6.88 usd to php Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen said he has received a request from the RCMP seeking to conduct surveillance at two upcoming gun shows in his state—a request that he strongly opposes. Knudsen said the Division of Criminal Investigation in the Montana Department of Justice recently received the RCMP request regarding gun shows in Bozeman and Kalispell. Knudsen said he will try to prevent the RCMP from coming. The Republican AG said he spoke to the local sheriffs where the gun shows will be held and said everyone involved is in agreement. Knudsen said the surveillance is “inappropriate” and “probably illegal” and that he will consider suing the U.S. federal government if necessary. Any RCMP action in the U.S. would be coordinated with a federal law enforcement agency such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Epoch Times reached out to the RCMP and the ATF for comment but didn’t immediately hear back. Knudsen mentioned an incident two years prior when an undercover RCMP officer had been reportedly conducting surveillance at a gun show in Great Falls, Montana, as part of joint work with the ATF. Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said his outfit had not been notified the U.S. and Canadian federal agencies were conducting an operation. Slaughter said the situation could have turned into an “international incident.” Much of Canada’s gun crime can be traced to firearms sourced from the United States. For example, 70 percent of all traced guns used in crimes in Ontario in 2021 came from the United States, according to the data from the Ontario police’s Firearms Analysis and Tracing Enforcement (FATE) program. Montana is a northern U.S. state that shares a border with B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Montana has relatively relaxed gun laws, with no licence required to purchase long guns and handguns. Carrying a firearm, even concealed, is also not illegal, unless the individual is legally prohibited from possession. Knudsen, a firearms aficionado, criticized the Canadian federal political leadership during his radio interview and invited Saskatchewan and Alberta residents to “move down here.” “I feel really bad for our neighbours to the north,” he said.

Slippery Rock University adding new engineering programsIn a push to meet forecasts for soaring electricity demand in the next 25 years, Ontario is testing support for new power plants possibly nuclear in three locations. Ontario Power Generation is being tasked with beginning discussions with municipal, community and Indigenous leaders for sites it owns in Port Hope, just east of the Darlington nuclear plant, Nanticoke on the north shore of Lake Erie near Port Dover, and along the St. Clair River south of Sarnia. “With demand continuing to grow, it is clear we must build for the future and plan ahead,” Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said Wednesday. New plants are needed to meet demand from 2035 onwards and the government will consider “all types of new energy generation,” he added. Calling more nuclear power “the only way we can reduce (carbon) emissions” while increasing the electricity supply, when the province’s Independent Electricity System Operator issued a forecast showing the need for power will soar 75 per cent by 2050. That’s the equivalent of adding four-and-a-half cities the size of Toronto to the grid. The community consultations come as ‘s government prepares to release a new provincial energy plan early next year. Lecce has said it will include a “significant expansion” of energy efficiency programs and that nuclear generation will be the “overarching focus.” “We need to know we can work in strong partnership from the outset,” Lecce said, speaking of the three communities that are no strangers to electricity generation. The Nanticoke and Sarnia-area sites were home to massive coal-fired generating stations that were shut down years ago, while the Port Hope location was to be the site of an oil-fired generating station until the early 1970s oil crisis sent fuel prices skyrocketing and halted construction there. The Port Hope site, also known as Wesleyville, is considered the most likely spot for a large nuclear power plant, with enough room to accommodate a facility the size of the nearby Darlington generating station, or possibly larger. There is now an Ontario Power Generation solar farm on the Nanticoke site, and the Sarnia site is close to a gas-fired power plant. Green Leader Mike Schreiner called for public hearings on the new energy plan and urged the government — which is hinting at an instead of waiting until the scheduled date in June 2026 — to emphasize renewables like solar, wind and storage as costs fall for those sources of electricity. “I thought they were going to do a competitive procurement process for the lowest-cost, emission-free electricity,” he said Wednesday. “They’re more interested in high-cost new nuclear than they are in taking advantage of low-cost renewables.” Lecce said the government will consider “all types of new energy generation.” The government’s chosen sites are already zoned for power plants and close to transmission lines in areas with strong population growth. Lecce said engaging communities early is key to the process, and is establishing a fund of up to $50 million for investments in local infrastructure and attracting industry in the three potential locations. New plants would also boost local tax revenue and create jobs, both in construction and long-term operation of the facilities. New plants have the potential to improve “economic reconciliation” with local First Nations through “equity participation” in the generation projects, said Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford. “We look forward to meeting with municipalities and First Nations to understand their perspectives and aspirations,” said Ontario Power Generation president Ken Hartwick, who will retire at the end of the year. The was up from a previous forecast of a 60 per cent increase in demand by 2050. That increase is fuelled by a continuing surge in energy-hungry data centres using artificial intelligence, population growth, increasing electrification of cars, public transit, home heating, electric vehicle battery plants and steelmaking as it transitions to electric arc furnaces from coal. The government is also seeking approval to refurbish the aging Pickering B generating station.Simone Inzaghi insists Inter deserve a great deal of credit for , which puts them temporarily top of the Champions League table. ‘I know my team is mature.’ The Nerazzurri were perhaps expecting a slightly more comfortable evening at San Siro, but failed to take their chances and saw a late Henrikh Mkhitaryan goal controversially disallowed over a soft Marcus Thuram foul. Ultimately, Castello Lukeba accidentally turning a Federico Dimarco free kick into his own net proved sufficient to beat RB Leipzig and put them on 13 points, temporarily top of the Champions League table. They are also the only side remaining yet to concede a single goal, as Atalanta broke their perfect record with a 6-1 victory away to Young Boys. “Naturally, we are satisfied, because we knew how important this evening’s game was. It’s true Leipzig have zero points in the table, but until last Saturday they were second in the Bundesliga with the best defence in the league. They have a lot of quality, are well-drilled,” “We had to maintain a balance and it was not easy against a very aggressive side that presses high. The one issue was not scoring the second goal, but apart from a single Yann Sommer save, we didn’t really suffer very much.” Inter had a lot of possession, but ultimately struggled to create many clear scoring opportunities this evening against RB Leipzig. “I agree that if we look at the amount of possession we had, the Dumfries chance straight after the restart probably could’ve directed the match on a different level, while I have doubts about the disallowed Mkhitaryan goal,” continued Inzaghi. “Overall though, Openda, Sesko, Nusa, they are all very talented players we were up against and it is no surprise they were in the 2020 semi-final and have been in the Champions League for six years in a row. “We needed the Inter performance that I wanted and saw, constantly focused and ready to cover every space.” The Nerazzurri also seemed to lose intensity in the final 20 minutes, so was there a reason for that? “Without the second goal, we got a bit deeper in the final stages, especially as we knew Leipzig by introducing Sesko could create a goal out of nothing,” concluded Inzaghi. “With the fixture list the way it is, we need to rotate the squad and we also lost Pavard today, so we hope to have him back soon.” Benjamin Pavard limped off just before half-time with initial reports pointing to a flexor issue in his left thigh. With 13 points from six rounds, Inter are now temporarily top of the table awaiting Liverpool on Wednesday night. “We’re pleased to be there, but also know there is still a big step before we can guarantee a place in the top eight. We’ve got Bayer Leverkusen, then Sparta Prague and Monaco will be tough too,” added Inzaghi. “We won four in a row without conceding and that too is pleasing, especially considering the quality of the opponents that we faced. I was honestly concerned about this match, but I also knew that my team was mature enough to know that Leipzig’s current position does not reflect the quality of the side.” Inter reached the Champions League Final in 2023 and it is their target to get back there at the end of the current campaign. “That is the objective for all the big clubs, especially for me as I am at Inter. We know it is not easy playing every two and a half days, it really takes a lot out of you, so I am fortunate to have these lads. They are all willing to do the extra work,” noted Inzaghi.

