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The Bengals (8-8), fighting for their own playoff lives, led by 10 early but found themselves trailing 25-17 when Butker hit the last of his field goals — a 46-yarder through blustery wind — with 2:59 remaining in the game.
With one last chance, Jake Browning hit Tyler Boyd to convert a long fourth down and get into Kansas City territory, but back-to-back sacks by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones gave the Chiefs eight on the day and ended the Bengals' comeback hopes.
Browning finished with 197 yards passing and a touchdown. Joe Mixon ran for 65 yards and had the TD reception.
Butker converted from 54, 43, 27, 24, 48 and 46 yards, accounting for the game’s final 18 points.
The Bengals and Chiefs are accustomed to playing high-stakes games when the weather turns frigid, meeting for down-to-the-wire nail-biters in each of the past two AFC championship games. And they are usually accompanied by plenty of trash talk, be it from elected officials or — in the case this past week — players such as the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase.
The animosity usually spills onto the field, too. Midway through the second quarter, Chase and Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed got into a heated argument, and eventually a team-wide scrum resulted in offsetting personal fouls.
The Bengals jumped ahead 10-7 when an 8 1/2-minute drive resulted in a field goal and a 6 1/2-minute march ended in Mixon's touchdown catch. Cincinnati then got the ball back when Trey Hendrickson ran right around rookie right tackle Wanya Morris, stripped Mahomes from behind and Sam Hubbard was there to pounce on the loose ball.
Pass interference on Sneed in the end zone set up Browning's 1-yard TD run.
Butker's first field goal got the Chiefs within 17-10, and they had a chance to take the lead when Mahomes saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling wide open on their next possession. But yet another dropped pass — the NFL-leading 40th by Kansas City this season — forced the Chiefs to settle for a field goal to trail 17-13 at the break.
As the Chiefs' defense stiffened in the second half, their offense began showing signs of life.
They stuffed the Bengals on fourth-and-1 at the Kansas City 6, then drove 82 yards for Butker's third field goal. And after the Bengals had to punt, Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for 67 yards to set up Butker's chip shot and give the Chiefs the lead for good.
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Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. He returned to the game but didn't have another catch, finishing with one for 19 yards.
Kansas City WR Justin Watson hurt his chest in the third quarter but returned to the game.
UP NEXT
Bengals: Host Cleveland next weekend.
Chiefs: At the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.
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North Korea Rejects Reunification and Ramps up Military Power
In a defining shift in the historical narrative of the Korean peninsula, the North Korean leadership has categorically rejected any prospects of unification with South Korea. The North Korean state media reported that the decision comes from the high echelons of the ruling Workers’ Party, encapsulating the hardened stance of the regime towards its southern neighbor.
End of Reconciliation and the Road to Militarization
The declaration by North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, effectively concludes any hopes of reconciliation between the two Koreas. Instead, the state has unveiled plans to fortify its military capabilities, with the launch of three new spy satellites by 2024. The leader’s pronouncement paints a stark picture of the inter-Korean relationship, describing it as a ‘relationship between two hostile countries and two belligerents at war’.
(Read Also: North Korea Abandons Reconciliation Plans with South Korea)
A Hostile Stance and Nuclear Threats
Moreover, Kim Jong Un has characterized inter-Korean relations as a state of war, hinting at a drastic shift in the North’s approach towards South Korea. The leader has even issued veiled threats against Seoul, instructing the military to prepare for potential aggression, and not shying away from the use of nuclear weapons if necessary.
(Read Also: North Korea’s New Year Resolution: Military Preparedness and a Nuclear Threat)
Implications for Global Diplomacy
The announcement from Pyongyang has sent ripples across the international community, underscoring the challenges in achieving diplomatic progress on the Korean peninsula. The move coincides with the escalation of U.S.-South Korean military exercises and the temporary deployment of U.S. military assets in South Korea. Some experts believe that this hardened stance may be a strategic maneuver by Kim Jong Un to bolster his position ahead of potential high-stakes diplomacy with a possible return of Donald Trump to the White House.
This definitive setback in the pursuit of Korean reunification has raised the stakes for global diplomacy, with the prospect of increased militarization and nuclear threats casting a long shadow over the future of peace in the region.
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Pennsylvania, a state steeped in history, culture, and natural allure, harbors hidden tales within its abandoned landscapes. While renowned sites like the Eastern State Penitentiary and the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike capture attention, one lesser-known ghost town, Centralia, unfolds a unique and haunting narrative.
Centralia: A Town Engulfed in Flames
Established in 1866 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Centralia thrived as a vibrant coal mining community. Boasting a population exceeding 1,000 at its zenith, the town featured churches, schools, shops, and a fire station. However, in 1962, a fire ignited in a landfill near an abandoned mine shaft, sparking an underground blaze that endures to this day.
The inferno caused ground fractures, toxic gas emissions, and localized collapses. Despite numerous attempts to quell the flames, all efforts proved futile. Residents faced health issues, including headaches, nausea, and respiratory ailments. Some witnessed smoke and flames emerging from the earth, feeling the heat through their shoes. In 1981, a sinkhole swallowed a 12-year-old boy, Todd Domboski, in his backyard, revealing a perilous depth of 150 feet filled with hot steam and carbon monoxide.
Centralia: A Deserted Landscape
Centralia’s fiery plight gained national attention, leading to government intervention for resident relocation. In 1984, Congress allocated $42 million to buy properties and move people to safer areas. While most residents accepted, a handful refused. In 1992, Pennsylvania condemned the town and asserted eminent domain. After a prolonged legal battle, a 2013 settlement allowed the remaining residents to stay until their passing, devoid of property rights and municipal services. As of 2020, only five people endure in Centralia.
Today, Centralia stands as a ghost town, reclaimed by nature with only remnants of buildings and streets. The relentless subterranean fire persists, projected to endure for another 250 years. The town attracts curiosity seekers, urban explorers, and graffiti artists drawn to its distinctive features, including the “Graffiti Highway” – a section of Route 61 adorned with spray paint. Yet, venturing into Centralia carries risks, given the unstable ground, polluted air, and police patrols.
Conclusion: A Legacy in Ashes
Centralia, largely unknown to many, weaves a captivating and tragic narrative. The town succumbed to an unstoppable fire, leading to the mass exodus of its residents. A ghost town now, it harbors a handful of resolute souls. Centralia serves as a poignant reminder of coal mining hazards and the indomitable human spirit. Unveiling this town’s story is an exploration worth undertaking.
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Freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored a career-high 28 points and Spencer Jones added 21 as they led Stanford’s historic 3-point barrage in a stunning 100-82 wire-to-wire victory over No. 4 Arizona on Sunday in Stanford, Calif.
The Cardinal (6-6, 1-1 Pac-12) made 16 of 25 attempts (64 percent) from behind the arc, including Carlyle’s heave from near halfcourt with 2.6 seconds left to set the school record for most 3-pointers in a game.
Caleb Love scored 23 for Arizona (10-3, 1-1), but his aggressive second-half drives to the basket couldn’t offset Stanford’s long-range shooting. The Wildcats, meanwhile, made only 7 of 26 3-point attempts.
Carlyle, who made his season debut Dec. 17 and was playing in just his fourth game, hit 6 of 8 3-point shots, grabbed eight rebounds and connected on all eight attempts from the free-throw line. Jones was 5 of 6 from 3-point range and made 8 of 9 shots overall.
Oumar Ballo had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Wildcats, but his double-double streak ended at three games.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 for the Cardinal. Maxime Raynaud had 12 points, while Jared Bynum had 11 assists to go with nine points.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime and expanded its lead by making its first five 3-point shots of the second half. The Cardinal took its biggest lead at 77-57 with 9:46 to go before Arizona responded with a 7-0 run, eventually getting within 80-69 with about seven minutes left.
That was as close as the Wildcats got, as back-to-back layups from Brandon Angel helped Stanford keep Arizona at bay.
The Cardinal shot 58.1 percent (36 of 62) from the field.
Stanford took charge from the opening tip, taking a 7-0 lead and keeping the advantage with its hot outside shooting, including a four-point play from Carlyle with 5:23 to go for a 29-21 lead.
The Cardinal made 7 of 12 3-pointers before halftime and took its biggest lead of the half at 43-28 after a James Keefe dunk at the 2:32 mark, but the Wildcats ended on a 7-1 run to go into the break down 44-35.
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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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Lucy Hale is effortlessly chic in a green jacket and loose-fitting gray jeans as she joins a friend for a yummy lunch in Los Feliz
Lucy Hale showed off her chic sense of style as she stepped out in Los Feliz on Saturday to join a friend for a tasty lunch ahead of the New Year's holiday.
The Pretty Little Liars alum, 34 - who recently was spotted enjoying a shopping excursion in L.A. - held a lighthearted conversation with her pal as the duo grabbed a bite to eat at a restaurant called All Time.
The actress sported a plain, black shirt which was tucked into the waist of loose-fitting, gray jeans.
She layered the look with an olive green jacket that was left unbuttoned at the front and to also help keep her warm in the cooler temperatures.
Hale additionally slipped into a pair of black boots that were secured with laces and also contained a short, block heel at the back.
Lucy Hale, 34, showed off her chic sense of style as she stepped out in Los Feliz on Saturday to join a friend for a tasty lunch ahead of the New Year's holiday
The actress sported a plain, black shirt which was tucked into the waist of loose-fitting, gray jeans and layered the look with an olive green jacket
Lucy easily carried a large, black purse over her shoulder to hold items she needed during the relaxing excursion.
She accessorized her look with a silver-chained necklace as well as a few rings on each of her hands for a flashy flare. For a finishing touch, the beauty also opted for a pair of circular shades.
Her brunette locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down naturally past her shoulders.
While strolling through a quiet street, the Truth Or Dare actress held her smartphone in her hand.
In regards to how her personal style has evolved over the years, Hale told People in October, 'It feels nice to show up as myself and have my clothes represent that as well.'
'I'm 34 and I'm definitely in alignment with who I am as a woman. Something happens around this age where you just feel a little bit more confident.'
The beauty admitted to the outlet that, 'In my early 20s, people were starting to notice me and I tried to really glam it up more than I felt comfortable doing.'
When later asked what makes her feel loved, Lucy expressed, 'I think everything starts with unconditional self-love. Then, you can truly give love to others. It's obviously easier said than done. It's a journey.'
Hale additionally slipped into a pair of black boots that were secured with laces and contained a short, block heel at the back
The Pretty Little Liars alum held a lighthearted conversation with her pal as the duo grabbed a bite at a restaurant called All Time
On the topic of self-love, Hale explained that she has become more confident with her natural beauty. 'Makeup is lovely, hair products are lovely, skin care is lovely, but that's not what makes a person beautiful.'
'I don't think you fully realize that until you evolve as a person. You just own who you are. It's cool to be different.'
Last month in November, Lucy made an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast and opened up about her sobriety - which began at the age of 32.
She recalled drinking alcohol when she was just 12-years-old. 'I remember my very first experience with alcohol was the same as when it ended.'
'I blacked out at 12 years old. I don't remember what happened, I threw up, I got very sick, and I remember being so distraught when I realized what had happened.'
'I remember shame after every experience drinking, because my drinking was never normal. It was very clear I was drinking to escape something, even at a young age,' Hale expressed.
The star also revealed that her eating disorder in the past, 'fueled the alcoholism and they kind of fueled each other,' and added she, 'didn't realize I had a problem until my early 20s.'
She admitted that while filming Pretty Little Liars, she had gone to rehab, but kept it to herself. 'I don't think anyone on the show knew. That was a pivotal moment in my life.'
The path to her sobriety was long, 'which is why I didn't get sober until I was 32,' Lucy explained. 'I had tried so many different things. Rehab, out-patient, in-patient, trauma center, therapy, medication, you name it.'
In regards to her two-year sobriety, Hale stated, 'Being sober is 100% the best thing I've ever done for myself, but doesn't mean it's easy.' In January, she notably celebrated the one-year anniversary of her sobriety with an Instagram post.
Last month in November, Lucy made an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast and opened up about her sobriety - which began at the age of 32; seen earlier this month in Beverly Hills
The star also revealed that her eating disorder in the past, 'fueled the alcoholism and they kind of fueled each other,' and added she, 'didn't realize I had a problem until my early 20s'
In January, she notably celebrated the one-year anniversary of her sobriety by uploading an Instagram post
Lucy has also kept busy throughout 2023, and is preparing for the release of her latest romantic comedy titled, Which Brings Me To You.
The film - which is based on the novel of the same name by Julianna Baggot and Steve Almond - is slated to premiere in theaters next month on January 19, 2024.
The premise, per IMDB, is: 'Two romantic burnouts meet at a wedding and almost hook up in the coatroom before putting the brakes on. They agree to exchange candid confessions about their pasts on the off chance that this might be the real thing.'
Alongside Lucy, other stars that were cast in the project include Nat Wolff, John Gallagher Jr., Ward Horton, Genevieve Angelson and also Alexander Hodge.
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Southern Cable Group Berhad (KLSE:SCGBHD) Stock Is Going Strong But Fundamentals Look Uncertain: What Lies Ahead ?
Most readers would already be aware that Southern Cable Group Berhad's (KLSE:SCGBHD) stock increased significantly by 22% over the past three months. But the company's key financial indicators appear to be differing across the board and that makes us question whether or not the company's current share price momentum can be maintained. Particularly, we will be paying attention to Southern Cable Group Berhad's ROE today.
Return on equity or ROE is an important factor to be considered by a shareholder because it tells them how effectively their capital is being reinvested. Simply put, it is used to assess the profitability of a company in relation to its equity capital.
View our latest analysis for Southern Cable Group Berhad
How To Calculate Return On Equity?
ROE can be calculated by using the formula:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Southern Cable Group Berhad is:
7.1% = RM22m ÷ RM303m (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2023).
The 'return' is the yearly profit. So, this means that for every MYR1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of MYR0.07.
What Has ROE Got To Do With Earnings Growth?
We have already established that ROE serves as an efficient profit-generating gauge for a company's future earnings. Based on how much of its profits the company chooses to reinvest or "retain", we are then able to evaluate a company's future ability to generate profits. Assuming all else is equal, companies that have both a higher return on equity and higher profit retention are usually the ones that have a higher growth rate when compared to companies that don't have the same features.
A Side By Side comparison of Southern Cable Group Berhad's Earnings Growth And 7.1% ROE
When you first look at it, Southern Cable Group Berhad's ROE doesn't look that attractive. Yet, a closer study shows that the company's ROE is similar to the industry average of 8.0%. Having said that, Southern Cable Group Berhad's five year net income decline rate was 14%. Bear in mind, the company does have a slightly low ROE. Therefore, the decline in earnings could also be the result of this.
So, as a next step, we compared Southern Cable Group Berhad's performance against the industry and were disappointed to discover that while the company has been shrinking its earnings, the industry has been growing its earnings at a rate of 15% over the last few years.
Earnings growth is an important metric to consider when valuing a stock. The investor should try to establish if the expected growth or decline in earnings, whichever the case may be, is priced in. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. Is Southern Cable Group Berhad fairly valued compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
Is Southern Cable Group Berhad Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?
Southern Cable Group Berhad's low three-year median payout ratio of 15% (implying that it retains the remaining 85% of its profits) comes as a surprise when you pair it with the shrinking earnings. This typically shouldn't be the case when a company is retaining most of its earnings. So there might be other factors at play here which could potentially be hampering growth. For instance, the business has faced some headwinds.
In addition, Southern Cable Group Berhad has been paying dividends over a period of three years suggesting that keeping up dividend payments is preferred by the management even though earnings have been in decline. Looking at the current analyst consensus data, we can see that the company's future payout ratio is expected to rise to 20% over the next three years. Despite the higher expected payout ratio, the company's ROE is not expected to change by much.
Conclusion
Overall, we have mixed feelings about Southern Cable Group Berhad. Even though it appears to be retaining most of its profits, given the low ROE, investors may not be benefitting from all that reinvestment after all. The low earnings growth suggests our theory correct. Having said that, looking at current analyst estimates, we found that the company's earnings growth rate is expected to see a huge improvement. To know more about the latest analysts predictions for the company, check out this visualization of analyst forecasts for the company.
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NEW DELHI: Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the capital recorded 10 new
Covid cases in the last 24 hours with no instances of the new variant detected so far.
Minister Bhardwaj stated, "There is such a pattern that after the increase in Corona cases in South India, the cases also increase in North India."
According to the latest health report, 599 tests were conducted in Delhi, with 10 samples testing positive, he said.
Minister Bhardwaj reassured the public by noting that currently, only six Covid-19-positive patients are admitted to hospitals in Delhi, and the majority of cases are mild.
He urged citizens not to panic but emphasized the importance of taking precautions.
"All the positive cases coming in RTPCR test, we are sending those samples for genome sequencing. Currently, there is not a single positive case of the new variant in Delhi," stated Minister Bhardwaj, providing insight into the rigorous testing and monitoring procedures in place.
Speaking on the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya and attending the event, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj criticised the BJP's approach on the matter.
Bhardwaj alleged that the party is politicising religion and said, "The way BJP politicizes religion, it is causing harm to religion."
He emphasized that the temple of Lord Ram belongs to the entire country and questioned BJP's approach to the event.
"Ram Temple belongs to the whole country. Who is BJP to decide who to invite and who to leave out? People will go whenever they want to," he added.
As per temple officials, the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will be held over seven days, starting on January 16.
On the final day, January 22, after the morning puja, the deity of Ram Lala will be consecrated in 'Mrigashira Nakshatra' in the afternoon.
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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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Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi Captivate Audience at ‘NYE at the 5th’
As the final minutes of 2023 dwindled away, the stage at ‘NYE at the 5th’ in BGC Taguig, Philippines became a beacon of vibrant energy and captivating performances. Among the performers were Irene and Seulgi, members of the South Korean girl group, Red Velvet, who seized the moment with their hit song ‘Naughty’.
Red Velvet’s Dynamic Performance
The enchanting duo entranced the audience with their dynamic stage presence, each move executed with precision and grace. Their rendition of ‘Naughty’ was a testament to their talent, projecting a palpable energy that echoed the anticipation of the approaching new year.
A Year of Achievements
Earlier in the day, the group reflected on their accomplishments in 2023 at a press conference. Among the highlights was the release of their third studio album ‘Chill Kill’, which sold a hefty 410,784 copies in the first week. The group’s success in the past year laid the groundwork for their plans in 2024, the year that will mark their 10th anniversary as a group.
