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Mumbai top cop Phansalkar to hold additional charge as Maharashtra DGP till further orders
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Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar was on Sunday given additional charge as Maharashtra Director General of Police on the retirement of incumbent Rajnish Seth.
An order issued by the Eknath Shinde government said Phansalkar will hold additional charge of the state's top police post till further orders.
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the schedule. For details on how to watch all of the postseason action, read on.
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After thinking he lost his job as the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback, Sam Howell was back on the field Sunday doing what he has been doing a lot of lately: throwing interceptions.
With Jacoby Brissett sidelined by a hamstring injury that popped up late in the week, Howell threw two more picks in a 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The second-year pro has thrown the most interceptions in the NFL this season with 19, and those mistakes continue to overshadow any of the progress he might have made.
Howell said he didn’t know until about two hours before the game that he would be playing. He finished 17 of 28 for 169 yards.
“I didn’t get much work in practice, but I’ve gotten work all season long,” Howell said. “I feel prepared even when I didn’t get the reps this week.”
Howell made some strong throws, but the interceptions were clearly on him. He was sacked for a league-leading 61st time, and it didn’t help when Washington (4-12) fell behind and was in obvious passing situations for much of the second half.
“Early on, when things were balanced, it was one of those things that the situation gave him the opportunity and he performed,” coach Ron Rivera said. “I thought he made some good decisions, threw some really good balls. Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wished he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
Rivera announced Wednesday the Commanders would be turning to Brissett after pulling Howell from each of the previous two games. Brissett’s hamstring was still tight, according to Rivera, leading to Howell getting the nod instead, with Jake Fromm elevated from the practice squad to back up.
With one game left against Dallas next weekend — one that could decide the NFC East between the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles — Rivera was not yet ready to say who might start for Washington, which could pick as high as second in the draft.
It’s likely to be Rivera’s final game with the organization after four seasons, with new ownership poised to make major changes. But the veteran coach isn’t ready to give up on Howell having a future in the league.
“I still think he has that opportunity to be that guy,” Rivera said. “I believe he’s a guy that can be very, very good in this league. There’s some things he still has to grow on, obviously, and we can be better and help him, as well.”
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A husband and wife and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were found dead in a suburban New York home Saturday in what authorities described as a murder-suicide by a police sergeant. Police officials said Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, fatally shot his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their sons before taking his own life. The four bodies were discovered by police just after midnight on Friday at the family’s home in New City, a suburb of New York City, after Morgan failed to show up for his evening shift at the Bronxville Police Department. | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cold-cases-convictions-impact-phoenix-044359750.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:00Z |
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119bn tenge invested in Kazakhstan’s healthcare sector
ASTANA. KAZINFORM 119bn tenge has been invested in Kazakhstan's healthcare sectorб Vice Minister of Healthcare Alexey Tsoy revealed at the government's meeting on Tuesday.
“As of January 1, 2019, investments in healthcare have comprised 119bn tenge – 69.4bn tenge from budget and 49.5bn tenge from extra-budgetary resources,” he clarified.
“The share of private investments fell by 5.6% (from 47.3% to 41.6%) which shows that we need to intensify the work on attraction of private investments,” added Tsoy.
The Vice Minister reported to the Cabinet on implementation of the healthcare infrastructure development project under the 2016-2019 Densaulyk State Programme. | https://en.inform.kz/news/119bn-tenge-invested-in-kazakhstan-s-healthcare-sector_a3495050/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:01Z |
Taipei, December 31
China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Chen Binhua, spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said Lai’s discourse at the debate was “full of confrontational thinking.” He said Lai, who currently serves as Taiwan’s vice president with the governing Democratic People’s Party, is “the instigator of a potential dangerous war in the Taiwan Strait.” Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949, but Beijing continues to regard the island of 23 million with its high-tech economy as Chinese territory and has been ramping up its threat to achieve that by military force if necessary.
Lai on Saturday said he was open to holding talks with Beijing “as long as there is equality and dignity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” He said Taiwan is not subordinate to China.
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Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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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20-year-old surrenders after killing parents, sister: Police
On Sunday morning, he nonchalantly went to the police station and reported the triple homicide.Dilip Singh 45, a resident of Padukalan town, his wife Rajesh Kanwar 40 and daughter Priyanka 15 were attacked and killed by Mohit with an axe on Saturday night, Padukalan SHO Manvendra Singh said on Sunday.He said after a preliminary investigation it is suspected that due to a family feud, the couples son Mohit carried out the murders.Prima facie, it appears the youth is mentally unstable.
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A ''mentally unstable'' man allegedly killed his parents and sister with an axe in Rajasthan's Nagaur district while they were asleep, police said. The police said that the accused, 20, remained in the house with the dead throughout the night after committing the crime on Saturday. On Sunday morning, he ''nonchalantly'' went to the police station and reported the triple homicide.
''Dilip Singh (45), a resident of Padukalan town, his wife Rajesh Kanwar (40) and daughter Priyanka (15) were attacked and killed by Mohit (with an axe on Saturday night,'' Padukalan SHO Manvendra Singh said on Sunday.
He said after a preliminary investigation it is suspected that due to a family feud, the couple's son Mohit carried out the murders.
''Prima facie, it appears the youth is mentally unstable. However, police are still quizzing him to ascertain the actual cause. He surrendered before the police. His mobile phone showed that he seemed to have searched on the internet about committing suicide on internet. All possible angles are being investigated,'' Nagaur SP Narayan Togas said.
The police said that the bodies have been kept in the hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
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COMIC: I led an all-women military unit in Afghanistan. Here's what happened when Kabul fell.
The chaotic and abrupt withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover caused massive upheaval in the country, particularly among those who spent much of the previous two decades working alongside both Americans and the new government of Afghanistan.
The Female Tactical Platoon was formed by the army of Afghanistan to better communicate with women and children during missions and to serve as mediators and interlocutors in a country where the gender divide makes it difficult for all-male military units to communicate with civilian women.
Leading this unit was Mahnaz Akbari, and in this immersive comic, we follow her through the formation and training of the FTP, their missions alongside American forces, and the devastation and chaos of the fall of Kabul.
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia’s game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room.
A loud cheer erupted when the Eagles lost to Arizona in stunning fashion. After Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes to bounce back from the worst game of his NFL career and results elsewhere fell their way, the Niners clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with it.
“Thank you, Cardinals,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “Back in ’19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get it with one game left in the season is big.”
Wrapping up the No. 1 seed before Week 18 could be a significant advantage for San Francisco (12-4) after losing Christian McCaffrey to a calf injury against the Commanders. The do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, and coach Kyle Shanahan thinks it could be a strained calf muscle.
“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said. “I don’t know if he would’ve been able to go next week or not, but we’ll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sideline, so hoping it’s not too bad.”
The Niners got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home loss to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcia’s season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
“To be able to come back and get the ball moving, throw it around to the guys and obviously get the offense to flow again and feeling it, it felt good,” Purdy said.
The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice — once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Washington (4-12) was not much of an obstacle for the conference’s top team, as Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions with his 18th and 19th of the season. He was starting only because journeyman Jacoby Brissett was sidelined by a hamstring injury after coach Ron Rivera decided earlier in the week to bench Howell.
“I thought Sam had some really good moments,” Rivera said. “Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wish he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second. While they’re looking ahead to an offseason of change under new ownership, the Niners have their eyes set on a long playoff run.
“We’re going to continue to get better,” Warner said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re our best when our best is needed for when our moment comes.”
HOMECOMING DAY
Former Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups.
Williams was traded to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the ’19 season because of a dispute with Washington’s front office. Young was sent to San Francisco on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.
Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington assistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike. Shanahan said he used to have emotions about facing Washington but that they’re gone now .
“It’s a totally different place here now and different people,” Shanahan said. “Nothing’s personal here anymore. Personal stuff’s gone.”
INJURIES
49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S Ji’Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) and OT Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. … CB Christian Holmes was concussed early in the fourth quarter. … RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.
UP NEXT
49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.
Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.
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Beijing: The death toll in the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China on December 18 has risen to 151, official sources said on Sunday. As per the provincial earthquake relief headquarters, the toll rose to 34 in Qinghai on Sunday as the last two persons previously unaccounted for after the earthquake were found dead. The temblor had also killed 117 in Gansu, the local authorities had said on December 22. ians
Venice to ban large tourist groups, loudspeakers
Rome: Venice, one of the Italy’s most picturesque cities, is to ban tourist groups of more than 25 people and loudspeakers from June. The move was announced as use of loudspeakers on tours "can generate confusion and disturbances", a city official said. The official said the latest policies were aimed at improving the management of groups organised in the historic centre. Fearing that tourists could overwhelm the Canal City, residents are choosing to leave. ians
Snowfall shatters 40-year record in Seoul
Seoul: South Korean capital Seoul received the maximum single-day snowfall recorded in December for more than 40 years on Saturday. There have been no reports of any weather-related deaths or injuries. The country’s weather agency said on Sunday that 12.2 cm of snowfall was recorded in Seoul the previous day, which was the heaviest since 1981. pti
Top Pak actor calls for release of Indian films
Karachi: Faysal Quraishi, one of Pakistan's top actors and producers, has advocated for the release of Indian films in the country to revive the local cinema exhibition sector. Quraishi, who has starred in several hit serials and also produced many blockbuster series, said Pakistan needed to lift the ban on screening of Indian films to survive and grow. pti
At 2L, Lanka sees ‘record’ tourist arrivals in Dec
Colombo: Sri Lanka witnessed “record” tourist arrivals in December this year registering over 2 lakh footfall, highest in past four years, local media reported. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said total foreign tourist arrivals this year have reached nearly 1.5 million, Daily Mirror reported. It indicates a positive trend in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
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How to Watch EFL Championship Soccer Today: TV & Live Streaming Links - Monday, January 1
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:12 PM MST|Updated: 45 minutes ago
There is no shortage of excitement on Monday's Championship schedule, including Plymouth Argyle squaring off against Watford on ESPN+.
Watch your favorite EFL Championship team this season on ESPN+ and Fubo!
How to Watch More Sports Today
EFL Championship Soccer Streaming Live Today
Watch Sunderland vs Preston North End
- Game Time: 7:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
Watch Plymouth Argyle vs Watford
- Game Time: 10:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
Watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Hull City
- Game Time: 12:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+!
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Growing proportion of England’s flood defences in disrepair, analysis finds
Ministers have been told they will be “punished” by voters after analysis revealed the decline of vital flood defences across England.
The proportion of critical assets in disrepair has almost trebled in the West Midlands and the east of England since 2018, leaving thousands of homes and businesses more vulnerable to storms.
Critical assets are defined as those where there is a high risk to life and property if they fail.
The east of England, which spans the Conservative heartlands from Suffolk to Bedfordshire and Essex, has one of the highest proportion of rundown flood defences in England, with nearly one in 11 – more than 850 assets – considered “poor” or “very poor” by Environment Agency inspectors.
Steve Reed, the shadow environment secretary, said: “The Conservatives’ sticking-plaster approach to flooding has left communities devastated and cost the economy billions of pounds.”
Using Environment Agency data obtained by Greenpeace’s investigative arm, Unearthed, the Guardian tracked the state of England’s vital flood defences from 2018 to 2022.
The analysis revealed a sharp rise in the proportion of critical assets in disrepair across many parts of the country.
In the east Midlands, which was deluged by Storm Babet in October, the proportion of flood defences in the worst conditions has almost doubled in the last five years.
Together with the east of England, the north-west has the highest rate of flood defences so damaged they are almost useless, with one in 11 defences considered in disrepair in 2022 – more than 815 – up from one in 16 in 2018.
In the West Midlands, the rate of ruined assets has risen from one in 44 in 2018 to one in 14 last year.
The number of damaged flood defences has increased across all regions in the last five years. However, the analysis examined the proportion of flood defences in disrepair rather than the number because thousands more assets have been built since 2018.
Experts said the picture of disrepair was likely to worsen after higher costs and budget shortfalls forced the Environment Agency to axe a quarter of its new flood defence projects.
Georgia Whitaker, Greenpeace UK’s climate campaigner, said the analysis painted a “grim and desperate picture”.
She said there was “absolutely no excuse for this lack of preparation” from the government, and added: “If politicians fail to commit to crucial climate action, they risk being punished at the ballot box.”
In total, 4,204 of England’s most important flood defences were in a poor or very poor condition in 2022. This accounts for about one in 15 of the total, up from the one in 25 registered four years ago.
Of these, 856 were judged very poor, meaning they had “severe defects resulting in complete performance failure”, essentially rendering them useless.
The remaining 3,348 were in poor condition, meaning they have defects that would “significantly reduce” their performance.
The government’s environment department (Defra) claimed that more than 61,500 flood defences met the required condition and that 2,400 did not, but the Guardian has not been able to verify this data.
A spokesperson said mitigation measures, such as increased inspections, would be put in place when assets were not found to be in the right standard.
Defra said: “Flooding can be devastating to communities – which is why we are investing a record £5.2bn between 2021 and 2027 to better protect hundreds of thousands of properties, including over £200m a year for maintaining of flood defences.”
The Environment Agency has slashed the number of homes it expects to protect from flooding over the next five years as higher costs have forced it to scale back projects.
A National Audit Office report last month said the agency had pledged to protect 336,000 properties from the risk of flooding by 2027 – but that this had been cut to 200,000 – a reduction of 40%.
The Environment Agency also removed 500 of the 2,000 new flood defence projects originally included in its six-year flood and coastal erosion programme. | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/growing-proportion-england-flood-defences-050023661.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:13Z |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook director Jay Kornegay is anticipating massive crowds at Westgate’s Las Vegas location this weekend and Monday to bet on the two College Football Playoff semifinal games.
Part of it is timing. Last season’s games were on New Year’s Eve; this season’s are on New Year’s Day.
The other part is the field. Michigan, ranked first by the CFP committee, faces No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and No. 2 Washington plays No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
“We expect the handle to double, possibly triple, what we did last year mainly because the games are being played on New Year’s Day rather than New Year’s Eve,” said Kornegay, Westgate’s vice president of race and sports operations. “Certainly, the participants have huge fan bases.”
Kornegay said the betting increase not only will happen at the Las Vegas book, but at its locations throughout the country. Westgate has books in eight states besides Nevada.
“The volume level is going to be cranked up probably like we’ve never seen it before,” Kornegay said. “So we’re certainly looking for possible records during this year’s playoff games.”
TIDE ROLLS IN
Michigan opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, but the number was bet down to 1 1/2 as Alabama money rolled in. Caesars even moved the line to a pick ’em at one point with about 75% of the bets coming on the Tide.
But the book took a nearly $80,000 wager from a professional bettor on the Wolverines to push the line back to 1 1/2.
“So that tells me Michigan should be a slight favorite in this one,” said Joey Feazel, who heads college football betting for Caesars. “But the public is very heavy handed on the Crimson Tide.”
Westgate has had a similar experience. Michigan also opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite. It got bet down to a point after Tide action came in before the Wolverines moved to 2-point favorites.
“Just based off of history, we know that Alabama money is going to show up,” Kornegay said.
FanDuel Sportsbook, which lists Alabama as a 1 1/2-point underdog, has seen 81% of bets and the handle go on the Tide to win outright and 69% of bets and 75% of the money on them to cover the spread.
THE OTHER SEMI
The betting line for the Texas-Washington game hasn’t seen quite the swings. The Longhorns have typically been 4- or 4 1/2-point favorites.
But like the other semifinal, most of the action is on the underdog.
At FanDuel, 78% of bets and 64% of the handle are on Washington to win outright, and 69% of bets and 72% of money are on the Huskies — 4 1/2-point underdogs — to cover the spread.
GRADING THE FIELD
Feazel is grateful that undefeated Florida State didn’t make the playoff field. The Seminoles scraped by at the end of their season after quarterback Jordan Travis injured his leg Nov. 18.
“Without Jordan Travis, they were really a shell of what they once were,” Feazel said. “ I’d still say Georgia would be better than Texas or Washington if we were to put up a line in a hypothetical matchup. The same as Oregon would be favored over Texas and Washington as well, even though Washington beat them twice.”
That’s not to say he disagreed with how the playoff field was assembled.
“There are games you have to win in order to compete for championships,” Feazel said. “I wouldn’t fault the committee for making the decision in how they do the seeding.”
LOOKING AHEAD
Whichever team wins the Rose Bowl will be favored by FanDuel in the national championship Jan. 8 at Houston.
Michigan would be favored by seven points over Washington and by three over Texas. Alabama would be favored by 6 1/2 points over the Huskies and 2 1/2 over the Longhorns.
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AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/ap-college-football-playoff-semifinals-could-set-betting-records/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:13Z |
2,000 historic projects to be restored in Iran: VP
Monesan said on Tuesday that 'good measures have been taken in this area and that the government has provided special support. We now have about one million historical sites in the country, which need to be preserved and restored permanently.'
On the tourism projects, the vice president further reiterated, 'The Cultural Heritage Organization is not the executor of these projects, but it is directing it.'
The vice president said that now over 1,980 tourism projects are underway in the country, which the private sector has invested in. It is an attempt to make the private and public sectors more involved in the implementation of cultural tourism programs.
He added that in the historical monument field, efforts are being made to restore them from the state budget, while adding these jobs for people.
Head of CHHTO on the number of foreign tourists in Iran stated, "From the beginning of April to the mid- December this year, the number of foreign tourists has exceeded 6 million. Last year, five million and 100,000 foreign tourists were registered. | https://en.inform.kz/news/2-000-historic-projects-to-be-restored-in-iran-vp_a3495329/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:15Z |
NBA Injury Report & Inactives Today - Monday, January 1
For Monday's NBA games, which players are sidelined, and which are expected to suit up and hit the court? Here's a look at the updated injury report, which covers every team around the league.
