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David Liptrot denies the murder of Caroline Gore, but accepts manslaughter. A woman was stabbed to death as she sat on the toilet after her boyfriend lay in wait at her flat for three hours following a drunken row, prosecutors allege. David Liptrot, 56, and Caroline Gore had been out drinking together, but following a row, she left him. Mr Liptrot searched for her, and went into women's toilets to find her, a court heard. He then went back to her flat in Wigan. Three hours later, Ms Gore, 43, returned. It appeared, a jury heard, she had been sitting on the toilet when she was stabbed five times by Mr Liptrot. She was left with neck, chest and abdomen wounds, jurors were told. Mr Liptrot, from Chorley, Lancashire, left the flat 15 minutes later. The following afternoon, while at a pub, a court heard he told a punter: "I've killed Caroline." When the landlady found out what he'd said, Mr Liptrot said 'if there is ever big problems, you get rid of them, you get shut', jurors were told. Mr Liptrot has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, jurors at his Manchester Crown Court trial were told. He accepts he unlawfully killed her by stabbing her with a knife. He denies murder, saying he did not intend to cause her serious injury, jurors were told. Mr Liptrot, the court heard, claims Ms Gore was violent towards him, causing him to fear serious violence and 'losing selfcontrol'. Opening the case, prosecutor Alaric Bassano said the couple had been in an onoff, toxic relationship', with excessive drinking on both parts and physical violence . While Mr Liptrot said it was Ms Gore who had been violent to him, the prosecution alleged the evidence suggests it was the 'other way around'. "Witnesses describe seeing her with physical injuries on repeated occasions on many of which she described that these injuries had been caused by the defendant," Mr Bassano said. Jurors were told Mr Liptrot was prosecuted twice for assaulting Ms Gore in 2022 and was handed two short prison sentences. He was made the subject of a restraining order, banning him from contacting her for two years, the court heard. In March 2023 he breached the order and was prosecuted for stalking Ms Gore and sending her abusive messages, the court heard. He was released in June 2023 and went on to breach the order again after Ms Gore called the police when he turned up at her flat, showing them a bite injury, jurors were told. The court heard that on the night of October 29, 2023, the couple had been out drinking in pubs around Leigh and Atherton from 12pm. At around 5pm there was acrimony between them, with Ms Gore appearing upset and trying to get away from Mr Liptrot, Mr Bassano added. The defendant was becoming agitated at her attempts to leave him he twice sought her out in the ladies toilets in the pub in Atherton, twice returned inside the pub looking for her and he finally travelled from Atherton to Wigan, still looking for her, he said. The court heard he asked members of the public to check if she was in the toilets. He then repeatedly tried to call her and twice returned to the Wheatsheaf pub in Atherton, making cursory inspections of the rooms, jurors were told. Mr Liptrot went to her flat at Douglas House, in Wigan, and got into communal area by following someone in, the court heard. He was seen leaving on CCTV by the fire door, before returning later at around 8pm, the court was told. At 8.16pm Ms Gore entered the Dog and Partridge Pub alone, and asked the barmaid a number of questions about the defendant including if he had been in the pub, how much he d had to drink and what time he had left, the prosecutor added. Ms Gore remained inside this pub until 10.43pm. At 11.05pm she entered Douglas House and at 11.06pm she entered the lift to the third floor. At 11.23pm, the defendant left the premises. Mr Liptrot accepts that he stabbed Ms Gore shortly before he left the premises. Ms Gore s body was found by police that evening after they conducted a welfare check, prompted by the landlady calling 999. She had a number of injuries, including a deep wound to her neck, which had cut through a main artery and vein; three stab wounds to the front of the chest which had damaged ribs and major internal organs; and a 7cm wound to her abdomen. Mr Liptrot was arrested and interviewed, telling officers that Ms Gore was causing a disturbance in the bathroom, claiming she had gone berserk , the court heard. He said she was screaming and shouting and was being violent, grabbing and scratching at him, Mr Bassano added. The defendant said he was pushing her back and it was then that she produced a knife which she was jabbing towards him. He told her to put it down and during the fight this knife ended up falling into the toilet. He said that he was on the floor at one point of the fight and he thought he picked up the knife at this time. He claimed to have memory loss of what then happened but appeared to acknowledge that he must have stabbed her and killed her. . Examination of Ms Gore s flat showed that it was well kept and tidy and there was no evidence of a disturbance , jurors were told. There was also damage to the mattress in the bedroom, appearing to be stab marks , which the prosecution allege was Mr Liptrot venting his anger . The prosecution says that the totality of the evidence demonstrates that the defendant, consumed in anger and alcohol, confronted Ms Gore with a knife in the bathroom whilst she was sitting on the toilet, and deliberately killed her, Mr Bassano said. Mr Liptrot, of Shelley Close, Coppull, denies murder. The trial, which is estimated to last between two to three weeks, continues

David Liptrot has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for stabbing Caroline Gore to death in her flat after an argument, but denies murder. The couple had a turbulent relationship with previous incidents of violence. Liptrot asserts he feared serious violence from Gore and lost self-control. Gore's body was found with multiple stab wounds. The prosecution alleges Liptrot deliberately killed her in a fit of anger and alcohol consumption. The trial is ongoing.

By Madeline Chambers and Riham Alkousaa. BERLIN Reuters German police arrested four stateless Syrian Palestinians and a Syrian national suspected of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria about a decade ago, prosecutors said in a statement on Wednesday. The men, identified in line with German privacy laws only as Jihad A., Mahmoud A., Sameer S. and Wael S., are suspected to have been affiliated with the Free Palestine Movement militia in Syria. Mazhar J. is suspected to have been a Syrian intelligence officer, the statement said. The individuals are strongly suspected of killing and attempting to kill civilians, which qualified as crimes against humanity and war crimes, it said. Jihad A., Mazhar J. and Sameer S. were arrested in Berlin, Mahmoud A. in Frankenthal in the southwestern German state of RhinelandPalatinate and Wael S. in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg Vorpommern, prosecutors said. The individuals are suspected of participating in a violent crackdown on a peaceful antigovernment protest in the Al Yarmouk refugee camp in July 2012, in the early stages of Syria s civil war, in which civilian protesters were targeted and shot at. Six individuals died and others were seriously injured, the prosecutors statement said. The suspected militia members are also accused of punching and kicking civilians between 2012 and 2014 at checkpoints and beating them with rifle butts, according to prosecutors. One person was handed over to the Syrian Military Intelligence Service to be imprisoned and tortured, they said. In addition, one of those arrested is suspected of having turned into authorities three people later killed in a mass execution of 41 civilians in April 2013. The arrests were made thanks to Germany s universal jurisdiction laws, which allow courts to prosecute crimes against humanity committed anywhere in the world. German authorities coordinated with Sweden in a joint investigation. The Swedish Prosecution Authority said in a separate statement it had arrested three people in Sweden for crimes against international law committed in Syria in 2012. Anwar alBunni, a lawyer helping prosecute Syrians in Germany suspected of war crimes, said the Syrian Center for Studies and Legal Research had been working on this case for three years. We had hoped that the main case would focus on the siege of Al Yarmouk camp and the starvation of the people there as a crime against humanity so we could prosecute more suspects, but unfortunately, it was not possible legally, alBunni said. He said the investigation could be expanded to include suspects in other European countries. Yarmouk, once Syria s largest camp for Palestinian refugees, became a symbol of the grave plight of people in rebelheld territory when it was besieged by Syrian government forces from 2013 until 2018, when it was recaptured from Islamist militants. Reporting by Madeline Chambers and Riham Alkousaa; additional reporting by Niklas Pollard in Stockholm; editing by David Holmes and Mark Heinrich. Are you very interested in news or a news avoider ? Why do you think overall interest in news is falling? Have your say on the issue here. Western nations like Switzerland often have to deal with the process of recovering or returning looted artifacts which have been illegally imported. What s the situation like in your country?. The former interior minister is to become the first Swiss Secretary General of the Council of Europe which issues should his fiveyear term focus on?. Stay informed daily about news in Switzerland with our Briefing in the SWI plus app for the Swiss abroad. SWI swissinfo.ch a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR. Sign up to get our top stories straight into your mailbox. The SBCPrivacy Policyprovides additional information on how your data is processed. I consent to the use of my data for the SWI swissinfo.ch newsletter. SWI swissinfo.ch a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR

German police arrested five individuals, including four stateless Syrian Palestinians and a Syrian national, suspected of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria a decade ago. The suspects are linked to the Free Palestine Movement militia and are accused of killing civilians during a crackdown on a peaceful protest in 2012. The arrests were made under Germany's universal jurisdiction laws, and investigations may expand to include suspects in other European countries.

KState Research and Extension news service. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, that not all wasps are harmful. Wasps are beneficial and they are part of the ecosystem, Cloyd said. They are predators of many caterpillar pests and are docile overall. They will usually only sting if disturbed or agitated. . However, yellow jackets will actually attack people. Despite the beneficial role of wasps, many people may want to remove wasp nests to avoid the possibility of getting stung when outdoors. When considering removing wasp nests, Cloyd advises determining whether the nest is new or mature. KState wildlife expert urges caution. New nests can be removed with minimal risk of being stung because there are usually fewer wasps present inside the new nest. Wasps generally do not rebuild nests in the same location, so physically removing the nest will avoid having to deal with nests in the future. Spraying nests with an insecticide should be done at night when the wasps are inside the nest, Cloyd said. If the nest is large, mature, and has been around for some time, Cloyd recommends contacting a pest management professional. In order to avoid getting stung, it is best to contact a pest management professional, he said. Cloyd said that it is important to correctly identify the wasp that is creating the nest. He recommends contacting yourlocal KState Research and Extension officeand either describing the insect over the phone or sending pictures via email. Copyright 2024Salina Post Powered byEagle Radio

Not all wasps are harmful and actually play a beneficial role in the ecosystem by preying on pests. Wasps are generally docile but may sting if disturbed. To remove nests safely, it's advised to do so at night for new nests and contact a professional for mature nests. Identifying the wasp species is crucial before taking action.

PM Modi started his Lok Sabha speech raising important issues. Respected Speaker, our esteemed President has elaborated on his address, raising important issues and guiding us and the country. For this, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the President. Respected Speaker, yesterday and today, many honorable members have expressed their views on the President s address. I would especially like to mention those who have come to Parliament for the first time and have shared their thoughts while adhering to all parliamentary rules. Their conduct was akin to that of experienced parliamentarians, and despite being newcomers, they have enhanced the dignity of the house and enriched this debate with their valuable insights. Respected Speaker, the country has successfully conducted an election, showing the world that it was the largest electoral exercise globally. The people of the nation have chosen us in this most extensive democratic exercise in the world. And, respected Speaker, I can understand the distress of some people who, despite continuously spreading falsehoods, faced a massive defeat. Respected Speaker, the largest electoral exercise in the world and the opportunity the people of India have given us to serve the country for the third time is a significant and proud event for the democratic world. Respected Speaker, the people have seen our 120year track record. They have seen that in the past 10 years, our efforts have lifted 25 crore poor people out of poverty. In the history of the country s independence, this successful attempt to bring so many people out of poverty in such a short time has been a blessing for us. When we came to power for the first time in 2014, we stated that our stance on corruption would be zero tolerance. Respected Speaker, today, India s pride is being recognized globally. The people of the country have seen that our sole objective is Nation First. Every policy, every decision, and every action of ours has been measured against the principle of putting India first. We have continued with the necessary reforms for the country. Over the past 10 years, we have worked with the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas Together with all, Development for all to move the nation forward. Respected Speaker, this country has long witnessed the politics of appeasement. For the first time, we have approached secularism not as appeasement but as ensuring satisfaction for all. Appeasement has destroyed this country, and that is why we have followed the principle of justice for all, appeasement for none. . Respected Speaker, before 2014, whenever we opened a newspaper, all we saw were scams. It was a period marked solely by scandals. Nepotism was so rampant that ordinary people had lost hope. Out of every rupee, 85 paise were lost to corruption. People had to run around MPs and other officials offices just to get a gas connection, and even then, it wasn t possible without cuts. People couldn t get their rightful rations without paying bribes. When we showcased the first rollout of 5G, the nation began to say, India can achieve anything. . Respected Speaker, there was a time when the Coal Scam had stained the hands of many powerful people. Today, we have achieved record production in coal, and because of this, the nation is now saying that India can achieve anything. Respected Speaker, before 2014, there was a time when massive phone banking scams were being carried out, and the bank s treasury was looted as if it were personal property. But today, the names of India s banks are listed among the best banks in the world. The rights of the people there were taken away, the Constitution of India couldn t even enter Jammu, and stones were thrown at the army. Respected Speaker, in the past 10 years, the women in our selfhelp groups have advanced significantly in the field of entrepreneurship. Now, we want to increase the economic activities of those working in our women selfhelp groups so much that we are committed to making 3 crore such women Lakhpati Didis in a very short time. WATCH PM Narendra Modi says, A new drama has been started to gain sympathy but the country knows the truth that he Rahul Gandhi is out on bail in a case of embezzlement of thousands of crores of rupees. He has been convicted in a case of calling OBC people thieves. He pic.twitter.com7ZcGqoiTyD. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. . It is for the third time that Congress couldn t cross 100 votes. But why is this happening? I will answer with an example: If a little child goes out with a bicycle and falls off, starts crying, and then someone comes and boosts their morale, this is the kind of consolation being given these days. The statements made by Congress leaders have surpassed even the film Sholay. You all must remember Mausi from Sholay. It s true that they lost for the third time, but Mausi, it s a moral victory, right? Mausi, they got zero seats in 13 states, but they are still the hero, right? Mausi, the party is in ruins, but it s still breathing, isn t it?. From 2024, Congress will be known as a parasitic party. A parasite is one that feeds on the very body it inhabits. Congress, whenever it forms an alliance with another party, ends up eating away the votes of that party and thrives at the expense of its ally. That s why Congress has become a parasitic Congress. Yesterday, there was a childish blame game going on here: He hit me, he attacked me, he hurt me. Respected Speaker, this new drama has been staged to gain sympathy, but the country knows the truth: he is out on bail for involvement in a scam worth thousands of crores. He has been convicted for defaming OBC leaders, had to apologize to the Supreme Court for making irresponsible statements, and is facing charges for insulting great freedom fighter Veer Savarkar and for calling the largest party in the country murderers. WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, We will not be able to protect parliamentary democracy without taking seriously what happened yesterday. We should not ignore these acts by calling them childish, by considering them childish, we should not ignore them at all and I pic.twitter.comwQdSMk7avZ. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. . Respected Speaker, childish minds lack both proper speech and behavior. And when this childish mentality takes over completely, they go after anyone in the House. When they lose their limits, they even wink inside the House. The whole country now understands their true nature, and that s why today the nation is telling them, You won t be able to do it. . WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, I pray to God to give them wisdom. I also hope that the Baalak buddhi also gets wisdom. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the President s Address and to you for giving me time to explain in detail and nobody can suppress the voice pic.twitter.comoweSASBxx1. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. . Tulsidas ji said, Taking falsehood, giving falsehood, eating falsehood, chewing falsehood. Congress has turned lies into a weapon of politics. PM Modi says, Hindus are tolerant. This is the reason why India s democracy has flourished. It is a serious matter that today a conspiracy is being hatched to falsely accuse Hindus. It was said that Hindus are violent. Are these your Congress sanskars? . WATCH PM Modi says, Hindus are tolerant. This is the reason why India s democracy has flourished. It is a serious matter that today a conspiracy is being hatched to falsely accuse Hindus. It was said that Hindus are violent. Are these your Congress sanskars? pic.twitter.comQKlPgMBFGQ. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. . In response to the issue of NEET exam paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that the administration is acting seriously and quickly, promising to hold those responsible for the leaks accountable. During his speech in Parliament, Modi emphasized that steps are being taken immediately to catch individuals who are compromising the integrity of exams. Nobody will escape unharmed. Arrests are being made around the nation. A law has been made on the issue, Modi said, emphasizing the national initiatives taken to solve this pressing issue. WATCH On paper leaks and NEET issue, PM Modi says, I will tell every student of the country, every youth of the country that the government is very serious about preventing such incidents and we are taking one step after another to fulfill our responsibilities on a war pic.twitter.com785xs8iINI. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. . PM Modi spoke about theHathras Stampede tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, There are reports of many people dying in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to those who lost their lives in this accident. I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue work under the supervision of the state government. Senior officials of the central government are in constant touch with the Uttar Pradesh government. I assure everyone through this House that the victims will be helped in every way. . WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, There are reports of many people dying in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to those who lost their lives in this accident. I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The administration is engaged pic.twitter.comUasFmME0br. ANI ANIJuly 2, 2024. .

PM Modi expresses gratitude towards the President and praises new parliamentarians. Emphasizes achievements, anti-corruption stance, economic progress, ending appeasement politics, and global recognition. Criticizes Congress, highlighting scams and ineffectiveness. Mentions achieving economic empowerment for women. Addresses NEET exam leak issue and assures accountability. Acknowledges Hathras Stampede tragedy and promises help.

ByMatt Morrison. Published in 2006,SpiderMan: Reignis largely remembered for two reasons. The first is how it borrowed the base concept ofBatman: The Dark Knight Returnsand applied it toPeter Parker. That is to say a retired superhero comes out of retirement to save the day. The second is how it used radioactive semen to killMary Jane Watson. Few wanted a sequel, yet Marvel has seen fit to publishSpiderMan: Reign 2. The tone for SpiderMan: Reign 2 is set immediately on the first page. It is here thatKingpin, kept in a starved state for many years, turns to cannibalism and eats Mayor Waters, the villain of the original Reign series. Sometime later, Wilson Fisk is the Mayor of New York City and the effective King of what remains of civilization. Cut to sometime later and Peter Parker is broken out of prison, where he was kept in a virtual reality meant to simulate his perfect life. His savior is the daughter ofBlack Cat, KittyKat, who is as flirtatious as her mother and appears to be underage. Comparisons to the Catgirl of Dark Knight Strikes Back are inevitable and likely intentional. She works on behalf of a third party, who wants SpiderMan to save the world. Again. WriterartistKaare Andrewspresents no original ideas in SpiderMan: Reign 2. The effort to homageFrank Millercrosses the line into parody. There are many scenes that are unintentionally funny in their efforts to be grimdark. Ironically, the parts that are likely meant to be funny like an elderly Peter Parker webswinging in his underwear are more sad than mirthful. This might be forgiven if the ugly story didn t extend to the artwork. Unfortunately, Andrews also mimics the worst excesses of Miller s art in modern comics. Throw in some muddy colors, and it is often hard to tell the characters from the background in some scenes. Signup today for access to Disney, Hulu, and ESPN. Signups support Superhero Hypevia affiliate commission. Ultimately, there is little to recommend SpiderMan: Reign 2. Fans of the original series will likely be pleased with it. However, it is hard to imagine any other audience for this book. It is meanspirited and bleak, serving only to see how much more suffering can be inflicted on Peter Parker before he cracks forever. Grade:15. SpiderMan: Reign 2 is now available atcomic shops everywhere. Matt Morrison has been writing about comics and superheroes for nearly two decades. His work can also be seen at KabOOOOOm.com, ScreenRant and No Flying, No Tights. When he is not reading comics and writing, he enjoys roleplaying, cosplay and photography.

SpiderMan: Reign 2 continues where the original left off, with a dark and depressing tone. The story features a cannibalistic Kingpin, an elderly Peter Parker saved from prison, and a flirtatious underage character resembling Black Cat's daughter. The comic heavily imitates Frank Miller's style but struggles with muddy artwork and an excessive grimdark atmosphere. The humor falls flat, providing little redemption for the mean-spirited and bleak storyline. Overall, SpiderMan: Reign 2 may only appeal to fans of the original, offering little for a broader audience.

A Hudsonville woman will be going to jail after she told her dog to attack a man she was arguing with. Sic 'Em is a command to train a dog to attack an intruder. Sic 'Em has been around since at least 1845. The first known source of the phrase was in a book called "The Adventures of Captain Simon." The phrase is a pronunciation modification of seek him as go after him or attack him. This would get their dog riled up to train them against potential intruders. I never thought someone would need to do this in real life but nothing surprises me these days. According toWOOD, 37yearold Augustina Villarreal was arguing with a man and then sicked her dog on him. The dog bit them several times in his arms before he could crawl out a window of the house to get away. Villarreal pleaded from a felonious assault with a dangerous weapon down to a misdemeanor. She was fined over 850 but will get 75 days in the Ottawa County Jail. Once out of jail, she will spend a year on probation. Michigan does have laws on the books that say a dog owner is liable for their dog biting a victim who was legally on the property and the victim did not provoke the dog. The man bitten by Villarreal's dog could come back and sue her. Gallery Credit:Rob Carroll. Gallery Credit:Rachel Cavanaugh

A woman in Hudsonville will go to jail for telling her dog to attack a man during an argument. The command "Sic 'Em" to train a dog to attack has been around for a long time. Augustina Villarreal pleaded guilty to the incident and will serve 75 days in jail and a year on probation. Michigan laws hold dog owners accountable for their dog's actions.

A new free streaming service owned by Rupert Murdoch's Fox is set to launch in the UK as a rival to Netflix. Tubi is an adsupported platform that has been gaining market share in the US where, according to Fox, it has almost 80 million monthly active users. In the UK, viewers will be able to access more than 20,000 films and TV episodes, which will include content from Sony Pictures, Lionsgate and Disney among others. Tubi chief executive Anjali Sud said: Tubi has spent the last decade honing our approach to vast, free and fun streaming in North America, and we feel that now is the perfect time to bring that recipe to UK audiences.". your favorite streamer s favorite streamer. BBC Newsreports that UK viewers will be able to access content on the Tubi webpage and via a smartphone app. In recent years plenty of streaming services, such as Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video have launched adsupported services and raised subscription prices. This was in an attempt to boost revenues and grow their audience in an increasingly competitive market. Tubi's free alternative with ads will see it placed in a similar status to options like ITVX and Channel 4's streaming platform. Fox Corporation bought Tubi in 2020 for 440m 348m as the US media giant looked to attract younger audiences. . Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, David Salmon, executive VP and managing director at Tubi described the positioning for Tubi in the UK as brilliantly broad and very culturally ambitious. . He explained: "Yes, we are going to have Hollywood blockbusters and amazing premium TV episodes. Recommended reading:. "But across the 20,000 movies and TV episodes, we ll have on the service at launch, you re also going to find the weird, the wonderful, the brilliant, the unique, and there are going to be some segments that you just can t find in what typically does tend to be this very, very busy middle, which is typically superserved by SVOD services. . Meanwhile, CEO Sud added: "The UK is a melting pot, and culture is moving fast. "You have younger audiences coming online, and they want to see themselves and their life experiences and the things they care about reflected in movies and TV series, and we have an opportunity to do that. . We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Please report any comments that break our rules. Last Updated:. Are you sure you want to delete this comment?. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then pleasecontact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you cancontact IPSO here. 20012024.Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW 01676637 . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActivemeterExpired' callbackevent. Those ads you do see are predominantly fromlocal businessespromotinglocal services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience thelocal community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

Fox's Tubi, a free streaming service, will launch in the UK to rival Netflix. With over 20,000 films and TV episodes, including content from major studios like Sony and Disney, Tubi will offer adsupported viewing. Tubi aims to attract younger audiences with a diverse range of content and differentiate itself in a competitive streaming market.

Shelley Duvall, The Shining star, passes away at 75. Anant AmbaniRadhika Merchant wedding: Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani to give return gifts to guests worth Rs.. Anant Ambani wedding: Mukesh Ambani gives gift to Reliance employees, it contains.. Watch: Irfan Pathan loses cool, shouts in anger at brother Yusuf after getting... Centre announces 10 reservation in CISF, BSF, RPF for Agniveers. Education. Not only is the UPSC CSE a highly esteemed examination, but it is also among the most challenging globally. Numerous tales exist of candidates quitting their social lives in order to concentrate on their studies and pass the test by isolating themselves in a room. Varnika Srivastava. Updated :Jul 01, 2024, 06:36 PM IST. here is a widespread belief that candidates for civil services must study hard and make many sacrifices in order to pass the UPSC exam. Not only is the UPSC CSE a highly esteemed examination, but it is also among the most challenging globally. Numerous tales exist of candidates quitting their social lives in order to concentrate on their studies and pass the test by isolating themselves in a room. However, by adhering to a specific regimen, many people passed the test. IAS Smita Sabharwal is one example of such a tale. On June 19, 1977, Smita Sabharwal previously known as Smitha Das was born. Her father, Pranab Das, served in the military and retired to Hyderabad as a colonel. Smita completed her schooling solely in Hyderabad, and in 2000, she was chosen for the Andhra Pradesh cadre of the IAS. She finished her high school education at St. Ann's in Marredpally, Hyderabad. After receiving the top overall rank in India for her ICSE Board class XII, she went on to St. Francis Degree College for Women to complete her B.Com. Smita studied for six hours every day, but she also made time for play every hour. Smita regularly read newspapers and magazines to stay up to date on current events. Anthropology and public administration were among her elective subjects for the civil services examination. Smita placed fourth in the 2000 UPSC exam and became one of the top IAS scorers. She had failed the preliminary exam on her first try, so this was her second attempt.Smita has embellished her cap with multiple feathers. She was appointed to the Telangana Chief Minister's Office, making history as the first female IAS officer. She currently works as the Telangana CM's secretary. According to reports, she also serves as Mission Bhagiratha's secretary and the secretary of the Rural Water Supply Department. Her tenure as the District Collector in Medak and Karimnagar has been highly praised by many. In 2011, she became the District Collector of Karimnagar. Among the IAS officers with the highest social media activity is Smita Sabharwal. With more than 400,000 followers on Twitter, she regularly discusses women's issues with her followers. She also shares videos and images on Instagram frequently. Smita continues to inspire many with her commitment and dedication, and her work as an IAS officer is greatly appreciated. She currently serves as a member secretary for the TS Finance Corporation, relieving Sandeep Kumar Sultania, another IAS officer, of all additional responsibilities associated with the position. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Anupamaa' Star Rupali Ganguly Joins BJP, Says 'Big Fan' Of PM Modi. Salman Khan House Firing Case: Accused Anuj Thapan Dies By Suicide In Mumbai Police Custody. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress' Rahul GandhiAmethi Suspense Making BJP Nervous? Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Bomb Threat: Who Is Behind The Hoax Bomb Threat That Shut Down Hundred Schools In Delhi?

Shelley Duvall, from The Shining, passes away at 75. Mukesh Ambani and Nita to give lavish return gifts at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. Centre announces 10% reservation in CISF, BSF, RPF for Agniveers in education. UPSC CSE exam is extremely challenging, but success stories like IAS Smita Sabharwal's prove that hard work and dedication lead to success.

Smriti Singh receiving the Kirti Chakra on July 5. A man's derogatory comment about Smriti Singh, the widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Anshuman Singh, has left social media fuming with users demanding action against the person. National Commission for Women NCW has also taken cognizance of the comment and written a letter to Delhi Police demanding immediate and appropriate action against the man. The comment appears on a photo of Mrs Singh at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she received the award for her husband who died while trying to save his colleagues at an Indian Army camp in Siachen glacier. Captain Singh was posted with 26 Punjab as a medical officer. Captain Singh wasgiven the award posthumouslyand his wife Smriti and mother received it from President Droupadi Murmu. . While many users posted emotional tribute to the soldier, one user posted a disrespectful comment, which has been termed "lewd" by NCW in its letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora. . National Commission for Women NCW has identified a lewd and derogatory comment made by Ahmad K. from Delhi on a photo of a Kirt Chakra Captain Anshuman Singh's widow. This act violates Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 67 of the Information Technology pic.twitter.comh2zvqfKGgy. . The commission also said that the man named Ahmad K, a resident of Delhi, made the comment that contravenes Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. "NCW condemns this behaviour and urges immediate police action," the women's panel said on X. NCW has also asked the police to arrest the man and submit a detailed report within three days. Many people had tagged the NCW demanding strict action against the man and others who shared the screenshots of the comment. NDTV has decided not the publish the comment. On the night of July 19, 2023, a short circuit led to a fire in an Indian Army ammunition dump at the camp where he was posted. Captain Singh saw a fibreglass hut engulfed in flames and immediately acted to save those trapped inside. He successfully rescued four to five individuals, however, the fire soon spread to a nearby medical investigation room. PromotedListen to thelatest songs, only onJioSaavn.com. Captain Singh went back into the blazing structure. Despite his efforts, he could not escape the inferno, and was trapped inside before dying. He was cremated with full state honours in Bhagalpur in Bihar on July 22, 2023. TrackLatest NewsLive on NDTV.com and getnewsupdates fromIndiaand around theworld. Watch Live News:. ................ Advertisement ................

Smriti Singh, widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Anshuman Singh, faced a derogatory comment online, leading to social media outrage. National Commission for Women (NCW) has demanded action against the person who made the comment. Captain Singh received the award posthumously for his bravery in saving colleagues at Siachen glacier. NCW urged Delhi Police to take action under relevant laws.

WSB Now. . ATLANTA A massive hurricane is the last thing Rich and Karen Wise expected when they traveled to Jamaica to celebrate their wedding anniversary. You can sense a bit of uncertainty, but everyone is saying, Be calm, it s all good mon , said Rich Wise. DOWNLOAD:Free WSBTV News app for alerts as news breaks. Hurricane Beryl lashed the southside of Jamaica with 140 miles per hour winds and drenching rain Wednesday afternoon. The couple, from Johns Creek in North Fulton County, is staying at a resort in Ocho Rios, on the north side of the island. We re seeing very large gusts of winds, there used to be about thirty feet of beach, but now there s no beach at all, said Wise. Hurricane Beryl has left a path of destruction in the Caribbean. The massive hurricane devastated parts of Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and the Grenadine Islands. The general manager of the resort where the couple is staying says they are prepared for whatever Beryl brings. We have two big generators that can be powered if the main power is coming off, and we have a reserve water tank, over 450 thousand gallons, said Couples Sans Souci Resort General Manager Pierre Battaglia. TRENDING STORIES:. The couple says about twenty percent of the guests at the resort left ahead of the hurricane, but they decided to ride it out. We will have quite a story to tell for our 30th wedding anniversary! said Karen Wise. Jamaica s prime minister has warned of lifethreatening flooding and landslides. A curfew has been put in place until Thursday morning. Hurricane Beryl is expected to hit Mexico s Yucatan Peninsula late Thursday. SIGN UP:WSBTV Daily Headlines Newsletter. IN OTHER NEWS:. Wife of Atlanta man held in Afghanistan since 2022 speaks for first time. 2024 Cox Media Group. 2024Cox Media Group.This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Learn aboutcareersat Cox Media Group. By using this website, you accept the terms of ourVisitor AgreementandPrivacy Policy, and understand your options regardingAd Choices.

Rich and Karen Wise faced unexpected Hurricane Beryl during their Jamaican anniversary trip with 140mph winds. The couple witnessed massive destruction in the Caribbean and stayed at a prepared resort in Ocho Rios. Despite warnings of flooding, they chose to stay and have a remarkable story to tell for their 30th anniversary.

Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition Today's Paper. A man accused of imprisoning a woman and assaulting her for several days has been slapped with dozens of fresh charges alleging he endangered her life. Loginor signup to continue reading. At the time, he was charged with sexual intercourse without consent, forcible confinement, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and failing to appear in court. He has formally denied these charges. The man returned to the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday, when he was charged with 34 further allegations. Fulivai's new charges include 25 counts of assault, two counts of committing an act endangering life, three counts of threatening to kill, and two counts of committing an act endangering health. MORECOURT AND CRIME NEWS:. The charges relating to acts endangering life were particularised in court as choking the woman unconscious and all the alleged crimes were said to have occurred between June 6 and June 11. Magistrate Jane Campbell also particularised a possessing an offensive weapon charge as relating to a "large green casserole dish". The man is yet to enter pleas to the latest allegations or apply for bail. The alleged victim told police Fulivai had physically and sexually assaulted her in the Lyneham residence for several days, causing numerous injuries. The officers had been conducting a mobile patrol on Fairweather Circuit in the inner north suburb when they found her. Fulivai was arrested later that evening. A court previously heard the charges were not family violence related. Fulivai is set to return to court next month. Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccionecanberratimes.com.au. Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccionecanberratimes.com.au. Advertisement. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read ourPrivacy Policy. Advertisement

A man accused of imprisoning and assaulting a woman faces numerous charges including assault and threatening to kill. The alleged crimes took place between June 6 and 11. The man denied previous charges, now, he faces 34 new allegations. Charges include assaulting, threatening to kill, acts endangering health and life. The victim reported physical and sexual assaults to the police.

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is working to purchase 35 acres of waterfront in Elberta. The land would become a municipal park, a nature preserve with some set aside for economic development.Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. ELBERTA, MI A 35acre land purchase is in the works on the shores of Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay in a small community south of Frankfort. The project could result in a nature preserve, an expanded municipal park, a trail extension and economic development and save this shoreline area from commercial development,officials said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By using this site, you consent to ourUser Agreementand agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, andor stored by us and social media and other thirdparty partners in accordance with ourPrivacy Policy. Use of andor registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of ourUser Agreementupdated 712024,Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement,andYour Privacy Choices and Rightsupdated 712024. Cookie Settings. 2024Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved About Us.The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Community Rulesapply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. YouTube s privacy policyis availablehereandYouTube s terms of serviceis availablehere. Ad Choices

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy plans to purchase 35 waterfront acres in Elberta to create a municipal park, nature preserve, and space for economic development. This project aims to prevent commercial development along Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay, potentially expanding the park, creating trails, and boosting the local economy.

According to reputed German journalistFlorian Plettenberg, Jaden Philogene is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Catalan giants are keen on signing a wide attacker in the summer transfer window. They have offered a loan deal to Hull City for the English winger, with a mandatory purchase clause worth 2023 million that depends on certain conditions. Jaden Philogene has found a stable footing in his career since joining Hull City from Aston Villa last summer. A native of London, the Englishman rose in prominence during his spell with the West Midlands club, with pundits professing a bright future at Villa Park for the youngster. However, after embarking on two loan spells away from Aston Villa, Philogene wanted clarity on his future and chose to leave the Villans last summer. The 22yearold was exceptional in the 202324 campaign for Hull City, contributing to 18 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions byfinding the back of the net 12 times and providing six assists. Meanwhile, Jaden Philogene s progress at Hull City has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several highprofile clubs across Europe.A few Premier League outfits have shown interest in the young English winger. However, his next destination might be Barcelona, with theBlaugranasubmitting an offer to sign him. Recent reports claimed that intermediariesoffered Jaden Philogene to Barcelona. The Catalan giants are interested in the 22yearold Englishman as they look to bolster their offensive unit in the summer transfer window. Ferran Torres and Raphinha face an uncertain future at the club, compelling Barcelona to scour the market for a replacement. While Torres has insisted he is going nowhere, Raphinha might still be on the chopping block. Philogene has thus emerged as a potential costeffective option to reinforce the Barcelona attack. They have tabled a bid for a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause worth 2023 million. The clause worth 2023 million will activate under certain conditions, including playing time. It will be interesting to see if the bid convinces Hull City. However, a permanent move might not be possible due to Barcelona s persistent financial issues. 2022TheHardTackle.com. 2022TheHardTackle.com. Login to your account below. . . Remember Me. . Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. .

Barcelona is interested in signing English winger Jaden Philogene from Hull City. Philogene has had a successful season with Hull City, attracting attention from several clubs. Barcelona offered a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause worth 2023 million, aiming to strengthen their offensive unit. This move could provide a cost-effective option for Barcelona, considering their financial constraints.

