Ooredoo has served as the Platinum Sponsor of the 25th Al-Bawasil Camp organised by the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA). The event provided a unique educational and supportive experience for children with diabetes. The camp accommodated 80 to 100 children from Qatar and the MENA region, addressing the mental, emotional, and physical challenges faced by young diabetes patients. During the week-long camp, children participated in a comprehensive programme designed to provide adequate care for all their needs. This included educational sessions, daily health monitoring, and diabetes management guidance, in addition to activities and trips to various historical sites and entertainment venues. A QDA team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and social care specialists was on hand to help participants and cover all aspects of this initiative. Sabah Rabiah al Kuwari, director of PR, Sponsorships and CSR at Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Empowering our community is a central pillar of Ooredoo’s work, and contributing to the success of Al-Bawasil Camp exemplifies that. QDA’s important work in supporting patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life aligns perfectly with our mission. By taking part in this initiative, we are not only raising awareness and helping patients manage their conditions but also investing in the future of a healthier and more resilient Qatar.” The sponsorship reaffirmed Ooredoo’s larger commitment to promoting physical well-being in Qatar, as part of its adherence to the highest environmental, social, and governance standards. This includes the company’s previous collaborations with QDA to sponsor Al-Bawasil Camp, as well as numerous initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles in the community. It also complimented Ooredoo’s work in leveraging its technological expertise to modernise healthcare and drive innovations within this vital sector. Related Story Ooredoo highlights QU students’ research contributions to Doha Marathon Ooredoo official telecom sponsor of Lusail University Cultural Village eventNone
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the firing hadn't been announced by the team. ESPN first reported the firing. Brown won NBA Coach of the Year in his first season with the Kings in 2022-23, when he helped Sacramento end the longest playoff drought in NBA history at 16 seasons. But Sacramento lost in the play-in tournament last year and are off to a 13-18 start this season, leading to the move to fire Brown about six months after he agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. The Kings have lost an NBA-worst nine games this season after leading in the fourth quarter with the worst one coming in Brown's final game as coach Thursday night against Detroit. Sacramento led by 10 points with less than three minutes to play only to collapse down the stretch. Jaden Ivey converted a four-point play with three seconds left when he made a 3-pointer in the right corner and was fouled by De'Aaron Fox. That gave the Pistons a 114-113 win, leaving the Kings in 12th place in the Western Conference. Brown afterwards was critical of Fox's error and the team's overall inability to lock in on the details. The coach conducted the Kings' afternoon practice on Friday and was spotted by local media having a conversation with Fox. Brown has a 107-88 record in two-plus seasons in Sacramento with a winning record in both of his full seasons. Rick Adelman is the only other coach to post a winning record in a full season since the Kings moved to Sacramento. Brown previously had two stints as coach in Cleveland and spent one-plus season as Lakers coach. He has a 455-304 record and has made the playoffs in seven of his nine full seasons. He won Coach of the Year twice, also getting the award in Cleveland in 2008-09. Meanwhile, trade rumours are circulating about star point guard Fox, whose future with the NBA franchise is looking increasingly uncertain.Mister Car Wash's general counsel sells $4,360 in stock
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Hallmark Channel is ready to deck the halls — and our screens — with plenty of new . From now until the weekend before Christmas Day, we're getting three new holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel, premiering every Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. Plus, new premieres every Thursday as part of the Hallmark Mysteries' series, and starting in November, new movies streaming every Thursday as part of Hallmark+'s new This week, we're getting Hallmark Mystery's on Thursday, followed by Friday's (featuring a cameo by Donna Kelce!), Saturday brings the sequel to , aptly titled . Sunday closes things out with Keep reading to learn more about these new Hallmark Christmas movies, find out where to watch Hallmark movies without cable and more. An NYC book editor gets the chance to spend a month running a bookstore in a small town, where she meets, and butts heads with, the bookstore's owner's handsome son. Julie Gonalo and Brendan Penny star in which premieres Thursday, Nov. 21 on Hallmark Mystery and will be available to stream on Peacock. Over the holidays, an ER doctor and EMT try to make their relationship work. Sara Canning and Ser'Darius Blain star in , which premieres Friday, Nov. 22 on Hallmark Channel and will stream for three days following its premiere on Peacock. In this sequel to Three Wise Men and a Baby, the story picks up five years later with the Brenner brothers having to step in to take over Thomas's holiday school musical. Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin star in , which premieres Saturday, Nov. 23, on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream on Peacock for three days following its premiere. A newly engaged couple gets put through the wringer when their family decides they need to go to marriage bootcamp over the holidays. Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close star in , which premieres this Sunday, Nov. 24 on Hallmark Channel and streaming on Peacock. If you’re already a cable subscriber and are looking for more ways to watch the Hallmark Channel, you should be able to log in with your cable credentials on and tune into a free livestream of the new Christmas movies as they premiere. Don’t have cable? Here’s what we recommend subscribing to if you want the Hallmark Channel: Watch Hallmark Channel DirecTV Entertainment Watch Hallmark Channel Fubo TV Pro Watch the Hallmark Channel Hulu + Live TV Watch Hallmark Channel Frndly TV Watch Hallmark Channel with Sling TV Orange + Lifestyle Extra Sling TV Orange + Lifestyle Extra Watch the Hallmark Channel Philo (Peacock) A $8/month ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream select Hallmark holiday movies for three days after they premiere on Hallmark Channel. Plus, you'll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as and every and select live sports and other events airing on NBC (like this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For $14/month you can also upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline. Hallmark+ is Hallmark's newest streaming platform, featuring all-new holiday movies and exclusive original programming. You can subscribe monthly for $7.99 per month, or annually for $79.99. You can also try the platform out for free first. Premiere times are 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Hallmark Channel unless otherwise noted. Sara Canning, Ser'Darius Blain; cameo by Donna Kelce In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Philadelphia, it's clear that they're starting to fall for each other. As the local first responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy. Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidentally by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke's (Walker) son Thomas' (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son's stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers, Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates to meet their mom Barbara's (Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget. Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close When Celeste (Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father, and the couple's would-be officiant, Pastor Mark (Close), insists on putting them through a pre-wedding "bootcamp" filled with Christmas-themed challenges. As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter's choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family. Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden, Max Lloyd-Jones Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden and Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother's wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family's company. Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) — also known as Mrs. Miracle — who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds. As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor's caretaker and her first love. Premieres 6 p.m. ET/PT Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, Katherine Barrell Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend — not to mention her high school crush — Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone? Premieres 8 p.m. ET/PT Ashley Greene, Wes Brown, Danny Pellegrino Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal (Pellegrino) is responsible for a Christmas charity house flipback in their suburban Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose plans to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother's best friend, contractor, and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose's youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way. Premieres 6 p.m. ET/PT Meghan Ory, John Reardon Logline: When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she's skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what's real and what's part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings. Premieres 8 p.m. ET/PT Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, Megyn Price; cameos by Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire, George Karlaftis Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family's lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team's "Fan of the Year" contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it's clear there's a spark between them but when her grandfather's (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, and destiny and even questions her future with Derrick — unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. Premieres 6 p.m. ET/PT Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, Nichole Sakura Inspired by her father's acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father's final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole (Mirchoff), who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father's rival, Monty (Páll Sigþór Pálsson), Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race. Premieres 8 p.m. ET/PT Lacey Chabert, Kristoffer Polaha An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, Erica Durance Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen (Durance) decides to test her daughter's mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena). Maggie Lawson, Janel Parrish Emily (Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she's falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Parrish), the film's relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily's wish come true — whether she's ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving a flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure — one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection. Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, Barbara Niven Leah Meyer (Arlook) is a bonafide lover of Christmas — the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because she's Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham (Roderick) invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she's always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham's uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected. Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, Marc Summers One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (Farber) finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she's dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to Rocky's, an old town bar, where she encounters Jay (Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (Summers) and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything. Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky's, transforming it into the vibrant "Hanukkah on the Rocks" celebration. Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling. As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes a detour can lead you exactly where you're meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery. Kimberley Sustad, Benjamin Ayres Kate North (Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father's once-acclaimed and now-struggling Santa School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school's next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school. They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program. There's a lot at stake this year with Kate's school needing to best the rival St. Nicholas School or be forced to close their doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is, or the fate of Christmas might be at stake. Brooke D'Orsay, John Brotherton A DaySpring movie. Abby Marshall (D'Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event — a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife's passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church's Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom's company. Through newfound community, family, and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways. Jessica Lowndes, the winner of Hallmark+'s Finding Mr. Christmas Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous web page editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she finds a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (the to-be-determined winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection. Premiere times are 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Hallmark Mystery channel unless otherwise noted below. Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year, learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream and butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere... even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas. Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family's animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick's friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who worked with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily's mother's legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves. Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, Dorian Giordano Melanie's (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience in her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school's planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny's literature teacher (Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tight-knit mother and daughter at the holidays. Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte Maggie (Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer-songwriter. Now faced with the challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she's outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with the loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true. Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater — a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears it has ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan's love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most. The below films will stream on Hallmark+. Natalie Hall, Alec Santos Tina Mitchell (Hall), a successful business owner, meets a charming guy Michael (Santos), just as her holiday season heats up with the town's Christmas gala and her busy store, All Wrapped Up. When the gala is threatened by a Scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors begin to threaten Tina and Michael's newfound connection. As Tina works to keep the venue's doors open for the gala, she just might unwrap a new chapter in her life, filled with love and holiday cheer. Kathryn Davis, Nathan Witte Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that's straight out of her dreams. Ashley Newbrough, Torrance Coombs Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it's guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he's the true match she's been waiting for all along. Cindy Busby, Jake Epstein Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However, as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begin to resurface and they are left wondering if it's possible to get it right a second time. Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Bourke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook, Vincent Rodriguez III In 1951, a doctor (Cott) wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife (Bourke) before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm, his carefully planned-out Christmas Eve plans are upended. In 2003, a newly married couple (Dugdale and Kook) who are always in agreement about everything hosts two sets of in-laws for Christmas Eve for the first time and find that they may not have had as much in common as they thought they did. And in 2024, a couple (Bennett and Rodriguez III) tries to arrange special Christmas surprises for each other but keeping them a secret may be harder than they thought. Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo, Ryan Rottman In 1960, Eli (Ayres) and Penny (Durance) take in Eli's curmudgeonly father, Walter (Serge Houde), and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas-themed time capsule for son Alex's school project. In 1998, we see Regina (Bell) and Nelson's (Denton) first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina's home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie (Gonazlo) faces a big challenge while planning her sister's last-minute Christmas Eve wedding — the officiant is Tim (Rottman), her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn't seen in almost 20 years. John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D'Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sam Page, Matt Dusk In 1966, single guy David's (Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders' (Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house — but used his address. In 1981, John (Brotherton) and Lizzie (Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she's pregnant. In 2000, best friends Matt (Page) and Rebecca (D'Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.Arsenal moves up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Ipswich
Article content Following the recent cancellation of the Positively Red Ball due to inclement weather, the Group Health Centre’s HIV and AIDS Resources Program (HARP) has rescheduled the event for Jan. 17 at The Grand Gardens. This ball will feature all the same details as initially planned, including appearances by Royal Guest of Honour Christine Decelles James, emcee Lana Von Archer and music by DJ Matt J. Dub. There will be an antipasto bar, specialty cocktails, a 50/50 draw, and awards for the best red-themed attire. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Positively Red Ball aims to raise awareness about the realities of living with HIV/AIDS while supporting the construction of the HIV/AIDS Memorial Wall at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum. “We are grateful for the community’s patience and understanding as we worked to set a new date for this important event,” said Roy Schuurhuis, HARP Healthy Sexuality and Prevention co-ordinator. “We’re excited to come together in January to celebrate, raise awareness, and support those impacted by HIV/AIDS.” Tickets purchased for the original Nov. 29 event are valid. For those unable to attend on Jan. 17, refunds are available. Contact the Sault Ste. Marie Museum directly at 705-759-7278 to arrange a refund. Tickets remain on sale for $85 and can be purchased online at saultmuseum.ca/positively-red-ball or through HARP. Limited tickets will also be available at the door for $90. Tables of 10 can still be reserved for $725 by calling 705-542-3417. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone in January for an unforgettable evening,” added Schuurhuis. “This is an opportunity to support a great cause and help build a sense of community while having a wonderful time.” For updates and further details, follow HARP on social media or visit saultmuseum.ca/positively-red-ball . Share this Story : Positively Red Ball rescheduled for mid-January Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn TumblrStories We Carry
Josh Allen has confirmed reports that he played with a broken left hand for the majority of the 2024 season. Allen, who is in the midst of a possible MVP campaign, sustained the injury in Week 1. He appeared on the Bills ' injury report with a non-throwing hand injury the following 10 weeks but did not miss a practice or a game. Allen, who was back on the injury report this week with elbow and shoulder injuries, confirmed the report about his hand prior to Buffalo's Week 17 matchup with the New York Jets . "It's the left one, so it don't really matter that much," Allen said . Allen was successfully able to navigate through his broken hand injury. In fact, Allen played some of the best ball of his career during that period while soaring to the front of MVP conversations. That stretch culminated in Week 11 with the Bills handing the Chiefs their only loss of the 2024 season so far. Allen punctuated Buffalo's 30-21 win with a game-clinching 26-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes left. When asked about his current injuries, Allen said he needs to "be smarter and make sure that we're rolling here." Buffalo has already locked up the AFC East division title for a fifth straight year, but it will be playing on Super Wild Card Weekend after Kansas City locked up the No. 1 seed after defeating the Steelers on Christmas Day. Allen, 28, is currently edging out Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as the favorite to win league MVP. This year, Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history with multiple seasons of at least 25 touchdown passes and 10 touchdown runs in one season. He's one touchdown run away from tying Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas' career franchise record.
