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Cricket-England skipper Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton
CRICKET-TEST-NZL-ENG/STOKES:Cricket-England skipper Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton
Dec 16 - England captain Ben Stokes suffered a left hamstring injury during the third test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Monday and will not field again for the remainder of the match, the team said.
Stokes, who pulled up clutching his thigh while bowling and left the field immediately for treatment, missed four tests after tearing the same hamstring during The Hundred in August.
The team said a call on whether the all-rounder would bat in England's second innings at Seddon Park would be made after "further assessment".
England have already won the three-match series after thumping victories in the first two tests and are assured of having to chase down a world record target to sweep the series.
Stokes bowled 24 overs in New Zealand's first innings and was two balls into his 13th over of the second when he suffered the injury a much heavier workload than he undertook in the first two tests.
The 33-year-old also pulled up mid-over while bowling in the series opener in Christchurch and handed the ball to Gus Atkinson, although on that occasion he did stay on the field.
He said after the match that he had stopped bowling because he had not wanted to push his body unnecessarily with the test all but won.
England next play in the longest format in a one-off test against Zimbabwe in May before a five-match home series against India in July and August followed by the Ashes series in Australia at the end of the year.
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Murphy scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Murphy scored an unassisted empty-net goal at 19:49 of the final frame to seal the victory for Chicago. The marker was Murphy's first since Jan. 11 of the 2023-24 campaign. The right-shot blueliner is second in scoring on the back end for Chicago, and he's at one goal, 10 helpers, 32 PIM, 32 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 31 appearances. Murphy is on track to surpass his career-high 19 points that he produced during the 2019-20 campaign.
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Actor Aamir Khan completed the final shoot for his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, on Sunday night at Film City, Mumbai. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is now moving into an intensive post-production phase, including editing, visual effects, and sound design. This development follows Khan’s recent announcement of postponing the movie’s release to summer 2025.
Aamir Khan concludes Sitaare Zameen Par shooting, moves to post-production: ReportFinal Shooting Details
A report by Mid-Day stated that the shoot was a day-long patch session that commenced at 2 PM and concluded late at night. “Aamir wanted to ensure the film was wrapped up on Sunday. With the shoot done, Sitaare Zameen Par has now reached the finish line,” shared a source. “The next steps include extensive editing, visual effects, and sound design to bring the film to life.”
Billed as a spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par (2007), this project is an official adaptation of the Spanish sports comedy Campeones (2018). The story features Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh in pivotal role.
Post-Production and Release Plans
The focus now shifts to the rigorous post-production phase. Khan is known for his meticulous approach to filmmaking, often conducting focus-group screenings to refine his movies. “He had done this with Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017). The feedback from these sessions is crucial for him to fine-tune the narrative,” the insider explained. The team plans to start focus-group screenings by February 2025, ensuring ample time for necessary adjustments.
Summer 2025 Release on the Cards
Originally slated for a December 2024 release, Khan postponed the launch to allow sufficient time for perfecting the film. Sitaare Zameen Par is now scheduled to hit theatres in the summer of 2025.
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Aam Aadmi Party released its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
Delhi chief minister Atishi will contest from Kalkaji, whereas AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat.
Read full storyJ&K chief minister Omar Abdullah criticised INDIA bloc ally Congress for its inconsistent stance on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI, Abdullah said, “When you get over a hundred members of Parliament using the same EVMs and celebrate that as a victory, you can’t then turn around and blame them when the results don’t go your way.”
Read full storyKiren Rijiju took a dig at MP Priyanka Gandhi saying she might not fully understand the 'nuances' and 'deep meaning' of PM Modi's speech as as she is 'new' to Parliament.
Rijiju said PM Modi presented facts, not opinions and suggested that Priyanka Gandhi's inexperience in Parliament might limit her understanding of the Prime Minister's statements.
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The UP CM said that while Ayodhya's residents and pilgrims appreciate the city's transformation, certain groups express dissatisfaction. He criticised these groups for inserting the term "secular" into the Constitution, which he believes diminished its original meaning.
Read full storyMaharashtra cabinet was sworn in in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.
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Amjad Ali Khan Shares Pics With Zakir Hussain From Their Last Concert: Completely Heartbroken
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan paid an emotional tribute to his friend, legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away in San Francisco at the age of 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Amjad Ali Khan Shares Pics With Zakir Hussain From Their Last Concert: Completely Heartbroken
Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away. The legendary tabla maestro died in San Francisco, USA, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. He was 73. His demise has left an undeniable mark on the Indian music industry, and several stalwarts have penned heartfelt tributes. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the renowned Indian classical sarod player, has also shared a post in memory of the legend.
Amjad Ali Khan Mourns Zakir Hussain's Demise
"Words fail me at this point. I am completely heartbroken and devastated to hear about Zakir Bhai. Ustad Zakir Hussain was a phenomenon. He was indeed one of the most loved musicians the world saw," he wrote and added, "Some of my concerts with Zakir Bhai happened 1974 onwards, when Ustad Alla Rakha was alive. He was one of the most gifted tabla players the world has ever seen. What he has done for Tabla and for Indian classical music globally is truly phenomenal. He was indeed one of the most loved musicians ever who visited the planet and shined the brightest. His charisma along with his musical genius was unparalleled."
Khan also spoke about Hussain's kind and helpful nature in the heartfelt note. He added, "He was indeed a complete musician, full of humility and grace. I will miss him no end and I pray that his soul rests in eternal peace. He will continue to bring the house down in the heavens. Allah Jannat Bakshey."
The note was shared along with a string of unmissable photos from the duo's last concert, which took place New Delhi in December 2022.
Other renowned musicians and artists have also shared emotional posts remembering the legend.
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Tucked between the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas campus is the Austin Saengerrunde Hall. German immigrants formed the social club in 1879 with the mission, quote, "to promote German heritage through song." And their tradition is still going strong today. Every year, the club hosts several concerts and festivals, including a Christmas concert. From Austin, reporter Patrick M. Davis brings us the sounds.
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PATRICK M DAVIS, BYLINE: It's a chilly Monday evening in early December in downtown Austin, Texas. The sound of a harp and violin float out of the open door of a 19th-century brick building.
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)
DAVIS: Austin Saengerrunde's Damenchor, or women's choir, is holding its final rehearsal for its annual Christmas concert.
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HOLLY DALRYMPLE: OK, so if we can hear from Sarah and Anna together at measure nine.
SARAH AND ANNA: (Singing in German).
DAVIS: That's Damenchor conductor Holly Dalrymple, directing the choir and musicians.
SARAH AND ANNA: (Singing in German).
DAVIS: While the Maennerchor, or men's choir, will sing at the concert, too, Damenchor President Danielle Plecash says the Christmas concert is the Damenchor's gift to Austin.
DANIELLE PLECASH: We have a few concerts throughout the year, but the Damenchor really take over, managing the Christmas concert. It's a free concert for the public that we put on. And it's just really fun. We spend a lot of time learning the Christmas songs.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: We're so happy you're here.
DAVIS: A few days later, the Austin Saengerrunde Hall was packed with an audience of over 300 people. After months of preparation, the night of the Christmas concert is here.
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DALRYMPLE: Good afternoon. We're so glad that you joined us this afternoon for our annual Christmas concert. We're going to jump right into some music. This is (speaking German).
AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE DAMENCHOR: (Singing in German).
DAVIS: The Damenchor and Maennerchor serenade the audience with rich, complex harmonies. Their setlist includes traditional German hymns and compositions by Handel and Brahms.
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AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE DAMENCHOR: (Singing in German).
DAVIS: To end the concert, the enthusiastic crowd joins both choirs for a sing-along.
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AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE DAMENCHOR AND MAENNERCHOR: (Singing in German).
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Singing in German).
DALRYMPLE: We have a word that we use here that I think encapsulates everything we do, and it's (speaking German). But it means the act of being in community in a kind and warm, receiving place where everybody is a friend. Yes, we come together for the purpose of singing, but that's actually the secondary purpose. It's family and community first. It's a way of being.
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AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE DAMENCHOR AND MAENNERCHOR: (Singing in German).
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Singing in German).
DAVIS: For NPR News, I'm Patrick M. Davis in Austin, Texas.
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AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE DAMENCHOR AND MAENNERCHOR: (Singing in German).
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Singing in German). Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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The payloads SpaceX launches into the heavens for the U.S. military and spy agencies are usually treated as a government secret, shared only with select employees at the rocket company who hold special security clearances.
The payloads SpaceX launches into the heavens for the U.S. military and spy agencies are usually treated as a government secret, shared only with select employees at the rocket company who hold special security clearances.
Elon Musk, its founder and chief executive, isn’t one of them.
Elon Musk, its founder and chief executive, isn’t one of them.
As SpaceX deepened its ties with the national-security agencies in recent years, the company’s lawyers advised senior executives not to seek a higher security clearance for Musk that would give him access to details about sensitive programs SpaceX is involved in, according to people familiar with the matter.
The reason, these people said, was that Musk would have had to answer questions from the government about his contacts with foreign nationals and drug use previously reported by The Wall Street Journal. In internal discussions, the lawyers and executives posited scenarios in which Musk might inadvertently disclose secrets to foreign officials with whom he regularly speaks, the people said. The Journal reported in October that Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022.
His current “top-secret" clearance took years for him to obtain following his public use of marijuana on a 2018 podcast. SpaceX’s national-security business was rapidly growing at the time.
The SpaceX lawyers began analyzing the risks of seeking a higher security clearance for Musk after the Journal reported in June of last year about Musk’s use of ketamine, according to one person familiar with the review. The lawyers and executives concluded that if SpaceX sought a higher security clearance, it would risk Musk being turned down, or worse, losing the top-secret clearance he already has.
Those concerns could soon become irrelevant. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Musk, who spent about $200 million in support of his presidential run, to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, which will advise the incoming administration on cutting spending and regulations. As president, Trump will have the power to give Musk and others working for DOGE broad access to classified information as they search for cuts.
Although Trump hasn’t indicated publicly whether he intends to do that, SpaceX already has been scouting locations for a secure facility where Musk and other DOGE staffers could review highly classified information.
Representatives for Musk, SpaceX and the Trump transition team didn’t respond to requests for comment. A spokeswoman for the Pentagon’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency said a federal privacy law prevented her from commenting on the details or status of an individual’s security clearance.
Hundreds of thousands of private defense contractors have access to government secrets as part of their jobs. Their security clearances are the same as those held by government employees and generally have three levels: confidential, secret and top secret.
Musk’s current top-secret clearance gives him access to some national-security secrets, but he lacks special authorizations that the government requires of most SpaceX employees who work on classified programs, according to the people familiar with the matter. Those employees—more than 400—have permissions for what is known as “sensitive compartmented information," the government’s term for need-to-know secrets about how intelligence is collected and where it comes from, one of the people said. A smaller number of SpaceX employees have access to secrets the government deems even more sensitive called special access programs.
Musk’s top-secret clearance, without those authorizations, doesn’t entitle him to access certain information about SpaceX’s spy satellite program, called Starshield, which offers satellite hardware and services to national-security agencies, the people said. He isn’t allowed to enter most SpaceX facilities where classified work is done and discussed, and he rarely is privy to classified elements of cargo that his rockets blast into space, such as sensors and other hardware attached to spy satellites.
The CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin and their rocket joint venture, United Launch Alliance, have authorizations for sensitive compartmented information, according to people familiar with their clearances.
Musk had a secret-level clearance before he secured the top-secret clearance in 2022, a process that took years, according to people familiar with his clearance. The unusually long government review of his application was believed within SpaceX to have been the result of Musk’s 2018 podcast interview with Joe Rogan in which he smoked marijuana, which is illegal under federal law, the people said.
“Most of the stuff that I’m aware of…the reason to keep it top secret is it’s so boring," Musk said in October at a town hall meeting in Pennsylvania in which he disclosed that he had a top-secret clearance. “We don’t want to give exact instructions on how to make a nuclear bomb or something like that, but unless there’s a genuine risk to the country, all the information in the government should be public."
SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, has worked with national-security agencies since its early days. It won a launch contract in 2005 with an unnamed U.S. intelligence agency. Later, the company began handling regular launches for military and spy agencies. More recently, it entered into a $1.8 billion classified contract with the National Reconnaissance Office, a spy agency that operates satellites, according to people familiar with the matter and company documents viewed by the Journal.
The company’s Starshield unit is the military outgrowth of its better-known Starlink business, which uses thousands of satellites in low-Earth-orbit to power high-speed internet connections for consumers and businesses. Employees who work on Starshield generally have the kind of enhanced clearances that Musk doesn’t.
Starshield won an initial $70 million order from the military in August 2023 to provide communications services to the Pentagon.
Around that time, SpaceX lawyers and executives were discussing whether Musk should have greater access to the company’s classified work. It couldn’t be determined Musk was aware of the discussions, prompted by the Journal’s June 2023 story that highlighted his ketamine use, or whether he had expressed an interest in having a higher clearance.
After that 2023 article, Musk said in an X post that ketamine is a better way to deal with depression than more widely prescribed antidepressants, and he later posted that he had a prescription for it.
In January of this year, the Journal reported that Musk used illegal drugs including LSD, cocaine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. His lawyer said there were unspecified “false facts" in the article, and that Musk is “regularly and randomly drug tested at SpaceX and has never failed a test."
Were Musk denied a higher clearance, SpaceX lawyers told company executives, it could have had broader implications for SpaceX, according to the people familiar with his clearance.
The government could have revoked Musk’s existing top-secret clearance if he failed the security vetting, and SpaceX might have needed to seek a waiver from the government to continue to do some of its national security work because Musk is SpaceX’s senior management official. The company also might have had to create extra layers of security to wall Musk off from a growing part of its business.
SpaceX was prepared to answer questions from government officials about Musk’s drug use after the Journal reported on it, but the Pentagon didn’t ask, and SpaceX executives decided the company didn’t need to self-report to the government based solely on news accounts, said the people familiar with his clearance.
The federal questionnaire for contractors and employees seeking a security clearance instructs applicants to disclose whether in the past seven years they have used any of a variety of listed drugs, including ketamine. Government contractors can lose their security clearances over drug abuse, a term broadly defined in federal regulations as the use of an illegal drug or of a prescribed drug “in a manner that deviates from approved medical direction."
The questionnaire also requires applicants to report “close and/or continuing contact with a foreign national."
Musk would have had to fill out a new questionnaire and likely undergo a polygraph examination to receive a higher clearance through traditional channels.
As president, Trump will have the power to authorize access to government secrets and could waive security requirements. The Supreme Court has ruled that the president’s authority to control the flow of national-security information stems from his role as commander in chief.
Trump has said DOGE will exist outside the government and serve in an advisory rather than a decision-making role. Already, Musk and his co-head, biotech company founder Vivek Ramaswamy, have identified the Pentagon as a potential target for spending cuts.
They likely will need special clearances to view sensitive information as they pick through military spending on classified programs, looking for efficiencies. Trump will be in a position to provide them.
Sharon Terlep contributed to this article.
Write to Joe Palazzolo at Joe.Palazzolo@wsj.com, Emily Glazer at Emily.Glazer@wsj.com and Micah Maidenberg at micah.maidenberg@wsj.com
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Cricket-Williamson hits another Hamilton ton as NZ take lead to 478
CRICKET-TEST-NZL-ENG:Cricket-Williamson hits another Hamilton ton as NZ take lead to 478
-Kane Williamson scored a 33rd test century and seventh in Hamilton as New Zealand extended their lead to an imposing 478 runs on the rain-disrupted third day of the third test against England on Monday.
After wet weather washed out the first session, the Black Caps cemented their strong position in the match under the Seddon Park lights by taking their tally to 274 for four at the tea break.
Williamson, who was 123 not out, will resume alongside Daryl Mitchell, who was unbeaten on 18, after England finally broke his 107-run fourth-wicket partnership with Rachin Ravindra 25 minutes before the break.
Ravindra had largely played foil to Williamson but fell for 44 when he took on a Matthew Potts delivery only to send the ball flying to Brydon Carse at midoff with a leading edge.
England, who have already secured series honours after big wins in Christchurch and Wellington, otherwise got a taste of what the Black Caps bowlers had endured for long periods in the first two tests.
There would also have been some concern in the England camp when captain Ben Stokes pulled up short while bowling and immediately left the field clutching his hamstring.
Williamson, who resumed on 50 with New Zealand 136-3, had a couple of nervy moments despite his prudent approach, not least an lbw appeal from Carse when he was on 73 that was turned down but judged an umpire's call on review.
The 34-year-old threw off the shackles as he approached the century mark for the fifth test in a row in Hamilton, smashing Jacob Bethell's occasional spin straight down the ground for a six to reach the mark from 137 balls.
Seddon Park is Williamson's most productive venue with seven centuries and 1,581 runs in 12 tests at an average of 98.81.
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Mikheyev scored a goal on four shots and went plus-1 in 16:28 of ice time in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Mikheyev opened the scoring at 9:08 of the first period by netting a feed from Teuvo Teravainen. Mikheyev hadn't scored since Nov. 16, a span of 12 games. The Russian winger has registered at least 31 points in two of the last three seasons, but he's unlikely to reach the 30-point mark in 2024-25 considering his limited offensive output through 29 appearances. The 30-year-old has chipped in three goals and four assists while averaging 14:39 of ice time.
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South Korea's top court begins Yoon impeachment review
December 16, 2024South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Monday that it was holding its first meeting on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case that same day, with all six of its judges participating.
After parliament voted for the investigation on Saturday, it falls to the court to decide whether to remove Yoon from office or reinstate him.
Yoon is being investigated following his short-lived attempted imposition of martial law on December 3.
Lawmakers voted this down within a matter of hours, even as military personnel tried to enter the National Assembly.
Yoon's presidential powers are suspended pending the verdict.
The court has up to six months to reach a decision but past cases in 2016 and 2004 were resolved much more quickly.
If Yoon is dismissed, an election would have to follow within 60 days.
Yoon wanted for questioning on Wednesday
A joint investigative team involving police, an anti-corruption agency and the Defense Ministry said it plans to ask Yoon's office that the president appear for questioning on Wednesday, as they expand a probe into whether his failed attempt to suspend parliamentary activity amounted to rebellion.
It's not clear whether the president will grant the request for an interview, with him and his office uncooperative with investigators in several related incidents so far.
Yoon has defended his martial law decree as a necessary act of governance against the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, calling its members "anti-state forces" bogging down his policy agenda. He has struggled to pass a budget and other legislation given the opposition's strength in parliament.
Hundreds of thousands of people, both supporters and opponents of the president, took to the streets of Seoul over the weekend amid the impeachment vote in the National Assembly.
Opposition leader calls for swift hearing
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung urged the Constitutional Court to reach a resolution swiftly and recommended a special council for cooperation between the government and parliament.
Lee lost the March 2022 presidential election by less than 1 percentage point of the popular vote.
Yoon's conservative People Power Party (PPP) however criticized this proposal, saying it was an inappropriate attempted power grab from the opposition.
PPP leader quits, in sign of rift over Yoon's move
The PPP has been divided by Yoon's December 3 mobilization of the military, with some members supporting the move and others opposing it.
This became yet more visible on Monday, when party leader Han Dong-hun announced his resignation in Seoul.
Han had publicly backed the bid to impeach Yoon, despite criticism from some party allies, but said he had no regrets.
"If martial law had not been lifted that night, a bloody incident could have erupted that morning between the citizens who would have taken to the streets and our young soldiers," Han told a news conference.
What happened on December 3?
In a surprise late-night TV address soon before midnight, Yoon became the first South Korean president in more than four decades to declare martial law.
The move harkened back to a period of authoritarian leaders not seen in South Korea since the 1980s.
Soldiers were dispatched to parliament to try to shut it down.
But within hours, parliamentarians voted unanimously to rescind martial law again, albeit with only around 60% of them present.
Soldiers and police subsequently withdrew again after this vote.
No major violence occurred.
Foreign allies, not least the US, expressed relief and also surprise in the aftermath, praising the resilience of Seoul's democratic institutions.
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Apple appears to be advancing into the foldable device market with plans for a foldable iPhone and a giant foldable iPad, according to multiple reports. Known for its deliberate approach to new technologies, the company is reportedly focusing on two devices: a foldable iPhone with a larger screen than the iPhone 16 Pro Max and a massive foldable iPad that unfolds to roughly 20 inches.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple’s foldable iPhone, which has been in development for several years, could debut as early as 2026, though this timeline might extend to 2027. Bloomberg adds that the larger foldable device—a hybrid between an iPad and a desktop monitor—has been Apple’s primary focus and is expected to launch in 2028. The company has been refining the product to ensure a seamless user experience, particularly by addressing a common issue in foldables: the visible crease where the screen folds.
Apple’s foldable iPhone is envisioned as a device with a screen larger than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, designed to compete with the foldable offerings from rivals like Samsung and Google. Meanwhile, the foldable iPad aims to expand the possibilities of portable computing. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman describes it as a “single, uninterrupted piece of glass,” with prototypes showing progress toward achieving a “nearly invisible” crease. While Apple hopes to eliminate the crease entirely, it remains uncertain whether this goal will be fully realized in the final product.
