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There is 'no urgency' to ratify Sweden's NATO accession: Hungarian PM
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Budapest, Sep 26 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said there is "no urgency" to ratify Sweden's accession ...
Budapest, Sep 26 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said there is "no urgency" to ratify Sweden's accession to NATO, and called for "respect" from the Nordic country.
Speaking in Parliament to open the Autumn session, the Hungarian leader said on Monday: "There is no urgency from the government to push for support regarding Sweden's NATO accession, and Sweden's security is not under threat."
The issue of Swedish NATO accession has been under discussion for more than a year. Within the military alliance, only the Turkish and Hungarian Parliaments are yet to approve Sweden's membership, Xinhua news agency reported.
Divergences between Hungary and Sweden have escalated in recent weeks as a past film resurfaced, shown in Swedish schools, presenting Hungary as a bad example of democracy in the European Union.
On Thursday, Mate Kocsis, group leader of Orban's Fidesz party, said the chances that the Hungarian Parliament would vote on Sweden in the current Autumn session were "low".
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Cambridge Spring, Pa (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com)– Some 300 national guardsmen were sent off by loved ones Sunday morning.
The Cambridge Springs-based Second Batallion, 112th infantry was called for deployment to Africa for nine months earlier this year.
Family and friends shared embraces with their loved ones as they hoped to pause time in that moment, taking it in.
Some 300 local members of the National Guard have been preparing to set off for deployment in Africa where they will tackle security objectives throughout the region. But they haven’t been the only ones preparing for the day.
“I guess I didn’t give it as much thought on my way out here, and it kind of hit me when I got here. I, all of the sudden, became emotional and said ‘wow my son’s really going away,'” said Lisa Orlando, National Guardsman mother.
It’s a sentiment hundreds of other parents at the armory in Cambridge Springs felt as well. One mother knows her son will benefit from experiencing new places and things in the world, but can’t help but feel anxious.
“As a mom, it’s emotional. Especially because it’s my youngest son. You hate to see that he’s going to be gone for nine months,” said Sarah Gowen, National Guardsman mother.
The captain of these young men and women being deployed truly are the best of the best and the training they’ve been through has prepared them for this day.
“It was really focused on what we’re going to be doing in Africa, which is security force operations. I’m very lucky to have prepared these soldiers. These individuals are probably the best this battalion has. Individually, they’re prepared. They’re very good at what they do and I think we’re pretty excited for this,” said Nathan Giroux, Captain of the 2nd battalion, 112th infantry.
Some of the guardsmen taking after others in their family and serving our country.
“I’ve been through this in the 60s and I never had to leave Erie, PA so I was lucky. I hope he makes it back safe and sound,” said Tony Orlando, National Guardsman family member.
Other parents gave their final words of advice before they said goodbye.
“Take it all in. Learn from it,” said Tony Gowen, National Guardsman father. “I’m expecting him to come back a changed man, honestly.”
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Dr. Darius Arya offers an account of the Senate and how it burnt down several times. He explains how much of the ancient city was recycled in later phases of building. The Senate's original doors can be seen today on the Church of San Giovanni.
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Understanding Homeowners Associations: A Critical Step for Homebuyers
As the American dream of owning a home continues to persist, a critical consideration emerges for prospective buyers: the homeowners association (HOA). These community-elected bodies wield significant power, enforcing regulations and collecting fees for the upkeep of shared spaces like parks, roads, and pools. In 2022, a staggering 84% of newly-built single-family homes sold were part of HOAs, spotlighting the importance of evaluating these entities before making a purchase.
Unraveling the Intricacies of HOAs
Different types of homes fall under the purview of an HOA. Single-family homes extend individual ownership of both the land and the house, while townhomes, despite sharing walls, remain separate entities. Condominiums involve individual unit ownership and shared common areas, with the HOA board making crucial decisions. Co-operatives, otherwise known as co-ops, offer residents a stake in the company owning the building, granting each member a say in key decisions.
The rise of HOAs can be attributed to the financial advantage they present for local governments. These bodies collect full property taxes while deferring the burden of maintenance costs.
Navigating the HOA Landscape
The cost of HOA membership can be steep, with dues potentially reaching a hefty $1,000 per month. The financial stability of an HOA is a significant factor, as poorly budgeted associations may resort to special assessments to cover shortfalls. This financial burden makes it essential for buyers to understand the HOA’s financial health, its rules, and the potential impact on homeownership.
For those wary of HOA fees, older homes outside developments present a viable alternative. However, if a purchase within an HOA-managed area is unavoidable, it becomes imperative to vet the HOA thoroughly.
Deconstructing the HOA Impact on Property Value
HOAs play a pivotal role in determining property values, especially in regions like South Florida. They enforce rules and regulations, collect fees from community members, and influence the financial management choices of the community. The pros and cons of living in a community governed by HOA rules can significantly shape the property’s value, making the understanding of HOAs an essential part of property purchase considerations.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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As the Lombard Public Works Department gears up for the winter season, residents are invited to help name one of Lombard’s snowplows. Share your most clever, unique and winter-themed name ideas through the contest submission form until Jan 12.
Please keep in mind the following guidelines:
- Each person may only submit one entry.
- Entries that contain profanity, vulgar or inappropriate language will not be considered.
- Politically inspired names (including phrases, slogans or plays on politicians’ names) will not be considered.
- The village of Lombard reserves the right to reject any submission for any reason.
After the submission period ends, public works staff will review the entries and select a name for one of our Lombard snowplows!
Follow @VillageofLombard on social media for updates and stay tuned for the announcement of the winning snowplow name.
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Cold wave, foggy morning to welcome New Year
The maximum and minimum temperature in the state capital was recorded at 19.5 and 10.2 degrees Celsius, said Mohd Danish, Lucknow Met in-charge.
The city’s weather on New Year’s Day is likely to be similar to that of the last day of 2023. Weathermen predict that fog would dissipate later in the day to give way to clear skies. Mercury, however, may drop by a few notches.
On Sunday, Lucknow saw some respite from fog which led to some sunshine. As a result, day temperatures improved by a tad bit. The maximum and minimum temperature in the state capital was recorded at 19.5 and 10.2 degrees Celsius, said Mohd Danish, Lucknow Met in-charge.
However, the cold wave in the morning hours and moderate to dense fog caused disruptions in transportation and affected several trains. Several trains, both local and long-distance services, experienced disruptions, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.
Monday’s forecast for the city is dense fog during morning hours and mainly clear skies later. Mercury may fluctuate between 19 and 9 degrees. Meanwhile, other parts of the state are most likely to experience dry and cold conditions with dense to very dense fog at isolated places.
Shahjhanpur recorded the lowest temperature of 5.5 degrees followed by Muzaffarnagar 5.8 degrees, Kanpur City 6.6 degrees, Fatehpur 7.2 degrees, Meerut 8.6 degrees, Sultanpur 9.4 degrees.
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Former THA chief secretary Hochoy Charles –
Former THA chief secretary Hochoy Charles has died.
Chief Secretary Farley Augustine confirmed this in a post earlier this morning, on Facebook.
“At 4.26 am on the last day of the year 2023, we lost one of our best fighters,” Augustine said.
Charles served as chief secretary from 1996 to 2001 and was the assembly man for Moriah/Parlatuvier.
He was also a one-time personal advisor to Chief Secretary Augustine.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and an updated version will be posted when further information comes to hand.
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(NEXSTAR) — Select batches of a baby formula product have been recalled due to concerns about possible bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
The recall affects 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans of Nutramigen Powder, produced by Reckitt Benckiser’s Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) and distributed to U.S. retailers over the summer. Nutramigen Powder is a specialty formula designed for infants allergic to cow’s milk.
The company said it issued the recall due to the possibility of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in products sampled outside the U.S.
“All products in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria,” MJN said in its press release.
Cronobacter is a germ that can cause a dangerous blood infection known as sepsis, and it can also “make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infants younger than two months old, born prematurely or with weakened immune systems are most likely to get sick from the bacteria.
No illnesses have been reported to date, and MJN said it believes most of the products have already been consumed.
The affected products are listed below. They have a “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025” and a UPC Code of either 300871239418 or 300871239456.
- ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)
Consumers who purchased the affected products should throw them away or contact MJN for a refund. Anyone with questions can call 866-534-9986 or email consumer.relations@rb.com for assistance.
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Archaeologist, Dr. Darius Arya, recounts that after the great fire of 64 AD, Emperor Nero took a third of the city to build his Golden House. It was the most opulent palace in all of Rome, if not the entire ancient world, with a lake and vaulted, decorated ceilings among other features.
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These Are The Most Popular Wikipedia Articles In 2023
From the CIA's fingers to your mind...
ChatGPT marked a turning point for artificial intelligence, allowing millions of users to experiment with generative AI.
So, as Statista's Anna Fleck details below, it may come as no surprise that the topic has become the most visited English Wikipedia article this year.
According to the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization hosting the collaborative encyclopedia, ChatGPT received 49.4 million visits in 2023 (as of November 28).
The film "Oppenheimer," the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2023, which tells the story of the "Manhattan Project" and the development of the atomic bomb, secured the fifth spot on the list of the most-viewed Wikipedia articles in 2023.
When it comes to celebrities, Taylor Swift, today named Time magazine's Person of the Year, holds the 12th position among the most visited Wikipedia pages, while Lionel Messi takes the 15th spot.
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In the words of the organization:
"The most-viewed Wikipedia articles of 2023 tell the story of you and society at large seeking out knowledge about our ever-changing world from the world’s largest encyclopedia."
The English site alone received over 84 billion visits this year, according to the foundation.
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New in 2024: Marines train more drone pilots, fill MQ-9 squadrons
The Marine Corps has so far trained 100 leathernecks as MQ-9 pilots as it seeks to fill out new squadrons with the uncrewed system to extend reach and reconnaissance for its own drone program.
The Corps first leased the MQ-9 Reaper in 2018 and only received funding to purchase the drones in 2020, the same year the service created the Reaper military occupational specialty of 7318.
In the 2022 aviation plan, the Corps noted it had trained only 38 of the then-68 pilots it needed, which continue to be commissioned officers, despite the Air Force’s use of warrant officer drone pilots.
The Reaper first fielded to the U.S. Air Force in 2007 and was used extensively throughout the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and operations globally. The Air Force operated more than 300 Reapers as of 2021, Defense News previously reported.
Marine Corps now has unit in Indo-Pacific flying Reaper drones
The Reaper is the Corps’ first group five drone. The service has long operated group three drones, such as the RQ-21A Blackjack.
A group three drone weighs between 55 pounds and 1,320 pounds, typically operating below 18,000 feet. The group five drones weigh more than 1,320 pounds and operate at altitudes higher than 18,000 feet.
Three units currently operate the Reaper: VMU-1 in Yuma, Arizona; UX-24 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland; and VMU-3 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
VMU-1 was the first operational squadron to use the Reaper, conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support in U.S. Central Command beginning in 2018.
UX-24 is an aviation testing unit. And VMU-3 reached initial operational capability in August, Marine Corps Times previously reported.
The VMU-3 “Phantoms” provide aerial reconnaissance for the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment.
Marine spokesman Maj. Jordan Fox said in March that the squadron supports “a wide range of operations such as coastal and border surveillance, weapons tracking, embargo enforcement, humanitarian/disaster assistance, support of peacekeeping and counter-narcotic operations.”
Marines plan to establish the MQ-9A Fleet Replacement Squadron in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Capt. Alyssa Myers told Marine Corps Times.
Former Commandant Gen. David Berger in January 2023 posed a question to Marine aviation leaders in the services’s training and education planning document whether the service should consider options other than commissioned officers to fly the Reaper, given a shortage of fixed wing pilots.
To date, the Corps has stuck with commissioned officers for those jobs.
Under current plans, the Corps aims to field 20 reaper drones over the next decade, Myers said.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe's longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year's speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to "thoughts about the future" and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. "I have decided that now is the right time," she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a "heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom."
Margrethe is the "epitome of Denmark" Frederiksen's statement read, and "throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation."
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch's role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women's air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe's oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen's announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year's speech which reflected on the "turbulence and upheaval in the world" amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation's people for "the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark."
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
"In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple," he said in his statement. "We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task."
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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Kristo Kaarmann’s Wealth Surges Amid FCA Probe into Wise Co-founder
The 2023 financial year has proven to be a windfall for Kristo Kaarmann, co-founder of financial technology company Wise. Despite facing an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over a tax-related issue, Kaarmann’s stake in Wise has swelled to a staggering 1.65 billion, marking an increase of more than 600 million since the start of the year.
Unprecedented Growth Amidst Challenges
Kaarmann’s shares have been appreciating at an astonishing rate of over 1.6 million per day in 2023. Even though Kaarmann is currently under scrutiny by the FCA for a personal tax issue, his 18 percent ownership in the 9-billion-dollar firm has seen a significant boost thanks to the company’s robust performance. Wise’s shares have surged by about 57 percent since the start of the year, contributing significantly to Kaarmann’s growing wealth.
Interest Rates and Wise’s Profits
One of the key factors behind Wise’s strong performance this year has been the rise in interest rates. Higher interest rates have bolstered the firm’s profits from customer cash balances, giving a substantial lift to the company’s share value. The surge in share value has been a boon for Kaarmann, whose personal wealth has grown in tandem with the company’s success.
Wise’s Standing in the Market
Despite the personal challenges faced by its co-founder, Wise continues to hold a steady position in the market. The company, a cross-border money transfer services provider, has received a consensus rating of Hold. Analysts have given a consensus price target of GBX 726.25, indicating a forecasted downside of 16.9% from its current price of GBX 874. Despite this, Wise has been the subject of three research reports in the past 90 days, reflecting ongoing interest in the company’s performance.
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Some of the biggest stories of 2023 in McHenry County came out of nowhere. That may be true in 2024, too, because there’s plenty to anticipate in the new year. Here are a few of them:
Higher gas tax kicks in Jan. 1: The McHenry County Board voted in September to raise the county’s gas tax to 8 cents per gallon, an increase of 3.3 cents, effective the beginning of the new year. The increase in the McHenry County portion of the motor fuel tax is expected to bring in an extra $3 million per year, which will help fund roadwork projects.
Sales tax increase goes to voters in March: A referendum that will determine whether the sales tax will increase by 0.25% countywide will appear on the March 19 primary ballot. County Board members decided in December to send the proposal to voters, vowing that, if the measure passes, they’ll do away with an $11 million portion of their property tax levy that funds mental health services. Those would instead be funded by the higher sales tax. The tax varies by town, depending on whether they have a local sales tax. In Crystal Lake, for example, the sales tax would rise from 7.75% to 8%.
A double ask in Marengo, and a question for Cary: In addition to the countywide referendum, voters in Marengo will see a local sales tax request in the March primary, with local officials floating a proposed 1% tax increase and, in exchange, promising to do away with vehicle stickers if it passes. Cary voters will be asked whether they want to become a home rule community, a designation that gives town governments more ability to raise taxes and fines and other powers.
And other things to vote on, too: Voters won’t decide only a sales tax increase when they go to the polls in March. There is, of course, the presidential primary, followed by the general election in November, and several area Congressmen and women face challenges in March or November, or both, while many state lawmakers from the area will be challenge-free until the general election. Voters in McHenry County also will choose several County Board members and countywide posts, but so far there’s little competition: The incumbent coroner, state’s attorney, court clerk and auditor, all Republicans, currently have no competition in the primary or the general election. County Board Chairman and fellow GOP member Mike Buehler also is seeking reelection with a challenge from board member Kelli Wegener. On the County Board, only Districts 3 and 7 have contested primaries.
Phase II begins on Randall Road upgrades: A project spanning years and tens of millions of dollars is scheduled to restart in the spring. The second phase stretches from Ackman Road in Crystal Lake to Acorn Drive and Polaris Lane in Lake in the Hills. The work will include a widening of the road, construction of multiuse paths, train improvements and sidewalk accommodations.The county has received nearly $40 million in federal grants for the project, about the same amount earmarked in its 2024 budget for Randall Road.
RISE Up festival returns to McHenry: After a hiatus to give volunteers a rest, the Rise Up concert series is returning to McHenry this year and adding a rock night. The festival begins Sept. 12; proceeds go toward upgrades for local parks.
Longmeadow Parkway bridge scheduled to open: The years-in-the-making bridge over the Fox River, extending Longmeadow Parkway and connecting Routes 31 and 25 through Algonquin and Carpentersville, is due to open in “late 2024,” according to Kane County officials.
Neighbors fight developments: The push and pull between existing residents and newer development proposals may be eternal, and 2024 will be no exception. Those who oppose the Riverwoods development planned for Woodstock won a victory in December when the local plan commission voted it down, but the controversial housing plan will still go to the City Council, which has the final say. In Crystal Lake, a zoning change needed for NVA Transportation’s controversial plans to expand has been delayed several times amid neighbor opposition – a fight will continue into the new year.
More on migrants?: The last days of 2023 saw a series of buses leave migrants at suburban train stations after traveling from the U.S.-Mexico border. McHenry was the first community in the county to respond by enacting new fines against bus companies that arrive and unload passengers without warning. Woodstock is scheduled for a similar vote Tuesday evening – something planned before a busload of asylum seekers was dropped off there Saturday – and other communities could be looking to follow suit.
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Gold haul at Lucknow airport; two arrested
The Lucknow airport’s customs department has reportedly arrested over 100 passengers and seized around 255 kg of gold worth from smugglers since 2018.
In two separate incidents on Saturday, the customs department of Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport arrested two passengers attempting to smuggle 3.497 kg of gold, marking the biggest haul of the year 2023, according to officials at Lucknow airport.
In the first incident, customs officials at Lucknow airport discovered gold hidden inside a coffee machine, while in the second incident, gold in paste form was recovered from inside the rectum of another passenger. The total weight of the recovered gold was 3.497 kg, valued at around ₹2 crore.
A video of the incident went viral on social media on Sunday, showing an official using a hammer to break the machine and a cutting tool to recover two cylindrical gold bars. An official at Lucknow airport clarified, “There were actually two incidents of gold smuggling on Saturday. One passenger was caught smuggling gold by hiding it in his rectum, while the second passenger was caught attempting to smuggle gold by hiding it in the coffee machine. Both passengers arrived on the Air India Express flight from Dubai.”
The Lucknow airport’s customs department has reportedly arrested over 100 passengers and seized around 255 kg of gold worth from smugglers since 2018.
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Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes. –
Former chairman of the National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (NIHERST) Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes has died.
A release from NIHERST said Mellowes, who served as chairman from 2017-2020, played a pivotal role in steering the institute towards robust advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across TT.
“Professor Mellowes was a transformational leader where his impactful tenure witnessed the infusion of a strategic vision into the institute’s plan, setting a robust course for its development. His visionary 2019 initiative to establish a strategic collaboration with Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd resulted in the commissioning of the Shell STREAM Programme, powered by NIHERST,” the release said.
Mellowes was the recipient of the 2021 Chaconia Medal (Gold) and earned a Fellowship with the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS).
“His contributions to the CAS, where he served as Foreign Secretary and later attained the prestigious position of president, underscored his profound impact on the scientific community.”
In his career at the UWI which spanned over three decades, Mellowes led the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Beyond academia, he held positions such as president of the Association of Professional Engineers of TT, chairman of the Board of Engineering of TT, member of the Board of the Accreditation Council of TT, the TT Group of Professional Organisations, and member of the Board of directors of the UWI Credit Union.
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(Stacker) – From creating vision boards to spending the night out with your most raucous friends waiting for midnight to strike, everyone chooses to celebrate New Year’s holidays differently. Yet a common theme held from country to country and culture to culture is bringing people together and celebrating with food.
Food has been a longstanding part of holiday celebrations. From the preservation of culture to the love and intention poured into creating a memorable feast, the sharing of meals means more than just survival. In many cases, these annual celebrations feature beloved family recipes that have survived wars and been passed down for generations, becoming cornerstones of holiday traditions and an homage to the resilience of the people who originated them.
As New Year’s approaches, Stacker looked at specific food practices from around the world. Where did they come from? What are the meanings behind these time-tested recipes? What makes these traditions so special to the cultures or communities they came from?
With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of 10 foods used in New Year’s Eve traditions and their origin stories, using sources like CNN, Allrecipes, TheGrio, and more. While every recipe or tradition is different, one of the most beautiful threads woven throughout them all was a desire to bring abundance, prosperity, luck, and love to the community.
How many of these amazing dishes align with your own personal traditions?
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Buñuelos
These fried dough confections have been a tradition for New Year’s celebrations throughout Latin America. Brought over by Spaniards, buñuelos come in many forms depending on the country. In Mexico, this dough-based sweet is rolled out thin and deep-fried until it turns into a puffed disc. In Cuba and Nicaragua, it’s made with yuca. In Colombia, cheese also becomes an ingredient. These treats also take on many shapes, from the aforementioned discs to flowers to figure-eight shapes.
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Suckling pig
In Cuba and Austria, a suckling pig slow roasting over an open fire has been a long-standing tradition for celebrating the new year. In fact, pork served in various iterations is a tradition that has woven its way through many cultures. It is believed that while chickens, turkeys, and other fowl root for food by kicking their feet backward, pigs bury their snout in the ground and move forward, considered a sign of prosperity for the coming year. Another potential reason for pork’s popularity could be more pragmatic. In Austria’s neighboring country, Germany, pigs were usually slaughtered in the winter, which meant they would be the freshest during the holiday season.
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Hoppin’ John
The traditional meal of black-eyed peas and rice, known in the South as Hoppin’ John, dates back to the mid-1800s in South Carolina, a popular area for plantation owners. Historians believe people who were enslaved brought these West African beans with them and replanted them on American soil.
Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, were used as offerings to deities in some African religions, which explains their prominence in this dish. Believed to bring good luck to those who eat it, the recipe also includes red peppers and salt pork. The dish is often featured in Watch Night services in African American communities that celebrate the new year and the official enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. Collard greens and cornbread were reported to have rounded out the meal.
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Pickled herring
While pickled fish may not tickle everyone’s fancy, the tradition has persisted throughout Scandinavian, Polish, and German cultures for years. Given their abundance in those parts of the world and the fish’s silver color, the herring has become a sign of prosperity and bounty. Many will eat the herring at midnight to signify a prosperous start to the new year. It is also served in many other ways: sometimes with cream sauce or onions and as part of a larger smorgasbord, including pâté and meatballs.
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Toshikoshi soba
A fresh start to the new year is usually what most of us look for when the clock strikes midnight, and the symbolism behind toshikoshi soba is exactly that: a warm and cleansing bowl of buckwheat noodles swimming in dashi broth. According to Japanese beliefs, the length of the noodle is meant to signify long life, while the buckwheat recalls the hardiness and resilience of the crop. The tradition started in 13th- or 14th-century Japan, and the simple dish endures today.
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Cotechino con lenticchie
Another midnight dish primed and ready in many Italian households is cotechino con lenticchie, a stew of sausage with lentils. A simple dish, this recipe uses a sausage of pork rind, nerves, and fresh meat—in other words, nonfirst-choice meat that is easier on the pocket and many can afford. It is then laid on a bed of lentils, which Italians associate with prosperity because of its coin shape and ability to increase in size when cooked. Apart from New Year’s Eve, Italians also celebrate La Festa di San Silvestro on the same day, which marks the death of Pope Sylvester I. He is best remembered for converting Constantine to the Catholic faith.
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Vasilopita
Another theme in many holiday traditions is a cake with a hidden item. There is the king cake in Catholic countries—a treat usually eaten during Epiphany (Jan. 6) and has a hidden baby Jesus. In Irish traditions, a barmbrack cake served around Halloween can help divine your future depending on what charms you unearth while eating it. But in Greece, there is vasilopita. Known as the New Year’s cake and flavored with a hint of orange (another lucky food in places like China) the moist confection is baked with a coin hidden inside.
The tradition supposedly goes back to St. Basil (whom the cake is named after). St. Basil, whose feast day is Jan. 1, was a bishop in Caesarea Mazaca—now the city of Kayseri in Turkey. A version of the story goes that the bishop baked coins into cakes to give to less fortunate people. The cakes were meant to hide these alms, preserving the recipient’s dignity. Today, however, whoever receives the slice with the trinket is said to have good fortune coming for the year.
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Tteokguk
Lauded as New Year’s soup in Korea, tteokguk is a brothy stew made with meat stock; tteok, or disc-shaped rice cakes; garnishes like julienned eggs, seaweed, or scallions; and is consumed during Seollal, or Korean New Year, the first day of the lunar calendar. While there isn’t a clear time frame for when Koreans started adding rice cakes to their soup, its earliest references can be found in a 19th-century book of customs called Dongguksesigi. The white tteok signifies cleanliness, a new beginning for the year, while its coin shape symbolizes prosperity since it is reminiscent of Korea’s old currency, yeopjeon.
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Oliebollen
Old-fashioned Dutch doughnuts more commonly known as oliebollen (roughly translated as oil balls) are sugary, fried dough balls stuffed with raisins or currants. The earliest recipe for these treats dates back to the 1667 Dutch book “De Verstandige Kock” (“The Sensible Cook”), which details directions for oliekoecken, a direct ancestor of this holiday treat.
One origin story for this dish dates back centuries to Germanic tribes who ate the fried treats to ward off the dangers of Perchta, a goddess known for cutting open the bellies of all who crossed her path. The tribes believed the oil from the treat would coat their stomachs, causing Perchta’s blade to slide off the bodies of any who ate them. While the fear of sword-wielding spirits may no longer be as prevalent, the doughnuts have carried on.
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Las doce uvas de la suerte
There isn’t much of a recipe involved in this Spanish New Year’s celebration—all you need is 12 green grapes and to remain awake long enough for the clock to strike midnight. The practice’s heritage seems to have multiple origins.
One of the more commonly accepted theories is that winemakers in Alicante, Spain, needed to dispose of an overstock of wine grapes in the early 1900s; another suggests the practice is rooted in a mocking nod to the 19th-century bourgeoisie in Madrid, who followed the French tradition of eating grapes and drinking champagne on New Year’s Eve.
Wherever it came from, the tradition of “las doce uvas de la suerte,” or “the 12 grapes of luck,” dictates that a grape is eaten at each clock stroke at midnight to attract abundance for the coming year.
Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Clarese Moller.
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Dr. Arya discusses when and why the Forum of Augustus was constructed. It became the model for all other forums created after it. Fires were so frequent in the ancient city that Augustus protected his forum with an enormous fire-proof wall.
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Potential Pro-Palestinian Mob Threatens To "Flood" JFK Airport On New Year's Day
Days after hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded the World Trade Center in New York City and screamed "Allahu akbar," a flyer circulating social media platform X shows a possible rally at John F. Kennedy International Airport on New Year's Day.
The pro-Palestinians are chanting “intifada revolution” and shouting “Allahu Akbar” outside the entrance to the World Trade Centre complex. They are sending the message very loudly about who they are. Hear them.pic.twitter.com/hLzM2ah91C
— Heidi Bachram 🎗️ (@HeidiBachram) December 29, 2023
Joel Mowbray, a former columnist for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a non-partisan institution focusing on national security and foreign policy, pointed out the protest flyer is full of hate:
Pro-Palestinian "protesters" are now openly embracing Hamas. Key word is "flood." Hamas calls 10/7 massacres "Operation Al Aqsa Flood."
So "Flood JFK for Gaza" is an open support for Hamas' campaign of raping, murdering and beheading Jews -- and Muslims & Christians. Vile.
Pro-Palestinian "protesters" are now openly embracing Hamas. Key word is "flood." Hamas calls 10/7 massacres "Operation Al Aqsa Flood."
— Joel Mowbray (@joelmowbray) December 29, 2023
So "Flood JFK for Gaza" is an open support for Hamas' campaign of raping, murdering and beheading Jews -- and Muslims & Christians. Vile. https://t.co/bGNnh8cWTD
Organized protesters are expected to arrive by foot and vehicles at JFK Terminal 4 (departures) around 1400 ET Monday. The terminal serves several international airlines, including El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
"On New Year's Day, pro-Hamas mobs plan on shutting down JFK airport, but don't worry, New York's governor @GovKathyHochul and @NYCMayor Eric Adams will be hard at work nursing their New Year's Eve hangover. Once they're over it, they'll pretend it did not happen," one X user said in response to the flyer.
On New Year’s Day, pro-Hamas mobs plan on shutting down JFK airport, but don’t worry, New York’s governor @GovKathyHochul and @NYCMayor Eric Adams will be hard at work nursing their New Year’s Eve hangover. Once they’re over it, they’ll pretend it did not happen. pic.twitter.com/uWSIhpRCqt
— Sam E. Antar (@SamAntar) December 31, 2023
Another person said: "Ah yes, disrupt people trying to get home for the holidays for your cause. I'm sure they will agree with you and support it now."
Marxist groups appear to be funding these anti-Israel protests, as some point out. What's troubling, just like when Marxist groups supported Black Lives Matter, the federal government appears to be ignoring these folks who are shutting down highways, bridges, business districts, and airports nationwide.
Though they no longer seem to put their names on these hateful fliers, it’s no surprise if divisive orgs like @nycDSA , @WOLPalestine , etc., still endorse these pro-terror “protests.” Defund THEM for supporting baby-beheaders—and toss OUT their “progressive” allies!
— barrymosk (@barrymosk) December 31, 2023
Last Wednesday, anti-Israel protesters blocked critical roadways to JFK.
🇺🇸🇵🇸🚨‼️ JFK is blocked too! It’s a ceasefire now protest.
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) December 27, 2023
Folks, the best way to make somebody anti Palestine is to make him miss his flight.
I stay by my traditional stance: “do not block traffic”.
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BREAKING: Pro-Palestine Protests Disrupt Major US Airports, JFK and LAX Causing Chaos.
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) December 27, 2023
Watch how quickly this would stop:
- Cut off social welfare for protesters who block streets
- Every protester should be arrested and heavily find
- Anyone who is non-citizen or green card… pic.twitter.com/OzvsEUDoYs
The coordinating organizers are listed below 👀
— Browsus Maximus (@DadlyDoNothing) December 29, 2023
Any testiculated DA could shut it down before it happens and start filing RICO charges for what already happened in JFK recently
Where is the Biden administration denouncing these rogue organized protesters shutting down critical infrastructure? There should be zero tolerance for any group attempting to disrupt airports. Maybe Biden's federal government is too busy weaponizing agencies against Trump supporters to actually care about real threats to the nation.
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Body found in Lake Erie near downtown Cleveland pier
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A body was found in the water near a downtown Cleveland pier Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Division of Fire confirmed to FOX 8.
Emergency responders were first called out to the North Coast Harbor area just before 4 p.m. for reports a person was possibly spotted in Lake Erie. A body was located about 15 feet from the pier near the Steamship William S. Mather Museum, firefighters said.
Warning from CPD: ‘Celebratory gunfire’ kills
The body was recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard and an investigation is now underway by the fire department and Cleveland police.
Investigators are not yet releasing any information on the victim.
What’s open and closed in Ohio on New Year’s Day?
No further information has been released at this time. Check back for updates on this developing story.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
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DENVER — The Colorado Springs mother accused of killing two of her children was taken into custody in the United Kingdom, the Colorado Springs Police Department announced Sunday.
Details of Kimberlee Singler’s arrest in the UK on Saturday were not disclosed by police, stating only that she was taken into custody without incident.
The 35-year-old is accused of killing her two young children — a 9-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy — and wounding her 11-year-old daughter after police initially responded to a report of a burglary in their home along the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point in Colorado Springs on Dec. 19.
Singler was cooperative at first with police investigating the deaths but then went missing as the probe, which eventually determined the burglary report was unfounded, continued, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Police were able to present evidence to obtain a warrant for Singler's arrest on Tuesday but police believe she had already disappeared by then, Cronin said.
The children's deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
Singler is facing several charges including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, child abuse and first-degree assault.
Police plan to release more information during a future press conference.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/colorado-mother-accused-of-killing-2-of-her-children-arrested-in-uk
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Unfit Nations or Unseen Resilience? A Historical Reflection on Czechoslovakia
The concept that some nations are essentially unfit to survive is not a new one. Rather, it is a recurring theme that has been echoed in the actions and rhetoric of major powers throughout history. The most recent manifestation of this can be seen in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and historical instances in Central and Eastern Europe. Vladimir Putin has dismissed Ukraine as a real country, and similar views have been expressed by China’s ambassador to France regarding nations that gained independence after the Soviet Union’s collapse.
A Historical Perspective
This perspective is not an isolated one. Rather, it is a viewpoint that finds its roots in the past. It echoes events like the Munich Agreement of 1938, where Britain and France, in an attempt to appease Hitler, conceded parts of Czechoslovakia to the dictator. The novel ‘The Good Soldier Švejk’ is often cited as influencing the stereotype of Czech or Slovak passivity, a notion contradicted by their extensive history of military engagement and resistance.
Czechoslovakia’s Historic Resistance
Czechoslovakia’s historic resistance against foreign domination is evident in numerous historical events. These include significant wars against Hungary and Austria, the successful defense against Ottoman invasions, the Hussite Wars led by Jan Žižka, and the Thirty Years’ War sparked by the Defenestration of Prague. More recent history includes the 1848 Prague riots, the Czechoslovak Legion’s role in World War I, and Operation Anthropoid against Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich in World War II, all of which demonstrate the nation’s capacity to fight for their independence.
Challenging the Stereotype of Passivity
The resilience and military accomplishments of these nations challenge the stereotype of passivity and highlight their historical sovereignty. The concept of unfit nations is more a reflection of the ignorance or dismissal of history, rather than a true representation of these countries’ ability to resist and survive. The narrative of passivity could be seen as a tool of manipulation, an attempt to delegitimize and undermine nations in the eyes of the world, thereby making it easier to justify their invasion and domination.
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| 2024-01-01T00:57:10Z
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Two of the greatest threats to America, the world and humanity itself are the acceptance of fascism and the denial of climate change. It is up to every informed American and earthling to defend themselves and oppose the negative ramifications of both.
Yet, here in the greatest nation on earth we have one political party led by a wannabe fascist authoritarian despot. A disgraced, twice impeached, pathological liar, who is under four grand jury indictments of over 91 felonies for seditious conspiracy, election subversion, espionage and inciting a violent domestic terrorist insurrection attack in his failed coup to overthrow democracy.
That same political party of climate change denialists is owned by greedy sociopathic fossil fuel oligarchs and Wall Street plutocrats who put profit over people and planet in our system of legalized bribery.
As the 2024 political campaigns ramp up their deceitful advertising, we the people of the educated, informed majority must vote en masse to eliminate the politicians defending and worshiping fascism while denying the existence of fossil-fuel-caused climate change.
Anything less will leave our children and grandchildren to live in a Putin-style dictatorship on an uninhabitable planet destroyed by fire, floods, drought, famine and deadly heat waves.
Indeed, 2024 is the most important election of our children’s lifetimes.
Bob Janz
McHenry
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https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2023/12/11/letter-threats-to-america/
| 2024-01-01T00:57:10Z
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KSSSCIH to start 8 new OTs, add 350 beds: Director
Bed capacity will go up from 32 to 60 beds in Radiation Oncology block while a dedicated PICU facility and dedicated neuro ICU facility in the institute will also start.
The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute and Hospital (KSSSCIH) plans to start at least 8 operating theatres and add 350 more beds for patient admission in different departments, said director Prof RK Dhiman in a press statement issued by the KSSSCIH.
Bed capacity will go up from 32 to 60 beds in Radiation Oncology block while a dedicated PICU facility and dedicated neuro ICU facility in the institute will also start.
MRI and 4D CT simulator will be made functional in 2024. A Centre for Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Lab will also begin next year.
Recruitment of faculty against vacant posts will be the focus area in 2024. In 2023, the institute has seen a total OPD footfall of over 60,000 patients, which is an increment of 63.3% from 2022, according to a press statement from the institute.
In 2023, the total admissions have crossed 3,544 patients while the number was 1,062 patients in 2022, which is an increment of 233.7%.
The number of major surgeries at KSSSCI is continuously increasing from 2021 to 2023. The percentage increase from 2022 to 2023 is 44.4%.
Beneficiary schemes such as Ayushman Bharat Yojna, Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Bihar Government fund, Post Office and Pt Deendayal Upadhyay State Employees Cashless Medical Scheme were implemented in the year 2023 in the Institute.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/kssscih-to-start-8-new-ots-add-350-beds-director-101704049335839.html
| 2024-01-01T00:57:11Z
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BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — South Dakota State outscored North Dakota by nearly 30 points over the final 30 minutes of play on Sunday as the Jackrabbits defeated the Fighting Hawks, 80-61, in their Summit League opener inside Frost Arena.
North Dakota jumped out to an early advantage by making four of its first five 3-point attempts. The Fighting Hawks held an 18-8 edge with 12 minutes remaining on the clock in the first half when SDSU began to find its rhythm.
The Jackrabbits scored six points to get the margin into single digits and eventually tied the score at 28 on a William Kyle III layup with 4:46 on the clock. A steal by Matt Mims and transition layup briefly gave SDSU its first lead of the game, but a 3-pointer by UND’s Tyree Ihenacho put the Fighting Hawks back on top.
Three free throws by Kyle III, along with a 3-pointer by Zeke Mayo, made up the remainder of the half’s scoring to give the Jackrabbits the 36-33 advantage going into the second half.
The final 20 minutes of action in Frost Arena was all South Dakota State.
South Dakota State held North Dakota to 27.6% from the floor, including a 1-for-15 clip from 3-point range, during the second half to pull away. A 9-0 run, capped by a Luke Appel layup, pushed the Jackrabbit lead into double digits at 45-35 just over three minutes into the half. The Fighting Hawks made it a seven-point contest (66-59) with 4:36 left on the clock, but an alley oop from Mayo to Kyle III ended the threat.
The Jackrabbits improved to 7-7 overall and picked up their first conference victory of the season in front of a season-high crowd of 3,029 fans. The Fighting Hawks fell to 8-7 overall and 0-2 in league play.
South Dakota State won the rebounding battle 38-35 despite trailing 17-13 in the category at the half. The Jacks shot a season-high 54% from the floor while holding the Fighting Hawks to a 31% mark.
Notes
- Mayo led SDSU in the score column with 25 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the field. He also was 3-for-6 from 3-point range. Mayo led the Jackrabbits in rebounds (7) and assists (4) as well.
- Kyle III matched his career high with 20 points. He was 7-for-10 from the floor while he grabbed five rebounds.
- Joining them in double digits scoring were Appel (17) and Kalen Garry (10). Mims made his season debut for the Jackrabbits by playing 26 minutes and matched a team-high two steals with Mayo.
- Ihenacho and Tsotne Tsartsidze led the Fighting Hawks in scoring and boards with 16 points and nine rebounds apiece. They were joined in double figures scoring by Eli King who recorded 11.
- The Jackrabbits extended their winning streak over the Fighting Hawks to 16 consecutive victories. SDSU has won 20 of the last 21 meetings over UND dating back to the 2003-04 slate.
- South Dakota State is now 10-7 all-time in Summit League openers as a member of the conference. The Jacks are 171-82 all-time in Summit League action.
Up Next
South Dakota State plays its final two non-conference games of the season consecutively as part of the Big Sky-Summit Challenge. The Jackrabbits next head to Ogden, Utah, to take on Weber State. The matchup versus the Wildcats is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in the Dee Events Center. SDSU returns to Brookings on Saturday, Jan. 6, when the Jackrabbits host Montana State as part of a doubleheader with the South Dakota State women’s basketball program in Frost Arena.
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/jackrabbits-down-fighting-hawks/
| 2024-01-01T00:57:12Z
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American singer Jennifer Lopez has released a new banger “Can’t Get Enough” for her upcoming album, and she’s brought the moves as well. The singer is getting ready for the release of her ninth studio album, “This Is Me…Now”, which is scheduled to be released on Feb. 16, 2024.
The album, her first in a decade, is the sophomore of This is Me…Then and is written and executive produced by Jennifer Lopez and Rogét Chayed. Other producers with credits on the album include Angel Lopez, Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, HitBoy, Tay Keith, INK and others.
The singer released a teaser for one of the album tracks, described as a fusion of R&B, contemporary pop sounds, and hip-hop beats. On Saturday, she released a song from the album, which seems to be sampling the song “Jiggy Woogie” by Jamaican artiste and dancer Baby Lawd and Sean Paul’s “I’m Still In Love.” The original song is Alton Ellis’ classic “I’m Still In Love With You Girl” released in 1967.
Sean Paul made the song hugely popular in the early 2000s when he teamed up with singer Sasha on “I’m Still In Love” featured on his platinum-selling album, Dutty Rock. The Steely & Clevie-produced project won a Grammy award for Best Reggae Album.
Jennifer Lopez. also showed the moves to the dance created by Baby Lawd, which is popular on TikTok and has thousands of likes.
“I love that s#!t … #CantGetEnough #JiggyWoogie #Remix #TikTok #ThisIsMeNow #Presave the single link in bio @enola.bedard,” J.lo. wrote on Instagram.
Baby Lawd also shared a preview of the sample days ago writing on Instagram, “new new can’t get enough x jiggy woogie JLO / Babylawd.”
Sean Paul has yet to react to the sample, but fans seemed to enjoy it.
“No matter how old you get. You maintain it you can’t lose it….. JLo still got it,” one person said. “Dancing like this at 50 summ’ is a flex yall could hate Jenny all yall want she looks good and has had a very long standing career,” another said.
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https://trinidadtribune.com/jennifer-lopez-show-off-her-jamaican-dance-moves-to-cant-get-enough/
| 2024-01-01T00:57:12Z
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The Forum of Peace housed the Forma Urbis. The Forma Urbis was an extremely detailed map of the ancient city. It is the basis for the majority of all reconstructions made of Ancient Rome. Animators of the 3D model explain the research behind the reconstruction of this Ancient Roman monument.
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https://curiositystream.com/title/video/628
| 2024-01-01T00:57:13Z
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Schwarzenegger Interview Explains California’s Decline
Authored by John Seiler via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s term years in office, 2003–11, remains one of the most consequential for California since 1991. That was the year Republican Gov. George Deukmejian left office and was replaced by moderate Republican Gov. Pete Wilson, who promptly increased taxes and went to war with the conservatives in his party over those tax increases, badly wounding the party.
As I wrote in The Epoch Times in August, “The Media Is Helping Schwarzenegger Rewrite His Governorship” as he celebrated 20 years since his election in 2003, he avoided needed reforms, increased taxes, and like Mr. Wilson went to war with his fellow Republicans.
In a new, extensive interview in Cigar Aficionado, Mr. Schwarzenegger talks with worshipful editor Marvin R. Shanken as they smoke 30-year-old Punch Churchills from communist Cuba, which are illegal in the United States. The former governor laments not being able to run for president, because he was born in Austria. And he talks a bit about national and foreign policy. But I’ll just cover his California comments.
What’s really interesting to Californians are his comments on his governorship. He begins with President George H.W. Bush appointing him to be the chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness in 1990. “I then realized that we need more after-school programs, and I created an organization. And actually what I realized was this is addictive—to help other people. Which is not something that was in my vision at all. It really feels great when you come home at night and you’ve helped so many people. So I thought it was great, and one thing led to the next.”
Unfortunately, Mr. Shanken didn’t follow up with any questions about where this led. Promoting after-school programs with private money is one thing. But in 2002, Mr. Schwarzenegger sponsored Proposition 49, which permanently spent at least $400 million a year from the state general fund on after-school programs. There was no new tax source. But a clever section delayed implementation until the state’s budget deficit that year turned into a future surplus. That allowed Mr. Schwarzenegger to claim it wouldn’t increase the deficit or taxes.
But it did permanently increase general-fund spending. So when the deficits hit again when he was governor, in 2008, the program inevitably became part of the budget crisis, contributing to the ensuing budget cuts and record 2009 tax increase of $13 billion.
Prop. 49 was a practice run for governor, as Mr. Schwarzenegger crisscrossed the state promoting the initiative, which garnered 57 percent of the vote.
It was one of the worst cases of what’s called “ballot-box budgeting,” in which powerful special interests, in this case an ambitious governor wannabe, tie up budget spending for their own priorities. This prevents the Legislature from doing its job of weighing the state’s many needs and deciding priorities based on compromise.
Schwarzenegger the Moderate?
He says people since the 1970s told him he should run for governor. As he has many times, he says after immigrating here he became a Republican when he preferred Richard Nixon’s platform in 1968 to that of the Democratic nominee, and loser, Hubert Humphrey.
“So people mentioned it a lot of times, but when the recall happened I said this is perfect, because I’m not right wing, I’m not left wing, I’m in the middle. That doesn’t play well in California with the primaries, because you have to be really to the right as a Republican. I said this is perfect: There’s a recall election, there will be no primaries, there will be no problem, I can go directly to the people and I can go and win. All I have to do is tell them my plan and be convincing. And that’s exactly what I did. I said it’s between me and the voters.”
That’s a distortion. For one thing, Gov. Pete Wilson, elected in 1990 and 1994, was a moderate Republican. Indeed, one of Mr. Schwarzenegger’s mistakes was hiring a lot of Mr. Wilson’s associates, who had promoted the latter’s disastrous, “moderate” tax increases with Democrats in 1991. Moderates also won the GOP nomination with billionaire Meg Whitman in 2010 and in 2014 with economist and banker Neel Kashkari, now a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
During this period, the only conservative the Republicans nominated for governor was Bill Simon in 2002.
Moreover, Mr. Schwarzenegger headlined a Reason Foundation banquet in Los Angeles. My colleague and editor at the time at the Orange County Register, K.E. Grubbs Jr., also attended, and recalled in 2005: “I first had an inkling of Schwarzenegger’s political inclinations from a mutual friend (in Arnold’s case, a workout buddy), Dana Rohrabacher, now an Orange County congressman who was among the first to importune Arnold to enter the political arena. Then, in the early 1990s, the world-famous actor headlined a Reason Foundation dinner. His speech was pure Milton Friedman, whose PBS series, Free to Choose, he had also famously introduced.”
The late Mr. Friedman obviously was not a “moderate,” but one of American’s foremost free-market economists. About that same time in the 1990s, Mr. Friedman visited us at the Register. I remember him saying he was impressed by how much Mr. Schwarzenegger knew about free-market economics.
I also distinctly remember many conservative Republicans voting for Mr. Schwarzenegger precisely because he gave the impression he would govern as a conservative. I told them I was skeptical, and state Sen. Tom McClintock (now in the U.S. House of Representatives) was better, but they replied, “I like McClintock, but he can’t win.”
Well, once in office, Mr. Schwarzenegger applied Mr. Friedman’s free-market principles for two years, then spent five years increasing government, increasing taxes, and leaving the state worse off than in 2003, as I detailed in my aforementioned Epoch Times article.
His touted “moderate” schtick also allowed him to avoid helping real Republicans, such as Mr. McClintock, who came close to winning for lieutenant governor in 2006, garnering 45 percent of the vote to 49 percent for the winner, Democrat John Garamendi. If Mr. Schwarzenegger had teamed up with Mr. McClintock and run on a unified party ticket, Mr. McClintock could have won, setting up his own position as successor in 2010. But Mr. Schwarzenegger’s 2006 campaign precluded that. That continued how, in this interview, he never mentions the Republican Party in anything but a negative light.
Mr. Schwarzenegger’s attacks on his own party left it a wreck on the side of the political road, turning California into the one-party state it is today.
Governor of ‘The People’
Mr. Shanken asked what was Mr. Schwarzenegger’s high moment after the election.
“I walked by the television set, and I heard our new governor will be Arnold Schwarzenegger,” he said. “When I heard that on the news, I literally had tears coming down my eyes. It was the most powerful thing that I had ever felt or heard. I am going to become the governor of a state that has 40 million people, it’s the No. 1 state in the United States, it’s the fifth-largest economy in the world. I am going to be the governor.”
Ironically, his misgovernance kept the state population rising from 35 million in 2003 to 40 million. The closest it got was 39.5 million in 2019, before dropping back to 39 million today.
“And that’s why I tell people you can call me whatever you want, but don’t call me a self-made man,” he said. “There were 5.8 million people who voted for me to be governor. Each one of those people made me governor.”
That’s beside the point. Governing is taking power with a political coalition. The only coalitions available were Republicans and Democrats. Because he shoved Republicans aside, that meant inevitably siding with the Democrats. He often talked about “the people,” but it always was about Arnold.
Siding With Democrats
Mr. Shanken again flatters him with the possibility of becoming president and asks, “What are some of your ideas to fix our country?” Mr. Schwarzenegger continues with his fantasy, almost the script for a sci-fi movie: “We are all part of the team. Yes, you have your beliefs—quite contrary to mine—but you’re all part of the team. And we only can win if we all play together. So let’s figure this out.
“No different than what I did in California. I sat down and said let’s not fight over what we disagree on, let’s go and find out things we are for. The Democrats would talk about environmental issues. I said, you know something? I’m with you. But it’s important to do it the right way—to do it pro-business and not anti-business. When we said we want to reduce greenhouse gases and pollution 25 percent, we didn’t go and say to Caterpillar you cannot build that engine anymore. So we had to protect them, and we said you have 10 years to make a new engine. And we did it. And then when we had the bill signing [for Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006], there were the environmentalists sitting next to the car manufacturers.”
Of course the manufacturers showed up because they have to work in the system the politicians create. And actually, even as Mr. Schwarzenegger was attacking industry in California, Caterpillar was shifting much of its manufacturing to nine cities in communist China. Where, as I have detailed in The Epoch Times, the Chinese Communist Party keeps building coal plants to power industrial growth.
Businesses continue to flee due to the policies Mr. Schwarzenegger imposed. According to the latest Hoover Institution study, from Sept. 2022, “We discuss several economic factors that have led to these departures by raising business costs, reducing productivity, and reducing profitability, including tax policies, regulatory policies, labor costs, litigation costs, energy and utility costs, and concerns about a declining quality of life within the state. Unless policy reforms reverse this course, California will continue to lose businesses, both large established businesses, as well as young, rapidly growing businesses, some of which will become the transformational giants of tomorrow.”
He Got Rolled Like a Cuban Cigar
Finally, Mr. Shanken brings up the cigar-smoking tent Mr. Schwarzenegger set up outside the state Capitol building to avoid anti-smoking laws he had signed. Democrats then passed a bill specifically banning smoking in his tent. “I vetoed it with a nice veto message on it to let them know that this is unacceptable,” he gloats. “No one is there that doesn’t want to smoke. In fact, Democrats and other legislators came down and asked me, begged me, can I come down and smoke? That’s how I got most of my deals done.
“We found something in common, which is smoking, and we smoked our stogies, took our jackets off, took our ties off, and we were sitting there and saying what are you working on? So we started working together. So this is what we did, and we got a lot of the things done because of the smoking tent.”
That was so naïve. Of course the Old Bulls in the Democratic Party, such as Senate President pro tempore John Burton, were going to humor him—as they rolled him like a Cuban cigar.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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https://www.zerohedge.com/political/schwarzenegger-interview-explains-californias-decline
| 2024-01-01T00:57:14Z
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DENVER — On the final day of 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston showcased the success of his House1000 initiative at the opening of a micro-community in northeast Denver on Sunday.
“As of today, that is 1,034 people that have come indoors when we welcome the new neighbors to this site,” said Johnston.
It's been his self-imposed deadline since taking office last summer, to get 1,000 people off the streets and into shelters.
“It is tempting to start to believe that those problems are unsolvable … but Denver refused to believe that,” said Johnston.
The opening of the site on East 38th Avenue has 54 pallet shelters. Inside each unit, there’s a small shelf, desk and bed. They are all equipped with air conditioning and heat. On the property, there are community showers, toilets, washers and dryers and a community room. Residents are required to follow a list of rules and check in at least once a day with staff.
The Mayor said a site like this would normally take 18 months to build. The city’s partners helped build the site in 88 days.
“Here in District 8, we have a set standard for action and compassion. And I hope to see every council district follow our example in the new year,” said Shontel Lewis, councilwoman for District 8.
According to the city’s Housing1000 progress dashboard, of the 1,034 people who moved indoors, 98% are still indoors.
However, there has been a major push in the last month by the administration. Sixty one percent, or 633 people in shelters have been there for under 30 days.
Housing advocate Ana Lilith Gloom has been an outspoken critic of Johnston’s plan.
“He wants to save face. He wants to save face with the voters by saying, ‘Hey got rid of these encampments.' But the thing is we still have these ugly fences all over the city,” said Gloom.
Gloom thinks the mayor should take a different approach in 2024.
“If he wants to do this, he needs to start investing in either master-leasing apartments or really quickly building some form of affordable-type housing at a much quicker, faster pace,” said Gloom.
On the final day of the year, Johnston said it was never truly about reaching a milestone.
“Most importantly, this was actually never about a number. It was about the urgency that we knew people deserve to be able to say we can't afford to wait. Because every night that someone's at risk of freezing to death on the city streets, that's not good enough for us,” said Johnston.
Instead, it was about helping families like Rayleen Moreno and her two kids.
“I can provide a better future for my kids,” said Moreno, who transitioned from a shelter to permanent housing.
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https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denver-mayor-showcases-success-of-his-house-1000-initiative-on-final-day-of-2023
| 2024-01-01T00:57:14Z
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California authorities arrest traveling carnival worker accused of sexually abusing children: police
California authorities announced Friday that they arrested a traveling carnival worker accused of molesting children.
Suspect James Donnelly was arrested on Dec. 23. In a statement released on Facebook, San Bernardino Police Department explained that officers were dispatched to a victim's residence after learning about the sexual abuse allegations.
After speaking to the first victim, authorities later found two other people who alleged they were sexually abused by Donnelly.
"After further investigation, two more victims, both male and female, were discovered and reported crimes against James Donnelly that spanned over seven years," police said in a release. "The victims were approximately ten years old when the sexual abuse started."
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After nearly two months of investigating, police arrested Donnelly while he was setting up a New Year's Eve festival shortly before Christmas.
"On December 23, 2023, Donnelly was located and arrested at a local Southern California Fair Ground setting up for a New Year's Eve festival," the police's statement continued. "Donnelly has worked for traveling carnivals for the past 30 years."
The carnivals took place in Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, in addition to California. Authorities say that the suspect dated women who had children, and targeted the minors while staying at their homes.
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"Throughout the years, Donnelly met women who lived near the carnivals and would stay short or long-term," police said. "The relationship he built with these women allowed him to have access to children who he would sexually assault."
San Bernardino police are actively searching for additional victims. Anyone with information about other crimes is encouraged to contact police by calling 909-384-5631.
Original article source: California authorities arrest traveling carnival worker accused of sexually abusing children: police
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https://news.yahoo.com/california-authorities-arrest-traveling-carnival-215856735.html
| 2024-01-01T00:57:14Z
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ROCK FALLS — The Rock Falls City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 2, will consider the appointment of a new fire chief.
The council’s regular meeting agenda lists action items that include appointment of Ken Wolf as fire chief effective Feb. 1. The council also will consider appointing Vickey Bird to the council to represent the 2nd Ward, effective Jan. 2, and the reappointment of John Larson to the Industrial Development Commission.
The council will also vote on authorizing Mayor Rod Kleckler to sign the Public Water Supply Loan Program’s loan application forms and supporting documents. The council also will have the second reading and possibly adopt an ordinance amendng Rock Falls’ raffles ordinance.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Rock Falls’ Council Chambers, 603 W. 10th St., Rock Falls.
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https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2024/01/01/rock-falls-fire-chief-appointment-on-council-agenda/
| 2024-01-01T00:57:16Z
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2023: A Year in Pictures – Triumph, Tragedy, and Resilience
As the clock ticks down on 2023, we reflect on a year marked by devastating conflicts, personal triumphs, and a changing climate that has affected lives globally. From the mourning families in the West Bank village of Qusra to the resilient citizens like Nikolai Pastuchenko in war-torn Ukraine, stories of human endurance and hope have been captured in the lens of brave photographers.
The Spectrum of Human Experience
The International Photography Awards (IPA) in 2023 showcased the broad spectrum of human experience. Images ranged from the devastating aftermath of a landslide in India to the simple joy of Palestinians enjoying a day at the beach in Gaza City. Amidst the rubble of Antakya, Turkey, left in the wake of earthquakes, photographer Yusuf Kocaoglu painted a solemn picture of the city’s resilience. In contrast, the blossoming love between Maksim Manakhov and Lilya Lohyna amidst the siege of Kharkiv, Ukraine, served as a testament to the human capacity for finding joy in hardship.
Climate Change and Its Victims
Climate change has left its mark on 2023, driving migration in regions like Lagunas de Iguala in Honduras, where families struggle to survive off the increasingly barren land. The changing climate’s impact was also captured by nature photographers who highlighted the vulnerability of our planet through images of industrial pollution, volcanoes, underwater caves, and the Alaskan salmon run.
Global Events Through the Lens
The year also witnessed significant global events, both somber and celebratory. The 44th anniversary of Iran’s revolution, the mining of emeralds at Muzo in Colombia, and the loss of boxing coach Mykhailo Korenovsky to a Russian missile strike in Ukraine were all captured in poignant photographs. On a brighter note, the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, the Australian national women’s football team’s success during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the celebrations of WorldPride 2023 offered glimpses of collective joy and triumph.
The year 2023, with its highs and lows, has been immortalized through the lenses of photographers, providing a window into the diverse tapestry of human experiences across the globe. As we step into 2024, these images serve as a reminder of our shared humanity and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Lko’s grand gala:Laser radiance, melodic beats and some sassy swagger!
As the clock struck midnight, laughter, music and the clinking of glasses filled the air, marking the beginning of a new chapter in style. Hotels and clubs offered lavish buffets that showcased a gastronomic journey curated to perfection.
Lucknow With laser lights, scrumptious food, drinks, music and dance, Lucknowites celebrated New Year’s eve on Sunday with a vibrant energy and verve that may hopefully be carried forward into the new year.
People thronged hotels, resorts, clubs, restaurants and food courts in large numbers to be a part of the spectacular New Year eve extravaganza . The celebrations began at 9 pm and continued till well past midnight.
As the clock struck midnight, laughter, music and the clinking of glasses filled the air, marking the beginning of a new chapter in style. Hotels and clubs offered lavish buffets that showcased a gastronomic journey curated to perfection. From delectable delicacies to tantalizing treats, guests were treated to an array of flavours, expertly crafted to elevate the celebratory experience.
Heritage clubs in the state capital organised New Year bashes for their members and guests. Oudh Gymkhana Club, Lucknow Golf Club and MB Club were popular spots for members and their families . Some of these clubs invited singers for a musical evening. Live music, DJ and dance troupes were arranged for the New Year bashes that continued till late midnight.
Hotel The Centrum hosted an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a triumvirate of outstanding restaurants—Plum, Pendulum, and Dum. The evening was a vibrant tapestry of live music, DJ beats and the soul-stirring allure of ghazals, creating an electrifying ambiance that captivated guests from start to finish.
“Adding to the allure were beverages, ensuring that guests could raise a toast to the New Year with a selection of the finest drinks. The inclusion of live music, a dynamic DJ and the timeless charm of ghazal performances ensured a diverse range of entertainment, catering to the varied tastes of the discerning audience,” said Sarvesh Goel, managing partner of The Centrum.
“The hotel spared no effort in ensuring a visually stunning and immersive experience, creating an environment that resonated with the spirit of celebration,” said Rashika Kumar who visited with her friends.
Hyatt Regency had come up with ‘Countdown to Comfort’ package starting at ₹12,999. “It included NY party, stay, breakfast, early check-in and late check-outs. Besides, for partyholics we had NY party at ₹7,999,” said general manager of the hotel.
Renaissance Hotel arranged DJ snd Band to add colour to the party. Hotel Taj Mahal organised live ghazals at its Oudhyana restaurant and live band at Sahib Café. Novotel Lucknow too offered stay packages and gala dinner at The Ballroom and open-air The Edge with live music.
At The Metropolitan Club in Gomti Nagar, the bar, discotheque and restaurant remained fully packed with private parties and family gatherings, said Srajal Gupta, owner of the club.
Atmosphere in Ganj electric
The entire Hazratganj stretch from Rovers crossing till the district magistrate’s residence was packed as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate New Year with friends and relatives.
Abhinav Sinha, who works as digital marketing manager in Bengaluru, said the atmosphere in Hazratganj was absolutely electric with the market lit up with dazzling lights. “We had gone out for dinner at a restaurant with a group of friends. Unfortunately it was overcrowded and we were told to wait for an hour. We dropped the idea of taking dinner there and took metro train and headed to Indira Nagar. From there we went to Gomti Nagar railway station where we had a sumptuous meal at a restaurant carved out from an old railway coach.”
Shilpa Sahay, a UPSC aspirant who came from Delhi, said that it was a nice experience to see so many people walking up and down the Love Lane area. “The winter chill enhanced our experience. We had a fascinating time in Ganj. We all enjoyed Lucknow delicacies at a famous restaurant to relish galawati kebabs, chicken tikka and mutton biriyani . Last, we tried gajar halwa which was awesome.”
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San Benito officer hit in auto-pedestrian crash
San Benito police are investigating an officer-involved auto-pedestrian crash.
An officer was conducting traffic control for a vehicle crash when they were struck by a vehicle. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Yasser Ismail Abu Awwad Martinez, from Brownsville.
The incident happened Sunday at around 1:30 a.m. Officers were investigating a vehicle crash on south Expressway 83 near Oscar Williams Road overpass.
According to San Benito Public Relations Director David Favila, as officers were on the scene of that crash, they were informed by a passing motorist that an officer, who was conducting traffic control, had been struck by a vehicle.
Favila said officers immediately responded and found a San Benito police officer lying on the roadway; Martinez remained on scene
The injured officer was given medical attention at the scene before being transported to Valley Baptist Medical Center.
The officer is currently in stable condition, but did suffer several fractures. Favila said the officer's identity is being withheld at this time.
Martinez was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He has been released on a $75,000 bond.
Favila said officers are investigating if drugs or alcohol were involved.
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Broncos Mike McGlinchey hurt, ruled out of Broncos-Chargers game
Offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey suffered a chest injury in the Denver Broncos game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. He was ruled out early in the second half.
The Broncos offensive line has mostly enjoyed a season without major injuries. That changed on Sunday.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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It’s that time of the year when everyone on Instagram crafts up a carefully curated post sharing their highlights from the year prior. Weddings, babies, Europe trips and engagement photos flood feeds around January 1, serving as a reminder of just how little you did in 2023.
It's easy to fall victim to comparison, especially if, like most of us, you weren’t able to stick to your New Year’s resolutions past the first week of January. Add all the challenges you were forced to face, watching other people’s best moments can be… rough.
Luckily, the start of 2024 symbolises new beginnings and gives everyone the opportunity for a fresh start. This year, however, we’re changing things up, and instead of setting a long list of resolutions that won’t make it past the first month, we’re picking out a word of the year.
Hear me out.
We live in the age of instant gratification, resulting in us wanting to reach our goals quickly. But switching up your lifestyle isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, in fact, it may even take longer than a year for lifelong habits to change.
It's why resolutions set us up for failure, because there’s no quick fix for creating lasting change, rather, we should focus on a more holistic approach by picking out a guiding word instead.
Usually when we create resolutions, we write vague intentions such as, “eat healthier” or “workout more”, but when choosing a word, one needs to think about how they want to feel this year instead.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (SDSU) – South Dakota State opened Summit League play on Sunday with a 74-53 victory over North Dakota at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
The Jackrabbits improve to 7-5 overall with a 1-0 conference record.
SDSU came out strong and opened the game up with a 12-2 lead within the first six minutes of play. Back-to-back UND buckets threatened to close the gap until a three-pointer from Paige Meyer to end the first period pushed it to a 19-10 Jackrabbit lead.
An early 7-0 run from the Jackrabbits featured five points from Brooklyn Meyer to start the second quarter. Further scoring from Ellie Colbeck, Madison Mathiowetz, Tori Nelson helped push the lead to 22 at the break with a score of 41-19.
The second half continued just as strong and featured the Jacks up by as many as 29 points. Offensive rebounds were key throughout the half to push the team on their way to victory.
Mathiowetz led the way with 18 points, two rebounds and two assists as Brooklyn Meyer added a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. She also contributed two assists, two steals and two blocks.
Madysen Vlastuin chipped in 13 points, including three triples, with four rebounds and Tori Nelson contributed nine points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal.
SDSU won the competition on the glass, out-rebounding the Fighting Hawks by a margin of 47-35 and tallied 11 steals and assists. The Jacks shot 41.9% from the field and held UND to 34.5%.
North Dakota (7-5, 1-0 Summit League) was led by a 17-point performance from Kacie Borowicz.
NOTES
- This was Brooklyn Meyer’s sixth double-double of the season
- Tori Nelson is now tied for fifth on SDSU’s career games played chart with 136 career appearances
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South Dakota State will head south to Flagstaff, Arizona to face off against Northern Arizona. Game time is set for 7 p.m. CT.
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We'll have at least one more year of hearing about Mike Tomlin's streak.
For the 17th straight season, Tomlin will not have a losing record. The Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 to move to 9-7, and more importantly than clinching another non-losing season for Tomlin, it kept Pittsburgh alive in the AFC wild-card race. Pittsburgh will need to win and get some help next week to get a wild-card spot, but they'll still be in the race going into the season finale. For the Seahawks, it drops them back to .500 and is a blow in their playoff hunt.
A two-game winning streak for the Steelers coincided with finally turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback. The Steelers stuck with Rudolph despite Kenny Pickett being healthy enough to be listed as questionable on the injury report, which usually means a player will suit up. Pickett was inactive, Rudolph started and the Steelers continued to keep their season alive with a big win.
The Steelers were in a lot of trouble when they had a three-game losing streak in December. But a Tomlin-coached team wasn't going to fade away that easily.
Steelers pound Seattle in run game
The Steelers, who looked like they were ready to call it a season a couple weeks ago in a listless loss to the Indianapolis Colts, looked like a much different team in the first half Sunday. They rushed for 145 yards in the first half. The Fox broadcast said that was the most for Pittsburgh since a 2006 game against Kansas City. Their leading rushers that day were Willie Parker and Najeh Davenport.
Jaylen Warren got the scoring started for the Steelers with an 18-yard touchdown run. The Steelers led for most of the game after that. Najee Harris scored a couple of touchdowns, and the Steelers led 24-17 into the third quarter.
The game was still in the balance when the defense made a huge play. With seven minutes left and the Steelers leading 27-20, Geno Smith was strip-sacked by Nick Herbig. Pittsburgh recovered at the 16-yard line. The Steelers only got a field goal out of the ensuing drive, but a 10-point lead was significant at that point in the game.
Seahawks take a step back
For the Seahawks, a loss didn't eliminate them from the playoff race but it didn't help their chances. They moved back to 8-8 with the loss, which is fitting in what has been a mediocre season.
The defense let down in a big spot, against an offense that has struggled most of the season. The offense wasn't bad but there weren't a lot of game-changing explosive plays. The Steelers also crushed Seattle in time of possession.
The Seahawks tried to rally late. A drive deep into Steelers territory didn't result in a touchdown, and Seattle settled for a field goal just before the two-minute warning. They tried an onside kick trailing 27-20 but Pittsburgh recovered. A reception to Pickens for a first down and a Harris run for another first down ended the game.
The Steelers still need a lot to go right to make the playoffs. But they're alive, and it looked like there was no chance of that happening a couple weeks ago.
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Attend Grand Opening Ceremony at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters
Home Entertainment Malie Donn Speak Out After 19-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed At Show The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall artiste Malie Donn has shared condolences to the family of a 19-year-old woman who was shot outside of a Mississauga nightclub on Sunday
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Bran Ferren, design and technology innovator, explains the importance of tapping into creativity to find new solutions.
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Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a soup/game day event at noon on Saturday, Jan. 6. Join in for an afternoon of fun with table games and a free bowl of soup.
Traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play. Guests may bring their own cards or games. Spend a cold winter day challenging one another to a few rounds of playful competition.
The event is free and open to the public at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 10th Ave. across from the authentic Dutch windmill in Fulton. The facility is accessible for people with disabilities.
For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page, Fulton Illinois Tourism Facebook page, Visit Fulton Facebook page, www.cityoffulton.us or call 563-249-6115.
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DENVER — A brand new business in Denver will be celebrating its grand opening on New Year's Eve.
Riot House, a 16,000-square-foot nightclub is located on Market Street in the Lower Downtown district.
Denver7 got a close look at their preparations ahead of the big night and how they're working to ensure a fun and safe night of celebrations.
Lissa Druss, a spokesperson for Riot Hospitality Group, a national premier hospitality management company, said choosing the location was easy for them, it's right next door to another one of their businesses, Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row.
"When we started looking and investing here in Denver, LoDo was just an immediate attraction for us," said Druss, who noted that they opened Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row in 2021.
"We wanted to really invest in a unique area that we felt we can make a huge impact, a positive impact," she added.
Druss said it's important for them to connect with their neighborhoods to help improve safety, especially in an area like LoDo that has experienced crime in the past.
"We're concerned about lighting; we're concerned about safety for our customers, for our residents, for those that are visiting here," she said. "Safety and security is our number one priority. And if we can be a part of that, and improving LoDo, we're very happy about that."
Druss said they've created a partnership with the city of Denver and the Denver Police Department to see how they can improve safety in the area, using what positive things they've experienced in other cities.
"That's how much we believe in LoDo," said Druss. "We've really great strong support from the mayor's office from the council, from DPD. So everyone's working together. Everyone wants to clean this up and make it LoDo really beautiful."
Riot House will open its doors at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
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From eerily prescient to wildly incorrect, 100-year-old predictions about 2024
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Well, we’re finally here. Is this the future that you envisioned?
Nearly 100 years ago, a group of visionaries dared to imagine what life would be like in 2024. Some of their prophecies fell woefully short while others proved to be strangely accurate.
Join us now as we gaze into that crystal ball from 1924.
A new era of peace
Thank you, Hollywood, for ending all war.
Movie mogul D.W. Griffith, the director of “Birth of a Nation,” believed that motion pictures would help usher in a new era of peace.
“In the year 2024, the most important single thing which the cinema will have helped in a large way to accomplish will be that of eliminating from the face of the civilized world all armed conflict,” Griffith predicted. “Pictures will be the most powerful factor in bringing about this condition. With the use of the universal language of motion pictures, the true meaning of the brotherhood of man will have been established throughout the earth.”
Through the magic of movies, British citizens would learn that Japanese people were kindred souls, and French nationals would discover that Americans shared their values and ideals.
“It is not to be presumed that I believe one hundred years from now the pictures will have had time to educate the masses away from discord and unharmony,” he wrote. “What I do mean to say is, by that time, war, if there is such a thing, will be waged on a strictly scientific basis, with the element of physical destruction done away with entirely.”
The horror of conflict
At the other extreme, Professor Leo H. Baekeland, president of the American Chemical Society, worried that futuristic weaponry could obliterate humanity in the blink of an eye.
“The largest and best protected cities, irrespective of their size or distance, will be continuously exposed to destruction and mutilation,” he said. “Death and torture of the inhabitants will occur whether they are slumbering in their beds at night or whether they are reading their newspapers in their comfortable clubs, or saying their prayers in church. There will be no way of safeguarding women or children, the old or the infirm.”
A growing problem
Arthur Dean, whose parental advice column appeared in newspapers across the country, expressed concerns about American dietary habits.
“I sometimes wonder what our stomachs will look like and be like 100 years from now,” he wrote. “Will we have any teeth at all? Will there be any color on our face except paint? Will the men have any height to speak of or will they be all girth? Will people have mostly an east and west appearance — all latitude and lassitude and no longitude?”
All that jazz
While some U.S. religious leaders blamed jazz for promoting immorality among youths, Russian classical violinist Paul Kochanski defended the syncopated music.
“Jazz music is a powerful force for development of music in America, and in a hundred years will be accepted as classical,” he said. “I cannot imagine how anyone can say that your American jazz music is a destructive force. I consider such a statement as being wholly ridiculous.”
Urban renewal ahead
Swedish architect Ben Bjorkson predicted that U.S. metropolises would demolish giant swaths of cities “to alter the architectural plans of towns originally built by men to whom the automobile was only a fantastic dream.”
“In the city of a hundred years from now, I see three-deck roads, speedways through the heart of town, skyscrapers with entrances for automobiles as high as 15 stories, monorail expresses to the suburbs replacing streetcars and motor-omnibuses, ever-moving sidewalks and underground freight carriers which will go in all directions, serving all railway stations and business districts, and which will replace to a large extent the heavy trucks and wagons of today,” Bjorkson noted.
A horse isn’t a horse
Professor E.L. Furlong, curator of the vertebrate collection at the University of Southern California, worried that horses — yes, horses — might be on the brink of extinction by 2024.
“Daily the tractor and the automobile are taking the place of the horse in rural life,” he told an interviewer. “As the usefulness of the horse passes, so will the necessity for his existence.
“Before many years, the use of a horse for the purposes with which he has been identified since time immemorial will be a curiosity. In another hundred years, you may find horses in zoos. I am sure you will not find them anywhere else.”
Women take charge
Perhaps he was being facetious, but Frank L. Ferraro mapped out a clear vision of the future in a 1924 letter to the New York Daily News.
“Has anyone ever stopped to think how this country will be a hundred years from now? Just imagine: We will have a woman president, woman politicians and police,” Ferraro wrote. “As women will occupy all the highest positions, naturally men will be compelled to do all the labor; those who are not physically fit for such arduous jobs will have to stay home and wait on the babies (or mind the pets).
“Then we will have an army entirely of women, so that in case of war, women will do all the fighting (Believe me, they can fight, too).”
The girl of tomorrow
R.B. von KleinSmid, president of the University of Southern California, imagined “the girl of tomorrow” would be a goddess who likes to dance.
“She will be physically strong, vital and alert, loving the out-of-doors and rejoicing in its lure; active in sports, engaging by choice in those to which a bit of risk adds the spice of danger. She will be beautiful, enhancing the qualities of inheritance through habits of temperance,” he said.
“Dancing will continue in its rush toward the exotic, and Terpsichore will be wild and full of animation. Mentally, she will be no sluggard — quick at wit and keen of judgment. Spiritually, she will radiate love and goodwill. In trust of her fellow men and with faith in God, it will be easy for her to be kind and a joy for her to serve. Of creation, she will be the crowning glory — a benediction on earth and a hymn of praise to heaven.”
Too much extravagance
U.S. Sen. William E. Borah, a Republican from Idaho, blamed “extravagance in government” for oppressive taxes on Americans.
“Unless the people see the need of simplifying government, we shall be unable to meet the problem and in 100 years from now we shall be in no better condition than the nations that have perished in the past,” he said.
A young man of 75
Sir Kingsley Wood, a British politician speaking at a 1924 dinner in London, told his audience that “there was no doubt that by 2024 the average expectation of life would be at least 100 years old, and a person at 75 would be a comparatively young man.”
He expected the rapid advance of science would ensure that the future grandchildren of those at the dinner would live many years longer than those present. He declined to speculate whether that future generation would be happier than the previous ones.
Working from home
Archibald M. Low, a British scientist, imagined something that sounded eerily like the internet in his 1924 book “Wireless Possibilities.”
“Doubtless in the future we shall be able to sign our checks by the rapid transmission of motion; we shall be able to trace criminals, send out their fingerprints, and carry on very many classes of business which, at present, require our bodily attention,” Low wrote.
“What a help to the man who objects to a large city! Why could he not conduct his business from his house in comfort instead of having his spats washed every week in order to maintain his financial reputation.”
The daily commute
New York City real estate mogul Joseph P. Day expected the daily commute to work would be a lot different in 2024.
“The dirigible and the airplane promise to be the most important factors in the transformation of the suburbs, and in bringing the outlying sections of the city as close to the heart of things as the nearby boroughs are today,” he told a radio audience.
“The airplane is in its infancy, but its development as a commercial proposition will move rapidly from now on. When this method of transportation is perfected and the sky is black with aerial flivvers, it will be the everyday occurrence for the businessman to fly from home to office and back home again.”
A flight of fancy
Lt. Russell Maughan’s dawn-to-dusk transcontinental flight of 1924 was a national triumph.
“What can there be left to conquer by 2024?” the Burlington Free Press wondered. “Will some daring American 100 years hence, traveling in a machine we would think impossible, race the daylight hours around this globe and win? Who shall say?”
Maughan’s flight would have seemed impossible a century earlier to pioneers in covered wagons.
“Perhaps by 2024 we shall be in direct communication with other worlds making arrangements through signals to conduct an expedition thither. But we dare not predict that in seriousness.”
Muff-toting men
The Fresno Bee of California predicted “The Styles of Year 2024” in a satirical piece published nearly a century ago. Some excerpts:
“The bootlegging influence is shown in great fullness about the hips to the garments of both sexes. A new and very popular touch also is the combination pocket which provides spaces for flask, bottle of synthetic fruit juice, cocktail shaker and two glasses.”
“Since the anti-cigarette legislation spread from Utah and Indiana over the whole country, many shops have been showing garments with police-proof pockets.”
“Jeweled garters and bracelet watches decorated with bangles, or with small vanity case attached, remain in vogue. Men are also to be seen on Fifth Avenue carrying muffs of swansdown trimmed with peacock feathers and bird of paradise plumes.”
A need for birth limits
Dr. Leland Ossian Howard, leader of the bureau of entomology in Washington, D.C., warned that the world of 2024 would be overpopulated and hungry unless drastic action was taken.
“At the present rate, the world will be decidedly overpopulated 100 years from today,” he explained. “Something will have to be done to care for this population. Births will have to be limited in some manner for the earth cannot supply food for an excess population.”
Food of the future
Col. William Boyce Thompson, a millionaire copper magnate, established the Institute of Plant Research near Yonkers, New York, “to counteract the food shortage which is predicted for 2024.”
The facility was dedicated to the study of more scientific methods of vegetable production.
“What I have in mind is that in a few hundred years this country will have half a billion population,” Thompson explained. “I want to help it get ready to feed that population.”
Knee-slappers from 1924
In a sketch titled “The High Cost of Living 100 Years From Now,” theater performer Malcolm Fassett predicted that “milk will be served with a medicine dropper and an egg will be the price of a woman’s love.”
“A Columbia University professor says the problem of 100 years hence will be keeping warm, but most of us will have solved it by that time.”
“Will some kind doctor kindly provide us with a prescription that will insure our being on earth by 2024 A.D.? We want to be up and stepping around at that time — just to see what’s going to become of the ladies’ bathing suit styles.”
"One of the professors says women will dress like men a hundred years from now. Evidently he hasn’t attended a horse show lately.”
“It is said that a radical of today may be called a reactionary 100 years hence.”
It is a mistake to say that the people who live a hundred years from now will have nothing to laugh at. They can laugh at us.”
“You are certain,” asked the elderly lady of the florist, “that this young century plant will bloom in 100 years from now?” “Positive," said the florist. “If it doesn’t — bring it back.”
Mark J. Price can be reached at mprice@thebeaconjournal.com
More: Tomorrow is yesterday: 100-year-old predictions about 2023
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2023: A Year of Challenges and Shifts in Global Dynamics
As the curtain falls on 2023, the global community looks back on a year punctuated by significant challenges and paradigm shifts. The world grappled with economic stagnation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a surge in regional conflicts, each contributing to an unfolding humanitarian crisis and creating security risks. Amidst the chaos, the call from China for international collaboration in addressing these global issues has resonated, with an increasing number of nations willing to join hands for a peaceful, cooperative future.
A Year of Conflicts
The past year bore witness to an alarming spike in regional conflicts, with the Russian-Ukraine conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict emerging as major hotbeds of tension. The United States’ foreign policy came under fire, accused of practicing double standards; while offering extensive support to Ukraine, its response to the Palestinian crisis was perceived as inadequate.
The Economic Struggle
In the realm of economics, the global economy battled against headwinds such as geopolitical strife, natural disasters, and a rise in protectionist policies. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projected a modest global GDP growth, and financial markets remained on edge due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The financial sector’s struggle was underscored by the closure of major banks like Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank in the U.S.
China’s Diplomatic Outreach
In Beijing, the Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs convened, where Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping, discussed their country’s diplomatic achievements and strategies. They emphasized the need to uphold fundamental principles, demonstrate responsibility as a major country, and oppose power politics and bullying, highlighting China’s role as a major country with a global vision.
Looking Ahead
As 2023 draws to a close, it leaves the global community with much to ponder. The year’s events have underlined the urgency for a collective, collaborative approach to peace, stability, and economic prosperity. As the world braces itself for 2024, the lessons gleaned from the past year will play a crucial role in navigating the challenges that lie ahead.
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Modi-Yogi leadership will get BJP all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh: Nadda
The BJP president was addressing a gathering at the inaugural ceremony of the Women’s Half Marathon in the Dubbaga area of the state capital.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win all the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the party’s national president JP Nadda said in Lucknow on Sunday.
“Uttar Pradesh is writing a new story of development under chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The U.P. government has ended mafia rule and corruption and paved the way for infrastructure development, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and (Samajwadi Party chief) Akhilesh Yadav only want to keep their families prosperous,” Nadda said.
The BJP president was addressing a gathering at the inaugural ceremony of the Women’s Half Marathon in the Dubbaga area of the state capital.
Continuing to attack the Congress, Nadda said those who left no stone unturned to break the country are today taking out the Bharat Jodo Yatra and those who have done injustice are leading the Nyay Yatra.
“Those who did not think of anyone outside the family are suddenly talking about the country. Today, there is a big competition going on between those who take the country forward and those who pull it back. While the INDIA alliance slogan is stop Modi, PM is working to take India forward,” he said.
Yogi Adityanath is working to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision 100% on the ground, Nadda said.
Under Yogi’s leadership, Uttar Pradesh has shed the tag of a sick state and has joined the ranks of the leading states of the country, Nadda said.
“Prime Minister Modi talks about only four castes in the country, the first comprising women, the second youth, the third farmers and the fourth the poor. If we strengthen these four castes and give them strength, then no one can stop us from becoming a developed India,” he said.
Mentioning the Fit India and Khelo India movement, he praised chief minister Yogi Adityanath for the fact that well-equipped stadiums are being built in every district of the state, and playgrounds and open gyms are being developed in every village.
Later, addressing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Nadda said, according to an IMF (International Monetary Fund) report, 13.50 crore (135 million) people have risen above the poverty line and the number of the extreme poor has gone below 1%. This is the picture of a developing India, he said.
The BJP workers should inform people about welfare schemes and ensure that those eligible get the benefits, he said.
The party has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to ensure that no beneficiary misses out on welfare schemes launched by the government, he said.
“Today, 4 crore (40 million) people have got houses in the country under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In Uttar Pradesh, 55.50 lakh (5.55 million) people have got house. People are getting tap water in their households under Jal Jeevan Mission. The government has distributed Ayushman Bharat card with ₹5 lakh health coverage to 55 crore (550 million) poor beneficiaries and the Ujjwala scheme has protected women from drudgery. Besides, 80 crore (800 million) people are getting ration each month. This is due to good governance of the BJP government,” he said.
Launched on November 15 by PM Modi, the yatra will cover 2.50 lakh panchayats, 3,600 municipal corporations, nagar palika parishads and nagar panchayats before culminating on January 25.
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Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023: Windy and warm, temps in the 70s
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Mile High Behavioral Healthcare wants to keep Coloradans safe from overdoses this New Year's Eve
Lots of people will be dancing the night away Sunday night at Decadence Colorado -- a music festival in Denver -- and harm reduction specialists will be there too to avoid overdoses and make sure everyone makes it home safe.
Zack Jenio, the program manager for Bee The Vibe, a harm reduction program, says every drug user is at risk.
"It could be in cocaine, it could be in MDMA. People might think that 'I'm not doing x, y, z, heavier or harder drugs, I'm okay. I'm different than them,' right? It can still affect people," says Jenio.
Just this week, the Boulder County Coroner warned that they've had two deaths linked to Nitazene, an opioid much more powerful than Fentanyl. That and the proliferation of fentanyl is why Mile High Behavioral Healthcare and their partners like Bee The Vibe are handing out naloxone kits -- more commonly referred to as "Narcan" -- to partygoers at Decadence on New Year's Eve. They say their kit already prevented one overdose on Saturday.
"We know that Narcan and naloxone are saving lives. But we know as well that us distributing it at that event is saving lives there," said Jenio.
They say you never know who might need a dose because opioid abuse affects all communities.
"You don't know if someone you love, someone you know or someone on the street might be experiencing an overdose," said Jenio.
So, no matter where you are celebrating this New Year's Eve, harm reduction specialists say having a naloxone nasal pump is a necessity.
"Naloxone, like a Band-Aid, it's something that we need to have in our first aid kits," said Jenio.
Naloxone is available over the counter. If you plan on using drugs there are other ways to make sure you and your friends and family are safe. You can use fentanyl test kits and make sure you are using with a designated non-user who can give you a naloxone shot if you need one.
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VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) – Omaha started the game on an 11-0 run that spurred them to a 67-51 win over South Dakota inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Sunday afternoon.
Frankie Fidler was one of three Mavericks to score in double-figures with a game-high 27 points in helping Omaha (7-8, 1-1 Summit) to its first road win and league win of the season. He scored 15 of Omaha’s first 23 points early in the first half and went 8-of-15 from the field in just over 38 minutes of play.
Lahat Thioune led South Dakota (8-7, 1-1 Summit) with his third-straight double-double (seventh of the season) of 15 rebounds and 12 points. Kaleb Stewart recorded his fourth-straight double-figure scoring game with 12 points.
The Mavericks came out to a blistering 11-0 start, led by Fidler who went 2-of-3 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free throw line within the first minutes. Omaha held South Dakota scoreless until the 16-minute mark when one of Thioune’s second-chance attempts finally fell through the net. Omaha responded with seven-straight unanswered points, with Fidler adding five more to get him to double-digits early in the first half.
South Dakota started to recover from the slow start and had cut Omaha’s lead down to seven at 26-19 with 6:34 to play before halftime. JJ White knocked down a triple to stop the Coyotes’ momentum and shift it back in Omaha’s favor. Stewart was blocked on a driving layup by Fidler which led to a fast break layup for Ja’Sean Glover to extend Omaha’s lead back to double digits at 33-23. The Mavericks took a 39-25 lead into the halftime break.
The Coyotes came out of the halftime break and held Omaha scoreless through the first two and half minutes. Fidler broke the scoreless draught with six quick points for the Mavericks. At just under 12 minutes to play in the second half, a breakaway layup for Glover extended Omaha’s lead back to 20 at 54-34. The Coyotes scored six unanswered points but a triple from Biko Johnson iced the game and gave the Mavericks a 67-44 lead with two minutes to play.
Omaha forced 13 Coyote turnovers and scored 14 points off those while also committing a season-low six turnovers. The Mavericks made it to the line 16 times and shot 87.5 percent while South Dakota shot 50 percent from the charity stripe.
South Dakota won the rebounding battle 45-34, but the Mavericks outscored the Coyotes in the paint 32-22.
The Coyotes stay home to host Eastern Washington on Wednesday as a part of the Big Sky-Summit Challenge. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
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It’s that time of the year when everyone on Instagram crafts up a carefully curated post sharing their highlights from the year prior. Weddings, babies, Europe trips and engagement photos flood feeds around January 1, serving as a reminder of just how little you did in 2023.
It's easy to fall victim to comparison, especially if, like most of us, you weren’t able to stick to your New Year’s resolutions past the first week of January. Add all the challenges you were forced to face, watching other people’s best moments can be… rough.
Luckily, the start of 2024 symbolises new beginnings and gives everyone the opportunity for a fresh start. This year, however, we’re changing things up, and instead of setting a long list of resolutions that won’t make it past the first month, we’re picking out a word of the year.
Hear me out.
We live in the age of instant gratification, resulting in us wanting to reach our goals quickly. But switching up your lifestyle isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, in fact, it may even take longer than a year for lifelong habits to change.
It's why resolutions set us up for failure, because there’s no quick fix for creating lasting change, rather, we should focus on a more holistic approach by picking out a guiding word instead.
Usually when we create resolutions, we write vague intentions such as, “eat healthier” or “workout more”, but when choosing a word, one needs to think about how they want to feel this year instead.
It’s a positive way to anchor your intentions and far less pressure than a resolution.
How to pick out a word of the year.
Reflect.
The first thing you need to do is to find yourself a calm spot and reflect on the year that has just passed - the good, the bad and the ugly. Do this by asking yourself the following questions:
- What made you feel stressed?
- What habits do you want to change?
- Did you get enough sleep?
- What did you accomplish?
- What were the highlights?
- What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about 2023?
Think deeply about your goals, intentions and values for 2024.
Before starting this exercise, it’s important to know that goals, intentions and values are all different to one another. Your goals are proof of an achievement, your values are what you consider to be important and your intentions are what you hope to execute.
So, let’s say you believe in a healthier lifestyle, your intention could be to eat more fulfilling foods and your goal might be to go to the gym at least twice a week.
When thinking about these three things, it’s not necessary to set rigid goals, rather, think about where you want to sit in these areas of your life:
- Your relationships
- Your career
- Your health - both physical and mental
- Your lifestyle
Pick out a word.
At this point you might feel overwhelmed because of the pressure of picking out one word for the entire year, but you don’t need to settle on one immediately. You can even create a shortlist of words and try each of them out until you find one that fits.
Once you’ve chosen your word, try to incorporate it in everything that you do by:
- Having it visibly displayed somewhere in your house.
- Find a quote about that word to help motivate and inspire you.
- Use it to make decisions, for example, if your word is “joy” then ask yourself questions like, “Is spending time with toxic friends bringing me joy?”
To help you out, we’ve written some of our favourite words we believe would make a great word of the year. Check them out and feel free to use them in your day-to-day life.
- Thrive
- Joy
- Growth
- Strength
- Peace
- Connect
- Breathe
- Engage
- Pause
- Gratitude
- Optimism
- Reset
- Renew
- Nourish
- Energise
- Bloom
- Adventure
- Reconnect
- Experience
- Balance
- Cherish
- Comfort
- Listen
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Dr., Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Trajan commissioned an enormous hexagonal port at Ostia to bring goods to Rome. The construction of the harbor changed the Italian coastline. The animator working on the 3D model, explains the research behind the reconstruction of the harbor at Ostia.
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It's not often that a team can win twice on the same day, but the Bears pulled it off Sunday. As Chicago polished off the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers lost yet again, and the Cardinals upset the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Panthers' loss and Cardinals' win mean that Carolina clinches the worst record in the NFL ... but because the Panthers' 2024 No. 1 draft pick belongs to Chicago, thanks to last offseason's deal to put Bryce Young in Carolina, the Bears are once again at the top of the draft.
Here is the top 10 of the NFL Draft:
1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina Panthers) 2. Washington Commanders 3. New England Patriots 4. Arizona Cardinals 5. New York Giants 6. Los Angeles Chargers 7. Tennessee Titans 8. New York Jets 9. Atlanta Falcons 10. Chicago Bears
Further down the draft, Washington's seventh straight loss puts them, at the moment, in a statistical dead heat with the New England Patriots, according to Tankathon. Both teams, along with the Cardinals, are 4-12, but the Commanders and Patriots have equal strength-of-schedule ratings. Next week's games will break that tie, as Washington plays the Cowboys and New England plays the Jets. Arizona's win has, at the moment, dropped the Cardinals from the No. 2 spot to fourth.
Down the line, the Giants and Titans are both at 5-11, with the Giants holding a slight edge because of strength of schedule. The Chargers are also at five wins, pending the outcome of their game against Denver. The Jets (6-11) are currently in the No. 8 spot, while the Falcons, Bears and Raiders are all in a statistical and strength-of-schedule dead heat at 7-9.
Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice projects that the Bears will select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 1 pick, moving on from Justin Fields. "Maye is the complete package at quarterback," Tice writes. "His ability to throw or run for explosive plays, within and outside the confines of the position, all while avoiding an overwhelming amount of negative plays, are the prerequisites for elite modern QB play."
The Bears can officially start to plan — and Bears fans can start to dream — about what to do with that No. 1 pick.
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Toni Braxton stepped forward to address rumors she got married to Birdman.
The R&B legend has been racked with marriage rumors for the past several weeks, especially over the Christmas holiday, prompting her sister Tamar Braxton to also speak out. According to Toni Braxton, she and Birdman have never been married and are both single.
“My dear friend @birdman and I are not married…never been married. We are both single,” she wrote.