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Penny chose not to testify and defense lawyers rested their case Friday at his trial in the death of an agitated man he choked on a subway train. Closing arguments are expected after Thanksgiving in the closely watched manslaughter case about the death of Jordan Neely , 30. The encounter between Penny, a white Marine veteran, and Neely, a homeless Black man with mental health and drug problems, has been drawn into U.S. political divides over race, public safety and cities’ ability to handle mental illness and social ills. Penny, 26, has pleaded not guilty. Many criminal defendants don't take the stand, and juries are routinely instructed that they cannot hold defendants' silence — a constitutional right — against them. One of Penny’s lawyers, Daniel Kenniff, noted after court that jurors did hear from Penny, in the form of his recorded statements to police minutes and hours after he put Neely in a chokehold. “Virtually everything he said then is consistent with credible testimony of his fellow passengers," Kenniff said. Penny told police that he wrapped his arm around Neely's neck, took him to the floor and “put him out” because he was angrily throwing things and making threatening comments. Penny said on police video that he hadn't wanted to injure Neely but rather to keep him from hurting anyone else. A number of other passengers testified that they were scared of Neely and relieved that Penny grabbed hold of him. A man who later stepped in and held down Neely's arms, however, told jurors that he urged Penny to let go but that the veteran kept choking Neely for a time. Prosecutors say Penny meant to protect people but recklessly used too much force, overlooking Neely's humanity and making no effort to spare his life. City medical examiners ruled that the chokehold killed Neely. A pathologist hired by Penny's defense disputed that finding . Prosecutors, defense lawyers and the judge are set to meet Monday to hash out jury instructions.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the "Company”) (NASDAQ: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank (the "Bank”), announced that it will be presenting at a virtual bank conference hosted by Sycamore Analytics and Pendragon Capital Management on December 11, 2024 from 1:05 to 1:35 PM. To register for the event visit www.VirtualBankConference.com . About Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Ponce Financial Group, Inc., is the holding company for Ponce Bank. Ponce Bank is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank's business primarily consists of taking deposits from the general public and to a lesser extent alternative funding sources and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in mortgage loans, consisting of 1-4 family residences (investor-owned and owner-occupied), multifamily residences, nonresidential properties, construction and land, and, to a lesser extent, in business and consumer loans. Ponce Bank also invests in securities, which consist of U.S. Government and federal agency securities and securities issued by government-sponsored or government-owned enterprises, as well as, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations, and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. 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Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers' ability to service and repay Ponce Bank's loans; anticipated losses with respect to the Company's investment in Grain; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank's market area; Ponce Bank's ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”), which are available at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation. Contact: Sergio Vaccaro [email protected] 718-931-9000A big cloud of snow swirled down as a nasty gust of wind swept by the house. Looking out the window I saw the chickadees, juncos, nuthatches, cardinals and a large woodpecker with a bright red patch on his head, a red bellied woodpecker, were industriously hitting the bird feeder and suet rack. The temperature hovered at a chilly 28 degrees, but the weather forecast called for it to warm up into the mid-30s by afternoon. The birds were eating as fast as they could, packing in nourishment. What an excellent idea, time to fry up some fresh deer sausage and eggs myself! By 1 p.m., the