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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
3:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Knicks Injuries: Mitchell Robinson, C: Out For Season (Ankle)
Timberwolves Injuries: Jaylen Clark, SG: Out (Achilles)
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
7:30 PM ET on Monday, airing on SportsNet and BSOH (Watch this game on Fubo)
Raptors Injuries: Garrett Temple, SG: Questionable (Ankle), Christian Koloko, C: Out (Respiratory)
Cavaliers Injuries: Ricky Rubio, PG: Out (Personal), Ty Jerome, SG: Out (Ankle), Evan Mobley, C: Out (Knee), Darius Garland, PG: Out (Jaw)
Rockets vs. Pistons Injury Report
8:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on Space City Home Network and BSDET (Watch this game on Fubo)
Rockets Injuries: Jabari Smith Jr., PF: Questionable (Ankle), Tari Eason, SF: Questionable (Leg), Dillon Brooks, SG: Out (Oblique), Victor Oladipo, SG: Out (Knee)
Pistons Injuries: Monte Morris, PG: Out (Quadricep), Isaiah Stewart, C: Out (Toe)
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Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report
8:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on BSWI and BSIN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Bucks Injuries: Jae Crowder, SF: Out (Groin), Thanasis Antetokounmpo, SF: Out (Personal), MarJon Beauchamp, SF: Questionable (Illness)
Pacers Injuries: Bruce Brown, PG: Questionable (Knee)
Jazz vs. Mavericks Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on KJZZ and BSSW (Watch this game on Fubo)
Jazz Injuries: Simone Fontecchio, SF: Questionable (Illness)
Mavericks Injuries: Seth Curry, SG: Questionable (Illness), Kyrie Irving, PG: Questionable (Heel), Maxi Kleber, PF: Out (Toe)
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Suns vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+ (Watch this game on Fubo)
Suns Injuries: Nassir Little, PF: Out (Knee), Damion Lee, SG: Out (Knee)
Trail Blazers Injuries: Robert Williams III, C: Out For Season (Knee), Anfernee Simons, SG: Questionable (Illness), Shaedon Sharpe, SG: Questionable (Adductor), Deandre Ayton, C: Questionable (Knee), Duop Reath, C: Questionable (Back)
Nuggets vs. Hornets Injury Report
9:00 PM ET on Monday, airing on ALT and BSSE (Watch this game on Fubo)
Nuggets Injuries: Vlatko Cancar, PF: Out (Knee), Aaron Gordon, PF: Questionable (Face/Hand), Reggie Jackson, PG: Questionable (Calf)
Hornets Injuries: Mark Williams, C: Questionable (Back), LaMelo Ball, PG: Out (Ankle), Gordon Hayward, SF: Out (Calf), Frank Ntilikina, PG: Out (Leg)
Clippers vs. Heat Injury Report
10:30 PM ET on Monday, airing on BSSC and BSSUN (Watch this game on Fubo)
Clippers Injuries: Mason Plumlee, C: Out (Knee), Kawhi Leonard, SF: Questionable (Hip), Moussa Diabate, PF: Out (Hip)
Heat Injuries: Dru Smith, SG: Out For Season (Knee), Jimmy Butler, SF: Out (Foot), Josh Richardson, SG: Questionable (Back), Kyle Lowry, PG: Questionable (Head), Haywood Highsmith, SF: Questionable (Jaw), Caleb Martin, SF: Questionable (Ankle)
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Gujarat police register rape case against Cadila Pharma CMD after HC order
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Police have acted on a high court directive and registered a case against the chairman and managing director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals for alleged rape, assault and intentional insult on a complaint by a Bulgarian woman, who had joined the company as a flight attendant, an official said on Sunday. The police have said that they can only investigate the matter and submit a report to the high court for now.
The CMD of the Ahmedabad-based pharma company was booked on Sunday under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 376 (rape), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) HM Kansagra said here.
The case was registered against the company's CMD and one of his company employees at the Sola police station of the city after the Gujarat High Court in its order on December 22 directed the police to do the same, Kansagra said.
"Following the direction of the honourable Gujarat High Court, we have registered an offence against CMD of Cadila Pharma Rajiv Modi and one more person identified as Johnson Matthew on the basis of a complaint filed by the victim," the police official said.
The court had directed police investigation into the matter under CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) following which an FIR (first information report) was registered, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Lavina Sinha said.
"An FIR was registered on the basis of an inquiry registered under section 156 (3) of CrPC on the direction of the court. We will carry out an investigation and submit a report to the court. We cannot take action on it, we can only investigate and report back to the court," she said.
In its order dated December 22, the HC had directed the chief judicial magistrate to pass an order of investigation by a competent police official into the complaint.
The investigation should be carried out under the supervision of a senior IPS officer nominated by the Deputy Inspector General (Law and Order) and completed within two months, the high court had said in its order.
The Bulgarian woman had approached the HC for directions for the registration of an FIR against Rajiv Modi on charges of rape, assault, criminal intimidation and human trafficking, among others, and action against police officials for not registering a case on her complaint.
In her plea before the court, she said that despite approaching the police with a complaint, they failed to initiate an investigation and register an FIR. When she approached a magistrate court with a private complaint against the accused persons, it dismissed the same, she said.
The complainant said in her plea that she came to India on November 24, 2022, for a job as a flight attendant and joined the pharma firm. Her job profile was changed and she was made a butler-personal attendant and appointed to travel and remain with the CMD of the firm.
During the course of her job, she was subjected to sexual harassment, and when she did not surrender to the "illicit demands" of the accused, she was removed from her job on April 3, 2023, she alleged.
The petitioner wrote to the Bulgarian embassy and Foreign Regional Registration Offices in this regard. She alleged that she was pressured to withdraw her complaint and forced to file an affidavit in Mahila police station stating that she had settled the dispute with her employer against which she received a demand draft of Rs 24 lakh from the employer.
She then addressed a second complaint to the police commissioner, and filed a private complaint before the magistrate court which passed an order dismissing the complaint.
The high court observed that the magistrate was duty-bound to send the complaint for police investigation under Section 156(3) of the CrPC as the offences were cognisable.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2762439-gujarat-police-register-rape-case-against-cadila-pharma-cmd-after-hc-order | 2024-01-01T05:08:13Z |
Copenhagen, January 1
After more than 50 years in power, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has unexpectedly declared she will step down early in 2024, according to CNN.
During her annual New Year's Eve address shown on Danish television, Margrethe, 83, announced that she would be handing over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
She gave an example of her beliefs about the future -- referencing a back operation she underwent in February 2023.
"In two weeks time, I have been Queen of Denmark for 52 years. Such an amount will leave its mark on anybody--and also on me! The time takes its toll, and the number of 'ailments' increases. One cannot undertake as much as one managed in the past," the queen said, according to CNN.
The Danish queen said that she underwent "extensive back surgery" in February this year and added, "Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future - whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation." "I have decided that now is the right time," she said.
"On 14th January 2024 - 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father--I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," the queen announced, according to CNN.
After King Frederik IX passed away on January 14, 1972, Queen Margrethe II assumed the throne.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in the previous year, Margrethe assumed the title of Europe's longest-serving queen.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/denmarks-queen-announces-abdication-after-52-year-reign-in-new-years-eve-speech-577258 | 2024-01-01T05:08:17Z |
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Kimberlee Singler: US woman accused of killing two of her children arrested in UK
A US woman accused of killing two of her children before disappearing has been arrested in the UK, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident, Colorado Springs police said on Sunday.
In a statement, reported by Sky News' sister organisation NBC News, police said: "Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department's homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation."
The 35-year-old was named in an arrest warrant on Saturday, alleging she committed murder, attempted murder, child abuse and assault.
On 19 December, police had responded to a 911 call about a burglary at a home in Palomino Ranch Point, Colorado.
A nine-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy were found dead at the scene.
Singler and her 11-year-old daughter were taken to hospital.
Investigations determined the initial burglary report was "unfounded" and a warrant for Singler's arrest was issued on Tuesday.
Police said she had last been seen on 23 December.
Singler and her estranged husband had been involved in a years-long divorce case. | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/kimberlee-singler-us-woman-accused-044300231.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:19Z |
Ninety-six years after their first big-screen appearance, two of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the world are sailing straight into the public domain.
It marks the first time the characters of Mickey and Minnie Mouse can freely be used by artists, writers, and filmmakers in their artwork, books, or films without the fear of legal action from The Walt Disney Company.
"This is the juggernaut. This is it. This is Mickey Mouse," said Duke University School of Law Professor Jennifer Jenkins.
But just to be clear, it's not the modern Mickey we know today with his bright red pants and cartoonish voice—it's the mischievous, voiceless, and black-and-white boat captain from "Steamboat Willie."
The short film debuted in 1928 as a technical marvel—the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound. But today, the eight-minute animation is remembered more as the work that catapulted the career of Walt Disney, introduced the world to Disney's longest-running mascots, and helped change copyright law as we know it.
"I kind of feel like the pipe on the steamboat, like expelling smoke," said Jenkins. "It's so exciting that it's finally here. I mean, when I started my job, as a joke, I had a 'Free the Mouse' bumper sticker."
"Steamboat Willie" was originally supposed to enter the public domain in 1984, when the film turned 56, and again in 2004, when the film turned 75. But as Disney became the entertainment powerhouse it still is today, the company lobbied the U.S. government to pass two copyright protection acts to extend its exclusive ownership over the character.
Critics referred to this as the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," but that comes to an end this year.
"It's exhilarating. But I've been feeling this exhilarating feeling since 2019, because that's the first time after a 20-year drought that any published work at all entered the public domain in the United States," said Jenkins.
The extended copyright terms didn't just stop Mickey and Minnie Mouse from entering the public domain. It also stopped any work of fiction from losing its copyright from 1999 to 2019. That included books like "The Great Gatsby," which entered the public domain in 2021, and A.A. Milne's original "Winnie-the-Pooh," which joined the public the next year.
The characters have since been adapted into graphic novels, video games, a Broadway musical, and a horror movie. All of that could likely soon happen to "Steamboat Willie," but that doesn't mean there's no legal risk at all, as Disney can still claim copyright over later iterations of its characters, including the iconic Sorcerer Mickey from the 1940 film "Fantasia."
A spokesperson from The Walt Disney Company noted: "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration of the Steamboat Willie copyright, and Mickey will continue to play a leading role as a global ambassador for the Walt Disney Company in our storytelling, theme park attractions, and merchandise."
Beyond copyright, the House of Mouse also holds a trademark on its famous character, meaning only The Walt Disney Company can use Mickey as its logo and corporate mascot.
That means you can't pretend to be The Walt Disney Company by using the Mickey Mouse branding. But if you want to write your own version of "Steamboat Willie," feel free to go full steam ahead.
SEE MORE: Disney opens its first 'Frozen'-themed attraction
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.tmj4.com/mickey-mouse-enters-the-public-domain-but-with-many-legal-caveats-3 | 2024-01-01T05:08:21Z |
Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Police has united the inmates with their families in a bid to bring them happiness.
Ras Al Khaimah Police celebrates the activities of the Unified Gulf Inmate Week 2023 under the slogan “Let us open work and hope to them.”
The General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, represented by the Department of the Punitive and Correctional Institution, celebrated many events within the Unified Gulf Inmate Week 2023, which was launched by the Ministry of Interior and organised under the slogan (“Let us open work and hope before them”) in the presence of Colonel Abdullah Mohammed Al Haimer, Director of the Department of the Punitive and Correctional Institution at Ras Al Khaimah Police.
Integration
Police officers, inmates of the penal and correctional institutions and their families, with the participation of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Public Policy Research and the Emirates Cancer Society, during the period from December 22 to December 28 of this year, to renew hope by working to reform inmates and reintegrate them into society.
Part of building hope is to enhance the spirit of solidarity and social solidarity that the Ministry of Interior seeks on an ongoing basis, many recreational and rehabilitative programmes were organised for inmates during Gulf Inmate Week 2023 to promote positive behaviour and highlight efforts to make inmates happy and achieve quality of a secure life, where a (family meeting) was held for 9 families of inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Institution in Ras Al Khaimah.
The forum included the showing of a video documenting the activities of Gulf Inmate Week during previous years, and entertainment segments, competitions, and gifts were presented to participants in the event.
Workshop
In cooperation with the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Public Policy Research, a manual workshop was organised for female inmates, and a number of (20) inmates were placed in the (Theatre and Improvisation) course, which lasted for (4) days to train in theater arts and skills, and to benefit from the inmates’ talents and enhance their creative and artistic aspects, and inmates of other religions participated in their New Year celebrations, as an emphasis and keenness to promote peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance in the country, which had a good impact on the souls of the inmates.
Inmate Week witnessed many other events, such as organising the “Lamasat” exhibition at Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah, which supports the creativity and innovation of inmates by displaying their handmade, artistic and heritage works and highlighting them to the community.
Reintegration
Colonel Abdullah Al Haimer stressed that the Unified Gulf Inmate Week is an opportunity to reintegrate inmates into society, and to establish a culture of hope and work in them by reviving morale by launching the best family and community initiatives that work to make inmates happy and qualify them to face their society and families, by working to correct their behaviour and direct them.
Their thinking is about ensuring honest work and avoiding returning to committing mistakes, in order to enhance security and safety in society, and to ensure the quality of security life. | https://gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khaimah-police-unite-inmates-with-families-1.100162213 | 2024-01-01T05:08:21Z |
Ninety-six years after their first big-screen appearance, two of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the world are sailing straight into the public domain.
It marks the first time the characters of Mickey and Minnie Mouse can freely be used by artists, writers, and filmmakers in their artwork, books, or films without the fear of legal action from The Walt Disney Company.
"This is the juggernaut. This is it. This is Mickey Mouse," said Duke University School of Law Professor Jennifer Jenkins.
But just to be clear, it's not the modern Mickey we know today with his bright red pants and cartoonish voice—it's the mischievous, voiceless, and black-and-white boat captain from "Steamboat Willie."
The short film debuted in 1928 as a technical marvel—the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound. But today, the eight-minute animation is remembered more as the work that catapulted the career of Walt Disney, introduced the world to Disney's longest-running mascots, and helped change copyright law as we know it.
"I kind of feel like the pipe on the steamboat, like expelling smoke," said Jenkins. "It's so exciting that it's finally here. I mean, when I started my job, as a joke, I had a 'Free the Mouse' bumper sticker."
"Steamboat Willie" was originally supposed to enter the public domain in 1984, when the film turned 56, and again in 2004, when the film turned 75. But as Disney became the entertainment powerhouse it still is today, the company lobbied the U.S. government to pass two copyright protection acts to extend its exclusive ownership over the character.
Critics referred to this as the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," but that comes to an end this year.
"It's exhilarating. But I've been feeling this exhilarating feeling since 2019, because that's the first time after a 20-year drought that any published work at all entered the public domain in the United States," said Jenkins.
The extended copyright terms didn't just stop Mickey and Minnie Mouse from entering the public domain. It also stopped any work of fiction from losing its copyright from 1999 to 2019. That included books like "The Great Gatsby," which entered the public domain in 2021, and A.A. Milne's original "Winnie-the-Pooh," which joined the public the next year.
The characters have since been adapted into graphic novels, video games, a Broadway musical, and a horror movie. All of that could likely soon happen to "Steamboat Willie," but that doesn't mean there's no legal risk at all, as Disney can still claim copyright over later iterations of its characters, including the iconic Sorcerer Mickey from the 1940 film "Fantasia."
A spokesperson from The Walt Disney Company noted: "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration of the Steamboat Willie copyright, and Mickey will continue to play a leading role as a global ambassador for the Walt Disney Company in our storytelling, theme park attractions, and merchandise."
Beyond copyright, the House of Mouse also holds a trademark on its famous character, meaning only The Walt Disney Company can use Mickey as its logo and corporate mascot.
That means you can't pretend to be The Walt Disney Company by using the Mickey Mouse branding. But if you want to write your own version of "Steamboat Willie," feel free to go full steam ahead.
SEE MORE: Disney opens its first 'Frozen'-themed attraction
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.koaa.com/mickey-mouse-enters-the-public-domain-but-with-many-legal-caveats-3 | 2024-01-01T05:08:21Z |
Warren Foegele notched his first career 5-point game Sunday night as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-2.
“I just think it’s just the fundamentals — moving your feet, winning your 50/50’s and getting to the net,” Foegele said after the game. “I think as a line we’re doing more of that. It’s just getting to the front of the paint and tonight was just a great effort by the whole team. We didn’t come out that great in the first and Picks made some unbelievable saves, so that calmness back there was huge and a great way to end the year.”
It’s the fifth straight win for the Oilers, all of them on the road.
The Oilers took an early lead when Foegele set up Ryan McLeod for his seventh. Max Jones replied for the Ducks, sweeping a loose puck past Calvin Pickard. Evander Kane, back in action after missing Saturday’s game against Los Angeles, took advantage of a break to put the Oilers up 2-1 late in the first. The puck hit the referee behind the net allowing Kane to pounce on it and stuff it behind John Gibson.
The Oilers poured it on in the second board. Darnell Nurse snapped a cross-ice pass to Leon Draisaitl, who fired home a one-timer from a sharp angle. Nurse played set-up man again less than three minutes later with a slap pass to Foegele, who tapped in his sixth. Foegele struck again later in the second to make it 5-1.
Frank Vatrano notched one for the Ducks in the third. Zach Hyman replied with his 21st, scoring after being sent in on net by Connor McDavid. Brett Kulak added one more on a long slapper set up by Foegele.
Pickard earned the win with 28 saves.
The Oilers, 18-15-1, will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday (630 CHED, Face-off Show at 5:30 p.m., game at 7 p.m.). | https://globalnews.ca/news/10197935/warren-foegeles-5-points-lead-edmonton-oilers-past-ducks/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:21Z |
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that they said had undermined the balloting.
Tshisekedi's overwhelming declared victory was likely to fuel those concerns. The second-place candidate was businessman Moise Katumbi, who received 18% of the vote, and Martin Fayulu, who received 5%, finished third. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a physician renowned for treating women brutalized by sexual violence in eastern Congo, got less than 1%.
Speaking from his headquarters in the capital after the results were announced, Tshisekedi thanked his supporters for giving him another five-year term.
"You believed in my commitment so that our country can find its place in the concert of nations," he said. "You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels."
About 18 million people voted in the election, which had a turnout of more than a 40%, according to the election commission. The results will be sent to the constitutional court for confirmation, election chief Denis Kadima said.
Candidates opposing the results have two days to submit their claims, and the constitutional court then has seven days to decide. The final results are expected on January 10, and the president is scheduled to be sworn in at the end of that month.
Congo has a history of disputed elections that can turn violent, and there's little confidence among many Congolese in the country's institutions. Before the results were announced Sunday, opposition candidates, including Katumbi, said they rejected the results and called on the population to mobilize.
The logistical problems included many polling stations being late in opening or not opening at all. Some lacked materials, and many voter cards had smudged ink that made them illegible.
Voting in the election had to be extended into a second day— something local observers and civil society organizations have called illegal — and parts of the country were still casting ballots five days after election day.
"If a foreign country considers these elections to be elections, there's a problem," Fayulu said at a news conference in the capital Sunday before the results were announced. "It's a farce, don't accept (the results)."
Violence was already flaring in parts of the country before the results were announced. In the eastern city of Goma, youth barricaded some main streets demanding a revote. Earlier this week, clashes erupted between some of Fayulu's supporters and police officers who fired tear gas at protesters who threw rocks and barricaded themselves inside the opposition headquarters.
"These elections are an example of fraud and ballot-box stuffing, flouting any transparent and credible electoral process and, moreover, democracy," said Bienvenu Matumo, a member of LUCHA, a local rights group.