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Earlier in August, series maker Warhorse Studios announced that the latest entry in the series . It promptly pushed the release date of to February 11, 2025. Today, the studio announced another release date adjustment, but this time it is bringing the launch date forward. As shared on an on its social media channels, Warhorse Studios revealed that is now releasing on February 4, 2025, letting players jump into the medieval RPG a whole week early. As for why it made the change, the studio said that it's so that players can "start 2025 with the best game there is". Big news: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will arrive at your homes on FEBRUARY 4TH 2025!⚔️ With the release date pushing one week forward, we have a bunch of more exciting news coming in the following days. Brand new Story trailer drops Tomorrow on December 5. PC and Console... Alongside the release date change, the studio also revealed that the game has gone gold, meaning the release product is ready for shipping. It will still be doing bug fixing till the February release date is reached, so expect a comprehensive day-one update to land on the day of launch. Warhorse will have a story trailer land tomorrow, December 5, with another major look at the campaign. It will be accompanied by the official PC system requirements as well, finally giving players on the platform a look at what sort of rig they will require to run the game smoothly. At the same time, the studio confirmed that Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will be shipping with Performance and Quality modes, with more details on these modes and frame rate targets coming tomorrow as well. PlayStation 5 Pro support has been confirmed too, available right at launch. In a recent update, Warhorse also clarified that the PC version of the game will (DRM) technologies, dispelling reports of the game shipping with Denuvo. Moreover, Steam wishlists for Kingdom has now surpassed one million, a major milestone that the studio hopes to translate into sales as the game launches.