Countdown to 2024
As the clock ticked closer to midnight, Irene and Seulgi’s performance became the highlight of the evening. The audience, entranced by their captivating stage presence, joined in the countdown, eager to welcome 2024 with the rhythm of ‘Naughty’ ringing in their ears.
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Washington, renowned for its natural splendor, progressive politics, and robust economy, grapples with a significant challenge—drug trafficking and addiction, particularly the surge of synthetic opioids like fentanyl. In a recent White House report, one city stands out as the epicenter of this issue: Rossville.
Rossville: A Hub for Drugs
Situated in the southeast corner of Washington with a population of around 15,000, Rossville, near the borders of Oregon and Idaho, epitomizes a rural, agricultural community. However, with a median household income of $37,000—considerably below the state average of $78,000—it faces unique challenges. Its strategic position becomes apparent as drug traffickers utilize its highways and interstates to funnel drugs from Mexico and California to other parts of the nation.
Media outlets have dubbed Rossville the drug smuggling capital of the state, pointing to factors such as its proximity to major highways, a population with lower incomes, and a history marked by drug-related violence and corruption. The city has witnessed multiple significant drug busts, involving substantial quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and the highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl.
Challenges and Consequences
The consequences of drug trafficking and addiction are stark in Rossville. The city grapples with a surge in overdose deaths, increased crime rates, homelessness, and a decline in public health and safety. In 2021 alone, Rossville recorded 32 overdose deaths, reflecting a rate of 213 per 100,000 population—the highest in the state and more than six times the national average.
Operation Sour Cream: A Major Bust
Federal law enforcement initiated a significant crackdown on the drug trafficking network in Rossville in 2021—dubbed “Operation Sour Cream.” Traffickers concealed their illicit substances in 5-pound tubs of sour cream, a method that earned the operation its name. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Angel Rubio Quintana, the 41-year-old leader of a cell affiliated with the powerful Sinaloa cartel. Despite the arrest dealing a blow to the drug trafficking operation, media outlets emphasize that “there are always more sour cream tubs on the road.”
Conclusion: A Call for Action
The drug trafficking problem in Rossville extends beyond a local concern; it is a national issue impacting the health, safety, and well-being of residents and visitors alike. To address this challenge, Rossville must take tangible steps in collaboration with federal, state, and local authorities, as well as community organizations and stakeholders. The imperative is clear: for the sake of its people and future, Rossville must actively combat drug trafficking and addiction.
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Australia's David Warner [Source: Reuters]
Australia opener David Warner said he had decided to call time on his one-day international and test careers to spend more time with his family.
The 37-year-old, a key member of the Australia team that won the 50-overs World Cup for the sixth time in India last year, will play his 112th and final test against Pakistan at his home Sydney Cricket Ground starting on Wednesday.
Warner scored 22 centuries and 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30 over 161 one-day internationals after his debut in January 2009, winning two World Cups in the format.
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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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ITV viewers slam 'woke' celebrity messages during the National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash
ITV viewers have slammed the channel for airing 'woke' celebrity messages during the National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash on Sunday.
The programme, which was presented by Alesha Dixon and Jason Manford, featured a number of performances from Busted, Take That and Becky Hill.
However some fans were not happy after a special two-minute clip played where a variety of stars talked about the dangers of climate change.
The video included messages from Idris Elba and Olivia Colman to Hollywood actress Glenn Close speaking about the need for urgent action to save our planet.
Several ITV viewers were left less than impressed and claimed that New Year's Eve was not the time for 'woke' messaging, or being 'lectured' by wealthy celebrities.
ITV viewers have slammed the channel for airing 'woke' celebrity messages during the National Lottery 's New Year's Eve Big Bash on Sunday (pictured hosts Jason Manford and Alesha Dixon)
Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - one wrote: 'Here we go, filthy rich w****** lecturing the plebs on climate change'.
A second said: 'Another woke-fest yet again'.
Another penned: 'Talking about the environment...who cares on NYE'.
A fourth ranted: 'Global warming b******s time!!'
Another added: 'Oh f*** off with your preaching about climate change.'
While another agreed: 'It's NYE ffs. Have a day off.'
Elsewhere during the night Paloma Faith and Becky Hill put on incredible performances as they lead the musical guests at the event held at OVO Arena Wembley.
Paloma made sure all eyes were on her as she took to the stage and switched up her hair again as she debuted a brunette perm.
A special two-minute clip played where a variety of stars talked about the dangers of climate change and included messages from Idris Elba and Olivia Colman
Several ITV viewers were left less than impressed and claimed that New Year's Eve was not the time for 'woke' messaging, or being 'lectured' by wealthy celebrities
The singer, 42, who usually has long blonde hair, recently dyed it a fiery red for the British Vogue Forces For Change party two weeks prior before chopping it off.
She looked incredible with her latest voluminous hairstyle as she donned a glamorous red satin gown.
Meanwhile Becky Hill put on a very leggy display as she danced around the stage in a pair of black leather thigh high boots.
The Better Of Without You songstress, 29, looked incredible as she teamed the footwear with a coordinated shirt dress.
She seemed in high spirits as she performed to an audience of over 10,000 people at the event which was filmed on December 6.
Elsewhere Take That performed their iconic song Never Forget along with their title track This Life from their critically acclaimed 9th studio album.
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen dressed smart as they raised their arms in the air while the crowd joined in singing and dancing.
Jax Jones looked cool in a green fur hat while Calum Scott rocked a yellow suit as they put on an energetic show together.
Jax was seen flying across the stage while a number of dancers performed a routine on the stage.
Elsewhere during the nightbPaloma Faith put on an incredible performance as she lead the musical guests at The National Lottery's Big Bash at OVO Arena Wembley
Meanwhile Becky Hill put on a very leggy display as she danced around the stage in a pair of black leather thigh high boots
Also during the jam-packed entertainment show was James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson from English band Busted.
Matt looked handsome in a plain white vest and black suit, teamed with a pair of quirky white and black loafers adorned with lobsters.
Charlie donned a black and white fashion forward jacket with dark baggy trousers and trainers.
James opted for a more casual look, sporting a blue zip-up fleece and trainers, with a pair of red basketball shorts, despite the cold weather.
It comes after Shirley Ballas and Charlotte Hawkins stood out from the crowd as they joined a host of stars on the red carpet for the Big Bash earlier this month.
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When Will St Barbara Limited (ASX:SBM) Turn A Profit?
With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at St Barbara Limited's (ASX:SBM) future prospects. St Barbara Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, mining, and sale of gold. On 30 June 2023, the AU$172m market-cap company posted a loss of AU$507m for its most recent financial year. Many investors are wondering about the rate at which St Barbara will turn a profit, with the big question being “when will the company breakeven?” In this article, we will touch on the expectations for the company's growth and when analysts expect it to become profitable.
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St Barbara is bordering on breakeven, according to the 3 Australian Metals and Mining analysts. They anticipate the company to incur a final loss in 2024, before generating positive profits of AU$7.0m in 2025. So, the company is predicted to breakeven just over a year from today. What rate will the company have to grow year-on-year in order to breakeven on this date? Using a line of best fit, we calculated an average annual growth rate of 110%, which signals high confidence from analysts. If this rate turns out to be too aggressive, the company may become profitable much later than analysts predict.
Given this is a high-level overview, we won’t go into details of St Barbara's upcoming projects, though, take into account that by and large metals and mining companies, depending on the stage of operation and metals mined, have irregular periods of cash flow. So, a high growth rate is not out of the ordinary, particularly when a company is in a period of investment.
Before we wrap up, there’s one aspect worth mentioning. The company has managed its capital prudently, with debt making up 0.4% of equity. This means that it has predominantly funded its operations from equity capital, and its low debt obligation reduces the risk around investing in the loss-making company.
Next Steps:
There are too many aspects of St Barbara to cover in one brief article, but the key fundamentals for the company can all be found in one place – St Barbara's company page on Simply Wall St. We've also compiled a list of pertinent aspects you should further research:
Historical Track Record: What has St Barbara's performance been like over the past? Go into more detail in the past track record analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of our analysis for more clarity.
Management Team: An experienced management team on the helm increases our confidence in the business – take a look at who sits on St Barbara's board and the CEO’s background.
Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.
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NEW DELHI: A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death in Ranhola on Saturday morning. Police said the woman was found dead in a plot close to her house.
The prime suspect in the case is her husband, who was earlier in the army and has now become a godman, police said.
According to police, the deceased has been identified as Beermati (65). She allegedly went to a plot near her house around 5am on Saturday, and her daughter-in-law, Asha, who went to the plot around 5.30am, found her dead there, police said.
"During the inquiry, it came to the fore that she had a dispute regarding property with her husband, Ishwar (70), an ex-serviceman who became a ‘baba’.
The crime and FSL teams were called. Efforts are being made to identify the accused. The deceased had three daughters and a son, Devender, who is 47 years old. The father had separated and lived somewhere with his youngest daughter, Pramila,” said Jimmy Chiram, DCP (Outer).
A case of murder has been registered and teams have been formed to nab the accused, officials said. tnn
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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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Should Weakness in UWC Berhad's (KLSE:UWC) Stock Be Seen As A Sign That Market Will Correct The Share Price Given Decent Financials?
With its stock down 5.4% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard UWC Berhad (KLSE:UWC). But if you pay close attention, you might find that its key financial indicators look quite decent, which could mean that the stock could potentially rise in the long-term given how markets usually reward more resilient long-term fundamentals. Particularly, we will be paying attention to UWC Berhad's ROE today.
Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. In simpler terms, it measures the profitability of a company in relation to shareholder's equity.
Check out our latest analysis for UWC Berhad
How Do You Calculate Return On Equity?
The formula for return on equity is:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for UWC Berhad is:
6.7% = RM29m ÷ RM426m (Based on the trailing twelve months to October 2023).
The 'return' is the income the business earned over the last year. One way to conceptualize this is that for each MYR1 of shareholders' capital it has, the company made MYR0.07 in profit.
What Has ROE Got To Do With Earnings Growth?
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Assuming all else is equal, companies that have both a higher return on equity and higher profit retention are usually the ones that have a higher growth rate when compared to companies that don't have the same features.
UWC Berhad's Earnings Growth And 6.7% ROE
On the face of it, UWC Berhad's ROE is not much to talk about. Yet, a closer study shows that the company's ROE is similar to the industry average of 7.6%. Having said that, UWC Berhad has shown a modest net income growth of 12% over the past five years. Taking into consideration that the ROE is not particularly high, we reckon that there could also be other factors at play which could be influencing the company's growth. For instance, the company has a low payout ratio or is being managed efficiently.
As a next step, we compared UWC Berhad's net income growth with the industry and found that the company has a similar growth figure when compared with the industry average growth rate of 12% in the same period.
Earnings growth is a huge factor in stock valuation. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. By doing so, they will have an idea if the stock is headed into clear blue waters or if swampy waters await. Is UWC Berhad fairly valued compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
Is UWC Berhad Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?
While the company did pay out a portion of its dividend in the past, it currently doesn't pay a dividend. We infer that the company has been reinvesting all of its profits to grow its business.
Conclusion
In total, it does look like UWC Berhad has some positive aspects to its business. With a high rate of reinvestment, albeit at a low ROE, the company has managed to see a considerable growth in its earnings. Having said that, looking at the current analyst estimates, we found that the company's earnings are expected to gain momentum. Are these analysts expectations based on the broad expectations for the industry, or on the company's fundamentals? Click here to be taken to our analyst's forecasts page for the company.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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South Korea Warns Kim Jong Un of Dire Consequences Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions
In an uncompromising stance, South Korea’s defence ministry has warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of a grim fate if he were to deploy nuclear weapons against Seoul. This warning comes amid a period of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, fueling concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear capabilities and the potential for a regional escalation.
Kim Jong Un’s Aggressive Military Plans
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has pledged to introduce three new spy satellites, enhance his military drone fleet, and increase his country’s nuclear arsenal in 2024. These plans have been met with condemnation from South Korea, which has unequivocally stated its intent to retaliate overwhelmingly should North Korea attempt to use nuclear weapons against it. Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers Party meeting, hint at an intent to intensify weapons testing ahead of the U.S. presidential elections in November.
(Read Also: Seoul Rings in the New Year with Grand Celebrations)
Strained Inter-Korean Relations
The relationship between the two Koreas has sharply deteriorated, with North Korea’s spy satellite launch leading Seoul to partially suspend a 2018 military agreement. Kim Jong Un has also declared that reunification with South Korea is no longer possible, stating that the two countries are now effectively in a state of war. The North Korean leader has not only hinted at the possibility of war breaking out on the peninsula, but he has also ordered the military to prepare to ‘pacify the entire territory of South Korea’ with nuclear bombs, if necessary.
(Read Also: Seoul Protestors Rally in Solidarity with Gaza: A Call for Global Action)
International Implications
The international community is closely monitoring the situation. There is a heightened potential for military provocations or cyberattacks from North Korea in 2024, as warned by the National Intelligence Service of South Korea. Regardless of North Korea’s ambitious military modernization plans, experts believe the country will remain significantly behind South Korea in terms of military technology and intelligence. Amid these tensions, the emphasis on North Korea’s military capabilities appears to be a cover for the country’s underperforming economy. Pyongyang has declared itself an ‘irreversible’ nuclear power and repeatedly stated it will never abandon its nuclear program.
As the Korean Peninsula teeters on the brink of a potential nuclear conflict, South Korea’s stern warning to its northern neighbor is a clear signal of its readiness to respond to any aggressive actions, with the intent to deter North Korea from considering a nuclear strike.
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Roy Krishna
Fiji football wonderboy Roy Krisha continues to make waves in the Indian Super League.
Krishna not only played a significant role in both of Odisha’s victories in match week 12, but also set a new record for the highest points by a player in a single match week.
The Labasa man scored the only goal against Punjab FC and followed up with another stellar performance, contributing two goals and an assist in the win against Jamshedpur FC.
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He scored 13 points against Jamshedpur FC, reaching a total of 19 points at the end of the week.
Odisha FC will play against Bengaluru FC, Krishna’s former team, at 2 AM on the 13th of this month.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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NEW DELHI: If you feel like dozing off during the daytime despite a good sleep at night, you may be suffering from “idiopathic hypersomnia”, a neurologic sleep disorder. This makes people feel sleep deprived or results in them waking up in a disoriented state.
This was revealed in a study titled “Prevalence and Course of Idiopathic Hypersomnia in the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study”, which was published this month in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Researchers examined sleep data for 792 people with an average age of 59.
According to researchers, this neurological disorder may not be as rare as once thought. This makes it difficult to complete day-to-day activities, decreasing a person’s quality of life.
The lead study author, David T Plante, stated, “It has been difficult to determine the prevalence of idiopathic hypersomnia because of the expensive and time-consuming sleep testing required to make a diagnosis. We examined data from a large sleep study and found that this condition is much more common than previous estimates, and is as prevalent as some other common neurologic and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.”
However, efforts to identify, diagnose and treat those impaired by idiopathic hypersomnia are needed. Additional research may also clarify the causes of this disorder and lead to new treatments.
Agreeing with the researchers, Dr Praveen Gupta, principal director of the department of neurology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, said, “It is not rare, but it is not very common either. However, knowing the cause is important for providing appropriate treatment in order to improve quality of life. It can be diagnosed by doing an overnight polysomnography (records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, and your heart rate and breathing during sleep) along with multiple sleep latency tests, which capture excessive sleep during the day without any cause of disturbance.”
It can be treated by multiple medications which promote wakefulness. So medication can actually improve the intrusion of sleep in normal wakefulness and make the quality of life better, he added.
To get to know the cause of excessive sleepiness, Dr JD Mukherji, vice-chairman and head of the neurology department, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, advised the patients to undergo regular blood tests, brain scans, besides sleep studies, as it could be due to psychological or medical issues too. “We should also check if any medications are making us sleepy. Diseases linked to too much sleepiness often come from general health problems like liver or kidney issues, or brain-related problems like dementia and psychiatric disorders like depression. We don’t know exactly why idiopathic hypersomnia happens, but family history and genes may be factors,” he said.
“Recognising the potential occupational implications of idiopathic hypersomnia, the goal is to provide targeted interventions that not only alleviate symptoms but also improve cognitive function and overall quality of life,” said Dr Biplab Das, director & senior consultant, Neurology and Interventional Neurology, Narayana Hospital.
According to researchers, on a survey of sleepiness, having a score range of zero to 24, that asks questions like how likely a person is to doze off while sitting, talking and in a stopped car, people with the disorder had an average score of 14 while those without it had an average score of nine. A score of higher than 10 is of concern. During the sleep studies, people with idiopathic hypersomnia took an average of 4 minutes to fall asleep at night and 6 minutes during naps, compared to an average of 13 minutes at night and 12 minutes during naps for people without the disorder.
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Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene dies, age 97, of natural causes at his Las Vegas home
Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene - who was a Las Vegas headliner for over 30 years - passed away, age 97, from natural causes at 3:21am on Sunday at his Nevada home.
Shecky's (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield) third wife of 41 years - Marie Musso Greene - confirmed the sad news to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
'It was fun [to spend four decades with him]. He always made humor out of whatever he could,' Marie told the outlet on Sunday.
'He made you laugh and feel good. It was a happy time.'
Bob Hope called Greene a 'comedian's comedian' while his former neighbor Jerry Lewis once referred to him as 'the epitome of comic genius.'
Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene - who was a Las Vegas headliner for over 30 years - passed away, age 97, from natural causes at 3:21am on Sunday at his Nevada home (pictured in 1970)
Shecky's (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield) third wife of 41 years - Marie Musso Greene (L, pictured July 30) - confirmed the sad news to the Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Chicago-born father-of-two memorably portrayed Roman soldier Marcus Vindictus in Mel Brooks' 1981 hit History of the World: Part I as well as Mr. Buyrite in Ron Howard's 1984 feature directorial debut Splash.
But Shecky is probably best remembered for his role as the wisecracking Private Braddock in eight episodes of ABC war drama, Combat!
Greene made guest appearances in episodes of The Fall Guy, Laverne & Shirley, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, The A-Team, Roseanne, and Mad About You.
The 5ft9in funnyman - who was big on the Borscht Belt - also guest-hosted episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Merv Griffin Show, and The Mike Douglas Show.
During his Las Vegas peak, Shecky - whose last ticketed performances were the South Point Showroom in 2011 - commanded a $10K-per-week salary headlining the Riviera's Starlite Lounge.
