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Clarification: Brazil-Bolsonaro storyLet change come organically, not by force I have read with interest the various pieces about why Kamala Harris lost this last election in such a decisive manner. Not a landslide by any means, but a decisive loss nonetheless. The rhetorical contortions are nothing short of amazing. She lost for the simple reason that she was an inauthentic, dishonest shill for the progressive left. No one was buying what she was selling. In today’s political landscape, each party pretty much owns its base. What a 45/45 split? Sadly it only about 10% actually decide the vote. The main issue before the people was the progressives obsession with forced social change. We as a society are based on the Judeo-Christian concept. With all the baggage and benefits derived therein. That is a simple fact. The drive to force such radical change so fast was their downfall. Let change come organically. Likely most people don’t have have serious issues with the personal choice of other people. But the aggressive nature of the progressive social warriors and their media allies has probably caused more harm than good to their cause. Let the change come organically. No one wants it forced down their throats. Karl Kunkel, Bloomington Labels divide us It’s now been a month since our national, state and local elections. In reflecting back over the last several months, it seems there was more “name calling” than ever before. There was clearly a lack of respect and simple courtesy to one another. Also, it was evident that we are now using more “labels” on ourselves and others than ever before. In prior generations, the labels often focused on race, gender and our Republican and Democrat political parties. Undoubtedly, some of this individuality has been our own creation, but nothing is wrong with this. The label that really intrigues me is that each generation/decade now needs their own label of x, y, z. The days of young and old have become history. My point in writing this letter is to raise the question of whether all these labels being created are more harmful than helpful. It sure appears that we use more and more labels when we talk about each other. I wonder whether we can all tone down the talk of differences and simply focus on a respect and acceptance for each other. It’s simply showing courtesy to one other. Can we give it a try and eliminate the labels that divide us? Jim Fruin, Bloomington A president-elect without integrity, empathy Once again our nation has chosen a president who chooses to have no integrity or empathy. This is what we have chosen to be not only our leader but also the leader of the free world. All the best to everyone! Randy Rasse, Minier What does CIRA’s future hold? I am writing this letter concerning a lack of flight options at the Bloomington-Normal airport. Why does the Peoria airport offer more destinations than CIRA? It would appear that Bloomington-Normal demographics out perform Peoria in population and job growth. Peoria has 40 daily flight departures and we have 7. I believe its time to hear from the CIRA airport board on exactly what is the goal and future of this beautiful underutilized airport to the citizens of this and surrounding communities is and what can be done to put CIRA back on the fast track as it once was. Robert Vericella, Bloomington Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!jroballo Intro After successful years of volume ramp-up, Pilbara Minerals ( OTCPK:PILBF ) has to scale back its production temporarily by suspending operations at its secondary and smaller-scale Ngungaju mine. The rationale is to cut costs in prolonged depressed Lithium pricing. 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Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges. “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’” Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater “that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump’s attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.

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DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with PackersSeven losses in a season is unfamiliar territory for the San Francisco 49ers. With two Super Bowl appearances in five seasons, general manager John Lynch openly admits the 49ers haven't earned the right to be called "as good" as the 2023 NFC championship group. San Francisco is 5-7 but only two games behind NFC West-leading Seattle with five games remaining as the Chicago Bears (4-8) arrive Sunday. "I've found the whole discussion on Kyle rather comical," Lynch said in an interview Friday with KNBR in San Francisco. "We have won four of the last five division championships. We've been to two Super Bowls. The standard here is to win championships, and we've fallen short of that, I understand. "But we have an excellent head coach, and the fact that people are talking about stuff like that, I do find it comical. We're 100 percent behind Kyle and what he brings to our organization. Like I said, our focus is really on the Bears and doing everything we can. That's where Kyle's focus is, and that's where all our focus is." San Francisco lost 35-10 in the snow at Buffalo last Sunday night and the 49ers placed their top two running backs on injured reserve due to injuries in that game. Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) could return for Week 18 at Arizona if the 49ers are still fighting for a playoff spot. In a top-down ranking of NFC teams by record and playoff position, the 49ers are No. 11 entering Week 14. "You are what your record says you are in this league, and that isn't very good. So I think we've been through a lot as a team, this current team with a lot of stuff that has happened to members of our organization. Injuries, tragic circumstances, ultimately those are just excuses. One thing I can tell you is I'm proud of how this group has stuck together, had each other's back. The other thing I can tell you is the story's not written yet. We're still grinding, and we're still playing." The 49ers last missed the postseason in 2020 with a record of 6-10 that followed an appearance in the Super Bowl -- San Francisco's first title game loss of two to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco's upcoming schedule after Sunday includes a short week before playing the division rival Rams on Thursday, at Miami (Dec. 22), a Monday night matchup with the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30 and the finale against the Cardinals. --Field Level Media

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OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - China's recent decision to ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials with potential military applications in retaliation for U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports, underscores the precariousness of global supply chains. This development highlights the vital role of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship in addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. China's actions serve as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, particularly on the reliable supply of critical minerals. These materials are essential not only for technological innovation and economic growth but also for defense applications critical to national security. Canada has long been a dependable partner, providing certainty to U.S. manufacturing and defense industries by serving as a major supplier of minerals and metals. In 2022, 52% of Canada's mineral exports—valued at over $80 billion—were destined for the U.S.. Strengthening the free flow of minerals and metals between Canada and the U.S. is more critical than ever. Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the U.S. would run counter to the shared goals of secure and reliable supply chains. Such measures risk disrupting the essential flow of these resources, undermining the competitiveness of North American industries, and exacerbating vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply chains that both nations are working to address. The partnership on critical minerals between Canada and the U.S. began in earnest with the development of the Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration in 2020 under President Trump. This collaboration has continued under the Biden administration, demonstrating the enduring importance of this strategic alliance. As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, we look forward to working closely with the incoming Trump administration to build on this foundation, ensuring the resilience of critical mineral supply chains and supporting shared economic and defense priorities. "The minerals and metals industry in Canada stands ready to strengthen our partnership with the United States , ensuring the free flow of these essential resources that drive economic growth, defense capabilities, and technological advancement on both sides of the border. The security and well-being of all Canadians and Americans depends on it." said Pierre Gratton , President and CEO of MAC. The mining industry is a major sector of Canada's economy, contributing $161 billion to the national GDP and is responsible for 21 percent of Canada's total domestic exports. Canada's mining sector employs 694,000 people directly and indirectly across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses. About MAC The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for most of Canada's production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Please visit www.mining.ca . SOURCE The Mining Association of Canada

As body-worn cameras are rolled out at and are , they've been worn for about a year by employees of a hired by Newton Business Improvement Association (BIA). Patrol members are contracted through , a private not-for-profit company whose security team takes on "non-core police duties" in the neighbourhood, allowing for local police "to take on more critical issues," according to . "We have bodycams at a number of our sites, and Newton BIA is one of them," noted Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of Commissionaires BC, a 97-year-old organization. In Newton Town Centre, four of the company's 1,300 security guards in B.C. are employed to daily patrol the business district in teams of two, as part of a safety program launched nine years ago by the BIA. "It's been hugely successful," raved Philip Aguirre, BIA executive director. "We've always looked for ways to improve and be on the cutting edge of how we can improve the community. Bodycams were a no-brainer for us that we wanted to provide security for our members. "Bodycams are something that we're going to continue with, and it's great that other organizations like the RCMP are getting on board," added Aguirre, also the owner-operator of on 72 Avenue. Mike Keller, Newton site supervisor with Commissionaires BC, says he feels safer with a body-worn camera on the job. "The camera, the video, adds more security for your statement that yes, this actually did happen," Keller said. "It goes a long way, and it gives the members a lot of security as well so they're not playing a guessing game. It's safeguarding the member and the company as well because now it's getting everything in real time, it's uploading in real time. It protects everybody including the individual you're dealing with, yourself, the company. It's an amazing tool to have." Mitchell underlined that video data from Commissionaires' body-worn cameras is securely stored offsite and retrieved "on a case-by-case request basis" by police and the courts. "These cameras are not out there just sort of filming everything with data going," Mitchell said. "We have a whole legal infrastructure around that.... For example, if police wanted access to specific information pertaining to a specific event, that request would come to us, we would then access that information, provide the very concise (video) snip that's relevant to that incident to them. So it's a very tight process whereby the information is stored and accessed. "Anybody can throw a bodycam on a guard, but it's how you manage the information that is the very important part of what we do." Critics of body-worn cameras say they can't be counted on to reduce law-enforcement violence, nor provide greater transparency. "They are not the reform that some would like them to be," wrote Dr. Jeff Shantz, department of criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, . "Criminological research finds that, at best, the outcomes of bodycam use are contradictory. Sometimes they are paradoxical. In some jurisdictions, studies even show police violence going up after the introduction of body cameras. For one thing, they do not show what the police actually do. They are positioned on officers and show their perspective. They can be turned off and on. There are questions about access to footage and about what happens with recorded data, including video of bystanders." Starting the week of Nov. 25, to roll out the use of body-worn cameras, followed by Ucluelet, Tofino, Prince George, Cranbrook and Kamloops. In total, 3,000 officers in 144 detachments serving 150 municipalities will be using body-worn cameras in the province. Meantime, criminologist Curt Griffiths says there's . He presented an executive summary of the results of a 2024 Surrey Police Service Community Consultation campaign during a Surrey Police Board meeting on Oct. 29. for more than two years. Among business organizations in B.C., Aguirre said, "we're the only BIA where security guards use bodycams, definitely in Surrey, and I suspect in the rest of the province as well. "Ideally," he added, "the body camera is a deterrent and you're going into an altercation that has been requested by the business community, a phone call or a passive patrol, and the bodycam is deescalating the scenario. The person can see the camera and that the blue light is on, indicating that they are being filmed, and ideally that scenario is then deescalated and their compliance is through the roof and they move along, which is great."

Kelly Clarkson probably didn’t think her interview with Tyler Posey and Taye Diggs would take such a revealing turn. The singer and Kelly Clarkson Show host welcomed the pair of actors on her show on Thursday, December 6 to promote their upcoming Fox special, The Real Full Monty . During the interview, Clarkson, 42, shared a photo of Posey, who was standing alone on a long stretch of road, pants down and arms outstretched with his motorcycle in front of him. “How freeing was that moment though?” Clarkson asked, before adding, unprompted, “I love being naked! I think we are so weird about being naked, especially in this country.” Posey, 33, agreed, adding, “Especially in this country.” “It’s so weird. It’s just, it’s just bodies,” Clarkson continued. “I mean, I think there’s inappropriate ages for certain things, but at some point it’s just like, we’re not that different. You know?” Posey added that nudity is “liberating,” before Clarkson quickly qualified her statement. “Until gravity takes hold,” she added. “And then it’s like, ‘Wow, that happens, huh?’” That’s not all Clarkson revealed. As the interview continued, she admitted that she’s been known not to wait to find a suitable bathroom when enjoying the occasional road trip. “I’m from the country and sometimes there’s such long drives, there’s nowhere to go to the bathroom so you just pop a squat, right?” she said. “So this has happened to me several times where a car [comes] — and I’m like, ‘Oh my God.’ Has that ever happened to y’all? Just me?” “I think as a man, we pee all over the place,” Posey replied. “I’m a wolf so I kind of mark my territory.” “It’s the worst when you don’t see the car coming,” Clarkson said. “It’s so upsetting.” Mercifully, Diggs jumped in at that point to put an end to the discussion. “You guys, what are we talking about right now? What’s going on?” he asked through laughter. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News As arguably strange as the interview was, it certainly paid homage to The Real Full Monty, whose IMDB description reads, “A daring group of male celebrities volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research.” In addition to Diggs and Posey, James Van Der Beek , Anthony Anderson and Bruno Tonioli will also participate in the upcoming special. The group will train for a “revealing performance,” culminating in a strip-tease dance in front of a live audience, choreographed by Mandy Moore . The Real Full Monty premieres on Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET.Clinical Research Organization Global Template Market Set For 9.8% Growth, Reaching $86.33 Billion By 2028

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jili369 withdrawal The 39-year-old takes charge for the first time in Sunday’s Premier League trip to promoted Ipswich having been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at the beginning of November. Amorim has made a positive impression since starting work at the United in an international fortnight that ended with an impressive first appearance in front of the media. 🆚 Ipswich Town.🏟️ Portman Road.⏰ 16:30 GMT. 🫡 We will be there. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0eHCSDYmhE — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 21, 2024 The Portuguese was gregarious, engaging and smiley throughout Friday’s press conference but that warmth comes with a ruthlessness edge if players do not adhere to his approach. “You can be the same person,” head coach Amorim said. “Be a positive person that can understand this is one place to be, then there is the dressing room, there are some places to have fun, there are some places to work hard. “So, I can be ruthless when I have to be. If you think as a team, I will be the nicest guy you have ever seen. If there is someone just thinking about himself, I will be a different person. “I’m not that type of guy that wants to show that he is the boss. “They will feel it in the small details, that I can be the smiling one but then when we have a job to do I will be a different person, and they understand that.” ‘The Smiling One’ follows ‘the Special One’ as United’s second Portuguese manager, with Jose Mourinho one of five managers to try and fail to reach the heights scaled by Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot retired as a Premier League champion in 2013 and the Red Devils have failed to launch a sustained title bid since adding that 20th top-flight crown. Asked about whether he will lean on Ferguson to understand the history of United and whether he has met him, Amorim said: “No, not yet. I didn’t have that opportunity. “It’s hard to copy someone, so I have to be me. Of course I’m not the best person in here to show the history of Manchester United. “It should be the club first and also me because I’m always paying attention on those details and try to focus our players in the history of the club, not the recent history. “You have to be very demanding. This is a club that needs to win, has to win, so we have to show that to our players but it’s a different time. “I cannot be the same guy that Sir Alex Ferguson was. It’s a different time. “I have to have a different approach, but I can also be demanding with a different approach, so that is my focus.” Like Ferguson in 1986, Amorim starts life at United in the November of a season that started with a paltry points tally. The 39-year-old acknowledges the timing makes “it’s so much harder” for him to imprint his style at a club whose youth foundations look in safe hands. “It’s the project of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “Nowadays, you need young guys, guys from the academy for everything. “To bring that history of the club because they feel the club in a different way. “And also because you have all these rules with financial fair play, when a player from our academy is so much different to the players that we bought and then we sell. “So, everything is connected. I will try to help all the players, especially the young ones.” Amorim’s first match will be a fascinating watch for onlookers, who have kept a particularly close eye on his work during his farewell to Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese managed three final matches after being confirmed as United head coach, including a 4-1 Champions League win against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have dominated English football in recent years and the City boss this week signed a new deal until 2027. “I think it’s a problem for everybody here, but we have so much to do, we cannot focus on anyone,” Amorim said. “We just have to focus on our club, improve our club and not focus on the other clubs, so let’s focus on Manchester United. “It’s amazing (the test) – if you can beat that team it’s a good sign but, like I said, we are focused on Manchester United.”