As we have read the prophet Amos in the last few days, the Lord has been very blunt with us and made it clear that the wages of sin is death Rm 6:23, even a culture of death. However, the final word in the book of Amos is not death but hope. The Lord promises to raise up our ruins and rebuild us as in the days of old Am 9:11. Yes, days are coming, says the Lord, when the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the vintager, him who sows the seed; the juice of grapes shall drip down the mountains, and all the hills shall run with it. I will bring about the restoration of My people Am 9:1314. I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! plans to give you a future full of hope Jer 29:11. In hope we were saved Rm 8:24. And this hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us Rm 5:5. In hope, worship Christ in you, your hope of glory Col 1:27. Venerate the Lord, that is, Christ, in your hearts. Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply 1 Pt 3:15. In Christ and with Christ in us, we are people and prophets of hope. Prayer:Father, make my hope so deep that it can be raised so high. Promise: When the day comes that the Groom is taken away, then they will fast. Mt 9:15. Praise:Alexander Serenelli, St. Maria Goretti s murderer, attended her canonization and there gave his life completely to Jesus. Reference:For a related teaching on Hope, listen to, download or order our CD 701 or DVD 70 on our website. Rescript:"In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for the publication One Bread, One Body covering the time period from June 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024. Reverend Steve J. Angi, Chancellor, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio October 4, 2023"The Nihil Obstat "Permission to Publish" is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. The Nihil Obstat "Permission to Publish" is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. Our Lady of Presentation Communities and Ministries is the full title given to a sevenyearold Catholic organization in March, 1992, when it received the status of Lay Association under canon law by Archbishop Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, Ohio. Teachings on the daily eucharistic readings, and encouragement to receive Jesus in daily Holy Communion are emphasized to such an extent that one could cite a secondary influence in the Church as a "daily Mass movement."

The Lord gives hope despite warnings of sin and death in the book of Amos and Jeremiah. There is a promise of restoration and a future full of hope for those who worship Him. The article emphasizes the importance of hope and faith in Christ, encouraging believers to always be ready to share the reason for their hope. It also mentions the story of Alexander Serenelli's conversion to Jesus.

A Wisconsin man driving a stolen vehicle was killed Saturday and eight others, including four children, were injured when he crashed while fleeing police in northern Lake County, authorities said Sunday. Authorities said the 32yearold Salem, Wisconsin, man was spotted Saturday afternoon driving a stolen Lexus GS400 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. When police attempted to stop him, he drove off, starting a highspeed chase that crossed into Illinois, according to the Lake County sheriff s office. Police successfully used a tiredeflating device in the area of Kilbourne and Russell roads in Newport Township, but the Wisconsin man continued driving recklessly and excessively fast, leading officers to discontinue the chase, authorities said. At about 4:30 p.m., the driver of the Lexus went through a red light at Kilbourne Road and Route 173 and collided in the intersection with a GMC Yukon, according to the sheriff s office. The driver of the Lexus was killed in the crash and a 51yearold Waukegan resident sitting in the front seat of the Yukon suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital, authorities said. The driver of the GMC, a 30yearold Waukegan man, and his passengers a 20yearold Waukegan woman, a 28yearold Waukegan man, a 15yearold Waukegan boy, a 15yearold Montgomery girl, an 11yearold Waukegan girl and an 8yearold Waukegan girl all sustained nonlifethreatening injuries, officials said. The Lexus driver, whose name is being withheld pending family notification, had a revoked driver s license, an arrest warrant out of Lake County for possessing methamphetamine, and was the suspect in several area burglaries, according to the sheriff s office. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team.

A Wisconsin man driving a stolen vehicle was killed in a crash while fleeing police in Lake County, injuring 8 others. The man, with a revoked license and a warrant, collided with a GMC Yukon in a high-speed chase that crossed into Illinois. The crash is under investigation.

COLUMBIA, S.C. WIS Changes are coming to the way most judges are selected in South Carolina, one of two states where the legislature picks the judiciary. Gov. Henry McMaster signedthe new lawthis week, following more than a year of calls for judicial reform. But the governor also made clear to lawmakers: He does not believe their work on this issue is done. The status quo is unacceptable, and this bill does change a few things, but I view it only as the first few steps, McMaster said at a State House news conference. That s the message he sent to legislatorsin a letter,telling them he would sign their judicial reform bill into law but that it is incomplete. They made some progress, but not nearly enough, McMaster said. The lawfocuses significantly on the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, or JMSC, the committee that screens judicial candidates and advances the names of those qualified for seats to the full General Assembly, which elects them. It will expand the panel s membership from 10 members to 12, four of whom will be appointed by the governor, who currently has no role in the judicial selection process. But McMaster believes he should make at least half of the appointments, with the executive branch coequal with the legislature, which chooses the rest. The new law will impose term limits on screening panel members for the first time and prohibit most current JMSC members from serving on this revamped version. But it will still permit lawyers who are also legislators to serve on the committee, a ban some wanted to see. The governor told lawmakers he believes lawyerlegislators should make up less than half the panel s membership if allowed to serve on it at all. Chief among the areas where McMaster believes these changes fall short is the exclusion of any reforms to the current magistrate judge system. That is vitally important. Those magistrates the magistrates court is where most of the legal business in the state is done, McMaster said. Most people don t ever see the inside of a circuit court or sometimes family court. . Senators entirely control magistrate selection, and the upper chamber s majority leader said reform of some fashion isn t off the table in the future. There are a number of people who are willing to talk about those things. There are some senators who are very protective of that suits me to give it up completely. They re a pain in my butt, Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, R Edgefield, said. But I think that is something that is likely going to be talked about into the future, especially if we continue to have problems in that area, there s going to be more conversation. . The changes this new law makes won t go into effect until July of next year. So McMaster wants to see lawmakers come back to the table when they return to Columbia in January and pass additional measures before that July 2025 implementation. Ultimately, he favors a selection system akin to the federal model, in which the governor would appoint judges, with senators approval. But that would require a change to the state constitution to implement, and there is significant reluctance among lawmakers to do that. You can read the governor s full signing statement, including the further reforms he wishes to see the legislature enact, below:. 20240703 Gov. McMaster to Pres. Alexander Re S. 1046 Signing StatementbyMayra Parrillaon Scribd. Copyright 2024 WIS. All rights reserved.

South Carolina Governor McMaster signed a new law for judicial reform, suggesting it's just the beginning, as more changes are needed. The law expands the Judicial Merit Selection Commission and imposes term limits on members, but fails to address reforms in the magistrate judge system. McMaster wants additional measures before the law's implementation in July 2025, aiming for a selection process similar to the federal model.

Latest news headlines from Zimbabwe Situation. Flags waste of taxpayers funds by Treasury after US9 million squandered in undelivered poll material. Source:Tshabangu takes ZEC toilet scandal to Senate Zimbabwe News Now. HARARE Opposition senator Sengezo Tshabangu has demanded answers from the Finance Ministry on why Treasury went ahead to disburse US9 million towards the procurement of portable toilets and vests from a South African firm long after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ZEC had tried to source for them for use in the 2023 elections. Tshabangu, who is CCC Matabeleland North province senator, was speaking in the upper house this past week during the ministers question time. ZimLive revealed recently that ZEC ordered 2,000 nonflushable toilets on the eve of the August 2023 elections at a cost of US7.6 million. The toilets, priced at an astronomical US3,800 per unit when they retail for about US300 in South Africa, were only delivered in April this year eight months after the election. In light of the revelations, Tshabangu took it to parliament to demand answers from the minister over the botched deal. My question is, why did the Ministry of Finance settle the full invoice amounting to over US9 million which went through their Banker CBZ on the 7th September, 2023 for the procurement of portable toilets and translucent light boxes for V11 forms that were never delivered, he asked. Tshabangu was soon to be involved in a near standoff with Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Lovemore Matuke who tried to shoot the question down saying the allegations were unsubstantiated. The allegations are not substantial, Matuke said. We cannot deal with information which is not substantiated. What the honourable Senator is saying has no proof. It never came in the public domain, those are simply allegations. . But Tshabangu stood his ground, insisting the claims were still worth investigating. We build cases on allegations. The nature of criminal code is that you build a case from an allegation. This is on the public domain and we are a Senate, we are talking about Chapter 12 of the Constitution. If it is an allegation, it is an allegation; they should come in this House and respond to these allegations that we pose to them because they are there in the public domain. We are talking about taxpayers money which is about US9 million. If it is an allegation, ZEC has to respond. The Ministry of Finance has to respond beyond any reasonable doubt that this is an allegation because it is there in the public domain, he said. Deputy Minister of Justice Robert Mazungunye requested for more time to research on the allegation. At the moment, there are still allegations which are not substantiated as has been said already but we may need to go and verify, he said. Viva Tabangu .now he is a corruption fighter ? You can t make up this stuff. Incredible. Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked. Comment. Name. Email. . . . 2000 2021 Zimbabwe SituationAll rights reserved.

Treasury is criticized for wastefully spending US9 million on undelivered election materials, including overpriced toilets. Senator Tshabangu questions Ministry of Finance's decision to pay for items never received, leading to demands for transparency and accountability regarding the taxpayers' funds.

The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. SANTA FE, N.M. AP Producers of the western movie "Rust" may have to forgo a robust economic incentive as they try to sell the film to distributors and fulfill financial obligations to the immediate family of a cinematographer who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal in 2021. New Mexico tax authorities denied an application this spring by Rust Movie Productions for incentives worth as much as 1.6 million, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. A late July deadline for producers to appeal the decision is approaching. Meanwhile, Baldwin is scheduled to go on trial starting next week on an involuntary manslaughter charge in Halyna Hutchins' death. The lead actor and coproducer of "Rust" was pointing a gun at Hutchins when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Melina Spadone, an attorney representing the production company, said the film production tax incentive was going to be used to finance a legal settlement between producers and Hutchins' widower and son. "The denial of the tax credit has disrupted those financial arrangements," said Spadone, a New York and Los Angelesbased senior counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. She helped broker the 2022 settlement that rebooted the stalled production of "Rust" in Montana with some of the original cast and crew, including Baldwin and Souza. Filming wrapped up last year. Terms of the settlement are confidential, but producers say finishing the film was meant to honor Hutchins' artistic vision and generate money for her young son. Court documents indicate that settlement payments are up to a year late, as attorneys for Hutchins' widower determine "next steps" that include whether to resume wrongful death litigation or initiate new claims. Legal representatives for Matthew Hutchins did not respond to telephone and email messages seeking comment. The prosecution of Baldwin and the film's tax incentive application both have financial implications for New Mexico taxpayers. The Santa Fe district attorney's office says it spent 625,000 on "Rust"related prosecution through the end of April. The state's film incentives program is among the most generous in the nation, offering a direct rebate of between 25 and 40 on an array of expenditures to entice movie projects, employment and infrastructure investments. As a percentage of the state budget, only Georgia pays out more in incentives. It includes a onetime option to assign the payment to a financial institution. That lets producers use the rebate to underwrite production ahead of time, often layering rights to the rebate and future movie income into production loans. Among the beneficiaries of the rebate program are the 2011 movie "Cowboys and Aliens" and the TV series "Better Call Saul," a spinoff of "Breaking Bad." As for current productions, New Mexico is the backdrop for a new film starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera about the rescue of students in a 2018 wildfire in the town of Paradise the most destructive in California's history. Charlie Moore, a spokesperson for the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, declined to comment specifically on the "Rust" application, citing concerns about confidential taxpayer information. Applications are reviewed for a long list of accounting and claim requirements. During a recent 12month period, 56 film incentive applications were approved and 43 were partially or fully denied, Moore said. Documents obtained by AP show the New Mexico Film Office issued a memo in January to "Rust" that approved eligibility to apply for the tax incentive, in a process that involves accounting ledgers, vetting against outstanding debts and an onscreen closing credit to New Mexico as a filming location. Taxation officials have final say on whether expenses are eligible. Spadone, the attorney for "Rust," said the denial of the application is "surprising" and could disrupt confidence in the tax program with a chilling effect on rebatebacked loans that propel the local film industry. Alton Walpole, a production manager at Santa Febased Mountainair Films who was not involved in "Rust," said he faults the movie's creators for seemingly cutting corners on safety but officials have an obligation to review its tax credit application based on legal and accounting principles only or risk losing major projects to other states. Movies are inherently dangerous even without firearms on set, he noted. "They're going to say, 'Wait, are we going to New Mexico? They could deny the rebate,'" Walpole said. "They're watching every penny.". "Popular opinion? I'd say don't give them the rebate. But legally, I think they qualified for it all," he said. At least 18 states have enacted measures to implement or expand film tax incentives since 2021, while some have gone in the opposite direction and sought to limit the transferability and refundability of credit. Under Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico has raised annual spending caps and expanded the film tax credit amid a multibilliondollar surplus linked to record oil and natural gas production. Film rebate payouts were 100 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2023 and are expected to rise to nearly 272 million by 2027, according to tax agency records and the Legislature's budget and accountability office. Democratic state Sen. George Mu oz has criticized the incentive program and asked whether taxpayers should be responsible for unforeseen expenses. "If we're going to do tax credits and there's a problem on the film or the set, do they really qualify or do they disqualify themselves?" said Mu oz, chairman of the lead Senate budget writing committee. "Rust" does not yet have a U.S. distributor as producers shop the newly completed movie at film festivals. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

Producers of the movie "Rust" may lose a $1.6 million tax incentive in New Mexico as they face financial obligations following the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin. The denial of the incentive disrupts a legal settlement with the victim's family. The situation also impacts the state financially and raises questions about film tax incentive programs. The film, not yet distributed, was completed in Montana following the incident on set that led to the cinematographer's death.

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 Muharram 6, 1446. Published:Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9:50 AM. Last updated:Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9:52 AM. A new initiative will help young Emiratis plan their weddings wisely and avoid extravagance. The Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi DCD on Thursday launched the Medeem Model for Women's Weddings, which seeks to establish a "new wave" of authentic marriage celebrations in UAE society. Stay up to date with the latest news.Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It is an elegant wedding model that considers the needs of the younger generation but remains true to Emirati values that call for moderation and humility. It also aims to create stable marriages and families while educating the youth on financial planning. These Medeem weddings are mainly derived from Emirati culture but they include modern elements that allow couples to express their personal taste "without exaggeration", said Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of DCD Abu Dhabi. "Designed to complement Medeem's efforts to create new practices around weddings between young UAE citizens, the model integrates the traditions and originality of the weddings of the past, with the elegance of modern weddings," Al Khaili said. "It avoids exaggeration that can lead to great financial burdens and potentially impact a couple's happiness and future stability.". He noted that extravagant weddings lead to excessive spending and that young people should be allowed to enjoy a life filled with affection, love, and blessings. To benefit from the Medeem Model for Women's Weddings, prospective couples must both be UAE nationals and the husband must be a citizen or resident of Abu Dhabi. Couples must also complete a premarital programme that will be offered by the soontolaunch Medeem Centre for Family Flourishing. Upon completion, couples will then receive a Medeem benefits card. The Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, which was launched last year, includes a dedicated support function for youth. The Medeem initiative supports the vision of this strategy by equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to build a strong foundation for their families. ALSO READ:. Get news and views from the world of golf delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. uae. Henley and Partners recently forecast a record net inflow of 6,700 millionaires into the UAE this year, the highest among all the countries. uae. uae. uae. uae. In 2018, Fatima Ismail AlSarayrah enrolled at Al Ain University to study psychology. That was lifechanging, she said. uae. uae. Influence of TikTok, popularity of Korean pop culture significant contributors to the phenomenon. uae. uae. Doctors warned the community against relying on such platforms for medical concerns, considering 'the risk of unverifiable content and their quality and reliability'. uae. uae. The funeral of the illustrious entrepreneur was attended by people from all walks of life, including some of his oldest acquaintances and business associates. uae. uae. Temperatures have been soaring across country, with a new high of 50.8 recorded on Tuesday. uae. uae. Five defendants were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Dh10 million each for money laundering crimes. uae

New initiative in Abu Dhabi promotes wise wedding planning to avoid extravagance. The Medeem Model for Women's Weddings aims for authentic, modest celebrations, blending Emirati traditions with modern elegance. It focuses on financial planning, stable marriages, and educating youth. Participants must be UAE nationals, complete a premarital program, and are awarded a benefits card upon completion.

MyNewsLA.com. Breaking news for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. A hitandrun suspect led Anaheim police on a pursuit early Friday, with officers twice opening fire at the suspect during the chase and eventually bringing it to a stop with a PIT maneuver. According to police, officers witnessed a hitandrun collision just before 3:45 a.m. and attempted to stop the suspect, but he drove off and initiated a chase, during which he allegedly struck a patrol vehicle and pointed a gun at pursuing officers. The chase led into the parking lot of a McDonald s restaurant in the 1100 block of North State College Boulevard, where officers opened fire on the suspect, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Sign up here for our free newsletters. We ll send you the latest headlines every morning and every weekday afternoon. . MyNewsLA.com won t sell your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. The pursuit resumed and a second shooting occurred on State College Boulevard near the Riverside 91 Freeway, police said. The suspect was not struck in either shooting. Officers eventually used a PIT maneuver, spinning the suspect s vehicle to a stop in the 2800 block of East Virginia Street, police said. The suspect, Milton Urquiza Cruz, 31, of San Pedro, was arrested and police said a firearm was recovered from the vehicle. Cruz was booked into the Anaheim Police Department s Detention Facility on suspicion of offenses including assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm by a felon or prohibited person, possession of ammunition by a felon or prohibited person, felony evading, misdemeanor hitandrun and a felony arrest warrant. No officers or members of the community were injured as a result of the pursuit or shootings, police said. Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked. Comment. Name. Email. Website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . . . Sign up here for our free newsletters. We ll send you the latest headlines every morning and every weekday afternoon. . Check for a confirmation email, and then you're all set withMyNewsLA.com!

Anaheim police pursued a hit-and-run suspect, firing at him twice during the chase. The suspect pointed a gun at officers and struck a patrol vehicle. The pursuit culminated in a PIT maneuver near a McDonald's, where the suspect, Milton Urquiza Cruz, was arrested. Cruz faces various charges including assault on an officer and firearm possession. No injuries were reported among officers or the public during the incident.

Loading. Since the Florida Archaeological Council began recognizing entities with its Stewards of Heritage Award 50 years ago, only one city, St. Augustine, has been so honored. Sarasota has now joined that exclusive list. During Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting, the FAC officially delivered the award to the city, specifically citing the work of Senior Planner Clifford Smith for his 15year effort to include the Newtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. According to a letter to the city from FAC President James Ambrosino, the Heritage Award was established to recognize the role of the general public, individuals and organizations in the preservation, research, education or the promotion of public awareness of Florida archaeology. The awards are given biennially in conjunction with Florida Anthropological Society meetings. When I started seven years ago, it's just been a real joy to work with Dr. Smith, said Planning Director Steven Cover. He's got a tremendous knowledge and has really expanded what we've been able to do here in Sarasota. When you get phone calls from cities all over the state constantly asking about our historic preservation program, we ve done something right.". On April 19, 2024, the National Park Service officially approved the Newtown Historic District listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Including the Galilee cemetery, a total of 731 historic resources contributed to the listing.

Sarasota receives Stewards of Heritage Award from the Florida Archaeological Council for the efforts to include Newtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Senior Planner Clifford Smith recognized for his 15-year dedication to the project. The award acknowledges individuals and organizations for their contribution to preserving and promoting Florida archaeology. The Newtown Historic District listing was officially approved with a total of 731 historic resources included.

Most Widely Read Newspaper. Katsina gov. Kindly share this story:. The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, as a workfree day to commemorate the new Islamic year. Radda said the workfree day was to enable all workers in the state to join other Muslims in the celebration of the new year 1446 after the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad SAW from Makkah to Medina. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, the governor congratulated the entire Muslims in the state and the world over on the new year which began on Sunday, the first day of AlMuharram, 1446. Radda urged Muslims to strictly adhere to the teachings of the Prophet PBUH in their daily activities. He seized the opportunity to call on the clerics to continue to pray for peaceful coexistence amongst the various communities in the state and fervently pray for Allah to bring succor to the current security challenges and hardships being faced in the country. . Kindly share this story:. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact:email protected. Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for realtime updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. VERIFIED:Nigerians can now earn US Dollars with premium domains just like Americans, acquire for as low as 1200 and you profit 19000 23million. Clickhereto start.

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris PHOTO CREDIT: HMMohammedIdris. The federal government says it will file a complaint against Daily Trust Newspapers to the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria NPAN over its publication on the Samoa agreement. The Minister of Information and National Orientation,Mohammed Idris,who gave this hint on Saturday in Abuja, said the government would also approach the court over the report he described as fake and mischievous. . The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the information minister spoke at a press conference to react to the report believed to have the potential to spark up religious and social tensions in the country. NAN also reports that Mr Idris addressed the press along with his budget and planning counterpart, Atiku Bagudu. In the report, the medium claimed that the federal government signed an agreement with clauses requiring Nigeria to endorse the rights of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and IntersexLGBTQI people. It also said that Nigeria would collect 150 billion dollars for endorsing the deal. The agreement, generally referred to as the Samoa agreement, was signed on 28 June at the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific StatesOACPS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. PREMIUM TIMES delivers factbased journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others indepth, meticulously researched news and information. It s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall. Will you support our newsroom with a modest donation to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?. Details of the agreement indicated that the partnership is between the European Union and its member states on one hand, and members of OACPCS on the other. Negotiations on the agreement began in 2018, and it was signed on 15 November 2018 by all 27 EU member states and 47 of the 79 OACPS states. The African Regional Protocol on the matter consists of two parts framework for cooperation and areas of cooperation that include inclusive and sustainable economic growth, environmental and human rights protection, among others. Reacting to the medium s report on the matter, the minister described it as gross falsehood. He said it followed a pattern that Daily Trust had become used to since the Bola Tinubu administration came on board. While noting that Mr Tinubu had maintained a good relationship with the media in line with his philosophy as an avowed democrat, he said it was disheartening that some elements are abusing this free environment guaranteed by the government. . We are alarmed by the level of reckless reporting and statements by some media organisations and individuals that border on national security and stability. While we sometimes view and treat those occasional reporting as part of the media s normal work, we have now seen a pattern that is difficult to be wished away as normal journalism. The insidious and inciting publications by the Daily Trust these past months have come across as nothing but a deliberate effort to brush the government with a tar. On many occasions, we have restrained ourselves from believing that this was the case but the consistency of the mischievous publications leaves us with no option. . . In the aftermath of the coup in Niger Republic, Daily Trust championed a jaundiced narrative that the Federal Government was driving the country into a war and twisted it with regional sentiment to cause disaffection. The same newspaper gave a banner headline to a baseless accusation that the government was working on siting foreign military bases in the country. Neither Daily Trust nor originators of that imaginative allegation provided any shred of evidence. Then just two weeks ago, Daily Trust concocted and popularised a lie that the Federal Government had renamed the Murtala Mohammed Expressway in Abuja to Wole Soyinka Way. In all those instances, all that the paper depended on were falsehoods and hearsays. They also showed no remorse or the humility to recant. We, however, did not envisage that Daily Trust and people behind it could descend to the reckless level of attempting to set the country on fire by falsely accusing the government of signing a deal to promote LGBTQI. We found that despicable and wicked because the allegation is nowhere in the document signed. Surprisingly, the paper put forward no evidence nor provided the agreement allegedly signed to prove their point. The baseless and sensational story unfortunately formed a basis for khutba sermons, by some of our respected imams who were misled by the story, thereby raising tempers, he said. He said, however, that the government would continue to toe the path of civility by restraining itself from seeking selfhelp or adopting draconian measures. While past governments clamped down on the media for infractions much lower than this, we are, however, toeing the path of civility and the rule of law, he said. . The minister said that the federal government would take the matter to the NPAN Ombudsman on this irresponsible reporting. . He added that the federal government will also use every lawful means to seek redress in a court of law. Mr Idris restated the government s friendly policy toward ethical media and free speech but warned that it would not accept fake news and disinformation that could injure the peace of the nation and hurt national security. NAN. 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Government to file complaint against Daily Trust Newspapers over Samoa agreement publication, deemed fake and mischievous. Minister warns against reckless reporting that could incite tensions and affect national security. Govt to take matter to NPAN Ombudsman and court for redress, emphasizing commitment to free speech with accountability for fake news.

Please enable JavaScript to properly view our site. . FILE The logo for Citigroup appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 8, 2019. A pair of government regulators slapped Citigroup with a 135.6 million on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, saying the bank has made insufficient progress in resolving longstanding internal control and risk issues. NEW YORK AP A pair of government regulators slapped Citigroup with a 135.6 million fine on Wednesday, saying the bank has made insufficient progress in resolving longstanding internal control and risk issues. It's a major blow to Jane Fraser, the bank's CEO, who has staked her career on making Citi leaner and less complex. The fines come from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which said in separate releases that Citigroup had failed to meet its obligations stemming from a2020 consent orderrelated to the bank's risk and control issues. While the regulators said the bank had made progress, there were still significant problems at the bank that required the OCC and Fed to assess additional penalties. Citibank must see through its transformation and fully address in a timely manner its longstanding deficiencies, said Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu, in a statement. . The 135.6 million fine is on top of the 400 million fine that Citi paid back in 2020 when the original consent order was signed. Citi will pay 61 million to the Fed and 75 million to the OCC as part of this round of penalties. In a statement, Fraser acknowledged the bank hasn't made progress quickly enough and that it is possible for Citi make itself less risky. We ve always said that progress wouldn t be linear, and we have no doubt that we will be successful in getting our firm where it needs to be in terms of our transformation, she said. Citigroup was the goto example of too big to fail after the 2008 financial crisis. Its near collapse and government rescue required Citi executives to slim down its massive balance sheet, sell off businesses it no longer needed and exit financial markets that it couldn't have a dominant position in. Citi ballooned in size and complexity in the 1990s and early 2000s through a series of acquisitions and mergers in an effort at the time to make Citigroup a financial conglomerate that catered to every customer. But many of those acquired businesses had software and internal controls that do not cooperate with other parts of Citigroup. So while Citi is less complicated than it was in 2008, it's still a bank that regulators harbor serious concerns about to this day because the lack of internal communication could lead to problems. Banking regulators rejected Citi's living will in June. That document was supposed to show how Citigroup could be wound down safely and orderly in case of failure. Fraser staked her tenure as CEO on fixing the bank's internal controls, saying the effort would require thousands of employees, billions of dollars and several years of work. Some of her efforts to slim down Citi have been successful, like selling parts of Citi's consumer banking business, most notably the planned spin off of Citi's Banamex operations in Mexico. But investors still price Citigroup shares at a discount to its Wall Street peers including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley due in part to the ongoing costs that Citi faces in fixing its internal control problems. Success!An email has been sent towith a link to confirm list signup. Error!There was an error processing your request. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Citigroup was fined 135.6 million by government regulators due to unresolved internal control and risk issues. The bank failed to meet obligations from a 2020 consent order, resulting in additional penalties. CEO Jane Fraser aims to make Citi leaner. Despite progress, regulators have serious concerns about the bank's internal communication and controls. Citigroup is facing ongoing challenges to fix these issues, impacting its stock value compared to peers.

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password. A verification code has been emailed to. Log in to share your opinion with MPR News and add it to your profile. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Wedding bells were ringing last week in Minneapolis for Erik and Ivan Beda. The couple remarried at The Bell of Two Friends sculpture at Nicollet Island on Tuesday. It marked the end of an eventful Pride month for the two. On June 1, just minutes after midnight, Ivan Beda landed at MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport. Ivan Beda walked through the doors into baggage claim and Erik Beda came running for an embrace, which lasted two minutes. They had been separated for twoandahalf months after Ivan Beda was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, while Erik Beda was released. The couple was forced by the Russian government to get a divorce in 2023 when Erik physically transitioned from female to male. So, when they got to the U.S.Mexico border in March, they were processed as individual cases. After they were reunited, their next step was getting remarried. Before even leaving the airport, Erik and Ivan were already planning their nuptials, with a goal of getting legally married again before Twin Cities Pride at the end of June. Gifts from individuals keep MPR News accessible to all free of paywalls and barriers. A group of airport volunteers who helped Erik Beda when he landed alone at MSP airport back in March came to welcome Ivan, with mini Minnesota flags in hand. I ve never had this many people greet me at the airport, Ivan Beda exclaimed. John Pundsack was one of those gathered to greet Ivan Beda. Pundsack and his husband Joe Briol were Erik Beda s first lifeline. I think as much as we were overwhelmed with learning the immigration process, the shelter, food, everything. We are also overwhelmed with the generosity, said Pundsack. Pundsack and Briol took Erik Beda under their wing, helping him find a place to stay and buying clothing. But they didn t do it alone. Friends and neighbors stepped in where they could. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar s office was in contact with ICE to help secure Ivan Beda s release. OutFront Minnesota paid for housing and groceries for Erik Beda. And hundreds of people raised more than 17,000 in a GoFundMe. On Monday, the Bedas moved into housing provided by a local church until they get a work permit. We had no connection with these two individuals, Briol said when explaining why he and his husband stepped up to help. I always thought this is an opportunity to do something good, and in a world where there s lots of not good things happening, it just it felt like this was a rallying point for myself, and it turns out a whole lot of other people too. . Every day to pass the time, he would walk to the Bell of Two Friends sculpture on Nicollet Island, a place that Erik Beda said came to hold a lot of meaning for him. I made a wish that Ivan would be here with me, Erik Beda said in Russian, I put three pinecones under this arch and rang the bell. . And in front of the sculpture is where they took each other s hands in marriage again. About 20 people gathered for the small ceremony on Tuesday afternoon. They were people who had known Erik Beda for just a few months and just recently met Ivan Beda. The couple exchanged rings, silver wedding bands they bought a few days before the wedding. It marked one of the first times they ve worn rings in public. The Bedas, however, chose to skip saying vows. Something that Erik said when we first met really resonated with me, said officiant Jeremy Stomberg during the ceremony, He said, What can we say that we haven t already said in the years we ve been together? . Erik and Ivan Beda first got married in Russia in 2006, just one year after they first met in college. Since we first met, we always were like a family. I just cannot imagine my life without this person. He is my family. He s the closest person I ever have, and I probably ever will have, said Ivan Beda. The short ceremony was sealed with a kiss and a ring of the sculpture s bell. I don t know what else to say. I have no words. I m happy. It finally happened, we re together and we re here, said Erik Beda. When asked if there was anyone back in Russia they wish were at the wedding, both said no, but that they were grateful to have new family. . We started June 1 with Ivan arriving in Minnesota, which we thought perfect. Pride month. He s here. We re united, said Pundsack at the wedding. And now here we are, the week of Pride coming up and they get married. It s like everything we wanted all coming together. And that s what Pride is, you know. Love wins. . Erik and Ivan Beda, Pundsack and Briol all celebrated at Twin Cities Pride on Saturday and Sunday. It was the Bedas firstever Pride event and one of the first times in their lives that they could publicly share their love freely and without fear.

Erik and Ivan Beda remarried in Minneapolis after Ivan's release from ICE detention. Separated for months due to immigration issues, they reunited at the airport and received support from the community. They chose to remarry in a small ceremony with new friends, marking a new chapter of love and unity during Pride month.

In an interview with ANI, CEO Bhavish Aggarwal was asked about his journey from Ola Cabs to Ola Electric. "I would like to start with why I became an entrepreneur. I am a big believer in the concept of 'Dharma' and 'Swadharma'. I feel my purpose, my DNA, and my capability are to truly bring the technology entrepreneurship business together. That's my locus standi in society. I genuinely believe that our generation has to work extra hard to build the country of our dreams", Aggarwal said. "There will be critics who say a lot of things and sometimes, they are also correct. But we should have dreams; ones that cannot be fulfilled in one life. In order to fulfil that, I started my journey with Ola Cabs. Ola Cabs is broadening into a broader consumer ecosystem. My mission with that company is to truly make consumption more accessible to one and a half billion people", he added.Further elaborating on the subject, Aggarwal said that Ola is working with Open Network for Digital Commerce ONDC, which is a government marketplace run by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. "For example, we are doing a lot with the ONDC there, which is the government marketplace. Most ecommerce platforms take 2030 per cent commissions from the sellers, 'Kiranas' or small retailers are left out. ONDC is going to make it a much more democratic ecosystem, which will bring down the cost of ecommerce. We are doing a lot of work on supply chains to bring down the cost of logistics in the GDP. We are doing a lot of work in warehousing to bring down the cost of warehousing", he said. "All of that technologydriven work is to enable much more efficient, accessible, and affordable consumption", he added.Founded in 2017, Ola Electric Mobility deals with the leasing of electric cars.Ola Electric is the only Indian EV company selected by the government under its ambitious Rs 80,000 crore cell PLI schemes. Also, Ola is one of India's widest mobility platforms, serving over 250 cities across the nation. ANI. In an interview with ANI, CEO Bhavish Aggarwal was asked about his journey from Ola Cabs to Ola Electric. "I would like to start with why I became an entrepreneur. I am a big believer in the concept of 'Dharma' and 'Swadharma'. I feel my purpose, my DNA, and my capability are to truly bring the technology entrepreneurship business together. That's my locus standi in society. I genuinely believe that our generation has to work extra hard to build the country of our dreams", Aggarwal said. "There will be critics who say a lot of things and sometimes, they are also correct. But we should have dreams; ones that cannot be fulfilled in one life. In order to fulfil that, I started my journey with Ola Cabs. Ola Cabs is broadening into a broader consumer ecosystem. My mission with that company is to truly make consumption more accessible to one and a half billion people", he added. Further elaborating on the subject, Aggarwal said that Ola is working with Open Network for Digital Commerce ONDC, which is a government marketplace run by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. "For example, we are doing a lot with the ONDC there, which is the government marketplace. Most ecommerce platforms take 2030 per cent commissions from the sellers, 'Kiranas' or small retailers are left out. ONDC is going to make it a much more democratic ecosystem, which will bring down the cost of ecommerce. We are doing a lot of work on supply chains to bring down the cost of logistics in the GDP. We are doing a lot of work in warehousing to bring down the cost of warehousing", he said. "All of that technologydriven work is to enable much more efficient, accessible, and affordable consumption", he added. Founded in 2017, Ola Electric Mobility deals with the leasing of electric cars. Ola Electric is the only Indian EV company selected by the government under its ambitious Rs 80,000 crore cell PLI schemes. Also, Ola is one of India's widest mobility platforms, serving over 250 cities across the nation. ANI

Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola, shared insights on his transition from Ola Cabs to Ola Electric, driven by a vision to democratize consumption. Ola collaborates with ONDC for a more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem, aiming to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Ola Electric, founded in 2017, focuses on leasing electric cars, being the sole Indian EV company chosen for the government's significant PLI schemes.

Pakistan has legally authorised its armyrun spy agency to tap telephone calls and messages, further strengthening its key role in the politics of a nation ruled by military regimes for almost half its independent history. The powerful military plays an oversized role in making and breaking governments in Pakistan, where the new powers for its InterServices Intelligence ISI agency provoked outcry from the opposition and on social media. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told parliament the ministry of information technology and telecommunications had been advised of the change in a July 8 notice. Anyone who misuses the law will face action, Tarar said on Tuesday, adding that the measure would be restricted to tracking criminal and terrorist activities and the government would ensure it did not infringe people s lives and privacy. The federal government in the interest of national security and in the apprehension of any offence, is pleased to authorise officers to intercept calls and messages or to trace calls through any telecoms system, said the notice, seen by Reuters. The move was opposed in parliament by the opposition Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan had previously backed the ISI s surveillance of politicians telephone calls, or even his own, in the absence of legal authorisation. A leader of the party, Omar Ayub Khan, said the agency would wield its powers even against government lawmakers, and vowed that his party would mount a court challenge. The army s InterServices Public Relations Wing ISPR did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Is what is legal also constitutional or right? Farieha Aziz of rights advocacy group Bolo Bhi asked on X.

Pakistan authorizes its army-run spy agency to tap calls and messages to strengthen its role in the nation's politics. The Inter-Services Intelligence agency's new powers face opposition and scrutiny for potential misuse, despite the government stressing the focus on tracking criminal and terrorist activities. The move triggers concerns about privacy and constitutional rights, prompting questions from rights advocacy groups and political parties. The legality of the decision is challenged by opposition parties in parliament.