When Greene was headlining the Last Frontier, he famously enlisted Elvis Presley to be his opening act in 1956, but they eventually switched positions when the King's Vegas act caught on.
The thoroughbred racing enthusiast once credited Frank Sinatra for 'saving' his life when he called off five henchmen beating him up for being too drunk while opening for old blue eyes at the Fontainebleau.
And while Shecky's family insists he did not want a celebration of life, his life will posthumously be honored at the UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on April 2 at Fontainebleau's BleauLive Theater.
Greene memorably portrayed Roman soldier Marcus Vindictus in Mel Brooks' 1981 hit History of the World: Part I (pictured) as well as Mr. Buyrite in Ron Howard's 1984 feature directorial debut Splash
But the Chicago-born father-of-two is probably best remembered for his role as the wisecracking Private Braddock in eight episodes of ABC war drama, Combat! (pictured in 1962)
Shecky made guest appearances in episodes of The Fall Guy (pictured in 1982), Laverne & Shirley, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, The A-Team, Roseanne, and Mad About You
When Greene was headlining the Last Frontier, he famously enlisted Elvis Presley (pictured in 1968) to be his opening act in 1956, but they eventually switched positions when the King's Vegas act caught on
Mayor of Las Vegas Carolyn G. Goodman tweeted on Sunday: 'We lost a great friend, a phenomenal comedian and entertainer in the passing of Shecky Greene. Appearing in the Riviera lounge in the 60s, the audiences adored him as did we, and he worked each audience so beautifully...with laughter and connectivity and talent'
'We lost a great friend, a phenomenal comedian and entertainer in the passing of Shecky Greene,' Mayor of Las Vegas Carolyn G. Goodman tweeted on Sunday.
'Appearing in the Riviera lounge in the 60s, the audiences adored him as did we, and he worked each audience so beautifully...with laughter and connectivity and talent.'
Greene's widow said donations can be made in his name to St. Jude's Children's Ranch of Las Vegas in lieu of flowers.
Shecky is also survived by his two adopted daughters - Dorian 'Charlie' Hoffman and Alison Greene - from his marriage to first wife Jeri Greene.
Greene divorced his second wife - Polynesian dancer Nalani Kele - in 1982 after a decade of marriage.
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Kansas City rallied from a 10-point deficit to take a lead in the fourth quarter and shut down the Bengals in the second half to seal a 25-17 win Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bengals (8-8) were officially eliminated from the postseason picture with the defeat.
Cleveland (11-5), which Cincinnati hosts in the regular-season finale next week, clinched the No. 5 seed in the AFC.
The Chiefs (10-6) had lost three straight games at home and four of their last six games overall, but the defending Super Bowl champions claimed the AFC West title with the win Sunday and assured a return to the postseason. They did it by holding Cincinnati to 80 yards of offense in the second half.
Cincinnati was moving the ball well, particularly in the running game, early on as Jake Browning converted a couple third downs with his legs and scrambled in for a touchdown to give the Bengals a 17-7 lead with less than seven minutes left in the second quarter.
Evan McPherson got things started with a 34-yard field goal to cap a productive opening drive, and although the Chiefs easily responded with a touchdown on their first offensive possession, the Bengals kept plugging along.
Browning connected with Joe Mixon on a 7-yard pass to regain the lead the next drive, and Trey Hendrickson forced Patrick Mahomes to fumble on a sack, which Sam Hubbard recovered to put the Bengals back on the Kansas City 24-yard line. Cincinnati took advantage with Browning’s rushing touchdown.
The defense then led the way, holding the Chiefs to field goals on back-to-back drives to end the first half and enabled the Bengals to carry a 17-13 lead into halftime, despite struggles stopping the run. Kansas City had concerns going into the game with Isiah Pacheco questionable because of a concussion and shoulder injury but he cleared protocols and ended up with 130 yards on 18 carries.
Kansas City still couldn’t reach the end zone against the Bengals but six Harrison Butker field goals were enough to build a lead the visitors couldn’t overcome while struggling to move the ball in the second half. The Bengals punted three times and had two turnover on downs, including their first possession of the third quarter and the final one.
Tyler Boyd had caught a 23-yard pass on fourth-and-18 with less than two minutes left, but two straight sacks set Browning back and on fourth-and-27, his pass deep to Tee Higgins fell incomplete to end the game.
Browning completed 19 of 33 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown and added 32 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Mixon had 21 carries for 65 yards.
Mahomes, who had just 79 yards passing in the first half, completed 21 of 29 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown, while tight end Travis Kelce managed just three catches for 16 yards against a Cincinnati defense that has struggled with tight ends.
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Bangladesh: The election that has turned into a one-woman show
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Bangladesh is holding general elections on 7 January - the result already looks inevitable.
With the main opposition parties boycotting the poll and many of their leaders jailed, the ruling Awami League is all set to be re-elected for a fourth straight parliamentary term.
The biggest of these opposition parties, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and its allies say they have no faith that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a free and fair election.
They called on her to step down and allow the polls to be held under a neutral interim government - a demand she rejected. So the candidates on the ballot will all be from the Awami League, its allies or independents.
"Democracy is dead in Bangladesh. What we are going to see in January is a fake election," Abdul Moyeen Khan, a senior BNP leader, told the BBC.
He echoes wider concerns that Sheikh Hasina has grown increasingly autocratic over the years. Critics question why the international community is not doing more to hold her administration to account.
Her government flatly rejects accusations it is undemocratic.
"Elections are determined by the participation of the people to vote. There are many political parties, apart from the BNP taking part in this election," Law Minister Anisul Huq told the BBC.
The cost of growth
Bangladesh under Ms Hasina presents a contrasting picture. The Muslim-majority nation, once one of the world's poorest, has achieved credible economic success under her leadership since 2009.
It's now one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, even surpassing its giant neighbour India. Its per capita income has tripled in the last decade and the World Bank estimates that more than 25 million people have been lifted out of poverty in the last 20 years.
Using the country's own funds, loans and development assistance, Ms Hasina's government has undertaken huge infrastructure projects, including the flagship $2.9bn Padma bridge across the Ganges. The bridge alone is expected to increase GDP by 1.23%.
But in the wake of the pandemic, Bangladesh has been struggling with the escalating cost of living. Inflation was around 9.5% in November.
Its foreign exchange reserves have dropped from a record $48bn (£38bn) in August 2021 to around $20bn now - not enough for three months of imports. Its foreign debt has also doubled since 2016.
Critics say economic success has come at the cost of democracy and human rights, and allege that Ms Hasina's rule has been marked by repressive authoritarian measures against her political opponents, detractors and the media.
In August more than 170 global figures including former US president Barack Obama, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and U2 lead singer Bono, wrote an open letter to Ms Hasina urging her to stop the "continuous judicial harassment" of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
And in recent months, many senior BNP leaders have been arrested, along with thousands of supporters following anti-government protests.
Mr Khan - one of the few senior leaders of the BNP not under arrest - alleges that more than 20,000 party supporters have been arrested on "fictitious and concocted charges", while cases have been filed against millions of party activists.
The government denies this.
"I have checked and it's half that number," says Mr Huq, referring to the number of its supporters the BNP alleges are in detention. "Some of the cases go back to violent incidents that took place during the 2001 and 2014 elections."
However, the statistics show politically-motivated arrests, disappearances, killings and other abuses rising under Ms Hasina. Human Rights Watch recently called the arrests of opposition supporters a "violent autocratic crackdown" by the government.
It's a remarkable turnaround for a leader who once fought for multi-party democracy.
In the 1980s Sheikh Hasina joined hands with other opposition leaders, including her bitter rival Begum Khaleda Zia, to hold pro-democracy street protests during the rule of General Hussain Muhammed Ershad.
The eldest daughter of the country's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ms Hasina was first elected to power in a multi-party election in 1996. She then lost the 2001 poll to the BNP led by Khaleda Zia.
The two women are locally described as the "battling Begums". Begum refers to a Muslim woman of high rank.
With Begum Zia now effectively under house arrest on corruption charges and facing health complications, the BNP lacks dynamic leadership on the ground.
This has been compounded by the systematic arrest and conviction of opposition leaders and supporters. Many argue that this has been deliberately done by the Awami League to cripple the BNP ahead of the poll.
Many supporters of the BNP, like Syed Mia, have gone into hiding to escape persecution. The 28-year-old, whose name we have changed to protect his identity, spent a month in jail in September for participating in a political protest.
Mr Mia currently lives in a tent with three of his party colleagues in a forest area. They are all wanted in connection with arson and violence offences they are accused of committing during a rally.
"We have been in hiding for over a month and we keep changing our hideouts. All the charges against us are false," Mr Mia told the BBC.
The worsening human rights situation has caused concern among international agencies.
"The current scenario looks like a broad-based or even an indiscriminate approach to round up thousands of opposition party workers often in relation to the same incident," Rory Mungoven, Asia-Pacific chief at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, told the BBC.
"It seems a much broader suppression of the opposition rather than a targeted response to any violence."
A group of UN special rapporteurs also expressed alarm in November. "The weaponisation of the judicial system to attack journalists, human rights defenders and civil society leaders diminishes the independence of the judiciary and erodes fundamental human rights," they said.
But Law Minister Huq says the government has nothing to do with the courts: "The judiciary is absolutely independent in the country."
It's not just the staggeringly high number of arrests and convictions that worry rights groups. They also say they have documented hundreds of cases of enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings by security forces since 2009.
The government flatly denies claims that it's behind such abuses - but it also severely restricts visits to foreign journalists who want to investigate such allegations. Most local journalists have stopped looking into cases like these, fearing for their safety.
The number of extra-judicial killings has dropped significantly since 2021 when the US imposed sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion, a notorious para-military force, and seven of its current and former officers.
But the limited sanctions by the US have not improved the overall human rights situation in Bangladesh. That's why some politicians are calling for tougher action by Western nations.
A diplomatic balancing act
"The European Commission should hold Bangladesh accountable on the democratic situation. It should consider withdrawing tariff-free access given to products from Bangladesh" said Karen Melchior, a member of the European Parliament.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China. Last year it shipped more than $45bn worth of ready-to-wear garments, mostly to Europe and the US.
The question many ask is why Western nations, which have such enormous economic clout, allow Sheikh Hasina to act with impunity while systematically dismantling democratic institutions.
The elephant in the room is neighbouring India, which opposes any coercive action against Bangladesh. Delhi wants road and river transport access for its seven north-eastern states through Bangladesh.
India is also concerned about the "chicken's neck", a 20km (12-mile) land corridor that runs between Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan, linking its north-eastern states to the rest of India. Officials in Delhi are afraid it is strategically vulnerable in any potential conflict with India's rival, China.
Soon after coming to power in 2009, Ms Hasina also won favour with Delhi after acting against ethnic insurgent groups in India's north-east, some which were operating along the border.
There are concerns that any excessive arm twisting could push Dhaka towards China. Beijing is already keen to extend its footprint in Bangladesh as it battles for regional supremacy with India.
For now, Ms Hasina appears to have a clear path to power. But challenges to her authority may soon appear from other quarters.
Dhaka has already asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $4.7bn to avert any balance of payment crisis. So it's likely the government will have to take some tough measures after the elections to help boost the economy.
Her opponents may not be standing, but public fallout from austerity policies could pose an early challenge to Ms Hasina and her Awami League.
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Sydney and Auckland Ring In 2024 with Breathtaking Fireworks Displays
As the world said goodbye to 2023 and welcomed in 2024, Sydney and Auckland were the first among major cities to kick off the celebrations with breathtaking fireworks displays. Over a million spectators gathered around the Sydney Harbor Bridge, their eyes fixed on the sky as the 12-minute spectacle unfurled. Meanwhile, in Auckland, after a day of light rain, the skies cleared just in time for the city’s celebration around the iconic Sky Tower.
Global Backdrop
But as the fireworks lit up the sky, they cast long shadows over a world grappling with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The celebratory atmosphere in numerous cities was tinged with a heightened sense of tension and increased security measures. The Sydney Opera House, usually a symbol of unity and culture, became a point of contention after its illumination in Israeli flag colors following a Hamas attack sparked protests.
New York’s Preparations
In New York, the annual Times Square New Year’s Eve event, a tradition etched into the city’s fabric, saw extensive security preparations. Despite no specific threats reported, the city took no chances, ensuring that revelers could celebrate the New Year with peace of mind.
France Gears Up
Across the Atlantic in Europe, France was preparing for its New Year’s Eve festivities under a cloud of increased security due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Yet, the spirit of celebration was palpable, with the focus on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The night’s schedule was packed with DJ sets, fireworks, and a giant karaoke, a testament to France’s unwavering spirit. But the security measures were a stark reminder of the country’s recent history of terror attacks and the anticipation of the Olympic Games.
Precautions in Berlin
Meanwhile, in Berlin, the police presence was significant, and restrictions on firecrackers were in place – a cautious approach to public celebrations that mirrors the global mood. As the world ushered in another year, the celebrations were a mix of joy, anticipation, and a sobering acknowledgement of the challenges that lie ahead.
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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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The Coral Coast will be a good platform for local players to witness and mingle with their role models who play internationally.
Tournament founder Jay Whyte says that this was one of the visions of the tournament, as locals do not get to see people they fan up close.
Whyte says they are thrilled to make this possible, as Fijians hold the sport of rugby sevens close to their hearts.
“Also wanted, obviously, the people of Fiji to be able to see these guys up close and personal, rather than just through the TV screen. So being able to bring them to the Coral Coast every year is a wonderful example of what we’re doing with the tournament.”
Whyte is encouraging spectators to come out in large numbers to witness their favourite players play.
He says the icing on the cake is that the entry fee will be free.
The Coral Coast 7s will be held at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka from the 18th to the 20th of this month.
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Delhiites witnessed a 14% growth in liquor sales in December 2022, with nearly 4.6 crore bottles sold. This marks an increase in month-on-month sales. The excise department officials attribute this growth to the opening of more shops, increased availability of brands, and improved customer experience. The highest single-day sales for the month were recorded on December 24, with 19,42,717 bottles sold. The officials also mention that the consumption of liquor in bars and restaurants is additional, and enforcement activities have been intensified to curb illegal sales during the festive season.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor dances into the New Year to Murder On The Dance Floor - after her iconic track was used in THAT full frontal Saltburn scene
- Warning: Contains spoilers for Saltburn
Her famous hit has been used in the final scene of the Emerald Fennell directed psychological thriller, Saltburn.
And after the release of the movie, Sophie Ellis Bextor reclaimed her track as she mirrored Barry Keoghan's moves in a new Tik Tok video.
However unlike Barry, the singer, 44, stayed fully clothed for her routine, after the leading man - who plays Oliver Quick in the film - stripped off for the scene.
The last moments of the film see Barry's character Oliver dancing completely nude to Sophie's song Murder On The Dance Floor.
Sophie looked incredible in a multicoloured sequin dress as she kicked and writhed her way down the stairs in time to the song.
Her famous hit has been used in the final scene of the Emerald Fennell directed psychological thriller, Saltburn. And after the release of the movie, Sophie Ellis Bextor reclaimed her track as she mirrored Barry Keoghan's moves in a new Tik Tok video
However unlike Barry, the singer, 44, stayed fully clothed for her routine, after the leading man - who plays Oliver Quick in the film - stripped off for the scene
The last moments of the film see Barry's character Oliver dancing completely nude to Sophie's song Murder On The Dance Floor
The star also donned a pair of antlers on her head, which is another nod to Barry who wore them during the costume party.
At the end of the film, Barry becomes the guardian of Saltburn after killing off every member of the Catton family, starting with his close friend Felix [Jacob Elordi].
Barry is invited to spend the summer with Felix and his upper class family at their sprawling estate, after Felix takes pity on him for seemingly losing his father.
The tale, an exuberant satire on class and privilege, tells the tale of Oliver, a boy from an apparently working class Merseyside background who, desperate to fit in with the cool kids in Oxford, befriends another first-year student, the dishy, popular, wealthy Felix, with whom he soon becomes infatuated.
Felix takes him home for the summer to his family seat - the eponymous Saltburn - where Oliver meets his family and becomes entwined in their bizarre aristocratic life.
The class commentary and pace won rave reviews, with the show landing on Amazon Prime shortly after being shown in cinemas.
But people have now shared their regret at watching the film with their family, as it involves many extremely graphic sexual scenes.
Dozens of people have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, and TikTok to share their error.
The star also donned a pair of antlers on her head, which is another nod to Barry who wore them during the costume party
Sophie looked incredible in a multicoloured sequin dress as she kicked and writhed her way down the stairs in time to the song
One person described those who watch the film with their family as 'braver than marines' while another person joked they timed the scene so their parents come home from mass during one of the most shocking parts.
Another film fan, from California, uploaded a video to Twitter of her meeting Margot Robbie, who worked as a producer on the film.
In the clip, Margot says 'do not watch it with your parents'.
'I’ve been dying to watch Saltburn all of vacation but I do NOT have the relationship with my parents for that level of a family movie night,' one person wrote.
'Pray for me, I’m about to watch #Saltburn …with my parents,' added another.
'Saltburn is trending… a heads up not to watch it with your grandparents, parents, or your kids for that matter,' said a third.
'A funny little joke you can play on people you don’t like is convince them Saltburn is a heartwarming film they should watch with their parents over the holiday break,' added another.
One person warned her followers to not 'under any circumstances' watch Saltburn with your parents
Many people were shocked by various scenes in the film and vowed not to watch it again
Dozens of people were left embarrassed after watching the movie with their families
The film, written and directed by Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell, centres on Barry's character Oliver Quick, and his aristocratic friend - Felix Catton - played by Jacob
'Saltburn is now streaming on Prime Video. Please don’t watch with your parents,' said one.
Carey Mulligan, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant and Archie Madekwe also star in the project by Amazon Studios and MGM Studios, produced by LuckyChap Entertainment - Margot Robbie's production company.
In one stomach-churning scene, Oliver sneaks into the bathroom to perform a vile act after Felix has had a bath, while another scene shows Oliver performing a sex act on Felix's sister Annabel (Sadie Soverall) while she has her period.
And in the most shocking scene, Oliver has sex with grave.
Saltburn was written and directed by Academy Award-winner Emerald Fennell.
Emerald previously wrote and directed Promising Young Woman; she won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and was nominate for Best Director and Best Picture.
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Dog reunited with family after life with coyotes, fat cat's adoption: Top animal stories of 2023
There isn’t much a heartwarming animal story can’t fix.
