also referred to US Vice President Kamala Harris as “The Indian”.
Lord Kilclooney denied either post was racist noting that the Irish PM did have Indian ancestry, while he said he had used the phrase to describe Vice President Harris because he could not recall her name.
Graeme Watson, OUTinPerth has contacted Lord Kilclooney for comment.
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Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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Brazil unveils tax benefits for firms to boost investments
Alckmin told a press conference that the first measure was an executive order establishing the "Mover" program, which lowers income taxes levied on transportation companies for them to invest in new technologies, research and development. The program is set to provide benefits totaling 3.5 billion reais ($721.34 million) next year but will gradually increase until reaching 4.1 billion in 2028, said Alckmin, who is also Lula's minister of Development and Industry.
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Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Sunday unveiled government measures aimed at providing companies with tax benefits so they can buy new machinery and invest in transportation. The measures are part of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's plan to "re-industrialize" Latin America's largest economy, where industrial output still lags behind pre-pandemic levels and is more than 18% below its 2011 high.
The Lula administration has pledged to boost industrialization by incentivizing "green" projects including flex-fuel and electric vehicles, renewable power and biofuels. Alckmin told a press conference that the first measure was an executive order establishing the "Mover" program, which lowers income taxes levied on transportation companies for them to invest in new technologies, research and development.
The program is set to provide benefits totaling 3.5 billion reais ($721.34 million) next year but will gradually increase until reaching 4.1 billion in 2028, said Alckmin, who is also Lula's minister of Development and Industry. "This will attract investments to Brazil," he said. "Our problem is low investment and low productivity. We need to act to increase both."
An executive order means the program takes effect immediately but is required to receive Congress approval within four months. Lula's second measure, Alckmin said, was a bill sent to Congress suggesting 3.4 billion reais in income tax benefits for companies to renew their machinery, which he dubbed the "accelerated depreciation project".
"We will stimulate the renewal of Brazil's industry. Equipment depreciation normally happens within 20 years, we're aiming to speed it up so it can happen in two years," the vice president said. He added the program would have a "second phase" in the future but did not provide further details.
Revenue losses linked to the tax benefits would be offset by import taxes, Alckmin said, including those levied on electric vehicles brought from abroad. ($1 = 4.8521 reais)
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – It’s New Year’s Eve, a time to reflect on the year, make resolutions and maybe do a little celebrating. One local group is doing just that while supporting a good cause.
Sunday, Townsite Tower in downtown Topeka and K1 Realty hosted the “Give Back Gala”. Organizers say it isn’t just a party but a way to give back to the 25 local charities that use company venues.
At least $50 of every ticket sold will go to those charities.
“You know, it’s that time of year where we reflect and we think, ‘what can we do better?’ and these people do good work all year around, so it’s easy to support them,” K1 Realty President Ken Schmanke.
Even though it is a formal gala, organizers say it’s not a ‘stuffy’ party, it even has a few surprises as the new year comes. | https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/topekans-get-dressed-up-to-give-back-for-nye/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:17Z |
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As the new year is literally upon us, overnight conditions will end up being mostly clear and cold!
The start of the new year doesn’t necessarily start off with a big bang when we’re talking weather; however, a little cold “snap” in the morning will either get your motor running or, make you simply want to stay in bed!
Starting Monday morning, most of Texoma will see lows in the upper 20’s with early wind chills in the low 20’s.
Highs for January 1, 2014, again, very much the same with upper 40’s and a few low 50’s. In the meantime, both highs and lows will be near the respective averages for the majority of this week. The following week will likely be a little bit colder, still, near average.
Heading into mid to late Tuesday, a weak low pressure system will move in behind a high triggering some scattered rain showers for most all of the area by Tuesday night.
The next rain chance also includes a very slight chance for snow showers and/or flurries. There’s nothing to be excited about just yet. Weather computer models are in disagreement about the placement of the next low-pressure system that will be the trigger mechanism for this event expected on Friday into Friday night. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/weather/the-new-year-starts-with-sun-in-texoma/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:17Z |
A plan by the French government to beautify and improve ugly spaces sparked debate.
A Redditor started the conversation by sharing four renderings from a proposal to transform commercial areas, which was presented by minister of commerce Olivia Grégoire and minister of ecological transition Christophe Béchu.
The images were published in Le Figaro, France’s oldest newspaper, in an article headlined “What could the commercial zones of ‘ugly France’ look like in the future?”
“These areas on the outskirts of cities often have the same appearance: main roads lined with advertising billboards, stores shaped like ‘shoe boxes’ surrounded by huge parking lots,” Julien Da Sois wrote. “For the executive, this model is ‘obsolete,’ both environmentally, economically and urbanistically.”
Much of the idea revolves around parking lots: shrinking them, replacing them, or covering them with photovoltaic panels. Other project pros include more vegetation, new housing, and businesses of multiple stories that take up less surface area.
Le Figaro noted the undertaking would span several decades.
Some Redditors were thrilled, while others pointed out pitfalls, including a lack of non-car transportation, the difficulty in fixing car-centric commercial areas, and a fear that the mockups were impractical.
A countrywide initiative would be astounding, but smaller renovations have been successful all over the world. Another post in the r/f***cars thread showed the second life of a parking lot in Bydgoszcz, Poland, which became a thriving community space.
On TikTok, a user shared the makeover of an Edmonton, Alberta, lot that now features a bakery and gathering area.
To make these changes happen, cities and towns need reliable public transportation, which could be another massive endeavor. But greenspace transformations are worth it, with benefits including stress reduction, cognitive restoration, higher levels of physical activity, enhanced social interactions, and decreased exposure to air and noise pollution, according to an April study published in Environmental Science and Health.
“Is the idea to put a park and dense apartment complex in between an Ikea and large dealership?” one commenter asked. “What’s the point?”
Another said: “Man, ‘Ugly France’ looks a hell of a lot like ‘Just America’. Can we do ours next?”
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Cyclist Rohan Dennis drove ute that killed Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins
By Jacob Shteyman, Roger Vaughan and Lachlan Abbott
Two-time Olympian and former world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after she was struck by a ute her Olympic cyclist husband Rohan Dennis was driving in Adelaide’s inner north.
Paramedics rushed Hoskins to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious injuries after she was hit in the suburb of Medindie on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old mother of two died overnight.
Police arrested her husband, 33-year-old former professional cyclist Dennis, who was driving the ute. He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and endangering life. Dennis was bailed to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
Hoskins won gold in the team pursuit at the 2015 world championships and rode in the team pursuit at two Olympic Games. She finished fourth at the 2012 London Games, but a serious training crash caused her to eventually miss the 2016 Rio final.
Dennis retired from the sport last year, having won stages at all three grand tours – the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana.
Anna Meares, one of Australia’s greatest track cyclists and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, mourned Hoskins on social media.
“I have a very heavy heart,” Meares wrote on Monday morning. “My thoughts are with their children, family and fellow friends. This is a very difficult and tragic time. RIP.”
Mike Tomalaris, a former long-time SBS cycling presenter and Tour de France host, said on social media Hoskins’ death and Dennis’ arrest was “difficult to comprehend”.
“This is so sad. A disaster,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Heartbreaking!”
CPA Women, the international association of professional female cyclists, said it was shocked by Hoskins’ death.
“We send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life,” the union said on social media. “We will miss you Melissa.”
AusCycling chief executive Marne Fechner said Hoskins’ retired at 25 but had “shown the world she was an athlete of rare prowess”.
“It was with shock and sorrow that we learned of Melissa Hoskins’ tragic death,” she said.
“Melissa, a mother, daughter, and wife, was also a champion cyclist who thrilled and inspired us with her exquisite skills on the track and road.”
She said the organisation would determine an appropriate way to memorialise the cyclist and her contribution.
SBS cycling commentator Matthew Keenan also paid tribute.
“My thoughts are with Melissa Hoskins, her kids, family and friends. #RIP,” he posted on X.
Australian pro-cyclist Tiffany Cromwell said on Instagram she “can’t quite believe the news”. “A life gone far too young. RIP Mel,” she wrote.
Born in Perth in 1991, Hoskins also competed in road cycling between 2012 and 2015 with Australian professional team GreenEDGE. She married Dennis in February 2018, following her retirement from cycling the previous year.
Police said major crash officers attended the scene of the death along with detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dennis twice won stages of the Tour de France in 2015, including stage one after which he held the yellow, green and white jerseys concurrently. He is a two-time Olympic medallist, won a silver medal for the team pursuit in 2012 and a bronze medal for the men’s individual time trial in 2021. He also claimed the world hour record in 2015.
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This is what the perfect lunchbox looks like if you want to smash your 2024 health goals - and the guilt-free food court picks I love
- Dietician Susie Burrell shares how to pack a healthy and balanced lunch box
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A top dietician has revealed what to put inside the perfect healthy lunchbox to nail your New Year's diet resolutions.
Susie Burrell, from Sydney, shared the perfect ingredients to pack for a healthy and filling lunch as well as her favourite guilt-free food court options for meals on the go.
The health coach said packed lunches should contain carbohydrates, vegetables, a protein snack, a piece of fruit, and a handful of nuts.
In her book, The 30 Day Reset, Susie said the ideal carb to include would be a sandwich, leftovers or a salad with a protein like chicken or tuna.
She also suggested adding a soup or chopped vegetables as well as a protein snack like cheese, yoghurt, egg, roasted broad beans or a protein ball.
Nutritionist Susie Burrell (pictured) shared the perfect ingredients to pack for a healthy and filling lunch as well as her favourite guilt-free food court options for meals on the go
The health coach said packed lunches should contain carbohydrates, vegetable, a protein snack, a piece of fruit, and a handful of nuts
Susie said to top off the meal with a piece of fruit and a handful of nuts or a seed-based snack.
For her most filling lunch options, she suggested a stuffed jacket potato with salad or a chicken schnitzel with roasted vegetables.
Other healthy lunches include brown rice with tuna and vegetables, stir fry chicken or prawns with cauliflower rice and a toasted sandwich with soup.
Susie shared a number of tasty and healthy lunchbox ideas. In one she packed a slice of quiche with salad, carrot, cucumber and capsicum sticks and a fruit muffin with blackberries.
In another, she had a salmon and salad sandwich with crackers and dip, vegetables popcorn and almonds and a kiwi fruit.
For less organised days, Susie said there are plenty of take-away options at the food court that don't have to let your diet go astray.
She said to opt for a naked burrito bowl, low carb rice paper rolls or a meat, chicken or salad sandwich.
Susie also recommended going for chicken or fish with salad or a prawn or tofu stir fry with vegetables. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/health/article-12915599/Nutritionist-dietician-Susie-Burrell-healthy-lunchbox-ideas.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T04:52:17Z |
2024 NFL Draft order: Raiders in line for 11th pick after Week 17
Just one week left in the NFL season. And with the Raiders officially eliminated from playoff contention, the discussion now shifts to draft position.
As long as the playoffs were a possibility, any pick as far down as 32nd overall was on the table. All non-playoff teams will pick at 18 or above.
For the Raiders, the pick range is higher than that.
Currently they site at 11th overall in the draft order. Their final position is within the range of picks 8-14.
Here is what the top 14 in the draft order currently looks like:
1. Bears (via CAR) 2-14
2. Commanders 4-12
3. Patriots 4-12
4. Cardinals 4-12
5. Giants 5-11
6. Chargers 5-11
7. Titans 5-11
8. Jets 6-10
9. Falcons 7-9
10. Bears 7-9
11. Raiders 7-9
12. Vikings 7-9
13. Saints 8-8
14. Broncos 8-8
Should the Raiders beat the Broncos in the season finale, the Raiders would drop to the 14th pick, behind their division rivals.
In order for the Raiders to move up to the 8th spot, they would have to lose to the Broncos while the Falcons and Bears would have to win. | https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-draft-order-raiders-043359457.html | 2024-01-01T04:52:17Z |
ISRO has welcomed the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into black holes. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. Besides ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study -- the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
Read all the latest updates of ISRO's satellite launch here:
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: See pics of satellite launch
ISRO has shared the 'majestical' pictures of the launch of XPoSat satellite.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: ISRO begins 2024 in style, says Union Minister
After the successful launch of XPosSat satellite on 1 January, Union Minister Jitendra Singh wrote, "ISRO begins 2024 in style".
"Proud to be associated with the Department of Space at a time when Team ISRO continues to accomplish one success after the other," the minister added.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: 'Another successful mission of PSLV has been accomplished'
After the successful launch of the XPoSat satellite, ISRO Chief S Somanath said, "So 1, January 2024, yet another successful mission of PSLV has been accomplished...".
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: XPoSat satellite is launched successfully
ISRO has successfully launched the XPoSat satellite on Monday.
PSLV-C58 vehicle placed the satellite precisely into the intended orbit of 650 km with 6-degree inclination.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Scientist explains purpose of ISRO's mission
Astrophysicist Dr RC Kapoor said that the purpose of XPosSat is the detection of X-rays coming from exotic objects like neutron stars and black holes.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Watch the first satellite launch of 2024
ISRO has launched X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Monday 1 January 2023.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: 3 facts about the mission
1. It is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission that will study dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
2. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarization) in medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV photons of astronomical origin.
3. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Watch the laucnh of XPoSat satellite
The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for 9:10 am (IST) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Visuals from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
ISRO shared a video of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre from where the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite will be launched today.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Scientists visit Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple ahead of the launch
ISRO scientists Amit Kumar Patra, Victor Joseph, Yashoda, and Srinivas visit Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple ahead of the launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission.
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Where to watch
One can watch the LIVE launch of the XPoSat mission on YouTube channel of ISRO. The launch will begin at 9:10 AM on Monday (1 January).
ISRO to usher in 2024 with launch of satellite to study black holes
ISRO will study X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that will study black holes.
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Poem – S.Wish (By Rony Nair)
Keystones on the ledge,
where wisdom cannot factor in for
the unexpected;
the delusional,
the lame
duck periods.
of self-doubt.
of death.
The best are full
of doubt ridden stasis.
and the worst whore
their talents
around the sin bin.
and sell their soul
to the nearest parchment
to the next slutty street
that we call
intellectual capital.
in all those pirouettes
in closed office spaces
there remains
thoughts that cascade
of life simpler.
more full of the senses.
and of coming home.
to you.
Bio:
Rony Nair slogs as an oil and gas Risk Management “expert/ director/ Vice President/consultant”-up on the greasy pole! He’s been 20 years in the industry since starting off as an Industrial engineer a long time ago. Extensively traveled. Dangers fronted often. But that’s his day job. The one that pays for bread and bills.
He’s been a worshipper at the altar of prose and poetry for almost as long as he could think. They have been the shadows of his life. (They’ve been) the bedsit at the end of a long day; the repository that does the sound of silence inimitably well. Not unlike a pet; but with one core difference- the books do suggest, educate and weave a texture that marginally provides streams of thought that are new. And one of the biggest pleasures of his life, is certainly holding a treasured edition in one’s hands. Physically.
Rony’s been writing poetry since 1985 and was a published columnist with the Indian Express in the early 1990’s. He is also a published photographer about to hold his first major exhibition and currently writes a regular column for two online journals; one of them widely read over South India. Rony has been profiled by the Economic Times of Delhi and has also written for them. He cites V.S Naipaul, A.J Cronin, Patrick Hamilton, Alan Sillitoe, John Braine and Nevil Shute in addition to FS Fitzgerald as influences on his life; and Philip Larkin, Dom Moraes and Ted Hughes as his personal poetry idols. Larkin’s’ collected poems would be the one book he would like to die with. When the poems perish. As do the thoughts! | https://www.antarcticajournal.com/poem-s-wish-by-rony-nair/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:17Z |
Gladstone Commercial Co. (NASDAQ:GOODN – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,200 shares, a decline of 20.0% from the November 30th total of 1,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 8,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.
Gladstone Commercial Stock Up 0.5 %
Gladstone Commercial stock traded up $0.10 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $20.61. The company had a trading volume of 4,281 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,032. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $20.15 and its 200-day moving average is $19.72. Gladstone Commercial has a fifty-two week low of $16.51 and a fifty-two week high of $24.14.
Gladstone Commercial Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 20th were paid a $0.138 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 19th. This represents a yield of 8.12%.
About Gladstone Commercial
Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning, and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States.
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Big 12 Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
According to our projections, the best bet in terms of the over/under for the nine Big 12 bowl season matchups is Georgia Tech vs. UCF -- for more tips, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Kansas State -3 vs. NC State
- Matchup: NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Kansas State by 15 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Oklahoma +2.5 vs. Arizona
- Matchup: Arizona Wildcats at Oklahoma Sooners
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Oklahoma by 6.6 points
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Texas A&M +3.5 vs. Oklahoma State
- Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies at Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Texas A&M by 1.2 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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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 (Stream on Fubo)
Under 63.5 - Texas vs. Washington
- Matchup: Texas Longhorns at Washington Huskies
- Projected Total: 57.5 points
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 54.5 - Cal vs. Texas Tech
- Matchup: California Golden Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Projected Total: 60.2 points
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
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Here’s five more tracks to check out.
In this week’s edition we look at videos featuring new songs from Bronze Avery, No Guidance, Mika, Micah McLaurin and Aurora.
Bronze Avery – It Is What It Is
US musician Bronze Avery released his debut album in 2002, and his new project Heatwave is expected soon. He’s been putting out a series of tunes, the most recent being this slick R’n’B offering.
No Guidance – White T-shirt
Smooth is the word to describe this offering. Are boy bands about to make a comeback in 2024? No Guidance hail from the UK, meet Josh, Zeekay, Kaci and Ebubé.
