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Scarlett Johansson called her fraternal twin brother a ‘gem’ and emphasised that he was currently single on Live with Kelly and Mark earlier this week – so what else do we know about him? Scarlett Johansson and her fraternal twin brother Hunter have a sacred bond. The Marvel actress talked about their special connection during an interview on Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Scarlett Johansson and her brother Hunter (right) are both 40 years old. Photo: @hunterjo/Instagram","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/29/55433063-f706-4b47-9af5-a937bcddc401_d7491f3d.jpg"} Scarlett Johansson and her brother Hunter (right) are both 40 years old. Photo: @hunterjo/Instagram Advertisement “Do you still have your telepathy?” they asked Johansson. “Of course we know so much about each other, because we were like ... you’re in utero together,” the Marriage Story star replied. “Which, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, I guess I’ve always had you around.’” {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Hunter Johansson is currently single, according to his twin sister, Scarlett Johansson. Photo: @hunterjo/Instagram","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/29/0275f3e5-373a-431a-bec5-b1de3c0bbb2c_0852b02b.jpg"} Hunter Johansson is currently single, according to his twin sister, Scarlett Johansson. Photo: @hunterjo/Instagram “But, he’s also my brother, so he’s also just, like, a dude. So there’s that too,” she explained. “I feel like if we were identical twins, there would probably be more of that like mind-body thing, but I look at him and I’m like, ‘You’re also, like, a stinky dude.’ So we don’t have as much of that.” The actress, 40, also noted how he’s currently single and ready to mingle. “No, he’s great. We’re super close. My brother Hunter is ... he’s a gem,” Johansson said. “He’s also single.” Here’s what we know about Scarlett Johansson’s twin brother and their tight relationship: What is Hunter Johansson’s background? {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Hunter Johansson and Scarlett Johansson have four other siblings. Photo: Getty Images","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/29/0a1d7de2-65c2-4fc2-8368-b0b537448188_0943d65e.jpg"} Hunter Johansson and Scarlett Johansson have four other siblings. Photo: Getty ImagesEyes of the energy world on local vanadium battery techSernova Corp. ( TSE:SVA – Get Free Report )’s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as C$0.21 and last traded at C$0.22, with a volume of 196750 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$0.22. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently commented on SVA. Ventum Cap Mkts upgraded shares of Sernova to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. Ventum Financial cut their price target on shares of Sernova from C$3.00 to C$2.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 13th. Finally, Leede Financial decreased their price objective on Sernova from C$3.00 to C$1.50 and set a “speculative buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 13th. Read Our Latest Report on Sernova Sernova Price Performance Sernova Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Sernova Corp. operates as a clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company in Canada. The company focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative medicine therapeutics, including its proprietary Cell Pouch and associated technologies consisting of therapeutic cells and local cellular immune protection. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Sernova Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sernova and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Target PT Cut to $160 from $180 at Morgan StanleyLebanon has expelled around 70 Syrian officers and soldiers, returning them to Syria after they crossed into the country illegally via informal routes, a Lebanese security official and a war monitor said. or signup to continue reading Many senior Syrian officials and people close to the former ruling family of Bashar al-Assad fled the country to neighbouring Lebanon after Assad's regime was toppled on December 8. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a London-based organisation with sources in Syria, and the Lebanese security official said Syrian military personnel of various ranks had been sent back on Saturday via Lebanon's northern Arida crossing. SOHR and the security official said the returnees were detained by Syria's new ruling authorities after crossing the border. The new administration has been undertaking a major security crackdown in recent days on what they say are "remnants" of the Assad regime. Several of the cities and towns concerned, including in Homs and Tartous provinces, are near the porous border with Lebanon. The Lebanese security official said the Syrian officers and soldiers were found in a truck in the northern coastal city of Jbeil after an inspection by local officials. Lebanese and Syrian government officials did not immediately respond to written requests for comment on the incident. Reuters reported on Friday that Rifaat al-Assad, an uncle of Assad charged in Switzerland with war crimes over the bloody suppression of a revolt in 1982, had flown out of Beirut to Dubai recently, as had "many members" of the Assad family. Earlier this month, Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said top Assad adviser Bouthaina Shaaban had flown out of Beirut after entering Lebanon legally. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Mawlawi said other Syrian officials had entered Lebanon illegally and were being pursued. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementFBC Glance
