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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.krwg.org/national-news/2023-12-31/congos-president-is-declared-winner-of-election-that-opposition-wants-redone | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
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CHARLOTTE – Quarterback Cam Newton has been spreading joy to Panther Nation this season with his play on the football field, leading Carolina to an unprecedented 13-0 record.
Earlier this week, as part of Newton's second annual Santa Cam event, he was joined by fellow quarterbacks Derek Anderson and Joe Webb to spread more joy around Charlotte.
Newton and Co. visited children with disabilities, held a shopping spree for underprivileged kids, donated $7,500 to a local high school to refurbish the weight room and attended the Roaring Riot fan club party.
"I always try to use my influence in a positive way," Newton said. "Hopefully, I inspired other people to do that as well. You don't have to be a football player to do that. As we were going around to different places, everywhere we went just unbelievable support. It's just great to see. The fans and the connection with the players can take on a life of its own."
Newton did plenty of dancing and smiling as he met hundreds of his biggest fans. He's just trying to keep the party going as the Panthers prepare to play the New York Giants in Week 15.
"We are celebrating, because there is greatness in the air and people are making the most of each and every opportunity they get," Newton said. "I hope it never stops." | https://www.panthers.com/news/cam-newton-spreading-joy-16526953 | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
EDITORIAL: Biden infrastructure bill: A failure to launch
December 31, 2023 - 9:02 pm
With a new year comes hope in the White House that Americans will eventually buy into “Bidenomics.” For instance, President Joe Biden would no doubt love to pose for pictures in front of some of the new projects funded by his $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Unfortunately, the administration’s own policies have hampered his opportunities.
CNN reported last month that Mr. Biden has privately expressed immense frustration that it could be years before he can show off any of the wonders built thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which he signed into law in November 2021.
But many of them remain years off — if they ever get built at all.
Some of the delays are beyond a president’s control. “The government is simply not very efficient at doing much of anything,” Reason magazine’s Eric Boehm points out, “and major infrastructure projects take time to plan, organize and execute.”
Yet many of the slowdowns and red tape are self-inflicted. Republicans have long advocated for removing hurdles to large federal projects. Typically such efforts are resisted by Mr. Biden’s party. It also doesn’t help that the infrastructure bill was filled with pork for green and union interests.
When Biden signed the measure into law, he not only renewed requirements that federally funded infrastructure projects use American-made iron and steel, but he also expanded these “Buy American” requirements to other construction materials such as lumber, drywall, copper wire and fiber optic cables. The law also included a provision limiting the ability of nonunion construction shops to bid on infrastructure jobs and “created delays by adding more paperwork and a confusing patchwork of new federal oversight for projects that sought funding,” Mr. Boehm reports.
In addition, Biden’s refusal to lift tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump has kept prices for much-needed steel artificially high.
Mr. Biden’s “Buy American” agenda may be popular with the public, but it’s also at odds with his effort to quickly and efficiently complete infrastructure projects.
Mr. Boehm correctly notes that, instead of pandering to labor unions and political allies, the president could have pushed for an infrastructure bill that focused on actually building something in a speedy, cost-effective way, by providing a path to easing red tape. Instead he did the opposite.
Maybe voters are simply smarter than the White House realizes. Maybe they have picked up on the fact that “Bidenomics” and the infrastructure bill are a mishmash of inconsistencies masquerading as coherent economic policy. | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-biden-infrastructure-bill-a-failure-to-launch-2974161/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
For long-term financial security, millennials must not only provide social security for their young families, but also ensure that their financial burdens are not passed down to their families, says Casparus Kromhout, MD & CEO of Shriram Life Insurance Company.
Understanding the importance of life insurance for millennials
At 34 per cent, millennials form the key portion of India's total population.
At the current age range of 27 to 42 years millennials form the majority of the working population in the country. Further, the median age of the country has been touted at 28.2 years.
The statistics indicate millennials as the driving force in the Indian economy being in a 'working' age bracket would also be estimated to be going through the significant lifestyle milestones like marriage, starting a family, buying a house, etc.
The favourable economic conditions in the country, progressive polices, greater entrepreneurial opportunities, better understanding of investment opportunities, easy availability of finance and technology adoption have empowered this portion of the population in unprecedented ways.
Millennials have a distinct outlook towards life, offering a unique and interesting perspective on how they choose to live, work and when they choose to retire. However, it has been noted across the industries that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and fuelled new behaviour in this segment.
This translates to how they spend money -- the loans they take, the jobs they prefer, the family values they are developing and the kind of diseases/calamities they are exposed to.
A few examples that have come forth of the changes in economic behaviour being the increasing investment in luxury real estate from millennials in the current year, the higher adoption of fintech and the buy-now-pay-later culture.
Most millennials are EMI takers with a significant portion of their salaries contributing to monthly instalments for their cars, apartments, or their entrepreneurial ventures.
Thus, millennials are currently not only at an age group of being the key bread earners for their families, but are also a generation with higher aspirations and related financial risks. Climate change also poses a lot of anxiety where floods, hurricanes and wildfires are crippling lives and homes to create lifestyle-changing outcomes.
Taking life insurance in these cases is critical not only to provide social security for their young families, but to also ensure that their financial burdens are not passed down to their families.
Advantages of starting early
The main advantage of starting early while taking a life insurance policy is that a young policyholder will have lesser health complications and liabilities than an older policyholder. The premium therefore will be far lesser, enabling the policyholder to pay less as they grow older.
If one takes a policy when they are in their mid-fifties, the premium would be higher as they will have greater health/life risks to deal with.
If one takes an endowment plan, it will serve as a good savings plan for the long run -- helping not only to save tax but set goal-based savings like paying off an education loan or getting your children married.
Types of life insurance policies
Pure Term Life Insurance: These policies only secure your life and do not give you any returns. These policies secure your family's future upon your passing and the death benefit will be a surplus amount that will be given to your family upon death claim intimation.
Endowment Plan: These plans are savings plans designed to help you get coverage as well as act as savings instruments giving you a lump sum upon maturity. Like all other insurance plans, endowment plans also help you save tax under Sec 80C of the Income Tax Act.
ULIPs: Unit Linked Insurance plans are market-linked plans offering you cover as well as wealth generation opportunities. Your premium is divided into parts and distributed according to your risk tolerance.
You can switch between equity, debt, and both and reap benefits of the markets over a period. You can opt to get maturity benefits also over fixed intervals.
Annuity/Pension Plans: Plans that provide varied kinds of income options during retirement years to ensure that a person's basic needs are met.
Tailoring coverage to individual needs
While deciding which life insurance is most appropriate for an individual, it is best to understand one's financial needs and liabilities and take a solution that best meets those needs.
HLV is a good indicator to decide the amount of coverage one needs for their families. Current life stages can further decide savings needs and future aspirations goals that would need savings.
In addition, understanding one's liabilities and dependencies is also crucial before zeroing in on a life insurance solution.
Dispelling common myths about life insurance
One of the common myths about life insurance is that it is at times touted as an investment that does not reap results. However, life insurance in financial planning plays a pivotal role in standing by as financial security for your family in your absence. It will also ensure that your goals are also achieved without disruptions such as your children's education, their wedding or even buying your dream home.
Life insurance is meaningless and a waste of money if one has other means of savings. This is not true as different kind of savings have different objectives.
Life insurance works to protect your loved ones in your absence, enabling them to live comfortably in your absence, ensuring all their needs are met.
Although there are life insurance schemes that may help you save money, its primary objective is to cover the human value of life.
Life Insurance can be taken even if you have other kinds of illnesses. Every insurance company may have a scheme that will accommodate even a person with illnesses to take policies.
Life insurance is expensive. Actually, premiums are on the lower side when one takes the policy early on in life. Pure term policies taken early in life comes to a very marginal amount and one may be rest assured that it will not interfere with a person's main expenses. | https://www.rediff.com/getahead/column/insurance-for-millennials-why-you-must-start-early/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:34:53Z |
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Bade Miyan Akshay Kumar and Chote Miyan Tiger Shroff are all set for the new year. They began the year with a new look from
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff
As the New Year dawned, fans welcomed 2024 with excitement, fueled by the much-anticipated announcement of the Pan India film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.' The prospect of witnessing Bollywood's coolest action duo, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, sharing the screen for the first time has sent ripples of thrill among enthusiasts.
To kick off the year on a lively note, both the actors and the film's makers turned to social media, offering a celebratory toast to the impending cinematic spectacle. Sharing a glimpse from the film, they set the stage for a year that promises not just festivities but also an adrenaline-packed cinematic experience. The synergy between these two dynamic actors has undoubtedly become the focal point of discussions, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the unfolding of 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' on the silver screen.
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Sharing the look, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Aapka naya saal Bada bane, chhoti chhoti khushiyon se. Happy New Year, from #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan. Don’t forget to block #Eid2024 to meet us in theatres. Let’s rock 2024!"
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And guess what? The release date couldn't be more perfect – the film is hitting the screens right in the heart of April 2024, just in time for Eid! It's not just a movie; it's a family entertainer tailor-made for the festive season.
Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Entertainment present 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' in association with AAZ films. Written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, and Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, Ali Abbas Zafar. As predicted by Trade Pandits this Pooja Entertainment production is set to break all big screen records on Eid April 2024. | https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/new-year-new-look-akshay-kumar-and-tiger-shroff-go-jet-skiing-in-still-from-bade-miyan-chote-miyan-23327717 | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
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Manifesto “United for a new football” defends the name of Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos at the helm of the entity; is signed by Fluminense, current champion of the Libertadores, and Palmeiras, current champion of the Brazilian Championship
Thirty clubs and 8 football federations released this Friday (Dec 29, 2023) a manifesto in support of the candidacy of the president of the São Paulo Football Federation, Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos, under the command of the CBF. The document, called “United for a new football”says:
- none of the last 5 CBF presidents finished their term;
- Brazilian football suffers from “external interference that disrupts the already complex sport environment”;
- the signatories of the manifesto lead a “single movement and unprecedented”;
- the clubs and federations that sign the document express public support for the election of Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos;
- that other clubs and federations also support Bastos, but prefer “do not make your votes public at this time”;
- they ask that the CBF election be transparent.
Read the complete of the manifesto (PDF – 377 kB).
Among the clubs that sign the manifesto are the current Libertadores champion, Fluminense, and the current Brazilian champion, Palmeiras, as well as traditional Brazilian football teams such as São Paulo, Corinthians, Botafogo, Santos, Sport, Internacional, Atlético-MG and Cruise.
Read the manifesto of the federations and clubs below:
“For at least a decade, Brazilian Football has been bleeding. Removed or banned, none of the last five presidents of the CBF finished their term. Football suffers, like never before, from external interference that disrupts the sport's already complex environment, under the pretext of dubious individual interests.
“Uncomfortable with this scenario, which generates stagnation and delay in the most popular sport in the country, the Eight State Federations and the 30 Clubs from Series A and B of the Brazilian Championship that are signatories here came together and started a unique and unprecedented movement. We are convinced that Brazilian Football needs effective change, with a modern and ambitious project, and we express, through this letter, public support for the election of Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos to the presidency of the CBF for the next cycle.
“We make ourselves available to FIFA and CONMEBOL, who, attentively, will come to Brazil next month to monitor the electoral process that will be held. We will be united to support the fairness and transparency of this process, so that Brazilian Football can get out of this regrettable situation in which it finds itself once and for all.
State Federations
- Acre Football Federation
- Amapá Football Federation
- Matogrossense Football Federation
- Paraná Football Federation
- São Paulo Football Federation
- Pernambuco Football Federation
- Football Federation of the State of Rondônia
- Tocantins Football Federation
Clubs
- Amazonas Futebol Clube (AM)
- América Futebol Clube SAF (MG)
- Ponte Preta Athletic Association (SP)
- Chapecoense Football Association (SC)
- Atlético Clube Goianiense (GO)
- Avaí Futebol Clube (SC)
- Botafogo Futebol SA (SP)
- Ceará Sporting Club (CE)
- Club Athletico Paranaense (PR)
- Clube Atlético Mineiro (MG)
- Coritiba Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (PR)
- Criciúma Esporte Clube (SC)
- Cruzeiro Esporte Clube SAF (MG)
- Cuiabá Esporte Clube SAF (MT)
- Esporte Clube Juventude (RS)
- Fortaleza Esporte Clube (CE)
- Fluminense Football Club (RJ)
- Goiás Esporte Clube (GO)
- Grêmio Novorizontino (SP)
- Guarani Futebol Clube (SP)
- Ituano Futebol Clube (SP)
- Mirassol Futebol Clube (SP)
- Railway Worker Esporte Clube (PR)
- Santos Futebol Clube (SP)
- São Paulo Futebol Clube (SP)
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (SP)
- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (SP)
- Sport Club do Recife (PE)
- Sport Club Internacional (RS)
- Vila Nova Futebol Clube (GO)
“In addition to the signatories above, we have signs of support from other Clubs and Federations that prefer not to make their votes public at this time.
“The Entities that signed this first manifesto continue in negotiations that aim to expand this movement, so that more Federations and Clubs that believe in the project to rescue Football.”
FLÁVIO ZVEITER LAUNCHES CANDIDACY
The former president of Superior Court of Sports Justice Flavio Zveiter launched his candidacy for the presidency of the CBF. In an article for the newspaper Folha de S.Paulopublished on Friday (Dec 29, 2023) with the title “We need to rebuild the CBF and restore the pride of the Brazilian team”the lawyer said he is “willing The to stare It is lead” what he called “challenge” to make the “Brazilian football great again”.
In the article, Zveiter states that:
- Brazilian football lives “bigger crisis” of its history;
- change needs to happen “outside the field”;
- the Brazilian team lost “global protagonism” because of “management mistakes”;
- it is necessary to respect and value state championships;
- professionalize executives who work in Brazilian football;
- is willing to “face and lead this challenge together with all those who want to see Brazilian football great again”.
Read more about the election at CBF:
#CBF #presidential #candidate #receives #support #clubs | https://pledgetimes.com/cbf-presidential-candidate-receives-support-from-30-clubs-2/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
Nichushkin's late goal lifts Avalanche over slumping Sharks
DENVER -- Valeri Nichushkin scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Sunday night.
Nichushkin also had an assist, Mikko Rantanen scored and Nathan MacKinnon had two assists for Colorado.
MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 19 games, the longest to start a season in franchise history. He matched his longest home point streak, set from Jan. 2 to March 24, and is four games shy of tying Joe Sakic for the club record.
Alexandar Georgiev faced just 11 shots in his 19th win while Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen made 30 saves. Tomas Hertl scored for San Jose, which has lost eight straight games — all in regulation.
The game appeared headed to overtime when the Avalanche got a delayed penalty. With an extra attacker on, Jack Johnson fed Nichushkin for a one-timer at 16:31 of the third. It was his 17th goal of the season.
Josh Manson added an empty-netter at 18:53.
Avalanche defenseman Sam Girard played his first game since receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Girard last played Nov. 18 and entered the program on Nov. 24, citing anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse as the reason for seeking help.
He missed 21 games before returning to the lineup Sunday.
Rantanen gave Colorado a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 6:58 of the first, his 19th of the season. Hertl tied it at 16:53 of the second with his 13th goal, eight seconds into a Sharks power play.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against VNET Group, Inc. (“VNET” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VNET) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired VNET securities between April 8, 2022 and February 15, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until February 26, 2024 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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As of February 28, 2022, the Company’s co-founder, Defendant Josh Sheng Chen, beneficially owned approximately 78.52 million VNET shares individually and through his sole ownership of certain companies, including GenTao Capital Limited (“GenTao”) and Sunrise Corporate Holding Ltd. (“Sunrise”). On August 19, 2021, he and his companies entered into a $50.25 million margin loan facility with Bold Ally (Cayman) Limited (“Bold Ally”), pledging all of his shares of GenTao, Sunrise, and Beacon Capital Group Inc. as collateral, thus effectively pledging a significant percentage of his VNET shares as collateral (the “Facility Agreement”).
On February 13, 2023, before the market opened, Bold Ally announced it would exercise its rights under the Facility Agreement following a default by GenTao and was entitled to 48,515,634 Class A ordinary shares (in the form of 8,085,939 American depositary shares, or “ADSs” or “shares”) and 27,757,992 Class B ordinary shares of the Company.
On this news, the Company’s share price fell $0.20, or 3.2% on February 13, 2023, on unusually heavy trading volume. The Company’s share price continued to decline by $1.09, or 17.8%, over the next consecutive trading session to close at $5.02 per share on February 14, 2023, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Then, on February 15, 2023, before the market opened, VNET disclosed that the board of directors had approved and authorized the issuance of up to 555,000 newly created Class D ordinary shares to the Executive Chairman of the Board, and that these shares would be granted a 500-to-1 vote per share power. The Company stated this measure was required in order to “protect the Company’s interests and continued stability.”