Tamar Braxton hilariously reacted to the rumor that her sister Toni Braxton might have taken her relationship to the next level with her beau Birdman. She and the Cash Money honcho have been dating since 2016, and the pair got engaged in 2018. However, no public plans for the nuptials have been shared, and it seems that Tamar is questioning whether the rumors are true and if she has been left in the dark.
According to The Shade Room, rumors have been circulating on X, formerly Twitter, that Toni and Birdman had secretly married in Mexico. It seemed to surprise Tamar, given that the sisters are all super close.
While with her fiancé Jeremy Robinson, Tamar joked about the rumor as she echoed the questions by fans online.
“I was on X and I had saw that post and I want to know. I came here to ask y’all, did she get married? I don’t know,” she said on Instagram Live. “I’ve been blowing up her phone […] Somebody gotta tell us something.”
Tamar also said “congratulations” if the rumor was true, as they have been together for a long time. Tamar also hinted that her mother, Evelyn, might know something even though Toni hasn’t said anything to her.
“I called my mother and and my mother on the phone acting slow. J was in the back laughing, she was like ‘what? What hmm did she, mhhmm’” she said, imitating her mom’s response.
“My mother is not giving up information, but she is acting slow. Like, I can definitely tell she knows something because I was like, ‘Why can’t you just give me a straight answer? I don’t understand it,” she said.
Robinson also said that the couple might have wanted some privacy and not the glamor and fanfare surrounding Tamar, who recently got engaged to Robinson after a brief breakup.
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It was a year of change at the top at City Hall in Joliet.
In 2023, the city got a new mayor in May and a new city manager in December.
In April, local businessman Terry D’Arcy won a landslide victory over two-term incumbent Mayor Bob O’Dekirk, opening the door for change in city government.
The biggest change, however, may have been in the atmosphere toward developments as the city became more welcoming to some projects and less hospitable to others.
Particularly noticeable was a City Council vote in November to table a decision on an annexation sought by NorthPoint Development, which has plans to build a massive warehouse in Joliet that faced repeated opposition from surrounding residents but nothing but green lights from City Hall.
“I think it definitely shows that times are changing in Joliet,” longtime NorthPoint opponent Stephanie Irvine said after the vote.
The delay for NorthPoint, however, was only a yellow light, and it won’t take long to see just how much has changed at City Hall. The council will revisit the NorthPoint annexation at its Jan. 16 meeting.
New at that meeting will be City Manager Beth Beatty, who arrived Dec. 11 from her previous job with the city of Chicago as deputy mayor of intergovernmental affairs.
Beatty is the first female city manager of Joliet. A native of Moline, Beatty held various positions in Chicago city government for 20 years since the days of Richard M. Daley as mayor.
She brings small-city roots and big-city experience to Joliet, which has had it’s challenges and growing pains on the way to becoming the third largest municipality in Illinois.
This is Beatty’s first experience as a city manager. D’Arcy and others will look to her to bring some stability to the position that runs the day-to-day operations of the city but has been on the rocks since 2016.
The only permanent city manager in that period, James Capparelli, resigned in June shortly before the expiration of a six-month contract that reflected the short string he was working on.
D’Arcy ran for office saying that he wanted a candidate search for a city manager, a process that was aborted in January 2021 when Capparelli was hired after a string of interim city managers.
The new mayor views the hiring of Beatty during his first year in office as a major advancement.
“A lot of the focus was on getting a permanent city manager with a national search,” D’Arcy said. “I think we got the best person we could have gotten.”
Beatty replaced Rod Tonelli, who came in as interim city manager when Capparelli quit and was among four finalists for the job who reportedly all were from the Chicago area despite the search’s nationwide scope.
Just how much of a difference Beatty makes will be tested in the early months of 2024.
Under Joliet’s city manager form of government, the city manager runs city government. How that plays out can depend on the political will of the mayor and City Council.
D’Arcy, however, has signaled that he wants the city manager to control operations at City Hall.
The only other department head to leave since D’Arcy was elected was City Attorney Sabrina Spano. That position has not been filled. Who gets the job will be decided by Beatty.
The job of police chief, which changed three times during O’Dekirk’s eight years in office, appears secure under Chief William Evans, who started in March 2022 and was hired by Capparelli.
Aside from the roadblock for NorthPoint, one of the big signs of change in 2023 was the resurrection of the Volunteers of America Illinois plan for a residential treatment center for women recovering from opioid addiction at the former Silver Cross Hospital campus.
VOA Illinois, which runs a residential program for homeless veterans at the same location, pulled its application for city approval under heat from Capparelli and during an O’Dekirk administration that had become wary of the number of social service projects coming to Joliet rather than neighboring towns.
The VOA Illinois project was brought back and got a 5-3 vote of approval from the City Council in December.
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DENVER — Everything played out as it has so many times before.
Russell Wilson took the field first for warmups, went through his normal throwing routine and represented the Broncos as a captain for the coin toss. Then the game started, and he retreated to the sideline.
Coach Sean Payton went to Jarrett.
After a week of seismic change and an underwhelming first quarter, Jarrett Stidham showed why. On third-and-8, Stidham climbed the pocket, bought time, and fired a dart to receiver Lil’ Jordan Humphrey crossing the field. Humphrey then widened eyes with one of the best plays of the season. He changed speeds more than a New York City Uber driver, spinning out of a tackle, breaking another one, running through a pair of defenders and leaping for a 54-yard score.
It was the defining moment in the Broncos’ 16-9 victory in their final home game against the Chargers, closing out with a 5-4 record at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Broncos, however, were eliminated from the playoffs with wins by the Chiefs and Steelers. They have not reached the postseason since 2015.
How the Broncos responded to the drama this week became a central storyline. Players were surprised by Wilson’s benching, creating the refrain that “if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone.” Had Denver trailed early would disappointment and anger leak into the performance? Payton made it clear this week that a winning record matters, snapping the streak of six consecutive losing seasons. He has repeatedly used the example of the Detroit Lions carrying their 9-8 2022 season into this year, winning their first division title since 1993.
The joy for Humphrey was real. After his third score of the season, Humphrey was not about to give up the football as teammates congratulated him, including Courtland Sutton, sidelined by a concussion.
It shoved the Broncos ahead 10-3 with 6:37 remaining in the half. The Chargers responded with one of the worst fake punts of the season. Nick Niemann fumbled a direct snap as the Broncos took over at the 42-yard line. A Wil Lutz field goal followed, leaving Denver with a 13-3 intermission lead.
Did Stidham provide the spark Payton sought?
Sort of. They showed more dimensions in the passing game, but it was the team's lowest scoring output since Week 6.
After a clunky start, Stidham posted a solid first half, 12 of 22 for 165 yards with one touchdown and a 54-yard completion to Humphrey and a 41-yarder to Jerry Jeudy. It was the most first-half passing yardage since Week 3. In a more apples-to-apples comparison, Wilson went 11-for-20 for 112 yards and one interception in the first half three weeks ago.
Stidham finished 20 of 32 for 224 yards in his first NFL victory.
The offense looked different in two ways: rookie Jaleel McLaughlin took on a much bigger role, and Stidham showed prowess and proficiency on crossing routes from the pocket whereas Wilson excelled off-script and in uptempo.
This represented an important audition given the likelihood Wilson is cut this offseason, leaving the Broncos saddled with dead cap hits of $35.4 million in 2024 and $49.6 million in 2025. Stidham signed a two-year, $10 million contract on the first day of free agency. Stidham paired with a drafted quarterback could help ease the salary cap ramifications of moving on from Wilson.
This isn’t to suggest the Broncos were running on nitromethane. Some of the same issues with Wilson remained, suggesting he was hardly deserving of sole blame. In the first half, the Broncos offensive line remained inconsistent, and other than McLaughlin, the running backs found tough sledding. In the fourth quarter, after a Chargers interference on Jeudy moved the ball to the 1-yard line, Quinn Meinerz and Garett Bolles had back-to-back false starts. This is not an evolved offense. Slightly improved, but not evolved.
Wilson had a saying that belonged on a bumper sticker: “Winning is a lifestyle.” Sunday I offer, "it was more gritty than pretty. It was Stiddy."
Stidham represented the team’s 13th starting quarterback since Peyton Manning retired. He began ominously, completing 1 of 4 passes for four yards, while absorbing three hits. For those who keep track of such things, Stidham connected on his first pass to Samaje Perine for 5 yards.
Stidham delivered his first score on his second attempt. This was a Fred Flinstone drive, powered by legs and feet. Javonte Williams, McLaughlin and Perine combined for 35 yards on the ground. Surprisingly, Payton did not go for it on fourth-and-2 from the 8-yard line when he elected to at the goal line last week. The Broncos took the points as Lutz drilled a 32-yard field goal.
While eyes gravitated to Stidham, Easton Stick briefly matched Stidham in the battle of the backups. He engineered an eight-play, 42-yard drive, settling into range for Cameron Dicker. He booted a 36-yarder to knot the score with 9:43 remaining. Los Angeles, however, was limited by the absences of several high-profile players, including receiver Keenan Allen.
Stidham made good with his audition. But the question at the position remains unanswered moving forward.
Footnotes
Russell Wilson went through his normal pregame routine Sunday, out early on the field throwing to receivers. Wilson served as the backup because Payton, wanting to win nine games and framing the demotion as a football decision, felt like he gave the Broncos the best chance if Stidham required relief. …
Right tackle Mike McGlinchey hurt his right ribs with 4:47 remaining in the first quarter and did not return. Cam Fleming replaced him. …
Jonathon Cooper posted his 8.5 sack of the season. He is attempting to become the first Broncos player to reach double figures in sacks since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb in 2018. …
Game day captains were Russell Wilson, Mike McGlinchey, and Riley Dixon. Former Broncos safety David Bruton planted the flag to rally the crowd. …
Backup safety Delarrin Turner-Yell injured his knee in the first quarter and did not return. …
The Broncos defensive starters were introduced. Good move after this past week. …
Tremon Smith served as the punt returner with Marvin Mims Jr. sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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The EPA wants all lead pipes replaced in 10 years. What that means in Greater Cincinnati
The Environmental Protection Agency in November announced plans to require cities to replace all lead service lines in 10 years as part of the Biden administration's attempts to eliminate lead in drinking water.
The EPA says there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the United States. Exposure to lead in children, even at low levels, can lead to numerous health defects, including impaired hearing, learning disabilities, shorter stature and more.
Replacing the pipes will cost hundreds of millions of dollars in the Greater Cincinnati region. Here's what you need to know.
How many homes in the Greater Cincinnati area have lead pipes?
None of Greater Cincinnati Water Works' lines are made of lead, according to the Cincinnati Water Works website. However, plenty of water pipes connecting from homeowners' property lines to their residence are made of lead, especially in older homes.
Jeff Swertfeger, superintendent of water quality treatment at Water Works, said there are 36,500 houses in the Cincinnati area with lead pipes. The utility serves 1.1 million customers in Cincinnati and Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties.
Under its Enhanced Lead Program, Swertfeger said Water Works has been able to replace 1,200 lines per year. After the EPA's November announcement, the utility expects that number to increase to 3,600 lines per year or 10% of lead pipes in the region each year.
"We're paying for it," added Swertfeger, noting that Water Works pays all expenses for replacing lead pipes.
But customers must give Water Works permission to visit their homes to install new pipes, said Swertfeger. "We only get about half of the people who we contact who are willing to replace their part of the line."
What about Northern Kentucky?
Sarah Sgantas, communications manager for the Northern Kentucky Water District, said there are around 30,000 lead pipelines in that utility's area of oversight, which includes 300,000 customers in Kenton, Campbell, Boone, Grant and Pendleton counties.
While the NKY Water District doesn't replace lead pipes, it does help customers diminish their impact, including adjusting pH balances and using additives on pipe material to prevent leaks. Customers are expected to pay for pipe replacement.
How much will it cost to replace lead pipes?
"We're looking at somewhere in the ballpark of $100 to $250 million dollars," said Swertfeger, with money coming from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
The NKY Water District is currently trying to secure funding from the same bill to address lead pipe replacement and complete its inventory of lead service lines. As those funds are being negotiated, customers will still be expected to pay for their own pipe replacement.
Who is paying?
The cost of lead pipe replacement will fall on public water systems, with the Biden administration offering money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to cover the project.
"The Biden-Harris administration is using every tool available to help communities and water systems Get the Lead Out – including investing a historic $15 billion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead service lines, providing technical assistance to communities, and supporting the development of a national inventory of lead service lines," according to a Nov. 30 press release.
How do I know if lead pipes are near my home?
Cincinnati Water Works and NKY Water District customers can visit the Water Works website or the Northern Kentucky Water District's Take Action page to learn how to address lead pipes.
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Police to launch exercise to create e-rickshaw database today
Starting Monday, the Lucknow police will begin an exercise to create a database of each and every e-rickshaw running in the city
Henceforth, simply scanning QR or quick response codes to be sported by battery-run rickshaws in the state capital will give out their details such as the name and background of drivers and owners and the routes they are allowed to ply on.
Starting Monday, the Lucknow police will begin an exercise to create a database of each and every e-rickshaw running in the city where many traffic jams are attributed to the unchecked growth of such vehicles. As part of the move, e-rickshaws will get colour-coded stickers to easily identify the routes they’re allowed to ply on.
“Every e-rickshaw will have QR codes attached to them. They will provide details about the driver and routes permitted to them. In case of violation, such e-rickshaws can be easily identified,” said Upendra Kumar Agarwal, joint commissioner of police (law and order). “The move also aims to identify criminals and minors caught driving e-rickshaws.:
MV Act to be used to rein in violators
“At present, e-rickshaws are not required to avail permits due to which their routes are not decided by the divisional transport officer. But according to Section 31 of the Police Act, it is the responsibility of the police to maintain order on roads. Similarly, Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988 and Act 178 of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1998 have also given adequate powers to police to control the operation of motor vehicles,” the JCP added.
Zone allotment in Feb
From January 1 to 15, around 60,000 forms will be given to e-rickshaw owners for no charge. The forms must be filled out and submitted to the authorities by January 30. Allotment of zones and colour-coded stickers will be supplied in February. This form can also be availed from the office of the divisional transport officer, who will issue the registration certificates. However, a copy of the form must be submitted to police stations prior. The authorities also plan to make the entire procedure online in future.
Lottery system likely for zones in demand
It was previously reported that the authorities had divided the district into 16 zones for the purpose. An e-rickshaw will be allowed to run on three routes. This form will be made available free of cost and can be submitted at any police station. It will be mandatory to display the receipt of the form on the e-rickshaw.
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2023 in Review: A Year of Challenges and the Call for Collaborative Action
As the clock winds down on 2023, a retrospective examination reveals a turbulent year marked by significant global challenges and an urgent call for collective action. The world witnessed a staggering 183 regional conflicts, as reported by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the renewed Israeli-Palestinian tensions serving as key flashpoints. Across the globe, economic stagnation prevailed, with geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and a surge in protectionist policies exacerbating the situation.
Geopolitical Upheavals and Security Risks
The past year was characterized by an array of security risks and geopolitical upheaval. The war in Ukraine, coupled with Israel’s conflict with Gaza, reshaped the world’s political landscape, revealing vulnerabilities and providing an opportunity for marginalized nations to redefine post-colonial sovereignty. Countries like Syria, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Eurasia, Latin America, the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia, and Africa continued to grapple with instability and strife. The United States, often seen as a global peacemaker, was not exempt from criticism. Its policies, particularly its support for Ukraine and neglect of the Palestinian cause, drew ire from various quarters, accusing the superpower of double standards.
Global Economic Stagnation
The global economic scenario wasn’t very encouraging either. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasted a global GDP growth of merely 2.9% for 2023. This was largely due to the aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, which resulted in the collapse of major banks in the United States. Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank were notable casualties, signaling financial turmoil and a potential recession in different European nations.
China: A Beacon Amid Turbulence
Despite the prevalent economic and geopolitical turmoil, China emerged as a beacon of resilience. Its economic growth forecast was revised upwards to 5.4%, even as much of the world stumbled. China also took the lead in advocating for joint actions to address global risks and challenges, championing a collaborative approach towards fostering a future of peace, development, cooperation, and mutual benefit.
Looking Ahead: 2024
As we usher in 2024, the world anticipates another decisive year that may determine the outcomes of many ongoing conflicts. The call for joint international actions grows louder as the world grapples with escalating risks and challenges. The year 2023 may have been marked by turmoil and upheaval, but it has also underscored the importance of unity, cooperation, and resilience in our increasingly interconnected world.
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WATCH LIVE: Sunday Mass, Dec. 31, 2023
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Person, dog die in 2-alarm fire in northern Colorado
Firefighters who entered a burning home through the front door Saturday night found two people and a deceased dog inside it. Unfortunately, one of the two people passed away Sunday morning, the fire department stated.
Poudre Fire Authority units were dispatched at 6:50 p.m. to the 4000 block of South Taft Hill Road, one block north of Harmony Road. They arrived at the scene four minutes later, according to the fire department, and found smoke coming from all the windows in the home. One corner of the home was ablaze.
The two injured patients were immediately removed from the home, treated on scene by medical personnel, and transported to a hospital.
PFA stated in a press release Sunday that the fire was uncontrol by 7:12 p.m. The home suffered heavy damage to its garage and kitchen, and extensive smoke damage throughout the rest of the structure.
Subsequent investigation determined the fire started in the garage. It was started by smoking materials combined with use of oxygen, PFA stated.
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Temperatures have been fairly mild, with mostly sunny skies. There have been a few clouds in NE South Dakota from a disturbance moving through Minnesota. But it should be quiet for New Year’s Eve activities. We expect temperatures will be mostly in the teens when we ring in the new year at midnight.
Overnight skies will be clear to partly cloudy. There could be some patchy fog, and a dense fog advisory is posted for west central South Dakota. Lows will be in the single digits to the teens.
New Year’s Day will be partly to mostly sunny again, with temperatures remaining near normal for January 1st. There will only be a light southerly breeze.
The run of dry days continues for a few more days. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and a couple degrees warmer, in the low to mid 30s East River to the low 40s in the west, despite a northwesterly breeze.
It will remain partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday, with the mid 20s to low 30s – typical for the first week of January.
We’ll just put a few snow flurries in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. There is a hint of a disturbance that could produce snowflakes, but the available supply of moisture continues to look meager. One other feature is that we will have abundant cloud cover, so the sunshine will be limited as temperatures remain in the 20s to low 30s through the weekend.
But a fairly drastic change in weather is coming. Starting Tuesday of next week we’ll have a surge of much colder air that will drop our high temps back to the teens to low 20s, a few degrees below normal. That cold air may also signal increasing chances to make up for our snowfall deficit.