Even though the Fourth of July is now over, celebrations and fireworks are continuing over the weekend. Local fire departments already had a busy night. The citywide fire operation's command center for D.C. at Engine Company No. 16 responded to a grand total of 835 calls. Watch News4 now: Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now. D.C. Fire and EMS says that's more than three times the typical number of calls they get in a typical day. "The sun goes down and the informal fireworks really begin, often the illegal fireworks," said Vito Maggiolo, spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS. "We are just racing from fire to fire, extinguishing fires.". Nearly 300 of the calls on Thursday were nonEMS related just focused on fires. Many of those calls for fire emergencies were presumably related to fireworks trash fires, brush fires, all sorts of miscellaneous outdoor fires," Maggiolo said. Departments can't yet say how many of Thursday night's calls were related to fireworks, but at least two destructive fires in Montgomery County, Maryland, were caused by Independence Day festivities gone wrong. Photos from Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services showed the burnedout hull of the dining room, where flames tore through an entire wall. No one was hurt in the fire. MCFRS said that aerial fireworks caused the fire, which spread through the attic and the carport, totaling about 500,000 in damages. There were no people injured in the fire. Photos from MCFRS showed scorch marks on a brick wall, as a firefighter hosed down an unidentifiable puddle of blackened sludge. "We are geared up for the weekend, and we want to remind people fireworks are prohibited," said Pete Piringer, MCFRS spokesperson. "But more importantly, they cause injuries.". That ban on fireworks includes sparklers, which can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit an even bigger danger in drought conditions like those in the DMV region this week. Areas in Maryland, including Charles County, have burn bans in place until more storms soak the region.

Fire departments in D.C. experienced a busy Fourth of July, responding to 835 calls, over three times their usual volume. Many calls were fire-related, likely due to fireworks, with some causing significant damage, like in Montgomery County. Officials remind the public that fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited and dangerous, especially in dry conditions.

Top judge asks students to return to classes as SC issues status quo on HC order. Quota Reform Demo: Protesters set to resume blockade today. Question racket runs deep. History of the quota system in Bangladesh. We are disturbed by Ain O Salish Kendra's ASKreporton the human rights situation in Bangladesh in the first half of 2024. According to one of the leading human rights organisations which prepares the report every year based on news published in national dailies, alongside its own findings political killings have tripled, and custodial deaths doubled this year compared to the same period in the previous year. If this is how the first six months of the third term of the Awami League government has played out, can citizens be blamed for worrying about what the future holds?. At least 41 people were killed in incidents of political violence in the first six months of 2024. The alarming increase in political violence can be traced back to the general election on January 7, city corporation elections, and upazila polls held in four phases across the country. Although the polls were boycotted by the main opposition parties, including BNP, it is unfortunate that we still witnessed untoward killings and violence, mostly among supporters of Awami League candidates and independent AL candidates or, in the case of local elections, among ALaffiliated candidates. We have not seen any acknowledgement from the government, its law enforcement agencies and the Election Commission about its failure in preventing intraparty violence and an intimidating electiontime environment. Meanwhile, at least eight individuals, including two women, died in custody during this period. Again, we have not seen any meaningful action to hold accountable law enforcers involved in allegations of torture and extrajudicial excesses, despite repeated appeals from national and human rights bodies. In fact, there has only been one conviction for custodial death over the past decade, though ASK documented at least 138 deaths that have been allegedly caused by physical torture by law enforcement agencies. Over the years, we have observed a concerning dismissal or downplaying of human rights abuses by the government, even when presented with compelling statistics. Will the third term of the Awami League government be more of the same, or will it finally realise that no amount of economic growth and infrastructural development can make up for gross human rights violations, and that it is ultimately in its best interests to address them? For the sake of citizens, we hope it is the latter.

Top judge urges students to return to classes amidst SC maintaining status quo on HC order regarding quota reform protests. Human rights organization ASK reports a concerning rise in political violence, with tripled political killings and doubled custodial deaths in the first half of 2024. Criticism directed at the government for failing to address intraparty violence and custodial deaths, raising questions about commitment to human rights.

Sun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 92F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers after midnight. Low around 75F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60. Updated: July 10, 2024 2:46 pm. . . . senior reporter. The Ballot Law Commission voted, 41, to uphold the decision of Secretary of State David Scanlan to allow Strafford County Commissioner Deanna Rollo of Rollinsford to run for reelection in a new district even though she doesn t live there. The Republicanled Legislature in 2023 changed from the commission running at large into three separate districts but mistakenly failed to require they must reside where they file for office. From left were BLC members Robert Letourneau of Ashland, Chairman Brad Cook of Manchester, David Campbell of Nashua and former Concord Mayor Jim Bouley. CONCORD The state Ballot Law Commission rejected the pleas of leaders in the Republicanled Legislature to overlook a loophole it had mistakenly created with a 2023 election law HB 75 that lets a Strafford County commissioner run for reelection in a district where she doesn t live. By a 41 count, the BLC said it s clear the Legislature, when it split the threeperson county commission into separate districts, meant to compel each one to live in the district where they will run. But they failed at that time to tweak a1979 lawthat set Strafford County apart as the only county in the state where all three commissioners need only live within county borders, not in their respective districts. We all agree with everybody this is a mistake; the question is whether we can do anything about it, said BLC Chairman Brad Cook near the outset of its meeting Tuesday. Assistant Atty. Gen. Kevin Scura said the commission s authority extends only to deciding if candidates were qualified to run for the office they had sought. You do have to live in the county; but you do not want to live in the district. It is not a debate, Scura told the BLC about the status of the law regarding the election of Strafford County commissioners. Commissioner David Campbell of Nashua, a former Democratic lawmaker, urged the Legislature, if the elected majority desires, to take up legislation in 2025 to close this loophole. We do not have the power to fix the statute, to fix this problem, Campbell said. For decades, all voters in Carroll, Sullivan and Strafford Counties have been electing their three commissioners at large. Unlike Strafford County, each of the three commissioners in Sullivan and Carroll Counties actually represents an individual district and must live within their boundaries. Rep. Cliff Newton, RRochester, appealed to the BLC after Secretary of State David Scanlan had ruled County Commissioner Deanna Rollo of Rollinsford could run in a new District 3 even though she lived in District 2. Newton is one of two GOP candidates running for that District 3 commission nomination in the Sept. 10 primary. Commissioner Bob Letourneau of Ashland, a former GOP state senator, was the only vote who sought to block Rollo s filing unless she ran in District 2. This is about as clear as mud in my opinion, Letourneau said. Let s give the people of Strafford County District 3 a voice from somebody that lives in the district. . Strafford County is clearly a Democratic stronghold with three cities, but several of its 10 towns are Republicanleaning. After narrowly holding onto the House majority in 2022, GOP leaders planned for months to find the right day on which to pass this bill splitting Strafford County into three districts. The aim was twofold. First, to create a new GOPleaning District 1 seat that Rep. Joe Pitre, RFarmington, is running for this November against Rochester Democrat Tim Fontreau. Second, to force all three Democratic incumbents, Chairman George Maglaras of Dover, Rollo, and the third commissioner, Robert Watson of Durham, to run against one another by putting them all in District 2. Watson declined to run for a commission seat this fall. Rollo filed in District 3. Republicans could not find a District 2 candidate to run against Maglaras, a 41year incumbent on the commission, former mayor of Dover and a prominent Seacoast figure in many Democratic presidential campaigns. The New Hampshire Democratic Party filed a lawsuit, maintaining lawmakers could not change districts in 2023 after it failed to alter them in 2021 when the Legislature redistricted all other electoral districts in the state to comply with the 2020 Census. This suit is still pending. The lawyer representing Rollo, Democratic Party Legal Counsel Bill Christie, said Tuesday that whatever lawmakers intended to do, the BLC must follow the law. What matters is what the Legislature actually did, not what several members in the body claimed what was on their minds, Christie said. Rep. Robert Lynn, RWindham and a retired Supreme Court chief justice, said sustaining this loophole could lead to unintended consequences that produce an absurd or illogical result. . If Rollo wins the seat in November, critics can claim there is a vacancy under a separate state law that requires all elected officials to live in their district. This other state law makes no mention of county offices, but Lynn noted county government elections only occur through acts of the Legislature. Sen. James Gray, Rochester, said at the 11th hour in June 2023, he had offered to House Democratic leaders a different map that would have put Rollo and Maglaras into separate districts, but they refused to support it. Ultimately this final, flawed compromise passed the House in June 2023 by a single, unrecorded vote, 186185. It s likely House Speaker Sherman Packard, RLondonderry, voted to break that tie since a short time later that day, he did so when the House, on an identical roll call vote, passed an unrelated bill. Gov. Chris Sununu signed it in August 2023. If Republicans keep control this November, I can tell you the first bill that will be filed, quipped BLC Chairman Cook. klandriganunionleader.com. CONCORD By a single vote, the New Hampshire Legislature created new and separate districts for the three Strafford County commissioners that . 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The Ballot Law Commission voted to uphold the decision allowing a county commissioner to run for reelection in a new district where she doesn't live due to a legislative oversight. The Republican-led Legislature mistakenly failed to require residency where candidates file for office, leading to a loophole in the law. Democrats raised concerns about the issue, indicating potential consequences if the loophole isn't addressed.

The future king hopes to bring rough sleeping, sofa surfing and other forms of temporary accommodation to an end. Wellknown advocates of the programme and those leading individual projects across the UK will also feature. Jo ClintonDavis, controller of factual at ITV, said: With access to the inner workings of this ambitious project and the work of Prince William and his team, we hope to share with viewers a privileged insight into how they are setting out to tackle an issue which concerns us all and affects so many of our fellow citizens across the UK. . . . Thank you to everyone involved in Trooping the Colour. Always in awe of the work that goes into putting together such an incredible afternoon RoyalFamilypic.twitter.com9UaYRXyi81. Royal Foundation chief executive Amanda Berry said: We know that television has the power to change hearts and minds. . Recommended reading:. He has also joined a Big Issue seller at his pitch for the last two years in a row. The series will be shown on ITV1 and ITVX this autumn. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Please report any comments that break our rules. Last Updated:. Are you sure you want to delete this comment?. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then pleasecontact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you cancontact IPSO here. 20012024.Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW 01676637 . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActivemeterExpired' callbackevent. Those ads you do see are predominantly fromlocal businessespromotinglocal services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience thelocal community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

The future king aims to end rough sleeping and temporary accommodation. Prince William's efforts and advocates' projects will be featured in a televised series on ITV to raise awareness and address the issue affecting many UK citizens. Royal Foundation's CEO highlights the power of TV to create positive change. Prince William's involvement and initiatives will be showcased in the upcoming series in the autumn.

Ammon News The Jordanian Armed Forces Arab Army and the Jordan Hashemite Charitable Organization JHCO sent Monday a new humanitarian aid convoy to the people in northern Gaza, in cooperation with the World Food Program WFP and with the support of the Indonesian Students Union, the Palestinian Child Relief Fund PCRF, Tkiyet Um Ali, and other popular campaigns.The convoy, consisting of 32 trucks, carried basic food parcels, consumables, medical supplies, and medicines, to be distributed to the people in Gaza, specifically within the northern regions of the Strip, through associations and partner organizations in the Strip.JHCO's Secretary General, Hussein Shibli said that basic needs are being sent and met to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.Hussein AlShibli said that basic needs are being sent and met to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.In view of the severe shortage of blood units that the Gaza Strip suffers from, a blood donation campaign was launched in cooperation with Jordanian professional unions to be sent in land convoys to supply hospitals and health centers with them for the purposes of implementing the necessary procedures and treating the wounds of our people in Gaza, he added.He also explained that the total number of trucks that have entered the Gaza Strip to date is 2,302 trucks and 53 aircraft via ElArish Airport.The JHCO continues to receive cash donations through its bank account at Bank al Etihad No. JO32 UBSI 1030 0000 4010 1659 9151 06 or via the the "CliQ" service under the name JHCOGAZA, in addition to eFAWATEERCOM and through its official websit,www.jhco.org.jo. Powered by

Jordan and organizations send humanitarian aid convoy to northern Gaza, with 32 trucks carrying food, medical supplies, and medicines. The convoy aims to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza. Additionally, a blood donation campaign was launched to address the shortage of blood units in Gaza, with a total of 2,302 trucks and 53 aircraft having entered Gaza so far. Donation options are available through various channels.

myMotherLode.com The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate. Republicans urge reversal of landmark ruling in Montana climate change lawsuit by young plaintiffs. HELENA, Mont. AP Attorneys for Republican officials pressed Montana s Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents constitutional right to a clean environment by allowing oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. Last year s ruling by a state district judge was considered a breakthrough in attempts by young environmentalists and their attorneys to use courts to leverage action on climate change. It must be upheld by the state s high court to set lasting legal precedent. Attorneys for officials including Gov. Greg Gianforte told justices Wednesday that climate change is too broad for the courts to fix. They said greenhouse gases from Montana are miniscule on a global scale, and they noted that state law prohibits the denial of fossilfuel projects based on carbon dioxide emissions. Global climate change is a complex issue that can t be solved by a judicial decision, state attorney Dale Schowengerdt said. Instead, the state argued, the plaintiffs who range in age from 6 to 23 should be challenging individual permits as they re issued. This is an evasion of responsibility, plaintiff Grace GibsonSnyder, 20, said after the hearing. It s an evasion of your constitutional obligation to protect our rights and our state. Why would you not try? . The seven justices took the case under advisement. A decision could take weeks or months. It will almost certainly be final since the U.S. Supreme Court is unlikely to wade into the state laws at issue, said professor David Dana of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. If the lower court ruling stands, it could nudge fossil fuelfriendly Montana to adopt policies more protective to the environment and potentially influence future climate litigation in other states such as Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York, which like Montana have state constitutional protections for the environment. The bottom line is whatever the state Supreme Court decides, it s more likely to have an influence than last year s lower court ruling, said Syracuse University professor David Driesen, an expert on environmental law. Other states that have those provisions will consider it. They don t have to follow it. . Officials in Hawaii who faced a similar lawsuit from young environmentalists recently agreed to a settlement that includes an ambitious requirement to decarbonize the state s transportation system over the next 21 years. And in April, Europe s highest human rights court ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change, siding with a group of older Swiss women against their government in a ruling with potential implications across the continent. Those cases and the Montana lawsuit have resulted in a small number of rulings establishing a government duty to protect citizens from climate change. Driesen said that the effects of the litigation on energy policies have been largely indirect, but that as the rulings accumulate, it could increase political pressure on energy companies to invest in cleaner technologies. Plaintiffs attorney Roger Sullivan recounted trial testimony from scientists that every ton of greenhouse gases makes climate change worse. If nothing is done, it will be much hotter 50 years from now, when these young plaintiffs are my age, because of this climate emergency to which the state of Montana is a substantial contributing factor, he said. The 16 young plaintiffs described during the trial how climate change is profoundly affecting their lives: that worsening wildfires foul the air they breathe, while decreased snowpack and drought deplete rivers that sustain farming, fish, wildlife and recreation. Environmental activists have cited the district court ruling in lawsuits challenging permits for a natural gas power plant, an oil refinery, a pipeline and a coal mine, court records show. However, most of those lawsuits haven t yet been served on state officials as the activists wait for the high court to weigh in, said Derf Johnson, of the Montana Environmental Information Center, a plaintiff in the cases. State regulators started analyzing some climatechanging greenhouse gas emissions in midMarch in response to last year s ruling. No projects have been denied as a result, said Rebecca Harbage, spokesperson for the state Department of Environmental Quality. The reviews cover onsite emissions, such as from heavy equipment at a coal mine or a pumping station along an oil pipeline. They don t consider emissions from burning the fuels if that occurs offsite. District Judge Kathy Seeley said in her August 2023 ruling that it would be up to the Montana Legislature to determine how to bring policies into compliance. Individuals and organizations supporting the young plaintiffs through court filings ahead of Wednesday s oral arguments included Native American tribes, health experts, outdoor recreation businesses, and athletes such as acclaimed mountaineer Conrad Anker. Republican legislative leaders, oil and gas interests, natural resource developers, the Montana Chamber of Commerce and the state s largest utility, NorthWestern Energy, backed the state. NorthWestern is building a gasfired power plant along the Yellowstone River near Billings that has figured prominently in the dispute over greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon dioxide, which is released when fossil fuels are burned, traps heat in the atmosphere and is largely responsible for the warming of the climate. June brought record warm global temperatures for the 13th straight month and also was the 12th straight month that was 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit 1.5 Celsius warmer than preindustrial times, according to European climate service Copernicus. Montana s Constitution requires agencies to maintain and improve a clean environment. A law signed by Gianforte last year said environmental reviews may not consider climate impacts unless the federal government makes carbon dioxide a regulated pollutant. . Brown reported from Billings. By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWNAssociated Press.

Republicans urge Montana Supreme Court to overturn landmark ruling in climate change lawsuit where state was found violating residents' constitutional right to a clean environment. Attorneys argue that climate change is too broad for court intervention and state law doesn't allow denying fossil fuel projects over carbon emissions. Decision pending, but could influence future climate litigation and energy policies. Young plaintiffs describe how climate change is impacting their lives, prompting calls for state action to protect citizens.

A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 85F. Winds light and variable.. Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 65F. Winds light and variable. Updated: July 11, 2024 12:19 pm. . . Evie Ballard. Evie Ballard of Effingham became a Gold Award Girl Scout a designation she earned by breathing new life into the youth program at her church. Like many other group activities, the Centenary United Methodist Church youth program had difficulty rebuilding after the COVID19 pandemic. Evie had been very involved in the program that was flourishing just a few years ago. It was her goal to help rebuild this program before she went off to college. Evie got to work first by refreshing the youth spaces at her church. She then hosted two events at her church a game night for the junior high and high school youth and a movie and craft night for the elementaryaged youth. Next, Evie coordinated two community service projects. Evie s efforts have gained the support of adults in her church, who have committed to plan more events for the youth program in the future. As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skill. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. Not only do Gold Award Girl Scouts better their communities through their projects, they often grow themselves through the process and learn skills they can take with them throughout their lives. I learned that I enjoy planning and making a positive impact, said Evie, reflecting on her Gold Award project. Evie is the daughter of Deena and Ken Ballard. She graduated from Effingham High School and is currently attending Illinois State University, where she is majoring in Theater Education. Evie is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Silver Award and Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois serves over 6,500 girls and engages nearly 3,400 adults in 40 counties in Southern Illinois. Call 8003456858 or emailcustomercaregsofsi.org. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a notforprofit organization supported by United Ways, businesses and individual donors throughout the region. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Sponsored By:St Anthony's Hospital. First Amendment:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Evie Ballard from Effingham became a Gold Award Girl Scout by revitalizing the youth program at her church post-COVID19. She organized events, refreshed youth spaces, and led community service projects. Evie's efforts have received support and more events are planned for the youth program. Gold Award Girl Scouts drive impactful change by demonstrating extraordinary leadership. Evie, now attending Illinois State University, learned valuable skills through her project.

WXOW MultiMedia Journalist. Ryan Strunk is the Assignment Editor for News 19. Ryan started out as a Sports Intern with News 19 in September of 2023, transitioned to a MMJ in January of 2024, and is now Assignment Editor. Ryan Strunk is the Assignment Editor for News 19. Ryan started out as a Sports Intern with News 19 in September of 2023, transitioned to a MMJ in January of 2024, and is now Assignment Editor. Ray Boland, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam and Cold War recently released memoir reflecting on his 50 years of service to the United States of America. SPARTA, Wis. WXOW Ray Boland, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam and Cold War recently released memoir reflecting on his 50 years of service to the United States of America. In 1956, Ray enlisted in the National Guard to avoid the draft. Ray eventually became a Colonel in the Regular Army and commanded a combat brigade in Germany near the end of the Cold War and served two years of combat duty in Vietnam as an Army pilot. He also commanded the garrison at Ft. McCoy during the Gulf War. Ray wrote his memoirso that his own experiences of American history that spans over 50 years would be captured. Boland alsohopes that the bookwill encourage other veterans to share their memories and stories from their time of service. "I think the biggest reason is I want to share with everyone what our men and women have experienced serving their country", Ray Boland said. "And the things they don't talk about. It's not easy. It's hard." And family is the people your serving with. And so the bonding of people including family members is very important.". Boland added that so far the memoir has received rave reviews from fellow readers and veterans.The memoir is available to purchasein a hardback or softback copy on Amazon. It is also available to read on Kindle. Have a story idea?Let us know here. There are plenty of ways to get the latest content from WXOW. You can find us on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and other smart TV platforms so you can watch us anytime! Enjoy livestreaming newscasts or replays of our latest news along with some of our signature content such as the Jefferson Awards plus the latest weather and local sports. Find WXOW on Roku hereor by searching for WXOW in the Roku Channel Store. Find WXOW for Fire TV hereor searching for WXOW in the Amazon App Store. Add the WXOW app for Apple TVthrough the Apple App Store. WXOW MultiMedia Journalist. Ryan Strunk is the Assignment Editor for News 19. Ryan started out as a Sports Intern with News 19 in September of 2023, transitioned to a MMJ in January of 2024, and is now Assignment Editor. Ryan Strunk is the Assignment Editor for News 19. Ryan started out as a Sports Intern with News 19 in September of 2023, transitioned to a MMJ in January of 2024, and is now Assignment Editor. . . Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Decorated veteran Ray Boland has released a memoir chronicling his 50 years of service, including stints in the Vietnam War and Cold War. The book aims to share the untold experiences of soldiers and encourage fellow veterans to share their stories. The memoir has garnered positive reviews and is available for purchase on Amazon.

AFRICAN EXAMINER The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Monday stated that a man identified as Shuaibu Yushau has been arrested and detained for attempting to commit suicide. It is worth recalling that Yushau climbed a broadcast mast that is owned by Aso Television and Radio in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday protesting against insecurity and hardship in the country. Reacting to this development, the FCT Police Command s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement, stated that Yushau confessed that he had been observing the mast for about a week before today s incident. Adeh said: Following a distress call from concerned citizens about a young man who climbed a very high mast with a placard at ASO Radio in Katampe at about 09:10 a.m, the operatives of the FCT Police Command swiftly mobilised to the location. With much professional persuasion from the police operatives, the man later identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau was prevented from taking his own life. . . . Short URL: https:www.africanexaminer.com?p96759. . Name required. Mail will not be published required. Website. . . . . Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . African Examiner is an online news website:Contact Info:PublisherEditorinChief: Sunday FaseEmail: editorafricanexaminer.com, sundayfashegmail.comUSA: P.O. Box 2945, Baltimore, MD 21229, USANigeria: Atanda Pratt Street, Ifako, Lagos, NigeriaTelephone: USA: 14439041239;Nigeria: 234.806.239.3300, 2348023289053, 2348091113268.Please direct all enquiries to: 14439041239. 2024African Examiner.

A man named Shuaibu Yushau was arrested by the FCT Police Command for attempting suicide by climbing a broadcast mast in Abuja to protest against insecurity and hardship in Nigeria. The police intervened and prevented him from taking his own life.

A SECURITY guard with no history of violence or mental illness who strangled his fianc e during a psychotic episode has been found not guilty of her murder by reason of insanity. Andrei Dobra 36, had enjoyed a loving and devoted relationship with Ioana Mihaela Pacala and less than 24 hours before killing her, they were captured on CCTV holding hands as they did their weekly shopping. Two consultant psychiatrists agreed that Mr Dobra developed psychotic delusions that caused him to believe Ms Pacala was a threat to him and when he strangled her, he did not know that his actions were wrong. A jury of six men and six women took one hour and 44 minutes to reach their unanimous verdict. This case centres on the loss of a very young life that was full of promise, she told the jury. So all our sympathies go to her family. . Ms Justice Melanie Greally remanded Mr Dobra to the National Forensic Mental Health Services Hospital in Portrane. He will be assessed by an approved medical officer who will provide a report to the court on July 19 outlining whether Mr Dobra requires continuing treatment for his mental illness. Before the jury began their deliberations, Sean Guerin SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, told them that Ms Pacala's death had been an immense tragedy for her family, friends and everyone who knew her . There is some mystery as to how the killing came to pass, Mr Guerin said, but Mr Dobra accepts that he strangled Ms Pacala to death. There is no suggestion that she threatened him or that there was a fight. The evidence of two psychiatrists called by the defence and prosecution was that Mr Dobra was suffering from a mental disorder at the time. They both came to the conclusion that due to his mental disorder, Mr Dobra had a delusional belief that he was under threat from Ms Pacala and therefore did not know that killing her was wrong. Defence counsel Michael Bowman SC told the jury that Ms Pacala had lost her life without explanation or justification and not as a result of anything she had done. The evidence the jury heard was of a couple who were devoted to one another and planning their lives together. Tragically, mental illness intervened, counsel said, and labouring under a mental disorder he took Mihaela's life. . Ms Justice Greally told the jury there is no doubt that Mr Dobra's actions were responsible for his fianc e's death. Consultant psychiatrists Dr Brenda Wright and Professor Patricia Casey agreed that Mr Dobra held a delusional belief that Ms Pacala posed some threat to him. They found that he therefore did not understand that his actions in killing her were wrong and qualified for the special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Roxana Devan told the trial that she knew Mr Dobra for a number of years and described him as a happy person. He and Ms Pacala were a hardworking couple, she said. Both he and Mihaela said they heard strange noises in the house, like some entity or something like that . Ms Devan brought Mr Dobra to a GP some days prior to the killing because he was complaining of feeling depressed and unwell. The day before the killing, Ms Devan noted that Mr Dobra was sweating heavily, looking kind of weird, very unusual and was not speaking. On the day of the killing, Ms Devan received a call from Ms Pacala's family in Romania. They had been speaking to Mr Dobra, who told them that Ms Pacala was unconscious and they wanted to get an ambulance to the house. Ms Devan phoned emergency services to direct them and then phoned Mr Dobra. She asked to speak to Ms Pacala but he told her: You can't be talking to her because I think she is dead. When she asked what he meant, he told her he had a dream that he was killing Ms Pacala, that he woke up from the dream next to her and saw she was dead. Garda Michael Fitzpatrick was one of the first to respond to Ms Devan's emergency call at about 6pm. He met Mr Dobra inside the entrance to his apartment and found him to be extremely calm, emotionless, just standing at the top of the stairs looking down towards us. . Mr Dobra led garda into a bedroom where Ms Pacala was lying dead on her back on the bed, fully clothed and with blood in her mouth. Mr Dobra remained completely compliant with a blank, vacant, and detached expression, the garda said. He presented as unusual to me considering what I had just found in the bedroom . When asked what had happened, Mr Dobra told Garda Fitzpatrick: She gave me tablets to drink and then I don't remember. . State pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster examined the deceased's body and found that the cause of death was asphyxia and strangulation. Bruising to the neck was consistent with a ligature or an arm lock and possible manual strangulation. Meath Chronicle is part of Celtic Media Group which includes:The Anglo Celt, Connaught Telegraph, Offaly Independent, Westmeath Examiner and Westmeath Independent 2021 Meath Chronicle and Celtic Media Group. All rights reserved.

A security guard with no history of violence or mental illness strangled his fiancée during a psychotic episode and has been found not guilty of her murder by reason of insanity. The guard believed his fiancée was a threat to him due to psychotic delusions. Two psychiatrists confirmed his mental disorder. The fiancée's death was described as a tragedy by the court. The guard will undergo mental health assessment for further treatment recommendations.

Hyderabad:An ad hoc committee meeting on sanitation was held under the chairmanship of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, who said that garbage should be put in clean cars instead of throwing. The GHMC Mayor enquired as to how many more autos are required in addition to the existing autos for garbage collection. Officials concerned were also advised in the meeting that there should be proper supervision to ensure that vehicles remove the garbage regularly. During the meeting, it was suggested that plexiglass and banners should be installed in all areas with their details and phone numbers of the concerned agencies to make people aware of CD waste management. MIM corporator Syed Sohel Qadri said that garbage is not being collected properly anywhere. On Thursday, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Katta lso directed the authorities to pay special attention to the removal of Garbage Vulnerable Points GVPs. She held surprise inspections at various places in the city like Moosapet, Bharat Nagar other Rythu Bazar areas. Get the news updates onWhatsAppTelegramby subscribing to our channels. For all the latestHyderabadupdates, download our appAndroidandiOS.

GHMC Mayor emphasizes the need for clean garbage collection methods during a meeting on sanitation. Officials are urged to supervise the regular removal of garbage and add more autos for collection. Suggestions include installing plexiglass and banners in public areas for CD waste management awareness. GHMC Commissioner conducts surprise inspections to ensure proper garbage removal at vulnerable points in Hyderabad.

INDIANAPOLIS WISH Surveillance video captured a vandal rupturing the gas tank of a theater company s vehicle causing 2,000 in damages.It happened early in the morning of June 23 at theIndyFringe Theatreon St. Clair Street.Max McCreary, director of audience engagement at IndyFringe, said the Fringe on Wheels vehicle is used to bring performances to the community, which we use to collaborate with performers and bring artists into local neighborhoods, public schools libraries, wherever we need art to happen, that s where we can go when we have our unit with us. IndyFringe, a nonprofit playhouse, features a variety of genres including opera, Motown, jazz, and standup comedy. We exist for everyone who is looking for a space to make what they want to make, McCreary said.McCreary said the van is critical to the organization s signature event, the Indyfringe Festival on Aug. 15, which features 250 shows over 11 days. With our mobile unit in particular, most of these performers are local. They are our Hoosier artists who are doing everything in their power to share their work with other Hoosiers like us. That s why McCreary said the person who did this deprived the community of a chance to enjoy the arts. When that particular decision is made, it s not impacting just our organization, but the communities that we serve, our audience members who are looking forward to seeing us, he said.As of Monday afternoon, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said no suspect has been identified in the case. INDIANAPOLIS WISH Surveillance video captured a vandal rupturing the gas tank of a theater company s vehicle causing 2,000 in damages. It happened early in the morning of June 23 at theIndyFringe Theatreon St. Clair Street. Max McCreary, director of audience engagement at IndyFringe, said the Fringe on Wheels vehicle is used to bring performances to the community, which we use to collaborate with performers and bring artists into local neighborhoods, public schools libraries, wherever we need art to happen, that s where we can go when we have our unit with us. . IndyFringe, a nonprofit playhouse, features a variety of genres including opera, Motown, jazz, and standup comedy. We exist for everyone who is looking for a space to make what they want to make, McCreary said. McCreary said the van is critical to the organization s signature event, the Indyfringe Festival on Aug. 15, which features 250 shows over 11 days. With our mobile unit in particular, most of these performers are local. They are our Hoosier artists who are doing everything in their power to share their work with other Hoosiers like us. . That s why McCreary said the person who did this deprived the community of a chance to enjoy the arts. When that particular decision is made, it s not impacting just our organization, but the communities that we serve, our audience members who are looking forward to seeing us, he said. As of Monday afternoon, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said no suspect has been identified in the case.

Vandal damages IndyFringe Theatre's vehicle, causing $2,000. The vehicle is crucial for community performances and the upcoming IndyFringe Festival. The incident deprived the community of enjoying local artists' work. Police have not identified any suspects yet.

U.S. president Joe Biden is under pressure to defend his candidacy after his car crash debate with former president Donald Trump. Biden's odds of dropping out of this year's White House race have suddenly soared over the last few days to 62 on cryptobased prediction platform Polymarket. Meanwhile, Trump's chances of retaking the White House in November have rocketed to over 60 against Biden's 12, with bettors placing a combined 230 million on the race. U.S. president Joe Biden has come under pressure to defend his 2024 White House candidacy, though.. speculators on the cryptobased Polymarket have drastically ramped up their bets he'll drop out and lose to former president Donald Trump. Biden has faced increasing calls for him to step aside and make room for a new Democratic Party candidate to run against former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump this week. In an attempt to reassure voters, Biden sat down for a TV interview withABC News' George Stephanopoulos, however, the interview failed to move the needle on the Polymarket odds of the president dropping out. For the Polymarketquestionasking whether Biden will drop out of the U.S. election, 62 of the near 12 million bet say he will, up from under 20 just last week. Thequestionasking who will win the presidency has 61 of the 230 million bet for Trump and just 12 for Biden. Vice president Kamala Harris is ahead of Biden on 15, suggesting bettors think she's more likely to be the Democratic candidate by the November election. The chances of president Joe Biden dropping out of the White House race have suddenly surged, giving.. former president Donald Trump greater chances of winning the election. Cryptobased prediction platforms such as Polymarket have surged in popularity in recent years, with those in the crypto community seizing on a successful use case for the technology. "Polymarket's astronomical success is the most important story in crypto right now, but it's so obvious that we are ignoring it, when we should be screaming it from the rooftops," Coinbase engineer Yuga Cohlerpostedto X. "Prediction markets have long been sought as a prime use case for blockchains," Zack Pokorny, an analyst at Galaxy Digital, wrote in a research noteseenbyCoindesk. "Their censor and tamper resistant, transparent, and global nature makes them well suited for the task, as they allow for the unfiltered casting of opinion on any topic from anyone, anywhere.". However, cryptobased prediction markets are seen as too niche to form a complete picture of the electorate due to users skewing younger and cryptofriendly. "They solely reflect the opinions of individuals who are active on blockchains, which, today, is a small sect of people with possibly similar beliefs," Pokorny wrote. "With crypto becoming an increasingly partisan political issue, and Polymarket only able to be used with crypto, it's possible that Polymarket's political markets may be skewed by the procrypto biases of its participants.". . One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts. Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site'sTerms of Service.We've summarized some of those key rules below. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will be rejected if we notice that it seems to contain:. User accounts will be blocked if we notice or believe that users are engaged in:. So, how can you be a power user?. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Please read the full list of posting rules found in our site'sTerms of Service.

U.S. President Joe Biden faces pressure to defend his 2024 candidacy after a debate with former President Donald Trump. Odds of Biden dropping out have surged to 62 on Polymarket, while Trump's chances are over 60. Speculators bet heavily on Biden losing to Trump, leading to calls for him to step aside for a new Democratic candidate like VP Kamala Harris. Cryptobased prediction platforms like Polymarket are gaining popularity in the crypto community for their transparency and global nature, but are criticized for potentially skewed results due to the user base.

Your digital subscription includes access to all content on our agricultural websites across the nation. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions This Week's Paper. This is branded content forTivoli Angus. Growth and performance lies at the heart of the Tivoli Angus stud herd which is run in conjunction with their commercial Angus breeding operation, Springfield Merriwa Pastoral Company. Tivoli Angus stud owners Hugh and Annie Kraefft established the stud in 2012 with the goal to breed seedstock that would adapt to a range of environments, to align with top end markets and be in the top 10 per cent of profitable beef production. The stud has been developed from purchases of topclass females, embryos and bulls from Patawalla, Millah Murrah, Wattletop, KO, Premier and Stoney Point Angus studs. "The cattle we produce must be highly fertile, structurally correct, quiet in temperament and easydoing types with high meat quality and carcase traits," Mr Kraefft said. "We must have efficient females that calve down at two years old and successfully rear a calf each year.". They began with the purchase of 23 females from the dispersal of Patawalla stud, Rylstone. Mr Kraefft said Patawalla was focused on producing females with calving ease, good muscle and high performance. In 2013, the herd was expanded to include Millah Murrah Angus genetics through purchases of cows and embryos. Fifty Wattletop Angus stud cows were added in 2014 and 15 more cows were purchased at the two Wattletop dispersal sales in 2017 and 2018. More recently, they've added females from Premier and Stoney Point dispersals. Mr Kraefft said Millah Murrah genetics have produced a muscular, easydoing type of beef animal for them. He said their ideas align with their own stud breeding objectives. "We've purchased additional cows and embryos at the 2017 and 2023 Millah Murrah cow sales," he said. "Our standout purchase was Millah Murrah Flower S13 for 90,000. This cow has a lovely pedigree to accompany her femininity and style. She is long and deep with a superb Angus phenotype.". Tivoli Angus stud bulls and a selection of high quality, classed females are sold at their onfarm spring bull sale held in early August each year. This year's sale is at 1pm on Thursday, August 8, with an open day to inspect the bulls and females on the prior Thursday, August 1. Tivoli Angus bulls have been bred using top Australian and overseas genetics. Mr Kraefft said if you are after growth and performance in your cattle then consider a Tivoli Angus bull this year. Angus sires featured include Millah Murrah Paratrooper, Dunoon Prime Minister, Texas Iceman, Millah Murrah Quixote Q96 and Chiltern Park Moe. "These bulls have excellent structure and muscle, and high growth," Mr Kraefft said. Other sires represented are Rennylea Picasso, Landfall Mainland Q494, Milwillah Napa, Stoney Point Quantum Q359, Millah Murrah Nectar N334 and Millah Murrah Quentin Q166. "The latter bulls add variation and include extra marbling and eye muscle.". The Tivoli Angus female herd has grown to 350 stud cows. A progression which can only be attributed to stringent selection pressures and the injection of some of Australia's best Angus dam lines. Mr Kraefft said extreme selection pressure is placed on the herd using objective counsel to bring only the best breeding stock through. Utilising the expertise of Dick Whale, and also Rob Tindall, Tivoli Angus' inhouse stud consultant, they are constantly assessing the cattle. Their farm manager Rick Porter has great skills in identifying standout cattle. "Good feet and structure are a high priority on our soft black soils, so it's an ideal environment to put our cattle to the test.". Springfield runs between 500 to 600 commercial Angus breeders. Each year a high percentage of yearling Tivoli Angus bulls are put to the test prior to sale. "This allows us to focus on bulls that are quick to recover postjoining, and we can offer our clients bulls that are proven in the paddock.". Tivoli Angus believe in functional, fertile and quality cattle that stand up to the task of producing quality beef. "We believe strongly in our stud operation being totally aligned with commercial operations.". This is branded content forTivoli Angus

Tivoli Angus stud focuses on breeding high-quality, adaptable Angus cattle. They prioritize fertility, structure, and meat quality. Using genetics from various top studs, they aim for efficient, top-performing cattle. Bulls and females are sold annually, with a strong emphasis on growth and performance.

Good news for iPhone users: You will no longer have to use Apple Pay for taptopay payments! Apple has decided to give a boost to thirdparty mobile wallet developers, by finally granting them free access to the handset s nearfield communication NFC contactless technology. Now the bad news: The above doesnotapply to you if you live outside the European Economic Area, meaning the EU plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Apple is only changing its ways to end a longrunning antitrust case. The European Commission began investigating Apple s restrictions on the iPhone s NFC chip over four years ago and issued charges in 2022. Apple proposed changes earlier this year. The Commission asked app developers and various financial services companies for their opinions, then asked Apple to make some tweaks. Apple came back with a revised set of commitments, which the Commission announced today. Under the commitments, Apple will have to give thirdparty mobile wallet developers NFC access for free, using a fair and objective process to decide their eligibility. These thirdparty wallets will run inhost card emulationHCE mode to ensure secure storage of payment credentials, as already happens on Android. The Commission claims this is as secure as Apple Pay s method of relying on a hardware secure element to protect details, and offers the same user experience. Users will get to choose whichever wallet they like as the default, so it automatically pops up with a doubleclick on the side, or when the phone is placed next to a reader. People with Apple IDs registered in the EEA will also get to tap away with thirdparty wallets while traveling outside the region, but only if they re on a temporary trip. Developers will also be able to combine their newfound payments functionality with other NFCbased features like using the phone as a concert ticket or car key. The European Central Bank has given its stamp of approval to the changes, though it also suggested Apple might find itself saddled with further obligations when the digital euro becomes a reality it s currently in the preparation phase. From now on, Apple can no longer use its control over the iPhone ecosystem to keep other mobile wallets out of the market, crowed the Commission s antitrust chief, Margrethe Vestager, in a press conference today. Competing wallet developers, as well as consumers, will benefit from these changes, opening up innovation and choice, while keeping payments secure. . Taken alongside Apple sgrudging acceptance of thirdparty iOS app stores one of its many obligations under the EU s new Digital Markets Act it s clear that the company s control is eroding fast. This may only affect Europe for now, and there may yet be teething trouble in the implementation, but Apple s big problem is that the rest of the world is watching. If thirdparty app stores and wallets can work in Europe without the sky caving in, then they can work elsewhere. And when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission or some other national regulator proposes a similar change, Apple won t have much of a counterargument. In other Apple news,Bloomberg reportsthat the company s 3,499 Vision Pro virtualreality headset still hasn t broken the barrier of selling 100,000 units in a quarter, and U.S. sales in particular are likely to crater until a cheaper version comes along. More news below. David Meyer. Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Data Sheet? Drop a linehere. AMD AI MA.AMD is buying a Finnish company called Silo AI for 665 million. It s the biggest acquisition of a privately held European AI company yet. AMD SVP Vamsi Boppanatold theFinancial Timesthat the allcash deal helps us both accelerate our customer engagements and deployments while also helping us accelerate our own AI tech stack. Silo s 300strong team will build custom large language models for AMD. Intuit layoffs.The accounting software firm Intuit is laying off 1,800 workers, more than 1,000 of whom have not been meeting the company s expectations, management said yesterday. However, asFortunereports, Intuit also intends to hire at least 1,800 people next year as it pushes to incorporate AI into its services. Germany bans Huawei.Germany has forbidden the use of Huawei and ZTE equipment in its 5G networks, in a somewhat belated concession to the U.S., which doesn t want its allies using Chinese gear in such sensitive places. This is a very belated move. The U.S. hasn t allowed its network operators to use such equipment for the last 12 years and, asPolitico reports, Germany will also take longer than expected to implement its ban. Operators will only have to get Huawei and ZTE out of their core network infrastructure by the end of 2026, and the companies equipment will be able to remain on antenna masts through the end of 2029. Theproportion of online subscription services thatuse at least one dark pattern when marketing their subscriptions, according toa report from the Federal Trade Commissionand its international counterparts. Exclusive: Armada lands 40 million in funding round led by Microsoft s M12, by Allie Garfinkle. Samsung s new phones, premium watch, and ring signal the company is going allin on AI, giving Apple a run for its money, by the Associated Press. The walls are closing in on Tesla: EV makers just took a bite out of its market share, and investor Bill Gross says it s a meme stock now, by Marco QuirozGutierrez. AI has destroyed Google s promise of carbon neutrality, with emissions rising 50 over the last five years, by Eva Roytburg. Microsoft shakes up its Game Pass service, hiking prices and dropping dayone games from the standard tier, by Chris Morris. Ask Andy: Can generative AI solve a startup s problems?, by Andy Dunn. Microsoft cloud settlement.One last piece of European Big Tech antitrust news: Microsoft is settling a complaint about its cloud licensing practices, to ward off an official investigation. In a deal with European cloud industry body CISPE, which lodged the complaint, Microsoft will let CISPE s members more cheaply run its Azure cloud stack and services on their infrastructure. It will also pay them over 21 million to cover the excessive licensing costs they had to pay in the last couple years. However,Reuters reportsthat the settlement does not apply to Amazon Web Services, CISPE s biggest member, so both AWS and Google Cloud are still loudly complaining about Microsoft s licensing restrictions. 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. 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Apple will allow third-party mobile wallets to access iPhone's NFC technology in the European Economic Area, following an antitrust case from the European Commission. Users can now use alternative wallets for taptopay payments. The European Central Bank approved these changes, suggesting further obligations when the digital euro rolls out. This move may set a precedent for similar changes globally.

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My Account. Powered By. Unlock Your Trading Potential: Trade like Experts with SEBI registered creators, Learn from Courses Webinars by India's Finest Finance Experts. Invest Now. Powered By. See the top gainers, losers, invest and get updated what's happening in the crypto market. Invest Now. Ahead of the upcoming Union budget, the metals and mining sector will be watching out for two critical aspects: increased infrastructure spending to propel growth in the domestic metals industry, and announcements related to enhancing logistics infrastructure in mineralrich areas, apart from duty reductions for cost savings. "Access to infrastructure is an issue in India. To produce 300 million tonnes of finished steel by 2025 26, the total transportation need of the steel sector is expected to be about 1,200 million tonnes. As most new steel plants are likely to be situated in resourcerich states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Karnataka, these areas will become steel hubs needing access to infrastructure," the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry said in its budget recommendations report. In the interim budget, the sector was disappointed by the lack of specific announcements or allocations. The industry had been seeking a removal of import duties on critical minerals. There has also been a call for increasing export duties on finished steel products to ensure the availability of steel for domestic consumption and to curb excessive exports that could lead to shortages within the country. Here are some of the top items on the metals and mining sector's wish list. Respite from Chinese steel imports. The domestic metal industry in India has been facing challenges due to the influx of Chinese steel imports. The industry has been seeking protection against these imports, and the Directorate General of Trade Remedies DGTR is yet to impose any duties on Chinese steel.Reportedly, India's steel and trade ministries are in talks over rising imports, particularly cheap Chinese goods. Rationalisation of taxes on key inputs. The industry is seeking other support measures from the government such as infrastructure development and rationalisation of taxes on key inputs like natural gas, coking coal, electricity and iron ore."Power costs are a critical concern for our industry, especially with the mandate to switch to renewable energy by 2030. Any incentives in theUnion Budgetto expedite this transition and encourage investment in renewable energy would be welcome," said Prem Khandelwal, chief financial officer, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd. Earlier in the year, Jindal Stainless had proposed longterm exemption of basic customs duty on ferro nickel and ferro molybdenum. Financial incentives for critical minerals mining. As India transitions to renewable energy, the demand for critical minerals for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines is set to increase. Thus, scaling up exploration is crucial to secure a steady supply of these materials to support the country's cleanenergy goals. However, exploration companies are apprehensive of taking up critical mineral blocks over economic feasibility of projects and the possible financial implications. Exploration firms expect a viability gap funding mechanism or a similar provision for the mining sector. Top TrendsBudget 2024WiproStock RadarIxigo IPO allotmentIPO NewsPrajwal Revanna. Copyright eEighteen.com Ltd. All rights reserved. You are already a Moneycontrol Pro user.

Metals and mining sector looks for infrastructure boost in upcoming Union budget, including duty reductions and increased infrastructure spending. Industry seeks protection against Chinese steel imports and rationalization of taxes on key inputs like natural gas. Financial incentives for critical minerals mining also requested to support clean energy goals.

. By midJune, a buyer prepared to purchase the property for 399,999 had been found. The relationship was not problematic, City Manager Jos Madrigal said in an interview last week. But the decision by former Housing Innovation Manager Eva Henson, who was aware of the relationship, not to disclose the relationship to city officials was problematic, he said. When questioned by city officials about why the relationship was not disclosed,Henson resigned, he said. He or she had acceptable credit, acceptable debttoincome ratios and had a down payment of their own. With all the required approved conditions met, we issued the qualified buyer letter, she said. We processed it like any other. . In an interview on Wednesday, Moore said there s a lot of interest in housing, but hard math determines who can actually buy in the end. You need to get your financial house in order. With rates at 7 to 7 , the math is hard right now, it's real hard, she said. When you re dealing with public dollars, public funding, everything should have been fully disclosed to the council to make a decision, he said. Because that decision is based on what councilors think is best for the community and best for the finances of the city. . Durango Community Development Director Scott Shine reiterated Madrigal s point. Shine said purchasing housing units for resale at below market rates with deed restrictions remains a workable model for increasing Durango s housing supply. Internal processes just need to be refined, he said. cburneydurangoherald.com. . . . . . Choose from several print and digital subscription packages. 2024 Durango Herald Ballantine Communications, Inc.All Rights Reserved. Terms of UsePrivacy Policy. Name:. Screen name:. Email:

A buyer was found to purchase a property for $399,999, but the Housing Innovation Manager's failure to disclose a relationship led to their resignation. Hard math determines who can buy amidst high interest in housing. Transparency with public funding is crucial for council decision-making. Refining internal processes can increase housing supply in Durango.

TheNational Weather Serviceis suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an oldfashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned onHurricane Beryl.However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week. The catalyst for those showers and storms will be a frontal boundary that is draped across the northern third of the state. The proximity of that frontal boundary coupled with daytime heating and abundant humidity will kick off showers and storms across Louisiana again today. TheNational Weather Service Forecast Office in Shreveporthas rain chances in northwest Louisiana at 60 for this afternoon. That is similar to whatNWS forecasters have predicted for south Louisiana.Rain chances will again be high on Saturday. For that reason, theWeather Prediction Centerhas placed almost all of Louisiana at a marginal risk for an excessive rainfall event. "Excessive Rainfall" is definedby the National Weather Service as a rainfall rate that exceeds a given area's ability to drain. In other words, rainfall rates exceed drainage rates, and that usually leads to some street flooding and ponding of water in lowlying areas. As of now, a similar threat will be in place for Louisiana on Sunday. Then we have to start figuring out how the moisture from Hurricane Beryl will figure into the forecast. Some of thetropical models push Beryldeeper into Texas and Mexico while others have the storm turning more northerly and moving into the Texas Hill Country. Should the "Hill Country Scenario" be the one that unfolds, and that is the scenario theNational Hurricane Centeris going with, that could mean excessive rains for southeast Texas and much of Louisiana during the early part of next week. Some forecast models showed rainfall amounts of up to seven inches from showers and storms over the next seven days. Naturally, the forecast will be finetuned over time and by Monday we should have a much better idea of just how Beryl will or won't affect Louisiana's weather moving forward. If there is a silver lining in all of these clouds, at least there aren't heat advisories posted for the next few days. So, we do have that going for us. Gallery Credit: Bruce Mikells. . . .

Louisiana residents are warned about potential flooding due to a front meeting humidity and daytime heating. Hurricane Beryl may contribute, threatening excessive rainfall with rates surpassing drainage capacities, causing street flooding. Models suggest Beryl could bring up to seven inches of rain to Texas and Louisiana. Heat advisories are absent for the next days.

In many waysJapanis a country that's firmly embraced technology, yet it remains attached to good oldfashioned cash. Plenty of locals and tourists wave their credit cards in the shops scattered along the Zelkovalined avenue of Tokyo's Omotesando and the boutique shopping district of Ginza, but cash is still king in several other locations. Holeinthewall izakayas traditional bars, ryokan traditional inns, and Shinto shrines often accept cash only. Sure,urban areas like Tokyoand the Kansai region's Osaka are cardfriendly, but carrying physical yen is recommended when venturing beyond major cities. Related stories. But those who want to use a vending machine in Japan may want to doublecheck the type of bills in their wallets. For the first time in 20 years,Japan started issuing new banknotes this weekin an effort to combat counterfeit money. The only problem is that they might not be accepted everywhere. Take Japan's millions of vending machines. They're big business, offering everything from hot coffee and beer to wagyu and hot sauce. Though some accept card payments, those that take cash may not accept Japan's new banknotes. The Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association recently said that almost 80 of the country's machines would need upgrades to accept the new notes,Reuters reported. Many restaurant and parkingticket machines would also need an update. The issue is that Japan's retro machines aren't designed to process the new notes, which have hightech specs incorporated to help determine authenticity. They include portraits of historic figures as 3D holograms a worldfirst, according to the Bank of Japan designed to rotate when a note is tilted. Getting Japan's aged machines ready for these new notes will now take time and money. In April,the Bank of Japan saidthat despite the growth in cashless payments, it expects "the demand for cash, which can be readily used by anyone, anywhere, and at any time," will continue to play a significant role in the economy. The banknote issues come at a peculiar time.Tourists have been flocking to Japan this yearto take advantage of a weak yen, which hit a 38year low against the US dollar this week. Travel guides often tell tourists to carry cash. If they're stopping by a vending machine there anytime soon, they may want to check first if their bills will work. Read next. Jump to

Cash remains prevalent in Japan despite technological advancements. While urban areas are card-friendly, traditional establishments often accept cash only. New banknotes with high-tech features are being issued, but many vending machines and other machines may need upgrades to accept them. This change comes as Japan experiences an influx of tourists due to a weak yen.

Nokia. Nokia is set to acquire open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductor producer Infinera to increase scale in optical networks and accelerate its product roadmap. The acquisition will create a highly scaled and truly global optical business with increased inhouse technology capabilities and vertical integration, with a particular emphasis on strengthening optical business in North America, according to Nokia. Infinerasaid its product line is designed to enable carriers, cloud operators, governments and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation and automate network operations. Infinera solutionsalso see use in longhaul, submarine, datacentre interconnect and metro transport applications. Infinera has recently been developing highspeed and lowpower optical components for use in intradatacentre ICED applications, which are particularly suited to AI workloads and can become a very attractive longterm growth opportunity. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Nokia is acquiring Infinera for 6.65 per share, which equates to an enterprise value of 2.3bn. The acquisition has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both Nokia and Infinera. It is targeted to close during the first half of 2025, subject to approval by Infinera s shareholders, regulatory approvals including antitrust, CFIUS and other foreign direct investment approvals and other customary closing conditions. From a strategic perspective, the two companies see the move as presenting a significant opportunity in merging to improve scale and profitability, enabling the combined business to accelerate the development of new products and solutions to benefit customers. Among the benefits the companies envisage for customers are improved global scale and product roadmap. By increasing the scale of its Optical Networks business by 75, Nokia said it would be empowered to accelerate its product roadmap timeline and breadth, providing better products for users. The combined business will also have an expanded digital signal processor DSP development team, expertise across silicon photonics and indium phosphidebased semiconductor material sciences, and deeper competency in photonic integrated circuit PIC technology. The result will be a strong, innovative player with a deep and diverse pool ofoptical networkingtalent and expertise. Nokia believes the transaction aligns strongly with its gotomarket strategy, expecting it to strengthen what it claims is the company s technology leadership inopticaland increase exposure to webscale customers. It expressed confidence that the transaction has compelling financial and strategic merit, with the combination with Infinera projected to lead to a doubledigit operating margin in its Optical Networks business. Nokia aims to achieve 200m of net comparable operating profit synergies by 2027. Along with the recently announced sale of its Submarine Networks, the transaction will create a reshaped Nokia Network Infrastructure built on three pillars of Fixed Networks, IP Networks and Optical Networks. Nokia is targeting midsingle digit organic growth for the overall Network Infrastructure business and to improve its operating margin to midtohigh teens level. Today, Network Infrastructure offers a unique portfolio across the fixed access, optical and IP networks domains built on leading technology innovation and a strong customer focus, said Nokia president of network infrastructure Federico Guill n. This acquisition will further strengthen the optical pillar of our business, expand our growth opportunities across all our target customer segments and improve our operating margin. I am extremely pleased that we are bringing together these two talented and dedicated teams. Separately, we have long respected each other as competitors. Together, we find the logic of combination irresistible. . Infinera CEO David Heard added: We are excited about the value this combination will bring to our global customers. We believe Nokia is an excellent partner. Together, we will have greater scale and deeper resources to set the pace of innovation and address rapidly changing customer needs at a time when optics are more important than ever across telecom networks, interdatacentre applications, and now inside the datacentre. This combination will further leverage our vertically integrated optical semiconductor technologies. Furthermore, our stakeholders will have the opportunity to participate in the upside of a global leader in optical networking solutions. . Vice President Kamala Harris' friendliness toward the tech sector could affect Biden's regulatory efforts should she replace him .. 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Nokia to acquire Infinera for $2.3 billion to strengthen optical networks, enhance product roadmap, and increase scale in North America. The deal aims to create a global optical business with advanced technology capabilities and vertical integration. Through this acquisition, Nokia expects to double its operating margins in Optical Networks and achieve $200 million in net comparable operating profit synergies by 2027.

. . . . . . MAYFIELD, Ky. The Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, which was destroyed by the December 2021 tornado, reopened Monday on 1199 Fulton Road following roughly twoandahalf years of rebuilding. The front exterior of the new Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, on July 8, 2024. According to Brian Hobbs, a large agriculture salesman for the company, Hutson's "flagship" location is fostering growth and service from tragedy as the community heals from the disaster. Brian Hobbs stands in the showroom of the new Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, on July 8, 2024. "After something as devastating to Mayfield as the 2021 tornado, the economic impact of any business reopening in the community is paramount to success of Mayfield's future," the Hutson company said in a recent statement. Hutson John Deere established roots in Mayfield in 1989, and the new facility will bring more than 40 jobs back to the city and Graves County area. The company sells agricultural equipment like tractors, combines, seeders, planters and mowers. It also provides services like maintenance checks and repairs, replacing individual parts and soil tests from an inhouse agronomist. The new showroom in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is twentyfive percent bigger. "It's really important to our company and this community because Graves County is one of the top agricultural producers of revenue in the state of Kentucky," Hobbs said. "We sell so much equipment here that I feel like we'll have a major impact on the local economy with just parts, sales and service.". Hobbs said that he anticipates renewed stability and engagement for Hutson John Deere since Mayfield was without a store between the tornado and reconstruction. He explained that Hutson John Deere "didn't have a choice but to rebuild here" because of the large, dedicated customer base in Mayfield and Graves County. Hobbs said he hopes that Hutson John Deere upholds its legacy in Mayfield by continuing to grow and serving customers with a "stateoftheart" facility. Because Hutson John Deere "started from scratch" in reconstruction, Hobbs said the new facility was modeled to maximize efficiency. The new service shop in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is four times larger than its predecessor. Renovations to the original building design include a "massive" service shop that can accommodate up to 20 pieces of equipment at a time, a 40by60squarefeet training facility to demonstrate and instruct customers on various equipment, enclosed service shop for finer detailing and enclosed wash bay for cleaning equipment. The service shop is four times larger than its predecessor, while the main showroom is 25 bigger. Hobbs said the "exciting" additions improve service for the customer, such as detailing equipment to individual specifications; and heated, insulated pressure washing available anytime of the year. The new training facility in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is 40 by 60 square feet. "Back in the day, these are things we never had before but always dreamed of," Hobbs said. "They can make us more efficient and deliver a more quality product to the user.". Hutson's slogan is "Let's Grow Together." Hobbs said the Mayfield facility will embody that spirit by assisting the full range of the local agricultural community from large farmers to hobbyists to small landowners. "What we want to do with our customers is help them grow their business and make better decisions for their operation," Hobbs said. "We're connected to the land. We will help them connect to the land.". Currently in Paducah. Submit a News TipRequest a News Story DubSend Us Your Birthday. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield reopens after tornado destruction with a larger, more efficient establishment offering various services to the agricultural community. The new facility brings over 40 jobs to the area and aims to support local farmers by providing top-notch equipment and services while fostering community growth.

Routes through Azerbaijan play a crucial role in enhancing transport capabilities within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO region. Azernewsreports that Oljas Beysembayev, an expert from Kazakhstan's Public Development Institute, highlighted this during the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Astana. "This is the 24th meeting of heads of state in the SCO format. It's the first time we're seeing an 'SCO' meeting, with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev as the guest of honour, along with dignitaries from Arab and Turkish nations," Beysembayev noted. He emphasised key areas discussed at the summit, including bolstering security trust, expanding trade and economic ties, and enhancing transport and logistics through corridors. He mentioned China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative and highlighted the significance of routes like the TransCaspian linking Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Beysembayev also pointed out the development of Northern and Southern routes, underscoring Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan's pivotal roles at their intersection. "With Turkic and Arab countries showing keen interest, there's potential for the SCO's expansion. Belarus has already become a full member, paving the way for what could be a 'Shanghai Ten', transforming SCO from regional to transregional," Beysembayev concluded. . Azernews.az 2024

Azerbaijan's routes crucial for transport in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation region was emphasized at the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting. Discussions focused on security trust, trade ties, and transport corridors, with mention of China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative. Key routes like TransCaspian were highlighted, showcasing Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan's pivotal roles at their intersection. There is potential for SCO expansion, with Belarus already a full member, possibly leading to a 'Shanghai Ten'.

Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions Today's Paper. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions Today's Paper. The list of Shoalhaven events planned for NAIDOC Week continues to grow, with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District organising several activities. Loginor signup to continue reading. The week runs fromSunday, July 7, and Sunday, July 14,with the theme "Keep the fire burning: Blak, loud and proud!". Here is a list of the events and activities that we are aware of. Saturday and Sunday, July 67: Group 7 teams are wearing their Indigenousinspired playing tops duringtheir round 13 fixtures. Sunday, July 7: Yila Healing Trail representatives are holding a ceremonial fire lighting at sunset, in the wood chopping area at the Nowra Showground. They will hold further demonstrations of traditional fire lighting techniques at the site each day during the week at 10.30am and 2pm. Monday, July 8: Bead making and yarning Shoalhaven Hospital, meeting room 1, 11am 2pm. Tuesday, July 9: Shoalhaven Hospital celebration event, hospital courtyard, 11am 1pm. Wednesday, July 10: Shoalhaven Family Fun Day Shoalhaven Showground, 10am 2pm. Thursday, July 11: What is NAIDOC? session Shoalhaven Hospital, meeting room 1, 10.30am 12pm and 2pm 3.30pm:. Friday, July 12: Painting Aboriginal designs workshop, Shoalhaven Hospital, meeting room 1, 11am 2pm. Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13:Ngulla NAIDOC Festival with events happening from10am to 3pm both days. Saturday, July 13:Corroboree at Gangagruwan the traditional name for Kangaroo Valley organised by Gadhungal Marring to include an demonstration of ancient artefacts and their uses, followed by a native foods lunch provided by Blak Cede. 11am2pm. Journalist with the South Coast Register. Journalist with the South Coast Register. Advertisement. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read ourPrivacy Policy. Advertisement

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. ByRob Sabo. Thursday, July 4, 2024. Completion of NV Energy s Greenlink West power transmission line from Southern Nevada to the Fort Churchill substation near Yerington will allow for additional solar and renewable energy development in Northern Nevada. On top of that, two recently announced projects are slated to add more than 1,100 megawatts of solar energy and storage to the state s power grid. In early June, Arevia Power of Southern Nevada announced it had inked a power purchase agreement with NV Energy to provide 700 megawatts of solar power and 700 megawatts of battery storage to the utility from its Libra Solar energy project to be built in Mineral County. The 2.3 billion project would be the largest solar generation and battery storage facility in Nevada and is expected to be in operation by the end of 2027. NV Energy, meanwhile, also announced its intent to build and operate a 400megawatt solar generation and 400 MW, fourhour battery storage facility in Churchill County. Chris Brooks, senior vice president of external relations for Arevia Power, recently met with NNBW to speak about his company s ambitious plans to tap into Nevada s rich solar resources. Arevia Power s flagship solar project will span 5,141 acres of land about 11 miles south of Yerington that is controlled by the Bureau of Land Management. This part of Nevada is growing, and the energy load is growing as businesses, data centers and manufacturing companies come to Northern Nevada, Brooks said. They have tremendous energy needs. A project like this needs a lot of acreage, he added. It s hard to assemble that type of acreage anywhere in Nevada without the BLM. Nevada is a great area for solar it really is a crossroads for energy load and generation. . The Libra Solar project is still in the permitting stages. Arevia Power expects a final Environmental Impact Statement by the end of July, with a Record of Decision following as early as August. Once secured, Brooks said Arevia Power could begin preliminary construction activities such as conducting indepth geotechnical sampling and engineering surveys. Construction also depends on obtaining project approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, he noted. The power purchase agreement with NV Energy allows the Libra Solar project to be underwritten and funded, Brooks said. To date, project funding has come from private equity investors and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which is providing labor for the project and serving as an investor through GCM Grosvenor s Infrastructure Advantage Strategy. The Libra Solar project is expected to generate more than 1,100 jobs, including as many as 850 workers on site during peak construction, Brooks said. Due to the remote nature of the project, accommodating a workforce of that size brings unique challenges, Brooks added. We are very close to Yerington and not too far from Hawthorne and Shurz, but all of the Mason and Smith valleys put together could never accommodate temporary housing for that amount of workers, he said. We will have to get creative with temporary housing and work with the county and local developers to make sure we are not having negative impacts on social services while still creating temporary housing for the folks who don t want to travel. The project is about 90 minutes from Reno, Brooks added. We will have a combination of folks traveling, and temporary housing and permanent housing in those communities where there already are services. . The 700megawatt Libra Solar facility will be a singleaxis tracking photovoltaic solar array. Solar panels laid out northtosouth will tilt easttowest each day on a single axis point as they follow the path of the sun across the desert sky. Nearly 2 million photovoltaic modules will turn sunlight into direct current, where it will be fed to multiple onsite power inverters and changed to alternating current before being sent to a substation that kicks up the voltage up to 345,000 volts 345 kilovolts. From there, power will run on an approximately 20mile generation tie line that will run adjacent to NV Energy s new Greenlink West transmission line and terminate at the Fort Churchill substation. NV Energy s 520kilovolt Greenlink West transmission line, meanwhile, will run 350 miles from Las Vegas to the Fort Churchill substation 10 miles north of Yerington. Construction is expected to start next year and conclude in May 2027, NV Energy said in a statement. Substantial upgrades are required at the Fort Churchill substation to handle the increased power capacity coming from Greenlink and Arevia Power, Brooks said. Once power from Libra Solar is put onto the power grid, NV Energy can move that power to where the load is, Brooks said. We have been working on this for more than three years, and we feel like we are at the finish line from a development stage. Construction will start pending approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. . A third party could operate the Libra Solar facility, Brooks noted, as longterm operation of the power plant is a much different arena than its development. The onsite battery storage facility will be able to dispatch energy when it's needed most, or store it on site if it s needed later in the day when demand spikes, or at night when there is no solar power being generated, Brooks said. We will be able to tailor the output of this power plant to the load as it's taking place, he said. This is a project that is being developed by a Nevada company, it will be built by Nevadans, and it s making power for Nevadans. It will create 250 million in direct wages during construction for Nevadans, and approximately 170 million in property and sales tax over the life of the system for the State of Nevada and Mineral and Lyon counties. It is incredibly valuable for the State of Nevada because it will keep rates low and reliability and availability high in those growing load areas. . Doug Cannon, chief executive officer of NV Energy, said in a statement that the landmark partnership with Arevia Power is a testament to the utility s shared vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future for Nevada. The integration of a largescale battery storage system with the solar energy project ensures that we can meet our energy demands efficiently while significantly reducing our carbon footprint, Cannon said. Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content. Username. PasswordForgot?. Sign in. Password. Confirm password. Email. Sign up. 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Completion of Greenlink West power transmission line in Nevada will enable more solar and renewable energy projects. Arevia Power to provide 700MW of solar power and storage to NV Energy. 400MW solar generation and storage facility planned. Libra Solar project in Mineral County aims to be operational by end of 2027. Projects to create over 1,100 jobs. NV Energy's CEO praises partnership with Arevia Power for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

. UPDATED: Friday, July 5, at 4 P.M.: A Hartwell man turned himself in at the Habersham County Detention Center in Clarkesville on Wednesday. 64yearold Barry Thomas Clark had a Georgia State Patrol GSP warrant for firstdegree vehicular homicide against him. He was released later the same day on a 30,000 bond according to officials. UPDATED: Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 A.M.: One person dies from injuries sustained in a wreck in Habersham County on GA365. Officials in Habersham County say one of the six people hurt from a weekend collision Saturday afternoon, June 29 along Georgia 365 at DemorestMt. Airy Highway has died from their injuries. Spokesman Rob Moore says that Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire has confirmed that a passenger in the church van, 15year old Theodore "Teddy" Bone, died Wednesday morning at Children's Healthare of Atlanta at Egleston. Bone was originally among six people injured from the collision between the River Point Communty Church van and a SUV on Saturday afternoon just after 1:30 p.m. No further updates have been released on the other five people injured from the collision. The cause for the accident still remains under Georgia State Patrol investigation at this time, with no further details released as of this update. . Six people were injured Saturday afternoon in a twovehicle wreck on Ga. 365 at DemorestMt Airy Highway in Demorest. Rob Moore with Habersham County said a Demorest police officer arrived just after 1:37 p.m. and confirmed the wreck occurred in the southbound lanes of Ga. 365 at the intersection. One person from the church van was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. One person from the van was airlifted from the scene to Children s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. The driver of the SUV and one other person were taken by ambulance to NGMC Gainesville. Three other people in the van were taken by private vehicles for treatment. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the wreck.

64-year-old Barry Thomas Clark turned himself in at the Habersham County Detention Center on a first-degree vehicular homicide warrant. A collision along Georgia 365 resulted in six injuries, with one person dying from their injuries at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.

byElizabeth Short,Staff Writer, MedPage TodayJuly 4, 2024. The jury is still out on financial incentives for quitting smoking among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults following mixed results from a trial plagued by missing data. Among 320 longtime smokers who were uninsured or on Medicaid, offering upwards of 500 in potential gift cards along with usual care of counseling and pharmacotherapy was not associated with a significantly greater likelihood of biochemically verified smoking abstinence at 26 weeks compared with usual care alone 13.8 vs 8.7, respectively; adjusted odds ratio aOR 1.79, 95 CI 0.853.80. However, that result was based on a conservative analysis that counted all participants with incomplete smoking status as still smoking and the trial only had complete smoking status data available for 65.3 of participants at 26 weeks, reported Darla Kendzor, PhD, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and coauthors of the Prevail II trial. Investigators eked out a signal of smoking cessation benefit associated with financial incentives through 12 weeks 19.7 vs 11.2; aOR 3.18, 95 CI 1.705.95 and at 26 weeks when they utilized multiple imputation to handle the problem of missing data 23.5 vs 12.1; aOR 2.29, 95 CI 1.144.63, according to the findings inJAMA Network Open. E. Neil Schachter, MD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, toldMedPage Todaythat the data for financial incentives were not "totally convincing," but that they are a step in the right direction. In the current study, he noted, incentives could be linked to smoking abstinence as early as 4 weeks. Schachter, who was not involved in the trial, stressed that "every person is a different story" when it comes to quitting smoking, and factors like socioeconomic status can play a part in their journey. He added that the pandemic and its associated stressors may have made it more difficult for anyone looking to quit smoking. Indeed, Kendzor's team reported that rates of followup were significantly lower if they were scheduled during the COVID19 pandemic the trial was conducted from January 2017 to February 2022. Based on the previous literature, patients who are socioeconomically disadvantaged areless likely to quit smoking, often due to "stress andor adversity and smokingconducive environments," said Kendzor and coauthors. Arecent reviewfound that cessationrelated incentives, even offered temporarily, can help improve abstinence rates, while a smaller study out of Texas indicated thatadults with low socioeconomic statushad increased shortterm quit rates with incentives. "The bottom line is that it's very hard to get people to stop smoking," commented Schachter. "Even a 1, 2, or 3 improvement in the smoking cessation rate I mean, there are millions of smokers still out there would be a great benefit. And financially, it could be a winwin situation because of the health costs involved in people who continue to smoke.". Prevail II trialrandomized 320 participants referred to a tobacco cessation clinic in Oklahoma City to usual care alone or with additional financial incentives. Eligible volunteers needed to have greater than 6th grade English literacy, be willing to attempt quitting smoking, smoke five or more cigarettes per day, and have an expired carbon monoxide CO level of at least 8 ppm. The total cohort averaged 49 years and 63 were women. The patient population was 63 white, 26 Black, 8 multiracial or of another race, 5 Hispanic, and 4 American Indian or Alaska Native. Nearly 55 had an annual household income below 11,000. At baseline, participants had been smoking 19 cigarettes a day for 29 years on average, and had an average expired CO of 22.5 ppm. Individuals in the financial incentive group were compensated through department store gift cards and were offered 50 for completing a baseline assessment, 30 for each weekly assessment from their quit day through 4 weeks, and 40 for followup assessments at 8, 12, and 26 weeks. They were also able to earn up to 250 from abstinence demonstrated by selfreports and breath samples. Ultimately they earned an average of 72 in abstinencecontingent incentives throughout the first 12 weeks following their quit day, with an average cost per quit between about 310 to 521, depending on how missing data were categorized. Usual care comprised a prequit counseling session with a tobacco treatment specialist and participants were offered five more weekly counseling sessions starting on their quit day. Most people 78 also got complimentary combination nicotine replacement therapy NRT, such as nicotine patches and gum or lozenges, until 12 weeks after their quit day. Those who did not use NRT were prescribed other complementary pharmacotherapies free of charge when appropriate. The trial's primary smoking cessation endpoint was defined as selfreported smoking abstinence over the past 7 days and a CO reading of no more than 6 ppm, or CO 6 ppm or less alone if selfreported information was missing. Participants were asked to attend inperson study appointments at the clinic, until the onset of the COVID pandemic, after which they were asked to complete virtual assessments, attend sessions via phone or video call, and submit their CO breath samples remotely via breath monitor. One potential limitation to the trial was its recruitment from a single state, which may limit generalizability to other populations. Additionally, Kendzor's team noted, Black people had been disproportionately screened out of the trial due to their smoking fewer than five cigarettes per day. Elizabeth Shortis a staff writer for MedPage Today. She often covers pulmonology and allergy immunology.Follow. Disclosures. The trial was supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Stephenson Cancer Center Mobile Health Shared Resource, the Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources, and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Kendzor reported royalties from Oklahoma University Health Science Center OUHSC Insight Mobile Health Platform as a coinventor of Insight, research support from Pfizer, and serving as a member of the scientific advisory board of Qnovia. A coauthor also reported a relationship with OUHSC Insight Mobile Health Platform. Schachter reported a relationship with the American Lung Association. Primary Source. JAMA Network Open. Source Reference:Kendzor DE, et al "Financial incentives for smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults: A randomized clinical trial" JAMA Netw Open 2024; DOI: 10.1001jamanetworkopen.2024.18821. The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. 2005 2024 MedPage Today, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved.MedPage Today is among the federally registered trademarks of MedPage Today, LLC and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.

Financial incentives for quitting smoking among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults did not significantly increase biochemically verified smoking abstinence at 26 weeks compared to usual care alone. The Prevail II trial revealed a potential benefit in smoking cessation through 12 weeks with incentives, especially when handling missing data. Factors like socioeconomic status and stressors from the pandemic were noted to affect smoking cessation efforts. The study's recruitment from a single state and the disproportionate screening out of Black participants raised some limitations.

ByChris PowersEuractiv. 07072024updated:08072024. NewsBased on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a news conference following his first cabinet meeting, at Downing Street in London, Britain, 06 July 2024. Keir Starmer became the country's new prime minister on 05 July, after his party won a landslide victory in the general election. EPAEFECHRIS J. RATCLIFFE POOL. Languages:Fran aisBulgarianPrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. PrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. Newly installed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday 6 July announced his first trip overseas in the job will be to the NATO Summit in Washington on Tuesday 9 July, in a speech otherwise dedicated to domestic politics. Starmer reminded It is for me to be absolutely clear that the first duty of my government is security and defence, a topic which ranked highly on the Labour manifesto. Of the summit, he called it an opportunity to make clear our unshakeable support of NATO, and to reiterate our support towards Ukraine. . Both have been topics of crossparty consensus with Labour and the Conservatives, pledging 2.5 of GDP to be spent on defence. Starmer has also spoken with Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on multiple occasions to reaffirm his support. The new UK Foreign, Secretary David Lammy, has alsoaccepted an invitationto visit Kyiv. The week after, Starmer is scheduled to play host to European leaders at the European Political Community EPC summit that will take place at Blenheim Palace. The meeting is expected to serve as a chance for countries to reaffirm continued support for Ukraine, with a closer look at other crises in Europe s neighbourhood. It will also be an opportunity to see, how the new UK government approaches relations with European countries and the EU. Labour s focus, however, remains largely on domestic politics. Most of his Saturday announcements referred to how his cabinet would work and the tone of his government, his intention to travel first to the four nations of the UK, and the work to be done to prepare for the King s Speech . The King s Speech is the ceremonial opening of the new session of the British Parliament at Westminster. It is where the monarch reads the policy agenda of the new government and will take place following the EPC, although it too will focus on domestic affairs, it is also expected to contain signs of how the UK will engage with Europe. It is after the King s Speech that concrete work on EUUK relations can begin. Nathalie Loiseau MEP Renew and Chair of the EUUK Parliamentary Assembly told Euractiv she looks forward to bringing her commitment and energy in this new context as soon as both sides have reset their parliamentary bodies. . Edited by Alexandra Brzozowski Rajnish Singh. Languages:Fran aisBulgarianPrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. PrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first trip overseas will be to the NATO Summit in Washington, highlighting the government's emphasis on security and defense. Starmer also reaffirmed support for NATO and Ukraine, with plans for UK-Europe relations in focus. The government's domestic policies, including preparations for the King's Speech and engaging with European countries, are also key priorities.

Newsletters. Newsletters. . . Empey said today s policing world is everevolving, as are the needs of the community. As chief, her first priority is staffing. Empey said today s policing world is everevolving, as are the needs of the community. As chief, her first priority is staffing. Jodi Empey becomes the first woman to hold the position of chief at the Smiths Falls Police Service. Jodi Empey, a veteran member of the Smiths Falls Police Service SFPS, has become the newest chief of police for the Town of Smiths Falls the first woman to hold the post. Empey said being the first female chief in history is important, but noted she s no different than anyone else in how she got to the role of chief. I have had a hard work ethic since I was young and regardless of a job I was paid to do, no matter how minor it may have been, I did it to the best of my ability for the person I worked for. In this case, I worked for the community I served, she said. As a visible leader in the community, Empey said she hopes to inspire others who might want to follow in her footsteps. I hope to inspire other young women in this career path or leadership role, she said. I also hope to inspire the men here in our organization as well into future leadership roles succession planning with officers familiar with the community is very important. . Her official swearing in is on Monday, July 8 a day Empey said is fitting since her first day on the job as a police officer in Smiths Falls was on July 11, 1994, where she attended a call related to a loud pool party. Empey joined the SFPS as a recruit in 1994 and continued to move up the ranks throughout her 30year career in Smiths Falls. Empey worked briefly in the crime unit, was promoted to sergeant in 2011, then promoted to staff sergeant in 2018. Empey held the position of deputy chief in 2022 and recently served as the acting chief beginning on Jan. 1, when former chief Mark MacGillivray retired from the force. Empey said today s policing world is ever evolving, as are the needs of the community. As chief, her first priority is staffing. I feel it s important to listen to the frontline staff who see firsthand what is happening within our community and the challenges they face, and work to implement change, she said. Another priority is the new Community Safety and Policing Act roll out. We are working to ensure compliance with training and policies and procedures. I have been doing the role of both chief and deputy chief since January and therefore it has been very busy these last six months, especially as in smaller services like ours where we undertake many roles, she said. Empey said becoming chief of police wasn t a goal of hers until she reached the position of sergeant. I started to become interested in the decision making more than anything, she said. I truly do not like sitting behind a desk that s the only drawback of where I am today. I like to be out, talk to people or do the front line aspect of policing. I do miss that part. . Empey said being in the role of chief won t stop her from helping out on the front line. It s not uncommon for chiefs or deputies to attend calls as back up if we have to, she said. Empey has law enforcement in her blood, as her dad was an officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP. Empey was born in Ottawa but moved to Calgary, Regina, Whitby, Montreal and back to Ottawa, where she went to school. Empey attended Carleton University, where she swam for the Ravens. A friend suggested she should apply to the police force in Smiths Falls. I never thought about small services, she said. I wanted RCMP, OPP or Ottawa Police. . But when Empey heard about the Hershey Chocolate Factory being in Smiths Falls, she applied. I loved the town, the waterways, and the people that I worked with here, she said. I met my husband here and raised two children. It wasn t an easy decision to do when you re a police officer, but I have made a lot of good friends and my family is now all here. . Chief Empey brings with her a unique and required understanding of the service s history, community needs, and the future desired vision of the Smiths Falls Police Services Board, the town said in a statement. She has demonstrated professionalism and leadership serving in all ranks, while building exceptional relationships with community partners, stakeholders and residents. . In a statement, Mayor Shawn Pankow, who also sits as chair on the Smiths Falls Police Services Board, said Empey will evolve the service as the town changes. We were pleased to see Chief Empey become the first female deputy chief and now police chief in our history. 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Jodi Empey becomes the first woman to hold the position of chief at the Smiths Falls Police Service. Empey, a veteran member of the SFPS, highlighted the importance of hard work and inspiring future leaders. With a strong focus on community needs and staff concerns, Empey aims to implement change in the evolving policing landscape.

Master Builders Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the draft National Urban Policy. Our members are critical to the implementation of government urban policy objectives and priorities and are at the heart of building the urban environment that supports the aspiration of more inclusive, safe, sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. As part of the development of the national urban policy seeking to better integrate an urban lens across Australian policy making, it is imperative that this policy not only prioritises planning and design aspirations but also has an objective view on what s needed to implement urban policy objectives and priorities. This includes supporting the growth of sustainable and profitable businesses that are needed to build Australia s cities, towns and suburbs. This requires the sensible balancing of policy aspiration whilst enabling more viable pathways for building and construction activity. This has happened together with productivity in the industry falling by 18 per cent over the last decade. With cost of living and doing business pressures being felt across the country, this is not sustainable for consumers or the building and construction industry. Master Builders has therefore responded to the six objectives and principles and their corresponding actions in the draft National Urban Plan with further views on building sector implementation considerations. Read submission. . master builders associations. NSWVicQLDSaWaTasNTACTNewcastle. Authorised by Denita Wawn, Master Builders Australia, Deakin ACT 2600

Master Builders Australia supports the draft National Urban Policy. They emphasize the importance of integrating an urban perspective into Australian policy-making to create inclusive, safe, and sustainable communities. The policy should focus on supporting businesses to construct cities and suburbs while ensuring a balance between policy goals and enabling construction activities. Master Builders highlights a decline in industry productivity and urges for sustainable solutions to address rising costs.

The semiconductor industry is recruiting workers in a tight labor market as the competition for talent ramps up and funding from the CHIPS and Science Act designed to spur domestic production continues to be dispersed. 247 New York news stream: Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are. It is also staring down a projected shortfall of as much as one million workers in the broader U.S. economy by 2030 as generative artificial intelligence adds fuel to the indemand sector. The U.S. chips industry is expected face a shortage of 67,000 technicians, computer scientists and engineers by 2030, while the broader U.S. economy is set to have a gap of 1.4 million such workers, according toa 2023 studyfrom the Semiconductor Industry Association. A separate study from Deloitte found the talent crunch in the semiconductor space could get even worse due to the global economic environment and ongoing supply chain issues. GlobalFoundries, thethirdlargest chipmaker globally, is casting a wide net to recruit talent. The company has sought out veteran candidates, along with candidates from its own workforce reentry program and an initiative for women in construction. . The company creates chips for everyday products from electronics and phones to autos, in addition to components for space and defense. Major clients includeGeneral MotorsandLockheed Martin. In 2021, the company launched the sector's first registered apprenticeship program, which is full time and paid with benefits, with training at no cost to the apprentice. It is completed in two years or less, and requires only a high school diploma or equivalent and interest in the mechanical field. Some 50 apprentices have gone through the program so far, the company said. It has recruited graduates with technical associate degrees from regional community colleges and veterans transitioning out of the military for the program. GlobalFoundriesis working to fill hundreds of roles at a time worldwide, and hires thousands annually, a pace it expects to continue, Chief People Officer Pradheepa Raman told CNBC in an interview. Raman said keeping the same size workforce is "not an option" for the industry as demand soars. The needs range from technicians to product managers and corporate roles. "It's why we are very, very aggressive when it comes to our workforce development efforts," Raman said. "And if you're not getting traditional talent, the solution is crosstraining talent, identifying alternate talent pools, people who are doing things in different fields, showing them that this is a very welcoming set of opportunities that exists within the semiconductor industry, is our approach.". Workers also have room for advancement, and training and retaining existing workers is key in this competitive environment. Morgan Woods, 28, started out in Malta, New York, at GlobalFoundries' fab facility as a technician in 2021. Woods has now moved into a training and development analyst role with the company, overseeing training for technicians, engineers and management, plus ensuring compliance. Woods said compliance is crucial as the company expands into the automotive space, working with GM. "As the demand for the microchips increases, we definitely need more manpower to help support the constant rollout of microchips and meeting our daily targets," Woods said. Woods has taken advantage of a benefit from GlobalFoundries launched in May, allowing eligible U.S.based employees and new hires to receive a taxfree lifetime total of 28,500 toward student debt. It includes qualified loans for all degree types and creditbased certificate programs offered by U.S. universities and colleges. So far, the number of applicants has topped 200, exceeding expectations, the company said. Beyond helping to create roles in engineering and computer science, funding from the CHIPS and Science Act will also bolster growth for GlobalFoundries' manufacturing fabs in New York and Vermont. In February, the companyannounced 1.5 billion in plannedCHIPS funding to expand manufacturing capacity. It projects that funding, along with local and state money, will help create some 1,500 manufacturing jobs and 9,000 construction jobs over the lifetime of planned projects. Manufacturing and constructionhave faced worker shortages of their own recently, and aim to lure new and younger hires to the field. "We believe the challenges that we face in recruiting can be solved through an ecosystem approach of workforce development and making our organization one of the best places to work through the benefits offerings that we have been providing," Raman said. . .

The semiconductor industry faces a tight labor market, with a shortage of workers projected to worsen by 2030. GlobalFoundries is actively recruiting talent, including veterans and women, offering apprenticeship programs. The company expects to continue hiring thousands annually to meet increasing demands from clients like GM and Lockheed Martin. The need for technicians, engineers, and corporate roles is driving the industry to focus on workforce development and cross-training talent. Funding from the CHIPS and Science Act will support GlobalFoundries' expansion in New York and Vermont, creating thousands of manufacturing and construction jobs.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly spent hours arguing over their children's schooling, but do YOU think Kate is right for not wanting to send George to the world famous Eton College?. Kate Middleton isreportedly "heartbroken"that Prince William wants to sendPrince Georgeto Eton College, as it goes against the Firm s efforts to "modernise the monarchy" and we want to hear YOUR thoughts. ThePrince and Princess of Waleshave allegedly spent hours "arguing" over the decision to send their oldest child to the prestigious secondary school when he turns 13. According to sources, Kate is keen to break away from tradition as she was "horribly bullied" at her first boarding school and "can t bear the thought" of George suffering the same treatment. The senior royal attended girls boarding school Downe House in Berkshire, which she reportedly hated and left midterm. Kate then moved to coed boarding school Marlborough College, located in Wiltshire, where she stayed for the rest of her schooling. That's where she wants George to attend. Meanwhile, William andPrince Harryboth attended Eton College, which differed from the older generation's tradition of attending the Scottish boarding school Gordonstoun. While William enjoyed his time at Eton, Harry confessed that he does not remember his early days at theworldfamous college with any particular fondness. In an interview promoting his tellall memoir Spare, Harry spoke about how hurt he was when William told him to "pretend we don t know each other" in school. Speaking to Touch Weekly, a royal insider said: "Kate thinks sending George to such a stuffy, uppercrust institution goes against all of their efforts to modernise the monarchy. Plus, she ll miss George desperately.". They added: "Kate long disagreed with her husband about sending him away, even though it s tradition." However, it has been reported that Kate has "given in" to William s wishes and agreed to his education request. The Prince of Wales started at Eton in 1995 and graduated in 2000. Tuition for the school is 53,398, according to the school's website. Prince George and his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis currently attend coed prep school, Lambrook in Berkshire. We want to know if you think Kate is right for not wanting to send George to Eton. Vote in our pollHEREto have your say. The Mirror will also be discussing the topic with you in thecomments section belowand you can join in! All you have to do is sign up, submit your comment, register your details and then you can take part. Get our daily royal roundup direct to your inbox

Kate Middleton disagrees with Prince William about sending Prince George to Eton College, favoring a more modern school instead. Kate, who had a negative boarding school experience, wishes to spare George from potential bullying. Despite William's preference for tradition, Kate has reportedly conceded to his wish for George to attend Eton, where tuition costs 53,398.

. PresidentJoe Bidensat down for an interview with ABC s Good Morning America coanchor and This Week anchorGeorge Stephanopoulosin Wisconsin on the campaign trail on July 5, 2024. Photo used with permission of ABC News. WASHINGTON President Joe Biden on Friday in his first televised interview since the presidential debate defended his reelection bid and rejected calls that he should step aside amid growing anxiety among some Democrats about his mental and physical state. The 22minuteinterviewwith ABC News George Stephanopoulos came as some lawmakers and other prominent Democrats have said Biden should suspend his campaign and let someone else become the official nominee. But Biden said that s unnecessary, distilling his actions during the June 27 debate as simply a bad night. . It was a bad episode, no indication of any serious condition, Biden said. I was exhausted. I didn t listen to my instincts in terms of preparing and it was a bad night. . Biden refused to answer a question about what he would do if allies and friends in Congress urged him to leave the presidential campaign. I m not going to answer that question. It s not going to happen, Biden said. Members of Congress and Democratic governorshave expressed concernwith Biden remaining the presumptive nominee ever since he struggled to answer questions and had moments where he appeared confused during thefirst presidential debate. Biden brushed aside Virginia Sen. Mark Warner s plans to convene Democratic senators on Monday to discuss the future of Biden s bid, which multiple news organizationsreportedFriday. Both chambers of Congress will return to Washington next week. Mark is a good man, Biden said, before incorrectly claiming Warner tried to get the nomination for president Warner in 2006saidhe would not make a bid. Mark and I have a different perspective. I respect him. . Stephanopoulos pressed Biden during the interview on whether he really has the mental and physical stamina to remain president for another four years, and whether Biden is being honest with himself about his age. I believe so, Biden said. I wouldn t be running if I didn t think I did. Look, I m running again because I think I understand best what has to be done to take this nation to a completely new level. . Biden repeatedly declined to commit to taking a cognitive exam, suggesting that his schedule and daily work load are evidence enough he s up to the task of being president. I have a cognitive test every single day. Every day I have that test, everything I do, Biden said. You know, not only am I campaigning, I m running the world. . Biden added that there are 125 days left in the campaign and that people should watch him in the months ahead to determine if he s suitable to be reelected to the highest position in the government. The ABC News interview aired just hours after Bidenheld a rallyin Madison, Wisconsin, where he repeatedly criticized the Republican presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump. This November s presidential election, Biden said, should be about character, honesty and decency. Let s focus on what really matters: We re running against the biggest liar and the biggest threat to our democracy in American history, Biden said. That s not hyperbole. . Biden sought to shift the attention from his performance at the debate to flubs Trump has made over the years, including in a Fourth of July speech in 2019 when the former president said securing the airports was essential during the Revolutionary War. He said George Washington s army won the Revolution by taking control of the airports from the British, Biden said before crossing himself somewhat jokingly. Talk about me misspeaking airports from the British in 1776? It s true, he is a stable genius. . Trump, at the time,criticized the teleprompterfor the comment. Biden during the rally listed off what he views as his accomplishments, including canceling some student loan debt, nominating Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, signing a samesex marriage bill, approving gun safety policies and working with Congress on a sweeping climate change law. I m not letting one, 90minute debate wipe out threeandahalf years of work, Biden said. During the next four years, Biden said, whoever holds the Oval Office will appoint at least two new justices to the Supreme Court. Should that be Trump, a recentruling from the justiceson presidential immunity could lead to a challenging time for the country, Biden said. For over two centuries, America s been a free, democratic nation, Biden said. And I ll be damned if in the year 2024 just two years before our 250th anniversary as a nation I ll let Donald Trump take this away. . Biden briefly spoke with reporters in the White House pool after the rally, saying he was determined to stay in the race and brushing aside calls from some lawmakers for him to withdraw. When asked by a reporter about Warner suggesting Biden let another person take over as the party s presidential candidate, Biden said Warner is the only one considering that. . Later in the evening, Illinois Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley said on MSNBC that Biden should step aside. Mr. President, your legacy is set. We owe you the greatest debt of gratitude, Quigleysaid. The only thing that you can do now to cement that for all time and prevent utter catastrophe is to step down and let someone else do this. . The postBiden in first TV interview since debate denies medical condition: It was a bad episode appeared first onKentucky Lantern. A growing number of Democratic figures are publicly voicing concerns about President Biden's ability to take on Donald Trump in November. President Biden will be campaigning in Wisconsin Friday afternoon. President Biden is set to be interviewed by ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Friday, a little over a week after his debate against former President Donald Trump. Here's how to watch and why this interview is so crucial for voters. In a Friday interview with ABC News that was intended to steady his reelection campaign following last week s muchcriticized debate performance, President Biden acknowledged his bad debate against former President Donald Trump, blaming it on a cold, and reiterated that he has no plans to drop out of the presidential race. President Biden aggressively pushed back against critics in a new public letter and television interview Monday morning. After President Biden's shaky debate performance, Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats publicly support him remaining "our nominee.". 'If you own an iPhone, the integration is perfect,' says one fan. 'No more Windows stuff for me.'. The US Energy Department has revealed that it's awarding car and auto parts factories in eight states a total of 1.7 billion in funding, so that they can be retooled to build electric vehicles and their components. Belichick will also be part of "The Pat McAfee Show" and the "ManningCast" during the 2024 season. Scoop up an air purifier for just 30, a Samsung smart TV for over 500 off and a Keurig hot and iced coffeemaker for 50. From a "magic" foot scrub to the world's fastest callus remover, these Prime Day steals will leave your soles soft and smooth. The No. 1 bestseller is formulated to fade wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Amazon Prime Day 2024 is confirmed to run July 1617. Here's all the info we have so far, along with deals you can shop early. Sales of raw milk continue to rise and experts say there are no benefits that outweigh the risks of illness from untreated dairy. 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President Biden defends his reelection bid in a recent interview with ABC News, rejecting calls to step aside due to concerns about his mental and physical state. Despite criticism after a poor debate performance, Biden insists he is fit for office and refuses to consider withdrawing. Democratic figures have expressed worries, but Biden remains focused on his campaign and upcoming election against Donald Trump.

Remember the shepherd boy who cried "wolf" one night when he was feeling lonely so other shepherds would come to his aid? There was no wolf. He did it again and the other shepherds came. Still, no wolf. The third time there really was a wolf, but when the shepherd cried out for help, nobody came. I remember that when I see criticisms of Ohio s property tax process. After administering Hamilton County s property reappraisals for over three decades, I understand the frustration of the property owner who sees his or her tax bill increase. Often that frustration expresses itself in misinformation, playing politics and conspiracy theories which accomplish nothing. Like the shepherd boy, the critics lose credibility by making false charges and not knowing the facts. First, the county auditor has to follow state law in setting values. The state tax commissioner reviews all reappraisals and makes auditors change values if they don t match up with community sales ratios. No county auditor, past, present or future can change the process. In 2022, the State Board of Tax Appeals turned down an appeal by thenButler County Auditor Roger Reynolds and made him increase values in Fairfield and West Chester townships and the cities of Fairfield and Hamilton. Second, there is politics. "Democrats are raising your taxes," said the Ohio Republican Party chairman on social media, attacking the Hamilton County reappraisal. Those charges collapsed faster than President Joe Biden s poll numbers when it was pointed out that allRepublican Butler and Clermont counties' values and taxes increased even more than Hamilton County. In 2007, Gov. Hamilton County went from about 8,500 to over 47,000 properties receiving this property tax reduction. While those eligible were grandfathered in, Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, reinstituted the income test, severely restricting the people who now qualify for this reduction. Kasich and the Ohio Legislature also slashed the Local Government Fund in 2011, putting more of the burden of funding local services on local taxes. They also removed the 10 and 2.5 rollbacks on newly voted tax levies. Those rollbacks were promised as a part of Ohio s income tax in the 1970s and 1980s. Speaking of promises, when voters passed the stadium sales tax in 1996, voters were told 30 would go toward lowering property taxes. Both Republican and Democratic County Commissions reduced that amount considerably over the years breaking that promise. Third, property owners hurt their cause with misinformation. In 1996, ours was one of the first large counties to put property information on the internet, making it available to everyone 247. I started this website in the interests of transparency and providing accurate information to the public. Some critics cherrypick properties that seem to be inaccurately valued. The purchase was made after the books were closed on data gathering for the reappraisal. The office did not have the future sale price when they were setting values. Others say a county auditor can use "a different way" of setting values. That is a lie. There is no "different way" and will not be until the Ohio Legislature creates it. Local governments and schools will get the money voters approved. Reducing taxes for some will raise taxes for everyone else. One solution is to restore state funding to reduce the dependence on property taxes. Another is to remove the "20 mill Floor" for schools, the "charter millage" for cities and the "emergency" levy exceptions to the mandated rollbacks of voted levies. The law House Bill 920 says most voted levies cannot raise any more than voters approved. Increased values are not supposed to significantly raise taxes. They do because of the abovenoted special interest exceptions by the Ohio Legislature. 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Critics of Ohio's property tax process are often misinformed and resort to politicizing and conspiracy theories. The state auditor follows strict laws and politics play a role in tax increases across counties. Misinformation from property owners also hinders progress. Solutions proposed include restoring state funding and revising current tax laws. Ultimately, citizens must demand change from lawmakers to address property tax issues effectively.

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Wednesday, 3 July 2024 09:26. Plans will go before committee on 8 July. Plans for a new sewage treatment works in Peel will be recommended for approval when they go before the planning committee next Monday 8 July. The documents were submitted in November, and the recommendation gives hope that the pumping of untreated sewage out to sea will come to an end. If approved, the new proposed facility will be created in fields close to the Heritage Trail and adjacent to Peel Power Station. Manx Utilitiespreviously toldManx Radioit hopes to have spades in the ground in 2024, with construction expected to take around 18 months to two years. In April, the MUA said of the project: 'Progress has not been as fast as was hoped or originally envisaged, with frustrating delays during land acquisition and mobilisation of offisland contractors. 'The construction phase programme has been impacted significantly by shortages in the UK labour market with regard to the installation of specialist process equipment. We are arranging a meeting with the Commissioners to provide a more detailed update.'. Speaking at the time, Tim Woakes, Manx Utilities' Executive Director with Responsibility for Wastewater, said having both Peel and Garff sewage treatment works complete by the end of 2026 would depend on a 'smooth planning process'. A similar project is underway in Garff however, like Peel, the plans have faced delays. Manx Wildlife Trust's Head of Conservation David Bellamy shared these images of the eastern outflow pipe on X, taken 29 June:. . The Garwick raw sewage outfall within the supposedly highly protected Laxey Bay Marine Nature Reserve 17:55, Sat 29 Jun 24 32yrs after the announcement of a solution! When will this disrespectful treatment of our citizens natural environment finally end?!BiosphereIOMpic.twitter.comHj2jVxKhtf. . In its latest update 5 June the MUA said a planning application for the Garff treatment works would be submitted 'later in the year, once all land agreements are in place and public information events have been held'. . 'Significant' number of teachers and children 'struck down'. Will next appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery. However, total 999 calls made last month is unknown due to technical problems. Audio. Planning provisionally approved for new facility in Peel. Pay award estimated to pose a 4.8million risk to healthcare provider's finances.

New sewage treatment works planned in Peel recommended for approval by the committee on 8 July. Manx Utilities aim to start construction in 2024 with completion in 18-24 months. Delays faced due to land acquisition and labor shortages. Similar project in Garff facing delays too. Manx Wildlife Trust shares concerns about pollution. Planning application for Garff treatment works is pending.

Share. Milwaukee Police Department MPD. MILWAUKEEA 17yearold was shot on Monday, July 1 in Milwaukee. Police said it happened around 3:05 p.m. near 47th and Auer. The 17yearold victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of lifethreatening injuries. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police continue to seek persons of interest. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 4149357360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414224TIPS or use the P3 Tips app. Learn about Hunger Task Force's Fridays on the Farm!. All the news you need to know, every day. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Service. The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee is one week away, and if you park downtown, you're going to want to pay attention. From full refrigerators to bottles of booze limiting shelf space, many bars and restaurants near the epicenter of the Republican National Convention are preparing for the likelihood of large crowds. A federal judge ruled Monday that protesters can't march through a security zone at the Republican National Convention. The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee chose Central Standard to feature a product that ll be in the swag bag for people attending the convention. The Milwaukee County Transit System says that security measures during the RNC will cause bus detours downtown throughout the duration of the RNC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2024 FOX Television Stations

A 17-year-old was shot in Milwaukee, with the incident under investigation. Persons of interest are being sought by the police. The upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee prompts security measures, including bus detours and restrictions on protesters marching through a security zone. Local businesses are preparing for the influx of attendees with stocked shelves and limited parking.

The departure was made for the Baltal and Pahalgam routes under tight security measures.Ankpradhuman, an excited pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh said that it was his first time to Amarnath. "This is the first time I am going to Amarnath and I am very happy. I will be gping from Pahalgam." Talking about the security arrangements, he said "The security facilities are good and everything is going in a flow. I am very lucky that I can go for this Yatra. ""I am going from Pahalgam. This is the first time I am going and I am very happy. All the arrangements made are very good," said another pilgrim Umesh Rathore from Madhya Pradesh.Previously yesterday, another group of pilgrims had departed from the Baltal base camp in Srinagar.Excited pilgrims chanted 'Har Har Madev' hailing Lord Shiva as they embarked on the muchawaited journey.Monika, a pilgrim from Indore, Madhya Pradesh said "We are very excited. We made plans all of a sudden. Certainly, the Lord has called us. The arrangements are very good here. There is no issue. The administration is taking good care of us. "Another pilgrim, Vijay Bhaskar from Hyderabad said that he was eager to have a glimpse of 'Baba Amarnath'. "I am feeling very good. I am eager to have a glimpse of Baba Amarnath. I would like to thank the government for having made great arrangements for us pilgrims," he said.Further, to ensure a safe and efficient movement of the pilgrims and commuters during the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police issued an advisory on July 6 on the National Highway 44 with cutoff timings and clear instructions for the various convoys and nonconvoy movements.The Amarnath Yatra started on June 29 and will end on August 19. The devotees of Lord Shiva undertake the arduous annual pilgrimage to the holy cave which is located in the Kashmir Himalayas. ANI. The departure was made for the Baltal and Pahalgam routes under tight security measures. Ankpradhuman, an excited pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh said that it was his first time to Amarnath. "This is the first time I am going to Amarnath and I am very happy. I will be gping from Pahalgam." Talking about the security arrangements, he said "The security facilities are good and everything is going in a flow. I am very lucky that I can go for this Yatra.". "I am going from Pahalgam. This is the first time I am going and I am very happy. All the arrangements made are very good," said another pilgrim Umesh Rathore from Madhya Pradesh. Previously yesterday, another group of pilgrims had departed from the Baltal base camp in Srinagar. Excited pilgrims chanted 'Har Har Madev' hailing Lord Shiva as they embarked on the muchawaited journey. Monika, a pilgrim from Indore, Madhya Pradesh said "We are very excited. We made plans all of a sudden. Certainly, the Lord has called us. The arrangements are very good here. There is no issue. The administration is taking good care of us.". Another pilgrim, Vijay Bhaskar from Hyderabad said that he was eager to have a glimpse of 'Baba Amarnath'. "I am feeling very good. I am eager to have a glimpse of Baba Amarnath. I would like to thank the government for having made great arrangements for us pilgrims," he said. Further, to ensure a safe and efficient movement of the pilgrims and commuters during the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police issued an advisory on July 6 on the National Highway 44 with cutoff timings and clear instructions for the various convoys and nonconvoy movements. The Amarnath Yatra started on June 29 and will end on August 19. The devotees of Lord Shiva undertake the arduous annual pilgrimage to the holy cave which is located in the Kashmir Himalayas. ANI

Pilgrims embark on the Amarnath Yatra with excitement and gratitude for security measures. Departures from Baltal and Pahalgam routes proceed smoothly. Devotees express joy and appreciation for the pilgrimage, chanting religious hymns. Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police issue advisory for safe travel on National Highway 44. The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave in the Kashmir Himalayas runs from June 29 to August 19, drawing devotees seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.

The contents of this website are copyrightfree and can be republished freely without authorisation. Afreximbank reconstitutes its Creative Africa Advisory Group ahead of CANEX Weekend Source: Afreximbank. The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation ITFC Reports Remarkable Achievements Supporting Trade Finance and Development in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC Member Countries in 2023 Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation ITFC. African Petroleum Producers Organization APPO Executive Retreat Explores Africa s Oil Gas OG Future in the Age of the Energy Transition Source: African Energy Week AEW. Africa Energy Partners Joins African Energy Week AEW 2024 as Partner Amid Surge in African Block Opportunities Source: African Energy Chamber. Pensana Chief Executive Officer CEO to Share Rare Earth Exploration, Mining Ventures at Critical Minerals Africa CMA 2024 Source: Energy Capital Power. The container guarantee facility covers payments, on behalf of container users, for all their obligations to shipping companies in connection with the containers, including damage, and total loss. Egalement disponible en Fran ais, . The release of these funds will, indirectly, finance trading merchants and inject liquidity back into their operations. African ExportImport Bank Afreximbank www.Afreximbank.com has signed a facility agreement with BSMART Technology Ltd expanding the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme AACTGS to cover the issuance of container deposit guarantees and customs bonds in the East African Community EAC region. . Under the terms of the agreement, signed at the justconcluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings AAM2024 in Nassau, The Bahamas, Afreximbank will issue container guarantees to shipping companies on behalf of BSMART Technology Ltd. On its part, BSMART Technology Ltd will process Bills of Lading and release containers to container users importers and exporters without requiring them to put up any security deposits, thereby providing capital relief which is ploughed back into the trade sectors. The container guarantee facility covers payments, on behalf of container users, for all their obligations to shipping companies in connection with the containers, including damage, and total loss. The shipping companies would, ordinarily, require cash deposits of up to US5,000 as collateral for each container. Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, IntraAfrican Trade and Export Development Bank,signed the agreement on behalf of Afreximbank while Dr. Stephen Teang, Managing Director, signed for BSMART Technology Ltd. In comments on the agreement, Mrs. Awani underscored the strategic significance of container guarantee for the East African region and its impact on the northern, central, and southern corridors. Annually, this region sees approximately 3,500,000 containers requiring deposits that tie up an estimated US14 billion from importers and exporters. "Freeing up this immobilized liquidity could significantly bolster trade finance for businesses," Mrs. Awani explained. The release of these funds will, indirectly, finance trading merchants and inject liquidity back into their operations. The facility will also support numerous smallscale and informal traders who, otherwise, will lack access to direct financing, thereby playing an essential role in enhancing trade and economic activity in the region, she added. Mrs. Awani added that the facility will lead to increased competitiveness and business opportunities by facilitating the movement of raw materials, manufacturing equipment and intermediate inputs required for export manufacturing, thereby facilitating participation in the regional and global value chains. On his part,Dr. Teangnoted that merchants in landlocked countries are particularly affected, facing the highest rates for container deposits around US5,000 per container due to prolonged turnaround times. According to my estimation, through Afreximbank's container guarantee initiative, about 2.6 of the region's container traffic will benefit, freeing up approximately US375 million in container deposits, Dr. Teang said. Hosted by the government of The Bahamas, AAM2024, which was combined with the third AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum ACTIF2024, was held from 12 June to 15 June, 2024. . Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank. Dr. Stephen Teang, Managing Director for BSMART Technology Ltd. exchanges the signed facility agreement file with Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Afreximbank. Looking on is the Bank's Manager, Client Relations East Africa, Ms. Farida Kasujja and Senior Manager, Legal, Joseph Ifebunandu. Media Contact:Vincent MusumbaManager, Communications and Events Media RelationsEmail:pressafreximbank.com. About Afreximbank:African ExportImport Bank Afreximbank is a PanAfrican multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intraand extraAfrican trade. For 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa's trade, accelerating industrialization and intraregional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement AfCFTA, Afreximbank has launched a PanAfrican Payment and Settlement System PAPSS that was adopted by the African Union AU as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank is setting up a US10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. 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Afreximbank expands its Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme with BSMART Technology Ltd in East Africa, providing container deposit guarantees to shipping companies on behalf of users. This initiative aims to release $14 billion in immobilized liquidity and support trade finance, small-scale traders, and economic activity in the region. The facility is set to increase competitiveness, business opportunities, and facilitate movement of goods.