Leading up to and during the vote, the election commission was accused of not being transparent enough. The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.
Congo analysts say the thousands of observers that were in the country were unable to say whether the irregularities had an impact on the overall integrity of the results, leaving it to the election commission.
Tshisekedi already has spent much of his time in office trying to gain legitimacy after a disputed 2018 election that some observers said Fayulu had actually won.
Overall, Tshisekedi's track record has been spotty. He's struggled to stem violence in the east, a goal he campaigned on.
Conflict in eastern Congo has raged for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for power, resources and to protect their communities. But the violence has spiked during Tshisekedi's term with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, who have displaced millions of people and seized swaths of land. The fighting prevented 1.5 million people from registering to vote.
Attempts to quell the violence with an East African Force comprised of troops from neighboring countries have failed. The force is pulling out, along with a U.N. peacekeeping mission that has been in Congo for decades.
Still, Tshisekedi's initiatives creating free health care for pregnant mothers and babies and providing free primary education has changed the lives of some people living in remote villages.
"My brothers can go to school now without my parents paying, which allows my father to put that money to buying food for the family," John Nlaza, a resident of a small village in Kongo Central province told The Associated Press.
Congolese analysts said it's important to view Tshisekedi's win with caution given the significant uncertainty of the presidential election's validity.
"The opposition's contesting of the results is not only a predictable reaction, but it also highlights the persistence of a deeper crisis of legitimacy at the top of the state," Tresor Kibangula, a political analyst at the Congolese research institute Ebuteli, said. "This battle will depend on (the opposition's) ability to mobilize the Congolese people for its cause, with a view to reversing the balance of power."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wkms.org/npr-news/2023-12-31/congos-president-is-declared-winner-of-election-that-opposition-wants-redone | 2024-01-01T05:08:21Z |
Conor McGregor announced Sunday he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.
A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn’t fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.
“Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all,” McGregor says in the video. “I’d like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week.”
McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.
McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fighter” television series.
Chandler posted Sunday on social media in response to McGregor’s announcement.
“I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best,” Chandler wrote. “185 would look good on me.”
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2012 Olympics champion Sapiyev leaves Parliament
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Today, at a plenary meeting, the deputies of the Majilis took a decision on early termination of powers of deputy Serik Sapiyev, Kazinform reports.
The decision was taken based on Sapiyev's own request.
Speaker of the chamber Nurlan Nigmatullin awarded Sapiyev with a Letter of Gratitude.
The boxer thanked the President, Chairman of Nur Otan Party Nursultan Nazarbayev for the trust he had been imposed. He also thanked MPs for the support during his work in the lower chamber of the Parliament. | https://en.inform.kz/news/2012-olympics-champion-sapiyev-leaves-parliament_a3493089/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:22Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
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- Games Played: 19
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- Games Played: 18
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- Games Played: 9
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- Games Played: 19
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Some Nutramigen infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
(CNN) - Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
On Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination in Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products.
Manufacturers voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of the formula.
The recall batches include ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
According to the FDA, the formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria, which can cause rare but potentially deadly infections in newborns.
The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported to date.
The company says no other Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.
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Milei is proving himself to be the woke West’s worst nightmare
Traditionally incoming Argentinian presidents give an inauguration speech inside of Congress to other politicians. Javier Milei, a former “tantric sex instructor” turned libertarian economist, symbolically gave his speech with his back to the Congress facing towards the people.
“For more than 100 years, politicians have insisted on defending a model that only produces poverty, stagnation, and misery,” President Milei said. “A model that assumes that citizens exist to serve politics, not that politics exists to serve citizens.” He also promised an “end a long and sad history of decadence and decline” and promote a new era based on peace, prosperity, and freedom.
Since his headline-making election victory last month, media portrayal of Milei has ranged from dismissive to condescending, often depicting him as an eccentric “far-right populist.” Yet, since taking office, Milei has shelved many of his campaign’s more contentious proposals and begun implementing a radical but, by international standards, orthodox reform plan to revitalize Argentina’s faltering economy.
Milei inherited a challenging situation. Argentina’s economy has shrunk by 12 per cent over the last decade, annual inflation reached an extraordinary 160 per cent in November, while the poverty rate increased to 40 per cent in the first half of 2023.
Argentina has a fascinating economic history that led up to this point. In the 19th century post-independence Argentina adopted a liberal constitution that helped deliver an impressive economic expansion.
By the early 20th century, Argentina was one of the world’s richest countries, driven by agricultural exports. Real wages were comparable to Britain and only slightly below the United States. Millions fled destitution in southern Europe for a new life in Argentina. Buenos Aires has been labelled the “Paris of South America” because of spectacular neoclassical architecture built during this era.
This turned to disaster over the subsequent decades because of collectivist rule – from military dictatorships to avidly socialist leaders. Argentina nationalised industries, subsidised domestic production, limited external trade, and introduced an unaffordable welfare state. This has become known as the Peronism, named after 20th century president Juan Domingo Perón, a leftist populist leader who supressed opposition and controlled the press.
This agenda accelerated in recent decades under self-identifying Peronist leaders, turning Argentina into one of the world’s most closed and heavily regulated countries. The latest Human Freedom Index places Argentina at 163rd in the world for openness to trade and 143rd for regulatory burden. This has culminated in an economy on the precipice of economic disaster.
Not wasting any time, Milei has proposed a mega package of over 350 economic reforms to open the economy and remove regulatory barriers. This includes privatising inefficient state assets, eliminating rent controls and restrictive retail regulations, liberalising labour laws, lifting export prohibitions, and allowing contracts in foreign currencies.
There has been a notable absence of some of most radical ideas – such as legalising organ sales or banning abortion. He has also put on hold plans to dollarise the economy and abolish the central bank. Instead, at least by international standards, the agenda contains several orthodox economic reforms.
Many of the measures – such as cutting spending to get the deficit (currently at 15 per cent of GDP) under control, opening the country up to international trade, and liberalising the airline industry through ‘open skies’ policy – would be required to join the European Union. The government is eliminating capital and currency controls and allowing the peso to devalue – measures that the IMF’s managing director Kristina Georgieva said these are important to stabilise the economy.
There are undoubtedly significant challenges ahead and some darker elements to agenda.
Milei has been, uncharacteristically for a politician, honest that “in the short term the situation will get worse”. The removal of price controls, for example, will increase inflation until demand and supply can stabilise to end shortages. But, he says, “then we will see the fruits of our efforts, having created the foundations of a solid and sustainable growth over time.”
The government is facing significant opposition, with the union movement organising mass protests and threatening a general strike. The government has responded by proposing questionable new anti-protest laws, that include lengthy jail sentences for road-blocking and requirements to seek permission for gatherings of more than three people in a public place. Milei, who could struggle to get much of his agenda through Argentina’s Congress, is asking for sweeping emergency presidential powers until the end of 2025. This raises serious questions about democratic accountability.
Nevertheless, there are some positive early signs. Since Milei’s election Argentina’s flagship stock index has risen by almost one-third and the peso’s value has not collapsed. Argentina could soon benefit from a major new shale pipeline pumping one million barrels of crude a day (helped along by reforms that allow exports of oil and sales at market prices) and the mining of the second largest proven lithium reserves in the world.
Argentina has long served as a solemn reminder that prosperity is neither inevitable nor unassailable. Misguided policies can transform mere challenges into a profound crisis. Milei is offering a glimmer of hope: redemption may just be possible. Let’s also hope that Britain’s leaders can similarly take the path of reform, ideally before things get as bad as Argentina.
Matthew Lesh is the Director of Public Policy and Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/milei-proving-himself-woke-west-050000989.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:26Z |
Doctor booked for harassing wife, dowry demand in Navi Mumbai
A case under section 498a harassment and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code was registered on Friday based on a complaint lodged by the victim, the official from Khandeshwar police station said.The complainant has alleged that her husband and in-laws physically and mentally tortured her and demanded Rs 20 lakh from her family to set up a clinic for her husband in Parli in Beed district, he said.
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The Navi Mumbai police have registered an offence against a doctor and his family for allegedly harassing his wife, who is also a doctor, an official said on Sunday. A case under section 498(a) (harassment) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code was registered on Friday based on a complaint lodged by the victim, the official from Khandeshwar police station said.
The complainant has alleged that her husband and in-laws physically and mentally tortured her and demanded Rs 20 lakh from her family to set up a clinic for her husband in Parli in Beed district, he said. Further investigation is underway in the case and no arrests have been made, the official added.
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Look what you made Taylor Swift do to her NFL style game.
While cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs' home game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 31, the "Blank Space" singer wore a cream and black varsity jacket with the team's logo, customized with a patch that appeared to read, "Tay-Tay."
Kelce, 34, had sported a nearly identical jacket—minus the patch and with different trim—last week when he arrived at Arrowhead for the Chiefs' Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders, as seen in a photo shared on his and the NFL's Instagram pages.
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Swift paired her jacket with black pants worn over matching stiletto boots at the game, which the Chiefs won 25-17.
This marked the ninth time the 34-year-old has been seen at Kelce's games since the two began dating over the summer. She has so far showcased a variety of stylish outfits incorporating various pieces of Chiefs apparel during her outings.
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The Grammy winner had previously attended the Chiefs' Dec. 25 game and made that event a full family affair, bringing along for the first time both of her parents at the same time—with her mom Andrea Swift making her debut—as well as her brother Austin Swift. Taylor Swift's mom and her dad Scott Swift were spotted chatting with Travis Kelce's dad Ed Kelce at the event.
Both Taylor Swift's dad and brother have accompanied her to Chiefs games before. Travis Kelce, 34, recently revealed on his and brother Jason Kelce's podcast "New Heights" that Austin Swift gave him a holiday gift while dressed as Santa during the Christmas Day game.
"He made me feel like a child because his gift to me was straight out of the bag—in the Santa sack," the Chiefs tight end said. "And handed me a VHS of my favorite football movie of all time: Little Giants."
Meanwhile, the power couple's romance has received a stamp of approval from Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt.
"We're so happy," she said, "and excited for them." | https://www.nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-matches-travis-kelces-jacket-at-chiefs-nye-game/3409983/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:26Z |
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Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
A doctor, scuba diver and underwater videographer has made more than a few friends underwater since he started diving in the UK nearly 20 years ago.
Video from Ben Burville, who works by day as a doctor in the coastal town of Amble, Northumberland, shows him scuba diving with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
The adorable moment is one of dozens Burville has caught on camera since he started swimming with the seals decades ago.
In his latest, Burville posted the video to X with the caption, "I had a strange feeling that there was something behind me."
Burville says he specializes in UK marine life and researching dolphins and seals.
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Earlier this month, two lucky fishermen had an awe-inspiring encounter when they spotted a "superpod" of hundreds of dolphins just off the coast of Sussex in the English Channel.
Jake Davison, who recorded the video, told FOX Television Stations that he and his companion had been out fishing for a few hours when they "spotted a huge commotion."
Dolphins spotted by fishermen on December 6, 2023. (Credit: Muscle Fishing via Storyful)
In this footage, dolphins are seen leaping above the water’s surface around Davison’s boat, creating a mesmerizing sea spectacle.
FOX's Stephanie Weaver contributed to this report. | https://www.fox5dc.com/news/seal-playfully-tugs-at-scuba-divers-hat-in-cute-moment-caught-on-cam | 2024-01-01T05:08:26Z |
Deir Al-Balah, December 31
Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as the military targeted areas in several parts of the territory a day after the country’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months," resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central part of the tiny enclave, after Israel this week made that region the new focus of its war.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza said a former Minister of Palestinian Authority was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. According to Health Ministry officials, Youssef Salama (68), former Palestinian Authority Minister for Religious Affairs, was killed in the airstrike at Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation. Israel’s bombardments have levelled vast swaths of the territory, making parts uninhabitable and displacing some 85 per cent of Gaza’s inhabitants.
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of dense urban neighbourhoods that house refugees from the war surrounding Israel’s creation in 1948 and their descendants.
In the area of Zweida in central Gaza, an Israeli airstrike killed 13 people, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial. “They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday. — PTI
No let-up in offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip. He said the war would continue for many more months. He reiterated his intention to preserve an Israeli military foothold in a narrow strip of land in southern Gaza near the border with Egypt.
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MILWAUKEE — 'Lopez Bakery', a fixture of Milwaukee's south side for the past 50 years is shutting it's doors for good.
In a Facebook post made on Friday, the owners of Lopez Bakery said their last day will be Jan. 14.
The news comes as the owners have been hit with a number of challenges over the past few years, from family health issues to the breakdown of their commercial oven.
Earlier this year, the community rallied behind the bakery, helping them stay open.
"We are grateful and thankforul for all who supported us," the owners said in the Facebook post. "As of the 15th, La Casa Del Pan will be working with Lopez Bakery to keep the recipes alive."
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By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera
This article is to help corporate leaders avoid these four errors to more effectively implement their corporate strategy to efficiently deploy organizational capabilities and better manage internal and external sources, aiming at increasing and building rapport with the business environment, inspiring employees, and increasing their satisfaction with their careers so that they can become engaged and productive. Corporate leaders can make their strategy implementation more effective by avoiding these errors.
Introduction
Chess players and strategists have one thing in common. They both want to win. An effective strategic plan implementation begins with the executive persona. Corporate leaders plan with rivals together but also separately. Sparring together to advance society in general but also to come out ahead as they plan to compete. This is a very difficult job and requires high coordination between strategic planning and operational risk management planning. Our interviews with 116 corporate leaders at the top, middle, and operational levels in a wide range of industries from eight countries (Australia, China, South Korea, the United States, and four European countries), tell us that successful strategy implementation requires avoiding the following four errors:
# Error 1: Not understanding the misguided communication problem.
Organizations that fail to implement their strategy to achieve their long-term goals have a common problem of misguided communication. 1, 2 Top leaders write a strategic plan and set long-term goals ambitiously. However, these strategic plans lack a clear operational risk management plan that expresses the language that can be understood and measured for optimization.3 An example of this happened at Nokia. Nokia’s CEO set ambitious goals to achieve a large share of the global mobile market, and these long-term goals were communicated to various departments of the company in the form of a strategic plan. However, none of these long-term goals were supported in the form of an operational risk management plan that needed to focus on emerging technologies. Not surprisingly, with this amazing discrepancy between the strategic plan and operational plan, Nokia could not survive in the mobile industry.
# Error 2: Not understanding the importance of knowledge management.
The lack of an effective knowledge management system may lead to middle managers who cannot provide all the required information from top leaders.4,5 Also, the lack of an effective knowledge management system ultimately leads to a lack of a systemic approach in the organization and turns the organization into fragmented and isolated islands where each department pursues its own departmental goals instead of focusing on the long-term goals of the company. 6, 7, 8, 9 Solving this problem requires continuous cooperation and extensive sharing of information between different parts of the organization. Leading to more realistic long-term goals in the strategic plan and increased coordination between the strategic plan and the operational risk management plan.
# Error 3: Not understanding the critical role of middle managers.
This problem is that most top leaders still ignore the critical role middle managers have in successful strategy implementation. Top leaders set long-term goals in the strategic plan while tactical short-term goals usually fall upon department heads. Goals should be transferred to the operational levels of the company.10, 11 Middle managers as lead communication channels are responsible for transmitting these goals and the determined practices to the operational levels.12, 13 Once transferred, organizations need more than ever the mechanisms to facilitate effective negotiations between the top and operational levels of the company. Middle managers are responsible for doing this job. These negotiations between the top and operational levels along with the development of a systemic approach in the organization eventually lead to flexibility and bring these goals and practices closer to reality. Increased organizational commitment, the emergence of new ideas, and the growth of innovation in the organization become a natural outcome of this method of implementing the strategic plan.
#Error 4: Not understanding the organization’s intangible assets.
Finally, top leaders disregard intangible assets and miss out on the true capabilities of the company. By focusing on intangible assets such as human capital, social capital, and organizational capital, this method of implementing the strategic plan can help organizations respond effectively to uncertainties in their external business environment. 14, 15, 16. By focusing on the intangible milestones such as a team-based social capital alliance between department heads, a human capital of talent search and retention, and an organizational capital system that has the necessary technology and communication approach, organizations can more effectively implement their corporate strategy and prosper in the long term.
In Conclusion
The errors in the implementation of strategy are no longer secret. Now, successful strategy implementation requires that corporate leaders avoid these four errors so that they more effectively and strategically lead their companies. All leaders at the top, middle, and operational levels need to take their responsibility to effectively implement their strategy and thrive in their changing business environment.
About the Authors
Mostafa Sayyadi works with senior business leaders to effectively develop innovation in companies and helps companies—from start-ups to the Fortune 100—succeed by improving the effectiveness of their leaders.
Michael J. Provitera is a senior faculty professor of Management and Leadership, in the Andreas School of Business at Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA . He is an author of Level Up Leadership: Engaging Leaders for Success, published by Business Expert Press.
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Quebec provincial police say they’ve suspended the search for a four-year-old girl who fell into a river a week ago.
The child has been missing since Dec. 22, when she fell into the Mistassibi River in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Que.– about 240 kilometres north of Quebec City — while sledding with her mother near the riverbank.
Police officers shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission on Boxing Day, but there’s been no sign of the girl.
In a statement, police say that specialized units deployed in the past week include officers walking the shorelines, divers in the water and drones and helicopters from above.
Police divers will be deployed when the ice cover permits and authorities could mobilize various units if new information emerges.
Authorities say an investigation into the event is ongoing. | https://globalnews.ca/news/10198143/quebec-police-suspend-search-for-girl-river/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:27Z |
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.
Djokovic, playing in the western Australia city for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup, beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-2 and then teamed up with Olga Danilovic to clinch the decisive mixed doubles 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 against Zheng Quinwen and Zhang in the Group E match.
Zheng, who beat reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in her opening United Cup match, had leveled the match 1-1 when she outplayed Danilovic 6-4, 6-2.
Djokovic needed just 74 minutes to beat Zhang as he converted three of the seven break points.
“It’s great to be back in Perth,” Djokovic said afterward. “New Year’s in a few hours so I really appreciate you coming to hopefully celebrate New Year’s Eve with us here on the court. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this arena is definitely one of the nicest, from inside and outside, that I’ve played in.”
Djokovic said he felt a bit rusty early against Zhang and a “little bit out of rhythm” because of not playing a match for over a month.
“It obviously takes a little bit of time to get the engines going and he was serving well,” he said. “I think the serve was great on my part, whenever I needed to get myself out of trouble, at 15-15 or 30-30 in my service games, I found a good serve.”
China routed Czech Republic in its first match 3-0, but after Sunday’s win Serbia is also in with a chance to advance.
Earlier, former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Chile in Sydney in its tournament’s opening match.