thermometer had reluctantly risen to 34 degrees and, tired of hunting, I decided it was time to grab the rod and go fishing instead. The best fall fishing was unfortunately already past, but a big trout or two might still be on the prowl. Fall and early winter can produce lunker brown trout in stocked waters now ignored by fishermen. I’d be important to dress warmly today; insulated waders, long underwear, fleece shirt, Berber vest, windproof pants, heavy coat with hood, warm hat and, last but not least, the fishing vest. Checking the pockets of your fishing vest to make sure it contains a dry hand towel is important. Once your hands become wet in breezy, winter weather they can become instantly miserably cold unless dried immediately. Even then your hands are seldom comfortable. Bundling up in all those heavy clothes and boots made it imperative to get out of the house quickly or you’ll instantly sweat. The woodstove was roasting me and it was a relief to get outside and into the cold car and cool down. Once at the stream, staying warm became the problem! A cold wind blew steadily across the winter landscape, robbing my body of heat in this white, icy landscape stretching unbroken before me except for tree trunks and the dark waters of the creek. The stream was crystal clear and a little high. Human tracks followed the bank, but after following them a distance I could see this was a trapper and not a fisherman. Who else would be crazy enough to be fishing this time of year in a stream without a steelhead run? This fall’s flood waters had changed the stream for the worst. Several formerly deep holes had filled in, their deep swirling eddies gone. Still, it’s necessary to fish the stream carefully; even smaller current breaks and runs can harbor larger fish. After covering half a mile of stream I approached my favorite spot; hoping it still existed. The high waters had shifted the far bank some, but the same deep eddy still swirled slowly. Another stump had washed in, adding additional cover. After carefully working my way to the head of the hole I stood quietly for several minutes before casting, letting things settle down a bit. When water is this clear the fish see any careless motions. Not having had a hit or even seen a fish up to this point, the chances of success were diming. However, if I was going to catch a trout, this was the spot to do so. My small silver spoon flashed through the deep waters for several casts, but no fish struck or followed. Well, there’s no guarantee this time of year. Turning, I fired a cast upstream and brought the spoon swinging down the current in a lazy arc. Extending my arms and rod in front of me gained just enough space for the spoon to clear the stump’s tangled roots. Glad to avoid snagging up, I was just about to lift the spoon from the water when to my complete shock a big brown trout turned from underneath the stump, shot forward and grabbed the spoon less than three feet from shore! Shocked, it took me a second to recover my wits and set the hook. The trout wallowed on the surface, spun and shot into deeper water, bending my UL double. The water temperature may have just been over freezing, but the big brown made several powerful runs into the current. My four-pound line held thank goodness, turning the brown downstream away from those tangled roots. After a prolonged battle I finally netted her, despite falling on the icy rocks at one point. The brown was a beauty, 24-inches long, weighing 5-pounds, a colorful, sleek, heavy trout. Suddenly the world seemed to warm; the wind not as chilling, my hands not as cold, the sky bluer, for my heart was filled with joy. Continuing on and fishing the last stretch of stream I had two smaller trout strike. Both were lying in quiet, deep eddies out of the direct current. Missed hits are not unusual in winter fishing, the trout are cold and your reflexes slower. If you are lucky, you’ll have one solid hit, hope you don’t miss it! I am thinking it’s about time to try for some winter steelhead, but the low waters certainly make things a little more challenging. No matter how you look at it, winter fishing guarantees two things: it will get you out of the house and your hands will be freezing at some point in the trip. But, on the other hand, you just might land a trophy. Good luck and remember, don’t forget a hand towel to keep your hands dry!