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Two days ago, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a change in the country's policy for employing nuclear weapons in conflict. Then, on Thursday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new type of ballistic missile capable of one day delivering multiple nuclear warheads to distant targets with little warning. Putin says his ballistic missile attack on Ukraine is a warning to the West. These events are just part of what has been a week of escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine . In recent days, Ukraine fired US-made ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles and UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Russian territory for the first time. This followed approval by President Joe Biden for Ukraine to use US-provided longer-range missiles against Russian targets. Previously, Ukraine was only permitted to use them on its own territory. In a rare televised statement Thursday, Putin said he ordered Russia's military to strike Dnipro, home to Soviet-era rocket factories, using a ballistic missile named Oreshnik. This means “hazelnut tree” in Russian. The attack was the first use of the Oreshnik missile “under combat conditions,” Putin said. Videos from Dnipro posted on social media show multiple projectiles exploding as they impact the ground at high speed. Local residents in Dnipro said the Oreshnik missile struck an industrial plant operated by PA Pivdenmash, formerly known as Yuzhmash. The PA Pivdenmash factory previously manufactured booster stages for the Soviet-era Zenit rocket and, most recently, first-stage tanks for the US-operated Antares rocket for Northrop Grumman. Threats From the Kremlin Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon's deputy press secretary, called the weapon used Thursday an “experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile” based on Russia's RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile model. While the strike before dawn Thursday used conventional munitions, the impact of multiple projectiles suggests the missile employed multiple reentry vehicles, or MIRVs, similar to the way Russia might use the missile in a nuclear attack. Ars Technica This story originally appeared on Ars Technica , a trusted source for technology news, tech policy analysis, reviews, and more. Ars is owned by WIRED's parent company, Condé Nast. Singh said the missile could be refitted with different types of conventional or nuclear warheads. She said Russia notified the US government of the planned attack “briefly” before it happened through nuclear risk-reduction channels. Ukrainian government officials initially said the attack on Dnipro was by an ICBM rather than an intermediate-range weapon, or IRBM. ICBMs typically follow long, arcing trajectories that take the missiles into space, above the discernible atmosphere, as they travel to faraway targets. An intermediate-range missile, classified as a weapon that can travel between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers, could also reach space, although the exact altitude reached by the Oreshnik missile was unknown Thursday. “An IRBM and an ICBM, they can have similar flight paths. They can have high trajectories,” Singh said. “They can carry large payloads, but the main difference lies in the range and the strategic purpose.” The Oreshnik missile launched Tuesday apparently took off from Russia’s Kapustin Yar rocket base roughly 800 kilometers from Dnipro, well away from intense fighting. This is the first time any IRBM has been used in combat. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, ratified by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1988, banned ground-launched IRBMs. The US pulled out of the treaty in 2019 under the first Trump administration, citing noncompliance from Russia. At the time, US officials noted that China, which was not a signatory to the treaty, possessed more than 1,000 IRBMs in its arsenal. Putin said Western air defenses are not capable of destroying the Oreshnik missile in flight, although this claim can't be verified. He said Russia would provide warnings to Ukraine in advance of similar missile attacks in the future to allow civilians to escape danger zones. The Oreshnik missiles strike their targets at speeds of up to Mach 10, or 2.5 to 3 kilometers per second, Putin said. “The existing air defense systems around the world, including those being developed by the US in Europe, are unable to intercept such missiles.” A Global War? In perhaps the most chilling part of his remarks, Putin said the conflict in Ukraine is “taking on global dimensions” and said Russia is entitled to use missiles against Western countries supplying weapons for Ukraine to use against Russian targets. “In the event of escalation, we will respond decisively and in kind,” Putin said. “I advise the ruling elites of those countries planning to use their military forces against Russia to seriously consider this.” The change in nuclear doctrine authorized by Putin earlier this week also lowers the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons to counter a conventional attack that threatens Russian “territorial integrity.” This seems to have already happened. Ukraine launched an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region in August, taking control of more than 1,000 square kilometers of Russian land. Russian forces, assisted by North Korean troops, are staging a counteroffensive to try to retake the territory. Singh called Russia’s invitation of North Korean troops “escalatory” and said Putin could “choose to end this war today.” US officials say Russian forces are suffering some 1,200 deaths or injuries per day in the war. In September, The Wall Street Journal reported that US intelligence sources estimated that a million Ukrainians and Russians had been killed or wounded in the war. The UN Human Rights Office most recently reported that 11,973 civilians have been killed, including 622 children, since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. “We warned Russia back in 2022 not to do this, and they did it anyways, so there are consequences for that,” Singh said. “But we don't want to see this escalate into a wider regional conflict. We don't seek war with Russia.” This story originally appeared on Ars Technica .BEIJING , Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 22, 2024 , the " Global Gen Z Views on Beijing " event organized by China Daily New Media Center and 21st Century Media and Education officially launched. The event will spotlight three key themes: Beijing's cultural legacy, technological innovation, and environmental conservation. During the event, over 20 international influencers will visit notable sites including the Capital Museum and the Zhoukoudian Site Museum to explore the Beijing's rich history. They will also visit Beijing's leading tech enterprises and innovation hubs to experience the city's technological advancements. Additionally, the influencers will visit iconic locations such as the Yanqing Ecological Civilization Exhibition and the Beijing Wild Duck Lake National Wetland Park, gaining a firsthand perspective on the integration of environmental conservation and industrial development in the city. Through dynamic and youthful storytelling, the event aims to showcase Beijing's rich cultural heritage and its achievements in sustainable, high-quality development to audiences worldwide. During the first day of the event, Veronica, an Italian exchange student at Tsinghua University, expressed her excitement, saying, "I am delighted to be part of this event. My deep interest in Chinese culture brought me to China for my studies, and I have gained a lot from this experience." This event serves not only as a cultural exploration but also as a key platform for sharing Beijing's historical and modern development with audiences worldwide. Through the influencers' firsthand experiences, Beijing's rich cultural heritage and contemporary achievements will be vividly showcased to worldwide audiences. This event offers an international stage for Beijing to highlight its unique appeal, while promoting cultural exchange and fostering global understanding. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-gen-z-views-on-beijing-a-journey-through-the-citys-culture-innovation-and-ecology-302314744.html SOURCE China DailyParis St Germain boss Luis Enrique praised his side after their 3-0 win at Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday, but said they must improve if they want to stay in the competition. The Ligue 1 leaders endured a terrible start to their Champions League campaign, with defeats to Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and last season's Premier League runners-up Arsenal. However, Tuesday's win moved them into the playoff places and they now sit 24th in the standings with seven points from six games. Yet that is not enough for the coach. "Football is a pretty unfair sport, the classification is quite tight, a goal can make a difference and we still have two important games ahead, we can still be out," the manager said. "This wasn't a better game than PSV (Eindhoven) or Atletico Madrid, I'd even say it was worse, but that's football, we know we have to improve and the squad hasn't changed a lot. We need points, and we will try to win the next games." The manager did, however, praise the efforts of Nuno Mendes, who scored their second goal. "Nuno brings other solutions for his physical and technical qualities. He can both complete the triangle at the back and play up front. He's playing higher up at the moment. He brings a lot offensively. But that could change," the manager added. Luis Enrique will now turn his attention in the competition to the match against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Jan. 22, before they close their campaign against VfB Stuttgart seven days later. "We don't have the number of points we should have. It was important to score tonight because for one goal, you can be out of the Champions League. We have to go game by game, there's City now," he said.

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he is ready to sit down with Republican President-elect Donald Trump and his rapidly developing cabinet while reiterating that he wants to work rather than war with the incoming administration. During his weekly press conference, Hizzoner said he has communicated to the burgeoning Trump administration that City Hall would like to engage with them on several of the city’s most pressing issues. “We communicated that once things are in order we would like to sit down and share some of our ideas and visions around the border, around affordability, around New York City needs,” Adams said. “He was receptive to that. Our goal is not to be warring, but working, with the new president for New York City. Not four years of fighting, but four years of working.” During the briefing, the mayor also took issue with those criticizing Trump’s highly controversial cabinet appointments — including anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. He suggested those who do not like Trump’s picks should run for office themselves instead of criticizing him. “He ran, he went across the country, he went to rallies,” Adams said. “The person who did the sweat, blood and tears, now he has to pick his team. Those who say ‘I don’t like who you picked,’ then run. No one stops anyone from running and being the president.” The Democratic mayor’s lastest comments fit into his noticeably soft rhetoric around Trump over the past few months—compared with most other leaders in his party . His efforts to seemingly tiptoe around criticizing Trump have come under fire, as some critics speculate the mayor might be angling for the incoming president to help with his legal troubles. Mayor Adams bristled last week at the notion that he is trying to curry favor with Trump to help his legal case, noting that after he reached out to the president-elect, so did Gov. Kathy Hochul, US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. “None of them, not the governor, not the senator, not Morning Joe, did you say, ‘are you doing it because you want something?'” Adams said last week. “How about we’re doing it because we love New York? This is the president. And it’s time for us to stop yelling at each other and working with each other.” Adams pleaded not guilty to a five-count federal indictment in late September and will go on trial for the charges on April 21 of next year. Prosecutors allege that he sought and accepted luxury travel perks and illegal foreign campaign contributions in exchange for political favors on behalf of the Turkish government. Trump has publicly belittled the charges against Adams and cast him, without evidence, as the target of political persecution from President Biden’s Justice Department. The president-elect pardoned many of his political allies during his first term in office, and Adams’ legal team reportedly believed he could do the same for the embattled mayor. Trump is set to nominate Jay Clayton — his former Securities and Exchange Commission head — to take over as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the office that indicted Adams. Damian Williams, the current US Attorney for SDNY, announced Monday that he would resign next month .Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds ASML Holding Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a ...

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BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Tyrell Greene Jr. ran for three touchdowns, Devin Matthews added 134 yards on the ground with a score and Towson beat Campbell 45-23 on Saturday. Greene scored on a 7-yard run with 12:55 remaining, and after Tigers’ Will Middleton intercepted a Mike Chandler II pass, he broke loose for a 30-yard touchdown that stretched the Towson lead to 35-16 about 30 seconds later. Green also had a 3-yard TD run in the second quarter and finished with 41 yards rushing on nine carries. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

More than 100,000 state employees will get three extra days off this year after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis decided to give the workers additional time away from the job. The three days—December 23, 24 and 31—come in addition to the normally scheduled holidays on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. "Florida is in great shape, and we want to reward our state employees," DeSantis said in a statement. "After a full year—including three costly hurricanes—we hope these extra days off allow for state workers to spend more time with their families and loved ones during this holiday season." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, called the move by DeSantis a "welcome" change. "The gesture of adding additional paid holidays to the calendar is always a welcome one, and Governor DeSantis' decision to do so is certainly in line with past decisions by governors of other states," Beene told Newsweek. "For states that don't already recognize days like Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as state holidays, expansion of holidays like this one typically happens when the state budget allows it," he said. HR consultant Bryan Driscoll, however, called DeSantis' move a "cheap political stunt" instead of a gesture of employee support. "He's trying to paper over years of anti-worker policies with a feel-good headline. It's the equivalent of tossing crumbs to workers while gutting unions and stripping away job protections," Driscoll told Newsweek. While state employees are likely to enjoy a few extra days off, the decision doesn't deal with some important issues, he said. "This move does nothing to address the real issues facing workers in Florida, like the lack of paid family leave or protections for low-wage workers," Driscoll said. "It reflects a government more interested in optics than substance, prioritizing political games over real, lasting change for the workforce." When DeSantis ran for the GOP nomination for president, he focused much of his campaign on how efficiently he ran the state's small employee base, even though Florida is the third most populous state. "Florida state government [has the] lowest number of state employees per capita in the country," DeSantis said at a CNN town hall in January. In 2022, Florida had 164,829 employees, including both full- and part-time workers. And while the national average was 198 state government workers per 10,000 residents, Florida had just 82 state employees per 10,000 residents. Florida's financial picture looks good this year, Beene said, and many state employees might have worked longer hours than expected because of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, which all made landfall in the Sunshine State. "State revenues are strong, some employees worked longer hours than expected due to multiple natural disasters, and Christmas and New Year's falling in the middle of the week make it difficult for employees wanting to spend additional time with their families capable of doing so," he said.Singaporean in his 30s says he feels left behind in life because even with “2 jobs, I can barely provide for my parents”

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One of the most prominent figures from Canada 's trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order. A judge ruled Friday that Pat King was guilty on one count each of mischief, counseling others to commit mischief and counseling others to obstruct police. He was also found guilty on two counts of disobeying a court order. He could face up to 10 years in prison. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of protesters clogged the streets of the capital, Ottawa , and besieged Parliament Hill for three weeks in early 2022, demonstrating against vaccine mandates for truckers and other precautions and condemning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. Members of the self-styled Freedom Convoy also blockaded U.S.-Canada border crossings in protest. The prosecution alleged King was a protest leader who was instrumental to the disruption in Ottawa. The prosecution alleged King coordinated the repeated bouts of honking, ordering the protesters to lay on the horn every 30 minutes for 10 minutes at a time, and told people to “hold the line” when he was aware that police and the city had asked the truckers to leave. The prosecution's case relied mainly on King’s own videos, which he posted to social media throughout the protest to document the demonstration and communicate with those taking part. King’s lawyers argued that he was peacefully protesting and was not one of the demonstration's leaders. King was found not guilty on three counts of intimidation and one count of obstructing police himself. The truckers' convoy gridlocked downtown streets around Parliament Hill, with area residents complaining about the fumes from diesel engines running non-stop, and unrelenting noise from constant the honking of horns and music from parties. Trudeau's government ultimately invoked the Emergencies Act to try and bring an end to the protests. Ottawa Police brought in hundreds of officers from forces across Canada. The protests were first aimed at a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. They eventually encompassed fury over COVID-19 restrictions and dislike of Trudeau, reflecting the spread of disinformation in Canada and simmering populist and right-wing anger. The Freedom Convoy shook Canada’s reputation for civility, inspired convoys in France, New Zealand and the Netherlands and interrupted economic trade. For almost a week the busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit was blocked. It carries more than 25% of trade between the countries, who are each other's largest trading partners.