Fernandez defeated Daniela Seguel 6-3, 6-2 before Nicolas Jarry leveled the Group B tie for Chile by beating Steven Diez in straight sets in Sydney.
Diez had replaced Felix Auger-Aliassime who was rested with a minor knee issue.
Fernandez and Diez then clinched the deciding mixed doubles against Seguel and Tomás Barrios Vera 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 to seal the tie for the Canadians.
“I’m extremely happy with the way I played,” Fernandez said after her win over Seguel. “It wasn’t the greatest match because it is my first match of the season, the nerves, but I’m extremely happy with the way that I was able to manage it.”
In Perth, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter stunned fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula of the United States in Group C, rallying from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.
The Americans drew level when Taylor Fritz defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 6-4 to force a deciding mixed doubles match.
Pegula and Fritz then combined for victory over Boulter and Neal Skupski 1-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7 that sealed the tie, 2-1, for the defending champions.
The Americans will qualify for the quarterfinals if they win their final match against Australia. All three teams still have a chance of qualifying if Australia beats the U.S. in the last group match.
Mixed teams from 18 countries are playing in Perth and Sydney in what doubles as a warmup for the Australian Open. The format is a men’s and women’s singles and a mixed doubles.
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224 people evacuated from Akmola region's roads
On February 4, the national meteorological service announced a weather deterioration warning for Akmola region with further roads shutdown.
The weather warning was sent via SMS, social media and was posted on the website of the MIA Emergencies Committee and local emergencies department.
Due to the deterioration of weather conditions (snowfall, blizzard, gusting wind and sharp temperature drop), traffic restrictions were imposed for public transport and commercial vehicles in Akmola region, the Emergencies Committee informed.
Rescue operations were conducted February 5 in Burabay, Birzhan Sal, Zhaksy, Atbasar, Shortandy, Yereimentau and Tselinograd municipalities.
224 people have been rescued in total. None of them needed medical care, the Emergencies Committee says. | https://en.inform.kz/news/224-people-evacuated-from-akmola-region-s-roads_a3495392/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:28Z |
Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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NHS data for England showing rise in cancer checks is misleading, say experts
NHS figures that show more people than ever are being checked for cancer have been criticised as “misleading” by experts.
Official data published on Monday reported that almost 3 million people in England were tested for cancer in 2022, a 133% increase in the decade since 2013.
The latest monthly figures also show that October 2023 was the highest month on record for cancer checks, with 269,492 urgent referrals.
But leading cancer experts dismissed the figures as “misleading” and “smoke and mirrors”, noting that the NHS was failing to meet every cancer target by significant margins.
The October data shows that the proportion of cancer patients who waited less than two months for their first treatment after an urgent referral was 58.2%, well below the target of 85%. The figures show that 65.8% of patients with symptoms of possible breast cancer were treated within two months after referral.
The number of patients urgently referred for suspected cancer who were diagnosed or had cancer ruled out within 28 days is also going in the wrong direction. The target is 75%, but in October 71% received the all-clear or a definitive diagnosis for cancer within one month, down from 74.1% in July.
While there was a small increase in the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stage one or two in the year to August 2023 – to 58% – this is a long way off the NHS’s ambition to diagnose three-quarters of cancers in those early stages when they are easier to treat.
Dame Cally Palmer, the national cancer director for NHS England, said the figures were a testament to the hard work of NHS staff despite an “extremely challenging year and unprecedented industrial action”.
“We know there is more to do, but we have been throwing everything we have at catching cancers earlier because we know it’s the best way to save lives,” she said.
Prof Pat Price, a leading oncologist and the co-founder of the #CatchUpWithCancer campaign, said the data could be misleading. She said: “These figures are in danger of being just smoke and mirrors. The brutal reality is that we are in the worst cancer care crisis in my lifetime. We are continuing to miss all the key cancer targets by significant margins, month in, month out.
“The UK has one of the worse cancer survival rates in the western world. Yes, more patients are being referred, but cancer rates are sadly increasing each year and the system is not keeping up in diagnosing and treating cancer patients fast enough.
“There is an urgent need for a surge in treatment capacity. We won’t resolve this crisis without a dedicated radical cancer-specific plan backed by real investment in people and technology.”
Mark Lawler, professor of digital health at Queen’s University Belfast and chair of the Lancet Oncology’s European Groundshot cancer commission, said the figures were “misleading” and that the continued failure to achieve the 62-day target was putting more cancer patients at risk.
“The indirect impact of Covid on cancer diagnosis and cancer treatments has been catastrophic,” he said. “Now more than ever we need to deliver a cancer strategy for England. Not to do so is irresponsible.”
Melanie Sturtevant, associate director of policy, evidence and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said that too many women had to endure “unacceptable delays” to the investigation of potential breast cancer symptoms.
“The stark reality is that so much more needs to be done to speed up breast cancer diagnosis,” she said. “The NHS breast screening programme in England, which is vital in detecting breast cancer early, is chronically underfunded and overstretched.
“The government must urgently invest in the breast screening programme to ensure that it is accessible, convenient and provides all women with the high-quality care they deserve.”
Responding to the criticisms, NHS England said the focus had been on tackling the Covid backlog, but in 2024 would “pivot back” to the 62-day target for urgent cancer referrals and expect “significant improvements” against it.
Andrew Stephenson, the UK health minister, said: “We’re improving cancer survival rates across almost all types of cancer, but we need to go further and faster. That’s why the UK government is growing the cancer workforce, has carried out over 5m additional tests in its 141 community diagnostic centres since June 2021, and is introducing a new law to stop those who turned 14 in 2023 or younger from ever being legally sold tobacco.”
Separately, the Liberal Democrats are calling for a new legal right for patients to see a GP within seven days, after a poll of more than 2,000 UK adults commissioned by the party showed that one in three had delayed seeing a GP despite suffering pain, and one in seven had carried out a medical treatment on themselves or asked somebody who was not a medical professional to do so.
The Lib Dem leader, Ed Davey, said: “Face-to-face GP appointments have become almost extinct in some areas of the country. Patients are left suffering in pain after years of neglect under the Conservative government, who have repeatedly broken their promise to recruit more GPs.
“Liberal Democrats would guarantee people a right to a GP appointment within one week so people can get the care they deserve. This would reduce pressure on our hospitals and paramedics, saving crucial time and money elsewhere in the NHS.” | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/nhs-data-england-showing-rise-050022761.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:32Z |
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ring in the new year at Chiefs game in Kansas City
Taylor Swift is ringing in the new year with Travis Kelce in Kansas City at the last Chiefs game of the year.
In video shared on social media, Swift was seen arriving at Arrowhead Stadium, sporting a letterman-style jacket with the Chief’s and NFL logos on it, paired with a sleek all-black ensemble comprised of a shirt, pants and high-heeled boots.
The "Style" singer wore her hair down and loose, with a single small braid sure to spark a new trend, all tied together with her signature red lip.
Swift took her spot in the Chiefs' suite to enthusiastically cheer Kelce on during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Taylor Swift cheers during the first quarter between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Fans noted that Swift’s Chiefs letterman-style jacket matched one worn by Kelce last week, designed by Jeff Hamilton.
On Hamilton’s Instagram page, he posted a photo of Kelce wearing the look and responded to a fan comment saying Swift needed one with, "You know she has it already."
Swift’s appearance marks her ninth appearance at a game since she began dating Kelce. The "Cruel Summer" singer spent Christmas Day with her parents, Scott and Andrea, and brother, Austin, in the suite together.
The family got festive for the occasion with Swift wearing a Santa hat with Kelce's number, 87, on the brim, while her brother Austin wore a Santa costume.
The couple first sparked dating rumors in September after she appeared at Arrowhead Stadium to watch him play. In a recent interview with TIME, Swift clarified the timeline of their relationship, noting that her attendance was not their first outing together.
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"By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple," Swift explained. "I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date."
Swift is due back on the road for her Eras tour beginning on February 7 in Japan. She has three shows in Tokyo, the last on Feb. 10, then a short break before picking up again in Australia on Feb. 16. | https://www.fox5dc.com/news/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-ring-in-the-new-year-at-chiefs-game-in-kansas-city | 2024-01-01T05:08:32Z |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Aaron Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers (8-8), who can get the NFC's last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home next week. They moved above the cut when Seattle lost earlier in the day.
Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what might have been the finest game in his first season as the Packers' starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
The Vikings (7-9) benched another turnover-prone quarterback after an interception and a fumble by Jaren Hall in the first half were converted into touchdowns by the Packers. Nick Mullens took over for Hall for the second half, the fifth time the Vikings have switched quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.
Detroit clinched the NFC North by beating Minnesota here last week, marking just the second time in 13 seasons the division wasn't won by either the Packers or the Vikings, but a prime-time game between these border-state rivals always generates plenty of energy in the stadium.
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As Quebec faces a worsening homelessness crisis, some politicians, including Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand, have suggested the solution may be a Finnish model that aims to give everyone a home.
But while Finland has managed to massively reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness through its “housing first” approach, one Quebec expert said she’s not sure it could be applied here, even if the provincial government was interested.
“It’s the right way to fight the problem of homelessness,” Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen said of his country’s approach in a recent interview.
The Finnish model is simple, he said: give people quality, permanent housing before attempting to address other issues — such as alcohol and drug use, or mental health problems — or helping people find jobs
“That’s really the fundamental idea of our policy, if we give people a home, there will be very positive side-effects,” Vartiainen said.
Giving people an apartment leads to improved health, less drug and alcohol use, he said, and increases the chance that people will find jobs. Once someone is given a home, he said, there are teams that ensure they receive the care and support required.
There were 18,000 people experiencing homelessness in Finland when the country first launched its effort to tackle the issue back in 1987. At the end of 2022, the figure had dropped to 3,686 in the country of 5.5 million, though only 492 spent the night outside.
In Quebec, 10,000 people were experiencing visible homelessness in October 2022 — the last time the provincial government counted — an increase of 44 per cent since 2018.
Annie Fontaine, a Universite Laval professor who specializes in social work, said Quebec could learn lessons from the Finnish model but described it as a “relatively unrealistic ideal in the context we’re experiencing right now.”
“There are a lot of structural, cultural and organizational aspects that are part of this program which make it difficult to imagine a simple, straightforward application in our political and socio-economic context here,” she said in an interview.
Fontaine warns against idealizing the Finnish model, noting it’s wrong to assume that placing someone in a home will automatically allow everything else to fall in place.
Everyone’s experience of homelessness is different, she said, and some paths out of it may be less linear. Some people who have been experiencing homelessness aren’t ready to live alone in an apartment, finding it isolating.
“Some sleep on the floor because they’re not able to live in the space,” she said.
Fontaine said she thinks the best approach is to provide multiple options, with different pathways and forms of aid.
The housing first model is a partnership between the Finnish state, its municipalities, and a dedicated organization known as the Y Foundation, or Y-S??ti? in Finnish.
As of June 2023, the non-profit supplied 18,688 low-cost housing units to 26,500 people, most of whom would otherwise be experiencing homelessness.
“When people have a roof over their heads, they can overcome the challenges they have in their lives and not have to worry about where they will sleep that night or will they will live next month,” Juha Kahila, the director of international affairs at the Y Foundation, said in an interview.
The organization’s buildings are located in normal residential neighbourhoods, which has caused resistance from people living nearby.
“Certainly, there were concerns,” Kahila said. “But people quickly realized it was a good idea and a good use of taxpayer money when they saw the drop in crime rates.”
In addition to individual apartments, the foundation has larger spaces that include small personal apartments and communal areas. Those spaces are typically intended for seniors or those who need support with addictions.
While the model comes with upfront costs, the foundation has estimated the program saves Finland up to 9,600 euros, or about $14,000, per person each year.
Kahila said he thinks the zero-homelessness model can be put in place elsewhere with the launch of a dedicated foundation like his.
“I don’t see why that wouldn’t work in Canada or in Quebec City,” he said. “It’s not necessary to copy the model exactly, but the idea behind the Y Foundation is totally possible to duplicate.”
Marchand — who pledged to eliminate homelessness in Quebec City by 2025 during a 2021 election campaign — said in early December that the promise may have been a bit “utopian.”
There’s also no sign the Finnish approach is on the province’s radar.
Lionel Carmant, the minister responsible for social services, said last autumn that Quebec has to slow the increase in homelessness before trying to do more.
“If we want to take steps that are too big, it won’t work,” Carmant said at the time | https://globalnews.ca/news/10198145/quebec-finland-successful-approach-homelessness-model/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:33Z |
Seoul, December 31
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with US-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.
Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers’ Party meeting to set state goals for next year, suggest he’ll intensify a run of weapons tests ahead of the US presidential elections in November. Observers say Kim believes a boosted nuclear capability would give him another chance to launch high-stakes summit diplomacy with the US to win sanctions relief if former President Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Embark on a journey through the digital landscape as we unveil the top 5 methods for anonymous Instagram story viewer by Instanavigation in 2023. Uncover ethical practices, navigate potential risks, and explore alternative strategies for discreetly enjoying IG Stories.
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In conclusion, the top 5 methods for anonymously viewing Instagram Stories in 2023 provide users with diverse options for discreet engagement. By adopting ethical strategies, respecting privacy boundaries, and understanding potential risks, users can enjoy IG Stories while maintaining a responsible online presence. | https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/5-ways-to-see-instagram-story-anonymously-in-2023/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:33Z |
A year on from Kanjhawala incident, Anjali’s mother says, ‘nobody can fill void’
She hopes the government would help her with a job.A portion of the money we had received through help after Anjalis death was used for my treatment while some portion has been kept as fixed deposits in the name of three children, Rekha told PTI.Anjalis family members donated her belongings at Ganga Ghat near Badaun, where they performed her last rites.Delhi Police filed an 800-page chargesheet against seven accused, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun, and Manoj Mittal who were charged with murder, and Deepak Khanna, Ankush Khanna and Ashutosh Bharadwaj who were charged under other offences.
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''We were waiting for Anjali to return home so that we could begin the new year by offering prayers at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara," recalled Rekha, the mother of the 20-year-old woman who was hit by a car which dragged her for several kilometres last New Year's eve.
"Little did we know that we would get a call from police that night about her death," she said.
Anjali Singh was hit by a car while she was on a scooter and was dragged from Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala, killing her on the spot. Rekha and her family lost their loving daughter and sole breadwinner. Speaking to PTI over phone, Rekha, a resident of northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri said that at first she could not believe that her daughter was killed in a road accident and she immediately turned on the TV to know if it was indeed true. ''I remember that I was continuously getting phone calls from all our relatives to know what actually had happened. I was totally speechless,'' she said. Anjali was one of Rekha's four children.
''We all miss her so much. At the start of the new year, my sister used to take us to a place of worship. Her death has left a void that nobody can fill," said Varun, Anjali's 12-year-old brother.
Anjali's post-mortem report revealed the causes of death were shock and haemorrhage resulting from ante-mortem (before death) injuries to the head, spine, left femur, and lower limbs. Over 40 injuries were found on her body.
''I still remember those images of her death, which still haunts me and will haunt every single family member," Rekha said.
"I want to tell those who go out to party and celebrate New Year that they must be very careful as people forget how to drive after having drinks,'' she added.
Anjali's income of around Rs 25,000 per month was a big support for the family, said Rekha, who is currently unemployed. She hopes the government would help her with a job.
''A portion of the money we had received through help after Anjali's death was used for my treatment while some portion has been kept as fixed deposits in the name of three children,'' Rekha told PTI.
Anjali's family members donated her belongings at Ganga Ghat near Badaun, where they performed her last rites.
Delhi Police filed an 800-page chargesheet against seven accused, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun, and Manoj Mittal – who were charged with murder, and Deepak Khanna, Ankush Khanna and Ashutosh Bharadwaj – who were charged under other offences. A total of 117 witnesses were examined in the case, a senior police officer said.
According to the police, all seven accused have been booked for criminal conspiracy (under Section 120-B of the IPC), destruction of evidence (Section 201) and harbouring offender (Section 212).
Ashutosh and Amit have also been booked under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The police had initially booked the accused for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and rash driving. Murder charges were invoked three weeks after the incident took place.
The men inside the car claimed they didn't hear anybody scream because loud music was playing inside the car. However, the police found intention and added sections of murder.
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3 dead, 172 injured in Havana after powerful tornado
Diaz-Canel said in a message on his Twitter account that he has inspected the affected areas in the municipality of Regla in Havana.
"The damage is severe, so far we regret the loss of 3 human lives and treat 172 injured. Several brigades (are) already working on the restoration," the president said in the message.
The tornado hit several municipalities in Havana, leaving much of the city without power and causing substantial material damage.
On social networks, Cubans shared photos of the twister's impact, with images of overturned cars, debris of collapsed houses and bent power lines.
"The strength of the tornado winds can be compared to that of a Category 4 or 5 hurricane, although its impact is more focused," said the Cubadebate website on its Facebook account.
The storm spread on Sunday night with heavy rains, strong winds of 100 km per hour and coastal flooding.
The country's weather institute said the extratropical low has been weakening in the last few hours and the rains will be of less intensity.
Electricity service has been restored in some localities in the city as weather conditions have improved.
Tornadoes are not common in Cuba. The most memorable one occurred in December 1940, when a tornado swept the western town of Bejucal, causing casualties. | https://en.inform.kz/news/3-dead-172-injured-in-havana-after-powerful-tornado_a3492657/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:35Z |
ELDORET, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat, whose body was found with stab wounds inside his brother’s car on Sunday morning, a local official said.
Kiplagat had been driving the car before his body was discovered in the vehicle on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town located 312 kilometers (163 miles) west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, according to Stephen Okal, police commander from the nearby Moiben area.
“This was murder, but we do not know the motive for now,” Okal said.
As a long-distance runner, Kiplagat specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He represented Uganda in six World Athletics Championships and at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
He reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics.
Athletics Kenya official Barnabas Korir mourned the athlete’s death.
“We urge the police to speed up investigations and … book his killers,” Korir said. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/ap-former-ugandan-steeplechase-olympian-benjamin-kiplagat-found-fatally-stabbed-in-kenya/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:35Z |
CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season schedule features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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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 0.0 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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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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Period pants to get cheaper as tax on product abolished
Women can buy period pants for £2 cheaper than current prices after the government abolished a tax on the product.
As of Monday, retailers including supermarkets Marks & Spencer and Tesco, as well as clothing shop Primark, have promised to pass on the savings (worth 16%) to customers.
It follows a campaign by retailers, women’s groups and environmentalists. Other period products such as sanitary pads and tampons have been exempt since 2021.
Women will save on average up to £2 on period pants, the government said. The pledge to scrap the tax was made by the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the autumn statement.
Related: Two-thirds of UK women have bad work experiences due to periods, survey finds
In August, retailers including Marks & Spencer and the brand Wuka were among about 50 signatories of a letter to the Treasury which urged the government to remove VAT on period pants.