The foldable iPad is said to resemble two iPad Pros placed side by side when unfolded, making it larger than most laptops. Despite its size, the device is expected to operate on a hybrid version of iPadOS rather than Apple’s macOS. Reports suggest this high-end device won’t come cheap, aligning with Apple’s positioning in the premium segment of the market.
Foldable devices from competitors like Samsung and Google have already gained traction, but Apple has been cautious, prioritizing durability and usability in its approach. Past rumors suggested a 2025 launch for a foldable iPhone, but technical challenges, including durability concerns, appear to have delayed the project.
While Apple has yet to officially confirm these developments, its move into foldables could reshape expectations for the category. However, the premium pricing hinted at in reports raises questions about how widely accessible these products will be. If Apple can deliver on its promise of a crease-free screen and robust usability, it may reshape consumer expectations in the foldable market—but success is far from guaranteed.
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Specifications for the 2014 Peugeot 308 Allure Turbo. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2014 Peugeot 308 Allure Turbo 1.6L Petrol 5D Hatchback
Standard Features
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Anti-lock Braking
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Brake Assist
- Cruise Control
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Program
- Fog Lights - Front
- Head Airbags
- Engine Immobiliser
- Leather Trim
- Parking Distance Control Rear
- Power Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Radio CD with 6 Speakers
- Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
- Side Front AirBags
- Sunroof
- Trip Computer
Optional Extras
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels - $600
- Heated Front Seats - $1,500
- Metallic Paint - $800
- Metallic Paint Special - $1,000
- Parking Distance Control Front - $400
- Satellite Navigation - $2,250
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Globally celebrated Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73 in San Francisco. His family confirmed his demise in an official statement, citing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as the cause of death. Hussain's exceptional contribution to Indian classical music and his role as a cultural ambassador have left an indelible mark on the global music community.
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73, confirms familyHussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, his daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, their families, his brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister Khurshid Aulia.
Health Struggles and Family’s Statement
On Sunday, reports surfaced regarding the musician's deteriorating health, with flautist Rakesh Chaurasia revealing that Hussain had been admitted to a San Francisco hospital’s ICU with heart-related complications. However, premature reports of his passing were dismissed by his publicist, who had requested prayers for Hussain’s recovery.
In an official statement released on Monday, Hussain’s family confirmed the unfortunate news, saying: “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time.”
The family also requested privacy during this difficult time.
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Meerut: A 23-year-old final-year MBBS student at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut allegedly consumed poison in her room in Ganga Nagar area of the city on Thursday night.
In her suicide note to her parents (both retired Army doctors) and her younger sister, who is also pursuing MBBS, Anushka Singh wrote: "I have a lot of ambitions, and not all would be fulfilled. I am a failure as a student and don't deserve to be a doctor. I request my parents and sister not to grieve over my death. Mumma and Papa, I love you a lot. You have inspired me to see many dreams, but I will not be able to fulfil them. Please forgive me. I am very disappointed."
CO (Sadar Dehat) Naveena Shukla told TOI, "Preliminary investigation suggests that she was in depression. A post-mortem examination was conducted and the autopsy report was awaited."
SP (rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra said there were stains of vomiting in her room. Prima facie, she consumed poison. Her fellow student, Siddharth Singh, told TOI that she was a bright student. "We never felt that she was depressed. She would have become a doctor after appearing in the final examination in January."
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Hall scored his seventh goal of the season Sunday in a 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Hall put Chicago up 2-1 late in the first period, and he logged two PIM, four shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 11:21 of ice time. The veteran winger has been productive recently with two goals and two helpers over his last four games -- he had just one assist through the first four games of December. The Alberta native has compiled seven goals (one game-winner), seven helpers, two power-play points, 59 shots, 12 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 30 games.
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Bickram Ghosh Mourns Late Zakir Hussain, Says Tabla Maestro Used To ‘Babysit’ Him: He Was A Meteor... – EXCLUSIVE
Zakir Hussain Death News: The music world mourns the loss of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away in the USA due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. For Bickram Ghosh, the loss is personal, as their bond spanned a lifetime. Ghosh has now, in an exclusive interview spoken about how the loss affects him and how their relationship spanned a lifetime. Read More
Bickram Ghosh Mourns Late Zakir Hussain, Says Tabla Maestro Used To ‘Babysit’ Him: He Was A Meteor... – EXCLUSIVE
The world of music has lost its rhythm. Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain breathed his last in USA, losing a battle to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. While the world mourns the loss of the legend, for Bickram Ghosh, the death is deeply personal. For you see, Ghosh’s relationship with the late legend does not span a few years, but rather, a life time.
“When I was a kid, all of 4 years old,” Ghosh, in an exclusive interaction with Zoom revealed, “We used to live in America, in San Rafael, in the same house.”
It was a two-storeyed house and while Ghosh along with his parents lived on the first floor, Ustaad Zakir Hussain and the famed Kathak dancer Pandit Chitresh Das shared the ground floor apartment.
“Many a times my father Pandit Shankar Ghosh would be away on tour and my parents would go out, or they would go for a concert and they would leave me with Zakir bhai to babysit me,” Ghosh revealed.
He is yet to come to terms with the shocking news.
Visibly shook, Ghosh narrated, “A relationship of so many years and having known the person for my entire life. At various crucial points in my life, he advised me, including, encouraging me to go towards eventually what became a much more diverse career, telling me in the year 1999, “You're very talented, you should explore more, you should go and find all the things you can do.””
“And really, like an elder brother, he sat me down and gave me advice. And on various occasions, whenever we met in life, always, always palpable affection, palpable love,” his voice trailed off.
“He knew that I really loved him. And I knew he really loved me. It was from childhood,” a mournful Ghosh addressed.
Recalling an interaction with the late legend during an event at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata around six years back, Ghosh said, “He was launching his book and he and I talked about music. I asked him questions, he answered and in the middle of it he suddenly said, “Ab toh bohut bari bari baat kar raha hai. Iska baat toh sunna padega, he has become somebody today. But do you all know that I used to babysit him?””
He remembered Hussain stating, “And for me, he's just that, you know, Bumba.”
“And he just took my face, gave me a kiss on my cheek, ruffled my hair. And that's the kind of affection that was there. Every time he would see me, he would hug me and just stand, and we would hug each other and stand,” recalled an emotional Ghosh.
For Bickram Ghosh, Zakir Hussain was ‘guru samaan’. “My father was my guru, but then some great artists also, like Zakirji, become your guru-saman. And you may not learn from them as guru-shishya, but you learn seeing them or hearing them. And they have an influence on your life, a big influence. And he was certainly one of the big influences in any tabla player's life, including myself.”
“But what I shared with him on a personal level was so precious.”
Ghosh, who himself is a luminary in the world of music globally recalled how exactly one year back the late legend had spent time with him and his family, cracking jokes and engaging in harmless banter.
But the pain of the loss is still fresh.
“He was a meteor in the world of tabla. I mean, where do you start, where do you end? Rhythm players have lost their sum. Sum is the first beat in the cycle of a taal. And that's where you constantly have to come back to. So that sum is the pivot of the taal. So as a rhythm artist, we've all lost that pivot and Ustad Zakir Hussain was that pivot.”
Confessing that where Hussain took the tabla was unparalleled, he signed off, “I admired him incredibly but on a personal level I loved him so much. I am unable to process this information now, I don't know how long it will take. And it's really, really one of the saddest days in my life and I would say in the life of world music or the world of music. One of the greatest has gone.”
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Fear was central to President Bashar al-Assad's control over Syria. For many Syrians, it didn't feel safe to express dissent anywhere. Even a whispered word against the government spoken at home was often enough for someone to disappear into a network of dozens of prisons where torture was routine. Since the fall of Assad's regime, many families have been searching, trying to find answers about their missing loved ones who vanished in places like this. NPR's Ruth Sherlock and Jawad Rizkallah visited one of these feared intelligence branches.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Non-English language spoken).
JAWAD RIZKALLAH, BYLINE: He's saying this is the dirtiest place in Syria.
RUTH SHERLOCK, BYLINE: Palm trees growing on either side to the entrance way, the torn picture of Bashar al-Assad - we go inside what used to be the Assad regime's state security complex. It's huge, and the rebels who now control it take us to prison branch 85.
RIZKALLAH: Here, nobody was allowed to come in.
SHERLOCK: This is a grim place. These are the solitary cells. No light - there's only a blacked out grate for air, leading to the outside world, but no window.
RIZKALLAH: Oh, look.
SHERLOCK: Oh, my gosh. Somebody's marked lines on the wall in rows to keep track of how many days they've been in here. One, two, three, four, eight weeks - someone was here for eight weeks in this cell, 1 meter wide by about 2 meters long. Yeah.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: (Non-English language spoken).
SHERLOCK: These intelligence branches were places of torture and terror in Syria. In branch 85, we're told, both Syrians and foreigners were held. There's even been claims that Austin Tice, the American journalist who disappeared in 2012, may have spent time here.
Hey, guys. There's English here. Somebody's turned these walls into a classroom - I see you, for you, listen to me, look at me, go away, miss you.
Last week, when opposition militias took Damascus from the regime, one of the first things they did was free the prisoners. Here, everything has been abandoned, left exactly as it was, including the art prisoners etched into the walls.
Somebody's drawn a beautiful picture of a house. It looks like a log cabin somewhere in mountains and a tree beside it and a forest in the background and a bridge over a river in the foreground. They've tried to make - there's a waterfall. They've tried to make this beautiful.
UNIDENTIFIED GUARD: (Non-English language spoken).
SHERLOCK: A guard breaks down in tears as he tells me if you're in prison and you don't know how to draw, you'll be driven to madness. He remembers how his cousin was jailed.
UNIDENTIFIED GUARD: (Non-English language spoken).
RIZKALLAH: And he told them everything that he went through there. And now when he's here and he's looking at everything, he's remembering everything his cousin told him.
SHERLOCK: The guard tells us that when they arrived, they found people dead.
RIZKALLAH: There were bodies, the corpses that were found here, and they took them to the hospital. And they're still in the morgue for people if they want to come check if their families are.
SHERLOCK: And there are so many thousands of families searching all across Syria, over 100,000 missing, a conservative estimate by rights groups. They come to places like this to search for threads of their loved ones' existence.
This is just one prison in a network of prisons that are all over the city. We know about the big ones - Sednaya, where thousands of people disappeared. But there's also these. Across the capitol, there's branch after branch, security branch after security branch after security branch.
The regime was meticulous in its brutality. Bureaucrats and intelligence officials kept detailed notes of every person detained, of every interrogation, of the torture applied and of every execution.
RIZKALLAH: Ruth.
SHERLOCK: Yeah?
RIZKALLAH: Come.
SHERLOCK: Coming, coming.
RIZKALLAH: The papers are still here. We still have papers.
SHERLOCK: These documents could provide families with the answers about what happened to their loved ones. They are valuable evidence of crimes, and the guards say we have to go and get permission to see them. We make our way outside.
Gosh, you just feel relief coming back out into the fresh air. You can't imagine what it must have been like to be held there, not knowing when you'd get out.
We walk away on a road that runs above the dungeon prison that holds so many secrets, many of which will be revealed, and many more will lie in darkness. Ruth Sherlock, NPR News, Damascus. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The fiscal deficit of the central government is projected to be 4.8 per cent of GDP for FY25, slightly below the budgeted estimate of 4.9 per cent, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The marginal improvement is attributed to healthy tax collections, despite certain shortfalls.
It said "Overall, we project the fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent of GDP, marginally lower than the budgeted 4.9 per cent".
The report also noted that the Gross tax revenue has seen strong performance in goods and services tax (GST) and income tax collections. These gains have helped cushion the impact of weaker collections in corporate tax and union excise duties.
However, the Centre's capital expenditure (capex) is expected to fall short of its target by ₹1.5 trillion, which could impact long-term infrastructure growth. At the same time, revenue expenditure might exceed budget estimates due to additional allocations under the first supplementary grant.
It said "Gross tax revenue supported by healthy performance in GST and income tax collection. This has helped partially offset the weakness in corporate tax and union excise duty collections".
The report noted that the nominal GDP growth is estimated to be lower at 9.9 per cent, compared to the budgeted 10.5 per cent for FY25. Despite this moderation, India's real GDP growth is expected to remain healthy at 6.5 per cent in FY25. The report also predicts moderation in consumer price index (CPI) inflation, as food prices stabilize.
The central government is anticipated to maintain its fiscal consolidation efforts, keeping the fiscal deficit trajectory on track.
On the external front, India's export performance is expected to be mixed. Merchandise exports are projected to grow modestly by 2.5 per cent in FY25, as global uncertainties weigh on demand.
However, services exports are forecast to grow robustly by 13 per cent, supported by sectors like IT and professional services. Additionally, remittances are likely to remain strong, further aiding the current account balance.
India's current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain manageable at 0.9 per cent of GDP for FY25, reflecting resilience in the external sector.
Overall, the report paints a balanced picture of the economy, with positive tax revenue trends and services exports offsetting some challenges in capex and merchandise trade. (ANI)
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Pat Cummins' 'conservative' captaincy savaged as Hayden fears India advantage in Brisbane: 'It's like playing with fire'
Matthew Hayden feared Australia might just have handed India an advantage amid the rain in Brisbane.
Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden was baffled on Monday by captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald's decision not to declare their first innings in the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and opt to continue batting on Day 3. Hayden feared Australia might just have handed India an advantage amid the rain in Brisbane.
Australia went to stumps on Day 2 at 405 for seven after Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) helped the hosts revive following a quick early blow from Jasprit Bumrah. They continued their innings on the third morning, before being bowled out for 445.
Cummins' decision not to declare the innings on the second evening or the third morning surprised many experts, given that Day 1 of the Gabba Test witnessed only 13.2 overs of action owing to rain, which reduced the match to a four-day game. Rain caused a delay four times in the first two sessions on Monday, and there is bad weather forecast for the next two days as well.
'It played into India's hands'
Speaking on Channel 7, Hayden labelled Cummins' captaincy "conservative" and feared he was playing into India's hands. The tourists only need a drawn series to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Moreover, a drawn Test could still keep India in the race to make the WTC final, while a loss could virtually eliminate them.
"I sense that playing with the weather is like playing with fire," Hayden said. "You've just got to focus on winning the Test match from an Australian point of view. India may be focusing at this point now on just trying to hold in this Test match. It begs the question, what would India want? I sense that this is maybe playing into their hands considering there is going to be some weather over the next few days.
"Less likely for Australia to get the ball and take 20 wickets, the better for them. But I'm not surprised, this side over the years has been relatively conservative and it has perhaps stung from the days of Steve Waugh where it just seemed like the follow-on was something you naturally didn't take.
"And that is not saying there is no confidence, there is plenty of confidence in this team. They are champions, Australia. World champions. World champions in fact against this very side. So I just think at this stage, probably just annoying India as much as anything."
Australian pacers struck early in India's first innings as the top order was rattled for just 22 runs. Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, while Josh Hazlewood removed Virat Kohli to reduce Inia to 3 down.
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China’s ambitious satellite megaprojects aim to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking a significant push into the competitive low Earth orbit (LEO) internet market. With SpaceX’s Starlink operating nearly 7,000 satellites and serving around 5 million customers across 100 countries, China is working to close the gap by planning its own constellations—Qianfan, Guo Wang, and Honghu-3—targeting a combined total of around 38,000 satellites.
The competition extends beyond Starlink. European-based Eutelsat OneWeb has launched over 630 LEO satellites, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans for more than 3,000, although it has only launched two prototypes so far. Despite these formidable players, China’s foray into megaconstellations is about more than internet connectivity. Experts see the move as both a response to Starlink’s success and a strategic initiative to advance its geopolitical and national security interests.
Starlink has proven its ability to connect remote regions to high-speed internet, offering uncensored access to global websites and apps. This freedom of access, however, poses challenges to China’s censorship policies. Steve Feldstein of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains, “For China, this presents a real threat. Starlink’s ability to bypass censorship forces China to develop an alternative to maintain control.”
China’s strategy may also appeal to nations seeking controlled internet services. Blaine Curcio of Orbital Gateway Consulting notes, “China could market itself as the provider of censored internet if that’s what certain countries desire.” Potential regions for Chinese satellite services include Russia, Afghanistan, Syria, and parts of Africa, where existing relationships, such as Huawei’s role in building 70% of Africa’s 4G infrastructure, could provide an advantage.
Beyond commercial goals, satellite constellations hold national security value. The utility of Starlink during the Ukraine conflict, where it enabled connected drone warfare and maintained communication infrastructure, has underscored the military advantages of satellite technology. Feldstein highlights, “China sees this as critical to its national security goals, especially in scenarios where ground-based infrastructure is disrupted.”
China’s megaprojects face steep challenges, including the technological and financial demands of scaling to compete with established players. However, the country’s determination reflects its broader strategic goals, blending internet connectivity with geopolitical influence and military preparedness.
China’s satellite megaprojects reflect more than just a technological ambition—they reveal the country’s strategic focus on controlling information and asserting influence in an increasingly interconnected world. While Starlink champions open internet access, China’s approach underscores a stark contrast, prioritizing censorship and geopolitical leverage. This raises critical questions about the future of global internet governance and whether satellite constellations will deepen divides or foster new forms of cooperation in the digital age.
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Specifications for the 2014 Peugeot 308 Cc Allure Turbo. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2014 Peugeot 308 Cc Allure Turbo 11 Upgrade 1.6L Petrol 2D Cabriolet
Standard Features
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Anti-lock Braking
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Brake Assist
- Cruise Control
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Program
- Electric Top
- Fog Lights - Front
- Head Airbags
- Heated Front Seats
- Engine Immobiliser
- Leather Upholstery
- Mobile Phone Connectivity
- Parking Distance Control Rear
- Power Mirrors With Folding
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Radio CD with 6 Speakers
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Front AirBags
- Sport Seats
- Trip Computer
- Traction Control System
Optional Extras
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels - $900
- Metallic Paint - $1,000
- Metallic Paint Special - $1,300
- Parking Distance Control Front - $400
- Satellite Navigation - $1,500
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New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The fiscal deficit of the central government is projected to be 4.8 per cent of GDP for FY25, slightly below the budgeted estimate of 4.9 per cent, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The marginal improvement is attributed to healthy tax collections, despite certain shortfalls.
It said "Overall, we project the fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent of GDP, marginally lower than the budgeted 4.9 per cent".
The report also noted that the Gross tax revenue has seen strong performance in goods and services tax (GST) and income tax collections. These gains have helped cushion the impact of weaker collections in corporate tax and union excise duties.
However, the Centre's capital expenditure (capex) is expected to fall short of its target by ₹1.5 trillion, which could impact long-term infrastructure growth. At the same time, revenue expenditure might exceed budget estimates due to additional allocations under the first supplementary grant.
It said "Gross tax revenue supported by healthy performance in GST and income tax collection. This has helped partially offset the weakness in corporate tax and union excise duty collections".
The report noted that the nominal GDP growth is estimated to be lower at 9.9 per cent, compared to the budgeted 10.5 per cent for FY25. Despite this moderation, India's real GDP growth is expected to remain healthy at 6.5 per cent in FY25. The report also predicts moderation in consumer price index (CPI) inflation, as food prices stabilize.
The central government is anticipated to maintain its fiscal consolidation efforts, keeping the fiscal deficit trajectory on track.
On the external front, India's export performance is expected to be mixed. Merchandise exports are projected to grow modestly by 2.5 per cent in FY25, as global uncertainties weigh on demand.
However, services exports are forecast to grow robustly by 13 per cent, supported by sectors like IT and professional services. Additionally, remittances are likely to remain strong, further aiding the current account balance.
India's current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain manageable at 0.9 per cent of GDP for FY25, reflecting resilience in the external sector.
Overall, the report paints a balanced picture of the economy, with positive tax revenue trends and services exports offsetting some challenges in capex and merchandise trade. (ANI)
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AGRA: Vipin Verma, an MLA from Etah Sadar in UP assembly, was returning from a wedding in his constituency around 11pm on Friday when he noticed a man lying wounded next to his bike. The man, later identified as
Vishal Solanki, 29, had severe injuries to his head, arms and legs.
Verma stopped his convoy and, with help from some locals, took Solanki in his vehicle to the emergency ward of Veerangana Avanti Bai Medical College. His family thanked Verma for his timely intervention and "saving his life". Solanki works at the local post office and resides in Kachehri Road. The incident was reported from the Railway Station Road under Kotwali Nagar limits in Etah.
The MLA said that while returning from the wedding he noticed a few people waiting for an ambulance for the injured man. Seeing his critical condition, he arranged a stretcher and took him to hospital where the attending doctors began treatment immediately. The medical team later stressed that "timely arrival at the hospital made it possible to handle the critical situation effectively".
Kotwali Nagar SHO Rajesh Chauhan said on Saturday, "Solanki was on a bike that was hit by an unidentified vehicle. CCTV cameras of nearby areas are being examined to identify the vehicle which caused the accident. Investigations are on."
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Voronkov scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
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Grammy-Winner Ricky Kej Mourns Ustad Zakir Hussain's Demise: Shocked And Devastated
Grammy winner Ricky Kej shared a post on Instagram, mourning the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain. Anup Jalota and other music legends have also expressed shock over the loss. Read More
Grammy-Winner Ricky Kej Mourns Ustad Zakir Hussain's Demise: Shocked, Deeply Saddened And Devastated
Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday, December 15. The legendary musician had been receiving treatment for heart-related complications in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital for the past two weeks.
The cause of death was confirmed to be idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. The news was confirmed by Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family.
The demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee has left the music world and his countless admirers in profound grief, with tributes and condolences pouring in from across the globe.
The three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Ricky Kej was 'shocked' and 'deeply saddened' by the demise of the legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. He called him one of the greatest musicians which India has ever produced.
While sharing a monochrome portrait of the singer on Instagram, Ricky Kej wrote,
"Shocked, deeply saddened and devastated by the passing-on of the legend Ustad Zakir Hussain @zakirhq9. One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for his immense humility, approachable nature, and for being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves. He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged the entire music community through collaborations and his actions. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon."
As the news of the demise took over the Internet, it left everyone in a state of grief and shock. Condolences have started pouring in from his admirers and music stalwarts. Singer Anup Jalota called it 'shocking news' and while mourning the loss of the Tabla maestro, the 'Aisi Lagi Lagan' singer said that the legacy of this tabla player will live on forever.
Taking to his X handle, he shared a video and wrote,
"Can't wrap my head around the news. I'm in pain. Sending love and strength to all his admirers during this difficult time. May we find comfort in his legacy and the joy he brought to our lives."
Music composer Thaman S also expressed his condolences. Taking to his X handle, he wrote, "REST IN PEACE MAESTRO. We lost the Legend Today. #UstadZakirHussain Saab"
Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India, Zakir Hussain was the son of the iconic tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. From a young age, he displayed a remarkable affinity for the tabla, quickly gaining recognition for his exceptional talent. By the time he was a teenager, Zakir was already performing alongside some of the greatest Indian classical musicians.
Throughout his career, Ustad Zakir Hussain collaborated with some of the most iconic names in both traditional Indian and global music scenes. He worked with legends such as Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan and was a key figure in creating international fusion bands like Shakti with guitarist John McLaughlin and Planet Drum with Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart.
His collaboration on the Planet Drum album also earned him a Grammy Award.
Zakir Hussain's contributions to music were recognized by numerous prestigious awards over the years, including the Padma Shri (1988) and Padma Bhushan (2002) from the Indian government, as well as four Grammy Awards.
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Two important food holidays are meeting up this year. December 25 is both Christmas and also the first night of Hanukkah.
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DETROW: Well, we did not want to miss the opportunity to explore the potential for a feast for all. And to help us imagine what to prepare, we have called on Sarah Lohman, who's a food historian and writer. Sarah has put together a menu for us, and my only regret here is that this is a remote interview and I cannot eat it all right now. So that being said, welcome to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, Sarah.
SARAH LOHMAN: Hi, Scott. Thank you.
DETROW: When you first realized the alignment here, what was your first thought?
LOHMAN: OK, first thought was, of course, fry everything.
DETROW: Yeah.
LOHMAN: I mean, maybe it's obvious, maybe it's my first thought, but I was like, let's fry things that have never been fried before. Let's make it the Iowa State Fair up in here.
DETROW: (Laughter).
LOHMAN: OK, so the fun part of this project for me was I got to reach out to my community. And I started talking to my friend Leah Koenig, who is the author of the recent cookbook "Portico," which is about Roman Jewish culture. And she pointed out to me that latke, the traditional Hanukkah fried potato pancake - they really aren't that old in terms of Judaism. The practice originates with German Jews in the late 18th century. So that's like a drop in the bucket of the multiple-thousand-year history. So that's when I said, OK, well, is there another direction we can go here?
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DETROW: So you have put together a menu. And before we go into it, tell me...
LOHMAN: Feast.
DETROW: A feast - important correction.
LOHMAN: (Laughter) I think.
DETROW: Tell me what you ended up organizing it around. What were the central thoughts? What were you trying to bring together?
LOHMAN: Well, I also happen to know a lot of people who are Christian or specifically Catholic and Jewish from populations around the world. And I think particularly in America, we can get sort of lost the idea of Christian as being a majority faith here, whereas in most of the world, it is a minority faith. And so I decided to put together a multicourse menu that looks at regions that have traditional, historical Christian and Jewish populations and look at where their food intersects and differentiates. I really believe that, like, cooking can be an act of learning; eating can be an act of education. And so I wanted to use this moment, this party, this feast, this festival to make space for the understanding of the long histories of these faiths throughout the world.
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DETROW: That being said, let's get going. Tell us what the first course is.
LOHMAN: OK, so for the first course, we're going to go to China, which does have a historical Jewish population. No one's quite sure when they came, but they came into the area around Kaifeng, which is in Henan, which - not Hunan, Henan, which is a northern Chinese province. And it's difficult to trace dishes from Jewish ancestry there. There's maybe only about 1,000 Kaifeng Jews today. But one we know of is a Kaifeng noodle-blanketed carp. And it's a whole fish that's wok fried, and it's served with a sauce made from vinegar, rice wine, ginger and scallions. And then you top it with crispy fried noodles.
But if you're not up for frying a whole fish, which not everybody is, I would recommend ordering in some Henanese cuisine. Soup dumplings, or xiaolongbao, are from the Henan area. But don't get the pork ones. Get ones made with lamb or chicken and vegetables, or you could also order in some hui mian (ph), which are wide wheat noodles. I should note in this whole menu, I decided to avoid pork, shellfish, and I didn't serve meat and dairy so that anyone can come to your house for this party of any religious background and be able to eat the food.
DETROW: All right, so walk me through the last main dish.
LOHMAN: OK, so last main dish, we're going to go to Ethiopia. And I think, you know, this might be - sound like a simple answer, but the national dish of Ethiopia is dora wat, which is a chicken stew, and it's dark meat chicken, slow cooked with hard boiled eggs, garlic ginger, onions, tomato, and you finish the top with a sprinkle of black cardamom. So I also love the connections, the spice connections and flavor connections made through these dishes. Now, dora wat is sort of the Coptic Christian name for it, but it's also known as sanbat wat in Ethiopian Jewish communities. And sanbat means Shabbat. So a lot of these two aren't necessarily Hanukkah dishes. Actually, the Ethiopian Jews didn't traditionally celebrate Hanukkah in Ethiopia. But now over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have moved to Israel and another thousand are here in America too. So they've moved in the cultures that celebrate Hanukkah. And definitely, you should make it with injera, too.
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DETROW: So assuming there's any room left at all after all of these dishes so far, I know you've put a lot of thought into a very important holiday item, and that is desserts.
LOHMAN: Oh, my gosh, of course. I mean, but there is always room for dessert.
DETROW: (Laughter).
LOHMAN: So I've got two ideas here. One is cassola, which is from my original person who gave me this idea, Leah Koenig. It's a cheesecake that was created by Roman Jews, and it actually descends from this idea of pancake-making on Hanukkah. Hanukkah, you know, oil, things that are fried and things that are dairy are sort of traditional Hanukkah foods. Cassola was originally made on stove tops, like a really thick pancake. Now it's baked, and now it's actually crossed over that it's a favorite served by Roman Catholics on Christmas. So it's a ricotta cheesecake made with cinnamon, vanilla and raisins.
Now, for some people, having dairy after meat is OK, but for some people, it's not. So if you want to stick to a menu that's kosher friendly, I'd also recommend bolo menino. Bolo menino is named after the Christ child, and it's a cake made in Macao, which is governed somewhat by China, but not totally, so they have more religious freedom. And many people there are also Portuguese descendants, as well. So this is a cake made with crumbled cookies, coconut and pine nuts that is always served on Christmas in Macao.
DETROW: You know, I think a lot of people listening might be taking notes and thinking, I want to do this. And I think there might be a lot of people listening who are thinking, like, oh, my gosh, this sounds so overwhelming.
LOHMAN: (Laughter).
DETROW: What do you say to somebody who, like, loves the idea, but when it comes to, especially, like, a multicourse meal, just kind of gets intimidated?
LOHMAN: You know, there is always a potluck. There's always divvying this up. Or, you know, hey, if you love throwing a party like me, make the whole thing. But if not, just make the one dish that appeals to you. I think that food is always better with a story. And I love the idea of using this December 25 to reflect on these cultures throughout the world. And sometimes they're often difficult stories, too.
DETROW: Yeah. You know, we're talking about learning about different cultures, as this menus together. But, you know, I think for a lot of people, a holiday is also about kind of leaning into your heritage - right? - your family story - right? - in terms of food.
LOHMAN: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. And I think that we can't forget that many of these cultures that I talked about today also exist within America. These communities are here. And I think for all of us during this holiday season, this is often a time where we connect to our own ancestry. I'm sure that there are people listening right now thinking about the recipes that they're going to make that have been passed down through their families and that really are labors of love that make this feel like a special and important time of year.
DETROW: Absolutely.
LOHMAN: It's religion, but it's celebration, it's family, it's ancestry, too.
DETROW: And all of this is kind of very American, right? Like, you've put together a meal that touches on a dozen different countries and cultures.
LOHMAN: Yeah, but they can all be found here, absolutely.
DETROW: Yeah.
LOHMAN: And to me, I think that that's the most powerful and beautiful thing about America, our diversity. We can be a little hard to govern sometime. We're an unruly lot. But just how many different people become American too, I think that's really the most wonderful thing about living here and celebrating the holidays here.
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DETROW: That is food historian Sarah Lohman. Her most recent book is just out in paper, "Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foods." Thank you so much for taking up the challenge and crafting a Christmas Hanukkah feast for us.
LOHMAN: Oh, my gosh, my pleasure. Now the real challenge is I'm going to have to sit down and make all of this.
DETROW: I think there's no question now. Thank you.
LOHMAN: Thank you.
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Ravi Shastri shocked as Yashasvi Jaiswal ridiculed by Vaughan for dismissal: ‘In practice it was perfect’
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early following a mis-hit shot, leading to criticism for another wicket given away cheaply by the youngster.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in extremely disappointing fashion coming in to bat in India’s first innings at the Gabba, falling to Mitchell Starc once again, this time on the second delivery of the innings. In an extremely soft dismissal, Jaiswal flicked a delivery on his pads uppishly, and right down the throat of Mitchell Marsh fielding as mid-wicket.
Jaiswal had gotten off the mark with a thick edge for four, but his early dismissal was a dagger for India as they try to haul down Australia’s total of 445 in the first innings. While there will be more expected from the youngster given his high potential and performances in his young Test career, he also came in for some tongue-in-cheek criticism from former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Right before entering the pitch for India’s innings, Jaiswal had been involved in a somewhat funny moment, as he was warming up against some throwdowns and flicked a delivery off his legs in the direction of the Australian players in a huddle. The shot lightly struck a cameraman near the huddle, and made the Australian players jump out of a small shock in a comedic instance.
‘Five minutes before Jaiswal got out…’
Nevertheless, this incident provided the firepower for Vaughan to take a dig at 22-year-old Jaiswal, while he was on commentary duties for domestic broadcasters. “Five minutes before Jaiswal got out, this is the shot he practiced that whip through mid-wicket, wonderful shot and good balance,” said Vaughan. “And then you go into the match and it’s the same shot but he goes aerial, just flicks it. It was the pressure of the game, in practice it’s perfect.”
When the incident near the Australian huddle had occurred, Vaughan saw the funny side of it and said “That’s one way of getting ahead of the game… he’s just trying to take out Mitchell Starc before the game starts.” Jaiswal has now been dismissed within Starc’s opening spell three times on this tour of Australia, continuing his poor record against left-arm pace in Test cricket.
Ravi Shastri, who was left in disbelief at the dismissal, agreed with Vaughan’s assessment. “Can you imagine the catch would be there? The man just in front of square, acres of space on the on side and Jaiswal hits it straight to the fielder,” said the former Indian player and coach.
With day three facing a series of rain interruptions, it has been a stop-start day of cricket, but a familiar story for India as they fell to three early wickets. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant try to reconstruct the innings, currently at 39-3 in a weather-enforced stoppage of play.
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Meta Platforms has urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. The move aligns Meta with Elon Musk, who has already sought legal action against OpenAI’s restructuring.
Meta’s letter, dated Thursday and first reported by The Wall Street Journal, warns that the shift could have far-reaching implications for Silicon Valley. The company argues that OpenAI’s change in status would set a troubling precedent, allowing future startups to operate as nonprofits to gain tax and fundraising advantages, only to later pivot to profit-making ventures. Meta wrote that such practices could lead to “a proliferation of similar start-up ventures that are notionally charitable until they are potentially profitable.”
Meta’s stance is notable, given its direct competition with OpenAI in the artificial intelligence sector. The letter calls on the attorney general to take “direct action” and supports Elon Musk and former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis in representing the public interest in Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI but split from the organization, has since launched his own AI company, xAI, and filed a lawsuit seeking to halt OpenAI’s for-profit conversion.
Meta further criticized OpenAI’s approach, stating, “OpenAI should not be allowed to flout the law by taking and reappropriating assets it built as a charity and using them for potentially enormous private gains.” The company also requested an investigation into OpenAI’s past practices as a nonprofit, alleging that the organization raised billions of dollars under its original nonprofit mission but now seeks to retain those benefits while transitioning to a profit-driven model.
OpenAI has responded to the criticism by publishing communications from Musk, including emails and texts, suggesting that he had previously pushed for the company to become for-profit under his leadership. OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor issued a statement emphasizing the organization’s intent to maintain its nonprofit while ensuring any restructuring aligns with its mission and secures full value for its nonprofit stake.
Allowing nonprofits to transform into for-profit entities raises valid concerns about fairness. It risks incentivizing startups to exploit charitable status for initial gains while later pursuing private profits, creating an uneven playing field and undermining public trust.
This clash underscores the escalating competition and ethical debates within the rapidly evolving AI industry.
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AHMEDABAD: A 30-year-old man, with a history of criminal offences, was arrested hours after he fatally stabbed another man in Ramol late on Friday.
The victim, Rajesh Rathod, who was riding a two-wheeler with his friend Bharat Maru, when the accused individual, Akshay Patel, allegedly rushed at them with a knife and stabbed Rathod in the leg. Rathod was rushed to Civil Hospital but succumbed to his injuries on the way. The Ramol police registered a murder complaint at 12.45am on Saturday. Following a tip-off, the local crime branch (Zone V) arrested Patel within hours.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (I-Division) Krunal Desai said, "Patel was a repeat offender, with a record of cases involving bodily harm, property-related crimes and violations under the Prohibition Act. Patel had previously been detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act on three occasions." Following his arrest, he was handed over to the Ramol police for further investigation.
The complaint filed by Maru sheds light on the tragic sequence of events. Maru told police that he befriended Rathod, an electrician, over five years ago and had often called him for electric work at his factory. On Friday, he asked Rathod to come with him for some work. The duo visited Maru's factory in Parshwanath Estate and then stopped to collect marketing posters.
Maru told police, "On our way back to the factory, we encountered Patel standing on the road near RK Estate. He has a habit of stopping vehicles and threatening commuters. I reduced my speed but did not stop the vehicle. Patel rushed at us with a knife. Startled, I braked abruptly, causing the two-wheeler to topple."
Maru said that while he managed to flee and seek shelter in a nearby shop and downed the shutter, Rathod, unable to escape, was attacked. "Patel stabbed him in the leg, leaving him bleeding profusely. When I emerged from hiding, I found Rathod slumped on the roadside. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Rathod died en route," he told police.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to field Parvesh Sahib Singh, son of former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma from New Delhi seat.
Parvesh's possible candidature will pave way for a high-octane contest in the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly Election 2025 — a former CM vs sons of two former CMs.
“I have been asked to prepare to contest from the New Delhi constituency,” Parvesh told Hindustan Times.
The BJP has not yet officially announced candidates for the 70-member Delhi assembly.
Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal will again contest from New Delhi seat. Kejriwal has the seat three times – 2013, 2015 and 2020 assembly polls.
Congress has fielded former MP Sandeep Dikshit, son of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Parvesh is a two-time BJP MP from West Delhi (2014-2024). He won the 2013 Delhi assembly election from Mehrauli seat in South Delhi.
Parvesh's father, Sahib Singh Verma was Delhi’s fourth chief minister, who was in office from February 1996 to October 1998.
Congress leader Sandeep featured in the party's first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi assembly polls released last week. Sandeep's late mother and former Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, had represented the seat for three straight terms until 2013, when she was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.
Sandeep 60, won the Lok Sabha elections from East Delhi seat twice – 2004 and 2009. He lost from the seat in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
The Congress and the AAP are partners in INDIA bloc but are rivals in Delhi and Punjab. Earlier this week, Kejriwal ruled out any possibility of alliance with the Congress in the upcoming assembly polls in the national capital.
New Delhi is one of the most high-profile seats among 70 assembly constituencies of the national capital.
In 1993, Kirti Azad won from New Delhi on a BJP ticket. Azad is now TMC MP in Lok Sabha. Sheila Dikshit won the seat as a Congress candidate in 1998, 2003, and 2008.
Kejriwal won from New Delhi seat in 2013 defeating Sheila Dikshit by over 25,000 votes. He won the seat again in 2015 defeating BJP's Nupur Sharma by over 31,000 votes.
In 2020, the last assembly election, Kejriwal defeated BJP's Sunil Yadav by over 21,000 votes. Congress candidate Romesh Sabharwal got just 3,220 votes in the New Delhi seat in the 2020 assembly elections.
The elections to the 70-member Delhi assembly are expected to be held in February next year. The Election Commission of India has not announced the dates yet.
The term of the current assembly in Delhi expires on February 23, 2025.
AAP, led by Kejriwal, is seeking to retain power in Delhi for a third straight time after its electoral successes in 2015 and 2020. The party won 67 seats in 2015 and 63 seats in 2020 in the 70-member Assembly.
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Kangana Ranaut Remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain's Golden Words On Lord Shiva, Ganga. Writes 'You Made India Richer'
Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut paid tribute to the legendary tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain with a special post on her Instagram Story. She shared an old video of the maestro, where he can be seen imparting wisdom through an analogy between knowledge and Lord Shiva's locks.
Kangana Ranaut Remembers Ustaad Zakir Hussain's Golden Words On Lord Shiva, Ganga. Writes 'You Made India Richer'
Iconic tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary percussionist passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in San Francisco, USA. He was 73. Heartfelt tributes and condolences are currently pouring in on social media.
Kangana Ranaut Remembers Ustaad Zakir Hussain
Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut honoured him with a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Story. She shared a throwback video of the legend, where he can be seen offering insightful wisdom by comparing knowledge to the locks of Lord Shiva.
"A teacher never teaches, a student learns. This is very important. A student must inspire the teacher to teach. Or else there is no point in it. Knowledge is like a fast-flowing river. And that river is passing through, just like Lord Shiva, Ganga passes through him. The river of knowledge passes through a teacher, a guru, a friend, a mentor, it doesn't matter. It's upto the student to be able to get a cup out of that river or a bucket or a truck load of it," he says in the clip.
Sharing it, Kangana penned, "You made India richer. Thank you for your contribution."
Bollywood Mourns Demise
Several other stars have shared heartfelt messages on social media. Superstar Akshay Kumar wrote, "Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country's musical heritage. Om Shanti."
Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."
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When you find success with a project, it can be daunting to try something new. But the comedian Ilana Glazer welcomes that kind of risk. Glazer co-created "Broad City" with Abbi Jacobson, and it was a huge hit. But the two decided to end the show two seasons before their contract ran out. Glazer told NPR's Rachel Martin that part of knowing what to do next is knowing when something should end. And that gamble to move on has paid off for Glazer. Earlier this year, Glazer cowrote and costarred in the movie "Babes." And this Friday, they have a new standup special coming out on Hulu called "Human Magic." Glazer spoke to Rachel Martin on Wild Card, the interview show where guests choose the questions they answer from a deck of cards. And a note, Glazer talks about sex and drug use in this conversation.
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RACHEL MARTIN: First three cards - one, two or three.
ILANA GLAZER: I'm going to go with three.
MARTIN: Three - what was your form of rebelling as a teenager?
GLAZER: Oh, my goodness. This - you cracked right in, Rachel Martin.
MARTIN: (Laughter) I did?
GLAZER: You cracked right in. You know why? - because...
MARTIN: (Inaudible) what?
GLAZER: I mean, this is just playing three strings on a guitar for me. This is a whole chord, which is that I didn't quite rebel very much as a child or a teenager. I was very good and was focused on, I guess, goodness and achieving, and my rebellion came - honestly, like, I was not secure in it until, like, the past few years, my rebelling, like, literally against my parents. L-O-L, I'm 37 years old.
MARTIN: Wow.
GLAZER: But of course, I had some rebellion. And I guess it finally came in the form of having sex and smoking weed (laughter) in my, like, senior year of high school. It was like...
MARTIN: I mean, that's pretty, you know, by-the-book, definitional...
GLAZER: Yeah, standard...
MARTIN: ...Of rebelling as a teenager. Yeah, yeah.
GLAZER: ...I would honestly say patriotic.
MARTIN: (Laugher).
GLAZER: So, you know, like, finally, it came - as well as myself. But it was a late - I'm a late bloomer. And then I feel like, really, becoming a parent, I'm like, oh, I don't care. You know what I mean? I don't care about being accepted. Like, as long as I'm focused on fulfilling my needs of myself and my family and my child, then the rest of it - you know, I can be unlikable or not fulfilling the, you know, supportive role or appearance of supportive role that I was hoping to fill before or actually filling, you know? I have found the limits of how limited parenting makes the rest of your life really helpful. It has forced me...
MARTIN: Yeah, yeah.
GLAZER: ...To draw lines that I never wanted to draw before. I wanted to be everything for everybody.
MARTIN: Yeah.
GLAZER: And it's, like, so important to my health and my kid's health, but also, like, who you put out into the world. It's really important for the - it's actually - serves the world at large to give it the healthiest kid I can. So it's been, like, such a helpful reorganization.
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MARTIN: OK, we got three more cards. We're going to keep going - one, two or three.
GLAZER: No. 1, please.
MARTIN: How comfortable are you with being alone?
GLAZER: I'm going to buck the binary with this answer and say...
MARTIN: Buck it, Ilana.
GLAZER: I'm going to say increasingly.
MARTIN: Yeah.
GLAZER: Ooh, is your mind blown by all my therapy, Rachel Martin?
(LAUGHTER)
GLAZER: But that is the accurate answer - increasingly. Hoo (ph), but it's tough. I really feed off people. I love people. I love intellectual intercourse. I love connecting and engaging. But I'm increasingly comfortable alone. And also, like, having such a high-needs, tiny individual needing me so often, it's, like, much more contrasted as a relief to be a little alone.
MARTIN: Yeah. Yeah. But I am someone who very - I, like, crave alone time.
GLAZER: Cool.
MARTIN: And so yeah, then - yeah, it's complicated.
GLAZER: Are you tall?
MARTIN: I don't know. Am I?
GLAZER: How tall are you?
MARTIN: Five - I mean, I think I'm 5'7". My husband insists that I'm 5'6" and three-quarters.
GLAZER: Oh, copy that. You know, I don't know if it's changed, but in the early 2000s in those toxic days, I was a teenager at that time. And the toxic messaging I got, for some reason, I know that modeling, you have to be 5'7". So it's like, you're model height, babe, OK?
MARTIN: Wait, how does it - is this just random interstitial, or does this...
GLAZER: I don't know. I just feel like - like, craving alone time and being, like, walking, like, so tall...
MARTIN: And being a model?
GLAZER: ...Being a model and, like, gliding through the streets of D.C.
MARTIN: Yeah, that's what I do.
GLAZER: Like, popping your collar and, like, not wanting the bottom half of your face to you seen - I'm just like, yeah, she likes to be alone. I'm, like, short, and I'm like, hey, everybody. Anybody want to hear a joke? You know, I don't know.
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GLAZER: I just wanted to - I just want to picture it. I'm trying to picture it (ph).
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MARTIN: One, two or three.
GLAZER: Three.
MARTIN: Are you good at knowing when something should end?
GLAZER: Yes.
MARTIN: Yeah?
GLAZER: Yeah. Yeah, I am.
MARTIN: Have you always been that way?
GLAZER: Yes. Yes, I have. "Broad City" - I was, like, a big - you know, we had signed our contract of seven seasons. And then, you know, we both came to it, and - Abbi and I. But - and it was - Comedy Central was like, huh? But I was like - you know, and we were, like, ambivalent and unsure. But, like, it just - I think that's - yeah, that's something I would say is elegant about me, knowing when things are at their end.
MARTIN: Yeah. That's a admirable quality because it's not the same for everybody, and especially if you have - if you've got something good going on, and there are people telling you it's good, just keep going.
GLAZER: Yeah.
MARTIN: It's good. And to be able to have something internally that tells you, nah, I think I'm going to stop now.
GLAZER: Yeah. And, like, being able to trust that I am generative beyond this moment, whether it's a creative project or anything, you know, but that I am secure, that I will keep generating new layers and, like, do without thinking. That was something that - the experience of pregnancy was so incredible. I'm such an overthinker and a planner. Creating a person without thinking about it was - I was like, I'm not even thinking about this, and my body knows what to do. And, like, you know, we get a scrape, and the skin grows back. And it's just like...
MARTIN: Yeah.
GLAZER: ...Just trusting in - I don't know. I was a drummer for many years. I miss it. And I love...
MARTIN: You were?
GLAZER: Yes, and I just loved percussion. For a time, I was like, I'm going to be an orchestra percussionist. Can you imagine me, like, on a timpani, like, (vocalizing)?
MARTIN: Yes.
GLAZER: And it's like, I think it's, like, a rhythm thing. You know what I mean?
MARTIN: Yeah.
GLAZER: It's like a larger scale rhythm thing of, like, this is over.
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MARTIN: Ilana Glazer - you can see their new standup special out December 20 on Hulu. It's called "Human Magic." It is indeed magical, as are you, Ilana. Thank you so much for doing this.
GLAZER: Thank you, Rachel. This was such a pleasure. Thank you so much for having me.
DETROW: You can hear more of that conversation with Ilana Glazer by following the Wild Card podcast. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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'Who's India's batting coach?': Manjrekar's no-holds-barred attack over Virat Kohli's 'unresolved issues' sparks furore
Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the role of a batting coach when the same technical problems are going in with “certain players.”
India's batting in the first innings of the Gabba Test against Australia is leaving a lot to be desired. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli all fell to poor shots and India once again found themselves staring down the barrel, running the risk of giving away a huge lead to the hosts. Hence, it is no surprise that former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar is not impressed with the "batting coach" who is currently working with the players.
Manjrekar noted how the same old technical problems with certain players continue to exist. He seemingly was talking about Virat Kohli as he once again departed to the pavilion after chasing a wide delivery bowled well outside the off stump.
Sanjay Manjrekar might have pointed fingers at the batting coach but it is important to mention that there is no batting coach with the Indian senior men's team right now. Gautam Gambhir is the head coach while Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are working as the assistant coaches.
"I guess the time has come to scrutinise the role of a batting coach in the Indian team. Why major technical issues have remained unresolved for so long with certain Indian batters," Sanjay Manjrekar wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
In the comments section, a lot of users enquired about "who is the batting coach" and whether there is anyone working with the players right now.
One user commented, "Who’s gonna teach Virat to play? To stop flirting outside the off stump? It’s not that he doesn’t know all this. Only, a casual and adamant attitude can lead to the same dismissal every single time." Another user wrote, "It's a joke.but who's the batting coach..?"
One user said, "Kohli has to be in the nets and leave the ball!" Another user stated, "Absolutely it's a big question who is guiding the players."
Gill, Kohli and Jaiswal play poor shots
The Indian top-order once again collapsed cheaply after Jaiswal, Gill, and Kohli got out while playing loose shots. Gill tried to play a flick off his pads, but he ended up handing a simple catch to Mitchell Marsh.
Gill went for a big booming drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc, but Marsh took a blinder at gully. Kohli then chased a wide delivery off the bowling of Hazlewood and Alex Carey ended up taking a simple catch.
Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 445 in the first innings of the Gabba Test. Travis Head and Steve Smith both hit centuries for the hosts. Alex Carey also chipped in with a useful 70-run knock.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy currently stands on level terms at 1-1. The ongoing Gabba Test will indicate where the series might potentially go, however, rain has been hampering proceedings since the start of the third Test of the five-match series.
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A new Slack Workforce Index study reveals a complex relationship between Singapore’s workforce and artificial intelligence (AI). While 52% of employees actively use AI to streamline their work, nearly half hesitate to share this with their managers, fearing perceptions of laziness, incompetence, or reliance on shortcuts.
Growing AI Adoption Amid Workplace Concerns
Globally, AI adoption in workplaces is steadily increasing, though the pace has slowed slightly in recent months, rising from 32% to 36%. Singapore, however, stands out with over half of its workers embracing AI enthusiastically, particularly for repetitive tasks. Despite this enthusiasm, 45% of Singaporean employees remain uncomfortable discussing their AI usage with superiors. This reticence highlights a workplace culture that may not fully support open conversations about technology.
The reluctance to disclose AI use stems from concerns that managers might question employees’ skills or work ethic. Experts point out that addressing these fears is crucial for harnessing AI’s full potential.
The Benefits of AI and the Role of Leadership
Studies like McKinsey’s estimate that AI could contribute up to US$4.4 trillion annually to global corporate profits. Additionally, Salesforce reports that sales teams leveraging AI are 1.3 times more likely to boost revenue. These figures emphasize AI’s transformative potential but also underline the need for leadership to foster an environment where AI adoption is encouraged and openly discussed.
Christina Janzer, Slack’s SVP of Research and Analytics, stressed the importance of managerial support in normalizing AI usage. “Leaders need to train workers to use AI and encourage experimentation without fear of judgment,” she explained, highlighting the current burden on employees to navigate AI independently.
Bridging the Gap Between Leadership and Workers
The Slack study also revealed a disconnect between leadership priorities and employee goals. While executives focus on innovation and upskilling, employees often use the time saved by AI for existing tasks, suggesting a mismatch in strategic objectives. Furthermore, Singaporean employees have invested minimal time—fewer than five hours on average—in AI training, which could hinder broader adoption.
Globally, workers with AI guidance have seen a 13 percentage point increase in adoption since January, compared to only a 2-point increase among those without support. This underscores the critical role of training and leadership in driving AI integration.
As AI reshapes workplaces, Slack’s study highlights the importance of transparency, clear guidelines, and adequate training to ensure employees feel empowered and aligned with their company’s vision.
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PRAYAGRAJ: With the Kumbh Mela administration leaving no stone unturned to transform the 2025 Mahakumbh into a spiritually enriching and technology-filled mega event, the 13 akharas—the spiritual flag bearers of Sanatan Dharma—are following suit.
Inspired by the Digital Mahakumbh initiative, the akharas are also adopting digital tools to streamline their management while preserving their rich religious heritage. By creating comprehensive databases, the akharas are stepping into the digital age, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and innovation in their operations.
In this digital shift, the akharas are utilising digitalisation for record-keeping and management purposes. Mahant Jamuna Puri, Secretary of Shri Panchayati Akhara Maha Nirvana, explained that both computers and traditional ledgers are now in use, greatly simplifying akhara audits. “The database helps maintain records required for income tax filing, which are then shared with our chartered accountant,” he added.
Someshwaranand Brahmachari, General Secretary of Shri Panch Agni Akhara, also shared insights into the practical benefits of this digital transition. “During Mahakumbh audits, information was previously compiled manually from ledgers. Now, with technology, we gather all necessary data efficiently. Our akhara also runs Sanskrit schools, and we use this database to track everything from student numbers to the income and expenditure of these schools.”
The 13 akharas of Sanatan Dharma are not only key promoters of spirituality, devotion, and sadhana but also lead numerous global initiatives through their acharyas. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri Ji of Awahan Akhara claims that, in addition to religious efforts, saints are also working toward the betterment of humanity. One such initiative is a global tree-planting campaign aimed at environmental protection, for which Acharya Arun Giri Ji is also creating a database. This digital approach enhances efficiency, fosters transparency, and aids in effective management, saving valuable time and resources.
The creation of a comprehensive database will play a vital role in fostering closer ties between Sanatan Dharma and tribal and deprived societies. Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Pranavanand Saraswati Ji of Shri Panchayati Akhara Maha Nirvani emphasises that embracing digital tools is essential for the exploration and expansion of spiritual outreach in the modern age.
Reflecting on his experiences during tribal development tours aimed at awakening and connecting these communities to the traditions of Sanatan Dharma, Swami Pranavanand highlights the importance of gathering information and creating a database. "To strengthen the roots of Sanatan Dharma among deprived societies, collecting their data is necessary, and I am personally making efforts toward this," he states.
Vaishnav akharas have expressed their intention to create their own databases, though technical challenges have delayed the implementation. Shri Mahant Ram Ji Das of All India Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara explains that unlike the akharas of the Sanyasi sect, Vaishnav akharas do not operate their own trusts, and thus, do not require audits. However, he acknowledges that in today's digital age, Vaishnav akharas will also need to establish databases for their respective institutions in order to keep pace with modern developments.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to field Parvesh Sahib Singh, son of former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma from New Delhi seat.
Parvesh's possible candidature will pave way for a high-octane contest in the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly Election 2025 — a former CM vs sons of two former CMs.
“I have been asked to prepare to contest from the New Delhi constituency," Parvesh told Hindustan Times.
The BJP has not yet officially announced candidates for the 70-member Delhi assembly.
Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal will again contest from New Delhi seat. Kejriwal has the seat three times – 2013, 2015 and 2020 assembly polls.
Congress has fielded former MP Sandeep Dikshit, son of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Ex-CM vs two sons of former CMs?
Parvesh is a two-time BJP MP from West Delhi (2014-2024). He won the 2013 Delhi assembly election from Mehrauli seat in South Delhi.
Parvesh's father, Sahib Singh Verma was Delhi’s fourth chief minister, who was in office from February 1996 to October 1998.
Congress leader Sandeep featured in the party's first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi assembly polls released last week. Sandeep's late mother and former Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, had represented the seat for three straight terms until 2013, when she was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.
Sandeep 60, won the Lok Sabha elections from East Delhi seat twice – 2004 and 2009. He lost from the seat in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
The Congress and the AAP are partners in INDIA bloc but are rivals in Delhi and Punjab. Earlier this week, Kejriwal ruled out any possibility of alliance with the Congress in the upcoming assembly polls in the national capital.
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New Delhi is one of the most high-profile seats among 70 assembly constituencies of the national capital.
In 1993, Kirti Azad won from New Delhi on a BJP ticket. Azad is now TMC MP in Lok Sabha. Sheila Dikshit won the seat as a Congress candidate in 1998, 2003, and 2008.
Kejriwal won from New Delhi seat in 2013 defeating Sheila Dikshit by over 25,000 votes. He won the seat again in 2015 defeating BJP's Nupur Sharma by over 31,000 votes.
In 2020, the last assembly election, Kejriwal defeated BJP's Sunil Yadav by over 21,000 votes. Congress candidate Romesh Sabharwal got just 3,220 votes in the New Delhi seat in the 2020 assembly elections.
2025 Delhi Assembly Election Schedule
The elections to the 70-member Delhi assembly are expected to be held in February next year. The Election Commission of India has not announced the dates yet.
The term of the current assembly in Delhi expires on February 23, 2025.
AAP, led by Kejriwal, is seeking to retain power in Delhi for a third straight time after its electoral successes in 2015 and 2020. The party won 67 seats in 2015 and 63 seats in 2020 in the 70-member Assembly.
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Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who recently attended the grand celebration of Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary in Mumbai with his daughter and Kapoor khandaan's bahu Alia Bhatt, fondly remembered the 'Greatest Showman' of Indian cinema in an exclusive interview with Zoom. Read excerpts here!
Bhatt Saab, do you think Raj Kapoor should get the Bharat Ratna?
An award? The question itself is unnecessary. What can a medal add to a man who already lives in eternity?
True, but to be honoured on earth is as good as it is in heaven?
Raj Kapoor doesn’t need titles or trophies. His legacy lives in the hum of Awara Hoon from a rickshaw puller, in the quiet reverence of a Russian taxi driver who fell in love for the first time watching Bobby.
So according to you, no recognition can do Raj Kapoor justice?
His altar isn’t built in official halls but in the emotions of millions who carry his stories within them. To give him an award would be to box in what should remain limitless.
So how would you define the art of Raj Kapoor?
His art is Rasa, the essence of life itself: breathing, moving, and enduring in the dreams of a world he helped shape. Whether he is recognized or not doesn’t matter. His light burns on, far beyond the reach of any accolade. This isn’t about awards. This is about life, and Raj Kapoor is alive in it.
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Provorov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
Provorov had gone three games without a point prior to Sunday. The 27-year-old blueliner doesn't stand out on offense, but he's been fairly steady this season. He's up to 11 points, 40 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 31 outings overall, playing in a second-pairing role.
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OMAHA, Neb. — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning.
Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe.
The ice storm beginning Friday evening created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska on Friday and into Saturday and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. In upstate New York, more than 33 inches (84 centimeters) was reported near Orchard Park, which is often a landing point for lake-effect snow.
On Saturday, a tornado touched down around 1:40 p.m. near a shopping mall in Scotts Valley, California, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of San Francisco. The tornado overturned cars and toppled trees and utility poles, the National Weather Service said. The Scotts Valley Police Department said several people were injured and taken to hospitals.
In San Francisco, some trees toppled onto cars and streets and damaged roofs. The damage was due to 80-mph (130-kph) straight-line winds, not a tornado, weather service meteorologist Dalton Behringer said Sunday.
Roger Gass, a meteorologist in the weather service's office in Monterey, California, said the warning of a possible tornado in San Francisco was a first for the city, noting an advanced alert did not go out before the last tornado struck nearly 20 years ago.
"I would guess there wasn't a clear signature on radar for a warning in 2005," said Gass, who was not there at the time.
The fast-moving storm prompted warnings for residents to take shelter, but few people have basements in the area.
Heavy snow fell at some Lake Tahoe ski resorts, and a 112-mph (181-kph) gust of wind was recorded at the Mammoth Mountain resort south of Yosemite National Park, according to the weather service's office in Reno, Nevada. Up to 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow was forecast for Sierra Nevada mountaintops.
The weekend Tahoe Live music festival at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California went ahead as planned in spite of a snowstorm Saturday. Lil Wayne and Diplo were scheduled to perform Sunday, the festival's website said. The resort said it has received 3.5 feet (1 meter) of snow since Friday. An avalanche warning was in effect at least until Monday morning in the area.
Interstate 80 was closed along an 80-mile (130-kilometer) stretch from Applegate, California, to the Nevada line just west of Reno on Saturday. The California Highway Patrol reopened the road in the afternoon for passenger vehicles with chains or four-wheel drive and snow tires.
The severe weather in the Midwest resulted in at least one death. The Washington County Sheriff's office in Nebraska said a 57-year-old woman died after she lost control of her pickup on Highway 30 near Arlington and hit an oncoming truck. The other driver sustained minor injuries.
Businesses announced plans to open late Saturday as temperatures rose high enough in the afternoon to melt the ice in most places.
"Luckily some warmer air is moving in behind this to make it temporary," said Dave Cousins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in Davenport, Iowa.
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Williamson punishes England as Stokes limps off in third NZ Test
Williamson punishes England as Stokes limps off in third NZ Test
England captain Ben Stokes hobbled off injured as New Zealand powered 478 runs ahead in the third Test Monday on the back of an unbeaten Kane Williamson century.
After the third day's opening session was lost to rain in Hamilton, Williamson found his methodical groove to advance to 123 not out.
Daryl Mitchell was alongside him on 18 as the home side reached 274-4 at tea in their second innings at Seddon Park.
Rachin Ravindra was the only wicket to fall, caught at mid-off off Matthew Potts for 44 after resuming on two.
New Zealand batted sensibly to add 138 runs from 36 overs with Williamson who resumed on 50 posting a 33rd career century on a ground where he historically thrives.
England's struggles under gloomy skies were exacerbated by an apparent hamstring injury suffered by talisman Stokes in his third over of the day.
The influential skipper immediately limped off.
Stokes suffered a torn hamstring on the same left leg in August, forcing the 33-year-old to miss four Tests during a two-month recuperation period.
He returned to action midway through the recent Test series in Pakistan.
Williamson had struck 16 fours and one six but rode some luck on his way to three figures.
New Zealand's greatest run-scorer survived a tight Brydon Carse lbw appeal review on 73 and was later dropped by wicketkeeper Ollie Pope, when a difficult leg-side chance spilled from his glove off Stokes.
It allowed Williamson to score his fifth century in successive Tests at his home ground in Hamilton, where his career record is remarkable.
In 21 innings he boasts an average of 98.81.
His 1,581 runs at Seddon Park is now the most by any batter at any New Zealand Test venue, surpassing the previous record held by Williamson himself, at Wellington's Basin Reserve .
Overnight rain had continued into the morning, forcing match officials to abandon the first session.
Play started two and a half hours later than scheduled once the outfield had dried.
The forecast for the remainder of the Test is favourable.
New Zealand resumed on 136-3, holding a 340-run advantage after the tourists were skittled for 143 on Sunday.
England have already wrapped up the three-match series, leading 2-0 after emphatic wins in Christchurch and Wellington.
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Marchenko notched an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
Marchenko has a point in five of the last six games (one goal, four assists). He helped out on Dmitri Voronkov's tally in the second period of this contest. Marchenko continues to look reliable on offense in a top-six role, racking up 29 points, 83 shots, 26 hits and a plus-11 rating through 31 appearances this season.
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South Korea's top court begins Yoon impeachment review
December 16, 2024South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Monday that it was holding its first meeting on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case that same day, with all six of its judges participating.
After parliament voted for the investigation on Saturday, it falls to the court to decide whether to remove Yoon from office or reinstate him.
Yoon is being investigated following his short-lived attempted imposition of martial law on December 3.
Lawmakers voted this down within a matter of hours, even as military personnel tried to enter the National Assembly.
Yoon's presidential powers are suspended pending the verdict.
The court has up to six months to reach a decision but past cases in 2016 and 2004 were resolved much more quickly.
If Yoon is dismissed, an election would have to follow within 60 days.
Yoon wanted for questioning on Wednesday
A joint investigative team involving police, an anti-corruption agency and the Defense Ministry said it plans to ask Yoon's office that the president appear for questioning on Wednesday, as they expand a probe into whether his failed attempt to suspend parliamentary activity amounted to rebellion.
It's not clear whether the president will grant the request for an interview, with him and his office uncooperative with investigators in several related incidents so far.
Yoon has defended his martial law decree as a necessary act of governance against the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, calling its members "anti-state forces" bogging down his policy agenda. He has struggled to pass a budget and other legislation given the opposition's strength in parliament.
Hundreds of thousands of people, both supporters and opponents of the president, took to the streets of Seoul over the weekend amid the impeachment vote in the National Assembly.
Opposition leader calls for swift hearing
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung urged the Constitutional Court to reach a resolution swiftly and recommended a special council for cooperation between the government and parliament.
Lee lost the March 2022 presidential election by less than 1 percentage point of the popular vote.
Yoon's conservative People Power Party (PPP) however criticized this proposal, saying it was an inappropriate attempted power grab from the opposition.
PPP leader quits, in sign of rift over Yoon's move
The PPP has been divided by Yoon's December 3 mobilization of the military, with some members supporting the move and others opposing it.
This became yet more visible on Monday, when party leader Han Dong-hun announced his resignation in Seoul.
Han had publicly backed the bid to impeach Yoon, despite criticism from some party allies, but said he had no regrets.
"If martial law had not been lifted that night, a bloody incident could have erupted that morning between the citizens who would have taken to the streets and our young soldiers," Han told a news conference.
What happened on December 3?
In a surprise late-night TV address soon before midnight, Yoon became the first South Korean president in more than four decades to declare martial law.
The move harkened back to a period of authoritarian leaders not seen in South Korea since the 1980s.
Soldiers were dispatched to parliament to try to shut it down.
But within hours, parliamentarians voted unanimously to rescind martial law again, albeit with only around 60% of them present.
Soldiers and police subsequently withdrew again after this vote.
No major violence occurred.
Foreign allies, not least the US, expressed relief and also surprise in the aftermath, praising the resilience of Seoul's democratic institutions.
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PRAYAGRAJ: Founder of the International Hindu Parishad, Praveen Togadia, on Sunday, said the parishad ( organisation) has completed all preparations to welcome devotees and pilgrims flocking to the banks of the Ganga during Mahakumbh 2025.
He added, "Volunteers, apart from distributing tea at various points on the mela campus, would also be offering blankets to devotees."
Togadia was talking to media persons at Kaushambi on Sunday while on his way to Prayagraj from Kanpur.
He, however, said, "The organisation also chalked out plans to hold a community feast at Mahakumbh for devotees and pilgrims on the mela campus."
He, meanwhile, said, "For a major chunk of devotees from far-flung states like Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other states, we would be arranging for their night stay arrangements on the mela campus free of cost."
Togadia said, "Mahakumbh, apart from being the biggest Hindu religious fair, is the biggest human congregation on the earth for the entire world. Moreover, over 30 crore would be assembling and attending the world’s biggest religious and spiritual congregation," he added.
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Painting your home is more than just a cosmetic upgrade; it's an investment in its appearance and longevity. But before you start searching for the paintbrush and best paint colour for your living room, there's a crucial step often overlooked: the primer.
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Aditi Govitrikar is embracing her career in the most relevant way possible. The actress is open to playing all sought of roles that fit her age. She can be recently seen in Netflix's Mismatched season 3 playing the role of Rohit Saraf's mom. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, she talked about her journey in 2024 and what she has planned for the coming year 2025.
Recap 2024: And Here's What Aditi Govitrikar Has To Say For 2025 - Exclusive
Bollywood actress Aditi Govitrikar is embracing her career in the most relevant way possible. The actress is open to playing all sought of roles that fit her age. She can be recently seen in Netflix's Mismatched season 3 playing the role of Rohit Saraf's mom.
In an exclusive interview with Zoom, she talked about her journey in 2024 and what she has planned for the coming year 2025.
Aditi Govitrikar's Exclusive Conversation
Talking about 2024, Aditi said, "2024 personally as well as professionally was good for me. I started my own pageant, Marvelous Mrs. Bindiya Season one happened in January in Gurgaon and season two happened on October 13th in Udaipur. So achieved two seasons in one year which was quite an achievement for me. Secondly, I also went for, I was invited to attend Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas. So it was a personal achievement again because it was at the same place where I won my Mrs. World crown and that is the same stage where Elvis Presley used to perform whenever he was in Vegas."
Further, she added, "So it was indeed a very beautiful year for me. Personally, I shifted to a new home because my home where I lived all my life, almost 20 years, is about to undergo redevelopment. So I shifted to a house which was my dream to stay overlooking the sea and that also happened this year. Personally, my daughter finished her education this year. So it is her new milestone that begins again, a personal achievement."
Aditi Govitrikar's New Year Plans
Aditi also called Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as her favourite film of 2024. Sharing her New Year plans, the actress said, "I still haven't crystallized any plan as such, but I will definitely do something. Maybe go to Goa or, you know, one of these places. But I love to celebrate New Year's."
Talking about her NY resolution, she said, "New Year's resolution is to make Marvelous Mrs. India Season 3 a lot bigger, better, glamorous, and a lot more popular as well. Personally, my resolution is to become fitter because the fit is best actually. I want to be fit as best that I have ever been in my life in 2025."
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Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain — who united musicians from diverse cultures and by doing so, shaped modern world music — died on Sunday in San Francisco. He was 73.
In a statement, his family said the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
"His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," his family added.
Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.
He defied genres and collaborated with an impressive range of musicians, including jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, bluegrass artists Edgar Meyer and Béla Fleck, as well as rockstars George Harrison and Van Morrison. His versatility earned him the rare distinction of performing twice on NPR's Tiny Desk — once in 2010 and then in 2023.
"You know, you come from India and you say, 'OK, I'm representing a 3,000-year-old history,' so you think you're gonna teach the world about rhythms and drums and so on," he told NPR in 2015. "And then you arrive here. You suddenly realize that you know nothing. You're just one little dot in the painting that is the music of the universe."
Beyond his performances, Hussain was admired for his passion to teaching Indian drumming, further spreading appreciation for the art form.
Hussain often said that his musical journey began soon after he was born in Bombay. In the 2015 NPR interview, he recalled a tradition where a father whispers a prayer into his newborn son's ear. Instead, his father chose to sing him rhythms.
"My mother was very upset and said, 'Why are you doing this?' And he said, 'Because this is my prayer,'" Hussain said.
He told NPR that it was his father's dream for him to carry on the tradition of being an Indian classical musician. His father, Alla Rakha, was considered one of the world's greatest player's of tabla, a centuries-old Indian hand drum. His father taught Hussain how to play the tabla when he was 7 years old.
But his father also introduced Hussain to music from around the world, which is how Hussain fell in love with rock and Western music.
"I was the only kid on the block who was walking down the street with a boombox on my shoulder, playing as loud as I could 'Light My Fire,'" Hussain recalled.
In 1970, at 19, Hussain traveled to the U.S. where he spent the following years working with rockstars like George Harrison, Van Morrison and Mickey Hart, the drummer from The Grateful Dead. He also played with jazz musician John Handy.
In 1973, Hussain formed the Indian jazz fusion band Shakti with jazz guitarist John McLaughlin. With its melodic and rhythm instruments, the band helped American listeners appreciate sounds and instruments beyond Western music.
In 2024, Hussain became the first musician from India to receive three Grammy awards in the same year after Shakti won Best Global Music Album, and Hussain's collaboration with Edgar Meyer and Béla Fleck featuring Rakesh Chaurasia won Best Global Music Performance and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Hussain told NPR in 2015 that throughout the course of his career, he has found similarities between rhythmists around the world — regardless of approach or style.
"We were all on the same wavelength, the same quest, looking for perfection, which we will never find. But that didn't matter because it's all about the journey — not the goal," he said.
NPR's Felix Contreras contributed reporting.
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WASHINGTON — US President-elect Donald Trump's administration will examine ways to impose higher costs on private actors and US adversaries who wage cyber attacks on America, Trump's pick for national security adviser, Representative Mike Waltz, said on Sunday (Dec 15).
The comments come after US allegations of a sweeping Chinese cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon that targeted and recorded telephone calls of senior American political figures.
The White House has said at least eight telecommunications and infrastructure firms in the United States had been affected and a large number of Americans' metadata was stolen in the sweeping cyber espionage campaign.
Waltz did not say what the Trump administration would do in response to Salt Typhoon but spoke more generally about the incoming administration's approach. He said Washington for too long had focused mostly on bolstering its cyber defences.
"We need to start going on the offence and start imposing, I think, higher costs and consequences to private actors and nation-state actors that continue to steal our data, that continue to spy on us," Waltz told CBS News' Face the Nation.
He also said the private US technology industry could also be helpful in making adversaries vulnerable as well as aiding in US defence.
Chinese officials previously have described the allegations as disinformation and said that Beijing "firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms."
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Toropchenko posted an assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Toropchenko had gone 13 games without a point entering Sunday. Rather than scratching the winger, head coach Jim Montgomery moved him to the second line, and Toropchenko responded by setting up Jordan Kyrou's second-period tally. Dylan Holloway moved to the third line, but Toropchenko's playing style is typically better suited to bottom-six usage, so expect more lineup shuffling in the near future. Toropchenko has five points, 32 shots on net, 60 hits, 23 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 30 outings this season, and it's unlikely he'll score enough to be a factor in most fantasy formats.
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Where, how to check RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2024 when released- Live Updates here
Railway Recruitment Boards has not released RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2024 yet. The UG, Graduate level posts exam dates when released will be available to candidates on the official websites of RRBs under which they have applied. The registration process for graduate-level posts started on September 14 and concluded on October 13, 2024. For undergraduate-level posts, the application process commenced on September 21 and concluded on October 20, 2024....Read More
The exam dates are expected to be out next. The city intimation slip date and admit card release date will also be included in the same notice.
The selection process for UG and Graduate level posts comprises of two stages Computer Based Test (CBTs) followed by Computer based Typing Skill Test (TST) wherever applicable.
This recruitment drive will fill 11558 posts, 8,113 of which are graduate-level and 3,445 of which are undergraduate-level. The vacancy breakup can be checked here.
Graduate-level posts
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: 1,736 vacancies
- Station Master: 994 vacancies
- Goods Train Manager: 3,144 vacancies
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: 1,507 vacancies
- Senior Clerk cum Typist: 732 vacancies
Undergraduate level posts
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 2,022 vacancies
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 361 vacancies
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: 990 vacancies
- Trains Clerk: 72 vacancies
Follow the blog for latest updates on exam dates, exam shift timings and other details.
Stages of exam for RRB NTPC UG posts
There shall be two stage Computer Based Test (CBTs) followed by “Computer-based Typing Skill Test (TST) wherever applicable”
• Typing Skill Test for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist.
• Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination.
• For Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk there shall be two stage CBT followed by document verification and medical examination.
About RRB NTPC 2024 exam city centre
Center/City allocation for CBTs will depend upon technical and logistical feasibility. Candidates may have to travel to other Cities/States for attending CBTs.
Banned items inside RRB NTPC 2024 exam hall
Electronic gadgets like mobile phones, teeth, pen drives, laptops, calculators, wristwatches or any other communication devices or pens/pencils, wallets/purses, belts, shoes and metallic wears including ornaments, etc., are strictly not allowed inside the exam hall.
RRB NTPC UG level posts vacancy breakups
Undergraduate level posts
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 2,022 vacancies
Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 361 vacancies
Junior Clerk cum Typist: 990 vacancies
Trains Clerk: 72 vacancies
RRB NTPC Graduate level posts vacancy breakups
Graduate-level posts
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: 1,736 vacancies
Station Master: 994 vacancies
Goods Train Manager: 3,144 vacancies
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: 1,507 vacancies
Senior Clerk cum Typist: 732 vacancies
RRB NTPC 2024 number of vacancies to be filled
This recruitment drive will fill 11558 posts, 8,113 of which are graduate-level and 3,445 of which are undergraduate-level.
Know RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 selection process
The selection process for UG and Graduate level posts comprises of two stages Computer Based Test (CBTs) followed by Computer based Typing Skill Test (TST) wherever applicable.
About RRB NTPC UG, Graduate level exam city slip, admit card details
The exam dates are expected to be out next. The same notice will also include the city intimation slip date and admit card release date.
Registration dates for RRB NTPC UG level posts
For undergraduate-level posts, the application process commenced on September 21 and concluded on October 20, 2024.
RRB NTPC Graduate level posts registration dates
The registration process for graduate-level posts started on September 14 and concluded on October 13, 2024.
Where to check RRB NTPC Exam 2024 dates?
The UG, Graduate level posts exam dates when released will be available to candidates on the official websites of RRBs under which they have applied.
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 dates not released yet
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 dates have not been released yet. When released the exam date notice can be checked here.
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Specifications for the 2014 Peugeot 308 Sportium. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2014 Peugeot 308 Sportium 1.6L Petrol 5D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Anti-lock Braking
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Adjustable Front Seats - Manual
- Antenna - Roof-mounted Bee-sting type
- Alloy Sports Pedals
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- AUX/USB Input Socket
- 16 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Brake Assist
- Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Cargo Cover
- Cup Holders - Front & Rear
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Child Proof Rear Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchor Points
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How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 16
Published 7:49 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Monday college basketball schedule includes two games featuring an AAC team on the court. Among those contests is the UTSA Roadrunners taking on the Stanford Cardinal.
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Today’s AAC Games
Winthrop Eagles at Charlotte 49ers
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
UTSA Roadrunners at Stanford Cardinal
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ACC Network X
- Live stream: Log into ESPN using your Fubo account to watch this game
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PRAYAGRAJ: Ahead of the 2025 Mahakumbh, the Mela police on Sunday launched a special drive to make Sangam Nose and the surrounding areas "beggar-free" and to rehabilitate them in other sectors of mela campus with the help of NGOs.
Acknowledging the startling fact that a huge number of beggars arrive at Sangam Nose and adjoining areas during Magh Mela, Ardh Kumbh, and Kumbh Melas, and pose a major challenge for police authorities to regulate the flow of devotees for entry and exit routes, the Mela police have started working on rehabilitation plans with the help of a dozen NGOs before the beginning of the world’s biggest religious and spiritual congregation on the banks of the Ganga.
The 45-day Mahakumbh, beginning on January 13, will continue until February 26, 2025.
SSP (Kumbh Mela) Rajesh Dwivedi told TOI that Mela police have launched a special drive to rehabilitate beggars with the help of NGOs and to make the Sangam Nose area beggar-free. He added, "The motive behind turning Sangam Nose and adjoining areas beggar-free is to regulate the flow of devotees who would be flocking from different parts of the country during Mahakumbh." He also said, "As beggars often occupy places on the prime Sangam Nose point and pose a major difficulty to policemen to regulate the flow of devotees on entry and exit routes, their rehabilitation in different sectors would be the perfect example to make the Sangam Nose area beggar-free."
Dwivedi, meanwhile, said, "Mela cops, with the help of the administration and NGOs, have plans to bring positive changes in the lives of beggars so that they choose a better way of living. Mela police are also mooting a plan to provide skill training to beggars once they complete their tenure at the rehabilitation centre in order to help them become financially independent."
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Painting your home is more than just a cosmetic upgrade; it's an investment in its appearance and longevity. But before you start searching for the paintbrush and best paint colour for your living room, there's a crucial step often overlooked: the primer.
Choosing the right primer can make a significant difference in the outcome of your paint job. It ensures better adhesion, enhances the paint's durability, and helps the colour stand out. With so many options available, including traditional acrylic primers and innovative Birla White primers, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice.
This article will guide you through the world of primers, comparing Birla White primers to traditional acrylic options. We'll explore their key features, and benefits, and help you decide which one is the best fit for your home.
Understanding Primers
Primers are like a foundation for your paint. They create a smooth, even surface and help the paint adhere better. There are different types of primers, but the most common ones are acrylic, and oil based.
Exterior primer when choosing a primer, consider the surface you're painting on (e.g., wood, plaster, metal), the type of paint you'll use, and the desired finish. A good primer will help your paint last longer and look better.
Traditional Acrylic Primers: A Review
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Choosing the Right Primer for Your Home
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- Paint Type: The type of paint you're using will influence your primer choice. Oil-based paints often require oil-based primers, while latex paints can use either acrylic or latex primers.
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By carefully considering these factors, you can select the primer that best suits your home's needs and ensure a long-lasting, beautiful paint job.
Conclusion
Best wall primer in India choosing the right primer is often an overlooked step in the home renovation process but it surely can significantly impact the success of your painting or home renovation project. By understanding the differences between Birla White primers and traditional acrylic options, you can make an informed decision that benefits your home's appearance and durability.
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Ustad Zakir Hussain Death: Tabla Maestro Dies At 73, Family Confirms
Ustad Zakir Hussain Death News: Legendary musician Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 after suffering from heart-related problems. He was admitted to a San Francisco hospital. Deets inside.
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Ustad Zakir Hussain Death News: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died after suffering from heart-related problems. His friend and flutist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday that the musician was admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital.
In a statement to NPR, his family said the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Ustad Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Zakir Hussain Death
Earlier a report by PTI shared details about his health issues and revealed that the 73-year-old musician had been having blood pressure issues.
A source told PTI, "He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart-related problem since the last week." “He is unwell and admitted to the ICU right now. We all are worried about the situation,” Rahul Chaurasia told the same news agency.
Zakir Hussain's latest tour deets
For the unversed, he announced the As We Speak India tour recently alongside Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia for 4 cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. About the tour he stated, "India holds a special place in my heart. Returning to my homeland to perform with such incredible musicians is a dream come true. This concert is a celebration of the universal language of music. It's an opportunity to explore the common ground between Indian classical and Western jazz and to create something truly unique and inspiring." He added, "Collaborating with Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia has been a dream come true. Their musical brilliance and open-mindedness have made this project a truly unforgettable experience. I'm excited to share the magic of our music with Indian audiences."
More about the legendary musician
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, is celebrated for his talent to blend Indian classical music with global music. His popular works include Shakti, alongside guitarist John McLaughlin, and albums like Making Music and Saturday Night in Bombay.
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73. In a statement to NPR, his family said the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Ustad Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, his brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister, Khurshid Aulia.
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Schenn notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Schenn has four points over seven outings in December. He hasn't found the same kind of success as the Blues' other top-six forwards, but he's still offering depth scoring with a physical edge. The 33-year-old center is up to 16 points, 63 shots on net, 76 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 32 contests this season.
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As the mystery grows around the drones flying over New Jersey, so do the calls from puzzled residents to authorities about the flying machines. Reports of drone sightings have spread from New Jersey to other states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut and Ohio.
Federal authorities on Sunday repeated assurances that the drones are not a security threat. But they still don't know where they came from or who is responsible.
Meanwhile, some state and federal officials called for Congress to pass expanded legislation that would give federal authorities greater resources to mitigate risks from drones.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC News' This Week on Sunday that the federal government has deployed additional resources, including personnel and technology, to assist New Jersey State Police with addressing drone sightings and that the Biden administration remains "vigilant" in investigating the drone sightings.
"There's no question that people are seeing drones," he added, but noted that some of the recent sightings on the East Coast are likely crewed aircraft or duplicate sightings.
He called for Congress to act quickly to extend and expand the current drone-countering authorities — authorized in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 — which are set to expire on Dec. 20. The law enables the Homeland Security and Justice Departments to use advanced detection technologies to identify, track and mitigate drones.
"It is critical, as we all have said for a number of years, that we need from Congress additional authorities to address the drone situation," Mayorkas said in the ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos.
A joint congressional subcommittee hearing held last week centered on a bipartisan bill — called the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act — that would expand federal drone-countering measures, like bolstering the FAA's oversight powers of drones.
The federal government is also sending a drone detection system to New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday.
"I am grateful for the support, but we need more," she said on X. Passing the Counter-UAS legislation, she said in a separate statement, "will give New York and our peers the authority and resources required to respond to circumstances like we face today."
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, said on Fox News Sunday, "There's a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now."
"'We don't know' is not a good enough answer," he said, in reference to what he said is a lack of information from federal agencies.
Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states. The New York Stewart International Airport runways shut down for an hour on Friday night after the FAA reported drone sightings in the area, a spokesperson confirmed.
In Ohio, there was a temporary closure of the airspace above Wright Patterson Air Force Base between Friday night and Saturday morning after "small unmanned aerial systems were spotted in the vicinity of and over" the base, base spokesman Bob Purtiman told NPR member station WVXU.
During a call with reporters on Saturday, a Pentagon spokesperson acknowledged that there had also been sightings of drones over two military installations in New Jersey, at Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, but said such sightings are typical.
"This is not a new issue for us," the Joint Staff spokesperson said, according to the Pentagon's news service. "We've had to deal with drone incursions over our bases for quite a time now. It's something that we routinely respond to in each and every case when reporting is cited."
Still unclear who is responsible for drone activity
The military maintained over the weekend that there were no signs of foreign adversary involvement.
"To date, we have no intelligence or observations that would indicate that they were aligned with a foreign actor or that they had malicious intent," the Pentagon spokesperson said. "But ... we don't know. We have not been able to locate or identify the operators or the points of origin."
The spokesperson also said the drones are frustrating the Department of Defense, adding that the military has "limited authorities" to investigate outside military installations in the U.S., and is also prohibited from conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations that could help determine the origins of the drones.
"We don't know what the activity is," the Pentagon news service quoted the spokesperson as saying. "We don't know ... if it is criminal. But I will tell you that it is irresponsible."
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UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024 out at uppbpb.gov.in, direct link to download here
UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024 released. The download link is given here.
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Promotion Board has released UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024. Candidates who will appear for document verification and physical standard test can download the admit card through the official website of UPPBPB at uppbpb.gov.in.
From December 26, 2024 onwards, the Board will commence the process of scrutinizing records and conducting physical standard tests of eligible candidates under direct recruitment to the posts of constable civil police—2023 in 75 districts of the state.
Candidates who want to appear for the DV and PST can download the admit card and check the centre and the scheduled date and time of the DV and PST on it. Candidates will have to reach the exam centre on the scheduled date and time with the relevant original records mentioned in the admit card and a self-attested copy of the original documents.
Direct link to download UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024
UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024: How to download
To download the UP Police Constable DV admit card, candidates can follow the steps given below.
- Visit the official website of UPPBPB at uppbpb.gov.in.
- Click on UP Police Constable DV Admit Card 2024 link available on the home page.
- A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.
- Click on submit and your admit card will be displayed.
- Check the admit card and download the page.
- Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
If any candidate is facing difficulty in downloading the admit card, then he/she can contact the helpline number-8867786192.
The UP Police Constable written test result was announced on November 21, 2024. The exam was held in two phases. In the first phase, on August 23, 24 and 25, around 28.91 lakh candidates appeared for the examination. Around 19.26 lakh candidates appeared for the second phase – on August 30 and 31. On all exam days, the test was held in two shifts – the first shift from 10 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 3 pm to 5 pm.
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How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 16
Published 7:49 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024
SEC teams will be in action in two games on Monday in college basketball action. That includes the UNC Greensboro Spartans playing the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum.
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Today’s SEC Games
UNC Greensboro Spartans at Georgia Bulldogs
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- TV channel: SEC Network +
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Texas Southern Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SEC Network +
- Live stream: Log into ESPN using your Fubo account to watch this game
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PRAYAGRAJ: After the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the tent city, the authorities of Kumbh Mela ramped up preparations for the world’s biggest religious gathering on the banks of the Ganga, with the objective to complete the entire mela campus within a week.
Mela officials are running from pillar to post to expedite the implementation of preparations, emphasizing the need for collective effort over the next two and a half months to ensure the success of the upcoming mega religious and spiritual event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹5,500 crore for Maha Kumbh during his visit to Prayagraj on December 13.
Highlighting the scale of preparations for the 45-day mega religious event, the Prime Minister remarked that the arrangements being made are truly monumental and that the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is poised to create history. Both PM Modi and CM Yogi expressed satisfaction with the ongoing preparations, which boosted the morale of the officials involved.
A senior mela official said, “In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the mela area will be fully decorated within a week or 10 days. All officials are working with utmost dedication, and this level of effort will continue non-stop over the next two and a half months, from the start of the fair to its conclusion.”
Post PM and CM visits, the focus shifted to expediting and completing all tasks within the stipulated timeframe. The construction of the pontoon bridge is progressing swiftly, with channelization work nearing completion.
Key projects, including lighting, tents, and beautification, are advancing rapidly to ensure readiness within the designated timeline, he added.
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Syria has exchanged a vile dictator for an uncertain future
Summary
- It is not clear how stable or how benign the new regime will be
THERE WAS joy and horror and anguish all at once. Many of the detainees freed from Saidnaya, the most notorious prison in Syria, were husks: skeletal frames, vacant stares. They staggered out of cells where dozens of people had been packed into reeking, pitch-black chambers. On the walls of one someone had scribbled in Arabic, “Take me, already."
Some prisoners had been there for decades, long enough that they forgot their names and their families had declared them dead. From one cell in the women’s section emerged a young boy, a toddler who may have spent his whole life in jail. Those who found their loved ones alive could not believe their fortune. Those who did not grew desperate. A rumour spread of even ghastlier horrors beneath Saidnaya: thousands of additional prisoners alive but trapped in underground cells hidden behind concealed doors.
It was a perverse sort of false hope. A group that represents Syrian detainees eventually issued a statement refuting the claim. The prison was empty, it said; there were no more hidden cells, no more survivors. But even false rumours contain some truth. Bashar al-Assad, the longtime dictator, was brutal enough that Syrians found it plausible that he had built a dungeon beneath a dungeon. It was hard to imagine a depth to which he would not sink.
Last stand and deliverance
Syria is finally free of Mr Assad’s brutality. A rebel offensive that began in the north-west on November 27th progressed with lightning speed. By December 8th insurgents had reached Damascus, the capital, and Mr Assad had fled to Russia, ending his family’s 53-year rule. What comes next is uncertain, but will certainly have profound implications for the region. Most Syrians doubt it can be worse than what came before.
The rebels were able to topple Mr Assad in 13 days because of the steady decay of the previous 13 years. After he decided in 2011 to suppress calls for democracy with violence, hundreds of thousands of young Syrian men lost their lives in the ensuing civil war. Millions more fled to neighbouring countries, or to Europe. In recent years, as the regime reasserted control over much of Syria, stability brought those who remained little benefit. A small circle of profiteers grew rich amid the ruins.
The rebels, led by an Islamist group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), had spent years training for their offensive. They looked like a modern army, with drones and special forces and a centralised command structure. But their most important weapon was motivation: they wanted to topple the regime, whereas the Syrian army no longer had the will to preserve it. Senior officers left the front lines in order to move their families to safer parts of the country. The rank and file abandoned their posts. The regime’s foreign backers—Iran, Russia and Hizbullah, a Lebanese militia—seeing how incapable it was of defending itself and beset by problems of their own, declined to come to its aid. It was not a bloodless coup, but it was close: only a few hundred people died in the final days of a war that had killed half a million.
Damascus was euphoric. Locals broke into the presidential palace, where they rifled through Mr Assad’s DVD collection (he was apparently a fan of Borat) and his wife’s Louis Vuitton bags. Many shops swiftly reopened. A long queue snaked out of a Syriatel outlet, of returning refugees keen to buy new SIM cards.
Some government employees reported for work as usual. Outside the Four Seasons hotel a municipal worker swept up rubbish. Staff at the post office were not entirely sure who they were working for or whether their salaries would be paid. A group of them smoked and gossiped about Mr Assad’s flight. It was unclear if any letters would be delivered that day.
Elation and division
Not everywhere was peaceful, though. In the north the Syrian National Army (SNA), a Turkish proxy force, attacked several towns controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a mainly Kurdish militia backed by America. That was a reminder that the country remains divided between several different groups (see map).
HTS was not the first militia to reach Damascus—rebels from the south were—but it is now the strongest faction in the capital. Its forces have been setting up checkpoints and controlling access to government buildings. Their leaders have also told rebels to stop firing guns in the air in celebration, which had become a nuisance.
Until now HTS has governed only Idlib province, a rebel-held pocket in the north-west, where it proved to be competent but authoritarian. On December 10th the group named Muhammad al-Bashir, its chief administrator in Idlib, as a caretaker prime minister. His cabinet is meant to maintain security and provide basic services until March, although it is not clear what happens then. In practice, real power will rest with Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of HTS, who has recently started using his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, instead of his nom de guerre.
Syrians worry that HTS might try to impose its vision of Islamic rule or seek to monopolise power. With good reason: HTS emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, though it cut ties with the jihadists in 2017. Moreover, it is one thing to govern rural, conservative Idlib and another to run the whole country, with cosmopolitan cities and big religious and ethnic minorities.
HTS has said the right things so far. On December 9th it forbade its fighters from “interfering in women’s dress". Statements directed at the Christian and Druze minorities stress that their rights will be respected. A message to the Kurds declared “Diversity is our strength". In addition to adopting woke rhetoric, Mr Sharaa has neatly trimmed his once-grizzly beard and discarded his turban and camouflage gear in favour of sober fatigues.
Many Syrian Christians are cautiously optimistic. Mr Assad’s Alawite sect is more worried. Many have withdrawn to their ancestral villages along the coastal plain. HTS sounds less benevolent when it addresses them, demanding they cut ties with the old regime. The community has made some conciliatory gestures: religious leaders in Qardaha, the Assad family’s hometown, say they accept HTS’s rule and will remove statues of the former president.
There have been few reports of reprisals. On December 9th HTS announced an amnesty for soldiers who were conscripted into the army. That is sensible: most were drafted against their will. At the same time, Mr Sharaa promised to hunt down senior security officials. But so far, sources say, that has meant confiscating their weapons and uniforms and sending them home: demobilisation, not firing squads.
It has been even more pragmatic with the bureaucracy, telling the foreign ministry, for example, to keep diplomats in their posts. That edict has made for surreal scenes. Bashar al-Ja’afari, Syria’s ambassador in Moscow, was one of Mr Assad’s most fawning loyalists. But in an interview with a Russian television channel on December 8th he denounced the “corrupt mafia" that had been running Syria.
For several years HTS was arguably better at providing basic services than the central government: electricity was more reliable in Idlib than Aleppo, for instance. But the group knows that it lacks the capacity to administer all of Syria and needs help from the existing civil service. “He’s being smart in terms of continuity of state institutions," a diplomat says of Mr Sharaa. “The issue is the top level, the cabinet ministries, the actual power."
Mr Bashir’s cabinet is full of HTS members: ministers from Idlib have been given the same jobs in Damascus. Other militias are grumbling. The SNA, the SDF and an alliance of southern rebels all want a say in the new regime. Some of these groups have a reputation for crime and thuggery. HTS, although the strongest faction, is not powerful enough to control the entire country or to forcibly disarm rival militias.
Some rebels also complain about the deference being shown to certain members of the ousted regime, which they see as a betrayal of the revolution. Mr Assad has holed up in Russia, but the whereabouts of many of his henchmen is a mystery. No one knows what happened to Mr Assad’s brother, Maher, a ruthless army commander, for example. Some Syrians think he fled to the coast, others to Iran. Foreign diplomats fret about the prospect of Alawite militias taking up arms.
The Syrian diaspora has spent years making detailed plans for how they might govern after Mr Assad’s fall. One group of opposition activists published a “Syria Transition Roadmap" with a draft provisional constitution. Another group, called The Day After, released a transition plan in 2012 with timelines for everything from transitional justice to central-bank reform. There was also a UN-led effort to bring together the regime and the opposition to write a new constitution. It was pointless: Mr Assad was only feigning interest in reform. But some of its members have good ideas about a new national charter.
The problem is that many of these activists are outside the country—and none of them has any guns. A source close to HTS thinks democracy will not be high on Mr Sharaa’s agenda. His government in Idlib became dictatorial enough to spark protests earlier this year. Still, many Syrians treated it with forbearance: it was far better than Mr Assad. “With the regime’s collapse, people may no longer afford it the same tolerance they did," says Haid Haid of Chatham House, a think-tank.
In the short term, Mr Sharaa’s popularity may depend on whether he can attract aid and investment. Syria’s needs are enormous. GDP has fallen by 87% since the war began, from $68bn in 2011 to just $9bn today. The cost of reconstruction is thought to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. The country is still under strict Western sanctions, even though Mr Assad’s departure seems to make such measures obsolete. Syrian businessmen abroad are waiting to see if HTS does away with the detritus of Mr Assad’s rule—a state-directed economy, capital controls, cronyism—before deciding whether to invest.
Many Syrians bristle at the idea that they might end up like other countries in the region that overthrew repressive regimes. They see few parallels with Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which were invaded by outsiders who set up new governments with the help of exiles. Syria is almost the opposite: a home-grown uprising against a regime that was propped up by foreigners. Unlike Libya or Yemen in 2011, Syria has already been through a civil war. Optimists hope that the bitter memory will spur its various militias to compromise. That may be wishful thinking. For now, though, Syrians are feeling a rare emotion: hope.
One of the Assad regime’s slogans was qaidna lil abad, “our leader for ever". It seemed true: no matter how much damage they did, the Assads endured. Until, suddenly, they did not. As the rebels closed in on Damascus, Yassin al-Haj Saleh, a dissident who spent 16 years in jail, knew that many challenges lay ahead. But that was a matter for tomorrow: “For ever is over," he wrote, “and history begins."
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Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. His demise has left the entire country grief-stricken. Here's recalling the time when he was offered to play the role of RD Burman in legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle's biopic.
When Zakir Hussain Played RD Burman In Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle's Biopic Saaz
When Sai Paranjpye had offered Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain a role as a camouflaged R D Burman in her skimpily concealed Asha Bhosle biopic Saaz in 1998, Zakir Saab (he hated to be called that) was quite tickled.
“Why me? I mean, it couldn’t be the curly hair,” he had joked.
But Sai was adamant. She wanted to cast someone as talented as RD and hugely charismatic to play the romantic lead opposite Shabana Azmi who played the Asha Bhosle doppelganger . Of course Zakir Saab was not named R D Burman in the film. To avoid legal ramifications Zakir Saab was named Himaan Desai and the Tabla maestro had abundant fun with the part.
Zakir Saab also composed some songs for Saaz. The two tracks composed by the indomitable percussionist Kya tumne keh diya sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Phir bhor bhayee by Devaki Pandit stood out in a film that was all about music.
Interestingly Zakir Hussain and R D Burman had a looming common factor between them. The shadow of a formidable father falling on their careers. Just as R D Burman had to prove he was more than a chip off the old (Sachin Dev) block, Zakir Hussain too came into his own despite his father the great Allah Rakha.
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco on Sunday, December 15. The Padma Bhushan awardee had reportedly been hospitalised in the US due to health complications. According to a statement released by his family, Zakir Hussain succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition. The statement reads, "His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time."
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DETROW: That is footage captured by one New Jersey resident, U.S. Senator Andy Kim, who spent his Thursday night drone hunting with local police in a rural part of the state and posting about it on social media. Naturally, these mysterious drones have raised some questions. Where are they coming from? Who's flying them? Why? Federal officials say they don't have answers to those questions but say they see no evidence so far of a national security threat. Here's Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaking on ABC earlier today.
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DETROW: So in the era of see-something-say-something, the Feds seem to be assuring the public that there is nothing to see here. Local firefighters do say do not approach any drones that have crashed into the ground.
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PRAYAGRAJ: After intercepting two drones flying over the mela campus and subsequently serving them notices, mela police on Sunday made it clear that violators will be dealt with strictly.
Mela police deployed a robust anti-drone system in the mela campus and intercepted two drones in the past 48 hours flying over the mela campus without permission.
SSP (Kumbh Mela) Rajesh Dwivedi said that special measures are underway to ensure the safety and security of millions of pilgrims and devotees arriving at the mela campus during Mahakumbh.
He added, "An anti-drone system has been activated in the Mahakumbh mela area, and a high-tech anti-drone system successfully shot down and deactivated two drones flying without permission. Notices have been issued to the operators," he added.
Dwivedi emphasized that drones will not be allowed to fly in the Mahakumbh mela area without prior approval. Permission must be obtained from the police authorities concerned in advance for any drone operations. Strict action will be taken against anyone found operating drones without authorization.
To manage the high-tech anti-drone system, experienced experts have been brought in, and they are safeguarding the skies.
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THERE WAS joy and horror and anguish all at once. Many of the detainees freed from Saidnaya, the most notorious prison in Syria, were husks: skeletal frames, vacant stares. They staggered out of cells where dozens of people had been packed into reeking, pitch-black chambers. On the walls of one someone had scribbled in Arabic, “Take me, already."
THERE WAS joy and horror and anguish all at once. Many of the detainees freed from Saidnaya, the most notorious prison in Syria, were husks: skeletal frames, vacant stares. They staggered out of cells where dozens of people had been packed into reeking, pitch-black chambers. On the walls of one someone had scribbled in Arabic, “Take me, already."
Some prisoners had been there for decades, long enough that they forgot their names and their families had declared them dead. From one cell in the women’s section emerged a young boy, a toddler who may have spent his whole life in jail. Those who found their loved ones alive could not believe their fortune. Those who did not grew desperate. A rumour spread of even ghastlier horrors beneath Saidnaya: thousands of additional prisoners alive but trapped in underground cells hidden behind concealed doors.
Some prisoners had been there for decades, long enough that they forgot their names and their families had declared them dead. From one cell in the women’s section emerged a young boy, a toddler who may have spent his whole life in jail. Those who found their loved ones alive could not believe their fortune. Those who did not grew desperate. A rumour spread of even ghastlier horrors beneath Saidnaya: thousands of additional prisoners alive but trapped in underground cells hidden behind concealed doors.
It was a perverse sort of false hope. A group that represents Syrian detainees eventually issued a statement refuting the claim. The prison was empty, it said; there were no more hidden cells, no more survivors. But even false rumours contain some truth. Bashar al-Assad, the longtime dictator, was brutal enough that Syrians found it plausible that he had built a dungeon beneath a dungeon. It was hard to imagine a depth to which he would not sink.
Last stand and deliverance
Syria is finally free of Mr Assad’s brutality. A rebel offensive that began in the north-west on November 27th progressed with lightning speed. By December 8th insurgents had reached Damascus, the capital, and Mr Assad had fled to Russia, ending his family’s 53-year rule. What comes next is uncertain, but will certainly have profound implications for the region. Most Syrians doubt it can be worse than what came before.
The rebels were able to topple Mr Assad in 13 days because of the steady decay of the previous 13 years. After he decided in 2011 to suppress calls for democracy with violence, hundreds of thousands of young Syrian men lost their lives in the ensuing civil war. Millions more fled to neighbouring countries, or to Europe. In recent years, as the regime reasserted control over much of Syria, stability brought those who remained little benefit. A small circle of profiteers grew rich amid the ruins.
The rebels, led by an Islamist group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), had spent years training for their offensive. They looked like a modern army, with drones and special forces and a centralised command structure. But their most important weapon was motivation: they wanted to topple the regime, whereas the Syrian army no longer had the will to preserve it. Senior officers left the front lines in order to move their families to safer parts of the country. The rank and file abandoned their posts. The regime’s foreign backers—Iran, Russia and Hizbullah, a Lebanese militia—seeing how incapable it was of defending itself and beset by problems of their own, declined to come to its aid. It was not a bloodless coup, but it was close: only a few hundred people died in the final days of a war that had killed half a million.
Damascus was euphoric. Locals broke into the presidential palace, where they rifled through Mr Assad’s DVD collection (he was apparently a fan of Borat) and his wife’s Louis Vuitton bags. Many shops swiftly reopened. A long queue snaked out of a Syriatel outlet, of returning refugees keen to buy new SIM cards.
Some government employees reported for work as usual. Outside the Four Seasons hotel a municipal worker swept up rubbish. Staff at the post office were not entirely sure who they were working for or whether their salaries would be paid. A group of them smoked and gossiped about Mr Assad’s flight. It was unclear if any letters would be delivered that day.
Elation and division
Not everywhere was peaceful, though. In the north the Syrian National Army (SNA), a Turkish proxy force, attacked several towns controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a mainly Kurdish militia backed by America. That was a reminder that the country remains divided between several different groups (see map).
HTS was not the first militia to reach Damascus—rebels from the south were—but it is now the strongest faction in the capital. Its forces have been setting up checkpoints and controlling access to government buildings. Their leaders have also told rebels to stop firing guns in the air in celebration, which had become a nuisance.
Until now HTS has governed only Idlib province, a rebel-held pocket in the north-west, where it proved to be competent but authoritarian. On December 10th the group named Muhammad al-Bashir, its chief administrator in Idlib, as a caretaker prime minister. His cabinet is meant to maintain security and provide basic services until March, although it is not clear what happens then. In practice, real power will rest with Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of HTS, who has recently started using his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, instead of his nom de guerre.
Syrians worry that HTS might try to impose its vision of Islamic rule or seek to monopolise power. With good reason: HTS emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, though it cut ties with the jihadists in 2017. Moreover, it is one thing to govern rural, conservative Idlib and another to run the whole country, with cosmopolitan cities and big religious and ethnic minorities.
HTS has said the right things so far. On December 9th it forbade its fighters from “interfering in women’s dress". Statements directed at the Christian and Druze minorities stress that their rights will be respected. A message to the Kurds declared “Diversity is our strength". In addition to adopting woke rhetoric, Mr Sharaa has neatly trimmed his once-grizzly beard and discarded his turban and camouflage gear in favour of sober fatigues.
Many Syrian Christians are cautiously optimistic. Mr Assad’s Alawite sect is more worried. Many have withdrawn to their ancestral villages along the coastal plain. HTS sounds less benevolent when it addresses them, demanding they cut ties with the old regime. The community has made some conciliatory gestures: religious leaders in Qardaha, the Assad family’s hometown, say they accept HTS’s rule and will remove statues of the former president.
There have been few reports of reprisals. On December 9th HTS announced an amnesty for soldiers who were conscripted into the army. That is sensible: most were drafted against their will. At the same time, Mr Sharaa promised to hunt down senior security officials. But so far, sources say, that has meant confiscating their weapons and uniforms and sending them home: demobilisation, not firing squads.
It has been even more pragmatic with the bureaucracy, telling the foreign ministry, for example, to keep diplomats in their posts. That edict has made for surreal scenes. Bashar al-Ja’afari, Syria’s ambassador in Moscow, was one of Mr Assad’s most fawning loyalists. But in an interview with a Russian television channel on December 8th he denounced the “corrupt mafia" that had been running Syria.
For several years HTS was arguably better at providing basic services than the central government: electricity was more reliable in Idlib than Aleppo, for instance. But the group knows that it lacks the capacity to administer all of Syria and needs help from the existing civil service. “He’s being smart in terms of continuity of state institutions," a diplomat says of Mr Sharaa. “The issue is the top level, the cabinet ministries, the actual power."
Mr Bashir’s cabinet is full of HTS members: ministers from Idlib have been given the same jobs in Damascus. Other militias are grumbling. The SNA, the SDF and an alliance of southern rebels all want a say in the new regime. Some of these groups have a reputation for crime and thuggery. HTS, although the strongest faction, is not powerful enough to control the entire country or to forcibly disarm rival militias.
Some rebels also complain about the deference being shown to certain members of the ousted regime, which they see as a betrayal of the revolution. Mr Assad has holed up in Russia, but the whereabouts of many of his henchmen is a mystery. No one knows what happened to Mr Assad’s brother, Maher, a ruthless army commander, for example. Some Syrians think he fled to the coast, others to Iran. Foreign diplomats fret about the prospect of Alawite militias taking up arms.
The Syrian diaspora has spent years making detailed plans for how they might govern after Mr Assad’s fall. One group of opposition activists published a “Syria Transition Roadmap" with a draft provisional constitution. Another group, called The Day After, released a transition plan in 2012 with timelines for everything from transitional justice to central-bank reform. There was also a UN-led effort to bring together the regime and the opposition to write a new constitution. It was pointless: Mr Assad was only feigning interest in reform. But some of its members have good ideas about a new national charter.
The problem is that many of these activists are outside the country—and none of them has any guns. A source close to HTS thinks democracy will not be high on Mr Sharaa’s agenda. His government in Idlib became dictatorial enough to spark protests earlier this year. Still, many Syrians treated it with forbearance: it was far better than Mr Assad. “With the regime’s collapse, people may no longer afford it the same tolerance they did," says Haid Haid of Chatham House, a think-tank.
In the short term, Mr Sharaa’s popularity may depend on whether he can attract aid and investment. Syria’s needs are enormous. GDP has fallen by 87% since the war began, from $68bn in 2011 to just $9bn today. The cost of reconstruction is thought to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. The country is still under strict Western sanctions, even though Mr Assad’s departure seems to make such measures obsolete. Syrian businessmen abroad are waiting to see if HTS does away with the detritus of Mr Assad’s rule—a state-directed economy, capital controls, cronyism—before deciding whether to invest.
Many Syrians bristle at the idea that they might end up like other countries in the region that overthrew repressive regimes. They see few parallels with Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which were invaded by outsiders who set up new governments with the help of exiles. Syria is almost the opposite: a home-grown uprising against a regime that was propped up by foreigners. Unlike Libya or Yemen in 2011, Syria has already been through a civil war. Optimists hope that the bitter memory will spur its various militias to compromise. That may be wishful thinking. For now, though, Syrians are feeling a rare emotion: hope.
One of the Assad regime’s slogans was qaidna lil abad, “our leader for ever". It seemed true: no matter how much damage they did, the Assads endured. Until, suddenly, they did not. As the rebels closed in on Damascus, Yassin al-Haj Saleh, a dissident who spent 16 years in jail, knew that many challenges lay ahead. But that was a matter for tomorrow: “For ever is over," he wrote, “and history begins."
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Ustad Zakir Hussain Death News Live: Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco on Sunday, December 15. The Padma Bhushan awardee had reportedly been hospitalised in the US due to health complications.
Ustad Zakir Hussain Death News Live: Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. He breathed his last in San Francisco on Sunday, December 15. The Padma Bhushan awardee was reportedly undergoing treatment in a hospital in the US when his health took a turn for the worse.
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From the fantastic times of fusion in Shakti, Zakir had rhythm in his bones, love for his art in his heart and brought joy to millions across the world. He will always be remembered with love, pride and gratitude for his Devotion to his Art. Deepest condolences & Blessings to all… https://t.co/S1o5ztClCN
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In his social media post, Akshay Kumar paid emotional tribute to Late Zakir Hussain. He wrote, "Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country's musical heritage. Om Shanti."
Dec 16, 2024 09:01 IST
Ustad Zakir Hussain Death News Live Updates: Late Tabla Maestro's Family Issues Statement
As per a repor in Hindustan Times, Zakir Hussain's family issued a statement that read, “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time." The family has requested ‘privacy at this time.’
Dec 16, 2024 08:59 IST
Zakir Hussain Tabla Death News Live Updates: Kangana Ranaut Pays Tribute
Taking to her official Instagram handle on Monday morning, Kangana Ranaut paid tribute to the late Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. She wrote, "You made India richer. Thank you for your contribution."
Dec 16, 2024 08:58 IST
Zakir Hussain Passed Away Live Updates: Nation Mourns Tabla Maestro's Demise
The news of Zakir Hussain’s death has left the entire nation shocked and grief-struck.
Dec 16, 2024 08:56 IST
Zakir Hussain Death News Live Updates: Family Reveals Cause Of Death
The late tabla maestro's family has issued a statement, sharing details about Zakir Hussain’s death. They revealed he died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic disease affecting the lungs.
Dec 16, 2024 08:55 IST
Zakir Hussain Death News Live Updates: Tabla Maestro Passes Away At 73
The tabla Maestro breathed his last in San Francisco on Sunday, December 15. The Padma Bhushan recipient was reportedly hospitalised in the US.
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By many measures, California is a shining success story. On its own, it boasts the world's fifth-largest economy. It's one of the richest states in the U.S., with one of the country's highest per capita incomes. And California is also a place where Hollywood and Silicon Valley have set a standard for the U.S. and created a mythical, romantic version of the state that looms over pop culture. But in recent years, it is a story that has been told of one as a state in decline. And according to that narrative, the most populous state is overregulated and too expensive to live in, and so much so, according to some, that people are fleeing it in droves. But how true is that story? To answer, I am joined now by Tessa McLean, the California editor at the online publication SFGATE. She dug into this narrative - not just the current one, but previous times that everybody has been talking about California failing. Welcome to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.
TESSA MCLEAN: Thanks for having me.
DETROW: Let's just start with the now - how dire is it? Is the California dream over? Are we packing it up?
MCLEAN: (Laughter) No, the California dream is not quite over yet, though many would say it is dying. The population in the last three years has declined, but it's never declined more than 1%. Each year since 2021, it's declined by a smaller and smaller number, and in 2023, it only declined 0.09%, according to figures from the State Department of Finance. So growth is simply slowing. It has not fully declined.
DETROW: But this led you to take a broader look because, you know, I covered California politics for a couple of years, and I heard this at the time I was there, and it seems like such a constant. This state is too expensive. It's overregulated. It's killing itself, and people are leaving in droves. And yet, the population - big-picture - continues to go up, the economy continues to grow. Why did you want to take a look back at these previous moments of doom and gloom? What was interesting about it to you?
MCLEAN: I write a lot about the movement of Californians, whether that's leaving the state entirely for a different state like Texas or Montana or whether they're moving around within the state itself. So I really wanted to take a look at the population data and see how big any decline has been in recent years and find out if this was a new phenomenon or if this had in fact been happening for years.
DETROW: Yeah.
MCLEAN: And leading up to the most recent election, it felt like California was in the spotlight more than ever. Kamala Harris was born in the Bay Area. She started her career in California, and that fact was often used against her. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is boasting about how Elon Musk left California for Texas. And Governor Gavin Newsom is sparring with the governors of Texas and Florida, and these conversations are making the national news. I wanted to take a step back and examine America's obsession with California failing.
DETROW: To be clear, though, you're not saying that some of the real problems that are being flagged, like the high cost of living, the cost of housing, in particular, aren't real. It's just that they may be overblown in terms of leading people to flee the state in droves?
MCLEAN: Absolutely. California is an expensive place to live. There's no doubt about it. And that high housing costs and all the cost of living expenses that come along with that are a big reason - the main reason, mainly - why people leave. There's been a lot more migration within the state itself, especially since the pandemic. You know, people might be leaving large coastal metros like San Francisco or Los Angeles for places like the Inland Empire or Sacramento, more so than are leaving the state itself.
DETROW: Why do you think then there's such an impulse over the years - and you're talking about the dot-com bust, you're talking about earlier periods in the 20th century. Why do you think there's such an interest in declaring the death of California?
MCLEAN: California has always been a prosperous place. It's a place that people look to, to go find wealth and success. People have been migrating out to California, looking for the California dream since the Gold Rush. And so I think that idea of the California dream is really important for people, and it really draws people out there.
DETROW: Were there any interesting parallels that you picked up on when you compared these moments?
MCLEAN: Yeah. I mean, the parallels is that the reasons that people are leaving are almost always the same. It's high housing costs. It's traffic. It's overpopulated cities, people just being fed up with the politics of the state. Those reasons never really changed, whether it's 1989 or 2023.
DETROW: That's Tessa McLean, the California editor at SFGATE. Her piece, "America's Obsession With California Failing," is at sfgate.com. Thanks so much for talking to us.
MCLEAN: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Fans turn up for ‘Abhay Deol lookalike’ competition in Delhi. Here's who won ₹500 prize money, 2 packs of chewing gum
A look-alike contest for actor Abhay Deol in Delhi attracted many participants. The event follows a similar contest featuring Timothée Chalamet in New York.
The desi are also catching up with the ‘lookalike competition’ trend. In October, a bunch of kids in New York sparked a worldwide trend by organising a Timothee Chalamet look-alike competition in Central Park where even the actor showed up. Post the success of that chapter, look-alike competitions for Drake, Bernie Sanders, Harry Styles, Zendaya, Jeremy Allen White and Zayn Malik cropped up world over.
Will the real Abhay Deol please stand up?
On Sunday, a similar event was organised in Delhi's Hauz Khas Park for Bollywood actor Abhay Deol. Cinephile Instagram account Films From Underground announced a ₹500 prize money, three film screening tickets and two packets of chewing gum. The bounty attracted dozens of contenders and a few, hopefuls of landing an Abhay Deol doppelganger date.
A man turned up in a black ‘wifebeater’, emulating Abhay's latest thirst traps on Instagram. Another person sported a black eye, a callback to one of Abhay's most viral moments when he turned up to an awards show after taking a beating from a music company.
In the end, a guy in a yellow sweater and a messy mullet took the crown ( ₹500). Not many were impressed. Someone commented, “Look away competition.” Another said, “Abhay Deol from Meesho.”
Sadly, Abhay Deol did not turn up here at all.
Timothee Chalamet fans set trends
In October, actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, an event that drew hundreds of onlookers, a dispersal order from police and at least one arrest.
Flanked by bodyguards, Chalamet briefly posed for photos with his high-cheeked, curly-haired doppelgängers, some of whom had dressed as the actor’s characters in Wonka and the Dune movies.
But just as the wannabe Chalamets began strutting along a red carpet in Washington Square Park, police ordered the large group to disperse, slapping organizers with a $500 fine for an “unpermitted costume contest.”
At least one contestant was taken away in handcuffs, though police did not immediately say why. A spokesperson for the NYPD said charges were pending.
“It started off as a silly joke, and now it’s turned pandemonium,” said Paige Nguyen, a producer for the YouTube personality Anthony Po, who staged the event.
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Kyrou scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Kyrou scored for the fourth game in a row, and his point streak is up to five contests dating back to Dec. 7 versus the Oilers. The 26-year-old winger continues to lead the Blues in goals with 13 over 32 appearances. He's added 14 assists, 92 shots on net, 21 hits and a plus-4 rating. Kyrou can sustain this level of offense, and he still has some room to grow on the power play this year, but he typically won't add much of a physical element.
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Memphis vs. West Virginia: Odds, spread, and over/under | Frisco Bowl
Published 3:24 am Sunday, December 15, 2024
The oddsmakers think the Frisco Bowl between the Memphis Tigers and West Virginia Mountaineers will be a relatively close one, with the Tigers favored by 4.5 points. Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas will host the matchup on December 17, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. An over/under of 59 points has been set for the contest.
In this article, you will find the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Memphis vs. West Virginia matchup.
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- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
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- City: Frisco, Texas
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Memphis vs. West Virginia Betting Trends
- Memphis has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
- When playing as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-6.
- West Virginia has put together a 5-7-0 ATS record so far this season.
- The Mountaineers have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
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CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Third-year BSc student Siddhant Masal (24) of a Beed-based college died of heart attack while appearing for an exam at the institution on Friday morning. The brother of the deceased said he did not have any medical history.
Masal, who was also preparing for UPSC by camping in Delhi in between, was a student of the Swatantryaveer Sawarkar Arts, Science and Commerce College in Beed. He was taking the exam on the second floor of the college when he complained of uneasiness to the invigilator around 9.45am, college principal Shivanand Kshirsagar said.
"I rushed to the exam hall with NCC experts trained in handling such emergencies. We than took Masal to the District Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead," the principal said.
Yash, the younger brother of the deceased, said he dropped Masal at the examination centre on a bike on Friday morning. "My brother did not complain of any health issues. On the way to the exam centre also, he did not complain of any issues. Later, I got a call from the college informing me that my brother had fainted," Yash said.
He said Masal was hard-working in nature and picked up a part-time job in Delhi to support the family. "My father is a car driver, and my mother works as a salesperson at a saree shop. My brother wanted to revive the fortunes of the family," he said.
Dr Hanumant Parkhe from the District Civil Hospital in Beed confirmed that Masal died of a heart attack. "Formation of blood clots in the heart of the student appeared to have led to the heart attack. We performed a postmortem and handed over the body to his family members," he said.
The Shivajinagar police has registered a case of accidental death in connection with the incident.
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Gold price today: Gold rates were lacklustre in the domestic futures market Monday morning as investors restricted their bets ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision, due this week. MCX Gold for February 5 expiry traded 0.14 per cent down at ₹77,031 per 10 grama around 9:15 AM.
Domestic gold prices slipped even as the yellow metal saw an uptick in international markets amid expectations of a 25 bps rate cut by the US Fed on Wednesday, December 18, with a focus on the central bank's commentary on inflation-growth dynamics and path of rate reduction next year.
Gold prices have gained significantly this year, supported by geopolitical uncertainty, monetary policy easing, central bank buying and a relatively stable dollar. Domestic spot gold prices have jumped nearly 22 per cent this year till December 13, significantly outperforming the equity benchmark Nifty 50, which has gained about 14 per cent in the same period.
Experts remain positive about gold's prospects for the coming year. The extent and magnitude of US Fed rate cuts, inflation and growth trajectory, and geopolitical events will remain key triggers for the precious metal.
Manoj Kumar Jain of Prithvifinmart Commodity Research suggests waiting for some stability in the bullion markets before initiating fresh long positions. He said investors could add on every dip in a staggered way for long-term investments.
"Gold has support at $2,658-2,642, while resistance at $2,694-2,722 per troy ounce. On the MCX, gold has support at ₹76,800- ₹76,440 and resistance at ₹77,450- ₹77,720," said Jain.
Rahul Kalantri, VP of commodities at Mehta Equities, pointed out that gold gold has support at $2,634-$2,620, with resistance at $2,664-$2,680. Silver finds support at $30.35-$30.20, while resistance is set at $30.70-$30.85. In INR terms, gold has support at ₹76,860- ₹76,640, with resistance at ₹77,350- ₹77,540. Silver has support at ₹90,450- ₹89,880 and resistance at ₹91,830- ₹92,440.
According to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, the current weakness suggests a potential trading range of ₹76,000– ₹78,000 on the MCX, with the short-term outlook remaining cautious amid ongoing market volatility.
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How Does a Quick Five-second Finger Test Help You Detect Early Signs of Lung Cancer?
A quick five-second finger can help detect early signs of lung cancer, involving pressing your thumbnails together. According to experts, if you notice no diamond shape is being formed, it may indicate finger clubbing. Clubbing can be a sign of lung, heart, or digestive issues. However, it is not a diagnosis and should be followed up with medical screening. Read on to know in detail.
You can easily perform the test at home to find out if your fingers have clubbing – a condition in which the tips of your fingers become enlarged
A super-fast five-second test that analyses the patterns made by your fingers can help you discover the early signs of lung cancer. Known as the diamond finger test, doctors say it is the fastest way to determine the possibility of this life-threatening cancer, which has spiked among youngsters in recent years.
According to doctors, you can easily perform the test at home to find out if your fingers have clubbing—a condition in which the tips of your fingers become enlarged and the nails become extremely curved from front to back.
What are clubbed fingers?
Clubbed fingers are a sign of disease, often of the heart or lungs, which cause chronically low blood levels of oxygen. These appearances can happen with your toes as well. Doctors say clubbing usually affects both your hands and feet. Some people refer to clubbing of the fingers and toes as digital clubbing.
While it does not cause pain unless linked to conditions like bone and joint issues from lung disease, most people do not even realize they have it. Doctors say after recognizing the sign, which points to lung issues, you must get further investigations done.
What causes clubbing in your fingers and toes?
According to experts, it may be that your toes and fingers are naturally clubbed and there is no disease or condition linked to it. However, in most cases, your experts will check to make sure you are not suffering from lung or heart issues.
The signs and symptoms of clubbing of fingers and toes involve changes in the way your fingers and toes look.
- Your nails may look like they are not attached anymore
- The angle where your nail meets the cuticle gets wider, and the nail appears to look like a hill.
- The tips become wide and round, and they also may darken in colour or become warm to the touch.
- The tips of your nails curve downward
Can you reduce the risk of finger clubbing?
Doctors say while you cannot prevent being born with clubbed fingers or toes, you may be able to reduce your risk of developing deadly diseases like lung cancer that may lead to the condition.
Lung cancer is among the most common cancers worldwide and is the leading cause of death, especially among youngsters. Often diagnosed at later stages, it is mainly caused by:
- Being exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke
- Being exposed to harmful substances, like air pollution, radon, asbestos, uranium, diesel exhaust, silica, coal products and others
- Having previous radiation treatments to your chest—like breast cancer or lymphoma
- Having a family history of lung cancer
Damaged cells dividing uncontrollably create masses, or tumours, of tissue that eventually keep your organs from working properly.
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Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar condole Zakir Hussain's death: ‘Unmatched maestro, immeasurable loss’
Kamal Haasan said “we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art”. Zakir Hussain died in the US at the age of 73.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's death has not only shocked the music community but also left film celebrities emotional. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta and Dia Mirza, among others, condoled his death, taking to their social media platforms. Zakir died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, at the age of 73, his family said on Monday. (Also Read | When Alla Rakha recited tabla rhythms instead of prayer in baby Zakir Hussain's ears: I'm Goddess Saraswati's worshipper)
Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Kangana pen note for Zakir
Taking to his blog, Amitabh wrote, "A genius .. an unmatched maestro ..an immeasurable loss ..Zakir Hussain .. has left us ..." Kamal Haasan shared an old picture with Zakir on X (formerly Twitter). He tweeted, "Zakir Bhai! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you. #ZakirHussain." Kangana Ranaut shared an old video of Zakir on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, "You made India richer. Thank you for your contribution."
Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta also share posts
Akshay Kumar posted a photo on X and said, "Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti." Hansal Mehta also shared old photos on X. His tweet read, "The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain, passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye, Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe."
Dia Mirza tweeted, "The full moon embraced the golden heartbeat of India. Ustaad Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro, was not just a musical genius, he was easily one of the kindest, most loving and generous human beings I have ever had the privilege of meeting. His light will shine on and his smile is etched in my heart forever. The joy he exuded with his hair swaying to the rhythm of his tabla and the deep respect he gave every performing artist is imprinted in our minds. #OmShanti #UstadZakirHussain."
About Zakir's life, career
Zakir died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been in hospital for the past two weeks and was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his condition deteriorated. His sister Khurshid Aulia said he died "very peacefully". "He passed away very peacefully after the ventilation machine was switched off. This was 4 pm San Francisco time," she told news agency PTI.
Regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, Zakir is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola and their daughters -- Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. In a career spanning six decades, Hussain worked with several renowned international and Indian artists.
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Buchnevich scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Buchnevich opened the scoring in the first period against his former team. He's gotten on the scoresheet in each of his last nine games, putting up three goals and six assists in that span, though he also missed two contests due to a lower-body injury. Buchnevich is clicking in a top-six role, and he's up to eight goals, 21 points, 61 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-1 rating through 30 appearances this season.
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- North Carolina is bracing for colder weather less than three months after Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes there.
- A Tallahassee woman is making mats out of plastic bags to help neighbors sleeping in tents there get through the winter.
- Watch the video to learn how you can help her on her mission.
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Families in North Carolina are bracing for colder weather, especially those living in tents. I’m Kenya Cardonne, your Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood reporter. Closer to home, one neighbor here is on a mission to turn hundreds of plastic bags into sleeping mats to help them insulate tents and combat the cold.
According to North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene Damage and Needs Assessment, catastrophic flooding and winds damaged more than 73,000 homes there.