Many USA TODAY trending stories have focused on the happenings of creatures both rare and extraordinary, connecting readers with animal tales they may have otherwise missed.
Some of the top animal stories of 2023 include the adoption of a massive cat, a golden retriever farm in Vermont and the birth of a giraffe without spots.
You might not remember every single animal-centered story that made you feel things in 2023, but the good news is that we've compiled the year's best in one handy spot.
Here are 12 of the best, fuzziest animal stories of 2023.
January: Ohio dog sets record Guinness World Record
At the age of 23, Spike the chihuahua mix earned the title of world's oldest living dog from Guinness World Records. The dog, who hails from the small town of Camden, was informally adopted by Rita Kimball in 2010 after she saw him hanging out in a grocery store parking lot.
“He had been shaved up his back, had bloodstains around his neck from a chain or rope, and looked pretty rough,” Kimball said. "The clerk in the grocery told us he had been there for three days, and they were feeding him scraps. ... When we left the store and entered the parking lot, he followed."
Kimball took the tiny pooch home and the rest was history.
She decided to name him Spike because he had a big attitude despite being "small and friendly.”
The record-holder spends his time taking long walks with his owner, enjoying Braunschweiger sausage with cheese for dinner and waiting to take his weekly evening bath.
Spike just celebrated his 24th birthday.
February: Dog famed for living with coyotes in Nevada reunites with family
After living with a pack of coyotes in the Nevada desert for six months, a 4-year-old bull terrier named Hades was reunited with his family just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Cabada family of Las Vegas fought to prove they were Hades' rightful owners after a bitter battle ensued between them and the women who rescued him from the wild.
After nine days of reviewing photos, videos, and documentation from the family, a nonprofit shelter caring for the pup determined Hades did belong to the Cabadas after all.
"It was a very emotional reunion," Kelsey Pizzi, a spokeswoman for the Animal Foundation, told USA TODAY at the time. "As soon as he saw his family, he ran right over to them ... He just kept jumping into everyone's arms.”
The family spent Valentine’s Day celebrating the return of their pup by baking a cake.
"We got him some Valentine's treats, he's here, home in his big old fluffy bed," Christy Cabada said at the time.
March: Husky with lopsided grin finds forever home
One shelter dog’s unique looks made finding a home for him rather difficult. Harvey, a husky with an off-kilter muzzle, spent months in a Southern California waiting to be adopted.
Most of the families that came around to adopt a pet would either ignore Harvey after a glance or say he was ugly. A shelter employee decided to lend Harvey a helping hand by sharing some of the canine’s best attributes on Facebook.
"Harvey is a quiet and mellow husky who gets along with other dogs and loves treats," according to the post. "He has a facial deformity that doesn't bother him but gives him a crooked smile. I think it makes him even more endearing."
It didn’t take long for the shelter to get a bite.
A Seattle woman by the name of Sherry Lankston came across the post, she commented that Harvey’s sweet face had her “swooning."
"I saw the post and shared a joke with my husband. I'm like, 'I found our second dog. His little wonky smile melted my little wonky heart,’” Lankston told USA TODAY.
Lankston and her family drove over 1,000 miles to meet Harvey in person. They realized they were going to adopt Harvey as soon as they saw him.
Lankston said Harvey's "deformity" is actually his superpower.
"That smile is literally one in a million," she said. "He's gonna get away with so much trouble."
April: Adoption of massive cat in Virginia
It didn’t take long for someone to show interest in giving Patches, a 40-pound gray and white kitty, a fur-ever home, despite his unique health challenges.
The Richmond Animal Care and Control campaigned hard for Patches, with clever captions and pictures on social media to entice a potential owner.
"Did you wake up today and say, 'Let’s adopt the largest cat anyone has ever seen? If so, we have the cat for you,'” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post on April 19.
People who expressed interest in adopting the “pretty sweet kitty” were asked to send the shelter an email with their home information and a written commitment to help Patches "get to a safe and (healthy) weight,” USA TODAY reported.
Patches was adopted later that same afternoon, the shelter confirmed in a video saying the cat was "leaving the building."
Christie Chipps Peters, director of Richmond Animal Care & Control, told USA Today the following morning that the feline was doing well in his new home.
"We are so happy to have found him a committed companion who will help him get to a healthy weight," Peters said.
May: Giant snapping turtle found in the Chicago River becomes internet sensation
A Chicago resident took to the internet to document the sighting of a massive snapping turtle while they were sunbathing in the Chicago River, naming it Chonkasaurus.
Since the clip was first posted in May, it has been viewed over 900,000 times.
"Great to see this beast thriving here on what was once such a toxic river, but is slowly getting cleaned up and restored," Joey Santore, who shared video of Chonkasaurus on X, wrote in the post.
"Somebody planted a bunch of native plants up the river from here, too," he said. "I can only wonder (what) this thing's been eating."
Santore decided to take the bit one step further by adding hilarious commentary about the surprise sighting as he kayaked along the river and chatted with another person about the giant reptile.
"That's a massive turtle … look at that beast," Santore is heard saying in the post as the turtle rests on rocks. "Hey, how ya doing guy? You look good, you’re healthy.”
June: Video shows 28-year-old chimpanzee catch first glimpse of sky
A 28-year-old chimpanzee named Vanilla melted hearts in June after video showing her see the sky for the first time after spending her life in a cage.
Save the Chimps, a Florida sanctuary that captured the moment on video, had offered Vanilla a new home after the animal sanctuary where she lived in for 24 years closed down.
Vanilla was among four primates relocated to Save the Chimps.
“Vanilla was a bit more apprehensive when the door opened to this new world” unlike some of her chimpanzee counterparts, who strolled right in, Save the Chimps previously told USA Today.
“She sat in the doorway until Dwight, the alpha male, encouraged her to join him.”
The heartwarming video shows Vanilla leaping into Dwight’s arms while taking in the sky for the first time in her life.
Keep looking up, Vanilla.
July: Divers spot unique underwater creature in Taiwan
Divers documented a rare encounter with a deep sea creature off the coast of Taiwan in June.
The oarfish, characterized by a scaleless body covered in silvery guanine are usually found 200 to 1,000 feet below the surface, making the sighting highly unusual. The underwater creature, also known as Regalecus glesne, can be found pretty much anywhere except the Arctic.
The viral video, originally published by diving instructor Wang Cheng-Ru in June, shows the group coming upon the deep-sea fish in shallow water off the coast of the Ruifang District on the northeast corner of the island, USA Today reported.
“Many amazing animals can be found off Taiwan's northeast coast … but it was my first encounter with a giant oarfish,” Cheng-Ru told Newsweek.
Guinness World Records once named the oarfish the "longest bony fish in the world."
In 1963, an oarfish was caught in New Jersey that was an estimated 50 feet long, and in 1885, a 600-pound specimen was caught in Maine.
August: Giraffe without spots born at Tennessee Zoo
Kipekee isn’t like any giraffe you have seen. She's better.
The giraffe, born at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee on July 31, is the only known giraffe to be born without any spots, zoo officials previously shared with USA TODAY.
The last known sighting of a pattern-less giraffe was in Tokyo over 50 years ago. The animal, considered an endangered species, was added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List in 2018.
Mutation in one or more genes might be the cause of Kipekee’s unusual coloring, Sara Ferguson, a wildlife veterinarian and conservation health coordinator at the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, told National Geographic.
She was also the only one of her siblings born with a solid brown coat.
Brights Zoo Director David Bright confirmed with NatGeo in August that Kipekee’s coloring was definitely a surprise, but stated that “she’s healthy and normal.”
The zoo decided to make the announcement of the rare giraffe’s birth a tad more exciting by allowing the public to vote for one of four names on Aug. 22, landing on Kipekee a week later. Kipekee's name means "unique."
Zoo officials hope all the attention Kipekee has gotten since her birth will help conservation efforts.
“The international coverage of our pattern-less baby giraffe has created a much-needed spotlight on giraffe conservation,” Tony Bright, the founder of Brights Zoo, said in a press release. "Wild populations are silently slipping into extinction, with 40% of the wild giraffe population lost in just the last three decades."
September: Baby burro rescued after its mother was killed
A baby burro got a second chance at life after it was rescued by an Arizona state trooper.
The day-old foal in question narrowly avoided death after its mother was hit and killed by a car on Sept. 5 near Lake Pleasant, about an hour north of Phoenix, USA TODAY reported.
The baby burro had a few minor injuries and remained in the area where his mother was killed. As soon as Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper Sgt. Roger Hansen got the call, he went to pick him up.
He knew the young foal wouldn’t survive by itself in the wild so he contacted Stacie Thomas of One Step Wild Burros and Mustang Rescue in New River. Thomas agreed to take in the foal if Hansen could get him to the rescue, so Hansen carefully loaded up the little burro in the back of his patrol vehicle.
The baby burro settled in with a nursing burro not long after getting to the sanctuary.
“The little guy quickly settled in and adjusted to his adoptive mom, and has been eating, running, and playing just like a little burro should," according to a Facebook post by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. "Ms. Thomas’ grandson even named the little burro “Roger” in honor of Sgt. Hansen."
October: Gallery of funniest animal photos showcased in global competition
A host of animals from all over the world, including two tangoing horses and a kangaroo air guitarist, made the image and video lineup of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
The global competition was made up of a “wonderful eclectic mix of hilarious wildlife,” USA TODAY reported.
All the photographs, taken by both professional and amateur photographers, were “all hilarious and sure to raise a cackle or a chuckle and wonder at the wonderful wildlife we share this world with,” officials said in a statement.
The shortlist consisted of 41 standalone photographs, three videos and three portfolio entries chosen from thousands of entries. Winners were announced on Nov. 23, with the top image winning a one-week safari in Kenya.
November: Golden retriever farm in Vermont goes viral
One Vermont-based couple’s love of golden retrievers inspired them to create a one-of-a-kind experience for dog-lovers.
A Golden Dog Farm in Jeffersonville, Vermont hosts an activity called "The Golden Retriever Experience," also called a “happy hour,” where you get to hang and cuddle with a group of golden retrievers for a while, USA TODAY previously reported.
The one-hour sessions allow guests to bask in the company of at least 10 dogs from Butternut Goldens, all while they enjoy snacks and refreshments.
Golden Dog Farm owners Doug and Becca Worple said that the overwhelming success they have experienced so far did not seem like a given when they decided to take on the venture in early 2023, when bookings were few and far between.
That all changed when a video about the experience made it to the TikTok account of travel influencer @mydarlingpassport, racking up 5.6 million views.
"We went to bed on a Thursday night and Friday morning we woke up and everything was sold out," Worple said. "We then immediately added more dates and those sold out. Then we added more dates."
The experience is currently booked through the last couple days of the year, but you might get a chance to hang with these goldens in the new year. If you book early.
"People are so happy when they're here, they have this childlike joy on their faces," Worple said. "People cry because they're so happy."
December: Young Indiana girl rescues Arctic duck
A young Indiana girl is the reason why a rare Artic duck named Rosealini was able to make it back home.
The 1-pound, long-tailed duck was found in the middle of the road a couple days before Christmas Eve, according to Hancock Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation group that took in the displaced bird on Dec. 22.
The wildlife rescue group determined that Rosealini was a female sea duck, which are "normally found in the Arctic and northern coastal regions, USA TODAY reported.
As for how Rosealini ended up in the area of from Greenfield – about 25 miles east of Indianapolis – much less on the road, is anyone’s guess.
"There are a few small retention ponds in the area where she was found, but no real bodies of water. She was literally in the middle of town,” Jen Hancock, founder and director of the rescue foundation, previously told USA TODAY.
Rosealini did not appear to be injured. but was immediately taken to the shelter.
Hancock told USA TODAY that the duck was very weak and was given "TLC, R&R, anti-inflammatory medication, and some good food."
"Once she regained her strength and finished her meds, she was more than ready to be wild again," said Hancock.
Rosealini was released back into the water Tuesday, where she could be seen taking several dives and paddling in videos shared by the shelter on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fat cat's adoption, world's oldest dog: Top animal stories of 2023
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Bangkok Ushers in 2024 with Grand New Year Celebrations
As the world bid farewell to 2023, Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, welcomed the New Year 2024 with a breathtaking spectacle of fireworks. The event, set along the city’s iconic Chao Phraya River, drew a large crowd of both locals and tourists, eager to partake in the grand celebrations.
Grand Celebrations Amidst Cultural Significance
The river, with its deep cultural and historical significance, provided a stunning setting for the dramatic display of lights that adorned the night sky. The festivities were not limited to the magnificent fireworks. They further included traditional music and dance performances, embodying Thailand’s rich cultural heritage.
Unity and Joy Usher in the New Year
This event marked a moment of unity and joy as people from diverse backgrounds converged to welcome the New Year with hope and enthusiasm. The city transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement and anticipation, offering stunning fireworks displays, lively street parties, and luxurious rooftop celebrations.
Safety Measures and Economic Impact
The authorities had made extensive arrangements to ensure safety and manage the crowd, with increased security measures in place. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipated the New Year celebrations in Bangkok and other events throughout the kingdom to generate 54 billion Baht in tourism revenue.
The celebrations in Bangkok are part of global festivities where cities around the world host their own unique events to signify the start of a new year. As we step into 2024, the spectacular display in Bangkok stands as a testament to the city’s capacity to host grand celebrations, promising yet another year of cultural richness and unity.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 57 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.
Find what you need regarding how to watch this weekend of college football right here. Check out the links below.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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[Source: Reuters]
U.S. helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing 10 militants, according to accounts by American, Maersk, and Houthi officials.
The naval battle occurred around 0330 GMT on Sunday as the attackers sought to board the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely joined the ship’s security team in repelling the attackers after receiving a distress call, CENTCOM said.
Maersk said it was pausing all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours after the attack.
A spokesman for the Houthis said the group carried out the attack because the ship’s crew refused to heed warning calls. He said 10 Houthi naval personnel were “dead and missing” after their boats were attacked by U.S. forces in the Red Sea.
The naval battle underlines the risk of a regional escalation in fighting as Israel continues with its relentless bombing campaign following a Hamas surprise cross-border attack on Israeli towns on Oct. 7 that left 1,200 dead, and took 240 hostages. Israel’s air and artillery bombardment has killed more than 21,800 people, according to Gazan health authorities.
Yemen’s Houthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea since November to show their support for Hamas, prompting major shipping companies to take the longer and costlier route around the Africa’s Cape of Good Hope rather than through the Suez Canal.
The Red Sea is the entry point for ships using the Suez Canal, which handles about 12% of global trade and vital for the movement of goods between Asia and Europe.
The United States launched Operation Prosperity Guardian on Dec. 19, saying more than 20 countries had agreed to participate in the efforts to safeguard ships in Red Sea waters near Yemen.
Maersk, one of the world’s top cargo shippers, said on Dec. 24 it would resume sailing through the Red Sea. However, attacks have continued and U.S. allies have proven reluctant to commit to the coalition, with nearly half not declaring their presence publicly.
The botched Houthi boarding operation was the second attack on the Maersk Hangzhou in as many days. The ship, which is carrying 14,000 containers en route from Singapore, was on Saturday hit by a missile about 55 nautical miles southwest of Al Hodeidah, Yemen.
The shipping company added that the crew of the Maersk Hangzhou crew was safe and there was no indication of fire onboard the vessel, which continued its journey north toward the Suez Canal.
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby declined to say what options the U.S. is considering when asked on ABC’s “Good Morning America” if Washington would consider a preemptive strike on the Houthis.
Writing in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We are willing to take direct action, and we won’t hesitate to take further action to deter threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.”
Earlier on Sunday, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he had told Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a call that Iran should help stop the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
The BIMCO shipping association condemned the attacks and thanked those states involved in repelling them.
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NEW DELHI: A traffic cop who was allegedly drunk killed an e-rickshaw driver on Saturday morning in west Delhi's Mayapuri area. A bottle of alcohol, glass, water and other items were apparently found in his car. Vichitra Veer, DCP (West) neither confirmed nor denied that the accused police personnel was inebriated, only said, "The medical examination of the accused hasbeen conducted."
A case for causing death due to negligence has been registered at Mayapuri police station.
Following the incident over 100 e-rickshaw drivers staged a protest at Mayapuri police station against the killer cop.
Police received a call around 8.30am on Saturday regarding an accident between an e-rickshaw and a silver car driven by a man in a police uniform. DCP Veer said the e-rickshaw was being driven by Amit Jha, a resident of Sagarpur. "Jha's e-rickshaw met with an accident with a Swift car driven by Mukesh Kumar, a Delhi Police officer currently posted with the traffic unit. The injured was rushed to DDU Hospital, where he died later," said Veer.
While police sources said that Kumar was arrested, the DCP did not give any clarifications on this.
Jha is survived by his wife and four children. Ashish, Jha's nephew, claimed, "The cop was drunk and was driving his private car. My uncle was taken to the hospital but he passed away soon after. I asked the cops to get a medical test done on the cop, but they said they would do so in time. Later, they did take the accused for tests, and when I asked them why they hadn't informed me, they said they would do their job on their own terms."
E-rickshaw driver Mukesh Gupta, who was present at the site where the incident took place, alleged the car was being driven in a rash and negligent manner. Gupta said the car first hit another e-rickshaw though nothing happened to the driver. "It was later that the Swift rammed Jha's e-rickshaw. Then in a hurry to escape, the cop hastily reversed his car, crushing the rickshaw driver's head which caused his death," claimed Gupta. Other e-rickshaw drivers said the accused, while fleeing, hit another car and despite the best efforts of the Wagon-R driver to chase him down, the policeman had sped towards Mayapuri police station and into the police station.
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Kathy Griffin turns to Jane Fonda for comfort as she confronts her divorce one day before what would have been her fourth wedding anniversary
Kathy Griffin turned to an old friend for comfort as she deals with the demise of her marriage.
The actress, 63, who filed for divorce from Randy Bick, shared a sweet photo with pal Jane Fonda on social media Sunday.
The comedian is sitting at a table with her arm around the Oscar winner, 86.
'My girlfriends are going to get me through this. Last night I had to use the bat phone,' the Cursed Friends actress wrote.
Filling followers in on their dialogue, the funny lady wrote, 'Me…“Fonda, it’s Griffin. My heart is broken. I can’t eat I can’t sleep.”'
Kathy Griffin, 63, turned to Jane Fonda, 86, for comfort as she deals with the demise of her marriage
'Jane…”Come on over kid. I’ll make you something. You’ll eat and I’ll listen.”'
Both women are wearing warm sweaters and appear makeup free in the photos.
