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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 1 (ANI): A minor fire broke out outside a helmet shop in Chennai's Nungambakkam area late on Sunday night wherein the display board installed outside the shop went up in flames.
On an alert, a team of police reached the spot and diverted traffic to avoid jams and congestion.
Locals of the area tried to bring the fire under control with sand. Police on the spot said that a fire brigade was on the way.
"The cause behind the fire is not clear," they added.
More details are awaited. (ANI)
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C.J. Stroud came back on Sunday and brought so much to the Texans' 26-3 rolling of the Titans.
After missing the previous two weeks with a concussion, the rookie quarterback guided the Houston offense to scores on each of the first three possessions, and four of the first five.
10 different Texans caught a pass.
He completed 75 percent of his throws for 213 yards and a 102.7 passer rating.
Stroud also brought back a confidence. There was a moment in the huddle Sunday at NRG Stadium when tight ends Brevin Jordan and Dalton Schultz quickly reflected on how happy they were to have Stroud back in the fold.
"The dude is unbelievable," Jordan said. "Me and Dalton actually said it in the huddle. We were like, 'Man, isn't it amazing to have him back?' We just took a second to be like, 'Man, it's a different energy with him in the huddle for us."
Stroud was sacked once in Sunday's win, and he was hit just one other time by the Tennessee defense. Earlier this week the signal-caller described how seamless the return to the practice field felt, and Stroud echoed that today.
"I felt like I got back to my normal self kind of really fast," Stroud said. "Our O-line did a great job protecting me and ran really clean routes and executed at a high level. It felt great to be back. Definitely want to keep building from there."
For Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, Stroud moved the offense along according to plan, and lifted the rest of the team in the process.
"He was efficient," Ryans said. "He made great decisions all day. He was calm. He was confident in the moment. Just the confidence factor, what he does to our entire team, he raises everyone's level of confidence because everyone knows the type of player he is."
Cornerback Desmond King, who led the Texans with eight tackles, explained how Stroud's presence and playmaking fueled the defense.
"A momentum-builder for sure," King said. "We know the capabilities C.J. has. We got him here for a reason, and we know that whatever he does, we're just going to back him up no matter what. We feed off each other's energy."
Stroud and the Texans head to Indianapolis for Week 18. A victory gets them into the postseason.
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BAREILLY: Nearly five months after a 10-year-old boy's murder in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district, his killer was arrested by police on Saturday. The accused, Girish Kumar (29), confessed that the boy had smeared mud on his clothes and verbally abused him, leading to an uncontrollable surge of anger.
He admitted to brutally thrashing the victim before disposing of his body in a village pond.
The body of the victim Kalyan, the son of farmer Sakesh Singh Yadav, was found in Sabalpur village under Madnapur police station's jurisdiction on July 19, said police. After fleeing Shahjahanpur post the incident in July, Girish had been residing in another state. However, acting on a tip-off about his return, the police swiftly arrested him outside his village. During interrogation, Girish detailed the altercation, citing Kalyan's abusive behaviour and mud-throwing as triggers for his outburst.
“The accused, a repeat offender with a history of multiple criminal cases, faces his first murder charge. He has been sent to jail,” said SSP Ashok Kumar Meena.
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Nigerian Entertainers Reflect on 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024
As the world bids farewell to 2023, Nigerian entertainers are reflecting on the past year – a year tinged with both challenges and victories – while holding a collective breath for what 2024 might bring. From chart-topping music to international recognitions, the year has been a rollercoaster ride for these celebrities, with societal issues and personal experiences carved deep into their narratives.
Nigerian Entertainers: Juxtaposing Success and Societal Issues
The year 2023 was a landmark period for Nigerian entertainers. Notable figures like Tems and Tiwa Savage made history on the global stage, with Tems taking home her first Grammy award for the Best Melodic Rap Performance and Tiwa Savage performing at the coronation of British monarch Prince Charles III. Yet, beneath these glittering successes, the entertainers grappled with societal issues, their narratives intertwined with the nation’s broader struggle.
Charitable Efforts Amid Escalating Violence and Living Costs
One unnamed entertainer made a significant impact beyond the music scene, regularly providing support to individuals detained by the Indigenous People of Biafra. Notwithstanding the gifts and accolades, this individual prioritized giving back to the community, expressing concern over the national budget’s failure to support the poor amidst escalating violence and living costs.
Zaaki Azzay: Reflecting on the Past, Looking Ahead to the Future
Another entertainer, Zaaki Azzay, took a moment to reflect on the tense general elections of 2023, expressing relief that Nigeria navigated the potential crises and achieved a peaceful leadership transition. Azzay, now looking ahead to 2024, is optimistic about completing various projects and reviving his music career, with plans to release an Extended Play album. Both entertainers emphasized the need to cut costs due to economic challenges, Azzay planning to reduce personal spending and focusing on improvement in information technology.
Entertainers’ Expectations for 2024
As we step into 2024, Nigerian entertainers are hopeful and ambitious, with plans to collaborate with other artists, share lessons learned about trust, and the influence of money on people’s behavior. Their narratives, deeply intertwined with their nation’s pulse, offer a microcosm of Nigeria’s broader expectations for the coming year – economic stability, tackling insecurity, and alleviating the suffering of low-income earners.
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Sharjah [UAE], January 1 (ANI): Muhammad Jawadullah and Ali Naseer's stupendous bowling performance helped the United Arab Emirates (UAE) clinch a massive 11-run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
After winning the toss, the UAE decided to bat first in Sharjah. Skipper Muhammad Waseem (53 runs from 32 balls) played a captain's knock and smashed 4 fours and 3 sixes with a strike rate of 165.62. On the other hand, Aryan Lakra's (63* runs from 47 balls) unbeaten knock powered the hosts to post 166/7 on the scoreboard in the first inning.
Also Read | Year Ender 2023: Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Other Highest Goal-Scorers This Year.
Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai and Qais Ahmad bagged two wickets in their respective spells and led the Afghan bowling attack. While Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mohammad Nabi scalped one wicket each.
In the run chase, no Afghan batters played a winning knock to chase the target. Mohammad Nabi (47 runs from 27 balls) and Hazratullah Zazai (36 runs from 27 balls) were the only standout batters for the visitors.
On the other hand, Jawadullah and Naseer led the UAE bowling attack after they scalped four wickets each in their respective spells and helped the hosts to bundle up Afghanistan's batting lineup at 155. Meanwhile, Junaid Siddique and Akif Raja picked up one wicket each in their respective spells.
Following his four-wicket haul, Ali Naseer was named the 'Player of the Match'.
Brief score: UAE 166/7: Aryan Lakra 63*(47), Muhammad Waseem 53(32), Akif Raja 13*(11); Qais Ahmad 2/15, Azmatullah Omarzai 2/35, Mohammad Nabi 1/14 vs Afghanistan 155/10: Mohammad Nabi 47(27), Hazratullah Zazai 36(27), Rahmanullah Gurbaz 21(17); Ali Naseer 4/24, Muhammad Jawad Ullah 4/26, Akif Raja 1/33. (ANI)
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City curfew relaxed for New Year’s Eve
Published 6:12 pm Saturday, December 30, 2023
The City of Batesville curfew that prohibits minors from being out after 11 p.m. will be relaxed for the New Year’s Eve holiday Sunday.
Persons under the age of 18 may stay out until 1 a.m. Monday without being subject to the penalty of breaking the curfew, or having their parents or guardians cited by police.
Batesville aldermen approved the curfew ordinance earlier this year in an effort to combat a wave of vehicle break-ins in neighborhoods all across the city. Police officials say the ability to seek charges against the parents of minors found walking or riding the streets after the curfew time has helped their efforts to control property crimes.
The ordinance has a few allowances for minors out after 11 p.m., including for those persons coming or going to work, children coming from religious services or political rallies, and those who are accompanied by adults for reasonable reasons.
The one-day extension of the curfew will officially be from 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, to 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
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(CNN) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a third has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to local police.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler on murder and attempted murder charges after her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter were found dead in a home and her 11-year-old daughter was sent to the hospital, CNN has reported.
Singler was arrested “without incident” at an unidentified location in the UK on Saturday, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation,” the release says.
The department said more information would be released about the arrest at a news conference at a later date.
Police originally responded to Singler’s home on December 19th after receiving a 911 call about a burglary. When they arrived, they found her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter dead, authorities said. They also found Singler and her surviving 11-year-old daughter, who were both taken to a hospital.
Singler was originally considered a victim, based on the initial burglary report, but she became a suspect as the investigation unfolded, Colorado police previously told CNN. She was initially cooperative with police but then stopped cooperating and police were unable to get in contact with her.
“Until we had probable cause we weren’t able to hold her for any reason,” Ira Cronin, public information officer at the Colorado Springs Police Department, previously told CNN.
Her 11-year-old daughter was released from the hospital a few days after the incident. She is recovering from her injuries and is not with her mother, Cronin added.
Singler faces four counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The charges for each alleged crime were doubled due to the children being under the age of 12, according to a news release.
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Thousands ring in 2024 as London declares itself ‘A Place for Everyone’
Tens of 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.
In a display that lasted almost 15 minutes, 100,000 people cast their eyes to the sky to take in the firework, laser, and drone spectacular.
As hits by the Spice Girls, Calvin Harris, Dua Lupa and others rang out across the city, revellers were invited to look back on 2023.
The celebration referenced the King’s coronation 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”.
The display – which included more than 12,000 fireworks, 600 drones and 430 lights – also paid homage to the NHS, which celebrated 75 years in 2023.
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.
Further messages throughout the pyrotechnic show were heard from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Dame Helen Mirren, Bella Ramsey, Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley, George the Poet, and Baroness Floella Benjamin, who read a poem by the late Benjamin Zephaniah.
The show was organised by the Mayor of London who said it was London’s “best and biggest ever” New Year celebration.
Mr Khan added: “Our unique combination of fireworks, drones, lighting and music have put on a fabulous show for the millions watching around the globe, sending a message of unity and showing why London is the greatest city in the world.
“2023 was filled with so many special moments, and as we move into 2024, I feel more inspired than ever to continue our work towards building a better, greener and more prosperous city for everyone.”
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A dramatic incident unfolded as shots rang out from a high-rise balcony near the vibrant Las Vegas Strip, casting a shadow over the city’s preparations for New Year’s Eve festivities.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department swiftly responded to the alarming situation, confirming that the incident transpired in the 100 block of East Harmon Avenue at approximately 5:55 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported at this time.
Deputy Chief Dori Koren of LVMPD revealed that officers, upon arrival, were met with the unsettling sound of gunshots emanating from a high-rise apartment. In a display of tactical prowess, SWAT teams were summoned to the scene, uncovering the apartment associated with the shooting. A meticulous search ensued, although the suspect remained elusive within the premises.
Within the apartment, law enforcement uncovered a handgun along with a cache of ammunition. Moreover, the telltale signs of multiple gunshot impacts adorned both the interior of the unit and the hallway beyond its confines.
A person of interest in the case was swiftly identified as 45-year-old Jon Letzkus. Metro authorities confirmed his apprehension around 10:45 a.m. in close proximity to the scene.
Fortunately, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department believes this incident to be an isolated occurrence, affirming that there is “no further public safety threat” looming over the city.
While the investigation unfolded, Harmon Avenue experienced temporary closure, spanning from Las Vegas Boulevard to Koval Lane. However, it has since been reopened to the public.
Deputy Chief Koren took a moment to address the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration, asserting, “Leading up to tonight’s New Year’s Eve event, I just want to reassure everyone that we have various good plans to keep everyone safe — as we’ve done year in and year out. But our officers are always prepared, and we ask our community to continue reporting any suspicious behavior.” Safety remains paramount as Las Vegas readies itself to welcome the new year with open arms.
Check out the press conference from Las Vegas PD today.
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Behavioral health specialist gives tips on sticking to New Year’s resolutions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - New Year’s resolutions can often times be more of a mental battle than a physical one.
Before you set any resolutions this year, Behavioral Health Specialist Dr. Jonathan Martin wants to equip you with tools to accomplish those goals and the tips you need in case you do not.
Before you set your sights on losing weight or quitting smoking in 2024, Dr. Martin said breaking up those goals in small increments increases your likelihood of maintaining them.
“Set reasonable goals. Month to month, or week to week, that’s sort of a low bar,” he said. “That way if you’re having a rough week or a rough time and you can’t quite accomplish what you hope to, if you can get that minimum threshold that you’ve set, then we’re not beating ourselves up on the back end and we’re also feeling decent that we’re still working towards a goal.”
Dr. Martin said partnering with friends or family to complete a resolution can be beneficial.
“If we feel like someone’s on this adventure with us, we tend to be more excited about it. Its easier to take that step every morning, but if that becomes negative, that could be detrimental,” he said. “Its important that everyone is just hyping each other up and is focusing on the good parts.”
Not following through with your goals does not mean that you have failed.
“People tend to think of it as, ‘I made a mistake by setting this goal,’ but I like to twist that thought process and see it as, ‘well I’ve tried some things out. I know what works and what doesn’t, so I need to refresh my goal or refresh my resolution to something that’s more fitting with the information I have now,’” he said.
Dr. Martin added that comparison is the thief of joy.
When you compare your goals and completion rate to the resolutions of others, you can become more discouraged than inspired.
Regardless of what your resolutions are, Martin said setting goals can help you look forward to a better and brighter year ahead.
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with seven games involving teams from the MWC on the slate. For details on how to watch all of the postseason action, keep scrolling.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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The following people were booked in at the Liberty County Jail on Dec. 29, 2023:
- Edwards, Kennedy – Evading Arrest or Detention and Hold for Harris County-Probation Violation for Aggravated Robbery
- Cole, Walter Samuel – Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
- Singletonlee, Savana – Assault/Family Violence
- Gonzalo-Ibarra, Michael – Assault/Family Violence
- Hyde, Joseph Matthew – Burglary of a Building
- Thomas, Shai-Keem – Failure to Identify Fugitive/Give False Information
- Castillo, Esthefany – Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Alcaraz-Aguilar, Benjamin – Hold for Harris County
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Let's take a deep breath before we get into next week.
The Texans have locked up a winning season and we should take stock then get our minds right for a showdown with the all-time nemesis.
View the best photos from the Week 17 matchup between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.
A complete game take-down of the Titans was just what the doctor ordered. C.J. Stroud returned and surgically found his receivers, most notably Nico Collins, for a 200+ yard day that served notice he's back and ready for important next-steps in January.
The running game clicked well enough. Brevin Jordan played a bunch at fullback with Andrew Beck sidelined late in a busy practice week. The defense swarmed and ate well. Houston had six sacks on the day to go along with the seven they had two weeks ago. Will Anderson Jr. tallied two and raised his season total to seven with one game to go, a Texans rookie record.
On 'Reppin' H-Town' day, local product Jerry Hughes notched his 70th career sack. It knocked the ball out. Sheldon Rankins scooped and scored to get the Texans a 17-0 first half lead for more than enough points they would need on the day.
This was utter domination on a day when Houston had to keep pace with the Colts and the Jags to keep the playoff dreams alive.
As it is, the Texans have their first winning season in four years as DeMeco Ryans instantly turns them back into a winner. It's amazing stuff. We hit January with the Texans locking up a winning campaign with a chance for more. The job that Ryans and Nick Caserio have done with coaching and next-man-up execution has been masterful.
Now let's get to the next assignment, shall we? The Colts are good. They beat the Texans in Week 2 and they are hitting stride with Jonathan Taylor and Gardner Minshew playing well.
