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Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter before Alamo BowlKendall Jenner takes her holiday decorating very seriously — and personally. While giving a tour of her home to Architectural Digest in a shared on Dec. 23, the 29-year-old shared how strongly her mom, Kris Jenner, influenced her seasonal decor. In one living area, Kendall Jenner proudly showed off a stunning Christmas tree, pointing to nostalgic ornaments spread across the tall spruce. “This I could get emotional talking about because this year for Christmas, my mom actually gifted me the original Christopher Radko Christmas ornaments that I grew up with for 29 years of my life,” Kendall Jenner shared. She continued, “My mom’s had these since before I was born and I thought she had given them to another sister of mine, which I will not name names.” When she thought the ornaments were gifted to another family member last year, Kendall Jenner explained that she got "really sad" and "had a breakdown” to her mom. But to her surprise, Kendall Jenner found out they were indeed still in Kris Jenner's possession. “She actually didn’t give them to her and then this year surprised me,” she said of her mom gifting the ornaments to her. “They are the originals, so even this box is really special to me. This is the box they were originally packaged in.” Kris Jenner is a mom to six children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian, whom she had with her late ex-husband, Robert Kardashian, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner, from her second marriage with her ex, Olympic medalist Caitlyn Jenner. Kendall Jenner explained that most of her holiday decorations are hand-me-downs from Kris Jenner that encapsulate her “entire childhood.” The model said the way she decorated her home this time of year resembles her mother’s technique growing up. “My mom is amazing at holiday,” she told AD. “She, my whole life, would just deck the house out for each and every holiday. So, I have to give her credit for kind of teaching me that.” Kendall Jenner showed some of the details most important to her, including stockings that resembled the ones she grew up with, Hermes holiday plates gifted by her sister, a personalized gingerbread house featuring her beloved animals and a replica of a dollhouse that Kris Jenner had growing up. In the dollhouse, which Kris Jenner had gifted her, she took AD through the customizations her mom picked out for the house, including shopping bags featuring her favorite brands, her dog, Pyro, and horseback riding gear. “This is really, really special. This is probably one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever been given, especially on Christmas morning," she explained. Kendall Jenner noted throughout the tour that she hopes the nostalgic decorations she dons in her house will be just as special to her future children one day. Becca Wood is a news and trending reporter for TODAY Digital based in New York City. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Arizona (and one of the top ten busiest in the United States ). Making life somewhat easier, the new PHX Sky Train is now operating and transporting travelers between Valley Metro Rail at 44th and Washington streets and the airport terminals terminating at the Rental Car Center. The rail has made it much easier for passengers to get to and around the airport. The convenience of the PHX Sky Train is just one reason why Sky Harbor has earned itself the accolade America's Friendliest Airport . The PHX Sky Train The PHX Sky Train is free and open to the public and operates 24 hours every day. The airport rail has transformed transportation at the airport (it serves over 120,000 passengers daily). It is arguably the best way to get to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport . "Serving more than 120,000 passengers a day, Phoenix Sky Harbor has embarked on several infrastructure projects to keep pace with the Valley’s growth, ensuring it can continue to meet future demand with safe, efficient services. Working with the City of Phoenix, lead engineering firm Gannett Fleming and general contractor Hensel Phelps, SmithGroup was tasked with the architecture and lighting design of two new stations that would expand the light rail network through the airport property." - Phoenix Airport After the completion of Phase 2, the line now connects airport terminals to the new stations at 24th Street and the PHX Rental Car Center. The train is automated (and called an automated people mover or APM). It enhances the overall airport experience for domestic and international travelers. PHX Sky Train: First segment opened: 2013 Completed: 2022 Cost: Free Wait time: 3 to 10 minutes Ridership: 120,000 passengers daily Stations: 6 Line length: 5 miles The train has three Cell Phone Waiting Lots. Sky Harbor says these are ". ..parking areas where drivers may wait in their vehicles for passengers while they deplane, pick up luggage and walk out to the curb. The lots are east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station ." Wait times for the Sky Train between 05:00 and 22:00 average three to six minutes, while those during the night (22:01 to 04:59) can average seven to ten minutes. There can be some delays during the night as nightly maintenance on the line is performed seven days a week. The number of cars per train was increased to three cars from the previous limit of two-car trains. The train line is electric, and its first segment opened in 2013 (with the final 2.5-mile segment opened in 2022). The train replaced the shuttle buses that were previously used for transport around the airport. The PHX Sky Train also