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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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HARWINTON – Thomas R. (“Tim”) Bronson, age 81, of Harwinton, passed away in his home on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
Tim found great joy in the simple things: watching sports, spending time with or talking with family, and telling his very carefully curated Dad jokes … over and over and over again. He instilled in all of us an unwavering work ethic, and the importance of having a far-reaching network of family and friends.
He told the greatest stories of his first job at age 7 as a caddy at the fancy golf club in Farmington, the catalyst for his legendary golf skills; his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker, which led to the sole proprietorship that employed both of his parents, whom he worked with every day for years; his shenanigans as a teenager that somehow involved a “We Accept Green Stamps” sign and a local funeral home.
We will all miss the silly gifts he would give at Christmas, about which we would joke with him that “this will be great for our yard sale.”
Tim was predeceased by his brothers Bill and Paul Bronson; and his parents, William Bronson and Edith Johansen Bronson of Southington; his wife, Priscilla Cooney Bronson; and brother-in-law Andrew Baron.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Baron of Farmington; and leaves behind loving memories for his children, Thomas Bronson Jr. and his wife Pimmy, Candice Clukey and her husband Richard, Christopher Bronson and his wife Angela, Nancy Francis, Corrinne Pelletier and her husband Richard; his grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew and his wife Angela, Abigail, Cassandra, Megan and her husband Matt, Nathan, Shannon and Tyler; and several nieces and nephews.
He would have loved to have had more time to spoil his three great-grandchildren, Izzy, Matthew and Mitchell.
Tim/Dad/Grandpa was humble, kind, generous, smart and loving, and he will be greatly missed.
A service will be at the Phalen Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave., in Torrington on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at noon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund at jimmyfund.org/gift.
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Ex-Falkirk ace Finn Russell says Scotland are 'desperate to win a trophy' ahead of Six Nations opener
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The fly-half, 31, who kickstarted his career at Falkirk, reckons his country have failed to live up to the "high expectations" placed upon them in recent tournaments.
"For the last four, five or six years we've had high expectations going into Six Nations and World Cups, and never won anything," the Bath star told the BBC. "We've had some big results - beaten England away and at home, beaten France away. A few big results which for Scotland is brilliant, but we've never won anything, have we?
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Russell will co-captain Gregor Townsend’s team at the tournament alongside Rory Darge, and admits that it isn’t a position most people would have imagined him being in not so long ago.
He looked to be completely out of the picture back in 2020 after a public falling out with head coach Townsend.
"You wouldn't have picked me as captain three or four years later, would you?" Russell said. "At the time it wasn't great for either side, but it shows both our characters that we've managed to get over that to where we are now.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slump After Alphabet Earnings, Fed Meeting
The main indexes closed lower Wednesday after Alphabet's earnings-related selloff and the Fed's hawkish outlook toward rate cuts.
Stocks were mixed in the lead up to this afternoon's policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, with the tech and communication services sectors woefully underperforming following a batch of poorly received earnings updates. However, selling ramped up across all three main indexes after the Fed indicated it is in no hurry to cut interest rates.
Around midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up marginally, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were down around 1% apiece.
Alphabet (GOOGL) was the biggest drag on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq today. Shares of the Magnificent 7 stock plunged 7.5% – shedding $142 billion in market value along the way – as Wall Street weighed disappointing ad revenue over the Google parent's Q4 top- and bottom-line beats. The company also said capital expenditures "will be notably larger" in 2024 vs 2023.
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Fellow mega-cap stock Microsoft (MSFT) created its own headwinds for the indexes, shedding 2.7% despite its fiscal second-quarter results coming in above estimates. Additionally, the company forecast fiscal Q3 revenue to arrive between $60 billion and $61 billion, inline with analysts' estimate for $60.9 billion in sales.
"There was no real weakness in the numbers or guidance," says Louis Navellier, chairman and founder of Navellier & Associates. "It just wasn't perfect."
Fed gives cautious rate-cut outlook
But today's main event was the conclusion of the January Fed meeting. As was widely expected, the central bank left the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. The real anticipation was around the Fed's outlook for potential rate cuts, and disappointment around this is what sparked widespread selling across Wall Street this afternoon.
Specifically, the Federal Reserve statement indicated the committee "does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably" toward the central bank's 2% target.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated this in his subsequent press conference, saying the central bank "needs confirmation" before it can be confident that inflation is coming down to its target before it reduces rates. Powell added that while it's encouraging how much inflation has declined, there's still "a ways to go."
"Although the Fed softened some of its hawkish language, they also suggested it wasn't yet clear that inflation was entirely under control," says Chris Larkin, managing director of trading and investing at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley.
In addition to the sticky inflation numbers we've seen lately, the labor market has remained resilient, Larkin adds. "Friday's jobs data may help clarify the picture in the near term, although even very soft numbers may not be enough to get the Fed to speed up its timeline."
Anthony Denier, CEO of Webull, agrees that "investors need to pay attention to the economic reports, especially those related to inflation and the labor market. The Fed doesn’t want to cut too soon and risk a resurgence of inflation." Denier is expecting the central bank to cut rates three times this year, "probably in June, September and December."
Market still sees a March rate cut
In December 2023, the Fed's dot plot projected three quarter-point rate cuts this year. However, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool, futures traders are pricing in up to six 0.25% rate cuts this year – including a 36% chance of one occurring at the next Fed meeting in March.
At the close, the Dow was down 0.8% at 38,150, the S&P 500 was off 1.6% at 4,845, and the Nasdaq had shed 2.2% to 15,164.
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Theme park fans, get ready for a whole new universe to explore.
Universal has announced the 2025 opening of a fourth park, called Universal Epic Universe. It’s the latest addition to the company’s existing parks in Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay.
Universal Epic Universe will be divided into five lands, many of which are based on movies and video games. According to the company’s press release, the theme park will feature “more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic.”
The five immersive worlds are: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.
Here’s the general layout of how it will look:
No doubt fans will be thrilled to see a new area dedicated to the “Harry Potter” franchise, which has been a wildly popular component in two of Universal’s other parks. (Potter fans can visit Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure.)
Now they’ll be able to visit the Ministry of Magic and the streets of 1920s-era Paris from the “Fantastic Beasts” films.
In the area based on the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise, which is called Isle of Berk, fans can soar with dragons and go on Viking adventures.
Guests can go through another portal and enter Super Nintendo‘s iconic green pipe. On its other side, they will become immediately immersed in a video game world populated by famous characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Princess Peach.
Celestial Park is described by Universal as a lush, green otherworldly destination and a “world between worlds full of sensory delights.” In contrast, monsters reside in the “shadowy” Dark Universe inspired by the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein.
Wondering where all the guests will stay during their visit to this new park? Universal is also building three new hotels linked to Epic Universe. Two of the hotels will each boast 750 rooms, and one is located inside Universal Epic Universe and features its own dedicated entrance, so guests can walk directly into the theme park.
Watch the video below to get an enchanting glimpse at what will certainly be an epic universe park-goers will soon be able to explore.
It appears to be nothing short of magical!
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Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
But there's some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade.
It's not clear why infectious cases of syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it's too soon to know whether a new downward trend is emerging for the latter.
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They are most focused on syphilis, which is less common than gonorrhea or chlamydia but considered more dangerous. And while it continues to have a disproportionate impact on gay and bisexual men, it is expanding in heterosexual men and women, and increasingly affecting newborns, too, CDC officials said.
Total cases surpassed 207,000 in 2022, a 17% increase and the highest count in the United States since 1950, according to data released Tuesday. The count includes not only the most infectious stages of the disease but also latent cases and cases in which pregnant women passed syphilis on to their babies.
Syphilis is a bacterial disease that can surface as painless genital sores but can ultimately lead to paralysis, hearing loss, dementia and even death if left untreated.
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New syphilis infections plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when antibiotics became widely available and fell to their lowest by 1998.
About 59,000 of the 2022 cases involved the most infectious forms of syphilis. Of those, about a quarter were women and nearly a quarter were heterosexual men.
"I think it's unknowingly being spread in the cisgender heterosexual population because we really aren’t testing for it. We really aren't looking for it" in that population, said Dr. Philip Chan, who teaches at Brown University and is chief medical officer of Open Door Health, a health center for gay, lesbian and transgender patients in Providence, Rhode Island.
The report also shows rates of the most infectious types of syphilis rose not just across the country but also across different racial and ethnic groups, with American Indian and Alaska Native people having the highest rate. South Dakota outpaced any other state for the highest rate of infectious syphilis at 84 cases per 100,000 people — more than twice as high as the state with the second-highest rate, New Mexico.
South Dakota's increase was driven by an outbreak in the Native American community, said Dr. Meghan O’Connell, chief public health officer at the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Nearly all of the cases were in heterosexual people, and O'Connell said that STD testing and treatment was already limited in isolated tribal communities and only got worse during the pandemic.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last year convened a syphilis task force focused on stopping the spread of the STD, with an emphasis on places with the highest syphilis rates — South Dakota, 12 other states and the District of Columbia.
The report also looked at the more common STDs of chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Chlamydia cases were relatively flat from 2021 to 2022, staying at a rate of about 495 per 100,000, though there were declines noted in men and especially women in their early 20s. For gonorrhea, the most pronounced decline was seen in women in their early 20s as well.
Experts say they're not sure why gonorrhea rates declined. It happened in about 40 states, so whatever explains the decrease appears to have occurred across most of the country. STD testing was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials believe that's the reason the chlamydia rate fell in 2020.
It's possible that testing and diagnoses were still shaking out in 2022, said Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.
"We are encouraged by the magnitude of the decline," Mermin said, though the gonorrhea rate is still higher now than it was pre-pandemic. "We need to examine what happened, and whether it's going to continue to happen."
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The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 137.44 points, a positive change of 0.22 percent, closing at 61,979.18 points against 61,841.74 points the previous trading day. A total of 276,464,818 shares valuing Rs 9.271 billion were traded during the day as compared to 436,120,659 shares valuing Rs.15.286 billion the last day. Some 349 companies transacted their shares in the stock market; 165 of them recorded gains and 151 sustained losses, whereas the share prices of 33 remained unchanged. The three top-trading companies were K-Electric Limited with 36,273,372 shares at Rs.4.54 per share, Bank of Punjab with 20,853,316 shares at Rs.6.20 per share and Hascol Petrol with 14,174,000 shares at Rs.7.91 per share. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited witnessed a maximum increase of Rs.1,551.83 per share price, closing at Rs.22,364.33, whereas the runner-up was Sazgar Engineering Works Limited with a Rs.13.48 rise in its per share price to Rs.211.19. Nestle Pakistan Limited witnessed a maximum decrease of Rs.100.00 per share closing at Rs.8,200.00, followed by Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited with Rs.40.33 decline to close at Rs.1,404.00.
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Nick Dunlap didn’t need much time to make his decision after hoisting the trophy in Southern California earlier this month.
The 20-year-old sophomore from Alabama, who made history with his win at The American Express two weeks ago, officially turned pro. He will now make his professional debut this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which marks the second designated event on Tour so far this season.
"Hectic, but also really cool," Dunlap said on Wednesday of what the last few weeks have been like. "I've had numerous moments where you just kind of have to take it all in, it's overwhelming. But also I've dreamed about doing this my whole life and playing golf on the PGA Tour. To finally be here and to be able to do that as a 20-year-old is pretty cool."
Dunlap won The American Express in La Quinta, California, two weeks ago after posting a 60 in the third round. That made him the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson did so in 1991, and the youngest amateur to do so since 1910.
Dunlap, who won the U.S. Amateur, was already set to play in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open this season. Now that he's turned pro, he will have full Tour status and exemption through the 2026 season. His win jumped him up 4,061 spots to No. 68 in the Official World Golf Rankings, which was the highest one-week jump in the rankings' history.
"I would say I knew that I was probably going to turn pro just with the opportunity that had been presented, but also I wanted to go back and talk to my teammates and talk to my parents and my coach and get their opinion and their two cents worth before I did anything," Dunlap said.
Once he did that, Dunlap made the trip to the Monterey Peninsula for this week’s tournament. Just like that, he was right in the mix. Fellow Alabama star Justin Thomas actually caught up with Dunlap and others at dinner on Monday night.
"Nick was there and he looked tired. He was like, 'Man, I'm so tired.'" Thomas said on Tuesday. "I was like, 'Dude, I don't really care. You should be sleeping right now and getting ready to go to class tomorrow morning and I'm pretty sure all of your teammates would happily switch with you, so be careful who you say that to.'
"I was needling him, giving him a hard time … I just think it's important that whatever he's always done, to continue to do that because I think it's easy to get a little bit taken over by the opportunity."
Dunlap will go off with Xander Schauffele on Thursday afternoon at Pebble Beach. He’ll then play at Spyglass Hill on Friday, where he’ll attempt to make a second straight cut before trying to compete into the weekend yet again. That’s no easy task, especially with the stronger field in play this week.
But regardless of how it goes, Dunlap knows how special it is to get to make his pro debut at Pebble Beach of all places.
"I remember playing this place on the PGA Tour PlayStation game, so to be out here and to see it for the first time is pretty cool," he said.
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LeBron James Had a Very Blunt Message About State of Lakers After Ugly Loss to Hawks
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The idea of adjusting our lives to face up to the reality of a changing climate was, for a long time, seen as defeatist, or even a capitulation to fossil-fuel interests, by many within the European climate movement. Such “adaptation” was viewed with deep scepticism.
But 2023 challenged such assumptions. In autumn, activists ramped up protests against ski resorts and the winter-sports industry for their seemingly endless appetite for winter sports infrastructure. Environmentalists occupied the Girose Glacier in southeastern France to denounce plans for a new cable car. Deep scepticism was also expressed over whether holding preseason sporting events following the partial destruction of the Théodule Glacier in Switzerland.
By taking a stand, these ecologists were pressing authorities to rethink planning beyond the skiing model and its dependency on “white gold”. Far from constituting adaptation, they argued that the construction of winter sports infrastructure in the remaining snow-capped mountains threatened fragile ecosystems and only postponed the inevitable shift to alternative economic models. For them and others, it constitutes “maladaptation” – actions exacerbating communities’ vulnerability to climate variability.
Even more spectacular were protests against proposed water reservoirs in Sainte-Soline, western France, in March. Up to 30,000 protesters showed their opposition to the project, arguing that the dams, intended to collect fresh water during wet seasons to provide for increasingly drier periods, were inefficient due to water evaporation, and ultimately prioritised the interests of large agribusiness over locals’ rights.
The question of adaptation was therefore thrust into the spotlight like rarely before. Such protests demonstrate how deeply political climate adaptation is. What one group may perceive as positive adaptation may look like maladaptation to another, and a political struggle determines which view prevails. The environmental philosopher Andreas Malm described Sainte-Soline as an “avant-gardist struggle”.
From idea to real life?
For many years, academics have sought to shed light on competing interests that are often hidden in technocratic processes inherent to adaptation. For example, dikes intended to guard against flooding may appear as a reasonable solution to some, but others could consider them a maladaptation due to their tendency to increase flooding downstream. To overcome such tensions, academics have attempted to imagine a model that would not merely serve the interests of the wealthy and powerful or the economic status quo. This has become known as transformational adaptation.
In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defined transformational adaptation as:
“actions aiming at adapting to climate change resulting in significant changes in structure or function that go beyond adjusting existing practices”
“deep and long-term societal changes that influence sustainable development (include values, worldviews)”
Transformational adaptation thus requires that vulnerable communities be able to take part in designing adaptation policies, and that systemic drivers of vulnerability like poverty or discrimination be addressed. Yet while some have found partial examples of how this might happen, such as in the city of Barcelona, discussions of transformational adaptation have remained largely conceptual.
Swedish activists overlooked adaptation
Andreas Malm’s description of Sainte-Soline as an “avant-gardist struggle” makes particular sense when we compare it to other European climate initiatives in recent years. Focusing on climate movements’ activities between 2018 and 2020, my research shows that European climate movements have seldomly taken up this role, raising the question of why this might be the case and what it might take for them to do so.