In the letter, they pledged to pass on any tax cut straight to customers “so they feel the benefit of the cost-saving immediately”.
Period pants are increasingly popular, and are now on sale from major high street brands, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use products such as tampons. The pants contain a highly absorbent lining and can be used in place of sanitary pads. They can be washed and reused, just like ordinary pants. Campaigners said that removing taxation would make them more affordable.
Period pants were not covered in the 2021 law change in which the “tampon tax” on period products was removed. This is because they were classed as “garments” and therefore considered exempt.
The letter from retailers in August said that period pants “have the power to reduce plastic pollution and waste”, and could save people money in the long term. They said: “One of the main barriers to switching to period pants is the cost.”
The financial secretary to the Treasury, Nigel Huddleston, said the change was a “victory for women” and for those who had “helped raise awareness” of the importance of this product.
VAT is paid at 20% on most products, except for some items such as books children’s clothing and most food.
Victoria McKenzie-Gould, the corporate affairs director at Marks & Spencer, said the company was “thrilled” with the decision.
“Nearly 25% of women cite cost as a barrier to using period pants so we know the new legislation that comes into effect from today will make a big difference to women’s budgets across the UK.”
The savings for women are subject to the VAT cut being passed on, with retailers pledging to play their part.
Laura Coryton, a tampon tax campaigner and founder of social enterprise Sex Ed Matters, said: “Ending the tax on period underwear will make a huge difference, particularly given skyrocketing levels of period poverty across the UK.” | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/period-pants-cheaper-tax-product-050022675.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:38Z |
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Seoul, January 1
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported on Monday, after he vowed to boost national defences to cope with what he called an unprecedented US-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the US presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest US concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he would launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the US.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country's nuclear weapons program. He cited “the US and other hostile forces' military confrontation moves", according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilising all the toughest means and potentialities without moment's hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
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By Erik Maier
Gen Z are ‘anxiously optimistic digital natives in pursuit of face-to-face interaction’, a recent survey revealed. When it comes to the workplace, Gen Z’ers feel that they are not prepared well enough by their education, especially on common soft skills like negotiation, networking, presenting, and dealing with conflict. Anxiety and low self-esteem were also seen as emotional barriers to workplace success.
So, the largest cohort in the workforce nowadays has issues. For leaders in the workplace, this is a serious responsibility with – when not dealt with properly – great economic consequences. In most of the customized executive leadership programs at Nyenrode Business University, these issues are a top priority. In these programs, we find managers often feel confronted when we address this, preferring not to take the blame for these problems.
It is often comforting and easier to discard Gen Z as ‘spoiled’ and ‘not focused’. However, existing managers and leaders are part of the problem. Existing managers and leaders must start to understand that their acquired styles of leadership and their built corporate cultures are not effective in leading Gen Z and do not unlock their full potential.
In our programs at Nyenrode, we work with two powerful tools to kickstart leadership potential in managers who must deal with growing numbers of Gen Z in their workforce:
- Multi-generation Café’s: To help leaders better understand Gen-Z
- Practicing Strokes: To encourage managers to give respectful, helpful feedback
Multi Generation Cafés
Stephen Covey, author of the popular book ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’, says “we must first seek to understand, then be understood”. To achieve this, we help leaders organize multi-generation Cafés. We create a café setting (cosy area, standing tables, informal setting) where managers dress casually, leaving their cultural artefacts (formal clothing, such as ties, suits, etc.) behind and meet with the younger generations over a drink. On each table is a topic that illustrates intergenerational dynamics in the form of an open question.
You can see some of these questions here:
In the Generation Café we do set some rules: no discussion, and don’t judge nor justify. Ask the open questions and listen.
What happens, due to the level playing field setting, is that the different generations start to understand the differences between one another. They smile and laugh about each other’s specific generational attitudes and behaviors.
With this mutual understanding, respect grows. In the double loop, managers experience a non-violent way of communication to investigate the intentions and behaviors of Gen Z’ers. This understanding of other generations and non-violent communication is essential for step 2: practicing strokes.
Practicing Stokes
Eric Berne, the founder of Transactional Analysis, concluded that people need recognition or ‘strokes’. These ‘strokes’ are as essential to life as oxygen, water and food. Dr Berne uses the word ‘stroke’ to encompass both positive and negative recognition.
The key to leading Gen Z is to understand their need for strokes – in their case receiving feedback and recognizing a job well done – and above that to understand your ‘stroke profile’ as a manager.
Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers have vastly different ‘stroke’ profiles than Millennials and Gen Z’. Recent research shows that in learning organizations, three to five times more positive ‘strokes’ are shared than in non-learning organizations.
Most managers in our programs react in disbelief when they hear this and don’t recognize this positive attitude in their organizations. ‘If you hear nothing it’s good, because you’ll certainly hear when something is wrong’ is more than often the unwritten rule. Imagine if you started your career in these organizations: what does it tell you about your stroke profile? How much positive and critical feedback do you share in the workplace? How do you deal with critical and positive feedback? Do you ask for feedback, or do you refuse to accept feedback? All essential questions to understand your own ‘stroke profile’.
Then there is the widely spread unwritten management rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Here we are in the midst of the workplace crisis to empower Gen Z’s and support them to become valuable for our organization. This crisis is illustrated by the high scores on anxiety and low self-esteem as career blockers in the Workforce Institute survey. This, together with the low preparation on soft skills, gives Gen Z’s a double handicap at the start of their careers.
These types of individuals are more likely to succeed in organizations where there is a rich stroking climate. Transactional analysis differentiates between 4 types of ‘strokes’: positive, negative, conditional (task-based) and unconditional (personality-based). Unconditional negative strokes should be avoided in the workplace. All other sorts, when applicable and well-balanced, contribute to a secure and healthy workplace where talent can flourish.
In practising formulating, giving and receiving these ‘strokes’, managers can discover a lot about their own response to feedback. This often leads to profound insights into their own upbringing, school history and organizational culture.
Simultaneously, they understand that Gen Z’ers are raised in an entirely different ‘stroke climate’ (in fact, often these managers are parents who decided to raise their kids differently than their parents did). A ‘stroke climate’ where psychological safety – as an outcome of healthy unconditional positive stroking – is key to learning and experimenting, building a climate where a job well done is recognized and where there are clear co-created boundaries.
Building these organizational climates often calls for changes in leadership style and organizational culture. In these healthy organizational climates, soft-skill learning is easy because healthy climates invite to experiment but also are secure enough to show vulnerability. Gen Z’ers, together with their leaders, can formulate realistic development goals. Flaws and mistakes are identified, discussed and forgiven.
It looks like a huge change in the way we work in our organizations, but it actually starts with personal development. Take good care of yourself, invest in others and sustain a positive environment in your team, department and organization.
This will help you create a secure and welcoming workplace for all generations.
About the Author
Drs. Erik Maier works as a lecturer, program manager and PhD student at Nyenrode Business University. He is part of Nyenrode’s Faculty Research Center for Strategy, Organization & Leadership. Preferably he works on the field of personal development and organizational development: the area where strategic goals of the organization an individual needs connect and sustain. | https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/how-can-good-leadership-solve-the-soft-skill-gap-that-gen-zers-experience-when-entering-the-workforce/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:41Z |
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot extends heartfelt New Year wishes to the people
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Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday extended New Year greetings to the people.
In a statement, Gehlot expressed his hopes for a year filled with joy, prosperity, and unity.
''May the dawn of the New Year bring joy, prosperity, and unity to all the wonderful people of our great nation. Let's embrace the opportunities ahead and build a brighter, more hopeful future together,'' the Governor said.
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$45 million offered to Golovkin for two fights
First, Golovkin met in Los Angeles with promoter Eddie Hearn and former ESPN president John Skipper, who is now DAZN's chief. According to The Ring journalist Mike Coppinger, during the meeting, Golovkin was offered a two-fight contract worth around $45 million. It is reported that the first fight will take place in May or June, and the second one will be vs. Saul ‘Canelo' Alvarez in September (for that end, the Mexican boxer should defeat Daniel Jacobs on May 4).
A few hours later, Golovkin met with PBC representatives. The same source reports that the deal is also for two fights. However, the pay is lower and the deal includes a PPV fight vs. Jermall Charlo.
It is to be recalled that Golovkin and his promoter Tom Loeffler had already met with representatives of DAZN, PBC, and ESPN TV Channel in November and December 2018 but did not decide on which of the platforms to broadcast the future fights of the ex-champion. | https://en.inform.kz/news/45-million-offered-to-golovkin-for-two-fights_a3493622/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:42Z |
CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Searching for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have grown accustomed to wrapping up the AFC West by the middle of December.
Turns out they’re perfectly fine with clinching it on New Year’s Eve.
Amid an up-and-down season in which the Chiefs have been forced to rely on their defense while their high-profile offense sputtered, Patrick Mahomes and Co. still managed to clinch their eighth consecutive division championship Sunday with a come-from-behind 25-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals — their opponent in each of the past two AFC title games.
Harrison Butker was a career-best 6 for 6 on field-goal attempts, Mahomes had 245 yards passing and a touchdown, and Isiah Pacheco ran for a career-best 130 yards to help Kansas City (10-6) secure the No. 3 seed for the playoffs.
“Obviously, we’re not winning this in Week 12 or Week 13 like before. We had to battle through adversity and find a way to win,” said Mahomes, who went over 4,000 yards passing for his sixth consecutive year as the starter. “Now you’re in the playoffs, it’s one game, single elimination, and I think we can play with anybody.”
The Bengals (8-8), fighting to avoid postseason elimination, led by 10 early but found themselves trailing 25-17 when Butker hit the last of his field goals — a 46-yarder through blustery wind — with 2:59 remaining in the game.
Four of Butker’s six field goals were from at least 43 yards, including his 54-yarder in the first half.
With one last chance, Bengals quarterback Jake Browning hit Tyler Boyd over the middle to convert a long fourth down and get them into Kansas City territory. But back-to-back sacks by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones ultimately dashed their hopes.
Browning finished with 197 yards passing and a touchdown. Joe Mixon ran for 65 yards and had the TD reception.
“Every guy left it all on the field,” Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor said. “It was an emotional game. Physical game. All the things we knew would happen, happened. You have to give Kansas City credit. They got it done down the stretch.”
The Bengals and Chiefs are accustomed to playing high-stakes games when the weather turns frigid, meeting for down-to-the-wire nail-biters in each of the past two AFC championship games. And they are usually accompanied by plenty of trash talk, be it from fans, elected officials or — in the case this past week — players such as Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
The animosity usually spills onto the field, too. Midway through the second quarter, Chase and Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed got into a heated argument, and eventually a team-wide scrum resulted in offsetting personal foul penalties.
“I just be under people’s skin sometimes, I guess,” Chase said afterward. “Just trash talking. (He) can’t handle it.”
The Bengals jumped ahead 10-7 when an 8 1/2-minute drive resulted in a field goal and a 6 1/2-minute march ended in Mixon’s touchdown catch. Cincinnati then got the ball back when Trey Hendrickson ran right around rookie right tackle Wanya Morris, stripped Mahomes from behind and Sam Hubbard was there to pounce on the loose ball.
Pass interference on Sneed in the end zone set up Browning’s 1-yard TD run.
“It wasn’t the smoothest early,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said.
Butker’s first field goal got the Chiefs within 17-10, though, and they had a chance to take the lead when Mahomes saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling wide open on their next possession. But yet another dropped pass — the NFL-leading 40th by Kansas City this season — forced the Chiefs to settle for another field goal to trail 17-13 at the break.
But as the Chiefs’ defense stiffened in the second half, their offense began showing signs of life.
They stuffed the Bengals on fourth-and-1 at the Kansas City 6, then drove 82 yards for Butker’s third field goal. And when the Bengals had to punt again, Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for 67 yards to set up Butker’s chip shot and give the Chiefs the lead. Two more field goals gave them some breathing room in the closing minutes.
“Everybody contributed in this, which I think was great. Nobody gave up hope,” said Reid, whose ninth consecutive 10-win season moved him past the 49ers’ George Seifert for the second-longest such streak in NFL history. “The guys executed well, and that is the most important thing right now, at this time of year.”
INJURIES
Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. He returned to the game but didn’t have another catch, finishing with one for 19 yards.
Kansas City WR Justin Watson hurt his chest in the third quarter but returned to the game. The Chiefs are thin at wide receiver with Skyy Moore on injured reserve and Kadarius Toney inactive due to a hip injury.
UP NEXT
Bengals: Host Cleveland next weekend.
Chiefs: At the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.
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For some Jenny Agutter will always be associated with children, more specifically with Roberta Waterbury, or “Bobbie”, the oldest of the three siblings in the classic 1970 film The Railway Children. So, even though she has just turned 71, her connection these past two decades with Go Beyond, one of the Telegraph’s four Christmas charities which gives vulnerable children holidays in the countryside and by the sea, feels entirely of a piece.
FIRST PERSON: Emerald Fennell’s risqué thriller has had the nation clutching its pearls this festive season, and has made for awkward family viewing. I watched it with my mum and dad, writes Ellie Harrison, and survived to tell the tale
Night Court’s Dan Fielding is getting reacquainted with an old friend. Marsha Warfield, who co-starred with John Larroquette on the original Night Court, reprises her role as Roz in Tuesday’s Season 2 premiere (NBC, 8/7c), and Larroquette says it was just like old times being back on set with her. “It was just like …
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Meghan Markle shared glimpses of a beautiful New Year's trip to Iceland in an unearthed Instagram post from a couple of years before her marriage to husband Prince Harry
Viewers were left stunned on Saturday evening when one of the masked singers in the UK version of the hit show was revealed as music legend Dionne Warwick – and she was sent home after just one episode. ‘Weather’ appeared earlier in the show, heavily disguised, but as soon as she began to sing many …
What a relief it is to close the door on 2023, an annus horribilis for the entertainment industry (and the world). After the dual strikes effectively shut down most production from May through November, the doors have reopened again onto a landscape that’s been forever changed. The realities of the streaming bubble and the rifts …
Ryan Reynolds is finishing the year by teasing Deadpool fans with a new photo of the actor donning the superhero costume. As 2023 comes to a close, Reynolds is reflecting on the year and took to social media to share some of his favorite moments. Tucked deep in the carousel of photos he shared was … | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/photo-gallery-avett-brothers-concert-050153446.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:45Z |
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Kyiv, December 31
Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine on Saturday night after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod earlier in the day “would not go unpunished”.
The Ukrainian air force said on Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
Twenty-eight persons were wounded in an attack on the eastern city of Kharkiv, regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Sunday. A central hotel, apartment buildings, kindergarten, shops and administrative buildings sustained damage, according to the regional prosecutor’s office.
In the Kyiv region that surrounds the capital, a Russian drone attack caused a fire to break out at a critical infrastructure facility, local officials said. Power lines and a grain storage facility in the central Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad were damaged by a Russian attack. — Agencies
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When it comes to fire safety, ensuring the proper functioning of fire sprinkler systems is paramount. Businesses and organizations invest significantly in fire prevention measures, and one crucial aspect is the regular inspection facilitated by fire sprinkler inspection software. The traditional manual inspection process can be time-consuming and prone to human error. The advent of cutting-edge software solutions that streamline inspections for fire sprinklers has become a game-changer.
The Need for Efficient Inspections of Fire Sprinklers
Fire sprinkler systems are the unsung heroes in preventing catastrophic losses during a fire. Regular inspections are crucial to identify potential issues and ensure these systems function optimally. However, traditional inspection methods often involve manual data entry, paper-based reports, and a lack of real-time monitoring. This consumes valuable time and increases the risk of overlooking critical details.
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The integration of innovative software solutions has revolutionized the fire sprinkler inspection process. These solutions leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing to streamline inspections and enhance efficiency.
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One of the primary advantages of inspection software for the fire sprinkler is its ability to automate scheduling. The software can set up regular inspection intervals based on industry standards and regulatory requirements. Automated reminders ensure that inspections are never overlooked, reducing non-compliance risk and enhancing overall safety.
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Gone are the days of carrying around stacks of paper forms during inspections. Mobile inspection apps allow inspectors to input data directly into a digital interface using tablets or smartphones. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and enhances the accuracy of information captured during inspections.
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Cloud-based solutions enable real-time syncing of inspection data. This means that updates and reports are instantly accessible to authorized personnel. Facility managers, safety officers, and other stakeholders can track the status of inspections, identify potential issues, and take proactive measures promptly.
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The adoption of cutting-edge software solutions for inspections of fire sprinklers translates into a myriad of benefits for businesses:
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In conclusion, integrating cutting-edge fire sprinkler inspection software marks a significant leap forward in enhancing business efficiency and safety. Businesses can streamline inspection by leveraging automation, mobile technology, IoT, and AI, reducing costs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The proactive approach enabled by these solutions prevents unexpected failures and contributes to businesses’ overall resilience and sustainability in the face of potential fire hazards. Embracing these technological advancements is not just a choice but a strategic imperative for businesses committed to safeguarding their people and assets. | https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/streamlining-inspections-of-fire-sprinklers-how-cutting-edge-software-solutions-benefit-business-efficiency/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:48Z |
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Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year's address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
He also lauded Russian citizens solidarity, mercy and fortitude. The nearly 2-year-old war in Ukraine was front and center in the address, with Putin directly addressing Russias armed forces involved in what the Kremlin has termed its special military operation in the neighbouring country.We are proud of you, you are heroes, you feel the support of the entire people, the president said.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's "united society" in his prerecorded New Year's address to the nation, the country's state news agencies reported Sunday.
Putin addressed Russians in a video that ran under four minutes long, significantly shorter than the New Year's speech he gave last year, according to state news agency RIA Novosti. Millions of people were expected to watch the new address when it airs on TV as each Russian time zone region counts down the final minutes of 2023 on Sunday.
The first to see it were residents of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Chukotka region in Russia's Far East, some nine hours ahead of Moscow.
Returning to tradition after speaking flanked by soldiers last year, Putin delivered his address to the nation against the backdrop of a snowy Kremlin. In remarks carried by RIA Novosti, he described 2023 as a year marked by high levels of unity in Russian society.
"What united us and unites us is the fate of the Fatherland, a deep understanding of the highest significance of the historical stage through which Russia is passing," the president said. He also lauded Russian citizens' "solidarity, mercy and fortitude." The nearly 2-year-old war in Ukraine was front and center in the address, with Putin directly addressing Russia's armed forces involved in what the Kremlin has termed its "special military operation" in the neighbouring country.
"We are proud of you, you are heroes, you feel the support of the entire people," the president said. According to state media, he emphasised that Russia would never retreat and asserted there was no force that could divide Russians and stop the country's development.
The address' broadcast comes a day after shelling in the centre of the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, including three children. Another 108 people were wounded, Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Sunday, making the attack one with the most casualties on Russian soil since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 22 months ago.
As last year, New Year's celebrations were toned down in Moscow, with the traditional fireworks and concert on Red Square canceled. After the shelling in Belgorod, local authorities in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok and other places across Russia also canceled their usual New Year's firework displays.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia's Security Council and former Russian president, also congratulated Russians on the New Year. In video remarks posted to Telegram, he said that "thoughts and hearts are with those at the front" and that the past year had required "a special stability and unity, and true patriotism" from Russia.
Medvedev also called on Russians to "make 2024 the year of the final defeat of neo-fascism", repeating Putin's claims of invading Ukraine to fight "neo-Nazis".
The Holocaust, World War II and Nazism have been important rhetorical tools for Putin in his bid to legitimize Russia's military actions in Ukraine, but historians see their use as disinformation and a cynical ploy to further his aims.
Analysts are describing 2023 as largely a positive year for Putin.
"It's been a good year; I would even actually call it a great year" for the Russian leader, said Mathieu Boulegue, a consulting fellow for the Russia-Eurasia program at Chatham House think tank in London.
Moscow in May won the fight for the bombed-out Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after the longest and bloodiest battle of the war. In june, Putin defused a revolt against him and reasserted his hold on the Kremlin. A Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia started with high hopes but ended in disappointment.
As he enters 2024, Putin is wagering that the West's support for Ukraine will gradually crumble due to political divisions, war fatigue and other diplomatic demands, such as China's menacing of Taiwan and war in the Middle East.
Putin is seeking reelection in a March 17 presidential election that he is all but certain to win. Under constitutional reforms he orchestrated, the 71-year-old leader is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current term expires, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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46 Uzbekistan citizens rescued from freezing bus stuck in Aktobe rgn
AKTOBE. KAZINFORM - Yesterday, the frontline police evacuated 46 passengers - citizens of Uzbekistan - from a bus stuck on Samara-Shymkent Highway, Kazinform correspondent cites the press service of the Police Department.
Patrolling Samara-Shymkent Highway, the frontline police officers noticed a passenger bus by the side of the road around 1:00 a.m.
The 43-year-old bus driver said that transporting 46 passengers, citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the vehicle was moving in transit from Shymkent to Ufa, Russia, and stopped after the diesel fuel got frozen because of the frost. That night, in addition to the wind in the area, the temperature was -27 degrees Celsius.
Being aware of the seriousness of the situation, the police contacted the nearest squad and requested them to deliver winter diesel fuel. After the cause of the trouble was removed, they started the bus and accompanied it until it reached the border of the Russian Federation. | https://en.inform.kz/news/46-uzbekistan-citizens-rescued-from-freezing-bus-stuck-in-aktobe-rgn_a3491761/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:49Z |
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points and center Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinal (6-6, 1-1), who made a school-record 16 3-pointers in the victory.
Caleb Love led Arizona (10-3, 1-1) with 23 points and center Oumar Ballo added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The victory was Stanford’s first over a ranked opponent since beating Arizona last season and its eighth over a ranked team since 2020.
“I think this will absolutely be the peak moment of this season for 2023,” Stanford coach Jerod Haase said. “For 2024, we’re going to start from scratch and see new peaks and new highs. Usually I tell them to enjoy the win until midnight. This time I told them they could enjoy this one for the rest of the year.”
Stanford raced to an early lead, scoring the first seven points. After Ballo made a layup to bring the Wildcats within a point at the 6:56 mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 21-7 run for a 43-28 lead with under three minutes left in the first half.
The Cardinal got a big boost from both of its freshman guards off the bench in the first half. Carlyle scored 13 of his 25 points in the first half while making all four of his 3-point shots. Stojakovic scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds.
Haase praised his young players and said they were a big part of the win.
“(Kanaan) was fearless out there,” Haase said. “With Kanaan and Andre, their eyes are full of wonder and excitement. I think we can all feed off that.”
Arizona struggled to find a its rhythm in the first half, shooting 41.2% from the field and 25% from long distance.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime.
Stanford’s hot shooting continued in the second half. Jones scored 11 of the Cardinal’s first 16 points after halftime.
Arizona closed within 11 points at 80-69 when Ballo made a second-chance layup with just over seven minutes left in the game.
A layup by Jones gave Stanford a 95-75 lead with 2:57 left in the second half for its largest advantage of the game.
The win could give Stanford a huge confidence boost as it will go on a three-game trip against UCLA, USC and Oregon State in the coming weeks.
“The people in the locker room all believe what we can do,” Stojakovic said. “We knew we were able to accomplish a win like this. We had a couple games not go our way, but I think this one was finally the game to show that we are one of those teams and we can make a lot of noise in the Pac-12.”
The Wildcats, who are third in the country in fast-break points per game (18.67), were held to just six points in transition by Stanford. Arizona made just seven of its 26 3-point shots and allowed Stanford to make 58.1% of its shots.
“They outplayed our guys,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “I don’t care who it was, they outplayed us.”
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Smokers twice as likely to quit using cytisine, study finds
Smokers who want to quit are more than twice as likely to succeed if they take a pill that dampens nicotine cravings, according to doctors, who said the medicine could play a major role in helping people kick the habit.
Stopping smoking remains one of the most common new year resolutions, but it consistently ranks as one of the hardest to keep, largely because of the highly addictive nature of nicotine.
While many smokers now turn to products that provide nicotine more safely than tobacco, such as vapes, patches and gums, doctors looked at the evidence for a medicine called cytisine, a natural ingredient of laburnum seeds, to help smokers break their addiction.
The medicine has been used in central and eastern Europe for decades, but it is unavailable in most countries, the US included. The drug only recently gained regulatory approval in the UK where the pills will be made available later this month.
Researchers in Argentina analysed 12 randomised controlled trials which compared the success rates of smokers who tried to quit while taking cytisine, a placebo, another smoking cessation drug called varenicline (Champix), or nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gum.
Cytisine pills were more than twice as effective as the placebo at helping people quit smoking, the researchers found, while a number of the trials in the review suggested the drug was similar to varenicline and possibly more effective than nicotine replacement therapy. Details are published in the journal Addiction.
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“Our study adds to the evidence that cytisine is an effective and inexpensive stop-smoking aid,” said Omar de Santi, a toxicologist at the Posadas National hospital in Argentina, who led the review. “Worldwide, smoking is considered the main cause of preventable death. Cytisine has the potential to be one of the big answers to that problem.”
While smoking has declined dramatically in the UK over the past 50 years, it is still the leading cause of preventable illness and death. An estimated 100,000 people each year die due to smoking in the UK, more than the next five largest causes combined, according to the Royal Society for Public Health.
The latest findings follow a major study led by Oxford University in September which concluded that e-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine were similarly effective in helping about 14 smokers in 100 quit for at least six months. Only about six smokers per 100 quit for as long without using any of the stop-smoking aids, that report found.
Cytisine pills are due to be available in the UK as a prescription-only medicine by the end of January. But the cost, at £115 for a 25-day course of 100 pills, may deter some areas from providing the medicine as part of their health services.
“It is welcome to have a non-nicotine aid to quitting back on the market as some smokers will prefer this,” said Hazel Cheeseman at Action on Smoking and Health (Ash). “However, the decision about whether to include it in stop-smoking services will be local.
“While it is obviously cost effective given the impact on public services of people continuing to smoke, it is currently more expensive than providing nicotine replacement therapy or vapes and some areas may decide not to offer it to smokers.
“Smokers who aren’t able to access this medication straight away should be reassured that using nicotine alternatives is a safe and effective way to quit smoking.”
Robert West, a professor of health psychology and director of tobacco studies at the Cancer Research UK Health Behaviour Research Centre at UCL, said it was “excellent news for smokers” that cytisine was “finally” being approved for sale in the UK.
“It looks like becoming our most important stop-smoking medicine with similar effectiveness to Champix, which is currently unavailable, and e-cigarettes which tend to maintain dependence on nicotine,” he said. “The cost shouldn’t be a deterrent, but it in any event should come down drastically as the market develops and the supplier recoups its outlay in getting marketing approval.” | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/smokers-twice-likely-quit-using-050022657.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:51Z |
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In the ever-evolving tapestry of online indulgence, the domain of casinos has undergone a metamorphosis of considerable magnitude. As technology perpetually propels itself into uncharted territories, the accessibility and convenience of virtual gambling have burgeoned exponentially. Yet, amidst this surge in availability, a poignant concern arises – the imperative for responsible gambling.
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7-20-25 programme boosts Kazakhstan's mortgage market - KazISS expert
In 2018, the amount of mortgage loans approved by the banks approximated 45bn tenge. About 4,000 Kazakhstanis could buy a new housing thanks to this programme.
The expert says that 7-20-25 programme made mortgage loans more affordable for the population.
This initiative is the most beneficial one as the interest rate is 7% and initial installment is 20% only, she says.
Thus, in her opinion, the 7-20-25 programme became a driver of the country's mortgage market.
According to Baspana mortgage organization, the operator of the 7-20-25 programme, in 2018, the second-tier banks of the country approved 30 mortgage loans every day to the total amount of 370mn tenge. BankCenterCredit and Tsesnabank lead in issuing the mortgage loans.
"This mortgage programme provides a good opportunity for improving well-being of various categories of people. The programme is expected to have a multiplicative effect on the entire construction sector of the country," Anna Alshanskaya added. | https://en.inform.kz/news/7-20-25-programme-boosts-kazakhstan-s-mortgage-market-kaziss-expert_a3493496/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:56Z |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles’ fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more.
Philadelphia’s shot at the top spot in the NFC? Gone. The bye and home-field edge goes to the 49ers. The NFC East crown? Once in their grasp, the Eagles now need help from — yikes, Washington — to win a second straight division title.
The team that opened December 10-1 and looked like a favorite to return to the Super Bowl unraveled Sunday with a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and now faces the grim reality of opening the playoffs on the road.
“We’ve got to get things fixed,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “And we’ve got to get them fixed fast.”
Where to start is the hard part.
James Conner ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining and Kyler Murray threw three TD passes for Arizona, which rallied from a 15-point deficit.
Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. Granted, there haven’t been many of them for the Cardinals (4-12).
The Eagles (11-5) could have won the NFC East with wins against Arizona and the New York Giants next week. Now, Dallas can win the division with a win next week at Washington.
The Eagles could still earn the No. 2 seed with a win at the Giants and a Cowboys loss.
“Man, I’m not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game like this,” defensive end Brandon Graham said.
Maybe he should be concerned. The Eagles have played more like a team bound for a quick playoff exit than one that could make a second straight trip to the Super Bowl.
There was plenty of blame to go around: a discombobulated offense that included indecisive play-calling late in the game, a running game that never got going and a defense that couldn’t get off the field.
The series of blunders included Sirianni running out of timeouts on the Eagles’ final drive and a late-game first-and-20 (because of offensive holding) that saw the Eagles run twice and try a short pass that only got them 5 yards.
“We’re in the playoffs. Lot of teams want to be in the playoffs,” Sirianni said. “We can still do some things here.”
Murray finished 25 of 31 for 232 yards and got stronger as the game progressed, overcoming a 99-yard pick-6 by Sydney Brown early in the second quarter. Conner rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries.
“With everything that’s happened, a lot of disappointment this year, a lot of tough losses,” Murray said. “But trying to finish the season off the right way.”
The Cardinals rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit on the strength of Murray’s two TD tosses in the third quarter that tied the game at 21-all.
Hurts put the Eagles ahead in the fourth with his third TD pass of the game, a 9-yarder to Dallas Goedert.
Normally, that would be enough to win a game at the Linc. But Philly’s defense couldn’t hold on. Cornerback Kelee Ringo was flagged for pass interference and the Cardinals used the extra 29 yards to help tie game 28-28 with 5:26 left. Murray hit Michael Wilson for a 5-yard TD.
Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 2:33 left to give the Eagles their last lead.
Murray had plenty of time to move the Cardinals into scoring position. He hit Greg Dorch for a 36-yard gain that brought Arizona to the Eagles 5 and set up Conner’s decisive score.
The Cardinals finished with 449 yards of offense and scored touchdowns on all four possessions in the second half.
Gannon certainly had reason to gloat — his successor, Sean Desai, already had his play-calling duties stripped during this morbid stretch and turned over to Matt Patricia. No matter who is calling the shots this month, the Eagles’ defense has been steamrolled. The Cardinals rushed for 221 yards and never punted.
“We still have everything in front of us,” Hurts said.
FAST PHILLY START
The Eagles at last made solid use of 34-year-old receiver Julio Jones, signed in October to provide some depth.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had just seven catches for 27 yards and two touchdowns entering the game. He wasn’t supposed to be a top target, of course, not with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both topping the 1,000-yard receiving mark this season.
Jones caught a 12-yard TD pass in the first quarter and had a 22-yard TD with 16 seconds left in the second.
Hurts’ three TD passes brought his total to a franchise-record 38 touchdowns this season. He had already set an NFL QB record with 15 rushing touchdowns. Hurts in 2022 and Randall Cunningham in 1990 both accounted for 35 TDs for the Eagles.
DEFENSIVE GEM
Brown, a rookie safety out of Illinois, circled under a pass from Murray at the Eagles 1-yard line and streaked down the sideline, then zig-zagged into the end zone to give Philly a 14-3 lead. Brown reached a top speed of 21.52 mph and traveled 126.7 total yards on the 99-yard return, per Next Gen Stats.
FAKE OUT
The Eagles used a fake play off the tush push to get a first down. Hurts lined up under center on third-and-1 and flipped the ball to Kenneth Gainwell, who threw a 17-yard pass to Smith. Hurts found Jones for the 22-yard TD on the next play.
INJURIES
Cardinals CB Garrett Williams left with an ankle injury, and OL D.J. Humphries suffered a knee injury.
UP NEXT
While the Eagles try to finish strong against the Giants next weekend, the Cardinals will try to play spoiler to another playoff contender, hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
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8 killed, 7 injured in church blast in southern Philippines
The twin explosions happened after an mass at 8:00 a.m. local time at the Jolo Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu. The victims are mostly churchgoers, according to initial reports, Xinhua reports.
Philippine security forces were investigating the incident. There is a possibility that the death toll may increase, reports said.
The military has yet to officially issue details of the deadly explosions.
The bombings took place days after the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), a new law that paves the way for the creation of a wider autonomous region for Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao.
Jolo rejected the BOL in a plebiscite on Monday but the law was ratified due to a landslide win in other predominantly Muslim provinces, including Lanao del Sur and Magiuindanao.
The Commission on Elections said on Friday that the BOL was "deemed ratified" after getting more than 1.5 million favorable votes. | https://en.inform.kz/news/8-killed-7-injured-in-church-blast-in-southern-philippines_a3492105/ | 2024-01-01T05:08:57Z |
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A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a third has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to local police.
An Israeli-French woman who was among scores of people taken hostage by Hamas militants has described how she feared being raped by the gunman who watched over her around the clock in the home where he lived with his wife and children in Gaza. Mia Schem, 21, was released in late November under a now-lapsed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and made headlines while in captivity after the Palestinians released video footage of her undergoing treatment for a bullet wound to the arm. Interviewed on Israeli TV, Schem recalled dancing at a rave near the Gaza border on Oct. 7 when Hamas infiltrators stormed in, killing hundreds of revellers.
Rakesh and Teena Kamal and their daughter Arianna were found dead in a sprawling estate outside Boston in the wealthy enclave of Dover, Massachusetts.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say a 19-year-old woman is dead after an overnight shooting outside a nightclub west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police say officers responded around 1:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting in a plaza near Dixie Road and Eglinton Avenue in Mississauga, Ont. Police spokesperson Const. Mandeep Khatra says the woman was standing on a sidewalk outside the nightclub when she was shot. He says the woman was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police had not announced a
Authorities have identified three members of a Massachusetts family who were found shot to death this week inside a palatial, 27-room mansion in a wealthy section of suburban Boston.
A husband and wife and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were found dead in a suburban New York home Saturday in what authorities described as a murder-suicide by a police sergeant. Police officials said Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, fatally shot his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their sons before taking his own life. The four bodies were discovered by police just after midnight on Friday at the family’s home in New City, a suburb of New York City, after Morgan failed to show up for his evening shift at the Bronxville Police Department.
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Halifax District RCMP say a homeowner was held at gunpoint and forced to open a safe in a home invasion Friday evening in Gaetz Brook. N.S.It happened on Friday at 6:50 p.m., according to an RCMP news release.A man was operating an excavator on his property when he saw another man pointing a gun at him. Police say the homeowner was forced out of the excavator at gunpoint, directed inside the house to a safe and told to open it.The suspect took several items valued at nearly $200,000 before fleei
Mounties are investigating after an ATM was stolen from a southwestern Saskatchewan town, according to a news release.RCMP responded to a business that had been broken into in Shaunavon, Sask., around 1 a.m. Saturday. The business' alarm was going off and the ATM inside had been stolen, police said.RCMP reviewed the footage and confirmed two suspects entered the store with their faces covered. One suspect wore all black, while the other wore a blue and green plaid jacket with a red hoodie undern
A loud bang and accompanying shock-wave that shook homes has residents of a western New Brunswick village wondering what could have caused the Christmas Day incident.Andrew McDougall was sitting in his living room watching television when he heard a loud bang and felt what seemed to be an object hitting his house."It was like a huge gunfire or a very loud thunder clap, but it was short, like it was just a bang, and then the house shook right at the same time," said McDougall, adding it happened
Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon weekly newspaper has had to lay off its entire staff and halt print after 40 years because its funds were embezzled by a former employee, its editor said, in a devastating blow to a publication that serves as an important source of information in a community that, like many others nationwide, is struggling with growing gaps in local news coverage. About a week before Christmas, the Eugene Weekly found inaccuracies in its bookkeeping, editor Camilla Mortensen said.
The 25-year-old had been fired from another Texas hospital after fellow nurses raised concerns, officials said.
William Brown, 7, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Folkestone on 6 December.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -One of the senior figures in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition called on Sunday for Palestinian residents of Gaza to leave the besieged enclave, making way for Israelis who could "make the desert bloom". The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who has been excluded from the war cabinet and discussions of day-after arrangements in Gaza, appear to underscore fears in much of the Arab world that Israel wants to drive Palestinians out of land where they want to build a future state, repeating the mass dispossession of Palestinians when Israel was created in 1948.
An activist involved in the Armistice Day pro-Palestine march has said that the taking of hostages was a “very important part” of any “act of resistance” and that Israel was “mimicking” Nazis.