has a 100-foot-tall bridge spanning Taxiway R (a taxiway connecting the north and south runways). It was the world's first transit bridge built over an active taxiway and is tall enough to allow the largest aircraft (Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s) to pass under it. "The PHX Sky Train eliminates the need for shuttle buses and cars between airport terminals and passenger facilities, reduces road congestion and encourages the use of more sustainable transportation options, making this automated people mover project an excellent example of sustainability. Hopefully, this project will encourage other major airports to consider ways to reduce their own environmental footprint.” - Melissa Peneycad , ISI’s Managing Director and Director of Sustainable Projects. The project helps to ease traffic congestion on Sky Harbor Boulevard and helps to support the airport's sustainability goals (it reduces the daily vehicle count by an estimated 20,000 vehicles a day. In 2020, it even won the Envision Gold Award (the award is given to projects that enhance sustainability across five categories: Quality of Life, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Natural World, and Climate and Resilience. Innovia APM 200 rolling stock The rolling stock is Innovia APM 200 - an automated people mover manufactured by Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation). It is the successor to the Innovai APM 100 and has since been succeeded by the Innovia APM 300. Alstom's people movers can be found at Florida's Tampa International Airport as well as Los Angeles International Airport. Other airports around the world with these electric trains include Dubai in the UAE and Frankfurt and Munich in Germany. Alstom says of the people mover, " The driverless Innovia APM is a transportation solution specially designed to serve airports and dense urban areas. It offers quick, comfortable, and convenient service for commuters within cities, to and from airports, or between airport terminals. Innovia APM cars operate on a dedicated guideway underground, on ground level, or elevated, avoiding interference with surrounding road or runway traffic ." Construction on the terminal will not begin until at least 2030. PHX Sky Train stations 44th Street & Washington station The PHX Sky Train has a total of six stations and each of these has different amenities. At one end is the 44th Street & Washington station. This station is an alternative for people dropping off or picking up passengers at/from the airport. At the station, people will find four-hour parking meters, a pet relief area, cell phone waiting lots, boarding pass kiosks, and Valley Metro Rail Ticket Machines. While the PHX Sky Train is free, the city's metro system is not and passengers can purchase the Valley Metro Rail tickets at the station (the ticket kiosks are located on Level 2). The boarding pass kiosks enable passengers to print their boarding passes with participating airlines before arriving at the terminal. The station has around 25 Cell Phone Waiting Lots while the men's and women's restrooms are located inside the station. The pet relief area is located on the northwest corner and is called The Park 'n Play. East Economy station At East Economy Station, passengers can expect a pet relief area, a family-friendly accessible parking area north of the station, and boarding pass kiosks. The pet relief area is called The East Economy Park & Bark and is located near the East Economy parking garages. Note to check the train's destination before boarding as the trains go in both directions from this station. Terminal 3 & Terminal 4 Passengers can find the Terminal 3 Sky Train station on Level 5 (it is easily accessed by escalators). The station is simple as it is located inside the airport (so no parking or anything). Terminal 4 station is located on Level 3 (from here passengers can walk directly to the security checkpoint and onto their flights). 24th Street & Rental Car Center 24th Street is adjacent to 1,600 new parking spots on the west side of the airport. It is located south of Buckeye Road and is the waypoint between Terminal 3 and the Rental Car Center. Finally, the terminus for the PHX Sky Training is the Rental Car Center (it is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South). Here passengers can find most of the family car rental companies like Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Budget, Easirent Car Rental, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty, and others. Southwest and American lead the competition. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located 3 miles from downtown Phoenix and is a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Additionally, the airport is used as a military airport being home to the 161st Air Refueling Wing (which flies the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft - built from Boeing 707 aircraft). Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Opened: 1928 Annual passengers: 48.6 million (2023) Top airlines by market share: Southwest Airlines & American Airlines (both with around one-third share each) Top domestic destination: Denver International Airport Top international destination: San José del Cabo, Mexico Other Phoenix airports: Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport Sky Harbor serves over 120 domestic and international destinations with around 1,200 daily flights. It is served by around 18 carriers and is located less than 10 minutes from the Phoenix downtown. America's "friendliest airport" getting friendlier Sky Harbor is sometimes known as America's friendliest airport as it is one of the most convenient airports in the country. It is even a dementia-friendly airport and has a " special lanyard to travelers who self-identify as needing a little extra time. To make travelers feel more comfortable and confident, airport staff has been trained to assist and offer extra assistance to passengers wearing a special green Compassion Cacti lanyard around their neck. " Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has nine areas for pets (where they can stretch their legs, drink water, and relieve themselves). Two are in Terminal 3 (one is on Level 1 called the Paw Pad and the other is after security) and three are in Terminal 4 (one before security called The Boneyard and two after security). Two are located near the PHX Sky Train stations. The airport also has the Compassion Corner (which has a chapel and the Sensory Room). The airport has long sought to be a friendly airport to its passengers (e.g. it was one of America's first airports to offer free WiFi). The friendliness extends to pets and the new PHX Sky Harbor Train is another example of the airport making flying more convenient for passengers.
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. Related video above: Remembering those we've lost in 2024 “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time," said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.
This story originally appeared on NPR . President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — may have significant conflicts of interest. Oz recently held investments, some shared with family, in health care, pharmaceutical firms and tech companies with business in the health care sector, such as Amazon. Collectively, Oz’s holdings totalled tens of millions of dollars, according to financial disclosures he filed during his failed 2022 run for a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat. This includes a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000. Trump said Tuesday he would nominate Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agency’s scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population. Medicare alone accounts for approximately $1 trillion in annual spending, with over 67 million enrollees. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest health care companies in the nation and arguably the most important business partner of CMS, through which it is the leading provider of commercial health plans available to Medicare beneficiaries. UnitedHealth also offers managed-care plans under Medicaid, the joint state-federal program for low-income people, and sells plans on government-run marketplaces set up via the Affordable Care Act. Oz also had smaller stakes in CVS Health, which now includes the insurer Aetna, and in the insurer Cigna. It’s not clear if Oz, a heart surgeon by training, still holds investments in health care companies, or if he would divest his shares or otherwise seek to mitigate conflicts of interest should he be confirmed by the Senate. Reached by phone on Wednesday, he said he was in a Zoom meeting and declined to comment. An assistant did not reply to an email message with detailed questions. “It’s obvious that over the years he’s cultivated an interest in the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance industry,” said Peter Lurie, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a watchdog group. “That raises a question of whether he can be trusted to act on behalf of the American people.” (The publisher of KFF Health News, David Rousseau, is on the CSPI board .) A wide range of investments Oz used his TikTok page on multiple occasions in November to praise Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including their efforts to take on the “illness-industrial complex,” and he slammed “so-called experts like the big medical societies” for dishing out what he called bad nutritional advice. Oz’s positions on health policy have been chameleonic; in 2010, he cut an ad urging Californians to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, telling viewers they had a “historic opportunity.” Oz’s 2022 financial disclosures show that the television star invested a substantial part of his wealth in health care and food firms. Were he confirmed to run CMS, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that have contributed to his wealth. Given the breadth of his investments, it would be difficult for Oz to recuse himself from matters affecting his assets, if he still holds them. “He could spend his time in a rocking chair” if that happened, Lurie said. In the past, nominees for government positions with similar potential conflicts of interest have chosen to sell the assets or otherwise divest themselves. For instance, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland agreed to divest their holdings in relevant, publicly traded companies when they joined the Biden administration. Trump, however, declined in his first term to relinquish control of his own companies and other assets while in office, and he isn’t expected to do so in his second term. He has not publicly indicated concern about his subordinates’ financial holdings. A preference for Medicare Advantage? CMS’ main job is to administer Medicare. About half of new enrollees now choose Medicare Advantage, in which commercial insurers provide their health coverage, instead of the traditional, government-run program, according to an analysis from KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care. Critics note that Medicare Advantage plans have a long history of costing taxpayers more than the traditional program. UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna are all substantial players in the Medicare Advantage market. It’s not always a good relationship with the government. The Department of Justice filed a 2017 complaint against UnitedHealth alleging the company used false information to inflate charges to the government. The case is ongoing. Oz is an enthusiastic proponent of Medicare Advantage. In 2020, he proposed offering Medicare Advantage to all; during his Senate run, he offered a more general pledge to expand those plans. After Trump announced Oz’s nomination for CMS, Jeffrey Singer, a senior fellow at the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute, said he was “uncertain about Dr. Oz’s familiarity with health care financing and economics.” Singer said Oz’s Medicare Advantage proposal could require large new taxes — perhaps a 20% payroll tax — to implement. Oz has gotten a mixed reception from elsewhere in Washington. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, the Democrat who defeated Oz in 2022, signaled he’d potentially support his appointment to CMS. “If Dr. Oz is about protecting and preserving Medicare and Medicaid, I’m voting for the dude,” he said on the social platform X. What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican in 2022 and as a an outspoken supporter of Trump. 3 days ago Pharma and biotech Oz’s investments in companies doing business with the federal government don’t end with big insurers. He and his family also hold hospital stocks, according to his 2022 disclosure, as well as a stake in Amazon worth as much as nearly $2.4 million. (Candidates for federal office are required to disclose a broad range of values for their holdings, not a specific figure.) Amazon operates an internet pharmacy, and the company announced in June that its subscription service is available to Medicare enrollees. It also owns a primary care service , One Medical, that accepts Medicare and “select” Medicare Advantage plans. Oz was also directly invested in several large pharmaceutical companies and, through investments in venture capital funds, indirectly invested in other biotech and vaccine firms. Big Pharma has been a frequent target of criticism and sometimes conspiracy theories from Trump and his allies. Kennedy, whom Trump has said he’ll nominate to be Health and Human Services secretary, is a longtime anti-vaccine activist. During the Biden administration, Congress gave Medicare authority to negotiate with drug companies over their prices. CMS initially selected 10 drugs. Those drugs collectively accounted for $50.5 billion in spending between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit. At least four of those 10 medications are manufactured by companies in which Oz held stock, worth as much as about $50,000. var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/1050414/whyy_inline_300x250_2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-1632838704911-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().setTargeting("adcat","whyy_health"); googletag.enableServices(); googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1632838704911-0'); }); WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor Oz may gain or lose financially from other Trump administration proposals. For example, as of 2022, Oz held investments worth as much as $6 million in fertility treatment providers. To counter fears that politicians who oppose abortion would ban in vitro fertilization, Trump floated during his campaign making in vitro fertilization treatment free. It’s unclear whether the government would pay for the services. In his TikTok videos from earlier in November, Oz echoed attacks on the food industry by Kennedy and other figures in his “Make America Healthy Again” movement. They blame processed foods and underregulation of the industry for the poor health of many Americans, concerns shared by many Democrats and more mainstream experts. But in 2022, Oz owned stakes worth as much as $80,000 in Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, and US Foods, as well as more substantial investments in other parts of the food chain, including cattle; Oz reported investments worth as much as $5.5 million in a farm and livestock, as well as a stake in a dairy-free milk startup. He was also indirectly invested in the restaurant chain Epic Burger. One of his largest investments was in the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa, which sells fast food and all manner of ultra-processed snacks. Oz and his wife reported a stake in the company, beloved by many Pennsylvanians, worth as much as $30 million. 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From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday. Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election CHICAGO (AP) — An emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice,” and have been using it publicly on college campuses and even in public schools. While none of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump, experts say many young men see the former president’s return to the White House as vindication of their views on women. For many women, the words represent a worrying harbinger of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops. Syria's army said troops have redeployed to prepare for a counteroffensive. Witnesses said insurgents were seen Saturday at landmarks in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, when they were expelled by government forces backed by Russia and Iran. The surprise offensive is a major embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has regained total control of the city eight years ago. Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with World Central Kitchen charity DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a car in Gaza has killed five people, according to a senior Palestinian health official. An aid worker says three of the people killed were employees of the charity World Central Kitchen. The charity's aid delivery efforts in Gaza were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers. Israel's military says it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify” how that had come about. Fishers at a Lebanese port hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life is returning TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brought hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon on Friday. That includes fishers who’ve long launched their single-engine wooden boats into the Mediterranean at dawn. During the last two months, Israel imposed a siege that kept hundreds of fishers at this ancient Phoenician port on shore. That upended their lives in a major hit for the industry. The port siege also cut people off from the key ingredients for traditional Lebanese dishes. As war devastated their country, the loss of fish damaged a deep association with home. The possibility of renewed fishing is helping fuel hope. How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office. The plot was allegedly comprised of several components and substantiated by evidence and testimony in the agency's 884-page report. The pieces of the puzzle include laying the groundwork by systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace. It also includes drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legal basis and pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan. Bolsonaro and his main allies have denied any wrongdoing or involvement and accuse authorities of political persecution. More than 100 arrested as Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Friday marked the second straight night of protests after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the country’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension the previous day. The Associated Press saw protesters in Tbilisi being chased and beaten by police as demonstrators rallied in front of the country's parliament building. The violence follows Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the Oct. 26 election, which was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country. However, Sunday's vote is sandwiched between a two-round presidential race and is overshadowed by controversies and chaos following the outcome of the first vote. While the president has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security and foreign policy, the prime minister is the head of the nation’s government. Sunday’s vote will determine the formation of the country’s 466-seat legislature. North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday as international concerns about the two countries’ expanding cooperation deepened after North Korea sent thousands of troops to Russia. During a Friday meeting, Kim and Belousov reached “a satisfactory consensus” on issues on how to further boost strategic partnership and defend each country’s sovereignty and security interests, state media said. Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snow of the season has the potential to bury towns in New York along lakes Erie and Ontario during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend. Forecasters says winter storm conditions could persist into next week and cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions. Forecasters predict 4 to 6 feet of blowing and drifting snow could fall in Watertown and other areas east of Lake Ontario through Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in affected areas.
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Durban Durban residents can enjoy a vintage glamour-themed New Year's Eve celebration at various venues. The Hunters Paradise Beach Club at uShaka Beach in Durban offers a beach bash with music by Karyendasoul, over 1,500 square meters of tenting, dining areas, lounges, and a dedicated VIP section. The Summerdaze NYE 2024 at Beachwood Beach in Durban North features top DJs and artists, starting at 4 pm. The Fact Durban Rocks Concert at Moses Mabhida Peoples Park promises the best in Mzansi music, midnight fireworks, two stages, and over 100m of bars and food stalls. These events are a highlight of the Durban social calendar. Joburg Joburg is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve event with various activities for all ages. The Fireworks Spectacular at Zoo Lake promises a magical evening with vibrant bursts of colour and light. 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Sing It Back NYE, in partnership with 947, will feature The events are set to take place at FreedomsKitchin Bedfordview, Wild Waters Complex, Maracanã, and Old Pretoria Rd., Halfway House, Midrand. Las Vegas New Year's Eve festivities in Las Vegas will include fireworks displays from iconic hotels such as ARIA Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino, and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. A live countdown will also be shown on the exosphere, which is a 580,000 square-foot LED display that surrounds the Sphere. The Plaza Hotel & Casino will also host its own fireworks display. There will also be 2024 shows featuring Imagine Dragons at The Venetian Resort, Creed at Caesars Palace, 50 Cent at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and Lil Wayne at Drai's Nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas. Hong Kong Hong Kong hosts a multi-sensory musical fireworks show over Victoria Harbour, with the theme being "The Symphony of Happiness." The Peninsula Hong Kong offers a luxurious stay with stunning views of the fireworks, hosting an afterparty with international DJs and live bands. After the