21 C9 C. 5 dayforecast. A desperate mum does not know where to turn after seeing her autistic son refused entry from 30 secondary schools claiming they cannot meet his needs . The 10yearold is due to leave Danecourt School in Hotel Road, Gillingham in four weeks time but has nowhere to go after. His mum has worked with his council special educational needs SEN officer to send out his Educational Health Care Plan EHCP to special needs schools but they have all said they cannot meet the needs on his plan. After the first eight on her application form were refused, Kelly was forced to send out the form again and again and the list of schools she can apply for has got smaller and smaller. Kelly is worried the good work Harley s current amazing school has done will be reversed if he spends too much time out of an educational setting while she fights to find him a place. The concerned mum says she has applied to 30 schools, covering everywhere from Broadstairs to Swanley, but has been refused a place at every one due to Harley s complex needs. Harley is autistic, nonverbal and can only learn in very small time spans due to his mental capacity. She also says he prefers a larger school setting rather than a small independent school. Kelly added: He would not enjoy an independent school, which is more like a house with only a few children. He likes the school environment. . She does not know what will happen in September and is calling on leaders at Danecourt to consider offering education for older children. Every year they struggle to find suitable schools to place their pupils, she said. If they had their own secondary school it would not be an issue. If the council could stop building houses and build a Danecourt Secondary school the problem would be solved. . However, she has praised the school for providing an amazing and supportive environment for Harley, where she says he has flourished. They never thought he would be able to do his phonics but now he does. They have worked wonders with him. I have watched him go from this ball of craziness to just seeing him thrive. . He wants to go to school. It s part of his routine. He loves seeing the other children. He likes to play on the field and with the water in between his learning. It s his happy place. . I m mum. He will be too restricted. I am a single parent with a fouryearold as well. He can t go from a school with teachers and teaching assistants to just me. He will regress and all that hard work will be gone. I can t give him what a school can give him. . With so many schools refusing to take him she feels the only option would be to try to raise funds to build additional facilities at his current school as many other special needs schools cater for their pupils until they are 18yearsold. I d love to set up a GoFundMe to raise money to build a secondary school but obviously you would need to find a site and get permission, she added. That isn t going to happen very quickly and I don t even know how that would work. They need to stop giving the land to housing developers and build another special needs school. . A spokesman for Medway council said it continues to work to ensure there are sufficient places with the right provision for our children and young people . We are continuously developing further provision to meet the growing needs and where necessary commissioning independent providers, they added. What's for dinner? Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need!. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation IPSO. KM Group 2024

A mother struggles to find a school for her autistic son as 30 secondary schools refuse him due to his complex needs. Despite efforts with the council, no suitable placement has been found. The boy enjoys a larger school setting and thrives in his current environment. The mother is concerned about his future education and suggests building a secondary school at his current school or raising funds for additional facilities. Medway council states they are working on providing suitable provisions for children with special needs.

A nasty CPU bug from the Windows Vista era. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here s how it works. Back in the "glory" days of Windows Vista, AMD was already focused on providing highperformance, multicore, 64bit CPUs but as noted by current and past AMD engineer Phil Park on Twitter, the AMD TLB bug impacting Barcelona architecture CPUs put the company in truly dire straits. In fact, Park says AMD called it the"layoff bug,"apparently in a nod to the fact that the bug was so severe the resulting losses could lead to layoffs in the company. Phil Park shares this and lots of other information in the thread, partially made to reply to comments by Hemant Mohapatra, a former AMD employee. We have previously referred to this thread when Mohapatra stated thatJensen Huang would have sold Nvidia to AMD if he could be CEO of the new joint company, and Phil Park confirmed those comments to be true. According to Phil, the infamous AMD Barcelona TLB bug wasn't the only major issue at the time that situation, combined with a privately canceled CPU core architecture, was also very expensive and dangerous for AMD at the time. Both issues were stated to "set us AMD back years." Still, the lessons learned ultimately culminated in the arrival of the AMD Zen architecture and the first generation of Ryzen and Threadripper processors with it. But what was the AMD Barcelona TLB bug? If you weren't around at the time or weren't in the loop, news of this severe issue may have missed you entirely. But in short, AMD was launching its quadcore Phenom line of CPUs using Barcelona and servergrade Opteron counterparts, and all of these CPUs suffered from a TLB bug. In this context, TLB stands for Translation Lookaside Buffer, and it served as a way to reduce significantly memory latency and improve performance on those AMD processors. However, a severe TLB bug was present that, if not mitigated, could result in subtle data corruption, complete system hangs, and severe crashes. So, AMD had to act quickly. A software fix came first, which mostly just avoided heavy use of the TLB and, with it, increased memory latency and reduced performance by 1020, especially in virtualization scenarios. The soft fix was insufficient for many customers, especiallyenterprisecustomers who needed that functionality. A hardware fix that followed the next year 2008 with revised Phenom CPUs successfully addressed the issue with only a minor performance penalty. Still, in contrast to AMD's apparent confidence at the time, it seems Barcelona was costing jobs and causing lots of stress at Team Red. Fortunately, AMD returned from its dark ages, and we still have a competitive CPU market that we appreciate today. Get Tom's Hardware's best news and indepth reviews, straight to your inbox. Christopher Harper has been a successful freelance tech writer specializing in PC hardware and gaming since 2015, and ghostwrote for various B2B clients in High School before that. Outside of work, Christopher is best known to friends and rivals as an active competitive player in various eSports particularly fighting games and arena shooters and a purveyor of music ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Killer Mike to the Sonic Adventure 2 soundtrack. 13th and 14th Gen Intel CPU instability also hits servers W680 boards with Core i9 Kseries chips are crashing. AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs edge closer samples pictured, motherboards get new stickers. 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs power the Vegas Sphere Nvidia fuels 1.2 million LED exterior pucks and multilayered 16K interior screens. Tom's Hardware is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.Visit our corporate site. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

AMD faced a serious TLB bug issue with the Barcelona architecture CPUs during the Windows Vista era, leading to potential layoffs. The bug caused data corruption, system crashes, and memory latency. Both software and hardware fixes were implemented, setting AMD back. However, this experience ultimately led to the development of the successful Zen architecture and Ryzen processors.

21 C9 C. 5 dayforecast. A proPalestine group has claimed responsibility for causing thousands of pounds of damage to a packaging company. Palestine Action activists attacked Kite Packaging s base in Sheppey Way,Bobbingnear Sittingbourne, this morning. People wearing hoods filmed themselves causing the damage which included smashing windows and glass doors of the building. They also spray painted graffiti on the building which says Drop Elbit . They also attacked some of the company's vehicles. A Kite Packaging spokesman says the attack has cost the firm thousands of pounds . They added that the company is shocked and traumatised by the wanton attack and that not a supplier to Elbit. Its headquarters is in Israel and it is the primary provider of the Israeli military's landbased equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles. The proPalestine group claims Kite Packaging works with Instro Precision based at Sandwich Discovery Parkwhich it broke into in Juneand argues this was confirmed by recording the contents inside the weapons factory. It says Instro Precision manufactures weapon sights, target acquisition and electrooptics systems for the Israeli military, including the targeting systems for troop and vehicle ground operations in Gaza. It also said the company had been granted more than 50 export licences for shipment of ML5 category arms to Israel in a fiveyear period. A Palestine Action spokesperson added: "We refuse to allow companies who are enabling the Gaza genocide through working with Israel's Elbit Systems to continue with business as usual. Through relentless action, we have acquired a wealth of knowledge on different firms who enable Elbit's deadly business. Actions will continue until the links end and Elbit is shut down for good.". The Kite Packaging spokesman said: The Kite Packaging team are shocked and traumatised by this wanton attack. To have our investment and effort destroyed by vandals under the misguided impression that they are helping the people of Palestine is truly frightening. The building and vehicles suffered tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage, with windows smashed and the slogan Drop Elbit daubed on the building. Interestingly, we don t even have a customer called Elbit who we believe may be the ultimate target of this group, which makes this situation even more perplexing. It is really sad that our honest and hardworking local employees now feel scared to come to work due to these events. . A police spokesman said: Kent Police is investigating a burglary reported at a business premises in Sheppey Way, Bobbing, which was believed to have happened at around 2am on Monday, July 8. During the incident several windows, doors and computers were broken, and spray paint was also used to damage the inside of the building. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible. . What's for dinner? Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need!. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation IPSO. KM Group 2024

Pro-Palestine activists claimed responsibility for damaging a packaging company in Sittingbourne. The group targeted Kite Packaging, accusing them of collaborating with Israel's military supplier, Elbit Systems. The attack included vandalism and damage to company vehicles. Kite Packaging denied working with Elbit and condemned the attack, while police are investigating the incident. The activists stated they will continue actions until ties with Elbit are severed.

inCommodity News,Dry Bulk Market03072024. Dalian iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by bets of more stimulus in top consumer China, while the Singapore benchmark retreated after touching the psychological level of 110 a metric ton. The mosttraded September iron ore contract on China s Dalian Commodity Exchange DCE ended daytime trade 1.4 higher at 843 yuan 115.94 a ton. Earlier in the day, it hit the highest since June 7 at 846.5 yuan a ton. The benchmark August iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was down nearly 0.2 at 109.6 a ton as of 0304 GMT, after touching an intraday high of 110.2 a ton earlier, also the highest since June 7. The ferrous market has benefited from some improved sales in the property market thanks to a slew of stimulus measures, analysts at Huatai Futures said in a note. Steelmakers lack sufficient motivation to scale back output in the short term and the relatively high hot metal output means that mills need to restock raw materials, analysts at Chaos Ternary Futures said in a note. Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient were also supported by lingering expectations of more stimulus from the upcoming third plenum, said analysts. The third plenum will be held from July 15 to 18, focusing on deepening reforms and promoting the modernisation of China. Analysts at CITIC Futures, however, cautioned that the upward momentum might not sustain for long, given that downstream steel demand is yet to seemuch improvement and the number of mills implementing equipment maintenance has increased. Other steelmaking ingredients on the DCE advanced further, with coking coal DJMcv1 and coke DCJcv1 up 1.8 and 1.6, respectively. Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange posted marginal gains. Rebar SRBcv1 added 0.4, hotrolled coil SHHCcv1 ticked 0.2 higher, wire rod gained 0.3 and stainless steel SHSScv1 rose 0.5. The steel market will likely maintain the upward momentum until the third plenum, analysts at Galaxy Futures said in a note.Source: Reuters Reporting by Amy Lv and Mei Mei Chu; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu and Janane Venkatraman. 11072024. 11072024. 11072024. 27062024. 25062024. 26052024. 24052024. 22022024. 20022024. 20022024. 14022024

Dalian iron ore futures rise on stimulus hopes in China, while Singapore benchmark falls after reaching $110 per metric ton. The market is influenced by improved property sales, high hot metal output, and expectations of more stimulus during upcoming third plenum. Steelmaking ingredients on DCE go up, with steel benchmarks on Shanghai Futures Exchange showing marginal gains. Market expected to stay strong until third plenum meeting in mid-July.

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A recent study by researchers fromChina, the UK andthe Netherlandsindicates habitat loss may impact the diversity of bees more than increased pesticide exposure. SUZHOU,China,July 8, 2024PRNewswire Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as seminatural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinators, their relative impacts have been unclear. . Researchers studied honeybees Apis mellifera and a mason bee Osmia excavata across 20 rice fields within the Yangtze River Valley in China to understand the loss of habitat and pesticide exposure Credit: Changsheng Ma. . The researchers studied honeybees Apis mellifera and a mason bee Osmia excavata across 20 rice fields within the Yangtze River Valley inChina. DrYi Zou, an associate professor at Xi'an JiaotongLiverpool UniversityXJTLU,China, who coled the team, says: "Noncrop habitats are important for pollinators in agricultural fields as these provide essential resources and nesting sites. "Although the impact of pesticides cannot be ignored in efforts to reduce the decline in pollinator diversity, our results suggest it would be better to concentrate on conservation of seminatural habitat than on reduction of pesticide use in rice fields.". One of the resources these habitats provide is food, says DrXiaoYu Shi, the study's first author and a postdoctoral researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences,China. Dr Zou says: "Pollinator diversity in Chinese smallholder agricultural ecosystems is very high, likely due to the diverse and complex landscape. Therefore, conserving seminatural habitats in these agricultural systems is crucial. "However, the impact of pesticides is still an important consideration. We found honey bees have a higher pesticide exposure risk in more intensified rice field," Dr Zou says. "Many aspects remain poorly understood. We need longterm monitoring of pollinator populations and their exposure to pesticides to better inform conservation efforts.". The study, "Influence of agricultural intensification on pollinator pesticide exposure, food acquisition and diversity", can be readhere. . . . .

Habitat loss may impact bee diversity more than increased pesticide exposure, according to a study in China's Yangtze River Valley. Researchers found that conserving seminatural habitats is crucial for pollinators in agricultural fields. The study suggests focusing on habitat conservation rather than reducing pesticide use to support bee populations.

In a bid to tackle high unemployment, the Career Services Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology KNUST is championing an employment drive at a career fair. The intervention aims to close the gap between education and employment by affording students direct networking opportunities with potential employers. Students who participated in the fair were exposed to tailored social connections relevant to their field of study including top companies and experts. With a student population of over 85 thousand, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology provides a wide pool of young people with diverse professional qualifications hoping to be absorbed into industries. The industries, however, are limited, presenting few opportunities. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Selina Angmor, the Director of the Career Services Centre at KNUST said the fair is to serve as a pivotal platform for students to explore diverse career paths, secure internships and job placements. KNUST Career Services Centre underscores the University's commitment to equip students with resources and opportunities, to enable them to realize their utmost potential, as they build on their entrepreneurial acumen, and become internationally competitive. "The Centre stands as a beacon of hope and a nexus of opportunities, providing indispensable guidance, support, and resources to navigate the complexities of career paths, with unwavering confidence and determination", she said. The 2024 career fair provided industries and business champions a stage to lay bare opportunities, networking and mentorship advantages available for students. Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Akosua Rita Dickson, commended the Career Services Centre for overseeing a careerchanging occasion for students. I would like to thank the captains and executives of all the companies gathered here. I encourage all students to make the most of this fair and speak to as many employers and recruiters as possible. The acquaintances you make today can set your future careers. We are grateful to the Career Centre Services team and all our sponsors, she said. On his part, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Wilson Agyari, reiterated KNUST s commitment to ensuring skilled youth are industrious. Businesses are evolving. There is the need for students to be equipped with these experiences and dynamics and that is what the events seeks to provide. With this our students will come out with skills provided directly by these industries, he said. The career fair was in collaboration with GCB Bank, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Foundation GNPC, Development Fount, GRASAG KNUST and the SRC. HR Risk and Operations Manager of GCB Bank, Peter Bosrotsi, said the institution is committed to nurturing future leaders of businesses. We are focusing on the next 70 years and some of you would probably have children or your grandchildren working for GCB. This is why we are excited to be part of the fair. We are interested in identifying and preparing talents and that is what together with the Career Service Centre, we seek to achieve. We hope our next MD is sitting among you students, he said. Deputy Manager of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Caroline AggreyFynn, urged the youth to commit to developing their entrepreneurial skills so as to be selfreliant. GNPC aligns with the government s vision to equip the youth with entrepreneurial skills. By nurturing these skills, young people can create their opportunities and in turn, such individuals can employ others. It is not enough to graduate with first and second classes. Remember that your attitude in the workplace can set you apart from others. The world is championing creativity. Entrepreneurship provides a path to selfsufficiency. The fair has been designed for you so take advantage and make the most of it, she said. Glico Life Insurance, Star Assurance, CBG, Ecobank Ghana PLC, Republic Bank, National Signals Bureau, Quality Insurance Company QIC, Education USA, Ghana Export Promotion Centre, Prudential Life Insurance, Hadsback Group of Companies, Enterprise Life Insurance, Broadspectrum Africa, Agrocrown West Africa, Axis Human Capital, Springboard Roadshow Foundation and many other organizations participated in the fair. In the students competitions, Miss Nana Abrefi Opoku Phillipa emerged as the Orator of the Year. Miss Doreenda Nti won the Sales and Marketing Pitch, and Nana Agyei Gyebi was adjudged the winner of the Social Impact Competition. The winners received plaques and cash prizes for their outstanding performances. The Multimedia Group. Advertise With Us. Contact Us. Terms of Use. Privacy Policy. Joy 99.7 FM. Adom 106.3 FM. Hitz 103.9 FM. Asempa 94.7 FM. Luv 99.5 FM. Nhyira 104.5 FM. Joy News. Adom TV. Joy Prime. MultiTVWorld.com. Adom TV Audio. Joy News Audio. YouTube. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. LinkedIn. Infographics. Games. Habitat Fair. Impact Makers. Archives

KNUST Career Services Centre organizes a career fair to bridge the education-employment gap for over 85,000 students. Top companies and experts provide networking and mentorship, enhancing job placement opportunities. The fair aims to equip students with diverse career paths, internships, and skills emphasized by industries. Various organizations participate, offering opportunities and competitions rewarding students for outstanding performances.

Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. High 94F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.. Some clouds. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Low 71F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: July 11, 2024 10:55 am. . . This 40acre parcel, located just west of the Sky Ridge subdivision near Exit 17, has been the proposed location for a small housing and commercial development.Pioneer file photo. SPEARFISH Citizen speakers expressed concerns about a proposed development on Colorado Boulevard at the Spearfish City Council meeting Monday night. A 40acre parcel at 6025 E. Colorado Blvd., adjacent to Sky Ridge, could become a mixeduse development with housing and commercial space. First, the property needs to be rezoned. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.Please enable it in your browser settings. . . . . . Log In. Support Local Journalism. Locally Owned and Operated Since 1876. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:. . . . . . . Account processing issue the email address may already exist. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen!. A daily email to let you know when the new eedition has been posted. A weekly newsletter to let you know what's going on in the Hills currently. Each month's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Get the latest headlines on local sports!. Sign up with. . Thank you. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Check your email for details. Invalid password or account does not exist. Sign in with. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. No promotional rates found. . . Secure Encrypted. Secure transaction.Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. . Thank you. Your gift purchase was successful!Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. A receipt was sent to your email.

Citizens express concerns over a proposed mixed-use development on Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish, with plans for housing and commercial space on a 40-acre parcel near Sky Ridge subdivision. The area needs rezoning before the project can proceed.

Families are struggling to find summer camp alternatives for their kids after thesudden closureof the Ontario Science Centre last month. Advocates say the beloved institution was appreciated not only for its yearround programming and exhibits, but also for its camps. It's really devastating for every family and every kid who is in the summer programs at the Ontario Science Centre, said Jason Ash, cochair ofSave Ontario's Science Centre, a group that has been opposing the Ford government's relocation of the facility since 2023. A lot of these families come from all over, but many are working families who can't afford to send their kids to summer camps in places like Georgian Bay or cottage country. They could walk to the Science Centre, which was affordable, educational, immersive and fun, contributing to their child's development. . The Ford governmentannounced the closureof the Ontario Science Centre on June 21, immediately canceling summer camps and barring entry to new visitors. According to the province, the sudden closure was necessary due to anew reportfrom professional engineers, which found serious structural issues with the building. The report indicated these issues, specifically with some roof tiles, could become critical as early as this winter under the pressure of heavy snow. The province said it will reimburse members and summer camp participants, and offer another free summer camp option to affected families. But Ash said: It is a heritage building. It is heritagelisted. People have gone through that building who've become amazing scientists, astronauts, physicists, medical doctors you name it. . The Science Centre has had a profound impact on all Canadians, and it has directly influenced the development of about 3,000 science centres around the world. To close it so abruptly on a lie is ridiculous, he added. The Ford government's decision to close the Ontario Science Centre has sparked extensive criticism. Many advocates note theengineer s report, used to justify closure for safety reasons, had proposed alternative measures, such as restricting access to vulnerable roof areas and installing temporary reinforcements and horizontal hoarding. Moriyama Teshima Architects,the firm that designed the centre, suggestedthe province's abrupt closure was politically motivated, and offered free repair services to keep it open. "We offer our architectural services pro bono to the Government of Ontario to realize the necessary roof repairs and we encourage the structural and building science community to similarly offer pro bono services for this scope to accomplish the recommended repairs immediately, said the architecture firm. The offer of our services, combined with funding that has been generously offered by members of the community, should leave zero barriers for the province to reverse this decision and pursue a path that will keep this vital resource safely operating for years to come. We are optimistic that the government will listen to the voices of our community and move forward with a revised plan for the OSC. . Save Ontario s Science Centre is also fighting the Ford government'scontroversial decisionto relocate the institution as part of its Ontario Place redevelopment. The government argued,based on a business case report, that the existing building is projected to reach the end of its useful design life in three to five years. Relocating the Science Centre to Ontario Place is expected to save taxpayers more than 257 million over a 50year period compared to staying at the current location, the report said. Other opponents haveargued that partsof the building are safe until October 31, 2024 and are offering donations, urging the government to keep the centre open for children all summer. You keep the Science Centre open for children all summer, and I'll personally pay for the 2024 panel remediation recommended by your engineers. Deal? Or, do you have a different agenda? I'll send the wire Monday, said Adam McNamara, a computer scientist, entrepreneur and investor, onhis X accounttagging Premier Ford and Ontario s Minister of Infrastructure. Giving tens of thousands of children and their families the opportunity to fall in love with science seems like a great way to be helpful. . While both McNamara and Moriyama Teshima Architects confirm that they have not sent their offer to the government through official channels, they announced their offers publicly and have not yet been contacted by the Ford government to discuss it. Toronto City Councilpassed a motionurging the city to take control of the Ontario Science Centre from the provincial government and explore keeping it at its current location. The city and its conservation authority own the property with a lease to the science centre.

The sudden closure of the Ontario Science Centre has left families struggling to find summer camp alternatives. The closure, due to structural issues, caused immediate cancellation of programs. The move has faced criticism for impacting children's education and development. Advocates, including architectural firms and community members, are offering pro bono services and donations to keep the vital resource operating. Efforts are being made to reverse the closure decision and explore relocation alternatives.

Toronto, OntarioNewsfile Corp. July 10, 2024 Golden Share Resources Corporation TSXV: GSH "Golden Share" or the "Company" is pleased to announce that it has amended the option agreement with Delta Resources Limited TSXV: DLTA OTC Pink: DTARF FSE: 6GO1 "Delta" announced on May 23, 2024, in which the Company has granted an option to Delta to earn a 100 interest in the BandOre property the "Property" or "BandOre". The objective of the amendment is to fix the absolute maximum number of shares that could possibly be issued by Delta to Golden Share by fixing the minimum price per share that Delta would issue as part of the agreement. The minimum price of the Delta shares was therefore fixed at 0.075 for a maximum possible issuance of 9,333,333 shares that could be issued to Golden Share. The Property is located west of Thunder Bay, Ontario and covers approximately 2,115 hectares and comprises 16 patented mining claims, one mining claim lease, and 109 staked mining claims in Hagey and Conacher Townships of Ontario. Agreement Details: In order to acquire a 100 interest in the Property, the Company is required to make aggregate cash and security payments to Golden Share in the amount of 2,000,000 as below:. . All share prices are based on 20day VWAP, with a minimum price of 0.075 per share. Golden Share will retain a 2 Net Smelter Return Royalty "NSR". Delta will have the option to buyback a 1.0 NSR at anytime for 3M and will have a right of first refusal on the second 1.0 NSR. If Delta defines a NI 43101 mineral resource on the property after earnin, Golden Share will be entitled to a bonus of 500,000 for an estimate of 500,000 gold ounces contained up to 1,000,000 ounces and a bonus of 1,000,000 for an estimate of greater than 1,000,000 contained gold ounces. There are no work commitments on the property. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. Qualified Persons. The technical content disclosed in this press release was reviewed and approved by Wes Roberts, P. Eng., a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43101. About Golden Share. Golden Share Resources Corporation is a mineral exploration company focusing on the province of Ontario, Canada, a mineral rich and politically stable jurisdiction. WARNING: Certain statements in this press release may be forwardlooking, including those with respect to the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, etc. ForwardLooking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. The Company relies upon litigation protection for forwardlooking statements. The reader is warned against undue reliance on these forwardlooking statements. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Golden Share Resources CorporationWes Roberts, P.Eng. CEOEmail: infogoldenshare.ca. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https:www.newsfilecorp.comrelease216038. SOURCE: Golden Share Resources Corporation

Golden Share Resources Corporation has amended its option agreement with Delta Resources Limited for the BandOre property, fixing the minimum price per share that Delta would issue. The Property, located in Ontario, requires certain cash and security payments for acquisition. The agreement includes a Net Smelter Return Royalty and bonuses based on defined mineral resources. The technical content was reviewed by a Qualified Person.

The wife and lawyer of imprisoned Russian opposition politician Vladimir KaraMurza say he has been transferred to a prison hospital, where his attorneys have been unable to visit him since Thursday. TALLINN, Estonia Imprisoned Russianopposition politician Vladimir KaraMurzahas been transferred to a prison hospital, and his attorneys have been unable to visit him there since Thursday, his wife and one of his lawyers said Friday. The development comes as the Kremlin continues its unrelenting crackdown on dissent that has ensnared thousands of people prominent opposition activists and ordinary Russians alike since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022. KaraMurza, 42, was convicted of treason last year over public remarks harshly critical of the Kremlin. He has rejected the charges against him as punishment for standing up to Russian President VladimirPutinand likened the proceedings to the show trials under Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. He is serving 25 years, the stiffest sentence for a Kremlin critic in modern Russia,in a penal colony in the Siberian city of Omsk. KaraMurza's lawyers went to Penal Colony No. 6 on Thursday to visit him, but after hours of waiting were turned away by prison officials who said he had been transferred to a prison hospital, Yevgenia KaraMurza and lawyer Vadim Prokhorov said in an online statement Friday. They said the lawyers were also not able to see him in the hospital on Thursday or Friday hospital staff kept turning them away citing various administrative reasons. Yevgenia KaraMurza told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that prison officials said her husband was transferred to the hospital for an unspecified examination. . We don't have any information about what state Volodya is in, why he was really transferred to the hospital and what is really happening, Yevgenia KaraMurza said. And, unfortunately, we won't have any information until next week, because during the weekend Russia's entire penitentiary system is closed.". KaraMurza s wife and lawyers have regularly sounded the alarm about his deteriorating health. In 2015 and 2017, KaraMurza sufferedtwo nearfatal poisoningsand developed polyneuropathy, a condition that deadens the feeling in his limbs. It has been slowly worsening behind bars, especially as KaraMurza has spent months in solitary confinement a practice that has become common for Kremlin critics and is widely viewed as designed to put additional pressure on them. The politician s wife Yevgenia stressed to AP on Friday that KaraMurza s lawyers, who have regularly visited him behind bars, haven t noticed any sharp deterioration in his health during recent visits, even though little by little, it only gets worse. . While KaraMurza received some treatment in pretrial detention in Moscow, there has been none at penal colonies in Omsk, according to her. There is a prescription, there is medication which they should've been administering, KaraMurza said. But when the lawyer came to the colony with the medication, they said they don't have the equipment to administer the medication intravenously as prescribed, she said. Earlier this year, KaraMurza, who rose to prominence as a journalist and has written columns as a contributor for The Washington Post from his prison cell,won the Pulitzer Prizefor commentary. He has been declared a political prisoner by Russia s prominent human rights group Memorial, and officials in the West have repeatedly called for his release. Moves to neutralize opposition and stifle criticism intensified significantly after the start of the war, including passage of a law effectively criminalizing any public expression about the conflict that deviates from the Kremlin line. The legislation that outlaws spreading false information about the Russian army or discrediting it has been used against opposition politicians, human rights activists and ordinary Russians critical of the Kremlin, with many receiving long prison terms. According to OVDInfo, a prominent rights group that monitors political arrests and provides legal aid, a total of 20,040 Russians were arrested between Feb. 24, 2022, when the war began, and May 20, 2024, for speaking out or demonstrating against the invasion. A total of 983 people have faced criminal charges for their antiwar stances, and nearly 9,500 faced petty charges of discrediting the army, punishable by a fine or a short stint in jail, OVDInfo reported. In one of the latest developments in the crackdown, the prosecution has called for a sixyear sentence for a Russian theater director and a playwright who are accused of advocating terrorism in a play and have been behind bars for more than a year, their lawyers said Friday. The lawyers said in a Telegram post that the sentence demand was made Thursday in the trial of Zhenya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk, which comes during a crackdown on dissent in Russia that has reached new heights since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine. Director Berkovich and playwright Petriychuk face the charges for the play Finist, the Brave Falcon, about a Russian woman who becomes enamored online, goes to Syria and then faces trial on terrorism charges upon returning to Russia. Authorities say the play attempts to justify terrorism, but Berkovich has testified in court that she staged the play in order to prevent terrorism. The women s lawyers have noted at court hearings that the play was supported by the Russian Culture Ministry and won the Golden Mask award, Russia s most prestigious national theater award. In 2019, the play was read to inmates of a women s prison in Siberia, and Russia s state penitentiary service praised it on its website, Petriychuk s lawyer has said. 247 coverage of breaking news and live events

Russian opposition politician Vladimir KaraMurza has been transferred to a prison hospital, preventing his lawyers from visiting him. The move is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the war in Ukraine. KaraMurza, serving a 25-year sentence for treason, has suffered health issues and inadequate medical treatment in prison. The crackdown has led to thousands of arrests for antiwar activities, with recent cases including a playwright and director facing terrorism charges for their play critiquing Russian involvement in Syria.

ThenHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy poses with Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D4th, and her family during her swearingin ceremony on March 7, 2023. McClellan recently introduced legislation to develop celestial time standardization for the moon and other planetary bodies. Rep. Jennifer McClellan,D4th, proposes to go where no member of Congress has gone before with legislation to establish standards for celestial time, beginning with the moon, as the U.S. renews its commitment to lunar exploration. McClellan has introduced the Celestial Time Standardization Act, which would put into law a new initiative byPresident Joe Bidento create standards to synchronize the differences between time on Earth and other planetary bodies. The firstterm congresswoman from Richmond has an unusual informal adviser in her space quest: her son, Jackson, who will turn 14 next month. McClellan. McClellan said Jackson, whom she said wants to be an astronomer and is obsessed with all things space, gave her the thumbs up with the idea, which she said marks the first time a member of Congress has proposed time standards for other bodies in space. We are entering a new era of United States space exploration and have an exciting opportunity to lead on standards that drive global competitiveness, she said in announcing the legislation. As we pursue increasingly complex activities on the Moon and beyond, the need for a celestial time standard will grow. . McClellan serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee that oversees NASA, which has a significant presence in Virginia at the Wallops Island Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore. She is a member of the Space and Aeronautics subcommittee. McClellan has already taken her son s advice once in questioning NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in a budget hearing on May 3 about the future of the Chandra XRay Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 25yearold observatory may be ending its work under proposed cuts to NASA s budget. He s very concerned, as I know a number of astronomers are, that this could leave a blind spot in the collection of Xray images in the future, she told the administrator, asking him for assurance that NASA is still committed to that mission. Nelson replied that NASA is considering alternative operating scenarios for both Chandra and the Hubble Space Telescope in the face of budget constraints, but she said her question is an example of how important it is that NASA make science fun and exciting for kids. . The images that he has seen from these telescopes have gotten him more interested and fascinated in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects in school than anything else that his father and I could have done, she said. Nelson replied, I can t spend for NASA money that we don t have. . Space flight has been a personal interest for McClellan since her childhood in Ettrick in southern Chesterfield County, but she said, This is the first time I ve ever been in a position to craft policy about space exploration and space flight. . The search for celestial time standards may seem, well, out there, but it s essential to successful missions to the moon and other planetary bodies that are in zones of their own. The most important point that most people don t realize is that time works differently on the moon, McClellan said. Time varies on Earth by zone, but whatever time zone you re in, the minutes are the same, she said. On the moon, time moves a 58.7microsecond difference ahead of time on Earth. That doesn t sound like a lot, but it starts to add up, McClellan said. The White House recognizes that the time difference has to be reconciled for lunar exploration to succeed. Knowledge of time in distant operating regimes is fundamental to the scientific discovery, economic development, and international collaboration that form the basis of U.S. leadership in space, said Arati Prabhakar, director of the president s Office of Science and Technology Policy, in an April memorandum. The memo directs NASA and other federal agencies departments of commerce, defense, state and transportation to develop a final strategy for lunar time standardization by the end of 2026. It also tasks them with considering a Coordinated Lunar Time standard as part of its annual MoontoMars Architecture Concept review by the end of this year. McClellan introduced the legislation because, she said, This is probably a good thing to make permanent. . If the point of space flight is to return to the moon and beyond, then, yes, this is something we need to put in place, she said. We need to start, and the sooner the better. . The U.S. Capitol is framed by early spring blooms in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan stops to take a photo before walking from the Cannon House Office Building to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023. She was sworn that same evening as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. The office of Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC shows signs of preparations for her arrival on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan walks to her new office in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan visits her office for the first time in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan visits her office for the first time in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan visits her office for the first time in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan wears a 118th Congress pin on March 7, 2023. McClellan was sworn in later that day as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D4th, is shown in her office in the Rayburn Office Building on Capitol Hill. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan thumbs through her father's Bible, which her son held during her ceremonial swearing in later that same day, in her new office in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan thumbs through mementos in her father's Bible, which her son held during her ceremonial swearing in later that same day, in her new office in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. Her father's obituary, seen on the desk, as well as photos of herself as a young girl were also in the Bible. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan right shares a laugh with longtime friend Allison Lawrence as she waits to be sworn in to the 118th Congress in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan takes a moment with her mother Lois Dedeaux McClellan, 90, before her swearing in on Capitol Hill on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Julie McClellan, left, of Midlothian, brushes off the suit of her sister, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, as she waits to be sworn in to the 118th Congress in Washington, D.C., March. McClellan won a special election in February to succeed the late Rep. Donald McEachin in the 4th District, creating political ripples in the General Assembly. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC with her husband David Mills and her children Jackson Mills, 12, and Samantha Mills, 7, on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan s son, Jackson Mills, 12, holds his grandfather s Bible before his mother s ceremonial swearing in on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. House speaker Kevin McCarthy poses with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, her husband David Mills and her children Jackson Mills, 12, and Samantha Mills, 7, during a ceremonial swearing in on Capitol Hill on March 7, 2023. The Bible used belonged to the Congresswoman s late father and dates back to 1947. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. House speaker Kevin McCarthy poses with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, her husband David Mills and her children Jackson Mills, 12, and Samantha Mills, 7, during a ceremonial swearing in on Capitol Hill on March 7, 2023. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Congresswomanelect Jennifer McClellan leaves a holding room filled with her family, friends and staff to be sworn in on Capitol Hill on March 7, 2023. Her son, Jackson Mills, 12, leads the way in celebration. EVA RUSSOTIMESDISPATCH. Michael Martz804 6496964. mmartztimesdispatch.com. State Politics Reporter. . . McClellan's son Jackson Mills, 12, cracks a joke as the family poses with House Speaker McCarthy during a ceremonial swearing in on Capitol Hill. Virginia's congressional delegation is once again playing beat the clock. Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to adopt appropriations fo . Some who hope to witness Monday's total solar eclipse may see the sun obscured by clouds instead of by the moon. . . Get uptotheminute news sent straight to your device.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan introduces the Celestial Time Standardization Act to establish time standards for celestial bodies, starting with the moon. This legislation aims to synchronize time differences between Earth and other planets. McClellan's interest in space exploration stems from her childhood, and her son's passion for astronomy has influenced her decisions. The White House supports the need for time standardization for lunar exploration. McClellan serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and advocates for making this initiative permanent.