TORONTO — A Toronto homeless shelter was shaken by a deadly stabbing Saturday morning, the shelter operator's chief executive said as she reflected on the latest incident of violence to unsettle a system under pressure. "We are very upset with this horrible incident and this horrible outcome," Homes First CEO Patricia Mueller said in a phone interview. "We care deeply about the health and safety of our clients and we're doing everything we can to cooperate with the police as fully as possible." | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/valley-dui-enforcement-taskforces-active-044733294.html | 2024-01-01T05:08:57Z |
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Two held with drugs worth Rs 1.5 crore in Maharashtra’s Palghar district
The police have arrested two South Africans after recovering drugs worth nearly Rs 1.5 crore from them in Maharashtras Palghar district, an official said on Sunday. The Tulinj police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act, he said, adding that they are trying to ascertain the source of the drugs.
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The police recovered 554.4 grams of MD and 120.4 grams of cocaine, collectively worth Rs 1.47 crore, from the duo, he said. The police suspect the drugs had been brought for New Year's Eve parties. The Tulinj police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, he said, adding that they are trying to ascertain the source of the drugs.
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Xi says 'reunification' with Taiwan is inevitable
STORY: President Xi Jinping says China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable.
Xi's comments, made during his New Year's Eve address, come just days before the self-ruled island heads to the polls to elect a new leader.
In his speech, Xi said that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan strait must share in the glory of "national rejuvenation".
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taiwan, which on January the 13th holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Taiwan's leader has been quick to respond to Xi's comments.
President Tsai Ing-wen said that the island's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity".
China has cast the election as a choice between war and peace and has refused multiple offers of talks by Tsai.
While Taiwan's government has repeatedly warned China is trying to interfere in the vote, whether by using fake news or military or trade pressure.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a division title and the top seed in the AFC.
There’s no mathematical way to tell if the star quarterback wrapped up the MVP award, too, but his fans made their views on the topic clear.
Serenaded throughout by “MVP!” chants, Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens eviscerated the Miami Dolphins 56-19 on Sunday. Baltimore won its first AFC North title since 2019, when Jackson was named MVP. He might be closing in on that honor again.
“He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game,” coach John Harbaugh said.
The stat sheet agreed. Jackson went 18 of 21 without an interception. He finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Jackson missed the end of the past two Baltimore seasons because of injuries. Now the Ravens can rest him voluntarily next week if they want, although Harbaugh was noncommittal on that.
Baltimore (13-3) has won six straight, and the Ravens rolled through a grueling December stretch that included games against the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers and Dolphins.
“I don’t know if I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a game. I’m not sure I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a season to date,” said Harbaugh, whose team will have a first-round bye before hosting its postseason opener. “Obviously we have a lot more to do. We’ve got a lot of work to do in front of us, but this is a mature football team.”
Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).
And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.
That raised obvious questions about why Chubb was still in the game.
“There’s times like this one where I would like a time machine for sure,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.
Jackson had more touchdown passes than incompletions. That’s a feat Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa also accomplished in a 70-20 win over Denver in Week 3.
Jackson also had a perfect passer rating against Miami in 2019. He joins Tom Brady (against Detroit) as the only quarterbacks with two perfect ratings against the same team, with a minimum of 20 attempts.
“I love the guy,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “He proved everything he had to prove. If anybody else saying otherwise, they just don’t like Lamar. That’s what it is. They don’t like us, they don’t like Baltimore, they don’t like Lamar.”
This matchup featured Miami’s top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense. In the early going, the Dolphins had the upper hand. They scored on the game’s first drive when Tagovailoa threw an 8-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Jackson answered with a 20-yard scoring strike to Justice Hill.
Miami would have had another touchdown on its second drive, but Tyreek Hill bobbled the ball in the end zone and the Dolphins kicked a field goal.
The Ravens took the lead for good in the second quarter when Gus Edwards capped an 89-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run. After another Miami field goal, Jackson immediately found Zay Flowers open deep for a 75-yard touchdown that made it 21-13.
The Ravens struck again 94 seconds later thanks to a pair of one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, the second a 35-yard catch-and-run TD by Isaiah Likely on fourth-and-7.
Justice Hill returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards, setting up Jackson’s 7-yard TD toss to Likely that made it 35-13.
Miami trailed 35-14 with under 13 minutes remaining last season before rallying to a 42-38 win over the Ravens. The Dolphins started the fourth quarter with a touchdown this time, a 1-yard pass from Tagovailoa to De’Von Achane, but it was Baltimore that closed strong.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and third quarter. Then those guys started making plays and we didn’t do anything,” Jackson said. “The only thing that was on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did it.”
The Ravens marched right back down the field and scored on Jackson’s 4-yard pass to Patrick Ricard to go up 42-19. Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard touchdown run, and a Miami fumble led to a another TD. Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Charlie Kolar on third-and-goal from the 19.
(That was Huntley’s only pass attempt. He also finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.)
“We’ll look at the film tomorrow, see what we can do better and move on to the Bills,” Tagovailoa said. “Everything is still in front of us for what we want to accomplish as a team.”
STREAKS AND MILESTONES
The Ravens rushed for at least 100 yards for a 32nd consecutive game and had a sack for a 37th straight. … Jackson reached 800 yards rushing on the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do that three times. … This was the second-highest scoring total in franchise history for the Ravens, behind only their 59-10 win at Miami in that 2019 romp. … Tyreek Hill surpassed 10,000 yards receiving for his career.
INJURIES
The teams weren’t at full strength at the start, and the injuries continued throughout the game. Miami lost CB Xavien Howard (foot). Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) went down as well. Ravens NT Michael Pierce and S Daryl Worley were both evaluated for head injuries.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Buffalo next weekend.
Ravens: Host Pittsburgh next weekend.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he explained to officials before playing the Dallas Cowboys what would happen on a 2-point conversion play the Lions had planned.
Chaos ensued anyway, and left the Lions feeling as if a victory was taken away from the NFC North winners in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
Officials ruled offensive lineman Taylor Decker wasn’t an eligible receiver when he caught a 2-point conversion pass that would have given Detroit a one-point lead with 23 seconds remaining.
Instead, the Lions (11-5) lost to the Cowboys 20-19 on Saturday night when the third 2-point try was an incomplete pass short of the goal line.
Jared Goff threw an interception on the attempt after Decker’s catch was disallowed, but Dallas was offsides.
The explanations contradicted each other, with Goff saying he was certain Decker reported as an eligible receiver and Dan Skipper had not. In a pool report, referee Brad Allen said the opposite, that Decker didn’t report and Skipper did.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” said Campbell, who was visibly angry with Allen when they talked after the officials made the ruling. “I explain everything pregame to a tee, OK? I did that.”
Allen said Skipper, a backup tackle, reported to him as an eligible receiver, but then went to tackle spot, which meant he didn’t have to report at all. Decker, the starting left tackle, was already in the game.
Video showed Decker having a conversation with Allen, who then said something to the Dallas defense.
“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported and then I return to my position,” Allen said in the pool report. “That was the conversation with the defensive line.”
Decker’s conversation with officials came after Goff’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Campbell said he had already told his team he would go for the win if the Lions scored.
“All I really want to say on it, just so I don’t get myself into trouble, is I did exactly what coach told me to do,” Decker said. “It was my understanding, too, Dan brings up the possibility of those sorts of plays pregame, so I did what I was told to do. Did how we did it in practice all week.”
Goff pleaded Detroit’s case as officials discussed what they were going to call.
“Very confused,” Goff said. “What I do know, and I don’t know if I’ll get fined for this, but I do know that Decker reported. I do know that Dan Skipper did not. I do know that they said that Dan Skipper did.”
The Cowboys (11-5) extended their home winning streak to 16 games — and finished the regular season 8-0 at home — by rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit at AT&T Stadium for the second time this season.
McCarthy said he was told Skipper was announced as eligible, but that Skipper lined up in a way that made Decker an ineligible receiver.
“That was a 2-point extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It looked like training camp, lining up and going at it for three or four plays. Great fight and finish by both teams.”
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From a historical romance with an International Emmy to an action number that helmed the Hallyu wave — Netflix is home to several award-winning Korean dramas. Here’s a look at a few titles that deserve a spot in your watchlist.
The advent of OTT platforms has made sleepless nights spent binge-watching shows a mainstay. Combine this with the phenomenon that is the Hallyu wave and it’s no surprise that K-dramas are wildly popular — not just in their home country but globally. Known for their high production values and solid storylines — these shows are versatile, engaging, and helmed by the finest celebrities. Naturally, many have gone on to bag big titles, paving the way for more quality content to come to the fore. Best part? You only need a Netflix subscription to watch many of these award winning Korean dramas. Here’s our pick of the lot.
Best award-winning Korean dramas for your next Netflix binge
The King’s Affection
Directed by: Song Hyun-wook
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Choi Byung-chan, Bae Yoon-kyung, Jung Chae-yeon
Episodes: 20
Release date: 11 October 2021
Synopsis: The wife of a Joseon-era crown prince gives birth to fraternal twins. Deemed an ominous sign — the daughter Dam-yi (played by Park Eun-bin) is sent to be killed. However, the mother begs for her life to be spared, sending her away in secret instead. Years later, the son passes away which leaves the throne vulnerable. That is, until the daughter returns, posing as a prince herself. Afraid of the secret being revealed, she turns taciturn and reclusive. The only respite? Her optimistic tutor Jung Ji-woon (played by Rowoon).
The show bagged the Best Telenovela title at the 2022 International Emmy Awards. Writer Han Hee Jung was also awarded the Best Writer accolade at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Directed by: Yoo In-shik
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young
Episodes: 16
Release date: 29 June 2022
Synopsis: Lawyer Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin) has Asperger’s Syndrome. Although the condition makes her different — her creativity, wit, and stellar memory make her a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. That said, she does struggle with social interactions and building intimate relationships.
The show bagged the Grand Prize-Television at the 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards, Best Content at the Busan International Film Festival, Best Picture at the 2022 Korea Drama Awards, Korean Drama of the Year at the 2022 Kinolights Awards, and Best Drama at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards.
Squid Game
Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-ryoung
Episodes: 9
Release date: 17 September, 2021
Synopsis: 456 individuals have a financial debt to settle. Their only hope? A set of deadly children’s games with a grand cash prize in store for the winner. Along the way, they open up a can of societal issues and confront harsh realities.
The show was a wild success and at the front and centre of the Hallyu wave. It received 12 Primetime Emmy Award nominations — including in the Outstanding Drama Series category, a first for a Korean title. It also bagged the Bingeworthy Show Of The Year title at the People’s Choice Awards, Breakthrough Series – Long Form at the 2021 Gotham Awards, Best Action Series at the 2022 Critics’ Choice Super Awards, Best International Series at the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards, and Series Film Award at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, amongst others.
Crash Landing On You
Directed by: Lee Jung-hyo
Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun
Episodes: 16
Release date: 14 December 2019
Synopsis: Billionaire heiress Yoon Se-ri (played by Son Ye-jin) finds herself in North Korea after a paragliding accident. There, she is discovered by the upstanding North Korean captain Ri Jeong-hyeok (played by Hyun Bin). As she struggles to find her way back home, the latter decides to help her get there. Along the way, they fall for each other.
The show helmed the Hallyu wave, winning the Outstanding Korean Drama title at the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards, Best Drama Series at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards, and Overseas Drama Special Award at the 2020 Tokyo Drama Award. It was also named Most In-Demand Korean Drama Series at the 3rd Annual Global TV Demand Awards and won the Grand Prize at the 2021 Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards
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The Glory
Directed by: Ahn Gil-ho
Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-il
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: Moon Dong-eun (played by Song Hye-kyo) takes up the position of a homeroom teacher. The reason? To carry out an elaborate revenge scheme and get back at a set of people who made high school a hellscape for her.
The show bagged the Best Drama Series title at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards, Best Drama at the 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards, Best Drama at the 2023 Kinolights Awards, and Best Picture at the Seoul International Drama Awards.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha
Directed by: Yoo Je-Won
Cast: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho, Lee Sang-yi
Episodes: 16
Release date: 28 August 2021
Synopsis: After moving to a seaside town to set up her dental practice, city-girl Yoon Hye-jun (played by Shin Min-a) locks horns with small-town jack-of-all-trades Hong Doo-sik (played by Kim Seon-ho). As she adapts to her new life, the former finds herself in the midst of quirky misunderstandings. Meanwhile, the latter helps her navigate them all. Soon enough, the two fall for each other.
The light-hearted title bagged the Hallyu Excellence Award at the 2022 Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards. Meanwhile, Shin Ha-eun was awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation for Contribution to the development of the broadcasting and video industry at the 2022 Korean Content Awards.
Juvenile Justice
Directed by: Hong Jong-chan
Cast: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jung-eun
Episodes: 10
Release date: 25 February, 2022
Synopsis: The cold and distant judge Shim Eun-seok (played by Kim Hye-soo) dislikes juveniles. However, she’s appointed as a judge of a juvenile court — where she skirts regulations to find her own ways to punish offenders. This involves taking on complex cases.
The show bagged the Best Screenplay title at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards.
Descendants Of The Sun
Directed by: Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-hoon
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won
Episodes: 19
Release date: 24 February 2016
Synopsis: When South Korean Special Forces agent Captain Yoo Shi-jin crosses paths with the hardworking Haesung Hospital surgeon Kang Mo-yeon (played by Song Hye-kyo) — sparks fly. The two give dating a go, despite their hectic schedules. Fate then brings them together to a war-torn country where they work together to keep the peace and health of the local population.
Perhaps one of the most-watched series on Netflix, this show bagged the Grand Prize at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards. It was also the Drama of the Year at the 5th APAN Star Awards, Best Drama at the 9th Korea Drama Awards, and Best Drama Series at the 21st Asian Television. It also bagged the Special Jury Award (TV series) at the 50th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
Reply 1988
Directed by: Shin Won-ho
Cast: Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Bo-gum, Lee Dong-hwi
Episodes: 20
Release date: 6 November, 2015
Synopsis: In the year 1988, five friends and families live in the same neighbourhood. They have a heartwarming bond — having sleepovers, watching movies together, and engaging in hilarious conversations. Together, they grow and navigate life.
The show is a classic, bagging the Grand Prize at the 2016 tvN10 Awards.
D.P.
Directed by: Han Jun-hee
Cast: Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, Son Suk-ku
Episodes: 12
Release date: 27 August 2021
Synopsis: Within the Korean military, the Deserter Pursuit Unit is tasked with capturing soldiers who are deserters. This includes new recruit Captain Im Ji-sup (played by Son Suk-ku), Private Ah Jun-ho (played by Jung Hae-in), Sergeant First Class Park Beom-gu (played by Kim Sung-kyun), and Corporal Han Ho-yeol (played by Koo Kyo-hwan). In the process, the grim reality of the army comes to the fore.
The Netflix Korean drama bagged the Best Drama title at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards as well as the Best Drama award at the 2022 Blue Dragon Series Awards.
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Text description provided by the architects. Abra Garden House is located in a non-urban arena in the Maku Free Zone. The project site in the highlands of Qarah Khach, with a mysterious landscape and pristine nature, calls for people to stay away from the city and the uproar, to pass the rapid rhythm of life, and to rest for an hour in the fog and cloud.
The main concern in the design of this garden house is the limited gross area, which is similar to other garden houses built on arable land and gardens. To avoid exceeding this limitation, the definition of a prototype could affect the concept of all houses being built in the area.
A picture of a house that had been in my mind since childhood affected the project's form. It flies like a white cloud between the sky and the earth, and it gives a sense of suspense to passers-by and audiences who pass by or use it.
The house story begins with a 4×5 square with cantilevers on the sides, which creates a platform of 6×6. Abra garden house is considered in 4 levels, including a basement, living room, resting space, and attic, which houses the project's observation deck.
The concept developing process moved towards the simultaneous reproduction of volume and space to create a deep relationship between architecture and audience that is beyond the combination of form and volume. | https://www.archdaily.com/1011594/abra-garden-house-white-cube-atelier | 2024-01-01T05:09:07Z |
Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on container ship
Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday.
Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday. The crew of the Maersk Hangzhou crew was safe and there was no indication of fire onboard the vessel, which was fully manoeuvrable and continued its journey north to Port Suez, Maersk said.
The attack was the latest by Houthi militants in Yemen, who have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza. The attacks have disrupted world trade, with major shipping companies taking the longer and costlier route around the Africa's Cape of Good Hope rather than through the Suez Canal.
The Red Sea is the entry point for ships using the Suez Canal, which handles about 12% of global trade and vital for the movement of goods between Asia and Europe. The United States launched Operation Prosperity Guardian on Dec. 19, saying more than 20 countries had agreed to participate in the efforts to safeguard ships in Red Sea waters near Yemen.
In response, Maersk said on Dec. 24 it would resume sailings through the Red Sea. However, attacks have continued and U.S. allies have proven reluctant to commit to the coalition, with nearly half not declaring their presence publicly. Maersk, one of the world's major cargo shippers, said on Sunday it would delay all transits through the area for 48 hours, after the Maersk Hangzhou was struck by a missile at around 1730 GMT on Saturday 55 nautical miles southwest of Al Hodeidah, Yemen.
A U.S. warship shot down another two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Later at around 0330 GMT on Sunday, the same ship was attacked by Houthi militants in four small boats. An attempt by the attackers to board the vessel was averted after its security team and helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely, responding to distress calls, returned fire, according to statements by Maersk and CENTCOM.
The helicopters sank three of the militant boats, with no survivors, while the fourth boat fled the area, CENTCOM said in the statement. The Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou with capacity to carry 14,000 containers was en route from Singapore.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Sunday that he had told Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a call that Iran should help stop the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. "I made clear that Iran shares responsibility for preventing these attacks, given their long-standing support to the Houthis," Cameron said in a post on social media site X, adding that the attacks "threaten innocent lives and the global economy".
The BIMCO shipping association condemned the attacks and thanked those states involved in repelling them. "We are thankful to U.S., French, and UK efforts so far and hope even more states will support the coalition with naval assets or other impactful means including diplomatic pressure on the Houthis and their sponsors," Jakob Larsen, BIMCO's head of maritime safety and security, told Reuters.
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By Sarah Henson
As the year begins and we start to plan for 2024, many are setting resolutions, perhaps considering how they can prioritise health and wellness in the new year. Focusing on employee wellbeing is especially important in the finance sector, where research demonstrates that 31% of financial services and banking professionals are planning to leave the industry due to the intensity of the pressure.
This data should ring alarm bells for leaders in the finance sector. For workforces to keep up the pace of a rapidly evolving industry, organisations must ensure that their health and wellbeing offering is competitive, by including key tools such as learning and development, manager support, and digital coaching.
Shine the spotlight on de-stressing
It’s no secret that the finance sector is well known for tight deadlines, long working hours, and high demand. Whilst this has always been the case, employees have now begun to reconsider its impact, with 88% of employees now prioritising work-life balance, mental health and finding meaning in their role over salary. In response to this development, organisations should consider a more holistic approach to employee wellbeing, moving beyond the traditional “talk to HR” approach.