For many Australians, the new year is a time for reflection; a re-think of habits, goals and how they might do things better — especially in the era of bio-hacking and lifestyle optimisation. But what are the life hacks that people actually stick with and swear by? We’ve surveyed the SBS newsroom and asked our reporters to pull together a list of 24 hacks they actually use. Unsurprisingly, for busy professionals whose lives are ruled by deadlines and the never-ending news cycle, managing stress and reducing screen time are the hacks they turn to most. We’ve also got tips for reducing waste, saving money, and travelling better, including four things people should do before heading off on holiday. From us to you: Here are the hacks we hope will help you live your best life in 2025. Making sure you're 'match fit' for life 1. World News presenter Janice Petersen swears by a cold blast of water at the end of every shower. "Conquering a small stakes challenge each day means you’re match fit to take on whatever life’s about to throw at you," she said. Source: SBS News Calendar your menial tasks 2. Digital video lead and mother-of-two Julia Calixto is a true believer in scheduling as many tasks as possible, including things such as folding laundry, emailing daycare and booking a blood test — as well as time for a walk and listening to an inspiring podcast. Reduce waste and save money 3. When you have a dress that's too big, Petersen uses a coin or a bangle to tighten it. "Tie [the coin or bangle] with an elastic from the inside [of the dress]. It gives a little ruching feature in 10 seconds. I had about $10 worth of coins in the gold hire dress I wore to the SBS Christmas party. It saved me!" Source: SBS News 4. The Feed video producer Jennifer Luu suggests checking if small businesses will sell you food without the packaging . "My mum brings her own Tupperware to the tofu shop — not only does she save plastic, they also give her a discount for bringing her own container!" 5. Audio journalist Rania Yallop loves using a reusable safety razor instead of a disposable razor. 6. For those itching for a wardrobe refresh, features editor Anna Freeland suggests organising a clothes swap with friends. "Not only do you get to re-home your sartorial has-beens but you may just come away with a few new looks from your friends’ preloved piles. One person’s trash is another’s treasure, as they say! "Bonus tip: bring wine." Listen to grandma 7. Social lead Cathryn Boyes refers back to age-old wisdom for help with her household chores. "My Oma [German for grandmother] used to wash her whites on a sunny day and put them out in the direct sun to bleach them. She said the Australian sun was useful for this." Source: Getty / Thomas Northcut Ease the stress of travel 8. Digital editor and mother-of-two Cecilia Lindgren likes to take care of her future self by always cleaning her home before going on holidays as there's "nothing worse than coming back to a mess". 9. She doubles down on this by placing an " online grocery order to be delivered just after we arrive home". The unexpected cost that could add $500 to your Bali trip 10. As much as Australians love a long road trip, Petersen likes to keep hers as time-efficient as possible by adding a pinch of salt to her water. "It helps top up lost electrolytes and can reduce the need to dash to the loo. Just add a tiny bit occasionally when you need water. Not enough to taste." Source: Getty / rudi_suardi 11. Calixto believes looking forward to a holiday is almost as fun as the holiday itself and she loves to draw this out by creating a spreadsheet with a plan and budget. "It's great to look back on to remember what you did and even share with friends and family when they're after travelling tips," she said. "I'm honestly thinking about doing it for Christmas/New Year — we're not going anywhere but I'm keen to stay across the budget and plan some downtime too — which is just as important but often gets dropped." Reduce screen time Many of our correspondents, including Dateline's Darren Mara, submitted suggestions for how to reduce screen time. See Mara’s tips below! Source: SBS News Stay on top of your mental health 16. Presenter at World News and NITV, Breanna Holden has a standing booking to meet up with her friends for an outdoor activity together, such as walking, rock climbing or a trip to the playground for the kids while the adults enjoy a coffee. "This reduces the money you would spend when seeing mates and also means you get vitamin D, fresh air and it's good for your mental health. Source: SBS News 17. Digital journalist Elfy Scott says a five-minute daily meditation or short breathing exercises make a massive difference in relieving stress. 18. NITV digital content lead Alexis Moran also enjoys listening to meditations , in particular via the Calm app. "I like the guided meditation, especially when you're having trouble falling asleep or feeling anxious." Is your kid getting too much screen time? Take our quiz to find out 19. Calixto likes to write things down . "Chuck the items you have on your mind late at night on a to-do list for the morning ... you'll fall asleep faster." Crack down on wasted time 20. Lindgren is also SBS News' resident Scandi queen and loves to simplify the things in her life. "Buy children the same brand of white socks in bulk at the start of the year to eliminate time wasted sorting socks during the year," she said. "Generally, minimising stuff is so good. I threw out all of my mismatched Tupperware (including the lids that didn't belong anywhere) and bought all new Tupperware at Ikea (which sells lids and containers separately) and it's the best." Source: Supplied 21. Digital news editor Alex Britton also loves the efficiency of his capsule wardrobe . "I have t-shirts in black, navy, grey, white. I have trousers in olive, navy, black, beige. I have shirts in blue and white. Everything goes with everything. No need to think too much about getting dressed!" 22. The Feed digital producer Michelle Elias suggests keeping a dedicated notes page for gift ideas . "When you need to buy [friends] something you can refer to it." Manage your money for less stress 23. Lead of The Feed, Edwina Storie, has separate accounts to set aside money for specific expenses, such as Christmas, big bills, her upcoming wedding and holidays. "I put in $20 in each of them every week or fortnight to help ease the sting when they come around. It’s especially helpful at the end of the year to have some pocket money to spend on Christmas and makes it less financially stressful." 24. Holden says her key to saving money is to withdraw her week's 'spending money' in cash . "That covers groceries, social money, petrol, etc — anything that isn't an automatic transfer. "This makes me a lot more aware of how much money I am actually spending, saves on surcharges, and whatever is left over from my budget goes into a little splurge account."