Trump warns to ban BRICS nations in US economy over anti-dollar plansWest Palm Beach (FL), Dec 1 (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks "productive" but signalled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. After the leaders' hastily arranged dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trudeau spoke of "an excellent conversation." Trump said in a Truth Social post later Saturday that they discussed "many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address." For issues in need of such cooperation, Trump cited fentanyl and the "Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of Illegal Immigration," fair trade deals "that do not jeopardize American Workers" and the US trade deficit with its ally to the north. Trump asserted that the prime minister had made "a commitment to work with us to end this terrible devastation" of American families from fentanyl from China reaching the United States through its neighbours. The US, he said, "will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic." The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tax on all products entering the US from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders when he takes office in January. US customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. On immigration, the US Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024 — and Canadian officials say they are ready to make new investments in border security. Trudeau called Trump after the Republican's social media posts about the tariffs last Monday and they agreed to meet, according to a official familiar with the matter who was not authorised to publicly discuss detail of the private talks. The official said other countries are calling Canadian officials to hear how about how the meeting was arranged and to ask for advice. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, after speaking with Trump on the telephone, said Thursday she was confident a tariff war with Washington would be averted. At the dinner that was said to last three hours, Trump said he and Trudeau also discussed energy, trade and the Arctic. A second official cited defence, Ukraine, NATO, China, the Mideast, pipelines and the Group of Seven meeting in Canada next year as other issues that arose. Trudeau's office said in a statement that the leaders "shared a productive wide-ranging discussion" centring on "collaboration and strengthening our relationship," adding, "As Canada's closest friend and ally, the United States is our key partner, and we are committed to working together in the interests of Canadians and Americans.” Trump, during his first term as president, once called Trudeau "weak" and "dishonest," but it was the prime minister who was the first G7 leader to visit Trump since the Nov. 5 election. "Tariffs are a crucial issue for Canada and a bold move was in order. Perhaps it was a risk, but a risk worth taking," Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. Trudeau had said before leaving from Friday that Trump was elected because he promised to bring down the cost of groceries but now was talking about adding 25 per cent to the cost of all kinds of products, including potatoes from Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada. "It is important to understand that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There's no question about it," Trudeau said. "Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business," he added. The threatened tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump's team negotiated during his first term. Trudeau noted they were able to successfully renegotiate the deal, which he calls a "win win" for both countries. When Trump imposed higher tariffs as president, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the US in a response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Canada is the top export destination for 36 US states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US $2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60 per cent of US crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85 per cent of US electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the US and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. Canada is one of the most trade-dependent countries in the world, and 77 per cent of Canada's exports go to the US. (AP) VN VN (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
After a very “painful” three years since he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western “Rust” in 2021, Alec Baldwin was supposed to enjoy the opportunity to celebrate his career this week by being honored in Europe with a Lifetime Achievement Award. But as is typical for Baldwin, he opened his mouth to reporters. During a press conference at the Torino Film Festival, the often polarizing actor ended up saying things about Americans and female directors that have aggravated some corners of the internet. During another interview, he sought sympathy for his almost equally controversial influencer wife, Hilaria Baldwin, insisting that she was particularly “traumatized” by the death of Hutchins. So, where to begin with Baldwin’s headline-making media remarks in Italy? First off, during the press conference, Baldwin expressed concerns about Americans’ lack understanding of politics and the state of the world in the wake of Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president, according to The Hollywood Reporter . While Baldwin was asked about his concerns for America after Trump retakes office, the veteran actor, a lifelong Democrat who famously parodied Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” didn’t mention the former reality