In a study of climate adaptation in the Swedish city of Malmö, Salvatore De Rosa (Lund University), Marwa Dabaieh (University of Malmö) and I found that vulnerable communities were regularly exposed to issues of flooding and urban heat and lacked the resources to adapt. At the same time, they lacked the political capital to confront city authorities, leaving them to resort to ad hoc methods such as sleeping in one’s garden or spending the day in air-conditioned malls. Meanwhile, city officials believed there was little need or demand to open adaptation planning to citizen input. Given this mismatch, we explored what role local climate movements, who enjoyed considerable political clout at the time of our study (2018-2019), could play to put the issues faced by vulnerable communities on the agenda.
We found that while local climate activists were worried about adaptation, they mainly prepared for climate disruptions by taking action at an individual level – such as taking part in local food-growing initiatives or storing drinking water in one’s basement. They did not expand this concern to include members of the most vulnerable local communities. We found this to be the case for a number of reasons, including a lack of ties between the climate movement and vulnerable communities, a global understanding of climate justice that overlooked local issues, and a hesitation to engage with climate adaptation because doing so was considered to be a defeatist excuse for inaction.
Similar trends from Hamburg to Antwerp, Bristol to Manchester
In another 2022 study, I compared the attitudes and actions on climate adaptation of activists in Malmö to those in four other European cities (Hamburg, Antwerp, Bristol and Manchester), finding similar patterns overall. The persistent lack of engagement with adaptation was particularly striking because most activists to whom I spoke indicated they thought it was already too late to avoid severe climate disruptions and runaway climate change.
While some recent studies link such beliefs to a shift in focus from trying to mitigate climate change to adapting to it, I found that most activists remained focused on mitigation. For instance, they remained focused on demanding governments cut emissions in their protests, or developed green energy initiatives locally. I found their actions were not primarily guided by a logic of consequences (acting on the basis of expected utility) but by a logic of appropriateness (doing what is considered to be “right”, including not giving up on mitigation), of habit (campaigning toward the usual ends), and of affect (avoiding negative feelings by focusing on productive actions).
Short-term carbon cuts
In a 2023 paper co-authored with political scientist Jens Marquardt, we found that activists campaigning for a local energy transition in the UK managed their fears that it might already be too late for mitigation by acting in the here and now, rather than situating actions in a long-term climate change and decarbonisation trajectory.
While this “presentism” proved an effective way to not become paralysed by climate anxiety, we also observed that it created certain tensions and blind spots. In particular, activists told us they sometimes worried they were not being honest with themselves, and that they should perhaps focus more on action that anticipates and adapts to climate disruptions they no longer considered preventable. However, the question of what that adaptation strategy might look like generated such fear and uncertainty that they preferred to pursue mitigation actions they did not always consider realistic, even if that sometimes made them feel dishonest.
That being said, this didn’t make activists any less rational to our eyes. Given what is at stake and knowing that adapting to runaway climate change is impossible, mitigation undoubtedly makes sense. Our research recognises that focusing on the here and now can keep climate activists going under the direst of conditions. Nevertheless, it also reveals pitfalls. Specifically, it reveals why despite underlining the increasing importance of adaptation for climate justice, climate activists hardly ever played a role in politicising this topic – especially at a local level.
Opportunities to focus more on adaptation
Will the events of 2023 in France and Switzerland be regarded as exceptions, or do they usher in a broader trend toward transformative adaptation?
The ball is in the court of climate activists. Should they follow the lead of Sainte-Soline, senior figures in climate movements can at least rest assured that shifting the focus to adaptation will resonate with their rank and file. In another study I found that at least half of a representative sample of 2,152 participants from the 2019 Global Climate Strikes attributed equal importance to adaptation and mitigation. Venturing into adaptation politics may therefore speak directly to the concerns of many activists fighting climate breakdown.
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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The modest K-12 education reforms on the table for Connecticut’s upcoming legislative session, set to begin Feb. 7, offer some hope that state lawmakers are moving in the right direction.According…
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Six of the Best Budgeting Apps
Popular budgeting app Mint is shutting down. We've found some alternative options.
The popular budgeting app Mint is shutting down, leaving about 3.6 million customers in search of another way to track their spending.
Intuit, the company that owns Mint, is encouraging users to migrate to Credit Karma, a credit-focused app that Intuit owns. But so far, Credit Karma doesn’t offer the budget-setting tools that Mint provided, and it’s unclear what features will be added in the future. Here’s a look at other budget apps you can download through the Apple App Store or Google Play. All prices listed are as of November 2023.
1. Best Overall: You Need a Budget
You Need a Budget is a strong choice if you want to use a detailed and hands-on budgeting app to monitor expenses. By helping you prioritize where you spend your money, YNAB offers a holistic approach to monitoring your spending habits. YNAB provides four rules for users to follow.
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The first is based on what’s known as the zero-based budgeting method, in which you assign every dollar in your bank account to a specific expense. If an emergency arises, the app helps you make changes to your budget to accommodate any unexpected expenses. The second rule is to plan for large, infrequent expenses (say, for home repairs or annual insurance premiums) by setting aside money for them each month, while the third rule encourages you to make adjustments if you run out of money in one of your budgeting categories by moving money to it from a different category. YNAB’s fourth rule is to “age your money” — in other words, once you get used to budgeting and spending less, you can pay for your current monthly bills with money you saved from the previous month rather than from your most recent paycheck. In addition to providing budgeting advice, YNAB also offers live money-management workshops online.
Price: Free trial for 34 days, then $14.99 a month or $99 if you pay annually.
2. Best for Beginners: Simplifi and Tiller
If you’re new to using a budgeting app, you can ease in with one of these choices.
Quicken’s Simplififeatures easy-to-navigate menus and charts and it creates a personalized spending plan you can use to monitor your income and expenses. Your spending plan adjusts as your expenses change, and the app’s features let you easily tweak your budget. In addition to tracking your spending, Simplifi helps you plan for the future, projecting your cash flow based on upcoming bills so you can change your spending accordingly.
Price: $3.99 monthly.
Tiller (www.tillerhq.com) may be the best app for you if you like using spreadsheets to balance your budget. After you link your financial accounts to Tiller, you can use one of its templates to create a customized budget spreadsheet in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, and the sheets automatically draw in updated information about your spending and balances from the linked accounts. You can also have Tiller send you daily email updates about your account balances.
Price: Free for 30 days, then $79 annually.
3. Best App for Investors: Empower
Jason Gerber, a certified financial planner and managing partner for Prime Capital Investment Advisors, recommends Empower (formerly known as Personal Capital) because it allows you to monitor both your spending and your investment portfolios.
For example, if you have investment accounts with Fidelity Investments and Morgan Stanley, you can review both of your portfolios, including a breakdown of holdings and their allocations, on a dashboard on the Empower app. You can also link other types of accounts, such as 529 college savings plans, health savings accounts and your home mortgage.
Price: Free.
4. Best for Debt Management: PocketGuard
If you subscribe to a PocketGuard Plus membership, you can set up a debt-payoff plan that is integrated into your budget. You enter details such as the minimum payment and annual percentage rate on your debts, and PocketGuard allocates adequate money to put toward the debt and compiles a payment schedule. Members of the Plus plan can also create unlimited budgets and savings goals.
The free Basic plan lets you create a budget and track your bills, spending and income.
Price: Free for the Basic plan. The Plus plan is $7.99 monthly, $34.99 annually or $79.99 for a lifetime membership.
5. Best App for Couples: Honeydue
After you download the Honeydue app, you can invite your partner via email or text message to download it, too. Once you both have the app, you can monitor your budgets and track your spending habits for joint accounts. (Your partner won’t be able to see information about your individual accounts and vice versa.) You can also coordinate bill payments and discuss how to manage your budget in the app’s chat section.
Price: Free.
6. Best for You and Your Financial Adviser: Monarch
While some budgeting apps help you stay on track with your partner, Monarch lets you team up with your financial adviser. As with other budgeting apps, once you connect your accounts to Monarch, you can track your spending. However, Monarch also allows you to securely share your account information with your adviser so you can collaborate on your savings and investment goals. You can also share the app with your partner or someone else from your household, who will have his or her own login.
Once you create an account with Monarch, you can add your financial adviser to your account at no extra cost. Your adviser can securely log in to his or her separate account and won’t be able to see your personal identifying information, such as your bank account number.
Price: Free for seven days, then $14.99 monthly or $99.99 annually.
Gerber notes that even though budgeting apps can be helpful, you should try to adopt a hands-on approach to managing your budget, too. Take time every week to review your finances with your partner or on your own. And even if you use an app, he adds, you should consider meeting with a financial adviser to discuss the best way to meet your financial goals.
Security concerns
All of the apps listed here assure users that data obtained from their bank accounts is password-protected and will not be shared with third-party vendors. They also feature two-factor authentication to protect your financial information.
Note: This item first appeared in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, a monthly, trustworthy source of advice and guidance. Subscribe to help you make more money and keep more of the money you make.
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Ella Vincent is a personal finance writer who has written about credit, retirement, and employment issues. She has previously written for Motley Fool and Yahoo Finance. She enjoys going to concerts in her native Chicago and watching basketball.
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.
Policy makers have kept their benchmark interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5% — the highest in over two decades — since July.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell told reporters Wednesday that interest rates are unlikely to go any higher, and that he and his colleagues are beginning to contemplate cutting rates.
"If the economy evolves broadly as expected, it will likely be appropriate to begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year," Powell said.
He cautioned, however, that the economy remains unpredictable and said the central bank would proceed cautiously.
"The economic outlook is uncertain and we remain highly attentive to inflation risks," Powell said.
The Fed has been pleasantly surprised by the rapid drop in inflation in recent months. Core prices in December — which exclude food and energy prices — were up just 2.9% from a year ago, according to the Fed's preferred inflation yardstick. That's a smaller increase than the 3.2% core inflation rate that Fed officials had projected in December.
If that positive trend continues, the Fed may be able to start cutting interest rates as early as this spring. First, though, Powell said he and his colleagues will need to see additional evidence that inflation is easing.
And he sounded doubtful about a rate cut at the Fed's next meeting in March as many investors in Wall Street had hoped for.
"Based on the meeting today, I would tell you that I don't think it's likely the committee will reach a level of confidence by the time of the March meeting," Powell said. "But that's to be seen."
The comments disappointed investors, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 317 points.
Investors are still hopeful about a rate cut by the following Fed meeting in May, with markets putting the likelihood of that at better than 90%.
Good omens in the economy
Both the economy and the job market have performed better than expected over the last year, despite the highest interest rates since 2001. The nation's gross domestic product grew 3.1% in 2023, while employers added 2.7 million jobs
Unemployment has been under 4%for nearly two years. And average wages in December were up 4.1% from a year ago.
While that strong economy is welcome news for businesses and workers, it also raises the risk of reigniting inflation. As a result, Fed policymakers say they'll be cautious not to cut interest rates prematurely.
"We have history on this," Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic told the Rotary Club of Atlanta this month. "In the '70s, the Fed started removing accommodation too soon. Inflation spiked back up. Then we had to tighten. Inflation came down. Then we removed it again. Inflation went back up. And by the time we were done with that, all Americans could think about was inflation."
The Fed is determined not to repeat that '70s show. At the same time, waiting too long to cut interest rates risks slowing the economy more than necessary to bring inflation under control.
A report from the Labor Department Wednesday showed employers' cost for labor rose more slowly than expected in the final months of last year. Labor costs increased just 0.9% in the fourth quarter. That's a smaller increase than the previous quarter, suggesting labor costs are putting less upward pressure on prices.
Fed officials promised to keep an eye on upcoming economic data and adjust accordingly.
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Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.01 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported. The overall exports to China were recorded at US $1481.499 million during July-December (2023-24) against exports of US $1058.088 million during July- December (2022-23), SBP data revealed. On a year-to-year basis, the exports to China also surged by 42.80 per cent from $180.643 million in December 2022, against the exports of $257.966 million in December 2023. Meanwhile, on a month-on-month basis, the exports to China decreased by 4.92 per cent during December 2023 as compared to the exports of $271.316 million in November 2023, the SBP data revealed. Overall Pakistan’s exports to other countries witnessed an increase of 7.49 per cent in the first six months, from US $14.222 billion to US $15.288 billion, the SBP data revealed. On the other hand, the imports from China into the country during the months under review were recorded at US $5782.371 million against US $5849.382 million last year, showing a nominal decline of 1.14 per cent in July-December (2023-24). On a year-on-year basis, the imports for China witnessed an increase of 29.51 per cent from US $803.992 million in December 2022, against the imports of US $1041.271 million in December 2023. On a month-on-month basis, the imports from China into the country witnessed a nominal increase of 3.78 per cent during December 2023, as compared to the imports of US $1003.248 million during November 2023, according to the data. The overall imports into the country witnessed a decrease of 14.69 per cent, from $29.588 billion to US $25.241 billion, according to the data.
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The podcast then debates about whether or not the current college athletics structure should involve guardrails and, if found guilty, whether or not the NCAA could invoke the death penalty on the Volunteers.
Later in the show, with March Madness nearing, the podcast takes a look at this weekend’s packed college hoops action.
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Popular Florida City Among U.S. Cities With The 'Worst Reputation'
By Zuri Anderson
January 31, 2024
Many Americans have strong opinions about certain cities. Crime rates, unruly residents, poor infrastructure, harsh climates, or high cost of living are among a myriad of reasons why people are sour towards certain destinations. Whether these cities deserve their reputation is up for debate, but how Americans largely view these locations can sway whether people move there or if they decide to visit for a trip.
That's why Travel ALOT revealed which U.S. cities have the worst reputations in the nation, including popular spots and under-the-radar towns and suburbs. Writers looked to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Census, and the FBI to determine their picks. They also refer to other sources and notable events to inform their choices, as well.
A popular destination in Florida was featured in the rundown, and it's Jacksonville. The website explained the unappealing aspects of this city:
"In northeastern Florida, Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the United States, but its reputation isn’t quite a picnic. Heavily populated J-ville isn’t all bad, but it’s wise to steer clear of the northwest quadrant and Arlington Expressway. This location has a large amount of gang-on-gang violence and is a major concern. It's a sad story we've heard a million times before. According to FBI reports, Jacksonville has a violent crime rate of 452 per 100,000 inhabitants, 22% higher than the national average."
Homestead is another Florida city that landed on the list due to the rates of unemployment, poverty, and crime.
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When you hear the word jazz, what sounds come to mind?
Maybe it’s the sweet and savory notes from a saxophone, played by the likes of the legendary John Coltrane. Or the authoritative trumpets of pioneers like Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. Maybe it’sthe sweet vocals of Ella Fitzgerald or the plinking of the ivories by Robert Glasper or Thelonious Monk.
No matter what comes to mind, the soulful genre, born in New Orleans about 100 years ago, has always been popular.
In recent years, young jazz artists like Samara JoyandLaufeyare finding a loyal audience in Gen Z, while carrying forward the genre’s rich tradition to critical acclaim.
The 1A Record Club explores how teens and young adults are falling in love with the nostalgic sounds of jazz and what the future of the genre holds.
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Calgary and Edmonton see decade-low housing vacancy rates
In most major markets across the country, strong rental demand continued to outpace supply throughout 2023, resulting in tighter markets and lower affordability.
That’s according to a recent report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
The national vacancy rate for purpose-built rental apartments reached a new low at 1.5%
and average rent growth reached a new high at 8% as rental conditions continued to tighten in most rental markets, including Alberta’s two biggest cities.
“The vacancy rates and rent increases we are observing are further evidence the current level of rental supply in Canada is vastly insufficient,” Kevin Hughes, CMHC’s deputy chief economist, said in a statement.
“The need to increase this supply is urgent.”
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In Calgary, the vacancy rate in the purpose-built rental market was at 1.4%, with the average rent for a two-bedroom sitting at $1,695.
That city’s condominium apartment had a vacancy rate of 1% with a $1,819 price tag for average rent.
Further north in Edmonton, the vacancy rate in the purpose-built rental market was slightly higher than in Calgary at 2.4% and an average two-bedroom rent price of $1,398.
In the condominium rental market, the vacancy rate was 2.5%, with the average two-bedroom rental sitting at $1,359.
In comparison, the national vacancy rate for Canada’s primary rental market reached a new low of 1.5% in 2023, and the secondary rental market, or rented condominium market, also tightened in 2023.
The average vacancy rate for rented condominiums in the 17 census metropolitan areas surveyed by CMHC fell to 0.9% in 2023.
Both Calgary and Edmonton, CMHC saw the sharpest rise in rents.
Previous predictions have also said that Alberta’s two largest cities should expect more price growth for rentals throughout 2024.