Clay's 15 help Morehead State take down Alice Lloyd 94-63By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions. One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges. “It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner and founder of The Financial Grove in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s why she encourages her clients to set clearly defined goals, often related to paying off a specific debt, saving a certain amount per month or improving their credit score. Here are more tips from financial experts about crafting 2025 financial goals : Trying to accomplish too much can feel overwhelming. Instead, pick your priorities, says Cathleen Tobin, CFP and owner of Moonbridge Financial Design in Rhinebeck, New York. She suggests focusing on those big, often emotionally-driven goals to find motivation. “It’s more compelling than just a number,” she says. For example, do you want to make sure you’re on track for retirement or save money for a house? “Start there.” Scowcroft says she sees clients get tripped up by selecting overly broad goals, such as “get better with money.” Instead, she encourages people to select specific action items, such as “sign up for a budgeting tool and set aside time each month to learn where my money is going.” That level of specificity provides direction so you know what steps to take next, she adds. For example, if your top priority is to become debt-free, then your specific goal might be to pay off an extra $200 of your debt balance each month. Tobin says labeling savings accounts so they correspond with goals can also help. An emergency fund could be named something like “Peace of mind in 2025,” so you remember why you’re saving every time you make a transfer. “It’s more motivating than just ‘emergency fund,’” Tobin says. Measuring your progress as the year unfolds is also a critical component of successful goal setting, Tobin says. She compares it to weight loss. If you want to lose 20 pounds by June, then you need to lose about a pound a week for the first six months of the year. Similarly, she says it helps to break savings goals into microsteps that specify what you need to do each week. Schedule a weekly or monthly check-in with yourself to make sure you are meeting those smaller goals along the way. You might want to review your debt payoff progress or check your credit score , for example. “Being able to break it down into steps that can be done each week or twice a month really helps,” Tobin says. If your goal is to save more money , then setting up an automatic transfer each month can help turn that goal into reality, as long as you know you have the money in your checking account to spare. “It reduces the mental load,” says Mike Hunsberger, CFP and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning in St. Charles, Missouri, where he primarily supports veterans and current members of the military. He recommends starting small to ease into the change. “I wouldn’t jump to double what you’re currently saving,” he says. For example, when it comes to saving in a retirement account, if you’re starting with a 3% contribution, you might want to bump it up to 4%, then slowly increase it from there. “My number one piece of advice is to start small, but make sure you scale over time,” Hunsberger adds. “Because it’s gradual, you probably won’t notice it impacting your lifestyle.” “Stay flexible,” Scowcroft says. “Part of it is just being kind to yourself and not being too rigid.” When unexpected challenges come up, such as a big unplanned expense, you might have to pause making progress on your goal and reset. You might even need to change your goal. Scowcroft says that doesn’t mean you “failed,” just that life changed your plans. Dwelling on any negativity won’t help your forward progress. Sharing your goals with a friend can also make it easier to reach them, Scowcroft says. “It really helps to have an accountability buddy,” she says. She suggests putting a regular “money date” with your friend on the calendar so you can ask each other how you’re doing, brainstorm any challenges or even budget together side-by-side . “It’s a fun excuse to meet up with a friend.” More From NerdWallet Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article The Secret to Making Successful Financial New Year’s Resolutions originally appeared on NerdWallet .FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's Devendra Kunwar Wins Jarmundi SeatROUND ROCK, Texas , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies DELL announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.445 per common share, which will be payable on Jan. 31 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 22 . Dell increased its annual cash dividend by 20% to $1.78 per common share following board approval in February of this year. About Dell Technologies Dell Technologies DELL helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era. Copyright © 2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC and Dell EMC are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dell-technologies-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend-302321731.html SOURCE Dell Technologies © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.