Kathy is wore a blue and white striped Gucci cardigan with orange Xs and Gs over a white T-shirt.
Her red hair was left to lie in natural curls with bangs in the front.
Jane wore a charcoal toned hoodie and her shoulder length gray hair was brushed into loose layers.
It seems the comfort food she offered to her suffering friend consisted of some delicious melons, stone fruit and perhaps a bit of chocolate, as an empty wrapper appeared to be on the table.
The Hall Pass actress cited irreconcilable differences in her divorce papers. She and her soon-to-be ex tied the knot on New Year's Day in 2019. Jane's Grace and Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin performed the ceremony.
After seeing the photo, singer Carnie Wilson wrote, 'I'm so sorry you're in pain how wonderful to have that support you'll get through this I promise honey❤️'
'My girlfriends are going to get me through this. Last night I had to use the bat phone. 'Me…“Fonda, it’s Griffin. My heart is broken. I can’t eat I can’t sleep.” 'Jane…”Come on over kid. I’ll make you something. You’ll eat and I’ll listen.”' she wrote next to the snaps on social media
The Hall Pass actress cited irreconcilable differences in court papers requesting a divorce from husband Randy Bick. The couple were married on New Year's Day in 2019 (Pictured in Los Angeles in September 2019)
'Women supporting women.. exactly how it's supposed to be...sending much love to you and your heart ❤️' penned a fan.
On Friday, after word got out about her divorce, Kathy took to social media and wrote 'Well sh*t. This sucks.'
Actress Beverly D'Angelo offered her words of encouragement. 'Hello perfect you ! Just chiming in to let you know I love you so much , have since we met in 1994 - and as I recall, we went across the street that night and I cried on YOUR shoulder. Just remembered that !'
The True Lies actress encouraged her, 'So please- CALL IN THAT favor ! In the mean time ugh Divorce sucks, but oh…. the anecdotes ! Cant wait to see how you express what you’re going through. Cause it’s going to be brilliant.'
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Florida Woman Seeks Class-Action Suit Against Reese's Over Faceless Pumpkins
A woman in Tampa Bay, Florida, is seeking class-action status for a lawsuit against the Hershey Co. after the packaging for its Peanut Butter Pumpkins left a sour taste in her mouth.
Cynthia Kelly filed a proposed class-action complaint in federal court on Thursday accusing the company of ”falsely” representing some of its Reese’s Peanut Butter products, according to the CBS affiliate WTSP-TV in Tampa.
The woman’s beef with the candy started in October when she paid $4.49 for a pack of the pumpkin-shaped Reese’s at an Aldi grocery store because she assumed “the product contained a cute looking carving of a pumpkin’s mouth and eyes as pictured on the product packaging,” the filing said.
Upon opening one of the treats, she discovered the product was fully covered with chocolate with none of the detailed carving she claimed inspired her to buy the product.
Kelly said she never would have purchased the pumpkins had she known they were just pumpkin-shaped Reese’s and didn’t have the pumpkin face.
A Florida woman has proposed a class-action lawsuit against the Hershey Co. because the Reese's Pumpkins candy she bought didn't look like the image on the package.
Kelly’s petition accuses Hershey of trying to convince people to buy the pumpkin peanut butter candy “by means of untrue, misleading, deceptive, and/or fraudulent” representations.
But Kelly isn’t stopping with pumpkins.
Reuters noted that her lawsuit would seek damages for all Floridians who purchased the “deceptive” products, including White Ghost, Peanut Butter Bats and Peanut Butter Footballs. In seeking class-action status, the filing claimed damages would exceed $5 million.
HuffPost reached out to Hershey for comment, but no one immediately responded. A company spokesperson told Fox Business it does not comment on pending litigation.
Although Kelly is the first person to sue Hershey regarding the lack of a face on the actual Reese’s pumpkins, she’s not the first to gripe about it.
One YouTube video from 2019 cited in Kelly’s lawsuit calls the design of the Reese’s pumpkins a “monstrosity” but admits the taste is “quite nice.”
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Remembering Lionati Fotofili: A Community Honors its Lost Pastor
On December 30, 2022, the tranquility of the pihi River was shattered with the disappearance of Lionati Fotofili, a 44-year-old Tongan church pastor. A year later, the echoes of his memory linger, resonating in the hearts of his family and community. Fotofili, a father of two and also a worker at Alliance Smithfield, didn’t return home from a fishing trip at the river mouth. His body has never been found despite extensive searches, leaving an enduring void in the lives of those who cherished him.
A Gathering of Memories
Marking the first anniversary of his disappearance, his family and community members congregated at the river mouth. The air was filled with shared stories of the beloved pastor, who had started the Church of Tonga in Timaru. This gathering was not only a tribute to Fotofili but also a testament to the community’s unity. The feast was a poignant reminder of Fotofili’s love for family and his dedication to his community.
Solace in Faith
The ravages of loss have been mitigated by faith for Fotofili’s family. They find solace in a motto from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, emphasizing courage, strength, and love. These virtues, embodied by Fotofili, continue to inspire them. While Fotofili’s absence is deeply felt in everyday moments and church activities, his family believes his memory will endure through his children and relatives.
Legacy Lives On
Despite the elusive closure, the Church of Tonga in Timaru has found continuity under new leadership. Fotofili’s love for fishing, the sea, music, and rugby is fondly remembered. His legacy is also preserved in his possessions that were discovered after his disappearance, including a T-shirt, oars, shoes, and his dinghy, found 50 kilometers away 26 days later. These tangible reminders, along with the intangible impressions he left behind, ensure Fotofili’s spirit lives on.
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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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- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
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- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi
government has finally released Rs 150 crore as first instalment of its contribution in the construction of two proposed corridors of the rapid rail transit system. While Rs 100 crore is for Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror line, the remaining amount will be spent on the Delhi-Panipat corridor.
Officials said the Supreme Court had earlier rapped the Delhi government following which the transport department sought a provision of Rs 495 crore in the revised budget estimates to pay for RRTS.
With no demand from the department this year, the finance department of the Delhi government had not made any allocation in the budget estimates for 2023-24 for the Delhi-Meerut corridor, which is under construction, and the proposed lines of Delhi-Panipat and Delhi-SNB.
The government had paid Rs 500 crore in May and Rs 495 crore earlier this month from the environment compensation charge, which is collected from goods vehicles entering the capital, for the Delhi-Meerut section.
As per the details submitted by National Capital Region Transport Corporation, the Delhi government’s share for the two proposed corridors stands at Rs 5,704 crore, which will have to be paid in six years in pre-decided annual instalments till 2028-29.
In 2024-25, Delhi will have to pay Rs 800 crore for Delhi-SNB and Rs 100 crore for Delhi-Panipat line. It has already paid Rs 1,260 crore, including Rs 80 crore as additional GST due to revision in tax rates from 12 to 18%, for the under-construction Delhi-Meerut corridor so far.
“Now that we know we have to pay a specific amount for RRTS lines every year, we will make the necessary allocation from the 2024-25 budget onwards,” said an official.
Delhi will have to pay Rs 1,050 crore in 2025-26, Rs 1,300 crore in 2026-27, Rs 1,304 crore in 2027-28 and Rs 1,000 crore in 2028-29 financial years.
The overall cost of the three rapid rail corridors has been estimated at over Rs 91,000 crore, with the Centre and the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan also contributing to the project.
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New Year's Eve from Hollywood! Lindsay Lohan cuddles up to her husband and Kate Hudson vows 'to sing and play and love' as they lead celebrity celebrations
Lindsay Lohan and Kate Hudson were among the first Hollywood stars to share outtakes from their New Year's Eve celebrations on Sunday.
Lohan, 37, cozied up to her husband Bader Shammas as she dropped in on Instagram, where she boasts more than 14 million followers.
The Mean Girls actress posed in front of a decorated Christmas tree in the first photo of a carousel post.
She wished her fans 'a blessed year,' adding, 'may it be filled with love, good health, peace and happiness!'
Meanwhile, Kate, 44, was also active on the photo-sharing app as she uploaded outtakes from a recent musical performance in Aspen, Colorado.
Lindsay Lohan was among the first Hollywood stars to share outtakes from her New Year's Eve celebrations on Sunday
Lohan, 37, cozied up to her husband Bader Shammas as she dropped in on Instagram, where she boasts more than 14 million followers
The Mean Girls actress wished her fans 'a blessed year,' adding, 'may it be filled with love, good health, peace and happiness' and she posted scenes from a fireworks display
Lindsay's ginger-toned locks flowed freely over her chest in an undefined side part as she smiled for a selfie.
The next image in her slideshow featured her looking lovingly in to her husband's eyes as he wrapped his arms around her.
He looked handsome with his beard neatly trimmed and his dark hair cut in a tapered style.
He wore a button-up black shirt and Lindsay contrasted his look as she rocked a champagne-colored turtleneck top covered in glinting stones.
Both of them wore watches and the Parent Trap star flaunted a pair of diamond stud earrings.
She wrote in her caption that she is 'full of gratitude' and the post has so far collected over 151,000 likes.
For her part, Kate engaged her fans with a selection of photos and video clips from her December 28 performance at Hotel Jerome.
The blonde beauty captivated an intimate audience as she belted out new tunes that she's been working on throughout the year and has yet to release.
Kate Hudson, 44, was also active on the photo-sharing app as she uploaded outtakes from a recent musical performance in Aspen, Colorado
For the show, the mogul was dressed in an off-the-shoulder, flowy white dress with a floral pattern printed throughout.
She teamed it with a pair of white cowboy boots and her long blonde hair was styled in a center part and ironed straight.
In a heartfelt caption, she wrote, 'Well, on the eve of a new year I say bring on 2024!'
Addressing her almost 18 million followers, she declared: 'I vow to sing and play and love and sing and love some more!
'Life is too short to not lean in to the things you love. Art art and more art. Entertainment and places and outlets we can lose ourselves in. We need it and I’m here for it.'
Goldie Hawn's look-alike daughter added, 'So here’s to looking forward and not backward. Love you all and hope you join me on this adventure cause a winds a blowing and I’m going with it.'
The mother-of-three wrapped up the message, writing, 'HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! Please be safe and loving to all.'
Kate engaged her fans with a selection of photos and video clips from her December 28 performance at Hotel Jerome
The blonde beauty captivated an intimate audience as she belted out new tunes that she's been working on throughout the year and has yet to release
Also active on social media ahead of the new year was Vanessa Bryant, late basketball star Kobe Bryant's widow.
She celebrated on the ski slopes with her three daughters — Natalia, 20, Bianka, seven, and Capri, four.
The four bundled up in snow suits as they smiled for photos during their retreat.
Vanessa, who lost both her husband and her daughter Gigi in January 2020 in a helicopter crash, uploaded a reel soundtracked to Dean Martin's Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!'
The photos included in the montage were snapped in Canada, with Mrs. Bryant simply writing in the caption: 'Whistler, Canada.'
The mom-of-three looked fashion-forward in black ski gear and she stunned in a face of glam makeup.
Also active on social media ahead of the new year was Vanessa Bryant, late basketball star Kobe Bryant's widow
Vanessa celebrated on the ski slopes with her three daughters — Natalia, 20, Bianka, seven, and Capri, four
Vanessa, who lost both her husband and her daughter Gigi in January 2020 in a helicopter crash, uploaded a reel soundtracked to Dean Martin's Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!'
The mom-of-three looked fashion-forward in black ski gear and she stunned in a face of glam makeup
Alessandra Ambrosio also treated her Instagram followers to a slew of photos snapped at the beach
The gorgeous snapshots featured the 42-year-old supermodel's silhouette set against a stunning sunset backdrop
In a caption to her 12 million followers, the mother-of-two simply wrote: 'Cheers to closed chapters and hello to new beginnings! I’m choosing to welcome it all'
Diane Kruger signed off 2023, writing: 'Can't say that brought out the best in us all. Here's to more unicorns, humanity, and empathy'
Alessandra Ambrosio also treated her Instagram followers to a slew of photos snapped at the beach.
The gorgeous snapshots featured the 42-year-old supermodel's silhouette set against a stunning sunset backdrop.
In a caption to her 12 million followers, the mother-of-two simply wrote: 'Cheers to closed chapters and hello to new beginnings! I’m choosing to welcome it all.'
She was dressed in a royal blue two-piece swimsuit that included high-waisted shorts and a bra top.
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Former Israeli Minister Apologizes For Role In Polarizing Country Before Hamas Attack
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Galit Distel Atbaryan, a parliament member who previously served in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, apologized Sunday for contributing to the internal strife in Israel that preceded the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip.
Distel Atbaryan statement marks a rare admission of responsibility from a member of Netanyahu’s Likud Party for sowing division ahead of the attack, according to The Associated Press.
The former public diplomacy minister told Channel 13 TV that she “sinned against” the democratic, secular public and, as a result, “caused pain” for Israelis as well as fear.
“And I am sorry for this,” she said.
The Hamas assault, which led to an estimated 1,200 deaths and 240 kidnappings, has triggered a devastating war that has raged for nearly three months. An estimated 21,600 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have been killed since Oct. 7, with nearly 2 million survivors forced from their homes, according to The Guardian.
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Turkish UAV Strike Targets YPG/PKK in Eastern Syria Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a recent operation, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) linked to the Turkish Intelligence (MIT) executed a strike on a target affiliated with the YPG/PKK terror organization. The location of the target was east of Qamishli, situated in eastern Syria. The YPG, also known as the People’s Protection Units, is essentially a Kurdish militia in Syria. Turkey perceives this group to be an offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a group marked as a terrorist organization by Turkey and numerous other nations.
Turkey’s Ongoing Operations against YPG/PKK
This strike is a representation of Turkey’s continued military operations against elements of YPG/PKK within the region. These operations form part of Turkey’s broader efforts to protect its borders and counter potential threats. The region of Qamishli has been a central point of conflict involving various armed groups. Turkey’s military actions within this region reflect its ongoing security concerns and its stance against groups it considers as terrorists.
Impact on the Region
As per local monitoring organizations, Turkish attacks in northeast Syria have resulted in the death of at least 32 civilians, including seven women and five children, since the onset of 2023. Over 100 people were killed in central Syria by armed drones at a military academy’s graduation ceremony in Homs province. At least 11 individuals were killed in Turkish air raids in the Kurdish-held northeast of Syria. The Syrian military attributed the attack to known international forces and promised to retaliate with full force.
The Threat of ISIS Resurgence
Political analysts express concern that the Turkish attacks may provide ISIS with an opportunity to expand and regain its strength, posing a significant threat to the region and the world. They emphasize strengthening the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to prevent the resurgence of ISIS. Turkish attacks have led to civilian displacement and the suspension of coordination between the SDF and the US-led international coalition in the fight against ISIS.
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)on Saturday said commuters will not be allowed to exitRajiv Chowk metro station after 9 pm on New Year's Eve to ease overcrowding. However, entry of passengers into the station will be allowed.
In a statement, DMRC principal executive director Anuj Dayal said that as advised by police authorities, exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed from 9 pm onwards on New Year's Eve to ease overcrowding.
Entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train from the station on December 31. The commuters are requested to plan their journey accordingly, he said.pti
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Ag Year in Review: Devastating drought, extended Farm Bill, year full of change
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - New constitutional amendments, a devastating drought and volatility in the market all topped Ag headlines this year. KCBD takes a look back at the big agriculture stories from 2023.
Starting off the year, farmers secured the right to repair their own John Deere equipment. For years, only authorized dealers had the tools and permission to make repairs, until January, when the retailer signed an agreement with the American Farm Bureau Federation allowing farmers to do so.
In April, the Southfork Dairy Farm southeast of Dimmit exploded. One woman was hospitalized and 18,000 cattle died.
Also in April, cattle prices reached an all-time high of $174.74. Live cattle prices continued to climb throughout the year, and hit $186.93 in September, before starting to fall.
Late May, a farmer’s prayer was answered with a lot of rain across the region. This made cotton farmers optimistic for the season, but it did cause many to miss the insurance planting deadline by June. So, many either took a cut in coverage or switched to other commodities.
In June, the United States Department of Agriculture released a report showing the U.S. cattle inventory was down 3%. In fact, the nation’s cow herd was the smallest it had been in at least 25 years.
In August, Lubbock ISD opened its new Agri-STEM complex to advance agriculture education for high schoolers across the district.
Meanwhile, farmers were still waiting for money from the 2022 Emergency Relief Programs that the USDA had not yet sent out.
In October, many farmers started harvesting cotton. They were faced with lower yields than they had hoped for because of very little rainfall after the early season rains.
Also in October, agriculture education expanded in Lubbock. The National Ranching Heritage Center cut the ribbon on the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center.
In November, the 2018 Farm Bill, which expired in September, was extended for one year to avoid reverting to permanent law.
Also, Proposition 1, which supporters call the Right to Farm, passed. It forces municipalities to prove environmental harm, public harm or danger to animal health or crop production before they can regulate a farmer’s operation.
Closing out the year, farmers received the 2022 ERP, but claim the payments they got were discriminatory. The USDA denies that, saying they just didn’t have enough funding to meet the need.
2023 is ending without a new Farm Bill. That puts farmers in the same place for 2024 with low reference prices.
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Mastermind host CLIVE MYRIE challenges you to rack your brains for the Daily Mail Quiz of 2023... So how many questions can YOU answer correctly?
Yes, it's time to replace party hats with thinking caps for the Daily Mail Quiz of 2023. How much do you really know about the year gone by? A year plagued by war, as the Russia/Ukraine conflict raged and horrific violence broke out in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the cost of living dominated the news agenda, billionaires continued their adventures into space and many worried about the possible consequences of AI technology.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom. The Lionesses reached the World Cup Final for the first time, and the film Barbie thrilled millions. Mastermind also entered its 51st year on television, proving once again that we Brits love a good quiz.
So buckle up, switch off the smartphones — thus silencing any help from Mr Google — and rack your brains with my little challenge.
As I tell the brave contestants on Mastermind waiting nervously to sit in the black chair — good luck to you all.
Mastermind host Clive Myrie (pictured) has challenged you to replace your party hats with thinking caps for the Daily Mail Quiz of 2023. How much do you really know about the year gone by?
1. King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey. Who was the first King to be crowned there?
2. The American actor Matthew Perry died in 2023. What was the name of the character he played in the hit sitcom Friends?
3. What is the name of the 'new' Beatles track released in November with a little help from AI?
4. After facing charges for a fourth time this year, who posted a picture of his own police mugshot on social media, with the words 'ELECTION INTERFERENCE. NEVER SURRENDER!'
5. Which city will the proposed HS2 train not be stopping at, after cuts were made to the budget in 2023?
6. According to Dominic Cummings at the Covid inquiry, which film did Boris Johnson reference about keeping the beaches open to prevent harming the community, in relation to lockdowns?
7. The second test flight of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket lasted longer than the first before exploding. After how many minutes did the so-called 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' take place?
King Charles and Queen Camilla appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Coronation Ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London
8. The artificial intelligence company, Open AI's most-discussed product, ChatGPT-4, provoked excitement and fear. What does GPT stand for?
9. Which country successfully landed an unmanned spacecraft on the moon's south pole?
10. The 'Crispr' gene-editing technique was successfully used to correct faulty haemoglobin genes in bone marrow stem cells, in patients suffering which disease?
11. Which nation became Nato's 31st member in 2023?
12. After 50 years of nuclear energy, which European country shut down its nuclear power stations?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Spain
13. What was the name of the leader of the Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries, who died in a plane crash after threatening an armed rebellion against the Kremlin?
14. The Titan submersible imploded in the Atlantic, killing all five aboard. What was the purpose of the expedition?
15. In what category did the late American diplomat Henry Kissinger win the Nobel Prize in 1973?
This is the OceanGate Expeditions submersible vessel named Titan that was used to visit the wreckage site of the Titanic
16. Raac (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) was detected in buildings across the UK, potentially causing structural problems. In what decade was autoclaved aerated concrete invented?
a) 1950s
b) 1920s
c) 1980s
17. Which country replaced its currency, the kuna, with the euro?
18. Which President was issued with an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court, for unlawfully deporting children to his own country from another sovereign state?
19. A new 'framework agreement' was struck between the UK and the EU to adjust the Northern Ireland Protocol. Which royal park was it named after?
20. Rail and NHS strikes dragged on in 2023. The longest strike in UK history was the Burston School Strike, which started in 1914. How long did it last?
a) 25 years
b) 15 years
c) 10 years
21. Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest, taking its overall tally in the competition to seven, equalling Ireland with the most wins over the event's history?
Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie (right) are in a scene from Barbie
22. The film Barbie was the biggest box-office success of the year. Who was the director?
23. Dr Who has been regenerated into the actor, Ncuti Gatwa. Who filled the shoes of the previous Doctor?
24. 2023 marked the 500th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio. It's the complete collection of which of his works?
a) Plays
b) Poems
c) Plays and poems
25. Which historical figure's famous tricorn hat was sold at auction for 1.9 million euros?
26. Who replaced Jeremy Paxman to become the latest host of TV's University Challenge?
Ncuti Gatwa made his first appearance as The Doctor in the third 60th Anniversary Special of Dr Who last month
27. The nation mourned the felling of a lone tree that stood next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland. What type of tree was chopped down?
28. The Oxford English Dictionary named 'rizz' as its word of 2023, but what is it short for?
29. What did Booker Prize-winner Paul Lynch plan to do with the £50,000 awarded for his novel Prophet Song?
30. The Fifa Women's World Cup Final was overshadowed by a kissing scandal, but what was the final score by which Spain beat England?
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Hawaiian Surfer Dies After Shark Attack off Maui Coast
A 39-year-old surfer suffered a fatal shark bite off the Maui coast on Saturday morning, local officials said. The incident was the only deadly encounter of the seven that Hawaii reported in 2023, and the second fatal attack of the year in the United States, according to trackingsharks.com. Officials with the Department of Land and Natural Resources said the encounter took place a little after 11 a.m., noting that the coastline was lined with shark warning signs for a mile in both directions. First responders brought the victim to shore on a Jet Ski, according to a police press release; he later died from his wounds in the hospital. Beaches were shut down after the attack, while authorities canvassed the water on Jet Skis for any more victims, Hawaiian News Now reported. Officials identified the surfer as a resident of the town of Haiku, a 15-minute drive from the beach where the attack occurred, but have withheld his name until extended family has been notified. Sharks rarely attack humans, though some regions—such as the U.S. East Coast and southern Australia—have seen encounters increase in recent years.
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Dubai Prepares for Grand New Year’s Eve Celebration at Burj Khalifa
As the curtain draws on 2023, a sense of palpable anticipation permeates the air. The world turns its gaze towards the United Arab Emirates, specifically the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building globally. The Burj Khalifa, the beacon of architectural prowess, is poised to illuminate the skyline with a grand spectacle of fireworks, LED shows, and waterworks, marking the advent of the New Year.
Unveiling the Grandeur
Preparations for this meticulously orchestrated celebration have involved ten months of painstaking planning. A video shared by the Dubai Media Office lays testimony to the sheer scale of the event. The spectacle will feature a staggering 15,682 pyrotechnics fired from 365 strategic positions across over 2,800 unique locations. Complementing the aerial display, 22,000 gallons of water will be projected into the air, creating a symphony of light and water.
Security Measures & Accessibility
With the event expected to draw large crowds, the Dubai Police have announced road closures around Downtown Dubai starting at 4 PM to ensure public safety. Despite tickets for the live show being sold out, the global audience is not left out. EMAAR Dubai’s official YouTube Channel will live stream the event, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to partake in the festivities virtually.
Embracing Global Traditions
New Year’s Eve is celebrated with unique traditions across different cultures. India sees the burning of an effigy of an old man, symbolizing the discarding of old habits and the ushering of new beginnings. In Spain, people consume twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight, each representing a hope or resolution for the upcoming year. Amid these diverse customs, the Burj Khalifa stands tall, uniting the world in a shared celebration of hope and renewal as we step into the New Year.
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NEW DELHI: In a new twist to the alleged road rage incident in which 26-year-old Sachin Lohiya was thrashed by a group of men on Friday, the cops arrested on Saturday one of the assailants who was wearing a khaki jacket resembling one issued by Delhi Police to its personnel.
Chandan Chowdhary, DCP (South), said, “The accused has been identified as Manoj and he works as a security guard in the same company where the two of the men arrested earlier also worked.
Manoj is not a policeman and had bought the jacket in Jharoda Kalan. It is clear that all those who wear khaki jackets are not cops.”
A case was also registered based on the complaint of the men accused against Lohiya, who too was arrested and released on bail on Saturday. Police had earlier registered a case following Lohiya’s complaint against Manoj, Kaviraj, Anil Kumar and Prabhat Sharma, all four of whom have been arrested.
Chowdhary said, “Two others accused, Ajay Kumar (brother of Kaviraj) and Sachin Yadav, are being interrogated. A case was registered against Lohiya on the complaint of Sharma.”
As per Sharma’s statement, he and driver Vikrant and two customers were on the 60 Foota Road in Chhatarpur in a Celerio car on Friday. Near metro pillar No 43, a Verna driven by Lohiya hit the Celerio on the rear. An altercation broke out and Lohiya allegedly beat up Sharma, who summoned Manoj, Anil, Kaviraj and others who together thrashed Lohiya. During the skirmish, Sharma and Lohiya were injured and were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police recorded thestatements of eyewitnessesduring the investigation.
Lohiya, who was arrested and released on bail, claimed on Saturday, “Apart from my legs, I have injuries all over my face, head and chest. I am still unable to understand why the men thrashed me in such a manner. One of the men, who was wearing a khaki jacket, also thrust a revolver into my head.”
Lohiya also alleged that the local cops weren’t cooperating with him and filed an FIR under less stringent sections of the law. “They damaged my mobile phone, took away the cash I had in the car. The cops did not consider all these,” the 26-year-old said. Lohiya, who has since been discharged from hospital, claimed he was unable to go to sleep because of the assault he had faced.
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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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Navy helicopters sink three Houthi rebel boats in self defense
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Navy helicopters sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea, killing the crews, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel, military officials said Sunday.
Helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the destroyer USS Gravely fired in self-defense after being shot at by Houthi militants aboard three small boats that were attacking a commercial vessel, U.S. Central Command reported.
All the militants aboard the three boats were killed, and a fourth boat fled, Central Command said.
It's the latest in a series of Iranian-backed militant attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, where American and allied ships have been sent to try to maintain order as the war between Gaza and Hamas is about to enter its third month.
The U.S. ships have downed drones, missiles and other munitions being fired toward Israel or responding to direct attacks on the ships themselves, but CENTCOM has pointed out that the U.S. has only retaliated in a small fraction of the incidents. The Houthi rebel attacks have largely been targeted at disrupting commercial traffic in the Red Sea.
Despite ongoing attacks, however, officials have announced the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea in the "coming days," ABC reported. The Ford, the Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier, is one of the vessels that was dispatched to the conflict zone just after the start of the Israel-Hamas war in the first week of October to try to maintain order.
It was approaching the end of its initial operational, pre-war deployment in the region when it was dispatched to the eastern Mediterranean the day after Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack on Israel Oct. 7.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin initially sent the carrier as part of a fleet of half a dozen vessels that were to keep the terrorist group Hezbollah from broadening the conflict.
"As part of our effort to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas' attack on Israel," Austin said at the time of the initial deployment.
Austin extended the carrier's deployment again in December to maintain its role in deterring the conflict as regional tensions persisted.
CENTCOM told ABC News the Ford and other surface vessels will return to Norfolk, Virginia, the carrier's home port as originally scheduled to prepare for future deployments.
Despite the fleet's departure, the U.S. will still have a strong presence in the Mediterranean and Middle East that will include the deployment of additional cruisers and destroyers.
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As 2023 comes to a close, let’s take a look at some of the unconventional food pairings that garnered mixed reactions from food lovers online. While watching these viral videos can be amusing, these atrocities towards food need to be left behind in 2023.
Momos chai - Not everyone’s cuppa teaA Mumbai-based food blogger recently tried making momos chai, which a Ghaziabad-based street vendor also sells.
He made this unconventional tea by adding momos, Schezwan and mayonnaise to boiling tea, leaving momo and chai lovers offended by this atrocity.
Deep-fried disasters served on Delhi streets
Bhindi Samosa - A deep-fried disasterNahi raha samose mein aloo - The humble snack, samosa, is available with a range of fillings in Delhi, thanks to street food vendors who love experimenting. But crossing the thin line between creativity and chaos, street vendors often make not-so-pleasant food pairings. After gulab jamun samosa and biryani samosa, social media users are divided over bhindi samosa, a masala bhindi-stuffed samosa, sold by a street vendor in Chandni Chowk. He tops it with aloo sabzi and green chutney.
Pastry pakodas - Another deep-fried disasterA street vendor in Delhi dips a pastry in chickpea flour, deep fries it in oil and makes a pastry pakoda. Netizens cringe over it after having cringed over odd sweet-savoury combos like oreo pakoda and kitkat dosa in the past.
Bizarre food - Not all that goes viral tastes good
Acovado Paan - Exotic meets desiWhile a plethora of paan options are available at paan shops in Delhi, a paan seller takes the fruitification of paan a notch higher by adding avocado to the paan. Not sure why!
Popcorn Omelette - Served with a popHeat the pan, add butter and put a mixture of whisked eggs with onions… sounds like a regular omelette is being cooked, until someone adds popcorn. A video of a street vendor in Old Delhi was doing rounds on social media, where he is sharing his recipe for a loaded omelette.
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The Burj Khalifa Lights Up the Sky to Usher in the New Year 2024
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is set to be the centerpiece of a grand spectacle as Dubai ushers in the New Year 2024. The iconic tower will light up with a mesmerizing display of fireworks, LED shows, and waterworks, marking a visual feast for the eyes and a symbol of hope and joy for the new year.
The Spectacle of Light and Fire
With 15,682 pyrotechnics set to be launched from 365 strategic firing positions across over 2,800 unique locations, the fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa is expected to be nothing short of breathtaking. Complementing this spectacle, 22,000 gallons of water will be fired into the air, creating a stunning contrast against the backdrop of the night sky. The entire event will be streamed live on EMAAR Dubai’s official YouTube Channel, allowing spectators from around the globe to be a part of the celebrations.
Embracing the Festive Spirit
As the clock strikes midnight, the sky will erupt in a kaleidoscope of colors, signaling the start of the New Year. The event is not just about the visual spectacle; it is also a celebration of diversity and unity. People from various backgrounds will gather to witness the fireworks and partake in the festivities, embodying the spirit of togetherness that the celebration represents.
New Year Celebrations Across the UAE
While the Burj Khalifa is at the heart of the New Year festivities, other areas in the UAE are also gearing up for their own grand celebrations. Abu Dhabi is planning a record-breaking 60-minute-long fireworks display, while Ras Al Khaimah will feature a 4.5 km display of fireworks and a drone show across Al Marjan Island. In total, Dubai will host 45 fireworks displays across 32 locations, making the city a beacon of light and celebration as it steps into the New Year.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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1 of 4 | The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the newest and largest U.S. aircraft carrier, It has been deployed in the Middle East to quell tensions as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Navy helicopters sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea, killing the crews, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel, military officials said Sunday.
Helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the destroyer USS Gravely fired in self-defense after being shot at by Houthi militants aboard three small boats that were attacking a commercial vessel, U.S. Central Command reported.
All the militants aboard the three boats were killed, and a fourth boat fled, Central Command said.
It's the latest in a series of Iranian-backed militant attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, where American and allied ships have been sent to try to maintain order as the war between Gaza and Hamas is about to enter its third month.
The U.S. ships have downed drones, missiles and other munitions being fired toward Israel or responding to direct attacks on the ships themselves, but CENTCOM has pointed out that the U.S. has only retaliated in a small fraction of the incidents. The Houthi rebel attacks have largely been targeted at disrupting commercial traffic in the Red Sea.
Despite ongoing attacks, however, officials have announced the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea in the "coming days," ABC reported. The Ford, the Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier, is one of the vessels that was dispatched to the conflict zone just after the start of the Israel-Hamas war in the first week of October to try to maintain order.
It was approaching the end of its initial operational, pre-war deployment in the region when it was dispatched to the eastern Mediterranean the day after Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack on Israel Oct. 7.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin initially sent the carrier as part of a fleet of half a dozen vessels that were to keep the terrorist group Hezbollah from broadening the conflict.
"As part of our effort to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas' attack on Israel," Austin said at the time of the initial deployment.
Austin extended the carrier's deployment again in December to maintain its role in deterring the conflict as regional tensions persisted.
CENTCOM told ABC News the Ford and other surface vessels will return to Norfolk, Virginia, the carrier's home port as originally scheduled to prepare for future deployments.
Despite the fleet's departure, the U.S. will still have a strong presence in the Mediterranean and Middle East that will include the deployment of additional cruisers and destroyers.
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NEW DELHI: A 35-year-old woman who couldn’t have a
child of her own after being married for five years allegedly kidnapped a boy after she saw him playing outside a house during a procession.
The four-year-old boy was kidnapped from the Mansarovar Park on Christmas Eve.
Police said they scanned around 250 CCTV cameras to trace the woman’s movements. The accused has been identified as Reshma, a resident of Tilak Nagar.
The boy was successfully recovered from her house, police said.
A case of kidnapping was registered on the complaint of the father of the child, Pawan Kumar, on December 24.
During the investigation, the police team obtained CCTV footage from more than 250 CCTV cameras, spanning a route of over 30 km. The footage showed a woman taking the child with her. The woman kept changing her route to avoid being identified. Police said the route and modes of transport used by her were thoroughly analysed and she was identified after they zeroed in on Tilak Nagar.
A police team then raided her residence to recover the child and arrest her.
“Reshma revealed that she had been married for the last five years but did not have a child from the marriage. So she planned to kidnap a male child. She found an opportunity during the Shahidi Diwas procession. During the interrogation, it was found that she is the sister of Heera alias Hau, a known criminal from MS Park,” said Rohit Meena, DCP Shahdara.
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year's Day attacks
(Reuters) - Ukraine's shelling of the city of Donetsk in early New Year's Day hours killed four people, a Russian-installed official in the eastern region of Ukraine said, while Ukrainian officials said at least one person was killed in Russia's air attack on Odesa.
Fourteen people were also injured in "heavy shelling" by Ukrainian forces on the centre of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the broader Donetsk region of which the Donetsk city is the administrative centre, wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
At least one person was killed in Russia's drone attack on the Ukrainian southern port of Odesa, Oleh Kiper, governor of the Odesa region that encompasses the city of Odesa, said on Telegram.
Kiper said that Ukraine's air defence systems were engaged in repelling the drone attack, but the falling debris caused several fires in residential buildings in different parts of the city, also injuring several people.
A social media video, posted by Odesa Mayor Henadii Trukhanov, shows him inspecting a damaged apartment with broken windows.
"They say that how you welcome the New Year is how you will live the year," Trukhanov said in a post.
"Well, this year Ukraine will break this rule: we will persevere and we will win.
Ukraine's air force said that Russia's air attack also targeted the Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions.
Reuters could not independently verify the Russian and Ukrainian reports. Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that started with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Diane Craft and Lisa Shumaker)
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FLIPPIN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting of a man wanted for murder in Maine, according to a Facebook post from Maine State Police.
Spridal Hubiak, 20, is a person of interest in Waterville, Maine after the Waterville Police Department says they found the body of one of his coworkers outside of the liquor store where they both worked on Dec. 28.
An arrest warrant was issued for Hubiak on the same day.
WPD later identified the victim as 52-year-old Angela Bragg.
The Maine State Police Major Crime Unit Detectives were informed by the Flippin Police Department that they made contact with Hubiak as he was sleeping in a parking lot in town, the post said.
Police approached Hubiak and he fled in a Ford Taurus and a chase ensued.
The chase came to an end on Highway 65 in Boone County after ASP and Harrison Police deployed spike mats and Hubiak crashed in the parking lot of a Bellefonte gas station, according to ASP.
When the car was disabled, Hubiak exited with a rifle and shots were fired. A Boone County deputy fired at Hubiak, hitting him multiple times, according to BCSO.
Hubiak was injured in the shooting and was taken to a Greene County, Mo. hospital for treatment.
ASP says no officers were injured in the shooting.
MSP says Hubiak’s condition is unknown but he is expected to survive.
ASP is investigating the shooting and working with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and MSP.
Hubiak was booked into the Greene County Jail at 4 a.m. on Sunday.
No further information was given.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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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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Ghaziabad: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for submitting an incomplete status report on malls, hotels, restaurants and eateries operating without NOCs in the city.
“Costs be deposited by the member secretary, UPPCB, with NGT Bar Association before the next date of hearing. In case the costs are not so deposited the NGT Bar Association will be entitled to file an application for execution of this order for realisation of the costs.