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Have A Return? Retail Fraudsters Are Making That More Difficult
A new twist in shopping — return fraud — has some retailers clamping down on policies.
While you may notice that some stores are letting you keep your returns under so-called "keep it" policies that help them defray costs, others are beginning to crack down on those very same return policies.
Why? Two words: Return Fraud.
Retailers are projecting that, in the aftermath of the 2023 holiday season, fraudulent returns will account for $24.5 billion of the $148 billion total worth of returns, according to a January 29 CNBC report,
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As Kiplinger previously reported, when an item is low-cost or does not make economical sense for a person to return, many retailers will issue a refund and allow the customer to keep the item.
But online shopping has fueled an increase of people taking advantage of these new cost-saving measures. According to the CNBC report, some fraudulent shoppers lodge complaints about merchandise never being received and others return stolen goods or send back a totally different item altogether.
The news comes as both in-store and online 2023 holiday retail sales were better than expected, with studies showing that consumer spending last month still had momentum, as Kiplinger’s latest Retail Outlook report shows. Online sales, for example, rose 1.5%, while in-store sales grew 0.4%, thanks in part to a whopping 3% spending increase at department stores and 1.5% increase at clothing stores.
Will it last?
According to a Business Insider report last November, the practice of reporting items as missing or damaged goods, in particular, costs major retailers such as Walmart and Amazon millions. In one incident noted in the report, a crime ring banded together to falsely start refunds or returns on the completed online orders of shoppers.
Schemes like that may be behind why some retailers have clamped down when it comes to return policies.
According to a 2023 holiday forecast by returns management platform goTRG, a growing number of retailers were planning to shorten their return windows and some were implementing return fees for the first time in a year. The report linked the actions to the need for retailers to maintain profitability and offer competitive prices.
But making returns harder on shoppers could be a fleeting approach as analyst Sucharita Kodali told NPR in December 2023 report.
“I don't see strict return policies lasting for that long. It's a pendulum that swings back and forth," Kodali told NPR. "It depends on economic sentiment, consumer confidence, whether or not the retailer is financially well-positioned or not, how much inventory they have in stock, etcetera, etcetera."
While most holiday return windows have already come and gone, it may be worth brushing up on some of the major retailers’ return guidelines and policies for your next shopping trip.
From one store to another, policies and procedures — besides the length of time that you're given to make a return — can differ.
For example: Costco shoppers can return items at any time, while Target Red Card holders are given an additional 30 days to return items on top of its regular return policy. Nordstrom, on the other hand, has no time limits, but only accepts returns on a “case-by-case basis.”
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New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
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Tea imports into the country witnessed an increase of 5.53 percent during the first half of current fiscal year as compared to the last year’s corresponding period, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The tea imports into the country increased up to $336.423 million during July-December (2023-24) compared to the imports of $318.798 million in July-December (2022-23), according to PBS data. In terms of quantity, the imports surged by 9.12 percent as the country imported 139,751 metric tonnes tea during the period under review as compared to the imports of 128,068 metric tonnes. Meanwhile, on year-on-year basis, the tea imports during December 2023 decreased by 16.80 percent to $58.869 million from last December’s $70.759 million. The imports of the commodity however witnessed an increase of 9.81 percent in December 2023 when compared to the imports of $53.608 million in November 2023, according to PBS data. The overall food group imports into the country during the first half of the current fiscal year witnessed a decrease of 19.48 percent. The food imports during July-December (2023-24) were recorded at $3,957.188 billion as against the imports of $4,914.278 billion during last year. It is pertinent to mention here that the country’s overall merchandize trade deficit contracted by 34.29 percent during the first half of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of last year. The Trade deficit from July-December (2023-24) was recorded at $11.148 billion as against the deficit of $16.965 billion in July-December (2022-23), showing negative growth of 34.29 per cent. During the period under review, the exports increased by 5.17 percent to $14.981 billion compared to the exports of $14.244 billion during the corresponding period of last year, according to the latest PBS data. On the other hand, the imports narrowed by 16.28 per cent and were recorded at $26.129 billion compared to $31.209 billion last year.
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The Baylor women’s basketball program will be retiring Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey next month, the university says.
The Phoenix Mercury star is a former Baylor Bear, and will have her jersey retired during a ceremony before the game on Feb. 18. The Bears will be playing Texas Tech at 3 p.m. that day, Baylor said.
“I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” Griner said. “I’m grateful to Coach Nicki (Collen) and the entire Baylor community and looking forward to the opportunity to be back on campus, spend time with the team and have my family beside me to share in this incredible moment. Sic ‘Em Bears.”
Griner’s jersey will be the seventh jersey retired by the Baylor women’s program, ESPN reported. Two others include her former teammates, Odyssey Sims and Melissa Jones.
Griner was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA’s 2013 draft, according to ESPN. She led Baylor to the NCAA Women’s Final Four. She also had a perfect 40-0 national championship season while she was a junior at Baylor. Griner is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Griner is also a WNBA champion, capturing the 2014 title with the Phoenix Mercury.
Griner finished her college basketball career with 3,282 points and 1,305 rebounds, according to The Associated Press.
“We are excited to welcome Brittney back to Baylor and share this special day with her,” Baylor Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said. “There’s no doubt she is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Baylor athletics history and we’re thrilled the timing has worked out for all of us to celebrate and honor her. She always has been, and always will be, a significant member of the Baylor Family.”
“We’re excited to have Brittney back on campus and honor her with the retirement of her jersey,” Baylor Coach Nicki Collen said. “I have been saying this since I arrived at Baylor that she deserves to have her jersey retired and I wanted to make sure that happened when the timing was right. With the opening of Foster Pavilion, and the WNBA offseason fitting into our season, this seemed like the right time to honor Brittney and welcome her back home. She is one of the best basketball players in Baylor’s history and we’re thrilled that the time has come to celebrate Brittney and all of her accomplishments.”
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12 Durham Schools Closed Over Staffing Absences As Teachers Protest
By Sarah Tate
January 31, 2024
A dozen schools around Durham closed Wednesday due to a "sickout" as educators around the city continue to protest the district's budgeting decisions and lack of transparency.
According to ABC 11, Durham Public Schools confirmed Tuesday (January 30) night that 12 schools would be closed Wednesday due to "staffing challenges": Hillside High, Y.E. Smith Elementary, Whitted School, Lyons Farm Elementary, Forest View Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Lucas Middle, Spring Valley Elementary, Riverside High, Northern High, Jordan High and Githens Middle. In a message to parents, the district apologized for the inconvenience while adding that "our students remain our top priority although tomorrow's closure will keep us from learning together."
Durham Association of Educators (DAE) president Symone Kiddoo said educators called out of work for Wednesday (January 31) to protest the district's recent decisions amid the ongoing staffing crisis in schools, per WRAL. In addition to years of public schools not receiving adequate funding, Kiddoo said a recent policy forced a pay cut among staff after DPS said it wouldn't recognize years of experience in other districts, which negatively impacts more than 1,300 workers.
"School staff remain upset by the district's failure to be transparent about its budgeting and decision-making, its lack of action on years of experience and staff salary," the DAE said in a press release. "And not being inclusive of educators' voices. Until respect is given, trust cannot be rebuilt."
Educators rallied Wednesday morning at the Staff Development Center and plan to hold another event at DPS headquarters in downtown Durham later in the afternoon. The protest follows a short-term fix for employee salaries through January; however, with the month coming to an end, there have been no long-term solutions.
The DPS Board of Education said they are "committed to getting all matters with our employees resolved fairly and as soon as possible" but urged everyone involved to "remember our mission and our commitment to providing our students with the best possible education. However, many staff believe the issue deserves to be heard.
"At the end of the day, a lot of parents know the most important factor is being able to retain staff for a long time and that's something DPS isn't going to be able to do until they completely rectify this situation and the biggest aspect that the union is asking for is transparency," said Ashley Smith, a Spanish teacher at Northern High, one of the schools that were closed Wednesday. "We want to know what is going to happen for February for the classified staff affected; what is the next step."
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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If you’ve been looking to switch careers or land a new part-time side hustle, there are plenty of job opportunities up for grabs around Calgary right now!
Whether your special skill is making latte art or rock climbing, there are so many different kinds of jobs open this February across the city.
Rosso Coffee Roasters
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Who: Rosso is a beloved local favourite known for its “premium and unique” coffee. If you love coffee, you’ll appreciate the company’s focus on ethically sourcing their coffee beans as well as its rich flavours.
Jobs: Rosso is currently hiring for three positions: a barista, a shift supervisor, and a store manager.
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City of Calgary
Who: The City of Calgary is responsible for making sure the day-to-day operations of our city run smoothly and effectively. There are many jobs available throughout the city that require many different kinds of expertise. You could find the perfect fit for you!
Jobs: The City of Calgary is hiring for dozens of positions across departments, including a rock climbing instructor and anti-racism jobs.
More: For more information and to apply, check out its website here.
Holt Renfrew
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Who: Holt Renfrew is a Canadian luxury department store that has been in business since way back in 1837. It is a hub for beauty and fashion, so if either of those is your thing, these jobs could be a great foot in the industry’s door.
Jobs: There are two positions open at the 8th Avenue location in Calgary.
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Best Buy
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Who: Best Buy’s mission is to “connect youth with technology to inspire, motivate, and empower their education.” If you love technology and have knowledge you could share with others, you might find working at Best Buy a fulfilling opportunity.
Jobs: There are five positions open at Best Buy across multiple locations in Calgary, including a retail store manager and a mobile sales associate.
More: To learn more and apply, click here.
McDonald’s
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Who: McDonald’s is the world’s largest fast-food chain and is well-known for its worker benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement funds, and parental leave.
Jobs: There are over 50 jobs open at McDonald’s locations across Calgary, including part-time and full-time positions.
More: To learn more about the various jobs on offer and to apply, check out its website here.
Earls
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Who: Earls is a popular Canadian restaurant with head offices in Vancouver. It is a family-run business founded in 1982 by a father-and-son duo. There are 71 locations across North America, so whether you’d like to stay in Calgary or explore the continent a bit, these job opportunities could be a great way in.
Jobs: There are tons of jobs available across the city, including at the new Southcentre location. Whether you’d like to work directly with food as a sous chef, drinks as a bartender, or your fellow employees as a manager, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to choose from.
More: Explore different locations and job opportunities here.
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YYC Airport
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Who: The Calgary International Airport has a ton of job opportunities available, including ramp agents, store attendants, and clerks.
Jobs: There are eight full-time positions open.
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WestJet
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Who: The Canadian-based airline is well-known all over the world, and some of the jobs could even help you see that world! With flights across the globe, it offers more than 700 flights per day and has over 180 aircraft.
Jobs: There are 37 jobs available across a variety of backgrounds ranging from cabin crew members to an event specialist. Some of them are also remote!
More: To view the full list of jobs, click here.
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Who: If sports are your thing, look no further than these job openings this month with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. If you’ve been looking to move from spectator in the stands to career professional in this dynamic industry, this could be the opportunity for you.
Jobs: Calgary Sports and Entertainment is looking for a payroll assistant, Saddleroom chef, and response security guard, among other positions.
More: For a full list of positions and to apply, click here.
Alberta Health Services
Who: If you’re passionate about the health and support of your fellow Albertans, you might find purpose in working for Alberta Health Services (AHS). With good benefits on offer, you’ll hopefully find fulfillment in helping others with their health needs.
Jobs: AHS is offering tons of career opportunities for clinical, support services, and corporate professionals. You don’t necessarily need a medical degree to work for AHS – there are also positions available in food services.
More: For the full list of dozens of jobs, click here.
Indigo
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Who: If you’re a book lover who just can’t get enough cozy reading sessions in (especially with a cute mug and blanket), you’ll love these seasonal opportunities available during the cooler months.
Jobs: Indigo is looking for a customer operations leader in Calgary.
More: For more information on how to apply, click here.
Enmax
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Who: Enmax is headquartered in Calgary and is a leading provider of electricity services, products, and solutions.
Jobs: There are 45 jobs available in Calgary right now, including a data specialist and tons of summer student job openings.
More: To learn more about the available jobs and apply, click here.
Calgary Zoo
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Who: The Calgary Zoo is a popular destination for tourists and Calgarians alike. It’s a great attraction, but also heavily involved in conservation work if you’re passionate about animals. Who doesn’t want a chance to work in the same place as Calgary’s new polar bears?
Jobs: There are currently jobs open in animal care, health, and welfare, as well as in brand and engagement and more.
More: For more information and to see what other jobs are available, click here.
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The 2024 Race for President Looks Like a Rematch: The Kiplinger Letter
Nine months away from Election Day 2024, the presidential field has narrowed and a 2020 rematch is almost certain.
To help you understand what is going on in politics and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe). You'll get all the latest news first by subscribing, but we will publish many (but not all) of the forecasts a few days afterward online. Here’s the latest…
Nine months away from Election Day the presidential field has narrowed and a 2020 rematch is almost certain, barring a surprise that knocks the front-runners — Donald Trump and Joe Biden — out of the race.
Donald Trump has withstood challenges from several Republicans who had hoped to chart a new path forward for the party. The last, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, is still in the race, and she appears determined to go down swinging. Trump will still face many problems, including a slew of legal cases against him. It’s unclear whether we will get a verdict in any of these cases before Election Day in November. But they will color voters’ views of the ex-president, especially once-supportive suburbanites. They soured on Trump and the GOP in 2020 and remain wary. But his position within the GOP is secure. Most major party figures have already endorsed Trump, and the Republican rank-and-file rallied behind him when the first indictments were unsealed last year. A strong base of support goes a long way in politics.
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Joe Biden’s position is less secure. The 81-year-old incumbent president has consistently trailed Trump in the polls. Moreover, he faces dissent from without and within his party over his age, economic record and, recently, his foreign policy. But his candidacy could benefit from several tailwinds. Inflation is slowing after plaguing much of Biden’s first term. As a result, voter perception of the economy is improving. Most economists also expect the U.S. to avoid a recession this year. Democratic strength in recent elections offers additional reason for optimism. The party limited Republican gains during the 2022 midterm elections and scored wins in key statewide races, in part by leveraging voter concern about abortion restrictions.
A significant wild card: The presence of third-party candidates on the ballot like Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West, both of whom are running as independents. History shows that such candidates may be capable of swinging elections, even with minimal vote shares.
Consider Ross Perot in 1992 and Ralph Nader in 2000. Their impact could be especially important in crucial battleground states. This year’s list includes the usual suspects: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all of which supported Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 by very narrow margins.
Separate, but related, is the race for who will control Congress. The House and the Senate are, at this point, essentially tossups. Democrats control the Senate, but they must defend 20 seats this year, including a few in deep-red states. The GOP must defend the House following a series of unfavorable rulings regarding redistricting.
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Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan on Wednesday emphasized the imperative of bolstering collaboration with Pakistan in the Hilal meat industry, highlighting the promising prospects of its potential for the production of Hilal meat, chicken, and dairy products. He made the remarks during a guest lecture at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in connection with the ‘Distinguished Lecture Series’ of IPRI. The lecture, under the theme ‘Diplomatic Reflections’ was focused on ‘Pakistan-Malaysia Relations in the New Era.’ The High Commissioner noted that Pakistan was Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner export destination and second-largest import source. He said that the imports of palm oil by Pakistan from Malaysia had been increasing since the Malaysian Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect in 2008. Pakistan imported 9% of its palm oil from Malaysia, while the rest was imported from Indonesia, he added. “As of January 2023, the total number of foreign workers in Malaysia is 1,493,581 whereas the number of registered Pakistani workers is 49,409, which is 3.31 percent of the total number of foreign workers in Malaysia,” he remarked. It is estimated that currently Malaysia was home to more than 100,000 Pakistani diaspora, and the official recorded number of Malaysian diaspora stands at 150 people, while there are huge local Malaysian population living in Buner district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. As a way-forward, the envoy pointed out avenues such as elevating the existing Strategic Partnership and covering all areas of economics, technology and defence, enhancing leadership and people-to-people cooperation, addressing concerns in climate change and renewable energy sectors; evolving high-tech industry and benefiting from Pakistan’s potential as a an agricultural powerhouse, and work for policy reforms for a shared and inclusive growth. The envoy said that as one of the founding members of ASEAN, Malaysia was highly committed to further strengthening ties between ASEAN and Pakistan. He said that with an aggregate GDP exceeding USD 3 trillion, ASEAN was now ranked as the fifth-largest economy globally, poised to ascend to the fourth spot by 2050. He said that Pakistan was projected to be the 16th largest economy by 2050, and the total trade between ASEAN and Pakistan presently was over USD 11 billion. High Commissioner Azhar Mazlan said that Malaysia would never recognize Israel, until and unless there is a Two-State solution in the Middle East, and an independent State of Palestine is carved out. He remarked that Malaysia was a beneficiary of competent leadership, and through 12 consecutive Sustainable Programs, it has scaled new heights of success and development. “Having right leaders at the right time is essential,” he said and hoped that Pakistan too would overcome political instability to come out strongly. He hoped that in the next 10 years, Malaysia would be the world’s top 25th economy. He observed that Pakistan must convince the international audience that it was a safe destination for investment and tourism. He made a special reference to the surgical and sports industry in Sialkot, and termed it as one of the best and competitive in the world.