TV star by name. Still, he said: “There’s a hole, a vacuum... a gap in information for Americans. Americans are very uninformed about reality, what’s really going on — climate change, Ukraine, you name it.” “The biggest topics in the world, Americans have an appetite for a little bit of information,” Baldwin continued, with comments sure to stir up outrage among critics who see him as arrogant and elitist. “That vacuum is filled by the film industry,” Baldwin said. “Not just the independent film industry, not just the documentary film industry but narrative films as well.” Baldwin also was asked about the role of female directors in the industry, according to The Hollywood Reporter . On one hand, he tried to praise female directors by saying it’s “a good thing” that more women are directing major films. “In the cinema of the ’80s and ’90s, out of 100 directors there were 98 men and two women,” Baldwin said. “Now, it’s not like that, and that’s a good thing.” But then Baldwin couldn’t help himself. He said, “For some films you need an energetic director who moves the camera continuously and maybe a male director is better.” “But for a comedy or a drama with a lot of talk, what’s the difference between a male director and a female director?” Baldwin said. “In fact, there’s more introspective capacity in a female director.” So women can’t be energetic? It’s possible that Baldwin was referring to his belief that women are not particularly suited to directing male-oriented action films, with lots of fighting and big-budget special effects. But Kathryn Bigelow famously became the first woman to win an Academy Award for best director for helming “The Hurt Locker,” the intense 2009 Iraq War film that won best picture. Jane Campion, certainly known for dramas “with a lot of talk,” also won best director for the 2022 Western “The Power of the Dog.” It was reported that Baldwin only agreed to be the guest of honor at the Torino Film Festival if Italian reporters at the press conference were barred from asking him about Hutchins’ death in October 2021, Variety said. But Baldwin ended up talking to a reporter for Variety about “Rust,” “candidly sharing his feelings” about the film’s premiere and “cancel culture.” Hutchins was killed on the film’s New Mexico set when Baldwin was handling a prop gun during a rehearsal and pointed it in her direction. The gun was supposed to be loaded with only dummy rounds, but held a live round, which fatally wounded Hutchins when the gun fired. Baldwin was put on trial for involuntary manslaughter, but the judge dismissed the charges after learning the prosecution withheld evidence. Baldwin, director Joel Souza and other members of the cast and crew ended up completing the film, saying they wanted to honor Hutchins. The film received a mostly “polite” response when it had its world premiere last week at the EnergaCamerimage festival in Poland. However, some audience members were visibly “uncomfortable” watching scenes of Baldwin “shooting people” in the film, a critic for Vulture reported. Baldwin was not invited to the premiere, because festival organizers said they were concerned that his presence would be “too distracting.” In his interview with Variety, Baldwin said he hasn’t seen a final cut of “Rust” and doesn’t want to “right now.” “Only because this is obviously the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life,” said Baldwin, who then went on to explain why the shooting and its aftermath was particularly difficult for his wife. “Beyond the victims themselves, the thing that most pains me is what it did to my wife,” Baldwin said. “My wife has been very, very traumatized from this. There has been a lot of pain. When you are married to somebody and everything was going fairly well and we had seven kids ... and the floor falls out. It’s very frightening and very disturbing. And we are trying to get the wind in our sails, to get away from this stuff.” While it may be that the shooting was “traumatizing” for Hilaria Baldwin, the former yoga teacher and once-aspiring lifestyle and parenting influencer also faced criticism for appearing to exploit the tragedy and in ways that involved her use of their seven young children. In the weeks after Hutchins’ death, Hilaria Baldwin, known for her love of media attention, continued to post multiple images of their children on a daily basis. The posts on Instagram included potentially private content about the Baldwin family’s home life amid her husband’s crisis for the on-set shooting. Some images showed the children playing and enjoying Christmas. But other images showed the children acting out or looking sad and distressed, leading PR and crisis experts to accuse Hilaria Baldwin of using her children as “props” to garner sympathy, while also appearing to be “narcissistic” and “callous,” given that Hutchins’ young son lost his mother. Both Hilaria and Alec Baldwin faced criticism more recently of exploiting their children, including in the weeks leading up to his manslaughter trial this summer. In a “bizarrely”-timed move before the start of the trial, the couple announced that they and their seven children would star in a new TLC reality TV show about their hectic family life. Starring in a reality TV show is seen as a career let-down for Baldwin, an Emmy winner and Oscar nominee who was once on track to be a Hollywood leading man before becoming valued as one of the industry’s most valued character actors. But a reality show gig was considered to be more in tune with the professional aspirations of his wife, whose once lucrative career as an influencer was derailed when she was embroiled in a scandal over damning evidence that she spent more than a decade faking a Spanish accent and identity.