On this news, the Company’s share price fell $0.10, or 2%, to close at $4.92 per share on February 15, 2023, on unusually heavy trading volume.
According to the filed complaint, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that GenTao was experiencing financial difficulties and was at risk of defaulting on the Facility Agreement; (2) that, as a result, there was a substantial likelihood that Bold Ally would acquire Defendant Sheng Chen’s significant ownership stake in VNET; (3) that, to restore Defendant Sheng Chen’s voting interest in VNET, the Company would issue newly created shares to Defendant Sheng Chen, diluting investors’ interest; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis
If you purchased or otherwise acquired VNET shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at investigations@bespc.com, telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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LETTER: About Trump’s immigrant relatives
December 31, 2023 - 9:02 pm
Note to Stephen J. Salchenberger (Dec. 26 letter): Indeed, the Trump family has several members who were immigrants. All of them followed the law and are legal, as opposed to those who sneak in and are lawbreakers the moment they step on U.S. soil. Big difference, I think. | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/letter-about-trumps-immigrant-relatives-2974165/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:00Z |
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. . . I’ll be trying to eat these 12 grapes before 12:01 (Puerto Rican tradition by way of my friend Maricelis) while opening the back door to let out the old year and opening the front door to let in the new year (Irish tradition).
Note at 12:17 a.m. — success! | https://365project.org/wiesnerbeth/365/2023-12-31 | 2024-01-01T05:35:01Z |
A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.
An absorbing narrative excerpt from Meeran Chadha Borwankar's Madam Commissioner, The Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief.
During a part of my tenure as the chief of Maharashtra prisons, the film star Sanjay Dutt was in jail.
He was first confined at Arthur Road Jail and later shifted to Yerawada Prison in Pune.
The transfer had to be kept confidential as the media was always sniffing around for Sanjay Dutt-related developments and tended to overpublicise the issue.
In the past, a huge crowd of journalists had chased the official vehicle in which he was being moved to a new location.
This time I tasked a senior prison officer for Dutt's transfer from Mumbai to Pune at night in order to avoid undue publicity.
But this turned out to be impossible as Dutt was afraid that he would be killed in an encounter on the way! His fear was so real that he started sweating and complained of having a fever.
Dutt was counselled against making his shift to Yerawada an issue and it was impressed upon him that his apprehension about an 'encounter' was misplaced.
Shortly after, in a bizarre development, Dutt secured a court order that allowed him to enjoy home-cooked food in prison.
This facility is available to undertrials whose cases are pending in the courts. But Dutt had now been convicted, which made it surprising that the court had given him this concession.
We decided to challenge the order. Dutt was soon informed that we had initiated the process of getting the order modified.
I was told that he made no fuss and took to eating what his fellow inmates ate. We did get the home food order of the court reversed.
We were very clear that no special treatment should be meted out to Dutt simply because he was a celebrity.
Once when newspapers started reporting that drugs were being supplied to Dutt, I decided to check the facts myself.
After a scheduled visit to the Yerawada women's prison, I asked my driver to take the car to the men's prison, which is located just opposite.
Getting out of my car, I asked the jail guards to open the main gate and hurried inside. I headed to the small barracks where I knew Sanjay Dutt was kept.
When the prison constable opened the door to the barracks, he was shocked to see me. We ran a thorough search of the barracks, checking every nook and cranny, but did not find any drug or objectionable item.
At the time, Dutt was sharing his cell with Yusuf Mohsin Nulwalla, a co-accused in the Mumbai blast of 1993.
Inside, we found piles of papers and numerous books. But what surprised me the most was a huge number of bidis as well as high-quality cigarettes.
The prison superintendent Yogesh Desai had, in the meantime, reached the barracks and told me that Dutt was a habitual smoker who regularly bought bidis from the prison canteen.
I noticed that Dutt seemed rather happy to see me. He had found out that I hailed from Punjab. It was my turn to feel surprised and embarrassed.
As he enthusiastically shared information about my background, I tried to change the subject by enquiring about the mattress in the barracks.
The superintendent explained that it had been provided on the basis of formal medical advice -- given in writing -- as Dutt suffered from backaches.
During his incarceration, the star would often interact with his fellow inmates. He had been active on the Yerawada FM programmes ever since the superintendent had introduced the radio into the prison.
I was told that Dutt would hold counselling sessions on air for prisoners and was generally following all prison rules and regulations. He was also taking part in various cultural activities.
The inmates had supposedly become fond of him and appreciated his 'therapy' sessions.
After a detailed discussion with local prison officers, it was decided that an entertainment event would be held in Pune to raise resources for a prison welfare fund. We knew that Dutt's presence would ensure a good citizen turnout.
When Superintendent Desai mentioned the plans to him, Dutt agreed and actively involved himself in the preparations. There were many other inmates who were either talented or had experience in singing and acting.
After rehearsals for the show started in earnest, we gave exclusive broadcast rights to Doordarshan. Balgandharva Rangmandir, the most popular auditorium in Pune, was booked. The tickets sold out within a few days of the announcement.
I watched one of the final rehearsals and was impressed with how well the show had been planned.
Serious about following due legal process, we had consulted local legal luminaries, as prison inmates are considered to be in judicial custody.
At some point during the event preparations, I realised that the Yerawada prison officers were ignoring the basic rules of prison security, they were getting carried away by their excitement.
My sources within the prison informed me that the famous film director Rajkumar Hirani had been permitted inside during a rehearsal.
I was indignant, and the officers tried to assuage my anger, saying that he was giving a 'professional touch' to the show.
A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.
I asked a resourceful and experienced police officer from Mumbai to get the information verified. He confirmed that it was indeed correct, adding that the bulk of the tickets had been bought by either the same gang or Dutt's friends.
My informant's insistence that a criminal gang had got involved with the programme was bothering me. I had also noticed that my prison officers were getting swayed and becoming unprofessional.
After some serious thought, I decided to cancel the show at the last minute.
There were requests from different quarters, including some from senior Mumbai government officers, asking me to reconsider. But with things not going according to plan and protocol, I was firmly of the opinion that the show could create serious security issues.
Therefore I stuck to my decision and we returned the ticket amounts to the buyers. Many people, within the prison and without, were disappointed of course.
Excerpted from Madam Commissioner, The Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief, by Meeran Chadha Borwankar, with the kind permission of the publishers, Pan Macmillan India.
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As the year comes to an end, Siddharth Anand recalled the moment of nervousness and anxiety before the release of SRK-starerr Pathaan
Shah Rukh Khan in a still from Pathaan
Shah Rukh Khan's return to the screen after a gap of four years was definitely the high point at the box office in 2023. With the pandemic depriving audiences of theatrical experience and boycott Bollywood trend taking over social media, the box office report card was not looking good at the start of 2023. But all that changed when audiences danced their way to the theatres on January 25, 2023, to watch the king on the big screen. Directed by Siddarth Anand, Pathaan was declared a hit on the day of its release breaking box office records.
Now as the year came to an end, Siddharth took to his X handle to share his thoughts around the film and what it was like for him before and after the release of Pathaan. "As the new year draws to a close, I take a moment and look back. The year 2023 that changed everything for me. It started with a lot of nervousness and anxiety. PATHAAN, my film was releasing amidst a sea of forces against it. Something very weird called Boycott Bollywood was the phrase of the season. Hindi films were written off by naysayers. And then the day came. 25th January."
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He further wrote, "I remember waking up at 7am. After going to bed at 3:30am post the cast & crew screening. Woke up feeling numb. The 1st show had just started. Mamta & me decided to go to our friend Jayu’s place and wait for the public reviews. As we sat on his terrace the reviews started to pour in. Unanimously it was declared a BLOCKBUSTER. I couldn’t sit anymore. Decided to visit a theatre and see the reactions. Got to the theatre but for the first time didn’t see the entire film with the audience. I saw the first 30 mins and I could gauge the pulse of the audience. It was something else. And then the videos started pouring in. Of people dancing in theatres to Jhoome Jo Pathaan. History was created. Pathaan became an ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER IN 2023. "
As the new year draws to a close, I take a moment and look back. The year 2023 that changed everything for me. It started with a lot of nervousness and anxiety. PATHAAN, my film was releasing amidst a sea of forces against it. Something very weird called Boycott Bollywood was the…
— Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) December 31, 2023
Siddharth also kickstarted his own production company in 2023 and his upcoming film 'Fighter' will make the debut of his production house. Fighter reunites him with Hrithik Roshan with whom he worked on 'Bang Bang' and 'War'. "Something else also happened in 2023. Mamta & me started our film company MARFLIX with #FIGHTER. A film that is ambitious in more ways than one. It’s more than just a film for us. And we have given it all to this one. 2024 starts with the same feeling again of nervousness and anxiety. Here’s hoping that you guys give the same love to FIGHTER that you showered on PATHAAN. Happy new year guys! See at the movies!! On 25th January.: | https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/pathaan-director-siddharth-anand-recalls-moments-before-the-release-of-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-woke-up-feeling-numb-23327716 | 2024-01-01T05:35:01Z |
Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer, says "will try to do it again"
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year after becoming the world's top goal-scorer. Following the landmark, the Portuguese superstar said that he will try to achieve it again next year.
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Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year after becoming the world's top goal-scorer. Following the landmark, the Portuguese superstar said that he will try to achieve it again next year. In 2023, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 54 goals for his country and his current club, Al Nassr. English striker Harry Kane stood in second place with 52 for his country and newly joined club Bayern Munich. PSG and French attacker Kylian Mbappe scored 52 goals. Meanwhile, City and Norwegian striker Erling Halaand placed 50 goals.
While speaking to the Saudi media outlet SSC Sports, Ronaldo said that he was very happy to achieve the milestone and help his club and country. "I'm very happy, it was a good year for me as an individual and as a collective. I scored so many goals, I helped the team a lot at Al-Nassr and for the national team. I feel good, I feel happy and next year I will try to do it again," Ronaldo was quoted by Goal.com as saying.
Ronaldo is considered one of the best footballers in the world, and he has set a few records which are hard to be broken. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo recently joined the Saudi club Al Nassr in January 2023, and he has played 50 matches for his new team and scored 44 goals.
In the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League, the Portuguese has appeared in 18 matches for the Riyadh-based club and scored 20 goals. Ronaldo also made nine assists in the 2023-24 season for Al Nassr. Earlier, the Portuguese superstar returned to his boyhood club Manchester United in 2021 after leaving Juventus, however, his stint in the English club did not last very long after he lambasted the United coach Erik Ten Hag in a controversial interview with Piers Morgan.
After Ronaldo claimed that Ten Hag did not respect the Portuguese player, United terminated the 38-year-old's contract. In his second run at United, CR7 played 54 matches and scored 27 goals. (ANI)
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - By the Head of State's Decree, Ardak Tengebayev has been appointed as a member of the Accounts Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the press service of Akorda informs.
Ardak Tengebayev was born in 1971. He graduated from the Kazakh State Academy of Management with a degree in Accounting and Business Analysis in 1993 and Kainar University with a Law degree in 2002.
He began his career as a specialist at the Turgai office of KazAgroPromBank JSC in 1993.
In April 1997, he started working in tax authorities as tax inspector, sector leader, chief tax inspector, and head of the Tax Committee of Almaty.
From November 2012 through December 2016, Tengebayev held the position of a Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Previously, he served as the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-member-of-kazakhstan-accounts-committee-named_a3495219/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:05Z |
Liberalization of alcohol policy is progressing, but the change work is confused by many interests pulling in different directions.
Sthe Uoman alcohol policy is on the brink of smaller and bigger changes. Small changes are already coming at the turn of the year, when the focus of alcohol taxation is changed by increasing the taxation of wines but decreasing the taxation of beer. The reasons for the change are political rather than rational.
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Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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Xi also exchanged New Year's messages with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, and both announced 2024 to be a "friendship year" for both countries, launching a series of activities for that, Xinhua said separately.
On New Year's Eve, the Chinese leader exchanged New Year's greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin as well. This year is the 75th anniversary of China and Russia establishing diplomatic relations.
Xi said China and Russia should "continuously consolidate" and develop ties "featuring permanent good-neighbourly friendship", along with comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation that would serve both countries' interests.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong, who defeated Republic of China forces led by Chiang Kai-shek in a bloody civil war.
Mao declared the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1, 1949, while Chiang's government fled into exile in Taiwan in December of that year. No peace treaty has ever been signed to end the war and the Republic of China remains Taiwan's formal name.
Xi in his New Year's address on Sunday said China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, striking a stronger tone than he did a year earlier with less than two weeks to go before the democratically governed island elects a new leader. | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/China-s-Xi-US-President-Biden-exchange-congratulations-on-45th-year-of-diplomatic-ties-45654040/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:07Z |
LETTER: The Biden economy
December 31, 2023 - 9:02 pm
In a Dec. 24 letter, Jerry Sturdivant touts the Biden economy by repeating all of the White House talking points: The stock market is at an all-time high; unemployment is at an historic low; gasoline is under $3 per gallon; and inflation is decreasing.
Well, the market is up because of inflation. It takes more dollars to buy the same stocks. Unemployment is low because many have to work two jobs. Gasoline is still almost 50 percent higher than under Donald Trump. The inflation “rate” is down from the Biden peak of 9 percent, but prices will remain high. They are just increasing at “only” twice the rate as under Mr. Trump.
The real reason people think the economy stinks is per capita disposable income. Families care about how much money is left over after you pay for necessities. Today, after you feed and house your family and pay your bills, there is less available. Many are making ends meet with credit cards, second jobs and sacrifice. According to Federal Reserve of St. Louis Economic Data website, per capita disposable income hit an all time high of $54,541 at the end of Mr. Trump’s term in January 2021. Under Joe Biden it dropped to $47,872 in June 2022 and has since recovered somewhat to $50,062 in September 2023.
Prices are 18 percent higher since Mr. Biden took office and inflation-adjusted real wages have dropped 3 percent. That is a significant loss in buying power. Yes, people are spending more money, but they are getting less stuff and have little left over after paying bills. That is why the average Joe thinks the economy “stinks.” | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/letter-the-biden-economy-2974169/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:07Z |
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes.
ISRO's ever reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its C58 mission, placed the primary X-Ray Polarimeter satellite XPoSat into a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit as intended after lifting off at the pre-fixed time of 9.10 am from the first launch pad in Sriharikota.
As the 25-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4-metre tall rocket lifted off majestically with thunderous applause from spectators who had descended here in large numbers at this spaceport situated about 135 km east of Chennai.
The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from the space agency to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources.
The primary payload of XPoSat is POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) which is designed to measure polarimetry parameters by Raman Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) built by the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.
The Mission life is about five years. | https://www.rediff.com/news/report/isro-launches-maiden-x-ray-polarimeter-satellite/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:35:08Z |
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Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan was spotted with Palak Tiwari on New Year's eve. They were seen avoiding the paparazzi
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Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan is an upcoming actor whose debut fans have looking forward to. However, well before his debut, he became a social media sensation with a spotlight on his personal life. He has time and again been spotted with actor Palak Tiwari, daughter of Shweta Tiwari. On New Year's Eve, the duo was spotted together and were seen avoiding contact with the paparazzi.
In a video shared by a paparazzo, Ibrahim and Palak were spotted together sitting in the backseat of a car. The paparazzi surrounded their car. While Ibrahim covered his face with his hand, Palak looked down and avoided eye contact with the cameras around them. The clip shows the couple seated inside a blue luxury car accompanied by their driver and a close friend.
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This is not the first time that the rumoured couple have been spotted together. Previously, the two have been spotted together at parties, concerts, and eateries. However, Palak has denied being a in relationship with Ibrahim. Back in 2022, when the duo was first spotted together, Palak had hidden her face causing the video to go viral. Talking about the incident to Siddharth Kannan, Palak revealed that she sometimes hides her face because of her mother, actress Shweta Tiwari, and not for any other reason.
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In the last episode of Karan Johar’s Koffee With Karan, actor Saif Ali Khan was asked if he had any criteria for women approaching his eldest son Ibrahim Ali Khan. Responding to it, the Adipurush actor said that she should be single. “My criteria doesn’t matter. Nobody is listening. Even though he does ask for some advice. Single, I’d say. The lady should be single,” the actor revealed.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Palak Tiwari made her acting debut in the Salman Khan-starrer 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' in 2023. Ibrahim Ali Khan was the assistant dircetor on Karan Johar's film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani'. He has wrapped the shoot of his debut film with Dharma Productions which reportedly also stars Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran. | https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/saif-ali-khan-amrita-singh-son-ibrahim-ali-khan-palak-tiwari-avoid-paparazzi-as-they-get-clicked-together-on-new-year-eve-watch-23327713 | 2024-01-01T05:35:08Z |
We need to be clinical against superior opponents: Igor Stimac
India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time.
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India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time. Ahead of the team's first training session on New Year's Eve, Stimac spoke to the media in a pre-tournament press conference from the team hotel in Doha. "We wanted to come here early, settle down properly, and not waste time travelling later. We start our work together today. We've planned our schedule with four sessions in two days, rest on the third day, and so on. On 7th January, we will have a training game among us."
