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They say in sports to expect the unexpected. But really, who could have expected a lifeguard in a bright, multi-colored, very small swimsuit to jump into the pool at La Défense Arena on Sunday in front of 15,000 people – and be hailed as a hero. When American swimmer Emma Weber lost one of her swim caps in the pool, someone needed to fish it out. And it was up to the aforementioned hero lifeguard to plunge into the pool in front of thousands of fans to do the retrieval. Who do you call when a swim cap falls in the pool?"BOB THE CAP CATCHER." 😂#ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/eN5ycGkKjw To huge cheers from the crowd, the lifeguard dove into the pool and picked up the cap at the bottom. After a quick swim to the edge of the pool, he pulled himself out – and allowed himself a wave to his new flock of adoring fans. “This situation is common at swimming competitions,” a Paris 2024 spokesperson told CNN. “As the lifeguards are the only people wearing swimwear, apart from the athletes, a request may be made to fetch an item at the bottom of the pool prior to the next race. In this case, the request was made to the lifeguard closest to the item.” The lifeguard declined to allow his name to be reported, the spokesperson said, in order to keep his attention on his duties for the rest of the competition. Deemed “Bob the Cap Catcher” by NBC’s commentary crew, it was a moment of levity at one of the most pressure-packed venues at these Games. The atmosphere at La Défense Arena has been intense for the last two days of competitions, with many of the competitors remarking on the volume of cheers from the Paris crowd. It’s one of the great questions of every Olympics: What would it look like if the average human were to be in the same competition as these incredible athletes? For a brief moment on Sunday, we had a look of what that might be like. And it was glorious.
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The volunteers behind a massive free music festival.The population of Dumfries gets a lot bigger and a lot younger for one weekend every summer.,The Youth Beatz festival, taking place this weeekend, draws about 40,000 music fans - mainly aged between 12 and 25 - to Park Farm.,That's about the same number of people as normally live in the south of Scotland town.,It takes an army of volunteers to put on what is billed as the country's biggest free youth music festival.,Murray Thomson, 21, from Kelloholm, is volunteering as part of the Toon - an award-winning interactive drama led by young people for young people.,He said it was a huge boost for a rural part of Scotland to stage Youth Beatz.,"Having it down here, it's amazing, because instead of young folk from this area travelling all the way up to Glasgow or Edinburgh for festivals and stuff to do it puts something right in the south west of Scotland," he said.,"It lets young people get out of the house for something a bit more to do than just walk about the streets roaming with their pals.,"It is the largest free music festival in Scotland and I think you can see that with the amount of effort that gets put in behind the scenes.",It has also been good for him on a personal level.,"It's given me a brilliant opportunity to get out to volunteer to be part of something bigger than myself and to meet all these amazing people that work really hard day-on-day, all year round, planning this event," he explained.,"It's not just the weekend that the staff are here, it's all year round.,"It's a massive event to be a part of and you can see the inner workings and stuff like that - it's just brilliant.",Simone Cowan, 20, from Glasgow, was at Youth Beatz last year working towards her gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and has returned this year.,She said it actually attracted people from the central belt to the south of Scotland.,"I think it's great because it's free on the point of entry, so it's accessible for a lot of people," she said.,"We have groups from where I am from that actually make the journey down here because it's such a great experience with all the different acts and activities that are on site that cost either very little or nothing at all.,"It's good that it's aimed at families and younger people because there's nothing like that back where I'm from.",Jim Martin, 31, from Dumfries, is in his first year as an adult volunteer but has watched the event grow over the last 15 years.,He described his work as a "varied role".,"They have had me doing everything from setting up tents to, previous times, it's been lifting Heras fencing and I was on gate duty earlier," he said.,He said it was easy for Dumfries and Galloway to be an "overlooked area" with people taking the motorway to go "straight up past it".,"I think this is why this is such a good opportunity and it's been going for 15 years now and each year it steadily gets bigger and bigger," he said.,"It's really heartening to know that this is coming from a little town like Dumfries, tucked away at the bottom of Scotland.",He said it was great for young people to have their own "taster experience" of a music festival right on their doorstep.,Chelsay McDill, 23, from Dumfries, has also been acting as part of the Toon drama but said her volunteering has involved "a bit of everything".,She said the festival also allowed access for people who might not otherwise get to experience live music. ,"I think it's important because it's a big event they obviously do once a year where you can bring your family, your friends," she said.,"You can have such a great time and you're in a safe space even though there's about 40,000 people here.,"The tickets are free, so there's no struggle for needing to buy the tickets, unlike other festivals.",At the heart of it all, is the music, headlined this year by Cascada, Talia Mar, Jonas Blue, Sigala, Saint Phnx and Alice Deejay.,"I am absolutely buzzing to see Cascada," admitted Chelsay.,"I've been brought up with Cascada's music since the day I was born - my mother was obsessed with Cascada - to the age of 23, I still listen to her now.,"So it will be a great opportunity to see Cascada live."
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German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia’s ‘information war’ against West WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany’s defense minister on Sunday described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers to be part of Russia’s “information war” against the West, and that the aim was to create discord within Germany. In the audio recording leaked by Russian state media on Friday, German military officers can be heard discussing support for Ukraine, including the potential use of Taurus missiles. The audio was leaked on the same day that late opposition politician Alexei Navalny was laid to rest after his still-unexplained death two weeks ago in an Arctic penal colony. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the timing was not a coincidence. “It is part of an information war that Putin is waging. There is absolutely no doubt about that,” he said. “It is a hybrid attack aimed at disinformation. It is about division. It is about undermining our resolve.” Speaking at a news briefing in Berlin, Pistorius added: “Accordingly, we should react in a particularly level-headed manner, but no less resolutely.” In the 38-minute recording, military officers discuss the question of how the Taurus long-range cruise missiles could be used by Ukraine. The audio was leaked as a debate has been taking place in Germany over whether to supply the missiles. “This is clearly about undermining our unity,” Pistorius said. Ukraine has been asking for them as it faces setbacks on the battlefield after two years of war, and with military aid from the United States being held up in Congress. Earlier this week, Scholz said he remains reluctant to send the Taurus missiles to Ukraine, pointing to a risk of Germany becoming directly involved in the war. His hesitancy is a source of friction in his three-party coalition and also annoyed Germany’s conservative opposition. But in the purported audio recording, German officers discuss the theoretical possibility of the missiles being used in Ukraine. Pistorius said the officers made clear at all times in the recording that “the line of war participation ... would not be crossed.”
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French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency.Emmanuel Macron has won the first round of the French election and far-right rival Marine Le Pen will fight him for the presidency for a second time.,"Make no mistake, nothing is decided," he told cheering supporters.,In the end, he won a convincing first-round victory, but opinion polls suggest the run-off could be much closer.,Ms Le Pen called on every non-Macron voter to join her and "put France back in order".,With 97% of results counted, Emmanuel Macron had 27.6% of the vote, Marine Le Pen 23.41% and Jean-Luc Mélenchon 21.95%. ,Veteran far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon polled even better than five years ago and now has the unlikely role of kingmaker. ,"You must not give a single vote to Marine Le Pen," he warned his supporters, but unlike other candidates, he pointedly did not back the president instead. Later in the evening, Mélenchon activists gathered outside his campaign HQ thinking he might even come second, but it was not to be.,Making up more than a fifth of the vote, Mélenchon voters could decide the final round of this election, yet many of them may just sit the second round out and abstain.,Twelve candidates were in the running, but these were the only three who polled more than 10%. Many voters appeared to embrace the idea of tactical or "useful" voting, deciding that the other nine candidates had no hope of making the run-off.,Several of the nine had little chance anyway, but the 2022 presidential election will be partly remembered for the disaster that befell the two old parties that used to run France, the Republicans and Socialists. They sank almost without trace, with Socialist Anne Hidalgo falling below 2%.,It was only a few months ago that Valérie Pécresse was still in the race for the right-wing Republicans. She performed so badly, her party could not even scrape the 5% needed to claim its election costs. ,This is potentially terrible news for a party already tearing itself apart. Parties that fail to reach 5% only get €800,000 (£670,000) of their campaign funding covered by the state, and the Republicans will have paid out far more than that.,A renewed battle for votes is under way. Marine Le Pen can count on supporters of Eric Zemmour, whose more hardline nationalism won him fourth place and 7%. Nationalist Nicolas Dupont-Aignan has also backed her. She can already count on an impressive 33% of the entire vote.,ANALYSIS: No walkover for Macron,Mr Macron's team is planning a series of big rallies and major TV appearances. Most of the other candidates on the left have backed him, as has Valérie Pécresse, but one-time Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal said the president now had to "earn" victory.,Ifop pollster François Dabi said his company's 51%-49% estimate for the run-off was the closest they had ever predicted. An Elabe poll put the gap at 52%-48% and an Ipsos poll suggested it was wider still.,Addressing his supporters, Mr Macron looked a relieved man and he promised to work harder than in the first part of the campaign. He had only started campaigning eight days before the vote, his mind more focused on Russia's war in Ukraine.,"When the extreme right in all its forms represents so much of our country," he said, "we cannot feel that things are going well." ,He addressed Le Pen voters too: "I want to convince them in the next few days that our project answers solidly to their fears and challenges of our time.",Ms Le Pen said it was time for a "great changeover", with a fundamental choice on 24 April of two opposite views: "Either division and disorder, or a union of the French people around guaranteed social justice.",She has built her campaign around the cost-of-living crunch facing much of Europe, promising to cut taxes and waive income tax for under-30s. There has been less emphasis on nationalism, but she wants a referendum on restricting immigration, radical change to the EU and a ban on the Islamic hijab in public areas.,The campaign only sparked into life in the final fortnight, first because of the Covid pandemic and then the Russian war. But in the end, the spring sunshine meant turnout was not as low as feared, at almost 75%.,One in four young voters backed the president, although more than one in three 18-24 year-olds opted for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, according to Elabe pollsters. ,Marine Le Pen performed best among 35-64 year-olds, while the president was favoured by over-65s.,It was already clear from Mr Macron's speech that he planned to target Ms Le Pen's close links with the Kremlin. Although she has condemned Vladimir Putin's war, she visited him before the previous election in 2017 and her party took out a Russian loan.,He wanted a France that made alliances with great democracies to defend itself, he said, not a state that would leave Europe and have only populists and xenophobes for allies.
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Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials.Ukraine says it has recaptured ground in Bakhmut, a rare advance after months of grinding Russian gains in the eastern city.,Kyiv said its forces advanced 2km (1.2 miles) in a week. Russia said its troops had regrouped in one area.,The claims signal a momentum shift in Bakhmut - but more widely, there is no clear evidence of a Ukrainian counter-offensive.,However, two explosions were reported on Friday in Russian-occupied Luhansk.,Images posted on social media, verified by the BBC, show a big plume of black smoke rising from the city, which lies about 90km (55.9 miles) behind the front line in eastern Ukraine. ,The blasts come a day after the UK said it had supplied Ukraine with long range Storm Shadow cruise missiles. ,Kremlin-appointed officials said six children in Luhansk were injured in a missile attack alongside Russian parliamentarian Viktor Vodolatsky. The authorities there have blamed the attack on Kyiv.,Luhansk is beyond the reach of the Himars rockets Ukraine has previously relied on for deep strikes against Russian targets.,But Russian-appointed officials in the region said they thought Ukrainian-made missiles were responsible, hitting administrative buildings of two defunct enterprises.,Earlier Russia's defence ministry said Russian troops in one Bakhmut area had changed their position for strategic reasons. ,It said units of the southern group of Russian forces had taken up a better defensive position in the Maloilinivka area, something which took into consideration "the favourable conditions of the Berkhivka reservoir".,However the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin said what the Ministry of Defence was talking about "is unfortunately called 'fleeing' and not a 'regrouping'".,As the intense, bloody battle has worn on, Bakhmut has become symbolically important - though many experts question its tactical value.,In a post on Telegram, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar claimed Russia suffered significant troop losses as Ukraine gained 2km without losing any positions.,Meanwhile Russian military bloggers reported Ukrainian advances or troop movements in several areas. ,The Institute for the Study of War also said Ukrainian forces had probably made gains of 2km in Bakhmut.,The BBC has verified video of soldiers with Ukrainian-identifying markings posing in front of a gate and a tank in the distance, also with Ukrainian markings.,The video, published on 11 May, has been located to an area around Bakhmut industrial college, until recently held by Wagner troops.,Away from Bakhmut, the exiled mayor of Melitopol reported a large explosion on Friday morning in the centre of the south-eastern city, which has been occupied by Russia since the start of the war. ,It was not known what caused the blast, but the Ukrainian air force made 14 strikes on Russian forces and military equipment on Thursday, Ukraine's armed forces said.,Alongside the air strikes, Ukraine said it destroyed nine Russian drones and carried out successful attacks on dozens of military targets - including artillery units, an ammunition warehouse and air defence equipment.,After months of stalemate, a Ukrainian counter-offensive - helped by newly-arrived Western weapons - has been openly discussed. But Ukraine's president said on Thursday it was too early to start the attack.,"With [what we already have] we can go forward and, I think, be successful," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview.,"But we'd lose a lot of people. I think that's unacceptable. So we need to wait. We still need a bit more time." ,Despite President Zelensky's words, pro-Kremlin Russian war correspondent Sasha Kots claimed the counter-offensive had begun.,Ukrainian tanks were on the Kharkiv ring road heading towards the border with Russia, he said, quoting "trusted" sources. His claims could not be independently verified. ,"There are low loaders in the columns carrying Western [tank] models among others," Kots added. ,"In other words," he said, "Kiev [Kyiv] has decided to aggravate the situation along the northern front in parallel with the start of offensive actions on the flanks of Artyomovsk [the Russian name for Bakhmut]." ,Another Russian war correspondent, Alexander Simonov, wrote on Telegram that Ukrainian forces had broken through near the village of Bohdanivka, close to Bakhmut, taking "several square kilometres" of ground. ,Ukrainian military analyst Oleksandr Musivenko said Kyiv recognised that the anticipated counter-offensive might not necessarily defeat Russia "in all occupied areas". ,He told Ukrainian NV radio there was every possibility the war could continue into next year. "It all depends on how the battles develop. We can't guarantee how the counteroffensive will develop," he said.,An unnamed senior US military official told CNN that Ukrainian forces were preparing for a major counter-offensive by striking targets such as weapons depots, command centres and armour and artillery systems..,Ukraine's spring 2022 advances in the southern and north-eastern parts of the country were also preceded by air attacks to "shape" the battlefield.,Daniele Palumbo and Richard Irvine-Brown contributed to this article,Incident Room - Ukraine: How Will it End?,Frank Gardner weighs up the possible outcomes for the war, as Ukraine prepares a counter-offensive against Russian forces. ,Watch now on BBC iPlayer (UK only)
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Deforestation: Which countries are still cutting down trees?.World leaders have pledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030.,But in Brazil's Amazon rainforest it has hit its highest level in over 15 years - and progress elsewhere is challenging.,Some 60% of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil, and it plays a vital role in absorbing harmful CO2 that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere.,After falling steadily since 2004, deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has risen again, according to the country's National Space Research Institute (INPE). ,Its latest report found that deforestation increased by 22% in the last year, with 13,235 sq km (5,110 sq miles) of forest lost.,Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been criticised for "anti-environment" policies, such as encouraging agriculture and mining in the Amazon.,He has cut the funding for the government agencies that are responsible for prosecuting farmers and loggers who break environmental law. Fines for illegal logging fell by 20% in 2020.,Exact figures are not available, but recent studies suggest as much as 94% of deforestation and habitat destruction in Brazil could be illegal.,Brazil is not the only country responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon - neighbouring countries, including Bolivia, also contribute.,Last year, Bolivia lost almost 300,000 hectares of tropical forest - the fourth-highest in the world.,The Congo forest basin is the second-largest rainforest in the world. More than half of it lies within the Democratic Republic of Congo.,Environmental campaign group Greenpeace says illegal logging - by both large and small companies - is leading to deforestation. Although the US and EU have banned importing illegal timber, it still gets smuggled outside the country.,Other threats include small-scale subsistence agriculture, clearing for charcoal and fuel, urban expansion and mining.,In the past five years, the annual loss of primary forest has been nearly half a million hectares, according to Global Forest Watch.,President Felix Tshisekedi last month ordered an audit of some of the leases allocated to harvest public forests - including one for more than 1.4 million hectares - amid allegations of corruption. The move was welcomed by campaigners. ,But earlier this year, the government also announced a plan to lift a ban dating back to 2002 on new logging operations - although it has not yet been implemented.,Greenpeace says that would contradict commitments made earlier this year to protect the forest and increase forest cover by 8%.,Indonesia has been among the world's top five countries for forest loss for the past two decades.,According to data from Global Forest Watch, the country lost 9.75 million hectares of primary forest between 2002 and 2020.,President Joko Widodo pledged in 2014 to crack down on deforestation by tackling the main contributor - clearing land for oil palm plantations. ,Up to 80% of fires were set for this purpose, according to official data.,In 2016, a record 929,000 hectares of forest disappeared, but there's been a steady decrease in the rate of deforestation since then.,By 2020, the annual loss was down to 270,000 hectares.,In 2019, President Widodo issued a three-year moratorium on new forest clearance, covering about 66 million hectares of primary forest and peatland. This was extended indefinitely this year.,Forests absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) - a major contributor to global warming - so cutting down trees can have a big impact on climate change.,The UN says 420 million hectares (one billion acres) of forest have been lost since 1990. Agriculture is the main reason for this.,More than 100 world leaders have promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, at the COP26 summit.,There have been efforts to protect forests before.,In 2014 the UN announced a deal to halve deforestation by 2020 and end it by 2030.,Then, in 2017, it set another target to increase forested land by 3% worldwide by 2030.,But deforestation continued at "an alarming rate", according to a 2019 report, with serious consequences for the fight against climate change.,There has been some reforestation, through natural growth or planting, but trees need years to mature before they can fully absorb CO2. ,Over the past decade 4.7 million hectares of forest were still lost annually - with Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia among the countries worst affected.