Micah McLaurin – Moons
Hailing from South Carolina, McLaurin is an acclaimed pianist, but he’s branching out into glistening disco pop. Micah’s inspired by classical artists like Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt but also Madonna, Lady Gaga and Donna Summer.
Mika – Apocalypse Calypso
Remember Mika? Back in 2007 he was a global sensation with his song Grace Kelly. He’s steadily been making music and appearing on many different TV program in the UK, France and England. He just released his sixth solo album Que ta tête fleurisse toujours his first album completely in French.
Aurora – Your Blood
Aurora has a new track Your Blood which is presumably from a future album. So far she’s released three albums of material.
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Kazakhstan's youth becomes competitive globally, view
"The official opening of the Year of Youth took place. It is a long-awaited event. The road to the bright future is always open for youth of Kazakhstan and the 2019 devoted to the country's youth once again places emphasis on this fact. Today's youth succeed in the international arena, in music, sport, starting business and development of innovations. Young scientists rose to prominence. Kazakhstan's youth becomes competitive throughout the world, and the various governmental youth development programs bear fruits to the full. There are bright representatives who take creative and modern approaches in their work. That very youth will have to build new Kazakhstan to join the top 30 developed states of the world as the President and the Government have already laid foundation," Kairyev said.
"Let me congratulate the youth of Kazakhstan on this landmark event, the opening of the Year of Youth, with participation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. It is a great honor for the youth, a big start," he resumed. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-s-youth-becomes-competitive-globally-view_a3492467/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:21Z |
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Kurukshetra, December 31
Aiming to bring uniformity, the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) has come out with a plan to standardise all the Tirthas (pilgrimage places) under the ‘48-kos’ area spread over Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Jind and Panipat districts.
The board has planned to have similar entry gates, colour schemes, benches, toilet blocks, tiles, parking area designs and Mahima Paths.
After the recent inclusion of 18 new Tirthas, the number of Tirthas under “48-kos land” has increased to 182.
“Except for a few Tirthas such as the Brahma Sarovar, Sannihit Sarovar and Jyotisar Tirtha, the management of all the other Tirthas are with the tirtha management committees and concerned gram panchayats. But to improve the condition of the Tirthas, the board carries out the maintenance and development works. Though the board has been already trying to keep the design similar, it was facing issues due to different agencies and departments executing the development works,” an official said.
Honorary Secretary of the Board Upender Singhal said: “The developmental works of all the Tirthas are almost similar be it the ghats, Mahima Path, toilet block, benches, parking, grills and entry gate. Since the Tirthas are situated in different districts, the officials of the concerned districts while preparing plans come out with different designs and colours.
“It takes a lot of time and energy to get different designs sanctioned and getting the estimates calculated for the work but the standardisation will help in saving time, and bringing uniformity. It has been decided that the board will set standard design and colour scheme. It will also help in expediting work and people will also be able to identify the Tirthas of the 48-kos land due to the uniform designs. Soon, a proposal in this regard will be put in the board meeting.”
48-kos Tirtha Monitoring Committee Chairman Madan Mohan Chhabra said: “Development works are being carried out in 105 Tirthas and the foundation stone for the development of nearly 30 more Tirthas will be laid over the next few weeks. The board has been already trying to bring uniformity but due to the involvement of different executing agencies and departments, it was a tedious task. The standardisation will help the board as well as the executing agencies as there will be set parameters and designs available for the works as the number of Tirthas are increasing.”
Development works being carried out
Development works are being carried out in 105 Tirthas and the foundation stone for the development of nearly 30 more Tirthas will be laid over the next few weeks. The board had already been trying to bring uniformity, however, due to the involvement of different executing agencies and departments, it was a tedious task. — Madan Mohan Chhabra, chairman, 48-kos tirtha monitoring committee
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Cowboys and cowgirls in the Capital City rang in the new year with one last rodeo.
Sunday, the Stormont Vail Event Center hosted New Year’s Eve Xtreme Bulls. Forty bull riders from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) went head-to-head against some of the toughest bulls in the world.
Event organizers say this group of riders is sending 2023 out with a bang.
“Like I said, we’ve got a great lineup of riders and a great lineup of bulls and when that happens, you’re going to see some great rides and you’re going to see some great wrecks,” Chad Berger, owner of Chad Berger Bucking Bulls said. “There’s no better New Year’s Eve party to come to.”
“It’s the best place to be on New Year’s Eve,” Bob Edmonds, Xtreme Bulls rodeo announcer said. “We’re going to go out of 2023 eight seconds at a time and welcome in 2024. It’s a very special way to ring in the new year.”
The winner of Sunday’s event is taking a prize of $10,000 into the new year. | https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/were-going-to-go-out-of-2023-eight-seconds-at-a-time-topeka-hosts-xtreme-bulls-for-nye/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:23Z |
It seems there’s a significant uptick in snake bites, and researchers have pointed to a surprising cause — our warming world.
What’s happening?
A team at Emory University studied how changes in temperature affected the frequency of snake bites in Georgia, according to Yale Climate Connections.
They used data from emergency department visits for snake bites over a seven-year span and found that there was almost a “6% increase in the odds of a hospital visit for a venomous snake bite” for every temperature increase of about two degrees Fahrenheit.
The reasoning?
“Snakes are coldblooded, which means their body temperatures and their behaviors are influenced by the ambient temperature,” researcher Noah Scovronick said, per Yale Climate Connections. “So the outdoor temperature influences how active they are.”
Why are the increased snake bites concerning?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,000-8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States.
Snake bite victims can die if they do not seek medical treatment, though deaths are rare. Symptoms vary depending on the type of snake, but nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, weak pulse, disturbed vision, labored breathing, and muscle twitching are among the possibilities listed by the CDC.
Plus, this is one of many reported changes in animal behavior that could be the result of a warming world.
For example, nine-banded armadillos are migrating northward and are expected to continue their habitat shift as northern states become warmer and, thus, more hospitable to them. In the Canadian Arctic region, grizzly bears are moving farther north, likely due to the overheating of our planet and changing weather patterns.
All of this moving around could increase the frequency of human/wildlife interactions along with their unfortunate consequences, like increased animal bites and greater potential for the spread of disease.
In fact, the CBC reported that “some scientists expect the rate of emergence of new diseases to triple over the next several decades due to increased interaction between humans and animals.”
Rising temperatures may even be affecting wild animals’ anatomy. For instance, scientists studied more than 100 bird species in the Amazon and Chicago and found wingspans are increasing and body sizes are decreasing. One explanation is that this is an adaptation to warmer weather because smaller bodies with longer limbs release heat more easily.
What can I do to avoid snake bites?
Most snake bites happen between April and October. The most important thing you can do to stay safe is to be aware, according to the journal American Family Physician.
The journal says to avoid tall grass, fallen logs, swamps, rocky areas, marshes, and deep holes. You should also watch where you step and sit and “poke at the ground in front of you with a long stick” if you have to traverse through tall grass or weeds.
That said, in order to curb climate-caused changes in animal behavior, it’s important to look toward solutions for a warming world. One way you can do your part is by taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which will give you up to $8,000 to invest in planet-friendly technology like an electric vehicle, heat pumps, an induction stove, and more.
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Ramotsav 2024: Yogi govt transforming 'Afeem Kothi' to 'Saket Sadan' in Ayodhya
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the splendour of 'Ramnagari' is being restored. Temples and mathas are undergoing renovation, and ponds from the Ramayana period are being adorned.
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Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the splendour of 'Ramnagari' is being restored. Temples and mathas are undergoing renovation, and ponds from the Ramayana period are being adorned. Notably, the Yogi government is transforming the building formerly known as 'Afeem Kothi' into 'Saket Sadan', turning it into a significant tourist attraction.
On one side, the magnificent temple of Lord Rama is taking shape, and on the other side, Ayodhya's culture and civilization are being highlighted. Ayodhya is not only becoming a spiritual hub but also emerging as a prominent tourist destination on the global map. The Yogi government initiated efforts to develop Afeem Kothi into Saket Sadan a few months ago. Built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, it was once called 'Dilkusha Mahal'. After the transfer of power, the British handed it over to the Narcotics Department, and since then, it has been known as 'Afeem Kothi'. As part of Ayodhya's redevelopment, the once-dilkusha Mahal/Afeem Kothi is undergoing a revival as 'Saket Sadan.'
Notably, Saket Sadan is situated in the Dhara Road locality on Chaudah Kosi Parikrama Marg. This place is being developed as a tourist destination, providing it with a heritage look. Its restoration work aims to preserve its antiquity. The responsibility for its redevelopment has been entrusted to the Uttar Pradesh Project Corporation Limited. Regional Tourism Officer RP Yadav said that the restoration work on the Saket Sadan building is being done using only quick lime and brick dust. Efforts are being made to restore the building to its original form.
The arrangement of facade lights and the revitalization of the park are also being undertaken. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 1682.87 lakhs, with approximately 60 per cent of the work already completed. The deadline for completing this project, which began on June 6, 2023, is March 2024. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/2762502-ramotsav-2024-yogi-govt-transforming-afeem-kothi-to-saket-sadan-in-ayodhya | 2024-01-01T04:52:23Z |
SportTennisBrisbane International Highlights: Naomi Osaka v Tamara KorpatschCatch up on the highlights between Naomi Osaka (JPN) and Tamara Korpatsch (GER) from Day 2 of the 2023/24 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena.January 1, 2024 — 11.17amSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save videos for laterAdd videos to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got itLoadingReplayReplay videoPlay videoPlay video | https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/tennis/brisbane-international-highlights-naomi-osaka-v-tamara-korpatsch-20240101-p5eujn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport | 2024-01-01T04:52:23Z |
Hidden down a Sydney driveway lies a magnificent cliff-side mansion worthy of a James Bond film - but most have no idea it's there
- Lavish mansion is perched on a cliff in Sydney's southern suburbs
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Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Georges River is an extravagant mansion with an epic 'man cave', a waterfront terrace and a lavish master suite.
The ultra-luxurious pad is hidden out of sight from the street down an unassuming driveway in the southern Sydney suburb of Blakehurst, 22km from the city centre.
A modern marble and cobbled-stone structure sits at the end of the drive and a grand entry way with a twinkling chandelier welcomes guests into the home.
The sleek kitchen in the split-level family room features a geometric grey marble island bench and mirrored splashback and down a small set of steps lies a living room with double-height ceilings and its own mini bar.
The lounge opens up to a covered entertaining terrace with an outdoor kitchen where the spectacular views across the river and suburbs beyond are showcased.
An ultra-luxurious pad is hidden out of sight from the street down an unassuming driveway in the southern Sydney suburb of Blakehurst, 22km from the city centre
Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Georges River is an extravagant mansion with an epic 'man cave', a waterfront terrace and a lavish master suite
The lounge opens up to a covered entertaining terrace with an outdoor kitchen and spectacular views across the river
The sleek kitchen in the split-level family room features a geometric grey marble island bench and mirrored splashback. Past the dining area and down a small set of steps is the living room that has double-height ceilings and its own mini bar
On the top level are two stunning bedrooms as well as the opulent main bedroom fit for a queen with a huge open ensuite and dressing room worthy of Hollywood.
The chic bathroom has a double vanity and freestanding black bathtub with ceiling-height windows to offer uninterrupted views.
Flame torches sit atop a stone wall to add a touch of drama to the balcony by the living room which has a mosaic heated pool, lush garden wall and sun lounge and stairs snake down the cliff face past leafy garden beds down to a huge waterfront terrace that sits above the impressive boatshed slash man cave.
On the top level are two stunning bedrooms as well as the opulent main bedroom fit for a queen with a huge open ensuite and giant celebrity-worthy dressing room
The chic bathroom has a double vanity and freestanding black bathtub with ceiling-height windows walls to offer glimpses out to the stunning scenery
Flame torches sit atop a stone wall to add a touch of drama to the balcony by the living room which has a mosaic heated pool, lush garden wall and sun lounge
The mansion has a separate 'man cave' with a bar, surround-sound speakers, exposed brick walls, neon signage and a fully stocked bar as well as a James Bond-style garage that can fit three cars
Inside is a bloke's haven with a bar, surround-sound speakers, exposed brick walls, neon signage and a fully stocked bar.
A grassy area sits beside the man cave and a private jetty is the perfect spot to dock fishing boats and jet skis.
Another impressive feature of the five-bedroom house is the James Bond-style garage that can fit three cars and has floor-to-ceiling mirrors to exaggerate the space.
The spectacular home is on the market for a huge $9.5million well above Blakehurst's median price of $2.39million.
Listing agent Greg Tsaprazis of Liand and Simmons - St George told FEMAIL the show-stopping property is in the 'upper echelon of real estate' and he's already had a handful of interested buyers. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/homes/article-12887761/Mansion-cliff-Blakehurst-Sydney-property-real-estate-man-cave-James-Bond-style-garage-stunning-views-man-cave.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T04:52:24Z |
Complete NFL Week 18 schedule is revealed
The NFL never misses a chance to build drama, in any form.
The league managed to create intrigue on Sunday during the Green Bay Packers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings that concluded Week 17.
The schedule for Week 18 was released late in the fourth quarter.
And here it is:
Saturday, Jan. 6
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m., (ESPN/ABC)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)
Sunday, Jan. 7
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints , 1 p.m. (CBS)
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. (FOX)
New York Jets at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) | https://sports.yahoo.com/complete-nfl-week-18-schedule-043600885.html | 2024-01-01T04:52:24Z |
ISRO has welcomed the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into black holes. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. Besides ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study -- the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
Read all the latest updates of ISRO's satellite launch here:
ISRO has shared the 'majestical' pictures of the launch of XPoSat satellite.
After the successful launch of XPosSat satellite on 1 January, Union Minister Jitendra Singh wrote, "ISRO begins 2024 in style".
"Proud to be associated with the Department of Space at a time when Team ISRO continues to accomplish one success after the other," the minister added.
After the successful launch of the XPoSat satellite, ISRO Chief S Somanath said, "So 1, January 2024, yet another successful mission of PSLV has been accomplished...".
ISRO has successfully launched the XPoSat satellite on Monday.
PSLV-C58 vehicle placed the satellite precisely into the intended orbit of 650 km with 6-degree inclination.
Astrophysicist Dr RC Kapoor said that the purpose of XPosSat is the detection of X-rays coming from exotic objects like neutron stars and black holes.
ISRO has launched X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Monday 1 January 2023.
1. It is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission that will study dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
2. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarization) in medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV photons of astronomical origin.
3. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information.
The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for 9:10 am (IST) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO shared a video of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre from where the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite will be launched today.
ISRO scientists Amit Kumar Patra, Victor Joseph, Yashoda, and Srinivas visit Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple ahead of the launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission.
One can watch the LIVE launch of the XPoSat mission on YouTube channel of ISRO. The launch will begin at 9:10 AM on Monday (1 January).
ISRO will study X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that will study black holes.
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“I was super nervous the whole time,” Osaka, 26, said of her comeback match against the 28-year-old German player.
A two-time Australian and U.S. Open champion, Osaka pulled out of last year’s Australian Open in Melbourne before later revealing she was pregnant. The U.S.-based Japanese player and her partner, rapper Cordae, became parents to daughter Shai in Los Angeles in July.
Osaka had only played one game since her first-round exit at the 2022 U.S. Open. She was leading Daria Gavrilova 1-0 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September of that year before the Australian retired from the match with injury.
Osaka said she has a renewed focus on living in the moment when it comes to her tennis.
“The last couple years that I played before I had my daughter, I didn’t return as much love as I was given,” she told the crowd at Pat Rafter Arena. "So I really feel like that’s what I want to do in this chapter.
"I just really appreciate people coming out and people knowing me and cheering for me.
Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens are also in the 64-player women's draw at the Brisbane International, one of the key tune-up events for the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Global System Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSD – Get Free Report) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 800 shares, a drop of 20.0% from the November 30th total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s stock are short sold.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of GSD. Atlas Merchant Capital LLC acquired a new position in Global System Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $1,057,000. Periscope Capital Inc. acquired a new position in Global System Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $1,054,000. Berkley W R Corp acquired a new position in Global System Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $1,337,000. Shaolin Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Global System Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $1,335,000. Finally, Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. acquired a new position in Global System Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $552,000. Institutional investors own 24.82% of the company’s stock.
Global System Dynamics Stock Performance
Shares of GSD stock remained flat at $11.05 on Friday. 2 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 540. Global System Dynamics has a 1-year low of $9.90 and a 1-year high of $11.98. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $11.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.05.
About Global System Dynamics
Global System Dynamics, Inc does not have significant operations. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company focuses its search on the farming and national security sectors, including farming related operations and businesses that support the farming industry.
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Toronto Raptors (12-20) play the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-14) as just 1.5-point favorites on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on SportsNet and BSOH. The matchup has an over/under of 224.5.
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- When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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- Cleveland has played 18 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 224.5 points.
- Cleveland's games this season have had an average of 224.1 points, 0.4 fewer points than this game's point total.
- So far this season, Cleveland has put together a 17-15-0 record against the spread.
- The Cavaliers have come away with six wins in the 14 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This season, Cleveland has won six of its 13 games, or 46.2%, when it is the underdog by at least +105 on the moneyline.
- Cleveland has an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
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- Cleveland has gone 5-5 over its last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span.
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- Against the spread, Cleveland has had better results on the road (10-5-0) than at home (7-10-0).
- The Cavaliers score an average of 112.0 points per game, only 3.0 fewer points than the 115.0 the Raptors give up.
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Kazakhstan Secretary of State pays working visit to UAE
At the invitation of the Chairperson of the UAE Businesswomen Council, Farida Al Awadhi, the Secretary of State participated in the United Arab Emirates - Kazakhstan Businesswomen Forum. The event was also attended by representatives of government agencies, Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the UAE Businesswomen Council, and the women's business community.