The batch of 26 players come to Doha on the back of a demanding domestic season, which has also seen some key names like Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Ashique Kuruniyan and Rohit Kumar miss out on the Asian Cup due to injuries. Expanding more on how that will shape up the team, Stimac said, "Things changed dramatically for us with injuries in the last few months. We are not as good as we could be at the moment. We have lost physicality and passing ability. But we have no time to think about that and need to focus on those who we have here. "We need good height and strong players to defend against set pieces and crosses as all our opponents pose a real threat in that sense. There's no option of experimenting and bringing new faces in at this point in time. We have players who have been with us in the past. Never mind the fact that for 17 of the 26 players, it's their first time being on a big stage like this. It will be a great experience for them," the Croatian added.
Skipper Sunil Chhetri is set to part in his third Asian Cup campaign. The 39-year-old is India's top-scorer at the tournament, having netted twice each in 2011 (also in Qatar) and 2019. Apart from Chhetri, goalkeepers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh and Vishal Kaith, defenders Sandesh Jhingan, Pritam Kotal and Subhasish Bose, and midfielders Udanta Singh and Anirudh Thapa make up the nine players who have been part of a past Asian Cup squad. "The first part we need to work on is bringing the focus back to the national team and raising our fitness levels. We will then see where we stand and decide on our approach against Australia. We have many players from Mohun Bagan, who have had poor results recently. So we need to bring the confidence back in the players who have low self-esteem. But I'm also happy with how some of our players have performed with their clubs, like Sahal (Abdul Samad), who has been assisting a lot and Sandesh (Jhingan), who has stabilised FC Goa's defence," said Stimac.
Mental development aside, Stimac also has a clear idea of what needs to be done on the pitch and stressed the aspects of the game which need redressal ahead of the three big games. Former England international Trevor Sinclair has joined Stimac's staff as an assistant coach, which could prove fruitful considering the short preparation time. "We are rank outsiders in our group. What can I say about Australia, they are one of the favourites here. Uzbekistan are the dark horses with some excellent recent results. We know that we will not have much ball possession and will not get many chances to come near their goal. But whatever we get, we need to be clinical and have a clear idea.
"But first, we need to work on not conceding from set pieces, and then on scoring them. It's great to have Trevor with us. He has great experience. He has been part of player development programs and academies which have produced great players. We needed a guy like him to help us in a short time," shared Stimac. All in all, as India gear up for a second straight Asian Cup campaign for the first time, Stimac has only one message for his boys - enjoy yourselves. A tournament like this comes only once every four years, and you've got to make the most out of it.
"I want our boys to enjoy the tournament, get great experience, keep their shape tight, and not think about the results. I'm not putting any pressure on players. We will go out and fight."(ANI)
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No Kazakhstanis among those injured by tornado in Antalya
ASTANA. KAZINFORM There are no Kazakhstani nationals among those killed and injured by the tornado in Antalya, Kazinform correspondent reports citing the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
"According to available information, no Kazakhstanis were killed or injured in the tornado. No one applied to the Consulate for help. Our diplomats are in a constant contact with the authorities," Official Spokesperson of the MFA Aibek Smadyarov says.
A bus and a micro-bus with passengers inside overturned at the Antalya Airport because of the tornado. Two planes and a helicopter also were damaged by the powerful whirlwind.
"12 people were injured. All of them were taken to a hospital. Their injuries are not life-threatening," Turkish TV NTV channel informed. | https://en.inform.kz/news/no-kazakhstanis-among-those-injured-by-tornado-in-antalya_a3492137/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:11Z |
Former Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova said on Monday she is expecting her first child with husband and long-time coach Jiri Vanek and would miss the year's first Grand Slam which begins in two weeks.
Twice Wimbledon champion Kvitova, 33, is not playing in the ongoing tune-up tournaments in Australia, but her name featured in the entry list for the Jan. 14-28 Melbourne Park major.
"On the first day of 2024 I wanted to wish you a happy new year and share the exciting news that Jiri and I will be welcoming a baby into our family this summer," Kvitova said on X with pictures of the pair holding a sonogram and a onesie.
She added on Instagram that she would miss her annual trip to Australia.
"I'm looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting next chapter in our lives." Kvitova added.
Kvitova lost the 2019 Australian Open final to Naomi Osaka, who made her comeback to the tour earlier on Monday following 15 months out during which she had her first child. | https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/kvitova-expecting-first-child-to-miss-australian-open/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:35:14Z |
MUMBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Indian government bond yields started the New Year with a marginal uptick, as a higher-than-expected borrowing plan by states hurt demand, while traders awaited fresh triggers on interest rates.
The 10-year benchmark bond yield was at 7.1969% as of 10:00 a.m. IST on Monday, after closing at 7.1754% in the last session of 2023.
Bond yields fell on the last trading session of 2023. The benchmark bond yield also ended lower for the second consecutive month in December and closed the year with a drop of 15 basis points (bps).
Indian states aim to raise a record 4.13 trillion rupees ($49.67 billion) through the sale of bonds in January-March, the central bank said on post-market hours on Friday.
The quantum is higher than almost every market estimate. Traders had expected a borrowing of around 3.50 trillion rupees in the last quarter of the fiscal year that ends Mar. 31.
"There are no immediate positive factors to offset the impact of the discrepancy in the actual supply calendar and market expectations," a trader with a private bank said.
"Still, continued value purchase from investors, including state-run banks, will see the benchmark bond yield not rising beyond 7.20%."
Market participants expect foreign inflows, that swelled in October-December, to persist this year as well.
Last week, India's state-run banks posted their biggest weekly government bond purchases to wrap up 2023, and treasury officials anticipate banks will be large buyers this month.
The bond yield curve could "bull steepen" in 2024, according to traders, on expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India.
The 10-year U.S. yield stayed around the critical 3.85% level on Friday as investors anticipate a mild economic recession in the U.S. heading into 2024, which could push the Federal Reserve to cut rates from as early as March. ($1 = 83.1500 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala) | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/INDIA-BONDS-India-bond-yields-start-2024-with-an-upward-bias-45654072/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:14Z |
Meeting your idols can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, and this child is no different.
"All the way from Singapore, meeting a lifeguard was at the top of this boy's bucket list," said the narrator in a video uploaded by Australian TV series Bondi Rescue on TikTok last Friday (Dec 29).
The child can be seen hugging lifeguard Harrison Reid, who hugs him back and pats his back with a bewildered smile on his face.
"He just gave me the biggest hug and started bawling his eyes out," Harrison, also known as Huts on Bondi Rescue, said in a confessional. "I didn't really know how to take it.
"You don't get that very often and that was pretty special, knowing that, you know, I've made an impact on someone's life like that."
Harrison then said he thought to "make this kid's day", and the video shows him gifting the blue lifeguard shirt off his back to the boy. They hug again and another boy, presumably the child's older brother, joins in while the crew cheers off-camera.
"Definitely tugged on a few strings of my heart, knowing that he had that reaction. Pretty special," Harrison recounted.
Singaporean netizens were amused with their country's inclusion on the TV show.
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"Singapore mentioned," a comment with fire emojis read.
"Wansuey (thousand years) Singapore!" read another.
Others were touched by the boy's reaction in the comments, calling it "so wholesome" and "so darling".
Some also shared the impact the show has had on their own lives.
One wrote: "Bondi Rescue [is] the reason I am here. It drove me [to] migrate to Australia."
"My friends and I booked to stay at Bondi for when we first arrived in Australia, just because of Bondi Rescue," wrote another.
Another shared: "It do be like that. Kerrbox (lifeguard Rod Kerr) and Deano (Dean Gladstone) were my GOATs."
Bondi Rescue is an ongoing TV series first aired in 2006 on Australia's Network 10. It follows the daily lives and work of professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.
It features the rescues of beachgoers, while also tackling issues such as shark scares, jellyfish stings, missing children and thieves, and was renewed for its 18th season back in October.
Over the years, Bondi Rescue has also featured celebrity guests, including actors David Hasselhoff (who acted as fictional lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch), Hugh Grant, Zac Efron, Rowan Atkinson and Russell Crowe, celebrity conservationists Steve Irwin and his daughter Bindi, rapper Snoop Dogg and socialite Paris Hilton.
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Union Pacific, BNSF working to restore rail traffic
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Union Pacific says its crews are working around the clock so rail traffic can return to normal in Nebraska and adjacent states hard hit by floodwaters from a late-winter storm and snowmelt.
Spokeswoman Raquel Espinoza said Wednesday that workers are clearing trees and other debris off the Omaha-based railroad's tracks and have begun repairing them and bridges. Some of the lines run between Nebraska and Iowa or merely within Nebraska.
She says water remains over portions of the tracks between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Kansas City, Kansas. The company is unsure when that line can be reopened. Levees have been breached or overtopped in southwest Iowa.
Fort Worth, Texas-based BNSF Railway says it also is confronting flood-related washouts in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Making breakfast this morning is going to be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be difficult especially after a night of partying. Indian chefs share easy yet familiar recipes with a touch of innovation to help you make breakfast this morning
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Are you just done with your New Year’s Eve party, or have you just woken up from a fabulous party but are extremely hungry? The hunger pangs are here but can’t be ignored. While making breakfast may seem like a daunting task, especially because you will have to take the effort to put it all together, Indian chefs say there are easier options and that can include options as simple as fried eggs and bread, and you can even add bacon to that. However, the festive season demands a touch of innovation even to classic dishes.
After Christmas, it is that time of the year when people have partied all night long on New Year’s Eve, to welcome the new year. Imagine thinking of making breakfast after drinking, eating, and partying the whole night? It is going to become a difficult task, but chefs say you don’t have to worry because there are a lot of ingredients in your kitchen that you can use to make your breakfast. | https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/article/new-year-2024-makhana-flax-seed-chivda-potato-zucchini-fritters-and-other-easy-recipes-to-make-for-breakfast-23327715 | 2024-01-01T05:35:15Z |
12:56, 28 January 2019 | GMT +6
Novak Djokovic crushes Rafael Nadal to win record seventh Australian Open
BAKU. KAZINFORM An invincible Novak Djokovic landed a historic record seventh men's title at the Australian Open and third successive Grand Slam with a tennis masterclass to crush his great rival Rafael Nadal, AZERTAC reports citing SkySports.
The world No 1 obliterated Nadal in one of the great Grand Slam final performances, winning 6-3 6-2 6-3, finishing with 34 winners and only nine unforced errors on his way to a famous victory in two hours and four minutes.
The showdown between world No 1 Djokovic and second seed Nadal was their 53rd meeting on tour and a repeat of their incredible 2012 final which lasted seven minutes short of six hours, the longest Grand Slam title match in history. | https://en.inform.kz/news/novak-djokovic-crushes-rafael-nadal-to-win-record-seventh-australian-open_a3492387/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:18Z |
Soccer-Luton's Lockyer doing well after cardiac arrest, thanks those who saved his life
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was "doing very well" after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth earlier this month. "I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself," the defender wrote on Instagram. "The reason I’m doing so well is all down to the heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors and paramedics.
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was "doing very well" after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth earlier this month. The Wales international was admitted to hospital on Dec. 16 after he collapsed on the field during the 65th minute of the subsequently abandoned match.
He was discharged on Dec. 21 after an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) device was fitted to prevent another cardiac arrest. "I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself," the defender wrote on Instagram.
"The reason I’m doing so well is all down to the heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors and paramedics. I feel thankful that this happened to me surrounded by these heroes. They saved my life. I will never forget what you did for me." Lockyer's post included a picture with the names of the doctors and officials who helped treat him.
"I cannot stress enough how important it is for as many people as possible to know CPR. It literally saves lives, like mine," Lockyer added. Luton returned to action on Dec. 23 with a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United as fans paid tribute to Lockyer in the stadium.
"Seeing the banners at the ground and hearing my name being sung really did mean a lot to me and my family," Lockyer said. "While I’m sad not to be involved, I feel full of pride watching the boys carry on the battle without me. The fighting spirit I’ve seen in the last three games has given me a much needed lift."
The 29-year-old will continue his rehabilitation at home, Luton said in a statement on Dec. 21. "We're so proud to have Locks as our captain and his leadership will continue from the sidelines where his courage will inspire his team mates, colleagues, and supporters," the club added.
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In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete.
The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.
"When I'm on a flight, I always look out of the window as we take off and count the sports facilities in the city," Neeraj Chopra says.
"In Europe or America, I can count many before we hit the clouds. Then I think about the kids who have access to them. That's a key thing to remember."
Chopra began training in javelin at 13 at the Shivaji stadium in Panipat, Haryana, primarily to shed extra weight.
Though the stadium was a few kilometres away, it had the necessary facilities and coaches who could spot talent and hone it.
He had gravitated towards the javelin out of intrigue, but it soon became a passion.
The journey to this interview has been long. We are to meet for coffee, but Chopra has no need for caffeine even though he has switched multiple time zones and traversed continents to finally land in Delhi.
I am not in the city for the one time it might have been worth it, but coffee in hand I am eagerly waiting for him to join our virtual meeting.
For months, I have chased him. For months, he has been out of the country, either competing or training. And just when he is in India, I am in Amsterdam.
He's here for a promotional event for Optimum Nutrition and is a big name for the company to sign on.
The Olympian, who is careful about the brands he endorses, says the goals of this one align with his.
Over the past four years, Chopra has transitioned from a potential Olympic medallist to a once-in-a-generation athlete.
It could be argued that the 'golden boy' is single-handedly responsible for boosting viewership for athletic competitions in India.
In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete.
The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.
His dazzling performance has also brought other Indian athletes under the spotlight.
The first time the world noticed Chopra was when he won gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2016 in Poland, with a world record of 86.48m -- one that stands in that age group to date.
It was immediately apparent that this was a generational talent, someone who could do magical things.
In the years since, Chopra has only worked harder to justify the hype. He spends most of his year away from home, either training in Europe or competing through the summer.
The training is driven not just by the competition but also by a desire to continuously improve.
My interview notes, initially centred around questions about Tokyo 2020, are scratched out and updated with questions about the Oregon World Championships 2022 and then scratched out again for questions about the 2023 summer, where he won gold in Budapest, the Doha Diamond League and the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Fearing that every week might seem outdated when dealing with an elite athlete like him, I have chosen to go in a different direction with this interview, talking not about the javelin throw but how this sport has shaped a country's athletic education.
Chopra, 25, tackles this line of questioning in a noticeably fresh way. Asked how we can produce more world-class athletes, he goes back to his story of counting stadiums from an aeroplane window.
"It's about access -- the right kind of access, and the right kind of coaching and mentoring," he says animatedly, displaying no sign of fatigue from the travel and long press interactions.
"If you make sports an important facet of education, then you automatically incentivise it." Children, he says, shouldn't play sport only to be successful at it; they should play to enjoy it and learn from it.
India's vast population, often touted as a strength, masks the challenges of limited access to sports infrastructure and coaching.
In a cricket-dominated landscape, Chopra stands out, showcasing excellence not only as a brand but as a unique athlete.
The record speaks for itself. He has won a medal every year since his foray into the mainstream consciousness at the Asian Games in 2018.
Year on year, event on event, his mark has improved. The coveted 90-metre mark, a world standard in javelin, is yet to be breached though.
"People always ask me about it, but frankly, I don't pressure myself with it. I know it will come in due course," he says.
Critical thinking is part of Chopra's personality. He answers questions but also questions everything.
This no-holds-barred approach puts the interviewer under as much pressure as him.
I am churning through ideas while talking, trying to ask a question that may be novel to him, but then wonder if I'm trying too hard.
I decide to register a mark on the board first. Change must come from within. What role does the media have in all of this?
He smiles. Widely. "A huge role," he says. "We need more informed journalists -- journalists who are into the sport, not the spectacle."
In practically every interview nowadays, people ask him about Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin thrower who won silver at the World Championships and is the first South Asian to hit the 90 metre mark.
They make any competition into an India-Pakistan thing, he says. "But there are so many more nationalities in the javelin event, and it's not a one-on-one competition at all. It gets tiring for me to answer, honestly."
Merely three weeks before we speak, Chopra won gold at the Asian Games -- his second.
It was a full-circle moment for him, seeing as this was where the four-year javelin mania began.
What delights him more, though, is that there was a familiar face on the podium with him: Kishore Jena.
"It's always thrilling to have an Indian in the event and it really makes me so happy when I'm competing against one," he says.
This seems like the first PR kind of answer he has given, but then he expands the map.
"It's not just Jena,: he says. "We are doing great at javelin everywhere. Sumit [Antil] is constantly setting new world records in the para javelin. Sundar Singh [Gurjar] also set a new world record recently. Then, of course, Devender Jhajharia has been a pioneer in this event and is still going strong. We are good at this. And why not? As a people, we have great flexibility, fast arms and a hard-working mentality."