The Horseshoe is always the toughest challenge for the Texans to overcome. DeMeco Ryans was part of the first two wins over this team and he's seeking to part of the latest. The Texans are 10-34 vs. the Colts and that record needs to start trending in the other direction immediately.
It's a classic win-and-in battle and we can't wait for it.
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BENGALURU: Senior BJP MLA and former Union minister Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who has been relentlessly attacking former chief minister BS
Yediyurappa and state BJP president BY Vijayendra with serious charges of corruption, has become a source of concern for the BJP leadership both in the state and the Centre.
His latest allegation that Yediyurappa and his cabinet colleagues swindled around Rs 40,000 crore during Covid-19 times has caused quite a stir in the state BJP, with Yediyurappa supporters seeking action against Yatnal before he caused more hurt to the party’s image.
The new office-bearers of the state unit, in their first meeting, reportedly drew the attention of the high command and urged action against Yatnal, a popular leader of the Panchamasali Lingayats.
“It is high time Yatnal is reined in. The high command must act in this direction,” said former minister MP Renukacharya on Thursday. Yatnal has been after Yediyurappa ever since he did not accommodate him in his cabinet in 2019. Since then, he has gone berserk, leaving no opportunity to attack the father-son duo. He didn’t even spare Yediyurappa’s supporters in the party, including the likes of former minister Murugesh Nirani, and often chided them for being ‘chelas’. His attacks have become fiercer after Yediyurappa’s younger son Vijayendra was made the state BJP president and former CM’s loyalist R Ashoka, the opposition leader in the assembly. “These appointments are not made on merit but on other considerations,” he said repeatedly. On the day the state office-bearers were announced, he even indicated that he might leave the party after the Lok Sabha elections. While his detractors see his outbursts as a result of frustration, Yatnal openly claimed he was not aspiring for any posts. “He is unable to digest the fact that Vijayendra, much younger than him in the party, was made the state president,” said a BJP MLA.
But his close associates differ. “He is not after any position or post. He is born with a rebellious nature,” said a BJP MLA while recalling how he took on former CM Jagadish Shettar, Union minister Pralhad Joshi, and the late HN Ananth Kumar. But what is intriguing to many in the BJP is the stoic silence of the party’s high command. There are many instances where the high command did make efforts to tame him but never ever seemed to initiate disciplinary action. Though nobody knows the compulsions of the high command, many think his credentials as a hardcore Hindutva proponent, a loyal worker of the party, and his popularity among Panchamasali Lingayats and the youths of North Karnataka are holding back the central leaders.
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Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies Propose Nationwide Tariff Hike
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across Nigeria have plans to increase their tariffs from January 1, 2024. An anonymous source confirmed the development, revealing that a virtual emergency meeting was convened to finalize this decision. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has yet to respond to inquiries about the development. The exact increase in tariffs remains undisclosed, causing significant uncertainty and concern among the DisCos and their customers.
Consumer Advocacy and Government Subsidies
Kunle Olubiyo, President of the Nigerian Consumer Protection Network, lambasted the planned electricity tariff hike, labeling it as ‘irresponsible’ in the face of the current economic challenges. The removal of fuel subsidies, rising inflation, and other economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration have already placed considerable strain on consumers. In November 2023, President Tinubu halted a tariff increase and emphasized the continuation of power sector subsidies.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, confirmed the government’s ongoing subsidy of the power sector, noting the industry’s sensitivity to price changes. NERC’s quarterly reports indicate a significant increase in electricity subsidies throughout 2023, with subsidies reaching N204.59 billion in the third quarter, substantially higher than the N36.02 billion in the first quarter.
Future of the Power Sector
Moreover, the Nigerian government is contemplating the sale of a 40% stake in Eleme petrochemicals and DisCos, as well as the potential unbundling of the 11 DisCos. The government has also promised to investigate the license extension of DisCos and revoke licenses of underperforming DisCos and Generation Companies (GenCos).
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The impressive list includes the likes of Whitney Mercilus, J.J. Watt, Mario Williams and DeMeco Ryans. These are the players who rank in the Top 10 all-time in the sacks in a single season by a rookie in Texans franchise history.
Entering Sunday's showdown with the Titans, rookie defensive end WIll Anderson Jr. ranked 5th all-time on that list with five sacks and had missed the last two games due to injury.
With time waning down in the first half, a pair of explosive plays, which ended in sacks of Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, the rookie took over the top spot all-time with his sixth and seventh sack of the 2023 season.
Anderson surpassed Mercilus and Brooks Reed's six sacks in the 2012 and 2011 seasons, respectively, to take over the all-time lead.
With a game and a half left in the regular season, Anderson has a chance to pad that lead even more. He currently is tied for second in the NFL among rookies in the sacks category.
Ryans is 10th all-time on the list with 3.5 sacks his rookie season in 2006, while J.J. Watt registered 5.5 in his rookie year in 2011.
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Copenhagen [Denmark], January 1 (ANI): After more than 50 years in power, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has unexpectedly declared she will step down early in 2024, according to CNN.
During her annual New Year's Eve address shown on Danish television, Margrethe, 83, announced that she would be handing over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Also Read | Denmark Queen Announces Abdication: Margrethe II To Step Down After 52 Years on Throne on January 14.
She gave an example of her beliefs about the future -- referencing a back operation she underwent in February 2023.
"In two weeks time, I have been Queen of Denmark for 52 years. Such an amount will leave its mark on anybody--and also on me! The time takes its toll, and the number of 'ailments' increases. One cannot undertake as much as one managed in the past," the queen said, according to CNN.
Also Read | Qantas Flight Brawl: Man Attacks, Threatens to Stab Crew Member, Passengers Inside Aircraft, Detained.
The Danish queen said that she underwent "extensive back surgery" in February this year and added, "Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future - whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation."
"I have decided that now is the right time," she said.
"On 14th January 2024 - 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father--I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," the queen announced, according to CNN.
After King Frederik IX passed away on January 14, 1972, Queen Margrethe II assumed the throne.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in the previous year, Margrethe assumed the title of Europe's longest-serving queen. (ANI)
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Martha Jo Childs Hall, 88
Published 2:24 pm Saturday, December 30, 2023
Martha Jo Childs Hall, 88, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church in Batesville, with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park.
The family will be receiving friends at the church beginning at noon prior to the service. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Ronnie Taylor, Scott Anderson, Zack Mills, Mike Houpt, Ray Hall and Barrett Johnson.
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Archbishop of Canterbury prays for peaceful 2024 in New Year message
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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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Robert Terrance Titus, 61
Published 2:28 pm Saturday, December 30, 2023
Robert Terrance Titus, 61, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at his home in Batesville.
An inurnment will take place at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Once finalized by his family, the arrangements will be announced.
Robert was born on Aug. 26, 1962 to the late Rex and Joan Pigue Titus in Gulfport. He was a retired Technical Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Throughout Robert’s nearly 20 years in the Air Force he specialized in command and control craftsman, and received numerous awards, including a joint service commendation medal, an outstanding unit award, a national defense service medal, and many more. After retirement, he found joy in the outdoors, whether he was fishing or bird hunting.
The family left behind to remember his legacy include his wife, Nereyda Vargas-Titus of Belleville, IL; four children, Derek Titus of Athens, AL, Rebecca Titus, Fabiola Geremia, and Alan Geremia all of Belleville, IL; three siblings, Melissa Williams of TN, Jeff Pigue of CO, and Faye Titus of TX; and four grandchildren, Emma, Josh, Jordan, and Khaylan Titus.
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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.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Looming junior doctors strike will put patients at serious risk – NHS leaders
Six days of strikes by junior doctors in England later this month will put patients at “serious risk”, NHS leaders have said.
The NHS Confederation issued the warning as it reiterated its call for the walkouts to be called off and said trust bosses should not be “forced into this position again.”
It said the industrial action will leave hospitals, GP surgeries and other services “skating on very thin ice” and in a “highly vulnerable position” because it coincides with what is traditionally the busiest week of year for the NHS.
Flu and winter illnesses, combined with rising staff absences due to coronavirus, are set to add more pressure to services that will already be stretched by the strike.
The Government and British Medical Association (BMA) union must resume talks so a lasting compromise can be found “for the sake of the patients”, the confederation added.
Junior doctors are set to walk out from 7am on January 3 until 7am on January 9.
The strike amounts to 144 consecutive hours of industrial action – the longest in the 75-year history of the health service.
The union wants junior doctors to get a 35% pay rise, which it says would restore their real earnings to 2008 levels, but the Government says this is unaffordable.
An agreement allows striking junior doctors to be recalled for major incidents and in extreme circumstances.
The confederation is urging the BMA to respond quickly to requests for junior doctors to be recalled and for the judgement of senior medics to be “trusted” when they say they need cover from those on strike.
NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor said: “Many NHS trusts will have thin rotas and will be in a highly vulnerable position as they enter what is widely regarded as the busiest week of the year for local NHS services.
“Parts of the NHS will be skating on very thin ice, and they will need the BMA to back any recall requests for junior doctors when services find themselves under extreme pressure.
“With the chances of the strikes being called off all but over, the focus of every NHS leader and their staff is now on mitigating as many of the considerable risks that they face as possible.
“But they shouldn’t have to be forced into this position again, especially at such a busy time for local services.
“To face almost 150 hours of continuous stoppages is a serious and unprecedented risk – and one that NHS leaders and their staff have never experienced before.
“The good news is that the NHS has again prepared extensively and has had to become adept at planning for strikes.
“While they will again do all they can to mitigate the risks, especially for patients needing emergency care, they have again been left with no choice but to schedule in less activity in anticipation of the strikes.
“That means more delays for patients who have faced lengthy waits for routine treatment.”
Figures released last month showed more than 1.2 million appointments have had to be postponed because of industrial action in the NHS since it began in December 2022.
Strikes by junior doctors last month caused around 86,000 appointments to be put back.
Both strikes are expected to add to a growing post-pandemic backlog and make it harder for key waiting time targets to be hit.
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BENGALURU: Police are yet to make any headway in the death of 10-year-old Manya Damerla inside the swimming pool of Prestige Lakeside Habitat apartment near Varthur in the city's tech corridor. The cops are waiting for reports from the department of electrical inspectorate and the forensic science laboratory to ascertain the cause of death.
"Instead of speculating, we've decided to wait for the two reports to continue with the investigation," said a police officer, while pointing out that two different views have emerged from within the apartment residents' community: While one group feels she was electrocuted before falling into the pool, the others maintain she accidentally fell into the pool and drowned.
The body of the class V student was found in the pool Thursday night. She was shifted to a nearby hospital but Manya, the lone child of Rajesh Damerla and Vinaya from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, succumbed.
Damerla, a techie, filed a complaint with police, seeking an investigation into his daughter's death. "I was told that she drowned in the pool and shifted to hospital. When I reached the hospital, the doctors said her pulse was very weak. She died later," his complaint read.
The panicked residents had protested, stating that Manya was electrocuted and similar incidents of people receiving electric shocks in the pool were reported in the past.
Expected next weekPolice sought a spot investigation and reports from sleuths of the electrical inspectorate on the alleged electrocution. On the other hand, viscera samples of the girl have been sent to the FSL to ascertain the cause of death. DCP (Whitefield) Shivakumar Gunare told STOI the electrical inspectorate's report is expected first. "They'll submit the reports on findings by next week. Based on their report, we'll decide the future course of action. Once we get the FSL report on the cause of death, our investigation will reach the final stage. By then, we'll be in a position to conclude the reason behind the death," the officer said.
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Will Anderson Jr. is who you would consider an impact player in the Texans defensive scheme week in and week out.
Unfortunately, due to a high ankle sprain suffered against the Jets on December 10, the services of the No. 3 overall pick haven't been available the past two weeks.
"These last two weeks have been really good mentally, and of course physically getting my ankle back right, resting my body," Anderson said. "But more than anything it was really good mentally just locking in on my faith trusting in and believing in God, but also learning what I could have done better in the past to help me in the future."
As all eyes were on the return of quarterback C.J. Stroud from a concussion, semi-quietly Anderson returned to practice late last week to see if he'd be able to go against the Titans in a crucial AFC South showdown.
"All I was thinking about this week was how can I be a warrior, how can I be a competitor," Anderson said about battling back from injury.
Anderson was eventually greenlighted for Sunday's game but on a limited snap count.
"I'm really proud of Will for pushing through," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He's in a lot of pain, he's hurt but still sucked it up and pushed through. He made a lot of impact plays even though he was on a limited snap count. He was still able to affect the quarterback."
With 43 seconds remaining in the first half and the Titans driving, the Texans needed a defensive stand.
The Titans had reached the Texans 36 yard line. As Ryan Tannehill dropped back on a 1st-and-10 play, Anderson blew through a would-be double-team and sacked him for a nine-yard loss.
On the very next play, backed up to the 45, once again Anderson broke through and slammed down Tannehill into the Texans logo at midfield. A loss of eight yards and pushed back into Titans territory at their own 47.
Back-to-back plays. Back-to-back sacks for the rookie in a span of five seconds.
"Back-to-back sacks at any level of football is crazy," Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins said. "For a rookie to do that coming off of injury in his first game back is big time. I know he loved every moment of it. I loved watching it. Just happy for him to continue to have his impact that he's had all season long."
The two sacks also made a little history for Anderson.
Entering Sunday's game, Anderson had five sacks in his rookie campaign, which placed him fifth all-time on the list. With sacks No. 6 and No. 7 on Sunday, he vaulted to the No. 1 all-time spot.
"None of this happens without those guys in the D-line room," Anderson said. "I give all glory to God for blessing me to be a part of this team and blessing me to be a part of the D-line we have here.
"They've been very supportive of me, helping me along the way. When I'm down they pick me right back up. They always keep me grounded, make sure I'm staying focused on the right things. I've got to give a big shoutout to those guys because without God placing them in my life I don't even think I would be where I'm at."
Anderson passed Whitney Mercilus and Brooks Reed who were tied for first all-time with six. Amobi Okoye and J.J. Watt checked in on the list at 5.5 sacks. On the list 10th all-time with 3.5 sacks in 2006 as a rookie is his current head coach – DeMeco Ryans.
"For him to break the rookie record, I know that means a lot to him," Ryans said. "That's the type of player Will is. He's an impact player and you see it instantly. You see we've missed him. When he hasn't been there we've missed him. You see the production, you see the type of plays he can make for us. Really proud of him, proud of the season he's having."
Anderson finished Sunday's game with the two sacks, two tackles and three quarterback hits against the Titans.
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BENGALURU: There’s an astrological indication that the stock market will see a boom in 2024, according to Sringeri Sharada Peetham Dharamadhikari Daivajna KN Somayaji.
Speaking to STOI in the run-up to New Year celebrations, Somayaji said more IPOs (initial public offerings) will happen and these will be successful. He predicted that 2024 will be positive for the economy, agriculture and the industrial sectors.
Unlike 2023 that was marked by drought, the new year is expected to bring in good rain and help farmers get a good yield and more profit for their produce. “The year will bring smiles to the faces of farmers,” he said.
However, the year 2024 might also turn out to be a bit tough on the middle class — mostly the salaried class or those dependent on a fixed income — as expenses are likely to shoot up. The cost of living will increase beyond expectations, he said. Somayaji said sectors such as industry, artificial intelligence, pharma, information technology, aviation, real estate, steel and mining will see a boom in 2024. The automotive industry, especially electric vehicles, will thrive, with EVs making a big impact on mass transportation.
Politically, there’ll be no major changes in the year, he said, adding: “The same ruler with the same group of parties will come back to power. But the present ruler may face some kind of rebel activity within the party and he’ll easily come out from this.”