In her speech, Gulshara Abdykalikova underlined that Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates are bridged by the friendly ties established by President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
"We have made significant progress in ensuring equal rights and opportunities in the economy. At the end of 2018, Kazakhstan, according to the World Economic Forum, ranked 32nd in terms of women's economic participation and opportunity. We need to deepen the business communities' economic, commercial, technological and other cooperation with the focus on digitalization," the Secretary of State said.
The Secretary of State highlighted that economic progress has been defined as one of the top priorities of the Year of Youth. Presently, Kazakhstani girls are actively engaged in business, establishing creative start-ups. Over 100 projects in 11 directions will be implemented within the framework of the Year of Youth.
On the sidelines of the Forum, Secretary of State Gulshara Abdykalikova met with Chairperson of the UAE Businesswomen Council Farida Al Awadhi. During the talks, the sides discussed issues regarding the further empowerment of women and the strengthening of the institution of female entrepreneurship.
In addition, the Secretary of State also met with Amal Al Qubaisi, President of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, Amal al-Kubeysi. During the meeting, the sides considered issues of socio-economic and cultural-humanitarian interaction. It was underlined that Kazakhstan, as well as the UAE, is interested in the soonest establishment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. The parties noted with satisfaction that Astana and Abu Dhabi continue building close relations as part of bilateral cooperation. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-secretary-of-state-pays-working-visit-to-uae_a3495254/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:28Z |
The railway station in Narwana lacks special facilities such as ramps for the specially abled people, who are thus forced to cross the tracks with help of attendants. They cannot even use foot overbridges due to their physical conditions. The Railways should design and construct platforms in such a way that these people can safely use them.
Ramesh Gupta, Narwana
Plight of private school teachers in Rewari
The ill treatment of private school teachers in Rewari is highly appalling! Not only are they harassed but also humiliated by the school management. Despite being affiliated to the CBSE, the majority of private schools here hire teachers without any contract or appointment letter, and terminate their services without giving any notice. They are also given admission targets and assigned tasks to visit villages to get more students enrolled in the school. Besides, they are also not given a salary raise. Narender Kumar, Rewari
fix defunct streetlights in Panchkula
Commuters have often complained about defunct streetlights on many roads connecting Peer Muchalla to Sector 21 in Panchkula. The situation gets worse at night as they have to navigate through these areas at night, leaving them prone to accidents. People daily commuting on these stretches have brought the problem to the notice of the concerned authorities several times, but no change can be seen on ground. These streetlights must be fixed at the earliest. MUDassir Kar, Panchkula
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Redditors were shocked and outraged by a tourist in Yellowstone who blatantly ignored the park’s warning signs and stood on top of Old Faithful.
The photo shows the person dangerously standing on the crust of the geyser as steam rises out.
“People like this infuriate me so much. Is it really that hard to respect park boundaries and view from a distance?” commented one Redditor.
“Such disrespect for the park’s beauty,” wrote another user. “If you can’t respect the need to preserve the park for the next person/generation…don’t go!”
“I don’t understand why those that are bothering wildlife, going beyond the fences and in general risking your life and that in turn is risking a ranger’s life when they have to rescue a person or recover a body. We have the RULES IN PLACE,” another Redditor said.
Someone else noted: “Deaths from falling into the geysers ain’t pretty and the description of their last moments will haunt you.”
The warning signs and safety guidelines in Yellowstone are there for a reason. The natural hot springs beneath the geysers are unpredictable. They can erupt at any moment, spewing boiling water above the surface.
Walking past the designated viewing area is incredibly dangerous. The ground surrounding the thermal areas is often a layer of thin crust, so it’s impossible to determine a safe path from above.
The term “touron” — a combination of the words tourist and moron — has become the popular phrase for entitled tourists who disregard safety and wildlife rules. Similar instances of visitors ignoring the rules, endangering both themselves and the wildlife, have occurred at Yellowstone.
When visiting these natural landscapes, it’s important to respect the rules to prevent deadly encounters. Actions such as standing on Old Faithful not only demonstrate a blatant disregard for personal safety but also reflect a deeper issue: a lack of respect for our natural world. Climate awareness begins with respect for the nature that surrounds us. Such reckless behavior detracts from the connection we must foster to understand and protect our fragile ecosystems.
Luckily, the person in this photo did not get hurt, but others have not been as fortunate.
One Redditor who previously worked at Yellowstone shared a similar instance of someone getting severely injured after walking on the thermal layer.
“I worked there damn near 20 years ago, and while I was there somebody broke through that mineral crust near a different hot spring and wound up in boiling water up to their waist,” wrote the user. “They flew them out in a helicopter, I have no idea if they made it, but I’d almost prefer to think they didn’t.”
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David Warner retires from one-day cricket but keeps options open for Champions Trophy 2025
Australian opener David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket ahead of his final Test match against Pakistan.
David Warner has announced retirement from one-day international cricket. The declaration comes before his final Test against Pakistan, set to start on January 3. The 37-year-old Australian batter has, however, kept options open to play in the Champions Trophy 2025, if needed.
The Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan after six years of hiatus. While it has been a 50-over cricket tournament so far, reports claim there is a push underway to make it T20.
Warner has scored 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs in his career at an average of 45.30. His strike rate is impressive at 97.26. With 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries, Warner was considered one of the most devastating batters of his time
Watch: ‘Go to Pakistan,’ MS Dhoni tells man; here’s why
Warner's 112th Test match in his home city Sydney will be his Farewell game in Test cricket. In Test cricket, he has scored 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58 so far, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries under his belt.
Since his ODI debut in January 2009 against South Africa, he has been a regular in the Australian national team. He was a part of two World Cup-winning teams, in 2015 and 2023.
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Warner wants to ‘give back to the family’
"I've got to give back to the family and also on the back of that I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," he said at a press conference in Sydney.
“That was something that I had said through the (2023) World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement," AFP quoted him as saying.
Also Read: Year-Ender 2023: 10 controversies and talking points in Indian Cricket
“So I'll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other (Twenty20) leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit," Warner said.
"I know there's a Champions Trophy coming up," he added. "If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around and they need someone, I'm going to be available," he added.
Also Read: Year-Ender 2023: 7 rising stars of Indian cricket
Australia will have to look for a new opener for their three-match series against the West Indies in February. It won't be easy for anyone to fill Warner's shoes.
(With AFP inputs)
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How Aussies have entered the new year $30,000 poorer - but one group is set to be better off
- Certain apprenticeships are about to become more lucrative
- READ MORE: All the changes in Australia from January 1, 2024
Everyday Aussies have entered the new year up to $30,000 poorer due to a rampant cost-of-living crisis.
But the Albanese government has today announced a new package to alleviate pressures on one group of people - new 'priority' apprentices and trainees.
People entering the workforce in a select 19 industries may be eligible for an additional $10,000 over the duration of the apprenticeship in an attempt to boost numbers in crucial industries.
Ambulance officers, furniture makers, pharmacy technicians and nursing support workers are the big winners out of the commitment, announced by Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor.
In addition to the payment for the apprentice, employers may receive an additional $15,000 over the life of the apprenticeship.
People entering the workforce in a select 19 industries may be eligible for an additional $10,000 over the duration of the apprenticeship in an attempt to boost numbers in crucial industries
Ambulance officers, furniture makers, pharmacy technicians and nursing support workers are the big winners out of the commitment, announced by Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor
Mr O'Connor said he hopes the cash incentive will help to develop 'the skilled workforce our economy needs in priority areas now and into the future'.
'The occupations on the list are based on hard evidence drawn from public and private data, that has been analysed by Jobs and Skills Australia,' he said.
'The work carried out by Jobs and Skills Australia is imperative to determine what skills are needed today and what skills will be needed to future-proof Australia.'
Loan comparison service RateCity revealed average mortgage interest costs soared to $69,700 in 2023, up from just under $42,000 in 2022, based on a $1.12million loan - 80 per cent of the median 2022 Sydney house price of $1.4million.
RateCity research director Sally Tindall told the Daily Telegraph 'each hike isn't like getting hit with a one-off parking fine, or a broken hot water heater, or even the yearly rego renewal.
'It's an extra expense people must pay, month after month, after month.'
It is getting harder and harder to find a rental property in Australia (a line to view an apartment in Bondi is pictured), as interest rates soar and homeowners charge more
In addition to the rate rises, electricity costs have soared, as have grocery bills and petrol prices.
Some relief is due to come in 2024 with the stage three tax cuts.
And the government's latest announcement expanding the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List is a measure which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes will further alleviate pressures.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the department said: 'These payments are aimed at encouraging apprentices and trainees to pursue work in areas of skills shortage, complete their training, and go on to have successful long-term careers.'
Additionally, a series of fortnightly Centrelink payments - including Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy, the Disability Support Pension and the Carer Allowance - will jump as part of an annual indexation adjustment benefiting 936,000 Australians.
These recipients are getting a big boost, above the most recent inflation rate, as the Reserve Bank's inflation-busting rate rises hit middle-aged home borrowers battling higher mortgage repayments.
The Youth Allowance for teenagers under 18 living at home is going up by $22.40 to $395.30 a fortnight - in line with the Abstudy rate for those of the same age.
Those living away from home and who are studying, aged 18 to 24, will see their Youth Allowance or Austudy payment rise by $36.20 to $639.
The Youth Allowance covers those who are aged 16 to 21 and looking for full time work, those aged 18 to 24 studying full-time and those aged 16 to 24 doing an apprenticeship.
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The Carer Allowance is increasing by $8.70 a fortnight to $153.50, while apprentice nursing support workers will be eligible for an additional payment
The Disability Support Pension for those under 18 living at home is rising by $31.10 to $548.80.
Those aged 18 to 20 are getting a $34.50 boost, taking it to $608.70.
Australians with a disability living independently will see their payments rise by $44.90 a fortnight to $792.50.
The Carer Allowance is increasing by $8.70 a fortnight to $153.50.
The 6 per cent boost is more generous than recent inflation figures - the September quarter inflation rate was 5.4 per cent and October's monthly rate was 4.9 per cent.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth hailed the six per cent welfare boost that will help 936,000 people.
'Australia's social security system is a safety net that is continually strengthened and improved to support all vulnerable Australians,' she said.
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Dan Wiederer: ‘You can see where this is going.’ The Chicago Bears finished an eventful 2023 with a hope-inspiring blowout
CHICAGO — 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 …
And the ball dropped — from the hands of tackled Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier to the wet grass on Soldier Field.
That was it, the final moment of Sunday’s 37-17 Chicago Bears victory, putting the punctuation on the final game of a wildly eventful calendar year for the franchise.
Satisfying? One-thousand percent. Especially for all these Bears who haven’t had many wins this convincing or many surges of success that have generated so much confidence.
The Bears have now won five of their past seven games.
Sunday’s triumph marked their fifth consecutive victory at home.
This is now a feisty football team that is proving capable of taking care of “should win” games.
That’s why, in a jubilant home locker room on New Year’s Eve, there was a celebratory cloud of cigar smoke lingering and a shared energy that the dark days for the team are gone.
“We’re celebrating New Year’s. And a victory,” safety Eddie Jackson said. “It means a lot for us to keep rallying around each other.”
Added tight end Cole Kmet: “I think you can see where this is going. We’ve got some really good pieces. We have a really good team coming together. I really believe that. And I couldn’t have said that in the past.”
Even the always measured and ultra-grounded Matt Eberflus appreciated what his players were feeling and expressing. “Just to get that vibe in there, that feeling of ‘Hey, we can do this,’ is certainly exciting,” Eberflus said.
Sunday’s blowout — the Bears’ second consecutive victory in which they never trailed — had so many people’s fingerprints on it, starting first with Justin Fields, who threw for 268 yards, ran for 45 more and contributed two touchdowns.
There were nine catches — including a 7-yard touchdown catch — sprinkled in from DJ Moore, plus four more interceptions from by spirited Bears defense.
Cairo Santos kicked three field goals. The Bears held possession for more than 37 minutes, racked up 432 total yards and soaked it all in inside a chilly Soldier Field snow globe.
“Felt like a movie,” Fields said.
Perhaps this was a fitting 2023 ending for a team and an organization headed in a positive direction, making undeniable progress on their climb. Yes, there’s still next weekend’s rivalry finale against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, the game that will complete this Bears season. But on the final day of 2023, the vibes felt so energized, so hopeful and so many miles apart from where the year began.
A look back
Pause for a second. Reflect. Understand all that just happened during a hectic and dizzying 2023 for the Bears, one which started on New Year’s Day in Detroit with a disastrous blowout loss to the resurgent Lions and ended with Sunday’s encouraging romp over the Falcons.
Think about all the arrivals and exits, the unfathomable losses and hope-inducing victories. Most importantly, understand the jump this team has made.
“We’re getting closer and closer,” Jaylon Johnson said.
The Bears are now onto 2024, a Leap Year on the calendar and, quite possibly, a leap year in the team’s championship pursuit. Wouldn’t that be nice?
In many ways, the coming 365 days will prove landmark for the organization, filled with pressure and opportunity and high-stakes decisions that will propel — or perhaps impede — the team’s direction.
But what about the year that just finished, this 2023 roller coaster full of corkscrews and stomach-dropping falls and, lately, a handful of exhilarating moments?
On the 12th day of the year, the Bears hired a new team president and CEO to replace Ted Phillips. Kevin Warren, the new Halas Hall head honcho, officially took over in April and continues vowing to not only redefine expectations and standards in Lake Forest but is working daily to stimulate energized ambition across the organization.
“I want people in this organization in this place in time to understand what we’re trying to achieve,” Warren said last spring. “I want this to be something where 30, 40, 50 years from now, people are asking anyone who was around this, like, ‘What was that like? What was that really like? What made that work?’”
(We’ll save Warren’s stadium mission for another column.)
For now, Warren’s most significant direct report is general manager Ryan Poles. And man, did Poles have himself an eventful 2023. He acknowledged back in the spring how stimulating and exhausting it was to navigate the early parts of an offseason that saw him turn the team’s No. 1 overall pick in the draft into a gift basket of roster-building assets from the Carolina Panthers.
Hello, DJ Moore. Welcome, Darnell Wright. Happy to have you aboard, Tyrique Stevenson.
Oh, plus there’s still a 2025 second-round selection coming from that trade not to mention the prize(s) the Bears can claim with this year’s No. 1 overall pick. Yes, they officially own that selection now, too, thanks to the Panthers’ 14th loss of the season Sunday.
Highs and lows
Poles’ March trade for Moore and that collection of draft picks was the first of three high-profile trades the GM made in 2023 — one a “my bad” and “good riddance” separation from moody receiver Chase Claypool and the other a bold midseason addition of standout pass rusher Montez Sweat.
Both, by almost every account, were huge net positives for Poles and the Bears.
The same couldn’t be said for every game within this regular season, especially the first four, all losses and all carrying a different form of demoralization.
Remember that stunning reality-check Week 1 beatdown from the Green Bay Packers?
What about that missed opportunity the following Sunday in Tampa? Or that 41-10 thrashing from Poles’ old team, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Sept. 24?
Or, yes, the mother of all breakdowns, a Week 4 home loss to the Broncos when the Bears blew a 21-point lead in the final 16 minutes?
That was the first of three brutal fail-from-ahead losses in 2023 in which the Bears squandered double-digit leads in the fourth quarter. (The examination of those setbacks has to be part of the performance reviews of everyone in the days and weeks ahead.)
By mid-October, the Bears’ season seemed dead, the team’s playoff dreams dashed, the fan base’s attention turning far too early to the 2024 draft and, by extension, lighting the fire for a citywide quarterback debate that has only gotten hotter and more intense with each passing week.
The leap Chicago was banking on from Fields in 2023 didn’t happen as envisioned. Fields has made undeniable improvement across so many key areas and that was easily evident Sunday. But there has not been any sort of league-shaking breakthrough either.
Consequently, a fault line has been activated between a contingent of frustrated fans who are ready to move on and the frenzied optimists who have checked the “close enough” box on the starting quarterback while envisioning Fields’ rise to stardom.
Quality control
Last February, Poles said he would have to be “blown away” by a quarterback prospect in the 2023 draft class to pivot off Fields as his QB1. He wasn’t. So he didn’t.
(Bryce Young became a Panther with the No. 1 pick that franchise bought from the Bears. C.J. Stroud went No. 2 to Houston.)
Now, extraordinarily, the Bears again own the No. 1 pick for the 2024 draft and Poles will be pushed into answering the same riddle. Stay the course with Fields? Or take a big swing and gamble on a quarterback prospect in the draft class?
No matter what, the Bears GM will have to continue building up a suddenly competitive roster that featured 10 quality starters Sunday who weren’t part of the organization on New Year’s Day a year ago. That included Moore and Sweat, free agent signees Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards plus draft picks Darnell Wright and Tyrique Stevenson, who had two interceptions against the Falcons.
Piece by piece, the Bears have become more solid and more dangerous.
‘We all push each other’
Eberflus seemed fully appreciative Sunday of how tightly his team had stuck together in 2023, particularly through all the extreme turbulence they experienced. Most notably, the abrupt late-September resignation from defensive coordinator Alan Williams for what multiple sources indicated were conduct-related reasons created chaos — and right in the middle of the team’s 0-4 start.
While unrelated to Williams’ departure, a failure to meet workplace standards also cost running backs coach David Walker his job on the Wednesday of Week 9, only adding to the commotion inside Halas Hall and an outside perception that Eberflus might be in over his head as the team’s coach.