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Ostia Antica started as a fort near the sea along the Tiber River, but as Dr. Arya tell us, it grew to a large city supplying Rome with trade goods from around the world. The population required housing in multi-story buildings shown in their current and past states in 3D animation.
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Aaron Gordon believes he'll be able to return to the court on Monday to play against the Charlotte Hornets, he told The Denver Post on Sunday.
After missing the Denver Nuggets' last two games, the forward returned to practice for the first time since being attacked by a family dog on Christmas. The lacerations to his face and shooting hand required 21 stitches, and at the time of the incident, the Nuggets gave no timetable for Gordon's return.
Their statement only said that Gordon was "in good condition" after the attack. Gordon spoke to reporters for the first time following the situation.
"I love dogs," Gordon told The Post. "I grew up with dogs my whole life. But because we're on the road so much, my dad's taking care of him, so I can't really train him how I need him to be. ... But I feel good. Everything is fine."
In 28 games, Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. He missed four games due to a right heel injury earlier in the season. He recorded a double-double — 16 points and 10 rebounds in Denver's win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
The Nuggets are 23-11, and second in the West behind the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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New Year’s Eve stabbing leaves one dead: Fresno police
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man is dead following an early morning New Year’s Eve stabbing in southeast Fresno, Fresno police say.
Officers were dispatched to the area of Sierra Vista and Eugenia Avenues around 2:40 a.m. Sunday for a report of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, officers say they found a man with apparent stab wounds in the front yard of a house who was yelling for help. They also say they rendered aid until medical personnel arrived.
Investigators say the victim was taken to a local hospital where he died.
Homicide detectives remain on-scene and are actively investigating.
Police ask if anyone has information on this case that they contact the Fresno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 559-621-7000.
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Revellers glam up to ring in the New Year’s Eve at Hazratganj; Police stand guard
Heavy security arrangements were observed at several party venues in the city, with heightened security at Hazratganj where hundreds of Lucknow police were deployed.
The entire Hazratganj stretch from Rovers crossing till DMs residence was thronged as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate New Year with friends and relatives. Hazratganj is one of the most preferred party locations in Lucknow and the heart of the city.
Abhinav Sinha, who works as a digital marketing manager in Bengaluru, said the atmosphere at Hazratganj was absolutely electric, with the market lit up with dazzling lights. “We had gone out for dinner at a restaurant with a group of friends. Unfortunately, it was overcrowded, and we were told to wait for an hour. We dropped the idea of having dinner there and took the metro train, heading to Indira Nagar. From there, we went to Gomti Nagar railway station, where we had a sumptuous meal at a restaurant carved out from an old railway coach.”
Shilpa Sahay, a UPSC aspirant who came from Delhi, said that it was a nice experience to see so many people strolling in the Love Lane area. “The winter chill enhanced our experience. We had a fascinating time at Ganj. We all enjoyed Lucknow delicacies at a famous restaurant, relishing Galawati Kebabs, chicken Tikka, mutton biryani, which was so mouthwatering. Lastly, we tried gajar halwa, which was awesome.”
Heavy security arrangements were observed at several party venues in the city, with heightened security at Hazratganj where hundreds of Lucknow police were deployed.
Police officers were stationed every 50 meters, starting from Atal Chowk to KD Babu Singh Stadium. Amid the large crowd that had gathered from the early evening, mounted cops of the Lucknow Police patrolled on horseback to keep a sharp eye on the revelers.
Security personnel were also seen checking vehicles and shops, as Section 144 is implemented throughout the city. Similarly, the Summit building stretch, another popular party venue at Vibhuti Khand, was heavily guarded by over 50 police personnel.
Traffic diverted; vehicles towed for hassle free party
To ensure hassle-free partying and check traffic congestion, Lucknow traffic police were on duty, towing multiple vehicles, both two and four-wheelers, parked in No Parking zones. Notably, Hazratganj is declared as one of the ‘No Parking Zones’ out of 17 places in the city.
To manage traffic along the entire stretch, home to several clubs and restaurants and a preferred place for revelers, traffic was diverted for the entire day.
“Roadways/city buses coming towards Hazratganj from Charbagh side were diverted and allowed to reach the destination via KKC Tiraha through Kuwar Jagdish intersection, Cantt, or through Hussainganj intersection via Kaiserbagh or Royal Hotel (Bapu Bhawan) intersection through DSO intersection,” said a police press note. No traffic from Hazratganj intersection was allowed to move towards Parivartan Chowk; instead, they were diverted towards Sapru Marg Tiraha to reach Dunlop Tiraha.
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Playoff hopes extinguished despite Denver Broncos victory over Chargers
The Denver Broncos were eliminated from the NFL playoffs on Sunday despite a win over the Los Angeles Chargers that improved their record to 8-8 with one game remaining in their season.
Quarterback Jarrett Stidham started the game and threw his first touchdown pass as a Bronco in the victory.
The Broncos chances of making the playoffs as a Wild Card team were extinguished when the Steelers beat the Seahawks on Sunday. Then shortly afterwards the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bengals and clinched their eighth straight AFC West title, closing the door on the Broncos chances of making the playoffs as a division winner.
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Sydney Ushers in 2024: Bid Farewell to a Year of Highs and Lows
The world bid a heated adieu to 2023, a year that redefined temperature records since 1880. As the globe transitioned into 2024, the city of Sydney, despite its unusual gloomy weather, became the epicenter of jubilation, hosting over a million merrymakers. A year that was earmarked by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, significant strides in healthcare, demographic shifts, and lunar milestones, also mourned the loss of iconic figures in the entertainment industry. Yet, the year remained tainted with the scars of conflict, especially in Gaza and Ukraine.
Unveiling 2024 Amidst the Fireworks
Sydney and Auckland held the world’s attention as they became the first major cities to herald 2024 with spectacular fireworks. Over a million onlookers witnessed the fireworks in Sydney, while in Auckland, the rain subsided just in time for the countdown. The escalating war climates in Ukraine and Gaza prompted the deployment of extra security measures in various cities, subtly affecting the joyous ambiance of New Year’s Eve celebrations worldwide.
(Read Also: World Welcomes 2024 Amid Spectacular Celebrations and Heightened Security)
Heightened Vigilance for Global Celebrations
New York City, awaiting the arrival of tens of thousands of revelers in Times Square, amplified its safety preparations with no specific threats reported. Simultaneously, European cities like Paris and Berlin also tightened security measures in anticipation of their New Year’s Eve celebrations.
(Read Also: Couple Charged with Theft of Christmas Presents Across US and Australia)
Sydney: The Epicenter of New Year’s Eve
Preparations were in full swing for the grand Sydney New Year’s Eve celebration, with a planned awe-inspiring fireworks display at the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The city, buzzing with excitement, also saw Luna Park hosting a New Year’s Eve party. The Sydney Opera House, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, was set to feature a performance of ‘La Traviata’ by Opera Australia. The event also included a smoking ceremony and a fireworks display curated by Indigenous artists, underscoring the importance of acknowledging Australia’s First Nations people. This celebration magnetized tourists from across the globe and set the tone for what lies ahead in 2024.
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Dr. Arya tells us the history of the Pantheon, dedicated to the pantheon of Roman Gods. Apollodorus of Damascus created the Pantheon structural support for this famous building, the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. It survives today because it was turned into a church.
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Panthers owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink toward a group of Jaguars fans from his luxury box during Jacksonville's 26-0 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Video of the incident from an adjacent box was posted on social media. Tepper is seen tossing the contents of his cup out the window of his box, then slamming the cup down on a bar before walking out of view of the camera. A fan in Jaguars gear then stands up from his seat and climbs up to look into the window of the box. The video cuts off from there.
Not great: #Panthers owner David Tepper appears to have spilled his drink on a #Jaguars fan during today's frustrating 26-0 loss.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 31, 2023
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The video did not include audio. WCNC's Nick Carboni reports that Jaguars security inquired about the video. Sunday's game took placed at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium.
The Panthers didn't provide an immediate response to media requests for a statement after the game. The NFL acknowledged the existence of the video in a statement from spokesperson Tim Schlittner, but didn't initially provide any other response in a statement Sunday afternoon.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the statement reads.
Tepper, 66, has owned the Panthers since 2018. He purchased the team from founding owner Jerry Richardson, who sold the Panthers after a report revealed allegations of sexual and racial harassment during Richardson's tenure as team owner.
The Panthers have failed to make the postseason or produce a winning record during Tepper's five-plus tenure as owner. Sunday's loss dropped the Panthers to an NFL-worst 2-14. But they won't have the No. 1 pick in the draft. They traded their first-round pick last season to the Chicago Bears to acquire the pick to select quarterback Bryce Young, who has struggled during his rookie season.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard takes to social media after prison release: 'Finally free'
Gypsy Rose Blanchard established herself on social media following her release from a Missouri prison.
On Sunday, the 32-year-old posted a selfie to her Instagram account, which has nearly five million followers, showing off her New Orleans Saints jersey, writing in the caption, "Louisiana love. NFL game day!"
In addition to her selfie, Blanchard also posted a video thanking her supporters and promoting her new documentary series "Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" as well as her e-book "Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom."
"Hey everyone this is Gypsy. I'm finally free!" she said with a smile. "I just want to send a quick video to thank everyone for the massive amount of support that I've been getting on social media. Everyone has been really really nice and supportive. I really appreciate that."
GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD, WHO PLOTTED THE MURDER OF HER ABUSIVE MOTHER, RELEASED FROM PRISON
Previously, Blanchard shared a selfie on the day of her release, writing, "First selfie of freedom!" The snap now has over six million likes.
Blanchard also shared a picture of her kissing her husband, Ryan Scott Anderson. The couple was married in 2022 while Blanchard was still in prison.
Blanchard was released Thursday from the Chillicothe Correctional Center after serving eight years of a 10-year sentence for her role in plotting her mother's murder.
She was convicted of second-degree murder in 2016. She convinced an online boyfriend to kill her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, after she had allegedly forced her to pretend that she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses for years.
Her mother was found stabbed to death in their Springfield, Missouri home in June 2015.
According to experts, years of psychological and physical abuse, as well as being subjected to numerous unnecessary surgeries and medical tests, are said to be what drove Gypsy to want to kill her mother.
Dee Dee Blanchard, a single mother, likely suffered from a mental illness called Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP), which occurs when a person attempts to produce psychological or physical symptoms in another person, according to health experts.
IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS HOUSE DEMOLISHED YEAR AFTER QUADRUPLE STABBING
"The prison that I was living in before, with my mom, it's, like, I couldn't walk. I couldn't eat. I couldn't have friends. I couldn't go outside, you know, and play with friends or anything," Gypsy said during an ABC "20/20" interview in 2018. "Over here, I feel like I'm freer in prison, than with living with my mom. Because now, I'm allowed to … just live like a normal woman."
Blanchard's life story and the killing of her mother has captivated many across the world and was made famous in a documentary film titled "Mommy Dead and Dearest" which debuted on HBO in 2017 followed by "The Act," a Hulu mini-series that was released in 2019.
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Sealed part of Gyanvapi mosque: Most fish in wazukhana tank dead, foul smell spreading, AIMC tells DM
SM Yasin, joint secretary of the AIMC , said, “There were many fish in the hauz in wazukhana of Gyanvapi mosque when the portion was sealed on the order of a court. Most of the fish are dead, due to which, foul smell is spreading around.”
VARANASI:The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (AIMC), which manages Gyanvapi mosque, has informed the district magistrate of Varanasi through a letter that most of the fish in a tank (hauz) in the wazukhana of Gyanvapi Mosque, the portion that was sealed on the order of a local court in May 2022, are dead.
SM Yasin, joint secretary of the AIMC , said, “There were many fish in the hauz in wazukhana of Gyanvapi mosque when the portion was sealed on the order of a court. Most of the fish are dead, due to which, foul smell is spreading around.”
“As the water tank is in the sealed portion, it has not been cleaned, nor water drained. . As a result, most of the fish have died and foul smell is spreading around which lead to spread of a disease. If disease spreads it may affect the CRPF jawans deployed there, worshippers and visitors to the Vishwanath temple as well,” read the letter written by Mufti-e-Banaras and secretary of Anjuman Intejamia Masjid, Abdul Batin NomanI.
Yasin said that when the wazukhana was sealed on the order of the court, the administrative officials were informed about the presence of fish inside the tank . They were told that their feed , water and cleanliness were arranged by the AIMC, which would not be possible after the portion was sealed. Despite this, no arrangements were made for the fish and they died.
Before the portion was sealed, AIMC used to ensure that water in the hauz was changed from time to time and feed was given to fish daily, said Yasin.
AIMC has requested the district magistrate to make arrangements for proper cleaning of the tank and drainage of water at the earliest.
District Magistrate, Varanasi, S Rajalingam said, “Administration cannot do anything in the portion sealed at the order of the court.”
In the case filed by five women demanding regular darshan and worship of Shringar Gauri situated in Gyanvapi complex, the proceedings of the Advocate Commissioner were held in Gyanvapi campus on May 6, May 7, May 14, May 15 and May 16 in 2022. On May 16, the Hindu side claimed that a Shivling was found in the wazukhana of Gyanvapi. The Muslim side called the structure a fountain. On the order a local court, on May 16, the wazukhana was sealed. On May 17, 2022, the Supreme Court ordered to protect the portion of the mosque, where the Shivling was claimed to have been found.
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Fast Fashion Faces Scrutiny: EU’s Vision for a Sustainable Future
The fashion world, specifically the fast fashion sector, stands at the center of a storm of criticism, facing serious allegations for its profound environmental and social impacts. Renowned for its swift production of inexpensive, trendy outfits, fast fashion has become a symbol of excessive consumption and waste. The scale of the issue is staggering, with the average European discarding about 12kg of clothing each year, marking the fashion industry as the fourth largest environmental offender.
EU’s Vision for a Sustainable, Circular Economy
With the weight of these concerns piling up, the European Union (EU) has decided to step in, laying out a roadmap towards a more sustainable, circular economy by 2030. The blueprint of this vision paints a picture of the future textile industry, where garments are durable, recyclable, crafted from recycled fibers, devoid of hazardous substances, and produced under ethical conditions. However, despite these ambitious goals, advocates argue that the current proposals are still too vague and bereft of concrete measures.
The Challenges of Achieving a Circular Fashion Industry
The path to sustainability is fraught with challenges. The existing recycling infrastructure is insufficient to accommodate the sheer scale of waste generated by the fashion industry. Technological limitations pose another major hurdle in the quest for a fully circular fashion industry. The advent of ultra-fast fashion, propelled by brands like Shein and Boohoo, has further aggravated the situation. These brands are notorious for churning out low-quality synthetic garments that hold virtually no resale value, and, more often than not, end up in landfills.
The Human Cost of Fast Fashion
However, the issues associated with fast fashion go beyond environmental implications. The industry’s grim social impact was thrust into the global spotlight by the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse. The catastrophe served as a stark reminder of the appalling working conditions often endured by the workers in the industry.
Can Legislation Prompt Self-Regulation in the Fashion Industry?
In response to these issues, the EU is contemplating legislation that may compel the fashion industry to regulate itself. The proposed laws aim to nudge brands towards adopting more responsible practices. However, as the fashion industry grapples with these challenges, the question remains: Can legislation alone drive the monumental shift needed to transform the industry into a sustainable and socially responsible entity?
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Dr. Darius Arya, standing in modern Piazza Navona, brings the ancient Roman athletic competition to life in this history of the Stadium of Domitian, built as part of Emperor Domitian's (51-96 AD) palace. 3D reconstruction of the stadium is seen in its original location on the Palatine Hill.
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Missing person’s body recovered Sunday in retention pond in Osceola County, FHP says
A missing person’s body was recovered in a retention pond in Osceola County early Sunday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The missing person’s identity has yet to be released but the body was recovered after a volunteer, civilian dive team, Sunshine State Sonar, located a 2004 Ford Freestar Van at the bottom of a retention pond near the southbound exit ramp of State Road 417 to World Drive around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, FHP said.
The driver ran off the exit ramp and into the retention pond for unknown reasons, FHP said, where the van became submerged in water. The exact date and time of the crash is still under investigation.
However, the case appears to be associated with an Orlando Police Department missing persons case, FHP said.
The remains have yet to be identified, the Orlando Police Department said, adding that the investigation remains active.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have averted disaster.
Despite another sluggish Sunday, they rallied for a 25-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The win didn't do much to quell concerns about a tepid offense that anchored Kansas City through a 2-4 stretch following their Week 10 bye. But it did secure the AFC West title, avoiding a Week 18 scenario that could have seen them eliminated from the postseason.
The Chiefs got off to a strong start with a 75-yard opening drive that ended with a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Isaiah Pacheco. They wouldn't find the end zone from there.
After the Bengals answered with a touchdown to tie the game, the Chiefs turned the ball over with a fumble on their next possession. The Bengals then took a 17-17 lead that the the Chiefs cut to 17-13 at halftime. From there, kicker Harrison Butker and the Kansas City defense did the bulk of the work.
Butker successfully kicked four second-half field goals to extend a personal 18-0 scoring run over the Bengals as Kansas City shut Cincinnati out in the second half.
The Bengals had a chance to tie the game after Butker's sixth field goal extended Kansas City's lead to 25-17. They converted a fourth-and-18 after Justin Reid sack of Jake Browning at the Cincinnati 38-yard line. But Chiefs defenders sacked Browning two more times to force a fourth-and-27 that the Bengals would not convert.
The stop allowed the Chiefs to run out the clock and clinch an eighth consecutive AFC West title.
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Mumbaikars welcome Year 2024 with bang
Mumbaikars welcome Year 2024 with bang
Mumbai, Dec 31 (PTI) Thousands of Mumbaikars gathered at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty and other places on Sunday night to ring in Year 2024 amid tight security arrangements.
Many chose to visit religious places, including the famous Siddhivinayak and Mumbadevi temples, and churches.
In Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed New Year by participating in a blood donation camp in the night. He extended greetings to people on the occasion.
Mumbaikars converged at various public places with families and friends to join the New Year bash. Get-togethers were also organised in various housing societies in the city and on terraces of buildings.
Restaurants and bars in the megapolis were teeming with patrons till late night.
The Central Railway operated four special suburban services in the Mumbai division on New Year's Eve to cater to the rush of people who travel to south Mumbai and other places for celebrations. Out of the four specials, two ran on the mainline, and the other two on the Harbour line.
Police made elaborate security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident.
Security check-ups were placed at various places in the city and some roads were barricaded. Action was taken against some motorists who were driving drunk and for other violations. Two-wheelers riders without helmets were fined, officials said.