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He also seemed somewhat unsure if he d watched his own performance, saying, "I don't think I did, no." Biden stated that "if the Lord Almighty came down and said, Joe, get outta the race, I'd get outta the race.". Stephanopoulos asked the president bluntly how he would feel in January if Donald Trump ended up winning the election and his warnings about Trump and democracy came to pass. Biden replied: "I ll feel as long as I gave it my all and I did the goodest job as I know I can do, that s what this is about . I think the United States and the world is at an inflection point when the things that happen in the next several years are going to determine what the next six, seven decades are going to be like.". ABC has changed the transcript after the fact and the campaign disputes that Biden said "goodest." The revised version in the ABC News transcript now reads, "I'll feel as long as I gave it my all and I did the good as job as I know I can do, that's what this is about.". Following a rocky debate performance, Biden has faced several calls to drop out of the race from members of the media and some Democrats. President Biden raised eyebrows when he expressed uncertainty whether he had watched his debate performance in an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos.ScreenshotABC. CRITICS PILE ON BIDEN FOLLOWING ABC INTERVIEW, BLAST HIS REFUSAL TO COMMIT TO COGNITIVE TEST: 'DISQUALIFYING'. Biden told Stephanopoulosand the American people that he would only drop out of the race if the Lord Almighty came down to tell him so. "I mean, if the Lord Almighty came down and said, Joe, get outta the race, I'd get outta the race. The Lord Almighty's not coming down. I mean, these hypotheticals, George," Biden responded. Asked if he watched the debate after his performance, Biden said he didn't think he did. The president claimed that he was the one who "shut Putin down" while responding to a question about whether he could serve effectively should he win another term. "George. I'm the guy that put NATO together, the future. No one thought I could expand it. I'm the guy that shut Putin down. No one thought could happen. I'm the guy that put together a South Pacific initiative with AUKUS. I'm the guy that got 50 nations out not only in Europe, outside of Europe as well to help Ukraine," Biden said. President Biden stands at his podium during the debate against former President Trump in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024.Kevin D. Liles for The Washington Post via Getty Images. PRESIDENT BIDEN FACES THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL WEEKEND OF HIS POLITICAL CAREER. Russia, under Russian President Vladimir Putin,invaded Ukrainein February 2022 in the largest military attack of one state against another on the European continent since WWII. The president also repeatedly dodged Stephanopoulos' questions about whether he's taken aneurological and cognitive exam. "I've had, I get a full neurological test everyday with me. And I've had a full physical. I had, you know, I mean, I've been at Walter Reed for my physicals. I mean, yes, the answer," Biden responded. "Have you had the specific cognitive tests, and have you had a neurologist, a specialist, do an examination?" the ABC News host followed up. Biden responded, "No. No one said I had to. No one said. They said I'm good.". President Biden participates in the debate against former President Trump at CNN's studios in Atlanta on June 27, 2024.Andrew CaballeroReynoldsAFP via Getty Images. Stephanopoulos followed up again to ask if Biden would be willing to get one. "Look, I have a cognitive test every single day," Biden said. "Every day I have that test. Everything I do. You know, not only am I campaigning, but I'm running the world. Sounds like hyperbole, but we are the central nation in the world.". The ABC News host also asked Biden about his low approval rating as president, which the president largely dismissed. Stephanopoulos pointed out that Biden was behind in the popular vote. "I don't I don't buy that," the president responded. "I don't think anybody's more qualified to be President or win this race than me," Biden said. Stephanopoulous pointed out that he's never seen a president with a 36 approval rating get reelected. "Well, I don't believe that's my approval rating. That's not what our polls show," Biden responded. In Wisconsin on Friday, Biden suggested he would beat Trump "again" in "2020." "Let me say this as clearly as I can, I am staying in the race. I ll beat Donald Trump, I will beat him again in 2020.". Hanna Panreck is an associate editor at Fox News. Get all the stories you needtoknow from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Subscribed. 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President Biden's first post-debate interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos raised concerns about his performance. Biden avoided questions about taking a neurological test and his ability to serve a second term. Despite criticism, he stated he would stay in the race and defeat Donald Trump again. Biden also highlighted his achievements, like putting NATO together and shutting down Putin. Additionally, he dismissed concerns about his low approval rating.

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. A prisoner who escaped custody Monday night at a Warren County rest stop is now back in custody. Authorities say Steven Woodson, 35, escaped from a rest stop off of Interstate 70 around 8:30 p.m. Monday as he was being transported from Nebraska to North Carolina. The Wright City Police Department tells FOX 2 that Woodson was arrested in nearby Jonesburg, Missouri around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Woodson is currently being held in Warren County as he awaits extradition to North Carolina. Affton Fire Captain James Cova found dead at station. A private transport service was taking Woodson from Douglas County, Nebraska, to the Orange County jail in Hillsboro, North Carolina, prior to his escape. The Missouri State Highway Patrol told FOX 2 on Tuesday that Woodson was wearing a white tshirt and black pants as he escaped. He also had multiple tattoos covering his face, arms and back. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2. Mondon's arrest is the 19th drivingrelated incident for the Georgia football team since a Jan. 2023 car crash that killed Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. The Atlantic diet is considered a cousin of the Mediterranean diet but includes more seafood, dairy, lean meat, nuts, potatoes and bread. These are the top credit card offers and bonuses available right now. The secondgen Ring Indoor Cam has dropped to a recordlow price, but only for Prime members. Hot car deaths happen yearround and can happen to anyone. Here's what parents need to know to prevent them. Inflation is coming down, but the categories where seniors spend much of their money remain elevated. The company was recently caught off guard by a post on X formerly Twitter, which offers a first look at a new Google Photos feature called "My Week." Unfortunately for Retro, the feature looks a lot like its own app for photosharing, as it also encourages users to take photos to document their days, which are then showcased in a weekbyweek format. The X post detailing the new Google Photos addition links to Android Authority's APK teardown, which digs into the Android app to find possible upcoming changes. Sales of raw milk continue to rise and experts say there are no benefits that outweigh the risks of illness from untreated dairy. The IoT cybersecurity company has now raised 15 million in a Series B round led by 33N, a VC that specializes in cybersecurity and infrastructure software. Exein s IoT security solution embeds security measures directly into device software, effectively trying to immunize the device from attacks. "If you were if you are an employee working with a robotic arm and something happens, you can get hurt or a production line can be stopped. . Tesla is apparently not ready to reveal its "robotaxi" design next month, and is instead pushing the event to October, according to Bloomberg News. Tesla shares fell more than 6 following the report. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first teased the robotaxi event in April, on the same day that Reuters reported the company was shelving plans for a new vehicle built on a nextgeneration platform that would cost around 25,000. These top picks from Brooks, Hoka and Clove are approved by nurses and podiatrists alike for allday support on the job. Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team's offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team. Four days after Hurricane Beryl tore across southeast Texas, killing at least 11 people and knocking out power for nearly 3 million customers, more than a million are still without power. The pair, who welcomed a son together in 2021 on the heels of his divorce, tied the knot over Fourth of July weekend. The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card has the bestever offer of 5 Free Nights, while the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card offers up to 100,000 points. Tick, tock! There are only a few hours left to shop these walletfriendly steals end at midnight. Burroughs played for four MLB teams during his 10year career after becoming a household name during the 1992 and 1993 Little League World Series. Ford is reviving that most '70s of cars, the Capri, though pretty much in name only. The global PC industry is finally turning its deep sales declines around. The US Energy Department has revealed that it's awarding car and auto parts factories in eight states a total of 1.7 billion in funding, so that they can be retooled to build electric vehicles and their components.

Prisoner Steven Woodson, who escaped custody in Warren County, Missouri, is back in custody and awaiting extradition to North Carolina. Woodson, arrested in Jonesburg, was being transported from Nebraska. More updates to follow.

oPt. HIGHLIGHTS. SITUATION OVERVIEW AND HUMANITARIAN NEEDS. As of 13 June, at least 37,232 Palestinians were reported killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of hostilities. Up to 70 per cent are reported to be women and children. More than 85,000 Palestinians are reported injured, including at least 12,320 children. As of 12 June, 273 aid workers have been killed. Nearly 3,000 malnourished children who depend on treatment for moderate and severe acute malnutrition have been cut off from access to healthcare facilities in the southern Gaza Strip as the Rafah offensive disconnects them from treatment, putting them at risk of death as hostilities as well as displacement continue. This figure corresponds to around threequarters of the 3,800 children expected to be receiving lifesaving treatment for acute malnutrition in the south ahead of the escalating conflict in Rafah. There is also a concern that more vulnerable children may suffer from malnutrition. Only two stabilization centres to treat severely malnourished children with medical complications are functional across the Gaza Strip as catastrophic hunger grips a significant portion of Gaza s population. As of 30 May, 464 attacks on health were recorded in the Gaza Strip, with only 42 per cent of hospitals partially functional. More than 540,000 girls and women are of reproductive age and need access to appropriate items to support hygiene, health, dignity, and wellbeing. Ongoing fuel shortages and long delays in received supplies impede programme delivery on the ground. The absence of banking services and cash shortages pose significant additional challenges. Frequent interruptions to power supply due to shortage of fuel and to telecommunications disrupt essential services. Since 29 May, operations particularly in Jenin, Tulkarem, Tubas and Jericho governorates in the West Bank resulted in five children killed, and several more injured. Since 7 October, at least 521 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. In the same period, 137 Palestinian children and two Israeli children were killed in conflict related violence. More than 800 children are reported injured. 480 attacks on health care affecting at least 54 health facilities, 20 mobile clinics, and 319 ambulances. Israeli authorities report that approximately 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in the attacks of 7 October 2023 and more than 7,500 people reported injured. At least 37 children have been reported killed in Israel. Some 255 people including 36 children were abducted from Israel into the Gaza Strip, of whom 131 were released including 34 children, with very limited information available on the children remaining in captivity. Due to extreme insecurity, as well as limited access to fuel, supplies and cash, the programme implementation is hampered in the Gaza Strip. In addition, increasing breakdown of law and order further complicates the supply and logistics operation. Multiple displacements of the population also significantly impact the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance, especially in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WASH, for example latrine construction efforts. However, UNICEF continues to deliver to the fullest extent possible and when conditions allow expand programming. oPt. oPt 1 more. oPt 1 more. oPt 1 more. Related Platforms. Other OCHA Services. . . ReliefWeb's Terms Conditions. 2024 all rights reserved.

Thousands of Palestinians have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip, with a high percentage being women and children. Aid workers have also lost their lives. Malnourished children are cut off from medical facilities, facing imminent risk. Attacks on healthcare and fuel shortages worsen the humanitarian crisis. In the West Bank, conflict-related violence has resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. The situation is dire, with challenges in accessing essential services and providing humanitarian assistance.

Mossad chief gave mediators list of new demands and it was not clear whether Hamas would accede to them, reports say. The Israeli government has been accused of attempting to sabotage a USbacked ceasefire proposal, according to Israeli media, by introducing new demands despite previously accepting the plan. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gazahad risen in recent daysfollowing reports thatHamashad given initial approval for a new proposal for a phased deal, after ninth months of war since the attack on 7 October. Egyptian officials and representatives ofHamassaid the Islamist militant organisation had dropped a key demand that Israel commit to a definitive end to the war before any pause in hostilities, Reuters and the Associated Press reported. Two Hamas officials told Reuters they were now waiting for a response from Israel, where protesters took to the streets on Sunday to press the government to reach an accord to bring back the hostages still being held inGaza. However, David Barnea, the chief of the Mossad foreign intelligence service, who was dispatched over the weekend to Qatar, where talks are being held, was reported to have provided the mediators with a list of new reservations, according to Israeli media. The Haaretz newspapercited a sourcefamiliar with the details as saying Israel s new demands were expected to delay negotiations, and that it was not clear whether Hamas would accede to them. Hamas has already agreed to the latest position presented by Israel, the source told Haaretz. But in Friday s meeting, Israel presented some new points it demands that Hamas accept. . Negotiations with Hamas were expected to last at least three weeks before the deal could be carried out, Haaretz reported. Once again, the Israeli prime minister,Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing criticism from opposition parties, media and families of Israeli hostages, who accuse him of undermining efforts to reach a ceasefire and secure the release of the hostages, for his own political survival. We appeal to the heads of the security agencies and the negotiating team all eyes are on you. Do not let Netanyahu sabotage the deal again. We must rescue all the hostages, the families said at a news conference near the defence ministry in Tel Aviv on Saturday. As a potential agreement draws near, Netanyahu has shown a pattern of retreating from hostage negotiations. On multiple occasions in recent months, he has been accused of obstructing progress that could bring an end to the conflict, whether through public pronouncements, covert communications, or by limiting the negotiating team s authority. There are concerns over the substantial influence wielded by the farright ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar BenGvir, whom Netanyahu relies on for his ruling coalition and who are opposed to a ceasefire. A few hours after Netanyahu sent Barnea to Doha to study the proposal, BenGvir threatened to quit and collapse the governing coalition. In a post on social media on Saturday, Smotrich said he would not be part of a government that agrees to the proposed outline and ends the war without destroying Hamas and bringing back all the hostages . In a statement, Netanyahu said Israel would maximise the number of live hostages returned, and late on Sunday Netanyahu s office issued a document entitled Principles for a Hostage Release Deal demanding that any deal enable Israel to resume its offensive operations until it achieves its war goals , to prevent Hamas from smuggling arms from Egypt , and to prevent thousands of terrorists from returning to northern Gaza ,Haaretz reported. The document, which risks further hindering negotiations, was heavily criticised by the opposition leader, Yair Lapid, who said: What good does this do? We are at a crucial moment in the negotiations, the lives of the hostages depends on this. Why make such taunting announcements? How does this help the process? . Netanyahu s popularity plummeted after the 7 October attack by Hamas, which exposed serious flaws in Israeli security. Most political observers say Netanyahuwould lose electionsif they were held now. At an antigovernment protest in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Orly Nativ, a 57yearold social worker, joined the hundreds of flagwielding demonstrators. Enough is enough, Nativ said. The head of the National Unity party, Benny Gantz, who in June quit the emergency government in a sign of divisions over Netanyahu s postconflict plans for Gaza, said: Netanyahu, not everything depends on you. But you must show commitment, determination and sincere intentions this time as well. You know as well as I do that since the previous proposal, we have lost many of the hostages, who died in captivity. . Pressure is mounting on Israel, as a Gaza ceasefire could also allow fordeescalation between Hezbollah and Israel. The Lebanese group took responsibility on Sunday for a rocket barrage on the Lower Galilee, claiming to have targeted an Israeli military base near Tiberias. An Israeli man was seriously wounded by shrapnel from a rocket impact, medics said. Hezbollah has declared its attacks on Israel to be in support of Hamas and indicated its willingness to halt its assaults if a ceasefire is reached in Gaza. In Gaza, Palestinian health officials said at least 15 people were killed in separate Israeli military strikes across the territory on Sunday. The conflict was triggered on 7 October, when Hamasled fighters attacked southern Israel from Gaza, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages. At least 38,153 Palestinians have been killed and 87,828 injured in Israel s military offensive on Gaza since then, Gaza s health ministry said on Sunday. Agence FrancePresse contributed to this report

Mossad chief presented new demands to Hamas, potentially disrupting US-backed ceasefire efforts. Despite recent progress, Israel introduces additional conditions, risking delay. Israeli government criticized for hindering negotiations for political gain and facing pressure to secure release of hostages in Gaza. Netanyahu's actions spark concerns over influence from far-right ministers opposing ceasefire. Rising tensions as Hezbollah targets Israel in solidarity with Hamas amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

If space systems such as GPSwere hacked and knocked offline, much of the world would instantly be returned to the communications and navigation technologies of the 1950s. Yet space cybersecurity is largely invisible to the public at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. Cyberattacks on satellites haveoccurred since the 1980s, but the global wakeup alarm went off only a couple of years ago. An hour before Russia s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, its government operativeshacked Viasat s satelliteinternet servicesto cut off communications and create confusion in Ukraine. Istudy ethics and emerging technologiesand serve as anadviserto the U.S. National Space Council. My colleagues and I at California Polytechnic State University sEthics Emerging Sciences Groupreleased aU.S. National Science Foundationfunded reporton June 17, 2024, to explain the problem of cyberattacks in space andhelp anticipate novel and surprising scenarios. Most people are unaware of thecrucial role that space systems playin their daily lives, never mind military conflicts. For instance,GPS uses signals from satellites. GPSenabledprecision timingis essential in financial services where every detail such as time of payment or withdrawal needs to be faithfully captured and coordinated. Even making a mobile phone call relies on precise coordination of time in the network. Besides navigation for airplanes, boats, cars and people, GPS is also important for coordinatingfleets of trucksthat transport goods to stock local stores every day. Earthobservation satellitesare eyes in the skies with a unique vantage point to help forecast the weather, monitor environmental changes, track and respond to natural disasters, boost agricultural crop yields, manage land and water use, monitor troop movements and much more. The loss of these and other space services could be fatal to people vulnerable to natural disasters and crop failure. They could also put global economics and security at serious risk. In our report, weidentified several factorsthat contribute to the increasing threat of space cyberattacks. For instance, it s important to recognize that the world is at the start of anew space race. By all accounts, space isbecoming more congestedand more contested. Both nationstates and private companies,which are underregulatedand now ownmost of the satellitesin orbit, are gearing up tocompete for resourcesandresearch sites. Because space is so remote and hard to access, if someone wanted to attack a space system, they would likely need to do it through a cyberattack. Space systems are particularly attractive targets because their hardware cannot be easily upgraded once launched, and thisinsecurity worsens over time. As complex systems, they can havelong supply chains, and more links in the chain increase the chance of vulnerabilities. Major space projects are also challenged to keep up with best practices over thedecade or moreneeded to build them. And the stakes are unusually high in space. Orbital trash zips around at speeds of 6 to 9 miles per second and caneasily destroy a spacecrafton impact. It can also end space programs worldwide given the hypothesizedKessler syndromein which the Earth is eventually imprisoned in a cocoon of debris. These consequences weigh in favor of space cyberattacks over physical attacks because the debris problem is also likely to affect the attacker. Moreover, givencritical space infrastructureand services, such as GPS, conflicts in space can spark or add more fuel to a conflict on Earth, even those in cyberspace. For instance, Russia warned in 2022 that hacking one of its satellites would betaken as a declaration of war, which was a dramatic escalation from previousnorms around warfare. Even security professionals who recognize the severity of this space cybersecurity threat face a major challenge. At least in nonclassified forums, only a couple of underspecified scenarios are typically considered: something vague about satellite hacking and something vague about signalsjamming or spoofing. But failure to imagine a full range of possibilities can be devastating for security planning, especially against hackers who are adiverse set of entitieswith diverse motivations and targets. These variables are vital to nail down because they reveal clues about which strategies and levers defenders may find most effective in a response. For instance, an attack by a statesponsored hacker may require a different approach than, say, one by a criminal hacker after money or by achaos agent. To help with this piece of the security puzzle, our report offers a taxonomy the ICARUS matrix that captures these variables and can create more than 4 million unique combinations of variables, which we call scenario prompts. ICARUS is an acronym for imagining cyberattacks to anticipate risks unique to space. . Here are three of the 42 scenarios we included in the report. A 3D or additive printer can be an invaluable resource for quickly creating parts on demand on space missions. A hacker could gain access to a printer on a space station and reprogram it to make tiny imperfections inside the parts it prints. Some of these builttofail components could be parts of critical systems. A hacker could corrupt the data from a planetary probe to show inaccurate atmospheric, temperature or water readings. Corrupted data from a Mars rover, for example, could falsely show that an area has significant subsurface water ice. Any subsequent mission launched to explore the site further would be wasted. In 1938, aradio dramaabout an alien attack instigated a panic when many listeners didn t realize it was fictional. Similarly, a hacker could access the listening feeds of the Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence, orMETI, project and insert something resembling alien language in METI s transcription. They could then leak it to the media, potentially creating panic worldwide and moving financial markets. Other scenarios in our report involve such things as insider threats, AI vulnerabilities, false flag attacks, ecoterrorism, ransomware during a launch, as well as more distant scenarios about asteroid mining, offworld colonies and space pirates. People arehardwired to respond to stories, whether shared around prehistoric campfires or across digital platforms today. Thus, crafting novel and surprising scenarios can help bring to life the invisible threat of space cyberattacks, as well as spotlight nuances across different scenarios that may requireinterdisciplinary expertsto tackle together. Patrick Linis a professor of Philosophy, California Polytechnic State University. Already a subscriber?. RegisterorLog In. Keep reading for as low as 1.99!. Subscribe. Already a subscriber?. RegisterorLog In. Sign up for our weekly science updates. Save up to40 offthe cover price when you subscribe toDiscovermagazine.

Space systems like GPS are vulnerable to cyberattacks, threatening global communication and navigation. Recent events underscore the urgency of addressing space cybersecurity, given the critical role of space systems in daily life and security. Factors contributing to this threat include the increase in space activities and complexity of space systems. A report highlights various scenarios of cyberattacks on space missions and emphasizes the need for comprehensive security planning to mitigate risks effectively.

Sign In. Register. In the Guinness World Records chicken category, somewhere between the farthest throw of a rubber chicken and the largest chicken nugget, a finelooking hen from Gabriola Island has staked her claim as the world s smartest. Lacey, a Hyline chicken, is a fine layer, but she s also proving that chickens might not be the birdbrains we once thought. Lacey s owner, veterinarian Emily Carrington, said chickens can be trained to recognize shapes and colours and even do tricks with some practice and food incentives. Lacey was so good at recognizing visual cues that she has earned a place in the record books for most identifications by a chicken in one minute. They are much smarter than what people think, said Carrington, a graphic novelist who lives on Gabriola Island and practises as a vet in Duncan two days a week. Chickens have visual and cognitive abilities, a lot more than what we know, and they are very cooperative when you work with them. . Guinness doesn t say Lacey is the smartest chicken on Earth there isn t a category for that but identifying specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60second span makes her one smart chicken in its official book. Emily has been training Lacey for over a year and decided to attempt this Guinness World Records title as a way of showing people that chickens are smarter than we think, says Guinness. Guinness had a category for most chicken tricks in a minute, but the title was changed to recognize identification skills in a nod to intellect, which was a good move, said Carrington. Carrington used fridgemagnet letters and numbers and colour patches, teaching four hens that if they pecked a specific one they would get a treat. The treat started out as grain and then evolved into more tantalizing options like grapes or corn. The letters and numbers, even colours, were initially confusing to the hens, but over time they figured it out: Pecking on the one they were trained to identify, and ignoring the others, yielded some tasty rewards. Even when Carrington laid out multiple shapes, Lacey only pecked the one that brought a treat. All of Carrington s hens competed, but it was Lacey that made the most correct choices within a minute. In the oneminute video that earned the world record, Lacey tackled tasks such as choosing the plate with three beads, ignoring a plate with one bead, choosing the letter A, ignoring the S, and choosing the yellow square, ignoring white, pink and blue squares. Her only failure was choosing the letter B when it should have been the H. Lacey was also scheduled to throw a foam ball with a tape tab for easy pickup and fling, but time ran out. Carrington said she enjoyed going for the world record, because she wanted to prove that chickens not only produce food, but also make delightful pets. They have a situational awareness about them and they make good decisions, she said. If they feel safe and you have a good working relationship, they are very willing to please. . Carrington expects the worldrecord certificate from Guinness in a couple of weeks. For Lacey to qualify for the record, the keeper of world records based in London required two official timers, two videos from different angles, a veterinarian s certificate of health and two witnesses. As she has done with other batches of chickens, Carrington plans to retire her latest batch to a larger nokill acreage, where Lacey and her pals can roam free and maybe meet a rooster or two. . Carrington has produced a series of clips on her YouTube channel,The Thinking Chicken. email protected. 2024 Times Colonist

Lacey the chicken from Gabriola Island has been recognized by the Guinness World Records for her intelligence and ability to identify letters, numbers, and colors within a minute. Her owner, Emily Carrington, trained Lacey using food incentives and visual cues. The process involved using fridge magnet letters and numbers to teach Lacey to peck on the correct ones for a treat. The chickens demonstrated impressive cognitive abilities, with Lacey making the most correct choices in the record attempt. Carrington wants to showcase that chickens are smarter than commonly believed and make good pets. The world record certification is expected soon, and Lacey will retire to a larger nokill acreage.

Two black military horses bolted through central London after losing their riders on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said. The animals were later seen being stroked and calmed down by Army troops on Vauxhall Bridge at around 9.30am as traffic passed by. It is not known how they ended up on the busy central London bridge. A police officer told The Telegraph: Two horses lost their riders and went on a run. We are now waiting for horse boxes to take them away. There were no injuries. . Two marked police vehicles were parked next to the horses on the pavement. A large white horse van then appeared and traffic was brought to a halt. One member of the public called out, did they get loose again? to which a police officer responded, yes . A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: We re aware that a number of horses were loose in central London and worked with the Army to locate them. We re pleased to confirm that all of the horses have been accounted for. We are continuing to liaise with the Army. . It comes afterHousehold Cavalry horses rampaged through central Londonin April after being spooked by noisy construction work, leaving four people injured. Five military horses from a group of seven bolted during an exercise in Belgravia, where builders were moving concrete rubble. The horses charged through the streets, smashing into a doubledecker tour bus and a MercedesBenz van, with some galloped five miles through rush hour traffic to the east of the capital. The animals threw their riders, Lifeguards and Blues and Royals servicemen, while they were leaving Hyde Park Barracks during rehearsal preparations for the King s birthday parade in June. Two of the horses, one covered in blood, then charged at pace through busy streets around Tower Bridge and the Strand for five miles until eventually being stopped in Limehouse. The Ministry of Defence was contacted for comment. Broaden your horizons with awardwinning British journalism. 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Two black military horses escaped in central London, later calmed down by Army troops on Vauxhall Bridge. Police awaited horse boxes to transport them, with no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous one in April when Household Cavalry horses ran through London, leaving several people injured.

WhenDonald Trumpwas elected president in 2016,Democratssuddenly discovered disinformation. They had shown zero interest in it previously. In a fateful choice, President Barack Obama in late 2015shutteredthe only office in the entire U.S. government that was dedicated to combating Russian disinformation, a move that has never been explained. Democrats made up for lost time with obsessive enthusiasm. A whole new, lavishly funded industry arose to fight disinformation, as defined by Democrats. Nearly all these experts were making it up, and many had anobvious partisan agenda. The disinformation sector has a pronounced leftwing bias and functions as an adjunct to the Democratic Party. To someone like me, who has been debunking Kremlin disinformation professionally since the 1990s, this cynical exploitation of a real national security problem was disappointing but hardly unexpected. The disinformation industry s close relationship with the Democrats mirrors how much of the media industry works there s considerable overlap in personnel, with arevolving doorbetween Democrats, the media, and lucrative disinformation gigs. As last week s disastrous debate revealed, PresidentJoe Bidenis an unwell old man in decline who can t speak in complete sentences without a teleprompter. But that s not the real scandal. The real scandal is that while Biden has been declining throughout his presidency, the press never told us as much. It s not that they didn t know. Journalists have heard the same stories that many people around Washington, D.C., have heard since 2021. Whispers that Biden had dementia of some kind and could only function for a few hours per day have been circulating for years. It was obvious that Biden had trouble walking while he had been spending every weekend at his Delaware beach house. The presidency hasn t been a fulltime job for Biden. Evidence mounted that Biden was unfit for his weighty office, but far too many in the media simply refused to dig into it. Worse, many in the media functioned as a Democratic Party adjunct by amplifying increasingly desperate White House efforts to deny Biden s condition. Clear footage of Biden barely able to walk was derided as a cheap fake. Republicanaligned media reports about the president s ill health were dismissed by the White House with energetic media assistance. That mask fell permanently last Thursday. Let s be clear: This was a disinformation scheme, engineered by the White House and executed by a pliant media. It follows a consistent pattern, what I call the media threestep. First, media outlets refuse to report a significant story that looks bad for Democrats including active suppression by factcheckers . Then the story is reported by nonmainstream sources since the press won t do its job. Last, the media industry justifies its coverup because only the fringe is discussing the issue. If this sounds familiar, it should. This was the same play run to suppress Hunter Biden s embarrassing laptop on the eve of the 2020 election. That was an unusually aggressive operation, including shameful collusion by retired senior spies with assistance from Big Tech to crush public discussion of that laptop and its unpleasant contents. In time, the laptop was verified as real, including by the FBI, but by then, Joe Biden was in the White House. Democratic disinformation operations didn t start in 2020, either. While they ve gotten more shameless over time, they re nothing new. I first encountered them in the 1990s in the Balkans, when the internet was just getting started. The Bosnian War of 19921995 demonstrated the power ofadvocacy journalismwhen pushed by media stars, most prominently CNN s Christiane Amanpour. Amanpour got close to President Bill Clinton s administration she married Jamie Rubin, who was Clinton s State Department spokesman in fact, they met in Bosnia, and she led the media effort to portray a complex ethnic conflict in simplistic, goodversusevil terms. In this telling, which was broadcast 247 for years, Bosnia s Muslims were innocent victims while Bosnian Serbs were sinister criminals, no better than Nazis. This cartoonish oversimplification allowed the press to ignore and suppress important stories that didn t align with their desired narrative. I was so incensed by this grand deception that I eventually published awhistleblowing bookabout the ugly realities of Bosnia s fratricide. What stories were ignored? That Bosnia s supposedly secular Muslim government was in bed with the mullahs in Tehran and on their payroll. That the government allowed not just Iranian arms and fighters into Bosnia in the thousands but battalions of international jihadist radicals too, including Osama bin Laden. That the Clinton White House knew all this and enabled Bosnia s infestation by Islamist terrorists. Moreover, Team Clinton allowed somebody most suspected Turkey to airdrop weapons including from Iran to the Bosnian Muslims in violation of the United Nations arms embargo. This included Team Clinton giving Tehran a green light to make Bosnia its base in Europe. You probably didn t hear about that because media outlets refused to discuss it in much detail. Some of it they suppressed entirely. Despite aperfunctory congressional inquiryinto the green light, the press never dug deeply. Republicans were caught up in other Clinton scandals involving stained intern dresses that were easier to explain than intricate Balkan spy stories. Therefore, a massive foreign policy scandal that paved the terrorist trail to the 911 attacks on America never got revealed, just as the Democrats wanted. Regrettably, Democratmedia collusion in disinformation has only gotten worse since then. Today, the State Department s Global Engagement Center, which debunks foreign disinformation it was resurrected after Obama killed it, isheadedby Jamie Rubin. John R. Schindler served with the National Security Agency as a senior intelligence analyst and counterintelligence officer.

Democrats have started focusing on disinformation since Donald Trump's election in 2016 after previously showing no interest. The article criticizes the left-leaning bias in the disinformation industry and media's lack of coverage on Biden's declining health. It highlights a historical pattern of media coverups for Democrats, citing examples from past scandals and the media's role in shaping narratives during the Bosnian War. The article also mentions the suppression of Hunter Biden's laptop story and the lack of coverage on Clinton's involvement in arming Bosnian Muslims during the Bosnian War.

Friday, 05 Jul 2024. CAIRO, July 4 Xinhua The shared heritage of the Chinese and Egyptian civilizations fostered through trade via the ancient Silk Road was highlighted in an international cultural exchange event held here in Egypt's capital late on Wednesday. Under the theme of "Shared Heritage, Shared Future," the event gathered cultural officials, scholars, and diplomats from China and Egypt, as well as UNESCO representatives. During the event, scholars delivered keynote speeches to promote bilateral cooperation in preserving cultural heritage and to exchange experiences in the conservation of heritage sites. Hu Kaihong, deputy chief of China's Central Office of Cultural and Ethical Progress, said the event is of great significance to promoting the vision of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness among civilizations, implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, and strengthening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang said in his address to the event that "as two ancient civilizations, China and Egypt have a common heritage that we both are proud of.". China is willing to work with Egypt to implement the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state on building a community with a shared future and promoting common development and prosperity for the two nations, Liao noted. In his presentation, Jiang Bo, director of the Center of Maritime Archaeology at China's Shandong University, introduced the Chinese experience in protecting newly enlisted UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, including east China's Quanzhou, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, and the Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er. He meanwhile elaborated on how China's practices contribute to the global cause of world heritage protection. Heidi Bayoumy, an associate professor of the Department of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, said it is glad to see a growing number of translated Chinese works in Egypt and more Chinese language departments established in Egyptian universities. She told Xinhua at the event that mutual translation of Chinese and Arabic literary works is a key "gateway" to mutual understanding of each other's cultures. During the event, Mehrdad Shabahang, UNESCO's specialist for the Silk Roads Programme, brought audiences back to the historical and geographical imprints of exchanges in the fields of architecture, cultural legacies, and urbanization between countries and regions along the ancient Silk Road. He also highlighted the need to collaborate to preserve the World Heritage sites amid challenges including climate change, stressing, "We need to share experience and knowledge for facing and responding to these challenges.". An exhibition was held at the event with a focus on the birth and growth of heritage cities along the ancient trade route connecting China and Egypt, as well as China's achievements in global cooperation on preserving cultural heritage. Under the support of the UNESCO office in Cairo, the event was jointly hosted by the municipality of Nanjing, the capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province, as well as China's Southeast University and Tongji University. . Report it to us. Thank you for your report!. . Copyright 1995Star Media Group Berhad 197101000523 10894D. Best viewed on Chrome browsers. . We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion. Kindly fill the form below. We hope you enjoy this feature!

Chinese and Egyptian civilizations strengthen cultural ties through a shared heritage event in Cairo. Keynote speeches emphasized bilateral cooperation in preserving cultural heritage and exchanging experiences. China and Egypt aim to promote mutual understanding and collaboration in building a community with a shared future. The event showcased Chinese practices in protecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and highlighted the importance of collaboration in preserving historical legacies against challenges like climate change. The exhibition focused on heritage cities along the ancient Silk Road and China's efforts in global cultural heritage preservation.

UpdatedJuly 5, 2024, 7:21 a.m.ByAnastasi Mokgobu. Sign up:. Share this:. Police have rescued a Portuguese businessman from the Nancefield hostel in Soweto, where he was held captive. Police have rescued a Portuguese businessman from the Nancefield hostel in Soweto, where he was held captive. The operation, led by the South African Police Service's Special Task Force on Thursday afternoon, was based on intelligencedriven efforts. . National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the businessman, who owns a Waltloo butchery in Johannesburg, was abducted last week in Southgate. . "He has been reunited with his family. The man was kidnapped for ransom, but no payment was made due to the swift action of the police," says Mathe. . She adds: "Upon receiving the report, a rescue team swiftly assembled.". . During a takedown operation on Thursday afternoon, police arrested two suspects believed to be drivers of the getaway vehicles. . "At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, the team raided Nancefield Hostel in Soweto, where the businessman was found tied up and under guard. One additional suspect was arrested at the hostel," Mathe explained. . Further information led the team to a house in White City, Soweto, where two more suspects were apprehended. . Mathe notes that police recovered the victim's bank cards and wallet during the operation. . "This marks the second rescue of a Portuguese businessman from a Soweto residence this week. He had been abducted outside his business premises previously," Mathe added. . She has also highlighted that in the past six months, over 54 kidnappers operating in Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, and the Free State have been arrested. The SAPS elite Special Task Force unit have led an operation where another kidnapped Portuguese businessman was found alive rescued from his captors in Nancefield Hostel, Soweto.The owner of Watloo butchery was kidnapped last week for ransom. No ransom paid. 5 SUSPECTS ARRESTEDpic.twitter.comW5Ix7YsXPe. ALSO READ. Sign up:. Share this:. Ruan Potgieter isn't an average athlete.. While Gen Z's ideas might cause a stir, every now and then, they have a .. 2024 Kagiso Media Ltd. All rights reserved.