Yet those pronounced lows and the grit this team showed to pull out of its early tailspin certainly factored into the satisfaction that was flowing inside the Bears locker room Sunday.
“When you go through adversity, when you go through (hardship), it battle tests you,” Eberflus said. “It makes you feel appreciative of what you’re doing right now when you have success. If it was all easy, it would feel like, ‘Oh, no big deal.’ But we know how hard it is to win in the NFL.”
Fields singled out the team camaraderie as fuel for the recent success spike.
“Everybody in this locker room loves each other,” he said. “I think that’s number one. We all push each other to be our best. Win or lose, we all look after one another.”
That stuff matters.
Back to the future
So stop for a second. Just imagine if the Bears can attack this next calendar year with a heightened level of purpose and unity while making another series of significant strides. Might we reach the end of 2024 and be evaluating a playoff contender?
“I really do think you can see this thing coming together,” Kmet said. “I think you see a real football team coming together.”
For the first time in a long time, that sentiment felt so much more legitimate than hopeful. Still, as Jaylon Johnson asserted, the Bears also shouldn’t exaggerate their late-season momentum.
“It’s hard,” he said. “At the end of the day, you want to get into the playoffs. And I feel like that seems kind of far away at this point. But we’ve definitely been putting some things together.”
Step by step, piece by piece, that assembly continues.
Now it’s on to 2024. One way or another, it should be a fascinating year for the Bears. And, somehow, it is set up to be far more eventful than the one that just ended. Imagine that.
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Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what might have been the finest game in his first season as the Packers' starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
The Vikings (7-9) benched another turnover-prone quarterback after an interception and a fumble by Jaren Hall in the first half were converted into touchdowns by the Packers. Nick Mullens took over for Hall for the second half, the fifth time the Vikings have switched quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.
Detroit clinched the NFC North by beating Minnesota here last week, marking just the second time in 13 seasons the division wasn't won by either the Packers or the Vikings, but a prime-time game between these border-state rivals always generates plenty of energy in the stadium.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the "Skol!" chant and blow the Gjallarhorn. The "Go Pack Go!" serenades quickly joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite the New Year's Eve blowout.
Love was flustered two months ago in Green Bay by the Vikings defense. But despite his penchant for overthrows, he has come a long way and given the Packers abundant optimism for the future at quarterback that is missing in Minnesota with Cousins set to become a free agent and no clarity about a potential return.
Hall, who was the first reliever for Cousins two months ago only to be forced out of his first start with a concussion, hardly had any time to throw. Green Bay's defense that was shredded over the last three games by the Giants, Buccaneers and Panthers — and now missing starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (suspension) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) — took full advantage of the rookie from BYU.
Hall’s off-target throw in the first quarter glanced off the hands of Johnny Mundt — in an elevated role after the season-ending knee injury to Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson — and in the air to Carrington Valentine for an interception. Love’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed came two plays later.
Preston Smith’s strip-sack of Hall with 26 seconds left before halftime sealed the deal. Karl Brooks recovered at the Minnesota 37, and the Love-to-Reed connection got Green Bay in the end zone three plays after that for a 23-3 lead.
REED IS BOOKING IT
Reed has 10 touchdown catches to lead the Packers. The second-round draft pick from Michigan State set the franchise rookie record with 60 receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe (1988).
Both of Reed’s scores belong on the season highlight reel. Love did the work on the first one with the prettiest pass of the game to hit Reed in stride on a post route. Reed did the heavy lifting on the second by running a crossing route, dodging two tacklers after the catch and dragging two more defenders into the end zone.
Reed hurt his chest on that play and didn’t return for the second half. With Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks already sidelined by injuries, the Packers have some depth concern at wide receiver after Samori Toure also left in the fourth quarter.
INJURY REPORT
Packers: Smith and RB A.J. Dillon (neck) left with injuries in the third quarter. ... LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion) was carted off in the second quarter when he collided with Lukas Van Ness and Colby Wooden during a sack. McDuffie started in place of De’Vondre Campbell (neck), who missed his second consecutive game.
Vikings: RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) left in the third quarter. ... CB Byron Murphy (knee) was sidelined for the second straight game.
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Packers: host Chicago next Sunday.
Vikings: play at Detroit next Sunday.
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Assam police mourns demise of former Director General Police DN Dutt
"Deeply saddened by the demise of DN Dutt Former DGP Assam. We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and pray to God to give strength to the entire Assam Police family to bear the loss. All Assam Police Units have been directed to cancel New Year Celebrations scheduled for Dec 31 and January 1 and fly unit flags at half mast tomorrow - January 1, 2024 - as a mark of respect to the departed soul," Assam DGP GP Singh wrote on X.
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Assam Director General of Police GP Singh and the entire Assam Police deeply mourned the demise of former DGP of Assam Deepak Narayan Dutt in Hyderabad on Sunday. Assam Police also conveyed their deepest condolences to former DGP's wife, children and all other grieving family and friends.
"Deeply saddened by the demise of DN Dutt Former DGP Assam. We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and pray to God to give strength to the entire Assam Police family to bear the loss. All Assam Police Units have been directed to cancel New Year Celebrations scheduled for Dec 31 and January 1 and fly unit flags at half mast tomorrow - January 1, 2024 - as a mark of respect to the departed soul," Assam DGP GP Singh wrote on X. Born on December 2, 1946, DN Dutt was a distinguished IPS officer of the 1971 Batch of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
DN Dutt, a stalwart in Assam's law enforcement served with dedication and distinction, leaving an indelible mark on the state's policing landscape. Dutt served in various capacities, culminating in his appointment as the Director General of Police for Assam in 2005 until his superannuation on December 31, 2006.
Post-retirement, he served as a Member of the State Police Accountability Commission and later as the State Chief Information Commissioner. Recognized for his unimpeachable integrity, he was honoured with the Governor's Gold Medal in 1991 for meritorious service. Beyond his role as a strict policeman, Dutt was a professor, classical musician, and a compassionate individual.
Before joining the police force, he was a professor at the esteemed Cotton College. Despite battling throat cancer in 1997, which cost him his voice box, Dutt remained dedicated to his duties, earning admiration for his unwavering commitment to the people of Assam. He was known for his gentle approach, and prioritized family values and would be remembered as a guardian to the entire Assam Police family.
The mortal remains of the stalwart will be flown from Hyderabad on January 1, 2024, and will reach Assam Police headquarters at 2 PM for the last respects. The cremation has been scheduled for the same day at 3-30 PM at Nabagraha Crematorium.
The Unit flag at all Assam Police Units and Organisations shall be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to the departed soul. (ANI)
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Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust (NYSE:GBAB – Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,600 shares, a growth of 25.8% from the November 30th total of 29,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 69,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.
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The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th were paid a $0.1257 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 14th. This represents a $1.51 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.32%.
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Panipat, December 31
The new year is set to finally bring relief to residents of Panipat’s Khukhrain village, who have been waiting to shift to a new location for the last 40 years. The villagers of Khukhrain, adjoining Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS) and a cement plant, have now been promised by the district administration that they would be moved out by January 31.
The power plant was set up in 1979 while the cement unit came up in 2005-06.
The villagers have been living in a pathetic condition due to the proximity to the two plants. The water discharged by the thermal plant raised the watertable over the years, causing walls of houses to develop cracks, one of its members is not suffering from respiratory or skin disease, said a villager and former block samiti member, Surender Kalia. The district administration now plans to shift the villagers 2 km away to Shodapur, which will be renamed as “New Khukhrain” village.
Kalia said he and several other villagers met the officials concerned a number of times, and even met Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in 2017 over the matter before the assurance came from the district administration. The draw for plots was completed in 2018.
Deputy Commissioner Virender Kumar Dahiya said the delay had resulted due to the construction of roads and the work on supply of electricity and water.
Four chaupals, a community centre and two anganwaris have been set up at the new site, while 80 per cent of the road work has been completed, he said.
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Kazakhstan showcases its UNSC achievements during high-level London event
Symbolically, the event was held in one of London's most historic buildings, Church House Westminster, which played host to the first ever meeting of the UN Security Council on 17 January 1946, the press service of the Kazakh Embassy in the UK told Kazinform.
The event's speakers were the UK Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan MP, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov and Ambassador Rizal Sukma, who officially represents Indonesia in the United Kingdom. Indonesia replaced Kazakhstan on the UNSC on 1 January 2019 as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group. Other guests included leaders and senior staff from the British Foreign Office, members of the UK Parliament, ambassadors, business executives, international experts and journalists.
In his welcoming speech, Ambassador Idrissov summed up the results of Kazakhstan's work on the UN Security Council. In just two years, representatives of Kazakhstan took part in more than 1,000 open and closed UNSC meetings, 38 informal events, and contributed to 115 UNSC resolutions and 48 statements of the Council Presidency.
Achieving a nuclear-weapons-free world was one of the seven priorities of Kazakhstan's work on the UNSC. These priorities were outlined in the Policy Address of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to the UN Security Council on 1 January 2017. The key event of Kazakhstan's UNSC chairmanship in January 2018 was the high-level thematic briefing "Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: confidence-building measures" chaired by President Nazarbayev. The debate resulted in the recognition of non-proliferation as the key element of a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy and the inclusion of this concept in a politically binding document - the Statement by the President of the UN Security Council.
The creation of a regional zone of peace, security, cooperation and development in Central Asia was another priority for Kazakhstan during its USNC membership. In this regard, Kazakhstan focused on providing diverse assistance to Afghanistan. During Kazakhstan's presidency, the members of the Security Council visited Afghanistan for the first time in several years in order to gain a greater understanding of the situation on the ground.
"I hope that Kazakhstan's obvious success in the UN over the last two years will encourage other states in the region to follow in your footsteps and become key players on the international stage in the way that you have been," Sir Alan said.
Among Kazakhstan's many achievements on the international stage, he highlighted the Caspian Summit in Aktau, which resolved many years of debate on the status of the Caspian Sea, efforts to restore peace in Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan's participation in international peacekeeping missions.
The Indonesian Ambassador Dr. Sukma informed guests about Indonesia's priorities for its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council and noted his country would strive to follow the example of Kazakhstan and expand upon the results already achieved.
The briefing also included a photo exhibition, as well as a screening of historical videos about Kazakhstan's work within the UN, the UN Security Council, the country's efforts in conflict resolution, its participation in peacekeeping missions, as well as its provision of humanitarian assistance. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-showcases-its-unsc-achievements-during-high-level-london-event_a3493212/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:35Z |
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David Warner has announced retirement from one-day international cricket. The declaration comes before his final Test against Pakistan, set to start on January 3. The 37-year-old Australian batter has, however, kept options open to play in the Champions Trophy 2025, if needed.
The Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan after six years of hiatus. While it has been a 50-over cricket tournament so far, reports claim there is a push underway to make it T20.
Warner has scored 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs in his career at an average of 45.30. His strike rate is impressive at 97.26. With 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries, Warner was considered one of the most devastating batters of his time
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Warner's 112th Test match in his home city Sydney will be his Farewell game in Test cricket. In Test cricket, he has scored 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58 so far, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries under his belt.
Since his ODI debut in January 2009 against South Africa, he has been a regular in the Australian national team. He was a part of two World Cup-winning teams, in 2015 and 2023.
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Warner wants to ‘give back to the family’
"I've got to give back to the family and also on the back of that I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," he said at a press conference in Sydney.
“That was something that I had said through the (2023) World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement," AFP quoted him as saying.
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“So I'll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other (Twenty20) leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit," Warner said.
"I know there's a Champions Trophy coming up," he added. "If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around and they need someone, I'm going to be available," he added.
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Australia will have to look for a new opener for their three-match series against the West Indies in February. It won't be easy for anyone to fill Warner's shoes.
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EXCLUSIVEFurious Aussies say the ABC should be dropped from broadcasting Sydney's NYE fireworks after the family-friendly 9pm event was hijacked by pro-Palestine slogan and angry Indigenous rap group 3%
- Calls for the ABC to be axed as hosts of NYE coverage
- Broadcast was slammed as 'woke s***show' by viewers
- Live coverage was similarly criticised in 2022 and 2023
- READ MORE: ABC slammed for 'woke' coverage of New Year's Eve fireworks
Prominent Aboriginal Australian Warren Mundine has joined calls for the ABC to be axed from hosting the annual New Year's Eve fireworks coverage after yet another another divisive and politically-charged broadcast.
The taxpayer-funded national broadcaster has been widely criticised for their coverage of Sydney's 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks display, which was watched by millions of Australians, many of them under 12 years old.
While the display showed a projection of the popular kids show Bluey on the pillars of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before the 9pm fireworks - it also featured an overtly political performance from Indigenous rap group 3%.
The group's song 'Our People' features lyrics like 'They stole the land in the name of their kings', 'They locked us up and then they threw away the key' and 'You can suck my Moby D***'.
The references to the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, the colonisation of Australia, and the Stolen Generation prompted critics to question why the ABC chooses to politicise New Year's Eve every year.
The broadcast also featured Melbourne singer Angie McMahon, who not only took to the stage to sing Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares to You, but to make a statement about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
McMahon took the opportunity to weigh in on the Israel-Palestine conflict during her set, telling the crowd: 'Palestinians should be free'.
Viewers slammed the singer as a 'wannabe activist' and questioned why the tax-payer funded performances had to come with a 'painful political statement'.
Rap group 3% drew mixed reviews after they performed before the 9pm fireworks in Sydney
Others called for the ABC to be defunded for choosing a racially-charged rap song about Invasion Day as part of the family friendly content.
'It's nothing but government propaganda and full of the woke agenda. No thanks. Greatest waste of taxpayer money. #Defund ABC,' one person wrote on X.
'Who at ABC Australia thought it was a good idea to put an awful rap group on before the early kids fireworks and then spend a large chunk of the fireworks just showing projections on the Bridge?' another said.
Prominent anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine told Daily Mail Australia it was 'disgraceful' for the ABC to politicise New Year's Eve entertainment.
'We just want to have a relaxed start to the year and have fun, because it's going to be a big year this year,' Mr Mundine said.
'NYE is an incredible landmark occasion for Sydney, and the world, in fact. It's telecast all over the world, and I think people are getting sick and tired of the politicisation of things.
'We're sick and tired of the politicisation of everything. We Australians are pretty laid back.'
Popular cartoon characters from kid's TV show Bluey were projected onto the Harbour Bridge
The rap group 3% performed with backing from traditional Indigenous dancers (pictured)
'I think it's time channel 7 took over as the NYE hosts, ABC sucks!' another wrote.
A third slammed the coverage as the 'worst NYE broadcast ever' and said they turned it off after realising it was 'just another woke s***show'.
A fourth wrote: 'What ever happened to a fun night out for all without a painful political statement? It's hard to believe this 'unbiased' station still exists when it's tax payer funded and costs billions each year'.
An ABC spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that family viewing was an important part of the broadcast.
He said in the lead-up to the fireworks an exclusive viewing of Muster Dogs Series 2 was featured as well as a special surprise from Bluey and Calling Country, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities, produced by Indigenous social enterprise We Are Warriors.
'The ABC's NYE concert also showcased the biggest names in Australian music, including Jessica Mauboy, Genesis Owusu, King Stingray, Confidence Man, Angie McMahon, Mark Seymour, Grentperez and the Queen of New Year's Eve, Casey Donovan,' the spokesman said.
'The ABC is a proud supporter of all aspects of Australian culture and entertainment on New Year's Eve and every other night of the year.'
Earlier in the evening, a smoking ceremony was held on traditional boats Tribal Warrior, Mari Nawi and Wiraw from 7.30pm.
Spectators were then treated to a light show at 8.30pm with AI-driven projections on the Harbour Bridge and illuminated boats in the water.
Just before 9pm, a Welcome to Country was led by Aboriginal elders from Sydney before the fireworks display titled 'Calling Country' began.
The show, which was choreographed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, was described as a celebration of sky, land and sea country.
More than a million people flocked to vantage points across Sydney Harbour to catch the display - however not everyone was happy with what they saw.
Calls have loudened for the 'woke' ABC to be sacked as hosts of the annual event and be replaced with a different broadcaster this year.
'Is it time for us all to just admit that the ABC is a national embarrassment when it comes to NYE broadcasts,' they said. 'It couldn't be less joyous if it tried.'
And it's not the first time the national broadcaster has been slammed for it's coverage of New Year's Eve.
Calls have loudened for the ABC to be 'sacked' as hosts of the New Year's Eve fireworks
In 2022, the ABC was slammed in the aftermath of the 9pm firework display with some unhappy spectators criticising its 'woke' theme.
The line-up featured a performance from rap duo Barkaa and Dobby who performed their 2020 song I Can't Breathe while wearing Black Lives Matter t-shirts.
It referenced the 438 Indigenous people who had died in police custody that year.
The 2022 'Welcome to Country' fireworks theme was curated by Blak Douglas, formerly known as Adam Douglas Hill, an Indigenous artist and musician.
'We are taking over one of the most famous icons on the planet,' the artist said in reference to the Sydney Harbour Bridge while announcing the fireworks.
'An icon that was never consulted amongst either the Gadigal or Cammeray people.'
The display focused on the First Nations cultures followed by those from the Torres Strait Islands with an Indigenous-themed soundtrack used as music.
The ABC's live New Year's Eve coverage was as 'woke' and a 'disgrace' in 2022
Sydney's 9pm children's New Year's Eve fireworks display received mixed reviews in 2023 with some slamming the ABC for their political and 'woke' theme
In 2023, the ABC's live coverage of New Year's Eve was similarly criticised by viewers who called the show a 'woke disgrace'.
The show included singer Casey Donovan covering 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo and a segment on Indigenous artists Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding.