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On Wednesday, December 4th, Neptune Aviation, one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, revealed that it will convert a popular narrowbody commercial airliner, the Airbus A319, to a firefighting water bomber. Neptune Aviation is partnering with Aerotec & Concept to complete the conversion of the Airbus A319. The initial conversion is scheduled to be completed in 2027, and Neptune Aviation will introduce it into service shortly after. The aerial firefighting company will look to convert several other Airbus A319s for aerial firefighting purposes in the future. These airplanes and helicopters are fitted with the latest technology in aerial firefighting capability. The President of Neptune Aviation, Jennifer Draughon, spoke about the new soon-to-be-converted aircraft. Draughon stated, "As the leader in aerial firefighting, we are always focused on continuous improvement. The Airbus A319’s larger size and higher maximum takeoff weight allow for greater fire retardant capacity, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the safety of our crews, firefighters on the ground, and the communities we protect." Neptune Aviation's newest narrowbody firefighting aircraft Neptune Aviation will look to introduce a completed aerial firefighting aircraft in 2027, after the conversion is completed in partnership with the France-based Aerotec & Concept. The new Airbus A319 water bomber will be a significant upgrade to the firefighting company's fleet. Currently, Neptune Aviation flies nine British Aerospace 146 aircraft. According to Aero Time , these aircraft have a maximum capacity of 3,000 gallons for retardant. However, the newly converted Airbus A319 fleet will be able to carry a maximum of 4,500 gallons of retardant. It is not clear how many Airbus A319 water bombers Neptune Aviation will acquire in the future. However, it is likely that Neptune Aviation will keep a mixture of BAe 146 water bombers and Airbus A319 water bombers. This will provide the company with a wide range of aerial firefighting capabilities. The Airbus A319 has several other improvements in the performance category compared to the BAe 146s. However, the BAe 146s are smaller and easier to maneuver. Overall, these two aircraft have the following general performance specifications: Specification BAe 146 Airbus A319 Length 102 feet 111 feet Height 28 feet one inch 38 feet seven inches Wingspan 86 feet three inches 117 feet five inches Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) 84,000 pounds 166,000 pounds Typical cruise speed 404 knots (465 miles per hour) 448 knots (515 miles per hour) Range 2,090 nautical miles (2,405 miles) 3,750 nautical miles (4,320 miles) Service ceiling 35,000 feet 41,000 feet About Neptune Aviation Neptune Aviation Services is one of the largest aerial firefighting firms in the US. The company is based out of Missoula International Airport (MSO) in Missoula, Montana. However, Neptune Aviation provides aerial firefighting services to a wide range of areas, including throughout the US, Canada, Chile, and other areas around the world. The company was first founded in 1993 after Marta Amelia Timmons purchased Black Hills Aviation, which was previously based in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Since then, the company has focused on aerial firefighting services. However, the company also provides aviation maintenance services, air charter services, and operates a fixed base operator (FBO).

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The bald eagle has landed in the U.S. code after President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird. Congress passed the measure with unanimous support. Although the bird of prey is at the center of the Great Seal of the United States, it was never formally recognized as the country's official bird. Some of the Founding Fathers — Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson — were tasked with creating a national seal but simply couldn't come to an agreement. In 1782, a version of the seal with a bald eagle was submitted by Secretary of the Continental Congress Charles Thomson and approved. Most Americans are familiar with the seal's eagle carrying a flag-emblazoned shield holding an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other. Franklin was historically against the decision, arguing in a letter to his daughter that the bald eagle was "a bird of bad moral character." Either way, the U.S. has not had an official bird in the almost 250 years since its founding. Minnesota resident Preston Cook has long hoped that the eagle would ascend into the U.S. code, even writing a draft a bill and sending it to lawmakers. Cook described himself as having a lifelong obsession with the bald eagle, and took it upon himself to push for a change when discovering that there was no official U.S. bird. He wrote a simple piece of legislation that would change the code to say that, “The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird.” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., then led a bipartisan group who brought it to the Senate floor in July. It passed unanimously before sailing through the House last week with no opposition. Cook told NBC News earlier this month that this is one overlooked piece of history he felt compelled to fix. “No one has to change anything; it’s just a correction. It is only a correction in history to make things right and makes things the way they should be,” Cook said.

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Duke of York ‘ceased all contact’ with spy-accused man after concerns raisedThe Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) won the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) Students’ Union elections on Friday (December 13) as it ended the dominance of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) after nearly 30 years. The KSU won 13 out of the 15 general seats to wrest control of the union when the results were declared on Friday. Kurien Biju of the KSU was elected chairperson. In the previous election, the SFI had won 13 seats, while the KSU secured only two. The elected representatives of the KSU held a victory march on the campus and hoisted the union’s flag. They claimed the verdict was a blow to the politics of violence propagated by the SFI on campuses in the State. They added that the union would adopt a student-friendly approach in its functioning on campus. K.M. Krishnalal, Ernakulam district president of the KSU, said the resounding victory of the KSU was a strong response from the student community against the alleged corrupt practices of employees and student unions affiliated with Left parties. He added that the anti-student policies of the SFI had been rejected. Besides Mr. Biju, the other elected KSU representatives are Naveen Mathew, vice chairperson, Archana S.B., general secretary, Muhammad Rashid, joint secretary, and Basil M. Paul, treasurer. Published - December 14, 2024 12:40 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Redditwww jili 369 。

The East Tennessee State women’s team desperately needed someone to provide offense against Tennessee Tech. Braylyn Milton was the right person for the job. The senior guard scored 20 points, including going 4-for-8 from 3-point range, to lead the Bucs to a 53-48 win over the Golden Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gym. Milton was happy to step up when her team needed her the most, scoring ETSU’s first 10 points of the third quarter. The Bucs (2-4) were coming off a couple of close losses, and Milton told her teammates it was time to turn the page. “It felt pretty good to know that my teammates were looking for me,” Milton said. “Everybody had confidence in me so that boosted my confidence. It felt good to get a win on our home court and find some momentum. We’ve had some close games so it was important for us to stay consistent and confident to fight through adversity.” It was a battle to the end with 13 lead changes in the game. ETSU trailed 27-21 at the half, but rallied with a defensive effort that caused 20 turnovers. Milton and Kendall Folley each had three steals, while Meghan Downing had eight rebounds and two blocked shots. “Mental toughness, resilience and response are what we’ve been working on,” ETSU coach Brenda Mock Brown said. “Sometimes that takes time with new teams. We have nine new players who are competitors, but they’ve not been here. It takes time to get rhythm and learn your role. The message has been loud and clear that we’ve had enough time to get tough and compete.” No one embodied that more than Courtney Moore. The senior guard was finally at full strength and produced 10 points, including going 4-for-4 at the free-throw line in the crucial moments of the game. “There is trust in me and my teammates. We’re practicing every day and going hard,” Moore said. “That’s a really good team and the game was obviously up and down, back and forth. We had to stay confident and continue to do what we do in practice.” Their efforts helped overcome a 14-point effort by Tech’s Peyton Carter. Reghan Grimes and Chloe Larry also hit double figures with 12 and 10 points, respectively. Anna Walker pulled down 13 rebounds, but was held scoreless. ETSU made five more shots beyond the arc. On a night she scored just three points, Folley had five rebounds and five assists, while only committing one turnover. The Bucs return to action Wednesday 7 p.m. when they host Presbyterian inside Brooks Gym.COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said Thursday that he is "absolutely" confident that Ryan Day will be back as football coach in 2025. Calls to fire the sixth-year coach rose among Ohio State fans after the Buckeyes lost to Michigan for the fourth straight year. Bjork, in an interview on 97.1 The Fan, said Day is the man for the job, regardless of how the Buckeyes perform in the College Football Playoff. They host Tennessee in a first-round game Dec. 21. "Coach Day is awesome," said Bjork, who came from Texas A&M to replace the retiring Gene Smith last summer. "He's great to work with. He totally gets it. He loves being a Buckeye. So, we're going to support him at the highest level." The 13-10 loss to Michigan followed by an ugly melee between the teams put the coach in a precarious spot. He and his team were booed off the field by the home fans. Bjork ended up releasing a statement expressing his support for the coach. "The reason we had to say something after (the Michigan) game is, we're still breathing, we're still alive," Bjork said. "The season's not over. The book is not closed." Thanks to the playoff, Day has a chance to redeem himself with Ohio State's huge fanbase with a win against the Volunteers — and perhaps more in the 12-team tournament. Regardless of what happens, Day will be back next year, according to Bjork. "Coach Day and I just hit it off so well," Bjork said. "I've been really, really impressed. Every single time I talked to him, I learn something. He's innovative. He recruits at the highest level. He's got a great staff." Day wouldn't directly address his job status last weekend. "When you first come off those types of things, there's a lot of emotion," he said, referring to the Michigan loss. "And then as time goes on, you've got to get refocused because you know what you've done in the past does not affect what's going on moving forward. Everything is out in front of us." Failing to consistently beat Michigan is one of the few flaws in Day's coaching record. Hired as a member of coach Urban Meyer's staff in 2017, Day was the hand-picked successor when Meyer retired after the 2018 season. Compiling an overall 66-10 record, he is widely admired in the coaching community. "Great respect for what he's done in his coaching career, what he's done there at Ohio State and the success that they've had year-in and year-out," Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said. Day is in trouble now because losing The Game is considered an unforgiveable sin by Buckeyes fans. "What we have to do is this whole 'championship or bust' mentality, you want that as the goal, but it has to be about the process," Bjork said. "To me, we've got to maybe change some conversations a little bit. I think we need to maybe just approach things a little bit differently."

Taylor Swift's loyal fans braved the elements as they queued in the early hours of the morning to try and grab a copy of her new book . Die-hard Swifties were seen lining up outside Target stores in the US in the early hours of Friday morning in a bid to be the first to get their hands on her new Eras Tour book. Fans were out as early as 5 a.m. in ice cold temperatures to snap up the Taylor merchandise on Black Friday. One fan, Carlos Miracle, said, "Yeah, it's really cold but we're here to get Taylor Swift's tour book and her latest vinyl drop." The book is priced at $39.99 at Target , with a vinyl album and CD version of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology also available at the retail giant for the first time, containing 35 tracks including four acoustic bonus songs. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book can't become New York Times bestseller despite fan frenzy Taylor Swift fans panic and camp at Target's Black Friday for Anthology vinyl and Eras Tour book The vinyl album is priced at $59.99 and CDs are $17.99. Another fan in New Jersey, Amy Webb said, "I usually don't buy anything during the holiday season, but wanted to get my hands on this before it sells out." Many fans on social media noted that the products were almost sold out as early as 9.30 a.m. in some stores. Meanwhile, fans who were able to get their hands on the book shared some of the tidbits on social media that wasn't previously known. One fact about the record-breaking tour's choreography left fans gobsmacked. In the book, Taylor wrote about the dance choreography for when she performed her song Mastermind off her Midnights album. "We recreate a chessboard and when I signal the dancers to move to different spots on the board, they actually create the exact sequence for a checkmate,” she shared. Fans were sharing this news on X along with videos of the tour during this moment. Taylor sings the line, "I'm the wind in our free-flowing sails and the liquor in our cocktails," as she points at her dancers as they move around the stage. Then before she hits the chorus, the dancers all fall to the ground. Mastermind even has a lyric referring to the end of a chess game, with Taylor singing, "Checkmate, I couldn't lose." Fans were left stunned that they didn't pick up on this before and praised the singer. "OMG, of course they do. She doesn’t miss a beat," one fan wrote on X. Another penned, "Whaat! Never noticed this, that’s so cool." A third fan praised, "Oh why is she so genius?" Others were shocked that Swifties didn't notice this, as the fan base is known for trying to figure out clues and Taylor loves putting these clues in her fashion, concerts, and social media. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.