On deposit, the NGT Bar Association shall be entitled to utilise the amount of costs for providing legal aid to the members of the public approaching this tribunal with letter petitions and also for providing facilities to members of the public visiting this tribunal,” the bench of judicial member Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Afroj Ahmad observed.
The NGT was hearing a petition filed in April by environmentalists Pradeep Dahalyia and Prasoon Pant, who alleged that 21 malls, hotels and restaurants in the city were operating without NOCs and flouting green norms.
On May 1, the NGT asked UPPCB to file a status report. The pollution board submitted a report on September 4, but the petitioners challenged it saying it lacked information.
The UPPCB prepared another report on September 30, saying it had first identified 21 establishments that were operating without licences and issued notices against 6 of them. Later, it added 82 establishments to the list of 21 and said 58 of them did not have consent.
At the next hearing on October 3, NGT asked the pollution board to conduct a fresh survey of all defaulting hotels and eateries in the city and submit another report.
In its latest report too, the NGT pointed out discrepancies. It then levied a fine of Rs 1 lakh on UPPCB for seeking additional time for preparing the final report.
The next hearing is on March 12, when the UPPCB will have to submit a report again.
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Investors in Eastern & Oriental Berhad (KLSE:E&O) have unfortunately lost 43% over the last five years
The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But even the best stock picker will only win with some selections. So we wouldn't blame long term Eastern & Oriental Berhad (KLSE:E&O) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 47% over a half decade. Shareholders have had an even rougher run lately, with the share price down 10% in the last 90 days.
Since shareholders are down over the longer term, lets look at the underlying fundamentals over the that time and see if they've been consistent with returns.
View our latest analysis for Eastern & Oriental Berhad
In his essay The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville Warren Buffett described how share prices do not always rationally reflect the value of a business. One flawed but reasonable way to assess how sentiment around a company has changed is to compare the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price.
Eastern & Oriental Berhad became profitable within the last five years. Most would consider that to be a good thing, so it's counter-intuitive to see the share price declining. Other metrics may better explain the share price move.
It could be that the revenue decline of 32% per year is viewed as evidence that Eastern & Oriental Berhad is shrinking. That could explain the weak share price.
The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We're pleased to report that the CEO is remunerated more modestly than most CEOs at similarly capitalized companies. It's always worth keeping an eye on CEO pay, but a more important question is whether the company will grow earnings throughout the years. So it makes a lot of sense to check out what analysts think Eastern & Oriental Berhad will earn in the future (free profit forecasts).
What About The Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?
We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between Eastern & Oriental Berhad's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. Arguably the TSR is a more complete return calculation because it accounts for the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested), along with the hypothetical value of any discounted capital that have been offered to shareholders. Eastern & Oriental Berhad's TSR of was a loss of 43% for the 5 years. That wasn't as bad as its share price return, because it has paid dividends.
A Different Perspective
It's good to see that Eastern & Oriental Berhad has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 40% in the last twelve months. That certainly beats the loss of about 7% per year over the last half decade. We generally put more weight on the long term performance over the short term, but the recent improvement could hint at a (positive) inflection point within the business. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Eastern & Oriental Berhad better, we need to consider many other factors. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 4 warning signs for Eastern & Oriental Berhad (of which 2 are significant!) you should know about.
For those who like to find winning investments this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Malaysian exchanges.
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Enkuuka Fete: A Celebration of Unity and Heritage in the Buganda Kingdom
The Enkuuka celebration, a significant event in the Buganda kingdom, took place on December 31st at Bulange Mengo. The annual fete, which marks the transition into the New Year, is a cornerstone of Buganda’s cultural heritage, embodying the unity and festivity that define the kingdom’s societal fabric.
High-Profile Attendance
The event was graced by the presence of several high-profile figures, including the First Deputy Katikiro, Twaha Kawaase, the Leader of the Opposition designate, Joel Ssenyonyi, and the Speaker of Buganda Lukiiko, Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule. Their attendance underscores the significance of Enkuuka within the cultural and political landscape of Buganda, and provides an opportunity for these leaders to engage with the community in a celebratory setting.
A Blend of Tradition and Celebration
Enkuuka serves as a vibrant platform for various cultural performances, speeches, and communal activities. The event, organized annually by Abbey Musinguzi, more commonly known as Abtex, is a testament to the rich heritage of the Buganda people. The highlight of the celebration is the Kabaka’s procession to view the various cultural exhibitions, a moment that symbolizes the unity and solidarity within the kingdom.
Enkuuka: A Cultural Beacon
The Enkuuka fete is much more than a celebration; it’s a cultural beacon that strengthens the bonds among the Buganda people and reinforces their shared heritage. As we usher in the New Year, the Enkuuka celebration reminds us that beyond the revelry, the essence of such traditions lies in the preservation of cultural identities and the promotion of social cohesion.
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(The Hill) — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé set the music world on fire in 2023 with massive, globe-spanning tours, and their influence seeped into the world of politics as lawmakers and other political figures named-checked them.
Here are a few of the most noteworthy moments in which the worlds of politics and pop culture converged over the last year.
Jason Aldean and “Try That in a Small Town”
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July despite heavy controversy.
The song faced backlash for both its lyrics, which include lines like, “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face, Stomp on the flag and light it up, Yeah, ya think you’re tough, Well, try that in a small town, See how far ya make it down the road,” and its music video.
The video was filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse where a Black man was lynched in the 1920s. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the music video, drawing a negative reaction from Aldean himself on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous,” Aldean said.
Republicans like former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) came to Aldean’s defense amid the controversy.
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Beyoncé gets honored on the House floor
Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
The “Formation” singer, who has had a packed year with “The Renaissance World Tour” and the release of a film of that tour, was honored in March on the House floor by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif).
“I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well,” Garcia said.
“She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she’s now and forever the moment,” he added.
Garcia also referred to the “Alien Superstar” herself as a role model who “stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community — the LGBTQ+ community.”
“For my generation and so many others, she simply is the greatest of all time,” he continued.
RuPaul and anti-drag queen bills
RuPaul helps present the Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The self-proclaimed “queen of drag” had some thoughts on recent anti-drag show legislation that he shared back in March.
In a video on Instagram, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” host said that bills aimed at drag performances were a tactic to distract from more important issues.
“Hey, look over there! A classic distraction technique — distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, health care, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school,” RuPaul said.
“But we know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues,” the host continued.
“They look for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective,” he said.
Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light backlash
Dylan Mulvaney in New York City on March 3, 2023 (left). A can of Bud Light beer is seen on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Philadelphia (right) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney partnered with Anheuser-Busch in April for an advertisement that included her posing with a personalized Bud Light can, which drew negative reactions from conservatives.
Critics called for protests against Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch, while Anheuser-Busch also faced criticism from those who thought it did not fully support Mulvaney.
Singer Kid Rock shot multiple cases of Bud Light with what appeared to be a semi-automatic rifle in an Instagram video.
“F— Bud Light and f— Anheuser-Busch,” he said in the video.
“I’ve been offline for a few weeks, and a lot has been said about me,” Mulvaney said in a video on Instagram and TikTok a few weeks after the backlash. “It was so loud that I didn’t even feel part of the conversation. So, I decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out.”
“But then I remembered that nearly 13 million people at some point enjoyed me enough to hit the follow button on these apps. And I was like wait, wait, wait, I want to talk to those people,” Mulvaney added.
Eminem objects to Vivek Ramaswamy using his music
Eminem. (Getty)
In August, rapper Eminem asked entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail through his music licensor, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI).
The letter from BMI revealed that Ramaswamy’s campaign and BMI had a previous music licensing agreement for the Detroit rapper’s music and came after Ramaswamy sang along to “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair earlier in August.
“To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady,” a Ramaswamy campaign statement said.
Taylor Swift bests Trump, Biden on net favorability
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This year was the year of Taylor Swift, quite literally, as she was recently named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
In a recent NBC News poll, the pop sensation topped a list of celebrities when it comes to net favorability, besting political figures including President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Trump.
Forty percent of registered voters in the poll said that they have a positive view of the millennial icon.
Kim Kardashian makes a plea to Biden
Kim Kardashian. (EvanAgostini/Invision/AP)
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, alongside Eric Esrailian, a physician and producer, urged the president to “stop the Armenian genocide” in a September Rolling Stone opinion piece.
“We are Armenian,” the piece read. “We are the descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, and we do not want to be talking about the recognition or commemoration of yet another genocide in the future.”
Esrailian and Kardashian characterized Azerbaijan’s government as using “starvation as a weapon against the Armenian population” via blockading “the only lifeline between the indigenous Christian Armenians of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) and the rest of the world.”
“Blocking human rights groups, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the hateful rhetoric accompanying the blockade are signs of genocidal intent,” the piece said.
Paramore and Rep. Maxwell Frost
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.). (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
In June, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) attended a concert for the pop-rock band Paramore and had a few choice words for his state’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R).
While at the concert in Washington, D.C., Frost was caught on video on stage yelling “f— Ron DeSantis” and “f— facism.”
He later retweeted the video, saying that he “said what I said.”
When Frost came on stage, the band’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, lauded the young House member, who is the first member of his generation in Congress.
“Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” Williams said.
Jimmy Kimmel pranks ex-Rep. Santos
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) holds a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided to have a bit of fun with embattled former House member Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after his ouster.
Santos started selling personal videos on the platform Cameo after he was expelled from the House earlier this month. Kimmel told his show audience that he had ordered videos with prank scripts for Santos to read.
“George please congratulate my friend Gary Fortuna for winning the Clearwater Florida beef eating contest. He ate over six pounds of ground beef in under 30 minutes – which was a new record!” Kimmel wrote in one prank script. “He’s not feeling great right now, but the doctor thinks he will be released from the hospital soon. Please wish him a speedy recovery!”
Santos responded to the prompt in the Cameo video.
“I know you’re feeling a little under the weather, but I hear from a great source that the doctors said you’ll be released from the hospital soon and recover well,” Santos said in a video. “Look, have a speedy recovery, and then enjoy the festivities of the end of the year. Bye.”
Maren Morris says she’s leaving country music
Maren Morris arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Maren Morris announced in September she would step out of the country genre as a result of the “the Trump years” and their effect on the style of music.
“After the Trump years, people’s biases were on full display,” Morris said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic.”
Morris also referenced “Try That in a Small Town” and its popularity with conservatives, saying, “People are streaming these songs out of spite.”
“It’s not out of true joy or love of the music. It’s to own the libs. And that’s so not what music is intended for. Music is supposed to be the voice of the oppressed — the actual oppressed. And now it’s being used as this really toxic weapon in culture wars,” Morris said.
Trump isn’t pleased with Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
Rihanna attends an event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
To the excitement of many, superstar and business magnate Rihanna performed at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Former President Trump, who had feuded with the pop star, wasn’t a fan of the “Rude Boy” singer’s performance.
“EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history — This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’” he added.
Trump seemed to reference the “Work” singer’s act of spraypainting a car with the words “F**k Trump” back in 2020. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) had pointed the incident out earlier in the week on Truth Social.
“Why is the NFL showcasing this crap? Rihanna SHOULD NOT be the halftime performer!!” Jackson wrote.
Paris Hilton’s advocacy work
Paris Hilton is seen in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Reality television star Paris Hilton made a visit to Capitol Hill in April to push for a bill to regulate “troubled teen” facilities.
Hilton was joined by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) at the Capitol, where they discussed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. The bill has the aim of creating federal data collection and reporting standards for the aforementioned facilities, which Hilton said she was a victim of.
“I witnessed and experienced sexual abuse from adult staff as well as endured verbal and emotional abuse daily. I was yelled at, dehumanized, silenced and stripped of any semblance of privacy,” she said.
“When I attempted to tell my parents about the abuse on the phone, staff would stop and immediately hang up the phone and punish me. On top of this, you had no access to the outside doors, no sunlight, no fresh air. These were considered privileges. What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
Kevin Spacey and Tucker Carlson
Actor Kevin Spacey leaves Southwark Crown Court for a lunch break, in London, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Actor Kevin Spacey decided to make an appearance as his character Frank Underwood from the show “House of Cards” in a recent interview on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
The two men discussed their ousters from Netflix and Fox News, as well as the current political environment.
“It is bizarre that they decided to publicly cut ties with me on allegations alone; allegations that have now been proven false because I don’t think there’s any question: Netflix exists because of me,” Spacey said. “I put them on the map. And they tried to put me on the ground.”
Spacey was kicked off the show in 2017 in the wake of facing multiple sexual harassment allegations, even from “House of Cards” crew members.
Judy Blume slams DeSantis
Judy Blume and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (AP Photo/Kathy Willens/John Bazemore)
Author Judy Blume slammed the Florida governor over book bans.
“Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened,” Blume said at Variety‘s “Power of Women” luncheon in April. “They are criminalizing teachers and librarians. It’s not just that they’re threatening their jobs, they’re threatening them.”
“They could go to jail, all because they stand up for the rights of the students they teach. All because they refuse to give in to fear,” Blume continued. “I’ve known librarians who have saved lives by handing the right book to the right child at the right time. And for that one kid, finding themselves in a book can be a lifesaver.”
The author also referred to DeSantis as “a governor who wants to control everything, starting with what kids can think, what they can know, what they can question, what they can learn, and now even what they can talk about.”
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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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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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PANAJI: Goa has reported a total of 47 cases of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 to date, state epidemiologist Dr Prashant Suryavanshi said on Saturday.
“All cases are more than seven days old. All cases were mild and the patients have recovered. None of the 47 patients were admitted to hospital,” he said.
Out of the 19 cases of JN.1 detected last week by the genomic sequencing lab at the North Goa district hospital, which is INSACOG certified, 14 were confirmed by the National Institute of Virology, Pune, Dr Suryavanshi said.
In addition to the 14, NIV Pune on Saturday confirmed the results of 33 additional cases of the JN.1 variant.
Goa reported nine additional Covid cases on Saturday out of 251 samples tested. All patients were advised home isolation, with no new hospital admissions. The state has reported a total of 118 Covid cases since December 1.
When asked why the JN.1 variant cases are high in Goa compared to other states, Dr Suryavanshi said there is more testing happening as well as more genome sequencing taking place.
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RPT-Indian shares, bonds seen rallying in 2024 on continued foreign inflows
(Repeats Dec 29 story)
By Dharamraj Dhutia
MUMBAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The bull-run in Indian financial markets is likely to continue in 2024 as foreign interest remains robust, with heavy buying expected in both equity and debt markets, several analysts and industry watchers said.
India's inclusion in the JPMorgan emerging market debt index will boost investments in government debt, while attractive valuations will keep funds flowing into the share market.
"I expect shares to see inflows of around $30 billion in 2024, with front-loading in the January-March quarter," Andrew Holland, CEO of Avendus Capital Public Markets Alternate Strategies in Mumbai, said.
"For 2024, earnings growth would be around 15%, and the index would also grow around 15% from where it ends in December."
Overseas investors bought Indian shares worth net $20.7 billion in 2023 until Dec. 28, the highest since 2020, while their net debt purchases stood at $8 billion, according to data from National Securities Depository.
India's benchmark BSE Sensex rose 19% in 2023, while the wider Nifty 50 gained 20%, with both indexes hitting record highs in late December, because of upbeat economic data and companies' performance, traders said.
The Federal Reserve's pivot towards rate cuts has also buoyed emerging markets, they added.
Banks, information technology firms and metals will lead India's stock rally, with some push from defense and renewables, Andrew Holland said.
Sreekanth Nadella, MD and CEO at financial management firm KFintech expects foreign inflows in healthcare to trigger outperformance in that sector.
Financials, which have been lagging, could also attract higher flows, Nadella added.
Meanwhile, India's bonds will be boosted as JPMorgan adds some government securities to its emerging market index from June.
"We are positive on India into the next year as foreign inflows will pick up on the back of bond index inclusion," Jean-Charles Sambor, Head Emerging Markets, Fixed Income at BNP Paribas Asset Management, said.
India's 10-year benchmark bond yield was down 15 basis points in 2023, following a 143-basis-points rise in the previous two years.
Though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to start cutting rates until April-June, investors expect bond yields to fall on rate cut hopes.
The 10-year bond yield could fall to 7% over the next six months, Sampath Reddy, chief investment officer at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, said.
The Indian rupee will continue trading sideways as the RBI could absorb a bulk of the inflows, traders said.
The rupee declined for a sixth year in a row in 2023, with its volatility hitting near 20-year lows on the back of persistent central bank intervention, they added.
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia Editing by Swati Bhat and Mrigank Dhaniwala)
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Interfaith Unity Celebrated at Kyambogo Passover Festival
In a remarkable display of interfaith unity, believers from diverse backgrounds have gathered at Kyambogo to participate in the 2023 Passover Festival. This significant event marks the commemoration of Passover, a deeply meaningful religious festival in both the Christian and Jewish calendars.
A Time for Reflection and Prayer
Participants are engaging in spiritual activities that may encompass traditional rituals, communal prayers, and contemplation on the themes of freedom and deliverance. These themes are central to the Passover narrative, a story that carries profound historical and spiritual importance.
The Story of Exodus: A Beacon of Hope
The festival typically involves recounting the story of the Exodus, in which the Israelites were liberated from slavery in Egypt. It serves as a time for individuals to reflect on themes of liberation and redemption in their own lives, drawing parallels between their personal journeys and the biblical voyage of the Israelites.
An Inclusive Gathering
The event at Kyambogo is inclusive, welcoming people from different denominations and faiths to partake in the historical and spiritual significance of Passover. The gathering is a testament to the unity that can be achieved when diverse faiths come together in reverence of shared spiritual narratives.
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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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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 54 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
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Valley Alzheimer's Association gives tips on how to care for patients during holidays
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The holiday season is often a time for families to come together, but for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, It can bring unique challenges.
Caregivers may often feel overwhelmed by having to maintain traditions while also providing care.
The Alzheimer's Association says simple adjustments can make a big difference in creating a comfortable and festive atmosphere for everyone.
Some tips to reduce holiday stress include taking time to experiment with new traditions that might be less stressful.
The Alzheimer's Association says If evening confusion and agitation are a problem, consider turning your holiday dinner into a holiday lunch or brunch.
Also, plan ahead and make sure everyone is aware of the situation.
Crosstalk or simultaneous conversations can be challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s, so encourage guests to engage in one-on-one or smaller group conversations.
The Alzheimer's Association also suggests switching to a virtual celebration if visiting in person isn’t possible or practical.