My phone starts to buzz. It's his manager. We are running over time, he tells me.
One last question then. Having shot for the top, I now go for the lowest hanging fruit. What plans next?
Pat comes the reply: "Enjoy some time off at home with friends and family. Switch off from this so that I can switch on again. The season will start soon. And Paris is around the corner."
Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com | https://www.rediff.com/sports/special/neeraj-chopra-sets-his-mark-on-paris-gold/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:35:20Z |
MUMBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Indian government bond yields are expected to start 2024 with an uptick as a higher-than-expected borrowing schedule from states could weigh on sentiment.
The 10-year benchmark bond yield is expected to move in the 7.15%-7.21% range on Monday after closing at 7.1754% in the last session of 2023, a trader with a private bank said.
The benchmark yield ended lower for the second consecutive month in December and closed the year with a drop of 15 basis points (bps).
"Over the weekend, there was no news on fuel price cut, which was one of the major reasons for Friday's rally. Hence, the first session of the new year is expected to witness some selling pressure due to the higher supply calendar," the trader said.
Indian states aim to raise 4.13 trillion rupees ($49.65 billion) through the sale of bonds in January-March, the amount being higher than almost every market estimate, and this would be taken as a negative surprise by the markets.
Traders had estimated a calendar of around 3.50 trillion rupees, with some estimates rising to around 3.90 trillion rupees.
Bond yields had ended lower on the last trading session of 2023, while market participants expect foreign inflows that had jumped in October-December to continue rising this year as well and support demand.
Meanwhile, the 10-year U.S. yield stayed around the critical 3.85% level as investors anticipate a mild economic recession in the United States heading into 2024, which could push the Federal Reserve to cut rates from as early as March.
The 10-year U.S. yield dropped more than 100 bps in November-December, after having risen by a similar margin in the first 10 months of the year, leading to a minuscule change on a yearly basis. KEY INDICATORS: ** Brent crude futures 1.7% lower at $77.05 per barrel, after easing 1.6% in previous session ** 10-year U.S. Treasury yield at 3.8600%, two-year yield at 4.2500% ($1 = 83.1900 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia; Editing by Sohini Goswami) | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/INDIA-BONDS-India-bond-yields-to-debut-2024-with-marginal-uptick-45654028/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:20Z |
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Nursultan Nazarbayev assesses work done by Gov’t in 2018
"Let's summarize the meeting. As you have noticed, the Government, the National Bank, and the governors have done great work, and we can say that each economic sector has its own achievements," Nursultan Nazarbayev said at the enlarged meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Head of State named the main achievements.
"The minimum wage has increased by one-and-a-half times. Over 500,000 citizens have been employed. 113 thousand families have obtained new housing. If an average household consists of 4 people, then over 500,000 people moved into new homes. All conditions for the development of entrepreneurship have been created," said the President of Kazakhstan.
"The major sectors of the economy made good progress over the past year. This is the result of the work done by the Government, the governors at the local level, and, of course, the Parliament, the Presidential Administration - all of us worked, and this is the result of our common efforts," Nursultan Nazarbayev concluded. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nursultan-nazarbayev-assesses-work-done-by-gov-t-in-2018_a3493239/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:25Z |
BENGALURU, Jan 1 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes Nifty 50 and Sensex opened little changed on Monday, the first session of 2024, after clocking a 20% rise in 2023, aided by steady domestic inflows, return of foreign buying, strong domestic growth, upbeat earnings and an easing global interest rate outlook.
The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 fell 0.08% to 21,713.50 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex shed 0.17% to 72,118.70, as of 9:16 a.m. IST.
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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."
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Tarot doyenne Shirley Bose presents an exclusive annual horoscope to predict what the new year holds for Mid-day’s readers
Shirley Bose
ARIES
March 21 - April 20
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Overall, relationships enter a karmic cycle of greater understanding and being more tolerant towards each other. This is a great move forward for Ariens, who can otherwise be quite blunt and forthcoming about their views and opinions. The financial situation could be good or bad, depending on how you go about balancing income vs expenditure. Singles enter the marriage dasha and receive several proposals for matrimony. Ariens wanting to pursue further studies can do so any time after March 2024.
Physical and mental health
Physical health depends on your manner of dealing with everyday work and stress levels. Apart from this, the Tarot advises a diet of freshly-cooked home food with less masala and chillies. Try to cut down on junk food, or totally avoid if possible. Adopting a new-age stress busting technique for mental health will help enormously to maintain a calm, composed mind.
Love and relationships
January is just right for a quick getaway for a few days, gently nudging the new year in. The relationship with your spouse/partner can become one of joy and togetherness, provided communication is kept respectful and loving. Try not to react; respond, instead. Just be mindful of the manner in which you interact to keep the relationship healthy and loving. Disagreements that crop up in November can be minimised by discussing issues instead of arguing incessantly without addressing the core subject. Singles enter a karmic cycle of marriage, receiving several proposals. Try not to be hooked up on looks; look for overall likable aspects of someone’s personality (of course, social standing and financial stability should match yours).
Finance and career
Career continues on an upward path with several opportunities and challenges coming your way; this helps take it to greater heights and a feeling of receiving karmic justice. Be patient with colleagues or juniors who aren’t as quick or bright as you, giving them more time to assimilate what you are suggesting. June and July are slow moving months, so deal with unavoidable delays and miscommunication by keeping irritation under control. Self-employed Ariens can initiate a new business or build on the present one after July. Opt for traditional methods of investing and maintain a balance between income and expenditure.
Cosmic tip
Be kind instead of wanting to be right every time. Life moves in karmic cycles, so make sure positive karmas are initiated consciously. Some may not believe in karma, but think of it this way; every action has a reaction.
TAURUS
April 21 - May 20
Taureans are normally easy-going people-unless pushed too far; then run for cover to escape their own wrath. In 2024, they will be quieter, more introspective, willing to change opinions and mind-sets according to prevailing situations. Professionally, you will move to more senior positions, but may have to deal with increased workload. Relationships, which have always been important for Taureans, continue to be peaceful, with mutual respect and love. Domestic and international travel for work is less, but leisure travel increases, which you love.
Physical and mental health
That Taureans love food is a well- known fact; but they are gourmets rather than being gourmands (there are exceptions to the rule, of course). Once they decide on making certain changes to their diet and overall health, it is like being written in stone; no amount of temptation can change this. Taureans don’t need to consult dieticians to know what’s good for them and what doesn’t agree with their system. They just know. So, this year will bring with it a sustainable lifestyle change.
Mental health is good as long as you are comfortable and your daily routine isn’t disturbed. What’s equally important for your mental health is a peaceful home environment; nothing upsets your equable mindset more than arguments and general disagreements.
Love and relationships
Singles enter the marriage dasha from March. Those in a long-term relationship/marriage, see an overall peaceful year except in April, October and December. Those in an intimate relationship with a Taurean must never try to make them jealous in a bid to control, as their self-esteem won’t tolerate a put down/manipulation. Don’t try to test a Taurean’s love and honourable intentions.
Taureans normally don’t have many friends, but the ones they have, experience their loving and caring nature. Not expecting reciprocation is something to accept, since everyone is different and no one person responds like another.
Finance and career
There’s nothing to complain about, except having too much work to cope with. Changing set working patterns to newer-time efficient ones is a great idea in February. Regularly receiving praise can be embarrassing, but you’ve truly earned it. Facing covert jealousy is but natural, but remain calm and collected during a confrontation that could appear after March. Income increases after March, but keep a balance between income and expenses. Making several traditional investments is also revealed by the Tarot.
Cosmic tip
Never mistrust intuition; it has worked for you in the past, and will continue to advise and warn of possible pitfalls. Make an effort to improve on perfection.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
Geminis seem to flow wherever life takes them; not that this is bad, but thinking things over before deciding what to do or what path to take is the message from the Tarot. Family support is important, so make quality and quantity time for them. Those with small children need to make enough time for the little ones, even if there is a career to maintain. Improving understanding of finances helps make right investment decisions, increasing financial strength. Those with bronchial issues/ long-term medical issues must take immediately treatments as advised.
Physical and mental health
Health is good in 2024, except for recurring long-standing issues that may emerge in May. Geminis should consider finding out if they are allergic to certain foods which cause a physical reaction. Their quirky sense of humour helps keep mental health in shape; laughter is a great way to maintain a positive mind-set. Geminis tend to find humour in the most mundane of situations, leaving people wondering ‘what’s the joke?’ This attitude is what keeps them young at heart too.
Love and relationships
Having several admirers mill around from January onwards is so you! The Gemini vibe is one that promises love and a committed relationship. However, it’s very difficult to pin down a Gemini for exactly those two things since they keep weighing one person against another. This is not to say they are flighty or flirty, but it takes a very special person to get them to say, “I love you”. Some singles find that special person after August.
The relationship with your spouse/long-term partner continues to be good except in May and August; this is thanks to a green-eyed monster they call jealousy. Family relationships are good, but give family as much quality and quantity time as possible, without using a career as an excuse. Be willing to discuss important issues in April and September without brushing them under the proverbial carpet.
Finance and career
Investments feature strongly in the Tarot reading, and from February begins a positive time for a raise in salary or promotion (this could happen any time after February in 2024). Extra funds may come in through sale of property/inheritance. Avoid a legal case. Business/career are in a positive phase from February, but work towards improving communication skills (take part in a webinar on this if possible). New business comes in regularly throughout the year.
Cosmic tip
Make time for yourself, slowing down the frenetic pace of life. Trim unnecessary socialising, spending that time with family instead.
Cancer
June 22 - July 23
This new year promises to be a year of changes, not only external, but also in your personality, the manner you interact, and internally--at the soul level. Investments are not made often, but when they are, the amount is quite substantial, especially in June and August. There’s greater control on what’s said and how, which automatically improves interaction with colleagues and the boss. Your diet will reflect on your health, so make sure you maintain a well-balanced manner of eating.
Physical and mental health
Cancer rules the home and hearth and has everything to do with nurturing, both the emotional and physical. Keep a check on calorie intake, neither overdoing nor trying to starve yourself in a bid to become waif-like. The mind keeps on churning incessantly, trying to find answers to whatever is the ‘trouble of the moment’; sometimes, over non-issues too. This can take a toll on your mental health, which finally reflects in digestive problems. Be aware when the mind is on overdrive, especially in February, March, August and September.
Love and relationships
Relationship with the spouse/partner can be good, especially in January, June, November and December. The rest of the months are an amalgam of sharp reactions, tears and emotional reconciliation. Cancereans in a new relationship must be extra careful not to get involved with someone who is already in a relationship.
Family relationships are, at the best of times challenging and based on not enough transparency, especially about property and inheritance. Be aware of smaller details which, as a whole, hold the key to greater trust and understanding. For Cancereans, socialising is as important as breathing, which is good, but it tends to take a slight toll on finances. You will see networking, whether socially or for business, finally bring results though.
Finance and career
Self-employed Cancereans will have work coming in much more regularly than compared to last year. Business/career is satisfying and mentally challenging, with there being a constant tapping into creative ideas to deal with each project/ assignment/dealing in a new and innovative manner. Understand the finer points of investments made, especially since these tend to be substantial. Travel for work/business increases from May, making two trips overseas mandatory. In February and March, employed Cancereans may need to consult someone they trust about work issues and how to deal with them.
Cosmic tip
Look up and ahead, allowing ambitions to soar high, yet keeping your feet on terra firma. Keep emotions under control, first asking yourself why this emotion is emerging at all. Then deal with it calmly.
Leo
July 24 – Aug. 23
This new year can be a good one or one of turmoil; it all depends on how circumstances are handled. February to April bring some financial and emotional ups and downs, which are repeated again in June, August and November. The trick is to be calm and practical, not reacting, but doing your best in a given situation. There’s a surge in income in January, May, October and December. Use all opportunities the universe sends along. Older Leos could take more care of their bone health and also keep a tab on blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Physical and mental health
Younger Leos should begin to ensure good health for the future by cutting down on junk food and desserts. Older Leos need to modify their diet as advised for keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels within normal limits. Leos sometimes tend to make themselves ill by worrying over what they have no control. Be kind to yourself by accepting the universe’s vibes which know what’s good for you, what isn’t, and the lessons you need to learn from issues. This attitude helps mental health.
Love and relationships
A situation that emerges in February and is handled diplomatically will be back in March to create further tension. Fortunately, you and another family member have a perfect understanding, so it is handled quickly. Your spouse/partner is in the mood to indulge and spoil you (make the most of it). Singles are surprised when a relationship gathers full speed too soon. The brakes are put in August, and then it moves at a more comfortable pace. An unexpected piece of information places you in a quandary.
Finance and career
January, May, October and December are excellent for an increased income/reaching targets, etc. During February to April, an earlier issue arises and morphs into a financial one. Deal with it one step at a time. In May, things will come around, bringing peace of mind. Professionally, this year zigzags up and down, but there are fewer downs. Negotiations may seem to take longer, but this is necessary when looked at from the karmic viewpoint: things move when the time is right. Don’t lend money to anyone unless willing to look on it as charity.
Cosmic tip
Yes, advice is given because you truly care about the person towards whom it’s directed, but allow people to grow and mature at their own pace. Keep karmic growth healthy with special emphasis on protecting the confidence someone has placed in you, not repeating it to others. This is very important.
Virgo
August 24- September 23
A year of new beginnings in a positive manner are revealed. However, the choice of what to accept and what to let go of depends on you--whether this involves a new relationship, the present one or concerns professional life. January, March, May, June, August and September are highlighted by the Tarot as being important--each in their own right. Relationships may go downhill from October to December, so be on your guard for these three months. Take extra care of general health throughout the year.
Physical and mental health
Physical health is certainly better in 2024 than in the last year, and a major part of this is due to being calmer and more patient, not allowing small things to irritate you, particularly between October and December. For you, a calm mind, healthy diet, adequate exercise and enough sleep, equals to a fit body and mind. Worrying and thinking too much, imagining scenarios that will probably not manifest are the challenges this year. Tap into your inner strength and faith to help along the way.
Love and relationships
Maintaining relationships is the bane of a Virgo’s life, since being by themselves keeps them quite content and happy. But life being what it is, being around people is equally important. Try to tone down the tendency to be a little brusque and uncompromising. Singles have the choice (in June) of being in a new relationship, and those in a committed one could take it to the next level if comfortable about it. Virgos need to be careful about their manner of communication, especially in February, April, October, November and December.
Finance and career
March sees a raise in salary, or a promotion, or both. This position translates as dealing with more responsibility, being answerable for every tiny concern and piece of work, as well as being in charge of more juniors in the workplace. New clients are signed regularly, giving a much-needed push, since Virgos tend to be too reticent and self-effacing. Self-employed Virgos may want to pursue higher goals from March, being willing to sacrifice an easygoing schedule for something more challenging, yet rewarding.
Cosmic tip
Virgos must remember not to be too critical about themselves and others. It’s quite alright to aim for perfection and equally alright if that doesn’t happen. Learn to sit back, relax and allow life and the universe to lead you on the right path.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 22
In 2024, there’s constant push and pull between emotions and practicality, which worms its way into most aspects of life. At the same time, there’s the desire to chase newer experiences; this again brings confusion at some point as you realise that there has been an excess of that experience. Socialising from January onwards is fine as long as it’s not a frenetic obsession. Who to date (if single) poses its own questions as there are several new acquaintances now. A legal issue or court case after July will become a see-saw time till there’s clarity on the matter. Through all this runs a never-ending thread of work that must be completed.
Physical and mental health
Make sure to get enough rest and sleep, avoiding strenuous physical work, or working out too much. Everything you do has to be in moderation, especially from January to March, June and September. Maintaining a healthier eating pattern is a good decision to make in May. Working incessantly may take a toll on mental health, so make time for yourself, resting the brain from this over activity.
Love and relationships
The relationship with the spouse/partner continues being loving but turbulent. Jealousy holds fort in 2024, so be cautious in interactions with friends and new people you meet. (Some think it’s fine to flirt a little, but the spouse/partner must not indulge in this kind of behaviour.) Singles are spoilt for choice, but finally settle on one person after June. There may be a second angle in August, so be careful lest both prospects decide to walk away. This is a fertile year for Scorpios wanting to go the family way.
Finance and career
There an increase in salary for some, which is initially splurged on luxury items; then the balance makes its presence felt as investments are consciously made. Self-employed Scorpios may decide to add to their present business or start a new one altogether after July. This can be in a partnership if you are comfortable about it. Business/career are on an upward path with no major issues to worry about, except how to get the work done in minimum time.
Cosmic tip
Scorpios need to be careful about who they trust, as this can work to their detriment. Using unconventional methods to get the information needed is something to think about. Obstacles come and go in life; or you can work around them, cutting them out of their path.
Libra
September 24 - October 22
The year 2024 may feel like one where you are giving more than receiving, with too many endings and new beginnings in different facets of life. Relationships can be a question mark if not handled wisely and in a mature manner. Business/career inch forward during February to April and also in July. Investments are made as regularly as possible; remember the timing of investments is important too. Being surrounded by friends is good, but are you being taken advantage of? Take extra care of health in June, July and September.
Physical and mental health
Learn a de-stressing method that works, taking care of anxiety and nervous tension too. A hidden issue sends a warning signal, so don’t ignore it. June, July and September are months to be especially aware of what your body is telling you. Rest, breathe and empty the mental chaos. Consult the doctor if memory begins playing tricks on you.
Love and relationships
Being willing to look at differences in a new light is what helps relationships remain on track. Some feel they will feel less hemmed in and unfettered in an open relationship sometime after April; but this may work only for a while because deep down, Librans can be possessive and traditional too.
Spending as much time as possible with the spouse/partner is a sure way to strengthen the relationship. Communication, of course, plays a major role in this. Friends insist on meeting as often as possible. Are you using a busy social life as an avoidance tactic for emotional closeness? Think about it.
Finance and career
Stay far away from the office gossip, no matter how interesting the topic may be. Updating professional skills or opting for further studies helps in reaching the next position at work. Networking helps spread the word about the chosen profession, and this in turn brings in more queries. Work comes in regularly, except between February to April and in July; and even this slow karmic cycle is nothing to get alarmed about. Financial insecurity ends after June, allowing several investments to be made after consulting a financial expert (August and November are good for this). Carefully maintain a balance between income and expenditure.
Cosmic tip
Feel free to explore new horizons, whether this refers to the manner of working, interacting or thinking. This is a year of endings and new beginnings, but go slow when the route is challenging, allowing karma to work its magic.
Sagittarius
November 23 - December 22
This can be a good year, provided you are willing to introspect, realising what’s worked for you in the past and what hasn’t. This process begins from January, becoming a continuous thread throughout the year. February, June and October are professionally important, bringing changes in a positive manner. Travel for professional reasons increase from February and decrease during April, July, November and December. Relationships need to be nurtured to avoid a falling out in January, March, April and December. Being genetically predisposed to a certain disease can be managed with awareness and care; in fact, it can be circumvented by observing certain dietary and lifestyle choices. Ask your doctor for advice.
Physical and mental health
A genetic disease dogging the family for generations makes a slight presence felt. Quickly nip it in the bud by taking medical advice and treatment. Pollution may cause issues with the respiratory system. Maintain mental health by keeping a good equation with family, not insisting on having your own way or being stubborn, when all that is needed is a friendly discussion about your point of view. The mind can be disturbed in January, March, April, July and December (trouble with family or friends).
Love and relationships
A love affair with a Sagittarian can be akin to a roller coaster ride; you never know which way the loop is going to turn. They can be temperamental too. So, bearing this in mind, Sagittarians must keep a tight rein on impulsive behaviour (though this is what keeps the other person hooked), thinking rationally to maintain a harmonious relationship. Singles meet several prospects after April. Those in a long-term relationship may be quite content to let it be just so.
Finance and career
Trying out newer methods of managing your money if the present choices aren’t working is worth delving into. Some may still be dealing with financial challenges brought on by past choices, so venture into new territory carefully. Income increases from February, also bringing with it additional responsibilities; this involves professional communication to maintain clarity, allowing a forward movement which allows completing the job quickly.
Cosmic tip
Try not to play victim to garner sympathy. Sagittarians are very capable of taking care of their needs and dealing effectively with any issue which comes up. At the same time, be cautious of reactions, patient and also asking for help if karma overwhelms now and then.
Capricorn
December 23 - January 20
This year will bring financial stability, especially by allowing you to choose newer methods of handling finances. Don’t passively wait for situations to improve, and avoid resisting changes, especially in January, June, October and November. Work in the office is enormous (not that that has ever been a problem; but this year the load is likely to be even more right from January). Consciously make time to rest the mind and body regularly so that efficiency is at its peak. Your relationship with your spouse/partner proceeds in the normal way, but singles are left wondering (in March) why a new acquaintance didn’t call. Take care of bone health by exercising and following a healthy diet.
Physical and mental health
Expectant mothers must get enough rest, stopping before they get tired. Check with the doctor if there’s a need to have calcium supplements regularly to maintain healthy bone mass. Those wanting to lose weight (from February) should control meal portion size, burning off calories with whatever exercise agrees with them. Self-created pressure to excel could create anxiety, which in turn can affect sleep patterns. This can become a vicious cycle, creating mental health issues. Consult the doctor about this.
Love and relationships
Singles meet someone in January with whom they enjoy the perfect rapport; a pre-ordained soul mate. Surprisingly, there is no communication till March. Meeting someone else in July shows more potential of a lasting relationship (eventually). Pay attention about your communication attitude towards friends. Re-visiting past issues that have been left unresolved with your spouse/partner may bring up unforgiven grievances, so sort this out but keep an open mind. Otherwise, this is a calm and peaceful year with several enjoyable holidays.
Finance and career
Don’t be tempted to cut corners when choosing new investment methods. Understand the pros and cons, comparing them with present investments. Expenses may be slightly on the high side, but you will be able to manage them in a practical and methodical manner. Income increases from May and some money comes in from the family business too. Expanding the present business is possible after August. Career/business is in a positive phase, though work will double, hardly giving you any free time. Take advice from a supporter at work on how to handle a delicate issue in April.
Cosmic tip
Don’t remain rooted in old concepts and thoughts. Allow the inner child in you out sometimes. Help your life expand and become more open to creativity and spirituality
Aquarius
January 21 – February 19
The heart and mind may yearn for an earlier life, which is being viewed through mists of time, but this can be misleading. Be happy in today and deal with life in a practical manner. January is nostalgic. By April, you’ll experience a settled feeling. Be prepared to deal with certain changes brought in during 2024; the most important being willing to let go of what is not important, appreciating all that there is to celebrate in life. Personal and professional relationships need to be handled with kid gloves, maintaining certain important equations with care. Though income increases after June, try to cut down on unnecessary expenses. Increase your savings.
Physical and mental health
Aquarians need to lead a simple, stress-free life to remain healthy. They must remember to keep hydrated, especially if there is a history of kidney-related issues. Taking up a sport after February, anything that appeals to you and helps keep weight under check and relieves stress. Maintain mental and physical discipline, making lifestyle choices that you know are going to draw in a more peaceful existence. There’s a tendency to withdraw into yourself instead of facing a situation in a practical manner. This attitude, if left unchecked, could cause mental health issues later.
Love and relationships
Be mindful about interactions with the spouse/partner, and take joint decisions out of free will and not coercion. Take mini breaks together regularly; this helps keep the emotional bond strong. Appreciate the fact that it’s not possible (or even necessary) to control those you love or are close to. Once this has been understood, the mind remains calm without emotional agitation, helping deal with relationships in a loving manner. Singles searching online for a spouse may be misled by someone who seems ‘suitable’ in every way. Be on your guard. Friends expect more time from you, which is fine, but make alone time for yourself too. A falling out with a friend comes across as shocking. There’s no question of a reconciliation as s/he may refuse to even talk. Let go off the relationship with compassion and love.
Finance and career
Make joint decisions with the spouse/partner about savings, which could go up or decrease. Consciously try to keep expenditure lower from April onwards, even though there’s a raise in salary/better business coming in after May. Business/career picks up after a slow start in January. By March, it will stabilize and the second half of the year is will be very good.
Cosmic tip
Use your innate wit when feeling out of depth in some situations. Listen to your inner voice when it warns not to trust someone.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
This is a year of both, opportunities and challenges. The latter will resolve in creative ways if you don’t brush them under the carpet, thinking all is well. In January, there’s a need to travel which is difficult to ignore, so plans work out for February. In general, there’s much more travel in store for Pisceans--something which brings a smile to the soul. Business/career proceed according to goals set earlier, bringing in rewards for hard work and consistency. Relationships are better this year as long as there’s verbal affirmation of love. Singles meet two people they are attracted to after August. Take general care of health, eating freshly home cooked food. Include fibre in meals.
Physical and mental health
Pisceans may be prone to mild bouts of cough or cold, or the flu, from which they will recover quickly. Get enough sleep, no matter how busy your work schedule may be, as the mind needs rest time to heal and rejuvenate. Cut down on empty calories or junk food, soft drinks, alcohol (if you drink) in order to strengthen the immune system. Do your best in any situation, avoiding the feeling that people are out to ‘get you’. This is what happens when the mind is high strung after long working hours. Regularly take mini breaks to maintain mental health.
Love and relationships
It’s so important to tell loved ones how much you love them, but make sure that your words are followed by action. May and August are months where there’s the likelihood of being misunderstood. Or you could misunderstand someone close to you. Set ego aside, making the first move to understand or explain what was meant by words or actions. Those in a long-term relationship are content to flow along with the tide without wanting to take it to the next level. Singles meet two people after August with whom there’s a good rapport. It’s better to just remain good friends for now till you are able to make a choice.
Finance and career
Caution and common sense go a long way in managing finances superbly. Don’t invest in the stock market if this isn’t your forte. Check with a professional before investing. This year will be generally good financially, with income increasing, as well as profits coming in for a business. Property matters are resolved to your benefit. Work on improving soft skills to communicate better with bosses and colleagues (employees, if self-employed), as sometimes you tend to self-sabotage by saying the first thing that comes to mind. New business comes in regularly, so 2024 is a year of contentment which also involves hard work and persistence coupled with creative thinking on how to deal with different clients/ products.
Cosmic tip
Use the left brain to analyse situations, whether this is to do with relationships or professional issues. Try not to be emotionally-driven and don’t hold onto real/ imagined slights.
The writer is a Mumbai-based tarot consultant. Catch her daily horoscope column in Mid-day. You can reach her at shirley.bose@mid-day.com | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/be-future-ready-for-2024-23327707 | 2024-01-01T05:35:29Z |
FC Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso to undergo surgery
FC Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that Spanish defender Marcos Alonso will undergo surgery on the problems in the lumbar region of his back that have kept him sidelined in recent weeks.
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FC Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that Spanish defender Marcos Alonso will undergo surgery on the problems in the lumbar region of his back that have kept him sidelined in recent weeks. The Catalan club released a statement to give an update on Alonso's injury and said that they will provide further updates on his health after he goes through the surgery.
"Next week, Marcos Alonso is to undergo surgery on the problems in the lumbar region of his back that have kept him sidelined in recent weeks. The club will be making an announcement immediately after to report on how the operation has gone," FC Barcelona stated. The statement also stated Alonso's contribution to the club after he joined them in 2022.
"The left-back has played seven games this season, starting four of them and totalling 301 minutes of playing time. In total, he has made 44 appearances in the Blaugrana jersey and has scored three goals," it added. The Catalan-based club are not in their best form recently, they have won just one game in their previous five fixtures. In a club-friendly match against Mexico's CF America, Barcelona lost by 3-2 on December 22.
In La Liga standings, Barcelona stand in fourth place with 38 after winning 11 of their 18 league games. They will lock horns against Las Palmas in their upcoming fixture in the Spanish league. (ANI)
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Nursultan Nazarbayev receives First Deputy Chairman of Nur Otan Party
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has held today a meeting with First Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan Party Maulen Ashimbayev, the press service of Akorda informs.
At the meeting, Maulen Ashimbayev reported to Nursultan Nazarbayev on the preparations for the 18th Party Congress to be held at the end of February this year. In addition, the First Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan Party presented the report on the results of the work done by the Party in 2018.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Monday all its dairy products were now able to enter China duty-free as safeguard duties on milk powder ended on Dec. 31, marking the removal of all remaining tariffs agreed upon in the free trade deal between the two countries.
"This is good news for our dairy sector. The removal of these remaining tariffs is expected to deliver additional annual tariff savings of approximately NZ$350 million ($221 million)," Trade Minister Todd McClay said in a statement.
"The (free trade agreement) continues to deliver benefit to the New Zealand economy and to underpin the New Zealand-China trade relationship."
China is New Zealand's largest trading partner, with two-way trade exceeding NZ$37 billion ($23.40 billion) in 2021. Annual dairy exports to China have averaged 1.4 million tonnes, worth about NZ$8 billion each year over the past three years, around half of which was milk powder, official data showed.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) questioned the government's commitment to developing the Ram Rajya model ahead of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's consecration event, accusing the celebration of becoming more political than spiritual.
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Shiv Sena (UBT), in Saamana editorial, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party administration ahead of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's consecration event. It questioned the government's commitment to developing the Ram Rajya model, accusing the impending celebration of becoming more political than spiritual, stated a report in ANI.
According to the report, Saamana editorial, published on Monday, January 1, 2024, acknowledged the significance of the Ram Temple's inauguration while criticising the government for allegedly exploiting the event for political benefit.
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The editorial in its mouthpiece stated, in response to the political milieu surrounding the inauguration, that "the ceremony surrounding the temple of Lord Ramachandra in Ayodhya has created a significant political atmosphere in India in recent months". However, this gathering has the potential to be more political than spiritual. While the Ram temple is a source of pride and joy for Hindus all over the world, it is sad to see the name of Ram utilised for political goals while ignoring the core of Ram Rajya.
"As far as India is concerned, there was a big political atmosphere in the last month of the year regarding the inauguration of Ram Temple. The temple of Lord Ramachandra is being inaugurated in Ayodhya in the first month of the new year. But this ceremony is more entangled in a political event than devotion. Ram temple is being built in Ayodhya; it is definitely a moment of pride and joy for all the Hindus across the country. But it is not right to chant the name of Ram and ignore the concept of Ram Rajya just for the sake of politics," the editorial read.
Saamana also mentions recent episodes of violence against women in Manipur and expresses concern over the government's inaction on the subject. "The rulers observed the disgraceful treatment of women on Manipur's streets without taking action," the editorial emphasises, querying whether this silence is consistent with Ram Rajya values that prioritise justice and equality.
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2023: A year which once again eluded India from winning ICC title
The Indian cricket team has scaled many heights over the past few years but despite being such a formidable side, they have failed to win an ICC crown over the past 10 years and as far as the World Cup is concerned, the 'Men in Blue' have not been able to win it since the past 12 years.
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The Indian cricket team has scaled many heights over the past few years but despite being such a formidable side, they have failed to win an ICC crown over the past 10 years and as far as the World Cup is concerned, the 'Men in Blue' have not been able to win it since the past 12 years. The last time they won it was way back in 2011, when it was held in India and the last time they bagged an ICC title was way back in 2013, when they won the Champions Trophy in England.
The very next year, after the 2011 World Cup the ICC T20 World Cup was played in 2012 in Sri Lanka, where, under the same leadership, the Men in Blue failed to make it to the semi-final. The inaugural T20 World Champions were knocked out in the group stages. A year after the ICC Champions Trophy victory, MS Dhoni-led India went to Bangladesh to play the ICC T20 World Cup 2014. Team India was unbeaten en route to their journey to the final, beating arch-rivals Pakistan, West Indies, hosts Bangladesh and Australia in the group stage.
In the semi-final, India comfortably defeated South Africa and reached the ICC T20 World Cup final for the second time after the inaugural edition in 2007. But unfortunately, in the final at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, they lost Sri Lanka by six wickets, shattering more than a billion dreams. Next year came the ICC ODI World Cup 2015, where India went as a defending champion in the 50-over format. India had a brilliant run throughout the group stage, beating arch-rivals Pakistan, South Africa, UAE, West Indies, Ireland and Zimbabwe to top the pool with 12 points.
In the quarterfinal, India defeated Bangladesh by 109 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to enter the semifinal. But in the semifinal at the Sydney Cricket Ground, they lost to eventual champions Australia by 95 runs. India's World Cup crown went back to Australia. In 2016, India had yet another opportunity to lift an ICC Trophy as the T20 World Cup was being played on home soil, like in 2011. India had a poor start to their campaign, losing to New Zealand in their opening match but after that, they beat Pakistan, and Bangladesh in the group stage and defeated Australia in the quarterfinal to face the West Indies in the semifinal at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
But the Caribbean Islanders spoiled India's plan, beating the hosts by seven wickets. They also went on to win the T20 World Cup, becoming the first team in history to do so for the second time. In the beginning of 2017, MS Dhoni passed on the captaincy baton to Virat Kohli and the first challenge came to defend the ICC Champions Trophy being played in England.
Team India made a winning start, beating arch-rivals Pakistan in their opener. India lost their next match to Sri Lanka but after that, they defeated South Africa in a crucial group stage encounter to reach the semifinals, where they defeated Bangladesh comprehensively by 9 wickets to enter the final. In the final match, India once again was at loggerheads with Pakistan but this time they were on the receiving end, losing the final match by 180 runs at the Oval in London as India lost their Champions Trophy crown too, like the 50-over World Cup.