Deciding who is the greatest at anything will always involve an emotional attachment. Using AI takes away the human side of decision-making and allows for a completely logic-based ranking. GIVEMESPORT asked AI to name the greatest British managers in football history. Deciding what makes someone the greatest at something is often a tricky task. This is especially the case when it pertains to football, as so many different variables are at play. Is being great defined only by the number of trophies you win? How much of a role does longevity factor in? What about one's influence on the game long after they've called time on their career? The truth is, every person will have a different answer, which may be clouded by their emotional attachment to certain names. That's why here at GIVEMESPORT , we have taken emotions out of the equation and let technology do the work for us. We asked ChatGPT to name the twenty greatest British football managers of all time, and they have delivered with a ranking that may just raise a fair few eyebrows, including the absence of World Cup-winning former England manager Sir Alf Ramsey. Chat GPT has named the 20 greatest footballers of all time, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona. 20 Gordon Strachan Chat GPT said: "Strachan's tenure at Celtic saw considerable domestic success, including multiple league titles. He is highly regarded for his tactical acumen, having led the team through a period of domestic dominance while also making strides in European competitions." Jamie Carragher once argued that there is something about the Scottish cadence that helps make them imposing managers. So it's no surprise that we start with a Scot in the form of Gordon Strachan. As a player, Strachan won 50 caps for his country and claimed numerous honours while playing for the likes of Aberdeen, Manchester United, and Leeds. While he wasn't quite as successful on the sidelines, he still has six major trophies to his name. While most of his titles came during his stint at Celtic, the 67-year-old also had notable spells managing Coventry, Southampton, and Middlesbrough. He even took charge of the Scottish national team in what was his last managerial role to date. 19 Harry Redknapp Chat GPT said: "Redknapp is widely respected for his work at clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth, where he won the FA Cup. His ability to revitalize teams, build successful squads, and develop young talent has made him a notable figure in English football." In terms of notoriety, Harry Redknapp is probably a name that would be considered much higher on the list of the greatest British or English managers of all time . His personality won over plenty of people, hence his success on reality show 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.' However, in terms of what he actually achieved, there are plenty more options that have come away with more silverware. Some of Redknapp's greatest feats include helping teams survive relegation, but his only winner's medals came during his time at Portsmouth, where he won the second division title in 2003 and the FA Cup in 2008, stopping Manchester United from winning the treble in the process. Some of football's greatest managers have tasted the bitter disappointment of relegation. 18 David Moyes Chat GPT said: "Moyes made his name at Everton, where he consistently overachieved with limited resources, before later finding success with West Ham United, winning their first trophy in decades. His achievements with Everton, including regular European qualification, earned him a spot among Britain's managerial elite." A man often ridiculed purely for his disastrous spell at Manchester United, history has proven that what happened to David Moyes at Old Trafford wasn't a one-off, as plenty of others have struggled since. Moyes had earned his stripes at Everton, which helped land him the job of a lifetime at Manchester United. While it clearly didn't work out and it took the Scot a couple of jobs to once again find his mojo, he eventually did at West Ham United, taking them from a team on the brink of relegation to European champions after winning the UEFA Conference League. The Hammers have struggled in the immediate aftermath of his departure too, emphasizing just how well Moyes had actually done. 17 John Lambie Chat GPT said: "Lambie is best known for his passionate leadership of Partick Thistle, where he guided the club to a Scottish First Division title. His managerial style and personality endeared him to players and fans alike." A name that people of a younger generation may not be familiar with, John Lambie was a prominent figure in Scottish football throughout his playing and coaching career. Known for his colourful language and eccentric personality, the cigar-smoking manager found great success with the likes of Hamilton Academical and Partick Thistle. While he may not have reached the same heights as some others on this list, he has remained an incredibly popular figure in the country since his tragic passing in 2018. His reigns saw him take lesser-known teams into Europe, which was a remarkable achievement in itself. 16 Terry Venables Chat GPT said: "Venables’ innovative approach to management earned him respect, particularly during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. He also enjoyed success as the England national team’s manager, notably guiding them to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup." They may never have won Euro '96, but the team that Terry Venables put together for that tournament remains one of the most entertaining and talented in Three Lions history. While others have gotten further since, none have been able to resonate with the country quite as much as Venables' England team. That period of his career is what the former Leeds United manager is most known for, but the majority of his trophies came in Spain during a stint as Barcelona manager. He also famously won the FA Cup with Tottenham in 1991 in a team that boasted the great Paul Gascoigne. Peter Risdale has still not been forgiven by fans for his role in the club's downfall, but believes he's wrongly perceived by Leeds supporters. 15 Willie Maley Chat GPT said: "One of the most successful managers in Scottish football history, Maley laid the groundwork for Celtic’s dominance in Scotland. His remarkable success with Celtic during the early 20th century remains a benchmark for future generations." A reign that will likely never be replicated in the modern game, Willie Maley was the lifeblood of Celtic for more than 40 years. Having played for the club as a player, he became their manager in 1897 and set about making the Hoops one of the most dominant teams in British football. All in all, Maley lifted 32 trophies as Celtic manager, comprising league titles and Scottish Cups. The era he was in, and the fact that success was limited to national dominance, likely explains why the AI didn’t rank him higher. Nevertheless, he is a worthy entrant on the list for the pivotal role he played in changing Scottish football forever. 14 Alex McLeish Chat GPT said: "McLeish is known for his disciplined managerial style, with successful spells at Aberdeen and Rangers, helping to revive Rangers’ fortunes during his tenure." Alex McLeish achieved most of his success in Scotland while managing Rangers in the mid-2000s. However, he has also led some of England’s most historic clubs, including Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. What McLeish is perhaps most remembered for, though, is pulling off one of the biggest cup final upsets in history back in 2011. The 65-year-old guided an unfancied Birmingham City side to Wembley, where they faced Arsenal in the League Cup final. Despite being relegation candidates, Birmingham managed to steal the trophy thanks to an 89th-minute goal from Obafemi Martins, following a horrendous mix-up at the back for the Gunners. While City were relegated that season and have yet to return to the Premier League, the memories created that day ensure McLeish’s legacy stands the test of time in the Midlands. 13 Craig Brown Chat GPT said: "Brown managed Scotland to the 1998 World Cup, the last time they participated in the tournament. While his domestic achievements were more modest, his long tenure as Scotland’s manager cemented his place in Scottish football history." He may not have amassed a trophy-laden career, but fans of Scottish football will forever cherish Craig Brown’s contributions to the national team during the 1990s. Brown successfully guided Scotland to two major tournaments—Euro '96 and the 1998 World Cup. The Tartan Army has yet to return to the latter competition, meaning that failure to qualify in 2026 will mark over three decades since Scottish fans last saw their country represented on football’s biggest stage. Brown remains a celebrated figure for having guided Scotland to that cherished achievement in the first place. 12 Joe Mercer Chat GPT said: "Mercer was a key figure in Manchester City’s rise to prominence, steering the club to multiple league titles and domestic cup wins in the 1960s. He was also a respected figure in the development of the modern managerial role." Before Pep Guardiola transformed Manchester City into one of the greatest teams world football has ever seen , the Citizens rose to prominence under the leadership of Joe Mercer. This resurgence allowed City to step out of the shadow of their Trafford-based neighbours and establish themselves at the pinnacle of English football. While Manchester was dominated by the red of the Busby Babes during the 1950s and 1960s, Mercer’s City claimed some of the biggest domestic honours in the late 1960s. Many fans remember Manchester United lifting the European Cup in 1968, but fewer recall that City were crowned English champions that same year. Under Mercer's guidance, they followed up with an FA Cup triumph the following season, marking a golden era for the blue half of Manchester. 11 Bill Shankly Chat GPT said: "Shankly’s legacy lies in his transformation of Liverpool FC, establishing the club as a major force in English and European football. His emphasis on team spirit and professionalism laid the foundation for the club’s future success." Just missing out on ChatGPT's top 10 is a man immortalised with a statue outside Anfield. Before Bob Paisley turned Merseyside into a European footballing powerhouse, Bill Shankly was busy laying the foundations for Liverpool's future success. Shankly made his mark as Huddersfield Town's manager before being appointed Liverpool boss in 1959. Over the next 15 years, he transformed the Reds into a dominant force in English football. Under his leadership, Liverpool secured three First Division titles, four Community Shields, two FA Cups, and a UEFA Cup. In 2019, France Football ranked Shankly as the 10th greatest manager of all time , suggesting the AI might have underestimated his impact with this placing. From Raheem Sterling to Roy Keane to Thierry Henry, who does ChatGPT rank as being the greatest footballers in Premier League history? 10 Martin O'Neill Chat GPT said: "O’Neill’s managerial career was highlighted by his success at Celtic, where he led the club to multiple Scottish league titles and European success in the UEFA Cup, all while transforming Celtic into a force in Europe." A two-time European Cup winner as a player, the soft-spoken Irishman Martin O'Neill may not have reached the same heights as a manager but still carved out an impressive career on the touchline. Hugely successful during his time at Celtic, O'Neill also brought silverware to Leicester City, winning two League Cups in the space of four years. O'Neill also did a commendable job at Aston Villa, turning the Villans into a team that were, at one point in time, a genuine threat to the established top four. While he has since transitioned into a new role as a radio pundit, his achievements cannot be understated. Martin O'Neill once left World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Patrick Vieira speechless with a savage Champions League comeback. 9 Walter Smith Chat GPT said: "Smith is one of Scotland’s most successful managers, particularly with Rangers, where he led the club to domestic dominance. His tenure at Rangers marked the club's return to the top, and he’s widely respected for his tactical discipline and consistency." A bona fide Rangers legend, all 21 of the trophies that Walter Smith won in his distinguished career came during his spells in Glasgow. Known as the Bear among his players, Smith won all there was to win domestically and also came agonisingly close to bringing European glory to Ibrox when he led his side to the final of the UEFA Cup in 2008. Smith also had a stint as the national team manager for a little over two years before returning to the club where he made his name. His last act in football before his passing was being made President of Rangers. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Walter Smith was Manchester United's assistant manager between March and May 2004. 8 George Graham Chat GPT said: "Graham is known for his strong defensive philosophy and his ability to build successful teams. He led Arsenal to two league titles and a European trophy, while his disciplined, tactical approach revolutionized how teams approached defense in England." Before Arsène Wenger came in and firmly cemented himself as Arsenal's greatest ever manager , there was George Graham. What makes the famous Scot's achievements at Highbury all the more impressive is that he had to topple a Liverpool side that was arguably the most dominant the country had ever seen in the process. The 1988/89 First Division title is perhaps the pinnacle of Graham's legendary reign. Having to go to Anfield and win by a two-goal margin to secure the title from the hosts' grasp, the Gunners did exactly that. Incredibly, though, his last trophy came as Tottenham manager when he won the League Cup in 1999. 7 Bobby Robson Chat GPT said: "Robson was a highly respected tactician with a successful career at Ipswich Town, where he won the UEFA Cup, and later with the England national team. His influence on English football was profound, particularly in terms of his tactical innovations and leadership." One of the most beloved men in English football history. A smile that could make even the coldest warm up. The way in which Bobby Robson's former players have spoken about his greatness both prior to and after his sad death tells you everything you need to know about how revered he was. What is most incredible about Robson's resume is how widespread it is. Most British managers stay on British soil for most of their career. Robson won trophies in the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain as well as in his homeland. He also scouted some of the very best players in the game, including unearthing Ronaldo Nazario. There have been so many talented British players in the world of football - but AI has named and ranked the top 20. 6 Kenny Dalglish Chat GPT said: "Dalglish enjoyed immense success both as a player and manager at Liverpool. He helped build a dynasty, especially in the 1980s, and was instrumental in Liverpool’s European and domestic dominance during that period." A Ballon d'Or runner-up in 1983 , 'King' Kenny Dalglish was almost just as effective as a manager in his pomp as he was as a player. The iconic Scotsman had already written his name into Liverpool folklore by the time he had coached them to three First Division titles and two FA Cups. A more impressive feat was how he took a Blackburn Rovers side, one admittedly that had plenty of wealthy backing, and guided them to one of the more unlikely Premier League titles, stopping Manchester United from achieving a three-peat. Even when he made a brief return to Liverpool in 2010 to manage a team that was well below par, Dalglish still brought silverware in the form of the 2012 League Cup. 5 Bob Paisley Chat GPT said: "Paisley is one of the most successful managers in European football history. Under his leadership, Liverpool dominated both English and European football in the 1970s and 1980s. He remains one of the best managers to have worked in British football." Dalglish had to take the reins from arguably the greatest Liverpool manager there has ever been, and from a man with whom he had managed to achieve incredible things on the pitch. The top five begins with the great Bob Paisley, who won a grand total of twenty major honours just at Anfield. His trophy cabinet includes six league titles, three European Cups, a UEFA Cup and three League Cups. The only thing possibly missing is an FA Cup triumph, but when you are storming to success on every other front, it hardly matters. Some may argue he deserves to be higher, but ChatGPT had a very tough selection at the top to pick from. 4 Brian Clough Chat GPT said: "Clough’s remarkable achievement with Nottingham Forest, winning back-to-back European Cups, is one of the greatest managerial feats in history. His ability to inspire teams and manage players made him a giant of English football, especially at Forest." In many people's eyes, Brian Clough is the greatest English manager to never hold the England job. It's easy to understand why. The Nottingham Forest and Derby icon was never one to avoid controversy. Whether it be comments about chairmen or some of his fiercest rivals, he certainly wouldn't mince his words, which would have made him a headache for the FA. Yet you can't argue with the success he achieved. He took two teams, Derby and Forest, and turned them into the best teams in the country. His short stint at Leeds was destined to be a failure given his issues with the club and former manager Don Revie, but aside from that, the man-management genius had a glittering time after his playing days were cut short due to injuries. The incident impacted the Wimbledon players so much, they ended up losing 4-1. 3 Matt Busby Chat GPT said: "Busby built one of the most influential teams in British football history, rebuilding Manchester United after the Munich air disaster. His emphasis on youth development, particularly the 'Busby Babes', set the foundation for the club’s success in subsequent decades." It is no easy feat to create two of the best teams across two different eras. Some of the very best in the business have tried to do this and failed. But to do so in the circumstances that Sir Matt Busby had to is all the more awe-inspiring. Busby had put his faith in the budding young talent at Manchester United - heralded the 'Busby Babes.' Led by Duncan Edwards, United had already taken England by storm and looked set to do the same in Europe when disaster struck. The Munich Air Disaster took the lives of eight first-team players, including the aforementioned Edwards and captain Roger Byrne. Busby himself was fortunate to survive, and it took him time before he was physically and mentally ready to get back in the hot seat. When he did, though, he built an even better team with the likes of the 'Holy Trinity'—Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law, and George Best. The journey culminated in a European Cup win a decade after the disaster in one of the most emotional victories ever seen. 2 Jock Stein Chat GPT said: "Stein is a legendary figure in Scottish football, leading Celtic to European glory in 1967 and dominating Scottish football for over a decade. His tactical mastery and ability to build winning teams left a profound impact on both Celtic and Scottish football." Following in the footsteps of Willie Maley, Jock Stein brought a level of dominance to Celtic that was rarely ever seen before or since. The pinnacle of this was, of course, the European Cup, in which he oversaw the crowning of the first-ever British champions in the competition's history. Stein was a renowned figure in the sport that went beyond his native Scotland. However, his homeland was his biggest love, and taking the Scots to the World Cup in 1982 was an incredible achievement after all he had done for Celtic. Heartbreakingly, he would lose his life before having the chance to repeat the feat four years later. This led to the man he had mentored overseeing the run to that tournament in his absence, and he just so happened to go on to do pretty well for himself too. 1 Alex Ferguson Chat GPT said: "Widely regarded as the greatest British football manager, Ferguson transformed Manchester United into a global powerhouse. His tactical flexibility, leadership, and longevity make him one of the most successful managers in history. He is best known for his reign at United, with unparalleled domestic and European success." Stein's apprentice went on to do more than alright. ChatGPT's number one British coach of all time was never going to be anyone other than the greatest coach in sport , period. Sir Alex Ferguson achieved a level of greatness that has never been reached before, and did so with the type of longevity that will never be replicated. His 48 honours are not only a testament to how good he was at building teams, but also to just how long he was able to stay the best. Aberdeen gave people a glimpse of what was to come, and once he got everything in order at Old Trafford, Manchester United sprang into action and turned into a force that no one could stop. Critics will say maybe he could have won more in Europe, but that argument ultimately falls on deaf ears. There have been some controversial rankings from the AI on this list, but there can be no doubt they got number one bang on the money. All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - accurate as of 09/12/2024Barclays Issues Positive Forecast for Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) Stock Price