Qatar tribune The Graduation Ceremony & Fashion Show 2024, organized by Istituto di Moda Burgo (IMB) Qatar in collaboration with the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, took place on 14th December 2024 at the museum’s Amphitheatre. This landmark event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani and marked a remarkable fusion of fashion and culture, showcasing the creative talents of the institute’s graduating students. Event Highlights: The ceremony and fashion show were graced by distinguished guests including HE Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, the Chief Patron, who is also the founder of the Sheikh Faisal Museum. Ms Mona El Helbawi, General Manager of Aries Group, awarded the international fashion diploma to the graduating students, marking a pivotal moment in their fashion careers. Mr Ashraf Abuissa, Chairman & CEO of Abuissa Holding (Blue Salon), also attended, adding further prestige to the event. Mr Ebrahim Akbar Al-Ashar, Chairman of IMB Qatar, and Prof. Ivan Ninov, Executive Dean of Al Rayyan International University College, in collaboration with the University of Derby, also participated in the event. Show FeaturescColor:> The fashion show was a grand display of creativity, featuring over 40 unique outfits, including collections created by IMB Qatar’s graduating fashion students. Designs inspired by the cultural richness of the Sheikh Faisal Museum, incorporating elements of Qatari heritage and modern fashion trends. The stunning fashion collections were showcased on the catwalk, with students demonstrating their creative prowess under the guidance of Ms Meenu Prasad, Head of IMB Qatar, and her expert teaching team. Attendees and Media CoveragecColor:> The event attracted an impressive array of Qatari fashion icons, entrepreneurs, students’ families, and prominent bloggers. Notable media partners such as Jamila Magazine, Qatar Tribune, Radio Olive Qatar, and Essence of Qatar covered the event, helping to spread the excitement and success of the occasion across various platforms. Key SponsorscColor:> The event’s success was made possible by the support of various lead sponsors, includingcTypeface:> Agile Information Technology Qatar Mawarid Trading (Revlon) Blue Salon Premium Naseem Healthcare Mason De Joelle Salon Jelwa Flowers Selsela Accessories Qatar KRJ Interiors & Contracting Qatar Closing RemarkscColor:> Ms Meenu Prasad, Co-founder and Head of IMB Qatar, delivered a heartfelt speech during the ceremony. She reflected on her years of experience in the fashion and art industries, highlighting the significance of nurturing the creative potential of students at IMB Qatar. The fashion collections showcased were a testament to the institute’s commitment to excellence and innovation in fashion education. Supporting PartnerscColor:> The event was supported by keypartners, includingcTypeface:> Istituto di Moda Burgo Milan (Head Office) Aries Group Al Rayyan International University College, in partnership with the University of Derby Centre of Modest Fashion CLC Doha Women Forum This event was a true celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity. Copy 18/12/2024 10Joe Rogan's Trump Podcast Episode Couldn't Land Him Top Spot On Apple
The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Pricing for Cash Tender OffersGermany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalise the country’s stagnant economy. Mr Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag – a sister publication of Politico owned by the Axel Springer Group – published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month that he has supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” he wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say that the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality”. The Tesla Motors chief executive also wrote that his investment in Germany gives him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel, has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. Billionaire Mr Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Mr Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Mr Musk’s social media platform, X. Eva Marie Kogel wrote: “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print.” A critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard, accompanied Mr Musk’s opinion piece. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” he wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Mr Burgard – who is due to take over on January 1 – said in a joint statement that the discussion over Mr Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the ‘world’ in the future. We will develop ‘Die Welt’ even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa.