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Civilizations & Combat
- Original
- 41m
- 95%
Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan. These black-clad torch-bearers were the Wide Awakes: a para-military political machine that some say delivered the presidency to Abraham Lincoln.
- 52m
- 96%
After the invasion of the German army in 1940, the Jews living in France, with the help of many, began their fight for survival. The film shows the circumstances surrounding the rescue of tens of thousands of Jews and the civilian resistance that produced the many Silent Saviours.
- 52m
- 94%
Shot in the Northern part of Iraqi Kurdistan, close to ISIS-controlled areas, this film takes viewers into a largely unknown archaeological space, captured on film for the first time.
- 1h 9m
- 92%
Former combat videographer Miles Lagoze presents personal footage of U.S. Marines in the Afghan war zone.
- Original
- 1h 46m
- 93%
British actor Michael Enright rose to fame in Hollywood and then did something most of us would never dream of doing… he gave it all up for a chance to join the fight against ISIS with the Kurdish forces, known as the YPG, as they battled on the front lines in Syria.
- Original
- 27m
- 96%
Ex-CIA agent Ben Smith and a retired FBI officer journey through the Jungles of Burma in search of answers to a family mystery. They are searching for a crashed WWII plane that went down in this little-known, but important, theater of WWII, the perilous “Hump” - an airbridge over the Himalayas.
- 52m
- 93%
Karl Ludwig Schulmeister’s stint as a smuggler led him into the world of espionage. His knowledge of the German terrain, persuasiveness, and ability to be sly allowed him to grow swiftly in the ranks.
- 1h 30m
- 90%
Napoleon Bonaparte met with diplomat Metternich, known as Austria’s “strong man” and the Emperor’s closest confidant. This fateful showdown between two of the most powerful men of this time period marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon.
- 47m
- 97%
In June 2014, the world was transfixed by images of men emerging from the deepest Amazonian rainforest for the first time. This tribe was among the last people living on our planet who have had no contact with the outside world.
- 52m
- 94%
The spectacular moon landing of 1969 was also the success of more than 100 NASA technicians and engineers from Germany. What hardly anyone knew at the time was that the Germans had already succeeded in building rockets for the Nazi regime.
- 55m
- 95%
This is the untold story of what really happened during the bombing of Darwin in February 1942, and how those responsible would stop anyone from finding out.
- 52m
- 93%
The Battle for Goose Green was one of the most well-documented events of the Falklands War between British and Argentinian forces in 1982.
- 50m
- 96%
Five million people live in a land area smaller than New York City. To make such a small and highly urbanized place liveable, Singapore is embarking on its most ambitious project to date.
- 43m
- 97%
How did a rehearsal for D -Day on a sleepy stretch of the British coast turn into a bloodbath resulting in the death of hundreds of Allied soldiers? Exercise Tiger was the Allies' worst training disaster of the 20th century.
- 51m
- 93%
Newly declassified MI5 files reveal the story of the female spy - Ursula Kuczynski, a Jewish German refugee - who stole Britain’s atomic secrets and gave them to the Soviets.
- Original
- 52m
- 95%
Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave? Is Gjellestad one of the oldest Viking settlements? What can this coffin tell us about the daily lives, beliefs, and traditions of the Vikings?
- 52m
- 94%
It is a Cold War sensation. Stalin's daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva flees to the West. During her childhood in the center of power, she was Joseph Stalin's favorite child.
- 51m
- 96%
John Nettles tells the story of the British Channel Islands under German occupation from 1940 to 1945. During the 1980s Nettles, having studied history before becoming an actor, played the lead in a long-running TV series set on Jersey.
- 49m
- 96%
For decades after the end of World War II, rumors persisted that the mountains of southwest Poland held a precious secret - a mysterious train laden with tons of gold, rare jewels and priceless art hidden by the Nazis in a secret labyrinth of tunnels.
- 38m
- 94%
Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past.
- Original
- 31m
- 93%
More than a million people fleeing the civil war in Syria have found shelter in Europe. Most of them left everything behind, also beloved pets. Rawaa Kilani, who fled Damascus herself and now lives in the Netherlands, helps her compatriots to be reunited with their pets.
- 32m
- 91%
The son of war refugees, Arian Berberović returns to his home country of Bosnia to investigate a massive landmine crisis left behind by the devastating Yugoslav Wars. He is helped along the way by the Bosnian Paralympic community, the leading global agencies in demining, and a few Belgian Shepherds.
- 50m
- 91%
Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union ceased to exist. The once-mighty world power splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play? This presentation chronicles what has happened since the dissolution of the USSR.
- 29m
- 85%
Almost five million Americans fought in WWI, and nearly one million were from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Despite their bravery, few were recognized for their valor. Now, a group of veterans is trying to change that. More Than a Medal interweaves their research with untold stories of courage.
- 52m
- 98%
The Kaiser’s Pirates is a remarkable documentary that details an extraordinary, rarely discussed chapter in WWI. In an attempt to cut off supplies to the Allies, the German Navy launches a special battleship: The Wolf. It is disguised as a freighter but equipped with deadly weaponry.
- Original
- E4
- 52m
- 98%
We discover you can start a war over almost anything, from an unprovoked invasion to a lost ear, a pastry, or a stolen bucket. We look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes and we learn that though it’s easy to start a war it’s far more difficult to end one…
- Original
- E5
- 52m
- 96%
Throughout history, men and women have dedicated themselves to raking in as much wealth as possible; old money, new money, even blood money. But from Robber Barons to Mansa Musa of Mali; how did they get it, how did they spend it, and were they happier than the rest of us…
- 52m
- 95%
The 1936 Berlin Olympics changed the world. Never before had the games been this elaborate—or this controversial. The world's biggest sporting event was turned into a Nazi propaganda fest. This docu-drama tells the stories of the people who shaped and participated in those games.
- Original
- 23m
- 97%
In the closing days of World War II, a daring band of American pilots embarks on a secret mission to capture a revolutionary German aircraft that will change the course of history.
- 50m
- 92%
It’s a sinister truth that the British upper class would rather forget... Although the British royal family has been a symbol of Nazi resistance, evidence has come to light showing that the abdicated King Edward VIII was set on reassuming the throne: with the help of Hitler.
- 50m
- 93%
During the Cold War, the border between Czechoslovakia and the West became a dramatic scene. Between 1945 and 1989, several hundred people lost their lives. 30 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, justice is now being served.
- 43m
- 95%
Think it couldn’t happen in America? This is the chilling story of German immigrant Fritz Julius Kuhn who was elected leader of the Nazi group—the German American Bund. Claiming to be Hitler’s deputy in America, the “American Führer” filled Madison Square Garden with thousands of supporters.
- 59m
- 94%
The Battle of Jutland was the biggest and bloodiest conflict in the Royal Navy's history. One hundred years later, Dan Snow investigates what went wrong, uncovering brand new evidence about why so many died, and the crucial role Jutland played in the Allies’ eventual victory in World War I.
- 44m
- 93%
Secret Nazi files from World War II reveal formerly classified technological innovations from brilliant German scientists who raced to create terrifying new “Wonder Weapons” and an atomic bomb. Some of their technological “firsts” remain the basis for modern-day air and spacecraft.
- 43m
- 94%
This is the story of 18 brave men who risk danger—even death—to save what’s left of their homeland. Amidst the ruins of Libya, former soldiers and novice volunteers hunt for and disarm the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) left behind by IS terrorists.
- Original
- 9 episodes
- 97%
An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.
- 3 episodes
- 98%
During the Cold War, the superpowers mobilized thousands of spies and spotters to acquire the enemy’s secrets.
- 2 episodes
- 97%
How did the Nazis manage to set off the cataclysm of WWII with little money and a weak economy?
- 6 episodes
- 98%
An in-depth examination of the Second World War through the eyes of those who lived through it.
- 5 episodes
- 98%
A detailed accounting of the horrors of the Great War using colorized historical footage of World War I.
- 4 episodes
- 94%
The future of warfare lies beyond battlefields to the uncharted reaches of outer space, and even to the digital realm…
- 5 episodes
- 95%
This fascinating series unearths the story about how the Great War went on underground.
- Original
- 4 episodes
- 98%
Montagu, Garbo, Fuchs, Penkovsky... Their names may mean nothing to you, yet these people changed the course of history.
- 2 episodes
- 95%
Legendary military leader and conqueror of the ancient world, Alexander the Great is brought to life in this stunning documentary.
- 6 episodes
- 97%
Explore the different chapters of Europe's eventful history. Join Dr. Christopher Clark as he takes a daring look at the continent’s past.
- 4 episodes
- 93%
The story of Irish missionaries in China between 1920 and 1954, at times of political chaos, famine, floods and war.
- Original
- 3 episodes
- 97%
Modern science reveals the environmental forces that have shaped human history
- 4 episodes
- 97%
“Afghanistan: The Wounded Land” looks at six decades of Afghan history through the eyes of those who were there.
- 14 episodes
- 97%
Battle Factory takes viewers into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world.
- Original
- 6 episodes
- 95%
Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.
- 6 episodes
- 96%
From the beginning of the twentieth century to today, warfare has radically transformed.
- 3 episodes
- 97%
THE FIRST WORLD WAR: THE PEOPLE’S STORY draws on an extraordinary and little known archive of two hundred interviews with the last survivors
- Original
- 3 episodes
- 93%
By means of archive images and interviews with experts, take a behind-the-scenes look at the true stories of war innovations and secrets.
- 8 episodes
- 95%
The Buildings That Fought Hitler is an untold history of World War Two revealed through structures built to defend Britain.
- 6 episodes
- 96%
The series explores how Germans were seduced into supporting Nazism.
- 4 episodes
- 97%
When US troops conquer Nazi Germany from the West in March 1945, they are followed by camera teams.
- 3 episodes
- 81%
NEFERTITI: THE LONELY QUEEN looks at the status of cultural treasures taken from their country of origin.
- Original
- 4 episodes
- 97%
Crusading knights and Ottoman armies battle for control of four of the medieval world’s greatest fortresses.
- Original
- 3 episodes
- 97%
Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable.
- 10 episodes
- 97%
This is the story of the rise and fall of the Third Reich as told by the personal relationships of its most notorious members.
- 2 episodes
- 98%
Images of castles have always conjured up stories of adventure, opulence, and power. Yet, what was life really like behind their walls?
- 4 episodes
- 92%
The Israeli foreign intelligence agency was founded to guarantee the ongoing existence of Israel. This series takes us behind-the-scenes.
- Original
- 3 episodes
- 96%
Take a deep dive into the great armed conflicts that made the Normans one of the world’s most powerful dynasties.
- 3 episodes
- 96%
The 20th century collapse of Yugoslavia was the result of a multitude of wars and conflicts that long plagued Southeast Europe.
- Original
- 6 episodes
- 97%
WW2. The British Royal Navy turn to a retired wargamer and an unlikely group of young women to develop tactics and sink the German U-boats.
- Original
- 4 episodes
- 90%
4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.
- 4 episodes
- 97%
Brutal dictator Francisco Franco rose to power after the Spanish Civil War, ruling for 36 years. Spain is still marked by his tyranny.
- Original
- 3 episodes
- 95%
Cleopatra may be the most famous ancient monarch, but she is only one in a long line of Egyptian queens, spanning 3,000 years of history.
- 2 episodes
- 96%
She was the “empty-headed” mistress of Adolph Hitler. Now, biographer Heike B. Görtemaker seeks to revise Eva Braun’s image.
- 3 episodes
- 92%
This is the extraordinary story of how silver shaped the history of our world, from the 16th century to the present day.
- 13 episodes
- 95%
From gunpowder to unmanned drones, these are the mechanisms and machinery man has created to wage war—on land, at sea and in the air.
- 2 episodes
- 87%
Explore the mystery behind JFK's assassination through first-hand accounts, expert analysis and newly-released government documents.
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| 2024-01-01T01:22:56Z
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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions.
From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future — 2024 is a leap year — it could be the year for finally achieving long-elusive goals, fulfilling aspirations and being resolute on all those New Year resolutions.
“As humans, we are creatures that aspire,” said Omid Fotuhi, a social psychologist who is a motivation and performance researcher.
“The fact that we have goals, the fact that we want to set goals is just a manifestation of that internal and almost universal desire to want to stretch, to want to reach, to want to expand and grow," said Fotuhi, the director of learning innovation at Western Governors University Labs and a research associate at the University of Pittsburgh.
“New Year’s resolutions are one of those ways in which we do that,” he said. “There’s something very liberating about a fresh start. Imagine starting on a blank canvas. Anything is possible.”
If so, could this be the year to run a marathon, vanquish (or make peace with) old foes such as the bathroom scale and a thickening waist? Maybe learn Mandarin or register to vote, and actually vote? So many questions, and so much time to delay.
Tim Williams used to issue himself a panoply of resolutions: lose weight, drink less, exercise more and yada yada.
Now, he doesn't bother.
“In the past, I would make them, and I would fail or give up on them or whatever,” said Williams, a part-time resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Carla Valeria Silva de Santos, a Florida transplant from Brazil, wants to learn to play the guitar. A native Portuguese speaker, she wants to learn Spanish and improve her English.
With any resolution, she said, the ultimate goal is “to improve your life and be in peace with yourself.”
Josh Moore, another Fort Lauderdale resident, sees things in line with the natural philosopher Sir Isaac Newton and physics. For every action there must be an equal reaction.
“If you do something like eat a bunch of candy or a bunch of desserts at a holiday party, go run,” he said while interrupting a jog with his dog. “Maybe you went out drinking too much and you might have a hangover. But then next day when you’re feeling better, go to the gym.”
Too many people are too soft on themselves, he posited. “You’ve got to actually hold yourself accountable.”
Resolutions don't have to be big, grandiose or overly ambitious, Fotuhi said.
Even it they are, he said value should not exclusively be derived from the achievement but also be measured by what you become by trying to better yourself.
“Goals are only there to serve a function to get you started,” Fotuhi said. “If they don’t do that, then maybe that’s not the appropriate goal for you."
In other words, it is a time to recalibrate goals and expectations, he said, adding that some people hang on to outdated goals for way too long.
“If you set a goal that’s overly ambitious, that doesn’t have the effect of getting you excited and making you believe that it’s possible, then maybe you should think about a goal that’s a little bit more within your reach — starting with a 5k for instance, then moving up to 10K,” Fotuhi said.
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Kozin contributed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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https://www.cp24.com/world/at-the-stroke-of-midnight-the-new-year-gives-a-clean-slate-for-long-elusive-resolutions-1.6706607
| 2024-01-01T01:23:00Z
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New Delhi: RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar on Sunday appealed to Muslims to chant 'Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram' at mosques, dargahs and madrassas on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.
Speaking at an event here, he said 'about 99 percent' of Muslims and other non-Hindus in India belong to the country. "They will continue to be so because we have common ancestors. They have changed their religion, not the country."
The RSS leader appealed to the people practising Islam, Christianity, Sikhism or any other faith to join the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya by offering prayers at their respective religious places for 'peace, harmony and brotherhood'.
He was addressing an event organised here to release book: Ram Mandir, Rashtra Mandir - A Common Heritage.
Kumar, who is also the chief patron of RSS-linked Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), said, "We have common ancestors, common faces and a common dream identity. We all belong to this country, we have nothing to do with foreigners."
"The MRM has appealed, and I am reiterating today, that chant 'Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram' 11 times at dargahs, maktabs, madrassas and masjid, 11 times. For the rest you follow your way of worship," he said.
"I appeal to gurdwaras, churches and all religious places that they magnificently decorate their Ibadat Gah and prayer halls on January 22, between 11-2 pm, and watch this (consecration ceremony at Ram Temple) event on TV. Pray for peace, harmony and brotherhood in India and across the world," he said and urged all the non-Hindus to consider lighting 'chirag' (diyas) as well in the evening.
The RSS leader also took potshots at National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's reported remark that Lord Ram does not only belong to Hindus alone but everyone in the world.
"He said Ram belongs to everyone, not just Hindus. When did we say that it is not so?" Kumar said, and asked Abdullah to make 'people in the group he is in' understand that Lord Ram belongs to 'them as well'.
"He should tell the I.N.D.I.A alliance also that Ram belongs to everyone. Hence, there is no need to get an invitation (to attend consecration ceremony)," the RSS leader added.
Addressing the event, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said India's 'gyan parampara' is full of teachings that seek to convey that 'only a petty mind' would carry thoughts such as 'this is mine and that is yours'.
"To those who have a big heart and a broad mind, the entire world is their own qunba (family). Gyan parampara, on which India's culture is based, is full of this teaching," he added.
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| 2024-01-01T01:23:00Z
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| 2024-01-01T01:23:00Z
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The retiring Smartest Person presenter Philip Freriks and jury member Maarten van Rossem were driven to despair in the New Year’s Eve special of Mindf*ck by illusionist Victor Mids and four former winners of the knowledge quiz: ‘our’ Angela de Jong, comedian Diederik Smit, presenter Art Rooijakkers and comedian Lisa Loeb.
De Jong, Smit and Rooijakkers all ask Freriks and Van Rossem – who will leave De Slimste mens in more than a year – a question to which they have actually already given the answer. Freriks has to write down the first film title, after which Smit starts talking about Jaws in a recorded video. Mids then asks Van Rossem if he wants to take some chewing gum from a container. That number turns out to be exactly the amount that Rooijakkers subsequently mentions in the video. And when Freriks has to randomly pick a photo from a pile of former winners, De Jong tells him via the screen a little later that it is Lisa Loeb. And of course it’s true.
The excitement among Freriks and Van Rossem is already great, as the jury member says after the ‘chewing gum issue’: ‘How is it possible?’
But when it turns out that Loeb has been sitting next to the two in the third candidate chair of The Smartest Person – in the well-known Mindf*ck gorilla suit – and had the answers from Freriks and Van Rossem in her paws all this time, the two fall. men were silent for a moment in amazement.
A little later Freriks says: “The strange thing is: we are of course rational thinking types. But we are still standing here in mild bewilderment, wondering: what is happening here.”
Van Rossem adds: “We are victims. I will soon tell my grandchildren what wonderful things have happened here.”
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| 2024-01-01T01:22:59Z
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Micheal Martin says it is not feasible to ban children from social media
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has said it is not feasible to ban children from using social media, but said the government could be stronger in warning of its hazards.
The Tanaiste was asked about whether Ireland would give consideration to social media restrictions for young people following reports that the UK Government was considering a similar move.
The UK’s science minister has publicly said the reports of plans requiring teenagers to get their parents’ permission before setting up an account on sites such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is just “speculation”.
Speaking as part of an end-of-year interview, Mr Martin said he wanted to see more examples of schools agreeing a social media “contract” on how to use social media, but said that telling people what to do doesn’t always work.
“There is merit in restricting the use of mobile phones within the school day and within schools themselves,” the Cork South-Central TD said.
“I’ve referenced before a very good example of how in a school in a particular school in Rochestown in Cork, the parents, the pupils and the teachers, facilitated by an educational psychologist, agreed a contract in terms of how to use to social media.
“I would like to see models like that rolled out more, because that’s a more informed, educated approach in the sense that you’re engaging young children in the challenges and opportunities of social media, but in a way that enables them to be decision-makers as well and and also articulate their concerns, to hear their voices.
“Policy on children has evolved over 30 years.
“When I was a minister for health, we developed the first children’s office and people looked at me askance when we actually started surveying children or talking to children, and asking children to give their opinion.
“And we had a children’s Dail na nOg, the children’s parliament, all of that has become normal now, whereas 30 years ago, or 20 years ago, sorry, it wasn’t seen as a normal thing to do.
“So I think we need to be careful about just banning outright access to social media.
“I do believe in terms of concentration and focus, there’s a lot of merit in saying to children in particular, when you’re in school you don’t need a mobile phone, and you don’t need to be accessing social media, and enjoy the school day with your colleagues.
“Again, I don’t see any feasible route to banning children or young people from social media in the modern era, I think there have to be proper checks and balances and over sites and so on, to restrict access to those, yes certainly.
“I think we need to work carefully and sensibly on that agenda.”
Asked whether children should be a certain age before mobile phones are bought for them, Mr Martin said he would not be prescriptive to the different situations families are in.
“I’m not going to make decisions for parents in that specific, precise way at all.
“Every situation is different, families are different too in terms of children’s development and so forth, but I think we could, in terms of broad guidelines to the public, those are areas where we can help parents to make decisions and take informed decisions.
“We drew up guidelines in the past on bullying, for example, so we need to be stronger in the messaging and communications as to the hazards that can occur, just as we do in terms of food and in other areas.
“But again, very often being overly prescriptive, or directing people or saying to people ‘this is what you should or shouldn’t do’, doesn’t necessarily work.”
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| 2024-01-01T01:23:01Z
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Doyin Odebowale, the former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, said the former governor was weak in matters involving his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.
Odebowale claimed to have been a friend with the former governor for over 30 years.
He said he was responsible for writing Akeredolu’s campaign materials the first time he contested and lost the governorship election in 2012.
He made this known on Saturday during an interview with media personalty, Segun Olawoye.
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He also claimed to be the last person who convinced Akeredolu to contest for governor in 2011 despite his friends’ defiance because he was an irascible person.
According to the late governor’s aide, he confronted Anyanwu-Akeredolu while minding their cultural differences when she issued a threat to deal with Olubunmi Ademosu, who was a special adviser to the late governor.
He stressed that he was not pleased with how she was captured on tape accusing her husband’s special adviser on public and inter-governmental relations of giving him concoctions to manage his poor health.
Recall that the First Lady had accused Ademosu of an ambition to become deputy governor should the governor become incapable of completing his tenure.
Odebowale further said, “You may blame this woman for indiscretion. Marriage is a scam. I hate co-habitation. I respect my wife, but she cannot tell me not to relate with people.
“On his wife’s management, Aketi was a weakling.
“She was acting like she had more stake in Aketi’s family than anybody. What point was she proving? I knew Aketi was not sleeping with anybody.”
“No office as the office of the First Lady. Aketi shouldn’t have allowed it.”
Dispelling the rumour that the announcement of Aketi’s death was delayed, the former aide said he was only aware of Akeredolu’s death when his phone was spammed with calls for confirmation, adding, “I had to ring his immediate younger brother, Prof Wole Akeredolu who lectures in LASU. I asked if he had heard of Emperor (that is what we call him in a close circle). He said he still spoke with him on Christmas Day, making him the last person who spoke with him before his death.
He maintained his four children were not even aware of his death until the news broke.
While also clarifying the rumour on having anything to hide after Akeredolu’s death, prompting his early resignation, Odebowale refuted squandering the state’s fund and intimated that his action was borne out of his love and loyalty for his late boss and that there was nothing needed of him to continue in the new dispensation of the present governor — Lucky Ayedatiwa.
“I have nothing against whosoever is in office now. I have nothing left to do in the office when the person who brought me there is no longer there. I can’t remain in that space and pretend.
“I can’t be as committed as I was with Akeredolu because I got all his support. It was not politicking. He gave me the wings to fly. He was my brother like a family,” he added.
Odebowale, along with the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Aminu Raimi, and the Special Assistant on Photography to the former governor, Olawale Abolade, resigned following the death of Akeredolu in Germany on Wednesday.
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The Taoiseach has vowed not change his lifestyle despite being warned of a heightened risk to his safety from far-right extremists.
Leo Varadkar said he would not give in to those who seek to intimidate politicians as he ruled out entering some form of security bubble.
Last year saw several events that raised concerns around the safety of elected representatives in Ireland.
There were a number of arrests outside the Oireachtas parliament in Dublin in September as far-right protesters heckled and threatened TDs, senators and staff members and tried to blockade an entrance.
A mocked-up hanging gallows adorned with pictures of prominent politicians, including Mr Varadkar, was brought to the gates of the national parliament.
Demonstrators have also protested outside some politicians’ homes, with Mr Varadkar again a target.
The scenes of violence on the streets of Dublin on November 23 during a far right-influenced riot have further intensified safety concerns for elected representatives.
At his end-of-year media briefing, Mr Varadkar was asked about the risk to politicians and whether recent events have forced him to change his routine or habits.
“To be honest, I’ve kind of refused to change my life,” he said.
“And, you know, I have been advised by the Garda Commissioner (Drew Harris) that the threat is higher and the risk to my personal safety is real. And that is the case for other ministers too. You’ll know the Garda Commissioner has taken the decision to extend Garda protection to all members of cabinet, including the chief whip (Hildegarde Naughton) and Minister (Pippa) Hackett and Minister (Jack) Chambers, and that’s based on security assessments that the risk to politicians in terms of our safety is heightened.
“But I haven’t changed the way I live my life, nor will I.
“First of all, I’m not going to give in to it and, secondly, you know, I see how other countries operate where politicians, ministers, prime ministers live in a security bubble and… really forget what it’s like just to do normal things and live a normal life.
“And I don’t want to stop doing that, just for my own personal sense of being who I am. But, secondly, I don’t think it’d be a good thing for the country.
“You know, so I’ll keep on going to the cinema, I’ll keep on going to restaurants and bars, I’ll keep going to the gym and I’m not willing to have that changed.”
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Trigano S.A. (OTCMKTS:TGNOF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 100 shares, a decline of 50.0% from the November 30th total of 200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 0 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently ∞ days.
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Tragedy Strikes Cycling World: Rohan Dennis Charged Following Wife’s Death
On a harrowing Saturday night in Adelaide, a tragic incident unfolded that has shaken the cycling community worldwide. Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis, 33, has been charged with multiple offenses following the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, a distinguished cyclist and Olympian from Western Australia. Hoskins was allegedly struck by a utility vehicle (ute) driven by Dennis, leading to her untimely demise at the age of 32.
Charges Against the Champion
Dennis, who recently retired after a successful career in road racing, faces severe charges, including causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and endangering life. The incident that resulted in these charges took place in the suburb of Medindie, and Dennis is due to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
An Unforeseen Tragedy
The couple, married since 2018, were both top-level athletes in the cycling world. Dennis, a dual world champion, had retired from his cycling career earlier this year after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and bronze in the men’s individual time trial at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Hoskins was a world champion in team pursuit in 2015 and raced at the London and Rio Olympics. They leave behind two children.
A Call for Witnesses
The police have appealed for anyone with additional information about this fatal incident to contact Crime Stoppers. As investigations continue, the cycling community and fans worldwide mourn the untimely loss of Melissa Hoskins and await the unfolding of this tragic narrative.
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DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region's most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 88.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and many other leaders issued statements about her death after her son posted about it on Facebook. The Dallas Morning News also confirmed her death with an unnamed source close to the family. No cause of death was given.
“She was the single most effective legislator Dallas has ever had,” the mayor said in a statement. “Nobody brought more federal infrastructure money home to our city. Nobody fought harder for our communities and our residents’ interests and safety. And nobody knew how to navigate Washington better for the people of Dallas.”
Eddie Bernice Johnson served in the House for three decades after becoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas' Veterans Affairs hospital. She went on to become the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and she also led the Congressional Black Caucus. She left office in January after repeatedly delaying her retirement. Before Congress, she served in the Texas legislature.
“For three decades, Chairwoman Johnson was a powerful force in the United States Congress, always focused on the future," House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said in a statement, praising Johnson as “a tenacious trailblazer, a talented legislator and a devoted public servant.”
Johnson used her committee leadership position to fight against Republican efforts to block action on climate change. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford said Johnson was also “a fierce advocate for expanding STEM opportunities to Black and minority students” who also played a key role in helping the Biden administration pass a major package of incentives for computer chip manufacturers.
She was born in Waco and grew up in the segregated South. Dallas’ once-segregated Union Station was renamed in her honor in 2019.
Her own experience with racism helped spur her to get involved in politics. She recalled that officials at the VA hospital were shocked that she was Black after they hired her sight-unseen, so they rescinded their offer for her to live in a dorm on campus. She told The Dallas Morning News in 2020 that officials would go into patients' rooms ahead of her to “say that I was qualified.”
“That was really the most blatant, overt racism that I ever experienced in my life,” she told the newspaper.
Johnson nearly quit but decided to stick with it.
“It was very challenging,” she said. “But any job where you’re an African American woman entering for the first time would be a challenge. They had not hired one before I got there. Yes, it was a challenge, but it was a successful venture.”
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Ayodhya: Scores of people gathered at Ayodhya's famous Lata Mangeshkar Chowk on Sunday to ring in the new year amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
A group of local residents began streaming in by 11 pm on Sunday night at the iconic roundabout to click selfies and photos.
As soon as the clock struck 12 am, a motley group came together and cheered 'Happy New Year' and some later chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'.
Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, which is named after the legendary singer, has become a famous spot for taking selfies in the holy city, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped by at the roundabout during his roadshow on Saturday.
Rekha Sengupta came along with her husband and other family members to ring in 2024.
"Today (December 31) is my birthday and in a short while we will be celebrating New Year. Tomorrow, we also plan to go to Hanumangarhi, Kanak Bhawan and, the newly-built airport," she told PTI.
Security personnel were deployed at prominent locations in temple town, including at the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk.
Many revellers expressed joy over the scheduled consecration ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22.
Neeraj Gupta came to Ayodhya along with two of his friends from Bahraich Road.
"We have come to celebrate New Year on the holy birthplace of our revered Lord Ram. Tomorrow (January 1) we will go to Saryu river to take a holy dip, visit a Shiva temple and then seek the blessings of Ram Lalla at Ramjanmabhoomi," he told PTI.
Several people, mainly youngsters were seen taking selfies standing at the periphery of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk near Naya Ghat.
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Police in Northern Ireland being ‘slowly strangled’ by Government – federation
The police service in Northern Ireland is being “slowly strangled” by Government using public services as a “political bargaining chip”, it has been warned.
As a new year dawns, Liam Kelly, chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, said officers are resilient but “fatigued, grappling with constant pressures, attacked and abused, under-valued and treated with disrespect by a Government that certainly doesn’t appear to have their backs”.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has warned of a £52 million gap in funding this year – a figure that includes funds needed to introduce a 7% pay rise – and also raised concern at the number of officers, which stands at 6,300, well short of the recommended PSNI officer number of 7,500.
A Stormont financial package – including funding for pay increases for public sector workers – was detailed during political talks in December for a resurrected Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly.
However, devolved government remains collapsed after almost two years while the DUP continue protest action over unionist concerns around post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Mr Kelly urged Secretary of State Mr Heaton-Harris to intervene to deliver pay awards for public sector workers.
“He’s been obstinate to calls to bring financial relief to thousands of public sector workers who are hit hardest by this cost-of-living crisis,” he said, claiming it is being used as a “bargaining chip” in political talks.
“This is a cheap and shoddy strategy that does no-one any credit and it must end. All it does is feed cynicism. It is appalling treatment of the men and women I represent who risk life and limb on behalf of all our communities.”
Last month Mr Boutcher suggested he may introduce a pay rise for his officers without securing the money to fund it, risking a formal sanction.
Mr Kelly said that stance was well received among the PSNI’s rank and file, but said “if the system was operating properly, he wouldn’t have to potentially take this drastic course of action”.
He also expressed concern at police numbers, saying service strength “continues to deteriorate”, with up to 60 officers leaving or retiring every month.
“There are still three months to go before the end of the financial year and I expect the headcount total number of officers to dip to a frightening and unsustainable new low of around 6,300,” he said.
“There is an obvious need for urgent intervention. The brake has got to be applied and only the Government can do that.
“If they want to preside over a service that could continue to shrink by a further 700 in the next financial year, then they’re on the right track. Heading towards 5,600 officers may be a challenge too far for the service with colossal and far-reaching impacts on the services we provide.”
Mr Kelly said there will be “unpalatable decisions” in the months ahead in terms of prioritising services.
He added: “The service is being slowly strangled by a Government that is using policing, and other cash-strapped public services, as a political bargaining chip to restart the Northern Ireland executive and assembly which has been ‘mothballed’ for almost two years.
“The tactic is to heap pressure on the DUP to end its boycott of the institutions and, so far, it has proved fruitless and unproductive.
“Regrettably, the Secretary of State and NIO have shown nothing but indifference towards the federation.
“We have raised concerns in writing and requested personal meetings so Chris Heaton-Harris and his officials can meet us to hear our legitimate concerns at first hand.
“Their stance, which presumably is being dictated by Downing Street, shows an indifference and callous disregard towards this service and the people we serve.
“Getting Stormont back is not the panacea. Having ministers in place without sustainable financial muscle from HM Treasury will only provide a short-term sticking plaster rather than transformational long-term solutions to all our public services. Our society needs to see the PSNI getting the significant investment it requires as a matter of urgency.”
Responding, a government spokesperson said: “The UK government recognises the challenges the PSNI face, but policing and justice are devolved, and it should be for locally-elected politicians to work to tackle the issues facing the police force in Northern Ireland.
“In his statement post-Hillsborough on December 19, the Secretary of State said that the UK Government had granted an initial reserve claim of £15 million after the PSNI data breach, which would not have to be repaid.
“The PSNI is funded from the Northern Ireland Executive block grant via the Department of Justice (DOJ). In 2023-24, the DoJ was allocated £1.2 billion resource funding.”
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In French pharmacies, a food supplement called Alcoool supposed to prevent hangovers is widely promoted. He promises a drunken evening without consequences. However, there is no evidence of its effectiveness.
Inevitably, a hangover follows the drunkenness of a little too much drinking. But what if there was a remedy to counter this feeling of unease that we tend to accept less and less with age? In any case, this is the promise of “Alcoool”, a food supplement developed by the French company Nonna Lab, supposed to guarantee drinking without consequences.
As reported by the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir, this drink is made up of several plants, vitamins and mineral salts, all of which should act against the effects of a hangover – more politely called “veisalgia” by scientists. The principle is simple: it would be enough to consume “Alcoool” before starting to drink to neutralize the damage of a slightly too drunken evening. For this, vitamins aim to fight against fatigue, while magnesium must act on intellectual performance.
No evidence of effectiveness
However, the effectiveness of these vitamins and of the drink in general is questioned by specialists, underlines UFC-Que Choisir which echoes their doubts this Friday, December 29, two days before New Year’s Eve. New Year.
The main substance highlighted in this supplement is nashi pear which, thanks to its liver enzymes, claims to prevent hangovers. However, few scientific studies have been published on this pear and Nonna Lab has not carried out clinical trials to demonstrate its effectiveness.
For specialists on the issue, the very existence of a food supplement supposed to prevent hangovers is problematic, because of the message it conveys. “If we project ourselves as having a solution to a hangover, we risk abusing alcohol instead of controlling our consumption,” underlines Dr Géraldine Talbot, addictologist and member of the Addiction Federation.
Herbal capsules, herbal teas and foods rich in fiber
So no miracle drug. But if the day after an evening of drinking too much water you are bloated, you feel nauseous and cannot get rid of your headache, “it is recommended to take a tablet or herbal capsules”, advises one pharmacist at the microphone of France 3.
Artichoke and charcoal help activate the liver and eliminate toxins. It is also recommended to hydrate yourself with, for example, herbal teas made from mint, ginger and lemon if you have nausea, have eaten too much fat or drank too much.
Resting the liver and eating light is also essential. Vegetables and fruits rich in fiber are preferred, while favoring items rich in protein such as avocado or eggs.
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The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has welcomed Nigerians into 2024 with optimism, saying the present travails will never truncate God’s plan for Nigeria and its teeming population.
Bamidele, therefore, challenged Nigerians to walk by faith and not by sight.
He pointed out that 2024 “is not a year to live our lives according to proclamations and prophecies of some religious merchants, who are fond of foretelling evil about Nigeria.”
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In a New Year message by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Bamidele asked all Nigerians not to be discouraged by diverse economic, political and social challenges that posed threat to the peace, progress and unity of Nigeria.
The senate leader said 2024 “is not a year to listen to religious leaders, who are fond of proclaiming negative prophecies about Nigeria and her future. No! Most of such clerics are not declaring the mind of God concerning Nigeria as a people.
“God’s plan for Nigeria is neither doom nor evil as evident in the Scripture. His plan for us as a people is peace, prosperity and a great future. And it is divinely ordained that His plans shall definitely come to pass if we hold fast the profession of our faith.
“As a people, we have a part to play in realising God’s plan for Nigeria. Our part is to daily trust in God Almighty for the fulfilment of all His promises; pray without ceasing for those He had ordained to rule over us and support the Government of Renewed Hope.”
Bamidele, specifically, urged Nigerians “not to be deterred by what is going on around us. Rather, we must keep our hope alive in God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth. If we are preoccupied with what is happening around us, we may be too scared to go into the New Year in faith for a greater tomorrow.
“We should all know that we have God who created us only for His glory, plan and purpose. We should therefore not walk by sight. We should walk by faith in God the Omniscient and Omnipotent.
“If we are obsessed with the present conditions of our economy, we will not see the glorious and great future that God has already set before us. If we cannot see such a glorious future, then we will find it to walk confidently into it.
“God did not create us to punish us. He did not create us to languish on earth. He did not create us to be at war. Rather, God created us in His own image, for His glory and according to His divine will. As I always say, our past is a story already told. Yet, our future can be written in Gold,” Bamidele wrote.
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Uganda in 2023: A Tapestry of Progress and Unity
As the world bid adieu to 2023, Uganda stood on the precipice of significant change and growth. The nation buzzed with activity, from cultural celebrations to security operations, political advocacies to pivotal sport triumphs, and the anticipation of hosting an international conference. The tapestry of the year’s latter half was vibrant and intricate, reflecting the nation’s ongoing journey towards progress and unity.
Enkuuka Celebrations and Operation Harmony
The Enkuuka festivities at the Lubiri in Mmengo offered a kaleidoscope of Uganda’s rich culture. The grandeur was accentuated by the large turnout, a testament to the deep-rooted reverence for Ssaabasajja’s reign. Concurrently, the Ugandan army advanced its battle against illegal activities with ‘Operation Harmony,’ confiscating over 3,500 cattle in a focused security operation.
Political Advocacy and International Recognition
Francis Zaake, despite escalating costs and challenges, remained a beacon of resilience in his advocacy efforts. His determination served as a reminder of the nation’s political fervor. Meanwhile, Speaker Anita Among expressed optimism about Uganda’s readiness to host the Commonwealth Conference, a significant step in strengthening the country’s international rapport.
Reconciliation, Tribute, and Chess Triumph
In a poignant act of reconciliation, 141 former Lord’s Resistance Army combatants were received and cautioned against criminal activities under an amnesty program. The nation took a somber pause to honor those who departed in 2023, acknowledging their legacies. The chess scene, on the other hand, was electrified when Gong Thong Gong clinched the Kireka Open Chess Title in a riveting tiebreaker, underscoring the thriving realm of sports.
Security Measures and Commemoration
Security in Jinja was amplified in light of warnings about machete-wielding individuals. The vigilance mirrored the government’s commitment to safeguard its citizens. As the year wound down, Ugandans prepared for New Year’s festivities, with officials and event organizers ensuring a secure environment for all revelers. The Kyabazinga presided over the Masaza Cup at Kakindu Stadium, emphasizing sports’ role in fostering community solidarity.
Preparing for the Future
As Uganda prepares to welcome 2024, it is set to host the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth. Speaker Anita Among’s inspection of the Commonwealth meeting venues and her assurance of their readiness has set the stage for the conference. With plans of establishing new remand homes for juveniles, the country is also poised to enhance its juvenile justice system, marking a promising start to the new year.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air-and-ground war that has raised fears of a regional conflagration.
The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces shot and killed several Iran-backed Houthi rebels when they tried to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea, an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war. And an Israeli Cabinet minister suggested encouraging Gaza's population to emigrate in remarks that could worsen tensions with Egypt and other friendly Arab states.
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel. The militants killed some 1,200 people after breaking through Israel's extensive border defenses, shattering its sense of security. They also captured around 240 hostages, nearly half of whom were released during a temporary cease-fire agreement in November.
Displaced Palestinians found little to celebrate on New Year's Eve in Muwasi, a makeshift camp in the mostly undeveloped area of southern Gaza's Mediterranean coast designated by Israel as a safe zone.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, huddled with his family around a fire inside a tent. “All the days are the same.”
Another relative, Zeyad al-Zeinaty, who fled with the family from the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, said his wife, brother and grandchildren are among many relatives he has lost in the war.
Israel's unprecedented air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 56,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations. Israel’s bombardments have leveled vast swaths of the territory, displacing some 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
THE OFFENSIVE GRINDS ON
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of densely built-up communities that house refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation and their descendants.
In Zweida in central Gaza, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.”
Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. It also said its forces operating in the Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it. Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Sunday that Israel was withdrawing some forces from Gaza as part of its “smart management” of the war. He did not say how many, and held out the possibility they would return at a later point in the war.
Israeli media said up to five brigades, numbering thousands of soldiers, would be withdrawn, but it was not immediately clear if it represented a normal troop rotation or a new phase in the fighting. Hagari also said some reservists would return to civilian life to bolster Israel’s wartime economy.
The fighting has pushed much of Gaza's population south, where people have flooded shelters and tent camps near the border with Egypt. Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in both areas.
Eman al-Masri, who gave birth to quadruplets a week ago at a hospital in Deir al-Balah, is now sheltering with them in a room with 50 other people at a school-turned-shelter. “There is a shortage of diapers, they are not available, and no milk,” she said.
ISRAELI MINISTER URGES MASS MIGRATION FROM GAZA
The scale of the destruction and the exodus to the south has raised fears among Palestinians and Arab countries that Israel plans to drive Gaza's population out and prevent it from returning.
On Sunday, Israel's far-right finance minister said it should “encourage migration” from Gaza and re-establish Jewish settlements in the territory, where it withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005.
“If in Gaza there were only 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million, the entire discussion about ‘the day after’ would be completely different," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio.
Smotrich has been largely sidelined by a war Cabinet that does not include him. But his comments risked worsening tensions with neighboring Egypt, which is deeply concerned about a possible mass influx of Palestinian refugees, along with other friendly Arab countries.
Israel is also at odds with the United States, which has provided crucial military aid for the offensive, over Gaza's future.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip. At a news conference Saturday, he said the war would continue for “many more months" and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons from Egypt, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
Netanyahu has also said he won't allow the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the occupied West Bank, to expand its limited rule to Gaza, from where Hamas drove its forces out in 2007.
The U.S. wants a unified Palestinian government to run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. The last Israeli-Palestinian peace talks broke down over a decade ago, and Israeli governments since then have been staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood.
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Mroue reported from Beirut and Goldenberg from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writers Melanie Lidman in Jerusalem and Jack Jeffery in Cairo contributed to this report.
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Australia opener David Warner said on Monday he had decided to call time on his one-day international and test careers to spend more time with his family.
The 37-year-old, a key member of the Australia team that won the 50-overs World Cup for the sixth time in India last year, will play his 112th and final test against Pakistan at his home Sydney Cricket Ground starting on Wednesday.
"I said at the World Cup that I wanted to get through that ... but I've decided to also announce my retirement from that format," Warner told reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground. "It'll help the one-day team move along a bit ... but if they need me, they know where I am."
Warner scored 22 centuries and 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30 over 161 one-day internationals after his debut in January 2009, winning two World Cups in the format.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury called on people to “stand with those suffering because of war and to seek to make peace” as he prayed for a peaceful 2024 in his New Year message.
The Most Rev Justin Welby said “wars seem everywhere at the moment” as he delivered his annual start-of-the-year address.
Speaking from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, he said: “Wars seem everywhere at the moment.
“Wars we know about, wars forgotten.
“I’ve seen for myself the ongoing human cost of war.
“In Ukraine I went to Bucha where evidence of atrocities was found.
“I’ve met Ukrainian refugees, most recently in Georgia and Romania: families having to start again in a new country.
“I’ve met refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh (a territory disputed between Azerbaijan and Armenia) after they left their homes because of conflict.
“And in Jerusalem last October I sat and listened to some of those traumatised by war, Palestinian and Israeli.
“Jesus Christ tells us to stand with those suffering because of war, and to seek to make peace.”
It came after Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine on Saturday night, hitting the capital, Kyiv, and border city Kharkiv after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod hours earlier, which killed 24 people, would “not go unpunished”.
The health ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that another 165 people were killed in the previous 24 hours.
In his address, the archbishop also praised the armed forces as he said they embody the theme of the King’s coronation last year.
He said soldiers were at the centre of the celebrations not “just because the world marvelled at their displays of pageantry” but because they, “like many, many others in the country”, embodied service.
He added: “Here at RAF Brize Norton, almost 6,000 service personnel are living out that oath every day, working to keep us safe and the country secure, delivering humanitarian aid following natural disasters, like the earthquake in Turkey last year, or supporting civilians in the midst of conflict in places like the Middle East.
“We’re learning more and more how the horrors and traumas of war impact service personnel, sometimes long after.
“But there are also traumas for their loved ones.
“Families across the country feel the absence of relatives and those they love who are serving their country abroad.
“We fear for those of our fellow citizens who risk their lives defending and protecting the vulnerable and ensuring security.”
– The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message will be broadcast on BBC1 and iPlayer at 12.55pm on Monday January 1.
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Taoiseach refuses to change lifestyle despite heightened threat from far right
The Taoiseach has vowed not change his lifestyle despite being warned of a heightened risk to his safety from far-right extremists.
Leo Varadkar said he would not give in to those who seek to intimidate politicians as he ruled out entering some form of security bubble.
Last year saw several events that raised concerns around the safety of elected representatives in Ireland.
There were a number of arrests outside the Oireachtas parliament in Dublin in September as far-right protesters heckled and threatened TDs, senators and staff members and tried to blockade an entrance.
A mocked-up hanging gallows adorned with pictures of prominent politicians, including Mr Varadkar, was brought to the gates of the national parliament.
Demonstrators have also protested outside some politicians’ homes, with Mr Varadkar again a target.
The scenes of violence on the streets of Dublin on November 23 during a far right-influenced riot have further intensified safety concerns for elected representatives.
At his end-of-year media briefing, Mr Varadkar was asked about the risk to politicians and whether recent events have forced him to change his routine or habits.
“To be honest, I’ve kind of refused to change my life,” he said.
“And, you know, I have been advised by the Garda Commissioner (Drew Harris) that the threat is higher and the risk to my personal safety is real. And that is the case for other ministers too. You’ll know the Garda Commissioner has taken the decision to extend Garda protection to all members of cabinet, including the chief whip (Hildegarde Naughton) and Minister (Pippa) Hackett and Minister (Jack) Chambers, and that’s based on security assessments that the risk to politicians in terms of our safety is heightened.
“But I haven’t changed the way I live my life, nor will I.
“First of all, I’m not going to give in to it and, secondly, you know, I see how other countries operate where politicians, ministers, prime ministers live in a security bubble and… really forget what it’s like just to do normal things and live a normal life.
“And I don’t want to stop doing that, just for my own personal sense of being who I am. But, secondly, I don’t think it’d be a good thing for the country.
“You know, so I’ll keep on going to the cinema, I’ll keep on going to restaurants and bars, I’ll keep going to the gym and I’m not willing to have that changed.”
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Sporting Cristal will face preparatory friendlies in the United States, in turn, the board plans the latest signings of the celestials for the 2024 season.
Sporting Cristal and its signings for the 2024 season. | Libero Composition
Sporting Cristal They want the League 1 title, which is why the team is making every effort under the leadership of Brazilian coach Enderson Moreira. The steering wheel Gustavo Cazonatti He is about to be made official with the light blue team, while the Uruguayan striker Martín Cauteruccio will be the ‘9’ chosen for 2024. Find out the latest news on the transfer market.
Sporting Cristal signings 2024
HIGHLOWRENOVATIONSRUMORSEnderson Moreira (Technical Director) Percy Liza (Mannucci) Renato Solis Signing)Tiago Nunes (DT a Botafogo)Gianfranco ChavezSantiago Ormeno (Signing)Adrian Ugarriza (Deportivo Garcilaso)Leandro SosaMartin Cauteruccio (Signing)Washington CorozoAldair VasquezNilson Loyola (César Vallejo)Gilmar Paredes (Loan to Cienciano)Joel Herrera (Loan to Mannucci)Flavio Alcedo (On loan to Sport Boys)
Gustavo Cazonatti shortly after signing with Sporting Cristal
Through social networks, Gustavo Cazonatti said goodbye to Brazil to join Sporting Cristal’s training sessions. The Brazilian midfielder passed the club’s medical exams and will now be in Florida to be under the orders of Enderson Moreira.
Gustavo Cazonatti hours away from being the new Sporting Cristal player.
Leandro Sosa will not occupy a foreign place in Sporting Cristal
The midfielder Leandro Sosa received Peruvian nationality and now he will not occupy a foreign place in the Sporting Cristal squad. In this way, the celestials have more options to strengthen their team for League 1 and Copa Libertadores.
Joao Grimaldo confirmed offers from abroad
“I’m training right now with Cristal. We’re seeing the offers at the club. I’m taking everything calmly. Right now I’m with Cristal and I’m only going to focus on that.”declared Joao Grimaldo to Liga 1 MAX.
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Argentine journalist César Merlo announced that Martín Cauteruccio has a closed agreement with Sporting Cristal.
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British-Nigerian mental health advocate Alfred Oyekoya has been honoured as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
Oyekoya made the disclosure in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos.
Oyekoya, Director of BAME Mental Health Support (BMHS), was honoured by King Charles III in recognition of his commitment and service to his community.
With a distinguished career spanning voluntary, public, and private sectors, Oyekoya has continually championed positive change.
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Oyekoya’s culturally relevant approach involves not only addressing stigmas but also building resilience in community groups.
His initiative has positioned BMHS as a trusted organisation for minority ethnics in Wales, working collaboratively with several organisations to address health inequalities.
Oyekoya’s voluntary role as one of the Poverty Truth Commissioner with Swansea Local Authority, has enhanced collaboration with diverse groups of individuals to amplify the voices and experiences of those affected by poverty.
He regularly consults with the Welsh Government and other national panels.
“While the bulk of our work through BAME Mental Health Support may not be visible on social or media platforms due to the privacy of service users, this recognition underscores the importance of grassroots efforts.
“Despite the absence of a digital footprint, supporting over 1,500 individuals monthly has garnered attention from authorities who recognise the significance of our work at the grassroots level.
“This acknowledgment fuels my motivation to continue advocating for positive change and well-being,” he said.
NAN reports that the New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom (UK), from all walks of life.
UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth countries to which the King is monarch are eligible to be nominated.
More than 1,200 recipients were awarded for their exceptional achievements.
Individuals were recognised for being dedicated community champions, role models in sport, pioneers in the arts, passionate health workers, and supporters of young people.
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Unexpected Defeat for Arsenal in Premier League Title Race
In an unexpected turn of events, Arsenal’s quest for the Premier League title faced a significant obstacle when they were handed a 2-1 defeat by Fulham on Sunday. This result may have profound implications for the title race, as Arsenal’s rivals stand to gain ground in the standings. This outcome, marked by strategic battles, standout performances, and moments of high drama, could influence the momentum as the season reaches its climax.
Unanticipated Fulham Triumph
Defying expectations, Fulham took a surprise early lead against Arsenal, one of this season’s title contenders. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka scored the initial goal, but Fulham retaliated with goals from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova Reid. The defeat underlined Arsenal’s lack of a goalscoring threat and a faltering title challenge. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, now faces a three-week break to reassess his team’s strategy and rebuild morale.
Arsenal’s Stumbling Title Challenge
Arsenal’s defeat at Fulham dashed their hopes of finishing the year at the top of the Premier League table. Entering 2024, they sit in fourth place following this defeat and their first home loss of the season. The team’s struggle to create quality chances was evident, with no effort on target in the second half. Fulham responded impressively, scoring the equalizer and then the decider, leaving Arsenal to contemplate whether they need attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window.
Looking Ahead
The defeat to Fulham, which ended Arsenal’s 48-game unbeaten run after scoring first, amplifies their growing frustration as they battle to break down Fulham’s defense. The loss leaves Arsenal in a precarious position in the Premier League table, a far cry from their ambitions. The defeat marks a disappointing end to 2023 for Arsenal, who now boast just one win in their last five league matches. Despite not being title contenders themselves, Fulham’s victory suggests they could still play a significant role in shaping the final league outcome.
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Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year's Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world's ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.
“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year's Summer Olympics in the city.
In New York, people lined up early to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they were prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in the heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country's military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square,and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year's final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped," said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year's Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
Security was also heightened across European cities on Sunday.
German authorities said they etained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers were expected to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. Authorities also banned the traditional use of firecrackers for several streets across the city. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots.
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Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country's military commanders the most powerful means must be mobilized to destroy the United States and South Korea if they choose military confrontation, state media reported on Monday.
Kim said the danger of an armed confrontation on the Korean peninsula is fast becoming a reality because of hostile maneuvers by the enemies including the United States, requiring the country to "sharpen the sword" to protect itself.
"If they choose military confrontation and set the fire, we must mobilize all the most powerful means ... to deal a crushing blow and completely destroy them," KCNA state news agency quoted Kim as saying.
Kim hosted senior military leaders on Sunday at the ruling Workers' Party headquarters to congratulate them on the accomplishments made in 2023, KCNA said.
In separate reports, KCNA said Kim hosted a reception for senior members of the ruling party and attended a late night concert celebrating the new year.
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AE Wealth Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VTC – Free Report) by 8.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,823 shares of the company’s stock after selling 800 shares during the quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC owned about 0.07% of Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF worth $639,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bank of Montreal Can acquired a new position in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF during the second quarter worth about $38,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF during the third quarter worth about $69,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF by 1,077.5% during the second quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 942 shares of the company’s stock worth $71,000 after purchasing an additional 862 shares during the period. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raised its stake in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF by 120.0% during the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $81,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Finally, Brookstone Capital Management purchased a new position in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF during the second quarter worth about $212,000.
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF Price Performance
VTC stock traded down $0.19 during trading on Friday, reaching $77.49. 30,808 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 84,324. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $74.40 and a 200-day moving average price of $74.13. Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $70.30 and a 1 year high of $78.33.
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF Increases Dividend
About Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF
The Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond index. The fund is a fund-of-funds. It tracks an index designed to provide exposure to investment-grade US corporate bonds with broad maturities. VTC was launched on Nov 7, 2017 and is managed by Vanguard.
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| 2024-01-01T01:23:17Z
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Thousands of parents turning to mental health charity for help supporting child
Thousands of parents whose children are suffering with poor mental health are turning to a charity for help, new data suggests.
Figures from Young Minds show 13,228 people contacted the charity’s parent helpline from January 1 to December 8, while an extra 2,829 parents and carers needed urgent crisis support.
The main topics parents have needed help with over the last year are their child’s anxiety, anger, depression and low mood, behaviour and autism.
Every day, our parent helpline receives calls from people struggling to find support for young people who need help with their mental health. These are often young people with multiple mental health conditions
The data on people needing crisis support is new for 2023 and relates to children at immediate risk, such as those feeling suicidal, according to the findings, shared with the PA news agency.
Parents needing this type of help may be told to call 999 or to go to A&E, while others will be directed to 24-hour mental health services in their area or other charities such as the Samaritans.
Overall, the number of people contacting the Young Minds helpline is up slightly on pre-pandemic figures. In 2019, some 12,027 people sought guidance.
Laura Bunt, chief executive of Young Minds, said: “Every day, our parent helpline receives calls from people struggling to find support for young people who need help with their mental health. These are often young people with multiple mental health conditions.
So much of what we hear speaks of a system that is struggling to cope
“Many can’t find the help they need in their community, while others face months waiting for support while becoming more ill. Other young people are turned away from services because they’re told they’re not ill enough.
“So much of what we hear speaks of a system that is struggling to cope.
“Across the country, more young people than ever are struggling with their mental health, with record numbers in crisis and in need of urgent support. This is a youth mental health emergency which will continue to escalate without preventative action.
“We know professionals, from the NHS to school classrooms, are doing all they can, but we need more than sticking-plaster solutions.
If your child is consistently struggling, for example if you see a sustained change in their behaviour, sleeping or eating patterns, or if they seem to be upset over a long period of time, it’s important to take it seriously
“Every young person should be able to access the mental health support they need, when they need it. The Government must commit to providing early support hubs in every community for young people to get help and reduce waiting times.”
Stevie Goulding, senior manager for parents and carers services at Young Minds, said it can be hard to know when to be worried about a child’s mental health.
“Young people are adapting to lots of changes as they grow up, so it’s normal for them to express raw emotions and change moods quickly,” she said.
“But if your child is consistently struggling, for example if you see a sustained change in their behaviour, sleeping or eating patterns, or if they seem to be upset over a long period of time, it’s important to take it seriously.
Every case is different, but we advise parents who are trying to get support for a child to be persistent and to be as clear as possible when dealing with professionals
“You know your child better than anybody else. It’s important to act on the warning signs if you start to feel concerned.”
People are urged to try and talk to their children but if things do not seem to be improving, they are encouraged to speak to their GP.
Ms Goulding said: “Every case is different, but we advise parents who are trying to get support for a child to be persistent and to be as clear as possible when dealing with professionals.
“Write a summary in bullet points outlining your child’s symptoms and behaviour, the time frames including when the problems began and at what point they escalated, the impact on the child and wider family and clarifying any risk or urgency.”
If children are already on a waiting list, then parents are urged to tell school as well as maintaining hobbies, routines and normal parenting to help keep the child grounded and feeling safe.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Social Care said: “We’re continuing to invest in mental health services for children and young people with an additional £2.3 billion a year on overall mental health services by 2024.
“This investment means an additional 345,000 children and young people will be able to access NHS-funded mental health support, including through the vital mental health support teams we are rolling out to schools and colleges across the country.
“The mental health workforce also continues to grow to help cut waiting lists – one of this government’s top five priorities. In June 2023, we saw almost 10,100 more mental health staff working than the previous year.”
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Jan 01, 2024 at 12:11 AM Update: an hour ago
The main prize of the New Year’s Eve draw of the State Lottery has fallen on a whole ticket in Woensdrecht. The winner receives 30 million euros tax-free.
The identities of the winners will not be disclosed. The winning ticket number is EF 44384. In total, more than 7.2 million New Year’s Eve tickets have been sold. Never before have so many lottery tickets been sold, reports the Staatsloterij.
All winners of major prizes from the New Year’s Eve draw can soon report to the Staatsloterij office in Rijswijk. There they will receive “advice and guidance with their new wealth”, the lottery reports.
At the previous New Year’s Eve draw, the main prize went to an entire ticket, which was sold in Amersfoort. The year before, the winning ticket came from a store in Doorn, Utrecht, while in 2020 and 2019 the main prize came from two half tickets.
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As the year 2023 draws to an end, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has urged Nigerians to be more tolerant on the road.
He also pleaded that they should improve on safe road use culture in view of the improved road rehabilitations and constructions going on across the country.
This was contained in the new year message to Nigerians by the Corps Marshal where he urged members of the public to sustain the tempo by ensuring strict observance to all traffic rules and regulations as they drive into the new year.
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Biu expressed gratitude to God for the grace of protection and guidance given to the nation in the face of the various safety and security challenges experienced in the outgoing year. He appealed for sustained consciousness by people to overcome the challenges in the new year.
He stated that he is highly pleased with the conduct of most drivers during the recent Christmas celebration which made the rate and fatalities of road traffic crashes manageable. He nevertheless cautioned that if such good habits were not sustained in the new year, there could be a resurgence of crash situations which could undermine the gains made from the special patrol.
“Every Nigerian must, therefore, remain committed to tackling the challenges which road safety poses to the nation’s safety, security and wellbeing by doing what is right at all times,” he stated.
On the most common factors responsible for fatal crashes during the Christmas celebration, the Corps Marshal restated his earlier observations on speeding which has continued to be identified as a critical causative factor, necessitating his directives to the Commanding Officers to force down the rate of speed induced crashes through aggressive enforcement of laws on speed limiting devices.
Biu commended all the stakeholders that joined the road safety campaigns during the festive periods to make the roads safer, adding that road safety remains a shared responsibility which no single organisation can tackle all alone without support and collaboration of relevant stakeholders.
He particularly expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for rendering all necessary moral and logistics support for the success of the campaigns in the outgoing year.
The Corps Marshal wished all Nigerians a safer and prosperous new year, and assured the nation that FRSC will continue to be vigilant in safeguarding the roads throughout the new year and beyond for safety and security of the people.
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A headband that can stop teeth grinding and jaw clenching – a condition thought to affect about a third of adults at some point in their life – is being developed by scientists in the UK.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have teamed up with JawSense, a medical technology start-up, to develop the device with the aim to treat bruxism.
While it is not always clear what causes people to grind their teeth, the condition has been linked to stress and anxiety.
Symptoms can include face, neck and shoulder pain, worn-down or broken teeth, headaches, earache, and disturbed sleep.
In some instances, bruxism can lead to a condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which can cause pain and affect the movement of the jaw – and is estimated to cost the NHS more than £3 billion a year.
The researchers said that despite the prevalence of bruxism and its associated health consequences, there are currently no licensed treatments for bruxism or TMD available on the market.
The most frequently employed treatments for bruxism include mouthguards or Botox injections but they merely palliate bruxism’s effect on the jaws and teeth rather than stop the involuntary behaviour, the team said.
The hope is that the smart headband will be able to accurately detect episodes of bruxism with its sensor and generate gentle vibrations, which will raise awareness of the behaviour and help the jaw muscles to relax.
It is expected that the headband will help people gradually learn to consciously relax their jaws and stop grinding their teeth and clenching their jaws.
The researchers said it is the first-of its-kind wearable being developed in the UK for bruxism that uses biofeedback – a technique that trains people to improve their health by controlling certain processes in the body that normally happen involuntarily.
Philippe Wilson, professor of one health at Nottingham Trent University and principal investigator in the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, said: “This innovation would significantly enhance the lives of millions grappling with the debilitating effects of bruxism and TMD and substantially reduce the financial burden on the NHS and the economy.
“The health service has been grappling with these disorders, which are not only complex to diagnose but also lack licensed treatment which tackle the root cause.
“This would be a truly effective and data-driven treatment which will have a profound and lasting impact on public health and wellbeing.”
The project has received nearly £1 million funding from Innovate UK, which is part of UK Research and Innovation, with a working prototype due to be available soon.
Bas Borgdorff, chief executive of JawSense, said: “By making people aware of their behaviour we can help them to change it.
“The amazing thing is that research shows this learning behaviour can happen while people are asleep as well.
“This innovation represents a crucial step towards a future where bruxism and TMD can be effectively managed with personalised, non-invasive solutions, significantly improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.”
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United Cup Unfolds: Triumphs, Defeats, and Insights from the Tennis World
In a recent display of world-class tennis, the United Cup has been showcasing exhilarating performances and unexpected outcomes from across the globe. The tournament features mixed team competitions and will run from December 29 to January 7.
Alex de Minaur’s Unfortunate Defeat
One of the main talking points was Alex de Minaur of Australia, who is currently ranked 12th in the world, facing a challenging match against Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie. An early break contributed significantly to de Minaur’s defeat, a result that has left fans and pundits puzzled.
Highlights from Other Matches
Among other exciting matches, the Netherlands triumphed over Norway, thanks to the commendable performances from players such as A Rus and the team of D Schurrs/W Koolhof. Furthermore, Italy faced off against Germany, where J Paolini managed to secure a victory over A Kerber. However, L Sonego was unable to replicate his teammate’s success, losing to Germany’s Alexander Zverev who made a remarkable comeback after a slow start.
Victories for China and Poland
Another highlight was the clean sweep of the Czech Republic by China, a testament to China’s growing prominence in the sport. Poland also had a reason to celebrate, securing a victory over Brazil thanks to impressive performances from Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz in their respective singles matches.
Iga Swiatek’s Off-Season Insights
Swiatek also shared insights into her peaceful off-season following a successful year. The Polish star had a year to remember, winning her third French Open and the US Open, and her fans are eagerly awaiting her performance in the upcoming season.
With the United Cup unfolding, tennis enthusiasts worldwide can look forward to more thrilling matches, with live coverage available on various platforms.
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Fireworks illuminate Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg Gate, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany January 1, 2024. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with commanders of the Korean People's Army, at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Party, in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency on January 1, 2024.
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Thousands ring in 2024 as London declares itself ‘A Place for Everyone’
Thousands of revellers started 2024 with a bang as fireworks and drones lit up the sky over London and told the world the city is “A Place for Everyone”.
After the bongs of Big Ben sounded midnight, “London: A Place for Everyone” was written high above the crowds as the unity-themed display welcomed the new year.
The display marked the King’s coronation year and also used Charles’ quote to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush crossing in which he said the new arrivals “collectively enrich the fabric of our national life”.
There were repeated references to London’s diversity and inclusivity, with the capital telling the world everyone is welcome in a city where people can be themselves.
The show, designed by the Cambridgeshire-based pyrotechnics firm Titanium Fireworks, boasted more than 12,000 fireworks.
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Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund (NYSE:CBH – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 12,400 shares, a growth of 117.5% from the November 30th total of 5,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days.
Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund Stock Performance
NYSE:CBH traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $8.72. The company had a trading volume of 35,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 28,617. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $8.62 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.66. Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund has a 52 week low of $8.33 and a 52 week high of $9.20.
Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.046 per share. This represents a $0.55 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th.
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About Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund
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#Teenager #critical #condition #ATV #accident
A 14-year-old teenager was fighting for his life on Sunday after swerving at the controls of an all-terrain vehicle in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, in Lanaudière.
According to the first information available, the accident occurred around 2 p.m. at the corner of Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci and des Viornes roads.
Following the swerve, the teenager suffered very serious injuries which raised fears for his life, said Catherine Bernard, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec.
The young man was alone on his ATV when he lost control, possibly due to speed. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, the spokeswoman said.
An investigation was opened by the SQ to clarify the exact circumstances leading to this tragedy on New Year’s Eve.
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A former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategies to late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale, has said some aides of the late governor betrayed him while in office.
Late Governor Akeredolu popularly known as ‘Aketi’ in political circle, passed away on Wednesday during a protracted illness in a hospital in Germany.
Immediately after his death, Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the governor of the state.
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The former aide to the deceased alleged that some of the aides were not dealing with the governor with sincerity, particularly when Akeredolu fell ill.
Odebowale, who spoke in a five-minute viral video also blamed the late governor for not properly taking care of his health.
“Aketi (Akeredolu) mismanaged his health. The perfidy of many of his aides was unrivalled. They won’t allow him to rest, they won’t allow him to sleep. He took ill and the next thing is when will he die? People started holding meetings against the man who never offended them. I will talk about Babajide (Akeredolu’s son) once Aketi is buried.
“Aketi was a weakling, he would have called his wife to order especially when she was saying per adventure. I would have sent her away. Her outburst was un-African. What point was she proving? I know Aketi was not sleeping with anybody. Even from Ibadan, I knew that. But these people were peddling influence.
“Aketi rejected many chieftaincy titles. He stuck to Arakunrin. Those who made allegations of forgery should bring out the documents and show who collected the money. I was making money for the state and they were spending it. I made doctors resign because they were collecting double salary. People were retiring but the wage bill was still going up. In the health management board, doctors were travelling abroad but the state was unable to employ new ones because they were collecting a double salary.”
In the short video, Odebowale also explained that things fell apart between Akeredolu and Aiyedatiwa following allegations of distrust between the duo. He alleged a female aide of the former governor was leaking information to the then deputy governor (now Governor Aiyedatiwa) about Akeredolu’s health status, which was the genesis of the crisis between the late governor and the present governor in a bid to become deputy governor if Akeredolu died.
“Where is the woman now? She is with Lucky (Aiyedatiwa). What infuriated the First Lady at that time that she decided to misbehave was the fact that while this woman was pretending to be with Aketi, she was getting information about the state of health of Aketi and was ingratiating herself towards Lucky.
“She was seeing Lucky. She will not talk to Lucky in Akure but they were seeing in Abuja. She was scheming to be deputy governor in case Aketi died. That was the genesis of the mistrust between Aketi and Lucky. Aketi never listened to anybody who spoke against Lucky. He will shut you down. Aketi will sit from morning till night signing useless files from these people who are now talking about forgery.”
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VIWMA and Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp: An Alliance for Environmental Sustainability
As the world grapples with the pressing issue of waste management, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has taken a proactive step. The VIWMA has forged a partnership with the Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp as part of its Preserving Paradise Buddies (PPB) initiative. The aim is to encourage waste diversion and foster environmental conservation through community engagement.
Engaging Youth in the Fight Against Waste
The collaboration between VIWMA and the basketball camp is not just about forming alliances. It is designed to instill a sense of environmental responsibility among young individuals. By integrating waste diversion practices into the camp’s program, the collaboration hopes to shape the next generation of environmental stewards.
VIWMA: Championing Waste Diversion Initiatives
VIWMA is not stopping at just one collaboration. They continue to champion waste diversion initiatives through presentations and outreach efforts across the Virgin Islands. By fostering a culture of sustainability, VIWMA is steadily working towards a cleaner, greener Virgin Islands.
Intersection of Sports and Environmental Stewardship
The partnership with the Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp has highlighted how athletic programs can contribute to environmental protection. By integrating VIWMA’s environmental stewardship agenda into their summer activities, the camp is educating attendees about responsible waste management. This initiative is a shining example of how sports can be a medium to raise environmental consciousness and encourage community collaborations for waste diversion and environmental conservation.
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Ukraine's shelling of the city of Donetsk in early New Year's Day hours killed three people, a Russian-installed official in the eastern region of Ukraine said, while Ukrainian officials said Russia launched another air attack at some of its regions.
Seven people were also injured in "heavy shelling" by Ukrainian forces of the centre of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the broader Donetsk region of which the Donetsk city is the administrative centre, wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched a new overnight air attack, targeting Mykolaiv, Odesa and Dnipro regions.
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Driving licence-holding by people aged 90 or above has doubled in 10 years, sparking a call for mandatory eye tests to boost road safety.
A record 153,000 Britons in that age group held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures has revealed.
The AA has called for drivers to be required to show evidence of regulator eye tests to carry on driving once they reach 70 to “improve road safety”.
The number of over-90s holding licences has risen from 77,000 in November 2013 and is the most in records dating back to 2012.
The increase could be due to a range of factors, such as the ageing population and fewer older drivers giving up their licence.
Drivers are not subjected to mandatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence no matter how old they become, although they are required to inform the DVLA if they are no longer fit to drive.
Concerns have been raised that some older people are continuing to drive when they should not, while others may be giving up their cars too early and risk exclusion from services and activities.
A YouGov survey conducted in July indicated that 65% of British adults would support drivers aged 70 or above having to retake a practical test every three years to keep their licence.
AA president Edmund King said: “If driving restrictions based on age and safety were introduced, we would be more likely to restrict young drivers rather than older drivers.
“Young, predominantly male drivers are much more likely to crash within six months of passing their test than older drivers within six months of hanging up their keys.
“However, we do believe that one check to improve road safety would be for those over 70 years of age to show evidence of regular eye tests when renewing their licence, and also stricter guidance from GPs.
“There are also broader health benefits for all drivers from having regular eye tests.”
Mr King said the decision to stop driving should be based on “personal advice from your GP and family” rather than reaching an “arbitrary age”.
He added: “We all age differently and the car is an essential lifeline for many elderly people.”
A Department for Transport (DfT) spokeswoman said: “The UK’s roads are among the safest in the world, and we will keep licensing standards up to date to make sure everyone can use our roads safely and with peace of mind.
“Over-70s must renew their licence every three years and all drivers must meet vision standards for driving, while also being legally obliged to notify the DVLA if a medical condition could affect their fitness to drive.”
DfT figures show older drivers involved in serious crashes are more likely to have failed to look properly than younger motorists.
The error contributed to 30% of incidents in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads between 2016 and 2021 involving drivers aged over 70.
That was compared with 22% for younger drivers.
The oldest licence holder as of November was a 109-year-old woman, although it is not known if she was still driving.
Nearly 600,000 people in the UK in 2021 were aged 90 and over, according to the latest available Office for National Statistics estimate.
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#Danish #queen #resigned #unexpectedly
The 83-year-old queen, who ascended the throne in 1972, II. After the death of the British Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, she was the European monarch who had been on the throne for the longest time.
II. Margit underwent successful back surgery in February 2023.
“Of course, the operation raised thoughts about the future, namely whether the time has come to hand over the responsibility to the next generation,” said II. Margaret.
“I decided now was the right time. On January 14, 2024, 52 years after succeeding my beloved father to the throne, I will abdicate as Queen of Denmark” – He told.
I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frigyes
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His mother, Crown Prince Frederiks of Denmark gives a speech, II. In honor of Queen Margit of Denmark (right) at the gala dinner given on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the queen’s accession to the throne at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen on September 11, 2022. The 82-year-old monarch of Denmark was crowned on January 14, 1972. Photo: MTI/EPA/Ritzau/Ida Marie Odgaard
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9/11 Kids, a feature-length documentary about a unique group of Americans: the 16 schoolchildren who were with President George W. Bush on the morning of September 11, 2001, when his chief of staff whispered in his ear: “A second plane has hit the second tower. America is under attack.”
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Richard Estes is an icon of the photorealist movement yet he has humbly avoided media attention over his long career. Actually, Iconic: Richard Estes invites viewers into Estes’ world with unprecedented access to the artist and his masterpieces.
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As machines now start to develop and think on their own – our lives and our world is changing. As we stand on the verge of the AI revolution iHuman investigates what is at stake when a few corporations and governments lead the defining experiments of Artificial Intelligence.
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British actor Michael Enright rose to fame in Hollywood and then did something most of us would never dream of doing… he gave it all up for a chance to join the fight against ISIS with the Kurdish forces, known as the YPG, as they battled on the front lines in Syria.
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There's one thing milk stands for - health. It's seen as natural and nutrient-rich. Which is exactly what makes it so attractive for the market. But is it really that healthy? We set out to take a critical look at the milk system.
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Set in the northern wilds surrounding the tiny sub-Arctic town of Dawson City, Yukon, Sovereign Soil is an ode to the beauty of this ferocious, remote land and the wisdom of those who’ve chosen to call it home.
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Director Mirjam Leuze’s The Whale and the Raven illuminates the many issues that have drawn whale researchers, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Government of British Columbia into a complex conflict.
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What makes a good beer? Who runs the show? How to survive as a small independent brewery? With the help of several personal stories, Friedrich Moser’s new documentary feature BEER. A LOVE STORY takes a deep dive into the international beer industry and the second most consumed beverage on the planet
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SHADE GROWN COFFEE is an inspiring story about how growing coffee in the shade of native trees in the tropics can positively impact local communities, halt deforestation, and protect critical habitat for wildlife - all while giving your daily dose of caffeine a better aftertaste.
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Alba and Raul are a couple of young Spanish filmmakers living in Santiago de Compostela, the European capital of hikers. Alba has never made the Way and is full of questions: Why this need to walk? Why do people from all around the world walk?
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Flagging Down's Best of 2023
The 10 most popular newsletters of the year, plus 10 personal faves
I’ve got a big project set to kick off at the top of the new year (think round-number anniversaries, and just about the only time Dylan toured in January). But, in the meantime, I’d thought I’d send around a quick New Year’s Eve look back.
Below I’ve pulled out the ten most-read newsletters of the past year, five free and five paid, as well as ten personal favorites of mine that weren’t as widely read (I can’t believe some grainy GIFs of Bob Dylan playing guitar in 1997 didn’t break the internet!). It’s a primer for those who are new here, or those who just didn’t have the time to read every single issue.
Thanks to everyone for reading this year, and special thanks to those whose generous support helps keep this silly project going! See you on the other side…
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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said the random and incessant killings and maiming of scores of people across the country such that recently happened in Barikin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State calls for tougher action by the government in terms of prompt and proactive measures.
The former vice president made his position on the Plateau State massacre known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.
Abubakar said the attacks can be stemmed only when the government shows utmost determination to eliminate the threats by expanding the security architecture in the country and fast-tracking the arrest and prosecution of those involved in such dastardly acts to serve as a deterrent.
He expressed concern about the frequency of these barbaric attacks on innocent people by outlaws, noting that under no circumstances should murderous criminal groups be allowed to take life without immediate consequences from the government.
According to Abubakar, the rate at which innocent people are being massacred in Plateau, Kaduna, Zamfara and other areas plagued by insecurity is embarrassing, explaining: “Only prompt and decisive action by the government can halt this madness.”
He observed that the calls for state police stems from the growing frustration with the government’s seeming helplessness to crush these outlaws.
He said: “The spate of these attacks is also a sad testimonial to decadence in the judiciary, because a situation where criminals are set free by the court without diligent trials is capable of dampening the morale of law enforcement officers and other security agencies.”
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- Lagos denies having a hand in demolition of POWA complex
- New Year: Let’s renew our hope in Nigeria -Akpabio
Abubakar warned that abandoning the people to their own fate in the face of existential threats is not an option because protecting the lives and property of the citizens is a primary responsibility of governments anywhere in the world.
The statement signed by Abubakar’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, added: But for his absence, the former Vice President would have visited Plateau to emphasise with the people of the affected communities.
“He, however, prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased, stressing that no resource should be spared in taking care of the maimed and displaced.”
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A financial expert, Dr Uche Uwaleke says an increase in the size of the 2024 budget by the National Assembly will render the inflation rate projection of 21.4 percent for 2024 unrealistic.
Uwaleke is the Director, Institute of Capital Market Studies at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.
He said that such a move would have adverse implications for the inflation and interest rates environment in 2024.
NAN reports that the National Assembly approved a 2024 Appropriation Bill of N28.7 trillion, effecting an increase of N1.2 trillion on the N27.5 trillion proposed by President Bola Tinubu.
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- New Year: Let’s renew our hope in Nigeria -Akpabio
“I had expected the National Assembly to effect amendments within the original N27.5 trillion submitted by the executive arm of government.
“The increase by N1.2 trillion was largely on account of the upward adjustment in the exchange rate from N750 to N800 to the dollar.
“A sustainable basis for any increase ought to have been an increase in the forecast for non oil revenues,” he said.
According to Uwaleke, overall, the 2024 budget holds a lot of promise for the economy if well implemented.
He said that a major snag, however, stems from the likely distortionary impact of the new fx regime.
“A naira float in the face of weak supply and strong demand with its attendant forex market volatility introduces uncertainty in budget implementation.
“It is most likely, the exchange rate will be the major cause of wide budget variances in the 2024 budget on account of Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market operations.
“This is particularly so in respect of the dollar-denominated component of the budget, much of which can be found in the over three trillion Naira proposed defence spending as well as in recurrent debt expenditure.
“A volatile and high exchange rate will increase the cost of servicing external debt and further widen the budget deficit,” he said.
NAN reports that the Senate approved the 2024 budget during a special session on Saturday.
According to the report submitted by the Appropriation Committee, aggregate expenditure has been pegged at N28.77 trillion and statutory transfers at N1.74 trillion.
Recurrent expenditure was pegged at N8.76 trillion, capital expenditure at N9.99 trillion and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 3.88 per cent.
Tinubu, on November 29, presented a total of N27.5tn budget to a joint session of the National Assembly.
The president pegged the budget deficit at N9.18 trillion.
He said that the N9.18 trillion deficit was lower than the N13.78 trillion deficit recorded in 2023, which represents 6.11 per cent of GDP.
He said that the deficit would be financed by new borrowings totalling N7.83 trillion, N298.49 billion from privatisation proceeds and N1.05 trillion drawdown on multilateral and bilateral loans secured for specific development projects.
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Week 17 NFL Update: A Rollercoaster for Fantasy Football Players
The final week of the year 2023 brings some unexpected twists and turns for fantasy football players as we head into Week 17 of the football season. Significant changes are seen on the field, particularly in the availability of wide receivers. The news will leave fantasy managers scrambling for last-minute adjustments to their lineups.
Key Players Out Due to Injuries
Keenan Allen and Jaylen Waddle are confirmed to be unavailable due to injuries. These absences come as a blow to the teams and fantasy managers alike, considering the stellar performances these receivers have put up throughout the season. Additionally, Courtland Sutton, Joshua Palmer, and Marquise Brown will also be absent due to concussions and other injuries, further shaking up the playing field.
Uncertainty Surrounding Ja’Marr Chase
There’s some hope for Ja’Marr Chase, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. He may still play if he passes pre-game warm-ups. The decision on his participation will be made late, as the Bengals’ game is scheduled for a 4:25 PM start. This uncertainty stems from the nature of Chase’s injury and the variable of Jake Browning being the quarterback. Fantasy managers are advised to have backup options like Jayden Reed or Jordan Addison ready in case Chase is unable to play.
Expected Players on Field
On a positive note, receivers like Jordan Addison, DK Metcalf, Puka Nacua, Michael Pittman, and Jayden Reed, who were questionable, are expected to play. This news should offer some relief to the fantasy managers and fans who were on edge about their participation.
The content also provides rankings for wide receivers in Week 17 for PPR leagues, which is crucial for fantasy football players making last-minute lineup decisions. The regular season’s closing week is indeed heating up, making the playoff race even more intense.
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Thousands of revellers started 2024 with a bang as fireworks and drones lit up the sky over London and told the world the city is “A Place for Everyone”.
After the bongs of Big Ben sounded midnight, “London: A Place for Everyone” was written high above the crowds as the unity-themed display welcomed the new year.
The display marked the King’s coronation year and also used Charles’ quote to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush crossing in which he said the new arrivals “collectively enrich the fabric of our national life”.
There were repeated references to London’s diversity and inclusivity, with the capital telling the world everyone is welcome in a city where people can be themselves.
The show, designed by the Cambridgeshire-based pyrotechnics firm Titanium Fireworks, boasted more than 12,000 fireworks.
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#UNIQLO #thermal #leggings #hidden #fashion #connoisseurs
UNIQLO’s ‘heattech shirts’ have been flying off the shelves since late summer, and now that it is the middle of winter, thermal leggings are also becoming increasingly popular. Under the outfits of pretty much everyone In the fashion world you will not only find this popular UNIQLO thermal shirt, but also the heattech ultra warm thermal leggings from this chain.
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Do you normally wear tights under your pants? For an extra layer of warmth, it is better not to do that, various news media reported this winter. The tights would ensure that the heat from your legs is blocked, so that the inside of your pants does not get any heat and you always feel the cold along your legs while walking. A better alternative? The thermal leggings from UNIQLO – or, okay, if you wear a short dress: the thermal tights from HEMA.
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The leggings in question are labeled ‘heattech ultra warm.’ This means that it provides twice as much warmth as the average UNIQLO thermal leggings. Now you might expect it to be a very thick fabric, but nothing could be further from the truth; These UNIQLO leggings are perfect as an invisible layer under your outfit.
Although – available in grey, black and dark blue – it is also quite a nice thing, so you can always wear these leggings without pants over them. For example, combine it with this oversized blazer from C&A and you have a wonderful go-to look.
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The Lagos State Government has said it had nothing to do with the demolition of the POWA complex at Computer Village in Ikeja.
This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Sunday.
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- New Year: Let’s renew our hope in Nigeria -Akpabio
According to the statement, “the structure is owned by the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), which ordered its demolition.”
“Those circulating the fake news that Lagos State Government is demolishing Computer Village are opportunistic ethnic chauvinists who will always relish in vacuous propaganda that can fuel their fiendish mission; they will always fail in dividing Lagosians.”
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Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific
From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties and a captive New Zealand pilot, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.
From the deepening conflict in Myanmar as a result of the 2021 coup to North Korea’s record years of weapons testing and confrontations in the South China Sea, it has been a busy year in the Asia Pacific.
Here are some of our most-read and must-reads from our original reporting in 2023.
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Myanmar
More than two years since the generals seized power in a coup in February 2021, civilians found themselves caught in an escalating conflict, and targeted by a military notorious for its brutality.
Starting with satellite imagery of five villages burned to ashes in the country’s Sagaing region, Zaheena Rasheed and Nu Nu Lusan gathered evidence from villagers and witnesses to piece together what had happened.
“We have been working so hard for generations to build these houses and own this land, but they burned our homes and our grain in just one day,” one farmer told them. “They want us to become so poor that we do not resist them. I think they believe that if we are left with nothing, we would not resist. But they are wrong.”
You can read more in their story, Charred bodies, burned homes: A ‘campaign of terror’ in Myanmar. There is a video of the story as well.
At the end of October, three ethnic armed groups formed an alliance to begin a major offensive against the military in northern Shan state along the border with China.
Emily Fishbein, Jaw Tu Hkawng and Zau Myet Awng found Operation 1027, as the offensive was dubbed, sparking renewed optimism among anti-coup forces as the armed groups notched up early gains.
They have since made further advances from Shan state across to western Rakhine state despite a ferocious response from the military.
The fighting has worsened the humanitarian situation for many civilians, with local relief agencies providing assistance in the absence of an international response.
In Rakhine’s Minbya, a Rohingya woman told Al Jazeera she was living in fear amid relentless shelling and artillery fire.
“We can’t get out of Minbya right now. The fighting is all around,” she said in November. “I can hear bombing and gunfire every day, but I don’t know where they’re fighting. There’s no internet and the phone also often doesn’t work. I worry about everything.”
Rakhine has long been a troubled state. Home to the mostly Muslim Rohingya, it was where the military launched a brutal crackdown that sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh in 2017.
Many of those who remain are forced to live in camps where their movements are restricted.
These areas were hit in May by Cyclone Mocha, the most serious storm to hit Myanmar since Cyclone Nargis killed thousands of people in 2008.
Hpan Ja Brang, working with Emily Fishbein, were the first to report in international media of the devastation wreaked by the storm, especially in the Rohingya camps. You can read their report here.
Surge in trafficking
The Myanmar crisis has also had an increasing effect regionally – not just as a result of the generals’ refusal to carry through on promises to end the violence made to fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), but because the instability is driving criminality.
Kevin Doyle travelled up to northern Thailand and the so-called Golden Triangle where seizures of drugs including methamphetamine and heroin have soared since the coup.
You can read more on what he found here.
Chris Humphrey, meanwhile, who is based in Hanoi, found a surge in the number of Vietnamese being trafficked into Myanmar and forced to work as sex slaves or in scam call centres.
And Alastair McCready went to Laos where he discovered the supply of methamphetamine had grown so much that it had become cheaper than beer.
Vietnam
Hanoi-based Chris Humphrey heard foreigners were being held in Vietnamese detention long after they had completed their prison sentences. The reason? Unpaid court fines and compensation to the victims of their crimes.
At the time the story was published, nationals from countries including Malaysia, Cambodia, South Africa and Nigeria were being held beyond their sentences in sometimes horrific conditions.
“It’s terrible. It is prison after prison,” Nigerian Ezeigwe Evaristus Chukwuebuka told Al Jazeera. “I was seriously humiliated, locked up in a dark, stinky, small room without a toilet, and my legs locked up in bars for two weeks.”
Indonesia
For 30 years until May 1998, Indonesia was ruled by strongman Soeharto.
His departure, amid mass protests, brought new freedoms for Indonesia’s more than 200 million people, particularly its ethnic Chinese minority who had long endured government-sponsored discrimination and were often targeted for their perceived wealth.
Randy Mulyanto and Charlenne Kayla Roeslie spoke to five Indonesians of Chinese descent to find out more about those times and how things had changed.
Iskandar Salim told them that he used to struggle with his identity – feeling like he was not Indonesian enough but not fully Chinese either. Now, he is proud to define himself.
“I can simply say, ‘I am Indonesian, more specifically Chinese Indonesian’,” Iskander told Al Jazeera. “In the end, our identity is ours to decide and define.” Find out more here.
Staying in Indonesia, after Aisyah Llewellyn heard that school children had been caught up in tear gas fired by police at protesters on the island of Rempang – not too far from Singapore – she went there to find out what was going on.
She discovered a controversial plan for a Chinese factory to make glass for solar panels and develop a massive eco-city. The problem? Thousands of residents would have to move to make way for it.
“This is my home and this is where I want to die,” 80-year-old Halimah told Al Jazeera. “I love this place more than anything.”
You can learn more about the villagers and their determination to stop the project here.
A year after the tragedy at the Kanjuruhan football stadium in Malang, Llewellyn flew to the city to speak to the families of some of the 135 people who died.
The stadium has been demolished and will be redeveloped but the struggle to reform Indonesian football will not be so simple. You can read that piece here.
And finally, the kidnapping of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens by an armed group fighting for independence in Papua drew renewed international attention to the long-running conflict in the resource-rich region.
Here’s the story from Kate Mayberry. Mehrtens is still being held captive.
Military developments
Military developments were a key focus of the year, with North Korea testing a record number of weapons as it stepped up efforts to modernise its armed forces.
In September, leader Kim Jong Un made a rare trip out of his country, boarding his armoured train on a mission to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Putin agreed to help Kim build satellites and officials showed off Russia’s military technology, In November, North Korea put its first spy satellite into the air – after three failed launches – and is promising more for 2024.
Experts say it continues to fund such activities by illicit means – from hacking to money laundering (you can read more on the ghostly North Korean restaurants that continue to trade in Laos here). The big question is what North Korea is giving Russia in return for its help. Weapons, probably.
Kim argues he needs to develop his country’s arsenal because the United States is deepening its military and political relationship with South Korea. The US, meanwhile, says it has to work more closely with Seoul and its allies because of the increasing threat from Pyongyang.
It is a similar story in the South China Sea, where Beijing has come into multiple confrontations with Manila in the Second Thomas Shoal and Scarborough Shoal.
To much concern in Beijing, the situation has pushed the Philippines closer to the US. Zaheena Rasheed travelled to the country to find out why. You can read that story here.
China
2023 was the year China emerged from years of isolation as a result of its zero-COVID strategy.
That policy meant relentless testing, isolation or quarantine camp. Erin Hale discovered months after the policy was lifted that many of the vast camps remained.
Meanwhile, in this story, Frederik Kelter reported many Chinese had struggled to recover from the trauma of zero-COVID and the abrupt decision to drop it following unprecedented protests.
“So many people suffered under the zero-COVID policy and so many people died when it ended,” Evelyn Ma told Al Jazeera.
We also took a closer look at China’s growing influence in the Solomon Islands and the curious case of a shipment of what were said to be “replica” weapons from China.
John Power and Erin Hale got hold of a US cable that suggested the weapons were actually real.
The story prompted Solomon Island MPs to demand answers as well as a denial from the country’s police.
You can read those stories, here and here.
Religion
The Asia Pacific is home to a wide variety of religions, from Buddhism to Christianity and Islam.
Raphael Rashid looked at how plans for a tiny mosque in the South Korean city of Daegu triggered a wave of virulent Islamophobia, which saw pig heads left rotting outside the building and protesters holding pork barbecues. You can read more on that story here.
We also reported on how Beijing is asserting control over religions, from Catholicism to Islam.
As Theresa Liu, a Chinese Catholic who follows the church in Rome, told Al Jazeera: “The government is trying to control everything about our religion – how our churches look, who our priests are, the way we pray. I think different religious groups all over China are having trouble with the government.”
That story – from Frederik Kelter – is here.
On a lighter – or should it be heavier – note, Marco Ferrarese profiled the Taiwanese death metal band Dharma. Their unique selling point – their lyrics are actually Buddhist verses and nuns join them on stage.
That story is here.
In Malaysia, meanwhile, Ramadan is known for unique dishes that can only be found during the Muslim fasting month. One of them is bubur lambuk from the Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru Mosque.
Ushar Daniele and Bhavya Vemulapalli joined the mosque’s volunteer chefs to find out the secret to the creamy porridge’s popularity.
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For only the second time this season and the third time in the past two years, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense put up at least 30 points. They have done so now in consecutive weeks with QB Mason Rudolph under center. And it’s finally let the defense breathe, DL Cameron Heyward admits, for the first time in a while, saying, “we haven’t had that margin for error for a long time”.
“You look at these last two weeks and you’ve got to say, 30 points, that gets the job done anywhere you go”, he told reporters after the game, via the team’s Twitter account. “You’re begging for 30 points. We need that formula to keep taking place”.
Things weren’t going so poorly for the Seattle Seahawks early on. They matched the Steelers’ first touchdown with one of their own and held a 14-10 lead by the two-minute warning of halftime. They were tied at 17 five minutes into the third quarter, even, but the Steelers began pulling away to some degree after that, changing how Seattle called the game.
“They were running the ball with success but because the game was getting out of reach and they needed points bad, it gives us more chances to take as a defense”, Heyward said. “You can try some different things. But we haven’t had that margin for error for a long time”.
He started out noting that keeping the pressure on the opposing offense by putting up points of your own lets them know they can’t nickel-and-dime you and be comfortable. To that point, the Seahawks finished the game with just 15 rushing attempts despite having success. Kenneth Walker III ran for 53 yards and a touchdown on his 10 attempts. QB Geno Smith had 33 yards on three scrambles, including a 25-yarder.
With the Steelers offense playing good possession football, however, Seattle didn’t even have a ton of plays. Smith only attempted 33 passes, the Seahawks held to under 50 total offensive plays, yet averaging a very healthy 7.5 yards per attempt.
But they simply found themselves constantly playing catchup for most of the evening. That allowed the defense to play more freely, with greater leeway for taking chances and trying to mitigate weak spots. Given their injuries at inside linebacker and safety, that certainly was beneficial.
Today’s game was the first win by the Steelers in regulation in which the defense gave up 20-plus points since they defeated the Chicago Bears 29-27 on Nov. 8, 2021. In other words, it’s been a long time. They’ve had a couple of overtime wins over the past three years as well, including one over Seattle that same year.
The point is, though, that the defense isn’t used to being able to play with a lead while having already given up a significant number of points. The Steelers had only won one other game this year in which they allowed 20-plus points, but it took two defensive touchdowns to do it. Talk about a sigh of relief.
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XFL and USFL Merge to Form United Football League
In a groundbreaking move, two professional American football leagues, the XFL and USFL, have announced a merger, giving birth to a new entity—the United Football League (UFL). The merger, which was officially declared on FOX NFL Sunday, is seen as a significant development in the American football landscape.
The UFL: A New Era in American Football
The UFL, which is scheduled to kick off its first game on March 30, will comprise eight teams, five from the XFL and three from the USFL. The XFL participants will be the D.C. Defenders, Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, San Antonio Brahmas, and St. Louis Battlehawks. From the USFL, the Birmingham Stallions, Memphis Showboats, and Michigan Panthers will make their way into the UFL. The inaugural game is slated to be a thrilling faceoff between the Renegades and Stallions.
Leadership and Structure
The UFL will be helmed by Russ Brandon, former XFL President and CEO, who will continue in the same role. Daryl Johnston, former USFL President of Football Operations, will oversee football operations for the UFL. The new league will adopt the XFL’s hub model for team practices and will feature a 10-game schedule, two semifinal playoff games, and a neutral-site championship game.
Opportunity and Innovation at the Forefront
Backed by XFL co-owner Dwayne Johnson, his business partner and ex-wife Dany Garcia, and RedBird Capital Partners, the UFL aims to be a league of opportunity and innovation. With the amalgamation of the XFL and USFL, the UFL is poised to provide passionate sports fans with an entertaining, innovative, and action-packed season. The UFL, seen as a powerful combination, is backed by the expertise and resources of FOX, ESPN, and RedBird Capital Partners. It aims to establish itself as one of the top professional football leagues in the country.
However, the merger has left several teams from both leagues out of the UFL’s 2024 season, and there is no information yet on a draft for players from these teams. As the UFL gears up for its inaugural season, all eyes are on how the new league will reshape the American football scene and whether it will live up to the high expectations set by its ambitious announcement.
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You can spend hundreds of thousands of forints on a computer with the latest technology, but without high-quality software and an updated operating system, you won’t be able to get the most out of it. Keeping them up-to-date ensures optimal operation, but the usual drawback is steep costs. This is a good time to get Microsoft Office and Windows operating system at a good price during the KeysWorlds New Year sale. Grab the lifetime license of Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for only HUF 10,740, which you will receive immediately by email, so you don’t have to worry about whether the courier will deliver it on time. Microsoft Office 2021 includes the office applications people have relied on for decades. With a lifetime license, you only need to invest once and enjoy access without recurring financial headaches. KeysWorlds
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How can it be so cheap? What do you need to know about this?
- It is important to know that there are two types of license, the commercial one, which can also be purchased from Microsoft’s webshop, and the OEM, which stands for Original Equipment Manufacture. Both have the same functionality.
- In the European Union, it is completely legal to sell used software according to the decision of the European Court of Justice.
- However, there is a difference in terms of support and usage between the two versions. The commercial version can be used on multiple computers, while the OEM version is tied to the hardware on which it was first activated.
- The KeysWorlds.com web store sells so-called OEM licenses. These were bought from Microsoft by the companies that assemble PCs and laptops, for example, at a more favorable price than the commercial ones. Some OEM copies are not used by the original customers, but are sold commercially.
- KeysWorlds.com sells roughly 1,500 licenses worldwide per day, so they buy one every minute. Warranty refunds only occur in 1 percent of cases.
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Almost three million Scots have cut back spending on food and groceries as a result of increasing energy costs, according to advice charity Citizens Advice Scotland.
The organisation, which provides help to those struggling with bills, said it was still seeing “far too many horrific examples of people having to make impossible choices like heating and eating”.
It highlighted the case of a pensioner with osteoarthritis who was using a sandwich toaster rather than turning on her oven to save electricity, and has also stopped using her gas central heating.
Citizen Advice Scotland said its analysis of figures from YouGov showed an estimated 2.8 million people in Scotland have cut back on groceries or food for the household as a result of increasing energy costs.
That was after research by the polling firm in October found 63% had reduced spending on food and groceries over the last year.
It raised the issue as the energy price cap across the UK increased by 5% – or £94 a year.
Emma Jackson, social justice spokesperson for Citizens Advice Scotland, said: “As the energy price cap increases today, this analysis shows the sheer scale of people cutting back on food in various ways.
“Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) advisers see far too many horrific examples of people having to make impossible choices like heating and eating.
“With inflation driving food prices up and energy bills high, it’s understandable people will be worried this winter when it comes to bills and money.
“But the Citizens Advice network is here for people who are worried with free, confidential and impartial advice.
“The CAB network gets incredible results for people. Last year the average gain for someone who saw one after seeking advice was over £3,700. That can be absolutely life-changing money this winter.”
Her comments came as Frazer Scott, chief executive officer of Energy Action Scotland, said the ending of a UK Government support scheme that had cut bills for people last winter meant the 5% rise could “actually feel like a 19% increase”.
As 2024 gets under way, he said people were “facing the prospect yet again of higher energy costs.”
Mr Scott told The Sunday Show on BBC Radio Scotland: “Energy is an essential element to our health and wellbeing.
“The biggest risk when it is unaffordable is people simply cannot heat or power their homes to the level that is important for their health and wellbeing.”
Energy Action Scotland is urging people to submit a meter reading to their energy provider, so they do not overpay on their power bills.
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The management of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, says the gas explosion which occurred at the theatre complex on Saturday night “is a minor setback which did not affect any part of the cultural edifice.”
The management said that the fire occurred in a remote area annexed to the theatre.
This was disclosed in a statement by Olubunmi Adebimpe, Press Secretary to the General Manager of the theatre.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru, confirmed that the fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion.
The management said: “Our attention was drawn to the above misleading headline first published on the X handle of Leadership Newspaper earlier today.
“We would like to state that the headline is misleading. Fire did not raze the National Theatre building that is currently being rehabilitated.
“The fire occurred at a remote area annexed to the National Theatre environment, formerly occupied by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), around a portion of land called the Artistes’ Village.
“The area is miles away from the National Theatre main building, currently under rehabilitation.
“We also like to state that even in the area it occurred, there was no structural and or human damage and none of our facilities are affected.
“The National Arts Theatre holds a special place in our hearts as a symbol of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and national pride.
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“As custodian of this iconic institution, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all visitors, staff, and artists.
“We commend our Emergency Response Team and especially, the Lagos State Fire Service for their immediate responses that put the situation under firm control.
“The management is currently working closely with the relevant government and law enforcement agencies to ascertain the actual cause of the fire in order to prevent its future occurrence.”
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Israel-Hamas war live: Fierce fighting on streets of Gaza’s Khan Younis
Israel to withdraw thousands of reservists from Gaza ground invasion so troops can ‘gain strength’ for future battles.
- Fierce ground fighting is ongoing in the centre of Khan Younis, reports Al Jazeera’s Wael al-Dahdouh, as Palestinians start 2024 sheltering from Israeli shelling.
- Israel says it will withdraw thousands of reservists from its Gaza ground invasion so troops can “gain strength” for future battles.
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Mike Tomlin repeated the line he said last week, pushing an aggressive mantra as the Pittsburgh Steelers rebuild their playoff hopes.
“Scared money don’t make money.”
To beat Seattle 30-23 on Sunday, the Steelers cashed in with an aggressive play call on the other side of the two-minute warning, QB Mason Rudolph hitting WR George Pickens on a slant for 24 yards. Picking up the first down was more important, taking up nearly all the time remaining as Pittsburgh never gave the ball back for Seattle to potentially tie things up.
After the game, Rudolph walked reporters through the call, thanking Mike Tomlin and the Steelers’ coaching staff for putting trust in him to make the game-sealing play.
“I think a lot of coaches and a lot of play callers wanna be conservative there and just run it out,” Rudolph said via Steelers.com after the game. “But we got a very aggressive head coach who I think he made that call at the end of the day. And so it paid off.”
Here’s a look at the play. Pittsburgh didn’t come out conservative, spreading the field and working out of shotgun. Rudolph hit Pickens on a slant, thrown behind but potentially intentionally so to avoid the path of the underneath linebacker, and Pickens made a good adjustment to stop his route and reach back for the ball. Making the grab and turning upfield, he netted about 14 yards after the catch before being tackled.
It was the same concept as Rudolph hit on his first throw a week ago, an 86-yard touchdown to Pickens, a slant/flat combination to beat man coverage. Rudolph admitted he thought the Seahawks were going to play a different and more aggressive and run-stopping defense. Instead, they were more conventional.
“I was a little nervous. I mean, I can’t lie,” he said. “I assumed that it would be in some sort of a zero or a press one-high look and figured George would win on the slant. He made big plays all day on third down and so did Diontae [Johnson].”
A solid call and good execution, the theme of the day. The Steelers put up 30 points in a win for the second straight week, something they hadn’t done in their previous 55 games. Situationally, the Steelers made plays and the offense looked fluid while controlling time of possession. They converted nearly half of their third downs, made seven red zone trips, and held the ball for more than 37 minutes while racking up 468 yards.
With another strong outing, Rudolph without question will be the Steelers’ starter in Sunday’s regular-season finale. And given the chance to close out the game, it’s likely coaches will trust him to make another winning play.
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AI System Identifies Emotional Facial Expressions, Potentially Revolutionizing Psychotherapy
An unprecedented AI-driven system capable of recognising emotional facial expressions with remarkable accuracy has been developed by a team of researchers. This revolutionary system, based on an artificial neural network, has been trained on over 30,000 facial photos to discern six fundamental emotions, namely: happiness, surprise, anger, disgust, sadness, and fear.
Revolutionising Psychotherapy with AI
The study involved the meticulous processing and analysis of over 950 hours of video recordings from therapy sessions involving 23 patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. These sessions were held at the prestigious University of Basel’s Center for Scientific Computing in Switzerland. The AI model’s performance was compared to assessments made by trained therapists. Astoundingly, the AI model demonstrated a high level of agreement in identifying emotions, even the fleeting ones displayed for less than a millisecond.
A Predictor of Therapy Success
The study, which was published in the esteemed journal Psychopathology, revealed a fascinating correlation between patients’ initial reactions and their adherence to psychotherapy. Specifically, patients who smiled at the beginning of a session were more likely to stick with the therapy. This finding indicates that smiles could serve as a predictor of therapy success for individuals with borderline personality disorder.
The Human Element in Therapy
Despite the efficacy and sensitivity of the AI, the researchers were quick to emphasize that the essence of therapeutic work remains deeply rooted in human relationships. They suggest that while AI could prove to be a valuable tool for supporting therapists and enhancing psychotherapy research, it cannot replace the human touch that is central to therapy.
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Beyond Redemption: The 15 Most Diabolical TV Characters in Existence
Step into the dark and twisted world of television's most evil figures. From cunning manipulators to sadistic villains, these shady personas have left an unforgettable mark on our TV screens.
1. Gus Fring (Breaking Bad)
The significance of this criminal mastermind in Breaking Bad's central seasons cannot be overstated. He played a vital role in elevating the show's cult status to mainstream acclaim. A ruthless drug lord masquerading as a legitimate businessman, his immaculate appearance and composed voice complemented his carefully crafted meth empire. His seemingly unbeatable nature made Walter White's triumphs all the more remarkable.
2. Black Jack Randall (Outlander)
In this Starz classic, Tobias Menzies brings a unique touch to the character of Black Jack Randall. Rather than resorting to typical mustache-twirling villainy, he portrays the sadistic British army officer as a racist, murderer, colonialist, and self-loathing individual.
Menzies' portrayal is haunting, with a constant glower and growl, depicting a man devoid of any pleasure except for the suffering of those around him.
3. Homelander (The Boys)
Homelander, from the TV series The Boys, is considered an evil character due to his cruel and manipulative nature. As the leader of the superhero team, The Seven, he presents himself as a symbol of justice and heroism to the public, but behind the scenes, he displays a complete lack of empathy and a thirst for power.
4. Ramsay Bolton (Game of Thrones)
Ramsay Bolton, portrayed by Rheon, assumed the role of a genuinely evil antagonist in Game of Thrones. Across seasons four, five, and six, his malicious deeds sent shivers down viewers' spines as they were left anticipating the next horrifying act he would unleash. Notably, he tormented the enduring characters Sansa Stark and Theon Greyjoy, among others.
5. Kilgrave (Jessica Jones)
The telepathic predator Kilgrave, portrayed by David Tennant, invokes dread even when someone who claims to “love” you utters your name. While Tenant is renowned for portraying the iconic hero on Doctor Who, his performance as the villain Kilgrave is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
The concept of Kilgrave is profoundly creepy, striking a nerve with its disturbing resemblance to real-world abuse. He's a depraved narcissist and sociopath that can make you do anything he wants. He's essential to any conversation about TV's most sinister bad guys.
6. Vee (Orange Is The New Black)
The way certain villains meet their end holds almost as much significance as their actions during their lifetime. As Vee, the bad gal in OITNB's second season, Lorraine Toussaint secured her position through psychological manipulation and brute force.
She exploited kids like Taystee and carried out brutal assaults on Red while manipulating Crazy Eyes. However, her escape was brief, as she met a satisfying demise that stands out as one of the most memorable TV villain death scenes.
7. Nina Myers (24)
Nina Myers, portrayed by Sarah Clarke in the TV series 24, is a character who showcases the treacherous depths of evil. Initially presented as a trusted and dedicated CTU agent, Nina's true colors slowly unfold, shocking and captivating audiences.
Her callousness and lack of remorse set Nina apart as an evil character. She carries out her sinister agenda calmly and calculatedly, without concern for the lives she ruins or the pain she inflicts.
8. Bob (Twin Peaks)
Bob, originating from the extra-dimensional vortex of evil on Twin Peaks, is a demonic entity that achieves his terrible deeds through possession. Like Pennywise, this terrifying character feeds on people's fear, and he derives pleasure from their suffering. He assaulted and ended his victims, ultimately trapping their souls inside a hotel forever. He's undoubtedly a monster!
9. Eric Cartman (South Park)
One of television's most iconic and delightfully wicked characters is the notorious Eric Cartman from the animated masterpiece South Park. This pint-sized troublemaker's evil genius is matched only by his devilish charm, leaving audiences laughing and cringing at his audacious antics. Cartman's rap sheet reads like a rogue's gallery of mischief.
10. Livia Soprano (The Sopranos)
Livia is the enigmatic and sinister matriarch of The Sopranos. Her cunning and calculating ways make her one of television's most iconic and evil characters. Livia's reign of terror stems from her manipulative and cold-hearted nature.
As the mother of mob boss Tony Soprano, she wields her influence over the family like a puppeteer, pulling strings with vicious intent. Her actions are driven by a relentless thirst for control and a complete disregard for the consequences of her scheming.
11. Angelus (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
Angelus is a sinister character known for his sadistic and hateful nature. Once the soul is removed from Angel, he transforms into Angelus, a ruthless and vicious vampire who loves cruelty. Angelus takes pleasure in causing suffering and chaos. He revels in psychological torment, toying with his victims' emotions and exploiting their weaknesses.
A complete absence of empathy marks his actions, as he inflicts pain and destruction without remorse. Throughout the series, Angelus leaves a trail of destruction and heartache in his wake, making him one of the most memorable and iconic villains to grace the small screen.
12. Arthur Mitchell (Dexter)
The casting for this character was spot-on. John Lithgow, known for his versatile and sometimes manic performances, took it to a new level as Arthur Mitchell, the infamous “Trinity Killer.”Initially portrayed as a church deacon and family-man role model, the horrifying truth is shown as we find out he's a disturbed serial killer.
Even our homicidal anti-hero finds him repulsive. This makes the “Trinity Killer” Dexter's most challenging adversary and puts the people he cares about in grave danger, leading to lasting devastation.
13. Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal)
Mads Mikkelsen's handsome looks could make him lethal even without the threat of a weapon. Dr. Hannibal Lecter is pure evil, tormenting FBI profiler Will Graham while viewing humans as mere pigs for slaughter. In Bryan Fuller's series, Lecter seeks to understand his deranged thoughts and emotions by slicing into Will's mind.
14. Marlo Stanfield (The Wire)
Marlo Stanfield, a ruthless leader involved in the narcotics trade, challenges both the Barksdale organization and Baltimore P.D. head up. When challenged on his rule-breaking, he executes the shop's guard, a spooky reminder of his unhinged depravity.
15. Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)
Frieza, from the anime series Dragon Ball Z, is undeniably one of the most infamous and evil characters in the series. He's a cold-blooded killer. He has no qualms about destroying entire planets and wiping out whole civilizations for his gain. His reign of terror extends far and wide, and he is universally feared.
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The Impact of Starlink in Abu Ghurayb
Residents of Abu Ghurayb, a suburb of Baghdad, are experiencing a technological revolution thanks to Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX. The impact of Starlink in Abu Ghurayb has been significant, providing residents with access to high-speed internet for the first time.
Before Starlink, internet access in Abu Ghurayb was limited and unreliable. Many residents had to rely on slow and expensive mobile data plans, which made it difficult to work, study, or access important information. The lack of reliable internet also hindered economic development in the area, making it difficult for businesses to operate and for residents to access job opportunities.
However, with the arrival of Starlink, all of that has changed. Residents now have access to high-speed internet that is reliable and affordable. This has had a significant impact on the community, allowing residents to work from home, access online education, and connect with friends and family around the world.
One of the most significant impacts of Starlink in Abu Ghurayb has been on education. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing schools to close, many students were left without access to education. However, with Starlink, students can now access online classes and educational resources, allowing them to continue their studies from home. This has been a game-changer for many families in Abu Ghurayb, who previously had to travel long distances to access education.
The impact of Starlink on businesses in Abu Ghurayb has also been significant. With reliable internet access, businesses can now operate more efficiently and reach a wider customer base. This has led to the growth of new businesses in the area, creating job opportunities and boosting the local economy.
In addition to the economic and educational benefits, Starlink has also had a social impact on the community. With access to high-speed internet, residents can now connect with friends and family around the world, breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of community. This has been particularly important for residents who have been separated from loved ones due to conflict or migration.
Overall, the impact of Starlink in Abu Ghurayb has been overwhelmingly positive. The arrival of high-speed internet has transformed the community, providing residents with access to education, job opportunities, and a sense of connection to the wider world. It has also opened up new possibilities for economic development, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and reach a wider customer base.
As Starlink continues to expand its coverage around the world, it is clear that its impact will be felt far beyond Abu Ghurayb. For communities that have been left behind by traditional internet providers, Starlink offers a lifeline, providing access to the digital world and all of its benefits. As we look to the future, it is clear that Starlink will play an important role in bridging the digital divide and creating a more connected world.
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Police probe whether burglars who raided Jack Grealish's home 'by breaking in via a balcony' were tipped off after dozens of workmen had been in the mansion doing renovations
- Police are continuing to investigate the Boxing Day theft at his £5.6m mansion
- Sources say police are looking at whether the gang was 'tipped off' by an insider
A raid on Jack Grealish's home which left his family terrified and running for safety could have been an inside job, sources claim.
Burglars struck the Manchester City winger's home in Cheshire on December 26, while he was playing against Everton at Goodison Park, and stole up to £1million in jewels and watches.
It has now been claimed that Grealish and his fiancé Sarah Attwood, who was present at the time of the burglary along with other members of his family, had only moved in a number of days before Christmas.
On Sunday Grealish said he was 'devastated' the raid had traumatised his family and left him feeling like the last 12 months in football, during which he won the Champions League and Premier League, 'doesn't feel like something I can celebrate'.
Officers investigating the crime are now looking into whether the burglars were tipped off after workmen finished renovating the house just days earlier, with a source telling the Sun the crooks went 'straight to safes and jewellery counters'.
Burglars struck Manchester City winger Jack Grealish's home in Cheshire on December 26, while he was playing against Everton at Goodison Park, and stole up to £1million in jewels and watches
Grealish's fiance Sasha Attwood (left), 28, was with his family at their Cheshire home when the burglars struck and were forced to hit panic buttons inside the house
They told the paper: 'By the time Jack's partner and family downstairs heard what was going on and raised the alarm, they were long gone.
'The thieves may have had specific details provided by eyewitnesses who had been in the home.'
It also reported that the burglars could have been helped by the planning application for the renovation works, which revealed the layout of the home.
Sharing a picture of himself with his dog, Jack addressed the incident for the first time on Instagram on Sunday: 'I can't begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home a few days ago.
'My family mean the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety. This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, I am just so grateful that nobody was hurt.
'I have had so many amazing experiences and achievements over the last 12 months, but to be honest the best year of my life in football now doesn't feel like something I can celebrate.
'The people that commit these terrible crimes have no idea of the damage they cause to peoples lives. I hope they are found and brought to justice so no other family has to go through what we have.
'I appreciate the messages from everyone and the support from my friends, teammates and the club.
'On a more positive note, I'd like to thank everyone for their support throughout this past year, I wish you and your family a happy 2024'
Police investigating the raid are supposedly looking into whether the gang 'had any inside information' about the fact he would not be home at the time.
A source told MailOnline that such crimes are often carried out by 'serious organised crime networks' who will have 'huge pools of intelligence about what players are doing and when'.
They added that gangs will pay 'big money' to people that could tip them off with inside information and help organise a raid.
Grealish was playing in City's 3-1 away win against Everton during the time of the break-in
Jack Grealish pictured with his fiancée Sasha Attwood (second left), father Kevin (left), mother Karen (second right) and grandmother Margret (right) in 2015
Jack Grealish pictured with his fiancée Sasha Attwood holding the UEFA Super Cup trophy in August this year
'There were vehicles coming and going for days on end in the run-up to Jack and his girlfriend getting the keys.
'For burglars looking to carry out a raid, this is like red meat. Police will therefore be working backwards to see if there are any clues at all in the days leading up to the raid.
'Another area they will look to get to the bottom of is whether the gang had any inside information.
'These raids are carried out by serious organised crime networks, often based overseas, who have huge pools of intelligence about what players are doing and when.
'They pay big money for tip-offs to help carry out raids like this.'
MailOnline has also learned that Grealish's fiancée has been left 'terrified' by the Boxing Day raid - and no longer feels safe on her own in the property.
Grealish's fiance Sasha Attwood, 28, was with his family at their Cheshire home when the burglars struck and were forced to hit panic buttons inside the house.
Sources say that she is 'in pieces' following the thefts, which happened just days after Grealish moved into the £5.6m mansion.
Sasha Attwood pictured with her fiancé, Manchester City star winger Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish, pictured on Instagram with fiancée Sasha Attwood, poses in his rose gold Rolex in a snap on Instagram
A source said: 'Sasha is in pieces over this. Sasha has had to deal with death threats and online abuse over and over again during the time she's been with Jack.
'But this feels very different. For people to come into her new home in this way has left her terrified. She's not been on her own since it happened and right now doesn't want to be.
'Jack is particularly angry about the impact this has had on Sasha. They've been together nearly half of his life and he loves her to bits.
'He will now do anything to protect her. They've got their dream home but it means nothing if she's not happy and Jack wants her to feel as safe in it as possible.'
Details of the anguish Sasha is feeling comes as police continue to investigate the Boxing Day incident.
Officers are under big pressure to find who is responsible, because hardly any cases involving Premier League players end up being solved.
'Cops want to find who did this,' our source said. 'Again and again burglars who target players just then seem to vanish off the face of the earth with the items stolen never to be seen again.
'Detectives have told Jack and his management that they are determined this case will be different, and that they will do all they can to catch the gang behind it.'
Jack Grealish speaks with Man City's Manel Estiarte after the full-time whistle on Boxing Day, when he is believed to have been told about the break-in at his Cheshire home
Grealish looks back out onto the pitch as he heads towards the player tunnel at Goodison Park to return home on Boxing Day
Yesterday MailOnline revealed how the raid could have been carried out by a South American gang - and that those behind it may have already fled the country.
We also told how cops are probing whether burglars tracked removal vans which were coming and going from the Grealish's Cheshire mansion.
The gang fled with £1 million of watches and jewellery from the £5.6 million Cheshire property.
It is based in an area called the 'Golden Triangle', repeatedly earmarked in the last three years by professional gangs from Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Peru.
Experts say they are likely to have flown into Britain especially for the raid and may have also returned to South America already.
Up to 500 burglars from those south American countries travel to the UK every year to target homes in Cheshire, the Home Counties, London and Surrey.
Grealish, 28, was playing in City's 3-1 away win against Everton during the time of the break-in.
It is thought 10 relatives - including Sasha - were watching the match before being alerted by barking dogs and noises.
Former Met detective Peter Bleksley said: 'This looks and sounds like a gang from South America who have come here to burgle. The area is exactly where they operate for a start.'
Grealish returned to the pitch yesterday in Man City's 2-0 Premier League victory over Sheffield United, playing until early in the second half.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly told his stars to limit their social media use in order to reduce the likelihood that they could be targeted in similar attacks.
He told reporters earlier this week: 'Today you have to be careful, definitely. Not much on social media, the less they know what you are doing the better.'
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Brazilian club did not reveal the value of the deal
Brazilians Vasco da Gama announced this Sunday the signing of defender João Victor, who played for Benfica, with the club revealing that the footballer is expected to join the team at the beginning of the year.
“João Victor is the first Cruzmaltino reinforcement for the 2024 season. Vasco da Gama agreed to purchase the 25-year-old defender from Benfica,” the club said in a statement, without revealing the values involved in the deal.
According to Vasco da Gama, João Victor is expected in Brazil at the beginning of 2024 to complete the “administrative procedures, medical examinations, complete the hiring procedures and join the group”.
The defender arrived at Benfica in 2022/23, from Corinthians, and signed for five seasons, but only played three games during the first season, before being loaned to French side Nantes.
This season, João Victor was only an option for Roger Schmidt in two games, with 27 minutes of use, now leaving the cube permanently.
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They say those who refuse to learn from history are bound to repeat it.
A consideration of that aphorism must have informed the solemn pledge made early this year by Mustapha Habib Ahmed, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the effect that NEMA will make sure Nigerians do not ever experience the devastation they suffered in 2022 when flooding ravaged many states, claimed 665 lives, displaced 2,437,411 persons, and affected 4,476,867 persons.
As the year comes to an end, one is minded to take a look at how well NEMA and its head honcho have kept that pledge.
When Mustapha Habib Ahmed made that pledge, he spoke as a man who seemed to have found the silver bullet required for nipping disasters in the bud or mitigating the extent of destruction.
That silver bullet was fashioned out of two words – proactivity and preparedness.
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Disasters, whether man-made or natural have become the bane of our modern existence with incidents of flooding and sundry natural disasters exacerbated by climate change and climate variability. Man-made disasters include accidents, fire incidents, insurgencies, and many others.
A recognition that these emergencies could happen requires that we evolve proactive measures for dealing with them when they do. The DG of NEMA described these measures as anchored on “NEMA’s paradigm shift towards disaster risk reduction and to take disaster risk management to the grassroots.”
To give fillip to the new paradigm, NEMA pushed for a brand new emergency management methodology with a focus on four key areas – Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery.
While it was not novel, it was a strategic re-dedication of effort and resources in discharging its mandate which is aptly encapsulated in its vision statement – “to build a culture of preparedness, prevention, response and community resilience to disaster in Nigeria.”
Achieving the vision required a re-calibration. NEMA, under Ahmed’s stewardship has focused increasingly on collaboration, partnership and capacity building through a renewed emphasis on Nigeria’s triple response structure. This has seen NEMA working more in sync with national, state and sub-national level actors.
On 21 June, 2023, the DG NEMA flagged off what the agency described as “the downscaling of disaster early warning measures to grassroots for effective live-saving early actions during the 2023 rainy season.”
That event which took place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state and replicated across the nation was at the core of NEMA’s performance in terms of flood prevention in 2023.
The focus on sub-national level actors – states and local governments and communities – is because, as NEMA has noted, disasters are often local and sub-national level actors are usually the first line responders when they occur.
By up-skilling and building the capacity of the emergency workers in the states and local governments and communities, NEMA was able to offer proactive and effective monitoring, warning, and prevention strategies.
NEMA has also prioritized capacity building in other areas. They held a sensitization workshop with media practitioners on 15 July 2023 to “share learning and insights and equip the media practitioners with knowledge that would help in their reportage as well as enabling them to mediate misinformation, disinformation and fake news while building resilience in the sector.”