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FORT WORTH, Texas — When Arizona trekked to Texas last year, the Wildcats celebrated a come-from-behind victory in the Alamo Bowl to cap a historic season. The only celebratory moment in Arizona's 49-28 loss to TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday was UA star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan setting the program's all-time receiving yards record. Arizona's setback officially puts the Wildcats out of bowl contention. Arizona (4-7) won't participate in the postseason for the sixth time in seven seasons. Brent Brennan is the third straight Arizona head coach to miss out on a bowl game in his first season at the helm. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita's pass attempt to McMillan running an out route was intercepted on the first play from scrimmage on Saturday. TCU running back Trent Battle scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown to give the Horned Frogs a 7-0 lead; he scored again on TCU's opening drive of the second half. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) throws a pass as offensive lineman Joey Capra (53) blocks TCU linebacker Johnny Hodges (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, the Big 12's leading passer, was pressured by UA defensive end Lance Keneley and threw an interception on the Horned Frogs' second drive. Arizona free safety Jack Luttrell intercepted the pass for his third pick of the season, which tied sophomore Genesis Smith for a team-high this season. Despite the first-quarter interception, the Wildcats failed to reach TCU territory on the first three drives and fell behind 14-0. TCU running back Trent Battle (17) runs for a touchdown past Arizona defensive back Johno Price (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Arizona clawed its way back to a one-possession deficit after Fifita connected with tight end Sam Olson, who ran a seam route, for a 51-yard gain to the red zone. UA redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chris Hunter completed the drive with a 17-yard touchdown catch, stretching out his body and tapping his toes to stay in bounds. Since becoming a starter last month, Hunter has emerged as the Wildcats second-best pass-catcher behind McMillan. Arizona's dime defense used a similar tactic it used last week against Houston, showing blitz with multiple defensive backs in the box and two defensive linemen in a two-point stance. The Wildcats either pressured Hoover or dropped back in coverage against TCU's high-powered passing attack. Arizona forced back-to-back three-and-out possessions, but failed to convert TCU's empty possessions into touchdowns. Arizona kicker Tyler Loop made a 53-yard and 43-yard field goal and trimmed the deficit 14-13. With a chance for more momentum just before halftime, TCU converted on three third-down plays, including a third-and-18 and third-and-25. The Horned Frogs also had an intentional grounding that knocked them out of field goal range, but Hoover's 24-yard pass to wide receiver JP Richardson set up TCU receiver-converted-running back Savion Williams for a 20-yard touchdown run to take a 21-13 lead. Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter (16) takes a hand off from quarterback Noah Fifita (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Williams' touchdown was the first of a five-touchdown streak for TCU. Arizona's only offensive touchdown of the second half was Hunter's goal-line catch in the back of the end zone. Hunter had eight catches for 45 yards. Third-year defensive end Sterling Lane II returned a fumble 68 yards with a minute left. McMillan's 8-yard catch with just under 10 minutes left in the game officially put him as Arizona's all-time leading receiver with 3,335 yards. McMillan passed current UA wide receivers coach Bobby Wade for the record. Arizona will now face red-hot in-state rival Arizona State for the Territorial Cup. The Wildcats have won the last two Territorial Cups. Extra points: Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com . On X(Twitter): @JustinESports Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter

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Andrew met the individual through “official channels” with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from his office said. The businessman – known only as H6 – lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. He brought a case to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) after then-home secretary Suella Braverman said he should be excluded from the UK in March 2023. H6 was described as a “close confidante” of The Duke. Judges were told that in a briefing for the home secretary in July 2023, officials claimed H6 had been in a position to generate relationships between prominent UK figures and senior Chinese officials “that could be leveraged for political interference purposes”. They also said that H6 had downplayed his relationship with the Chinese state, which combined with his relationship with Andrew, 64, represented a threat to national security. A statement from Andrew’s office said: “The Duke of York followed advice from His Majesty’s Government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised. “The Duke met the individual through official channels with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. “He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security.” At a hearing in July, the specialist tribunal heard that the businessman was told by an adviser to Andrew that he could act on the duke’s behalf when dealing with potential investors in China, and that H6 had been invited to Andrew’s birthday party in 2020. A letter referencing the birthday party from the adviser, Dominic Hampshire, was discovered on H6’s devices when he was stopped at a port in November 2021. In a ruling on Thursday, Mr Justice Bourne, Judge Stephen Smith and Sir Stewart Eldon, dismissed the challenge.Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Just because retirement planning involves some guesswork doesn’t mean it has to be a total mystery. Related Articles Business | Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds Business | Army and Navy team up for hypersonic missile launch from Cape Canaveral Business | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Business | Bank groups sue the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a proposed cap on overdraft fees Business | HOA Homefront: Can our board meet in secret? Whether you’ve been saving since your first job or you’re getting a late start, you can leverage expert-recommended strategies to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. And if you’re not quite on track, don’t sweat it — the experts we spoke to offered actionable tips to help you close the gap. You might have a general idea of how much money you need to save for retirement . A few quick calculations can give you an estimate, but to truly appreciate where you stand, you’ll need to dive into the numbers. Here’s how to get started. A good rule of thumb to estimate your retirement savings goal is the Rule of 25 . Simply multiply your desired annual retirement income by 25. The result is roughly how much you’ll need to save before hitting retirement. For example, if you plan to spend $50,000 a year, you’ll need about $1.25 million to make it a reality. The Rule of 25 is based on the idea that withdrawing 4% annually from your retirement savings should last you about 30 years. While it’s not an exact science by any means — health care costs and lifestyle changes can skew the numbers, for example — the Rule of 25 can be a good starting point to figure out how much you need to save. Fidelity Investments, a behemoth in the retirement planning space, offers savings guidelines to help you determine if you’re on track . —By age 30: Save 1x your annual salary —By age 40: Save 3x your annual salary —By age 50: Save 6x your annual salary —By age 60: Save 8x your annual salary —By age 67: Save 10x your annual salary For example, if you earn $60,000 annually, you should aim for $600,000 in savings by age 67. But like the Rule of 25, Fidelity’s guidelines offer a 10,000-foot look at retirement goals, and they’re not customized to your situation. Maybe you earned a low salary in your 20s, but you’re working hard in your 30s to make up for it. Use these estimates as a benchmark — but don’t get discouraged if you’re lagging behind. Now it’s time to zoom in a little. To get a clearer snapshot of your progress, use an online retirement calculator. These tools factor in your age, current savings, income and lifestyle goals to estimate whether you’re on track. You’ll get a more refined estimate without crunching the numbers yourself. Bankrate’s retirement calculator even lets you input different rates of return on your investments and accounts for estimated annual salary increases. Having a general savings goal is nice, but to avoid falling short in retirement, you’ll need more than a ballpark figure. Experts recommend creating a retirement budget to get an up-close-and-personal look at how much you’ll really need once you leave the workforce. First, estimate how much you’ll spend per month in retirement. While some costs will increase, like health care, others will likely decrease, like dining out and commuting. “Estimating expenses can be challenging for some people, so as a starting point, I often use your net take-home pay,” says Jeff DeLarme, a certified financial planner and president of DeLarme Wealth Management. For example, if you receive a direct deposit of $2,500 every two weeks from work, use $5,000 as your estimated monthly spending in retirement. “Assuming this was enough to pay the bills while working, we can use $5,000 a month as a starting budget to plan for,” says DeLarme. Next, map out your sources of income in retirement. Social Security is the largest income stream for most retirees, but don’t neglect other inflows, such as: —Workplace retirement accounts, like 401(k)s —Personal retirement accounts, like a traditional or Roth IRA —Pensions —Annuities —Selling your home or business —Rental income —Inheritance “If there’s a gap between your expected expenses and income, you’ll have a good idea of how much you need to save,” says Mike Hunsberger, a certified financial planner and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning. From there, you can adjust your savings and investment strategy accordingly. For something as important (and complex) as retirement planning, it pays to speak with a professional. Financial advisers can analyze your savings, investments and retirement goals to create a personalized plan. Advisers use special planning software that account for more variables than an online calculator, giving you a much more precise, granular look at your financial life in retirement. Many financial advisers can also help you optimize your tax strategy, which can potentially save you thousands of dollars over time. Make sure the adviser you hire is a fiduciary , meaning they’re legally obligated to prioritize your interests over their own. A fiduciary won’t push investments to earn a commission or recommend products that aren’t aligned with your needs. A certified financial planner is one of the most well-recognized designations for fiduciaries. You can use Bankrate’s adviser matching tool to find a certified financial planner in your area in minutes. Maybe you did the math and realized you’re not quite where you need to be. Don’t panic if you’re behind schedule. Here are five strategies experts recommend to help you catch up on your retirement savings . Cutting expenses now frees up more cash to invest in your retirement accounts. Evaluate your budget and identify areas where you can cut costs, like dining out, streaming subscriptions or shopping. Don’t rule out bigger lifestyle changes either, especially if retirement is rapidly approaching. Housing is the biggest monthly expense for most people. Getting creative here can help amplify the amount you can sock away, says Joseph Boughan, a certified financial planner and managing member at Parkmount Financial Partners. It can also reduce your expenses in retirement, so you may not need to save as much as before. “Downsizing can be a great way to cut expenses,” says Boughan. “This can even free up cash if you don’t end up needing all that money for a new home.” Moving somewhere with lower property taxes or income taxes can also help bring your retirement plan back in line. And if you’re a renter, making tough short-term decisions, like taking on a roommate or moving to a lower cost-of-living area, can free up hundreds of dollars a month for your retirement. “Everyone’s plan is unique, so exploring all the options is important,” Boughan says. Joe Conroy, a certified financial planner and owner of Harford Retirement Planners, recommends taking a “retirement test drive” as you near your target date. “Start to live on what income you think you can afford in retirement and stash all the extra income into savings and investments,” says Conroy. “If you can make it through each month, you’re ready for retirement. If you run short, then adjust your plan accordingly.” Working a little longer can be a game-changer for your retirement nest egg. Not only does it give you more time to save, it also gives your investments room to grow. “Working longer or even just part time for a few years early in retirement is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of money you need to save,” says Hunsberger. Postponing retirement can also boost your Social Security benefits . “You can claim as early as 62, but your benefits will be reduced significantly,” says Hunsberger. Meanwhile, each year you delay claiming Social Security benefits beyond your full retirement age , your monthly check will increase by 8%, though this benefit maxes out at age 70. So waiting can really pay off. It may seem obvious, but if you’re behind on retirement savings, you’ll need to boost your contributions as much as possible. Here are a few ways to make saving for retirement easier: —Increase your contribution rate: Allocate a larger portion of your paycheck to a workplace retirement plan. Even bumping up your contributions by 1% or 2% can make a huge difference down the road. —Take advantage of your employer match: Don’t leave free money on the table. Many employers will chip in between 3 and 5% depending on your plan, so make sure you’re contributing enough to take advantage of the benefit. —Use “unexpected” money to catch up: If you get a raise or bonus at work, funnel part of it directly into your 401(k). And if you get a refund at tax time, siphon some of it off to beef up your IRA. If you’ve been investing in low-risk, low-return investments, you may not be keeping up with inflation, let alone growing your nest egg. Reallocating part of your portfolio to stocks or low-cost growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one way to get your money working harder. Higher-risk investments like stocks carry more volatility but also offer higher potential returns. Work with a financial adviser or use a robo-adviser to strike the right balance between growth and your personal risk tolerance. Contribution limits for 401(k) plans and IRAs are higher for people over 50. For 2025, employees aged 50 and up who participate in most 401(k) plans or the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan can save up to $31,000 annually, including a $7,500 catch-up contribution . But thanks to SECURE 2.0 , a sweeping retirement law, a new higher catch-up contribution limit of $11,250 applies for employees ages 60 to 63. So, if you’re in this age group, you can squirrel away a whopping $34,750 a year during the final stretch of your career. Of course, you’ll need a big salary (think six figures) in order to take full advantage of such massive contribution limits. But if you can afford it, these catch-up allowances can put your plan back on track, especially if you struggled to save much early in your career. There’s no GPS to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. If you’ve veered off course or aren’t sure where to start, begin by getting a quick estimate of how much you’ll need before mapping out a retirement budget. And if you’re behind, don’t panic — adjusting your spending, boosting your contributions and speaking with a financial adviser can help you catch up. ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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As excitement builds toward the November firearm deer season, hunters should remember safety is most important. Make sure to always follow the four primary rules of firearm safety. • Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. • Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction. • Be sure of your target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it. • Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. “Following these four rules, along with wearing the required hunter orange, helps us reach our goal of zero hunting incidents,” Nebraska Hunter Education Coordinator Kyle Gaston said. Hunters are required to wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material displayed on their head, chest and back during the nine-day November firearm deer season, regardless of hunting with a firearm or archery equipment. Hunting from a tree stand has become a preferred method for many big game hunters. “Hunting from an elevated stand provides many benefits to hunters, including better view of surroundings, concealment from wildlife, and a safer backstop when shooting at a downward angle,” Gaston said. “However, we always need to put safety first by remembering the ABCD of tree stand safety.” • Always remove and inspect all your equipment before using. • Buckle your harness securely. • Connect your harness before your feet leave the ground. • Destination – share your stand location with others before each hunt. Another safety concern for hunters is the risk of wildfire. Recent dry, windy and low humidity conditions have resulted in an elevated potential for wildfires. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Drought Monitor, 89% of the state is experiencing moderate to extreme drought conditions. Driving vehicles or parking on dry, tall grass is a primary threat. Grass can ignite within seconds of contacting a hot surface, such as a vehicle’s exhaust/catalytic converter systems. Hunters should take these precautions: • Restrict driving to established roads and trails. • Avoid parking vehicles in tall vegetation. • Dispose of cigarettes and other flammable objects appropriately. • Make sure no chains are dragging from your vehicle. • Carry a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. The firearm deer season is through Nov. 24. Hunters should remember permission is required to access private land, whether to hunt or to track wounded deer. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov to learn more about hunter education and to read the 2024 Big Game Guide for deer regulations. If you witness a game violation, call Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers toll-free at 800-742-7627 or visit OutdoorNebraska.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/wildlife-crime-stoppers .Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang reveals why she threw herself 'head first' into NWSL and women's soccer