festivities, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea voyage aboard the World Star Ferry, sipping seasonal teas while live music plays. Hong Kong Disneyland also hosts a New Year's show with drones and fireworks in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams. Visitors can also enjoy food stalls on Temple Street, including fish balls, dim sum, and nostalgic treats like coconut wraps. Paris, France Paris, France, is a popular destination for luxury travellers as the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics and the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. New Year's Eve offers a chance to witness the City of Lights with a fireworks show at the Arc de Triomphe and dazzling light displays at the Eiffel Tower. Other highlights include river cruises along the Seine, a cabaret show, and visiting holiday markets. For a five-star stay, The Ritz Paris offers a Michelin-starred Espandon restaurant, a beautiful indoor pool, and suites with Eiffel Tower views. FAQs Where can I go to a beach party for New Year's Eve in Durban? Hunters Paradise Beach Club at uShaka Beach or Summerdaze NYE at Beachwood Beach offer lively beach celebrations with music, food, and entertainment. What are some family-friendly options for New Year's Eve in Johannesburg? Check out Zoo Lake's Fireworks Spectacular or Bedfordview's New Year's Eve Baskets & Beats event, which has activities for everyone, including live music, food and a kids' corner. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
NEW DELHI: India’s economic growth slowed to 5.4 percent year-on-year in the September quarter, official data showed Friday, a significant decline from the 6.7 percent during the previous quarter. Friday’s figure still places the world’s most populous country among the fastest-growing major economies globally, but suggests a moderation in breakneck expansion seen over the past year. The data is likely to put pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates after holding them steady at 6.50 percent for more than 18 months. The latest growth data could now spur the bank to start cutting rates this year. Year-on-year gross domestic product came in much below most analyst estimates. The Indian economy had expanded 6.7 percent year-on-year in the previous April-June quarter. A government statement laid blame for the lower than expected growth figures on sluggish manufacturing and mining activity. The moderation in economic growth is also unwelcome news for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which failed to secure an outright mandate in this year’s general elections, leaving it reliant on coalition parties to govern. Its two biggest allies have reportedly sought billions of dollars in financial assistance for infrastructure projects in their states. Modi’s government pledged in its post-election budget to spend $24 billion on employment and training to address uneven economic growth and mollify disgruntled voters. Rising food costs in India have added to Modi’s political troubles and also prevented the central bank from shifting to a dovish stance on inflation. While India posted world-beating growth of 8.2 percent in the year to March, the International Monetary Fund expected the pace to cool to 7 percent for the 2024-25 fiscal year. — AFPHIV Spike in Youths
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — 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.See fun video of TG Omori after recovery from kidney failure
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KOLHAPUR: While the suspense over whether the caretaker chief minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, is disappointed after the meeting in New Delhi with Union home minister Amit Shah is yet to be cleared, the health of Shiv Sena chief Shinde, who cancelled all his scheduled meetings and returned to his native village Dare Tamb in Satara on Friday, is reported to have deteriorated and he is kept under the medical observation of doctors. This news comes just hours after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday revealed that Shinde is expected to make a significant political decision within the next 24 hours, as suspense mounts over who will be the next chief minister to lead the Mahayuti-ruled state. Civil Surgeon for Satara, Dr Yuvraj Karpe, said, "CM Shinde is facing a respiratory tract infection and is having fever, an itchy throat along with weakness. His pulse rate and blood pressure are normal. Blood samples were checked and don't show any symptoms of dengue or malaria. He was given an injectable dose on Saturday evening for bacterial infection (Monocef and Beplex saline 100ml)." When asked about the reason behind the health deterioration of Shinde, Dr Karpe said, "He travelled a lot in the last month and also worked on his farm, resulting in exertion. We have suggested he rest for the next two days due to weakness. CM Shinde started feeling ill from Friday night. He felt better on Saturday morning but again at noon he started having a fever. We have stationed an ambulance, physician, a surgeon, and a brother along with medicines equipped in the ambulance," added Dr Karpe. Meanwhile, former minister from Shiv Sena, Deepak Kesarkar, arrived at Dare Tamb village to meet CM Shinde on Saturday but had to return without meeting the CM after learning about his health condition. Earlier on Friday, the Shiv Sena chief left for his native place a day after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah at his residence in Delhi. Other Mahayuti allies, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda were also present at the meeting.From the Farm: Holiday eggnog recipe dates back to 17th century and Washington’s nod for nog