NEMA also hosted an Executive Disaster Management Course convened in collaboration with Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre which focused on finding ways to enhance the capacity of disaster responders. Medical students, soldiers and community volunteers were trained across the country to equip them with the basic knowledge and skills required by first responders in emergencies.
To be proactively prepared, NEMA is leveraging the power of technology because technological advances have made it easier to make forecasts and predict weather patterns and behaviour.
Every year, national-level agencies like the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) release projections based on scientific information in the form of impact-based insights.
2023 was no different. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) released their 2023 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) respectively.
According to NiMET’s forecast published in January, Nigerians should prepare for “early onset of rainfall accompanied by flooding,” with torrential rains expected in the “coastal areas in the south-south, particularly Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Rivers.”
NIHSA in its 2023 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), with the theme “Flood Prediction and its Impact on Socio-Economic Livelihood of Nigerians” warned that 178 Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in 32 States of the federation and the FCT fall within the Highly Probable Flood Risks Areas.”
What was different was the attention that was paid to the predictions and forecasts by NEMA and the proactive preparedness that followed, something that ensured that there was no repeat of the devastation of 2022. Those predictions and forecasts were the trigger for the Uyo event and subsequent ones across other states.
Mustapha Habib Ahmed as DG of NEMA took a step further and re-convened the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) on 10 August, 2023. The reconvening of the ECF which is made up of multi-sectoral stakeholders comprising agencies of Government, international organisations and the United Nations systems was predicated upon the recognition of coordination and collaboration as vital components of disaster management necessary for fostering partnership and cooperation while communicating a powerful message of unity and solidarity which inspires trust and confidence among communities.
Some of the stakeholders include NIHSA which provides hydrological data and flood forecasts, NiMet which offers meteorological insights for weather-related risks, NBS which supplies critical data for informed decision-making, FMARD which contributes agricultural expertise for food security. Others are the WFP which ensures the distribution of food assistance to vulnerable communities, the IOM which addresses the needs, protection, and migration of displaced populations, the WHO which manages public health concerns, medical support, and disease prevention and the UN-OCHA which coordinates humanitarian responses for effective aid delivery and capacity building.
This collaborative approach underscores the point that Mustapha Habib Ahmed has made at different fora to the effect that “disaster management and emergency response is multi-task, multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional and everybody’s business from government agencies to the private sector and ordinary citizens.”
As part of its proactive preparedness, NEMA kept a close eye on the release of water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The water release coupled with increased flooding has always spelt doom for Nigerian communities in the low-lying riparian areas.
This year, thanks to close monitoring and activation of early warning signals and emergency evacuation measures, the impact of flooding was mitigated and its devastation minimised. According to reports, flooding has affected 159,157 individuals, caused the loss of 28 lives, and displaced 48,168. While the agency’s objective is to report zero fatalities and casualties, this year’s figures reflect improvement when compared to last year’s – 665 lives lost, 2,437,411 persons displaced, and 4,476,867 persons affected.
Quick wins are good but sustaining them can prove herculean yet not impossible. With proactivity and preparedness leading to recognizable goals, NEMA under Ahmed’s leadership has focused on institutionalising actions and initiatives to ensure that they are sustained into the future.
As part of the process of institutionalising sustainable processes, NEMA launched its Service Charter on 19 September, 2023 to underscore its unwavering dedication to exemplary service delivery to the general public, particularly during times of emergencies. The Service Charter is a formal document that encapsulates and articulates NEMA’s obligations to its service users in terms of benchmarks and information dissemination.
On 15 November 2023, NEMA convened a high-powered gathering of subject matter experts, heads of agencies both national and multilateral and sundry stakeholders to brainstorm via a collaborative forum on the development of a comprehensive national Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2024-2030) and Action Plan (2024 – 2027) that addresses, contextualizes and anticipates the evolving landscape of risks and challenges facing Nigeria.
The objective of the document is to define a clear action plan for the period, incorporate global best practices, address specific national challenges, promote cross-sectoral collaboration, enhance early warning signals, prioritise community empowerment and resilience building, utilise data-driven decision-making, implement sustainable practices and establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Twelve days later, on 27th November 2023, NEMA launched the Contingency plan (2023 – 2025), a document highlighting NEMA’s ongoing journey towards effective disaster preparedness and prevention and symbolising a collective and collaborative commitment to enhancing the nation’s resilience to emergencies. The contingency plan proceeded from the nationwide risk analysis carried out by UNICEF in 2021 and was predicated on the recognition that preparedness is key to saving lives and minimizing the impact of disasters and emergencies.
While NEMA has performed well in terms of proactive planning and preparedness, it is worth noting that those who are affected by disasters and emergencies are not abandoned, they are supported through the recovery process in order to build resilience.
NEMA has been fulfilling its disaster relief mandate under the umbrella of the Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI). SNELEI is a special intervention aimed at supporting the long-term recovery of the nation through the distribution of relief materials such as food and non-food items like water pumps, mattresses, and agricultural supplies. Most of those affected by the 2022 flooding have received support under the SNELEI initiative.
Nigerians caught in crises outside the country have also received emergency evacuation support. This year, almost 1,000 distressed Nigerians stuck in Libya were evacuated while another 2,865 Nigerian citizens caught in the escalation of hostilities in Sudan were brought home with a delighted NEMA DG noting during a reception on 28 July, 2023 that “our pledge is that no Nigerian will be left behind in Sudan and we are happy that we have not lost one Nigerian life, which is most important to us.”
*Toni Kan, a PR and development expert writes from Lagos.
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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians for making it to the New Year and advised them to renew their hope that Nigeria could be better.
He stated this in a New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh.
According to the statement, the Senate President expressed optimism that with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the driving seat, Nigeria is on course to regaining its enviable place in the comity of nations.
“I wish to use the occasion of this New Year to congratulate our country men and women for successfully stepping into 2024. I wish to reassure you that things will turn for the better in the year 2024. Keep believing in us and we shall surely deliver on our promises.
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“The executive arm of government and indeed members of the National Assembly are not oblivious of the sacrifices you are making. I still appeal to you not to lose faith in Nigeria but be hopeful and prayerful.
“I want to assure you that it will not be long before you will start reaping the benefits of voting the present government to power. The president is committed, the National Assembly is intentional and the Renewed Hope Agenda is real and we will not fail you.”
Akpabio also assured that the National Assembly under his leadership will not abdicate her constitutional responsibility but will ensure that the timely intervention in the passage of the 2024 budget in a record time is a promise kept, and we shall ensure the judicious implementation of the budget by the Executive.
“The passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill before the end of the year was deliberate and a promise kept to pave the way for presidential assent and immediate commencement of its implementation in the New Year so that Nigerians can begin to feel the impact of the President Tinubu-led government.
“We understand the plight of the average Nigerian and every decision we make is aimed at improving your standard of living and making things easy for you. We appreciate the confidence you have entrusted in the All Progressives Congress (APC) led administration and we will not fail to reciprocate your kind gesture.
“On behalf of my family, my constituents, the Senate and the entire National Assembly, I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year”, he stated.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have found themselves in an unexpected quarterback controversy. With QB Kenny Pickett suffering a high ankle sprain that required surgery to speed up the healing process, Mason Rudolph has found himself as the team’s starter for the last two games. Rudolph had a great first start gaining 290 yards through the air on 17 completions. He sparked the offense and threw two big touchdown passes to George Pickens.
Even though all signs pointed to Pickett being healthy enough to play, Tomlin announced late in the week that the Steelers would continue with Rudolph for their Week 17 game. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger live streamed on YouTube during the game his Footbahlin’ podcast to discuss in real time and had some interesting comments about how the Steelers will proceed at quarterback.
“They will go back to Kenny,” Roethlisberger said when asked what would happen if Rudolph wins out and plays well. “This game is a business, and you drafted that guy in the first round. You are going to have to stick with him even if you don’t want to because you don’t want to quote-unquote ‘make that mistake’ of drafting him in the first round.”
This was said during the livestream before the first half, so it doesn’t reflect a full game of context on Roethlisberger’s part. It is still interesting to note, especially given how well Roethlisberger knows the Steelers and their decision makers.
“If you have a first-round guy at almost any position you have to give him every opportunity because if it looks like a bust and you didn’t make the right move, that looks really bad,” Roethlisberger said. “If Mason plays well and wins, he’s playing for him. He might get a contract from another team.”
Rudolph’s stellar play late in the season could certainly earn him a sizable contract in Pittsburgh or elsewhere. He signed a one-year contract this past offseason with the Steelers and was brought back to be the third-string quarterback. He was just that all season long up until Mitch Trubisky’s struggles earned him some starts in Pickett’s absence. Even if the Steelers want Rudolph back, it might be difficult to retain him, especially if they plan on continuing with Pickett next season as Roethlisberger suggests. Rudolph finished his second start of the season with 18 completions on 24 attempts for 274 passing yards. There were no touchdown passes or interceptions and he earned a 112.2 passer rating.
This doesn’t mean Roethlisberger expects Pickett to come back in Week 18, however. He said, “I don’t think there’s any question who plays quarterback next week,” toward the end of the game. That being said, if Rudolph leads this team into the playoffs as he is on track to do right now, there will be a lot of noise from the fan base and the media on their desire to see Rudolph be the Steelers’ quarterback entering the 2024 season.
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On-the-spot fines for flytipping in Scotland will more than double from Monday, rising to £500.
With the increase seeing the penalty imposed on those who discard rubbish where they should not rise from £200, circular economy minister Lorna Slater said the Scottish Government made “no apologies for taking bold action”.
The rise comes after the government’s litter and flytipping strategy and action plan, published in June 2023, outlined plans to try to change behaviour and strengthen enforcement.
Meanwhile the Circular Economy Bill, which is currently being considered by Holyrood, also includes measures to tackle the problems of litter and flytipping, with a new penalty regime planned to tackle those who throw rubbish from cars, as well as new powers created to seize vehicles that had have been involved in “waste crime”.
The legislation, which has been proposed by the Scottish Government, could also see the introduction of fixed-penalty notices for householders who fail to dispose of waste correctly, by for example putting items in the wrong bin.
Ms Slater said: “Scotland is a beautiful country and we all have a responsibility to keep it that way.
“We make no apologies for taking bold action on tackling litter and fly-tipping, which is a blight on our streets, communities and countryside, as well as threatening our natural environment and wildlife.
“Our vision is for a future where Scotland’s environment and communities are not blighted by litter and fly-tipping, and materials remain within a circular economy.
“Supporting behaviour change and strengthening enforcement are two key themes of the Strategy.
“I’m very pleased that we have been able to deliver on this commitment and I look forward to further measures to strengthen enforcement which will be taken forward through our Circular Economy Bill this year.”
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Apple Enhances Multitasking and Widget Customization in iPadOS 17
2 min readApple has rolled out a new update for iPad users, iPadOS 17, which introduces significant enhancements to multitasking and widget customization. The Stage Manager feature, introduced in iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, now offers more freedom in arranging and resizing windows. While it still lacks the full flexibility of the Mac, iPadOS 17 provides considerably more support for overlapping windows, making multitasking a smoother experience. Additionally, users can now Shift-click app icons to instantly add windows to their current workspace, improving efficiency.
Moreover, Apple has made improvements to widget functionality. In iPadOS 17, widgets are now interactive, allowing users to perform various tasks without having to open the corresponding app. This includes actions such as playing music or completing a to-do list task directly from the widget. Furthermore, the update expands on the previous widget customization options. Previously, widgets could only be placed around app icons, but now they can be placed anywhere on the home screen. Users can even recreate the strip of widgets that was available in the previous version of iPadOS.
Overall, the changes in iPadOS 17 bring much-needed flexibility to the iPad, making it a more robust and powerful platform for users. While it still may not be as flexible as macOS, Apple is moving in the right directiongradually removing restrictions and allowing users to customize their iPad experience. The goal is to provide a comprehensive iPadOS experience that doesn’t compromise workflows compared to using a Mac. With the recent releases of Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad, there is growing hope that the iPad will offer even more power and flexibility in the future.
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AI’s Rising Influence: A Threat to Employment or Opportunity for Growth?
As we cross the threshold into the year 2024, a new report has stirred grave concerns. It projects that a staggering 40% of job layoffs will be attributable to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This seismic shift, driven by the relentless march of technology, is prompting urgent debates about the future of work and the role AI plays in it.
AI: A Double-Edged Sword
AI’s influence is sweeping across various industries, revolutionizing the workforce. It’s automating routine tasks, leading to job displacement on one hand but also creating new opportunities in AI development, data analysis, and machine learning on the other. The dichotomy of AI as both a job destroyer and creator marks it as a double-edged sword.
Google’s AI Initiative: A Case Study
Google’s widely discussed initiative to replace 30,000 workers with AI has brought this issue under a magnifying glass. The tech giant’s move, while seen as a necessary business strategy, has sparked serious inquiries into the implications of such technological advancements. The prospect of large-scale job displacement due to AI is no longer a distant dystopian vision, but a pressing reality.
AI’s Impact on Healthcare
Beyond reshaping the employment landscape, AI is also revolutionizing healthcare. It’s expediting drug discovery, personalizing treatment plans, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Advancements in AI are paving the way for a healthcare system that is more efficient, precise, and personalized.
Big Tech’s Legal Tangles
As AI continues to evolve, tech giants like Google and Apple are facing their own set of challenges. Google’s AI initiative, while ambitious, has run into legal issues related to privacy violations. Similarly, Apple is settling lawsuits over misleading advertising practices. These legal tangles underscore the need for ethical considerations and regulatory oversight in the rapidly advancing world of AI.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where it was sent just after the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, in the "coming days," two US officials told ABC News on Sunday.
The Ford is the US Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier and was nearing the end of its first operational deployment when it was redirected to the eastern Mediterranean the day after Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on October 7.
The two US officials told ABC News that in the "coming days," the carrier and other surface ships that make up the strike group will return to the carrier's home port of Norfolk, Virginia, as originally scheduled so it could prepare for future deployments.
A senior US official stressed that the carrier's return will keep to that schedule and that even with the Ford's departure, the United States will still have a lot of military capability in the region and flexibility, including the deployment of additional cruisers and destroyers in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
"We have nothing to announce today," said a Defense Department spokesman when contacted for comment.
Days after sending the USS Ford to the region, the Pentagon also ordered the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the region. The carrier was ordered to the Persian Gulf region to deter Iran from broadening the war between Israel and Hamas.
The Eisenhower remains deployed to the Middle East and is currently in the Gulf of Aden east of Yemen, where tensions have risen in recent weeks as Houthi rebels have used drones and ballistic missiles to attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea region, according to ABC News.
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The 21 Best Xbox Game Studios
Microsoft sent shock waves across the video game industry over the past few years, adding a rather large number of studios to their portfolio. The biggest one, and the one causing the most controversy, is Activision Blizzard King.
Once Microsoft has finalized its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, Xbox Game Studios will encompass a staggering 32 studios. That’s crazy when compared to the amount of Sony and Nintendo first-party studios. With all that said, today, let's have a look at some of Microsoft's top game studios.
ID Software
First up on the list is id Software. id Software was brought in as part of the Bethesda acquisition. Why do they start off the list? One word: Doom. The studio created one of the most iconic first-person shooter series of all time (that’s with Microsoft owning Halo and potentially Call of Duty). The reboot of Doom in 2016 revived the series, and the 2020 sequel, Doom Eternal, blew other first-person shooters out of the water.
id Software showed they are the peak of hardcore shooters. That diversifies Microsoft’s first-person shooter lineup, which will allow Doom to stand apart from the rest. It would come as no surprise if id Software started working on another Doom game, but only time will tell at this moment. However, id Software is still a great start to this list.
The Initiative
The Initiative is Microsoft’s newest studio in terms of its opening in 2018 and not releasing a game yet. However, Microsoft opened the studio with the intent of releasing major “AAAA” games from the studio. Their first project is a revival of Perfect Dark.
Though not much is known about the game itself or future plans for the studio following the release of that game, whenever that may be, The Initiative is primed to be one of Microsoft’s premier studios down the line if things go well with Perfect Dark. Thus, it deserves a spot on the list just for the potential it provides to the Xbox Game Studios lineup.
Ninja Theory
Ninja Theory was one of the more shocking acquisitions Microsoft made in 2018. The studio had just come off their newest game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, less than a year prior. Adding the studio to their portfolio gave Microsoft a strong studio that has a history of making third-person action games, a genre Xbox was lacking.
The studio feels like it is an answer to the kind of games Sony's first-party studios make. Ninja Theory’s next game, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, has been tied to the Xbox Series X since they were revealed together, and it looks like the game is set to be a showpiece for the console upon release. Being a studio that is filling in a gap in Microsoft’s repertoire surely lands Ninja Theory a spot on the list.
Treyarch
The first of the Activision Blizzard studios to appear on the list, Treyarch earned renown as one of the Call of Duty developers, with the Black Ops subseries being their hallmark. Their most recent release was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in 2020. We don’t know exactly if their next game will follow up that game specifically or if they will go in a new direction.
One thing is for sure: the studio will still develop Call of Duty games under Microsoft. The studio also prides itself on inclusivity, even releasing a statement of its own regarding the Activision Blizzard conduct situation that developed in recent years.
Obsidian Entertainment
When Microsoft purchased Obsidian Entertainment in 2018, they took over one of the best Western RPG studios out there, one on par or better than the later acquisition of Bethesda Game Studios. Now that Microsoft owns both, Obsidian’s value only increases.
First, Obsidian made what many consider one of the best Fallout games in 2010’s Fallout: New Vegas, and, now with Microsoft owning the franchise, they could easily take the lead on that franchise. Then, they also have two more games in development in The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed, which are poised to be more RPGs that will add incredible value to Xbox Game Pass.
Playground Games
Playground Games gained massive appeal when Microsoft brought them into the fold to start the Forza spinoff Forza Horizon. Forza Horizon has since surpassed the original Forza Motorsport series, and developer Playground Games has become the premier studio of the franchise, with the most recent Forza Horizon 5 being universally praised and even winning Game of the Year at some major outlets.
Since being acquired in 2018, Microsoft’s trust in the studio has grown immensely, and their first non-racing game will be a new entry in the beloved Fable series. That’s some major trust in a developer that hasn’t made a game of that kind before. Even with one of the founders of the studios recently stepping down, Playground Games is now easily one of the top Xbox Game Studios.
The Coalition
Since bringing Gears of War in-house after Epic Games was done with the franchise, The Coalition has produced two successful entries in the series. While not as big as it was back when the series first started (we all remember the first trailer for the original), the series is still one of the most important to Microsoft. At the time of release, Gears 5 was the biggest first-party launch during the Xbox One generation.
The end of that game easily set things up for the next mainline entry in the series, and that is for sure what The Coalition is currently working on. Because of the importance of the franchise and its recent success, The Coalition is still firmly one of Xbox’s top studios.
343 Industries
Though Microsoft has recently purchased major franchises such as Call of Duty and The Elder Scrolls, Halo is still Xbox’s most iconic franchise, forever entwined with the Xbox brand. After a tumultuous development cycle, the recently released Halo Infinite had a wildly successful release by being the biggest launch in franchise history.
The campaign was the best 343 Industries has done, and the multiplayer is classic Halo on top of being free to play. The studio has also committed to supporting the game for years to come.
Infinity Ward
Three words: Call of Duty. Infinity Ward is the major Call of Duty studio. Not only are they the top studio that handles the franchise, but they are also the studio behind the biggest subset of the series with Modern Warfare. Their most recent game, a reboot of Modern Warfare II, hit consoles in 2022, and with the 3-year cycle the franchise is on, Infinity Ward's next game will be in 2025.
With the acquisition of one of the biggest franchises in gaming ever, Infinity Ward could become one of Microsoft’s most important studios once the Activision Blizzard King acquisition becomes official.
Bethesda Game Studios
When Microsoft acquired Bethesda, Bethesda Game Studios was the crown jewel of that deal. Because of that, Bethesda Game Studios skyrocketed to the top of Microsoft’s portfolio of studios. The studio curates two of the console's most beloved franchises: The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Bethesda recently released Starfield and has The Elder Scrolls VI in development. That’s three major franchises that the studio will have in the pipeline for at least the next decade. Thus, with that strong of a lineup just from one studio, Bethesda Game Studios ranks as the top member of the Xbox Game Studios.