Police rescued a Portuguese businessman from captivity at the Nancefield hostel in Soweto. The operation led by the South African Police Service's Special Task Force resulted in the businessman's safe return to his family. The victim, the owner of a Waltloo butchery in Johannesburg, was kidnapped for ransom but was saved without any payment. Five suspects were arrested during the operation, with the victim's bank cards and wallet recovered. This marks the second successful rescue of a Portuguese businessman in Soweto this week. Police have been cracking down on kidnappers in various regions, arresting over 54 individuals in the past six months.

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ForgotUsernameorPassword. . Date. MENAFN KNN IndiaNew Delhi, Jul 10 KNNIn a significant milestone for India's telecommunications sector, sales of domestically manufacturedTelecomequipment have crossed the Rs 50,000 crore mark under the Production Linked Incentive PLI scheme.This achievement, announced by theMinistryof Communication, underscores the success ofgovernmentinitiatives aimed at boosting localmanufacturingand reducingimportdependence.The telecom PLI scheme has demonstrated remarkable success, attracting Rs 3,400 crore in investments within just three years of its inception. This influx of capital has significantly bolstered the country's manufacturing capabilities in the telecom sector.Alongside the growth in domestic production, exports of telecom equipment have also seen a substantial rise, reaching approximately Rs 10,500 crore. This increase in exports highlights India's growing competitiveness in the global telecom equipment market.The scheme's impact on employment has been equally impressive, with the creation of over 17,800 direct jobs. Additionally, numerous indirect employment opportunities have been generated across the manufacturing value chain, contributing to overall economic growth.One of the most significant outcomes of the PLI scheme has been the reduced reliance on imported telecom equipment. Domestic production has led to a 60 per cent decrease in dependence on imports, enhancing both national security and selfreliance in critical technologies.The telecom equipment manufacturing sector has shown exceptional growth under the PLI scheme, with total sales exceeding Rs 50,000 crore.This represents a staggering 370 per cent increase compared to the base year of FY 201920, demonstrating the rapid pace of growth in the sector.The success extends to mobile phone manufacturing as well. In 202324, India produced 33 crore phones domestically, exporting nearly 5 crore units. This marks a substantial shift from 201415 when the country produced only 5.8 crore phones and imported 21 crore units.Minister of Communications and Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the sector's progress on social media, emphasising the reduction in trade deficit for telecom products from Rs 68,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore over the past five years.This transformation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' Selfreliant India and positions the country as an emerging global hub for telecom equipment production.KNN BureauMENAFN10072024000155011030ID1108428465. . This achievement, announced by theMinistryof Communication, underscores the success ofgovernmentinitiatives aimed at boosting localmanufacturingand reducingimportdependence. The telecom PLI scheme has demonstrated remarkable success, attracting Rs 3,400 crore in investments within just three years of its inception. This influx of capital has significantly bolstered the country's manufacturing capabilities in the telecom sector. Alongside the growth in domestic production, exports of telecom equipment have also seen a substantial rise, reaching approximately Rs 10,500 crore. This increase in exports highlights India's growing competitiveness in the global telecom equipment market. The scheme's impact on employment has been equally impressive, with the creation of over 17,800 direct jobs. Additionally, numerous indirect employment opportunities have been generated across the manufacturing value chain, contributing to overall economic growth. One of the most significant outcomes of the PLI scheme has been the reduced reliance on imported telecom equipment. Domestic production has led to a 60 per cent decrease in dependence on imports, enhancing both national security and selfreliance in critical technologies. The telecom equipment manufacturing sector has shown exceptional growth under the PLI scheme, with total sales exceeding Rs 50,000 crore. This represents a staggering 370 per cent increase compared to the base year of FY 201920, demonstrating the rapid pace of growth in the sector. The success extends to mobile phone manufacturing as well. In 202324, India produced 33 crore phones domestically, exporting nearly 5 crore units. This marks a substantial shift from 201415 when the country produced only 5.8 crore phones and imported 21 crore units. Minister of Communications and Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the sector's progress on social media, emphasising the reduction in trade deficit for telecom products from Rs 68,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore over the past five years. This transformation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' Selfreliant India and positions the country as an emerging global hub for telecom equipment production. KNN Bureau. MENAFN10072024000155011030ID1108428465. MENAFN10072024000155011030ID1108428465. Legal Disclaimer:MENAFNprovides the information as is without warranty of any kind. . Tags. Comments. Category. Date. DailyEnglishDailyArabicAll. . World and Middle East business and financial news, Stocks, Currencies, Market Data, Research, Weather and other data. Tel:962 6 5690450. Copyright 2000MENAFN.All rights reserved. Design Devleopment byMENAFN

India's telecom sector achieves a milestone with over Rs 50,000 crore in sales of domestically manufactured equipment, driven by the PLI scheme. This success leads to increased manufacturing, reduced import dependence, and a substantial boost in exports. The scheme creates jobs, decreases reliance on imports, and promotes self-reliance in critical technologies. The sector's exceptional growth showcases India's competitiveness in the global market, aligning with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.'

ForgotUsernameorPassword. . Date. MENAFN Swissinfo ThePolicein Guatemala arrested a Swiss coffee trader in June. The man is currently under house arrest. Subscribehere.The proceedings against the Swiss national were first reported on Monday by the newspapers of the media company Tamedia. The association campaigns for the interests of small farmers in the Central American country. Associates of the man therefore suspect a political motive behind the criminal proceedings.Translated from German by DeepLmgaThis news story has been written and carefully factchecked by an external editorial team. At SWI swissinfo we select the most relevant news for an international audience and use automatic translation tools such as DeepL to translate it into English. Please try again. Almost finished.. We need to confirm your email address. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. . A spokesperson for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs told the KeystoneSDA news agency on Monday that it was aware of the case and was providing the man with consular protection. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribehere. The proceedings against the Swiss national were first reported on Monday by the newspapers of the media company Tamedia. The man in question is the Director General of the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Guatemalan Coffee Producers Fedecocagua. The association campaigns for the interests of small farmers in the Central American country. Associates of the man therefore suspect a political motive behind the criminal proceedings. Translated from German by DeepLmga. This news story has been written and carefully factchecked by an external editorial team. At SWI swissinfo we select the most relevant news for an international audience and use automatic translation tools such as DeepL to translate it into English. Daily. The SBC Privacy Policy provides additional information on how your data is processed. I consent to the use of my data for the SWI swissinfo newsletter. MENAFN08072024000210011054ID1108418728. MENAFN08072024000210011054ID1108418728. Legal Disclaimer:MENAFNprovides the information as is without warranty of any kind. . Tags. Comments. Category. Date. DailyEnglishDailyArabicAll. . World and Middle East business and financial news, Stocks, Currencies, Market Data, Research, Weather and other data. Tel:962 6 5690450. Copyright 2000MENAFN.All rights reserved. Design Devleopment byMENAFN

A Swiss coffee trader was arrested in Guatemala and is currently under house arrest, with suspicions of a political motive behind the criminal proceedings. The man is the Director General of an association advocating for small farmers in Guatemala. The Swiss government is providing him with consular protection.

Posted byStacy SandersonJul 8th, 2024. Apartment Income REIT Corp. NYSE:AIRC Get Free Report has been given an average rating of Hold by the nine research firms that are currently covering the stock,MarketBeatreports. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is 36.59. AIRC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wedbush reaffirmed a neutral rating and set a 39.00 target price up previously from 35.00 on shares of Apartment Income REIT in a research report on Thursday, April 11th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a market perform rating and set a 39.12 target price up previously from 36.00 on shares of Apartment Income REIT in a research report on Tuesday, April 9th. Raymond James lowered shares of Apartment Income REIT from an outperform rating to a market perform rating in a research report on Monday, March 18th. Janney Montgomery Scott reaffirmed a neutral rating on shares of Apartment Income REIT in a research report on Monday, April 8th. Finally, Wolfe Research reaffirmed a peer perform rating on shares of Apartment Income REIT in a research report on Thursday, April 11th. View Our Latest Stock Report on Apartment Income REIT. A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of Apartment Income REIT by 0.7 in the 1st quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System now owns 41,600 shares of the company s stock valued at 1,351,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its stake in shares of Apartment Income REIT by 0.5 in the 3rd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 65,340 shares of the company s stock valued at 2,006,000 after purchasing an additional 330 shares in the last quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Apartment Income REIT by 2.5 in the 3rd quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 15,180 shares of the company s stock valued at 465,000 after purchasing an additional 374 shares in the last quarter. Capital Square LLC boosted its stake in shares of Apartment Income REIT by 1.9 in the 1st quarter. Capital Square LLC now owns 23,060 shares of the company s stock valued at 749,000 after purchasing an additional 433 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manning Napier Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Apartment Income REIT by 0.5 in the 4th quarter. Manning Napier Group LLC now owns 92,293 shares of the company s stock valued at 3,205,000 after purchasing an additional 463 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.13 of the company s stock. NYSE:AIRCopened at 39.08 on Thursday. Apartment Income REIT has a 12 month low of 28.22 and a 12 month high of 39.10. The company s 50 day moving average is 38.79 and its 200day moving average is 35.46. The firm has a market cap of 5.67 billion, a pricetoearnings ratio of 9.17 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debttoequity ratio of 1.20. Get Free Report. Apartment Income REIT Corp NYSE: AIRC is a publicly traded, selfadministered real estate investment trust REIT. AIR offers a simple, predictable business model with focus on what we call the AIR Edge, the cumulative result of our focus on resident selection, satisfaction, and retention, as well as relentless innovation in delivering bestinclass property management. . . Churchill Downs Incorporated NASDAQ:CHDN Receives 145.25 Consensus PT from Brokerages. Head to Head Review: Bitcoin Depot BTM Its Competitors

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No paywalls. No subscriptions. Noozhawk is free for everyone!. Noozhawk. The freshest news in Santa Barbara County. An injured hiker was airlifted from the mountains above Santa Barbara on Sunday, according to theSanta Barbara County Fire Department.County firefighters and members of thesheriff s Search Rescue Teamwere dispatched at about noon to the incident on the Seven Falls Trail, said Capt. Mike Gray.Sign Up for the A.M. ReportKeep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox.Sign upThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.The 24yearold woman slipped and fell while hiking, suffering moderate injuries.She was hoisted into the county s Firehawk helicopter and transported to anAMR ambulanceat the Santa Barbara Airport, which took her toSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital, Gray said.Her name and details on her condition were not available. County firefighters and members of thesheriff s Search Rescue Teamwere dispatched at about noon to the incident on the Seven Falls Trail, said Capt. Mike Gray.Sign Up for the A.M. ReportKeep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox.Sign upThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.The 24yearold woman slipped and fell while hiking, suffering moderate injuries.She was hoisted into the county s Firehawk helicopter and transported to anAMR ambulanceat the Santa Barbara Airport, which took her toSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital, Gray said.Her name and details on her condition were not available. Keep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox.Sign upThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. The 24yearold woman slipped and fell while hiking, suffering moderate injuries. She was hoisted into the county s Firehawk helicopter and transported to anAMR ambulanceat the Santa Barbara Airport, which took her toSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital, Gray said.Her name and details on her condition were not available. Her name and details on her condition were not available. Noozhawkeditor in chief Tom Bolton can be reached attboltonnoozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter:noozhawk,NoozhawkNewsandNoozhawkBiz. Connect withNoozhawk on Facebook. You're on the list.Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.You might also like our freeA.M. Report. You're on the list.Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.You might also like our freeA.M. Report. . You might also like our freeA.M. Report. Facebook. P.O. Box 101Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Noozhawk is a founding member of theLocal Independent Online News LION Publishers. Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios

An injured hiker was airlifted from the mountains above Santa Barbara by the County Fire Department. The 24-year-old woman slipped and fell while hiking, suffering moderate injuries. She was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Next up in5. Example video title will go here for this video. Next up in5. Example video title will go here for this video. . . . . The U.S. Supreme Court ruled thatoutdoor sleeping bans don't violate the Eighth Amendmentin a 63 decision on Friday. Recent data shows more than 650,000 people are living outdoors. Austin police have issued more than 900 citations since the city reinstated its ban on public encampments, which makes lying down on public property a misdemeanor. "Sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in her dissent. That is unconscionable and unconstitutional. . Friday's ruling means a similar camping ban law in Austin remains legal. Austin City Council relaxed restrictions in 2019 before voters opted to reinstate the ban in 2021. Those punished by Austin's ban face a fine of up to 500. Mark Hilbelink, the executive director of the Sunrise Navigation Center, said he believes the ruling will have some ramifications moving forward, but because a camping ban has been in place for years, he doesn't think it will impact as much. "We've been dealing with this already. The only real thing that could probably happen is that attitudes continued to kind of be more extreme .. And those extreme kind of attitudes don't usually lend themselves towards positive solutions," Hilbelink said. Hilbelink does, however, think these bans criminalize those who need help. "We need to continue to have very practical conversations that include the amount of people that we have and the amount of interventions that we're funding. Because those two things clearly, whether you are on a liberal or conservative side, don't aren't matching up," Hilbelink said. "I do believe that this will force the city of Austin to do more to help end the crisis," Kelly said. That doesn't mean we're done. We have a long way to go. . The City of Austin recognizes the importance of the United States Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. Enforcement of applicable laws related to camping in public places is one of many tools and solutions used by the City in appropriate circumstances. We will continue working with neighbors and stakeholders to ensure actions and policies balance public safety with people s rights and needs. Kelsey Sanchez on social media:FacebookX. KVUE on social media:FacebookXInstagramYouTube. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.

US Supreme Court ruled that outdoor sleeping bans do not violate the Eighth Amendment. More than 650,000 people live outdoors. Austin reinstated its ban on public encampments, issuing over 900 citations. Justice Sotomayor dissented, stating sleep is a necessity, not a crime. The ruling upholds Austin's camping ban law. Critics argue these bans criminalize and do not address the homelessness crisis effectively. City of Austin acknowledges the ruling and its role in their policies.

The incident occurred around 3.30pm last Sunday. Police are hunting for an Aberdeen driver who failed to stop after causing damage at a Tesco store. A silver or bronze Volvo smashed into a parked car and two bollards at a pedestrian crossing at the Laurel Drive supermarket between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on Sunday June 23. Now passersby who may have witnessed the incident are urged to come forward by police. The vehicle s registration is unknown, but it is understood the Volvo s front bumper was damaged in the incident. Police can be contacted on 101 or using the Contact Us form on the Police Scotland website quoting reference PS20240623 2392. The crime can also be reported anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. Exclusive to our subscribersMan guilty of sex assault after touching woman's breast outside Man guilty of sex assault after touching woman's breast outside Inverness pubPeterhead prisoner gets more jail time for razor assault on inmatePeterhead prisoner gets more jail time for razor assault on inmatePensioner left with horrific head injuries after dog attack outside Pensioner left with horrific head injuries after dog attack outside AsdaKetamine driver caught 16 times limit with powder still in his nostr Ketamine driver caught 16 times limit with powder still in his nostrilsExAberdeen star says Sivert Heltne Nilsen is 'rocksolid midfi ExAberdeen star says Sivert Heltne Nilsen is 'rocksolid midfielder', but 300k signing has had 'lovehate' time with Brann fans'Infatuated' Peterhead student stalked college lecturer fo 'Infatuated' Peterhead student stalked college lecturer for five yearsSerial rapist who targeted woman in Aberdeen flat locked up for eigh Serial rapist who targeted woman in Aberdeen flat locked up for eight yearsDangerous driver who killed Turriff grandad jailed for more than fou Dangerous driver who killed Turriff grandad jailed for more than four yearsAttacker broke man's thigh outside Ullapool hotelAttacker broke man's thigh outside Ullapool hotelGrandfather's tragic death might have been averted with supervi Grandfather's tragic death might have been averted with supervision, sheriff rules. Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, pleaseadjust your cookie preferencesin order to enable comments. Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2024.All Rights Reserved.

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Two police constables were killed and another was critically injured in two separate hitandrun accidents in Pune s Bopodi and Pimple Saudagar areas in a span of four hours between Sunday night and the early hours of Monday. Later during the day on Monday, thePunepolice said they arrested the 24yearold driver of the car in the Bopodi hitandrun case and said he was under the influence of alcohol, as per the initial probe. In the accident that took place around 1.40 am on Monday near Bopodi underpass, constable Samadhan Koli, 44, was killed, and constable Sanjog Shinde, 35, was critically injured. The two constables were on their routine night patrolling round as beat marshals for Khadki area on their bike when their vehicle was hit by a car near Bopodi underpass. A probe has now revealed that the car hit the bike from behind, possibly in an attempt to overtake another vehicle. The impact of the accident was such that Koli, who we believe was riding pillion, was hurled up and fell on the car. Both sustained serious head injuries. Constable Koli lost a lot of blood at the spot. A commuter passing by informed the control room about the accident and patrol teams were asked to move to the location. Another patrol team that reached the spot found out that the victims were cops. said Vijaykumar Magar, Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone 4. DCP Magar added, Both were rushed to hospital. Koli was pronounced dead and Shinde remained unconscious. Shinde has been shifted to Ruby Hall Hospital and his condition is stable. Meanwhile, senior officers rushed to the spot and hospital and a coordinated probe was launched to identify and arrest the driver. While there are CCTV cameras covering the spot where the accident took place, our teams started looking at all the cameras installed on the approach roads towards the spot. We established the route traced by the vehicle and also got a definitive image from a camera to identify the vehicle, DCP Magar added. Kengar has been charged with culpable homicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Provision of the Motor Vehicle Act. Initial probe suggests that Kengar had consumed alcohol before the accident. After his arrest he was sent for a medical examination and a sample was taken to test his blood alcohol level. Kengar works at an automobile service centre in Phugewadi. An investigation revealed the Swift car was owned by a person named Mukesh Atwal and he had given it to a person named Robin to use. Robin and Kengar are friends and it has come to light that Kengar had taken the vehicle from Robin to take it out for a night drive. We are probing who else was in the car with Kengar and are also trying to trace Atwal and Robin, said a senior officer who is part of the probe. In the second hit and run accident, police head constable Sachin Vishnu Mane 48 was killed after his twowheeler was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Pimple Saudagar area around 10.30 pm on Sunday. Constable Mane was currently posted with the CID as a driver. We got information from local residents who informed the control room about the accident. We are yet to identify the vehicle that hit his bike. We have started examining footage from a number of CCTV cameras installed in the area, said Mahesh Bansode, Inspector, Sangvi police station.Mane hailed from Jejuri area in Pune district and currently lived at Spine Road area in Moshi with his family. He was posted in the Motor Transport Department of the Pune City Police. He was assigned to the official vehicle of an officer of Superintendent of Police rank with the CID since the last four months, an officer said. He is survived by his wife and two children, the officer added. Assistant Commissioner of Police Sachin Hire said, We are yet to identify the vehicle or the driver. A number of CCTV cameras in the nearby area are not working. Our teams are working out all possible clues. We hope to soon identify the vehicle and arrest the driver. . "Son of a prominent politician confesses to being behind the wheel in fatal hitandrun case, claims fear of consequences led to attempt to hide identity. Contradictory statements from main accused and driver, police seeking technical evidence. Accused sent for medical examination, CCTV footage shows alcohol consumption. Police to recreate events to understand incident. ".

Two police constables were killed in hit-and-run accidents in Pune. The driver in one case was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol. The constables were hit while on their night patrol. A coordinated probe led to the arrest of the driver. Another constable was killed in a separate hit-and-run incident. The police are investigating both cases.

Daily News eEdition. Evening eEdition. . Daily News eEdition. Evening eEdition. Trending:. ThreeColumbia University deanswho engaged in very troubling text message exchanges in the aftermath ofrelentless proPalestinian campus protestshave been permanently removed from their positions, President Minouche Shafik and officials announced Monday.The administrators had beenplaced on leavepending an investigation since their texts at a reunion panel on Jewish campus life on May 31 were exposed. This incident revealed behavior and sentiments that were not only unprofessional, but also, disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes, Shafik wrote in an email to students and faculty. Whether intended as such or not, these sentiments are unacceptable and deeply upsetting, conveying a lack of seriousness aboutthe concerns and the experiences of members of our Jewish communitythat is antithetical to our university s values and the standards we must uphold in our community. Columbia spokesmen declined to say if the leave is paid or if the administrators will remain employed by the university in other roles. A fourth dean who was in one of the group chats will remain in his position.GettyColumbia University President Minouche Shafik visits Hamilton Hall on the campus of Columbia University on May 1. GettyThe text exchange first excerpted in the conservative news outlet The Washington Free Beacon a month ago and released in full by the U.S. House Education the Workforce Committee last week showed Cristen Kromm, the dean of undergraduate student life,fired off two sick and vomit emojisreferencing acampus rabbi s oped about antisemitism. Amazing what can do, the dean remarked.Another administrator, Matthew Patashnick, the associate dean for student and family support, charged Hillel Executive Director Brian Cohen, one of the panelists, knows exactly what he s doing and how to take full advantage of this moment. Huge fundraising potential. The message was liked by Kromm.A third official, Susan ChangKim, the vice dean and chief administrative officer of Columbia College, said panelists expressing their fears about campus antisemitism came from such a place of privilege. Hard to hear the woe is me, we need to huddle at the Kraft center, said ChangKim, referring to the Jewish life campus building, which hosts weekly Shabbat dinners and services, and religious events for the High Holidays. Huh?? Last spring, Columbia was roiled by campus protests against Israel s war in Gaza, including an encampment in the heart of campus calling for divestment. Shafik summoned the NYPD to clear the demonstration. Shortly after, students set up new tents until a smaller group of protesters occupied a campus building and spurred Shafik to again call the police, who arrested more than 100 demonstrators.Last month, the cases of 31 of the 46 people who were charged with trespassing in Hamilton Hall weredismissed by the Manhattan district attorney s office. Other protesters were offered a deal that would see their charges dismissed if they were not arrested again but declined. The group is due back in court July 25.Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett, who was in one of text exchanges and chimed in with a Lmao, slang for laughing, will remain in his position, university officials said. He penned a memo to students on Monday apologizing for the incident. As the leader of Columbia College, I am responsible for setting the culture and tone of the staff of the college, he said. The entire incident was contrary to the values of the university. While not intended as such, some of the text messages exchanged may call to mind antisemitic tropes. Any language that demeans members of our community, or divides us from one another, is simply unacceptable. I am deeply sorry that this happened in a community that I lead and, that I was part of any of the exchanges, and I pledge to spearhead the change we need to ensure this never happens again, added Sorett, whose academic research focused on religion and race.An alumniledpetitionlaunched last week after the release of the full transcript had called for all four deans ousters and reached 1,400 signatures Monday. The group called Sorett s continuing as dean untenable. In the near term, current Columbia College staff will take charge of its operations. Shafik said Columbia will launch a vigorous program of training against antisemitism and broader antidiscrimination training for faculty and staff this fall, plus related sessions for students led by the Office of University Life. More details will be shared this summer, officials said. While this disturbing incident has presented us challenges as a community, Columbia s leadership team recognizes this as an important moment to implement changes that will build a stronger institution as a result, the university president said. The administrators had beenplaced on leavepending an investigation since their texts at a reunion panel on Jewish campus life on May 31 were exposed. This incident revealed behavior and sentiments that were not only unprofessional, but also, disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes, Shafik wrote in an email to students and faculty. Whether intended as such or not, these sentiments are unacceptable and deeply upsetting, conveying a lack of seriousness aboutthe concerns and the experiences of members of our Jewish communitythat is antithetical to our university s values and the standards we must uphold in our community. . Columbia spokesmen declined to say if the leave is paid or if the administrators will remain employed by the university in other roles. A fourth dean who was in one of the group chats will remain in his position. The text exchange first excerpted in the conservative news outlet The Washington Free Beacon a month ago and released in full by the U.S. House Education the Workforce Committee last week showed Cristen Kromm, the dean of undergraduate student life,fired off two sick and vomit emojisreferencing acampus rabbi s oped about antisemitism. Amazing what can do, the dean remarked. Another administrator, Matthew Patashnick, the associate dean for student and family support, charged Hillel Executive Director Brian Cohen, one of the panelists, knows exactly what he s doing and how to take full advantage of this moment. Huge fundraising potential. The message was liked by Kromm. A third official, Susan ChangKim, the vice dean and chief administrative officer of Columbia College, said panelists expressing their fears about campus antisemitism came from such a place of privilege. . Hard to hear the woe is me, we need to huddle at the Kraft center, said ChangKim, referring to the Jewish life campus building, which hosts weekly Shabbat dinners and services, and religious events for the High Holidays. Huh?? . Last spring, Columbia was roiled by campus protests against Israel s war in Gaza, including an encampment in the heart of campus calling for divestment. Shafik summoned the NYPD to clear the demonstration. Shortly after, students set up new tents until a smaller group of protesters occupied a campus building and spurred Shafik to again call the police, who arrested more than 100 demonstrators. Last month, the cases of 31 of the 46 people who were charged with trespassing in Hamilton Hall weredismissed by the Manhattan district attorney s office. Other protesters were offered a deal that would see their charges dismissed if they were not arrested again but declined. The group is due back in court July 25. Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett, who was in one of text exchanges and chimed in with a Lmao, slang for laughing, will remain in his position, university officials said. He penned a memo to students on Monday apologizing for the incident. As the leader of Columbia College, I am responsible for setting the culture and tone of the staff of the college, he said. The entire incident was contrary to the values of the university. While not intended as such, some of the text messages exchanged may call to mind antisemitic tropes. Any language that demeans members of our community, or divides us from one another, is simply unacceptable. . I am deeply sorry that this happened in a community that I lead and, that I was part of any of the exchanges, and I pledge to spearhead the change we need to ensure this never happens again, added Sorett, whose academic research focused on religion and race. An alumniledpetitionlaunched last week after the release of the full transcript had called for all four deans ousters and reached 1,400 signatures Monday. The group called Sorett s continuing as dean untenable. . In the near term, current Columbia College staff will take charge of its operations. Shafik said Columbia will launch a vigorous program of training against antisemitism and broader antidiscrimination training for faculty and staff this fall, plus related sessions for students led by the Office of University Life. More details will be shared this summer, officials said. While this disturbing incident has presented us challenges as a community, Columbia s leadership team recognizes this as an important moment to implement changes that will build a stronger institution as a result, the university president said. Copyright 2024 New York Daily News

Three Columbia University deans have been permanently removed from their positions due to troubling text exchanges following pro-Palestinian campus protests. The texts revealed unprofessional behavior and touched on antisemitic tropes, leading to their removal. The university plans to launch training programs against antisemitism and broader discrimination.

Sections. Links. Social Media. . REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. Monday in Rehoboth Beach, a special meeting of the City Commissioners was held after Delaware s Attorney General issued an opinion stating that the Commissioners violated the Freedom of Information Act FOIA in their hiring process of City Manager Taylour Tedder.Mayor Stan Mills was met with groans and boos when he outlined the very narrow focus of the special meeting. Held at the recommendation of Delaware s Attorney General, the purpose of the meeting was for the City Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach to comply with previously violated FOIA. Beyond a lack of transparency, residents also took issue with the qualifications of Tedder himself.Gaynor was frustrated by the scope of the meeting; the fact that there would be no modifying or nullifying the existing contract, nor discussion of Tedder s qualifications: What they tried to do today was fix the procedural defect the attorney general indicted them for, but they don t have an opportunity to fix the fact that they are conducting an illegal contract by hiring someone who s ill equipped and underqualified for the job. Mayor Mills and other Commissioners did not address the required qualifications laid out in the city s charter, but they did defend Tedder s ability to perform his duties at a high level. The mayor maintained that City Commissioners did not know they violated FOIA throughout the hiring process. : We were disappointed to be found in violation of a couple tenants of FOIA. We wanted to make sure everybody understood that we fully thought we were in compliance all along. With the understanding that the new city manager s contract and compensation package were unchanged by the meeting, residents left the session with litigation on their mind, as Gaynor said, Unfortunately, the only recourse from here as the Attorney General identified is to take the city to chancery court to hold them accountable. And at the end of the day, the law applies to all of us equally, including the Commissioners. They don t just get to ignore laws they don t like. When WMDT asked Mayor Mills if he would do things differently if could go back to the beginning of the process, he responded, Absolutely. The motion to ratify the vote approving the City Manager s contract was carried unanimously by all 6 Commissioners and the Mayor .Categories:Delaware,Local News,Local Politics,Top StoriesTags:City Manager Taylor Tedder,delaware attorney general,foia,freedom of information act,mayor stan mills,rehoboth beach,special meeting,Taylour Tedder,Tom GaynorFacebookTwitter. REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. Monday in Rehoboth Beach, a special meeting of the City Commissioners was held after Delaware s Attorney General issued an opinion stating that the Commissioners violated the Freedom of Information Act FOIA in their hiring process of City Manager Taylour Tedder. Mayor Stan Mills was met with groans and boos when he outlined the very narrow focus of the special meeting. Held at the recommendation of Delaware s Attorney General, the purpose of the meeting was for the City Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach to comply with previously violated FOIA. . The FOIA violations outlined by the Delaware AG centered on the private discussion of employment contract and compensation package for Tedder. Beyond a lack of transparency, residents also took issue with the qualifications of Tedder himself. Gaynor was frustrated by the scope of the meeting; the fact that there would be no modifying or nullifying the existing contract, nor discussion of Tedder s qualifications: What they tried to do today was fix the procedural defect the attorney general indicted them for, but they don t have an opportunity to fix the fact that they are conducting an illegal contract by hiring someone who s ill equipped and underqualified for the job. . Mayor Mills and other Commissioners did not address the required qualifications laid out in the city s charter, but they did defend Tedder s ability to perform his duties at a high level. The mayor maintained that City Commissioners did not know they violated FOIA throughout the hiring process. : We were disappointed to be found in violation of a couple tenants of FOIA. We wanted to make sure everybody understood that we fully thought we were in compliance all along. . With the understanding that the new city manager s contract and compensation package were unchanged by the meeting, residents left the session with litigation on their mind, as Gaynor said, Unfortunately, the only recourse from here as the Attorney General identified is to take the city to chancery court to hold them accountable. And at the end of the day, the law applies to all of us equally, including the Commissioners. They don t just get to ignore laws they don t like. . When WMDT asked Mayor Mills if he would do things differently if could go back to the beginning of the process, he responded, Absolutely. . The motion to ratify the vote approving the City Manager s contract was carried unanimously by all 6 Commissioners and the Mayor . Because Local Matters. 2024 47abc.

Rehoboth Beach officials were criticized for violating FOIA in the hiring process of City Manager Taylour Tedder. Despite a special meeting to address the issue, there was no discussion on Tedder's qualifications. The commissioners defended Tedder's abilities but residents expressed dissatisfaction. Litigation looms as the contract remained unchanged. Residents may take the city to court for accountability.

SA s new Cabinet has its work cut out, but field service management is a solution to some of its challenges. . SA s infrastructure woes: could one of the answers lie in automation?. With SA s newly minted and somewhat cosmopolitan cabinet at the dawn of its term of office, all the country s eyes are on its leadership to see if it will bring about the many changes sorely needed across so many areas. Although the pause in load shedding continues with South Africans last experiencing load shedding on 26 March, bringing with it a sense that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes, the reality is they re far from over. In early June, for example, the country s four major ports Cape Town, Nqura, Port Elizabeth, and Durban fell into the bottom 20 for performance, according to the World Bank and ratings agency SP. Worryingly, Cape Town came rock bottom out of 405 ports worldwide. Ports aren t the only problem area either. Johannesburg is in the midst of amajor water crisisthanks to decades of infrastructural neglect. And while there has beensome movement onpassenger rail, commuter numbers are still dramatically down from where they were at the beginning of 2010. Further to that, drive through most towns and you ll also see how neglected many of the country s roads have become. So SA s new Cabinet may have its work cut out, facing myriad challenges over and above crumbling infrastructure including unemployment, visa issues putting the handbrake on tourism, and the rising cost of living driving many South Africans into debt or poverty. Fixing all of these issues won t come cheaply either. The cost of delivering just infrastructure to meet its development goals is expected to exceed R6trillion by 2040, according to the government s ownNational Infrastructure Plan 2050. And money alone won t be enough. Because infrastructure repair and development touch so many parties across multiple ministerial portfolios from public works and infrastructure to electricity and energy, water and sanitation, transport, and employment and labour incredibly high levels of efficiency and organisation will also be required. Getting that combination of financial buyin and efficiency right will be critical for the Government of National Unity GNU s freshly announced cabinet with the task and historical burden of uplifting existing infrastructure, and in the development and rollout of new infrastructure, doing it strategically and with the right management structures in place. Anand Subbaraj, CEO of software company Zuper, whose smart management product is utilised by field service teams across multiple areas including solar, facilities management, security and surveillance, and manufacturing and electrical, field service management FSM software could prove essential for providing the requisite levels of efficiency an organisation needs. Whether it s a new infrastructure project, such as installing an HVAC system into a new factory or manufacturing plant, repairs to existing infrastructure such as activating repairs to a plumbing system, or even critical maintenance such as to a business s surveillance system, there are a lot of moving parts at play at any given time, he says. FSM technology can go a long way in ensuring that everyone working on those parts is doing so as efficiently as possible. . These field service activities occur in virtually every industry, from residential and commercial landscaping, HVAC and plumbing services to every type of discrete and process manufacturing, sophisticated medical and surgical devices and instruments, extremely complex aerospace and defence products, and everything in between. According to Subbaraj, there are several ways that this kind of automation could help ease South Africa s infrastructure woes, which should be in our infrastructure ministers artillery. Take water treatment for example, he says. In a country as water scarce as South Africa is, it s critical that all available drinking water is properly treated and that breakdowns in water treatment plants are kept to a minimum. FSM software can automatically schedule maintenance on specific parts and then alert and dispatch maintenance teams to sites at regular intervals. This not only helps ensure that critical infrastructure receives vital maintenance work before it turns into a repair job, it also means that more resources can be dedicated to repairs where they re most needed. . But that s not the only application for FSM software in the infrastructure sector. Another useful feature of good FSM software is that it can help with things like contracts, invoicing, and time management. That s especially helpful on large projects, including municipality infrastructure and tracking and dispatching at city level where there can be multiple service providers involved. Tightly managing those service providers can help avoid overburden on costs and also ensure that they re delivering to their capability. . And good FSM software also has benefits for ordinary citizens too, according to Subbaraj. If FSM software is integrated into municipal fault reporting systems, for example, it can help ensure that things like burst pipes and electrical faults are dealt with faster and more efficiently than would otherwise be the case. That in turn means a happier citizenry who feel less grudging about paying their rates and tariffs. . The same is true for internetWiFi connectivity, says Subbaraj. South Africa, like the rest of the world, conducts a vast amount of business virtually be it through the use of emails, virtual meetings, sales, invoicing and payment systems, or tracking and reporting systems. Unexpected downtime in connectivity can have a massive effect on business operations and, at the end of the day, the bottom line. But having a system in place that provides technicians with the information they need, enables them to be able to service the equipment efficiently and hopefully fix it in a first visit, by providing the backoffice data to look for trends. This allows for both preventative maintenance scheduling and breakfix scheduling. . While Subbaraj is careful to note that FSM software isn t a cureall to infrastructure issues, it can be a valuable tool in addressing them, and support the development of dependable infrastructure systems that have longevity and durability. Like many countries, it will take time, effort, resources, innovative, futureforward thinking by the leadership, and money, to turn South Africa s infrastructural issues around. But if all of those things can be deployed as efficiently as possible, with crossover ministerial portfolios working together towards infrastructure stability and longevity, then the scale of the problem becomes that much more manageable. . Copyright 2022 World Wide Worx

SA's new Cabinet faces challenges including crumbling infrastructure, unemployment, tourism issues, and rising living costs. Field Service Management software could help enhance infrastructure efficiency. It automates maintenance scheduling, improves contract management, and enhances citizen service. Despite not being a cure-all, FSM tools can support infrastructure development and stability in South Africa.