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4 California Cities Named Among The 'Happiest Cities' In The US
By Logan DeLoye
January 31, 2024
Are you happy with where you live?
Happiness is a very objective ideal that can differ from human to human based on preference and personality. What makes you happy might not make someone else happy. Similarly, it might take a little bit more for someone to be happy than it takes for you to be happy, or vice versa.
Regardless of preference, there are four cities in California that are loved by tourists and locals alike. These cities seem to bring about a sense of "happiness" that you cant find just anywhere.
According to a list compiled by Travel Alot, the happiest cities in California are San Diego in 4th, San Jose in 12th, San Francisco in 14th, and Oxnard in 19th. Other cities on the list include Sarasota, Florida, McAllen, Texas, Boston, Massachusetts, and more!
So, what makes these cities so special? Let's find out!
Here's what Travel Alot had to say about a few of the happiest cities in California:
San Francisco
"Silicon Valley is completely covered on this list: both San Francisco and San Jose made the cut. Is it really surprising that they both rank highly in regards to economic stability? As the home of nearly every industry leader in tech, San Fran is quickly becoming an economic powerhouse in the internet age. And its workers have the paychecks to prove it!"
San Jose
"Is it any surprise that the people who live in Silicon Valley feel economically stable? We didn't think so either. Plus, like all the other Californian cities, San Jose does well when it comes to physical wellness. Running outside underneath the palm trees? You can sign us up!"
For a continued list of the happiest cities in the country visit travel.alot.com.
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Actress Elisabeth Moss confirmed on Tuesday that she is pregnant with her first child.
Moss, 41, who won an Emmy Award in 2017 for her role as Offred in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” made the announcement on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” program, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kimmel got right to the point.
“Are you pregnant or just an incredibly committed method actor?” Kimmel asked.
“A little bit of both,” Moss answered.
“I’ve been really lucky,” Moss continued. “It’s been going really well.”
When Moss asked Kimmel for advice, the talk show host said he was reminded of what comedian Bill Murray told him and his wife, Molly McNearney, when they were expecting one of their four children, Entertainment Tonight reported.
“He said, ‘Bring Christmas lights to hang up (in the delivery room),’” Kimmel said, adding that Murray also suggested bringing in battery-powered candles.
The “Mad Men” star did not share further details about her pregnancy, including when the baby is due, People reported.
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MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed its self-governing status in 2023.
Backed by Republican lawmakers, DeSantis dissolved a special district near Orlando that for more than fifty years had governed Walt Disney World. He acted after Disney's CEO opposed a law limiting how sex orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the schools. The Parental Rights in Education Act was labeled "Don't Say Gay" by opponents.
At DeSantis' request, Florida's GOP-controlled legislature created a new special district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, controlled by the Republican Governor's appointees. Disney sued in federal court, saying DeSantis was retaliating against the company, punishing it for exercising its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Disney also canceled plans for a $1 billion campus in Florida.
In a 17-page order, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case, saying Disney lacks standing to sue the governor. The judge also said while Disney could sue the new DeSantis-appointed board, it hadn't shown evidence that actions by the new board had harmed the company. In addition, Winsor said the law prohibits plaintiffs from bringing a free speech challenge to constitutionally enacted laws.
A DeSantis spokesman hailed the decision saying, "the Corporate Kingdom is over. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone. Disney is still just one of many corporations in the state and they do not have a right to their own special government."
Disney says it will "press forward with its case." In a statement after the ruling, a company spokesperson said, "If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with."
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board are also embroiled in lawsuits in state court.
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The Calgary Flames roster could go through some big changes over the next month.
With their subpar play through 49 games, the Flames are expected to be sellers heading into the trade deadline on March 8. Luckily for them, they have plenty of players that teams will not only be interested in, but will pay big assets to get. Here are five Flames that could be moved at or prior to the deadline.
Elias Lindholm
Given how much talk there has been, it would be an absolute shock to see Elias Lindholm remain a Flame past the deadline. General manager Craig Conroy did attempt to extend him ahead of the season, but the 29-year-old chose not to sign. He is in the final year of a deal that carries a $4.85 million cap hit.
Though Lindholm is having a down season with nine goals and 32 points through 49 games, he has shown in past seasons how dangerous he can be. Two teams showing major interest are the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche, and Lindholm would be a huge addition to either.
Chris Tanev
Like Lindholm, it is hard to imagine that Chris Tanev will remain in a Flames jersey past the trade deadline. The 34-year-old defenceman is also on an expiring deal, one that has a cap hit of $4.5 million.
Tanev is said to have at least 10 teams showing interest in him right now, further explaining why it is hard to imagine him staying in Calgary. The interest makes plenty of sense, as he is as fierce of a competitor as there is, while also being one of the NHL’s better shutdown defenceman.
Noah Hanifin
The final player from the big three pending UFAs the Flames have is Noah Hanifin. The 27-year-old, who has eight goals and 25 points on the season, carries a cap hit of $4.95 million, making him an attractable piece for many teams.
While Hanifin will hold a lot of value on the market, however, it isn’t a guarantee that he will go anywhere. Flames management is reportedly still considering an extension, though whether or not the player himself has an interest in that remains to be seen. We should have a better idea of what his future holds in the coming weeks.
Dan Vladar
The Flames have a goaltending pickle, though it isn’t necessarily a problem. Their issue is that they have three NHL-calibre netminders: Jacob Markstrom, Dan Vladar, and Dustin Wolf. The latter, who is arguably the most exciting prospect in the organization, is currently being forced to play in the AHL for the third straight season as he is the only waiver-eligible option.
Based on his numbers throughout his AHL career, Wolf is more than ready for NHL action. It is up to Conroy to make room for him, and trading Vladar is the simplest option. The 26-year-old has struggled this season but should be able to fetch a mid-round pick from a team in need of goaltending help.
Jacob Markstrom
While Vladar is the easier option to trade, Markstrom would not only bring in the bigger package but result in plenty more cap space being opened up for the Flames. The 32-year-old is having an impressive bounce-back season and would be a serious upgrade in between the pipes for many playoff-bound teams.
Given that Markstrom still has two additional seasons on his contract with a $6 million cap hit, moving him ahead of the trade deadline would be difficult. That said, if another team were creative enough to make it work from a money perspective, it is worth considering for Conroy.
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The country’s economy experienced a notable stabilization during the first half of the current fiscal year (2023-24), owing to implementation of effective measures and prudent policies by the interim government that played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone. “The first half of FY2024 has ended with economic stabilization. The government’s effective measures and prudent policies helped stabilize the macroeconomic situation, leading to a gradual improvement in economic activities,” says Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for January 2024 released by finance ministry here on Wednesday. According to the report, this persistent uptick in economic indicators has resulted in improved GDP growth of 2.13% in the first quarter of FY2024, with expectations for continued growth in the second quarter. It is apparent from better growth prospects in the real sector visible in month-on-month (MoM) increase in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth, an improvement in high-frequency indicators and better crop prospects. Despite the challenges, external stability has been observed as evident from a surplus in the current account in December, it says adding on the fiscal side, the revenue performance is encouraging, however, there is significant pressure on expenditures attributed to higher markup payments. “Despite this, the government is taking measures to manage non-markup spending, which is evidenced by continuous improvement in primary surplus,” it adds. According to the report, Pakistan has recently received a tranche equivalent to US$ 705.6 million, following the successful completion of the first review by the Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) under Stand by Arrangements (SBA), which is providing market confidence and exchange rate stability. The report predicted that economic activities would further strengthen during second half of FY2024 – contingent on the continuation of sound and prudent economic policies which will gear toward achieving the set growth target for the current fiscal year. The report highlights the performance of agriculture sector saying, wheat crop for Rabi 2023-24 has been cultivated on an estimated area of 9.160 million hectares, surpassing the sowing target of 8.998 million hectares by 1.8 percent to achieve the production target of 32.12 million tonnes. During Jul-Dec FY 2024, the agriculture credit disbursement reached to Rs 1105.8 billion as compared to Rs 842.4 billion last year, an increase of 31.3 percent. According to the report, Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) during November 2023, increased by 1.6 percent on YoY basis against the decline of 4.9 percent in the same month last year. While on a MoM basis, it increased by 3.6 percent in November against the decrease of 2.2 percent in October. However, it decreased by 0.8 percent during Jul-Nov FY2024 against the contraction of 2.3 percent same period last year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was recorded at 29.7 percent on a YoY basis in December 2023 as compared to 24.5 percent in December 2022. During Jul-Dec FY 2024, CPI stood at 28.8 percent against 25.0 percent in the same period last year. The consolidated fiscal deficit has been recorded at 2.3 percent of GDP (Rs.2407.8 billion) in Jul-Dec FY2024 against 2.0 percent of GDP (Rs.1683.5 billion) last year. Total revenues during Jul-Dec FY2024 grew by 46 percent to reach Rs.6854.0 billion from Rs.4698.9 billion last year. This notable performance is driven by a substantial increase in non-tax collections by 109 percent, reaching Rs.2019.7 billion, and a 30 percent growth in FBR tax collections, amounting to Rs.4469.2 billion during July-December FY2024. The sharp rise in non-tax collection is largely attributed to higher receipts from mark up (PSEs & others), SBP profit, and petroleum levy. Total foreign investment during Jul-Dec FY2024 recorded an inflow of $ 933.7 million against an outflow of $ 393.3 million last year. FDI stood at $ 862.6 million ($ 640.0 million last year) increasing by 34.8 percent. In July-December FY2024, workers’ remittances recorded at $ 13.4 billion ($ 14.4 billion last year), decreased by 6.8 percent. YoY remittances increased by 13.4 percent in December 2023 ($ 2.4 billion) as compared to December 2022 ($ 2.1 billion). Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $ 13.2 billion on January 29, 2024, with SBP’s reserves stood at $ 8.2 billion and Commercial banks’ reserves remained at $ 5.0 billion. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 62,451 points as of 29 December 2023 and gained 1,924 points over the month. Similarly, the market capitalization of PSX increased by Rs 334 billion (3.8 percent) and settled at Rs 9,063 billion by end December 2023.
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Always Touch The Window On Your Taxi Or Rideshare Before You Get In
By Dave Basner
January 31, 2024
Millions of people use cabs and rideshares every year, and with that many rides happening, there will always be some that go bad. While the vast majority of trips are without incident, on rare occasions, criminal things happen, but there are ways to protect yourself, including by touching the window of the car before you get in it.
It may seem grim and scary, but security expert Shahzad Ali told The Mirror that he recommends pressing your fingers onto the window or leaving hair in the car as a precaution so that if anything were to happen to you, there would be DNA or fingerprint evidence to show you were in that car.
That's not his only tip though. He also advises re-opening the door after you get in to ensure that the child lock isn't engaged, so you aren't trapped in the car. In addition, Ali revealed that the safest place to sit is behind the driver since it makes it harder for them to intimidate or overpower you, or to touch you. It also would make it difficult for anyone outside of the car on the sidewalk to open the door and grab you.
Other safety tips include checking the driver's ID in a cab and ensuring his face matches the photo, and maybe even taking a picture of it and sending it to a friend or family member. If you are in an Uber, make sure you share your trip details with someone through the app since that will also send them the driver's name and their vehicle, along with real-time location updates. Finally, you should also call a friend while in the car, stating aloud where you are heading and an expected arrival time. That way, the driver will know someone is waiting for you. If it is really late or you don't have anyone to call, you can also just pretend to be contacting someone and telling them those details.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — For the first time in her 65-year history, Barbie will be decked out in the colors of this year’s Super Bowl champion.
Ahead of the Feb. 11 game between the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, Mattel Creations announced its first Super Bowl Champion doll, which will be decked out in the colors of the winning team.
According to a news release, the world’s most famous doll will be one of three items offered after the big game. There will also be a Fisher-Price Little People Collector and a UNO Fandom deck available for purchase.
Toy manufacturer Mattel is returning to what it says was a winning game plan last year, and adding some new plays, in a bid to sell collectible toys tied to this year’s Super Bowl. https://t.co/j79io1DTML
— Forbes (@Forbes) January 30, 2024
The toys can be pre-ordered, but they will only be issued in the uniform jersey and hat of the winning team, USA Today reported. The Barbie doll will have a $30 price tag, and so will the Little People collectible. The UNO Fandom deck will be sold for $12.
The Little People figurines will feature three players from the winning team, plus a “super fan,” Mattel said in its release.
The Fandom deck will feature the winning team’s official logo, cards featuring players from the champions and a collectible foil card in each pack.
“As football fans across the country get ready for The Big Game, we’re thrilled to offer San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs superfans the chance to commemorate a historic win with these special collectibles from our Fisher-Price, Barbie, and UNO brands,” Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer, said in a statement. “Whichever team reigns supreme on February 11th, Mattel Creations is the place to find that must-have piece of Super Bowl LVIII memorabilia worthy of any collection.”
Last year’s Little People Collector line from Super Bowl LVII included Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones and a Kansas City super fan.
The Barbie and Fisher-Price items are officially licensed NFL products. Fans and collectors can preorder the items through Feb. 25 at MattelCreations.com/thebiggame. Items will begin shipping in August, Mattel said.
People who preorder the losing team will have their money refunded.
Orders are only valid for U.S. customers.
The Fandom deck will be available in March.
Last year, Mattel asked fans to vote for their Super Bowl favorite by preordering sets featuring the Chiefs or Eagles, Forbes reported. While the Eagles got more preorders, the Chiefs got the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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There’s nothing quite like planning a trip — the thrill of finding a good travel deal, the prospect of some time away from your day-to-day, and even making a comprehensive packing list (if you’re the organized type). But aside from your obvious travel essentials, it’s probably a good idea to get yourself a petite skincare set to keep your skin looking tip-top while you’re jet-setting. Read on to find our picks for the best travel skincare sets worth squeezing into your luggage!
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set
There’s a reason Sol de Janeiro’s products have gone utterly viral (hint: it’s the smell🤤), and now you’ll be able to slake your cravings when you’re on the road because every piece is conveniently travel-sized. And in case you’re curious about what’s included, you’ll get all the bestsellers: Brazilian Bum Bum cream, Brazilian 4 Play shower cream-gel, and Brazilian Crush body mist.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $40.50.
Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Bestsellers Kit
Packed full of ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, and skin-loving acids, this set will help you keep calm and glow on (no matter how busy your travel itinerary is). Thanks to their travel-friendly formats, you’ll be able to simply toss these goodies in your carry-on, too. The kit includes Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier cleanser, Watermelon Glow Pore-Tight toner, Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, Strawberry Smooth Salicylic serum, Plum Plump Hyaluronic cream, and Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye gel cream.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $51.50.
Byoma So Hydrating Set
It’s no secret that airplane air saps the moisture from your skin. So if you’re looking for a solution (and want to keep that ~hydrated glow~ going long after you’ve landed), this trio is a must-get. It all starts with a creamy cleanser that won’t strip your skin, followed by a hydrating serum and gel cream that are packed with star ingredients (think niacinamide, green tea, squalane and ceramides).
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29.
Nécessaire The Body Essentials
Your skin doesn’t end at your neck, people! So if you plan to give your bod the tender lovin’ care it deserves, this kit is the way to go. The lotion and body serum are both fragrance-free, which means they won’t compete with perfumes or your other scented products, but the body wash has a refreshing eucalyptus scent that’ll give you a lil’ jolt in the mornings when your jet lag’s setting in.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $50.
Laneige Hydrate & Nourish Set
If you’ve been on the internet in the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the hype for Laneige’s cult-fave lip sleeping mask and just *how* magically moisturizing it is. This travel skincare set is the same idea: flooding your face with hydration from start to finish with a mini toner, serum, and eye cream — oh, and a full-sized facial moisturizer to boot! Reviewers with extremely reactive skin say it’s just the ticket for soothing conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $58.
Province Apothecary Daily Glow Essentials Discovery Kit
Keep calm and *glow* on (sorry, had to!), with this four-piece set that’s equal parts nourishing and streamlined. If you’re particularly fond of a multi-step routine and are balking at the idea of cutting things to just four products, you’ll be glad to know your skin will still be getting plenty of care. You’ll get a toner, oil cleanser/makeup remover, face serum, and a spot concentrate in case a pesky zit decides to tag along on your vacation.
Get it from Simons for $68.
Tatcha Mini Favourites Set
Think of this as the upgraded version of a travel skincare routine. Sure, you’ll get a cleanser, essence, and face cream, but what makes this kit just a notch above the rest is the fact that you’ll actually get a cleanser, cleansing oil, deep cleanse, essence, and TWO moisturizers. You can mix and match the products to your heart’s content until you figure out what you (and your skin) love the most.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $88.
Attitude Radiance Skin Mini Ritual Set
Don’t be fooled by these minis — this is a full skincare set, giving you everything from cleanser to face oil (and all the goods in between). They all come in a solid formula, too, which means there’s literally no chance of any of them leaking all over your suitcase.
Get the four-piece set from Urban Outfitters for $62.
Biossance Radiantly Rose Duo Set
Two cult-fave products in one easy-to-pack set? Sounds like a big YES to me. The face oil will not only help re-plump and seal in hydration but — thanks to the addition of vitamin C — will even help brighten up dark spots (which is great if you’re planning on getting lots of sun at your destination). The balm also makes a great addition to your beach bag, helping to keep your pucker soft and hydrated instead of dry and peeling.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $33.
Om Organics Dry Skin Mini Care Set
If you have finicky skin, then this comprehensive kit might be up your alley. The formulas are plant-based and nourishing, rather than harsh or stripping. You’ll get a cleansing balm, hydrating face mist, serum, face oil, moisturizer, antioxidant eye cream, and a face mask. This one’s formulated for dry skin, but if your dermis is on the sensitive side, there’s a care set for you, too.
Get it from Simons for $112.
Burt’s Bees Essential Kit
Every piece in this set is perfectly sized to make it through security checkpoints drama-free (i.e. they’re all under the allowable liquid limit!), so you can simply toss them into your carry-on. Best of all, you can use these goodies from tip to toe: you’ll get a cleansing cream, hand salve, body lotion, lip balm, and foot cream.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $13.99 (originally $15.19).
Tonymoly Superfood Mask Bowl Set
This set is a *dream* when you’re away from home, but your skin’s desperately crying out for a deeper dose of TLC. Depending on what you need, you’ll be able to slap one of these bad boys on and tackle just about any issue in a hot sec! For reference, you’ll get six masks in the following formulas: purifying, nourishing, hydrating, moisturizing, skin-purifying, and vitalizing.
Get the six-piece set from Urban Outfitters for $20. Extra 20% off taken at checkout.
Three Ships Best-Sellers Discovery Kit
Turns out, it’s entirely possible to have healthy, glowing skin even after spending god knows how many hours in airplanes, trains, and automobiles. Whether your face needs a deep clean after all that travel, or a radiance boost after too many red-eyes, this set will deliver. It comes with a purifying cleanser, face cream, serum, and a superfruit mask.
Get the set from Indigo for $20.
Fenty Skin Travel-Size Start’r Set
You can’t lie and tell me you haven’t at least once looked at Rihanna’s skin and not thought, “Damn, where are her pores?” so if you want to get that poreless Riri glow, start with this convenient travel kit. Every product contains aloe and hyaluronic acid for maximum moisture, with niacinamide joining the party to help fight back against dark spots. Plus, the moisturizer’s got SPF 30, which means you’ll get protected from the sun while you’re zipping from cafe to cafe on your vacay (you’ll also get a cleanser, toner serum, and a packet of body lotion).
Get it from Sephora Canada for $62.
La Belle Excuse Lolo Always Ready Care Set
Admittedly, this set is designed for people travelling with kids. But no laws are preventing you from taking advantage of these uber-gentle formulas yourself (especially if your face, like mine, likes to freak out the minute you step away from your normal environment). Included are a face mist, lotion, hair and body soap, foam bath, and Castile soap.
Get it from Simons for $71.
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Reduction in severity of cold, school hours changed Lahore: (Web Desk) Due to the clear reduction in the severity of the cold, the school hours have been changed, the School Education Department has issued a notification. According to the notification, on February 1, all schools will be open from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and girls’ schools will be open from 8:15 am to 2:15 pm. In double shift schools, the first shift will be from 7:45 to 12:15 and the second shift will be from 12:30 to 5 pm. According to the notification, schools will start at 8:00 a.m. and the holiday will be at 2:30 p.m. On Friday, school hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There was a change in school hours, but due to the reduction in the severity of the winter, the school hours have been brought back to normal. It should be noted that Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi had announced that due to the ongoing winter wave, schools will resume on January 10, 2024. From January 10 to 22, schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in his statement released on social media website X said that students should wear jackets and warm clothes to go to school. The school timings have been changed from January 10 to January 22, schools will now open at half past nine in the morning.
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The Vacuum I Use to Keep Hair at Bay in a 6-Pet Household Is $67 Off, the Same Price It Was During Prime Day
Carly Kulzer
Originally Published: January 31, 2024 3:28 p.m.
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Brock Purdy's Surprising Living Situation Goes Viral Ahead Of Super Bowl
By Jason Hall
January 31, 2024
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's surprisingly humble living situation has once again become the focus ahead of his upcoming Super Bowl debut.
Purdy's October interview with 'TODAY' in which he revealed that he splits rent with 49ers offensive lineman Nick Zakelj and drives a Toyota Sequoia went viral this week after the Niners defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game to setup a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
“We’ve started to grill out a little more,” Zakelj reportedly said about the living situation via the New York Post. “We switch off. He’s got the upper hand on me right now. But we just hang out and watch movies here and there when we have free time from football.”
Despite what people would think about the life of a starting NFL quarterback, San Francisco @49ers QB Brock Purdy still has a roommate and drives his trusty Toyota Sequoia. pic.twitter.com/FajMVLI4s4
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 4, 2023
Purdy was selected by the Niners at No. 262 overall, the very last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, before taking over as the team's starter amid multiple injuries late in his rookie season. The former Iowa State standout made an $870,000 salary during his second season, which is hardly meager, but a far cry from other NFL starting quarterbacks.
Purdy threw for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 308 of 44 passing during his first full season as the Niners' quarterback in 2023. The 24-year-old has a 17-7 regular season record since taking over as the team's starter in 2022.
Purdy recently got engaged to Jenna Brandt this past summer and is expected to get a massive pay increase once he's eligible for an extension in 2025, so his days of splitting rent are likely numbered and a win in Super Bowl LVIII would add to his already improbable story.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Being a car owner isn’t cheap, and it’s only getting more expensive as the cost of owning a car continues to rise in Canada.
According to Autotrader, the average selling price of a new car as of September 2023 was a whopping $67,817, which is a 19.4% increase year-over-year.
“Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the auto industry will be getting much cheaper for Canadians,” Autotrader said in a statement.
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The average cost of car ownership across the country is $1,387 per month, which is how much people pay to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Winnipeg.
Autotrader says there’s some variability.
“This may differ depending on your specific case, but experts recommend that the cost be kept between 15-20% of your take-home pay.”
Transportation is the third-most costly expenditure for Canadians, behind housing and food.
The monthly figure of $1,387 per month factors in many different variables, including maintenance, car insurance, gas, parking and other fees.
The cost of fuel will affect the monthly fee in pretty great ways, especially considering how much gas is in Vancouver compared to some Albertan cities, for example.
Autotrader says it helps if you have “some money” for a down payment, which can help bring down monthly costs.
While you may think the used car market could save you, Autotrader says that supply chain issues have limited the amount you can save.
“The price of used cars is staying relatively flat compared with the rapid rise in MSRP figures.”
The average price of a used car ($39,155) is up 4.3% since last year. Monthly payments for used cars ($765) are much cheaper than a new car.
How have you fared with the cost of buying a car in Canada? Have you turned to transit? Let us know in the comments.
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Travis Kelce Breaks Silence After Being Accused of 'Bully'-Like Behavior Against Ravens Kicker
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Charli XCX Caught Listening To Her Own Music While Driving
By Rebekah Gonzalez
January 31, 2024
A new Charli XCX era is among us and it seems like the pop star is just as excited as we are! This week, the artist was videotaped listening to her own unreleased music while driving around in Los Angeles. The fan-captured video was shared on Twitter and quickly went viral. "BITCJ CHARLI XCX IS RIGHT NEXT TO ME BLASTING HER NEW SH—," they captioned the post.
"She's so real I'm crying," one fan reacted. Another added, "nah cause if i was an artist id be bumping my own sh— EVERYWHERE."
Other fans pointed out that it might be a marketing strategy after Charli shared a list of marketing ideas she was sent by her PR team. "This is better than any of those marketing ideas she was given," one fan said in response to the new video.
BITCJ CHARLI XCX IS RIGHT NEXT TO ME BLASTING HER NEW SHIT- pic.twitter.com/JJUw9wJwqt
— ducki 🏳️⚧️ (@dxckiii) January 30, 2024
The hilarious list of marketing ideas included things like a "Winona [Ryder] Moment" in which "Charli gets caught shoplifting at a mall and leaks the CCTV footage. Position it carefully so we "steal" from a brand Charli is planning on collaborating with later on." Other ideas included leaking a sex tape, having Charli announce that she's running for President, and crashing sweet 16s, weddings, and bat mitzvahs to perform her music.
Towards the end of 2023, Charli XCX revealed that her new year included plans to drop an album, which she's been steadily teasing throughout January. So far, she's announced a Boiler Room appearance and shared that the new album, "xcx6 is very much giving housewives of salt lake city
some cute marketing ideas i was sent last week :) pic.twitter.com/g4fIljATMT
— Charli (@charli_xcx) January 29, 2024
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The New England Patriots have filled another gap on their coaching staff. Jeremy Springer, a former assistant coach with the Los Angeles Rams, will be their next special teams coordinator.
Springer was one of three coaches reportedly in consideration for the position, and has now become Jerod Mayo’s second hire since he took over as head coach earlier this month. He also is the first external coach to join New England’s staff this offseason.
With all that said, let’s take a closer look at Springer and his background to find out who he is as a coach, and why he will be the Patriots’ next special teams coach.
Who is Jeremy Springer?
Most recent position: Los Angeles Rams assistant special teams coach
Age: 34
Playing background: A multi-sport athlete in high school, Springer started his football career as a wide receiver before eventually making the switch to quarterback. An all-state selection as a senior at Los Fresnos (TX) High School — when he passed for 42 touchdowns and ran for 15 more — he joined the University of Texas at El Paso in 2007.
Despite his high school success, Springer failed to make a similar impact at UTEP. He started his career in a redshirt capacity before slotting into a backup role, and eventually changing positions: he moved to off-ball linebacker in 2009 and ended his career with 161 tackles as well as an interception. The one-time team captain began exploring a move into coaching as a senior with the Miners.
Coaching background: Springer started out as a football operations assistant at UTEP while still an active player, and later moved into a graduate assistant role for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Primarily working with the defensive line and in the kicking game, he laid the foundation for his move to Texas A&M: in 2015, the Aggies hired him as a special teams quality control coach under head coach Kevin Sumlin and ST coordinator Jeff Banks.
Springer spent three seasons in College Station before taking a job as special teams coordinator at Arizona — following Sumlin, who was fired by Texas A&M after the 2017 regular season. His special teams units with the Wildcats were graded as the 58th-, 111th-, and 70th-best in the nation by Pro Football Focus (compared to 106th and 122nd, respectively in the years before his arrival and after his departure).
After Sumlin was fired at Arizona, Springer left as well. Instead of joining the staff of former Patriots assistant coach Jedd Fisch, he took his talents to Marshall, where he spent one season as special teams coordinator. The Thundering Herd graded No. 75 in special teams, despite scoring a pair of kickoff return touchdowns and being on the plus side compared to the opponent in both kickoff and punt return average.
After one year under head coach Charles Huff, Springer was set to join Ole Miss in 2022 but instead decided to enter the NFL: the Rams under head coach Sean McVay hired him as their assistant special teams coach.
Springer worked under coordinators Joe DeCamillis and Chase Blackburn in 2022 and 2023, trying to get one of the worst special teams units in football back on track. However, the efforts were in vein: L.A. found itself near the bottom of the league both seasons, struggling virtually everywhere. The return and coverage units were not up to par, and neither was the place kicking operation.
Nonetheless, he will now get his first opportunity to serve as a special teams coordinator at the pro level.
Why will he be the Patriots’ next special teams coordinator?
We asked Kenneth Stein of SB Nation’s Rams community, Turf Show Times, his thoughts on Springer but he noted that the impact he may or may not have had on Los Angeles’ special teams the last two years is virtually impossible to assess from the outside. Springer was very much operating behind the scenes throughout his tenure with the club.
“There wasn’t really any reporting related to Springer and the Rams did have the worst special teams in the NFL, which is nothing unusual,” he told Pats Pulpit. “It is incredibly ironic that Sean McVay would have any special teams coach who is desired by a team and he wouldn’t want to keep him.”
Indeed, Springer’s track record in the NFL does not appear to be overly impressive. As noted above, the Rams were among the league’s worst in the game’s third phase in back-to-back years with him as part of the operation.
Of course, there are several factors contributing to this; NFL performance both on and off the field can never be evaluated in a vacuum. Jerod Mayo and the Patriots know this as well, which is why they showed interest in Springer in the first place.
During the subsequent interview process, it appears he presented a plan that convinced the team to consider him for the position — at least as a second choice: the Patriots had reportedly offered the job to fellow candidate Marquice Williams, but he eventually elected to stay with the Atlanta Falcons. This, in turn, appears to have opened the door for Springer.
So, is Springer merely a consolation prize? If the Patriots were indeed serious about hiring Williams and not also bringing Springer on board alongside him in some capacity, the answer to that question has to be “yes.”
Neither that nor the Rams’ issues the last two years necessarily say something about his coaching qualities, though. He had to do something right in his hiring process in New England to get the job, even though it will be hard to judge on January 31 what that might have been or whether it will translate to on-field success for a unit that had its own share of ups and downs under previous coordinator Cam Achord.
To get back to the question above, therefore, it appears his hire by the Patriots can be explained in basic terms like most other such moves: he was available and willing to come aboard, and outlined a vision for his unit that convinced the decision makers in New England to give him a shot.
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As the start of the NASCAR season nears, teams continue to make sponsorship announcements.
Sponsors announced Wednesday:
Mavis Tire & Brakes returns to sponsor Denny Hamlin’s car at Joe Gibbs Racing in eight races this season. Those races will be: Phoenix (March 10), Bristol (March 17), Richmond (March 31), Dover (April 28), Coca-Cola 600 (May 26), Pocono (July 14), Atlanta (Sept. 8) and Homestead (Oct. 27).
Choice Privileges, the rewards program from Choice Hotels International, Inc., will serve as the primary sponsor on the No. 99 car of Daniel Suárez in four races: Kansas (May 5), Worldwide Technology Raceway (June 2), Richmond (Aug. 11) and Charlotte Roval (Oct 13). Choice Privileges also will offer exclusive VIP passes, grandstand tickets, merchandise and more during the season.
JTG Daugherty Racing announced that General Mills brands will sponsor Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in select races this season. Cheerios will be on the No. 47 car for Sunday’s Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Box Tops for Education will be on Stenhouse’s car at Richmond (Aug. 11). Old El Paso will be a co-sponsor of the car at Watkins Glen (Sept. 15). Totino’s Pizza Rolls will co-sponsor the car at the Charlotte Roval (Oct. 13).
In the Xfinity Series, JR Motorsports announced that Carolina Carports will be the primary sponsor of Sam Mayer’s car at Daytona (Feb. 17), Texas (April 13) and Bristol (Sept. 20). The brand will be an associate sponsor on the remaining 30 races.
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The International Olympic Committee is still not impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games.
The IOC's latest statement Wednesday on the public rift came one day after local organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with a plan to revive a century-old sliding track in the Dolomites ski resort.
Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wants the Winter Games, opening in just two years' time, to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria.
The issue has become one of Italian national pride to avoid paying another country to stage 12 of the 116 medal events.
"The IOC firmly believes that the existing number of sliding centers, globally, is sufficient for the current number of athletes and competitions in the sports of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton," the Olympic body said in a statement.
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The IOC's opposition to an Italian renewal project on such a tight schedule — either at Cortina or Cesana, the now-closed sliding track at the 2006 Turin Olympics that was previously considered — has been publicly clear since its annual meeting in October held in Mumbai, India.
"(Only) existing and already operating tracks should be considered due to the very tight timeline remaining," the IOC said in a statement, stating it had been "unequivocal that no permanent venue should be built without a clear and viable legacy plan."
Italy's deputy prime minister detailed his country’s position Tuesday.
"It is not acceptable for the bobsled races to take place outside Italy," Antonio Tajani said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "We will do everything to achieve the goal."
Still, the Italian organizing committee aims to have a back-up plan if renovating the Cortina track used at the 1956 Winter Games is not ready by March next year.
The committee said after a board meeting Tuesday its plans rest on signing a contract with a Parma-based construction company that has offered to rebuild the Cortina track for $89 million.
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Net inflows to newly-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rose above $1 billion after 12 days of trading and investors are wondering how the bitcoin price might react to growing demand.
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Budongo forest destruction linked to unclear boundaries
It has emerged that 8,000 hectares of the Bugoma forest land have been destroyed. The destroyed section of the forest comprised land under dispute. However, the Minister of State for Bunyoro Affairs, Jenipher Namuyangu Kacha, says 2 out of the 28 claimants of the forest land are genuine.
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When it comes to cleaning up marine oil spills, it's best if you can use a material that separates the oil from the seawater. Scientists have created a new organic membrane which does exactly that, and it's derived from oyster mushrooms.
First of all, there are already "Janus membranes" which are hydrophilic (water-attracting) on one side and hydrophobic (water-repellant yet oil-absorbing) on the other. When used in a filtration system, these membranes draw polluted water in from the one side, then expel it – while retaining the oil that came in with it – from the other.
Such membranes are typically made of not-so-eco-friendly petroleum-based materials, however, which don't biodegrade once discarded. With this drawback in mind, scientists from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) looked to mushrooms.
More specifically, they looked to mycelium, which is the network of fungal threads (aka hyphae) from which the actual mushrooms (aka fruiting bodies) sprout when conditions are right. Importantly, mycelium contain proteins known as hydrophobins, which are hydrophilic on one side and hydrophobic on the other.
PhD student Joyce Cavalcante and her supervisor Prof. Gyorgy Szekely started out by producing a mycelium master culture from fresh oyster mushrooms. They then placed mycelium colonies from that master on thin films made of a hydrophilic polymer full of nanoscale pores.
Those pores allowed the mycelium to draw nutrients from a gel-like growth medium located on the other side of the film, yet they were small enough that the mycelium couldn't grow right through it.
As the mycelium did grow on the one side of the film, the hydrophilic sides of its hydrophobins were drawn down to the hydrophilic polymer, thus turning their hydrophobic sides up away from it. Therefore, when the mycelium were eventually peeled off of the polymer films, they took the form of organic, biodegradable membranes which were hydrophilic on one side and hydrophobic on the other.
When these membranes were tested on water polluted with crude oil, they were found to absorb 445% more oil than conventional polypropylene Janus membranes, while also exhibiting a 99.6% decrease in the absorption of water.
"These findings are promising for next-generation membranes with enhanced selectivity and sorption capabilities," said Cavalcante.
The research is described in a paper that was recently published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry.
Source: KAUST
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In the latest episode, the JBP begins with reactions to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Big Foot’ record (15:52) before debating whether Meg Thee Stallion decides to respond to her (36:43). The room then reacts to the weekend’s playoff games which leaves a Chiefs vs. Niners Super Bowl (1:04:30), Mos Def clears up his comments about Drake (1:21:55), and The Breakfast Club names Jess Hilarious as an official co-host (1:28:43). Also, Shannon Sharpe says Taylor Swift moves the needle more than Beyoncé (1:37:18), Kanye has another run in with TMZ (2:07:45), Gayle King reveals she gave a boyfriend money for child support (2:29:00), Part of the Show (2:44:10), + much more!
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 94-year-old Orlando area resident and author, Bob Herpe, announces the release of the paperback version of his latest suspense-thriller. The best-selling author said this new version of his novel “The Other Side of Crisis” (ISBN: 979-8350927269) will be available Feb 1, 2024 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookbaby.com. It will be in bookstores nationwide thereafter.
Image Caption: “The Other Side of Crisis” by author Bob Herpe.
Official Review of onlinebookclub.org, reviewer Isaac Oh: “I rate this book, ‘The Other Side of Crisis’ by Bob Herpe, 5 out of 5 stars. The book was so lovely to read. Right from the first chapter, the author caught my attention, and it was hard to let go. The action, suspense, and twists made this book even more enjoyable. The detailed descriptions that the author used in describing the scenes in the book made it even more interesting. It felt like I was watching a blockbuster movie.”
A 5-star review from The Book Commentary reviewer, Franklin Bauer: “Bob Herpe’s ‘The Other Side of Crisis’ is an enthralling tale of vengenance, hatred, and unwavering pursuit of justice. The store opens with a tragic incident during an El Al flight from Israel, plunging the protagonists into a realm of danger and suspense. Ernie Gravnick, a retired police chief, becomes the target of a merciless serial killer known as the Ghost. Meanwhile, Riana Dayan, an Israeli flight attendant, with a special forces background, faces a powerful threat from a vengeful brother of her former captor. Their fates intertwine in a gripping tale involving assassination attempts, terrorist attacks, and undercover operations. Can they manage to navigate safely through the dangers while the bond between them grows stronger?”
Bob Herpe’s signature blend of rich storytelling and deep character development takes the reader on an unforgettable journey that challenges and inspires.
The Book Commentary reviewer James Farlow says: “’The Other Side of Crisis’ by Bob Herpe is a deeply suspenseful and masterfully crafted thriller. Herpe delivers a top-notch narrative that is delightfully, diabolically fun to read, blending romance with strong terrorist themes to bring joy to readers.”
Information on Amazon: https://a.co/d/f3eTWjl
Information Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-other-side-of-cris-bob-herpe/1144545750?ean=9798350927269
Information on BookBaby.com: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-other-side-of-crisis?format=paperback
Florida readers can also look forward to a series of local book signings and readings by the author, with dates to be announced shortly.
About Bob Herpe:
After a lifetime of careers in advertising and broadcasting, and as a coach to senior-level executives, Bob Herpe began a writing career with the publication of his first novel, “Gravnick” which became a best seller. Now at the age of 94, he offers up another Action-packed thriller: “The Other Side of Crisis.”
News Source: Author Bob Herpe
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HBO has traditionally allowed the mercurial Larry David to decide whether or not there would be more seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but to Variety, he now says this is it.
At Tuesday night's Los Angeles red carpet premiere for the forthcoming 12th and final season, David acknowledged to the trade that he's said the show was over many times before.
"Yeah, I said it before. But I wasn't 76 when I said it," he noted.
The Seinfeld co-creator also expressed of the Emmy-winning show, "It's time. Twelve years, that's a lot for a television show -- over 24 years. It was time."
The series, which began in 1999 as a one-off mockumentary about David's alleged return to stand-up comedy, launched as a series in 2000.
HBO had always given David a wide berth to return for subsequent seasons at his leisure. For instance, there was a six-year gap between seasons eight and nine.
During its run, the show racked up 51 Emmy nominations with two wins, including an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy in 2002.
Curb Your Enthusiasm's 12th season kicks off on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max.
New episodes will debut subsequent Sundays at the same time, leading up to the series finale on April 7.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Users’ and employees’ personal information has been compromised after a “malicious” cyber-attack against Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
“Early results indicate there has been a data breach and that there has been unauthorized access to personal information of users, including employees,” GAC stated in an email to Daily Hive. “The Department is contacting those affected with mitigation measures to ensure that sensitive and personal information is secure.”
GAC manages diplomatic relations, promotes international trade, and provides consular assistance. It is currently “closely monitoring the situation” and investigating the incident.
On January 24, the department activated a “partial outage,” shutting down systems after discovering “malicious cyber activity.” As a result, the outage still affects remote access to GAC’s network nationwide.
The department reported the incident to Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner. GAC is now working with IT partners such as Shared Services Canada and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security “to restore full connectivity.”
For now, employees on-site can access the system in GAC buildings, while remote workers “have been provided with workarounds to ensure they remain operational.”
“The Government of Canada deals with ongoing and persistent cyber risks and threats every day,” reads the statement. “Given its profile, Global Affairs Canada takes a proactive approach and employs a variety of security monitoring measures to detect and address potential risks.”
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https://dailyhive.com/canada/global-affairs-canada-data-breach-unauthorized-access
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Electric vehicle buyers reported the highest satisfaction with the process last year. With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle.
EV buyers are happier with the process
Although overall satisfaction with the car buying process improved in 2023, it’s still down from its peak in 2020.
According to Cox Automotive’s annual Car Buyer Journal Study, 69% of customers were highly satisfied with the process. That’s up from 61% last year.
The number of highly satisfied buyers increased to 73% for new vehicles and 68% for used ones.
Electric vehicle shoppers were the most pleased with the buying process, with 80% reportedly being highly satisfied. The data shows customers leaned toward an omnichannel approach or a mix of online and in-store shopping.
Only 43% of car buyers completed in-store and online, yet 71% preferred the approach. Meanwhile, 21% said it would be best for an entirely online process, while only 8% prefer all in-person.
EV buyers are well ahead of the trend, with 69% saying they used an omnichannel approach. That’s much higher than ICE vehicle buyers at 39%.
Another 16% of EV shoppers bought entirely online, and 15% in person. A big reason buyers prefer the approach is because it’s quicker and more efficient.
New EV buyers were most satisfied in this regard, with 77% saying they were highly satisfied with the time required. New ICE vehicle buyers that were highly pleased with the time dropped to 59%.
The study reveals how EV buying is speeding up the process with new tools and tech. New EV buyers spent less than 11 hours in total, about an hour less than those buying new ICE vehicles.
Electrek’s Take
With Tesla accounting for over half of US sales last year, the study is heavily swayed by its sales approach. If you’ve bought a Tesla, you know how easy it is.
A big reason for this is that Tesla doesn’t use a dealer system. There is no haggling at the dealership, you get what you see. This cuts down on the time and frustration of going to a dealership.
Legacy automakers, like Ford, are looking to streamline the dealer process to keep pace with Tesla. Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, said the company needs to lower costs, increase profits, and deliver a superior customer experience to compete.
He explained Ford is still “betting on the dealers.” Farley said Ford is not going direct, but “we need to specialize.” Others are taking similar approaches.
What do you guys think? Is buying an EV easier? Let us know your experience in the comments.
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Two Northern California journalists got to the bottom of who was disrupting various city hall meetings with anti-semitic messages in Berkeley and Marin County. The neo-Nazis then started impersonating those journalists in the same meetings, and others across the country.
Some changes that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our daily lives became permanent, like parklets. And it seemed for a while that government meetings across the country would keep the COVID-era Zoom calls and remote public comment by telephone in place. Many of them did, until racist Zoom-bombs of city hall and county meetings led to the end of public comment by call-in, here in San Francisco and beyond. According to a new article in today's Chronicle, a spokesperson for the California State Association of Counties said that “all counties have experienced some level of disruption in public meetings.”
That Chronicle article profiles two northern California journalists who started uncovering who was behind this Zoom-bombing. But once they did uncover the perpetrators, the far-right, antisemitic Zoom-bombers started impersonating those journalists at public meetings not only in the Bay Area, but all over the country. (And it should be noted that both of the journalists are Jewish).
The Chronicle spoke with Phil Barber of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat and Gabe Stutman of the Jewish News of Northern California. Barber wrote a lengthy exposé this past September on the callers who’ve been disrupting various northern California government meetings with racist outbursts with remote call-ins.
He traced it to a character whom the Chronicle describes as a “failed rapper,” Jon E. Minadeo II. Minadeo had co-founded an antisemitic streaming channel called Goyim TV (Goyim is a Hebrew term for non-Jewish people), and that channel promotes anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.
Just days after Barber’s article was published, someone who was not Phil Barber of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat called in to a Novato City Council meeting claiming to be “Phil Barber of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.” That caller then claimed a local Jewish center would be screening a documentary blaming 9/11 on the Jews.
That meeting got even weirder from there, as the next nearly dozen callers were all alt-right Zoom-bombers. “The next 11 callers are more explicit,” as the Chronicle explains. “Two impersonate rabbis and claim to engage in pedophilia. One pretends to be a transit advocate recommending Jewish people be put on trains. Another makes up a nonprofit that turns Jewish people into soap. Some callers think they’re being funny; others sound angry as they accuse the council of oppressing white people.”
The Jewish News of Northern California’s Gabe Stutman has also done extensive reporting on Minadeo’s exploits. And someone claiming to be Stutman called in to an October 4 Berkeley City Council meeting and spewed antisemitic, racist slurs. Even more bizarrely, people claiming to be Stutman even called in to rant racist invective at an October 23 city council meeting in Seldovia, Alaska.
“At that point I knew this was definitely a widespread phenomenon,” Stutman told the Chronicle. “I have no idea how frequently this is happening. But my guess is if it’s happening in Seldovia, Alaska … it’s probably happening in a bunch of different places.”
Many of these cities, like San Francisco, have just flat-out banned calling in to government meetings by phone. That may solve the Zoom-bomb problem, but not the larger problem of antisemitic trolling. And as Barber told the Chronicle, he “almost certainly will be writing about it again.”
Image: Novato City Council
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Gateway in Bellport!
The Beloved Masterpiece Brought To Life! The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family's struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theater tradition.
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” Fiddler On The Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl. Book by Joseph Stein; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince Original New York stage production directed and choregraphed by Jerome Robbins
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https://www.broadwayworld.com/long-island/article/Spotlight-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-at-The-Gateway-in-Bellport-20240131
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NHL players Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames have been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
Attorneys representing Hart, McLeod, Foote and Dube said Tuesday that each player has been charged with sexual assault by police in London, Ontario. They denied any wrongdoing on behalf of their clients.
Hart's lawyers, Megan Savard and Riaz Sayani, said their client is facing one count of sexual assault, adding, "He is innocent and will provide a full response to this false accusation in the proper forum, a court of law."
Legal teams representing McLeod and Dube said the players would be pleading not guilty.
"(We) will vigorously defend the case," McLeod's attorneys, David Humphrey and Seth Weinstein, said in a statement. "We ask that the public respect Mr. McLeod's privacy, and his family's privacy. Because the matter is now before the court, we will not comment further at this time."
Dube's lawyers, Louis Strezos and Kayleigh Davidson, said their client "maintains his innocence (and) will defend the allegations in court."
Foote's lawyer, Julianna Greenspan, said her client was "innocent of the charge and will defend himself against this allegation to clear his name."
"What is most critical at this time is the presumption of innocence, and the right to a fair trial that everyone in Canada is entitled to," Greenspan said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. "As the matter is before the court, I ask that Cal's and his family's privacy be respected."
A Devils spokesperson said the organization is aware of the reports and have been told to refer all inquiries to the league. A Flyers spokesman echoed a similar sentiment, saying the team "will respond appropriately to this very serious matter when the outcomes of the investigations are made public."
"We have now become aware of the charge of sexual assault that has been laid against Dillon Dube," the Flames said in a statement. "We take this matter very seriously. Because the matter is now pending legal proceedings, we will have no further comment at this time."
The NHL was not expected to address the situation Tuesday. Commissioner Gary Bettman is set to speak at the league's upcoming All-Star Weekend.
The latest developments in the case come two days after former NHL player Alex Formenton surrendered to police to face charges. Attorney Daniel Brown said Formenton is innocent "and asks that people not rush to judgment without hearing all of the evidence."
All five players have taken leave from their current clubs over the past 10 days. Their agents have not spoken publicly since.
London police have scheduled a news conference for Monday to address the situation. A spokesperson for police told the AP by email no updates on the investigation will be provided before the news conference.
Investigation followed a settlement in a lawsuit
London police launched their investigation in 2022 after it was disclosed that Hockey Canada had settled a lawsuit with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by eight members of that gold medal-winning team after a Hockey Canada Foundation fundraising gala. London is approximately halfway between Toronto and Detroit.
According to court documents, the woman, then 20, alleged that a man, identified only as "John Doe #1," took her from a bar to a hotel room and invited seven other people into the room to perform undisclosed sexual acts, intimidating her and preventing her from leaving. The woman said in the lawsuit the men directed her to take a shower and asked her to say on video that she was sober.
The woman sought $3.55 million in damages and dropped the lawsuit after reaching a settlement with Hockey Canada.
The NHL has also been investigating
The NHL opened its own investigation in 2022 and has pledged to make those findings public. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly last week said the league would issue a statement if and when it is appropriate.
The Flyers said Hart requested and was granted a leave of absence for personal reasons. General manager Daniel Briere declined to provide details when asked follow-up questions related to the 25-year-old No. 1 goaltender's departure.
The Devils did not give a reason when announcing McLeod and Foote were granted indefinite leaves of absence. McLeod, who turns 26 on Saturday, is in the middle of his fourth full season with the team, while Foote — son of former NHL player Adam Foote — has spent much of this season in the American Hockey League and appeared in four games for New Jersey.
The Flames said Dube was on indefinite leave to tend to his mental health. As part of their statement Tuesday, they said they "had no knowledge of pending charges at the time Dillon's request for a leave of absence was granted."
The 25-year-old Dube has played for Calgary since 2018.
Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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Here's an unusual, and entertaining, take on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday from Bank of America.
- “The Maradona Theory of Interest Rates is alive and kicking”
Bank of England Governor Mervin King first formulated the theory back in the 2000s:
- referencing Argentina great Maradona’s second goal against England in the 1986 World Cup (ps. the less said the first one the better ....)
- “He started running towards the goal in the midfield, dribbled six players including the goalkeeper and scored. The most striking feature was that Maradona moved in a straight line towards the goal,”
- “Why did he get away with it? Because England defenders expected him to move either to the right or to the left, so given the defender’s expectations, it was optimal for him to move forward in a straight line.”
- “This is the way central banks conduct monetary policy sometimes. By letting markets believe they will move in a certain direction … they let markets do the easing/tightening for them”
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Enjoy the vid! UK readers might like to skip straight to the 0:45 mark ;-)
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Elisabeth Moss Reveals She's Pregnant During Late Night Interview
By Rebekah Gonzalez
January 31, 2024
Elisabeth Moss is pregnant with her first child! On Tuesday night (January 30th), The Handmaid's Tale star announced the exciting news during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! After host Jimmy Kimmel asked, "Are you pregnant or just an incredibly committed method actor?" Moss responded, "A little bit of both."
"It's been going really well," Moss told Kimmel, adding that she's been "really lucky" amid her pregnancy journey. She went on to ask the host, who has four children, for some advice. Kimmel decided to share a piece of advice he and his wife Molly McNearey received from actor Bill Murray.
"He said, 'Bring Christmas lights to hang up [in the delivery room].' Because the lighting is terrible in the room,” Kimmel said. “It's Walmart-style lighting for this blessed event that's going to happen and you don't want that."
Moss didn't share how far along she is in her pregnancy journey before moving along in the interview. The show posted the reveal to their Instagram account and fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. One fan asked, "Is that why we’ve had to wait so long for the next Season of The Handmaids??? Love her btw❤️😍"
Hulu's hit show Handmaid's Tale released its fifth season in September 2022 and the show has been renewed for a sixth season, which will be its last. The show is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 dystopian classic of the same name. The TV adaptation premiered its first three episodes on April 26th, 2017.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond ranked as one of the worst cities in the United States for Gen Z to have a chance of owning a home, according to a new study.
Richmond ranked 91, nearly dead last, among the 100 major cities in the United States.
Point 2, a site that studies real estate trends, reported that Richmond carried a low Gen Z homeownership rate at just 1.5%, meaning the chances of anyone from that generation (born between 1997 and 2012) owning a home in Richmond are slim to none.
Did Richmond rank low in other categories?
Richmond did not rank very low in other categories concerning Gen Z homeownership.
The unemployment rate amongst Gen Z sits at just 9% in the River City.
Inventory in the city, the number of housing options available, is at 37.9, which is high and even better than some of the cities in the top 10 on the list.
Chief Economist for Virginia Realtors, Ryan Price, said older members of Gen Z, who are in their early to mid-20s, are typically just starting at the beginning of their careers.
"Your income levels are not going to be as high as someone that has perhaps been in that career that longer, like say a millennial, but they're also shopping for similar homes," Price said.
On average, a home is on the market in Richmond for 10 days, which is the lowest among the bottom 10 cities for Gen Z homeownership.
In regards to the Richmond housing market, Price said its competitiveness doesn't help those older Gen Z members become homeowners.
"There's below the supply of homes that are available, we're seeing prices continue to climb, month over month, year over year, and sellers are really getting above asking price, which is an indication of how competitive the market is," Price said.
Did other Virginia cities rank low as well?
Not necessarily.
Norfolk ranked the highest on the list in Virginia at 38, while Virginia Beach wasn't too far behind at 42. Arlington and Chesapeake both made the list at 65th and 69th, but the chances in those cities of owning a home as a member of Gen Z are still better than Richmond's.
However, Price said that he wouldn't suggest taking off to one of those Virginia cities just to buy a home.
"If you like where you are, then you can make it work," Price said.
Also, the low homebuying rate for Gen Z could be attributed to the fact that they are first-time homebuyers, and not just the year they were born.
"We're reframing it as a Gen Z problem," Price said. "It's really a first-time homebuyer problem, which includes millennials, as well as Gen Z. But really, it's the supply issue, I think, is what did move the needle the most."
Is it really that hard for Gen Z (or any first-time homeowner) to buy a house in Richmond? Email newstips@wtvr.com to share your thoughts
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The New England Patriots need help at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive tackle this offseason. Luckily for them, there is a lot of talent to be found at all those spots in this year’s draft. Look no further than the first top-50 prospect rankings posted by NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah.
Six quarterbacks made the cut, as did 11 wide receivers and eight offensive tackles. Obviously, the Patriots will not be able to have a shot at all the talent at those spots, but with two picks in the top-34 and another at No. 68, they should have an opportunity to seriously improve their roster in one fell swoop.
As for the players in question, they are headlined by USC quarterback Caleb Williams. The top-10 alone includes seven players at those three positions of need:
- QB Caleb Williams (USC)
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State)
- WR Rome Odunze (Washington)
- QB Drake Maye (North Carolina)
- QB Jayden Daniels (LSU)
- CB Terrion Arnold (Alabama)
- WR Malik Nabers (LSU)
- TE Brock Bowers (Georgia)
- OT Joe Alt (Notre Dame)
- ED Dallas Turner (Alabama)
Obviously, a lot can and will happen during the pre-draft process. The fact that this draft is heavy on talent at the Patriots’ biggest positions of need, however, is good news — and Daniel Jeremiah’s rankings are a reflection of that.
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https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-social-media-video-podcasts/2024/1/31/24056734/daniel-jeremiah-top-50-draft-prospect-rankings-good-news-patriots
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Bitcoin’s price has been on a roller coaster ride since it first debuted in January 2009, but the long-term trajectory has been higher – “up and to the right,” as they say. Bitcoin ushered in the age …
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French startup FinX was founded on the idea that the best way to preserve nature is to look to it for inspiration. Toward that end, it's developed an outboard motor that allows boats to move through the water more naturally and efficiently, similar to actual creatures of the sea. It cuts out the basic propeller and replaces it with a fin-like undulating membrane directly inspired dolphins and jellyfish. When agitated by the electric motor, the membrane develops safe, steady thrust that quietly pushes the vessel forward.
Something of a circular trip in reverse engineering that unfolded over the course of decades, the technology behind FinX stems back to the university work done by engineer Jean-Baptiste Drevet in the 1990s. Determined to make a more efficient fluid pump system, Drevet looked to the dolphin for inspiration in innovating the idea of an undulating membrane.
The work captured the interest of Erik Guillemin, who founded AMS R&D to further develop and commercialize the technology under the trademark Wavera. The membrane tech has since found use in industrial fluid pumps and medical blood pumps.
Guillemin's son Harold founded FinX in 2019 after working at AMS R&D for close to a decade. With his eyes on bringing the technology back to the sea from whence it was conceived, he arrived with an exclusive Wavera license for the boating industry in hand. In the ensuing years, FinX has adapted AMS' undulating membrane design to create a smoother, more efficient style of electric outboard it bills as the world's first propeller-less fin motor.
In place of a propeller, FinX's outboard relies on a linear motor to excite the ring-shaped elastomer membrane. This causes it to undulate and send wave energy through to the water, creating thrust via fluid flow. This quick video clip illustrates it in action:
In addition to being safer for life, limb and line than a propeller system, the FinX drive is also designed to operate more efficiently. FinX says the linear propulsion consumes less energy than traditional rotational propeller systems and also claims the design produces less noise and agitation in the water, making it a less impactful on marine life.
FinX began production of its first commercial outboard, the FinS, last year. Previously, or perhaps stylistically and intermittently, referred to as the Fin5, the 2-kW FinS is designed for small boats, inflatable dinghies and sailboats up to 3 tonnes. It attaches to the transom via two clamps and is controlled via tiller. Manual and auto-lift hardware protect it in shallow waters.
With the accompanying 72-Ah 48-V lithium battery, the FinS delivers an estimated top speed just under 7 mph (11 km/h). It's made to run at top speed for up to an hour and 45 minutes before draining the battery. Dialing speed back to 3 mph (5 km/h), the system can deliver up to eight hours of on-water time per charge. Estimated ranges come in at 10.5 and 21 nautical miles (19 and 39 km) at those respective speeds.
FinX is now offering the FinS for a price of €3,200 (approx. US$3,450). It showed the newfangled marine drive at this year's Boat Dusseldorf show, where it also previewed its next model, the FinE.
A scaled-up version of the fin motor, the FinE will offer up to 120 kW with the aim of powering tourist shuttles, riverboats, work boats and other larger vessels. Instead of the ring membrane design of the FinS, it uses a flatter layout with two excited membranes. FinX is planning to offer it with a hydrogen fuel cell stack.
Below, AMS R&D founder and chief Erik Guillemin puts the FinX tech to work on small inflatable vessel.
Source: FinX
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https://newatlas.com/marine/finx-biomimetic-electric-outboard/
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Concerns raised as foreign investors enter micro-businesses, says Col. Edith Nakalema
The issue of foreign investors engaging in micro-businesses has not only become a threat to domestic investors but also to traders and vendors. According to Colonel Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Investor’s Protection Unit, the concern has already been taken into consideration by the relevant authorities.
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https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/concerns-raised-as-foreign-investors-enter-micro-businesses-says-col-edith-nakalema-4510070
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Kevin Gates keeps his run going with his new single/video “Super General 2”. Directed by Bandcamp. In the visual, Gates hits up a New York studio to speak on his street tales. “Super General 2” follows his new album The Ceremony.
Watch the “Super General 2” video below.
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https://weuponit.com/2024/01/31/music-video-kevin-gates-super-general-2/
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United States & World Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today By Dara Kerr Published January 31, 2024 at 5:21 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:45 During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Copyright 2024 NPR
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There's only one week left until Taylor Swift's first Eras Tour show of 2024. "We are all stretching to prep for that tour choreo," Taylor Nation captioned an Instagram photo of Taylor's beloved cat Olivia Benson stretching her leg in the air. "One more week until our first #TSTheErasTour show of the year!" Funnily enough, Taylor posted the same photo with a similar caption to her IG during the original Reputation era on February 5, 2018, leaving fans to speculate if the rerecorded version of that album was soon on the way. "THIS IS NOT FUNNY ANYMORE!! TELL US WHAT THIS MEANS??HELLO?? TAYLOR??" a fan commented on Taylor Nation's post.
Dua Lipa's music video for her breakout hit song, "New Rules," has reached a new milestone over on YouTube. The video has now crossed 3 billion views, the first of hers to achieve this number.
Speaking of Dua, she was photographed enjoying a walk with her boyfriend, Callum Turner, in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday. The couple was pictured smiling and kissing as they wrapped their arms around each other during their romantic stroll.
Ed Sheeran sang his heart out at a karaoke bar on Tuesday while on tour in Japan. He posted a video recapping the evening to Instagram, where he serenaded fans with his own hit track "Shape of You." He captioned the video, "Surprised some Japanese fans at karaoke yesterday with @10969taka, great fun."
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dink Productions launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming movie “In a Pickle.” By engaging the vibrant pickleball community in this campaign, Dink Productions aims to showcase the massive audience awaiting to see this movie come to life.
Caption: Kickstarter Campaign for First-Ever Pickleball Full-Length Feature Film, “In a Pickle.”
Announced by Dink Productions in early January, “In a Pickle” is a love letter to the sport, celebrating the community around it and exploring its playful rivalry with tennis. Crafted by filmmaker, storyteller, and pickleball enthusiast Dan Brooks, alongside music and film producer, serial entrepreneur Jason Reid, who builds pickleball and tennis courts across Florida, the movie captures these diverse perspectives on the sport’s rise.
Joel Boyd, an acclaimed comedy writer, actor, and director, adds his witty and relatable humor to create a film that promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.
The writers are launching a crowdfunding campaign to start the pre-production stage of the movie. More than anything else, Dink Productions is looking to have the vast, passionate pickleball community become part of this exciting journey.
The company is teaming up with jojo+lo Pickleball Wear ~ With Flair, a female-founded brand with trendy pickleball apparel and accessories. This collaboration plays a big role in the different tiers and perks of this campaign, and their products are an integral part of some of the rewards that people can enjoy when they contribute to the campaign.
We have partnered with pickleball’s largest online community and leading media platform, The Pickleball Clinic, consisting of a Facebook Group over over 125k players and fans, a newsletter with over 70k readers, and a suite of active, content-filled social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
As an “Official Partner,” they will be promoting our Kickstarter, generating hype for the film, running an innovative giveaway, and engaging in other activities such as interviews and social media promotion. The Pickleball Clinic serves as a community for ALL players, from beginners to seasoned pros.
“This Kickstarter isn’t just about raising money. We know that there is a huge audience primed for a movie like this. We want to convince big production companies and famous actors that pickleball isn’t just a fad – it’s a big deal and it needs a movie. With your help, we can show just how passionate this community is. Let’s show them why ‘In a Pickle’ needs to happen!” says Reid.
As the production stage of the movie nears, Dink Productions already knows they have something special.
Dan Brooks says, “The response to our initial marketing on Instagram has been overwhelming and wonderful, and so many people have offered to get involved. Content creators such as Evan Slaughter, Morgan Evans, and The Hype Guys, among many others. We cannot wait to keep bringing more people into this incredibly exciting project, a first of its kind movie that celebrates both the sport of pickleball, and the community that surrounds it.”
Be part of cinematic history and help us bring “In a Pickle” to the big screen, at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inapickle/in-a-pickle-a-sports-comedy-feature-film
“In a Pickle” Website: https://www.inapicklemovie.com/.
“In a Pickle” Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inapicklethefilm/
“In a Pickle” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InAPickleFilm
PRESS INQUIRIES:
For press inquiries contact Brigitte Krahn Bergen at brigitte@inapicklemovie.com.
MULTIMEDIA:
Promo video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB6ExpL2OMU
Image link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/24-0131-s2p-in-a-pickle-300dpi.jpg
Caption: Kickstarter Campaign for First-Ever Pickleball Full-Length Feature Film, “In a Pickle.”
News Source: Dink Productions
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https://www.send2press.com/wire/game-set-match-dink-productions-serves-up-kickstarter-campaign-for-first-ever-pickleball-full-length-feature-film-in-a-pickle/
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Spectacular Northwest Territories: Your ultimate guide to seeing the northern lights
If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing the northern lights, 2024 might be your year! Experts are predicting the brightest aurora activity this year through 2025.
Daily Hive took the journey to the Northwest Territories to experience the natural sensation, and we got the low down on what to expect if you decide to pack your bags and book your own trip.
While watching the aurora borealis at night is certainly a bucket list travel highlight, there is so much more to see, eat, and do in Yellowknife! Besides, wouldn’t you want to have a daytime highlight, too?