They also recommend for caregivers to reach out for help when needed.
"If they need to talk to someone neutral, reach out to the helpline," Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association in the Rio Grande Valley PV Villaseñor-Sandell said. "The helpline is available 24/7, they speak over 200 languages, and if you need to speak to someone or just cry with someone you can do that."
The helpline number is 800-272-3900.
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Margao: Mission Political Reservation for Scheduled Tribes of Goa on Saturday gave state assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar seven days to act on its demand to send an all-party delegation to the Centre over political reservation for the STs in the state.
“(If he fails to act in time) we will be forced to march to Tawadkar’s residence to remind him about his powers and duties as the speaker of the assembly,” said the president of the association, Joao Fernandes.
“He should stay loyal to the community and not to the party.”
Fernandes said that five months after the chief minister assured the House of leading an all-party delegation to the Centre, the government has “failed to take any positive steps”.
Fernandes said, “Therefore, we believe that it is the duty of the speaker to fulfil the assurance given by the chief minister who also holds the tribal welfare portfolio.” He added, “There are no efforts from the speaker to get the assembly resolution on the matter implemented.”
The tribal association had held an agitation and a public meeting at Azad maidan, Panaji, last month to press for the demand for tribal rights and political reservation for the STs in the state. Earlier, the association had given the CM an ultimatum of 15 days to lead an all-party delegation to the Centre to facilitate political reservation for the STs in Goa.
“The mission has completed about 70 ulgulaan meetings in ST-dominated villages across Goa,” Fernandes said. “Meetings were held in Poriem, Ponda, Cumbharjua, Sanquelim, Cuncolim, Canacona, Sanguem, Quepem, Priol, and parts of the Salcete taluka.”
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Is Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX:SIG) Trading At A 44% Discount?
Key Insights
Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Sigma Healthcare fair value estimate is AU$1.79
Current share price of AU$1.01 suggests Sigma Healthcare is potentially 44% undervalued
Analyst price target for SIG is AU$0.83 which is 54% below our fair value estimate
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX:SIG) by taking the expected future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. Our analysis will employ the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. Don't get put off by the jargon, the math behind it is actually quite straightforward.
Remember though, that there are many ways to estimate a company's value, and a DCF is just one method. For those who are keen learners of equity analysis, the Simply Wall St analysis model here may be something of interest to you.
Check out our latest analysis for Sigma Healthcare
The Calculation
We use what is known as a 2-stage model, which simply means we have two different periods of growth rates for the company's cash flows. Generally the first stage is higher growth, and the second stage is a lower growth phase. To begin with, we have to get estimates of the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years.
Generally we assume that a dollar today is more valuable than a dollar in the future, so we discount the value of these future cash flows to their estimated value in today's dollars:
10-year free cash flow (FCF) estimate
("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)
Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = AU$522m
The second stage is also known as Terminal Value, this is the business's cash flow after the first stage. For a number of reasons a very conservative growth rate is used that cannot exceed that of a country's GDP growth. In this case we have used the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield (2.1%) to estimate future growth. In the same way as with the 10-year 'growth' period, we discount future cash flows to today's value, using a cost of equity of 6.1%.
Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2033 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = AU$121m× (1 + 2.1%) ÷ (6.1%– 2.1%) = AU$3.1b
Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= AU$3.1b÷ ( 1 + 6.1%)10= AU$1.7b
The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is AU$2.2b. In the final step we divide the equity value by the number of shares outstanding. Relative to the current share price of AU$1.0, the company appears quite good value at a 44% discount to where the stock price trades currently. The assumptions in any calculation have a big impact on the valuation, so it is better to view this as a rough estimate, not precise down to the last cent.
The Assumptions
The calculation above is very dependent on two assumptions. The first is the discount rate and the other is the cash flows. If you don't agree with these result, have a go at the calculation yourself and play with the assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Sigma Healthcare as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 6.1%, which is based on a levered beta of 0.800. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business.
SWOT Analysis for Sigma Healthcare
Strength
Debt is well covered by cash flow.
Weakness
Interest payments on debt are not well covered.
Dividend is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Healthcare market.
Shareholders have been diluted in the past year.
Opportunity
Annual earnings are forecast to grow faster than the Australian market.
Trading below our estimate of fair value by more than 20%.
Threat
Revenue is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Next Steps:
Valuation is only one side of the coin in terms of building your investment thesis, and it shouldn't be the only metric you look at when researching a company. DCF models are not the be-all and end-all of investment valuation. Rather it should be seen as a guide to "what assumptions need to be true for this stock to be under/overvalued?" For example, changes in the company's cost of equity or the risk free rate can significantly impact the valuation. What is the reason for the share price sitting below the intrinsic value? For Sigma Healthcare, we've compiled three essential aspects you should consider:
Risks: Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Sigma Healthcare , and understanding these should be part of your investment process.
Future Earnings: How does SIG's growth rate compare to its peers and the wider market? Dig deeper into the analyst consensus number for the upcoming years by interacting with our free analyst growth expectation chart.
Other High Quality Alternatives: Do you like a good all-rounder? Explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!
PS. Simply Wall St updates its DCF calculation for every Australian stock every day, so if you want to find the intrinsic value of any other stock just search here.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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Museveni’s New Year Message Focuses on Agriculture’s Role in Uganda’s Economic Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in his New Year’s address to the Ugandan nation, drew attention to the role of agriculture in the country’s economic development and food security. In a wide-ranging speech, he touched upon various topics; however, his emphasis on commercial agriculture as a means of wealth creation stood out.
Emphasis on Agricultural Productivity
Museveni, who leads a nation where vast tracts of agricultural land remain untapped, underscored the potential impact if all families owning agricultural land heeded the government’s message. Without delving into the specifics, the President aimed to encourage farmers to adopt practices or approaches to farming that align with the government’s vision for the sector.
The Economics of Agriculture
Agriculture is a key economic pillar in Uganda, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and providing livelihoods to a large portion of the population. Hence, any governmental policy aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability holds the potential to transform the national economy. The implication was that if all land-owning families participated, there could be positive outcomes such as increased production, improved livelihoods, and a stronger national economy.
Museveni’s Other Key Messages
Aside from agriculture, President Museveni addressed several other crucial topics in his year-end address. He welcomed Gen Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, discussed the First Lady’s recovery from COVID-19, and spoke about the upcoming 19th NAM Summit. He also reaffirmed Uganda’s anti-homosexuality stance, vowed to fight against corruption, and emphasized the importance of regional integration.
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Holly Willoughby 'inundated with big money offers from broadcast bosses in bid to sign her up for surprise career move'
Holly Willoughby has reportedly made some big money offers from radio bosses who hope to sign her up for their stations.
The television presenter, 42, quit as host of This Morning in October after a alleged kidnap and murder plot.
But, as she prepares to front ITV's Dancing On Ice this month, it is claimed the BBC are leading the way with a bid to get her to agree to a radio job.
A source told The Sun: 'Radio 2 and Global are both keen on getting Holly on their books.
'After she quit This Morning, she has more time on her hands and a weekly radio gig could be the perfect fit.
Holly Willoughby, 42, has reportedly made some big money offers from radio bosses who hope to sign her up for their stations (pictured in September)
As she prepares to front ITV's Dancing On Ice this month, it is claimed the BBC are leading the way with a bid to get her to agree to a radio job (Holly pictured on Dancing On Ice in January 2023)
'Claudia Winkleman stepped down from her weekly slot on Radio 2 and the BBC would love to see if Holly would consider it.
'Global is also keen to see if she’d work with them, especially after Amanda Holden proved to be such a hit for them on Heart and Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio.
'There have been a number of approaches to Holly which she can weigh up whenever she is ready.'
MailOnline has contacted the BBC and Global, as well as a representative for Holly for comment.
It comes after it was reported Holly is set to address her three-month TV absence when she returns to Dancing On Ice this month.
Holly will host the ITV skating show alongside Stephen Mulhern, MailOnline exclusively last week.
The series kicks off on January 14, almost three months after she learned of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
Holly will thank her fans for their support in hopes to 'mark the start' of a new positive year.
Holly is reportedly set to address her three-month TV absence when she returns to Dancing On Ice (pictured on the show in March 2023)
The TV presenter is returning to host the ITV skating show alongside Stephen Mulhern , MailOnline exclusively revealed last week
A TV insider told The Sun: 'Holly is really looking forward to putting 2023 behind her and focusing on a fresh, positive start to a new year.'
They continued: 'She is considering a very brief comment at the top of the opening show, along the lines of, "It’s good to be back," or "Thanks for your support," drawing a firm line under her hiatus and marking the beginning of a new optimistic term.'
It comes as Dancing On Ice bosses are said to have offered Holly heightened security and want to make sure she feels completely 'secure' on the show, according to The Sun.
The publication also claimed that Holly has signed a one-year rolling contract with an option to step back next year in case she wants a longer break.
A source told The Sun: 'Bosses have been working hard to ensure she feels completely secure, trying not to put any pressure on all while making sure she knows they are ready to support her every step of the way.'
Holly signed a deal over Christmas after weeks of deliberating over whether to present the show, and is said to be 'excited' about to getting back to work on the show that she previously hosted with her former friend Phillip Schofield.
An ITV insider told MailOnline: 'Holly is a star and everyone was so very much hoping that she would decide to come back.
'After many discussions and a lot of thought, she thought that getting some normality into her life would be a good thing.
Dancing On Ice bosses are said to have offered Holly heightened security and want to make sure she feels completely 'secure' on the show
'There are obvious worries about going on live television, her main priority is her family, ITV have been hugely understanding and have not put any pressure on her at all.'
They added: 'They wanted to give her all of the time she needed but it has been a rough decision for her. Time was ticking but the bosses were trying to remain calm.'
Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: 'Holly and Stephen are two of our best loved presenters, so reuniting them 20 years after they first appeared on screen together to host Dancing On Ice marks the start of an exciting year for the show.'
ITV also shared a post to Instagram which read: 'Dancing On Ice news 20 years since they first worked together, Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern join forces for the greatest show on ice.'
Stephen, who hosts ITV game shows Catchphrase and Deal Or No Deal, is a close friend of Holly and signed a deal to host Dancing On Ice Iast week after agreeing to step into Schofield's shoes.
ITV did not have a stand-in for Holly waiting in the wings, however, meaning that all hopes were pinned on her.
Holly and Phillip, 61, had co-hosted Dancing On Ice from its inception in 2006 until 2011.
Christine Lampard then replaced Holly for the next three series until the show ended in 2014.
After weeks of deliberating over whether to host, Holly signed the deal over Christmas and is said to be 'excited' about to getting back to work on the show (pictured with Phillip Schofield in on the last series)
The series was then revived by ITV in 2018, with both Holly and Phillip returning as hosts up until this year.
Phillip was then fired by ITV after he admitted to lying about a romantic relationship he had with a former younger colleague, immediately ending his contract at This Morning.
Stephen emerged as the frontrunner to take over from Phillip, after presenting spinoff series Defrosted for a year back in 2006 and standing in for Phillip when he fell ill with Covid last year.
The TV presenter confirmed in October that he was in talks with bosses to join as co-host after Phillip's departure.
Stephen told MailOnline it would be 'amazing' to front the show and that co-hosting alongside longtime friend and colleague Holly always makes for a 'great time'.
He said: 'I used to do the spinoff show Defrosted and when I stood in for Phil when he wasn't too well, he had Covid, I really enjoyed it and it was so lovely being back with Holly.
'We had a great time together plus lots of the team were the same from when I did the ITV2 show.
'We are talking about it, but I promise you now that nothing is confirmed but if it happens, it will be absolutely amazing... if it doesn't, look, it doesn't. I promise you I would tell you if we had it confirmed at this point.
'The lineup is the best it has been in a few years... I am keeping across the lineup, just in case... It is a huge staple, and it has been around.'
Holly's future on the show had been thrown into doubt after she stepped down from This Morning after finally being 'tipped over the edge' by an alleged 'kidnap and murder plot'.
The mother-of-three, who originally joined This Morning in 2009, released a statement saying she was leaving the show 'for the sake of her family'.
Gavin Plumb, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting murder and incitement to commit kidnap the former This Morning host. The security guard will remain behind bars after being denied bail.
During a short hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, Gavin Plumb, from Harlow, Essex, who was not present, was refused a bail application. He has a trial date fixed for June 24 next year.
Holly has also paused her £1million deal with Marks & Spencer because she remains fearful for her safety.
It comes after Holly stepped down from This Morning in October (pictured in September 2023) after finally being 'tipped over the edge' by an alleged 'kidnap and murder plot'
She has fronted collections for the high street chain since 2018 but told bosses that she needs to take time out from the contract while she comes to terms with her terror over the case.
The star usually fronts several 'capsule' collections per year and also offers fashion tips to shoppers on the store's website.
She has also frozen her seven-figure deal with L'Oreal, as the face of its Garnier Nutrisse hair dye. She has not taken part in any promotional activity with the brand.
It is not known whether she has forgone any income from the contracts.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
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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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KERI: Nine college students from
Karnataka, who had gone trekking inside the dense Mhadei forest on Friday, were reported missing. They were finally traced on Saturday by a joint team of forest officials from Goa and Karnataka.
The waterfall Jalavaticho Ozar, which lies in a deep valley along the course of the Kalasa nullah inside the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, attracts numerous trekkers and nature enthusiasts from Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Many of them venture inside the forests without any trained guides, thus risking their lives.
The students from an educational institute in Belagavi rode their two-wheelers to Parwad near Kankumbi, and from there they began trekking through the dense forest to Jalavaticho waterfalls on Friday. However, they were later unable to find their way back.
On Friday evening, the students sent a message to their friends and family members seeking help.
Assistant conservator of forest, Karnataka, Santosh Chavan, on receiving the information, immediately roped in local range forest officers. A search was launched in the forests of Parwad, but the students remained untraceable on Friday.
The forest officials then sought help from locals from Parwad, who directed them to the valley of the Kalasa nullah inside Goa’s borders. The Karnataka forest officials then got in touch with the
Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) in Goa, Anand Jadhav, who with the help of his teammates finally traced all the missing students on Saturday evening and rescued them from the Jalavaticho Ozar area.
The students were brought to the office of the range forest officer of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary at Maloli, and an offence was booked against them for illegally entering the sanctuary. All the students are pursuing BSc programme in Belagavi.
It may be recalled that in February 2021 a Goan youth met with a tragic end at the waterfalls. It took almost three days for forest officials of Goa to retrieve the deadbody from the valley. Every year, more than a thousand trekkers visit the waterfalls, risking their lives.
Though the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) in Goa has already issued the instructions to his staff not to allow trekkers at Jalavaticho ozar, visitors manage to enter from Parwad in Karnataka and Surla village of Goa, through forest pathways to visit the waterfalls.
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Cancer: Almost three million tested in England
Almost three million people were seen for an urgent cancer check over the last 12 months, according to new analysis from NHS England.
The number being tested has increased by more than a quarter compared with the same period before the pandemic.
The government says catching the disease early is crucial to improving survival rates.
But cancer charities say other targets are being missed and many patients are waiting far too long for treatment.
The new analysis shows a record 2,980,258 people in England received an urgent cancer check between November 2022 and October 2023.
The number being tested was up by around 5% on the previous year and 26% on the same period in 2018-2019 before Covid.
An increase in urgent referrals from GPs has been linked to a number of factors including:
A rise in cancer rates as the UK population gets older
More people putting off care during the pandemic who are now coming forward
A wider increase in awareness attributed to publicity campaigns and high-profile cancer cases
The NHS has been sending mobile trucks to shopping centres and supermarket car parks to check the lung health of people in the community, while new cancer awareness messages have been displayed in places like pub toilets and on underwear packaging.
More than nine-in-10 people who are sent for an urgent referral by their GP will receive an all-clear with only around 6% going on to be diagnosed with the disease.
Dame Cally Palmer, national cancer director for NHS England, said: "We know there is more to do, but we have been throwing everything we have at catching cancers earlier because we know it's the best way to save lives - and we are seeing progress with more people than ever before being diagnosed at stage one and two."
Treatment backlog
The figures show that while a record number of people were tested in England in October, more than 78,500 - or 29% - had to wait longer than the four-week target to then find out if they had cancer.
NHS services across all four nations of the UK have been consistently missing targets for treating the disease.
In England in October 2023, 63.1% of patients with a confirmed diagnosis started treatment within two months, well under the 85% target and below the 64% recorded in October 2022.
Minesh Patel, head of policy at Macmillan Cancer Support said: "Despite best efforts from NHS staff, the lack of support from the UK governments has left cancer services under immense strain and people living with cancer paying the price.
"Politicians, what are you waiting for? We need to see greater funding and support for the cancer workforce, both now and in the future."
Health minister Andrew Stephenson said survival rates across all types of cancer had been improving but the health service needed to go "further and faster".
"The UK government is growing the cancer workforce, has carried out over five million additional tests in its 141 community diagnostic centres since June 2021, and is introducing a new law to stop those who turned 14 in 2023 or younger from ever being legally sold tobacco," he added.
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NBS TV Rings in 2024 with a Focus on Festivity and Optimism
As the world heralds the dawn of a new year, NBS TV takes the lead in bringing the vibrancy, excitement, and joy of welcoming 2024 to its viewers. Going against the grain and steering clear of the trend of New Year’s Eve specials, NBS TV has opted instead to focus on capturing the authentic spirit of the festive season.
A Communal Celebration
Across the nation, people are congregating in anticipation of the clock striking midnight, marking the commencement of 2024. The atmosphere is electric and the mood jubilant. The festive season is characterized by communal joy, with individuals from all walks of life participating in various events and activities, radiating happiness, and sharing their excitement for the year ahead.
NBS TV’s Unique Approach
While other stations such as ABC, CBS, and Fox News are focusing on the glitz and glamour of celebrity-hosted specials, NBS TV’s coverage is rooted in the essence of the celebration. The station’s approach provides viewers with a sense of connection, translating the nationwide feeling of optimism and festivity into a visual spectacle. The absence of a New Year’s Eve special on NBS TV is not a lack, but rather a deliberate choice to focus on the real stars of the show – the people.
Welcoming the New Year with Positivity
The message of ‘Happy New Year’ resonates with viewers and participants alike. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the anticipation builds. The start of a new year is a time for reflection, a time for hope, and a time for excitement about what the future holds. NBS TV’s coverage of the occasion serves as a mirror to this collective sentiment, contributing to the sense of optimism and enthusiasm that is characteristic of the turn of the year.
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