In 2019, India was once again in England to play the ICC World Cup 2019, where India had a stupendous run, losing only one match out of the nine played to England and one against New Zealand, which ended in a no result due to rain, beating teams like South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, defending champion Australia and Afghanistan. But once again, at the knockout stage, India failed to deliver, losing to New Zealand in a rain-affected match by 18 runs at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. England went on to win the ODI World Cup for the very first time.
In 2021, India made it to the ICC World Test Championship 2021 final after finishing on top of the WTC Table 2019-2021 with a percentage of 72.2. India faced New Zealand in the final, where they lost the match by eight wickets at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. In 2021, India was the host of the T20 World Cup, the first ICC event to be hosted in India after the COVID-19 pandemic but BCCI was forced to hold it in the UAE due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in India.
India had the worst possible start to their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign losing their first match to Pakistan and India's unbeaten record in the World Cup against the traditional arch-rivals of 12 matches including both the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup. India lost their next match in the WC too. Losing to New Zealand by 8 wickets. India went on to beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in the other group-stage matches but it wasn't enough to take them to the semifinal stage. Australia went on to clinch the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 winning the T20 title for the first time.
In 2022 India had yet another opportunity to lift an ICC title as the T20 World Cup which Australia was supposed to host in 2020 got shifted to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. India started off their World Cup campaign with a win over Pakistan by four wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground avenging the 2021 T20 World Cup defeat. India topped the group by beating other teams like the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh except for the match against South Africa in Perth which they lost by five wickets.
With four wins in five group stage games, India faced eventual champions England in the semifinal at Adelaide and ended up losing the match in a humiliating manner by 10 wickets, shattering the World Cup dream. England became the champions in both white-ball formats (ODI and T20I). In 2023, the ODI World Cup was hosted by India after 12 years. This time, India was the sole host, unlike in 1987, 1996, and 2011, when other Asian countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were also involved.
India had the best run in the World Cup ever, winning all the matches en route to the semifinal. The Rohit Sharma-led side beat Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, defending champions England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Netherlands to top the points table and went on to face the Kiwis in the semifinal. In the semifinal, India registered yet another comprehensive victory, with Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 20-year-old record of most runs in an ODI World Cup of 673 runs and also breaking his record for most tons in one-day matches. Mohammed Shami too ended with the best figures by an Indian in ODIs, with figures of 7 for 57.
India went on to face Australia in the final at the world's biggest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But despite home conditions and fans heavily numbered in their favour, they ended up on the losing side and the wait for an ICC trophy continued. Virat Kohli ended up with the 'Player of the Tournament' award, scoring 765 runs, while Mohammed Shami had the most wickets, bagging 24. But the World Cup still eluded the Indian team and the wait continues.
The fans will hope that it ends in the year 2024, with the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 being played in the West Indies and USA starting on June 4, 2024. A new year will come as a new opportunity for the 'Men in Blue' to end their ICC trophy drought. (ANI)
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Ocean to turn darker by end of this century due to climate change: study
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that by the year 2100, over half of the world's oceans will shift in color, as the algae population change.
The study has shown that blue regions such as the subtropics will become even more blue, reflecting less phytoplankton and life in general in those waters.
Also, those green regions, such as near the poles, may turn deeper green as warmer temperature caused larger blooms of more diverse phytoplankton, according to the study.
"The changes won't appear huge to the naked eye, and the ocean will still look like it has blue regions in the subtropics and greener regions near the equator and poles," said the paper's lead author Stephanie Dutkiewicz.
"But it'll be enough different that it will affect the rest of the food web that phytoplankton supports," said Dutkiewicz, a principal research scientist at MIT.
The ocean appears blue because water molecules alone absorb almost all sunlight except for the blue part of the spectrum, but with any organism in the ocean, phytoplankton, for instance, the pigment in it will absorb less in the green portions and reflect more green light.
MIT scientists created a model to estimate the relations between temperature and sea's color and what the latter would become if the global temperature would have gone up to 3 degrees Celsius by 2100.
"It could be potentially quite serious. Different types of phytoplankton absorb light differently, and if climate change shifts one community of phytoplankton to another, that will also change the types of food webs they can support," said Dutkiewicz.
Dutkiewicz said satellite could detect those changes in hue, which can provide early warning of changes in marine ecosystems. | https://en.inform.kz/news/ocean-to-turn-darker-by-end-of-this-century-due-to-climate-change-study_a3495259/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:39Z |
LONDON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund accounted for about a quarter of the almost $124 billion spent by sovereign wealth funds worldwide last year, a report published on Jan. 1 showed.
PIF's whopping $31.5 billion spend in 2023 compared with $123.8 billion for all sovereign wealth funds, based on a preliminary annual report from industry specialist Global SWF, which tracks the world's sovereign investment funds.
The strong rally last year in global stocks helped to swell the assets managed by the sovereign wealth funds worldwide to a record $11.2 trillion.
Total sovereign-controlled spending on the energy transition - everything from green hydrogen to lithium mining - also hit a record $25.9 billion in 2023, the report said.
Despite this, total spending by the sovereign wealth funds last year was 21% below 2022.
"This may signal an overly cautious approach, as there is no shortage of capital to put to work among these institutions," Global SWF managing director Diego López said in the report.
Singapore's GIC, which led spending by wealth funds for the past six years, invested 48% less in 2023, despite a $144 billion inflow from the country's central bank.
Gulf funds were able to increase their dealmaking dominance, largely at the expense of Canadian and Singaporean funds, the Global SWF report showed. Gulf funds now account for nearly 40% of the investment value deployed by sovereign wealth funds.
Data provided by groups such as Global SWF is closely watched as not all sovereign funds release annual reports, and five of the top 10 do not reveal an exact total of their assets under management.
GAMING AND SPORT
Global SWF's report did not break out individual investments by Saudi Arabia's PIF, but its lavish spending on soccer and golf has made waves across the sporting world.
In June, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced PIF would take control of the country's four leading soccer clubs, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
In June, Saudi stunned the golf world, with a shock merger agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival LIV circuit, which is backed by the Saudi PIF. That merger is not yet finalised.
Aside from its splurge on sport, the Kingdom's biggest investments were in other sectors and 42% of this spending was at home.
Big-ticket purchases included $4.9 billion for U.S. gaming company Scopely, $3.6 billion to buy Standard Chartered's aircraft leasing division and $3.3 billion for steelmaker Hadeed.
"The variety of deals shows the unparalleled bandwidth and reach of PIF and its subsidiaries, which are forming a wide net to capture any value-add for Saudi Vision 2030," López said, referring to the country's economic transformation plan.
The Global SWR report also highlights PIF plans to launch an airline and its own electric vehicle brand. The report said the fund has an $8.1 billion stake in gaming companies Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts and Take-Two - part of plans to turn the country into a gaming hub.
Looking ahead to 2024, Global SWF expects assets for all state-owned investors - including sovereign wealth funds, central banks and pension funds -- to surpass a previous peak in 2021 of $50.8 trillion in assets under management as they take account of the paper gains of the past year.
(Additional reporting by Marc Jones. Editing by Jane Merriman) | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Saudi-sovereign-wealth-fund-splashes-cash-in-2023-report-shows-45654085/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:40Z |
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wsfa.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:42Z |
In his remarks, Modi said India is brimming with self-confidence and is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat (developed India)’ and self-reliance
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and self-reliance, and asserted that this spirit and momentum has to be maintained in 2024 as well. In the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also emphasised on physical and mental health and highlighted several unique efforts for ‘Fit India’.
During the broadcast, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru, Indian Women’s Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand and actor Akshay Kumar shared their fitness tips.
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In his remarks, Modi said India is brimming with self-confidence and is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat (developed India)’ and self-reliance. “We have to maintain the same spirit and momentum in 2024 as well,” Modi said. He also said that India becoming an ‘innovation hub’ symbolises the fact that we are not going to stop.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever | https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/india-brimming-with-self-confidence-pm-23327702 | 2024-01-01T05:35:43Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Chipola men’s basketball team closed out 2023 with a 77-68 win over Calhoun in the Visit Panama City Beach Classic.
The Indians improved to 15-1 and will visit Coastal Alabama North on Friday, January 5.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Chipola men’s basketball team closed out 2023 with a 77-68 win over Calhoun in the Visit Panama City Beach Classic.
The Indians improved to 15-1 and will visit Coastal Alabama North on Friday, January 5. | https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/local-sports/chipola-closes-out-the-year-with-a-win-over-calhoun/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Your Brother’s Bookstore and the River Kitty Cat Café on Main Street say they had a number of events and opportunities in 2023, but now they are getting ready to bring back some of them for 2024.
A new year brings reflection.
“We’ve had a really busy year this year,” said Alana Fligor, who serves as the Vanderburgh Humane Society volunteer coordinator. “We’ve had a lot of cats and dogs come into our shelter with what we’re doing and trying to help those that need help in the community.”
“2023 has been fantastic,” said Adam Morris, who is the Your Brother’s Bookstore owner. “We’ve had so much outpour from the community and people coming in from the community that just aren’t interested in books and are making it all as worth it as can be.”
A new year also — usually — brings a resolution or two.
“We are doing more community activities and helping the community in as many ways as we can — whether that’s through grants that we get, so we can provide people food for people or lower adoption fees,” said Fligor.
“We have been working on 2024 for a couple of months now. Our book series — which is our music series — is really taking off,” Morris said. “We have at least eight shows booked between now and March.”
In 2024, the bookstore once again is bringing live music to the store, including live music every Saturday in February.
Other authors will be visiting the story, including Nate Powell for a book signing. Powell wrote the graphic novels in the March series which illustrates the early Civil Rights Era.
“We’re very happy with everything,” Morris said. “It seems to be like we’re doing something right, and 2024 is going to be a good year for us.”
Meanwhile down the road at the Cat Café, the staff will once again be opening its basement for birthday parties, cat yoga and more.
“It’s kind of nice that we’re able to provide all sorts of different opportunities for people,” Fligor said. “We’re just going to keep continuing caring for all the animals that we have — whether it’s in foster or whether it’s at our shelter or here.”
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Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/vanderburgh-county/evansville-news/main-street-business-organization-reflect-on-2023-preview-whats-next-in-2024/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Xi's comments, in a New Year's Eve address, struck a stronger tone than the previous year where he said only that people on either side of the Taiwan Strait are "members of one and the same family".
Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Tsai said the most important principle on what course to follow on relations with China was democracy.
"This is taking the joint will of Taiwan's people to make a decision. After all, we are a democratic country," she said.
China should respect the outcome of Taiwan's election and it is the responsibility of both sides to maintain peace and stability in the strait, Tsai added.
China has cast the election as a choice between war and peace and has refused multiple offers of talks by Tsai, believing she is a separatist.
Tsai has made bolstering and modernising Taiwan's defences a priority, including pushing an indigenous submarine programme.
"Everyone's home has locks on them, which is not to provoke the neighbours next door but to make yourself safer. This is the same for the doors to the country. Taiwan's people want peace, but we want peace with respect," she said.
Taiwan's government has repeatedly warned China is trying to interfere in the election, whether by using fake news or military or trade pressure, and Tsai said she hoped people could be on alert for this.
China has taken particular exception to current Vice President Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Party (DPP) who is leading in opinion polls by varying margins, saying he is also a dangerous separatist.
Both the DPP and Taiwan's largest opposition party the Kuomintang say only the island's people can decide their future.
Tsai cannot stand again after two terms in office. She will step down in May when the next president is sworn in.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Lisa Shumaker and Kim Coghill) | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Taiwan-president-says-ties-with-China-must-be-decided-by-will-of-the-people-45654020/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kctv5.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (CNS) -- An ambulance was stolen in San Gabriel Sunday by a transient with a lengthy criminal history who then wrecked the vehicle during a pursuit by police, authorities said.
The ambulance was on a service call in the 700 block of Sunset Avenue at about 3:25 p.m. Sunday when "a local adult male transient in his late 40s with an extensive criminal history was on foot in the area, got into the driver's seat of the fire ambulance, and stole the vehicle," according to the San Gabriel Police Department.
Police said no one else was in the ambulance when it was stolen.
Officers were notified of the theft, located the ambulance and began a pursuit, which ended when the ambulance collided with numerous vehicles in the 2800 block of Canterbury Road in neighboring San Marino.
Five people were injured along with the suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of grand theft auto and felony evading, police said.
The injuries were all described as minor. Three of the injured along with the suspect were taken to hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The ambulance was taken out of service with significant damage, police added. | https://abc7.com/ambulance-stolen-police-chase-crash/14253029/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
Olympics: Applications for Tokyo Games tickets to open as early as April
According to the schedule of ticket allocation the organizers announced Wednesday, fans in Japan can register to buy tickets this spring for any of the 33 sports online at the official ticketing website.
Successful applicants will be announced after Japan's new bill prohibiting ticket scalping comes in force on June 14, and they can go on to process their payments using a VISA credit card or with cash at convenience stores.
The first stage of allocation includes 2,020 yen ($18) ticket packages for wheelchair users and those for families and groups whose members include children, senior citizens or individuals with impairments.
The sales of tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis will begin online this fall, and allocation of tickets at designated stores in Tokyo will start next spring. | https://en.inform.kz/news/olympics-applications-for-tokyo-games-tickets-to-open-as-early-as-april_a3493402/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:46Z |
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Will Yerevan stick to commitments for peace? [ANALYSIS]
Although many commentators have marked 2020 as the most turbulent year for Armenia, it can also be considered the most successful turning year for the future of Armenia and the security of the region as a whole. There is a saying that you can't judge a book by its cover. Although Armenia started 2020 with a defeat, we would not be wrong to say that in the end a more favorable result was reached for both Azerbaijan and Armenia.
For 30 years, the frozen conflict did not bring dividends to either side. Just occupying the empty territories, Armenia could not achieve any progress due to its economic backwardness and the lack of border relations with both neighboring states (Azerbaijan and Turkiye). The empty territories in the occupied Garabagh and Zangazur regions were rendered unusable by the Armenian military units. In fact, since the 1990s, Armenia has caught up in its euphoria and could not see the realities in the region. The first Garabagh war created a deceptive impression on Armenia and had a serious impact on the country's economic development. Yerevan thought that the coming decades would gradually archive the Garabagh conflict and with the support it received from the West and the neighboring states, it would be able to freeze the long-standing conflict. But the reality did not reflect this. Because Armenia could not even imagine what the achievements of the other side, that is, Azerbaijan, would give it in the past 30 years. From the 1990s to 2020, there was already an enormous turn in the economy of Azerbaijan. In Armenia, on the contrary, what was achieved was almost exhausted. The most tragic point was that Armenia was not aware of the situation that it was in.
When Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia came to power after the revolution in 2018, he was conscious of the situation in his country. Even at the initial stage of his rule, he mentioned several times that he would take a more adequate step in restoring relations with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan was aware of the fact that a criminogenic situation had arisen around him. Because the Garabagh clan, which threatened him while he was in power, was Russia's closest ally. Pashinyan, who won the prime minister's chair with the support of the Western allies, saw a concrete step regarding the Garabagh issue only in war. Because otherwise serious threats to his life were expected.
In fact, the Second Garabagh War was more a war between the Garabagh clan and its separatist forces against Azerbaijan than the Pashinyan authority. Nikol Pashinyan, knowing that he would be defeated, chose this war as a guarantor of his future destiny, and with no surprise after his defeat, he was able to regain his post.
But how did it happen that the Armenian government, which neglected the fate of Garabagh in the South Caucasus, was once again supported by the West, which wanted to prolong the conflict?
First of all, it should be noted that Armenia has a close relationship with France, which is the leading power in the European Union, and this always creates opportunities for the forces that control Armenia from abroad to intervene in the South Caucasus region. In general, Armenia is the only springboard that can satisfy the West's interest in the region, as well as against its rival Russia. For this reason, Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, who lost more than 5,000 manpower and nearly 38.5 billion US dollars in the war, was supported both within the country and by the Western forces he was allied with.
Of course, the political position of the Armenian leadership did not satisfy Russia. The situation was already beginning to take on a dual nature – Yerevan, on the one hand, recognised Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, on the other hand, it supported the illegal separatist regime in Garabagh. Time was very short for Pashinyan because any decision made could have an immediate impact on the situation in the region. The only thing that was impossible was that Armenia had the potential to resort to war again. For this reason, Armenia has to sacrifice a group of separatist cliques operating illegally in Garabagh.
Pashinyan defeated his biggest rivals
The separatist remnants that formed terrorist groups in Garabagh were actually more of an open threat to the Armenian authorities than to Azerbaijan. Because the "heads" of representatives of the separatist forces tried to gain power by overthrowing Pashinyan at any moment. Therefore, the most reliable center for them was Yerevan rather than Garabagh. However, the spontaneously planned mission was leading the separatist forces to surrender to Azerbaijan every day - simply no option was left for them to turn back.