The pair curated the Calling Country 9pm fireworks around themes of land and sea which were projected onto the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
'What an absolutely boring 9pm display with absolutely boring, unknown 'music' and with what is supposed to be a celebration for all, being hijacked by a woke minority', complained one viewer.
'What an absolute disgrace, a display of the exclusion of the majority', they added.
Another person wrote: 'Looks like @ABCTV #SydneyNYE is trying to appeal to a younger audience this year but they don't seem to understand young people don't stay at home on #NYE watching the #ABC'.
'#SydneyNYE could they have missed the mark more with the kids fireworks music selection?' someone else remarked.
Music for the fireworks display to ring in 2023 was an Indigenous-themed soundtrack
More than a million people flocked to vantage points across Sydney Harbour to catch the fireworks extravaganza, while others lived it up in pubs, clubs and at parties across Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
Some revellers' celebrations ended with a refreshing ocean swim at dawn, while others found themselves waiting hours for Ubers and trains until the early hours.
On the Gold Coast, torrential downpours did little to dampen the spirits of revellers who braved the rain to ring in 2024 in style.
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Date and time set for Eagles-Giants in Week 18
Date and time set for Eagles-Giants in Week 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NFL schedule for Week 18 is set.
The Eagles will face the Giants at MetLife Stadium at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7 in a game that will be televised on CBS.
The other NFC games scheduled to kick off at 4:25 are Cowboys-Commanders, Seahawks-Cardinals, Rams-49ers and Bears-Packers. The NFL is strategic about scheduling these games to make the final weekend of the season as competitive as possible.
The NFC East is still up for grabs entering next weekend. But after a brutal loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, the Eagles would need to win and have the Cowboys lose to the Commanders to win the division for a second straight season.
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Week 18. It's time for the #NFLSeasonFinale. pic.twitter.com/KOV6OaZIKy
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2024
The Eagles punched their ticket to the playoffs a while ago but were unable to pull out a win on Sunday that would have kept them in control of the No. 2 seed in the conference. But they still have an opportunity to get it.
Basically, if the Eagles win and the Cowboys lose in Week 18, not only would the Eagles win the division but they’d also take the second seed in the conference, guaranteeing home field until the NFC Championship Game.
With today’s results, the #Eagles are now certain to win the SOV tiebreaker over DET if both teams win next week, so an Eagles win + DAL loss would give the Eagles the 2 seed no matter what DET does.
(If you don’t care, I understand but please don’t feel the need to tell me.)— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) January 1, 2024
As of right now, the Eagles are the fifth seed. If they stay there, they’d travel to face the winner of the NFC South in the first round. Right now, that is looking like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have a 69% chance to make the playoffs. If it’s not the Bucs, then it would be a trip to New Orleans to face the Saints.
The Eagles beat the Giants in a close 33-25 game in Week 16 and will have to face them on the road in Week 18. The Eagles opened as 6 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel.
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Two South Africans arrested in Maharashtra's Palghar for peddling drugs worth Rs 1.47 crore
Maharashtra Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested two foreign nationals from Nalasopara in possession of mephedrone (MD) and cocaine. The value of the recovered drugs is Rs 1 crore 47 lakh, said the officials.
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Maharashtra Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested two foreign nationals from Nalasopara in possession of mephedrone (MD) and cocaine. The value of the recovered drugs is Rs 1 crore 47 lakh, said the officials. The operation was done after getting the tip-off that two people were peddling drugs for the New Year celebration.
The arrested accused were identified as South African nationals. The police registered a case against both the accused under the NDPS Act.
Further investigation is on. (ANI)
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Guild Holdings (NYSE:GHLD – Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,500 shares, a growth of 85.3% from the November 30th total of 17,000 shares. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 11,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.8 days.
Insider Buying and Selling at Guild
In other Guild news, Director Edward Bryant, Jr. sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.37, for a total value of $30,925.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 25,889 shares in the company, valued at approximately $320,246.93. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 77.98% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Guild
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GHLD. Algebris UK Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Guild by 46.9% in the 1st quarter. Algebris UK Ltd now owns 140,418 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,441,000 after buying an additional 44,844 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its stake in Guild by 12.0% during the first quarter. State Street Corp now owns 18,913 shares of the company’s stock worth $194,000 after purchasing an additional 2,023 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada purchased a new stake in Guild during the first quarter worth approximately $34,000. Millennium Management LLC purchased a new stake in Guild during the second quarter worth approximately $137,000. Finally, UBS Group AG lifted its stake in Guild by 117.4% during the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 3,187 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,721 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 7.85% of the company’s stock.
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Guild Trading Down 4.7 %
Guild stock traded down $0.70 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $14.09. 8,386 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 10,304. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $11.92. Guild has a 12-month low of $9.45 and a 12-month high of $14.89. The firm has a market cap of $860.90 million, a PE ratio of 22.73 and a beta of 0.98. The company has a current ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.
Guild (NYSE:GHLD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 8th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $257.26 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $205.91 million. Guild had a return on equity of 2.65% and a net margin of 5.32%. Research analysts expect that Guild will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Guild Company Profile
Guild Holdings Company originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans in the United States. It operates in two segments, Origination and Servicing. The company originates residential mortgages through retail and correspondent channels. Guild Holdings Company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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From Apple iPhone 16 to Samsung Galaxy S24 series; Top 5 highly anticipated smartphone launches of 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 16, OnePlus 12, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Vivo X100 series are some of the most anticipated smartphone launches of 2024.
While 2023 witnessed the launch of various popular smartphones like the iPhone 15 series, Samsung S23 series, Pixel 8 series and more, the upcoming year is expected to get even better for smartphone enthusiasts with many popular flagships launching as early as January 2024.
Top 5 smartphones expected to launch in 2024:
Apple iPhone 16 series:
Apple hasn't officially confirmed the launch date of its flagship iPhone 16 smartphone series, but given recent history and numerous media reports on the subject, the company may well decide to launch its premium smartphones in September 2024.
A report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman in November suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant may not bring many new hardware advancements, but rather rely on the generative AI-based upgrades in the software department with the iOS 18 operating system to attract new customers.
OnePlus 12:
The OnePlus 12 series is set to launch in India on January 23, 2024 and the Chinese smartphone maker has also confirmed the simultaneous launch of the OnePlus 12R with the OnePlus 12.
With a refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10+ support, the OnePlus 12 boasts an impressive 6.82-inch display using Fluid AMOLED technology. The resolution is a crisp 1440 x 3168 pixels, with a pixel density of 557 pixels per inch. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for durability against scratches and drops.
In terms of internal specifications, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, using an advanced 5nm process. The CPU has a Kryo 780 architecture with a Prime core clocked at 3.2GHz, three Gold cores clocked at 2.7GHz and four Silver cores clocked at 2.0GHz. This is complemented by the Adreno 730 graphics processor for smooth graphics performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24:
While the Korean smartphone maker hasn't officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphones, several reports suggest that the Galaxy S24 launch event could take place on January 17, 2024.
Earlier reports suggested that ahead of the launch of the S24 series, Samsung has applied for several artificial intelligence-related trademarks in the UK and Europe, including for 'AI Phone' and 'AI Smartphone', hinting at the plethora of AI-related features that could be included in the upcoming smartphones.
Xiaomi 14 Pro:
Xiaomi 14 Pro was launched by the Chinese smartphone maker at a launch event in October this year. However, reports indicate that the premium smartphone from Xiaomi could be launched at the Mobile World Congress 2024 which will be held in February 2024.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor under the hood and a 6.7-inch display with WQHD+ resolution, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a pixel density of 522ppi.
The premium smartphone gets a 4880mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. In terms of optics, the Xiaomi 14 Pro comes with a 50MP Light Hunter sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.42 - f/4.0. Other cameras include a 50MP telephoto lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP selfie shooter.
Vivo X100 series:
Vivo has confirmed that its Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones will debut in India on January 4, 2024. The two smartphones were launched in China in November, and speculation about the smartphone's global debut has been rife ever since.
The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro series are both powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor based on a 4-nanometer process and feature a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with support for 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2,160Hz PWM dimming and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
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Kazakhstan-Tajikistan agrt on coop in migration ratified
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev ratified the Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the Government of Tajikistan, Kazinform reports citing Akorda press service.
The text of the law ‘On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on cooperation in migration' will be published in print media. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-tajikistan-agrt-on-coop-in-migration-ratified_a3491767/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:42Z |
Another famous Aussie beach is trashed in shocking scenes reminiscent of Christmas Day mayhem
- Noosa North Shore beach campground left trashed
- Campers left behind gear fleeing extreme weather
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Furious locals have lashed out at tourists for trashing a popular beach in Queensland and leaving a trail of destruction while camping over the Christmas break.
Noosa North Shore beach campground, about 45km north of Sunshine Coast, was covered in trash including discarded tents, cabanas and camping gear.
The scene was reminiscent of the shocking amount of waste left behind by Christmas Day revellers at Bronte Beach last Monday.
The rubbish at Noosa was left behind by holidaymakers fleeing the extreme weather that battered Queensland's coast.
Over the Christmas period, Queensland was hit by a monster supercell storm which caused destructive winds, flash flooding and large hailstones.
Noosa North Shore beach campground, about 45km north of Sunshine Coast, was covered in trash including discarded tents, cabanas and camping gear
Holidaymakers left behind a trail of destruction including tents, broken cabanas and used camping gear (pictured left and right)
One local, who shared pictures of the aftermath to Facebook on Sunday, said she was left feeling 'disappointed and dumbfounded' by the behaviour of the campers.
'Need some camp gear but broke after Christmas, there is camp gear everywhere up at double island for free which campers abandoned,' the local wrote.
'A big thank you to the rangers who will have to pick up these peoples mess! Poor rangers. There is plenty more tents and stuff.
'I spoke to a ranger today at work and he said they will take a truck up and clear it all.'
Social media users were furious at the holidaymakers, with many fearing the mess left behind will cause the council to ban camping at the beach.
'Just a matter of time and no one will be permitted to camp at these beautiful places,' one person wrote.
'Most of that stuff looks like normal rubbish you would have had in a garbage bag and just thrown it in the back of the car,' another commented.
'Think thy have no intention of cleaning up. Maybe charge a bond on each camper and only refund when all clean ups are done.'
Another chimed: 'This is becoming a yearly thing. The grotts leave their rubbish because they know they can't be found once their off the beach.'
'It really is sad that so many have a total disregard to the area and social etiquette.'
It comes after a Sydney Mayor demanded compensation for a hefty cleaning bill after an iconic beach was trashed by a 10,000-strong Christmas party crowd.
Bronte Beach in Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs was left looking like a rubbish dump on Boxing Day following the annual Christmas Day bash.
Bronte Beach in Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs was turned into a rubbish dump on Boxing Day following the annual Christmas Day party
Bronte residents said the rubbish left behind was 'even worse' than previous years with broken glass, bottles, plastic bags, clothing and tampons left strewn across the reserve's grassed area
Almost 10,000 people flocked to the beachside park to celebrate the holiday festivities (pictured)
The beachside suburb - where the median house price of a home is more than $5.8million - saw almost 10,000 revellers flock to the beachside park to celebrate the Yuletide festivities.
The annual event has long been a mecca for thousands of tourists and backpackers travelling to Australia for the summer Christmas experience.
However, the crowd has drawn the ire of angry locals and council mayors after the famed spot was left in a mess with empty bottles, plastic bags, clothes and tampons strewn across the reserve's grassed area.
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos said she was 'appalled' by the revellers who showed little respect for the 'beautiful environment'. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12915643/Noosa-North-Shore-rubbish-Christmas-Bronte-Beach.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T04:52:43Z |
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Cracking the whip on violators, the Kurukshetra police have issued over 39,400 challans in the district, imposing fines to the tune of Rs 4.3 crore from January 1 to December 28.
The data procured from the district police reveals that driving without helmet, wrong side, over-speeding, driving in wrong lane, wrong parking, without seat belt continue to be the major traffic rule violations despite the awareness campaigns being run in the district.
As per the data, as many as 39,418 challans were issued from January 1 to December 28 and the Kurukshetra police collected Rs 4,30,11,300 in the form of fine from violators.
Of the total, as many as 17,291 challans were issued for wrong parking; 9,185 challans for riding without helmet; 5,923 challans for lane changing; 5,230 challans for wrong side driving; 4,845 challans for over-speeding; 4,813 challans were issued for driving without the high security registration number plates and 1,925 challans were issued for not wearing seat belts. As many as 196 school buses were also challaned for violating traffic rules.
There was a decrease in the number of challans this year. The Kurukshetra traffic police had issued 54,127 challans and collected Rs 2.77 crore in the form of fine last year.
Meanwhile, as many as 261 persons have lost their lives and 419 got injured in 487 road accidents reported in the district from January to December 28 this year.
Kurukshetra Traffic Coordinator Roshan Lal said, “The most common violation these days is the use of mobile phones while driving. Regular campaigns are being run to educate people about traffic laws and road regulations. Road safety programmes are being organised and challans are also issued for violation of traffic norms but at the end of the day, it is the commuters who have to follow the norms to bring the number of accidents down.”
Superintendent of Police Surinder Singh Bhoria said, “Special drives are being run to educate people, increase awareness and prevent road accidents. Over-speeding, driving without helmet and driving in wrong lanes are some of the major reasons behind the accidents and people can avoid accidents by following rules. Efforts are being made for strict compliance of traffic rules.”
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Halliburton (NYSE:HAL – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 19,290,000 shares, an increase of 26.2% from the November 30th total of 15,280,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,780,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.8 days.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Citigroup lifted their target price on Halliburton from $42.00 to $46.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 4th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Halliburton from $49.00 to $51.00 in a research note on Monday, October 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Halliburton from $53.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 3rd. Susquehanna lifted their price target on Halliburton from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 25th. Finally, Atb Cap Markets cut Halliburton from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, December 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Halliburton presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.00.
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Halliburton Price Performance
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 24th. The oilfield services company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.02. Halliburton had a return on equity of 31.61% and a net margin of 11.52%. The firm had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.85 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.60 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that Halliburton will post 3.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Halliburton Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 7th were issued a dividend of $0.16 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 6th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.77%. Halliburton’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.99%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Halliburton
In other Halliburton news, EVP Van H. Beckwith sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.94, for a total value of $214,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 176,334 shares in the company, valued at $7,571,781.96. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Halliburton
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. First Capital Advisors Group LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Halliburton in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Halliburton during the 1st quarter valued at about $34,000. Beacon Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Halliburton by 1,675.0% during the 2nd quarter. Beacon Capital Management LLC now owns 1,065 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 1,005 shares in the last quarter. KB Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Halliburton during the 1st quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Halliburton by 443.8% during the 3rd quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 881 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 719 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 82.09% of the company’s stock.
Halliburton Company Profile
Halliburton Company provides products and services to the energy industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Completion and Production, and Drilling and Evaluation. The Completion and Production segment offers production enhancement services that include stimulation and sand control services; cementing services, such as well bonding and casing, and casing equipment; completion tools that offer downhole solutions and services, including well completion products and services, intelligent well completions, and service tools, as well as liner hanger, sand control, and multilateral systems; production solutions comprising coiled tubing, hydraulic workover units, downhole tools, and pumping and nitrogen services; and pipeline and process services, such as pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
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J-K: Police arrests one in financial fraud case; search ongoing for other accused
One accused person has been arrested and a search is underway for five others being involved in a financial scam and for allegedly scamming and cheating individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
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One accused person has been arrested and a search is underway for five others being involved in a financial scam and for allegedly scamming and cheating individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. Police said that a total of six persons accused in the case were part of a bogus company named 'Curative Survey Private Limited' which was floated to dupe people of their money.
According to the Special Investigation Team's investigation, it was found that all the six accused persons are residents from outside Jammu and Kashmir. "Based on the statement of victims, technical and digital evidence, the SIT identified six accused persons, all residents outside the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Different police teams were constituted to arrest the identified accused persons. One accused person has been arrested by the SIT from Tamil Nadu and is taken on police remand. Efforts are afoot to arrest the remaining accused persons also," police said.
Police said that a case has been registered under Section 66D of the IT Act and Section 420 of the IPC was registered in Cyber Police Station in Kashmir Zone (Srinagar). According to the SIT investigation it was also revealed that the fraudulent company had opened six offices in the Kashmir Valley and one regional office in Jammu in the month of January-February 2023.
"All seven offices were subsequently searched, sealed and the incriminating evidence found in these offices was seized and sent to the FSL for analysis and expert opinion. Numerous employees of the company from across Jammu and Kashmir were identified, examined and their statements recorded," police said. "Involvement of employees and local contacts of the main accused persons is being investigated. The social media influencers who promoted the company through various social media plate-forms were also examined and their involvement in crime is being investigated," police added.
Further investigation is underway. Earlier, Cyber Police Kashmir received information that victims were deceived by the fraudulent company, enticing them to invest their hard-earned money with false promises of substantial returns. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — With the calendar-page turn to 2024 on Monday comes 320 new state laws that Illinois residents will need to navigate.
Some will have a widespread effect, including a law banning semi-automatic rifles and another requiring paid time off. But others won’t have an immediate or noticeable impact, including a law that lets county governments consider a potential contractor’s participation in an approved apprenticeship program in determining the winning low bid for a project.
One law that took effect in 2019 but is still impacting tens of thousands of workers is an increase in the minimum wage. It increases to $14 an hour on Jan. 1 for non-tipped workers and will reach $15 in a year.
Here are some of the other major changes to Illinois state law as of New Year’s Day:
BAN ON SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
The U.S. Supreme Court has failed to take up the case of Illinois’ ban on the sale, possession or manufacture of automatic weapons like the type used in a mass shooting at a 2023July Fourthparade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
The law bans dozens of specific brands or types of rifles and handguns, including .50-caliber guns, attachments and rapid-firing devices. No rifle will be allowed to accommodate more than 10 rounds, with a 15-round limit for handguns.
Those who previously purchased such guns must register them with the Illinois State Police by Jan. 1.
BOOK-BAN PROHIBITION
Libraries that indiscriminately ban books will not be eligible for state funds. They must adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights stating “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.”
The library association reported that attempts to censor books reached a 20-year high in 2022, especially those with LGBTQ+ themes and those written by people of color.
PAID TIME OFF
Employers will be required to offer paid vacation for any reason. Workers will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours total. Employers may offer more than 40 hours and employees may take time off after working for 90 days.
AIR FRESHENERS ALLOWED
Police will no longer be able to pull over a motorist solely because there is an object hanging from their rearview mirror. The law was approved after Daunte Wright was pulled over in Minnesota in 2021 for having a dangling air freshener. He was shot when the officer, reaching for her stun gun, instead grabbed her sidearm.
NO VIDEOCONFERENCING ON THE ROAD
Video meetings, streaming or accessing a social media website while driving will be prohibited. There will be an exception for video on a hands-free or voice-activated device or an application requiring the push of no more than a single button to activate or terminate it.
NO INDOOR VAPING
Vaping or smoking an electronic cigarette or cigar in a public indoor space will be prohibited. The law adds electronic smoking devices to the list of items prohibited in indoor public places under the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act, which banned regular tobacco products’ indoor use.
LICENSE-PLATE READER RESTRICTIONS
Interstate agreements between law enforcement agencies must specify that license-plate reader technology not be used on cars driven by women coming into Illinois to have abortions.
SURVEILLANCE DRONES
Following the Highland Park parade shooting, lawmakers approved the use of drones by law enforcement to surveil “routed” or “special events.” The drones may not be equipped with weapons or facial-recognition technology.
DEEPFAKE PORN
Victims of digital forgeries known as deepfake pornography may file civil lawsuits against anyone who shares or threatens to share an image that falsely depicts a person exposing genitalia or other private parts or engaging in a sex act. Identifying the image as materially altered is not a defense to liability.
RESTROOMS MAY BE ALL-GENDER MULTIOCCUPANCY
Businesses have the option of installing restrooms that may be used by any gender simultaneously. Current restrooms may be renovated to accommodate all genders. Urinals may not be included and stalls must have floor-to-ceiling, locking dividers.
VOTER REGISTRATION FOR TEENS
Teenagers may pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17 while obtaining a driver’s license or state identification card at a drivers’ services office run by the secretary of state. When turning 18, the legal voting age, they will already be registered to vote. | https://www.kark.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-laws-banning-semi-automatic-weapons-and-library-censorship-to-take-effect-in-illinois/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:46Z |
10 Houthis killed in attack on Maersk Hangzhou
Written by Nick BlenkeyUnderscoring the continuing threats facing commercial shipping in the Red Sea, U.S. Central Command has reported on two attacks by Houthis on the Maersk Hangzhou containership. In the second, ten Houthis died.
On Saturday, at approximately 8:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), the Maersk Hangzhou reported that it had been struck by a missile while transiting the Southern Red Sea. The Singapore-flagged, Denmark-owned/operated vessel requested assistance, and the USS Gravely (DDG 107) and USS Laboon (DDG 58) responded to the ship, which was reportedly seaworthy with no reported injuries.
While responding, the USS Gravely shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward the ships.
On December 31 at 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) the Maersk Hangzhou issued a second distress call in less than 24 hours reporting being under attack by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats.
“The small boats, originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, fired crew served and small arms weapons at the Maersk Hangzhou, getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel,” says Central Command. “A contract embarked security team on the Maersk Hanzghou returned fire. U.S. helicopters from the USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Gravely (DDG 107) responded to the distress call and in the process of issuing verbal calls to the small boats, the small boats fired upon the U.S. helicopters with crew served weapons and small arms. The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four small boats, and killing the crews. The fourth boat fled the area. There was no damage to U.S. personnel or equipment.”
Ten Houthis were killed and two were wounded in the U.S. strike on the boats, Al Arabiya cites a source at Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeida port as saying.
According to Al Arabiya, Maersk is to suspend Red Sea operations for 48 hours.
“In light of the incident — and to allow time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided to delay all transits through the area for the next 48 hours,” Al Arabiya reports a Maersk statement as saying. | https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/10-houthis-killed-in-attack-on-maersk-hangzhou/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-houthis-killed-in-attack-on-maersk-hangzhou | 2024-01-01T04:52:46Z |
While 2023 witnessed the launch of various popular smartphones like the iPhone 15 series, Samsung S23 series, Pixel 8 series and more, the upcoming year is expected to get even better for smartphone enthusiasts with many popular flagships launching as early as January 2024.
Top 5 smartphones expected to launch in 2024:
Apple iPhone 16 series:
Apple hasn't officially confirmed the launch date of its flagship iPhone 16 smartphone series, but given recent history and numerous media reports on the subject, the company may well decide to launch its premium smartphones in September 2024.
A report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman in November suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant may not bring many new hardware advancements, but rather rely on the generative AI-based upgrades in the software department with the iOS 18 operating system to attract new customers.
OnePlus 12:
The OnePlus 12 series is set to launch in India on January 23, 2024 and the Chinese smartphone maker has also confirmed the simultaneous launch of the OnePlus 12R with the OnePlus 12.
With a refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10+ support, the OnePlus 12 boasts an impressive 6.82-inch display using Fluid AMOLED technology. The resolution is a crisp 1440 x 3168 pixels, with a pixel density of 557 pixels per inch. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for durability against scratches and drops.
In terms of internal specifications, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, using an advanced 5nm process. The CPU has a Kryo 780 architecture with a Prime core clocked at 3.2GHz, three Gold cores clocked at 2.7GHz and four Silver cores clocked at 2.0GHz. This is complemented by the Adreno 730 graphics processor for smooth graphics performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24:
While the Korean smartphone maker hasn't officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphones, several reports suggest that the Galaxy S24 launch event could take place on January 17, 2024.
Earlier reports suggested that ahead of the launch of the S24 series, Samsung has applied for several artificial intelligence-related trademarks in the UK and Europe, including for 'AI Phone' and 'AI Smartphone', hinting at the plethora of AI-related features that could be included in the upcoming smartphones.
Xiaomi 14 Pro:
Xiaomi 14 Pro was launched by the Chinese smartphone maker at a launch event in October this year. However, reports indicate that the premium smartphone from Xiaomi could be launched at the Mobile World Congress 2024 which will be held in February 2024.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor under the hood and a 6.7-inch display with WQHD+ resolution, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a pixel density of 522ppi.
The premium smartphone gets a 4880mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. In terms of optics, the Xiaomi 14 Pro comes with a 50MP Light Hunter sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.42 - f/4.0. Other cameras include a 50MP telephoto lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP selfie shooter.
Vivo X100 series:
Vivo has confirmed that its Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones will debut in India on January 4, 2024. The two smartphones were launched in China in November, and speculation about the smartphone's global debut has been rife ever since.
The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro series are both powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor based on a 4-nanometer process and feature a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with support for 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2,160Hz PWM dimming and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
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Where the stench is biggest,
The biggest words are spoken.
If a man has to stop his nose
How is he to stop his ears?—Bertolt Brecht, ‘On the News of the Tory Bloodbath in Greece’
To understand the unique position Israel occupies in American domestic politics, it is enough to compare the passions aroused by the successive wars over Palestine with those generated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. If the latter has been ubiquitous, attachment to it has for the most part been shallow and media-driven. To wit, the near complete collapse of interest in the fate of Kiev, on which the struggle between liberal democracy and autocracy was supposed to turn, after the Hamas attacks and Israeli onslaught in October directed all attention to the Middle East. If there has been no shortage of whipped-up emotion since, the share of genuine feeling—hatred, fear, indignation—is far higher, deriving from a century of Zionist colonization and regional resistance, overdetermined by imperial calculations. The extermination of Jews in Europe, and the expulsion of Arabs from their ancestral home in Palestine, are catastrophes that continue to reverberate among the respective kin of four continents.
As with the arms and territory that each side enjoys there, the material and ideological resources at their disposal in the West are staggeringly unequal. The us exemplifies this asymmetry. Here Israel can not only draw on deep reservoirs of emotion, but motivated electorates that span the two main parties and their standard geographic dispersions: from Jews to Christian Zionists; the synagogues of West Los Angeles to the mega churches of East Texas and Alabama. As a matter of electoral manoeuvre, the issue goes back to Truman, whose gradual move to back the creation of Israel as a Jewish state was based in part on Democratic prospects in 1946 and 1948, including fear of losing New York if he did not.footnote1 The ‘Zionist lobby’ as it was then known has since grown beyond what any purely electoral calculus would warrant, to become one of the most vigilant influence operations in Washington.
Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer first dissected its operations in 2006 in the aftermath of the us invasion of Iraq. Unable to publish ‘The Israel Lobby’ in a us outlet, they did so in the London Review of Books. In their analysis, the extraordinary level of military and diplomatic support given to Israel never reflected a rational strategic choice, still less solid consensus in society, but rather the ability to ‘prevent critical comments from getting a fair hearing’, amidst wider indifference—since ‘candid discussion of us–Israeli relations might lead Americans to favour a different policy’. Enforcing this depended on three things: a steely grip on the legislature, leverage over the executive, and efforts across think tanks, universities and the media to shape public opinion. Twenty years on, what does the current turmoil reveal about the status of the Israel issue as it plays out in each of these realms?
Political lockdown
Over Congress, the blanket of consensus is by one measure more suffocating. After 9/11, Bush Jr at first pressed Israel to halt Operation Defensive Shield, its invasion of the West Bank to crush the Second Intifada, as damaging to us interests in the Muslim world, where he sought out collaborators for the wider War on Terror. Congress responded with two resolutions backing Israel alongside an aid package, passed 94–2 in the Senate and 352–21 in the House. Twenty years later, in October 2023, a similar resolution passed the lower chamber by a larger margin, 412–10. The funding bill accompanying it also vastly exceeds the earlier offer: even if disbursements to Ukraine are stripped out by Republicans, and a humanitarian tuppence is thrown in for Gaza as a sop to softer hearts among the Democrats, it will no doubt pass to bipartisan cheers—sending $14 billion to Israel, on top of the $3.8 billion it has received annually since 2016 in a deal signed by Obama.
If anything, these figures understate the uniformity of opinion in Congress, while obscuring the distinct role of each party in foreclosing debate there. All but one of the holdouts to the October resolution were Democrats: if, against them, aipac has launched its usual fusillade—Jamaal Bowman and Ilhan Omar are set to face primary challengers—it has done so in cahoots with party leaders, who see it as their job to quash talk of a ceasefire emanating from these quarters. For defending protestors making this demand, and condemning Israel for the strike on Al-Ahli Hospital, Rashida Tlaib was censured for ‘promoting false narratives’ and ‘calling for the destruction of the state of Israel’. Republicans sponsored that motion, but 22 Democrats joined them to pass it—including the top recipients in New York of aipac money, Ritchie Torres and minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. The latter then joined hands with Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and the new Republican speaker, Mike Johnson, at the March for Israel on the Mall, against a backdrop of American and Israeli flags, to chants of ‘no ceasefire’ and ‘never again’.
Seventy Democrats had already signed a statement to ‘reject the use of the phrase “From the River to the Sea”’. Is a single binational state ‘the genocide of the Jewish people’? It is the historic programme of the Israeli left, including the pan-Israeli-Palestinian Communist Party. This was different from the Republican censure. In providing cover for the actual policies of Tel Aviv and Washington, it was worse: ruling out a ceasefire in the name of Israel’s ‘right and obligation to defend itself’, it mooted a ‘humanitarian pause of limited space and time’, if several conditions were met—including ‘the release of all Palestinian civilians being detained by Hamas as human shields in Gaza’. All two million of them? To where? As Hellfire missiles and other us-made ordnance slammed into hospitals, schools, universities, apartments, refugee camps and convoys, Congress busied itself with the social media posts of its one Palestinian member—thumbs twiddling while Gaza burned.
As the destruction mounts, a sinister frivolity continues to reign. More members may have signed onto statements backing a ceasefire, or pause, or the enforcement of laws already on the books prohibiting weapons exports that harm civilians; yet each of these underscores the curious passivity of lawmakers, as if they were mere petitioners standing outside the capital, rather than elected representatives to it. Ignoring them, the House ploughed ahead with a resolution in time for the holidays that simply defined anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism: 311-14 with 92 present. Jerrold Nadler, congressman for Manhattan’s Upper West Side, gently suggested that this could not be squared with history, and might even be used to tar his constituents, in the second-most Jewish district in the country, for basic criticisms of the current Israeli government.
Above this fray, the White House has appeared to be operating on automatic, following the script of past administrations: the us as honest broker, gesturing to the kind of broader strategic or moral horizons that deliver accords, frameworks or road maps; the mirage of a two-state solution. Biden rushed to hug Netanyahu. Blinken has travelled to the region four times in the last month—on each occasion to Israel, together with ‘partners’ Jordan, the uae, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey. Portrayed as a ‘balancing act’, these trips have been occasions to publicly urge Israel to exercise ‘restraint’ and vouchsafe ‘humanitarian pauses’, while trying to bribe Cairo and Amman into opening their borders for a new Nakba of refugees from Gaza and the West Bank. In his own teetering appearance in Tel Aviv, Biden invoked Washington’s experience of 9/11 to caution, ‘while we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes’. From a politician responsible for so many of these, his remarks sounded almost self-reflective, advice offered humbly to a friend—even if the failure to specify what mistakes, or how they could be squared with justice, rendered it weightless.
In practice, however, the hand of restraint—on Israel—has been more of a pat on the back. From a military standpoint, the rush of materiel to the region has had just the opposite aim—to pin down Hezbollah in Lebanon and deter Iran, so Israel can conduct its ground invasion without undue interference. Thus the dispatch of two aircraft-carrier strike groups to the eastern Mediterranean, at least one additional nuclear submarine, fighter jets from raf Lakenheath, A-10 ground-attack aircraft and air-defence systems. The us monitors signals traffic from the Negev, while its drones surveil Gaza from above; offshore, it has open access to Britain’s Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, where Akrotiri acts as a hub for weapons deliveries and the nsa provides intelligence—including targeting support—to Israel. Around 57,000 troops and contractors are stationed across the region; some are already carrying out strikes from bases in Iraq and Syria, claiming they have come under fire from ‘Iranian-backed’ militias there. Against these escalations meant to ‘avoid escalation’, what has restraint amounted to? Encouraging Israelis to ‘use smaller bombs’—which the us is providing to them, along with the bunker-busters that rip through city streets like a cloud of shrapnel locusts.
Diplomatically, the behaviour of the Administration has been even starker. Blocking un votes adverse to Israel, no matter how bland or toothless—the us vetoed a Brazilian resolution to condemn violence against all civilians and urge humanitarian aid to displaced Palestinians on 18 October—is standard practice. It also buys time for Israel to carry out its methodical killing of civilians, mounting towards 20,000 as this goes to press, two-thirds of them women and children, while the us leads the negotiations to invent a mechanism for ruling whatever remains of Gaza at the slaughter’s end. The pressure on Egypt and Jordan to take in a million refugees apiece appears to have come to nought, despite financial emoluments and the alleged backing of Biden’s ‘special humanitarian envoy’.footnote2 But that leaves plenty of other options: an international force, under Arab, un or nato-lite auspices; perhaps with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank as a native fig leaf forcibly grafted onto Gaza.footnote3
us opposition to growing calls for a ceasefire internationally is not categorical or indefinite, but intended to control its timing and terms. Most stories of dissensus within the executive branch should be read in this light. When Israel told Palestinians in northern Gaza to leave their homes on 12 October, the State Department warned staff to avoid three phrases, in its own preparation for the ground invasion: ‘de-escalation/ceasefire’, ‘end to violence/bloodshed’, ‘restoring calm’. Many ‘leaks’ since then have simply been variations on this directive; a question of pacing. ‘White House frustrated by Israel’s onslaught but sees few options’, the Washington Post revealed a month later, as confirmed civilian deaths soared past the total in two years of fighting in Ukraine.
Losing the plot
In contrast to the halls of power, it is the hold over public opinion that now seems shakiest. Two-thirds of American voters support a ceasefire, rising to 80 per cent of Democrats. For the first time in two decades, the latter say they sympathize more with the Palestinians than Israelis. Biden’s standing among 18–34 year-olds has fallen most—by 15 points, with 70 per cent disapproving of his handling of the war. Blocked so far from expression at the level of politics, solidarity with the Palestinians has found niches in the culture industry writ large: news outlets and journals, advertising and social media, the worlds of art and film, academia. This is itself a sign of crisis since, as Walt and Mearsheimer note, the special status of Israel has traditionally been defined by its insulation from debate; a trompe l’oeil image of public assent generally sufficient to enforce it in reality.
Thus the fierce response of many proprietors, executives, trustees and administrators to dissent from within the institutions they run, where even gestural deviations have been harshly punished. Dependent on donors, subscribers, tickets, clicks, and to one degree or another the good will of the state, ‘best practice’ is to keep a lid on things. How successful has this been? On the one hand, this is a war of words, waged with the means available to this milieu, and in its tone and vocabulary: accusations of intimidation, threats, bullying, unsafe conditions; policing of acceptable speech. The Anti-Defamation League has led a huge push to disqualify ‘From the River to the Sea’ as ‘exterminationist’. These language games draw power from their intimations of violence, in the staid context of white-collar work; when set against the suffering of the bombed and besieged, to intimidate those who might have a qualm about it, they risk provoking the opposite response. The crème de la crème of the young American-Jewish intellectual precariat—writers, artists, scholars—signed an eloquent denunciation of the ‘anti-Zionism equals anti-Semitism’ formula, published by n+1 under the title, ‘A Dangerous Conflation’, after a ‘corporate-owned magazine’ refused to run it.