We took the trip up north, and though the trip was short and sweet, it was jam-packed with winter activities.
Watching the northern lights dance in the sky? Check. Snowmobiling over a frozen lake? Check. Dogsledding? Check!
If you’re planning a trip up north, be sure to give yourself a couple of days to catch the lights, given that visibility every night is not promised. Some nights are cloudier than others, and you may not be able to see the sky as prominently. For us, three nights and four days was enough.
As someone who has only ever seen the northern lights through photos and ads and never with their own eyes, seeing it for the first time was breathtakingly surreal. The tour guides do a great job of educating you, too! We highly recommend going with Aurora Village and/or Bucketlist Tours if you’re looking for a more intimate experience.
For daytime bites, The Woodyard Brewhouse and Copperhouse Eatery and Lounge were the food highlights of this trip. Both provided comfort food and amazing drinks, all made with fresh and local ingredients. Just what your body needs to keep warm.
Hot tip: Pack tons of layers (winter gear is available for rent) and take a nap before heading out at night to aurora chase. You’ll thank yourself later.
Happy northern lights viewing!
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The final 24 hours of the January transfer window are here for Premier League clubs and all eyes are on who will make a splash late on.
[ LIVE: Watch Sky Sports News on Peacock on Transfer Deadline Day ]
6pm ET on Thursday, February 1 is the deadline for what has been a very quiet winter window, so far.
That said, a flurry of late loan deals are expected as Premier League clubs wait up until the final few hours to grab themselves a bargain. Or so they hope.
[ MORE: Done deals for every Premier League club ]
Below we will keep you up to date with all of the latest deals developing, and completed, on the final day of the January transfer window.
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https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/january-transfer-window-live-premier-league-deals-tracker-on-deadline-day-2024
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The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday. Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range.
A new electric breed of SUV Coupe
Polestar unveiled the Polestar 4 last April, calling it a “new breed of SUV coupe.” The Polestar 4 is the brand’s second all-electric SUV, following the Polestar 3.
It’s positioned between Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size and pricing. The vehicle is designed for maximum efficiency with a low nose, retractable door handles, frameless windows, and rear aero blades.
Polestar began production in November, with the first customers receiving their vehicles in China by the end of the year.
In China, 880 Polestar 4s were handed over by the end of 2023. Now, the Polestar 4 is officially on sale in Europe and Australia.
The electric SUV coupe will start at EUR 63,200 ($68,500) in Europe and AUD 81,500 ($53,700) in Australia. Production is slated to begin in mid-2024, with the first deliveries expected by August.
CEO Thomas Ingenlath said introducing the Polestar 4 “into all our markets through 2024 is key to our success.” He said the SUV Coupe “offers great interior space and a stunning appearance.”
With the rear window removed, the glass roof stretches beyond the rear passengers. The interior includes a 15.4″ infotainment powered by Android Auto OS. It includes built-in Google, with Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play. A 10.2″ driver display is fitted ahead of the steering wheel.
Polestar also included a head-up display with a 14.7″ projection area in front of the driver on the windshield.
Polestar 4 prices and upgrades in Europe, Australia
The Polestar 4 is the fastest production car from the brand yet. With up to 544 hp (400 kW), the electric SUV Coupe can sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 3.8 secs.
Polestar’s new SUV Coupe is available in both dual and single-motor variants. Both feature a 100 kWh battery.
The Long Range Dual Motor trim packs 544 hp (400 kW) power with up to 360 miles (580 km) targetted WLTP range. When the front motor is not needed, it will disconnect to maximize range and efficiency.
The Single Motor variant includes a rear electric motor with 272 hp (200 kW) rear and up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range.
Both variants include up to 200 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging. They also feature bi-directional charging hardware with V2L capabilities and a standard heat pump.
The Plus Pack adds comfort and tech, while the Pro Pack gains 21″ wheels and minor design upgrades. Polestar’s Pilot Pack includes its Pilot Assist and other safety features. Meanwhile, the Performance Pack gains performance with 22″ wheels, Polestar Engineered performance chassis tuning, and Swedish gold elements.
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A central figure in the disastrously bad investigation into the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins in Vallejo, Detective Mat Mustard, remains on the force, and a popular new Netflix documentary casts him as a villain.
We previously told you about American Nightmare, the three-part documentary series that premiered on Netflix two weeks ago, which centers on the kidnapping and sexual assault of Denise Huskins that occurred in March 2015. The series, which has been heavily promoted by Netflix, has brought renewed national attention to the case, and to the notoriously problematic Vallejo Police Department, which made several egregious errors in their handling of it.
American Nightmare notes that Detective Mat Mustard, who was the first to question Huskins's then boyfriend, now husband, Aaron Quinn, and subsequently Huskins herself, was named Officer of the Year by the Vallejo PD in 2015. And the Chronicle this week is highlighting how this case was not the only stain on Mustard's record.
They also note that Mustard served as president of the Vallejo police officers' union until 2019.
KQED reported in October 2021 on an investigation into some alleged racist comments that Mustard was said to have made, according to a colleague. The allegations included Mustard referring to a Black colleague as "boy," among other things.
Per KQED, "Mustard told investigators, according to the report, that he didn’t remember calling Scott 'boy,' but said if he did, there was nothing racist about it, and it is just a term that he sometimes uses, especially with younger people."
That investigation concluded in April 2020 and found that while Mustard likely made racist comments, he did not otherwise show animus toward his colleague. It is not clear if Mustard faced any discipline.
Mustard was also previously investigated for withholding exculpatory evidence from from criminal defendants in 2012 and 2020, KQED reports.
In American Nightmare, Mustard can be seen jumping to the immediate conclusion that Quinn was guilty of somehow harming Huskins, and was responsible for her disappearance — refusing to accept that Quinn had also been a victim. The department never tested Quinn's blood for the sedative he said he was given, which was the reason he gave for not reporting the kidnapping for many hours.
Mustard also allegedly made some highly troubling comments to Huskins's mother and brother after she was found, and after learning that she had been the victim of sexual abuse as a child.
Mustard is alleged to have said that prior victims of sexual abuse sometimes "seek out" further abuse because they miss the thrill and the attention.
It turned out that Huskins had been kidnapped in a highly bizarre manner and subsequently raped by her kidnapper, Matthew Muller, who remains in jail and who has been convicted in this and several other cases. The Vallejo PD is also alleged to have ignored any possible connection between reports about a Mare Island Creeper — a peeping tom who had been seen in the neighborhood where Quinn and Huskins lived — and Muller, who likely was that creeper.
Mustard remains employed by the department, but he has now become the subject of much of the public outcry from viewers of the Netflix documentary. As KPIX reported this week, the Facebook and Yelp pages of the Vallejo PD have been inundated with negative comments, mostly directed at Mustard.
"How does it feel to be publicly shamed and humiliated?" asked one commenter from Alabama. "It's not fun when the shoe is on the other foot is it? A serial rapist showed more sympathy for the victim than your police department did. Let that sink in."
Previously: Bay Area 'Gone Girl' Case Gets New Documentary Treatment on Netflix, 'American Nightmare'
Top image: Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou, left, poses with Detective Mat Mustard after Mustard was named Officer of the Year for 2015. Photo via Vallejo PD
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MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed its self-governing status in 2023.
Backed by Republican lawmakers, DeSantis dissolved a special district near Orlando that for more than fifty years had governed Walt Disney World. He acted after Disney's CEO opposed a law limiting how sex orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the schools. The Parental Rights in Education Act was labeled "Don't Say Gay" by opponents.
At DeSantis' request, Florida's GOP-controlled legislature created a new special district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, controlled by the Republican Governor's appointees. Disney sued in federal court, saying DeSantis was retaliating against the company, punishing it for exercising its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Disney also canceled plans for a $1 billion campus in Florida.
In a 17-page order, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case, saying Disney lacks standing to sue the governor. The judge also said while Disney could sue the new DeSantis-appointed board, it hadn't shown evidence that actions by the new board had harmed the company. In addition, Winsor said the law prohibits plaintiffs from bringing a free speech challenge to constitutionally enacted laws.
A DeSantis spokesman hailed the decision saying, "the Corporate Kingdom is over. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone. Disney is still just one of many corporations in the state and they do not have a right to their own special government."
Disney says it will "press forward with its case." In a statement after the ruling, a company spokesperson said, "If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with."
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board are also embroiled in lawsuits in state court.
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By now you'll be familiar with the news that:
While 60% seems unlikely (although it'll be populist attractive in sound bites) there is a real, substantial danger according to Capital economics:
- "Donald Trump’s plans for a universal 10% tariff on all imports and tariffs of up to 60% on imports from China specifically would subtract up to 1.5% from US GDP and trigger a rebound in inflation that could force the Fed to raise interest rates again."
I'd rate it as low probability, but something to think about if Trump wins in November.
Not at the end point trailhead yet?
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Former Trump Official Critically Wounded During Incident
By Jason Hall
January 31, 2024
Mike Gill, a former Trump administration official, is reported to be in critical condition after being shot during a string of carjackings in the Washington, D.C. area Monday (January 29) night, his family confirmed to FOX 5 DC.
Gill, who served as chief operating officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, remains hospitalized, according to the statement shared by his family.
"Mike is an amazing husband, father, friend and colleague," the family said. "He has a wonderful sense of humor, no matter the situation. He makes friends with everyone - and is always looking for opportunities to bring people together and make them feel included and loved. His warmth and kindness have touched the lives of many, evident in the outpouring of love and support his family has have received during this difficult time."
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Gill, a married father of 3, is in critical condition.
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) January 31, 2024
His family tells me a suspect shot him in 900 block of K St. NW 5:45pm Mon.
Suspect entered Mike’s car, shot him & ran away. Mike is Sr. VP for Capital Markets at Housing Policy Council(📸Gill Family)@fox5dc pic.twitter.com/y7I8DRxV9v
The gunman, who is reported to have killed another victim and suspected of being responsible for three other attempted or successful carjacking incidents, as well as two in which he fired at police, was reportedly fatally shot by police after he approached officers with two firearms in Maryland. The suspect, who hasn't yet publicly been identified by authorities, is reported to have began the spree of carjackings at around 5:45 p.m. on Monday by entering GIll's vehicle parked outside an office building and shooting him in the head before fleeing on foot, according to the DC Police Department.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- The family of a Henrico County teen killed by a classmate -- asked lawmakers in Richmond Wednesday to take steps to prevent future tragedies like theirs.
Lucia Bremer was killed in 2021 by 14-year-old Dylan Williams, as she walked home from school.
"Our daughter Lucia was stolen from us," said Lucia's father, Jonathan Bremer. "To people who would never have a chance to meet her, to see her bright smile -- she is merely a statistic."
Lucia's family shared their story to lawmakers Wednesday and asked them to approve a change in law inspired by what they went through back on March 26, 2021 -- when 13-year-old Lucia was shot and killed by a schoolmate.
"Lucia died on the floor of the garage while I stroked her hair and I tried to will her back to life," Lucia's mother, Meredith Bremer said.
The 14-year-old shooter, who has since pleaded guilty, took the gun from his legal guardian.
"Lucia is dead in part because an adult gun owner made a choice to leave his firearm easily accessible to his teenager," Meredith said.
The guardian was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor but wasn't convicted.
Bremer's family says he couldn't be charged under current laws around allowing minors access to guns-- because the cutoff age is 13.
They asked the committee to support legislation to make it a felony for any parent or guardian who allows a minor of any age access to a firearm -- if that minor has been charged or convicted of a violent felony or a school threat assessment found them to be a risk to themselves or others.
Both they say would have applied to Bremer's killer.
"In Henrico County, we're seeing kids bring guns to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools," said State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D - Henrico County (part). "And so you know, if you have someone in your home, a minor in your home, who you know, is at risk for doing violence, and you will allow them to have access to a gun that should be punishable."
A new version of the bill was presented to the committee that was more focused than the original.
Philip Van Cleave with the Virginia Citizen's Defense League says they were opposed to the original wording saying it cast too wide of a net -- but supported the aim of the bill.
"The idea of holding someone accountable for intentionally or definitely negligently causing harm, we're okay with that," Van Cleave said.
Several Republican lawmakers also spoke in favor of the measure and with the exception of two abstentions, was passed unanimously.
"We must start holding parents of dangerous minors accountable for the way in which they spend their weapons are stored," Jonathan said.
When asked his stance on the legislation, a spokesperson for Governor Glenn Youngkin says he'll review legislation that reaches his desk.
There is a companion bill in the House, but it has not been heard.
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YCSO sex-offender notifications
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office issued the following sex-offender notifications for the Verde Valley. None of these individuals is wanted by law enforcement.
James Joseph Spicer, 33, moved to Dave Wingfield Road in Rimrock in November. He was convicted three times in the state of Oregon for failure to register as a sex offender and is considered a level 2 (intermediate) offender.
Edgar Paul Westfall, 48, moved from North Main Street in Cottonwood to Pipe Creek Drive in the Verde Village in January. When he was 26 years old in January 2003, Westfall was convicted of attempted sexual battery and placed on 60 months’ probation. The victim was a 19-year-old female known to the offender. In 2007, Westfall was convicted in Florida of failure to register as a sex offender and sentenced to five years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Christopher Butts, 40, moved to South Karlson Drive in Cornville in January. In 2016, in Boulder, Colorado, he was convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault on a “victim incapable of appraising condition” and was sentenced to five years’ probation. The victim was an adult female known to the offender.
YCSO states the notification is not intended to increase fear; rather it is the Sheriff’s Office belief that an informed community is a safer community. “CITIZEN ABUSES OF THIS INFORMATION TO THREATEN, INTIMIDATE OR HARASS SEX OFFENDERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.”
For more details about this important public service tool, please view the online presentation available by clicking the Sex Offender Registry link at ycsoaz.gov.
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Gov’t urged to do more to protect Ugandans abroad
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Semujju Nganda has proposed the creation of an evacuation fund to help Ugandan migrant workers return home in case they are mistreated and stuck in foreign countries. However, the government says all is set to introduce a mobile app to monitor the migrant workers before they leave for greener pastures.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
Copyright 2024 NPR
The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
Copyright 2024 NPR
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Newcastle United’s players showered bug-victim Miguel Almiron with praise, saying: ‘Miggy never pulled a sickie.’
Eddie Howe’s players saluted the South American for showing true Geordie Grit as he clambered off the subs’ bench in the Magpies’ hour of need.
Alexander Isak’s groin injury on the stroke of half-time forced the Paraguayan into the action and he played a full part - setting up the final goal as the Toon ended Villa’s record of going 346 days without losing at home in the Premier League. Skipper Kieran Trippier said: “Miggy deserves a lot of credit.
“The manager recognised that when he spoke to all of us players after the game. He has not been very well, and is still unwell. He looked as white as anything before the game because he was so poorly but fair play to him. It shows his professionalism, his commitment to the team.
“It is not easy to come on in the first half and play the way he did and set up the goal. He is up there with one of the best players I have played in front of me. He works so hard, he is honest. I think he deserves more credit.
“What he brings to the team in terms of commitment, he showed that. Nobody knows what happens behind the scenes so he deserves huge praise. As I said, he’s not been well today. Even before the game. He was not his normal self but his performance spoke for itself.”
Almiron was reportedly on his way out of St James’s Park with a transfer to Saudi Arabia being mooted. That would have helped with any profit and sustainability issues but the wide man is clearly a popular figure at the north-east club with colleagues and supporters alike.
Keeper Martin Dubravka added: “Miggy always shows his character and dedication. You could tell he was not right., He was struggling with training so I give him credit. It's not easy when you are ill and show this attitude. He is a great example. If you know him, he is always dedicated and he will never let you down. His heart beats for Newcastle.”
Narrated by Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer Alan Shearer, the series will offer a unique insight into the club’s ongoing evolution under head coach Eddie Howe, offering exclusive access to the club’s decision makers and following the Magpies’ ongoing 2022/23 season from close quarters.
Trippier - along with boss Howe - said the performance at Villa Park harked back to displays at the start of the season. It was only the club’s second victory away from home this season. The other being the 8-0 demolition of Sheffield United.
England defender Trippier added: “It was a massive win because our away record hasn’t been great. We were trying to go back to our old ways. High press, be committed, and we showed that from the first minute.
“The manager is always speaking about being brave and playing out from the back and having trust. We have always tried to play our way but we have come away from that a little bit, compared to last season but here, we were back to our normal selves. Back to our best.”
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