Pashinyan's move further infuriates Russia
As the Garabagh conflict was resolved in favor of Azerbaijan rifts began to grow between Russia and Pashinyan's government. Pashinyan's accusation of Russia leaving Armenia helpless was a kind of excuse to get his collar off Moscow's grips. But when the matter is approached from the context of truth, it creates a different picture. While serving the West, Pashinyan could not pursue a common policy with Russia. For this reason, the processes led to both Armenia's desire to leave the CSTO, and the demand to withdraw the 102nd Russian military base from the territory of Armenia.
In 2024, leadership of the Eurasian Economic Union will symbolically pass from Russia to Armenia. At the summit held on December 25 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the Eurasian Economic Union should be focused on purely economic issues and should not include any "political and geopolitical agenda". According to the Prime Minister of Armenia, the fact that the union is related to political ambitions is against the principles of the institution.
"The basic freedoms of trade and Eurasian integration cannot and should not be restricted for political reasons, as this will lead to the erosion of the basic principles of the union," Pashinyan said.
However, it is still questionable what Armenia thinks about the peace treaty with Azerbaijan in 2024.
The incumbent Armenian leadership, which is trying to further distance itself from Russia, says that it will fully resolve its obligations in the peace issue as of this year. Yerevan has already received Azerbaijan's package of peace proposals, and one of its provisions is the opening of the Zangazur corridor, the most strategic line of communication. In addition, the peace agreement to be signed between the parties does not mean the final solution of all issues. All this, of course, will depend on Armenia fulfilling certain obligations contained in the package of proposals from this moment on.
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Elnur Enveroglu is AzerNews’ Deputy Editor-in-Chief, follow him on @ElnurMammadli1
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Telugu Yoddhas clinch last-gasp win over Odisha Juggernauts
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Telugu Yoddhas held their nerves in the final 59 seconds to script a thrilling 29-28 win over defending champions Odisha Juggernauts in the Ultimate Kho Kho here on Sunday.
In an evenly-contested match, skipper Pratik Waikar claimed the most points (10) for the winning side.
Also, Aditya Ganpule, Avdhut Patil and Akash Tagore spent more than five minutes on the mat, clinching crucial dream run bonus points for the Yoddhas.
The Juggernauts were defending initially and made a frantic start, gaining three dream run bonus points in the opening turn.
The Yoddhas, however, bagged only 10 points before coming up with a bright performance, especially defensively during the second turn.
The group of Avdhut Patil, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule collected four dream run bonus points for the Yoddhas.
On the other hand, the Juggernauts could merely scalp only a one-point lead in the opening inning despite having accumulated 12 points during the attack.
The Juggernauts then came up with a dream run bonus point during the third round, which allowed the Yoddhas to achieve 14 points in the attack.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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PASADENA, Calif. (WOOD) — From the Tunnel in the Big House to sunny California, The Victors has been heard plenty of times this season. But on Monday, the Michigan marching band has its biggest audience.
“I mean, it’s every band kid’s dream to come in and march in this parade,” said Allegan High School alum Kassidy Bright.
She is a part of the color guard, leading the band into the parade.
“Even though it’s slightly intimidating, I’m so ready for it,” Bright said.
Following behind her is piccolo player Meg Vandraager, who played for City High School. She feels she’s playing her best, and hopes the same for the Wolverines.
“I feel like I’ve learned a lot and it’s great to show this on such a great stage. I think we’re all super excited to beat the Bama Tide,” Vandraager said.
Sukhpreet Singh from Forest Hills Central, represents a school of many former Rangers who have joined the ranks of the band.
“There are a lot of other FHC that have come through this band in particular, so I’m proud to be able to continue that tradition,” Singh said.
You’ll find nothing of pride from former Northview Wildcat and tuba player Lexi Martin, who knows she’s carrying West Michigan along with her on the parade route.
“It’s nice to be able to talk to them about all our experiences and be able to represent Grand Rapids, the best city in Michigan!” Martin said.
With a win, this band will be heard next in Houston. But no matter where they go next, you’ll be able to hear a bit of West Michigan with every touchdown scored. | https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/every-band-kids-dream-w-mi-musicians-play-for-michigan-marching-band-in-rose-bowl/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:47Z |
Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India’s west coast on December 23
MV Sai Baba, that was on the way to India came under a suspected drone strike in the Southern Red Sea on the same day. Pic/X
The Indian Navy has significantly enhanced its surveillance apparatus in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden by deploying frontline destroyers and frigates in view of recent incidents of attacks on merchant vessels. Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India’s west coast on December 23, triggering security concerns as the incident came amid Iran-backed Houthi militants launching strikes on several commercial ships.
Another commercial crude oil tanker, MV Sai Baba, that was on the way to India came under a suspected drone strike in the Southern Red Sea on the same day. “The last few weeks have witnessed increased maritime security incidents on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Central/ North Arabian Sea,” the Navy said.
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It also referred to a recent piracy incident on merchant ship MV Ruen approximately 700 nautical miles from the Indian coast. “The piracy incident on MV Ruen, approximately 700 nautical miles from the Indian coast, and recent drone attack on MV Chem Pluto, approximately 220 nautical miles South West of Porbandar, indicate a shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone),” the Navy said in a statement.
“In response to these incidents, Indian Navy has substantially enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in Central/North Arabian Sea and augmented force levels,” it said. “Task Groups comprising destroyers and frigates have been deployed to undertake maritime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident,” the Navy said.
“The overall situation is being closely monitored by Indian Navy in coordination with national maritime agencies. Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of merchant shipping in the region,” it said.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts’ win-and-in showdown with the Houston Texans has been set for Saturday at 8:15 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The NFL aligned the final weekend of the regular season late Sunday to maximize playoff scenarios.
It was thought Colts versus Texans might be given the Sunday night stage, but that will be Buffalo’s trip to Miami, which will determine the AFC East championship.
A Colts’ late-season playoff push comes down to the final weekend for a fourth time in six seasons.
In 2018 and under first-year coach Frank Reich, they traveled to Nashville, beat the Tennessee Titans, 33-17, in the final game of the regular season on the primetime stage and earned a Wild Card spot.
In 2020 and following quarterback Philip Rivers, the Colts handled Jacksonville at Lucas Oil Stadium and — with some help — again earned a Wild Card berth.
In 2021, Indy traveled to Jacksonville in week 18 and suffered an embarrassing, 26-11, loss to the 2-14 Jaguars.
Now, next weekend’s rematch with the Texans.
“With one game left . . . win and in. It’s huge,’’ Shane Steichen said.
He could become the Colts’ fifth straight full-time head coach to direct the team into the playoffs in his first season. The others: Reich, Chuck Pagano, Jim Caldwell and Tony Dungy.
The Colts, Texans and Jaguars are tied for the AFC South lead at 9-7. If Jacksonville loses at Tennessee, the Colts-Texans winner captures the division and hosts a first-round game.
In the event of a tie, the Jaguars hold the necessary tiebreaker and win the AFC South.
This and that
While the Colts were putting themselves in position to extend their season with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, there were several noteworthy individual achievements. Such as:
*Michael Pittman Jr. joining Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark as the only Colts with at least 100 catches in a season. His five receptions boosted his season output to 104. Wayne was the last to reach triple digits with 106 in 2012.
*With 46 yards, Pittman set a career high with 1,108.
*Linebacker Zaire Franklin eclipsed his own club record for tackles in a season. He had 166 in 2022. With 10 against the Raiders, Franklin’s new mark sits at 171.
*Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner had one of two sacks of Aiden O’Connell. That gives him 7 on the season. He joined Myles Garrett and Chris Jones as the only players with a least 7 in each of the past six seasons.
*Josh Downs had two catches for 53 yards. His 65 catches on the season are tied with Bill Brooks (1986) for most by a Colts’ rookie. Harrison had 64 in 1996.
*Jonathan Taylor’s 96 yards on 21 attempts were a season-high and the third time he’s rushed for at least 90 this season.
You can follow Mike Chappell on Twitter at @mchappell51. | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/sports/shared-sports/indy-blitz/start-time-set-for-indianapolis-colts-regular-season-finale-against-the-houston-texans/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:53Z |
MIAMI, Fla. (WMBB) — Former South Walton athlete, Pearce Spurlin made a big play for Georgia in the Orange Bowl.
The Freshman tight-end had a 31-yard reception to pick up a first down in his first bowl game appearance.
Spurlin finishes his freshman season with three receptions for 60 yards. | https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/local-sports/former-south-walton-athlete-makes-play-in-orange-bowl/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:53Z |
Liberty Alcoholics Anonymous group hosts event to help people struggling over New Year’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As 2023 ends and 2024 begins, plenty of people celebrate the New Year across Kansas City.
Many New Year’s parties involve champagne and other alcohol, but many people fight to stay sober over the holiday weekend. Liberty’s Alcoholics Anonymous group has hosted an “Alco-thon” for the last 48 years. The “Alco-thon” offers anyone struggling with alcoholism or a drug addiction a place to go and seek help through noon on New Year’s Day.
“Typically for alcoholics, the holidays are a very rough time, especially in dealing with addiction and trying to stay sober,” said a member of the Liberty AA group.
While some people celebrate safely with alcohol, others do not and struggle with addiction.
“The disease of alcoholism is basically it causes us to have a lack of connection with other humans,” said the Liberty AA Group member. “I feel like it is very important for alcoholics to get connected and not feel alone for the holidays.”
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The Liberty AA group has hosted its “Alco-thon” for nearly 50 years. It provides a refuge for people of all ages seeking a solution to their addiction problem during a holiday when alcohol is pushed to the forefront.
“I remember my first year sober. I just planted my butt in a chair at the ‘Alco-thon’ because I was terrified that if I left and I didn’t know where else to go, that I would drink,” said another member of the Liberty AA group. “It gave me a really safe space to have fun and hang out with people who understood me.”
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 29 million Americans ages 12 and older have Alcohol Use Disorder. The Liberty AA group wants struggling alcoholics to know they are not alone, and that there is always help available.
“Just reach out and ask for help,” said the first member of the Liberty AA group. “I think that is always the hardest first step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem and then asking for help.”
“There is always another alcoholic in recovery lurking around the corner,” said the second member of the Liberty AA group. “It’s really nice to know that we are always there. We have four meetings a day every single day.”
Alcoholics Anonymous Kansas City central office has a 24-hour hotline. The phone number is (816) 471-7229.
Liberty AA’s “Alco-thon” is located at 1323 Hwy H, Liberty, MO 64068. It will remain open through 12 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
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Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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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.
Copyright 2023 KHNL via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/01/01/surfer-dies-after-shark-bite-officials-say/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:53Z |
Many had arrived early in the morning for a spot in one of the barricaded pens set up by the New York Police Department, ahead of musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion and LL Cool J before the final countdown to midnight.
"This is my first time to celebrate the New Year in Times Square," said Nadja Sjostrom, 44, who had traveled from Stockholm, Sweden, a few days earlier for the occasion and had been standing amid the giant illuminated billboards of Times Square since about 8 a.m..
It was a shorter commute for Markus Washington, a 49-year-old resident of Brooklyn, but also his first time at the Times Square celebration.
"It's a very good feeling," he said. "Awesome. Cold, but awesome."
Antonio Ruz, 51, had booked a flight from Granada, Spain, in order to make a lifelong dream come true, joining the crowds to get into the barricaded area at about 8.15 a.m..
"Since I was a kid, I saw on TV this is spectacular show, so I had to live it," he said. He called it a "once in a lifetime" moment, emphasizing that he did not plan to return. "I love New York, but 15 hours is too long to wait for a moment."
(Reporting by Andrew Kelly and Jonathan Allen in New York: Editing by Neil Fullick)
By Andrew Kelly | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Thousands-gather-in-Times-Square-for-New-Year-ball-drop-45654093/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:53Z |
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.weau.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:55Z |
Kelsea Ballerini writes about 'healing' after her divorce from Morgan Evans and makes a reference to boyfriend Chase Stokes in her year-end message
Kelsea Ballerini made a reference to 'healing' from her divorce from Morgan Evans in a post that was shared on her Instagram account on Sunday.
The 30-year-old country singer shared a photo of herself enjoying a coffee on a balcony not far from the Eiffel Tower in commemoration of the coming new year.
The performer - who recently opened up about her sex life - also wrote a lengthy message in which she discussed the experiences she had gone through over the course of 2023, and she also made a reference to her boyfriend, Chase Stokes.
Morgan began by expressing that she had been. 'Following the breadcrumbs of life to the next right thing. Still sometimes getting it wrong. Still sometimes getting it right.'
The hitmaker also expressed that she had become used to 'Crying. So much crying. Stained cheeks in front of strangers, guttural exhales to those safest.'
Kelsea Ballerini made a reference to 'healing' from her divorce from Morgan Evans in a post that was shared on her Instagram account on Sunday
The Love Me Like You Mean It then made a reference to the end of her marriage to Evans, 38, whom she initially began seeing in 2016.
The pair tied the knot during a wedding ceremony in Cabo San Lucas in 2017, and they remained together until last August, when they separated.
The performers' union lasted for another two months before it was officially dissolved in November of last year.
Ballerini wrote that she was enthusiastic about 'healing the past and falling in love in the present happening in lockstep, unabashedly existing in the art of starting over.'
The singer then spoke about the downsides of life as a touring artist and how she had accepted the negatives of living on the road.
She said that she had come to terms with 'resenting airports and home on wheels, exhaustion outweighing presence, guilt for knowing my luck should override it all.'
Ballerini went on to express that she had been 'writing music like nothing is off limits, earning my artistic freedom.'
The songwriter then gave her fans a bit of insight into her current interests and stated that she had been 'leaning into whimsy. Adventure. Magic. Mystery. Horoscopes. Full moons. Manifesting. Breathing.'
The performer - who recently opened up about her sex life - also wrote a lengthy message in which she discussed the experiences she had gone through over the course of 2023, and she also made a reference to her boyfriend, Chase Stokes; they are seen in August
Ballerini wrote that she was enthusiastic about 'healing the past and falling in love in the present happening in lockstep, unabashedly existing in the art of starting over'; she is seen with Evans in 2019
The singer then spoke about the downsides of life as a touring artist and how she had accepted the negatives of living on the road
The hitmaker concluded her message by making an apparent reference to Stokes, 31, and their relationship; they are seen in October
The hitmaker concluded her message by making an apparent reference to Stokes, 31, and their relationship.
'Leaving his boots by the front door to let me know he's coming back to me. Im coming back to me too,' she wrote.
The singer and the actor were first linked this past January, although they initially refrained from publicly acknowledging their romance.
Ballerini and Stokes went Instagram official with their relationship in February, and they made their red carpet debut in April. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12915549/Kelsea-Ballerini-healing-divorce-Chase-Stokes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T05:35:55Z |
Residents of Khojaly and Khankendi to return to their homes this year, President says
“Formerly displaced persons and refugees will return to several more residential settlements in 2024. I want to share the joyful news with them today and inform that the villages of Karkijahan, Malibayli, and Turshsu will be completely restored and made available to the formerly displaced persons during the upcoming year.
Residents of Khojaly and Khankendi will also return to their homes,” President Ilham Aliyev said in his address on the occasion of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and New Year.
The head of state emphasized that, in addition, several residential settlements will be ready to accommodate formerly displaced persons.
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Kumar’s son is among 26 coaching students who died by suicide this year in Kota, the highest-ever figure
Last year the toll was 15. Representation pic
For Ramesh Kumar (name changed) from Bulandshahr in UP, 2023 was the worst year of his life. His family is still coming to terms with the loss of their elder son, who killed himself in a hostel room in Rajasthan’s Kota where he had been preparing for the medical entrance exam for the two years.
Kumar’s son is among 26 coaching students who died by suicide this year in Kota, the highest-ever figure. Last year, the toll was 15. The spate of student suicides also prompted the stakeholders to come up with desperate measures such as installing anti-hanging devices in hostel room fans and iron mesh in balconies and lobbies.
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Mourning the loss of his son, Kumar has decided to bring back his younger son, who had moved to Kota earlier this year and was preparing for the engineering entrance exam JEE. “They were living in separate hostels as they were enrolled in different coaching institutes. Our plan was that in 2024, my wife would move to Kota so the three of them could live together,” he said.
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No of students who died this year by sucide
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INDIANAPOLIS — The journey began Feb. 14 when owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard put their trust and the fate of the Indianapolis Colts in the hands of coach Shane Steichen.
And here they are, heading into a new year and in position to achieve something few outside the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center thought possible those long, eventful 10 months later.
After dispatching the Las Vegas Raiders, 23-20, Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, and with Cincinnati’s loss at Kansas City a few hours later, the Colts are in a win-and-in pre-playoff showdown with the Houston Texans, who visit Indy next weekend.
“We just rallied behind Shane,’’ linebacker Zaire Franklin said after breaking his own franchise record for tackles. He’s at 171 and counting.
“In this league, every year is a new year,’’ Steichen said of what’s been a transitional season for the franchise. “You put in the work in the offseason, you put in the work in training camp and you got to go out and execute on Sunday.
“Everybody has got to have belief in that locker room that we’re all together doing this thing, because it ain’t about one man. It’s about everybody.’’