But the consequences of taking a public stand have been real enough. In New York, letters and counter-letters have flown—with some, in fits of enthusiasm or remorse, signing both. So have resignations and firings. Artforum’s owner, billionaire trucking heir Jay Penske, ejected its editor a week after he posted an open letter ‘in solidarity with the Palestinian people’. The campaign to oust him had a public face—led by the gallerists Dominique Lévy, Brett Gorvy and Amalia Dayan (granddaughter of Moshe Dayan, the cyclopean general who led idf assaults during Suez and the Six-Day War, in a career stretching back to Haganah repression in the 1930s); and a private one, in which a billionaire Bed Bath & Beyond heir told artists, galleries, and other collectors to remove their signatures and pull ads. At the 92nd St Y, the poetry-centre staff quit after its board pressured the director to cancel a talk by Viet Thanh Nguyen, based on a letter he had signed in the London Review of Books deploring the ‘deliberate killing of civilians’ that also called for a ceasefire and aid to reach Gaza.
New York is the terrain on which this war of position is being fought, for two obvious reasons: as site of the most important museums, universities, publishers, corporate headquarters, banks and non-profits; and because it is home to more Jewish people than any other city in the world. Dense as ties of sentiment or kinship therefore are to the state of Israel, so is the concentration of Jews with none, who are non-practicing or from traditions critical or even hostile to it: Satmar Hasidim and socialists, including disillusioned Labour Zionists and their offspring. Centre of the ‘Jewish community’, the city is also home to an Arab diaspora, less than a quarter its size—who have driven broader demands for a free Palestine, and borne the brunt of accusations of anti-Semitism for it, notwithstanding the presence of so many Jewish New Yorkers alongside them.
In print media, the New York Times has provided the most comprehensive news and analysis of the war since early October as compared to its liberal peers with large us circulations: Guardian reporting is as thin as a picked-over Oxfam shop, with Yuval Noah Harari and Jonathan Freedland shoring up an opinion section that can condemn Netanyahu, but not his war against ‘a different kind of enemy’ in Hamas, nor call for a ceasefire; this is beneath the standards even of cnn, where Jake Tapper could eventually castigate the Israeli cabinet for anti-Arab bigotry, and the killing of over 170 Palestinians in the West Bank in a month. The Economist is, as usual, in a league by itself, running headlines like ‘Why Israel Must Fight On’ beneath photos of a cratered Gaza City.
At the start of November, several outlets began to recalibrate. The bombing of Al-Shifa Hospital may have been a turning point—the nicu babies, pleas from nurses as power dwindled, sights and sounds that overwhelmed the justifications for it, with claims the basement was a ‘command center’ (later a ‘node’) for Hamas. The New Yorker expressed unease about the disparity in death and destruction, with editor David Remnick trekking to Israel to see for himself (even as the Atlantic, at the right end of the liberal spectrum, went on ignoring the Palestinians, under the practiced hand of ex-idf prison guard Jeffrey Goldberg). The Times editorial board also turned a corner. Without revising its initial statement that, ‘what Israel is fighting to defend is a society that values human life and the rule of law’, by 3 November it thought a humanitarian pause ‘worth trying’, and a week later printed historian Omer Bartov’s ‘guest essay’, calling for swift action to halt the ‘unbearable and untenable’ violence in Gaza.footnote4
But this is accompanied by a house style that tends to make a mockery of what its reporters are beaming back to 41st Street—passive-voice constructions and hedging so elaborate it is hard to tell who is doing what to whom. After Israel bombed a refugee camp: ‘explosions Gazans say was airstrike leaves many casualties in dense neighborhood’; hospitals around which ‘fighting erupts’; casting doubt on casualty figures, attributed to the ‘Hamas-run health ministry’. footnote5 Yet the gaps are as visible between legacy media—the Washington Post almost immediately backed up the Gaza figures—as inside them. Towards the end of November, one front-page story in the Times noted that the ‘pace of death’ and ‘use of very large weapons in dense urban areas, including us-made 2,000 pound bombs’ had ‘few precedents in this century’—even as another implied the pause in fighting had benefited Hamas, and the editorial board chimed in with fatuous calls to revive the two-state solution blaming Palestinians for its failure since the ‘breakthrough’ of Oslo.footnote6
Beneath these international media outlets lies a stratum of New York journals that hew more closely to the preoccupations of its local intellectuals. Many with a stake in Jewish culture are riven by similar generational-class cum political fissures. On the right, Gen X editors at Tablet parrot Israeli pr, denouncing ‘staged scenes of Palestinians suffering violence’, compare Yale to Hamas by way of Qatar, and castigate Biden for doing too little to ‘punish’ Iran and its proxies, thereby ‘shielding it against retaliation’.footnote7 Jewish Currents, revived from an old cpusa title as a progressive challenger to Tablet in 2018, has had intense internal battles over the line to strike after 7 October, but clearly reflects a millennial view—with articles against the instrumentalization of anti-Semitism and suppression of pro-Palestinian speech in the us, and dispatches from Gaza and the West Bank that call the incursions there ‘textbook cases of genocide’.footnote8
Dissent combines Zionists and liberal interventionists of the ‘democratic left’ in their eighth or ninth decades—Michael Walzer, Michael Kazin and others—with a distinct cohort in their third or fourth. Typically, it has tried to have it both ways: Joshua Leifer echoes his elders after 9/11, upbraiding the ‘ultra-left’ in Brooklyn for siding with terrorists; Gabriel Winant argues that ‘the genuine humane sentiment that it is possible to grieve equally for those on both sides is, tragically, not true. One side has an enormous grief machine, the best in the world . . . the other is starved for grief.’footnote9 At some distance from these intra-communal exchanges, n+1 and Jacobin staked out the most consistent positions. The former publishes literary critics like Saree Makdisi and other writers in the slipstream of blm, unapologetic that the 7 October attack opened up a ‘hole in the limits of the world’; the latter, in less lyrical tones, criticizes mainstream Democrats for failing to back a ceasefire, while stressing the possibilities for labour to force one, if linked to pro-Palestine movements globally.footnote10
Impressionable minds
University campuses, where many of these writers study and work, have long been targets of the Israel Lobby. During the Second Intifada, it invested heavily in countering pro-Palestinian student groups and faculty, monitoring them through outfits like the Caravan for Democracy, the David Project, Campus Watch, Canary and the Israel on Campus Coalition, this last staffed in part by aipac, funded by billionaire Adam Milstein, and apparently reporting directly to Israel, in violation of us laws.footnote11 The growth of bds as a fulcrum for campus organizing brought a renewed push from these entities, which have now sprung into action again to deal with the wave of protests since October.
These have been widely reported as the latest flashpoints of an elite culture war, with Accuracy in Media trucks tooling around Harvard Yard, displaying the faces, names and addresses of undergraduates who dared to sign a Palestine Solidarity Committee letter, and partial or permanent suspensions of Students for Justice in Palestine, Coalition Against Apartheid, Jewish Voices for Peace and other groups at mit, Brandeis, Columbia. Publicly, the Anti-Defamation League has pressed for Students for Justice in Palestine to be investigated for ‘materially supporting a foreign terrorist organization’. In private, its leader puzzles over Israel’s loss of clout among young people, and wonders if celebrity influencers might fix the problem. Reporters covering the protests for the Times suddenly sneered at the pernicious effects of ‘academic jargon’ on impressionable minds, who were inserting the war into a colonial and social-justice context with which it had nothing whatsoever to do.footnote12
But the clampdown is not confined to elite universities, or to large state schools under the thumb of Republicans in Florida. City University of New York, the largest urban public system in the us, is subject to a double-barrel pressure, its Chancellor issuing statements stigmatizing expressions of solidarity with Palestinians as ‘internal organizations sponsoring rallies to celebrate or support Hamas’, even as the ny Governor—Democrat Kathy Hochul, who ordered all state buildings lit blue and white, then flew to Israel to show her support for ‘the civilized world versus the uncivilized world’—launched a ‘probe’ to root out anti-Semitism on cuny’s 25 campuses.footnote13 Here the problem for authorities is a working-class student body of over 200,000 that is 40 per cent immigrant and 75 per cent of colour, with a vocal pro-Palestinian presence.
Protests have spread beyond colleges to most large and medium-sized cities across the us; here too, however, New York is the epicentre. By mid-October a pattern had set in of relatively small but daily actions: demonstrations of a few thousand marching from points in midtown to the un, put on by Palestinian organizations—Al-Awda, In Our Lifetime, Palestinian Youth Movement—along with the dsa or People’s Forum; boisterous, tightly-packed protests in Bay Ridge, with a diverse Arab community in south Brooklyn; occupations involving at most a few hundred at Black Rock, jp Morgan, the offices of the New York Times, or glued to the route of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The most spectacular have been led by Jewish Voice for Peace: shutting down Grand Central Station, taking Liberty Island, blocking the Manhattan Bridge, a mass of black shirts that read ‘Not in Our Name’. One challenge for these coalitions is to grow and converge; another, more daunting, is to push beyond civil disobedience. The uaw has become the biggest union to back a ceasefire, in front of the White House, a month after postal workers and many locals did. But few industrial actions have followed. Links between campus, street and workplace are weak or non-existent; forging them offers the best chance of shattering the complacency of the political class and impeding the war machine at its disposal.footnote14
Hegemon and helpmate
Here it may be illuminating to compare briefly the scenes in New York and London. Demonstrations in the British capital—the largest anywhere in the West and growing by an order of magnitude each week through November to reach nearly a million—provide an indirect sense of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the left that arose there, out of the economic and political crises that stretch back beyond 2008, to 2003. The sea of humanity flowing through the West End, or across Westminster Bridge towards the us Embassy in Vauxhall, inevitably recalls the last event that galvanized this level of protest. It was his vocal opposition to the invasion of Iraq that gave Corbyn his moral appeal when he first stood for Labour leader, a decade after Blair and Brown plunged Britain into that conflagration at Bush’s side. The sense of crisis shaking the party today reflects the same grim commitment, with its current leader pursuing the purge of his predecessor far beyond what electoral expediency or internal party management would otherwise require, in a reset to the Israeli Embassy and Blair.footnote15
As in the us, a gap has opened up between popular sentiment and any meaningful political expression of it: 80 per cent of Labour voters—and 64 per cent of Conservatives—want a ceasefire. One difference is the capacity of the issue to mobilize in Britain, and thus to dramatize that divide. Keir Starmer has, in the face of this groundswell, continually modulated his initial statement that Israel had a right to cut off water, power and food to Gaza—in that capsizing legalese peculiar to him—‘if it complied with international law’. In practice, he has stymied all efforts to hold it to this standard in Parliament. When the snp tabled its own ceasefire motion, Starmer warned that frontbenchers voting for it would be sacked. 56 mps defied the whip to back the amendment anyway, amidst a collapse in Labour’s support among Muslim voters from 75 to 5 per cent—overdetermining the votes of mps under pressure from Bradford to Birmingham, Blackburn to Luton. Fifty local councillors have quit the Party since October.
This unusual dissensus, running from the heights of Westminster to Burnley Council, suggests that the anti-imperial element of Corbynism had the potential to resonate beyond its core electorate. What if such spontaneous scenes of protest and opposition to the reflexes of empire had found a tribune in the next Prime Minister, rather than a police cosh? The protests outside—and only then inside—the plp have also revealed the limits of the anti-Semitism smear: as systematically applied by the Guardian and the bbc to a mild-mannered anti-war activist, too shocked by the moral enormity of such an accusation to be able adequately to rebut it, it was highly effective. But it was another matter when the Conservative Home Secretary tried it on nearly a million people marching under banners of peace and justice: this time, it was she, not the ‘hate marches’, that went.
In the imperial core, a different dynamic is playing out. If the British left can—in the aftermath of its rout—still draw on an existing ‘Stop the War’ strand of organizing, which has mobilized against every imperial military adventure since the invasion of Afghanistan, the American is reckoning with the limits of its own. Here the figurehead of the Democratic Socialists, Bernie Sanders, refused to back a ceasefire, taking the same line as other top Democrats: doing so, he repeated for two months, would hand a victory to Hamas, which Israel had every right to eliminate.footnote16 The trajectory of Sanders, as compared to Corbyn, since their failed bids to lead and reorient their respective centre-left parties, speaks to the different kinds of challenge they posed to the reigning orders. To start with, an anti-Semitic smear campaign was not needed in the us: not just because its likely efficacy was always doubtful—Sanders is Jewish, and enough Jewish people actually live and disagree publicly with one another in the us to make it difficult to ventriloquize them through an officious-sounding board, as in Britain—but on political grounds.
After packing in his campaign and endorsing Biden in 2020, Sanders has been showered with praise and committee chairs, in a process already under way four years earlier, when he joined the Democratic leadership. Many have noted the disillusionment of his millennial admirers over his stance on Israel, mostly in order to praise his grizzled statesmanship over their Quixotic passions. Another reading of this development is possible, however, that spares neither. When Sanders and his chief foreign-policy advisor praised Biden’s aggressive forwarding of nato response as ‘the progressive option’ on Ukraine, the voices raised in criticism of them were fewer, and softer, than now. But the American empire is not served à la carte, as the White House itself underscores at every turn, linking these conflicts in its attempts to procure fresh funds for both. The Treasury Secretary reassured her fellow citizens from the outset of fighting in Gaza: they could ‘certainly afford’ to pay for two wars at once.
Alexander Cockburn identified this problem decades ago. Never fond of Sanders, his criticisms of him were political: accusing ‘the “independent” hot-air factory from Vermont’ of steering the left into the Democratic fold even after Clinton gutted welfare, and voting for the crime bill, nato’s bombing of Serbia, and to fund—if not authorize—the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In analysing the fragilities of the anti-war movement that sprang up at that time, as compared to the 1960s, Cockburn argued that neither should be judged solely on their success in stopping war: ‘anti-war movements are often most significant in their afterlives—schooling a new generation in attitudes and tactics of resistance.’ footnote17 Today, the left faces a new situation, in which most younger people and people of colour are disgusted by what they see unfolding in Palestine, and with Democrats for facilitating it: anti-imperialism is a popular position, and it cannot be marginal to the project of economic redistribution, whatever emerges next to carry forward those dual aspirations. | https://newleftreview.org/issues/ii144/articles/alexander-zevin-gaza-and-new-york | 2024-01-01T04:52:48Z |
By Nick Wright
An emotional Naomi Osaka appeared on the verge of tears when she spoke immediately after her triumphant comeback, pledging to dedicate this next chapter of her career to return “as much love as I was given”.
Even as the heavens opened, a deluge causing spectators to rush for cover and Pat Rafter Arena’s roof to close, the four-time grand slam champion’s comeback at the Brisbane International could not be dampened as she closed out an at times tense 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) win against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany.
An array of powerful groundstrokes in the opening games announced Osaka’s return to the court, after a year spent away for the birth of her first child.
At stages in the opening set, her challenger held her own. However, after conceding an early break, Korpatsch was unable to force her way back into the first set.
Even after making an unforced error, working her rival around the court before mis-hitting a volley into the net, Osaka could not help but sigh, breathe, and laugh to herself. She was back.
Having been so open and raw about her mental health struggles even at the peak of her powers, Osaka appeared composed, assured, and when it was all said and done, privileged to be back.
“I feel like the last couple of years that I’ve played before I had my daughter I didn’t return as much love as I was given, so I really feel like that’s what I want to do in this chapter,” Osaka said.
“I feel like there was a time I was just a little kid trying to watch my role models play, so it feels pretty surreal sometimes to be playing on this court.”
It was far from the perfect outing come the second set – forfeiting a break deep into the exchange to give Korpatsch the chance to level on serve.
An unforced error then cruelled Osaka’s chance to take an 0-30 lead the next game, working the court brilliantly before a backhand found the net, only to then send a forehand wide the following point despite again appearing on top of the rally.
At 5-5 Osaka trailed 0-30 on serve, before bouncing back to hit the front once again.
Frustrations started to set in as the set wore on, with further unforced errors drawing her ire. Much to Korpatsch’s credit, the German made life difficult in the clash’s latter stages as the tie-breaker became a tense affair.
But while there may have been some rust, there is no replacement for the two-time Australian Open winner’s class.
Having lost two match points, while also being forced to save a pair of set points, Osaka at last overcame her plucky opponent – much to the delight of a Brisbane crowd willing her return to go according to plan.
“I was super nervous playing the entire time, but I was really excited to be out here,” Osaka said.
“It feels good to be back.”
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Kazakhstan-Tajikistan readmission agreement ratified
17:50, 25 January 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Head of State has ratified the Agreement on the Readmission of Persons between the Governments of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, Kazinform has learned from the press service of Akorda.
The text of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Ratification of the Agreement on the Readmission of Persons between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Executive Protocol on the Procedure of Implementation of the Agreement on the Readmission of Persons between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan" is to be published in the press. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstan-tajikistan-readmission-agreement-ratified_a3491770/ | 2024-01-01T04:52:49Z |
Field Day 2024: New Year's revellers let loose at the first summer music festival of the year sporting some very brazen and revealing outfits
- New Years Day celebrations kicked off in Sydney as revellers turned up to the annual Field Day music festival
- Scantily-clad attendees were searched by security as police with sniffer dogs kept a close eye on festivities
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New Year's Day has kicked off for thousands of music lovers in Sydney as hundreds of revellers flood the Domain in skimpy and barely-there outfits for the annual Field Day festival.