Double Fine
Founded by Tim Schafer in 2000, Double Fine originally joined the Microsoft family in the summer of 2019. Double Fine has produced some of the most creative games to emerge from a then-indie studio, such as Costume Quest, Psychonauts, Stacking, Grim Fandango, and many more.
Their most recent release was the highly anticipated Psychonauts 2 in 2021. The development of this sequel was challenging, to say the least. Still, once they joined Microsoft's family, they suddenly had access to almost unlimited resources, resulting in a game bigger in scope than initially intended.
Inxile Entertainment
Brian Fargo, founder of inXile Entertainment, left a company he founded in the 1980s because he wanted new challenges and thus ended up founding this new studio. During this period, he would hand out business cards with his name and position as “Leader In Exile.” Fast forward a bit, and he founded inXile Entertainment which has become known for some very popular franchises.
inXile joined Microsoft in 2018, right in the middle of their development for Wasteland 3. They are also known for games such as The Bard's Tale, Torment: Tides of Numenera, The Mage's Tale, and Clockwork Revolution.
Mojang Studios
The story of Mojang Studios started in 2009 when indie game developer Markus Persson founded the company. He had the concept for a small sandbox and survival game called Minecraft. The game became an “overnight sensation.” In 2011 it got off to a great start selling approximately four million units. By 2014 it had sold 54 million units and was an unquestioned success. That was only the beginning, though, because in September 2014, Microsoft acquired Mojang for 2.5 billion dollars.
Since then, Minecraft exploded in popularity. Microsoft has put this game on anything that will run it, whether that be game consoles, computers, phones, and even on some newer smart refrigerators. This approach has made Minecraft one of the best-selling games ever, with over 238 million units sold.
Rare
Rare has worked with some of the biggest companies in the world over the past three decades. In the 1990s, they worked with Nintendo and released the iconic GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64. They also made games in other popular franchises like Battletoads and the Donkey Kong Country series.
Rare was acquired by Microsoft in 2002. Since then, they worked on bringing some of their popular catalog to Xbox and creating new franchises. Their Viva Pinata games on Xbox 360 are cult classics, and they were also at the forefront of the Kinect movement. They then focused on their pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, which has over 30 million players.
Undead Labs
MMO industry veteran Jeff Strain founded the studio in 2009 and made history in the process. This studio plays home to the series State of Decay, a zombie survival game. While there are a lot of zombie games out there now, back in 2009, there weren't nearly as many, and Undead Labs wanted to create the “definitive” experience.
The company joined the Microsoft family nine years later, in 2018. Since the acquisition, they have released State of Decay 2 on Xbox. Over the years, they have worked on improving that game and working on the third iteration in that popular franchise.
Turn 10 Studios
Responsible for the top racing franchise on the market, Turn 10 has continuously delivered an experience enthusiasts always want to play. The Forza series has become an incredibly popular franchise, no doubt helped by its inclusion in Microsoft's Game Pass program. The level of detail and authenticity in the Forza games is second to none, and there are a bunch of gamers eagerly anticipating the next entry in this franchise.
Unlike many other Xbox game studios on this list, Turn 10 was not an acquisition. Microsoft founded Turn 10 in 2001 to develop a racing game, the aforementioned Forza. Since then, the team has been responsible for the Forza Motorsport series of games that are released every few years. They have also worked with Playground Games to develop an open-world spin-off with Forza Horizon.
Arkane Studios
Reaching its 25th anniversary next year, Arkane is responsible for some really great games that have captured the imagination of those who have played them. Over the years, they have been responsible for the Dishonored series, Prey, Deathloop, and Redfall. They have two teams, one in the United States and the other in France.
Arkane joined the Microsoft family in 2021 as part of the Zenimax (Bethesda) acquisition deal. Since then, their games have slowly arrived on Game Pass, giving millions of players the chance to experience their games with no barrier to entry (other than having a Game Pass membership, of course).
Machine Games
Founded by former members of Starbreeze Studios, Machine Games is responsible for some of the more intense first-person shooters available on the market. Machine Games was founded in 2009 and was acquired by Zenimax in 2010. They became a part of the Microsoft family in 2021 when Microsoft purchased Zenimax.
Machine Games is mainly known for the Wolfenstein series of games today, but they also have some other projects as well. They have released two games set in the Quake universe. They are also currently developing an Indiana Jones game for Xbox.
World's Edge
In 2019, Microsoft founded World's Edge to oversee its popular strategy franchise, Age of Empires. They have worked with Relic Entertainment, Forgotten Empires, and Tantalus Media to help bring that franchise back to life.
In 2019 they released the definitive edition of Age of Empires II on PC. They followed that up the next year with the definitive edition of Age of Empires III, also on PC. In 2021 the streak continued with Age of Empires IV arriving on PC. Following the release of that game, they switched their focus to try and bring the Age of Empires franchise to Xbox so console players could also get a chance to experience it.
Compulsion Games
Like many other studios on this list, Compulsion Games was founded in 2009. Their mission statement is interesting: “We continue to strive to build hallucinatory adventures in worlds strange but provocatively familiar.”
That mission shows in their releases Contrast and We Happy Few. Compulsion Games was acquired in June 2018, and earlier this summer, they showed off their new game, South of Midnight, during the Xbox Games Showcase.
Tango Gameworks
This is a unique entry into Microsoft's portfolio because it is a Japanese Xbox game studio. Tango Gameworks was founded in 2010 by Shinji Mikami, who previously worked at Capcom. It became a part of Microsoft's suite of studios when it acquired Zenimax in 2021.
Tango Gameworks rose to fame for its survival horror titles, The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2. Since then, they have branched out with Ghostwire: Tokyo in 2022 and the surprising rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush in 2023.
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That's one way to start the year! Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney toast 2024 by making MIDNIGHT announcement that two of Wrexham's biggest stars have signed new deals until 2027
- Wrexham have delighted fans with a huge double contract extension in 2024
- Just moments into the New Year it was announced that two stars have signed on
- Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman give their best sporting moments of the year on It's All Kicking Off
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have already made 2024 for Wrexham fans by announcing that two of their biggest stars have signed new deals until 2027.
As the fireworks went off with 2023 coming to a close, Wrexham announced some explosive news of their own.
Fans out partying will have had to check to make sure that their eyes hadn't deceived them, with a double contract announcement taking place.
Just one minute into the New Year, Wrexham posted to X: 'Wrexham AFC are delighted to be kicking off 2024 with confirmation Paul Mullin and Elliot Lee have signed new contracts, until 2027.
'Blwyddyn Newydd Dda, Happy New Year!'
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have already made 2024 for Wrexham fans by announcing that two of their biggest stars have signed new deals until 2027
While many clubs are looking at new signings, Wrexham were keen to keep two of their best
Lee has been attracting attention from sides such as Birmingham City in recent weeks having scored 13 goals in League Two so far this season.
Speaking after putting pen to paper on his three-year extension, Lee said: 'It means a lot.
'When I signed 18 months ago, there were high expectations but not I even saw just how well it was going to go. I'm delighted to be extending my stay with Wrexham.
'It's a special feeling playing for the Club. Growing up, it was Newcastle and West Ham I had an affinity too and wanted to play for, but I feel I have that now with Wrexham.
'To represent the team, the badge and the people of Wrexham is a special feeling – I love playing playing for the Club.'
Mullin isn't far behind Lee's scoring with his eight and has previously been linked with a move away from Wales, where he has outperformed expectations.
After signing his new deal, Mullin revealed his delight as he said: 'I'm unbelievably happy and grateful to extend my stay at Wrexham. Since signing for the Club, I've loved every single second.
'It's not just become my Club, but my whole family also.
'The chance to perform in front of the support we receive is something you long for as a child. Here's to creating more memories to last a lifetime – up the town!'
Elliot Lee has been attracting interest from higher up the Football League but is eager to stay
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes that the most important thing heading into the January transfer window was to tie two of their best players to new deals for the future.
'We're delighted we've agreed deals with Paul and Elliot,' he said. 'They are two really key players for the Club moving forward.
'There's always a lot of talk going into a transfer window, but the most important thing is to keep hold of your best players – they are two very important signings for us, and we're very pleased to have agreed deals with them.'
Wrexham now look to back up their early gift to fans by securing three points against League Two promotion rivals Barrow on Monday.
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Leading up to Sunday’s Week 17 matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, there was a great emphasis on the run game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially against the sixth-worst run defense in football.
A challenge was leveled at the Steelers’ offensive line. Boy did the group respond in a big way.
The Steelers ran for 202 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry and putting the game away for good on the ground late, leading to a 30-23 win over the Seahawks, keeping the playoff hopes alive. Not to mention, the Steelers’ offensive line held up well in pass protection, too, giving Mason Rudolph plenty of time to make plays down the field in the passing game, leading to a second straight 30-point output from the offense.
“I thought the offensive line provided the wave that we rode. We talked all week about trying to conquer the environment and winning the line of scrimmage being a major component of it. And they embraced that challenge, man,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said to reporters, according to video via Steelers.com. “And I thought they kind of controlled the climate, made third downs manageable ones, minimized possession downs, minimized the crowd component of it. And so, just thankful for that.”
The line certainly provided the wave that the offense rode. They set the tone early in the game with the way they created a ton of displacement, moving guys off the spot, helping the Steelers establish a run game early on.
That fast start offensively was a sign of things to come as the group just got better and better as the game progressed. The linemen opened up sizable holes for Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, and it helped that the dynamic duo really wore down the Seahawks’ defense, too, generating a ton of yards after contact, breaking a bunch of tackles and dishing out serious punishment over and over again.
That’s that wave Tomlin is talking about. With the offensive linemen setting the tone, rolling right along, everyone else around them picked up the slack and played well. It led to a complete performance from the Steelers’ offense, which generated 468 yards of total offense in the 30-23 win, the best showing the Steelers have had in years offensively.
It couldn’t have come at a better time, either.
For their efforts up front on the day, the Steelers’ offensive line received the game ball after the win, too, Harris revealed during his press conference.
Heck of a day for a group that’s faced plenty of criticism this season, but is saving some of its best ball for last.
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The Nigerian Medical Association, Kogi State chapter, has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his massive investments in Kogi health sector, declaring that the governor’s giant strides in the sector are unmatched in the country.
Kogi NMA stated this in a goodwill message written to the governor and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Baoku Olusola and Secretary, Dr. Jonah Bola Kelvin,
The medical doctors said under the administration of Governor Bello, the health sector received the greatest attention and commitment in terms of standard health care delivery for the people of the state in the last eight years, noting that “this has never been witnessed before in the state.”
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The doctors maintained that the infrastructure and plethora of other health care facilities built by the current administration had made Kogi health sector a model to copy by other states.
While appreciating Governor Bello for approving the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the hazard allowance of doctors in Kogi State, even when 26 other states of the federation had yet to implement any of them, the association told the two-term governor: “Your name has been written in gold and you will never be forgotten Sir as the conqueror.”
“All the doctors in Kogi State write to express our profound gratitude to Your Excellency on the unprecedented unmatchable and indelible mark you have made in the health sector in the state. We appreciate the great and giant strides you have achieved since your divine assumption into the office of the Executive Governor of Kogi State (eight years ago).
“We acknowledge your achievements in the area of passion, commitment and unwavering dedication to the health of all Kogi indigenes demonstrated by the huge investment your administration committed to the infrastructure and other health care facilities in Kogi State.
“We appreciate the prompt payment of salaries of members, the current payment of 50% hazard allowance, the cash donation to all the widows of our late colleagues, the grand reception of our members in government house during our courtesy visit, the cash donation to all the medical students of Federal University Lokoja, the security of lives and properties enjoyed by doctors in Kogi State and the enabling environment your administration has provided for all our members to be able to discharge their duties effectively in the state.
“We are confident and can boldly say that the health sector received the greatest of your attention and commitment under your administration and this has never been witnessed before in the state.
“We hereby send you this goodwill message wishing you God’s continuous protections, blessings and favour. We pray Almighty Allah continue to direct your path, strengthen you and grant all your heart desires. Most especially, we pray that God takes you to the highest level of service to the nation.
“We want to affirm that you are the greatest legacy your dearest mother has given to Kogi State and we pray that God continue to rest her soul in the bosom of Almighty Allah. As we celebrate this festive period, we wish you season greetings and many more years in life.”
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Earth. What would happen if the Earth suddenly stopped rotating? Photo: Republika Doc
REPUBLIKA KIDS — Hello Kids… For 24 hours, the earth we live on never stops spinning. The Earth rotates unchanged in the way the Solar System formed 4.6 billion years ago. But Kids, have you ever imagined what would happen if the Earth suddenly stopped spinning?
Quoted from Sputniknews, the Earth takes 23 hours and 56 minutes to complete its rotation and moves at a speed of around 1,100 mph, or 460 meters per second. Huge clouds of gas and dust collapse under their own gravity. When this process occurs, the clouds start to rotate and the Earth inherits this rotation until this moment and never stops rotating.
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Scientists believe the Earth will stop spinning in 18.5 billion years. To give us an idea of how terrifying it would be if the earth stopped spinning, imagine someone sitting in a car, driving it up to 100 miles per hour and then crashing it into another vehicle without wearing a seat belt.
Have you imagined it?
That’s what will happen to every living creature when the Earth stops rotating. US astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson estimates that if the Earth stopped spinning then everything on Earth would fly east at a speed of 460 meters per second.
READ ALSO: What is a planet and why can’t Pluto be called a planet?
If the Earth stopped spinning the world would be destroyed…
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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INDIANAPOLIS — As of late on the last night of the year, Indianapolis’ 2023 homicide total showed a 7% decrease from the year before.
IMPD detectives determined homicide was involved in 216 killings this past year, down from 226 homicides in 2022.
The clearance rate of those detectives stands at approximately 45%, indicating almost half of the cases they investigated this year resulted in either an arrest or in the filing of charges.
Ten times IMPD officers fired bullets that took lives in officer-involved shootings.
Other agencies throughout Marion County accounted for 15 homicide investigations.
All year long, FOX59 and CBS4 have given you the names and shown you the faces of people who died as the result of violence in Marion County.
Some were young children, who were almost unknown.
Others had familiar names, such as Mike Chappel, also known as “Mike Treez,” known throughout Indy as a community leader and DJ.
”My dad was a lot of things to a lot of people,” said Ebony Chappel. ”He meant a lot to the community and is somebody who will never be forgotten.”
As Chappel neared the home of a relative in the 1000 block of West 37th Street early on the morning of Sept. 3, IMPD homicide detectives said a gunman emerged from the shadows between houses and opened fire, fatally wounding Mike Treez and another person while injuring a third.
The killings remain unsolved.
”These bullets don’t necessarily have names attached to them,” said Ebony, “and when people are out here deciding that that is the way they want to solve their problems, they’re not taking into account the deep impact that has on everybody.”
As the result of boosted city spending and community engagement, programs and organizations have sprung up across Indianapolis to support the families and friends of homicide victims.
”Sometimes, when people lose loved ones this way, there’s all the attention in the beginning, and then as the days go on, its almost like that level of support is forgotten about,” said Ebony. “People forget that, even after the funeral has happened, even after the ceremonial parts have occurred, you still have to live the rest of your life and get up every day and not have this person be a part of it.”
Chappel’s Free People Party and other like-minded groups held a celebration of life for their lost loved ones at an east side pub Sunday night to ring in a new year of hope and leave the heartbreak of 2023 behind.
”Gun violence doesn’t have the last say,” Ebony said. ”Joy screws up murder’s plans for us. Murder and homicide and all that would like to keep us in a box so that we can’t progress as a people, so that we can’t move forward, but even in the midst of that, I remember that my father was a very joyful person and that gives me hope to keep going.”
A portion of the New Years Eve party proceeds went to funding victims’ support programs.
Anyone with information on any of the more than 150 unresolved homicide cases of 2023 is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.
Such a tip could be worth a $1,000 reward and a clear conscience for 2024.
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Sirens were heard in the entire area of Gush Dan, central Israel and the Shfela (Judean Lowlands) around midnight on Sunday night.
At least 20 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel.
Residents in these areas reported at least ten successful interceptions of rockets by the Iron Dome system.
Hamas took credit for the firing, saying, "We fired a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv in response to the Zionist massacres".
Magen David Adom reported that there were no physical injuries as a result of the rocket fire.
The sirens were heard in, among other places, Holon, Azor, Bat Yam, Ginaton, Netzer Sereni, Rehovot, Beer Ya'akov, Yashresh, Ness Ziona, Rishon Lezion, Kiryat Ekron, Ramla, Lod, Beit Dagan, Mishmar HaShiv'a, Ganot, Kfar Bin Nun, Ahisamakh, Ben Shemen, Modi’in, Gimzo and Mevo Modi'im.
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Fox News Settles Defamation Case with Dominion: A Look at the Changing Media Landscape
In one of the most significant media business developments of the year, Fox News settled a defamation case with Dominion Voting Systems, agreeing to a payout of $787.5 million. The settlement has not only marked a landmark event but also underscored the growing power of legal action in shaping the media landscape.
Fox and Dominion: A Legal Tussle of High Stakes
The case traces its roots back to the 2020 presidential election when several Fox News personalities allegedly aired debunked conspiracy theories about Dominion. The voting software company claimed that figures like Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Fox stars like Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Jeanine Pirro used the network to defame and disparage Dominion’s election technology and software. The payout, one of the largest in media history, has avoided a potentially damaging court case for Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News.
Media Landscape: Looking Ahead to 2024
As we turn our gaze to the future, the media industry is bracing itself for a host of challenges. Traditional linear TV continues its decline, while the rise of Artificial Intelligence threatens to revolutionize content production and distribution. Moreover, the advertising industry faces an uncertain future amidst changing viewer habits and the increasing dominance of online platforms.
Trump’s Trials and the 2024 Presidential Election
On the political front, the upcoming presidential election looms large, with speculation rife about a potential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. However, Trump’s political ambitions are clouded by the prospect of facing four criminal trials over 90 charges. The trials, expected to be prolonged and subject to appeals, may impede his campaign, with limited media coverage due to court restrictions. The potential for a televised debate between Biden and Trump adds another layer of complexity, with debates over formats and conditions likely.
Combating Misinformation in the Age of AI
With the advancement in AI, the media industry faces new challenges in fact-checking and combating misinformation. Major media outlets such as CBS News are taking steps to identify and label AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on the media landscape, particularly in the realm of news production and distribution, is an area of growing concern and scrutiny.
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Alex Salmond’s government in 2008 feared prisoners could sue ministers due to overcrowding, cabinet papers have revealed.
In the first year of the SNP’s time in charge, the prison population reached an all time high in Scotland, heaping pressure on the system and overcrowding jails.
According to cabinet papers released by National Records of Scotland (NRS) as part of a regular publication scheme, the number of prisoners in Scottish facilities was 7,736 in April 2008, and it would rise above 8,000 before the end of the year, despite an operating capacity of 6,625.
In a cabinet meeting on May 6, ministers were told prisoners could mount a successful challenge under the European Convention of Human Rights.
Minutes from the meeting said: “This had put severe pressure on the estate, and on (Scottish Prison Service) contingency arrangements: there was no spare capacity that could be used for the handling of any unexpected emergency.
“Additionally, there was a possibility that prisoners might be able to mount a successful challenge to current conditions under ECHR.”
In response to the pressure, then justice secretary Kenny MacAskill proposed the passing of secondary legislation, which would create a short-term release programme for prisoners to be used if overcrowding became unmanageable.
But, he warned, there would have to be a work element involved in the release, otherwise prisoners’ living costs would have to be paid by the Government because they are ineligible for benefits – something he conceded would have “significant presentational issues”.
A paper put to ministers ahead of the meeting said that for every 100 prisoners in the early release programme, £6,000 would have to be paid in discharge grants and £8,000 weekly in living costs.
The paper went on to say “very few of the measures I am proposing will be easy to sell – either politically or to the public”.
Mr MacAskill said “tabloid media” would slam the Government as “soft” on crime and “anti-prison”, while it would become easier for members of the former Labour-Liberal Democrat Scottish government to distance themselves from the problem.
In its discussions, the cabinet said the presentational issues were “significant”.
The minutes said: “In order that the Government should not be perceived to be paying prisoners for early release, it would be essential to ensure that (community integration licences) be linked to work-based placements in the community and that these placements be seen as an effective form of rehabilitation that promoted the value of community sentences.”
The most recent figures for Scotland’s prison population, published in December, showed the average daily number was 7,422 in 2022-23.
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