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Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Just because retirement planning involves some guesswork doesn’t mean it has to be a total mystery. Related Articles Business | Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds Business | Army and Navy team up for hypersonic missile launch from Cape Canaveral Business | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Business | Bank groups sue the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a proposed cap on overdraft fees Business | HOA Homefront: Can our board meet in secret? Whether you’ve been saving since your first job or you’re getting a late start, you can leverage expert-recommended strategies to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. And if you’re not quite on track, don’t sweat it — the experts we spoke to offered actionable tips to help you close the gap. 5 ways to tell if you’re on track for retirement You might have a general idea of how much money you need to save for retirement . A few quick calculations can give you an estimate, but to truly appreciate where you stand, you’ll need to dive into the numbers. Here’s how to get started. 1. Use the Rule of 25 to get a ballpark number A good rule of thumb to estimate your retirement savings goal is the Rule of 25 . Simply multiply your desired annual retirement income by 25. The result is roughly how much you’ll need to save before hitting retirement. For example, if you plan to spend $50,000 a year, you’ll need about $1.25 million to make it a reality. The Rule of 25 is based on the idea that withdrawing 4% annually from your retirement savings should last you about 30 years. While it’s not an exact science by any means — health care costs and lifestyle changes can skew the numbers, for example — the Rule of 25 can be a good starting point to figure out how much you need to save. 2. Compare your savings to Fidelity guidelines Fidelity Investments, a behemoth in the retirement planning space, offers savings guidelines to help you determine if you’re on track . —By age 30: Save 1x your annual salary —By age 40: Save 3x your annual salary —By age 50: Save 6x your annual salary —By age 60: Save 8x your annual salary —By age 67: Save 10x your annual salary For example, if you earn $60,000 annually, you should aim for $600,000 in savings by age 67. But like the Rule of 25, Fidelity’s guidelines offer a 10,000-foot look at retirement goals, and they’re not customized to your situation. Maybe you earned a low salary in your 20s, but you’re working hard in your 30s to make up for it. Use these estimates as a benchmark — but don’t get discouraged if you’re lagging behind. 3. Use an online retirement calculator Now it’s time to zoom in a little. To get a clearer snapshot of your progress, use an online retirement calculator. These tools factor in your age, current savings, income and lifestyle goals to estimate whether you’re on track. You’ll get a more refined estimate without crunching the numbers yourself. Bankrate’s retirement calculator even lets you input different rates of return on your investments and accounts for estimated annual salary increases. 4. Map out your retirement budget Having a general savings goal is nice, but to avoid falling short in retirement, you’ll need more than a ballpark figure. Experts recommend creating a retirement budget to get an up-close-and-personal look at how much you’ll really need once you leave the workforce. First, estimate how much you’ll spend per month in retirement. While some costs will increase, like health care, others will likely decrease, like dining out and commuting. “Estimating expenses can be challenging for some people, so as a starting point, I often use your net take-home pay,” says Jeff DeLarme, a certified financial planner and president of DeLarme Wealth Management. For example, if you receive a direct deposit of $2,500 every two weeks from work, use $5,000 as your estimated monthly spending in retirement. “Assuming this was enough to pay the bills while working, we can use $5,000 a month as a starting budget to plan for,” says DeLarme. Next, map out your sources of income in retirement. Social Security is the largest income stream for most retirees, but don’t neglect other inflows, such as: —Workplace retirement accounts, like 401(k)s —Personal retirement accounts, like a traditional or Roth IRA —Pensions —Annuities —Selling your home or business —Rental income —Inheritance “If there’s a gap between your expected expenses and income, you’ll have a good idea of how much you need to save,” says Mike Hunsberger, a certified financial planner and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning. From there, you can adjust your savings and investment strategy accordingly. 5. Talk to a financial adviser For something as important (and complex) as retirement planning, it pays to speak with a professional. Financial advisers can analyze your savings, investments and retirement goals to create a personalized plan. Advisers use special planning software that account for more variables than an online calculator, giving you a much more precise, granular look at your financial life in retirement. Many financial advisers can also help you optimize your tax strategy, which can potentially save you thousands of dollars over time. Make sure the adviser you hire is a fiduciary , meaning they’re legally obligated to prioritize your interests over their own. A fiduciary won’t push investments to earn a commission or recommend products that aren’t aligned with your needs. A certified financial planner is one of the most well-recognized designations for fiduciaries. You can use Bankrate’s adviser matching tool to find a certified financial planner in your area in minutes. 5 ways to catch up on retirement savings Maybe you did the math and realized you’re not quite where you need to be. Don’t panic if you’re behind schedule. Here are five strategies experts recommend to help you catch up on your retirement savings . 1. Scale back your spending now and in retirement Cutting expenses now frees up more cash to invest in your retirement accounts. Evaluate your budget and identify areas where you can cut costs, like dining out, streaming subscriptions or shopping. Don’t rule out bigger lifestyle changes either, especially if retirement is rapidly approaching. Housing is the biggest monthly expense for most people. Getting creative here can help amplify the amount you can sock away, says Joseph Boughan, a certified financial planner and managing member at Parkmount Financial Partners. It can also reduce your expenses in retirement, so you may not need to save as much as before. “Downsizing can be a great way to cut expenses,” says Boughan. “This can even free up cash if you don’t end up needing all that money for a new home.” Moving somewhere with lower property taxes or income taxes can also help bring your retirement plan back in line. And if you’re a renter, making tough short-term decisions, like taking on a roommate or moving to a lower cost-of-living area, can free up hundreds of dollars a month for your retirement. “Everyone’s plan is unique, so exploring all the options is important,” Boughan says. Joe Conroy, a certified financial planner and owner of Harford Retirement Planners, recommends taking a “retirement test drive” as you near your target date. “Start to live on what income you think you can afford in retirement and stash all the extra income into savings and investments,” says Conroy. “If you can make it through each month, you’re ready for retirement. If you run short, then adjust your plan accordingly.” 2. Delay retirement by a year or two Working a little longer can be a game-changer for your retirement nest egg. Not only does it give you more time to save, it also gives your investments room to grow. “Working longer or even just part time for a few years early in retirement is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of money you need to save,” says Hunsberger. Postponing retirement can also boost your Social Security benefits . “You can claim as early as 62, but your benefits will be reduced significantly,” says Hunsberger. Meanwhile, each year you delay claiming Social Security benefits beyond your full retirement age , your monthly check will increase by 8%, though this benefit maxes out at age 70. So waiting can really pay off. 3. Save more It may seem obvious, but if you’re behind on retirement savings, you’ll need to boost your contributions as much as possible. Here are a few ways to make saving for retirement easier: —Increase your contribution rate: Allocate a larger portion of your paycheck to a workplace retirement plan. Even bumping up your contributions by 1% or 2% can make a huge difference down the road. —Take advantage of your employer match: Don’t leave free money on the table. Many employers will chip in between 3 and 5% depending on your plan, so make sure you’re contributing enough to take advantage of the benefit. —Use “unexpected” money to catch up: If you get a raise or bonus at work, funnel part of it directly into your 401(k). And if you get a refund at tax time, siphon some of it off to beef up your IRA. 4. Invest more aggressively If you’ve been investing in low-risk, low-return investments, you may not be keeping up with inflation, let alone growing your nest egg. Reallocating part of your portfolio to stocks or low-cost growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one way to get your money working harder. Higher-risk investments like stocks carry more volatility but also offer higher potential returns. Work with a financial adviser or use a robo-adviser to strike the right balance between growth and your personal risk tolerance. 5. Take advantage of new retirement account catch-up contributions Contribution limits for 401(k) plans and IRAs are higher for people over 50. For 2025, employees aged 50 and up who participate in most 401(k) plans or the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan can save up to $31,000 annually, including a $7,500 catch-up contribution . But thanks to SECURE 2.0 , a sweeping retirement law, a new higher catch-up contribution limit of $11,250 applies for employees ages 60 to 63. So, if you’re in this age group, you can squirrel away a whopping $34,750 a year during the final stretch of your career. Of course, you’ll need a big salary (think six figures) in order to take full advantage of such massive contribution limits. But if you can afford it, these catch-up allowances can put your plan back on track, especially if you struggled to save much early in your career. Bottom line There’s no GPS to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. If you’ve veered off course or aren’t sure where to start, begin by getting a quick estimate of how much you’ll need before mapping out a retirement budget. And if you’re behind, don’t panic — adjusting your spending, boosting your contributions and speaking with a financial adviser can help you catch up. ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Wheel of Fortune’s most prized tradition is the bonus round, where each episode’s winner is faced with one last puzzle and a mere 10 seconds to come away with an even bigger bundle of cash (or not). But fans want a word with host Ryan Seacrest about how he’s presenting the prizes after giving a puzzling amount of build-up to a player’s $40,000 win. On Friday, November 22’s episode, Brittany Brock, a kindergarten teacher from Chicago, Illinois, was the player to proceed to the coveted bonus round. By then she had won $17,300 in cash, a trip to Kauai, and selected “Living Thing” as her category. With the savvy additional letters of “DPBI” the two-word puzzle read as, “‘_ _ DDL_’ ‘P_PP_'”. Near-instantly, she correctly solved it as “Cuddly Puppy.” The broadcast cut to Seacrest and an excited Brock, and it was time to reveal how much she won from the prize wedge she picked. Seacrest opened the gold prize card and glanced at the figure. “And...” he told her with a surprised grin (below). After a few seconds he added, “Ready?” Broke clasped her hands over her mouth in anticipation as Seacrest then revealed she won an extra $40,000, the least one can win in the bonus round. “$40,000!” he exclaimed. This brought her to a grand total of $57,381 and she was overjoyed nonetheless, embraced her husband. On Social media, many fans celebrated the big win while left wondering why Seacrest presented the prize with such a prolonged rollout that it seemed like a bigger value and as if the confetti was about to overflow onto the Sony Pictures Studios parking lot. “Ryan acting like it’s $75,000 or $100,000 with the slow way he shows the amount,” one fan wrote when the game show shared the clip to YouTube. Over on the WoF Reddit, a fan dedicated a discussion thread to the moment titling it, “Bonus Reveal... lolz.” They continued, “I like Seacrest, but gotta admit, I’m not a fan of the dramatic 40K reveals lol.” “Agreed...” a second user wrote, arguing that a contestant in the future could be “disappointed” it’s not more. “The Mrs. and I commented on that last night. He presents it like it’s something more than the minimum prize amount! One of these days, the contestant is going to react disappointedly.” A third wrote, “He also contorts his body awkwardly and bounces around to just flip the card open. Then says ‘it was this much’ as if he can’t say the amount. Kind of weird. But the lack of higher amounts lately is noticed. I’m glad it’s been all cash so far. A lot of the cars prior were 30k, which is nice, but they were lowest prize.” “I agree, feels like he’s forcing it,” wrote a fourth. A fifth was even more critical, “I’m sorry I know a lot of people are going to get mad at me but I just don’t like him. There’s something about him, that I just don’t enjoy watching him in anything at all.” Meanwhile , Seacrest, of course, had huge shoes to fill replacing the legendary Pat Sajak alongside the iconic Vanna White after four decades for Season 42. His debut month was the strongest ratings month for WoF in the past three years, and viewers were already treated to a viral moment (via a round of sausage) . That said, there have been some other questionable moments according to fans. In September, Seacrest suffered what fans dubbed his “first blooper” , involving a prolonged reaction to rewarding a bonus round. Fans also called out the host for ruling against another player before the timer was up. There have also been a few on-screen “glitches,” and a minor spelling error in a Thanksgiving puzzle . Many fans also blamed a lack of experience on Seacrest’s mishandling of a contestant’s $1million wedge, which she instantly forfeited. Wheel of Fortune , Weeknights, Check your local listings More Headlines:

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DALLAS — Delta and United became the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on a tight budget. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines , which recently filed for bankruptcy protection. Some travel-industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate that travelers on a budget will be left with fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on much better financial footing than Spirit, but they too are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic . Most industry experts think Frontier Airlines and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks , and that there is still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. People are also reading... 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Those kind of numbers led United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to declare recently that low-cost carriers were using “a fundamentally flawed business model” and customers hate flying on them. Kirby’s touchdown dance might turn out to be premature, but many analysts are wary about the near-term prospects for budget airlines, which charge cheaper fares but more fees than the big airlines. A traveler speaks with a Spirit Airlines agent May 24 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day in Atlanta. Low-cost airlines grew in the last two decades by undercutting big carriers on ticket prices, thanks in large part to lower costs, including hiring younger workers who were paid less than their counterparts at Delta Air Lines, United and American Airlines . Wages soared across the industry in the past two years, however, narrowing that cost advantage. The big airlines rolled out and refined their no-frills, “basic economy” tickets to compete directly with Spirit, Frontier and other budget carriers for the most price-sensitive travelers. The budget airlines became less efficient at using planes and people. As their growth slowed, they wound up with more of both than they needed. In 2019, Spirit planes were in the air an average of 12.3 hours every day. By this summer, the planes spent an average of two more hours each day sitting on the ground, where they don't make money. Spirit's costs per mile jumped 32% between 2019 and 2023. Another issue is that airlines added too many flights. Budget airlines and Southwest Airlines were among the worst offenders, but full-service airlines piled on. To make up for a drop in business travel, the big carriers added more flights on domestic leisure routes. The result: Too many seats on flights into popular tourist destinations such as Florida and Las Vegas, which drove down prices, especially for economy-class tickets. Rows of seats are shown Sept. 26 on a retrofitted Southwest Airlines jet at Love Field in Dallas. Low-cost airlines are responding by following the old adage that if you can't beat them, join them. That means going premium, following the rapidly growing household wealth among upper-income people. The top one-fifth of U.S. households by income added $35 trillion in wealth since 2019 and holds nearly nine times the wealth of the middle fifth, according to the Federal Reserve . Frontier Airlines organized its fares into four bundles in May, with buyers of higher-priced tickets getting extras such as priority boarding, more legroom and checked bags. The airline dropped ticket-change or cancellation fees except for the cheapest bundle. Spirit followed in August with similar changes, blocking middle seats and charging passengers more for the comfort of aisle and window seats. Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie received a $3.8 million retention bonus a week before the Florida-based carrier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Christie will retain the bonus if he remains with the company for another year. The airline's stock has dropped over 90% this year. It has faced challenges including a blocked $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue and failed talks with Frontier. The pandemic disrupted Spirit's operations and travel patterns, reducing its daily aircraft utilization and increasing costs. Demand has shifted to full-service airlines as higher-income travelers vacation more, while inflation impacts lower-income consumers. JetBlue Airways , which began flying more than 20 years ago as a low-cost carrier but with amenities, is digging out from years of steady losses. Under new CEO Joanna Geraghty, the first woman to lead a major U.S. airline, JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes, bolstering core markets that include the Northeast and Florida, and delaying deliveries of $3 billion worth of new planes. Starting next year, Southwest Airlines will toss out a half-century tradition of “open seating” — passengers picking their own seat after boarding the plane. Executives say extensive surveying showed 80% of customers preferred an assigned seat, and that's especially true with coveted business travelers. More crowded planes also might be pushing passengers to spend more to escape a middle seat in the back of the plane. A Frontier Airlines jet takes off July 5, 2022, from Denver International Airport in Denver. In other parts of the world, budget carriers are doing just fine. They bounced back from the pandemic just like their more highbrow competitors. Some industry experts say low-cost carriers in Asia and Europe have always attracted a more diverse mix of passengers, while in the U.S., affluent and middle-class travelers look down their noses at low-cost carriers. Jamie Baker, an analyst for JPMorgan, says he has many college friends who work in London and fly Irish airline Ryanair all the time, but he hardly knows anyone who has ever been on a Spirit or Frontier plane. A small plane tows a banner April 13, 2016, over Flint Bishop International Airport as part of ceremonies marking Allegiant Air joining the airport. Delta CEO Ed Bastian is less dismissive of the “lower-end carriers” in the U.S. than United's Kirby. "I don’t see that segment ever disappearing,” Bastian said after Spirit’s bankruptcy filing. “I think there’s a market for it.” At the same time, he said the upscale moves by ultra-low-cost carriers are having no effect on his airline. Delta targets upscale travelers but also introduced basic-economy fares a decade ago, when discounters emerged as a growing threat to poach some of Delta's customers. “Just calling yourself a premium carrier and actually being a premium carrier are two totally different things,” Bastian said “It's not the size of the seat or how much room you have; it's the overall experience.” The most and least expensive U.S. airports to fly from in 2024 25-year look at U.S. airfare costs Based on Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the above chart shows inflation-adjusted average airline fares over the past 25 years. The least and most expensive airports to fly from For this report, we compared domestic airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. using data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation . Most expensive airports For the third year in a row, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have the two highest average fares in the country. Flights from Dulles cost $488.40 on average in 2023, while flights from San Francisco cost $444.59. Some silver lining for travelers who need to travel through Dulles: IAD is home to some of the best airport lounges in the country, including the recently-opened Capital One Lounge, available to Capital One Venture X or Venture Rewards credit card holders. With free food, drinks, and recharging stations, lounges can be one easy way to offset otherwise-expensive airport costs. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has the third-highest average airfare in the country, with an average cost of $438.34. Last on our top-five list of the most expensive airports are Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Average airfare from Charlotte cost $436.80 last year, while flights from Detroit had an average price tag of $427.05. Biggest jumps in affordability rankings Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was the biggest affordability winner over the last year, dropping prices by more than $18 on average. SEA jumped from 36th most-affordable place last year to 28th place this year — an increase of eight spots. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) experienced similar jumps, rising by seven spots each. RDU went from 24th place in 2022 to 17th in 2023, while PDX went from 42nd to 35th. Biggest drops in affordability ranking Two different airports fell by eight spots in our affordability rankings, tied for the biggest drop of the year. The average fare at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) rose by $18.66 year-over-year, which led SMF to go from 18th in last year's affordability rankings to 26th this year. Prices rose even more at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), going up by $19.64 on average from one year to the next. Consequently, STL fell from 21st to 29th place in terms of affordability. How to save when you fly As you plan your travel, you'll find costs can vary widely at a single airport. With a little research and smart planning, you can find a deal at any airport. Here are a few tips to save on airfare: One way to save on airfare is to use airline credit card points , or travel cards, to book your travel. For newer travelers, some welcome bonuses on beginner travel credit cards can be enough to earn you a free flight (or two). As we all know, flights aren't the only expensive part of traveling. Save money on baggage fees by understanding your airlines and prepping for the hidden costs of air travel. Methodology We looked at 2023 airfare data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation in May 2024 to compare domestic airfares by origin city. This report calculated average fares based on domestic itinerary fares. "Itinerary fares" consist of round-trip fares, unless only a one-way ticket was purchased. In that case, the one-way fare was used. Fares are based on total ticket value, including the price charged by the airline plus any additional taxes and fees levied at the time of purchase. Fares include only the price paid at booking and do not include fees for optional services like baggage fees. Averages also do not include frequent-flyer or "zero fares" or a few abnormally high reported fares. This stor y was produced by FinanceBuzz and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. The most and least expensive U.S. airports to fly from in 2024 As frequent flyers know, air travel isn't cheap. With the summer months in full swing, demand for air travel is expected to reach record numbers in 2024 as airlines continue to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily for those who are looking for ways to save on travel , one way to cut costs on your next vacation may be in finding the right places to fly in and out of. FinanceBuzz looked at average domestic airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. to learn which airports are best for travelers on a budget, as well as which ones to avoid if you are trying to travel affordably. Overall, the national average airfare cost decreased by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 when adjusted for inflation (which translates to a 0.9% increase in non-adjusted dollars). The last time inflation-adjusted airfare costs dropped year-over-year was during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it fell 18% between 2019 and 2020. Largely, this is good news for consumers who can spend less on airfare and have more room in their budget for hotels , restaurants, and other travel fees. In addition to earning rewards on airfare, most travel credit cards offer rewards for spending in these areas, which can offset overall vacation costs. Least expensive airports Orlando International Airport (MCO) had the lowest airfare cost in the country at $265.58 on average. Home to iconic theme parks like Universal Studios, Sea World, and most notably, Walt Disney World, Orlando is one of America's top tourist destinations. This is welcome news for those bracing for expensive park tickets and food prices at the House of Mouse. Beyond saving with a Disney credit card on park-related purchases, visitors can also maximize savings by using a credit card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve which offers an annual travel credit, or even using a 0% APR credit card if you don't want to pay for your entire vacation at once. Another Florida-based airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), has the second-lowest average airfare cost in the country — tickets here are only about $5 more expensive than Orlando's. Just a few dollars behind FLL is Las Vegas's Harry Reid International (LAS), where fares cost $272.15 on average. LAS is also the last airport on our list where average airfare costs are less than $300. Oakland International Airport (OAK) has the fourth-lowest average airfare costs in the country at $303.79. And the fifth-least expensive airport, Chicago Midway International (MDW), comes in at $308.27. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!No. 20 Texas A&M wins tight battle vs. Rutgers

( MENAFN - IANS) London, Dec 1 (IANS) Bukayo Saka scored once and provided two assists as Arsenal thrashed West Ham United 5-2 to moved up to second in the Premier League table. All of the goals came in a remarkable opening period at London Stadium, where Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz put Arsenal 4-0 up inside 36 minutes. But quickfire strikes from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson gave West Ham hope, though their chances of a comeback were quashed when Saka, who also provided two assists, added Arsenal's fifth on the stroke of half-time. It is only the fourth time in Premier League history that there have been seven goals scored in a single half, but the Gunners put in a more measured display after the interval to ensure there was no hint of further drama. Arsenal now sit six points behind leaders Liverpool, who face a heavyweight clash with Manchester City on Sunday, while West Ham remain in 14th. Saka created Arsenal's first two goals, with his 10th-minute corner headed home by Gabriel, before the England winger laid it on a plate for Trossard to tuck in a second before the half-hour. In so doing, Saka became the first player to reach double, Premier League reports. Arsenal seemed to seal the win with two quick goals. Odegaard converted a penalty after Lucas Paqueta fouled Saka, and Havertz capitalized on poor defending to score past Lukasz Fabianski. In stoppage time of the first half, Gabriel was punched by Fabianski, and after a VAR review, the penalty was confirmed. Saka stepped up and fired the ball past Fabianski to restore Arsenal's three-goal lead in the stoppage time of the first half. Michail Antonio almost cut the deficit again after the break, though his effort deflected narrowly wide, while West Ham substitute Danny Ings could only drill wide after rounding David Raya late on as Arsenal held out for an emphatic triumph. "We made it crazy. We played so well at the start of the game. We scored three early goals and then they score one immediately after kick-off and then another one - then it was game on. We have to manage the game - we did that really well. The last two games were tricky and to score goals is a big one," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said after the win. MENAFN30112024000231011071ID1108942191 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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Pak-US relations: LCCI chief sees key advancements in Trump tenure LAHORE : Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Abuzar Shad has expressed high hopes for significant advancements in Pakistan-US relations during the Trump administration. While talking to the Jang and The News, Shad outlined a vision for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and security, emphasising the immense potential both countries have to unlock through strategic collaboration. Speaking about the current state of bilateral trade, Shad noted that the annual trade volume between Pakistan and the US stands at approximately $6.5 billion, a solid foundation for further growth. He pointed out that the US remains Pakistan's largest and most critical export market, with Pakistani exports to the US exceeding $5 billion in 2023. "The trade figures reflect a positive trajectory, but there is much more potential to harness," he said. He emphasised the importance of deepening cooperation in key sectors such as technology transfer, agriculture, and renewable energy. He highlighted that foreign direct investment (FDI) from US reached $1.5 billion in 2023, underscoring the need for continued policy reforms to attract further investment and create new business opportunities in Pakistan. Shad also drew attention to Pakistan's pivotal role in the global fight against terrorism, noting that the country has sacrificed over 80,000 lives and incurred nearly $150 billion in economic damages. He urged the international community, including the Trump administration, to recognise Pakistan’s contributions to regional stability. While trade is a cornerstone of any bilateral relationship, Shad stressed that trust-building in the security and diplomatic spheres is equally essential. He proposed initiatives such as granting duty-free access to US markets for Pakistani products as a means to foster deeper trust and enhance economic cooperation. The LCCI President reiterated the Chamber's commitment to strengthening ties between the business communities of both nations. He suggested organising trade delegations, joint conferences, and investment roadshows as part of a broader strategy to promote mutual understanding and explore new avenues for collaboration. Abuzar Shad said by focusing on shared interests and working together in areas like trade, investment, and security, both countries can not only strengthen their relationship but also contribute to global stability and progress.