As recovery continues, the community will soon face another obstacle: a drop in temperatures. That will pose a big risk for neighbors there sleeping in tents.
Susan Denham, Neighbor - “My imagination just goes wild thinking about that. That's got to be a miserable existence. These people are out there with their families, their children, you know, barely sheltered, you know. I want to do what I can.”
Helping from hundreds of miles away is Tallahassee neighbor Susan Denham. She's been putting in hours upon hours of weaving and braiding to make mats out of plastic bags.
It’s a technique that has been used for years to help people sleeping in tents retain body heat and prevent moisture from seeping through during the winter.
Denham - “It's very warm. I mean, my hand is sweating right now underneath this thing.”
Each mat is made up of at least 500-600 bags.
With the temperatures looking to drop in North Carolina by next weekend, she needs her fellow neighbors to step up with lots of plastic bags and manpower.
Denham - “If this is something that you want to do, or you just want to have a project, come on by and we'll make some sleeping mats.”
Kenya Cardonne, Reporter - "And it really is easy to do. I’ve never knitted or crocheted anything a day in my life but with some help from my friend here and some repetition, I’m getting the hang of it!"
Her plan stemmed from social media posts made by people in North Carolina asking for plastic bags for the same reason.
Susan wanted to pitch in— efficiently.
Denham - “The idea is to make them here at home and send them there, so those ladies can have some relief and get some rest, or go do some of the other things that they can do that we can't because they're in the vicinity.”
It’s a project she wants to carry out for the entirety of the winter season to let North Carolinians know that they are not alone.
Denham - “If we don't have the resources to help somebody, we can make the resources. Nobody can do everything for everybody. But, everybody can do something for somebody.”
You can drop off plastic bags at 2302 Jim Lee Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32301.
If you don’t have the plastic bags or weaving time to spare, you can also help with the process of getting these mats to North Carolina. Denham is looking for any relief groups, local churches or neighbors who can help her ship these up there.
You can contact her via email at UpBeatMinistries@gmail.com
In Southeast Tallahassee, Kenya Cardonne ABC 27
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The United States “will never be played for suckers again” on the global stage, vowed Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast, who outlined his priorities for leading the House Foreign Affairs Committee, pledging to enforce an “America First” agenda and provide a “colonoscopy” of State Department activities.
In a video statement shared on social media Sunday, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) announced his ambitious plans as the newly selected chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, signaling a sharp pivot toward an “America First” foreign policy.
“I always love fighting for America,” he begins, noting that his fight is now “going to take a little bit of a different angle” after having been selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Mast, a decorated U.S. Army veteran who lost both legs during his military service in Afghanistan, declared that his tenure would focus on ensuring every diplomatic action and taxpayer dollar serves American interests.
“Every diplomat and every dollar that we authorize will be to put America first,” he stated emphatically. “If it does not meet that bar, we will not be authorizing it.”
Key to this agenda, he explained, will be asking critical questions about the U.S.’s relationships with foreign nations, including: “What does America need from each country or region that we are involved in? What do … they want from the United States? And … does what we offer … get us what we need?”
These questions, he argued, will form the foundation of a revamped approach to U.S. diplomacy, which he suggested has too often left America “being played for suckers.”
Mast also pledged to conduct a “granular” review of State Department programs, promising to eliminate wasteful spending and controversial initiatives.
“We are going to give the State Department a colonoscopy,” he asserted.
He specifically called out funding for cultural programs abroad, such as staging drag shows and promoting atheism, as examples of “unacceptable misuse” of taxpayer dollars:
We are going to make sure that our State Department is not building stages for drag shows in other countries and then calling that “infrastructure.” We are gonna make sure that our State Department is not saying “well, we’re looking to do international religious freedom” and going out there and spending half $1 million of your money on expanding atheism in Nepal and other countries. That will be the stuff that we will be rooting out of the State Department and so much more.
Following his selection to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee last week, Mast expressed feeling “grateful and humbled by the trust my peers within the Republican Conference have placed in me by electing me…”
“Under my leadership, our committee will have a clear mission statement: Every dollar and every diplomat will put America First,” he added. “I look forward to working with President Donald Trump, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, future Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart, and Speaker Mike Johnson to repair our broken foreign policy through a comprehensive State Department reauthorization.”
Mast’s selection as the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee underscores the Republican Party’s broader focus on reshaping foreign policy under their leadership.
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein.
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NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 16
Published 9:26 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024
The contests in a Monday NBA slate that shouldn’t be missed include the Chicago Bulls squaring off against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
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NBA Spread and Total Picks – December 16
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Spread: 76ers -2.5
- Spread Pick: Hornets (Projected to win by 2.8 points)
- Total: 213.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (217.4 total projected points)
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Game Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV Channel: FDSSE and NBCS-PH
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Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat
- Spread: Heat -4.5
- Spread Pick: Heat (Projected to win by 0.6 points)
- Total: 218.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (222.4 total projected points)
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Game Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV Channel: FDSDET and FDSSUN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls
- Spread: Raptors -1.5
- Spread Pick: Raptors (Projected to win by 0.8 points)
- Total: 238.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (234.9 total projected points)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Game Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
- TV Channel: CHSN and TSN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Spread: Cavaliers -10.5
- Spread Pick: Cavaliers (Projected to win by 5.6 points)
- Total: 220.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (228.8 total projected points)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Game Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
- TV Channel: YES and FDSOH
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets
- Spread: Nuggets -1.5
- Spread Pick: Kings (Projected to win by 0.6 points)
- Total: 237.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (232 total projected points)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Game Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
- TV Channel: NBCS-CA and ALT2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
- Spread: Clippers -8.5
- Spread Pick: Clippers (Projected to win by 11.5 points)
- Total: 224.5 points
- Total Pick: Over (222.7 total projected points)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Game Location: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
- TV Channel: FDSSC and KJZZ
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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A reduction of prices of over 800 products goes into effect today. The prices will go down by at least 10 percent.
The list of products includes bread and grain products, meat, fish, milk, fruit and vegetables, as well as drinks. The New Year price reduction campaign will be in effect until January 15th. The products whose prices are reduced will be clearly marked at the supermarkets.
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BENGALURU: Historian
Ramachandra Guha Saturday delivered a critique of India's environmental challenges, painting a stark picture of ecological degradation that extends far beyond the global climate change narrative.
Using recent environmental disasters as focal points, Guha highlighted the critical interconnection between human activities and environmental destruction. The landslides in Wayanad served as an example, demonstrating how unregulated mining, deforestation, and unchecked real estate development have amplified environmental vulnerabilities.
Guha's analysis went beyond typical climate change discussions, arguing that many of India's environmental issues are rooted in local practices of resource exploitation. He pointed to the severe air pollution crisis affecting urban centres like Delhi, Lucknow, and Jabalpur.
His most damning observations centred on India's waterbodies. Major rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Hooghly were described as "biologically dead," unable to support aquatic life because of persistent and unchecked pollution. The situation extends to groundwater depletion in Punjab and increasing soil toxicity, painting a grim picture of environmental degradation.
Quoting the late environmentalist Anil Agarwal, Guha stressed that environmentalism must transcend aesthetic concerns about "pretty trees and tigers". Instead, it should focus on ensuring equitable resource access and protecting livelihoods. He criticised India's intellectual class, particularly economists, for promoting a growth model that ignores ecological limitations.
Most impact, Guha stressed, falls on ordinary Indians — particularly those from poor and working-class backgrounds. "Air pollution, water pollution, soil contamination, groundwater depletion, and biodiversity loss directly affect the health, livelihood, and employment opportunities of hundreds of millions of Indians," he said.
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Gold price today: Gold rates were lacklustre in the domestic futures market Monday morning as investors restricted their bets ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision, due this week. MCX Gold for February 5 expiry traded 0.14 per cent down at ₹77,031 per 10 grama around 9:15 AM.
Domestic gold prices slipped even as the yellow metal saw an uptick in international markets amid expectations of a 25 bps rate cut by the US Fed on Wednesday, December 18, with a focus on the central bank's commentary on inflation-growth dynamics and path of rate reduction next year.
Gold prices have gained significantly this year, supported by geopolitical uncertainty, monetary policy easing, central bank buying and a relatively stable dollar. Domestic spot gold prices have jumped nearly 22 per cent this year till December 13, significantly outperforming the equity benchmark Nifty 50, which has gained about 14 per cent in the same period.
Experts remain positive about gold's prospects for the coming year. The extent and magnitude of US Fed rate cuts, inflation and growth trajectory, and geopolitical events will remain key triggers for the precious metal.
Experts' strategy for MCX Gold
Manoj Kumar Jain of Prithvifinmart Commodity Research suggests waiting for some stability in the bullion markets before initiating fresh long positions. He said investors could add on every dip in a staggered way for long-term investments.
"Gold has support at $2,658-2,642, while resistance at $2,694-2,722 per troy ounce. On the MCX, gold has support at ₹76,800- ₹76,440 and resistance at ₹77,450- ₹77,720," said Jain.
Rahul Kalantri, VP of commodities at Mehta Equities, pointed out that gold gold has support at $2,634-$2,620, with resistance at $2,664-$2,680. Silver finds support at $30.35-$30.20, while resistance is set at $30.70-$30.85. In INR terms, gold has support at ₹76,860- ₹76,640, with resistance at ₹77,350- ₹77,540. Silver has support at ₹90,450- ₹89,880 and resistance at ₹91,830- ₹92,440.
According to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, the current weakness suggests a potential trading range of ₹76,000– ₹78,000 on the MCX, with the short-term outlook remaining cautious amid ongoing market volatility.
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Aarti Performed, Name Painted At Reopened Temple In UP's Sambhal; Admin Seeks Carbon Dating
The Bhasma Shankar temple was reopened on Friday after authorities said that they "stumbled" upon the covered structure during an anti-encroachment drive.
Sambhal Shiv Mandir (Photo: PTI/ANI)
Sambhal: The Sambhal district administration has written to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for carbon dating of the Bhasma Shankar temple, including a well. Morning aarti was performed in the temple as well. The temple, locked since the 1978 riots, was opened during an anti-anti-encroachment drive.
On Monday, name of the temple was pained outside the temple, along with 'Om Namah Shivaya' and 'Har Har Mahadeva' slogans. Worshippers have started visiting the temple and it is being guarded round the clock, the officials said.
The Bhasma Shankar temple was reopened on Friday after authorities said that they stumbled upon the covered structure during an anti-encroachment drive.
"This is the temple of Kartik Mahadev. A well has been found here. This is Amrit Koop. Security guards have been permanently posted here and CCTV cameras have also been installed. Puja has also started in the temple. There is encroachment here, which is being removed," District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said.
"We have written a letter to ASI for carbon dating of the temple and the well," he added. Carbon dating is a method used to determine the age of archaeological artefacts from ancient sites.
Security Beefed Up Around Temple
Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar said that all roads leading to the temple have been covered with CCTV cameras and a control room is also being set up there.
"There will be round-the-clock security in the temple and permanent police deployment is being ensured," the SP said. Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel have been posted at the site.
Weeks after four people died in a violence over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in this Uttar Pradesh district, the administration has launched a campaign to tackle encroachments and power theft in areas around the Mughal-era mosque. The temple, located in Khaggu Sarai is just over a kilometre away from the Jama Masjid which is situated in Kot Garvi area.
Local residents shared their memories of the temple, with many highlighting its importance as a religious site for the community. Vishnu Shankar Rastogi, 82-year-old patron of the Nagar Hindu Mahasabha, shared his personal connection with the temple.
"I have lived in Khaggu Sarai since my birth. After the 1978 riots, our community was forced to migrate from the area. This temple, dedicated to our Kulguru, has been locked since then," Rastogi said.
"Around 25-30 Hindu families, including ours, used to live in the Khaggu Sarai area. After the 1978 riots, we sold our house and left this place," Rastogi said.
He said it is an ancient temple and was known as Bhasma Shankar temple. It was called the temple of the Rastogi community, he added. "Earlier, the people of our community used to come here for worship," he said.
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Bandish Bandits interview: Ritwik Bhowmik on always being an outsider, Shreya Chaudhary on insecurities in relationships
Shreya Chaudhry and Ritwik Bhowmik, stars of Bandish Bandits, open up about the journey of their characters in season 2.
The second season of Bandish Bandits has landed on the right note. The musical romantic drama arrived on Amazon Prime Video over the weekend, with Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry bringing back OTT's favourite star-crossed lovers - Radhe and Tamanna. In an exclusive chat with HT, the two actors talk about the show, reprising their famous roles, and drawing from their own lives for the characters. (Also read: Bandish Bandits season 2 review: New characters add interesting spin to this otherwise slow chapter)
Shreya Chaudhry on Tamanna's fall from grace
Shreya agrees that the roles have reversed in season 2, with Tamanna, a famous rockstar, going on a journey of self-discovery while Radhe transforms from a meek student to the master of his Gharana. However, she disagrees that Tamanna is powerless. "I feel Tamanna is more powerful than ever because she has gone back to acquiring knowledge, which is power. She doesn't want to be mediocre," says the actor.
Ritwik on being the man of the house
Ritwik says that to channel his character's transformation from a kid to the man of the house, he looked at his own life. "It happened (to me) after Bandish Bandits season 1 was released. 2020 was a very difficult time for everybody. My family was also going through a tough time. My dad had crossed 60, and he was retiring. The only person employed at the time was me, and I had no idea of the pressure that brought on me. It took me one year to realise I was running the house. But that feeling is beautiful after you let it set," shares Ritwik.
On the characters' transformation in season 2
The second season shows a sort of professional hatred or jealousy take over Tamanna as she sees Radhe's progress. Talking about how it is a human emotion, Shreya says, "It's interesting to see how somebody you love impacts your life, particularly when they become powerful or successful. We are humans, so we feel happiness for them. But if you are in the same industry, you do feel insecure, too. Making the characters human and raw is done so beautifully here. Being able to live those emotions was amazing."
Ritwik says the show's narrative was personal for him. The second season has his gharana being ostracised from the Indian classic music fraternity and doors being shut for them. While he says doors were 'never fully shut' for him in life, 'they are never fully open too'. The actor adds, "I have felt like an outsider all through my life. I am a Bengali boy who grew up in Bangalore. So if I go to Kolkata, Bengaluru, or Mumbai, I am always from somewhere else. I am from all over the place. Everywhere I have gone, I have felt I don't belong here, but I have somehow found a way to do that. So like I said, doors were never shut for me but partially shut. Whether you knock on them or kick them down, it's your decision."
Bandish Bandits is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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Thomas scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Thomas has a seven-game point streak spanning all of December. He has four multi-point efforts in that span, racking up a total of four goals and nine assists. The 25-year-old center is up to six goals, 23 points, 39 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 20 appearances. While he still has a pass-first mentality, fantasy managers should have no problem finding room for a point-per-game center in their lineups.
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS), according to a report from the Washington Post.
Three people with knowledge of the matter told the outlet that Trump had been talking with Howard Lutnick, who Trump picked to serve as the Commerce Secretary, about carrying out an “overhaul” of the U.S. Postal Service.
While Trump’s plans regarding how he plans to overhaul the Postal Service were not “immediately clear,” one of the sources told the outlet that Trump had met with “a group of transition officials” and had requested their input on “privatizing the agency.”
As Breitbart News has reported, Trump has previously criticized the U.S. Postal Service as “a joke.”
Trump suggested that the Postal Service “raise the price” of their packages “by approximately four times” to help themselves get out of debt.
A task force that Trump created during his first term as president suggested that the U.S. Postal Service should think about increasing the prices for shipping certain packages, according to Axios.
“The government is slow, slow, slow — decades slow on adopting new ways of doing things, and there’s a lot of [other] carrier services that became legal in the ’70s that are doing things so much better with increased volumes and reduced costs,” Casey Mulligan, who served as chief economist for the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump’s first term told the Post. “We didn’t finish the job in the first term, but we should finish it now.”
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Ole Miss vs. South Alabama Women’s Basketball Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 15
Published 1:46 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024
Sunday’s game that pits the No. 22 Ole Miss Rebels (6-3) against the South Alabama Jaguars (3-5) at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss should be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 79-51 in favor of Ole Miss, who is big favorites by our model. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on December 15.
According to our computer prediction, South Alabama is projected to cover the spread (38.5) versus Ole Miss. The two sides are expected to go under the 131.5 over/under.
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Ole Miss vs. South Alabama Game Info & Odds
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SEC Network +
- Where: Oxford, Mississippi
- Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
- Line: Ole Miss -38.5
- Point total: 131.5
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Ole Miss vs. South Alabama Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Ole Miss 79, South Alabama 51
Spread & Total Prediction for Ole Miss vs. South Alabama
- Pick ATS: South Alabama (+38.5)
- Pick OU: Under (131.5)
The two teams combine to score 141.6 points per game, 10.1 more points than this matchup’s total.
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Ole Miss Performance Insights
- The Rebels are outscoring opponents by 28.7 points per game with a +258 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.1 points per game (48th in college basketball) and allow 48.4 per outing (second in college basketball).
- The 37.8 rebounds per game Ole Miss averages rank 37th in college basketball, and are 9.8 more than the 28 its opponents pull down per contest.
- Ole Miss knocks down 6 three-pointers per game (181st in college basketball), 2.9 more than its opponents (3.1).
- The Rebels’ 92.4 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 65th in college basketball, and the 58 points they allow per 100 possessions rank second in college basketball.
- Ole Miss has committed 9.2 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.7 (34th in college basketball action) while forcing 21.9 (23rd in college basketball).
South Alabama Performance Insights
- The Jaguars’ -9 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 64.5 points per game (210th in college basketball) while giving up 65.6 per outing (225th in college basketball).
- South Alabama ranks 46th in the nation at 37.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.2 more than the 34.3 its opponents average.
- South Alabama knocks down 1.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 6.4 (159th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.3.
- South Alabama has committed 19.3 turnovers per game (324th in college basketball), 3.3 more than the 16 it forces (217th in college basketball).
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BENGALURU: In the evolving landscape of contemporary literature, authors say queer fiction is emerging as a transformative force.
More than just introducing LGBTQ+ characters, this genre is becoming a powerful vehicle for challenging societal constructs and reimagining the understanding of identity, gender, and social structures.
At BLF 2024, queer authors illuminated the depth and complexity of their literary approach. Unmana, an author, articulated the genre’s mission: “Queer fiction transcends mere description of gender and sexuality. It offers an alternative lens to view the world — one that questions, challenges, and disrupts the status quo.”
Kadir Ozdemir, a queer author and political educator, stressed queer literature’s critical power extends beyond sexual and gender identities.
“Queer literature must continuously interrogate the normative structures embedded in society,” he said, positioning queerness as fundamentally political rather than merely identitarian.
Ultimately, queer fiction represents more than a literary genre; it can invite readers to perceive the world through a lens that is critical, compassionate, and transformative, they said.
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US President Donald Trump announced that he is naming diplomat Richard Grenell as his Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, such as Venezuela and North Korea.
Grenell was US Ambassador to Germany in Trump’s first term and acting Director of National Intelligence. Trump also tasked him to work on a solution to the Kosovo – Serbia dispute which brought him frequently to the Balkans.
In the run up to the elections, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with Grenell a number of times, both in Skopje and in Washington.
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Orlov posted an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Orlov had put together a string of six games with an assist from Nov. 17-27, but he followed it up with seven straight scoreless outings. That cold spell ended with his helper on a Jordan Martinook tally in the second period. Orlov has settled into a second-pairing role this season, contributing three goals, 12 assists, 48 shots on net, 42 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating over 30 appearances. He's not a full defensive specialist, but his priorities will always be centered on taking care of his own zone.
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Bitcoin soared past the $106,000 mark at the Singapore market open on December 16, according to data on Coinmarketcap. At 6:10 a.m., it was at 106,449.88, reaching an all-time record high of $106.533 before slipping below the $105,000 mark in the morning.
At the time of writing at 9 am on December 16, the world's biggest cryptocurrency was at $104,866.90, according to data on Coinmarketcap. This is still a 3.11 per cent increase from the previous day.
The token has also seen its market capitalisation increase by 3.12 per cent from the previous day to $2.07 trillion on December 16, data showed. Notably, Bitcoin’s dominance is currently 56 per cent in the cryptocurrency market space, an increase of 0.29 per cent over the day.
Bitcoin surged to a record high above $106,000 in early Asian trade as United States President-elect Donald Trump spoke of plans to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the country, along the lines of the strategic oil reserve, Reuters reported.
Speaking to CNBC Trump said, “We're gonna do something great with crypto because we don't want China or anybody else — not just China but others are embracing it — and we want to be the head,.” When asked about a crypto reserve similar to oil reserves, Trump said: “Yeah, I think so.”
Overall, Bitcoin has surged more than 50 per cent since Trump won the 2024 US Presidential elections on November 5. The total value of the crypto market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record over $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko.
According to a Bloomberg report, the token on December 15 also “cemented” a seven-week winning streak — its longest such run since 2021.
Not just Bitcoin, the world second biggest crypto Ether also rose nearly 3 per cent to $4,014, the news agency said.
US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inflows into Bitcoin were $12.2 billion since Trump’s November win. Subscriptions for similar products for Ether have reached $2.8 billion over the same period.
(With inputs from Reuters and Bloomberg)
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