And for the Colts to find themselves in what amounts to a one-game season?
“Just to be able to be in this spot is awesome,’’ wideout Michael Pittman Jr. added after complementing the critical team victory by eclipsing a couple of personal milestones. He pushed his season totals to 104 receptions and 1,108 yards, both career-bests, after missing the loss at Atlanta with a concussion.
Players in the locker room spoke of Steichen’s ability to keep everyone focused, especially when adversity hit.
And adversity has lurked around every corner, none bigger than losing rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson to shoulder surgery after just five games and four starts. Veteran backup Gardner Minshew II has been instrumental in getting the Colts to this point.
“Tough as nails,’’ tight end Mo Alie-Cox insisted.
That’s an apt description of Steichen’s Colts. Despite this injury or that suspension or that subpar outing, they’ve found a way to be playing meaningful football when it matters most.
The Colts have won six of their last eight and generally have found a way. They’re 6-2 in one-possession games.
“Scrappy,’’ insisted running back Jonathan Taylor, who finished with 96 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries.
Mo Alie-Cox implored his teammates to seize the moment.
“I told the guys before the game, ‘Meaningful football games in December don’t happen every year,’’’ he said. “And I’ve been here for a bunch of years. We’ve had some years like last year where we were just going out there to play. We were playing for our jobs and things like that, but as a player, you want a chance to go into the postseason.
“I told them, ‘Don’t take this opportunity for granted. Go out there and enjoy it and have a great game.’’’
Pittman didn’t need that type of reminder. His rookie year remains fresh — an 11-5 record and Wild Card berth in 2020.
“We made it my very first year and I thought, ‘Hey, we’re going to do this every single year,’’’ he said. “And that’s not how it goes.’’
That certainly wasn’t the case in 2021 when the Colts saw their 98% chance of earning a playoff berth with two games remaining disappear with closing losses to the Raiders and Jacksonville.
What did Taylor learn from that disheartening situation?
“Win,’’ he said. “Just win the game.
“No matter how it happens, you’ve got to find a way to win. Win, and all your problems will be solved.’’
Sunday, it was Minshew directing an offense that blended lightning with thunder, the defense and patchwork secondary coming up with the necessary stops and kicker Matt Gay knocking down 38, 33 and 45-yard field goals.
Minshew passed for 224 yards and gave the Colts a 14-3 second-quarter lead with a 58-yard touchdown to Alec Pierce. He added a 50-yard completion to rookie Josh Downs, giving Minshew five completions of at least 50 yards this season. That’s second only to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa, according to ESPN Research.
The thunder? Taylor was the catalyst of a run game that generated 134 yards. On a drive early in the fourth quarter that Gay capped with a 33-yard field goal for a 20-10 lead, Steichen called eight consecutive runs that churned out 61 yards and drained 5 minutes, 40 seconds off the clock.
The return of right tackle Braden Smith after missing three games with a knee injury was huge.
Defensively, the Colts allowed 370 yards and 26 first downs, but kept fending off the Aiden O’Connell-led Raiders. O’Connell’s 1-yard TD to wide receiver Davante Adams with 43 seconds remaining kept things interesting until Colts safety Rodney Thomas II recovered the onside kick.
O’Connell finished with 299 yards and two TDs to Adams, who had 13 catches and 126 yards on 21 targets.
That might appear to be a long day for the Colts’ secondary, but that group was in scramble mode after nickel corner Kenny Moore II was ruled out with a back injury. The backend of the defense: rookie outside cornerbacks (JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones); nickel corner Chris Lammons, a special teamer who had been on the field for just 34 defensive snaps the past four seasons; second-year safety Nick Cross and safety Ronnie Harrison Jr., who replaced injured Julian Blackmon (shoulder) after seeing his previous action at linebacker.
“It’s the ultimate team game,’’ Steichen said. “To have a chance, obviously, with one game left . . . win and in. It’s huge. So, it’s a credit to the players, credit to the coaches and we’ve got to do our very, very, very best come this week.’’
Steichen rarely allows his emotions to seep to the surface. However, it was clear he’s pleased – pleased, not satisfied – with how his first season as a head coach has unfolded.
So much adversity, but so much on the line in week 18.
“I think we’re going to find out a lot about ourselves,’’ Steichen said. “Obviously, we found out a lot about ourselves throughout this season.
“Next week, we have to win. Our focus is strictly on Houston now. We’re moving on to them.’’
Will Steichen give himself time to enjoy the win over the Raiders?
“None,’’ he said. “Zero time to enjoy this win.’’
He paused.
“I mean, I might enjoy it for an hour or so, but that’s about it.’’
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Northwest Florida State men’s basketball team is celebrating the new year with an 82-51 victory over Georgia Highlands College.
The Raiders improved to 16-1 and will host Southwest Mississippi on Saturday, January 6.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Northwest Florida State men’s basketball team is celebrating the new year with an 82-51 victory over Georgia Highlands College.
The Raiders improved to 16-1 and will host Southwest Mississippi on Saturday, January 6. | https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/local-sports/northwest-florida-rolls-past-georgia-highlands/ | 2024-01-01T05:35:59Z |
Police respond to homicide in south Kansas City
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police stated Sunday night they were responding to a homicide in the south portion of Kansas City, Missouri.
Officers with the Kansas City Police Department reported the scene was in the 10700 block of Oakland Avenue.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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Luton''s Tom Lockyer to meet with specialists before determining future following cardiac arrest
In what capacity that is remains to be decided as Im due to meet with specialists in the new year, Lockyer wrote.I have been overwhelmed by the support that I have received and thank you all for your messages, letters, gifts and well wishes.
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Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer will meet with heart specialists before deciding his future after suffering cardiac arrest in a Premier League game at Bournemouth on December 16.
The 29-year-old defender collapsed in the 59th minute at Vitality Stadium, resulting in the game being abandoned. Lockyer was discharged from the hospital five days later following a successful procedure to fit an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
The Welshman made his first comments since the incident via his Instagram account on Sunday, thanking the doctors and paramedics who treated him and indicating that he hasn't given up on resuming his playing career. Lockyer also collapsed during May's Championship play-off final victory over Coventry at Wembley, leading him to undergo surgery to correct an atrial fibrillation.
"I will be doing whatever I can in whichever ways are possible to help the gaffer and the club. In what capacity that is remains to be decided as I'm due to meet with specialists in the new year,'' Lockyer wrote.
"I have been overwhelmed by the support that I have received and thank you all for your messages, letters, gifts and well wishes. Seeing the banners at the ground and hearing my name being sung really did mean a lot to me and my family.'' Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen successfully resumed playing after being fitted with an ICD following his collapse at the European Championship in 2021 while playing for Denmark. Lockyer thanked all the players, staff and medics who first treated him on the field, saying "they saved my life." "I feel thankful that this happened to me surrounded by these heroes,'' Lockyer wrote.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours 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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Best Week 18 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Seven people were also injured in "heavy shelling" by Ukrainian forces of the centre of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the broader Donetsk region of which the Donetsk city is the administrative centre, wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched a new overnight air attack, targeting Mykolaiv, Odesa and Dnipro regions.
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Packers take control of playoff spot as they cruise past Vikings 33-10 on Love’s 4-touchdown night
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.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn. The “Go Pack Go!” serenades quickly joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite the New Year’s Eve blowout.
Love was flustered two months ago in Green Bay by the Vikings defense. But despite his penchant for overthrows, he has come a long way and given the Packers abundant optimism for the future at quarterback that is missing in Minnesota with Cousins set to become a free agent and no clarity about a potential return.
Hall, who was the first reliever for Cousins two months ago only to be forced out of his first start with a concussion, hardly had any time to throw. Green Bay’s defense that was shredded over the last three games by the Giants, Buccaneers and Panthers — and now missing starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (suspension) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) — took full advantage of the rookie from BYU.
Hall’s off-target throw in the first quarter glanced off the hands of Johnny Mundt — in an elevated role after the season-ending knee injury to Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson — and in the air to Carrington Valentine for an interception. Love’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed came two plays later.
Preston Smith’s strip-sack of Hall with 26 seconds left before halftime sealed the deal. Karl Brooks recovered at the Minnesota 37, and the Love-to-Reed connection got Green Bay in the end zone three plays after that for a 23-3 lead.
Reed has 10 touchdown catches to lead the Packers. The second-round draft pick from Michigan State set the franchise rookie record with 60 receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe (1988).
Both of Reed’s scores belong on the season highlight reel. Love did the work on the first one with the prettiest pass of the game to hit Reed in stride on a post route. Reed did the heavy lifting on the second by running a crossing route, dodging two tacklers after the catch and dragging two more defenders into the end zone.
Reed hurt his chest on that play and didn’t return for the second half. With Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks already sidelined by injuries, the Packers have some depth concern at wide receiver after Samori Toure also left in the fourth quarter.
INJURY REPORT:
Packers: Smith and RB A.J. Dillon (neck) left with injuries in the third quarter. ... LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion) was carted off in the second quarter when he collided with Lukas Van Ness and Colby Wooden during a sack. McDuffie started in place of De’Vondre Campbell (neck), who missed his second consecutive game.
Vikings: RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) left in the third quarter. ... CB Byron Murphy (knee) was sidelined for the second straight game.
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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 to establish «weather center» for heat, typhoons
Organizers reached an agreement with a private weather forecast company on Thursday, and are set to begin implementing full-scale countermeasures in collaboration with both the private and public sectors, including the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Weather-related concerns have been mounting after a historic heat wave hit the Japanese capital last summer. Organizers admitted in November that the threat posed by the extreme heat and typhoons is considered a "major issue."
While weather centers have been established at previous similar events, Tokyo 2020 organizers are placing more emphasis on the service after last summer's high temperatures prompted the weather agency to call the heat wave "a natural disaster."
More than 90 deaths were attributed to the heat in the city in July alone, with an area near Tokyo seeing a record temperature of 41.1 C. Other parts of the country were devastated last year by typhoons and floods.
Last winter, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed the need for specific countermeasures for the July 24-Aug. 9 Olympics and Aug. 25-Sept. 6 Paralympics. Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori responded to the call by saying the heat risk is "one of the most important issues" organizers are facing.
Throughout the Tokyo Games, the weather center will analyze climate data in areas with competition venues, and send information to spectators via mobile phone apps and other channels on matters such as heat stroke prevention and forecasts of extreme weather.
It is expected the information will also be provided to athletes through their National Olympic Committees.
One member of the Japan Meteorological Agency has already joined the organizing committee as they begin addressing weather-related issues in the run-up to the games.
Several other countermeasures have already been proposed in anticipation of extreme weather with 18 months to go before Tokyo hosts the Summer Games for the first time since 1964.
Last year, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party considered adopting daylight saving time during the games but abandoned the idea in October citing technological difficulties in making such a change in less than two years.
In December, Mori announced that, if the relevant federations agree, the marathon will start at 6 a.m., one hour earlier than previously scheduled. Rugby and mountain bike schedules have also been shifted to avoid the worst of the heat.
Other anti-heat measures -- such as more medical resources, non-heat-reflecting paving, water sprayers and more shaded areas for spectators -- have been expected to drive costs up, but the third game's budget released in December remained at 1.35 trillion yen, the same as outlined last year.
However, organizing committee President Toshiro Muto said at the time that pressure will come onto the budget figure due to heat countermeasures, among other factors. | https://en.inform.kz/news/olympics-tokyo-2020-to-establish-weather-center-for-heat-typhoons_a3493986/ | 2024-01-01T05:36:01Z |
Britney Spears shares adorable throwback snaps of sons Sean, 18, and Jayden, 17, on New Year's Eve... after she agreed to let them move to Hawaii with Kevin Federline
Britney Spears is reflecting on her family as 2023 comes to a close.
The 42-year-old global icon -- who said she doesn't want to force a reconciliation with her mom Lynne Spears -- took to her Instagram on New Year's Eve to share three adorable throwback snaps of her sons Sean, 18, and Jayden, 17.
Flashing her megawatt smile and holding her dog in one photo, Britney appears in high spirits as she is nestled between the two young boys, whom she shares with ex Kevin Federline.
In the other two snaps, the 'Break the Ice' hitmaker hugs Sean and Jayden as they make hilarious faces towards the camera.
The social media share could be a sign Britney and her sons are working on repairing their relationship, as they been entangled in a public feud for years.
Britney Spears took to her Instagram on New Year's Eve to share three adorable throwback snaps of her sons Sean, 18, and Jayden, 17
The singer didn't get a chance to say goodbye when Kevin, who has sole custody, moved the boys, and his wife Victoria Prince, to Hawaii earlier this year.
Both Sean and Jayden also skipped out on their mom's wedding to Sam Asghari in June 2022. The couple have since split.
The two teenagers said it wasn’t a 'good time to go' in an interview with documentary film maker Daphne Barak for ITV.
'At the time it just wasn’t a good time to go,' Jayden explained.
'I’m not saying that I’m not happy for her, I’m really happy for them, but she didn’t invite the whole family and then if it was just going to be me and Preston, I just don’t see how that situation would have ended on good terms.'
Britney had been publicly battling Kevin after he criticized her parenting in an interview, where he claimed Sean and Jayden decided not to see their mother at the moment.
Britney shot back on Instagram, writing, 'It saddens me to hear that my ex husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children… As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone.'
Kevin also claimed Britney’s provocative selfies on social media were a large part of the issue, calling it 'tough' for the boys, especially since they are of high school age.
Flashing her megawatt smile and holding her dog in one photo, Britney appears in high spirits as she is nestled between the two young boys, whom she shares with ex Kevin Federline
In the other two snaps, the 'Break the Ice' hitmaker hugs Sean and Jayden as they make hilarious faces towards the camera
Sean and Jayden with father Kevin Federline (center) in 2018
Jayden and Sean in 2022
Britney referenced those comments by adding, 'It concerns me the reason is based on my Instagram. It was LONG before Instagram.'
In the Barak interview, Jayden stressed there was 'no hate' between the boys and their mother, but he admitted that ‘it will take a lot of time and effort’ to repair their fractured relationship.'
The teenager added, 'I 100% think this can be fixed. It’s just going to take a lot of time and effort.
'I just want her to get better mentally. When she gets better I really want to see her again.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12915681/Britney-Spears-shares-adorable-throwback-snaps-sons-Sean-18-Jayden-17-New-Years-Eve-agreed-let-Hawaii-Kevin-Federline.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T05:36:01Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city, Azernews reports citing BBC.
The new rules will come into effect from June, the city said in a statement.
The use of loudspeakers have been banned as they can "generate confusion and disturbances", it added.
Over-tourism is widely recognised as an urgent issue for the canal city, one of the most visited places in Europe.
In September, Venice approved the trial of a €5 ($5.35) fee for daily visitors.
Elisabetta Pesce, the official with responsibility for the city's security, said the latest policies are "aimed at improving the management of groups organised in the historic centre".
The city is just 7.6 sq km in size but it hosted almost 13 million tourists in 2019, according to the Italian national statistics institute. Numbers of visitors are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
Earlier this year Unesco said the city should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger, as the impact of climate change and mass tourism threaten to cause irreversible changes to it.
In 2021, large cruise ships were banned from entering the historic centre of Venice via the Giudecca canal after a ship crashed into a harbour. Critics had also argued that the ships were causing pollution and eroding the foundations of the city, which suffers from regular flooding.
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Giovanni P. Timpano is an Italian comic book artist active mainly on the American market. He makes his debut in 2013 for Dynamite on “The Shadow”, which he draws — between the regular series, various miniseries and one-shot specials — for 5 years, ending his run with the 2017 crossover “The Shadow/Batman”. For Dynamite he also works on “Lone Ranger”, “Green Hornet”, “Justice Inc.” and “Vampirella”. In 2016 he creates with Zack Kaplan the 16-issue limited series “Eclipse”, published by Image Comics. In 2020 he begins his collaboration with Activision on the in-game comics for the videogame “Call of Duty Mobile”, working on both short stories and illustrations for events such as “Warzone” and “Cold War”. He is currently drawing his first Italian comic book, written by Italian director Fabio Guaglione and published by Panini Comics. | https://www.ferrari.com/en-CA/formula1/articles/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2023-cover-art | 2024-01-01T05:36:02Z |
The action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a response to the group’s involvement in fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India sentiment within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Syed Ali Shah Geelani (right) Union Home Minister Amit Shah
In a decisive step, the government on Sunday declared pro-Pakistan separatist group Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), founded by late hardline separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, as a banned organisation for the next five years.
The action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a response to the group’s involvement in fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India sentiment within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, Shah emphasised that any individual or organisation found engaged in anti-India activities would face strict measures.
“The Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH), has been declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The outfit is involved in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule,” Shah posted on ‘X’.
The decision to ban the TeH was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, citing the group’s propagation of anti-India messaging and its efforts to sustain terror activities, ultimately aiming to fuel secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- 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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