Jimmy Carter And Rosalynn Carter: A Look At Their Relationship TimelineVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asante Gold Corporation (CSE:ASE | GSE:ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) announces the filing of its financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three month and nine months ended October 31, 2024 (“Q3 2025”). Dave Anthony, President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to report another solid quarter with significant growth in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing business improvement initiatives at Bibiani and Chirano, combined with the substitutional leverage our operations have to higher gold prices. The relocation of the Bibiani-Goaso highway was a critical milestone for unlocking further growth at Bibiani, and development of the Russel Starter Pit underlines the district-scale opportunities we have in front of us. Both of these developments justify accelerated stripping in the near term, with a corresponding increase in all-in-sustaining costs to unlock their potential. Execution of the sulphide treatment plant project at Bibiani, which is expected to increase gold recovery to 92%, remains on track with commissioning planned for March 2025. And at Chirano, metallurgical and throughput projects are starting to pay off. We were also pleased to update the market on a comprehensive package of non-dilutive finance initiatives to fund the organic growth embedded in our operations, and we look forward to providing further updates on our progress in the near term.” All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. A summary of the financial and operating results for fiscal Q3 2025 are presented in this news release. For a detailed discussion of results for the third quarter please refer to the MD&A filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Asante’s website at www.asantegold.com . Quarter ended October 31, 2024 Summary Financial Results Asante’s revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024 was $111 million, a 15% increase from $96 million in the same period in 2023. The increase in revenue is attributable to an increase in average gold price realized per ounce of $2,347 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,859 in the same period in 2023. This was partially offset by a decrease in ounces sold of 43,273 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 50,573 ounces sold in the same period in 2023. Asante’s revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $339 million, a 15% increase from $295 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024 was $17,552 and $50,423, respectively, compared to $1,968 and negative $19,457 in the same periods of the prior year. The positive adjusted EBITDA and increase in revenue reflect the rise in gold prices to near all-time highs. The Company produced 45,273 gold equivalent ounces for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 46,525 gold equivalent ounces in the same period in 2023. The decrease in gold production was primarily the result of lower feed grades, and lower recovery at Bibiani. Asante produced 145,632 gold equivalent ounces for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 155,532 in the same period in 2023. Consolidated AISC increased by 26% for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to additional costs at Bibiani resulting from the start of mining at the new Russell satellite pit, plus increased stripping in the Main Pit, lower grade ore and reduced recovery. Consolidated AISC decreased by 5% for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly attributed to lower sustaining capital and reduced mining costs per ounce sold at Bibiani, as a result of decreased waste mining earlier in the year. Bibiani Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results In the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024, ore mined decreased 57% and 27% compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to fleet availability issues caused by funding constraints. Gold equivalent ounces produced was 12,309 in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 16,459 in the same period of 2023, and decreased to 47,945 in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, from 53,811 in the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the lower feed grade of plant feed, including the low-grade stockpile draw, and a higher proportion of sulphide ore processed without the benefit of a sulphide treatment plant, which continues to limit gold recovery. Construction of the Company’s sulphide treatment plant is underway, and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025, contingent on the availability of sufficient funding. AISC increased to $3,115 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,884 per ounce in the same period of 2023, primarily due to elevated stripping requirements and lower grade ore processed. AISC decreased to $2,286 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $2,588 per ounce in the same period of 2023, driven by lower sustaining capital resulting from decreased waste mining requirements earlier in the year. Bibiani Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 52,500 to 57,500 gold equivalent ounces. For fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, the Company plans to execute on its growth strategy which includes: Expansion of the Bibiani main pit through acceleration of its waste stripping program, which is expected to significantly increase production through access to higher grade ore Construction and commissioning of the sulphide treatment plant which is planned to significantly increase gold recovery Plant throughput expansions including installation of a pebble crusher and secondary crusher during 2025 to achieve throughput increase from 3.0 Mt/y to 4.0 Mt/y Plant upgrades to the carbon-in-leach circuit Community relocation, to support main pit expansion through 2030 Road construction connecting Bibiani to Chirano Emergency generator installation during 2025 to function as a secondary power source, ensuring uninterrupted operation and reduced plant downtime Commencement of underground mining. The Underground Mining Feasibility Study was completed in September 2024 and this development program is planned to start for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Full production from the underground mine is planned for 2028, with delivery of up to 2.6Mt/y at 3.0 g/t Au, through 2038. External financing will be required in order to execute this growth strategy. Subject to the availability of sufficient financing in early calendar 2025, the Company expects to successfully complete the above initiatives and produce between 175,000 and 205,000 gold ounces at Bibiani in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, including a significant increase in monthly production in the second half of the fiscal year post advancement of the planned stripping program and completion of the sulphide treatment plant. There can be no certainty that the Company will be successful in securing sufficient financing on a timely basis. Chirano Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results Ore mined increased by 51% in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, and by 16% in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Ore mined increased due to increased mining activity at the Obra, Mamnao North, Mamnao Central, Sariehu and Sariehu/Mamnao gap open pits, which were in the stripping stage during the three months ended October 31, 2023, as well as increased operations at the Suraw and Obra underground mines. Higher ore grades and increased ore processed contributed to increased gold equivalent ounces produced to 32,964 ounces in the three months ended October 31, 2024 from 30,076 ounces in the same period of 2023. Reduced grade during the nine months ended October 31, 2024 resulted in a decline in gold equivalent ounces produced to 97,687 ounces in the nine months ended October 31, 2024 from 101,721 ounces in the same period of 2023. AISC increased to $2,031 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,846 per ounce in the same period of 2023, and to $1,905 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,892 per ounce in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily driven by lower gold equivalent ounces sold, higher maintenance costs and higher sustaining capital expenditures in the current reporting period. Chirano Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 130,000 to 140,000 gold equivalent ounces. The Company plans to undertake the following initiatives beyond January 31, 2025, which are expected to enhance production and reduce costs in future years: Execution of process plant projects to improve performance and increase the annual mine production rate to 4Mt/annum. This includes CIL agitators and intertank screens upgrade, cyclone system upgrade to improve grinding size control, carbon regeneration system upgrade to improve carbon activity, mill discharge pumps upgrade, gold room electrowinning cells and rectifiers upgrade. Underground development of Obra to the north and at depth (wide orebody) and Suraw underground mines to ensure consistent ore delivery. Underground development of the Akwaaba, Tano and Akoti far south mines to supplement flexibility to ensure robust underground ore delivery. Development of the exploration drifts towards the north to explore and reclassify the resource at Sariehu and Mamnao underground mines as the future underground mines at Chirano. Finalization of the feasibility and bankable studies of the North mine with a conveyor system feeding directly to the process plant Run-of-Mine (“ROM”) pad. Start of Aboduabo open pit oxide mining. Ongoing underground exploration projects at the Suraw, Obra and open pit mine life extension projects at the Sariehu/Mamnao area are progressing as planned. 3D litho-structural modelling at the Obra mine is ongoing to support mine life extension. Based on preliminary budgetary estimates, the Company expects to produce between 155,000 and 175,000 gold ounces at Chirano for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The Company requires external financing to execute planned capital projects and production targets for fiscal 2026, and meet other short-term obligations. The Company continues to pursue a number of financing initiatives, including those outlined in the Company’s news release of October 30, 2024, which it is seeking to conclude by early calendar 2025. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be on terms acceptable to the Company. Qualified Person Statement The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Anthony, P.Eng., Mining and Mineral Processing, President and CEO of Asante, who is a "qualified person" under NI 43-101. Non-IFRS Measures This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), including “all-in sustaining costs” (or “AISC”), average gold price realized, adjusted EBITDA and working capital. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with Asante’s consolidated financial statements. Readers should refer to Asante's Management Discussion and Analysis under the heading "Non-IFRS Measures" for a more detailed discussion of how Asante calculates certain of such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to IFRS terms. About Asante Gold Corporation Asante is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project. All mines and exploration projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.asantegold.com . About the Bibiani Gold Mine Bibiani is an operating open pit gold mine situated in the Western North Region of Ghana, with previous gold production of more than 4.5 million ounces. It is fully permitted with available mining and processing infrastructure on-site consisting of a refurbished 3 million tonne per annum process plant and existing mining infrastructure. Asante commenced mining at Bibiani in late February 2022 with the first gold pour announced on July 7, 2022. Commercial production was announced November 10, 2022. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Bibiani Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Bibiani Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). About the Chirano Gold Mine Chirano is an operating open pit and underground mine located in the Western Region of Ghana, immediately south of the Company’s Bibiani Gold Mine. Chirano was first explored and developed in 1996 and began production in October 2005. The mine comprises the Akwaaba, Suraw, Akoti South, Akoti North, Akoti Extended, Paboase, Tano, Obra South, Obra, Sariehu and Mamnao open pits and the Akwaaba and Paboase underground mines. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Chirano Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Chirano Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). For further information please contact: Dave Anthony, President & CEO Frederick Attakumah, Executive Vice President and Country Director info@asantegold.com +1 604 661 9400 or +233 303 972 147 Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, gold production and AISC forecasts for the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines, financing initiatives, estimated mineral resources, reserves, exploration results and potential, development programs, including construction of the Company's sulphide treatment plant, and the timing thereof, and increases in mine-life and gold recoveries, starter pit development and potential synergies between Chirano and Bibiani. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, the Company’s inability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its planned activities, the Company’s inability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies, and the price of gold. The reader is referred to the Company’s public disclosure record which is available on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ). Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except as required by securities laws and the policies of the securities exchanges on which the Company is listed, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. LEI Number: 529900F9PV1G9S5YD446. Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to build nine furnaces in non-conventional CNG and electric green crematoriums next year as green cremations now comprise 9% of the total cremations in the Capital every year, officials said on Sunday. According to public health department data, cremations at non-conventional sites have almost doubled in Delhi since the Covid-19 outbreak — from 3-5% of total cremations before the pandemic to 9% now. “There are 21 CNG/electric furnaces operational across Delhi. The number has grown manifold since the Covid-19 pandemic. We are further planning to increase capacity by adding nine furnaces in the next year,” a senior MCD official said. Of the 132,391 people who died in Delhi in 2024 so far, 111,364 were cremated. Of these cremations, 9% (around 10,000) were carried out using non-conventional funeral mechanisms — CNG and electric furnace. MCD said that a traditional cremation uses 400-500kg of wood, and all such cremations in Delhi use up 45,600 tonnes of wood per year. “Each green cremation saves 400-500kg of wood. In 2024 this meant the saving up of 4,500 tonnes of wood,” the official cited above said. A second MCD official said that the number of green furnaces will also increase as part of an ongoing revamp of funeral sites. “The Lodhi Road crematorium is currently being upgraded. It has one electric furnace, and a second non-functional unit will be replaced and made operational. More CNG furnaces will be added to sites such as the Rohini crematorium and Sarai Kale Khan crematorium, which are being redeveloped,” the official said. Of the 21 green furnaces operated by MCD, three are electric — one at Lodhi Road and two at Sarai Kale Khan — and the rest are CNG sites such as the Nigambodh Ghat, Punjabi Bagh, Green Park, Ghazipur, and Karkardooma, among others. “The pandemic has catalysed growth of alternative cremation methods in Delhi with a trend thrust towards more CNG-based crematoria furnaces. Instead of having just two available CNG crematoria at Nigambodh Ghat and Punjabi Bagh Shamshan Bhumi, Delhi has developed new units in Green Park, Karkardooma, Subhash Nagar, and Ghazipur, while the number of furnaces has also been doubled in the Nigambodh and Punjabi Bagh facilities. New units are being added to Rohini, Keshopur, Dakshinpuri and Mangolpuri,” the second official added. A 2016 source apportionment study by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur assessed 53 cremation sites and found that they are adding 4% of toxic carbon monoxide emissions in Delhi’s environment. The study concluded that cremations were daily releasing more than 2,129kg carbon monoxide, 33kg of sulphur dioxide, 346kg of PM10 and 312kg of PM2.5 dust particles into the air. While hearing a 2016 case, the National Green Tribunal had directed the environment ministry and the Delhi government to provide alternative modes of cremation, saying that the “traditional method of wooden pyres emitted hazardous pollutants into the environment.”None

WASHINGTON ― President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he will work to end daylight saving time , putting his weight behind a long-debated effort that would require congressional action. Trump announced his push to make standard time year-round ‒ ending semi-annual time changes ‒ in a post on his social media site Truth Social . "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t!" Trump wrote . "Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation." The U.S. is currently in standard time ‒ which moved the clocks back an hour on Nov. 3, resulting in early December sunsets that are often the subject of complaints. The nation is set to spring forward to daylight saving time again on March 9 of next year. Although getting rid of daylight saving time would keep the strikingly early winter evenings, the move would mean no more time changes, which some call their biggest annoyance. Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are set to lead a Trump administration effort aimed at cutting government costs and improving efficiency, had signaled their support for scrapping daylight saving time. "Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time changes," Musk wrote in a post last month on X. All but two states observe daylight saving time. (Under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, states can opt out of DST.) Yet even among those who want to scrap time changes, there's a debate whether daylight saving time or standard time should be the one to go. More: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy outline plan for 'large-scale firings' in federal workforce under Trump In 2022, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation on unanimous consent to make daylight standard time permanent ‒ and keep the later sunsets ‒ but it stalled in the House. The bill was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a Trump ally and the incoming president's nominee for secretary of state. Health experts say time changes disrupt the body's circadian rhythm and release hormones. But most oppose keeping daylight saving time permanent, citing evidence that springing forward an hour in March is harder on us than falling back in November. "The medical and scientific communities are unified ... that permanent standard time is better for human health," said Erik Herzog, a professor of biology and neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis and the former president of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms. Polling suggests Americans favor Trump's idea of getting rid of daylight saving time. About 43% want year-round standard time, 32% want permanent daylight saving time and 25% want to stick with the status quo, an October 2021 Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found. For now and for the near future at least, most Americans will keep going through the jarring time changes that come around twice a year. The U.S. tried year-round daylight saving time once before. That came in 1974 under President Richard Nixon. Just a few months into the experiment, Congress acted to go back to standard time after complaints of children going to school in the dark on winter mornings. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci

HOUSEHOLDS face paying higher energy bills before they drop in price in the drive for clean energy, Ed Miliband has hinted. The Energy Secretary says consumers will see costs eventually fall but didn’t rule out costs rising in the short-term in the push to decarbonise the grid by 2030. But the Tories say the “rush” to wean the electricity system off fossil fuels by the end of the decade will cause more hardship for Brits. Proposals show the government and private firms will spend £40 billion each year as part of the eco move with a pledge to bring down bills by up to £300 in five years. He said: “I can’t guarantee what’s going to happen to bills next month, because we’re in the grip of the international fossil fuel markets .” The Cabinet Minister also said he will be able to bypass any local opposition to build onshore wind farms - with decisions previously left to councils . READ MORE ON POLITICS A predicted rise in 2025 is set to mark the third consecutive hike for energy costs after Ofgem raised its price cap in October. The energy regulator also confirmed last month the cost of yearly energy bills will rise by around £21 to £1,738 come January. And now experts at Cornwall Insights forecast the average dual fuel bill for those not on a fixed deal will rise from £1,738 to £1,762 in April. Analysts at the firm said "continued uncertainty" regarding the future of the Russia-Ukraine conflict could impact wholesale prices. Most read in Money

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes Sunday and the Jacksonville Jaguars earned a season sweep of the visiting Tennessee Titans with a 20-13 victory. Jones connected on 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards, finding Parker Washington and rookie Bryan Thomas Jr. for scores, as Jacksonville (4-12) left Tennessee (3-13) behind in the AFC South cellar. Cam Little booted field goals of 48 and 44 yards. Mason Rudolph hit 19 of 31 attempts for 193 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Titans, which dropped their fifth consecutive game. Tyjae Spears rushed for 95 yards on 20 carries, playing in place of Tony Pollard (flu/ankle). Jones' 11-yard scoring strike to Thomas with 7:05 left in the game gave the Jaguars a 20-10 lead but Tennessee responded with Matthew Wright's 28-yard field goal at the 2:02 mark. After getting a three-and-out, the Titans had a chance to force overtime and reached the Jacksonville 26. But Rudolph's fourth-down pass intended for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was knocked down at the goal line with nine seconds left. The pregame storyline concerned which team could benefit most from a loss. Both entered a game behind the New York Giants for the potential No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. Jacksonville initiated scoring on the game's opening drive, needing to drive only 38 yards on nine plays to set up Little for his first field goal at the 10:46 mark. The Jaguars got into the end zone for the first time with 8:59 left in the half on Jones' 2-yard touchdown pass to Washington, coming five plays after Rudolph tossed a tipped-ball interception. Little's second field goal upped the margin to 13-0 with 2:02 remaining before Tennessee pieced together a two-minute drive that set up Wright for a 39-yard field goal as time expired, making it 13-3 at halftime. The Titans started the second half with their best drive of the game, chewing up 85 yards and eight minutes before Rudolph hit Nick Vannett with an 8-yard strike to cut the margin to 13-10. --Field Level Media