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Tesla and GM self-drive cars involved in road collisions.Two vehicles reportedly engaged in self-drive modes - a Tesla Model S and a General Motors Chevy Bolt - have been involved in separate road accidents in California.,Culver City's fire service said the Tesla had "ploughed into the rear" of one of its fire engines parked at the scene of an accident on Monday.,The car's owner subsequently claimed it had been in Autopilot mode at the time.,The GM incident resulted in a collision with a motorbike in San Francisco.,The rider says the car - which was using GM's Cruise Automation technology - caused him serious injury and is now suing GM, according to local newspaper The Mercury News.,GM has alleged the motorcyclist was at fault. The event dates back to December, but has come to light only now.,Car-makers suggest self-drive technologies should make the roads safer, but at present California requires a driver to remain behind the wheel so they can retake control at short notice.,However, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles is currently considering new regulations that would allow tests on public roads without a human sitting in the driver's seat.,The US National Transportation Board (NTSB) has said it will investigate the Tesla crash.,According to a tweet by the Culver City Firefighters, the Model S was travelling at 65mph (105km/h) when the impact occurred.,"Amazingly, there were no injuries," an official said.,Tesla has the ability to analyse data gathered by its vehicles' on-board computers to determine the cause of crashes, and has shared information with the press about previous high-profile accidents.,However, for now the car company has limited itself to saying that "Autopilot is intended for use only with a fully attentive driver" and that it has instructed drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel while employing it.,The NTSB previously investigated Tesla after a Model S crash in 2016 in which the driver died.,It held the company partly accountable saying the Autopilot system had given the victim "leeway... to divert his attention to something other than driving".,Since the accident, Tesla has introduced an update that brings its cars to a halt if they detect a driver's hands are not on the wheel.,The Chevy Bolt accident was on 7 December during the morning commute.,The injured motorcyclist, Oscar Nilsson, is a commercial photographer who had previously worked with GM and other car brands on commercial projects.,According to an accident report filed by GM, its vehicle had been changing lanes when the gap ahead closed.,While the Chevy Bolt had been re-centring itself in the original lane, GM said, a Honda motorcycle travelling at a faster speed had moved into the car's way, glanced off its side, wobbled and fallen over.,"Safety is our primary focus when it comes to developing and testing our self-driving technology," a GM spokesman told the BBC.,"In this matter, the SFPD [San Francisco Police Department] collision report stated that the motorcyclist merged into our lane before it was safe to do so.",However, Mr Nilsson disputes this account and alleges the car "suddenly veered" into his lane.,His lawyer has further alleged the Chevy's back-up driver had tried to grab the wheel to prevent the accident but was too late to do so.,"Why don't these folks take some responsibility?" the lawyer told the Mercury News.,Mr Nilsson claims he has suffered neck and shoulder injuries, adding he has had to take sick leave, and is claiming damages.,Details of the legal dispute have emerged a week after GM published its annual self-driving safety report.,It also announced that it hoped to deploy test vehicles with no steering wheel or pedals as soon as next year.
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President Joe Biden’s administration this weekend pressured Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and to restore internet connectivity to the enclave, a concerted effort to ease a growing humanitarian crisis that comes amid fears of a widening regional war. In Biden’s first phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since an expanded Israeli ground operation in Gaza began, the president “underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza,” according to a White House summary of the call. Later, a top Israeli official told CNN as many as 100 trucks a day could soon be moving into the strip. The increased flow comes as a dire humanitarian crisis grows worse following the intensification of Israel’s assault. Aid agencies say food, water and medicine are in short supply. The private pressure from the United States to address the humanitarian concerns comes amid fears of a growing regional conflict, with top US officials warning of an “elevated risk” of a spillover war. As Israel’s assault on Gaza unfolds, global pressure is mounting for a pause in the fighting, including Monday at the United Nations. American officials are carefully monitoring for signs of eroding support for Israel, both in the United States and around the world, mindful of how that might affect calculations inside Iran and other regional actors. The administration has also faced increasing calls to show more empathy with Palestinians and some members of the progressive wing of Biden’s party are ramping up their pressure on him to support a ceasefire in order to spare Gaza from further destruction. So far, White House officials have explicitly ruled out supporting a ceasefire, and have offered no criticism – either overt or implied – of Israel’s military actions. Instead, they describe occasionally difficult behind-the-scenes conversations about the importance of humanitarian aid and protecting civilian lives. “We have conversations, like friends do, on the hard questions … on issues associated with humanitarian aid,” US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday on CBS. Sullivan plans to meet Monday with Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, the brother of the kingdom’s powerful crown prince, who is visiting Washington for talks. Saudi Arabia has cautioned against a broad-scale Israeli invasion of Gaza, in part due to the potential of a spiraling regional war. US officials expect that, in the coming days, up to 100 aid trucks will begin to enter into Gaza per day, after Israel agreed to speed up inspections of the convoys carrying vital humanitarian support, according to a source familiar with the matter. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog said Sunday the flow of aid would soon increase. “We’re in the process of ramping up humanitarian supplies into Gaza. I think in the next day or two you’ll see up to 100 trucks a day with humanitarian supplies going into Gaza,” Herzog told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. Herzog said Israel was working “in very close coordination” with United Nations agencies and the US government to provide “additional humanitarian solutions to the problems on the ground.” “We know where the problems are and we work hard to address them. We think this is our duty and also our interest,” Herzog said. On Monday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told CNN’s Poppy Harlow that short, localized humanitarian pauses in the fighting should “be seriously considered.” Pressed by Harlow on efforts to get Americans out of Gaza, Kirby was unable to provide a timeline. “We believe that there will be a way to get those Americans out. We’d like to do that today if we could. I don’t know – I don’t know how close we are. We believe there’s a way to do this. We just have to work at it,” he said on “CNN This Morning” CNN reported Sunday that communications in Gaza were partially restored following pressure by the US. The blackout – which left civilians, aid groups and journalists without any means of communicating with the outside world – came amid heavy Israeli bombardment of the enclave. Service appeared to be gradually restored on Sunday. A senior US official said the US made clear to Israel the importance of restoring service in Gaza. “That was something that we cared about, worked on, and we are glad to see that restoration,” Sullivan said on MSNBC. The White House has faced increased pressure recently from its own party for the president to speak more forcefully about humanitarian conditions in Gaza, including during a meeting last week with Muslim-American leaders who told Biden he needed to show more empathy for Palestinians. Those critiques grew louder last week after Biden cast doubt on civilian death figures in Gaza provided by the Hamas-controlled health ministry there. Since the conflict began earlier this month, Biden and his administration have faced harsh criticism from Muslim-Americans for how they have handled the crisis in the Middle East, including accusations of demonstrating less empathy for Palestinians than for Israelis. Some groups, many of whom led door-to-door voting campaigns for Biden in 2020, have warned the approach could become a political liability for the president as he seeks reelection. “We have since almost the very beginning hours of this conflict talked about the need to respect civilian life talk about abiding by the laws of war, cautioned and urged our Israeli counterparts to be careful how they conduct these operations so that they minimize civilian casualties,” Kirby said on Monday, pushing back against that criticism. He added, “I am not discounting the fact that civilians have been killed and injured and I absolutely not discounting the fact that there is a humanitarian need. We’re working on this very, very hard to try to get that aid and assistance in there. But Israel is not deliberately trying to kill civilians. They are going after Hamas. We want to make sure they do it in a cautious, careful, deliberate way. But it is not a war aim of Israel to kill innocent civilians the way it is a war aim of Vladimir Putin to do that to Ukraine.”
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'I was in the Strictly audience and saw every secret - Shirley's extra help to strict rules for all'. The stars of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing and their professional partners have barely had time to rest following the excitement of last week’s Blackpool special. But they delivered another spectacular show on Saturday night, as the remaining seven couples battled it out in the ballroom, hoping they will make it to the final next month and take home the iconic glitterball trophy. All the contestants, from Tom Dean, who went out in the first week, to favourites like Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland, now know what many Strictly fans would die to find out – the behind the scenes tricks, rules and secrets surrounding the BBC show. Of course, some ‘secrets’ aren’t secrets at all – most fans know the results show, broadcast on Sunday night, is actually filmed straight after Saturday’s live show. But there are some other things even the most devoted viewers don’t know about the famous dance competition. If you have been lucky enough to score a ticket to be an audience member on Strictly, you’ll know two important things about the show. The first is that filming takes a long time, since both the live show and results show are filmed together. The good news is that snacks and water are provided, and there is a break between the two parts while votes are counted, so fans can dash to the toilets if they need to. READ MORE: Strictly star's disappointment with show as true feelings revealed READ MORE: Strictly's Graziano Di Prima announces major career move as he bags role in Netflix film Secondly, hardened fans know that it is well worth getting to the Strictly studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire as early as possible, and that means there is often a queue at 9am, though some devoted fans are there even earlier. This is, of course, so you can bag the best seats (though we would suggest avoiding the ones directly behind the judges’ desks, as your legs may be on national television). However, it's also because there is an arrivals marquee with those much needed refreshments, as well as a merchandise booth, selling T-shirts, teddy bears and water bottles. Plus, the marquee is close to the VIP area where friends and family of the dancers congregate before the show, eating pizza and drinking champagne, so some celeb spotting is quite likely. Lots of things happen before the show starts too. Megan Sutton was in the audience for Good Housekeeping in 2019, and reveals: "There is a warm up act who cracks jokes as soon as the audience files into the studio and generally oversees things when cameras aren’t rolling. They introduce Tess, Claudia and the judges and gives the audience housekeeping instructions, too, as well as playing games in quieter moments to keep everyone in high spirits." Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly also come out and chat to the audience before the show. "Claudia entertains with gags about her Spanx being uncomfortable and generally self-deprecating humour. Both Claudia and Tess like to chat with members of the audience, complimenting people on their sparkly Strictly outfits," adds Megan. It’s also a great time for the audience to take a look around and spot things like the cushion Shirley Ballas sits on, so she is closer in height to her fellow judges including Craig Revel Horwood, who is even taller than he appears on TV. There are some strict rules in place, too. It’s no surprise that phones and any recording devices are confiscated, which, if you get there early enough, means you could be parted from your favourite device for up to 10 hours. That also means audience members can’t vote in the public poll, and it isn’t the only important rule. Those in the balcony seats are banned from standing up due to health and safety concerns, which explains why that section of the audience is always seated, even during standing ovations. There is also a dress code of sorts - “glamorous - no jeans!” according to a letter sent to all audience members. The letter also warns audience members to be on their best behaviour during the show. "As part of our studio audience you'll make a major contribution to the show and you may be filmed or photographed,” it says. "It'll be your applause or laughter that you'll hear. To make sure everyone has a great time we'll ask people to leave if they interrupt or disrupt the show or behave in a way likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance or annoyance. The BBC reserve the right to refuse admission."
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Group tried to manipulate ULEZ consultation - MP.An MP has accused a campaign group of attempting to "manipulate" the outcome of a consultation on expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).,Lewisham East MP Janet Daby said it was "scandalous" that Fair Fuel UK was behind a campaign to give negative feedback to Transport for London's (TfL) public consultation.,ULEZ could be rolled out over most of the capital by next year.,Fair Fuel UK said its campaign was not "dirty tricks".,Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launched the consultation, which ran from May to July, to test opinion on widening the zone from August 2023.,It seeks to improve London's air quality and public health, tackle climate change and reduce traffic. The new boundary would cover almost 96% of Greater London.,Motorists' campaign group Fair Fuel UK said more than 5,000 people responded to the consultation using a pre-filled template asking Mr Khan to scrap the ULEZ expansion.,Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Labour MP Ms Daby said it was "scandalous" that a group with "vested interests" had attempted to "to undermine the integrity of this consultation and consign more Londoners to a lifetime of health issues".,But Howard Cox, who leads Fair Fuel UK, said: "Over 5,000 in a matter of hours showed their opposition to this cash-grabbing, anti-driver administration in London. ,"This is not dirty tricks; this is democracy representing honesty not idealism.",A spokesperson for the mayor of London said they were aware of the Fair Fuel UK campaign and a final report would "inform the mayor's decision".,Vehicles that do not met ULEZ emission standards need to pay £12.50 a day to drive within the zone. Currently it only covers the areas within the North and South Circular Roads. ,TfL says four in five vehicles in outer London already meet ULEZ standards.,Follow BBC London on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk
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Making the most of a lockdown Diwali.Ask anyone who celebrates Diwali, and they'll tell you it's one of the highlights of the year.,Going to the temple, meeting up with family, having delicious food and watching fireworks - what's not to like?,But this year, because of coronavirus, things are going to be very different.,Lockdown restrictions in England mean it's not possible to meet family members from different households or go to the temple for group worship.,But it doesn't mean celebrations this year have to be any less enjoyable. Radio 1 Newsbeat has been finding out how people are planning to still have a fun Diwali.,"The point of Diwali is light over darkness," Harish Malhi tells Newsbeat.,"It's one of the few times in the year the entire family comes together. We all dress in new clothes, cook a huge feast and go to the temple.",The 25-year-old Sikh has siblings who live abroad and the pandemic means it's not possible to see them.,But he's determined to bring Diwali to them and "make the most of this situation".,Harish is the founder of Diaspo, an online platform that runs cooking classes, and is using his talents to make sure his family and others in the community can still feel a sense of home.,"Food's always an integral part. So I decided to organise ways to celebrate Diwali online, with traditional cooking classes and creative classes to replicate that feeling of community," he says.,"It's so people are transported home and have the smells and tastes they would usually have on Diwali.",Harish thinks this year can still be as enjoyable because it's a positive celebration in a time of difficulty.,"The most beautiful thing is this encourages people from all over the place to come together, eat together, cook together and celebrate together," he says.,Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world.,This year it started on 12 November, with the main day of celebrations taking place on 14 November.,Houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called diyas.,This Diwali is an opportunity to do something different, according to Francesca Bhavisi.,For the 21-year-old Hindu, that has meant taking part in online challenges against other people.,"There's rangoli (traditional Indian decorations) and mithai (sweets)-making competitions.",It's easy to be "contained within ourselves or our family" she says. "But celebrating in this pandemic has meant we can connect to people in ways we never thought would normally be possible.",Francesca will follow the normal routine of prayer and food with her family. ,But the chance to connect with new faces and do things she wouldn't normally will make this Diwali "equally enjoyable".,"It's like an extra effort making up for things not being normal.",Amandeep Turna will be spending her first Diwali away from her family - making it "a DIY Diwali" for her.,"It's one of the two times in the year the whole family gets together, the other being Christmas," the 25-year-old Sikh says. ,But she's going to use this Diwali to connect further with her faith and the meaning of Diwali - and she'll do that by turning teacher.,"This Covid-friendly Diwali is going to involve me teaching my two non-Diwali celebrating housemates about what the celebration means.",She says it's "easy to get caught up" in the food and fireworks and "forget what Diwali is actually about".,"If this year has taught us anything, it's to take the small wins.,"There's no way I would've spent time teaching and connecting deeper with Diwali in normal times," she adds.,She doesn't usually do gifts for her family on Diwali, but this year requires something sweeter - Diwali chocolates made from Indian sweets.,"They'll probably prefer the gift of sweets to the gift of me visiting so hopefully I haven't set myself up for failure for next year," she jokes.,Dip Lodhiya says the festival "brings a good spirit" into people's lives. ,A typical Diwali sees a week of cooking, "cleaning every corner" of the house and then a day of prayer, seeing family and fireworks.,"Usually you want blessings from your elders but this year I can't exactly say 'can you jump on a quick video call I want some blessings'," the 23-year-old Hindu says. ,But that's no reason to not have an enjoyable Diwali, he says, and for Dip, it will be a mega "family social" Zoom with 40 people.,There'll be stories from elders, "the ones when they start and just don't stop", he laughs.,The stories will be supplemented by games such as Countdown and Articulate - with a competitive round of musical bingo full of "classic Indian songs that everyone can be involved in".,"And then a singing game called Antakshari, where you're in teams. That works surprisingly well on Zoom," he adds.,"It's so important we do this, particularly in a pandemic when we're looking for an excuse to celebrate something.",Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.,Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
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Amanda Abbington 'received rape threats' after Strictly.Amanda Abbington has said she and her daughter have received "rape threats" and there have been "threats of death" made towards her son after she pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing.,The actress told Channel 4 News the online abuse had been "brutal, relentless and unforgiving" having received dozens of threats a day.,Abbington withdrew from last year's series in October and has since made claims that the behaviour of her professional partner on the show, Giovanni Pernice, was "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean". ,Pernice, who has now left the BBC One show, has previously denied any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour. The BBC said it takes duty of care extremely seriously.,More on Strictly Come Dancing:,During the interview with Channel 4, Abbington said she was not able to talk about exactly what happened to her on the show, due to the ongoing inquiry by the BBC.,All she would say was that it was "bullying and it's aggressive behaviour and there were other things that happened that were very upsetting".,Referring to her experiences during rehearsals with Pernice, she said: "I know what happened to me in that room wasn't acceptable. I complained about it and sort of have not been taken seriously.",She said that Strictly producers told her they were "shocked and horrified" when reviewing footage of her training with Pernice.,She added that there was 50 hours of footage that had been "blocked".,The actress also described in detail her experiences of online abuse since leaving the show.,"The aftermath has been something that I wasn't expecting, you know, the death threats and the rape threats towards not only myself but my daughter, and the threats of death to my son.",She claimed that she was getting "dozens a day" on social media, including from people telling her to kill herself.,Abbington said she made a complaint because she didn't want anyone else to go through what she had.,She added she wanted to encourage people who feel they are being bullied or are in a "toxic and unsafe" situation to be able to speak up.,"We have to cultivate a society and an environment where women can come forward... or men because it happens to men as well [and say] 'I'm finding this uncomfortable. Can you do something about it?'" she said.,"And I think, we need to be brave and I want to stand up for any woman... who feels that they don't have a voice or be there for her championing her and say, 'Yeah, I've got you."',The actress has claimed she knows of "three other women" who went through something similar during Strictly, adding that there were "potentially" more people to come forward. The BBC does not know who these allegations relate to.,She said since she left the show, she had had several messages from producers but after that, "[I] didn't really hear from anyone.",When asked if there should have been aftercare in place, she said: "It would've been nice.",Abbington was speaking to Channel 4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who competed on the same series as her.,Guru-Murthy said that his experiences on the show, unlike Abbington's, had been "amazing". Abbington said she was aware that lots of people had a better time, adding: "I feel really sad that I didn't get to fulfil my journey.",A statement sent to the Press Association from a spokesman for Pernice said he was "co-operating fully" with the BBC's review.,"We will continue to respect the integrity of the investigation and believe it is the right forum for all the evidence to be reviewed. As part of the evidence-led review, the BBC has shared the allegations they have been able to substantiate with us.,"They do not resemble Amanda's latest allegations, given to Channel 4, in any shape or form. Giovanni refutes any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour, and having provided the BBC with his evidence, is confident that the review will prove this.,"We would urge people to wait for the review's conclusion and not to pay heed to these very serious and defamatory allegations that have no evidence in support of them.",Strictly has been at the centre of controversy after complaints about former dancers Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.,On Tuesday, BBC director-general Tim Davie apologised to contestants whose experiences on the show hadn't been "wholly positive", and maintained the show would return.,Following Abbington's latest claims, a BBC spokesperson said: “Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further on individuals. ,"However, when issues are raised with us we always take them extremely seriously and have appropriate processes in place to manage this. As we have said before, we would urge people not to indulge in speculation.,“More generally, the BBC and BBC Studios takes duty of care extremely seriously. Our processes on Strictly Come Dancing are updated every year, they are kept under constant review and last week we announced additional steps to further strengthen welfare and support on the show.”,Last month, it was announced Pernice would not return to Strictly for this year's series.
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Warmbier: Professor fired for saying he 'got what he deserved'.A Delaware college has severed ties with a professor who said a student who was held by North Korea and later died "got exactly what he deserved".,Kathy Dettwyler sparked a backlash on Facebook when she wrote Otto Warmbier was "typical of a mindset of a lot of young, white, rich, clueless males".,Mr Warmbier, 22, died a week after he was freed by North Korea, where he was serving 15 years hard labour. ,He was medically evacuated earlier this month and died in a coma. ,Ms Dettwyler, an anthropology professor at the University of Delaware, criticised Mr Warmbier in a post on her Facebook page, blaming his parents for what happened to him. ,"These are the same kids who cry about their grades because they didn't think they'd really have to read and study the material to get a good grade," she wrote. ,"His parents ultimately are to blame for his growing up thinking he could get away with whatever he wanted." ,"Maybe in the US, where young, white, rich, clueless white males routinely get away with raping women," she continued.,"Not so much in North Korea. And of course, it's Otto's parents who will pay the price for the rest of their lives.",Mr Warmbier, an economics student from the University of Virginia, was accused of trying to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel. ,North Korea said it released Mr Warmbier on "humanitarian grounds" and claimed the student had contracted botulism, a rare illness that causes paralysis, after he was given a sleeping pill. ,But a team of doctors who assessed him in Cincinnati said they had found "no sign of botulism" and that Mr Warmbier had suffered "severe neurological injury" of unknown cause. ,Before Ms Dettwyler's post was removed, it was shared by thousands of users, including some who said they would not send their children to the university because of her comments. ,The college said in a statement on Sunday it would not re-hire Ms Dettwyler to teach "in the future".,The school said in an earlier statement that Ms Dettwyler's comments were "particularly distressing and inconsistent with our values". ,"We condemn any and all messages that endorse hatred and convey insensitivity toward a tragic event such as the one that Otto Warmbier and his family suffered," the school said.
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EU settlement scheme: 'Worry' as deadline nears.A charity is "worried" some European Union citizens living in Wales will miss the application deadline to remain in the UK, post-Brexit.,Anyone who entered the UK under the EU's freedom of movement must register with the settlement scheme by 30 June.,But Settled UK said there were still people in Wales who did not realise they had to apply. ,The UK government said "latitude" would be shown if there were "reasonable grounds" for a late application.,People from Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland are also affected.,Settled status will be granted to people who can prove they have been in the UK continuously for five years or more.,Those who have lived in the UK for shorter periods of time can qualify for pre-settled status, which can be upgraded to settled status once the applicant has reached the five-year milestone.,Originally from Poland, Ewa Hughes moved to Wales in 2003 and lives in Pentrefoelas, Conwy county, with her husband and two children.,She has already submitted her application and been granted settled status.,"I was so worried," she said.,"I was saying to my husband, 'I cannot sleep', but in the end we did it.,"It's not very difficult - you just have to have your passport, scan it and follow the questions, and 17 hours later the status came positive.",Her husband Rhydian said it would have been helpful to have more information to make the process "less stressful".,"There were times when me and my wife would be talking and she'd say 'what if they come and get me and take me back to Poland?',"It was just a grey area really.",Settled UK chief executive Kate Smart said: "I don't want to be alarmist but actually it could be worse than the Windrush situation.,"We can see already there are cases, for example, where there are families who have successfully made EU settlement scheme applications for the parents but have overlooked applying for the children.,"We are worried that there are people out there who have not yet heard about it.,"We know, for example, in Wales there are lots of Italians living in the valleys who've been here a long time.,"People who have been here a long time should not be relying on the documents that they've got.",Ms Smart said there were concerns eastern Europeans who came to Wales "more recently" may be working on farms in rural areas and were unaware of the deadline.,According to the latest figures 92,700 applications have been made in Wales. ,It has been estimated there may be 95,000 eligible people in Wales, but on Tuesday, the Welsh government's Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, told the Senedd: "We still don't know the scale of the challenge that remains as it is not possible to accurately calculate the number of EU citizens in Wales who haven't applied. ,"This is because the UK government does not know exactly how many EU citizens are eligible to apply.",The Swansea-based Independent Monitoring Authority was set up as part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.,Chief executive Kate Chamberlain said a "number of issues" were being raised about the scheme, including the digital nature of the application process and the length of time taken to process them.,She believes "the challenge will come after the deadline", adding that it would be "really important" to handle late applications "with common sense, with compassion".,In recent months, the UK government has faced calls to extend the deadline due to the pandemic making it more difficult for some people to have their passports renewed in order to apply.,On Monday, Home Office minister Chris Philp told MPs the scheme had been open since March 2019 and was "a true United Kingdom success story".,Asked how the government would treat late applications, he said: "If somebody does apply late and there are reasonable grounds for them to have done so - for example, they might have been ill - then latitude will be shown.",Politics Wales is on BBC One Wales at 10:00 BST on Sundays, and on the BBC iPlayer
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Coronavirus: Eighteen more coronavirus deaths in NI.A further 18 people have died with coronavirus in Northern Ireland, according to the Public Health Agency.,The total number of Covid-19-related deaths announced by the PHA is now 176.,The total death toll is likely to be significantly higher, following the publication of new figures earlier on Friday showing Covid-19 deaths were a third higher than reported.,The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) published a breakdown of its fuller figures.,This showed the total number of deaths by 10 April (157) was 39 higher than had been previously reported by the PHA.,Nisra's figures also included suspected cases, whereas the Public Health Agency using a different method had recorded 118 deaths, mostly in hospitals.,Nisra said that as well as 109 hospital deaths, 41 people had died in care homes and hospices, while seven had died at home addresses.,The deaths in hospices and care homes involved 23 establishments.,The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been producing a daily bulletin detailing the number of recorded deaths of people with Covid-19.,Earlier this week, Nisra said it would be publishing a weekly report with statistics of registered deaths.,The daily figures reported by the PHA record mostly hospital deaths, whereas Nisra's weekly figures are all deaths in Northern Ireland where coronavirus has been recorded on the death certificate.,The Department of Health said there was always a time lag for registering deaths in the community, with the process taking up to five days, and that the Nisra report could not feasibly be linked to the PHA figures.,Nisra also said there were 435 deaths, in total, in Northern Ireland registered in the week ending 10 April.,It means Northern Ireland had recorded 140 more deaths than the five-year average (of 295) for the corresponding week. ,The new figures show people older than 75 accounted for about 70% of coronavirus-related deaths; 52% were men.,There have been 847 more deaths in the UK in the past 24 hours, meaning a total of 14,576 people confirmed to have had the virus have died, with the overall number of cases across the UK reaching more than 100,000.,The actual number of cases is estimated to be much higher, as it is mostly those in hospital and some NHS staff who are currently being tested.,The number of confirmed Covid-19-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland so far is 486.,The new figures were "truly sobering", if not unexpected, said Stormont's Health Minister Robin Swann. ,"It reflects the cruel and heart-breaking reality of the situation," he said.,"Regardless of where any person passes away as a result of Covid-19; regardless of the age of that individual; and regardless of any underlying conditions they may have had, every death is just as devastating.",First Minister Arlene Foster said the report provided a fuller picture of the course of the virus across Northern Ireland, which would help inform the executive's response.,"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost someone to this disease," said the DUP leader.,"We think particularly of all those who have passed away in care homes and I want to send a very clear message to their families that your precious loved ones will not be forgotten.",Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill added that it was right that every life lost to the disease is recognised.,"This new breakdown is a truer reflection of the scale of the pandemic in our community and is a poignant reminder of the need for everyone to stay at home; observe social distancing; and keep washing your hands," she said.,"These actions will help to save more lives."
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Banksy-style artwork the talk of Portstewart.If you squint and stand back, perhaps, it could look like a bona fide Banksy.,It is a Wednesday morning on Portstewart's cliff walk and a small gathering of locals are peering at the County Londonderry town's latest piece of street art.,What appeared on the back wall of the Dominican College overlooking Portstewart's rolling spiked dunes, is in the Banksy-style.,It's not unlike the secretive artist's famous Slave Labour or No Ball Games.,Portstewart's newest graffiti depicts a young boy crouching with his hands over his eyes. ,Is he playing hide and seek? Or is it something more sinister? ,Either way, this anonymous street art has people talking. ,Richard Stewart, owner of Molly Brown's Tea Room and Mullins Ice Cream on Portstewart's promenade, first heard about the town's new Banksy-style graffiti online. ,"It started appearing on Facebook and on other social media. People were asking: 'Have you seen this?'," he said. ,"There's a lot of people coming from all over Northern Ireland and even further afield," he said. ,Michael Hughes, owner of the Portstewart Galleries, said he was alerted to the new 'Banksy' when people started to appear in the gallery asking: "Is it real?",Mr Hughes took it upon himself to see this so-called Banksy for himself - and while he "doesn't know whether it's a Banksy or not" he said it's a nice piece of art regardless. ,Indeed, this is not the first Banksy-like street art to appear in Portstewart. Only a few metres before the cliff walk, there's another piece of a child cowering.,Other social media posts of these pieces in Portstewart date back as far as 2014.,Julie-Anne Richmond, a local artist, said there are some important signatures to look out for if it was a Banksy.,"If you look at a lot of his other work it doesn't include the feet," she said.,"On this piece, the blacks aren't as full, perhaps. But it's similar to some of the pieces he's done of the children.",She too thinks it is a nice piece of work, even if she does not believe it is a Banksy. ,"People who don't know anything about art or who haven't got an interest in art, they've heard the buzz and they want to know who Banksy is," she said. ,"People who normally don't bother with galleries or art work are now thinking, 'I want in on this action'.",Whether or not it is a Banksy hardly matters if it brings people into the town, said Mr Stewart.,"Americans who were doing the Game of Thrones tour were close by and they searched towns in their surrounding area and the first thing that came up was 'Portstewart' and 'Banksy'. ,"It's good for traders," he said.,But Francis Scullion, owner of Cochrane's Footwear in Portstewart, said that while the new art has created a bit of buzz, it is hard to tell whether it brings more business to the town. ,Walking down the stone steps back towards the promenade, Mr Hughes said he hopes the art is maintained. ,"There's a clear groundswell of opinion in the town that the council should put something over this to protect it," said Mr Hughes.,A spokeswoman for the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council said that the council has "received no correspondence in relation to this matter".,If Banksy were to visit Northern Ireland, Mrs Richmond said she would be intrigued to see his take on the political situation here.,"Banksy has no fear and no qualms about speaking about his political views," she said. ,In fact, Mr Hughes said he would welcome Banksy to Portstewart himself.,"Would he please put something on the shutter of my gallery? Please feel free to use that. ,"I'd get something like £3.4m for a shutter like that," he said.
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Christmas 2021: Car wrapped in 2,000 lights to tour England.An electric car has been wrapped in 2,000 Christmas lights and will tour England to raise money for charity. ,Nicholas Martin, 32, from Bracknell, Berkshire, will travel in the Mini in a bid to raise £50,000 for the MS Trust, Duchenne UK and Alzheimer's Society. ,The car will start its tour at The Lexicon Bracknell on Thursday.,It will also visit Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and will end its journey in Blackpool, Lancashire, on 19 December.,Mr Martin has been attaching festive lights to his car and driving it round his hometown each Christmas since 2017. ,Last December, amid Covid-19 restrictions, he drove the mobile display to people's doorsteps as a way of replacing the usual switch-ons.,"I just knew last year I had an opportunity to cheer people up," he said.,Of this year's colour-changing spectacle, he added: "I can't wait to get out on the road to spread some festive Mini spirit and raise lots of money for the three charities." ,Mr Martin, whose mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) six years ago, said the charities "mean a lot" to him.,Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk.
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Firefighter injured during deliberate blaze.A firefighter has been injured while tackling what is being treated as a deliberate fire in Peterhead.,Emergency services were called to the fire in a block of flats in the Aberdeenshire town's King Street shortly after 04:00.,Police said a number of properties had to be evacuated, and a 58-year-old male firefighter was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment following a fall.,"Inquiries remain ongoing however the fire is being treated as wilful," a Police Scotland statement said.,The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: "Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the town's King Street, where firefighters were met by a fire within a block of flats.,"Crews thereafter used breathing apparatus and specialist fire escape hoods to lead a number of residents to safety.,"One firefighter was transported to Aberdeen's Royal Infirmary by paramedics where he received treatment for a leg injury. He has since been discharged from hospital.",The statement added: "The fire has now been extinguished and firefighters remain on scene working to ensure the area is made safe."
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.Who says you can't enjoy a third-place play-off? England's bench did at Italia 90 - but who did they lose to? Hmmm...,2018 Fifa World Cup third-place play-off: Belgium v England,Date: Saturday, 14 July (15:00 BST). Venue: St Petersburg Stadium, St Petersburg.,Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 live, with live text commentary online.,Nobody remembers who finished third at a World Cup, do they?,Let's test that theory by seeing how many you can name. There are 13 countries and you have two minutes - go!,Play our other World Cup quizzes:,Can you name losing World Cup finalists?,Can you name 2014 World Cup final XIs?,World Cup balls: Can you name the year they were used?,Can you name the 11 host cities in Russia?,Test your England squad knowledge,Can you identify the player from the tattoo?,Fifa World Cup
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill teases 'the real tea' from Blackpool weekend as wife joins rehearsals. JB Gill has hilariously teased 'the real tea' from Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special as he shared a new video showing his wife joining him and dance partner Lauren Oakley in rehearsals. The JLS star and Lauren, who replaced Amy Dowden after she had to heartbreakingly exit the competition due to a foot injury, were among the eight remaining couples to perform in the town's iconic Tower Ballroom during its annual special. JB's bandmates were seen offering him encouragement, before he danced in Blackpool during the show's annual special on Saturday night (November 16), at a rehearsal session with Lauren before he was seen taking to the floor to perform in front of his mum for the first time after an operation delayed her being able to attend the live shows. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward given show 'return' boost after upsetting exit JB and Lauren were flooded with praise over their quickstep routine to Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley with judge Anton Du Beke praising JB for his "great control, lovely technique". However, he did criticise his head position while head judge Shirley Ballas told the singer and TV star that there is "so much to like with you", and the "sky’s the limit" if he managed to get his positioning correct in his upcoming performances, before he and Lauren received 35 points. It was later confirmed during Sunday night's (November 17) results show that JB and Lauren had made it through to week ten of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series and the pair will be performing a Charleston to Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Firehouse Five Plus Twoon Saturday (November 23). But while the pair have been in training, they couldn't help but share a hilarious video alongside JB's wife Chloe. The trained dancer appeared in the rehearsals room holding onto swimming noodles which she dropped as she rushed over to sit down with JB and Lauren before the gossiping began, all in jest. Captioning the post, JB wrote: "Back in rehearsals, spilling ALL the tea from Blackpool." Chloe was quick to respond, writing in the comments: "Naaaaa @laurenmayoakley the fact that we had real tears doing this!! too funny." Lauren replied, saying: "hahahaha too funny," before JB added: "Tea before the REAL tea," alongside the eyes emoji and a grinning face emoji.
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Cardinals, Anheuser-Busch agree to marketing extension, including stadium naming rights ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have been playing in Busch Stadium for seven decades, and that won’t change anytime soon. The team and Anheuser-Busch announced Wednesday that they have agreed to a five-year marketing agreement extension that will run through 2030. In addition to stadium naming rights, the maker of Budweiser, Bud Light and other beers maintains exclusive rights to all alcoholic beverage advertising on Cardinals radio and TV broadcasts, stadium signage rights and other marketing benefits. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Anheuser-Busch and the Cardinals are part of the fabric of St. Louis, and this continued investment in our shared hometown is an exciting next chapter in our decades long story,” Matt Davis, vice president of partnerships for Anheuser-Busch, said in a news release. Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III, in the release, said the partnership with the brewery “is such an important part of our identity as an organization.” St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch purchased the Cardinals and Sportsman’s Park in 1953, renaming the ballpark Bush Stadium. The Cardinals moved into a new downtown ballpark in 1966 that was named “Busch Memorial Stadium.” The brewery sold the baseball team to a group led by Bill DeWitt Jr. in 1995, but the Busch name remained on the ballpark and its replacement, which opened in 2006. The Busch family sold Anheuser-Busch to Belgium-based InBev in 2008. The marketing extension also includes Ballpark Village, a mixed-use commercial and residential area next to Busch Stadium.
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Consultation on water and sewage charges in NI launched.Five options for introducing household water charges in Northern Ireland have been put out to public consultation.,They include a flat rate charge for all households, a charge related to the value of houses and the introduction of water meters.,The consultation was ordered by the secretary of state as part of a broader consultation on revenue raising.,Any decision on water charges would have to be made by a Stormont Executive or, in its absence, the NI secretary.,Other revenue raising consultants include drug prescription charges and increasing university tuition fees.,Unlike other parts of the UK, households in Northern Ireland are not billed for water. ,The water system in Northern Ireland is largely funded by government resources rather than consumer charges. The water company, NI Water, is government-owned.,In 2007, the then direct-rule Secretary of State Peter Hain planned to introduce water charges. ,Bills had been printed and were ready to be sent out but were pulped at the last minute when the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin agreed to restore devolved government.,The executive later commissioned an independent review of water funding but decided not to introduce charging.,Recent analysis by the independent NI Fiscal Commission suggested about £350m could be raised in water charges every year.,The new consultation does directly suggest how much could be raised but does arrive at a similar figure to the Fiscal Commission.,It suggests that fully covering the day-to-day running costs of NI Water would need charging revenue of about £172m with a further £155m needed to cover infrastructure costs.,However it says the level of revenue generated would be dependent on a number of policy and implementation decisions including the length of any phasing-in period and discounts of poorer households.,The five potential methods being consulted on are:,The consultation is due to run until 13 March.,Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he also planned to review the level of the regional rate. ,The rate forms part of the calculation of annual rates bills. ,The proposals first emerged in August as part of 40 revenue-raising measures compiled by civil servants.,They drew criticism from political parties, with Sinn Féin accusing the secretary of state of using the proposals to apply pressure on the DUP to return to power sharing. ,Mr Heaton-Harris has said generating revenue is "not merely an option but a critical necessity" to improve the sustainability of Stormont's public finances.,Those who wish to contribute to the consultation can do so here.,Mr Heaton-Harris set a budget for Stormont earlier this year in the absence of local ministers, leaving civil servants faced with making substantial cuts.,Under current legislation, the NI secretary does not have the power to unilaterally implement revenue-raising measures, but he has not ruled out taking that power at some stage.,Stormont's power-sharing executive collapsed last year after the DUP withdrew in protest against post-Brexit trade barriers between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.,The Windsor Framework was struck by the UK government and European Union earlier this year in an effort to address concerns with previous arrangements under the Northern Ireland Protocol.,But the DUP has said the deal does not go far enough. The party has been in talks with the UK government to seek further legal assurances of Northern Ireland's place within the UK internal market.
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Selena Gomez and David Henrie are bringing some magic back to the Disney Channel. The former “Wizards of Waverly Place” costars are reuniting to executive produce and appear in a new pilot episode serving as a sequel to the flagship series, Disney Branded Television announced on Thursday. “We’re back,” Gomez wrote on her Instagram Story on Thursday, alongside a throwback photo of herself with Henrie on the original “Waverly” set. The new pilot episode will feature Gomez reprising her character Alex Russo in a guest-starring capacity, with Henrie returning as her brother Justin. Newcomers Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele and Mimi Gianopulos round out the cast for the pilot. According to an official synopsis of the sequel episode, the story will pick up “after a mysterious incident at WizTech, where an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) has left his wizard powers behind, opting for a normal, human life with his wife and two sons.” When a “powerful young wizard in need of training shows up,” Henrie’s Justin is faced with embracing his past “to ensure the future of the Wizard World,” the synopsis read. “The Russo’s (sic) are excited to become a part of your family, once again, but we’ve grown,” Henrie wrote on his Instagram page on Thursday. “2024, the year magic comes back!” The original “Wizards” series aired from 2007 to 2012 and followed the Russo siblings, played by Gomez and Henrie, who navigated coming of age while perfecting their magical and wizardly powers. Gomez’s career took off as both an actress and a musician following the original series’ debut, but she recently expressed her wish to focus more on her acting career. “The older I get the more I’m kind of like, I would like to find something to just settle on,” she said on a recent episode of the “Smartless” podcast, adding, “I wanted to be an actress. I never really intended on being a singer full time but apparently that hobby turned into something else.” Gomez currently stars in the Emmy-winning Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building” alongside Martin Short and Steven Martin.
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Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas have both been fined following their fiery third-round match at Wimbledon on Saturday. World No. 5 Tsitsipas was handed a $10,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct – the joint-highest single fine of the tournament so far. After the match, he apologized for hitting a ball into the stands, which is deemed a separate offense in the grand slam rulebook. Kyrgios, who won the match in four sets and faces USA’s Brandon Nakashima in the fourth round on Monday, was fined $4,000 for an audible obscenity. Nick Kyrgios called 'evil' and a 'bully' by defeated Wimbledon opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas That means the Australian has been fined $14,000 so far this tournament, having been sanctioned for spitting in the direction of a spectator he said was disrespecting him during his first-round match against Britain’s Paul Jubb. Following Saturday’s heated contest, Tsitsipas and Kyrgios continued to trade barbs off the court – the Greek fourth seed calling his opponent “evil” and a “bully,” while Kyrgios said Tsitsipas is “not liked” in the locker room. “I did nothing towards Stefanos today that was disrespectful,” he added. “I was not drilling him with balls. To come in here and say I bullied him, that’s just soft.” Kyrgios has attracted controversy for his on-court behavior throughout his career, but at this year’s Wimbledon he has also played some of his best tennis – notably as he swept past Filip Krajinovic is just an hour and 25 minutes in the second round. The 27-year-old has reached the quarterfinals of a grand slam on two previous occasions – a record he could equal by beating Nakashima when the pair meet on Centre Court.
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.This video can not be played,Ballymena fight back to deny Bannsiders derby victory,Irish Premiership leaders Coleraine saw their advantage at the top reduced to four points as a result of being held to a 1-1 draw by Ballymena United.,Second-placed Crusaders were 2-0 winners over Cliftonville thanks to two goals by midfielder Gavin Whyte.,Linfield's title defence suffered another blow as they suffered a late 2-1 defeat away to Glentoran.,Glenavon consolidated third place by beating Warrenpoint while Ards and Dungannon also recorded victories.,Relive the major incidents from the Irish Premiership,Scott Davidson scored the goal which gave Ards a 1-0 home success over Carrick Rangers.,Bottom club Ballinamallard remain five points behind Carrick as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Dungannon whose goal was scored in the 80th minute by David Armstrong.,Coleraine remain the only team unbeaten at home in the Premiership but Oran Kearney's men will feel they let two points slip after taking a first-half lead through Jamie McGonigle's cool finish.,Linfield lost 2-1 at the Oval as Glentoran scored the winner in stoppage-time,Ballymena never gave up and equalised when a Kyle Owens header was deflected in by home defender Aaron Traynor.,At Seaview, Whyte cut in from the right wing to score from a tight angle, the shot taking a deflection past Brian Neeson in the Cliftonville goal.,Whyte broke away for a late second as Cliftonville pressed for an equaliser.,Linfield's late defeat away to Glentoran means David Healy's champions have lost five of their 10 away league matches this season.,Cameron Stewart shot Linfield into the lead but Allen pounced to equalise just before half-time.,The game was well into stoppage-time when Linfield defender Matthew Clarke deflected Robbie McDaid's shot in for an own goal which put Glentoran 2-1 up.,But the drama did not end there as the Glens had Dylan Davidson sent off for a second yellow and Linfield's Mark Haughey saw a last-gasp effort disallowed for offside.,Rhys Marshall got the goal which gave Glenavon a 1-0 home win over Warrenpoint Town.,Danske Bank Irish Premiership,Ards,1-0,Carrick Rangers,Ballinamallard Utd,0-1,Dungannon Swifts,Coleraine,1-1,Ballymena Utd,Crusaders,2-0,Cliftonville,Glenavon,1-0,Warrenpoint Town,Glentoran,2-1,Linfield,Coleraine stay six clear as top two win,Crues battle back to maintain challenge,Northern Ireland Football League,BBC Sport NI Facebook,BBC Sport NI Twitter
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Harris and Walz will take bus tour through Pennsylvania tomorrow ahead of Democratic convention Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will roll through Pennsylvania on a bus tour Sunday, dropping in on the crucial battleground state just days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It’s a move that underscores how aggressively the Harris-Walz ticket plans to compete for Pennsylvania and its 19 Electoral College votes. The pair’s first rally shortly after Walz was announced as Harris’ running mate was in Philadelphia, the commonwealth’s largest city, and they embarked on a dayslong tour of battleground states shortly after. Sunday’s tour, which is scheduled to begin in Pittsburgh, will mark the first time that Harris, Walz and their respective spouses – second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz – will appear on the campaign trail together since they shared the stage in Philadelphia. The goal, according to the campaign, is to have a cluster of intimate events with voters, ranging from canvass kick-offs to stops at local retail shops. The campaign has 36 coordinated offices and 300 staffers in Pennsylvania, which Harris has already visited seven times this year. The campaign has touted a robust volunteer operation: Some 43,000 people have signed up to volunteer in the Keystone State since Harris announced her candidacy last month. Read more about the bus tour through Pennsylvania.
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Covid-19 shoved Jeff Sweat into a medical coma for three weeks last winter, face down on a ventilator, on death’s trap door. “I took care of him when he was literally near death,” said Dr. Nida Qadir, a pulmonologist and co-director of the Intensive Care Unit at UCLA Medical Center. “He has no memory of meeting me.” But now the pair are well acquainted – the lung specialist and the 49-year-old married father with three teenagers – as he sings his way to recovery in a unique therapy program at UCLA. Sweat and several other patients with serious medical complications caused by the virus attend weekly opera classes via video conference, conducted by members of the Los Angeles Opera and music educator Rondi Charleston. “When you are intubated, you forget how to drink and breathe,” Sweat said. “It was like breathing was a second language. Singing helps me connect. Breathing to a purpose. It gave me reason to learn how to breathe again.” Related article
Therapists, patients embrace outdoor therapy in Covid-19 pandemic During a recent opera therapy session, Sweat, a publicist, and fellow patients received instructions from LA Opera stars Nani Sinha and Michele Patzakis. “See if your breath can go a little deeper here,” Sinha told her students. Sinha told CNN she knows intimately about healing and strengthening the heart and lungs. That’s because she suffered a broken back during an emergency plane landing in 2007 and has debilitating asthma. “I’m bringing something (opera training) that relaxes the limbic system, bringing breathing therapy and music,” Sinha said, referring to the part of the brain involved in behavioral and emotional responses. “Bringing that to people who are suffering so badly – it’s just the greatest opportunity to be of service.” Singers use diaphragmatic breathing in training, which strengthens the principal muscle used to breathe, the diaphragm. “In turn, it helps you take a deeper breath,” Qadir said. “Singing also involves sustained, controlled exhalation. Similar to a modality we teach in pulmonary rehabilitation, called pursed lip breathing.” Qadir says that training leads to slowing down the breathing rate, giving patients more time to exhale, to get rid of carbon dioxide and take the next breath with greater ease. She says opera singers’ breathing exercises reach Olympic athlete level, so who better to train beginners. Marcelo Olavarria, a barrel-chested 78-year-old, is still attached to an oxygen tank after his four-week hospitalization in January at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. He heard the ominous beeps of monitors in the ICU. “It was very traumatic, all the tubes coming in and out of you,” said the married retiree, originally from Chile. Months later in recovery, Sinha, a mezzo-soprano, tried to help Olavarria rebuild his lung capacity through singing. She recalled that in the first lesson, he could not do the breathing exercises. “He was hunched over and he was coughing,” the opera teacher said. But Olavarria persisted after that low note. “Now you listen to that robust voice, that tremendous instrument coming out of Zoom. It’s incredible,” Sinha said. “It’s wonderful, it’s very soulful therapy,” said Olavarria. In the video lesson, Olavarria sang powerfully with his fellow Covid-19 survivors, urged on by their trio of instructors. The amateurs continued pushing on “Amazing Grace.” “I once was lost, but now I’m found,” came from the chorus of recovering Covid-19 patients, As Sweat and his classmates sang those words, Qadir watched the video concert unseen. “I had my camera off for a reason,” she said. “I did get a little teary-eyed when I heard that.” Months after perilous weeks in intensive care, Sweat, Olavarria and classmates breathed new life into the classic lyric, “how sweet the sound.” CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized Dr. Nida Qadir. She is a lung specialist.
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Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s New Hampshire State director, Mak Kehoe, has parted ways with her 2024 presidential campaign. A campaign spokesperson confirmed to CNN that Kehoe “is no longer with the campaign for personal reasons.” Deputy State Director Tyler Clark has assumed the role. The departure comes ahead of next month’s Republican primary in the Granite State, which may be pivotal for Haley’s chances of challenging former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner for the GOP nomination. Despite Trump’s strong lead over the rest of the primary field, Haley has experienced a recent ascendance, threatening Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the main Trump alternative. She won the backing last week of Americans for Prosperity Action, the network associated with billionaire Charles Koch, which could boost her candidacy with vast spending and grassroots resources. Haley moved ahead of Trump’s other rivals in the Granite State in a CNN poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire last month. While 42% of likely primary voters said they would vote for Trump, 20% said they’ve vote for Haley – followed by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at 14%, DeSantis at 9%, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 8%. Those four candidates are set to meet on stage in Alabama on Wednesday night for the fourth Republican presidential debate, which Trump is skipping, as he has the earlier debates.
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The Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) will play its next FIFA-sanctioned home match without supporters and has been handed a “substantial fine” by football’s world governing body for “numerous” fans’ racist behavior during a recent World Cup qualifier against England. “After analysing and taking into consideration … the seriousness of the incidents (racist words and actions, throwing of objects, lighting of fireworks, blocked stairways), the Committee decided that the MLSZ would play its next two home matches in FIFA competitions without spectators, the second match being suspended for a probationary period of two years,” said FIFA in a statement. ITV reporter Gabriel Clarke, who was at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, says he heard monkey chants directed at Raheem Sterling, as well as at substitute Jude Bellingham as he was preparing to come on, during England’s 4-0 victory earlier in September. England’s players were also loudly booed as they took a knee before kick off, an ongoing gesture to protest racism. CNN has reached out to the MLSZ, which was fined $216,000 by FIFA. READ: England’s footballers lost the Euro 2020 final. But they might yet win the culture war Previously, Hungary had been ordered by UEFA, European football’s governing body, to play its next three home games behind closed doors after fans’ discriminatory behavior at Euro 2020, but this ban wasn’t yet implemented for the England game as World Cup qualifiers fall under FIFA’s jurisdiction. England’s players also had cups and bottles thrown at them during each of the goal celebrations – with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish responding by pretending to drink out of them – while a flare was thrown onto the pitch as the team celebrated Harry Maguire’s goal. After the game, England forward Marcus Rashford, who is currently out following shoulder surgery, took to social media in support of his teammates. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos “FIFA’s position remains firm and resolute in rejecting any form of racism and violence as well as any other form of discrimination or abuse. FIFA takes a clear zero tolerance stance against such abhorrent behavior in football,” added the world governing body’s statement.
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.The Austrian Grand Prix is on 5 Live and the BBC Sport website,Red Bullâs Max Verstappen set the pace in practice at the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of McLarenâs Oscar Piastri.,McLaren's Lando Norris, who has been Verstappenâs most consistent challenger over the past five races, was on a quick lap but ran wide at Turn Four and ended up 13th.,Norris had set the fastest first sector time before his error, suggesting the Briton will again be competitive.,McLaren have introduced a new front wing for this weekend which they hope will further improve their performance, especially in slow-speed corners.,Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who were quickest in the early part of the session, did not do a run on the soft tyre others late on.,They dropped to fifth and eighth on the timesheets as others did qualifying simulation runs late on.,Verstappen was 0.276 seconds quicker than Piastri, with Ferrariâs Charles Leclerc third fastest and 0.370secs off the pace, just ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz.,Alpineâs Esteban Ocon was sixth fastest ahead of Aston Martinâs Lance Stroll.,Behind Russell, RBâs Yuki Tsunoda and Aston Martinâs Fernando Alonso completed the top 10.,In a hectic session which is the only practice teams get before qualifying for the sprint race later on Friday, Verstappen caused a brief red flag when his engine cut out on the pit straight.,It was a concerning moment for Red Bull as the Dutchman is already on the verge of a grid penalty for excessive engine usage as a result of a failure in Canada two races ago, which took him up to the limit of four engines for a season.,But after he was wheeled back to the pits the team managed to restart the car and he completed the rest of the session without problem.,No final decision has been made on the Canada engine but it is expected to be written off, although some parts may be salvaged from it.,That means a grid penalty at a future race, possibly before the summer break in August, is likely for the world champion.,How to follow Austrian Grand Prix sprint weekend on the BBC ,Norris eyes perfection in bid to beat Verstappen
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Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company.The gaming streamer Herschel "Guy" Beahm, known online as Dr Disrespect, has had his role at his gaming company "immediately terminated" after it said it "became aware of an allegation" against him. ,The decision by Midnight Society - which Beahm co-founded - comes four years after he was abruptly kicked off streaming platform Twitch, where he had a huge following.,The reason for his removal then was never made clear - with the Amazon-owned platform only saying it acted whenever users broke the rules.,In a social media post Beahm has denied any wrongdoing, but admitted sending messages to "an individual minor" in 2017.,"Were there real intentions behind these messages, the answer is absolutely not," he wrote in a post on X, calling them "casual, mutual conversations that sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate".,"Nothing illegal happened, no pictures were shared, no crimes were committed, I never even met the individual," he said. ,"Let me be clear, it was not a criminal case against me and no criminal charges have ever been brought against me.”,He did though apologise to his "community and colleagues" for his actions.,"That's on me as an adult, a husband and a father... it should have never happened", he wrote.,Beahm's departure from Twitch made headlines because it was so abrupt - and largely unexplained.,In 2020, the platform told the BBC: "We take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service".,Two years later, after the threat of legal action by Beahm, he and Twitch agreed to a settlement, where neither party admitted any wrongdoing.,He has been streaming on YouTube since his Twitch ban, and has over 4.7 million subscribers. ,On Monday, Midnight Society posted on X (formerly Twitter): "On Friday evening we became aware of an allegation against one of our co-founder’s [sic] Guy Beahm aka Dr Disrespect.",It added: "We assumed his innocence and began speaking with parties involved. And in order to maintain our principles and standards as a studio and individuals, we needed to act.",The studio did not go into any more detail about what the allegation was. ,Tech news outlet The Verge has reported that two former Twitch employees alleged inappropriate conduct from Mr Beahm.,BBC News has contacted Midnight Society, Twitch and YouTube for comment. ,The Dr Disrespect character has been popular with fans for his frenetic style of play and aggressive - at times rude - commentary. ,He is cutting and boastful toward rivals and also prone to a snipe at his fans too, who enjoy the chance to get roasted by him live.,In a livestream on Monday just before the announcement from Midnight Society, Mr Beahm suggested that he would take an extended break. ,He spoke of being fatigued and "burnt out", and pondered if he should "step away" from his business ventures.,He did not directly address the allegations, but said it might be time to try something new.
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Brighton and Hove City Council decides to close cycle lane.A cycle lane in Brighton which is just over a year old is due to be scrapped, councillors have announced.,The Old Shoreham Road scheme is due to be removed following a decision by a sub committee of Brighton and Hove City Council's transport committee.,The cycle lane was installed in a bid to promote the use of sustainable transport.,Government grants of £270,000 for the city are now under threat, although no final decision has been taken.,Transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris has written to councils, warning them future funding could be at risk if travel schemes are closed.,The money would come from the Department for Transport's capability fund, which the city council is planning to use for cycle education in schools.,The cycle lane was opened in May 2020, but Labour and Conservative members of the council claimed it was unpopular with local residents.,A 600m section between Brighton Aquarium and West Street was removed in August 2020, after complaints from Brighton and Hove Buses about delays to services caused by increased congestion.,In November 2021 the charity Cycling UK threatened West Sussex County Council with legal action, following that council's decision to close a cycle route in Shoreham over concerns from residents about traffic congestion.,Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk
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Banksy: Port Talbot man wanted to destroy Season's Greetings.A man tried to destroy a Banksy mural after hearing it was being moved from Wales to England, a court heard.,Michael Thomas, 42, tried to break his way into a Port Talbot building to spray the £500,000 artwork with white paint on 26 November last year.,Swansea Crown Court heard Thomas was angry the piece had been sold to a fan of the graffiti artist in London.,Thomas was given a 14 month suspended sentence after admitting attempted burglary and criminal damage.,The image, depicting a child enjoying snow falling - the other side revealing it was from a fire emitting ash - sparked a frenzy after it appeared on a steel worker's garage in 2018, and was later sold to art collector John Brandler.,The court heard how Thomas, of Mayfield Road, Port Talbot, tried to break into the building just days after it was revealed the piece was set to leave Wales.,Prosecutor Sian Cotter told the court neighbours called the police after hearing him breaking a window at 05:30 GMT.,"Witnesses heard him saying, 'It's the only thing in Port Talbot and they are taking it away'," she said.,"Thomas intended to destroy the painting so no-one else could have it.,"A couple and their five-year-old child heard the defendant shouting, 'It's for us. They're taking it away, some rich man has it'.,"Another witness heard Thomas shouting, 'I'm going to kill it'.",The court heard how Season's Greetings was valued at half-a-million pounds.,Port Talbot council put up a temporary structure around the Banksy after it appeared on the side of a garage in 2018.,Ms Cotter said: "Thomas called police to say he'd committed the damage in anger because he didn't want the painting to leave Port Talbot.,"He said the work was being moved to England and that made him angry so he decided to destroy it.",Jonathan Tarrant, defending, said it was more of a protest than an act of criminal intent and it was unlikely Thomas would reoffend.,Thomas was given a 14-month suspended prison sentence, suspended for two years.,Judge Geraint Walters told him: "There was an intention to move the Banksy artwork out of Port Talbot to the London area, and that angered you. ,"It may well be that it was not Banksy's intention that the painting should ever leave Port Talbot.,"I am aware the decision to remove the work has caused consternation in some quarters.",The judge said Thomas reacted "bizarrely" by breaking into the building with the intention of destroying the Banksy.,He added: "This work does now belong to an individual who has had to pay for it.,"The commercial reality is that it is a work of art of great value and now it's in private ownership.",Thomas was ordered to pay £1,058 compensation and has to wear an electronic tag for 12 weeks.
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Greening wants social mobility to 'unlock talent'.Education Secretary Justine Greening has announced a £23m fund to support bright children from poorer backgrounds in England whose talent might otherwise be "wasted".,The aim is to reverse a trend in which bright poor pupils are overtaken in school by less able wealthier children.,It is part of a new Department for Education social mobility strategy.,Labour's Angela Rayner said the plans were "rhetoric" against a background of funding cuts and lower real-terms pay.,The Future Talent Fund, drawn from existing Department for Education budgets, will test new ways of supporting the most able youngsters from deprived areas.,There will be a tendering process for ideas to tackle the problem of poorer youngsters who show great ability when they begin school but who do not fulfil their potential.,The proposal is part of a new social mobility plan for education, called Unlocking Talent, Fulfilling Potential. ,Ms Greening said the "overarching ambition is to leave no community behind" - and to make sure that opportunity is spread more fairly across the country.,"Where you start too often decides where you finish," she told an event in London organised by the Reform think tank.,The education secretary highlighted the importance of a good start in children's early years, with £50m reallocated to support the opening of nurseries in areas without enough childcare provision.,Ms Greening warned that too often if children fall behind in the first years of education they might never catch up - and could face a "whole lifetime of missed opportunities".,She also called for better help to get people into good jobs - particularly from disadvantaged families who "lack the networks, the smart advice, the confidence that employers sometimes look for".,The government's commitment to social mobility has faced criticism.,Earlier this month, the board of the Social Mobility Commission resigned in protest at the lack of progress.,And on Wednesday, the Office for National Statistics published figures showing wage stagnation, with average wage increases continuing to fall behind inflation.,Labour's Lucy Powell, who sits on the education select committee, said with wages not rising, unaffordable housing and job insecurity, social mobility seemed to be going backwards.,"It's hard to see how life is not getting harder," she told the conference.,But Sir Kevan Collins, chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, said social mobility now depended on where you were born.,In London it could be a real possibility, he said, but in other parts of the country it remained a "complete fantasy".,He called for better interventions in the early years and better options for post-16 year olds who were not going to university.,Teach First's Sam Freedman said the most important challenge was to improve the supply of teachers.,He said the shortage shortage was "causing real problems on the ground".,The leader of the National Association of Head Teachers, Paul Whiteman, backed the plans for a more "joined-up" approach, with schools' efforts to "narrow the gap" being linked to businesses, employers and local community initiatives.,"The issues that underpin inequality reach far beyond the school gates and exist throughout the communities that schools serve," said Mr Whiteman.,Prof Les Ebdon, director of Fair Access to Higher Education, also backed the plans.,"Talent is found across the country - from council estate to country estate - and ensuring that your postcode doesn't act as a barrier to your potential must remain a top priority," he said.,But Labour's shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, rejected the government's promises of social mobility, saying that they were contradicted by their decisions on funding.,"Ministers have slashed funding for Sure Start, cut school budgets by £2.7bn, imposed real-terms cuts on teachers' pay and abolished the education maintenance allowance which has made it harder for those from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in education," she said.
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A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror.Love can often flourish in the most hopeless of situations.,And so it was for Aynalem and Genet who married each other in 1978 during the height of Ethiopia's brutal Red Terror. ,The bloodshed began a year earlier, when Marxist leader Mengistu Haile Mariam took control of Ethiopia and launched a lethal campaign against his enemies.,Thousands of people died during his crackdown, with hundreds of thousands more forcibly resettled.,But this didn't stop Aynalem and Genet from exchanging their wedding vows in Sendafa, a small city just outside the capital, Addis Ababa. ,Photos from this day have been compiled by the digital archive, Vintage Addis Ababa, to show how people carry on with life in exceptional circumstances.,The couple met in 1973 when they lived in the same neighbourhood.,A year later, the country's imperial government was overthrown by the Derg communist regime, paving the way for Mengistu's rule. ,The chaos that followed upended their lives in ways they could not have imagined.,Aynalem had hoped to marry Genet early, as soon as she finished high school.,But in 1978 she was arrested for taking part in an opposition protest and jailed for three months.,"Living under the Derg regime was not easy," Genet says. "The fear in the atmosphere hindered our joy from being complete." ,Although the regime banned family from visiting their loved ones in prison, Aynalem used to check on Genet every few days. ,He was a Revolutionary Guard, which meant she would have been in danger if other opposition activists knew about their relationship.,"We couldn't greet or speak [to each other, or] the guards [would] notice we knew each other. But I still got very excited every time I saw him drive into the compound," she says.,Despite Genet's time in prison, the couple's wedding photos show no trace of the difficulties they encountered. ,The morning of their wedding began with an Ethiopian tradition.,Aynalem kissed his mother's knee before leaving to pick up Genet, and move into his own home. ,Outside his house, friends and neighbours had gathered to send him on his way.,Striking in his dark suit and white polo-neck, Aynalem led his groomsmen to the Chevrolet he and Genet had rented for their wedding.,In the early afternoon, the couple exchanged their vows before a priest and guests at the house of Genet's father.,They bought their rings at Africa Jewellery in Piazza, Addis Ababa - which remains open today.,The couple also found time to have a wedding photo-shoot away from the 300 guests who attended their marriage.,Sadly for Genet, Aynalem passed away in 2008, though she cherishes the years they had together. ,"I was married to the man I loved, and raised children who are dear to my heart," she says.,All photos copyright: Vintage Addis Ababa
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Christmas market rebrands as ‘calm festive environment’ without carols after TikTok invasion. A Christmas market has rebranded as a “calm festive environment” after organisers were forced to ban carols due to an influx of tourists. There will be no renditions of Silent Night at the popular Columbia Road Christmas market in east London this year after it was overwhelmed last year with shoppers when a video of the festivities went viral. For over a decade, it had spread Christmas cheer offering mulled wine and small sing-alongs where a piano was wheeled outside every Wednesday evening throughout December. The tradition was started by shopkeepers wanting to thank loyal customers by offering them a free beverage and extended shopping hours. An archdeacon from St Peter’s Church in Bethnal Green would lead a crowd, sometimes 200 strong, in singing traditional carols. But when a TikTok video of the first festive carols amassed more than half a million views last December, the market was swamped by more than 7,000 people, who flocked to the area the following Wednesday. The clogged streets raised concerns about public safety, so the church announced that carols would not be performed for the rest of the season. At the time, Rev Heather Atkinson, the vicar of St Peter’s, said it was “with regret” they had decided to cancel the carols for the remainder of the year. “We are grateful to God and to those working at the event that there were no serious injuries,” she added. Now, the same precaution has been confirmed for the markets this year. Advertising the event, Columbia Road Flower Market wrote online: “We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Columbia Road Christmas Wednesday late-night local shopping event. “Without the crowds (no carols or other entertainment).” They added: “Let’s celebrate the local Christmas shopping plus food and drink in a calm festive environment.” There is no entry fee to the markets, which begin on Nov 27 and run every week until Dec 18. Independent shops and stalls are open from 5pm to 9pm with “warming” mince pies and mulled wine at the ready, organisers said. The Christmas carol snub is the latest development in recent festive market rows across the country. The Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham was criticised by punters for “rip-off” prices and a one-drink-per-person rule. That was enough to put some off entirely, as they vowed to boycott the event where a two-pint stein of German Hofbrau set attendees back £12.50, a half-metre Bratwurst was priced at £9 and a bag of almonds costs £4.50. On top of prices, the festivities were drawn out by those in attendance being banned from ordering more than one drink at a time. A village Christmas fair in Lincolnshire was cancelled for “over the top” health and safety fears. The Woodhall Spa Rotary Club is not running the fair for the first time in a quarter of a century after organisers were told to block off roads to prevent a potential terrorist attack. The instructions provided an “insurmountable” level of onerous paperwork and accompanying measures, meaning it was no longer feasible to host the event next month. An ancient fair in Petworth, West Sussex, was cancelled for similar reasons. Held since 1189, the town square celebration of St Edmund’s Day – previously unhindered by world wars and the Covid pandemic – was called off as a result of soaring costs and a lack of volunteers. Mike Mulcahy, the chairman of both the Petworth Society and the fair’s organising committee, said costs had risen after ride companies started asking for payment upfront, rather than relying on revenue from the day, for the first time.
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A motion to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed over the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” movie set was denied by a New Mexico judge on Tuesday. Defense attorney Jason Bowles took issue with a statement made in a prosecution filing that Gutierrez Reed was likely hungover the day she loaded the gun for the scene rehearsal given the media coverage of the claim. “The criminal charge itself indicates that the state believes that there is probable cause that Ms. Gutierrez acted recklessly. That’s the criminal charge,” rebutted prosecutor Kari Morrissey. “We can’t try this case in a vacuum. It is a high profile case.” New Mexico State District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer said this case is at the preliminary stage, stating that the “extrajudicial statements by the media” did not need to be addressed at this point. “For you to say that basically you’ve tainted a jury, we’re not even there yet,” Marlowe Sommer said. Jason Bowles also argued there are jurisdictional issues with the case citing the charges against Gutierrez Reed were initially filed by Santa Fe D.A. Mary Carmack-Altwies, who later stepped down. But Marlowe Sommer said that the jurisdictional issues had since been resolved. “I think we stay the course,” Marlowe Summer said, noting she did not find that the defense demonstrated “actual and substantial prejudice” that would justify “an exceptional remedy like dismissal.” A preliminary hearing in the case is set to begin on Aug. 9. Production on the western starring Alec Baldwin came to a halt in 2021, when Hutchins was fatally shot after a prop gun Baldwin was holding fired a live round of ammunition during rehearsal. Director Joel Souza was also shot and injured. Prosecutors announced in April they were dismissing involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin, citing new evidence that came to the attention of investigators indicating the gun in the shooting had been modified, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN at the time.
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Saudi Arabia Kicks Off Carbon Trading to Unlock Financing. (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia started a carbon-trading market, launching the program a day after climate negotiators secured a major breakthrough by agreeing rules for a United Nations-administered global emissions market. Most Read from Bloomberg The Leaf Blowers Will Not Go Quietly Arizona Elections Signal Robust Immigration Enforcement Under Trump Scoring an Architectural Breakthrough in Denver’s RiNo District Key Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion, Immigration Over 2.5 million tons of carbon credits will be auctioned on the kingdom’s Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Co. exchange from Tuesday, according to a statement. The trading will help fund climate projects across the global south and also support Saudi Arabia net zero goals, it said. Supporters of carbon markets argue they unlock billions of dollars in financing, while allowing polluters to be able to meet their climate goals by buying credits from projects that cut emissions. But global demand for credits has been dampened in recent years after allegations of greenwashing. The Saudi platform is following guidelines issued by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market, Riham ElGizy, chief executive officer of the kingdom’s RVCMC said in an interview. Credits generated from renewable energy projects and clean cooking stoves are therefore excluded from the exchange, she said. RVCMC has two teams carrying out due diligence on the projects that generate credits and accreditation must be secured from verifiers Sylvera or BeZero, ElGizy said. “It’s a lot of overhead on companies but this is the only way we can protect our buyers and provide some confidence to them,” she said. The Saudi Arabian platform — which is targeting becoming one of the largest voluntary carbon markets in the world by 2030 — will in the first auction include credits from climate projects in countries including Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam. Twenty Saudi Arabian companies and two international firms are registered to buy credits. RVCMC previously held two rounds of voluntary carbon credit auctions, first in Riyadh and then in Nairobi. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund owns 80% of the firm, while the stock exchange owner Tadawul Group holds 20%. In the Middle East, Abu Dhabi was the first to launch a carbon exchange but the company running the platform closed its operations last month after only one year. Governments in the region don’t require companies to compulsorily offset their emissions. (Updates with CEO comments from the fourth paragraph.) Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek A Guide to Trump’s Tariff Plans: Expect High Drama and a Bumpy Rollout How a Winning Bet on Crypto Could Transform Brain and Longevity Science ‘I’m Suffering’: What the 2024 Election Taught Me About America Retailers Are Considering Electronic Threads to Curb Shoplifting How a Perception Gap Motivated American Voters, in Charts ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.
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House managers are subtly reaching out to Republicans during their arguments, CNN legal analyst says House impeachment managers used their arguments today to subtly reach out to Republicans, Ross Garber, a CNN legal analyst and Tulane Law School instructor, pointed out as the second day of trial proceedings are underway on Wednesday. Garber noted that Rep. Joe Neguse, a House impeachment manager, praised Vice President Pence during his remarks and Rep. Eric Swalwell, another manager, distinguished between peaceful and violent protesters at the insurrection at the US Capitol on Jan. 6. “That’s very important,” Garber said. “It is one thing to get folks there to rally, but if what Trump wanted was violence, to what end? Because it actually doesn’t make any sense. What happened with the violent insurrection – it didn’t help him at all. I think the managers need to address that. If that was his intent, why?” Watch:
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The housing market is showing signs of cooling off. Sales of existing homes – which include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – were up 2% in July from the month before, marking two consecutive months of increases, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. The number of available homes for sale also rose a bit in July, relieving some of the pressure on buyers. And while home prices still climbed year-over-year, they did not top recent record levels, the report found. 6 steps to avoid running out of money in retirementSelling your home? Here’s how accurate online estimates areBitcoin? Ethereum? Dogecoin? Your guide to the biggest names in crypto “There has been a turn in the market from super heated to still very strong,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. A consistently tight supply of inventory has pushed home prices higher over the past year, but that picture is improving slightly, said Yun. The inventory of unsold homes increased 7.3% from June to July, but it was still down 12% from a year ago, NAR reported. Unsold inventory is at a 2.6-month supply at the current sales pace. A balanced market is about a 6-month supply of homes. “We see inventory beginning to tick up, which will lessen the intensity of multiple offers,” said Yun. “Much of the home sales growth is still occurring in the upper-end markets, while the mid- to lower-tier areas aren’t seeing as much growth because there are still too few starter homes available.” Related article
Should I rent or buy a home? The median price for an existing home in July was $359,900, up 17.8% from a year ago and marked 113 straight months of year-over-year gains. But the price jump for July is down from increases of 20% or more that were occurring in the market over the past year. Cash purchases remained strong however, the report said. All-cash sales accounted for 23% of transactions in July, the same as the month before and up from 16% a year ago. “Although we shouldn’t expect to see home prices drop in the coming months, there is a chance that they will level off as inventory continues to gradually improve,” said Yun. But many people remain priced out. First-time buyers are continuing to struggle in this market, and are pushing rental rates higher as they give up on buying, Yun said. The share of first-time buyers in July was 30%, down from 31% in June and 34% in July 2020. Low mortgage rates continue to be an important factor helping prospective homebuyers, said Danielle Hale, Realtor.com chief economist. Related article
Many homebuyers are dropping out of the market “Despite the ongoing challenges of today’s housing market, including limited inventory, lightning fast home sales and competition from investors with deep pockets, many buyers are finding ways to persist until they find and close on a home,” said Hale. Still, she said, plenty of prospective buyers are considering whether to pause their search. But, Hale said, they should be aware that there is usually a seasonal reprieve in the competition heading into the fall. “Although we didn’t see this sweet spot last fall as buyers were making up for time lost to lockdowns, there are signs that we’ll see it this year,” she said. Yun said he has heard anecdotal reports from NAR member agents that fewer homes are being sold for more than the asking price than earlier this year, and there’s less intensity around bidding wars. He expects there will be an inflection point this year where inventory will be greater than the year before.
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Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, will seek to finish her term Follow AP’s coverage of the election and what happens next. HOUSTON (AP) — The daughter of the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, will seek to finish her mother’s term in office. Erica Lee Carter submitted paperwork by Thursday’s deadline to be a candidate in a special election in which voters will choose who will complete Jackson Lee’s two-year term representing the Houston congressional district. Carter, like her mother, is running as a Democrat. Paperwork filed with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office shows that besides Carter, two Republican candidates are also vying to finish out Jackson Lee’s term. The district is solidly Democratic. The special election is set for Nov. 5, the same day voters will also decide who will succeed Jackson Lee and serve the district for the next two years. Earlier this month, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was chosen by local Democratic precinct chairs as the party’s nominee. Jackson Lee had already won the Democratic nomination for what would have been a 16th term before her death on July 19. If Carter wins the special election, she would serve until the next Congress begins its work in January. “I will fight with her passion and ferocity for the people of the 18th to regain their representation in the fight for justice, equality, healthcare, human rights and economic opportunity for all. We will do this, together!” Carter said in a statement this month announcing her candidacy. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Bill Clinton were among those who paid tribute to Jackson Lee at her funeral earlier this month. She was 74.
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Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day. Alan Shearer broke tradition as he opened Match of the Day in the first show since Gary Lineker confirmed he is to step down. Saturday night’s programme began with Shearer directly addressing the camera and saying: “All good things must come to an end.” The BBC announced last week that Lineker will leave his role as host, which he has held since 1999, at the end of the current football season. But Lineker then appeared to joke about his departure, with a reference to the end of Lee Carsley’s interim charge of the England team during the international break. “Yes Alan – Lee Carsley’s England reign is over. It’s back to business in the Premier League,” Lineker said, as he resumed presenting duties. And just as Lineker introduced the opening highlights package of the evening, the 63-year-old muttered under his breath: “Al ain’t getting the job, is he?” Shearer and fellow pundit Ashley Williams laughed at Lineker’s joke, and the show continued as usual from there. Despite his exit from Match of the Day, Lineker will remain with the BBC after both parties agreed to a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. Lineker will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 campaign and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced by Lineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts, with one episode released on the platform each week. The BBC has said future plans for Match Of The Day would be “announced in due course” with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan among those being tipped as candidates to replace him. Following the announcement, Lineker said it “has been an absolute joy and privilege to present such an iconic show for the BBC, but all things have to come to an end” on his podcast, The Rest Is Football. He added: “I bowed out in my football career when I felt it was the right time. I feel this is now the right time. “I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match Of The Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.” Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 and will have presented the show for more than a quarter of a century when he leaves in May 2025. Includes reporting from PA
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Tampa Bay Rays will play 2025 home schedule at Steinbrenner Field, spring training stadium of the Yankees. The Tampa Bay Rays will play their entire 2025 home schedule at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, due to the damage sustained by Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton in October. Steinbrenner Field, which seats 11,000, is the spring training home of the New York Yankees and the team's Class-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons. The Tarpons will use other fields at the spring training complex for their home games. The team reportedly chose Steinbrenner Field over the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training stadium in Clearwater after consulting with Major League Baseball. The Yankees will receive about $15 million in revenue as part of the agreement. “It is singularly the best opportunity for our fans to experience 81 games of major league Rays baseball,” Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg told The Associated Press. “As difficult as it is to get any of these stadiums up to major league standards, it was the least difficult. You’re going to see Major League Baseball in a small environment.” The Rays needed a home for the 2025 season after a survey of Tropicana Field post-Hurricane Milton found that while the stadium remained structurally sound, the cost of repairs would total $55.7 million and would not be completed until after the upcoming season. "This outcome meets Major League Baseball’s goals that Rays’ fans will see their team play next season in their home market and that their players can remain home without disruption to their families," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. The main damage to Tropicana Field, which opened in 1990, was to the fabric roof panels, which were essentially ripped off when the storm made landfall. Eighteen of the 24 panels failed due to Hurricane Milton's high winds, and the failure of the roof allowed the rain and wind to cause more damage inside the stadium. Prior to the full damage assessment of the stadium, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he preferred to keep the Rays in Tampa with an interim home or if full repairs of Tropicana Field were possible before the 2025 season got underway. “The one thing I can tell you for sure, they’re playing next year. We’re going to find them someplace to do it," Manfred said in October on The Varsity podcast. As it is used year-round by the Yankees organization, Steinbrenner Field houses state-of-the-art facilities, amenities and equipment for players and would not need many upgrades to meet MLBPA standards. The stadium is also open air, not a dome like Tropicana Field, which means it is susceptible to rainouts as well as hot temperatures in the summer.
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Legal challenge halts £2m forest on black grouse moorlands.A campaign group has forced the planting of a commercial forest on black grouse moorlands in the Scottish Borders to be halted.,A legal challenge by Stobo Residents Action Group (SRAG) against the government-backed woodland creation scheme in Peeblesshire has led to operations being stopped this week.,If a review by Scottish Forestry sides with the protesters, thousands of recently planted trees could be uprooted to allow for the hillsides to be restored.,David Lintott from SRAG said: "What's happened at Stobo Hope is very upsetting - this is devastating for the flora and fauna.",The Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund, which is managed by the Guernsey-based investment company True North, was awarded more than £2million from the government's forestry grant scheme for creating a woodland in the rural valley.,Their proposals for a mix of commercial and native tree planting across 10 square-kilometres of the area to the north of Peebles was approved by Scottish Forestry in February.,But locals formed an action group to fight the decision as they believed the hills not only provided valuable habitats for rare species of wildlife, but were also within a designated National Scenic Area.,Mr Lintott said: "Nature Scot and the RSPB both raised concerns, as well as ourselves, yet Scottish Forestry allowed this to go ahead without an environmental impact assessment.,"Thousands of people walk in these hills every year and they provide habitats for many species.,"We don't believe that public money should be supporting a woodland that would cause so much harm.",Protesters claim that up to 400 hectares of the hillsides have already been sprayed with herbicides.,The heather-covered moorlands had been home to black grouse, golden eagles and other protected species.,A three-mile stretch of the popular John Buchan Way walking trail also passes through the land.,"We will now have to wait on Scottish Forestry's review, but we firmly believe that when all concerns are taken into account this should not be allowed to progress, and the moorland restored to its original condition," added Mr Lintott.,The Court of Session approved SRAG's petition calling for the consideration of a full environmental impact assessment to be a requirement of the Stobo Hope plantation.,During last month's judicial review in the Court of Session it was revealed that blanket spraying had taken place on around 400 hectares of the valley.,This week, Scottish Forestry issued True North with an immediate stop notice.,They will now review their original screening decision, which led to the original permission being granted, to see if a full forestry environmental impact assessment is required.,Director Brendan Callaghan said: “As with all woodland creation applications that are submitted to us, we need to have all the relevant information available in order to make informed decisions.,“Unfortunately with the Stobo application, a material piece of information was not disclosed by the applicant as we started the screening process, where we review the likely environmental effects of the project.,“In this case we should have been notified of large-scale overall herbicide spraying prior to the application being submitted, so that we could take it into account when we were assessing the project, but in this case we were not informed.,“Consequently, Scottish Forestry have taken enforcement action to stop the developer’s work at Stobo so that the woodland creation application and the new information can be reassessed.",No timescales have yet been put on the Scottish Forestry review.,The investment company behind the woodland believe they acted lawfully throughout the screening process.,Harry Humble, CEO of True North, said: “We are dismayed that we have been asked to stop work.,"Over the course of three years, we have gone through an extensive, diligent and responsible design and consultation process.,“We have worked extremely hard to design an environmentally and ecologically sound mixed forest, from a third of the site being retained as open space and 130 hectares planted with native trees to 140 hectares planned specifically to favour black grouse.”
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No loan guarantee as Harland & Wolff chief resigns.Harland and Wolff has confirmed the company will not get a government loan guarantee and that its chief executive has left his job.,The shipbuilder had applied for a £200m loan guarantee, which was considered vital for its financial stability.,The company says it is in now discussions with its existing lender and hopes to secure new finance within days.,It had also hired an investment bank to "assess strategic options".,That can mean a company is considering putting itself up for sale.,The chief executive John Wood is "taking a leave of absence from his role as CEO with immediate effect".,Gavin Robinson, MP for East Belfast, said the news provided "clarity" following "difficult speculation over the last number of weeks about the future of the yard and the government's intention for the yard".,He said: "On Monday we need to hear very clearly from government about the steps they will take to make sure administration is not on the cards, that those employed by the yard have a future and the government contracts there are an attractive proposition".,"The work that needs to continue is to not only reassure those who have been frustrated by negative briefings over the last number of weeks, but to see, very clearly, the pathway forward," Mr Robinson said.,Russell Downs, a restructuring expert, is joining the firm as Interim Executive Chairman.,In a statement the company said: "He is well placed to lead the Board at this time as it seeks to complete a recapitalisation intended to give the Company a sustainable financial footing into the medium and long term.",The UK business secretary is expected to make a parliamentary statement about the shipbuilder on Monday.,Harland and Wolff had applied for a government loan guarantee.,It wanted to take on £200m of new borrowing to refinance an £90m high interest loan from its current lender, Riverstone, and invest in its operations as it scales up ahead of a major Royal Navy contract.,It was seeking to borrow from a consortium of UK banks, but needed the government to act as guarantor - meaning if the loans were to go bad the state would step in to repay the lenders.,The new government considered it would be irresponsible to give the guarantee to the heavily loss making firm.,It is understood that officials have had intensive contact with Harland and Wolff and its lender in recent days.,There is an expectation in government that a solution will be found which removes the immediate risk of the business falling into administration.,On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the government was committed to shipbuilding in Northern Ireland.,Harland and Wolff was bought out of administration in 2019 and in 2022 was part of the consortium which won a major contract to build three Royal Navy support ships.,The company has had to invest significantly to prepare for that work which has contributed to its losses.
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Murder arrest over assault death.A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal assault in York.,The victim, a man in his 30s, was found by police after they were called to the Roche Avenue and Bellfarm Avenue area at about 04:45 BST on Saturday.,He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead on arrival, North Yorkshire Police said.,Another man, aged 33, has been arrested on suspicion of affray. Both men remained in custody, police said.,The force said a cordon would remain in place throughout the weekend as investigations continued.,Police are carrying out "extensive inquiries in the area" including gathering CCTV footage.,A spokesperson said: "We understand this incident may cause concern within the community. ,"However, we believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding it.",Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
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For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Braves are in the Fall Classic. The Braves knocked out the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series by a score of 4-2 on Saturday. The series had been a rematch from last season, when the Dodgers came back from a 3-1 game deficit to beat the Braves and go on to win the 2020 World Series. Related article
Houston Astros advance to World Series after beating Boston Red Sox in ALCS The Braves will face the American League champion Houston Astros, who defeated the Boston Red Sox in six games Friday. Atlanta jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inning after Austin Riley’s ground-rule double brought home Ozzie Albies from second. The Dodgers evened the score in the 4th with a Cody Bellinger single that scored Trea Turner. Yet the game broke open later in the inning with a home run from this postseason’s new star, Eddie Rosario, whose three-run blast put the Braves up 4-1. It was the biggest of Rosario’s 14 hits in the series, tying a record for most hits in an MLB postseason series. Los Angeles scored in the 7th to make it 4-2, but left runners on second and third with no outs stranded after pitcher Tyler Matzek was brought in to escape the jam. The Braves will be competing for their first World Series title since 1995, the only championship for the franchise while in Atlanta. In April, MLB decided to relocate July’s All-Star game and draft out of Atlanta. The move was in response to a sweeping new Georgia law that limits ballot boxes, grants the state legislature more power over the state board of elections and makes it a misdemeanor to approach voters as they wait in line with food and water.
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Witness appeal after fatal lorry crash.Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal lorry crash in West Sussex.,Emergency services were called following reports of a collision between a Kia Sportage car and a lorry in Long Furlong, in Findon, at about 06:30 BST on Monday.,The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.,The lorry driver, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.,Officers are investigating the crash, and a road closure on the A280 between the A24 at Findon and the A27 at Durrington remains in place.,Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.,Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
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Guernsey childhood obesity levels 'not impacted by pandemic'.Childhood obesity levels in Guernsey have not been affected by the pandemic, a report has found.,The Guernsey Child Measurement Programme (GCMP) recorded the heights and weights of 1,144 children in school Years One and Five.,It found excess weight among those measured in 2022 was similar when compared to 2019.,Head of health intelligence Jenny Cataroche said the levels "remain a concern".,"Levels of excess weight remain a concern and highlight an ongoing need for action, but we must acknowledge that there is a certain achievement to holding the previous position, with no worsening, in what has been a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty for local children and families over the past three years," she said.,Key findings of the report included:,Dr Simon Sebire, chief executive of the Health Improvement Commission, said childhood obesity remained "one of the most serious health challenges faced locally".,He said: "The Health Improvement Commission is having success in enabling healthier food environments and more physical activity across many of these settings.,"But our work is only a part of the local solution that our children deserve, which must also involve addressing the socio-economic factors which shape their opportunities to be healthy.",Follow BBC Guernsey on Twitter and Facebook. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk.
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10-year-old Japanese golfer closing in on 12th sponsor EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Miroku Suto of Japan looks like a professional golfer with logos of 11 sponsors splashed across her polo shirt, cap, bag and even her belt. Her parents say the deals are worth in the mid-six figures annually, with some contracts for 10 years. A 12th sponsorship is waiting when she returns to her home three hours outside of Tokyo. The sponsors are so important that Suto’s mother and caddie, former figure skater Miyuki Suto, had her daughter change into a sponsor’s belt before she sat for a video interview and carefully arranged her hat in her hands so the logos could be seen. Miroku Suto has extreme confidence, saying through an interpreter she wants to become “a legend.” She has a ways to go. She’s only 10. Although Suto won consecutive titles in the 6-and-under age group at the Junior World Golf Championships in 2017-18 on a par-3 course, she hasn’t done as well as she’s moved up in age. She struggled this year in the 9-10 age group and tied for 17th, 18 shots behind the winner on a par-74, 4,201-yard layout at Sycuan Resort Willow Glen Course. It’s the third straight time she has left San Diego without a title (the 2020 tournament was canceled because of the pandemic). While other girls and boys in the 9-10 age group goofed around on the putting green waiting for the awards ceremony, Suto did interviews on the fringe of a nearby green, including one with a Tokyo TV crew that had followed her around for three days on a suburban course. She did show some playfulness when she briefly laid on her back and did the equivalent of a snow angel on the shaded grass. Otherwise, it’s all business. She and her mother were dressed alike, including wearing coral-colored seersucker shorts. Suto is well-known in Japan, a golf-crazed country that has produced two major champions in recent year — Hinako Shibuno in the 2019 Women’s British Open and Hideki Matsuyama at the 2021 Masters. It is not uncommon for TV ratings in Japan to be higher for women than men. Even at her age, Suto’s golfing exploits are routinely featured on TV, but not so much in the rest in the world — at least not yet. She is not the first child star. Michelle Wie was 10 when she shot 64 on her home course in Honolulu and became the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links. At age 13, she won that tournament and remains the USGA’s youngest champion. She nearly won an LPGA major at 16 and eventually won a U.S. Women’s Open in 2014. That same year, 11-year-old Lucy Li became the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. The sixth-grader missed the cut at Pinehurst No. 2. Earlier this month, now a pro, Li won her second Epson Tour event and is all but assured an LPGA card for next year. For sponsorships, Suto came along at the right time. Li ran into trouble with the USGA three years ago when she appeared in an Apple ad. The rules back then prohibited amateur golfers from using their names or likeness for personal gain in promotions or advertisements for products. The USGA gave her a one-time warning. But the USGA and R&A — Japan falls under the jurisdiction of the latter — have modernized rules. Starting this year, the rules for amateur status eliminated all advertising, expense-related and sponsorship restrictions. The rule change was aimed at elite amateurs who might need funding to reach their full potential. The kid still has a long way to go to fulfill that. Golf’s most famous prodigy was a young Californian named Tiger Woods. He won his age division in the Junior World, a tournament that has attracted the best from around the world since 1968, six times in eight years. Sponsorship money wasn’t available for Woods, who appeared on the “Mike Douglas Show” when he was 2. During his World Golf Hall of Fame induction speech in March, Woods spoke passionately about his parents taking out a second mortgage on their home to pay for his development through national junior programs. Lorena Ochoa of Mexico, another Hall of Famer, won five consecutive Junior Worlds in her age division. Suto has won other international junior titles, such as the US Kids Championship last year, along with titles in Malaysia and Europe. Acknowledging through giggles that it is “very difficult” to win these tournaments, she said her putting wasn’t good at the Junior World. She also broke her driver during a practice round and a new one was rush-ordered and brought over by the Tokyo TV crew. Suto, who is home-schooled, said she would like to match Woods’ six Junior World titles. She has plenty of time, given the top end is the 15-18 age group. Does Suto feel any pressure? “No pressure,” she said. And there is no lack of attention or sponsorship as she chases her goals. More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign donor says his Panera Bread restaurants will follow minimum wage law SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A wealthy campaign donor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Panera Bread restaurants he owns will start paying workers at least $20 an hour on April 1 after controversy over whether a new state minimum wage law for fast food workers applies to his businesses. California’s statewide minimum wage is $16 per hour. Newsom signed a law last year that says fast food restaurants that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationally must pay their workers at least $20 per hour beginning April 1. But the law does not apply to restaurants that have their own bakeries to make and sell bread as a stand-alone menu item. That exception appeared to apply to restaurants like Panera Bread. Last week, Bloomberg News reported that Newsom had pushed for such a carve-out to benefit donor Greg Flynn, whose company owns and operates 24 Panera Bread restaurants in California. The Democratic governor and Flynn denied the report, with Newsom calling it “absurd.” Newsom spokesperson Alex Stack said the administration’s legal team analyzed the law “in response to recent news articles” and concluded Panera Bread restaurants are likely not exempt because the dough they use to make bread is mixed off site. Flynn has not said whether he agrees with the Newsom administration’s interpretation. But on Tuesday, he announced that all of the Panera Bread restaurants his company owns and operates will pay all hourly workers pre-tip wages of “$20 per hour or higher.” “At Flynn Group, we are in the people business and believe our people are our most valuable assets,” Flynn said. “Our goal is to attract and retain the best team members to deliver the restaurant experience our guests know and love.” Flynn had previously said the exemption has “very little practical value” because — even if Panera Bread restaurants were exempt — its competitors in the fast-food world were not exempt and Panera would have to pay similar wages order to attract and retain workers. He declined an interview request through a spokesperson. There are 188 Panera Bread restaurants in California. Panera Bread representatives declined to comment. Chris Micheli, a California lobbyist and adjunct professor of law at McGeorge School of Law, said Flynn likely would have had a good case had he chose to challenge the Newsom administration’s interpretation of the law. The law defines what a fast-food restaurant is, and says it is not an establishment that “operates a bakery that produces for sale on the establishment’s premises bread.” The law goes on to say the exemption only applies “where the establishment produces for sale bread as a stand-alone menu item, and does not apply if the bread is available for sale solely as part of another menu item.” “On its face it appears that it would be applicable, however a court might have to determine what is included in the word ‘produce’ in order for the exemption to apply,” Micheli said. As for which businesses would be exempt from the law, Newsom’s office said the newly created Fast Food Council “may develop regulations and the Labor Commissioner has enforcement authority over individual claims based on the facts of individual cases.” “Ultimately, the courts may have to make the final ruling,” said Alex Stack, Newsom’s spokesperson. Last week, Flynn denied asking for an exemption or “special considerations.” He said he did participate in a group meeting with some of Newsom’s staff and other restaurant owners. He said if the intent of the bill was to address labor code violations in the fast-food industry, he suggested the bill make a distinction between fast-food restaurants and “fast-casual restaurants.” In an interview with KNBC in Los Angeles earlier this week, Newsom said negotiations about the law included “some discussions around bakeries and this and that,” but he said those talks were only “as it relates to the carve-outs and the details that were done with this deep coalition” that included labor unions and fast-food industry representatives. The political effects of the issue could linger whether the allegations are true or not, said Kevin Liao, a California-based Democratic political consultant. While Flynn now won’t benefit from the exemption in the law, that likely won’t deter Newsom’s opponents from using the allegations against him. “Anyone who wants to take a shot at Newsom will use this. That’s just politics,” Liao said. “When you have someone who many think has national aspirations, they are going to pick at any scab that exists and try to exploit it.”