No untoward incident was reported in the city and celebrations passed off peacefully, an official said, adding that the tight bandobast will remain in place till 5 AM on Monday.
"11,000 police personnel, 2,000 officers, 22 deputy commissioners of police and 45 assistant commissioners of police were deployed for security," said Satyanarayan Chowdhary, Joint Commissioner (Law and Order).
He said some 20 platoons of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), 15 platoons of the Law and Order Reserve, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) were in place to deal with emergencies and maintain peace.
Around 5,000 CCTV cameras kept an eye on celebrations, including at heavily patronised sites like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and beaches among others, with live footage being monitored from the main and regional control rooms.
Police intensified patrolling in the city, he added.
More than 1,200 traffic policemen and 150 officers were deployed on roads to monitor celebrations, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pravin Padwal said and urged people not to drink and drive.
While some roads remained closed, traffic was diverted at other places.
Places like Marine Lines, Worli Seaface, and Juhu beach were declared no-parking zones to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
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Fast Fashion Under Scrutiny: The EU’s Vision for a Sustainable Industry
In an era marked by an increasing awareness of the environmental and social impacts of our consumer habits, the fast fashion industry finds itself under the lens of intense scrutiny. This industry, characterized by its rapid production and turnover of cheap, trendy clothing, has been linked to significant environmental degradation and poor working conditions. Brands such as H&M, Primark, Boohoo, and Shein are significant contributors to this issue, accelerating the production and disposal of garments at an alarming rate.
The Environmental and Social Cost of Fast Fashion
The European Commission estimates that the average European disposes of 12 kg of clothing annually. This practice not only contributes to the growing problem of landfill overcrowding but also to the release of harmful greenhouse gases. The industry’s impact extends beyond the environment, with the human cost becoming increasingly evident. The 2013 tragedy at Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, which took the lives of over 1,100 people, brought to light the exploitative labor practices prevalent within the industry.
Europe’s Vision for a Sustainable Fashion Industry
In response to these growing concerns, the European Union has taken proactive steps to combat the adverse effects of fast fashion. Their vision for 2030 includes promoting a circular economy, characterized by long-lasting textile products made from recycled fibers, free of hazardous substances, and produced with respect for social rights and environmental standards. A significant part of this vision involves making producers accountable for the treatment of waste textiles.
Challenges and Criticisms
However, sustainability advocates argue that the current proposals are too vague and lack specific, enforceable measures. In addition, the lack of necessary recycling infrastructure and technological solutions is a significant hurdle to achieving a truly circular economy. The industry remains largely self-regulated, and despite calls for reform, progress has been slow. There are calls for the EU to mandate living wages across the supply chain, but such measures are not yet in place.
The fashion industry, particularly the fast fashion segment, is at a crossroads. The need for a genuine sustainable transformation is apparent. This transformation requires a multi-pronged approach involving social and environmental justice, comprehensive and enforceable regulations, and a commitment from both producers and consumers to change the way we perceive and engage with fashion.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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New Year, New You: A guide to achieving realistic resolutions
Let’s explore practical strategies to help you embark on a journey of self-improvement.
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Amidst the excitement, the tradition of setting resolutions takes centre stage – it may be a cliche but it’s still effective. The key to a successful transformation lies in the art of setting realistic and achievable goals.
Let’s explore practical strategies to help you embark on a journey of self-improvement, ensuring that your resolutions become not just vague aspirations but tangible achievements.
Reflecting on the past
Before diving into new resolutions, take a moment to reflect on the past year. What were your successes, challenges, and lessons learned?
This retrospective exercise will provide valuable insights into the areas of your life that may benefit from positive change.
Small steps for big change
Large, overarching resolutions can feel overwhelming. Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable steps.
This not only makes the journey seem less daunting but also allows you to celebrate small victories along the way, maintaining motivation.
Sharing the journey
Enlist the support of friends, family, or mentors as accountability partners. Sharing your resolutions with others not only adds a layer of responsibility but also provides a network of encouragement and guidance as you navigate the challenges of change.
Flexibility and adaptability
Understand that setbacks are a natural part of any transformative journey. Be flexible and adaptable, adjusting your approach when needed.
The ability to navigate obstacles with resilience and learn from setbacks is integral to long-term success.
Celebrating achievements
Establish a system for tracking your progress. Regularly assess your achievements and celebrate milestones, no matter how small.
Recognising your progress reinforces positive behaviour and motivates you to continue on the path to success.
Mindful reflection
Regularly check in with yourself through mindful reflection. Are your resolutions still aligned with your values and aspirations?
Adjustments may be necessary as you evolve throughout the year, ensuring your goals remain relevant and inspiring.
Expert support
Depending on your resolutions, consider seeking professional guidance. Whether it's a fitness trainer, career coach, or therapist, experts can provide tailored advice and support to enhance your journey toward self-improvement.
Sip champagne while you progress
Don’t be too hard on yourself as the year progresses, take time to appreciate the journey. The process of transformation is just as important as the result.
Embrace the new you with pride and gratitude for the commitment and effort invested in achieving realistic and meaningful resolutions.
By following this guide and adopting a mindful approach to your goals, you'll not only set yourself up for success but also cultivate a lasting and positive transformation.
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The Temple of Jupiter was the most important temple in the ancient city. To the Romans, this temple was a symbol of their power and supremacy. The animator reconstructing the 3D model explains the research behind the 3D reconstruction of the Ancient Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter.
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Native News Weekly (December 31, 2023): D.C. Briefs
WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.
IHS Tribal Consultation on the Definition of Indian Tribe for the Updated IHS Tribal Consultation Policy
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Director's Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation requests Tribal input on what definition of Indian Tribe should be included in the updated IHS Consultation Policy. The two definitions are the List Act definition (25 U.S.C. § 5130) as used in Executive Order 13175 and the HHS Tribal Consultation Policy, or the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act definition (25 U.S.C. § 5304(e)) as used in the existing IHS Tribal Consultation Policy.
Written comments can be sent to consultation@ihs.gov with the subject line "Definition of Indian Tribe" until February 20. Virtual consultations will also take place on the following dates with registration for all sessions available here:
Tuesday, January 9 at 3:00pm EST
Thursday, January 11 at 3:00pm EST
Wednesday, January 17 at 3:30pm EST
Thursday, January 18 at 1:00pm EST
White House Fellows Program Accepting Applicants
The prestigious leadership and public service program is accepting applications for the Class of 2024-2025 until 3:00pm EST on January 5, 2024. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the time they begin the application process. Fellows will spend a year working as a full-time, paid employee to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking officials. They also participate in educational growth opportunities and potential trips to study U.S. policy. Please see the program website for application requirements.
IHS Announces Eligible Degree Programs for 2024-2025 Scholarship Program
For the upcoming academic year, the IHS Health Professions Scholarship will now be available to students pursuing a Dental Hygiene BS, Environmental Health BS, Occupational Therapist Master's of Science, and Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Associate's Degree and BS.
Students in post-baccalaureate programs for pre-medicine and/or pre-dental may also now apply for the IHS Preparatory Scholarship. Both categories of scholarships open on December 15 and must be completed by February 28, 2024. Please see this Dear Tribal Leader Letter and program website for more information.
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The Rams looked like a veteran-heavy team entering the 2023 season. Matthew Stafford, older quarterback. Cooper Kupp, aging receiver. Sean McVay is a veteran coach. It looked like a team rolling out the same old stuff.
Another preseason narrative goes into the shredder. The best thing anyone could have done this fantasy season is prioritize a couple of emerging Rams right before the season, or in the first week of free agency.
The Rams escaped with a one-point win at the Giants on Sunday, and it was the fresh faces that paced the offense. Second-year running back Kyren Williams had 101 total yards and all three Los Angeles touchdowns, pushing to the top of fantasy's running back board. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua didn't break the game, but his 118 receiving yards were tops on the team. It was a fitting fantasy capper for two of the stories of the year.
Christian McCaffrey was probably the best fantasy player you could have rostered this year (an injury-clouded Week 17 to the side), but not everyone had a real chance at McCaffrey. He was an early pick in every room. If you were slotted late in the first round, he was never an option.
But anyone with summer intel to Williams or Nacua (or an aggressive FAAB tint in Week 1) was likely to land one of these guys, perhaps both. Williams and Nacua each had global ADPs outside the top 200 the final week of draft season and were unrostered in the majority of Yahoo leagues.
Nacua's signal was unavoidable in Week 1 — he threw a 10-catch, 119-yard masterpiece at the Seahawks. Williams was more subtle — although he had a pair of touchdowns, he managed a modest 52 yards on 15 carries. Cam Akers also had 22 rushes that day, though they went absolutely nowhere (29 yards), with a touchdown, too.
So after Week 1, we were wondering if Williams was good enough to take command of this job and if Nacua was good enough to hold onto significant market share even when Kupp (who would miss all of September) eventually returned.
An emphatic yes on both counts.
The Williams season had three parts to it. He rolled out an RB7, RB4, RB26. RB3, RB30 and RB2 opening to the year, before suffering an ankle injury in late October. Some shrewd fantasy managers might have traded for Williams while he was hurt, mindful of the delicious late-season schedule the Rams had waiting. Williams went into smash mode for the final third of the year, finishing RB1, RB9, RB18, RB5, RB11 and RB1 (in progress) the last six weeks.
That's what a league winner looks like.
Maybe Nacua isn't a grand slam like Williams, but he's still been a home run. He entered Week 17 as the WR7 in half-point PPR scoring (cumulative points), and the WR9 if you prefer a per-game average. He's had monster games with Kupp and without Kupp. It's amazing the Rams found this snappy rookie with the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
It's been a quirky year for rookie pass catchers. Tight end Sam LaPorta is challenging for the TE1 spot, and Zay Flowers looks like a sure star. Jordan Addison and Rashee Rice have been reliable, Tank Dell was very good before a leg injury ended his year. Jayden Reed can play.
But there have been frustrating moments, too. Quentin Johnston might have been a first-round mistake. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been part of a crowded and slightly underwhelming Seahawks offense. Marvin Mims Jr. teased us for weeks but never could do enough to get a Denver promotion. To be fair, Mims has made his share of rookie mistakes, too.
The LAR breakouts remind us that draft capital isn't the be-all and end-all. Williams was the 164th pick in the 2022 class, similar to where Nacua was taken last spring. No team is right with even the majority of its offensive evaluations, but if Sean McVay and Co. like a player, I'm at least going to take a second look.
And I know how important the September FAAB process often is. This year, there was a fantasy title, hiding in plain sight. You just needed to look west.
Other Week 17 Heroes
— It was no surprise to see mobile quarterbacks percolating to the top of the Week 17 leaderboard. To be fair, Lamar Jackson crushed Miami with his arm — five touchdown passes, 35 rushing yards. Looks like he'll lock up his second MVP before the ball drops in 2024. Hopefully, his second career playoff win isn't far behind. Jackson's 36.34 Yahoo points were easily tops for the position, with athletic maestros Justin Fields (313 total yards, two scores) and Kyler Murray (256 yards, three scores) settling in the 20s.
Josh Allen stands at QB5, and it was all from his legs — he only threw for 169 yards, but he ran 11 times for 44 yards and two scores. The Bills offense has been a strange watch since Joe Brady took over for Ken Dorsey.
— Arizona's stunning upset at Philadelphia had another hero: James Conner. He turned 27 touches into 133 yards and two scores. Volume and goal-line equity are wonderful things. If you kept the faith with Travis Etienne Jr. and De'Von Achane, you were rewarded. Etienne rushed for 102 yards and a couple of scores, and Achane was dynamic despite Miami's blowout loss, generating 137 total yards and a touchdown on 18 touches.
— Saturday night gave us a strong receiver push, with CeeDee Lamb (13-227-1) torching the Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown (6-90-1) providing his usual drumbeat. They had name-brand company Sunday; Davante Adams was dominant (13-126-2) if you had the nerve to stick with him, DJ Moore (9-159-1) continues to click with Fields and Brandon Aiyuk (7-114-1) was part of San Francisco's expected get-back win at Washington.
Of course, there will always be plenty of receiver misses and disappointments; it's the ultimate boom/bust position. Tyreek Hill only posted a 6-76-0 line, not what we expect on 12 targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 13. The puzzling Stefon Diggs slump continued: four catches, 26 yards. His last spike came in Week 12; he's been a fantasy headache for two months. The Philadelphia passing touchdowns surprisingly went to Julio Jones (two) and Dallas Goedert (one), which meant A.J. Brown (4-53-0) and DeVonta Smith (3-30-0) came in well under their projections.
— Waiver-wire hawks were rewarded at tight end, where Juwan Johnson dominated at Tampa Bay (8-90-1) and Isaiah Likely picked up two touchdowns. It's also possible David Njoku (6-134-0) was scooped off the wire a few weeks back; he's looked like an All-Pro ever since Joe Flacco joined the Browns. Njoku would have had a much better game Thursday if the Jets fought back even a little bit.
As we send this piece to the editors, Travis Kelce is sitting on three targets, two catches, six yards. Other than Isiah Pacheco, no one on the Chiefs had a decent first half. Some things are too depressing to think about right now, but we'll have more Kansas City (and late-game thoughts) when I update this column later on Sunday.
I hope you get what you need. I hope you're planning a parade for the following week.
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6-year-old girl killed in rape attempt, accused arrested
“On Saturday, a complaint was lodged at Etmadpur police station in the Agra district for a girl who had gone missing since the afternoon after leaving her house to play.”
A 6-year-old girl was killed by a man who attempted to rape her in the Etmadpur police station area. The accused, working as watchman in same village, suffocated the girl by immersing her in water and struck her by sharpened stone when the victim girl attempted to raise the alarm. The accused was later arrested by police.
“On Saturday, a complaint was lodged at Etmadpur police station in the Agra district for a girl who had gone missing since the afternoon after leaving her house to play. She did not return for her tuition session at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Despite her father, a driver, initiating a search, it proved futile,” said deputy commissioner of police (City) Suraj Rai.
“Later, the girl’s lifeless body was discovered approximately 100 meters from her house, in a vacant plot used for disposing of garbage. The police registered a murder case at Etmadpur police station, and teams were formed to identify the perpetrator,” added DCP (City) Suraj Rai.
“It was revealed that the deceased girl was last seen alive with a private watchman, 45-year-old Rajveer Singh, on Saturday afternoon. Subsequently, police teams arrested Rajveer Singh, who confessed to finding the girl alone and taking her away with the intention of molesting her,” stated Rai.
“The accused, in police custody since Saturday night, confessed that the girl resisted his advances and tried to raise an alarm. However, fearing detection, the accused pushed the girl into water stored in a ditch, then struck her with a sharp-edged stone, resulting in her death. Subsequently, he discarded the lifeless body in a vacant plot of land before leaving the scene,” the DCP further added.”
The accused Rajveer Singh was arrested and presented before court on Sunday and sent to jail for murder and attempt to rape.
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Jalon Moore helps No. 12 Oklahoma slide past Monmouth
Jalon Moore scored a career-high 21 points to lead No. 12 Oklahoma to a 72-56 win over Monmouth on Sunday in Norman, Oklahoma.
Monmouth led with about 13 minutes remaining before John Hugley IV's layup ignited a 17-1 Sooners run to put the game away.
While Milos Uzan didn't score during the stretch, his fingerprints were all over Oklahoma's decisive run.
Uzan had five of his eight assists during the five-minute stretch as all seven Sooners' baskets during the stretch were assisted. Uzan also added a steal during the stretch.
Moore scored 15 of his points in the second half, as Oklahoma (12-1) shot 56.7 percent from the floor after halftime, with Moore going 6 of 6 from the floor and hitting three 3-pointers.
Moore finished 8 of 10 from the field.
Moore's previous career high was 19, set Nov. 20 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Otega Oweh added 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting while Javian McCollum had 11 points and eight assists.
The Sooners' 21 assists were their second-highest total of the season.
Oklahoma finished nonconference play with back-to-back wins and their best nonconference record since also going 12-1 in 2018-19.
Monmouth (7-6) had its two-game winning streak snapped.
Jack Collins led the Hawks with 14 points while Nikita Konstantynovskyi added 11 points.
Xander Rice, Monmouth's leading scorer coming into the game, was just 3 of 17 from the floor and 2 of 9 from beyond the arc for 10 points.
The Hawks shot 36.2 percent from the floor. Monmouth was just 3 for 17 from the floor to close out the game, and missed each of their last six shots inside the arc while the Sooners made six consecutive shots during their late run.
Monmouth led by as many as four early and took a three-point lead thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers by Abdi Bashir Jr. and then a layup from Konstantynovskyi.
Oklahoma went more than five minutes without a field goal before Moore's dunk helped the Sooners turn the tide, then McCollum and Oweh hit 3-pointers in the final minute before halftime to send Oklahoma into the break up 32-28.
--Field Level Media
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Mariah Carey Shines at Nas’ Concert Following Breakup with Bryan Tanaka
Mariah Carey, the luminous songbird supreme, echoes resilience and fashion-forward confidence as she attended rapper Nas’ concert in Aspen, Colorado, following her recent breakup with Bryan Tanaka. At 54, the pop diva commanded attention with her striking outfit—a pair of black diamond-studded pants paired with a cropped puffer jacket, her glamour accentuated by a flawless makeup look.
Amicable Split and the Aftermath
Bryan Tanaka, Mariah’s ex-partner and former backup dancer, confirmed their split in a recent Instagram post, bringing their seven-year relationship to a close. He expressed gratitude for their shared journey and requested privacy during this sensitive period. Contrary to the typical turbulent celebrity breakups, Tanaka assured that their decision was mutual and amicable.
Speculation about the couple’s separation had been rife, with sources pointing to Tanaka’s desire to start a family as the crux of their discord. Mariah, already a mother to 12-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, from her previous marriage with Nick Cannon, seemingly had different plans. Interestingly, Bryan and Mariah had not been spotted together since March, further fueling breakup rumors. Additionally, Tanaka had been conspicuously absent from Mariah’s Instagram feed for nearly a year.
Mariah Carey: The Unyielding Pop Icon
The ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ singer has been seen in high spirits, unyielding to the personal turmoil. Her recent outing in Aspen was no different. Following her festive concert tour that saw her deliver viral performances with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, Mariah chose to unwind in the scenic Colorado city. However, Tanaka’s absence from her Christmas shows was conspicuous, adding another dimension to the speculation about their relationship status.
In the wake of her breakup, Mariah Carey continues to demonstrate her incredible resilience and unapologetic confidence, leveraging her personal life’s ups and downs to shine even brighter. This timeless pop icon’s aura and attitude continue to inspire millions worldwide, offering a candid glimpse into the life of a superstar navigating the rollercoaster of fame and personal relationships.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Best Week 18 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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