Concert-goers didn't let grey skies dampen their spirits as they prepared to party to performances from headline act Rüfüs Du Sol, G Flip, Mall Grab, Romy and English DJ and producer Ross from Friends.
The event, which has been running since 2002, is considered an institution in Sydney, particularly among electronic music fans who will often stay in on New Year's Eve to make the most of the festivities.
NSW Police officers were seen leading sniffer dogs around the grounds as they searched attendees making their way through the front gates of the ticketed event.
Bikini tops, denim shorts and tiny skirts were the outfit of choice for women while men wore buttoned shirts and colourful bucket hats as they milled around the grounds.
Temperatures in cloudy Sydney reached a maximum of 23C on Monday, with lows of 21C in the afternoon.
New Year's Day has kicked off for thousands of music lovers in Sydney as hundreds of revellers flood the Domain
Revellers were in high spirits despite the cooler temperatures and clouds on Monday
Attendees came from all over the city to attend the annual Field Day festival on Monday
Attendees were met with a wall of police officers and sniffer dogs once they arrived at the venue
Festival-goers are seen making their way into the event on Monday afternoon
Bikini tops, denim shorts and tiny skirts were the outfit of choice for female attendees
New Year's Day has kicked off for thousands of music lovers in Sydney as concert-goers flood the Domain
The event, which has been running since 2002, is an institution in Sydney, particularly among electric music fans
Women wore low-cut boddsuits and bikini tops to the festival while men wore button-up shirts and colourful bucket hats
Revellers didn't let grey clouds dampen their spirits as they arrived for the annual summer music festival
Revellers were keen to make their way inside the gates to the Domain to party to the likes of Rüfüs Du Sol and more
A man was seen speaking with two police officers with a sniffer dog outside the festival on Monday
Security gaurds were seen searching men and women outside the festival before they were allowed in
There was a strong police presence on Monday as dozens of music-goers flooded the Domain
A group of festival-goers in sparly outfits were seen smiling from ear-to-ear as they made their way inside
A man was seen speaking with three police officers with a sniffer dog outside the event
At least five officers were seen huddled around this attendee
A couple in brightly coloured, patterned ensembles posed as a sniffer dog passed by
Women wore tiny skirts and singlets to keep cool in the humid conditions in Sydney
One man was separated from the rest of his fellow concert-goers outside the entrance to Field Day
The over 18s event was attended by hundreds of music fans on Monday
The event has been running since 2002 and is considered an instution in the music world
A man is checked by security before entering the festival - which will be headlined by Rüfüs Du Sol
Some male revellers were seen conversing with police outside the venue as others were checked by security
Wild scenes on New Year's Eve as Sydney is hit with travel chaos, Gold Coast revellers take things a little too far... and some keep the party going at the beach until sunrise
Australia has welcomed in 2024 in style with wild celebrations lasting long into the night.
Some revellers' celebrations ended with a refreshing ocean swim at dawn, while others found themselves waiting hours for Ubers and trains until the early hours after watching the fireworks.
But there were a few partygoers who took things a little too far and were escorted away by police officers.
More than a million people flocked to vantage points across Sydney Harbour to catch the fireworks extravaganza, while others lived it up in pubs, clubs and at parties across Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
Revellers spilled onto the street after the clock struck 12, scrambling to make their way home or, in some cases, keep the party going.
The muggy weather saw blokes unbutton their shirts and glammed-up ladies in summer dresses ditch their heels and go barefoot.
The midnight fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge were watched by millions of Australians
This woman decided to accessorise with a large pair of Happy New Year glasses in Sydney
A Sydneysider does a shoey at Bondi Beach ushering in the new year in Australian fashion
Many were seen ushering in the New Year with an early morning swim with friends
Aussies were all smiles as they braved the cold water for a refreshing start to 2024
Others were seen sitting in ice baths while on the sand at Bondi Beach
Couples walked arm-in-arm while others hit the deck, too exhausted to wade through the endless crowd after a long day of action.
More than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks went up in smoke alongside 80,000 pyrotechnic effects and the sounds of jubilant cheers.
For some, it was a 17-hour wait after queuing from the early hours of the morning to snag a premium spot.
But it was worth it as the clock struck 12 for the families, friends, world travellers and locals alike who enjoyed the front-row display of pyrotechnics, a smoking ceremony, AI-driven projections onto the harbour bridge and illuminated boats on the water.
Smaller groups were seen dancing on the pylons of the Harbour Bridge while children looked on in wonder.
By 5pm most major vantage points around the foreshore had already reached capacity with the Sydney Opera House full by 11.30am.
One young woman wielded a can of Hard Solo - the alcoholic drink of choice for Gen Z
Australia has welcomed in 2024 in style with wild celebrations lasting long into the night. (Pictured: partygoers in Sydney)
Police were seen restraining a shirtless man outside a nightclub on the Gold Coast
A young woman was assisted down the stairs after ringing in the New Year
This artful shot, captured by a Daily Mail Australia photographer, shows a young woman in a party dress fleeing the wild rain
Wild weather lashed Queensland on New Year's Eve, with hundreds of revellers sprinting through torrential rain
Janna Thomas, visiting from Germany, is spending her first New Year's Eve in Sydney and grabbed a spot in the Botanic Gardens.
'It's unbelievable we are here. It feels surreal,' she said.
Having waited in line since 7.30am, she described the scene as 'total madness'.
'It's not so easy to find a good place to sit but the view is incredible.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12915699/Field-Day-2024-New-Years-music-festival.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T04:52:49Z |
A 23-year-old man from Quincy will be summonsed to court on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage after he allegedly crashed a SUV in Hingham, then fled and was later found by a police drone unconscious in a wooded area nearby, officials said.
The man, whose identity was not released because he was not arrested, was also cited for negligent operation of a vehicle, a marked lanes violation, and speeding, according to a statement released by the Hingham Police Department.
At 4:23 a.m. Saturday, police responded to reports of a crash on Lincoln Street in which the driver had fled the scene, according to the statement. Police arrived to find a 2020 Chevrolet Suburban with severe damage. A witness at the scene told officers the driver had been alone in the vehicle when it crashed, and when the witness said he was going to contact the police, the driver ran away, according to the statement.
An investigation showed that the SUV had been heading south at a high speed on Lincoln Street when it drove off the road and struck a large tree, before spinning 180 degrees and coming to a rest near a utility pole on the opposite side of the road, according to the statement. The impact was severe and caused a tire and a portion of the axle to fully detach from the car and land in the road. Officers also noticed blood on the driver’s side airbag, police said.
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Police launched a search for the driver involving K9 units and a drone, which found him a short time later lying facedown, unconscious, in a wooded area near Bremer Circle, according to the statement. Police were able to wake the man, who smelled of alcohol and whose eyes were glassy and bloodshot, police said.
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The man matched a description of the SUV driver provided by the witness, and items with the man’s name on them were found inside the Suburban, according to the statement. He was taken by ambulance to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, according to the statement, but was not arrested.
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DJ Moore thrilled to set career high rec. yards in first season with Bears
DJ Moore stalks about his first year with the Bears after setting a career high for reception yardage in a season vs. the Falcons
DJ Moore thrilled to set career high rec. yards in first season with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago | https://sports.yahoo.com/dj-moore-thrilled-set-career-044609514.html | 2024-01-01T04:52:50Z |
Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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Chandigarh, December 31
The CM Flying Squad has conducted a total of 2,236 raids/search operations throughout the year on various government departments/institutions and non-governmental entities.
As many as 454 cases were registered against those involved in food adulteration, 255 cases against those running illegal establishments, 321 cases of irregularities in various government departments, 187 cases of overloading/illegal mining and 108 cases of irregularities in government ration depots/mid-day meal stocks and black marketing.
In collaboration with the Electricity Department in Gurugram, the flying squad exposed electricity theft in a crusher resulting in a penalty of over Rs 3 crore.
In Faridabad, a factory producing illegal foreign cigarettes without licence was raided, seizing approximately 10 lakh cigarettes valued at around Rs 2 crore.
Additionally, actions were taken against corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, with arrests made in cases related to bribery in obtaining RC permits and NOC certificates.
Notably, raids were conducted in the Rohtak RTA office, resulting in the arrest of officials and employees involved in corruption. Till now, six brokers and three employees of the office have been arrested. During this, Assistant Secretary RTA was arrested and Rs 2.9 lakh bribe was recovered from him.
Further, under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, cases were filed against 185 individuals who caused revenue loss to the government by registering fake registrations in Bhiwani, Rewari and Narnaul.
In Sirsa, cases were registered against three government officials and 14 others for fraudulent claims in crop insurance under the Fasal Bima Yojana. In Panipat, embezzlement of about Rs 47.5 lakh by issuing fake bills without installing tube wells on Panchayat land was detected.
454 cases of food adulteration
As many as 454 cases were registered against those involved in food adulteration, 255 cases against those running illegal establishments, 321 cases of irregularities in various government departments, 187 cases of overloading/illegal mining and 108 cases of irregularities in government ration depots/mid-day meal stocks and black marketing.
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UP: Principal, staff booked for abetment to suicide by student
By IANS | Published: March 16, 2023 08:48 AM2023-03-16T08:48:03+5:302023-03-16T09:00:08+5:30
Lucknow, March 16 The principal and staff of a private school have been booked for abetment to suicide ...
Lucknow, March 16 The principal and staff of a private school have been booked for abetment to suicide after a girl student ended her life by hanging.
In his complaint, the father of the Class 11 girl stated that he got a call from a female teacher. "The teacher said that my daughter was caught copying and asked me to visit the school in Sarvodaya Nagar," he said.
The father, who is employed with UP Police's Radio Wireless department, said he could not go as DGP Uttar Pradesh was to visit the Radio headquarters and he asked his wife to go instead.
"My wife was not allowed to enter the school and was told that all students had left," he said.
He said he reached home for lunch and his wife looked nervous and shocked and told him that our daughter was not found at the school.
"I immediately reached the school and found my daughter sitting on a stool and taking the exam all alone. I tried to console her, but a staff member stopped me and told me to meet the principal. The principal humiliated me for not paying attention to my daughter's studies and made us sit for over 50 minutes at a separate place," the complaint said.
He alleged his daughter was tortured mentally and physically by the principal, class teacher and other staff and he tried to console her but she ended her life following the torture.
SHO Mahanagar, K.K. Tiwari said, "The girl locked herself in a room. When her parents got no response on knocking the door, they broke it open to find her hanging. "
DCP Central Zone, Aparna Rajat Kaushik said an FIR under IPC 306 (abetment to suicide) has been registered.
"The girl was taking an English exam and had never been scolded by the teachers earlier. We will probe the sequence of events and check the CCTVs," Kaushik said.
School director Nirmal Tandon told reporters that the girl was a commerce student and was taking her English exam when caught copying.
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EV sales in India grew by 48 per cent year-on-year in CY2023. A total of 15,26,319 electric vehicles were registered in the country last year compared to 10,25,116 in 2022.
According to Vahan, a website that registers vehicles in India, 72,321 electric four-wheelers were registered in CY2023 while 32,260 were registered in 2022.
“Significant investments are underway by both legacy OEMs and start-ups across various facets of the electric vehicle ecosystem. Various automotive component manufacturers are also investing materially to develop component capabilities, to take a lead in the space. Even as the funding environment from banks and NBFCs remains cautious, several start-ups have raised funds in the current year as well, with investors continuing to remain bullish on the growth of the EV sector in the country. A confluence of factors such as improving product portfolio, charging infrastructure, and financing availability as well as a gradual decline in battery prices would aid in the acceleration of EV penetration across segments over the medium term,” said Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President & Co-Group Head - Corporate Ratings of ICRA Limited.
Also read: Consultations on new EV policy to boost investments underway: senior official
The government has a target of 30 per cent EV penetration in private cars, 7 per cent for commercial vehicles, and 80 per cent for two and three-wheelers by 2030.
Despite the reduction in FAME II subsidy, sales of electric two-wheelers witnessed an uptick of 36 per cent in CY2023. 8,54,96 electric two-wheelers were registered in 2023 as compared to 6,27,353 registered in 2022.
The EV makers are optimistic about further growth in 2024.
businessline had earlier reported that the investment in the electric two-wheeler industry saw a dip. The electric two-wheeler industry received an investment of $427 million in 2023. The sector in 2022 received $796 million in investments, $494 million in 2021, and $169 million in 2020, according to data from Tracxn.
“Over the past three years, we have experienced notable growth, achieving a 100 per cent annual increase. Looking ahead to 2024, we are currently in the developmental phase of the Nimbus platform, scheduled for launch in the upcoming financial year. This platform features distinctive elements, including our work on rare earth-free magnet electric motors, showcasing our commitment to environmentally conscious technologies,” said Ketan Mehta, CEO and founder of HOP Electric Mobility. | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ev-sales-grow-by-48-in-cy2023/article67692457.ece | 2024-01-01T04:52:51Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
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Halma plc (OTCMKTS:HLMAF – Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 45,500 shares, a growth of 85.0% from the November 30th total of 24,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.2 days.
Halma Stock Down 1.4 %
HLMAF stock traded down $0.42 during trading on Friday, reaching $28.88. The stock had a trading volume of 1,673 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,285. Halma has a one year low of $21.55 and a one year high of $31.44. The company has a current ratio of 2.62, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The company’s 50 day moving average is $25.93 and its two-hundred day moving average is $26.51.
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Redmi Note 13 5G series price and specs leaked online ahead of January 4 India launch
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 series will launch in India on January 4, featuring three variants: Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Xiaomi had earlier confirmed that its Redmi Note 13 5G series will launch in India on January 4, marking the company's first smartphone launch in India in the New Year. The mid-range smartphone series which was earlier launched in China will make its Indian debut in three variants: Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
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Redmi Note 13 series pricing:
A post by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X (formerly Twitter) claims that the Redmi Note 13 5G will be priced at ₹20,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant, ₹22,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and ₹24,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. Moreover, an ensuing image shared by Abhishek Yadav notes that the smartphone will be available in Prism Gold, Arctic White, and Stealth Black colour options.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G could be priced at ₹28,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and ₹32,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The Pro series may be available in Arctic White, Coral Purple, and Midnight Black colour options.
Moreover, the premium Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G variant could be priced at ₹33,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and ₹37,999 for the 12GB RAM/512GB storage variant. The tipster notes that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G series could be available in Fusion White, Fusion Purple, and Fusion Black colour options.
Redmi Note 13 5G Series specs:
Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore had earlier shared the complete specs sheet for the Indian and global variants of the Redmi Note 13 5G series in a post on X (formerly Twitter)
The leaked specifications show that the Redmi Note 13 5G vanilla variant could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 * 1080 pixels. The smartphone is expected to come with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate.
In terms of processor, the mid-range phone is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset based on a 6nm process and paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for all the graphics-intensive tasks. The Redmi Note 13 5G is expected to come with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
Moreover, the smartphone could sport a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is expected to be a 16MP front-facing camera.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G specifications:
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor based on the 4nm process and based on an Adreno 710 GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. The smartphone is also expected to come with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G specifications:
The higher-end Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is expected to be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor paired with Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. The smartphone could come in up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM variants and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage variant.
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Gazans pray new year can bring peace after 'wreckage' of 2023
Any hope of a political settlement to the conflict and Palestinians' 75-year quest for self-determination appear further away than ever. "Since October we've been struggling in tents in the streets, after our homes were demolished," said Suzan Khader, weeping, adding that she wished the new year would bring an end to the war.
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As they turn from a year that could barely have brought more bitter hardship after 12 weeks of a pulverising Israeli assault, people in Gaza have little hope that 2024 will bring much relief.
In Rafah on Gaza's border with Egypt, which has become the biggest focal point for Palestinians fleeing other parts of the enclave, people on Sunday were more preoccupied with trying to find shelter, food and water than by the new year. "In 2024 I wish to go back to the wreckage of my home, pitch a tent and live there," said Abu Abdullah al-Agha, a middle aged Palestinian man whose house in Khan Younis was destroyed and who lost a young niece and nephew in an Israeli air strike.
"I wish for our children to live in peace and security, to go back to school, back to university, for workers to go back to work and find a source of income," he added. Israel launched its war in Gaza on Oct. 7 after Palestinian Hamas fighters rampaged across the border, killing more than 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking about 240 hostages.
The Israeli bombardment has pushed nearly all Gazans from their homes, killed 21,800 people according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave, and left survivors facing hunger, disease and destitution. Any hope of a political settlement to the conflict and Palestinians' 75-year quest for self-determination appear further away than ever.
"Since October we've been struggling in tents in the streets, after our homes were demolished," said Suzan Khader, weeping, adding that she wished the new year would bring an end to the war. "Our whole lives are now on the streets, we eat in the streets, we live on the streets, we die on the streets, and even our children are on the streets and we're all displaced. So many struggles in 2023," she added.
People crowd around makeshift tents in Rafah that have sprung up on streets and pavements, in empty lots and fields. U.N.-run schools designated as shelters early in the conflict were rapidly filled with people whose homes were destroyed. In their tents made with crude plastic sheeting, where people have only the minimum of belongings such as blankets and cooking utensils, people look back with fond sadness on their abandoned homes and lives.
"I hope in 2024 that everything is fixed and for life to go back to normal," said Muna al-Sawaf, 12, from Gaza City, playing with a kitten in the rubble. "I want life to go back to normal, get dressed, run errands again, our homes to be rebuilt."
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