In Karnataka, the ruling party won’t get the expected results in the coming Lok Sabha elections, he predicted. The ruling party will also face groupism and rebel politics, Somayaji said, warning that one group from the party may come out from the existing team.
Somayaji also predicted that there would be no health-related threats this year, with a coronavirus wave likely but not harmful.
However, he warned of natural calamities such as earthquakes or landslips in the country. A major flight accident or train accident may happen in 2024. There’ll be a major international conflict which will be unavoidable and India will play the role of a peacekeeping force in the matter, he added.
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Kim Jong Un Announces Military Escalation Amid Tensions with U.S. and Allies
In a show of defiance against perceived provocation from the United States and its allies, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster his country’s military capabilities. The escalation plan includes the launch of three additional military spy satellites, the production of more nuclear materials, and the introduction of attack drones in 2024. This announcement was made during a key meeting of the Workers’ Party, outlining the state’s goals for the upcoming year.
Kim’s Strategy: Overwhelming War Readiness
Kim Jong Un’s strategy appears to be aimed at achieving ‘overwhelming war readiness’. This comes in response to the expansion of U.S.-South Korean military exercises and the deployment of U.S. military assets in South Korea. The announcement follows a series of weapons tests by North Korea, which have increased since the previous year.
In his speech, Kim emphasized the need for enhanced submarine capabilities and the development of unmanned combat equipment. In addition to this, he has outlined plans to expand his nuclear arsenal with more fissile material production facilities. These moves are seen as a clear signal of North Korea’s determination to strengthen its military capabilities in the face of increasing pressure from the United States and its allies.
High Stakes Diplomacy
Observers speculate that Kim is positioning North Korea to engage in high-stakes diplomacy for sanctions relief. This comes in anticipation of the U.S. presidential elections in November, wherein former President Donald Trump, with whom Kim has previously negotiated, may return to the White House.
Experts believe that while North Korea has no intention of denuclearizing, it may offer concessions such as a testing freeze in exchange for sanction relief. This strategy is viewed as a tactic to extract maximum concessions from the U.S. while maintaining its nuclear capabilities.
Strained Relations with South Korea
The Workers’ Party meeting also saw Kim using derogatory rhetoric towards South Korea, describing it as a culture tainted by American influence. Kim’s aggressive statements, coupled with his ambitious military plans, indicate a further strain in the already tense relations between the two Koreas.
As the world watches North Korea’s next moves, the question remains whether Kim’s aggressive strategy will lead to diplomatic breakthroughs or further exacerbate tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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Kathmandu [Nepal], January 1 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted Nepal on Sunday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
The quake occurred at 22:06:22 IST, at a depth of 10 km.
Also Read | Denmark Queen Announces Abdication: Margrethe II To Step Down After 52 Years on Throne on January 14.
According to NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was registered at Latitude: 27.68 and Longitude: 85.77, respectively.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, Lat: 27.68 & Long: 85.77, Depth: 10 Km , Location: Nepal," the NCS wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Also Read | Qantas Flight Brawl: Man Attacks, Threatens to Stab Crew Member, Passengers Inside Aircraft, Detained.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
Chief Justice John Roberts is turning his focus to the promise and shortcomings of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the "latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don't make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won't soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines "whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Tens of thousands of revellers braved the cold and blustery weather to see London’s breathtaking New Year’s Eve firework show as the UK welcomed in 2024 with a bang.
There wasn’t a spare place to stand along the River Thames near the London Eye as people from all around the world gathered to watch the 12-minute long spectacular which also featured a drone light show and music.
Those in attendance, some waiting since 7.30am, cheered as the countdown started before the bongs of Big Ben sounded at midnight and the 12,000 fireworks lit up the dark and damp night sky.
The unity-themed display began with “London: A Place for Everyone” written high above the crowds before a series of features including the marking of the King’s coronation year, the 75th anniversary of the NHS and the 10-year anniversary of same-sex marriage becoming legal in England and Wales.
The spectacle 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”.
Further messages throughout the show were heard from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Dame Helen Mirren, Bella Ramsey, Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley, George the Poet, and Baroness Floella Benjamin, who read a poem by the late Benjamin Zephaniah.
The show in the capital, featuring music from the likes of the Spice Girls, Louis Armstrong and Dua Lipa, was joined by events up and down the country, including in Edinburgh where people joined the 30th Hogmanay street party, headlined by reformed band Pulp.
There were also firework displays at the Blackpool Tower and on Newcastle’s Quayside where a laser show was projected on to the Baltic Flour Mills.
However, it wasn’t the night everyone had hoped as events in Barnstaple and Plymouth, both in Devon, had to be cancelled due to the strong winds impacting coastal parts of southern England and Wales.
London’s spectacular celebrations came before New York’s famous annual event, and after huge shows across most major cities in Europe, Asia, Australia and Japan.
Eye-catching pyrotechnic displays took place over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong and from Auckland’s tallest building, Sky Tower, in New Zealand.
But Sydney stole the show of the early celebrations as one in five of the city’s residents converged on locations around its famous Harbour Bridge for a massive fireworks display.
The local government, which calls its city the “New Year’s Eve capital of the world”, made the harbour bridge dance with colour with 7,000 fireworks as around 1 billion watched from across the globe.
On the Opera House, which is marking its 50th anniversary, there were some 75,000 pyrotechnic devices which exploded from the building. The entire display, which lasted 12 minutes, used around 8.5 tonnes of fireworks and took 15 months to plan.
The worldwide celebrations all started on the island of Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean, and were followed, first, by Tonga, Samoa and New Zealand, where a huge firework display, accompanied by a laser light and animation show, lit up the cloudy night sky.
Australia followed before events in North Korea and South Korea, where in the capital Seoul a stunning bell ringing ceremony took place. It was then the turn of Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.
The Chinese celebrated the new calendar year relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns.
Then in India, thousands of revellers from Mumbai flocked to a bustling promenade to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea. In New Delhi, fireworks raised concerns that the capital would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
But while billions of people indulged in the night of celebration, a stark reminder issued by Pope Francis of the heartache and suffering for many during 2023.
In 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.
The wars, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine, have raised tensions across the world - and with millions attending events there was high security planned, including in New York where police created a “buffer zone” around Times Square.
In France, some 90,000 police officers were deployed to beef up security at the celebrations with the country under a “very high terrorist threat”.
But there appeared no trouble on the Champs Elysees boulevard where 800,000 people were said to have greeted the new year in a mass party with an Olympic theme ahead of Paris 2024.
And there were similar scenes at a concert at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin where thousands watched 20 live acts to celebrate the turn of the year.
In London, Mr Khan said on X shortly after midnight: “From London to the world: a message of unity, love & hope.”
People responded, praising the show, which was designed by the Cambridgeshire-based pyrotechnics firm Titanium Fireworks.
They included Jamie Wallis, who wrote: “Thank you for putting on a world class fireworks display, we are the envy of the world on NYE. It feels like this year could be one of real change and something to be excited about.”
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BENGALURU: In what is expected to serve as a major facilitating factor for setting up of charging points for electrical vehicles, fuel stations across the state will no longer be required to install electrical transformers on their premises, reports Niranjan Kaggere.
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has exempted all oil companies from mandatory installation of transformers at their refuelling facilities.
These transformers can now be set up at a distance, with transmission lines connecting the bunks to the transformers. "The KERC move will be a shot in the arm for setting up EV charging infrastructure across Karnataka as petrol bunks on all highways can serve as major sources of charging points for vehicles," Mahantesh Bilagi, the managing director of Bescom, told STOI.
Until now, KERC had stipulated that all establishments with more than 800sqft of area or with power consumption exceeding 35kW must mandatorily have electrical transformers installed on their premises.
This came as quite a poser for refuelling stations as Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation's safety norms stipulated that electrical installations cannot be allowed on premises that stored and dispensed highly flammable substances.
Faced with this Catch 22 of the Electricity Act and the PESO regulation, installation of necessary infrastructure for EV charging points at petrol bunks was held up for long.
Now, with the mandatory condition of having transformers installed at these facilities being lifted, the deck has been cleared for refuelling stations to fast-track installation of EV charging points. Oil companies had collectively communicated to Escoms about the impediment and sought an amicable solution. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) approached KERC, seeking an exemption. After reviewing the situation, KERC agreed to grant the exemption.
"Our intention to provide EV charging facility at bunks was stuck due to this confusion and hence we sought an amicable solution from the regulatory authority," explained an official representing the oil companies.
The KERC notification dated November 17 states: "Currently, there is no specific provision in the Condition of Supply (CoS) for arranging power supply to EV chargers and distribution licensees are arranging power supply to such installations, wherein the consumer has to execute infrastructure works under self-execution if the load is 35 kW or more."
Sources said the revised guidelines are now applicable to all oil companies. "We will have to identify a suitable public place close to the petrol bunks and provide them with the required LT connection for setting up of EV charging ports. While they (petrol bunks) have been exempted from the Electricity Act rules, we will have to recover the cost incurred in setting up those transformers elsewhere and laying of transmission lines," the Bescom managing director said.
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The Delhi High Court issued a notice in response to a petition by World Boxing Champion Nitu Ghanghas, requesting authorities to consider and confer her with the Arjuna Award. .
The High Court posted the case for hearing on January 5 after the counsel appearing for the Centre submitted that a representation made by Ms. Ghanghas on the issue would be considered.
On behalf of Ms. Ghanghas, Senior advocate Mohit Mathur submitted that his client has already given a representation dated December 17 regarding her not being awarded the honour given for outstanding performance in sports and games.
Ms. Ghanghas, from Bhiwani district in Haryana, in her plea said that she won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at Birmingham.
In 2023, she became the sixth Indian boxer to become the World Champion after defeating Lutsaikhany Altantsetseg of Mongolia by 5-0 in the International Boxing Association Women’s World Boxing Championship held at New Delhi.
The 23-year-old, in her plea, said her non-inclusion in the awardee list is “unfair, unreasonable and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India”.
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North Korea Abandons Pursuit of Reconciliation and Reunification with South Korea
In a sharp shift from past overtures, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has declared that the country will no longer pursue reconciliation or unification with South Korea. The announcement, disseminated through North Korean state media, marks a significant change in the hermit kingdom’s stance towards its southern neighbor, with whom it shares a complex and often volatile history.
Rejecting Reconciliation
The North Korean government’s statement comes in response to South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s call for a peaceful resolution to the inter-Korean conflict. Instead, Kim Jong Un has announced plans to launch three new military spy satellites into orbit by 2024. The North Korean leader described the relationship between the two Koreas as hostile, calling for a clear delineation of their relationship.
In addition to this, North Korea has conducted a record number of weapons tests, including the launch of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile yet. In response to these growing threats, Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington have increased defense cooperation and activated a system for sharing real-time data on North Korean missile launches.
Elevated Military Preparedness
Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for ‘overwhelming war readiness’ to cope with perceived confrontational moves led by the U.S. The expansion of U.S.-South Korean military exercises and the temporary deployment of potent U.S. military assets in South Korea have, according to Kim, pushed the Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war.
Experts suggest that Kim’s comments may be a precursor to a series of intensified weapons tests ahead of the U.S. presidential elections in November, in a bid for high-stakes diplomacy to win sanctions relief.
Implications for Inter-Korean Relations
Kim Jong Un’s declaration that North Korea will no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea points to a growing disinterest in inter-Korean relations, with a possible shift towards strengthening ties with allies like China and Russia. This shift comes amid intensifying tensions due to North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, raising concerns about increased friction and instability in Northeast Asia.
In a move that has drawn criticism from South Korea for violating UN Security Council resolutions, North Korea also plans to launch three additional spy satellites in 2024, following the successful deployment of its first reconnaissance satellite in 2023.
A Critical Milestone on the Korean Peninsula
North Korea’s recent actions signal a critical milestone on the Korean Peninsula. The North Korean leader has been progressively distancing the nation from inter-Korean relations in recent years, focusing instead on bolstering its military capabilities. This includes the planned launch of three additional spy satellites in 2024 and a series of intercontinental ballistic missile tests carried out throughout 2023, which demonstrate a ‘maturing’ North Korean missile program.
These developments come ahead of crucial elections in both South Korea and the United States, and experts predict that North Korea will maintain a campaign of military pressure for leverage ahead of the U.S. presidential elections in November.
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Islamabad [Pakistan], January 1 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set up election monitoring and control centres to receive public complaints for the upcoming polls, which are slated to take place in February, ARY News reported on Sunday.
According to the ECP local chapter, the centres, which go beyond Islamabad, have been set up at the province, divisional, and district levels for quick resolution.
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Reliable sources, according to ARY News stated that to promptly handle and settle concerns, qualified staff had been stationed at the Election Monitoring and Control Centres.
The control rooms will keep in touch with all pertinent parties and individuals, such as district and returning officers, preliminary findings, and returning officers.
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For the convenience of complainants, a helpline has also been established at 111-327-000. It will initially be open from 8 in the morning until 6 in the evening, ARY News reported.
It is important to note that yesterday, December 30, marked the conclusion of the scrutiny of nomination papers submitted by candidates for the general elections of 2024.
Until this Wednesday, nomination papers can be appealed.
Decisions about these appeals will be made by the 10th of the following month.
On January 11, the preliminary list of candidates will be made available, and by January 12, candidates may withdraw their candidature papers.
On the thirteenth of the next month, the electoral emblems will be assigned, and on February 8, general elections will take place. (ANI)
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 56 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns squaring off against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
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- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
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- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
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BENGALURU: After a long delay, the Rail Infrastructure Development Company-Karnataka (K-RIDE) has awarded a tender for civil works of suburban rail project’s corridor 4 (Kanaka Line). Larsen and Toubro will construct the 46-km rail line that connects Heelalige (near Electronics City) and Rajankunte, a locality in the north.
On Saturday, K-RIDE issued a letter of acceptance to the contractor for design and construction of the elevated line.
The contract doesn’t cover the construction of 19 railway stations proposed on this corridor. The project cost is Rs 1,040 crore.
The contractor will also build a double-decker alignment of 1.2km that will cover Majestic-Devanahalli and Heelalige-Rajankunte line near Yelahanka. At Benniganahalli, the proposed suburban rail for a length of 500 metres will be built below the Namma Metro line. K-RIDE claimed the shared alignment (common right of way) at Benniganahalli is a first-of-its-kind project in India.
Earlier, K-RIDE had awarded a tender to the same contractor for building corridor 2 from Byappanahalli to Chikkabanavara for a length of 25km. Officials said tenders for other two corridors — Majestic to Devanahalli and Kengeri to Whitefield — would be invited shortly.
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Kozhikode Corporation is also adopting the K-Smart technology this New Year as part of the State government initiative to shift into a paperless administration process. The services through the K-Smart (K-SMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) mobile application and web portal will be available for the city residents from January 3 onwards.
Since many services of the corporation are yet to be digitised, the services will be available in phases and the system will be completely online in a few months. Services such as death, birth and marriage registration, issuing of trade and industry licences, payment of property tax, user management, file management system, finance module, building permission module and a complaint redressal system are being incorporated into the software which enables the public to access the services from their homes and without visiting the corporation office.
The K-Smart has been developed by the Information Kerala Mission. The public can register in the portal and avail the services. The intimations will be through SMS and Whatsapp.
However, the authorities anticipate that the public may have several doubts about the use of online services. Hence, a facilitation centre will function at the Corporation office for around 20 days where the public will be assisted in using K-SMART. The councillors and corporation employees are currently being trained on the use of the software.