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Whether he’s willing to admit it, Donald Trump has lost the presidency. And in 72 days, he will be gone from the White House. Which does not mean – sorry Republican establishment! – that Trump will magically disappear. In fact, quite the opposite. “He is without question the most powerful voice in our party. He will have an enormous impact on our party going forward,” Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, one of Trump’s most high-profile GOP critics, noted on “Meet the Press” Sunday. “I believe the great majority of people who voted for Donald Trump want to make sure that his principles and his policies are pursued. So, yes, he’s not disappearing by any means. He’s the 900-pound gorilla when it comes to the Republican Party.” Yes, he is. And Trump is a 900-pound gorilla who a) hates to lose and b) already is being floated by his loyalists as a possible 2024 candidate. Which is, of course, in Trump’s professional and political best interests. We know from The New York Times’ reporting this fall that Trump has hundreds of millions in personally guaranteed loans coming due in the next few years and a dwindling number of revenue streams. THE POINT -- NOW ON YOUTUBE!
In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Click to subscribe! Trump badly needs, then, to stay relevant. He needs to be seen as a major player in GOP politics – and a potential once and future presidential nominee. (I’ve noted before that Trump’s most obvious next step after the presidency is to start a conservative cable network to rival Fox News.) And he has all the tools to make it happen. He’s by far the most high-profile and popular figure within the Republican base. His 2016 victory spawned a slew of Trump copycat candidates in downballot races, many of whom won strongly GOP House seats last Tuesday. And he still has his Twitter handle – and its 88.9 million followers. As Jonathan V. Last wrote of Trump in a prescient piece in The Bulwark way back in December 2019: “There is no reason to think—none at all—that he will discontinue his penchant for weighing in on American politics on an hourly basis. There is every reason to think that he will vigorously attack any Republican who was disloyal to him during his administration. Or retroactively criticizes his tenure. Or runs in opposition to one of his preferred candidates. Or jeopardizes any of his many and varied interests. “What this means is that there is no way for a Trump-skeptical Republican to simply wait out the Trump years. There will be no ‘life after Trump’ because Trump is going to be the head boss of Republican politics for the rest of his days.” That is the sober reality that Republicans must confront now – even in the wake of Trump’s loss at the presidential level. The Point: Trump will never willingly give up the spotlight, or the power he as accrued within the GOP. And at least at the moment, no one seems even remotely willing to try and take it from him.
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A teenage girl is in serious but stable condition after being bitten by a large shark while scalloping near Keaton Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed in a statement on social media a juvenile “had sustained a shark bite while scalloping near Grassy Island in water approximately five feet deep.” Though the type of shark has not been determined, TCSO said it was about 9 feet long. “A family member reportedly jumped in the water and beat the shark until the juvenile was free,” TCSO said. According to a Facebook post from the teenager’s father, the girl was bitten twice and tried “poking it in the eyes and punching it,” but the shark would not loosen its grip. Related article
Incredible photo of a shark shows mysterious bite mark on its side The girl’s brother, a firefighter, was with her and fought off the shark, pulled her away, and got her into a nearby boat. The brother also put a tourniquet on her leg and made sure she stayed awake while she was taken back to Keaton Beach, “ultimately saving her life,” the father said. The girl was flown to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and underwent emergency surgery, her dad wrote. She suffered “an unreal amount of damage” to her thigh and “the nerve on the back of the thigh was damaged severely,” he said. “The doctors are unsure at this point as to the condition of the leg and want to take it day by day to see what will have to be done,” he added. The girl woke up and was able to communicate with her family by typing on her phone, her dad said, adding “she was in good spirits and cracking jokes about beating up the shark.” “The first thing she asked for was a Wendy’s frosty,” he said. “She’s been through more than I could ever imagine but she is being a trooper. Please pray for her and the difficulty of her days ahead. She isn’t out of the woods by any stretch, but she is alive and that’s what’s most important to us.” The teenager is undergoing a second surgery Saturday morning, “to possibly repair what nerve damage they can and to also clean up any dead tissues in her thigh resulting from the shark attack,” her father said in an updated Facebook post. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where the girl is recovering, said in a post that Saturday’s surgery would also serve to “investigate the extent of the damage to her leg and determine what treatment options are available with the goal of saving her leg.” “Right now we are addressing each issue day by day but the long term outlook for her leg is not good,” her father wrote. “She is a trooper, but she has an extremely long road mentally and physically ahead of her.” CNN’s Rebekah Riess contributed to this report.
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The Justice Department has asked the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection to hand over transcripts of the panel’s witness depositions as part of its investigation, a committee spokesman and another source familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday. The committee has not agreed to the request, because Chairman Bennie Thompson, a Democratic congressman from Mississippi, told reporters that the depositions were the property of the committee. “It’s our work product,” Thompson said Tuesday. “It’s the committee’s work product.” Thompson said he was open to having DOJ officials come in and view the materials they requested, as the panel has allowed other government agencies and state officials to review documents, but he was against turning over all of the committee’s work unilaterally. “If they want to come in and say, ‘we want to look at something,’ that’s fine. But my understanding is they want to have access to our work product. And we told them no, we’re not giving that to anybody,” Thompson said. The committee’s chairman also said the Justice Department was not specific in its letter to the committee about which depositions it wanted access to. “They wanted access to depositions,” Thompson said. “But my understanding is they didn’t tell us specifically what transcripts or anything like that.” Another source said simply that there’s been no response from the committee since the letter requesting the transcripts was sent in late April. The Justice Department wants the transcripts to help its investigation and bring in witnesses, according to the source familiar with the matter. The source did not specify which transcripts were being requested. The Justice Department has declined to comment for this story. The New York Times was the first to report the news of the Justice Department request. Related article
January 6 committee issues subpoenas to 5 House Republicans, including Kevin McCarthy The lack of cooperation on the transcripts surfaces some simmering frustration between the committee and the Justice Department. One particular source of tension has been the contempt referral for Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows which, more than five months since it was sent over by the House, still has not been acted on by the Justice Department, another source familiar with the matter said. The committee has been frustrated by the lack of response, after the quick decision by the Justice Department to indict Steve Bannon within weeks of the committee sending the referral. Committee members have been publicly critical of the lack of movement in those cases. “This committee is doing its job,” committee member Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, said in a March meeting of the committee. “The Department of Justice needs to do theirs.” The frustration reflects a reality that the Justice Department rarely shares information with the Hill in the middle of an ongoing investigation, especially one being probed by Congress as well. Attorney General Merrick Garland has not commented publicly about the Meadows referral, saying in late April, “We don’t comment on ongoing referrals.” The request for transcripts comes as the Justice Department faces continued questions as to how far it will go with its own investigation. Related article
Donald Trump Jr. met with the House January 6 committee on Tuesday Earlier this year, federal investigators expanded the investigation to gather information about fundraising and organizing for the political rally held before Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, as well as efforts to subvert the Electoral College vote count, multiple sources told CNN in March. After focusing mostly on alleged rioters and extremist groups, that widened scope suggested federal investigators were also scrutinizing connections to political entities. While the committee has not ruled out sharing information with the Department of Justice, they have gone to great lengths to make it clear that their investigation is running on a separate track and is independent of the work at DOJ. “We’ve kept the firewall in terms of committee staff doing this work,” Thompson told CNN in December. “Basically, when they have come over asking for information, we’ve provided them the information. They have not given us any expectations. Other than thank you for providing the information.” Thompson and other members have made it clear that the committee is not a criminal investigative body. It is their responsibility is to take any potentially criminal information they find and present it to the Justice Department and then allow prosecutors to decide if it is worthy of an indictment. But the form and fashion in how they share that information is at the committee’s discretion. It is a process that has already played out in several criminal contempt of Congress referrals the committee has sent DOJ from witnesses that have ignored subpoena requests. Related article
National Archives poised to release more Trump documents to January 6 committee “That is strictly DOJ once we produce a report and the findings, and they review it, unless they have some questions about some aspect of it,” Thompson said. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who is on the committee, told CNN that both the panel and the Justice Department can benefit from sharing information. “The interviews in the possession of the committee are the property of the committee,” Raskin said. Referring to the DOJ, he added, “And I imagine that the committee will want to see any relevant evidence used in any relevant legal context.” This story has been updated with additional developments Wednesday.
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Grant Ellis' season of 'The Bachelor' is already teasing plenty of drama to come. Here's what to know.. Grant Ellis is the star of season 29 of "The Bachelor," premiering on Monday, January 27. He appeared on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" and is a day trader based in Houston. Here's everything to know about Grant and his upcoming season of "The Bachelor." Grant Ellis is gearing up for his second chance at finding love on the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette." Ellis, 30, was introduced on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran but was eliminated before hometowns week. "I want a family. I want to be happy. I want a wife. I want to be in love. I want that," Grant told cameras in his "Bachelorette" exit interview. "I want to give everything to somebody, and I want them to give everything to me in return." After the episode aired, ABC swiftly announced that he'd be the leading man of season 29 of "The Bachelor." "As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections," his official ABC bio reads. "He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures." Here's what to know about Grant and his season of "The Bachelor." Grant, who's originally from New Jersey, is a former Iona College student-athlete. Grant was a professional basketball player overseas, playing in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. However, his career ended after an unspecified injury. Now, he lives in Houston and trades stocks. Outside his job, Grant keeps busy by working out, supporting the LA Lakers, going bowling, and singing at karaoke. One of his goals is to visit every country in his lifetime, and he already made some headway on "The Bachelorette," traveling to Australia and New Zealand. While appearing on an episode of the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast, released in July, Grant revealed that he ended up on "The Bachelorette" after his mom signed him up. Prior to the reality TV show, Grant was in a seven-year relationship with his college girlfriend. Grant said they mutually ended their relationship after growing apart. After his mom watched "The Golden Bachelor," she decided to sign her son up for 'The Bachelorette." He avoided the drama of Jenn's season of "The Bachelorette" and focused on deepening his connection with her. It paid off during week five when he finally got a one-on-one date. "I always feel at ease when I'm with Grant," Jenn said on the show. "That spark is definitely there. He's always being intentional with where he's at with me and so open with his feelings that it makes me comfortable." On their date, Grant opened up about his personal life and said that his childhood was impacted by his dad, who was an addict for 30 years. Prior to "The Bachelorette," his dad got fired from his job and checked into rehab. They've since reconnected and Grant's dad is nearly two months sober. Because of his experience, Grant said he's determined to be the man that his father wasn't. During week six, Grant told Jenn that he was falling in love with her and could see himself being with her for the rest of his life. When he was eliminated during the rose ceremony, he was devastated and told the cameras he felt "empty." "I did not think that was going to happen tonight," he said. The exact release date was announced during the season finale of "The Golden Bachelorette." Grant was also in the audience during the live finale, where he said that he was inspired by Joan and Chock's journey on the show and aimed to similarly risk it all for love on "The Bachelor." Then, the first teaser trailer for Grant's season was unveiled. The footage indicates that, in typical "Bachelor" fashion, there will be plenty of drama among the women vying for his heart. Grant is also seen charming the contestants with his singing and piano playing. However, in one moment, a teary Grant says that he wants to be happy and have love, but he's scared about making the wrong decision. In another scene, Grant appears to be undecided about who to send home during the final stage of the competition. Fans will have to tune into Grant's season when it premieres on ABC on January 25, 2025 to see how his journey unfolds. Read the original article on Business Insider
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The alleged gang-rape of a woman on a moving train has sparked anger in Pakistan, putting the spotlight on the South Asian nation’s poor record with women’s rights. Three men – one of them a ticket checker – have been accused of raping the woman, a 25-year-old mother of two, as she traveled from the city of Karachi to Multan in Pakistan’s Punjab province last week, according to Pakistan’s Railway Ministry. It added the attack took place after the men asked her to move to a carriage with air conditioning. The three men have been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to a police report seen by CNN. Salman Sufi, the head of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit, told CNN Thursday that the government had ordered railway operators to improve the safety of women on trains, with measures including CCTV cameras in common areas, emergency buttons in cabins, and patrols by women police officers. The incident has sparked anger in the democracy of 220 million, which has a poor track record in protecting women’s rights and where brutal acts of gender-based violence and sexual assault frequently make the headlines. Fouzia Saeed, a women’s rights activist in Pakistan, called on the police to “make the environment safer” for women, while Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper on Wednesday expressed outrage at what it called “a ghastly crime.” “Another horrific incident of sexual violence has come to light, underscoring how a cavalier approach to security arrangements can embolden criminally inclined men to indulge their worst instincts,” Dawn said in an editorial. According to Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission, more than 5,200 women reported being raped in the country in 2021, but experts believe the actual number to be much higher as many victims are too afraid to come forward due to social stigma and victim blaming in the patriarchal society. Fewer than 3% of sexual assault or rape cases result in a conviction in Pakistan, Reuters reported in December 2020, citing Karachi-based non-profit War Against Rape. Related article
Pakistan passes anti-rape bill allowing chemical castration of repeat offenders In December 2020, the country toughened its rape law to create special courts to try cases within four months and provide medical examinations to women within six hours of a complaint being made. Last November, Pakistan passed an anti-rape law that allows courts to order the chemical castration of sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes. Chemical castration is the use of drugs to reduce libido or sexual activity. It is a legal form of punishment in countries including South Korea, Poland, the Czech Republic and in some US states. The changes were a response to a mass public outcry over a surge in rapes against women in the country, and growing demands for justice. But rights groups criticized the legislation, instead calling on authorities to address the root of the problem. Amnesty International said the penalty of chemical castration was “cruel and inhuman.” “Instead of trying to deflect attention, the authorities should focus on the crucial work of reforms that will address the root causes of sexual violence and give survivors the justice they deserve,” Amnesty said. Despite the recent toughening of anti-rape laws, activists say Pakistan continues to fail its women. It does not have a nationwide law criminalizing domestic violence, leaving many vulnerable to assault. Last year, the beheading of Noor Mukadam, a Pakistani ambassador’s daughter, sent shockwaves through the country with protesters calling on the government to do more to protect women. Her killer, Zahir Jaffer, the 30-year-old son of an influential family and a dual Pakistan-US national who knew Mukadam, was sentenced to death by an Islamabad judge in February.
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Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices. Beginning Monday, new subscribers will pay $1 more per month for its ad-free premium plan, rising to $10.99 per month. Current customers are being given a “one-month grace period before the new price becomes effective,” Spotify said. Spotify’s other tiers, like its family and student plans, are also getting a $1 per month bump. The monthly cost of Duo, a plan that lets two people split a premium plan, is rising by $2, to $14.99. The price increases are now in effect for subscribers in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Spotify cuts 200 jobs within its podcasting unit In a release, Sweden-based Spotify said the “market landscape has continued to evolve since we launched” in 2008, and that the price hikes “will help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists on our platform.” Subscribers will get an email on Monday alerting them to the new prices. Spotify
(SPOT) will also continuing offering a free plan, which includes ads and limited features. Shares of the company popped more than 1% in premarket trading Monday. Spotify said in its most recent earnings report that the number of global users grew 15% year over year to 210 million, but reported an operating loss of €156 million ($173 million). It also cut 6% staff earlier this year. Streaming services are no long chasing subscribers, but rather investors are pressuring them to make money off the services, even if it comes at the expense of losing subscribers. Peacock, Netflix, Paramount+, Disney+ and Max (owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery) have all increased the prices of their services in recent months.
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Vance dismisses Swift's endorsement of Harris as he discusses preparations for upcoming VP debate Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance dismissed the impact of Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris, arguing she is a billionaire and is “fundamentally disconnected” from the interests and problems of most Americans. “When grocery prices go by up by 20%, it hurts most Americans. It doesn’t hurt Taylor Swift. When housing prices become unaffordable, it doesn’t affect Taylor Swift or any other billionaire. It does affect middle-class Americans all over our country,” Vance told Fox News. Swift signed her endorsement as “Childless Cat Lady,” in obvious reference to Vance’s controversial past comments. Vance said his pitch to women voters is that former president Trump will return public safety and an affordable cost of living. “Donald Trump delivered policies that lower the prices of groceries, lower the prices of housing, and most importantly, Donald Trump delivered public safety in our country,” Vance said. As the vice presidential debate approaches in October, Vance said he is aiming to be “as well-versed in the policy” as possible. “The way that I think about this is it’s an opportunity,” Vance said. “I get 90 minutes to talk to the American people about how Donald Trump can make their lives better.” “We’re going to talk about a lot of policy. I’m trying to read and just understand as much as possible, you know, what Tim Walz has done, what policies he supported, and how it’s so different from the prosperity and peace that Donald Trump delivered,” Vance said.
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