It’s not just HR’s responsibility to watch out for the way employees are feeling. Mental ill health can influence an organisation significantly, even impacting the bottom line. Indeed, according to data from the Mental Health Foundation, better mental health support in the workplace could save UK businesses up to £8 billion annually. There are strong motivations for highlighting the importance of wellbeing in the workplace for those at all levels of senior leadership, beyond the HR team.
Managers can pave the way for the rest of the organisation
When looking to develop a more holistic employee wellbeing programme, organisations can consider encouraging a culture of openness, especially between employees and managers. This is especially important when considering that 1 in 4 financial sector workers are not comfortable discussing mental health with their manager. Yet, when an issue is endemically affecting every part of a business’ day-to-day, like employee wellbeing, managers have a key role to play.
Managers must support their staff by ensuring that everyone is catered for when wellbeing initiatives are implemented into the workplace. Flexibility and tolerance are key behaviours for a manager to display when doing so. By being flexible to each individual’s unique needs, and tolerant of changes in direction if things aren’t working for an individual, management will reap the rewards of a happy and engaged workforce. Aside from managers’ personal behaviours, offering staff the opportunity to have digital coaching, where they can work with one their career with a coach to find strengths and development areas, means employees feel respected and focussed and willing to give back to the organisation.
Building a strategy that puts wellbeing front-and-centre
Wellbeing can’t just be a box-ticking exercise, it needs to be a conscious change to how and organisation operates. Building it into the very fabric of a company is key in both retaining employees long term and securing a stellar reputation with job seekers. Inevitably, employees in the finance sector may experience stressors that are unique to their industry, but there are universal solutions that businesses can offer across the board. Digital coaching, for example, is an effective way for employees to prioritise what is important to their career journey alongside an experienced coach, identify pain points, and work together to resolve any issues. This could include wellbeing, but can also encompass career progression, leadership, and more. This tool can sit alongside other disciplines, such as mentoring and digital learning, to create a workplace environment in which people have unique support that meets their individual needs.
With such a variety of tools and methodologies aiming to enhance employee wellbeing today, organisations can seamlessly integrate wellness into their culture. Wellbeing should be seen as an organisational priority, defined by principles of flexibility and tolerance. Managers should be willing to adapt to individuals’ needs, offering regular discussions about workload, mental heatlh, and responsibilities. They must also be open to shifting gears when something isn’t working, which can ultimately boost productivity and encourage progression. Whilst finance may be dominated by a strong work-hard, play-hard culture, there is always space for employee wellness, bolstered by effective support from employers.
About the Author
Sarah Henson is a Senior Behavioural Scientist at CoachHub who has a passion for problem solving and making a difference. She is a people development leader with experience across a range of disciplines, including coaching and organisational development. Prior to CoachHub, she was Senior Learning & Development Manager at De Beers Group. | https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/the-financial-sectors-guide-to-employee-wellbeing/ | 2024-01-01T05:09:07Z |
On New Year's Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him 'win the Iowa caucuses'
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.
But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away.
“Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?" DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening.
While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. He campaigned in the suburbs of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, revisiting spots he had gone to in 2023 as part of his drive to touch all 99 of Iowa’s counties as a gesture of commitment to the leadoff nominating contests.
But Trump holds a large advantage in Iowa polls as well as a sophisticated campaign organization in the state, threatening to deny DeSantis the win he needs to justify his claim to be the leading alternative to the former president.
Appearing Sunday night with his wife, Casey, and their young children, DeSantis urged his audience to defy the odds. “I think we have an opportunity to just make a statement that in this country it's we the people that ultimately decide these things,” he said. “Because I think you have a lot of media, they don't think you even matter.”
DeSantis wasn't alone in Iowa between Christmas and New Year's, a period typically free from politics. The Jan. 15 caucuses' earlier-than-usual spot on the election-year calendar lured former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to eastern Iowa stops Friday and Saturday, as she competes with DeSantis as a Trump alternative.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also stormed the state, trying to remain part of the conversation despite curtailing his advertising spending. Ramaswamy held more than two dozen Iowa events last week and over the weekend.
No one has more riding on Iowa than DeSantis, who reshuffled a campaign viewed early as national in scope after summer staff shakeups prompted by overspending and internal disagreements. He stood onstage Sunday evening in West Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and evangelical Christian leader Bob Vander Plaats, who have risked their own influence by backing DeSantis.
DeSantis and his supporters asked the audience Sunday to ignore polls that show him trailing Trump appreciably.
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DeSantis has an unrelenting Iowa schedule ahead of him beginning early this week. Trump, who has drawn hundreds — even thousands — more to fewer events, plans his own blitz over the final two weeks, including in deeply conservative northwest Iowa.
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM President Nursultan Nazarbayev entrusted Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Zhenis Kassymbek with a task to solve the problem of poor condition of regional roads, Kazinform reports.
At the Cabinet's enlarged meeting on Wednesday, the President said that all the roads within regions and municipalities had to be repaired.
In turn, the Minister reported that 4,400km of roads are being repaired now. "More than 100,000 people have been attracted to these works. Over 4,000km of roads were reconstructed last year in collaboration with regional akimats (administrations). The total sum of financing made 150bn tenge," said he.
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In a sweet departure from the usual anticipation buildup, Netflix wasted no time in renewing its latest hit series, My Life With the Walter Boys for a second season, just 12 days after the premiere of its first instalment on 7 December 7 2023.
The debut season of the young adult drama swiftly rose to prominence amassing over 20 million views worldwide within a few days of release and secured the Top 10 status in 88 countries on Netflix, making it a global phenomenon.
Based on Ali Novak’s Wattpad novel, My Life With the Walter Boys tells the story of 15-year-old Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez). Uprooted from her idyllic Manhattan life, Jackie finds herself in Colorado with the Walter family following a family tragedy. Amidst grief, she strives to cling to her dream of attending Princeton University while navigating a love triangle with the Walter brothers, Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry).
And now with the announcement of season 2, it looks like there’s more in store when it comes to this Walter boys love triangle. Well, if you’ve already watched the first 10 episodes and are hooked to know what happens next, we’ve gathered all the information there is about My Life With the Walter Boys season 2.
‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ season 2 official announcement
MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS SEASON 2 IS COMING!
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— Netflix (@netflix) December 19, 2023
Yes, the much-anticipated second season was officially confirmed on 19 December by the makers. Show creator Melanie Halsall expressed her elation to Variety, stating, “I am beyond thrilled that My Life With the Walter Boys has been renewed for a second season.”
Executive producer Ed Glauser added, “The saying ‘it takes a village’ couldn’t be more true as it pertains to the success of My Life With the Walter Boys.”
Exploring the potential plot of ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ season 2
The next season of My Life With the Walter Boys is set to intensify the love triangle, as hinted by Netflix’s “Team Alex or Team Cole” tagline. Expect heightened drama from the romantic show as the narrative picks up from the unresolved choice Jackie faces between Cole and Alex at the end of the first season.
The season 1 ending deviated slightly from the novel, offering a unique twist. Creator Melanie Halsall explained, “In the book, she’s with Alex for quite some time, then they split up and it’s quite mutual. I knew I didn’t want to do that. The thought I had in my head was that she wouldn’t end up with either boy — that she’s a successful young woman, striving out on her own, without a romance. So that was one idea.”
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Do we have a release date for ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ season 2?
With production for season 2 yet to start, fans may have to wait until late 2024 or early 2025 for confirmation on the release date of the next chapter.
Do we have a trailer for ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ season 2?
Much like the release date, a trailer for season 2 is expected to emerge later, given that it’s not even been a month since the inaugural season premiered.
Who could return to reprise their roles?
While there is no official information on the cast of My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 yet, insights from the announcement video suggest that Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry will likely reprise their roles.
Other potential returning cast members from the larger Walter family include Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter, Marc Blucas as George Walter, Connor Stanhope as Danny, Johnny Link as Will, Lennix James as Benny, Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan, Dean Petriw as Jordan and Alix West Lefler as Parker.
Meanwhile, check out the trailer for ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ season 1 below:
(Hero and feature image courtesy: IMDb/My Life With the Walter Boys)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is My Life With the Walter Boys based on?
The show is based on the Wattpad novel of the same name by Ali Novak. The series follows the story of 15-year-old Jackie Howard, uprooted from her life in Manhattan and forced to move in with the Walter family in Colorado after a family tragedy.
– Is there a season 2 for My Life With the Walter Boys?
Netflix has officially announced the renewal of My Life With the Walter Boys for a second season, but it is yet to go into production.
– Has My Life With the Walter Boys been released?
Yes, the first season of My Life With the Walter Boys has been released. It premiered on Netflix on 7 December 2023.
– What is the ending of My Life With the Walter Boys?
By the end of the debut season, Jackie is left with facing a choice between the two Walter brothers, Cole and Alex, leaving the question of her final decision up in the air. | https://www.augustman.com/sg/entertainment/film-tv/my-life-with-the-walter-boys-season-2-release-date-plot-details-cast/ | 2024-01-01T05:09:13Z |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cori Close went with one of the more challenging nonconference schedules so that UCLA would be prepared for what could be the most rigorous Pac-12 races in conference history.
That certainly paid off Saturday in a battle of unbeaten crosstown rivals at a sold-out Pauley Pavilion.
Londynn Jones scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, as second-ranked UCLA defeated No. 6 Southern California 71-64, despite 27 points and 11 rebounds from JuJu Watkins in what was the conference opener for both teams in the final season of the Pac-12.
Lauren Betts had 15 points and eight rebounds while Kiki Rice scored 12 for the Bruins (12-0, 1-0 Pac-12), who beat the Trojans for the ninth straight time.
UCLA has won all four games this season when going against ranked opponents, but the first three happened on the road or neutral courts.
“Today was like Sweet 16 match up. I think our nonconference schedule gave us a lot of experience,” Betts said. “I think we came in today knowing that whatever happens, we were going to be the tougher and more together team.”
The game was attended by 13,659 fans, breaking the UCLA women’s basketball single-game mark. Among those in attendance were Clippers star Russell Westbrook, former NBA star Baron Davis and Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams, all former UCLA standouts, as well as Candace Parker.
Watkins came in making 49.4% from the field, but was 7 of 24 for the worst-shooting game of her brief college career. She missed her first four from the field and had one stretch late in the second quarter and part of the third where she missed eight of nine.
“It’s not great to lose personally but this is a learning lesson,” said Watkins, who is second in the nation in scoring at 26.8 points per game. “We haven’t faced a team like this so far. I needed to get used to the physicality and needed to slow things down.”
McKenzie Forbes scored 23 for the Trojans (10-1, 0-1) and Rayah Marshall pulled down 14 rebounds.
It was the first ranked matchup between the rivals since 1985 and the first since March 1981 where both have been in the top 10.
“They gave us everything we could handle,” UCLA’s coach Close said. “I was proud of our response We had adversity, foul trouble, players that didn’t play as well as they wanted and we responded.”
UCLA had a 10-point lead late in the third quarter before the Trojans answered back. A 3-pointer by Watkins with 6:46 remaining got them within 60-59 but UCLA went on an 8-2 spurt to get some breathing room, including a pair of 3-pointers by Jones.
“My team does a good job of finding me and the person who is hot in general. We do a good job of continuing to go with it,” said Jones, who had her fourth 20-point game of the season.
UCLA jumped out to a 14-2 lead to start the game, only to see the Trojans score the final nine points of the quarter.
A jumper by Watkins with 1:47 remaining in the quarter was USC’s first made shot from the field. That started a run where she scored 12 of the Trojans’ next 15 points, including a 3-pointer off a fast break with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter to give them a 17-15 advantage.
There would be nine more lead changes and six ties in the quarter before Angela Dugalic’s 3-pointer with 37 seconds gave the Bruins a 38-37 halftime lead.
“I thought we showed a lot, especially being down early. We have many things to get better at but now the focus is on the next 17 conference games,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said.
THE TAKEAWAY
USC: The Trojans got off to slow shooting starts to begin both halves. They missed their first nine shots to begin the game and were 1 of 11 to start the second half.
UCLA: The Bruins have a pair of victories over top 10 programs for the second time in four years.
UP NEXT
USC: Host Oregon State on Friday.
UCLA: Host Oregon on Friday.
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AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/ap-londynn-jones-leads-no-2-ucla-to-71-64-win-over-no-6-usc-despite-27-points-from-juju-watkins/ | 2024-01-01T05:09:12Z |
We get it, running a store is no small feat.
From keeping track of products to making sure customers have a great experience, and also ensuring maximum profit margins, it’s a lot to juggle.
In fact, The National Retail Federation estimates that excess inventory carrying costs retailers nearly $50 billion annually in the U.S. alone.
Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can offer a multitude of benefits for a retailer like you across various aspects of your business and the buyer journey.
According to Salesforce, 77% of consumers are more likely to buy from companies that personalize their customer experience across different touchpoints.
It’s simple- ERP for retailers helps you handle everything from keeping shelves stocked to processing orders to delighting your customers with personalized rewards.
And the best part? It does it all super efficiently, saving you time and money. Let’s take you through the modern-day benefits and competitive advantage of using ERP for the retail industry.
What are the Benefits Enjoyed by Retailers Using ERP?
Streamlined Operations:
Without ERP, you might rely on multiple disconnected systems and manual processes. This can lead to inefficiencies, delays in decision-making, and increased labor costs as tasks take longer to complete.
According to a study by McKinsey, companies with streamlined operations are 50% more likely to have above-average profitability.
Streamlining operations with ERP reduces overhead costs, minimizes bottlenecks, and enables quicker response times to market changes.
A report by Deloitte found that organizations that invest in process efficiency and automation can reduce operational costs by up to 25%. So, it’s quite clear that using ERP for streamlined automation helps retailers make their life a lot easier.
Real-Time Data and Analytics:
Access to real-time data becomes a challenge without an ERP. This could lead to slower response times, missed opportunities, and potential losses due to delayed or inaccurate decision-making.
A report from Aberdeen Group found that companies using real-time analytics are 3 times more likely to make informed business decisions.
Inaccurate inventory data can result in overstocking, leading to higher carrying costs and potential losses due to obsolescence, or stockouts, which can lead to lost sales and dissatisfied customers.
Real-time data empowers retailers like you to quickly identify trends, respond to customer preferences, and adjust strategies to meet current market demands.
Enhanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM):
Managing customer interactions throughout different channels is challenging for all retailers. This may result in missed opportunities for personalized engagement, leading to lower customer satisfaction and loyalty.
ERP helps in accurate inventory management, minimizing overstocking, reducing carrying costs, and preventing revenue loss due to stockouts. Some of the good retail-specific ERPs for medium to large scale retailers include Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, SAP Business One, etc.
Effective CRM enables retailers like you to understand individual customer preferences, leading to higher customer retention rates and increased sales.
Efficient Order Processing:
Manual order processing can be error-prone and time-consuming. This can result in slower fulfillment times, potentially leading to unhappy customers, order cancellations, or returns.
A study by the Baymard Institute found that 69.23% of online shopping carts are abandoned before the purchase is completed. Efficient order processing with ERP for retailers helps in reducing cart abandonment rates by ensuring a seamless and quick checkout experience.
Financial Management and Reporting:
Managing finances without an integrated system can lead to errors in reporting, delayed financial statements, and potential compliance issues, potentially resulting in fines or penalties.
The American Productivity & Quality Center found that organizations with well-implemented financial reporting systems can experience up to a 30% improvement in their financial performance.
So, for retailers like you, accurate and timely financial reporting with ERP provides visibility into the health of your retail business and helps in making informed financial decisions.
Supply Chain Optimization:
Without advanced supply chain tools, you may struggle to adapt to changes in demand, supplier issues, or disruptions. This could lead to higher costs, longer lead times, and potential stockouts. A report by Gartner highlights that supply chain disruptions can result in a 5% to 10% decrease in shareholder value.
ERP ensures an optimized supply chain, creating resilience against disruptions, reduces costs, and improves overall operational efficiency.
Multi-Channel Integration:
As a retailer, you know the holy grail! When your customers are happy, your profits will soar!
Managing different channels separately can lead to inconsistent customer experiences. This can result in confusion, frustration, and potential loss of customers who expect a seamless experience. Harvard Business Review states that companies with strong omnichannel customer engagement strategies retain, on average, 89% of their customers.
With ERP you get seamless integration across various channels which leads to consistent customer experiences, which in turn drives customer loyalty and higher lifetime value.
Compliance and Reporting:
Staying compliant with evolving regulations without a dedicated system can be challenging. Non-compliance can lead to huge fines, complicated legal issues, and cause serious harm to the hard-earned brand reputation. The Ponemon Institute found that non-compliance with data protection regulations can result in fines averaging $14 million.
ERP in the retail industry helps you in staying compliant with regulations, helps in avoiding costly fines and maintains the trust of customers concerned about data privacy.
What is the Competitive Advantage of Choosing ERP Over Other Software in Retail Industry?
Without the tools to adapt quickly and offer seamless customer experiences, you may fall behind competitors who can respond rapidly to changing market demands.
In a survey by Forbes Insights, 81% of executives agreed that agility is key to gaining a competitive edge in today’s business environment.
Modern retail demands a high degree of adaptability, efficiency, and customer-centricity.
An ERP system is uniquely positioned to provide an integrated, data-driven foundation that allows you to thrive in this dynamic environment.
An ERP system equips you with the agility needed to respond quickly to the retail market shifts, innovate, and deliver superior customer experiences, setting you apart from your competitors in the retail industry.
On the other side, not using an ERP system can lead to a range of challenges, including operational inefficiencies, increased costs, reduced customer satisfaction, and potentially even legal and compliance issues as discussed in detail in the blog. Over time, these factors can erode profitability and hinder your ability to compete effectively in the modern retail landscape.
According to a study by McKinsey, companies that invest in scalable technologies are 6 times more likely to experience revenue growth of 20% or more. And ERP for retail industry enables successful scalability.
It enables retailers to expand their operations efficiently, seize new opportunities, and respond to market changes with agility. Hence, to gain the competitive advantage in the retail industry, tap into the powerful potential of ERP.
Author Bio: Web Masters, as a renowned software provider, is dedicated to delivering robust IT solutions and services tailored for businesses. Renowned for providing top-notch ERP, CRM, and retail solutions, Web Masters has solidified its position in the industry. Their expertise extends to pioneering proprietary business automation solutions specifically designed for the retail, finance, manufacturing, IT service, and the wholesale distribution Industry, showcasing a commitment to innovation and excellence. | https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/why-erp-for-retail-industry-a-comprehensive-guide/ | 2024-01-01T05:09:14Z |
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