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North Korea Plans to Intensify Military Capabilities in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance the country’s military capabilities in 2024, including the launch of three additional military spy satellites, an increase in nuclear material production, and the introduction of attack drones. This strategic move is in response to measures Kim perceives as ‘anti-North Korea’ by the U.S. and its allies, such as expanded military exercises and the deployment of U.S. military assets in South Korea.
A Response to Perceived Threats
These actions by the U.S. and its allies were taken in response to a series of weapons tests conducted by North Korea since the previous year. Kim Jong Un’s strategy seems to be leveraging a bolstered nuclear capability for high-stakes diplomacy with the U.S., particularly if former President Donald Trump returns to office in the upcoming presidential elections.
Plans for Diplomatic Leverage
Kim’s diplomatic relationship with Trump previously broke down in 2019 over disagreements concerning sanctions relief for partial denuclearization of North Korea. It is suggested that North Korea may present itself as a ‘responsible nuclear power’ in exchange for sanctions relief, having no intention of denuclearizing. The country is also expected to conduct more intercontinental ballistic missile tests capable of reaching the U.S.
Criticizing South Korea
Kim Jong Un didn’t spare South Korea in his speech, referring to it as a ‘hemiplegic malformation’ and a ‘colonial subordinate state’ under the influence of ‘Yankee culture’. The escalating tensions and perceived threats have led North Korea to adopt a stance of ‘overwhelming war readiness’ as it prepares for the possibility of conflict.
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Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): For the first time in Israel, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure allowed the establishment of energy companies in the local authorities. This is being done in order to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
In cooperation with companies from the private sector, according to the conditions to be determined by the Ministry of the Interior, joint energy corporations will allow local authorities that choose this option to speed up the installation of solar systems, storage facilities and charging stations for electric vehicles in their territories.
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Also, the corporations will allow the local authorities to become more efficient in their energy consumption and manage it in a better way. This move will help them save on current expenses and channel them for the benefit of improving the service to the citizens, at the same time as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The "Iron Swords" war highlighted the importance and especially the urgency of creating energy security, alongside the need to decentralise renewable energy production and storage.
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This mechanism of establishing joint energy corporations will make it possible to accelerate energy security through a transition to sustainable energy--renewable energies, storage, electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
All of these will improve the energy resilience of the local authorities, among other things, in essential facilities required for functional continuity during an emergency, such as emergency reception centres in public buildings and government buildings. (ANI/TPS)
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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Madrid Activists Demand Peace in the Gaza Strip Amid Ongoing Conflict
In the heart of Madrid, a crowd amasses—a collective voice resonating in support of peace in the Gaza Strip. The city, known for its vibrant culture and historic significance, now finds itself hosting a group of pro-Palestine activists, unified in their call for non-violence and resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Madrid: A Platform for Advocacy
The streets of Madrid are no stranger to activism. In this instance, they serve as the stage for a powerful demonstration. Advocates gather, their banners held high, voices echoing through the Spanish capital. Their message is clear: an end to the violence in the Gaza Strip and a peaceful future for the Palestinian people.
The Gaza Strip: The Eye of the Storm
The Gaza Strip, a region that has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, remains a hotbed of tension. The frequency of violent escalations is a grim testament to the need for a lasting resolution. The activists in Madrid, along with their international counterparts, aim to shed light on the volatile situation, urging for peaceful resolutions to a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on the lives of the people involved.
A Global Call for Resolution
The demonstration in Madrid is likely part of a larger international movement standing in solidarity with the Palestinian cause. This global call for peace echoes in cities around the world, seeking to sway public opinion and influence policy decisions regarding the volatile conflict. Amid ongoing hostilities and attempts at negotiation between the conflicting parties, the need for peace becomes increasingly evident—and the voices calling for it, increasingly loud.
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Karnataka deputy CM and state Congress president, DK Shivakumar said a meeting of party legislators and functionaries is scheduled for January 10 to deliberate on preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party is eyeing 20 out of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state. He said he will be travelling to Delhi on January 4 along with CM Siddaramaiah.
Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said a crucial meeting is scheduled for January 10 to discuss preparations for the Lok Sabha polls. The party, with a target of securing at least 20 out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state, aims to streamline its approach for the elections.
The meeting will bring together party legislators, AICC secretary, state vice-presidents and general secretaries to deliberate on the way forward. Following this, Shivakumar plans to convene another meeting with block presidents.
Highlighting the significance of the meeting, Shivakumar on Saturday said he will travel to Delhi on January 4 along with CM Siddaramaiah. The party brass is expected to provide guidelines on potential candidates. Shivakumar acknowledged that party ministers have already submitted a report outlining probable candidates, and a survey will be conducted to assess their viability.
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Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Sunday night an Israel Air Force fighter jet successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that was headed to Israeli territory from the east.
The aerial target was monitored by IDF forces and did not cross into the territory of the State of Israel.
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Also, following a warning earlier Sunday about the infiltration of a hostile aircraft in the north of the country, the air control unit identified a suspicious aerial target heading from the territory of Syria towards the territory of the State of Israel.
Fighter jets of the Air Force successfully intercepted the target. (ANI/TPS)
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Prayers Amidst Chaos: A Final Act of Faith Echoes the Human Cost of the Palestinian Conflict
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian region, an image has emerged that captures the brutal reality of war and the undying spirit of faith. A Palestinian man, severely wounded and believed to be on the brink of death, was captured in a moment of profound faith as he offered prayers in what were thought to be his final moments. This poignant image has quickly become a powerful symbol of the human cost of the enduring conflict.
Fatalities and Faith Amid Conflict
The man, a Palestinian Resistance fighter, was hit by shrapnel during an Israeli shell attack in southern Gaza. Despite his fatal injuries, he chose to kneel down and offer a prayer before succumbing to his wounds. This act of devotion in the face of imminent death touched a chord worldwide, reverberating across social media platforms and inspiring Palestinian and pro-Palestinian activists alike.
Relentless Toll of the Unending Strife
His death adds to the grim tally of fatalities that continues to mount amidst the protracted conflict. The Gaza Health Ministry reports a staggering 21,672 Palestinians killed and 56,165 wounded in the ongoing violence. The majority of those killed and injured are women and children, underscoring the dire situation faced by civilians caught in the crossfire.
A Solemn Commemoration and a Call for Peace
The Palestinian Solidarity Committee recently held a vigil to commemorate the deaths in Gaza, symbolically using 11,000 rose petals to represent the lives lost. The death toll in Gaza has nearly doubled, surpassing 21,000. Guest speaker Noor Muhanna, who lost 10 family members in Gaza, shared memories and the lost hopes and dreams of her family. The event also highlighted the struggles of Palestinian students at SMU, facing increased discrimination and negative responses to their advocacy efforts.
The image of the praying man, his faith unwavering even in the face of death, serves as a stark reminder of the human resilience and spirituality amidst the chaos of war. It has reignited discussions about the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, the toll it takes on innocent lives, and the unyielding faith of those caught in the middle of the strife.
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BENGALURU: The high court has held that reservation/ designation of a particular land made in a master plan for parks and playgrounds, among others, and other than areas reserved for new street developments will lapse if not acquired within five years in terms of section 69(2) of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning (KTCP) Act.
Justice Suraj Govindaraj made this observation recently while allowing a petition filed by the owners of properties known as Jayamahal Palace Hotel, situated along Jayamahal Main Road in the city.
In terms of the revised master plan-2015, the BDA had notified the property containing residential/commercial properties as “green belt” by way of a notification on May 7, 2012. It was challenged by the petitioners.
According to them, in the revised Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) of 2011, which was approved on January 5, 1995, the land had been earmarked for usage for residential purposes and hence, the same needs to be restored as the land had already been put to use for commercial purpose, i.e., hotel. It was claimed that the reservation of the land as open space in the master plan also had lapsed. Justice Suraj Govindaraj pointed out that acquisition of land designated for use of public purposes is required to be made within five years from such a designation in the master plan.
The judge said the designation of the petitioners’ land for public use made under the revised master plan that came into effect on June 25, 2007, is deemed to have lapsed from the midnight of June 24, 2012 as it was not acquired.
“The landowners can make a necessary application seeking re-designation of the land for the purpose for which the surrounding land has been put to use,” the judge added.
The judge reserved liberty for the petitioner to make an application for re-designation of the land-use on the basis of surrounding developments. The BDA should consider and pass necessary orders within 180 days.
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The Toll of Tragedy: Human Cost of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
On a grim day in Gaza, a Palestinian father returned home from a simple errand, bearing a cookie for his son, only to be greeted by the haunting silence of his child’s absence. His son, a casualty of an Israeli attack, had joined the heart-wrenching list of civilian casualties in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. This poignant incident underscores the devastating human toll of this unending strife, particularly in the Gaza Strip where tensions frequently erupt into violence.
Unceasing Conflict and the Human Cost
As Israeli jets intensified their attacks on central Gaza, hospital officials reported at least 35 people killed, including the Palestinian child. Despite international calls for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war would continue for ‘many more months.’ The persistent air and ground conflict has raised fears of morphing into a wider regional confrontation, potentially involving Hamas ally Iran and groups Tehran supports across the Middle East.
Alarming Statistics and International Concerns
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that 307 Palestinians, including 79 children, have been killed in the occupied West Bank since the war’s inception on October 7. The UNICEF labeled 2023 as the deadliest year on record for young people living in the occupied West Bank, with 83 children perishing in the last 12 weeks. The UN Human Rights Office urged Israeli forces to end ‘unlawful killings,’ pointing to an increase in airstrikes on densely populated refugee camps and incitement of violence by settlers against local Palestinians.
Unprecedented Displacement and Ongoing Hostilities
An overnight bombing in Gaza City claimed at least 48 Palestinian lives, and 85% of Gaza’s 2.4 million population have been displaced. The war, incited by Hamas’s attack on October 7, has resulted in intense combat, a harsh military response, and tremendous human suffering. Israeli army reports cite the killing of around a dozen enemy combatants, while the health ministry reports that at least 21,822 people, predominantly women and children, have been killed. Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged to persist with the defensive war until Hamas is eradicated and hostages are returned. Negotiations for a new ceasefire and hostage releases are ongoing.
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Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): "We'd walk into a room full of blood and see no sign of shooting or bombing. There, Hamas terrorists didn't use a gun to kill their victims; they used an axe to chop them into pieces," said Simcha Greiniman, a volunteer emergency responder with the ZAKA organisation.
Since Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre of 1,200 people in Israel, 800 ZAKA volunteers have worked around the clock to recover the remains of the dead.
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"I am there every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to make sure that these families get the closure they need to properly mourn their loved ones," the 47 year-old Greiniman told the Tazpit Press Service.
Founded in 1995, ZAKA deals with instances of unnatural death, and works in close cooperation with emergency services and security forces. Over 3,000 ZAKA volunteers are currently deployed cross the country, on call 24/7, to respond to terror attacks, accidents or natural disasters.
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Greiniman has been volunteering for ZAKA for the past 32 years and oversees groups in charge of conducting Chesed Shel Emes, honoring the dead by bringing bodies to burial, which is considered one of the greatest commandments in Judaism.
"In the Bible, there is a special need to make sure bodies get a proper burial and that no part, not even blood samples or small bones, are left behind," explained Greiniman.
As part of ZAKA International, Greiniman has volunteered both in Israel and overseas in scenarios ranging from natural disasters to accidents and terror attacks. In recent years, ZAKA International flew to Haiti, India, Turkey and Morocco.
During the Sept. 11 terror attacks in New York City, Greiniman sat at the airport for two weeks waiting to get approval from the United States to assist emergency teams on site.
"This time, it happened in our backyard. Hundreds of people who supported Palestinians by giving them a place to work, taking them to hospitals, were massacred in their homes and captured into Gaza" on Oct. 7, said Greiniman.
He recalled one instance in which he entered a house and on the living room table found a birthday cake.
"A cake is supposed to be something happy. But we didn't come to eat cake, we came to take care of bodies," said Greiniman.
"My eyes went looking for pictures of the family who lived in that house and who should have been celebrating," he added.
Greiniman described a very strong smell of burnt flesh emanating from the house's safe room. When he turned on his flashlight upon entering the pitch-dark room, he found charred remains.
"Everything was connected, glued together. At the top, there were three adult-sized skulls and at the bottom two small skulls attached," Greiniman told TPS. "They were burnt to death while hugging each other--it was extremely hard to take them apart."
Later, Greiniman deduced that these were the skulls of two children, their parents and grandmother, who all lived in the house.
"When we took out the bodies, we had to walk by that cake every single time," he recalled.
He recalled another house which had been burnt to the ground on Oct. 7. In one of the rooms, the ceiling had collapsed and cement was covering the floor.
"In the cement, I saw a lump. Underneath, there was a dead child who was about five years old," he said.
"In a separate room, I found the skull of another young child with the metal part of a hammer still attached to it. The wooden part of the hammer had burned [away]. Every house has a story," he added.
Collecting human remains from a house into which Hamas terrorists lobbed grenades could take up to 18 hours, especially if more than one person had hidden in the same room, Greiniman explained. Once collected, the body parts are sent to a special morgue for DNA testing.
"Nothing prepares you for it," he said. "I have dealt with blown-up buses, restaurants, hotels and butchered synagogues, but seeing hundreds of bodies at a rave laying in a field... you can't ever train yourself to be ready for that," he continued, in reference to the Supernova Music Festival, where some 360 revelers were slaughtered on Oct. 7.
Greiniman told TPS that he had been shocked to hear people deny Hamas's crimes against humanity, a phenomenon he chalked up to antisemitism.
To raise awareness of the massacres, Greiniman spoke at United Nations headquarters in New York City on Dec. 5. In 2005, the United Nations recognized ZAKA an international humanitarian organization, and in 2016, the U.N. Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations granted ZAKA Search and Rescue advisory status as an official body.
"I was the one who took out the bodies; I could not let anyone deny these crimes, especially as a volunteer for ZAKA, which the U.N. officially recognizes," said Greiniman.
"I came into houses and saw women naked from their stomach down leaning over their own beds, with their hands tied behind their backs and bleeding from different areas," he said.
"It if had happened anywhere else in the world, humanity would be screaming for justice," he added. "I invite whoever denies what we have dealt with to come and let me personally walk them around the scenes, show them what happened and where it happened," he added.
While ZAKA generally refrains from photographing the deceased out of respect for their privacy, Greiniman was told by his commanders after two days in the field to take pictures as evidence of the horror.
Nearly three months after the attacks, ZAKA's work to identify the bodies is far from complete.
"Bodies were burned so badly that no bone marrow or teeth were left to cross-reference for DNA purposes," Greiniman explained.
After 9/11, the U.S. built a special device to recover DNA from the ashes of the World Trade Center buildings. While Israel is working on a similar machine, ZAKA is currently sending samples to America to identify some remains.
"You can't give up. There are families who can't carry on living without knowing what happened to their loved ones, thinking they might be held in Gaza," said Greiniman. "We understand how important our work is for the Jewish nation and the Jewish people around the world. We are not going to stop until those bodies are in the right place and until those families are at peace knowing their loved ones are buried there." (ANI/TPS)
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Google Chrome Not Loading Images? Here's How To Fix It
Opening a website and finding blank spaces instead of images is a common scenario. This issue is typically caused by a range of factors that affect how Chrome loads and displays images. One primary culprit is a slow or unstable internet connection, which can lead to incomplete image downloads. Cached data conflicts, where outdated or corrupted information is stored in your browser, are another common cause.
To fix the problem, it is best to start with the basics by checking internet speed, ensuring a stable pathway for images to load. Refreshing tabs is another quick and often effective method to restart the loading process. However, if the issue persists, it may be necessary to explore more advanced solutions. Adjusting Chrome settings to optimize image loading, disabling problematic extensions that might interfere with the process, and even considering a browser update can be crucial steps in resolving the problem.
Below, we share step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot and resolve image loading issues in Google Chrome.
Adjust the image display settings of Google
When using Google Chrome, like many browsers, you have a set of preferences and configurations that you can adjust to optimize your browsing experience. A critical aspect to consider is the handling of JavaScript, a scripting language commonly used to enhance website interactivity. JavaScript is integral to the functioning of many modern websites, particularly those with image content.
If you encounter issues with image loading, it might be due to specific settings that need your attention. If JavaScript is disabled in your Chrome settings, you are likely to face the issue at hand. Enabling JavaScript can often resolve image-loading issues, as many websites depend on this technology to dynamically load and display images.
To adjust these image display settings:
- Click on the menu icon (three dots) at the top-right corner of Chrome.
- Choose Settings > Privacy and security.
- Click Site settings.
- Scroll down to the Content section and click on the JavaScript option.
- In the Default behavior section, choose Sites can use JavaScript.
- Check the Not allowed to use JavaScript section to see if any websites are listed. If you find some, click on the three dots associated with them and select Remove.
- Now, return to the previous page. Under the Content section, click Images.
- Ensure that the Sites can show images option is enabled.
- Check the Not allowed to show images section and remove any sites listed under it.
Once done, you can check if the problem is fixed.
Check if it's a site-specific issue
It's important to know that issues with images may not always be because of your browser settings. Sometimes, it could be the specific website you're on. If you see images loading fine on some sites but not on others, the problem might be with certain web pages, not your browser.
To investigate, start by visiting various sites using Google Chrome. Pay attention to how images load during this exploration. If you find that images display correctly on some sites but not on others, there's a possibility the issue is tied to particular websites. For additional confirmation, try opening the same websites in a different browser, like Firefox or Safari. If images load without issues in the alternative browser, it strengthens the indication that the problem may be specific to Google Chrome.
You can also utilize tools that inform you if a website is down. The Is It Down Right Now website is one such option. Enter the name of the website you are having problems with and click on the Check button. If a website is down, the tool will notify you that the website is down for everyone and not just you.
Disable hardware acceleration
Hardware acceleration is a feature designed to enhance performance by offloading specific tasks to your computer's hardware. However, it can sometimes lead to compatibility issues with certain graphics configurations, causing problems with image rendering. To check if this feature is causing image-related issues, you can disable it and retry loading images. Here's how:
- Open Chrome settings.
- Choose System from the left pane.
- Move to the right side and turn the toggle off for Use hardware acceleration when available.
By doing so, you instruct Chrome to rely more on software rendering, potentially addressing compatibility issues that might be causing image-loading problems. After you disable hardware acceleration, close and relaunch Chrome to allow the changes to take effect.
You can now check if disabling hardware acceleration has made a difference. If the problem persists, it implies that there is another cause of the problem. In that case, you can re-enable hardware acceleration and proceed with the other troubleshooting steps.
Use the incognito mode
Incognito mode, also known as private browsing, creates a temporary session that doesn't save your browsing history or data. This feature helps diagnose issues related to cookies, cache, or extensions that could affect image loading.
By using incognito mode, you can isolate the problem and test whether issues with image loading are influenced by factors like stored data or installed extensions. If images load correctly in incognito mode, it suggests that the problem may be tied to your regular browser settings.
To use incognito mode, open Google Chrome, click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and select New incognito window. Visit the websites where image loading issues occurred to see if the problem persists.
If images load correctly in incognito mode, it indicates that your regular browser settings, including extensions or cached data, might be causing the problem. To troubleshoot further, disable extensions one by one in your regular browsing mode to identify any affecting image loading. Additionally, clearing your browsing cache and cookies can provide a fresh start. After making these adjustments, restart Google Chrome and test image loading in regular mode again.
Update Chrome or reinstall it
Regular updates address potential compatibility issues and improve the overall performance of the browser. If you're experiencing problems with image loading, using an outdated version of Chrome could be a contributing factor. The easiest way to fix the problem in this case is by updating Chrome to the latest available version. To update Chrome:
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Hover over Help in the dropdown menu and click on About Google Chrome.
The browser will automatically check for updates, and if one is available, you'll see an option to install it. After updating, restart Chrome to apply the changes. Revisit the websites where you encountered image loading problems to see if the issue persists. At times, keeping your browser up to date improves compatibility with various websites and resolves image-related issues.
If, despite trying these steps, the problem persists, consider that reinstalling Chrome might be a solution. Reinstalling involves uninstalling the existing Chrome application and then downloading and installing the latest version from the official Chrome website. This step ensures a fresh installation, potentially resolving any underlying issues that may be affecting image loading.
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From ballboy in an SCG riot to one of Australia’s most beloved broadcasters
By Iain Payten
In 50 years as a broadcaster, Jim Maxwell has seen more action at the Sydney Cricket Ground than most.
Generally, the moments have featured willow and leather and Maxwell behind an ABC microphone, calling the play from a box at the back of the stand.
But one of Maxwell’s most memorable moments came a few years before became a commentator, and saw him smack bang in the middle of the action, on the SCG itself.
The setting was the Springboks’ infamous rugby tour of Australia in July 1971, when thousands of anti-apartheid protestors attended to disrupt the matches and demonstrate against South Africa’s racist policies.
For the fourth game of the tour against NSW, after chaotic scenes in Melbourne, Adelaide and during a game four days earlier at the SCG between the Springboks and Sydney, police ramped up their presence in readiness.
Barbed wire was strung up between the SCG field and the hill and 700 police were on hand, but with flares, smoke bombs, projectiles and pitch invaders expected, it was arranged for young adult referees to serve as ballboys. One of them was a 21-year-old Maxwell.
“They didn’t want young kids out there because it was absolutely mad,” Maxwell recalled.
One photo from the Fairfax archive from the day shows the young Maxwell, dressed in a white uniform, looking on as police arrest a pitch invader, but with the game going on behind him.
“There was barbwire around the hill, there were paddy wagons on the ground, all the protesters had whistles. Then they started throwing stuff: billiard balls, tennis balls, you name it, and people tried to get through the wire on the ground. They got through the fence and got chucked in the paddy wagons. It was absolutely mad.”
Less than two years later, Maxwell was back at the SCG for a far more genteel event – an Australian cricket Test against Pakistan – and via an audition tape produced that day, secured a traineeship with the ABC that set him on a path to becoming one of Australia’s most treasured sports broadcasters.
Maxwell celebrated 50 years of broadcasting last month and ahead of the Sydney Test – the 338th long-form cricket match he’s called – the Herald sat down with the ABC’s voice of cricket to talk through his history at the SCG, the early days of his career, major influences, his favourite colleagues and the future of cricket.
EARLY DAYS
Growing up in Sydney’s east, Maxwell first attended cricket with his father in the late 1950s, but he was more occupied with collecting empty glass bottles to earn enough to buy a soft drink himself. By the time he became a member of the SCG at the age of 10, Maxwell was watching the action and recalls Sir Garfield Sobers parking Ian Meckiff in the Sheridan Stand on his way to 168 in 1961.
A keen junior cricketer at Cranbrook, Maxwell would go to Sheffield Shield games with a scorebook and spend the day dutifully recording the action. That progressed to writing a cricket magazine while still at school, which his mum would type up and be sold for five cents a copy.
“I used to sit up in the stand every summer holiday with a scorebook with my mate, and [Donald] Bradman would be sitting over there,” Maxwell said.
“He was one of the selectors with Jack Ryder and Dudley Seddon. They used to sit in front of the old ABC box and you didn’t go near those blokes. Very intimidating. It was still fairly intimidating when I got around to being in the ABC box in ’73.”
Like many, Maxwell didn’t know what he wanted to do after school and started an arts degree. He didn’t finish it – playing cricket and going to races was more fun – but after a trip overseas playing cricket in 1971, he returned home and his mum had cut out an ad from the paper.
“It was an ad for the ABC – to become a specialist trainee [in sport],” Maxwell said. “I had a fly at it, for the hell of it.”
Maxwell got the gig, and along with other young contemporaries in the program like Gordon Bray, Drew Morphett and Peter Meares, began learning the trade. The ABC was the home of almost every sport at the time, on radio and TV, and the likes of Norman May and Alan McGilvray were in their pomp.
CALLING CRICKET
A nervous Maxwell was in the ABC box calling cricket as early as the end of 1973, watching and learning from legends like McGilvray and Lindsay Hassett.
Cricket quickly became his summer home, but the ABC deployed him across many other sports, too. Maxwell went to Olympics and Commonwealth Games, called Sydney club rugby for many decades, and plenty of rugby league too; be it country group finals or the NSWRL in the 1980s.
“Most of the grounds we were down on the sideline: Brookvale, Lidcombe, Belmore, Cumberland Oval,” Maxwell said.
“The table became very important because if it rained, you’d get underneath it. It was rough and ready in those days.”
His first love remained cricket, though, and soon enough Maxwell became a familiar voice of the Australian summer. He saw the Packer pyjama cricket revolution come through and the proliferation of white-ball cricket, and with bigger and bigger sums of money in the game, the ever-improving standards of athleticism and preparation.
Maxwell is no olden-days romantic, mind you. He rates modern cricket as a better game than when he started, and he even enjoys Twenty20 cricket, or the quality games at least.
THE ART OF COMMENTARY
Maxwell tries to hold the line for tradition, though, when it comes to the similarly seismic changes in cricket broadcasting. The world is far different in the box, too.
“I asked Norman May one day, how do you manage the connection with the audience? He said you just have to imagine you’re in the pub with me, and just tell me what’s going on. What do I want to know? The score, what the expert thinks. That stuff. That was good advice,” Maxwell said.
“It was like the advice from McGilvray, which you didn’t get a lot of unless you asked. It was very pithy. Things like ‘you’ll never be any good unless you’re a good listener’ and in terms of broadcasting ‘copy technique and create your own style’.
“It was much more formal in those days. The tendency now, because the whole coverage of sport is more conversational, is to underplay the basic stuff. On the TV and the [Big Bash League], they’re mostly not talking about the game. It has changed dramatically.”
Maxwell sits in the ABC box for most of the day, even when not calling.
“When I get on, the first thing I do is grab the scoresheet and say ‘if you have just switched, the score is ... xyz’. Because it is so conversational, it has lost a bit of that discipline,” Maxwell said.
It’s minor stuff, but important. But the irony lies in the fact Maxwell’s status as Australia’s pre-eminent radio cricket caller is because he’s a superb conversationalist, as well.
Many devoted listeners to the ABC cricket commentary are there purely for the light-hearted banter, storytelling and historical musings between balls. People bring cakes to Test matches to give to the ABC team.
“We have gone from not knowing if anyone was listening, to now we have interaction with the audience, with emails and texts, it connects you in a lovely way,” Maxwell said.
For some, the peak years of modern ABC cricket were Maxwell and Kerry O’Keeffe riffing off each other in the late 1990s and 2000s. Of the hundreds of co-commentators he’s worked with, Maxwell opts for O’Keeffe and former Herald cricket writer Peter Roebuck as the most treasured.
O’Keeffe was working for 2UE when Maxwell urged his ABC bosses to recruit the witty, but also deeply knowledgeable, former Test leg-spinner.
“In those days he wasn’t considered to be the ABC type, and all that stuff,” Maxwell said.
“But I said ‘he actually knows the game brilliantly, apart from all the shenanigans and frog jokes and all the rest of it, let’s give him a go’. So that’s how we started and Kerry had 13 years at the ABC. It was a good era. They were great years.”
Jim Maxwell on ...
The best players he saw at the SCG
You are always connected to the more recent, so you just have to say watching Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath play for Australia was the absolute pinnacle. Two bowlers who consistently put a strangle on the opposition. There has been nothing like it in the history of the game, I am sure.
Just behind them was Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, and on our side, Ricky Ponting. Neil Harvey’s footwork, Bob Simpson’s catching at slip. And Gary Sobers was probably the greatest cricketer – total package – that we’ve seen.
The most exciting moment at the SCG
You’d probably have to go for the end of the game – everyone saw it or at least says they saw it – when Michael Bevan won the game (an ODI against the West Indies in 1996) on the last ball.
The most exciting Test series
(Maxwell has to go overseas for this category, opting for a tie between the 2005 and 2023 Ashes series in England)
This year, and that one, have probably been the most exciting to watch. In terms of the unpredictability of the contest. No boring sessions. This year probably moreso than 2005, if you look at all the other stuff going on, Nathan Lyon’s injury, the behaviour of the crowd at Lord’s, Mark Wood at Headingley …
The future of Test cricket
I think it is challenged, providing India stick with the IPL growth. They’ll have their own scheduling challenges, with more IPL franchises and competitions. How do you fit it all into the calendar year? That will be the squeeze for Test cricket – just fitting it in. I think Test cricket, outside the top teams, could struggle to survive because it won’t be viable.
Modern cricket change
McGilvray said when he was near the end, over a beer or whatever, he was asked what’s the difference between the game he was watching and the game he played before the war. He said ‘they’re athletes now’. And that’s only moreso from then to now.
So like golf balls, are we going to have rollback in cricket? Seriously, those bats are like trampolines. That’s the biggest change in the game in the last 20-30 years, the size and quality of the firesticks, the bats. These guys today can mishit a six pretty easily.
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Much to look forward to in 2024
As we reach 2024 at the end of another challenging year, it’s worth reflecting on what we have achieved in the area of adult care and community wellbeing as this continues to be an important part of the county council’s work.
Firstly, our Trading Standards team has been involved in some innovative work throughout the year to combat scammers and rouge traders, securing prosecutions in a bid to take them out of the system and helping residents to spot and avoid their fraudulent schemes.
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Our new-look Domestic Abuse service is playing a key role in enabling people to escape such relationships and rebuild their lives. The recent success of our second Domestic Abuse Business Conference highlights the importance local businesses place on the wellbeing of their staff, to raise any concerns with employees and increase the wellbeing and mental health of their workforce.
Our Strength and Balance service is helping older people to retain (and in some cases regain) their mobility, increasing their independence and reducing the chances of them suffering a potentially life-changing falls. We’ve had over 600 referrals from health professional and GPs to exercise classes designed to improve and develop strength and mobility.
The Lincolnshire Ageing Better Partnership has been drawing together different agencies to enable a more coherent and effective system of support for residents. And we are making great strides in providing more extra care and supported living accommodation in the county. Construction is well underway for a new extra care development featuring 62 apartments and 10 bungalows in Welton for the over 55s.
The continued development of our extra care and supported housing provision will be key as we look forward to 2024. As well as the Welton development, planning permission has been agreed for The Hoplands in Sleaford, with proposals for 40 extra care apartments for older people and 12 apartments for working aged adults with a disability. We hope to start on site towards the end of 2024.
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Planning has also been submitted for new accommodation featuring 10 one-bedroom apartments for working aged adults in Market Rasen. We are working through the planning and procurement process with an estimated start on site in April 2024.
I’m particularly looking forward to seeing improvements to our day services across the county, which support a wide range of people including people with disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and other long-term health conditions or differences. We are carrying out work to modernise and freshen our day services facilities and offer, with major refurbishment already taking shape at Ancaster and plans for improvements in Grantham, Spalding and Skegness.
We’ll also be further developing our digital offer to support older, vulnerable residents to become more digitally skilled and help keep them out of hospital and independent in their own homes.
We want to ensure that Lincolnshire is a positive place to grow older for our residents, both now and in the future.
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My very best wishes to you all for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2024.
Councillor Wendy Bowkett
Executive Councillor for Adult Care & Public Health
Lincolnshire County Council
(Wainfleet and Spilsby Ward)
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BENGALURU: A 27-year-old software engineer, who was partying till late in the night in the run-up to the new year, died after he accidentally fell off the 33rd floor of his friend's flat at Bhattarahalli near KR Pura in east Bengaluru on Friday morning.
The deceased is Divyanshu Sharma, hailing from Uttar Pradesh and living in Kodigehalli (KR Pura). His father, Chaman Sharma, is a retired Indian Air Force employee who stays in Horamavu with other family members.
Police said Divyanshu fell from the balcony of the flat owned by his friend Monica.
Preliminary investigation revealed he slipped while trying to throw cigarette ash and fallen near the walking track of the apartment.
Cops said Divyanshu and three friends visited Monica's flat Thursday night and all of them went to a mall in Whitefield to watch a movie. "Since the film had already started, they headed to a pub. From there, they returned home around 2.30am. While his friends slept in the bedroom, Divyanshu fell asleep in the living room," a police officer said.
Before retiring for the night, Divyanshu had told Monica that he would clean up the place where they had partied, as it was full of cigarette stubs and ash.
"In the morning (around 7am), while the others were asleep, Divyanshu walked to the balcony and fell," the officer said, adding: "He had cleaned the room and probably went to the balcony to either throw the ash or get some fresh air. He may have lost balance because of a hangover. Investigation is on."
The death came to light when some apartment residents spotted his body and put out an alert in the community's WhatsApp group. The message had a photo of Divyanshu's ID card. When Monica saw the message, she along with other friends ran down to find him dead.
During investigation, police found cigarette ash on the balcony floor, close to the railings. "The victim's shoe marks were imprinted on the ash, suggesting he was trying to throw it from the balcony," the officer said.
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Karachi [Pakistan], January 1 (ANI): Karachi celebrates the start of 2024 with celebratory aerial gunfire, leaving 11 people injured in several parts of the city, according to ARY News.
Following the nation's New Year's festivities, Karachi police issued a warning to those celebrating by threatening to prosecute them for acts of terrorism, including aerial fire.
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According to police officials, s seven-year-old child was injured in the aerial firing in Bahadurabad, which is one of the neighbourhoods of Gulshan Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Meanwhile, three people sustained injuries at Five Star Chowrangi, two others at Seaview and one each in Liaquat Abad and North Nazimabad, ARY News reported.
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The charges of attempted murder and terrorism will be included in the cases filed against individuals responsible for the New Year's Eve aerial firing, Karachi Police Chief Khadim Hussain Rind said, according to ARY News.
To prevent aerial firing, he also emphasised the need for search operations, notifications at marketplaces and mosques, and the promotion of constructive police acts on social media to offset any bad effects.
In addition, the police commander gave his subordinates orders to arrest drivers who had consumed alcohol, particularly DIG Iqbal Dara, the chief of traffic police.
Meanwhile, Karachi has implemented a two-day total prohibition on the use of pyrotechnics, aerial gunfire, and the carrying or displaying of firearms. (ANI)
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These Polaroid Printers Can Turn Your Smartphone Into An Instant Camera
The hearts of professional and amateur photographers alike broke when celebrated photography company Polaroid announced it would no longer produce the instant film that made it a pop culture icon. Though the fateful decision marked the end of an era in the photography realm, Polaroid has since returned to the instant photography conversation by launching a new line of upgraded analog cameras with an old-school appeal. Along with a new series of instant cameras, it has remained relevant by developing devices capable of transforming an everyday smartphone into an instant camera.
Polaroid accomplished that feat by introducing a pair of printers that allow users to print out the hottest shots from their devices when connected through an app. The first of those printers was dubbed the Polaroid Lab and allowed users to make classically framed Polaroid pictures from the digital source. The Lab is sold out on the Polaroid site but can still be purchased for about $109 on Amazon. Meanwhile, the $99.99, pocket-sized Hi-Print lets users turn their favorite pics into stickers with the help of a specially designed film. Here's what you need to know about using Polaroid's cleverly realized printers.
How to download the Polaroid printer app you need
Before you can use either of the Polaroid printers, you will first want to download the app necessary to connect your smartphone to them. The Polaroid apps work with both Android and iOS devices. They are both free to download and an absolute breeze to navigate. Follow these instructions to download the Polaroid app of your choosing:
- Go to the App Store on your iPhone or Google Play on your Android.
- Type Polaroid or Polaroid Hi-Print into the search window, depending on which printer you're using.
- Tap the "Get" or "Install" icons to download the app to your device.
- Once installed, tap the corresponding Polaroid icon on your phone to open the app.
- Follow the setup instructions as noted.
You will, of course, want to ensure the operating system on your device is up to date before downloading. Users should reach out to tech support from Google Play or the App Store if they run into any issues.
How to print standard pictures from a Polariod Lab
If you are the proud owner of a Polaroid Lab and have successfully downloaded the requisite Lab app for your smartphone, follow these instructions to start printing:
- Turn on your Polaroid Lab and ensure the battery is fully charged by checking the LED light on the back of the device.
- Ensure that the Lab is loaded with a cartridge of Polaroid film.
- Make sure your smartphone's Bluetooth is on and discoverable, then pair the phone with your Polaroid Lab.
- Open the Polaroid app and select the Polaroid Lab as the device to connect. The app will need access to your phone's camera roll.
- In the app, choose whether to print from a single framed picture, double shot, or collage options.
- Select the "Choose Photo" option in the app and select the photo you want to print from your phone's camera roll, editing the shot as desired.
- Once the photo is ready, tap the arrow at the bottom of your phone's screen.
- Place your camera face down on the Polaroid Lab cradle, ensuring the two grey circles on the screen align with the cradle's corresponding touch points.
- The Polaroid logo on the Lab should blink several times. When the Polaroid logo is solid, users should press the red shutter button on the Lab. The photo should begin printing.
Once printing is complete, the picture will require a few moments to develop. Contrary to popular belief, shaking a Polaroid picture will not aid the process.
How to print Polaroid pictures with Hi-Print
If you've recently gotten your hands on a Polaroid Hi-Print and have downloaded the compatible app, here's how to print your first photo:
- Make sure the battery on your Hi-Print is fully charged.
- Open the film cartridge door on the side of the Hi-Print and load a cartridge of Polaroid paper into the slot. Close the door.
- Turn on the device.
- Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is on and discoverable, and pair it with the Hi-Print.
- Open the Hi-Print app on your device. The app will require access to your phone's photo library.
- Select the photo you want to print and edit it to your liking using the in-app editing tools. You can also add stylized text to your photograph at this time if you so desire.
- When your photo is ready, press the circular button in the bottom right corner of your phone to send it to the Hi-Print for printing.
Once printing begins, the paper will move in and out of the Hi-Print four times, adding additional layers of color and a protective overcoat with each respective pass. Users should avoid touching the paper while printing is in process. The picture should be pulled gently from the Hi-Print when the printing is finished.
What film do you need to print from a Polaroid printer
Now that you know how to use your Polaroid devices to print pictures from your smartphone, you'll want to be sure they are loaded with the correct film or printing paper. Since the Polaroid Lab and Hi-Print do not use ink in their printing processes, they both require specifically designed materials to function.
The Polaroid Lab is a digital-to-analog device that utilizes an actual photographic chemical reaction to print its photos. That means it needs Polaroid film to operate. Not just any Polaroid film will do, however, with the Lab requiring either i-Type instant photo film or Polaroid's 600 series film. Polaroid's i-Type's black and white variant will also work in the Lab, and each of those Polaroid films can currently be purchased on the company's website and other outlets that sell Polaroid devices.
The Hi-Print does not use film in its printing process, instead relying on a specially designed 2x3 paper. Polaroid is the only company that makes the sticky-backed paper the Hi-Print device needs. That paper can also be purchased directly from Polaroid and other retail stores.
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The story behind Fraser-McGurk’s bond with Maxwell … and that monkey incident
By Andrew Wu
Australia’s World Cup great Glenn Maxwell has taken Big Bash League sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk under his wing, setting up a clash between the master and apprentice in Tuesday night’s Melbourne derby at the MCG.
If the cricket public were still not aware of Fraser-McGurk after his world record 29-ball one-day century in October, they would be now after Maxwell described him as “easily the most talented young batter in the country”.
Maxwell’s comments were not just those of an old pro passing judgment from the couch. He has worked closely with Fraser-McGurk and has become somewhat of a mentor to the budding star.
Friends for about “four to five years” from their days in the Victoria squad, their relationship has grown.
“It probably started with him starting to take me under the wing a bit more the last two to three years,” Fraser-McGurk told this masthead.
The pair talk often, about once or twice a week, Fraser-McGurk said, though they can occasionally go a fortnight without speaking, due to their schedules.
It’s not difficult to understand why Maxwell has taken such a keen interest in Fraser-McGurk’s career. Both share a freewheeling and jaw-dropping approach to batting, pulling off shots others dare not try. They can also frustrate, which partially explains why Fraser-McGurk, 21, is no longer playing for his home state Victoria.
“You can see the way he plays, he reacts to the ball and does what he wants with it,” Fraser-McGurk said. “I don’t think any player in the world can do that. To have someone like that you can go to and get advice from is crucial for me.”
Fraser-McGurk has been the revelation of BBL 13, stamping himself as one of the country’s most exciting young batting prospects with whirlwind knocks of 55 from 23 balls and 70 off 37 for the Renegades.
It was his first half-century which compelled Maxwell to tell the world just how good the kid, nicknamed the Rooster, could be.
“No one in Australia is better to watch then Fraser-McGurk. Easily the most talented young batter in the country. His potential doesn’t actually have a ceiling,” Maxwell wrote to his 1.8 million followers on X, the social platform formerly called Twitter.
“It’s nice to have someone of his stature to say words like that,” Fraser-McGurk said. “I’ve had a fair bit to do with Maxy. He’s helped me out with numerous things along the way. He still texts me now about things even when I’m not playing for Victoria.
“He’s put some serious time into me. To give back and put some performances on the board to show it wasn’t all for nothing is very nice.”
Fraser-McGurk’s breakthrough summer has come after moving to South Australia in search for more opportunities. Given the licence to thrill, Fraser-McGurk has scored debut hundreds in both the Sheffield Shield and the Marsh Cup, even if he is still searching for consistency.
To say he is on the radar of national selectors would be a stretch, but he did receive a congratulatory message from chief selector George Bailey after his maiden Shield ton.
“He’s got my phone number, I’m happy with that,” Fraser-McGurk said.
With his dynamic strokeplay and power hitting, Fraser-McGurk appears a prime candidate to become a Twenty20 gun for hire at a time when lucrative leagues are popping up all over the globe, but he speaks like a man very much into the legend of the baggy green.
“My dream’s always been to play Test cricket for Australia, I hope it stays the same with all the young kids coming through,” Fraser-McGurk said.
“That’s the pinnacle, it’s why it’s called Test cricket. You’re playing with the best players in the world across five days, and you get to test your skills against them. Just seeing how well the Australians are going it make you want to play it more.
“I think we’re a bit spoilt seeing Australians dominate every other country. We don’t know what it’s like to see them go through bad patches. My dad used to say we had the odd rough patch, but we’ve always been a super dominant country.
“To say that you played for Australia in Test cricket, to say you were part of that ultimate group would be really special.”
Before this season, Fraser-McGurk was more widely known as the young gun who left an under-19 World Cup early after being attacked by a monkey at a nature reserve in South Africa.
The monkey had been upset after Fraser-McGurk had run out of food, and lashed out, scratching him on the eyelid.
There were murmurs in cricket circles Fraser-McGurk had taunted the primate but he said this was not the case.
“That wasn’t happening,” Fraser-McGurk said. “People add on to that because that’s who I am, I’m a bit of an outgoing person, they would have thought I was doing that but I wasn’t. You had to be there to understand what was going on.
“I was feeding the monkey, as I was allowed to. He ate all the food in my hand. It looked like he was a bit upset. I was a bit too close to the cage. He’s gone at me, got me in the eye. I had a little scratch on the eyelid and needed all sorts of treatment and some of that treatment was a bit safer in Australia.”
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In the backdrop of New Year celebrations, traffic police have announced the closure of several flyovers across the city, diversions on important roads in the central business district, and prohibition of vehicular movement on MG Road and Brigade Road on Sunday evening.
No entry for public vehiclesThere will be no entry for vehicles, except police ones and vehicles of essential services on duty, from any direction between 8pm Sunday and 1am Monday on the following roads:
MG Road: From Anil Kumble Junction up to Residency Road junction near Mayo Hall
Brigade Road: Between junctions of Cauvery Emporium and Opera
Church Street: From Brigade Road up to Museum Road
Museum Road: From MG Road Junction to Old Madras Bank Road
Rest House Road: From Museum Road to Brigade Road junction
Towing back for now: Police have announced towing away of vehicles wrongly parked on the restricted roads
One-way walk after 8pm: Pedestrians on Brigade Road should walk from MG Road Junction to Opera Junction
only; walking back is prohibited.
Those wishing to go back to MG Road can proceed via Residency Road Cross (near Shankarnag theatre).
Flyovers closed: As a precautionary measure, flyovers in the city, except Kempegowda International Airport expressway, are closed from 8pm Sunday to 6am Monday.
No vehicle parking (from 4pm, Sunday)MG Road: From Anil Kumble Circle to Trinity Circle
Brigade Road: From Arts and Crafts junction up to Opera Junction
Church Street: From Brigade Road junction up to St Mark’s
Road Rest House Road: From Brigade Road up to Museum Road
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BENGALURU: As the curtains draw on 2023,
Karnataka witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape, dominated by the state Congress. The year marked a significant
victory for the grand old party as it wrested power from the
BJP, setting the stage for the impending 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The internal power struggle between key figures, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, did not impede the Congress from presenting a united front.
The May assembly polls proved to be a watershed moment, with the party securing an impressive 136 out of 224 seats, marking a notable increase from its 2018 performance. This victory, with a 43.2% vote share, stands as the party's largest since the 1989 elections.
Reflecting on historical benchmarks, such a landslide victory had only occurred once before in 1999, under the leadership of SM Krishna, where the Congress secured 132 seats with a 40.84% vote percentage.
The Congress, buoyed by the success of the Bharat Jodo Yatra under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, delivered a resounding blow to the BJP, uprooting them from their stronghold in South India. This victory not only revitalised the Congress but also rekindled hopes for the opposition nationally, signalling a potential revival after a series of setbacks in 2022. July saw a significant development as 26 opposition parties, with the Congress at the core, formed a coalition named INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). This alliance aimed to challenge the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
However, the BJP's victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh overshadowed the Congress's triumph in Karnataka, posing a renewed challenge. The Congress found solace in its victory in Telangana, where it ousted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi government.
Nevertheless, the Congress government headed by Siddaramaiah scored political brownie points by fulfilling five poll guarantees, despite facing challenges due to financial and technical glitches. Internal dissent also emerged, with senior MLAs expressing dissatisfaction over cabinet considerations. However, the party managed to quell the rebellion by offering cabinet-rank equivalent posts.
For the BJP nationally, 2023 was marked by optimism as it approached the New Year and the impending national elections under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. However, in Karnataka, the party faced a tumultuous year, marred by defeat and internal discontent, leading to a delay in appointing new leadership.
The JD(S) had a particularly challenging year, facing both electoral setbacks and internal rebellions. The dismissal of party president CM Ibrahim underscored the internal strife within the party.
Looking ahead to the 2024 polls, the BJP and JD(S) are poised to challenge the confident Congress, riding on their newfound alliance and the enduring pro-Modi wave. As Karnataka reflects on the events of 2023, the political landscape sets the stage for a gripping electoral contest in the year to come.
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Deadline for PUV Franchise Consolidation Marks Turning Point for Philippine Transport
As the clock struck midnight marking the end of 2023, a significant milestone was reached in the Philippine transportation sector. The deadline for Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) franchise consolidation was met with a flurry of activity as numerous operators scrambled to comply. A development borne out of the government’s PUV Modernization Program, the consolidation process has the potential to reshape the face of public transport in the country.
Deadline Meets Resistance
The mandatory franchise consolidation, a key component of the government’s PUV modernization program, posed a significant challenge for PUV operators. Despite the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) insistence on the December 31, 2023 deadline, resistance was evident. Transport group Piston, for instance, called for a recall of the deadline, citing a potential ‘transport crisis’ if about a quarter of PUVs lose their operating rights. The group questioned the government’s claim that nearly 70% of jeepneys had already consolidated.
The Implications of Consolidation
The consolidation process aims to streamline PUV operations through the merger of individual franchises into a single entity. However, this move has significant financial implications for operators. The proposed modernized jeepneys, replacing the older models, are expected to cost between 1.6 to 2.0 million pesos. This hefty price tag has sparked concerns about the economic sustainability of jeepney drivers, many of whom expressed their inability to afford the upgrade despite recognizing the benefits of modernization.
Modernization Amidst Controversy
The Jeepney Modernization Program, slated to commence in 2024, has been met with mixed reactions. While the initiative promotes environmental sustainability through cleaner minibuses, it also threatens the iconic cultural Jeepney. The DOTr’s franchise consolidation order could potentially displace jeepney drivers who fail to comply, further fueling the controversy surrounding the program. Nevertheless, efforts were made to facilitate compliance, with the Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) offering employment opportunities to displaced drivers.
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Bangkok [Thailand], January 1 (ANI): As the world welcomed 2024 with immense joy on Monday, Thailand celebrated the New Year with dazzling fireworks. The Southeast Asian country rang in the New Year with fireworks in Bangkok, according to Reuters.
The Southeast Asian country is notably known for its tropical beaches and royal palaces.
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Thailand wasn't the only country celebrating; other major nations also welcomed the New Year with fireworks and joy. Australia and New Zealand took the lead as the first major countries to usher in the year 2024.
Over a million people celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning fireworks displays, illuminating the skies over Australia's Sydney Harbour and New Zealand's tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland.
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The countdown commenced against an illuminated digital display near the top of the 328-metre (1,076-foot) communications and observation tower, Al Jazeera reported.
As the clock struck midnight in Australia's largest city, Sydney, a 12-minute fireworks display erupted around the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati had ushered in the New Year an hour earlier. Notably, Kiribati, an island nation with 33 atolls, became the first place to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year 2024 as the International Date Line loops around Kiribati's easternmost islands.
Moreover, Taiwan also welcomed the New Year with fireworks. (ANI)
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Warner announces second retirement in build-up to farewell Test
By Malcolm Conn
David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day cricket just two days out from his final Test, against Pakistan at the SCG beginning on Wednesday.
The dynamic opener’s departure from the 50-over format comes after the 37-year-old was Australia’s leading run-scorer during their ODI World Cup final victory in November.
“I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well,” Warner said as his teammates trained at the SCG on Monday.
“That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that’s a massive achievement.
“So I’ll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other [Twenty20] leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit.”
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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President Joe Biden derided inflation and the size of the federal government back in 1978, when he was a senator representing Delaware, according to an old newspaper advertisement obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The ad, which ran in a Wilmington News Journal in October 1978 ahead of Biden’s reelection to the Senate that year, touts Biden’s commitment to reducing the federal budget and government largesse as key steps in taming the inflation that had hampered the American economy for most of the 1970s. It also quotes Biden as saying that “the spiralling (sic) costs of inflation are ripping into the fabric of American society.”
“We must bring these problems under control and the first place to start is the cost of the government,” Biden said, according to the advertisement. “I plan to keep chopping away — cutting wherever I can — so that eventually, we’re going to bring the monstrous federal budget under control. It’ll take time, but I know we can do it. We must!” (RELATED: Runaway Inflation ‘Unlikely’ To Be Reeled In Under Biden Administration, Experts Say)
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While Biden talked tough on inflation and budgetary largesse back in 1978, both trends have accelerated since he ascended to the presidency. Inflation has run hot for his entire first term, with $1,000 in November of this year having equivalent purchasing power to approximately $850 in January 2021, when Biden took office, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index inflation calculator.
Numerous recent polls reflect that Americans’ confidence in the economy under the Biden administration’s stewardship is low.
Meanwhile, the federal government has spent massively on Biden’s watch, though former presidents Trump and Obama also oversaw enormous government spending. The federal government spent more than $1 trillion in October and November, the first two months of fiscal year 2024, running a deficit of more than $380 billion in the same time period, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement for November.
The Biden administration also granted federal employees the largest pay bump since 1980 earlier this month, agreeing to increase pay by more than 5%.
“How can we ask others to curb their wage demands, when the federal government can’t control the demands of its own employees?” Biden asked back in 1978, according to the advertisement.
The Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate bill that he later said had nothing to do with reducing inflation, could ultimately cost taxpayers more than $1 trillion on its own by 2032, according to analysis conducted by Goldman Sachs.
Elevated energy prices have also troubled the American economy since Biden entered office, as his massive climate agenda and aggressive regulatory approach have generally disincentivized long-term investment in reliable and affordable fossil fuels while pouring vast sums into intermittent green energy generation via government subsidies. (RELATED: Energy Firms Unload On Biden’s ‘Attack’ On Fossil Fuels In Anonymous Survey)
An energy crisis contributed significantly to the economic malaise and inflationary pressures of the 1970s. Inflation was especially persistent during former President Jimmy Carter’s only term in office, which, coupled with foreign policy blunders, prompted the rise of former President Ronald Reagan, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the parallels between the Carter and Biden administrations.
In the late 1970s, Carter sought to tame inflation and rein in government spending by devising a plan to set aside money for federal programs based on current levels of need rather than based on how much programs had been used in the past, while Biden promoted his legislation that would reduce the size of the federal government outright as a fix, according to the WSJ. Biden criticized Carter’s spending during his term in the White House, though the numbers were small compared to modern totals.
“It would be great if Senator Biden could have a chat with President Biden about all the damage being done to our economy,” Larry Behrens, the communications director for Power the Future, an energy advocacy group, told the DCNF. “What is most astonishing is to see that in 1978 Joe Biden understood high energy costs were a key drive or inflation, but his time in the White House is a non-stop attack on American oil and natural gas. In 1978, Joe Biden broke away from Jimmy Carter over failures in energy and the economy, but now he seems determined to copy every one of Carter’s failures.”
The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
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Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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KHARGONE:
Cricket match turned tragic when a 22-year-old man succumbed to a fatal heart attack in Khargone,
Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening. Indal Singh Jadhav Banjara encountered the heart attack while bowling at Katkoot village under Balwada police station limits, as per an official.
Banjara was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival, stated Dr. Vikas Talware from Badwah Civil Hospital.
The cause of death was identified as a heart attack, and after the post-mortem examination, his body was handed over to his family, Dr.
Talware mentioned.
According to witnesses who took Banjara to the hospital, he complained of chest pain during the match, shared Dr. Talware.
Shaligram Gurjar, a local villager, mentioned that Banjara played for the Barkhad Tanda village team, which scored 70 runs while batting first. He noted that Banjara expressed chest discomfort while the team was bowling and subsequently rested under a tree.
After the team's victory, Banjara asked his teammates to take him to a nearby hospital. Despite being referred to Badwah Civil Hospital, he tragically passed away on the way, Gurjar added.
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Eager to gain a better understanding of where the precious metal’s market is headed in the medium term? Download our Q1 trading forecast for enlightening insights!
Gold Review in a Year of Conflicts and Banking Stress
Gold showed just how volatile it can be throughout 2023. The precious metal declined as the dollar and Treasury yields rose in Q3 but reversed course in Q4 when the greenback and yields turned sharply lower. Gold also revealed its allure as a safe-haven asset during the banking turmoil in March as well as the early days of the Israel-Hamas war, seeing the commodity eventually obliterate the previous all-time high.
Expectations heading into Q1 2024 is for US growth to moderate and for inflation to record further progress, putting pressure on the Fed to cut elevated interest rates. Overall, the fundamental landscape favours bullish potential or at the very least, appears supportive of precious metals.
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Weaker USD and Declining Treasury Yields to Support Gold/Silver
Silver and gold tend to move in the same direction and respond to similar developments/fundamentals hence, the remainder of this article delves into topics that relate to both precious metals.
Gold inherently has an inverse relationship with US Treasury yields as well as the US dollar. When the dollar weakens this stimulates gold purchases for foreign buyers and since gold offers no yield, the metal gains in attractiveness whenever yields drop as the opportunity cost for holding gold declines.
Despite the Fed maintaining the possibility of another rate hike, markets have decided that the pathway for the Fed funds rate is to the downside. This is portrayed via the sharp drop in Treasury yields and the subsequent move lower in the dollar but also derived from implied rate cut probabilities from the Fed funds futures market. The chart below reveals how far gold prices have risen while USD and yields have fallen. Therefore, even if gold prices were to stall, the lower trend in yields and USD are likely to keep XAU/USD prices supported at the very least.
Spot Gold Price (gold line) with DXY (green) and US 10-Year Yield (blue) Overlayed
Source: TradingView, Prepared by Richard Snow
The broader commodity complex is showing signs of recovery after months of a general decline. A lower US dollar and the prospect of interest rates being drawn back faster than the Fed anticipated, has provided a lift for the sector. This is according to the Bloomberg Commodity Index which is a broadly diversified index distributed by Bloomberg tracking futures contracts on physical commodities. The combined weighting of gold and silver prices constitutes around 20% of the index meaning precious metal prices maintain a notable representation within the overall calculation.
Bloomberg Commodity Index 2023 Showing Early Signs of a Recovery
Source: Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Prepared by Richard Snow
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Gold’s Allure as a Safe Haven May Add to Existing Tailwinds
We saw in March and early October how sensitive gold is to systemic and geopolitical threats. In March there was the very real possibility of a banking crisis and in October the conflict surrounding Israel and Hamas resulted in war. In 2024 market participants will need to keep tabs on developments between China and Taiwan but also the growing tensions between North Korea and Japan, South Korea and the US.
Real Yields May Pose a Risk to the Outlook
One of the risks to a bullish outlook for gold throughout Q1 is the prospect that the Fed funds rate remains above 5% while inflation heads lower. Such an outcome raises real yields (nominal interest rate – inflation), which could draw capital away from the non-yielding gold and silver in favour of money market alternatives.
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Four Points by Sheraton: A New Tropical Getaway in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
On the pristine shores of Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, a new oasis of luxury and comfort has emerged. The Four Points by Sheraton, the first of its kind in the country within the Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has recently opened its doors to tourists seeking a tropical adventure getaway. This new establishment is nestled approximately 70 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City and is within easy reach of the Puerto Princesa Airport.
A Blend of Comfort and Adventure
The hotel offers an impressive collection of 168 guest rooms, each fitted with modern amenities that marry comfort and style. Guests are treated to signature comfort beds, marble-floored bathrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Adding to the allure, each room boasts a balcony that offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes. This new establishment is strategically positioned within reach of various natural, cultural, and historical sites.
Discover the Wonders of Palawan
Notably, the hotel is a stone’s throw from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Subterranean River National Park, the 8.2 kilometer-long Underground River, and the Sabang Mangrove Forest. These attractions beckon both local and international travelers, offering them a chance to immerse themselves in the breathtaking natural beauty of Palawan. The hotel is a mere 90-minute direct flight from Manila, making it easily accessible to travelers.
Experience ‘Bleisure’ at its Best
The Four Points by Sheraton strives to blend business with leisure, a concept known as ‘bleisure.’ The hotel provides facilities for open-air and indoor events, a large swimming pool with a pool bar, suite rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, two restaurants offering farm-to-table dining options, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a sauna, an in-house spa, and a Kids Club. This unique blend of facilities caters to every guest, making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and productivity.
As the year-end festivities approach, the hotel has announced a special rate for stays from December 31, 2023, to January 1, 2024. This package includes room accommodations, breakfast, and dinner for two, providing a perfect opportunity for guests to ring in the New Year in style.
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Day 5 of Kwanzaa celebration
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday from December 26th to January 1st celebrating African American culture. Each of the seven days represents a principle of the holiday. Muhammad Mosque #99 held “Seven Evenings of Kwanzaa” nightly through the holiday. The Kinara holds 7 candles, 3 red candles on the left, 3 green candles on the right, and 1 black candle in the center to represent each day. December 30 represents the principle “Nia” which symbolizes purpose.
“Lately, purpose means finding your stitch, finding what your purpose is on this side of earth because everybody’s days are numbered so while we’re here, we need to find our purpose exactly and what we are called to do here on earth.” said Kwanzaa day 5 guest speaker Ebone Evans.
To learn more about Kwanzaa visit the official Kwanzaa website. To learn more about Muhammad Mosque #99 and the Juneteenth Umoja Foundation visit their Facebook pages.
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The U.S. Appeals Court issued a temporary hold on a district court’s ruling Saturday, which previously blocked the implementation of a California gun control law, The Hill reported.
The California gun control law will take effect Jan. 1, according to The Hill. A federal judge has previously issued a temporary restraining order against California’s firearm law. The law, which prohibits the carrying of firearms in most public places, was initially deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney. Judge Carney argued that the law violated the Second Amendment by infringing upon the right to self-defense. However, the appeals court’s intervention has now allowed the law to proceed as planned. (RELATED:Biden Pushes For Further Gun Control Measures Despite Current Agenda Facing Legal, Congressional Pushback)
Appeals court allows California law banning guns in public places to go into effect https://t.co/NSZY9EHEXm
— The Hill (@thehill) December 31, 2023
The law extends to individuals who possess a license to carry a concealed weapon, The Hill reported. However, it offers an exception for private businesses, which can opt to allow firearms on their premises by displaying appropriate signage.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a vocal advocate for stringent gun control measures, signed the controversial bill, The Hill noted. The legislation specifically targets the carrying of concealed firearms, banning them in 26 designated areas. These include public spaces such as parks, playgrounds, churches, banks, and even zoos.
“This ruling will allow our common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,” Newsom said in a statement. “Californians overwhelmingly support efforts to ensure that places like hospitals, libraries and children’s playgrounds remain safe and free from guns.”
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“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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When Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields arrived in the locker room after a snowy 37-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Soldier Field, he was surprised to find it clouded with cigar smoke.
Someone had left the cigars on a table for the team to partake in, either to celebrate New Year’s Eve or the Bears’ fifth straight home win or just the general resurgence of a team that has won four of its last five games.
“I’m not going to be at home lighting a cigar,” Fields said. “But of course I did it in the locker room to celebrate with the guys.”
If it feels a bit much for a 7-9 team, the good vibes are understandable given that the Bears started 0-4 and have built momentum late in the year despite much speculation about the future of the coaching staff and Fields over the last two months.
One piece of that future crystallized before the Bears had finished easily disposing of the 7-9 Falcons behind a good day from Fields and four interceptions by the Bears defense.
With the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the Bears secured the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, which general manager Ryan Poles obtained in the trade of last year’s No. 1 pick. It gives Poles a prime opportunity to continue building the team, whether that be trading back to obtain more picks as he did last year or selecting a new quarterback.
Fields is well aware of the choice Poles has, and the quarterback did his part Sunday to make the decision tougher — so much so that he had fans at Soldier Field chanting, “We want Fields!” as the game wrapped up. He threw for 268 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers and rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Fields heard the chants and said it was part of a memorable day, which included the Bears putting up their second-highest scoring total of the season against the team for which the Georgia native grew up cheering. He said he tried to soak in what potentially could have been his last start at Soldier Field for the Bears, but more so because he has made living in the moment a priority.
“I definitely will remember this game for the rest of my life,” Fields said. “Just the atmosphere, the fans, the chants, the snow. I don’t like snow as a quarterback, but it was great. … Playing the hometown team where I’m from and beating them. So it was a good day today.”
The Bears led from their first drive of the game, which ended with Fields delivering a 7-yard touchdown strike to DJ Moore in the back left corner of the end zone just before Fields was hit.
Moore had nine catches for 159 yards to put him at a career-high 1,300 receiving yards for the season. Moore’s 32-yard catch over his shoulder sparked the next drive, which ended in a 9-yard Fields touchdown run.
“The snow kind of got in my way,” Moore said. “I had to track it and then blind catch it. It was like, ‘Thank goodness that I caught this.’”
The Bears led 21-7 at halftime and kept the momentum going in the second half so the game was never really close. Khalil Herbert had his second straight game with more than 100 rushing yards, totaling 18 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown.
One of Fields’ most remarkable plays didn’t come on a scoring drive but would fit in well in a presentation arguing his case to remain in Chicago. On third-and-8 in the third quarter, he dipped his head out of one tackle attempt, pulled his leg away from another and left a third would-be tackler sliding on the grass as he rushed for 13 yards.
“A Houdini play,” Moore said.
“I felt like there was one guy — boom,” Fields said. “Another guy was on me — boom. Then another guy was on me — boom. And when I got up the third time, I looked up and I just saw green grass.”
While some in Chicago still may be arguing that the grass is greener on the other side of the draft, Fields’ teammates continued to offer their votes of support after a day in which Fields put up the fifth-best passing output of his career.
“I did hear the chants,” Moore said. “And I know (the GM’s) box is right there, so I know they heard that stuff too.”
“Of course I heard them,” safety Jaquan Brisker said. “I want Justin. We all want Justin. Let’s go!”
Brisker was part of a Bears performance on defense that points to another big question for the Bears. Has coach Matt Eberflus, whose defense has largely fueled the turnaround, secured his job beyond this season?
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Eberflus is building a case to stay for a third season. Then on Sunday, linebacker T.J. Edwards, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and nickel Kyler Gordon each intercepted Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Stevenson came up with a fourth pick against backup quarterback Desmond Ridder. A 75-yard touchdown on a screen pass from Heinicke to Tyler Allgeier was the one major blip.
Eberflus brushed off questions about his future — and that of the No. 1 pick — saying he was focused on spending time with his family for the holiday Sunday night, while also watching some film at home. The Bears play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field next weekend to close the season.
“My eyes are forward on the corrections of this game, and I really don’t pay attention to that,” Eberflus said of the report about his future. “I’m a football coach, so I know there’s always going to be noise out there, good or bad. If you listen to either one of them, guess what, you ain’t doing your job. And for me, doing my job is focusing on the men in that locker room and the coaches and the development of the Chicago Bears, and that’s what I’m going to do.”
His players were happy to enjoy the moment too rather than look ahead, though not everyone was big into the cigars. Stevenson said he tried one — and didn’t like it.
“I put it down immediately,” Stevenson said. “Whatever it is to celebrate with these guys, I’m happy we came together throughout the year. All the doubters, all the haters, we overcame all that, and we just showed the world what type of team we are and how we believe in each other.”
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2 deadly fires break out hours apart in Soundview, the Bronx
Two deadly fires broke out in the Soundview section of the Bronx just hours apart this weekend. As CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports, families are now salvaging their belongings instead of celebrating the new year. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/47nkNTM
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BHOPAL: A 7-year-old girl, her
mother and two others were killed when the auto-rickshaw they were traveling was hit by a truck in Sidhi district of
Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. There were five passengers including the driver in the auto-rickshaw. Of these, only a 4-year-old kid, identified as Piyush Mishra, survived.
The deceased have been identified as auto-rickshaw driver Sitaram Kushwaha, 45, Uma Mishra, 35, her daughter Jivika alias Tanya, 7, and another passenger Shakuntala Kewat, 30, all residents of Sidhi Kotwali area.
Kotwali police station in-charge, Abhishek Upadhyay said, “Five people were travelling in the auto-rickshaw of which four including the driver were killed. A 4-year-old child had miraculously survived. He has been referred to Rewa for treatment.
It was a passenger auto-rickshaw. Deceased Uma Mishra and her two kids were coming to Sidhi while Shakuntala Kewat was going to the market. The truck collided head on with the auto-rickshaw.” “The truck has been impounded. The driver managed to escape from the spot, but we are hopeful of arresting him soon. A case has been registered and investigations are being carried out,” he added.
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500 Swedish kronor to Nigerian nairas
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Ilocos Norte Clamps Down on ‘Boga’ and Illegal Firecrackers for Safer New Year’s Celebration
In a spirited effort to ensure a safer New Year’s Eve, the local police in Ilocos Norte have been diligently enforcing Provincial Ordinance 052-2023, popularly known as the anti-boga ordinance. The law, authentically signed by the Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc on October 24, categorically outlaws the possession, use, manufacturing, and sale of ‘boga’, a crude cannon typically fashioned from PVC pipes that generates loud explosions.
Crackdown on Illegal Firecrackers
Apart from the ‘boga’, the ordinance also imposes restrictions on the sale and possession of substances such as denatured alcohol, acetone, and similar chemicals, along with electronic gas stove switches to minors, owing to their potential misuse in crafting makeshift bomb devices. The Ilocos Norte Police Director, Police Col. Julius Suriben, a key contributor in drafting the ordinance, has been spearheading the police endeavors to curb firecracker-related mishaps. As a direct outcome of the police operations that were initiated on November 18, a whopping total of 181 bogas has been seized by 11 a.m. on December 31.
Police Operations Yield Results
The police force has also undertaken five operations directly targeting illegal firecrackers, which resulted in the arrest of an individual and the confiscation and surrender of a variety of unlawful fireworks, namely Kwitis, Mother Cow, Judas Belt, and Bawang, with an aggregate value of P50,790. Col. Suriben has underscored the continuous nature of the campaign against boga and illegal firecrackers to guarantee public safety during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the province.
Global Efforts Against Illegal Fireworks
Similar efforts are being undertaken globally. In Germany, police officers confiscated boxes of illegally sold firecrackers in a kiosk in Jenfeld, leading to an investigation under the Explosives Act. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, pyrotechnic products valued at almost UZS 9bn ($728,032) were seized in the run-up to New Year’s Eve with a total of 3,641 cases of illicit trafficking in pyrotechnic products being registered, leading to the initiation of 26 criminal cases.
The collective global stance against the use of illegal fireworks and the production of ‘boga’ serves as a testament to the commitment of the law enforcement authorities towards ensuring public safety and a peaceful New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it considers its own.
Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949, but Beijing continues to regard the island of 23 million with its high-tech economy as Chinese territory and has been ramping up its threat to achieve that by military force if necessary.
“China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose,” Xi said in his annual address, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
China has described Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections as a choice between war and peace.
Beijing considers the presidential front-runner, William Lai, who currently serves as vice president from the ruling Democratic People’s Party, a “separatist” and has accused him and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen of trying to provoke a Chinese attack on the island.
On Saturday, Chen Binhua, spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, called Lai a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate earlier that day in which Lai defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Chen said Lai’s discourse at the debate was “full of confrontational thinking,” adding that the vice president is “the instigator of a potential dangerous war in the Taiwan Strait”.
Lai had said during the debate that Taiwan is not subordinate to China and that he was open to communications with Beijing “as long as there is equality and dignity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” While Lai doesn’t describe himself as seeking independence from Beijing, he generally maintains Taiwan is already an independent country.
Lai’s election rivals include Hou Yu-ih from the more China-friendly Kuomintang party, and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People’s Party.
Economic reform
The government has in recent months announced a series of measures to shore up China’s feeble post-pandemic economic recovery, which is being held back by a property slump, local government debt risks and slow global growth.
In his speech, Xi said China would deepen reforms to shore up confidence in the economy.
Xi said China will “consolidate and enhance the positive trend of economic recovery, and achieve stable and long-term economic development,” Xi said.
“We must comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, further boost confidence in development, enhance economic vitality, and make greater efforts to promote education, promote science and technology, and cultivate talents.”
Xi voiced his concerns over difficulties facing some firms’ operations and the hardship facing some people in employment and their daily lives, and the impact of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes in some regions.
China will promote high-quality development and balance development and security in a well-coordinated way, Xi added.
Analysts expect China’s economic growth to hit the official target of around 5 per cent this year, and Beijing is expected to maintain the same target next year.
Earlier this month, top Chinese leaders met and laid out economic plans for 2024, pledging to take more steps to support the recovery. The central bank has pledged to step up policy adjustments to support the economy and promote a rebound in prices, amid signs of rising deflationary pressures.
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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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Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson compared Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Confederate President Jefferson Davis Sunday, calling out the lack of “health screenings” and “vaccinations” at the southern border.
Johnson appeared on “Face The Nation” to discuss the ongoing southern border crisis that is now heavily affecting the sanctuary city due to the overwhelming amount of migrants crossing the border. CBS host Margaret Brennan questioned the mayor on the “state” that people are “showing up in,” highlighting a recent death of a five year old boy in a migrant shelter. (RELATED: ‘Breaking Point’: Sanctuary City Mayors Beg Biden Admin For More Help In Addressing Migrant Crisis)
Johnson stated that while the city’s response to incoming migrants has been focused on “providing mental health related services” and other health services, he claimed that he was not “seeing that same treatment on the border.”
“Less than two weeks ago, a five year old boy died after falling ill at a migrant shelter in your city. What state are people showing up in? And what is the health risk here, if any?” Brennan questioned.
“Well, our condolences are still with the family and we continue to pray for the family who lost their child. I’m a father of three. This is just an unimaginable pain,” Johnson stated.
“But what is very clear is that not only are we providing mental health related services, as well as vaccinations and health screenings, and providing medical health care for these families when they arrive, the moment they get off those buses. We’re not seeing that same treatment on the border.”
The Chicago mayor continued to allege that there have been “no health screenings” and “no vaccinations” down at the southern border, comparing Abbott’s “raggedy and reckless” guidance to “the vestiges of Jefferson Davis.” (RELATED: Abbott Begins Flying Migrants To Chicago After City Restricts Busing Effort)
“In other words, there’s no health screenings, no vaccinations – that process at the border is absolutely raggedy and reckless. We cannot have a governor who decides that he’s going to cling to the vestiges of Jefferson Davis, when we should be pulling to the hopes and aspirations that were left by Frederick Douglass. We have to have a coordinated response to this humanitarian crisis. We cannot allow chaos to dictate and to divide this country,” Johnson stated.
Johnson recently received backlash after five year old Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero died this December in an overcrowded Pilsen shelter located in the sanctuary city. Shortly after the tragic death, Johnson placed the blame on the “lack of coordination” from both Abbott and the Biden administration.
The Texas governor began flying migrants over to the sanctuary city in December after Johnson repeatedly complained about Abbott’s busing program. Abbot boasted that the state has bused “over 82,900 migrants to sanctuary cities” in order to ease the high numbers at the state’s border, noting that over 24,500 of those migrants have headed to Chicago.
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The Chiefs will be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
The Bengals will be sitting it out once next week's game against the playoff-bound Cleveland Browns is done.
It was a bitter finish to a roller-coaster year that included the loss of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow to a season-ending wrist injury, the revelatory play of Browning in his place, three straight wins that catapulted the Bengals back into playoff contention and consecutive losses to the Steelers and Chiefs that ultimately eliminated them.
The Bengals had their chances on a cold, blustery day at Arrowhead Stadium.
They leaped out to a 10-7 lead thanks to a methodical, 15-play drive to open the game that netted them a field goal, and a 75-yard march that ended in Browning's touchdown toss to Joe Mixon. And when Trey Hendrickson stripped Patrick Mahomes to produce a fumble, the Bengals converted the short field into Browning's TD run to take a 17-7 lead.
They wouldn't score again.
The Bengals went three-and-out on their next drive, when Tanner Hudson dropped what would have been a first-down throw, and time ran out in the first half when Harrison Butker hit the first of his six field goals for Kansas City with 35 seconds to go.
It was the Bengals' opening drive of the second half that coach Zac Taylor might rue in the months ahead.
Cincinnati twice converted on third down and drove inside the Kansas City 10, where Taylor was left with a decision on fourth-and-1 at the 6-yard line. Rather than kick a field goal that would have extended the lead to 20-13, Taylor decided to go for it and Mixon was stuffed by Willie Gay for a 3-yard loss.
The Chiefs embarked on a nine-play, 82-yard drive that Butker capped with a chip-shot field goal to get within 17-16.
That became a common theme the rest of the way: The Bengals' drive fizzled, the Chiefs marched downfield and Butker kicked a go-ahead field goal; the Bengals had to punt again, the Chiefs drove the other way and Butker hit a 48-yarder to extend the lead; and when the Bengals went three-and-out, Butker added a 46-yarder with 2:59 left in the game.
The Bengals had one more chance, but the Kansas City defense made one more stop.
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BHOPAL: On Saturday, various parts of the state experienced fog and clouds as the altered weather patterns are expected to bring showers to the state next week, providing continued relief from the bone-chilling cold.
Meteorological department officials in the Bhopal circle reported the presence of a western disturbance over northern Pakistan and an induced cyclone over western Rajasthan.
These systems are anticipated to result in cloud cover and rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh. There is also a possibility of isolated showers in Bhopal on January 2.
In Bhopal, both the day and night temperatures remained above the normal range on Saturday as the daytime temperature in Bhopal reached 27.9 degrees Celsius, surpassing the normal mark by two degrees. Meanwhile, the night temperature in the city was 12.0 degrees Celsius, one degree above the normal mark.
The wind in the city was blowing from the northeast, with an average speed of ten kilometers per hour. Morning visibility in Bhopal dropped to 800 meters due to fog.
Gwalior and Datia recorded the lowest temperature in the state at seven degrees Celsius. Gwalior experienced dense fog, causing visibility to drop to zero in the morning.
Meteorological department officials in the Bhopal circle forecasted clear skies with hazy weather prevailing. The expected day and night temperatures in Bhopal are 28 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively, with an average wind speed of ten kilometers per hour.
The state's meteorological officials issued a warning of moderate to dense fog for various areas, including Gwalior and Chambal divisions, as well as for Rewa, Satna, Bhopal, Mauganj, Sehore, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari districts.
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Crowds growing in Times Square ahead of New Year's Eve ball drop
We're now just hours away from 2024, and all eyes are on Times Square, where hundreds of thousands of people will be ringing in the new year. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/4aF8ntd
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5000 Swedish kronor to Nigerian nairas
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