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Taylor Swift fans furious after Billboard reposts infamous 'revenge porn' video from Kanye WestZenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4, 2024, is in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach to sustainability and ESG banking practices. The Banker’s ‘Bank of the Year’ accolade is among the most coveted and widely regarded award in the banking industry. Often contested by the world’s leading financial institutions, the winners span across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and Western Europe. Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said “We are delighted and honored to have been recognized as the Bank of the Year, Nigeria in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. This award is a testament to the unwavering trust and loyalty of our esteemed customers, the unparalleled leadership and guidance of the Board and Management as well as the hard work and dedication of our staff. It also reflects our bank’s steadfast commitment to delivering excellent services to our customers and contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. We will continue to invest in innovative technologies, expand our range of products and services, and maintain our commitment to exceptional customer service in order to sustain our position as Nigeria’s Number One Bank.” She lauded the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, for his visionary role in laying the foundation for a reputable, dominant and globally recognised financial institution known for innovation, superior performance, and the creation of premium value for all stakeholders. In November 2024, Zenith Bank commissioned its Paris Branch following the granting of the final approval by France’s banking regulator, the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR). This is part of the bank’s global expansion strategy, and its commitment to serving clients wherever their businesses are around the world. .Bathinda: The Ambala district administration has asked members of farmer forums Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) gearing up to march to Delhi from Thursday to obtain permission from Delhi Police for any demonstration and from Haryana for moving in jathas as prohibitory orders were in place. The Ambala administration on Wednesday put up notices at the Shambhu protest site in Punjab, cautioning protesting farmers about their proposed plan to move towards Delhi through Haryana. The notices — put up under the name of Ambala deputy commissioner Parth Gupta and addressing morcha coordinator Sarvan Singh Pandher — mention that obtaining permission for the protest demonstrations is mandatory. “As per Section 69 of Haryana Police Act, 2007, appropriate police officials have been designated to coordinate and look into demonstrations at public places. The protesters will have to inform the police and the demonstrations could be held after the satisfaction of police officials as prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were in place and if any demonstration has to be taken place, permission from the office is mandatory,” the notices stated. Pandher called the move unfair, pointing out that earlier Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana had allowed them to move on foot without tractors. “We have planned a march without causing any inconvenience to public. The ministers should stick to their words. If the authorities are issuing notices, they are not ready to listen to vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar who has been raising his voice for better facilities to farmers,” he added. Haryana farmer organisation BKU (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) leader Tejveer Singh said that the Ambala administration should provide farmers safe passage and should have sent the notices through Punjab authorities. Earlier, the Supreme Court, while taking up a special leave petition on July 24, had directed to maintain status quo at Shambhu so that law and order situation was not compromised and urged both sides to resolve the issue through dialogue. We also published the following articles recently Farmers apprise Ambala SP of peacefully Delhi march plan Farmer groups SKM NP and KMM met with Ambala SP to discuss their planned foot march to Delhi. They assured police of a peaceful march, without disruptions or protests during PM Modi's upcoming visit. The farmers aim to cover 15 km daily in batches. Farmer jathas gear up for march to Delhi, set to start moving from Shambhu on December 6 Farmer groups in Punjab are planning a march to Delhi starting December 6th, demanding guaranteed minimum support prices and debt relief. Protesters will walk daily from Shambhu to the capital, urging Haryana farmers to join their cause. Farmers claim Haryana minister adopts different tone on farmers march to Delhi Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher criticized Haryana's agriculture minister, Shyam Singh Rana, for claiming that protests hinder development. Pandher questioned the BJP's pre-2014 movements and the government's dialogue with farmers if their agenda was irrelevant. He highlighted losses due to the 10-month blockade and emphasized the need for talks. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .None

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An arrest warrant was issued for an Elgin teen who told investigators he has a sexual attraction for older men who like child pornography. The Comanche County District Court issued a felony arrest warrant Wednesday for Landon Rodenberger, 18, for charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and for distribution of obscene material or child sexual abuse material, records indicate. The first count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and the second by up to 10 years. A CyberTip to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) featuring child pornography content led to a search warrant of Rodenberger’s social media accounts, according to the warrant affidavit. During an interview with the investigator, Rodenberger admitted to downloading child pornography and exchanging it with others through social media, Duran stated. He explained he has a sexual attraction for older men who like that kind of content and admitted an image shown to him was one he’d sent to others, the affidavit states. A $60,000 cash warrant bond was issued upon his arrest. As of Thursday afternoon, he has not been jailed, records indicateHere's Why Zoom Video Communications Stock Dropped TodayESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Kaden Cooper led Louisiana Tech with 16 points, and Daniel Batcho and Amaree Abram made key free throws in the closing seconds as the Bulldogs defeated Richmond 65-62 on Tuesday. Cooper added nine rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (6-0). Batcho scored 13 points, going 4 of 6 and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Abram shot 3 for 13 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. Delonnie Hunt finished with 26 points and three steals for the Spiders (3-4). Abram scored eight points in the first half and Louisiana Tech went into halftime trailing 35-27. Sean Newman Jr. scored a team-high 12 points for Louisiana Tech in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

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