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Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's riseTrump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘vigorously pursue the death penalty’It's become somewhat of a tradition this time of year. Residents in the capital spent the day at Tanger Outlets in Kanata, looking to put the finishing touches on their holiday shopping, while others were just getting started. Getu Asefa was one of the dozens completing his list. He shovelled himself out of his home Christmas Eve morning and drove an hour to Tanger to beat the rush. "I'm a dad of three boys, so I'm going to buy some pair of shoes for them," Asefa said. "Maybe a gift for my wife too." But why do so many people choose to do their shopping so close to Christmas? Well, Asefa says, having a family to care for and a job, it's hard for him to find the time. "This is the time I found for moving around. I don't shop much so this time is going to be enough for me, maybe one or two hours," Asefa said. Across the city on Bank Street, more of the same. Caroline Workman says it's about finding that finish touch for her loved ones, while also supporting local shops. "This is an amazing community. You want these businesses to thrive, and the holidays is the perfect time to support them," Workman said. "I live in the Glebe, so I'm a big shop local – so it's a matter of just running out of my house and coming down Bank Street." Workman says it's also nice getting something in return as well. "It's Glebe Spree, which is the other bonus," Workman said. "You shop here, and you get these stickers and you have a chance of winning some cash prizes, which is also an incentive to shop, so now most of my Christmases are really focused on shopping local." Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. 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North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline'But can you see the crease?' is what I always end up asking myself when I ponder the new generation of flip phones. That you can even fold over a screen at all strikes me like something out of science fiction - however, this (admittedly small) section of the smartphone market always came with the slight whiff of gimmick. With this in mind, I looked forward to giving the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a test drive. It's the top of line when it comes to foldables so if this didn't pass the test nothing would. The Z Flip6 folds horizontally, so in its smallest form it can easily fit into your pocket. When unfolded, you're presented with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that boasts stunning, vivid colours and deep contrasts. The glass is durable, with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the hinge feels robust and smooth with less resistance, showing that Samsung has worked on refining the fold. You can still see the crease when you open up the screen but once you're watching, say, a video it even in nonmal use you are not going to notice it. When folded, the phone transforms into a compact square shape, easily slipping into pockets or bags. The external 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display is functional, allowing for notifications, quick replies, and interactions without unfolding the phone. But more on that later. Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, which, coupled with 8GB of RAM, means it's more than up to the task even if you're a heavy multitasker or gamer. Storage options range from 256GB to 512GB, but there’s no microSD slot, so users need to choose wisely based on their needs. The Z Flip 6 runs on Android 14 with Samsung's One UI, offering a pretty refined experience with useful features like Flex mode, which allows the phone to be partially folded and used hands-free for activities like video calls or watching content. You also get Galaxy AI, which is making a good stab of getting ahead of Apple Intelligence before to arrives and includes features like live translate, circle to search and plenty of camera whiz-bangs. The Flip6 camera comes with the same tech as the Galaxy S24 so you're in good hands with sharp, vibrant photos, especially in well-lit conditions. Battery life is solid, with a 3,700mAh battery that lasts a full day with moderate use, including streaming, gaming, and social media. While it’s not class-leading, it’s on par with other models. The 25W fast charging feature gets you back up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes, although wireless charging is limited to 15W. The Flip6 is IPX8 water-resistant, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. However, it’s not dustproof, so care should be taken in dusty environments. Samsung’s continuous improvement in foldable technology has made the hinge more durable, and the device overall feels sturdy in hand. A versatile and powerful foldable smartphone, the Flip6 certainly doesn't feel like a gimmick. The only real disappointment is when the phones is flipped. There's really not much you can do with cover display. I was expecting an Apple Watch-like experience with lots of widgets to play around with but it's a pretty bare cupboard. It's a missed opportunity but I can only imaging that Samsung's promise of seven years of major Android OS updates means there are plans to make more use out of it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is a versatile and powerful foldable smartphone, great for users who want a unique blend of portability, style, and performance. The super display, decent camera, and powerful performance make it an appealing choice. However, its price tag remains steep, which may limit its appeal to those who are looking for more traditional smartphones at a lower cost. The Flip6 starts at £1,049 - but you can currently get £250 cashback while Samsung's trade-in deals are always excellent and offer up to £570 on your old device. What users say Poppy: I absolutely love this phone. It looks wonderful and is so easy to use. Very neat to put into my bag. I love the all the extra features. Fantastic value for money. Stuart: The idea of this phone is great. Small so goes in the pocket, small screen on front so dont have to keep opening the phone up. Three weeks ago the USB socket stopped charging. I'm not sure if this is common on this phone but have a read a few threads on these sort of occurrences. Alternatives Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Foldable Smartphone OPPO Find N2 FlipIntel’s interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus spoke at Barclay’s Global Technology Conference yesterday and made some bold claims about Qualcomm PCs and the rise of the Arm ecosystem in general. According to her, a large percentage of Qualcomm PCs are being returned by customers and retailers are very concerned about it. More specifically, she called the problem any retailer’s “number one concern.” There isn’t a lot of available data out there about Qualcomm’s return rates this year, so it’s difficult to fact-check this. The assumption is that the reason for return would have to do with compatibility issues with Windows on Arm , though that’s far less of a concern today than it was in the past. According to Canalys , Qualcomm sold 720,000 PCs during the third quarter, giving it a market share of around 0.8%. That marks huge growth for the company, but there’s no denying that the number is still very small. Practically speaking, it seems unlikely that any retailer would be majorly concerned about the return rate of a product with such relatively low sales. Accuracy aside, it seems like Johnston Holthaus wants this anecdote to illustrate that, while Qualcomm and Arm PCs in general are becoming a serious competitor for Intel , they are currently far from posing an existential threat. She says Intel believes that “x86 is the best overall basic architecture” and that they have many customers who are willing to put their trust in x86 and Intel’s future. Her apparent desire to put the Arm movement in its place could be seen as a reaction to recent comments from TSMC founder Morris Chang a few days ago. When asked about the recent change in Intel leadership , Chang mentioned that Intel has no strategy and no CEO and that it has probably made a big mistake by not focusing on AI processors. Given TSMC’s partnerships with companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Qualcomm, Johnston Holthaus may have wanted to remind them all that, despite everything, Intel is still the one on top. Aside from the harsh comments on Qualcomm, the co-CEO talked about how “competition makes us better” and pushes constant innovation and improvement. She also alluded to even more competitors coming in the future by saying: “We [will] have more competitors than we have ever had, you will see more competitors enter the marketplace in 2025.”
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More than 300 Republican party activists will decide Saturday whether chair David Hann or one of three other candidates will lead the party into 2026. Whatever the state central committee decides, Hann says this will likely be his last run for chair and that he’s ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership. “I’m at a point where, if we’re successful in 2026 in accomplishing the goals that we set out for ourselves in 2021, that would be a good point to look at stepping away and allowing others to take on the job,” he said in an interview. Hann was elected chair that year after the party was rocked by a major donor getting charged with sex trafficking and former Chair Jennifer Carnahan resigned after pressure for her to step down . He’s spent the last three years working to get the once embattled state party out of debt, and under his leadership, Republicans were able to break Democrats’ trifecta at the state Capitol this year. Though he’s favored to win as the incumbent, Minnesota Republicans say the race could be a toss-up, especially because so many candidates are running. The three challengers are Army veteran Brett Bussman, former RNC committeeman and Wayzata City Council member Alex Plechash and former gubernatorial candidate Mike Murphy. “A tie is not a victory, and suing your way into office is also not a victory,” Murphy said in an interview, referring to the split 67-67 House unless Republicans’ challenge of the results in the House District 54A race in Shakopee is successful. Murphy said he thought there was too much intra-party fighting and not enough focus on the legislative battleground races this election. If elected chair, Murphy wants to implement a party board to hear grievances openly and work toward resolutions, rather than letting grudges fester. Internal party issues tend to become public anyway, he said. Plechash declined to speak for this story and Bussman could not be reached for comment. There’s also a tight race for deputy chair. Hann’s deputy chair Donna Bergstrom, 61, a former candidate for lieutenant governor, has served in the role since 2021. Kip Christianson, 34, who most recently served as President-elect Donald Trump’s deputy state director for his re-election campaign in Minnesota, is also running. Hann is backing Christianson over Bergstrom in the race. Hann’s relationship with the state’s conservative grassroots base and decision to back Christianson has frustrated some Republicans heading into Saturday’s race. Bergstrom says she was blindsided by Hann’s decision, and has since received an overwhelming show of support and encouragement to run for chair herself, a move she ultimately decided against. “That disorder opened up the door to a different element in the campaign,” she said of Hann’s decision to back Christianson. “So many people had said they wouldn’t run against David, just out of their loyalty. Well, now that was kind of all off the table.” But Hann, 72, argues backing Christianson was a necessary move to usher in a younger, new generation of leadership and members in the party. If elected, Christianson would be the youngest person to hold the deputy chair role. “I’ve supported [Bergstrom], and I still do. I think she’s done a great job,” Hann said. “To me, it was a decision to at least make it clear that, as a party, we need to embrace some change, and we need to embrace the newer, younger demographics that are a part of our party organization.” Fresh off Trump’s re-election campaign in Minnesota, Christianson wants to bring the field organizing experience he gained on the job into the deputy chair role to ensure Republicans are competitive heading into 2026 and beyond. “The party is in a new world and David and I both see that that requires new leadership to bring that into the future with those with this balanced approach of continuity and change,” said Christianson, who too had been mulling a bid for chair himself before he decided to run for the deputy post. In announcing his candidacy, Christianson came clean to supporters about his past, telling them he was arrested for a DUI nearly a decade ago. “I made a mistake, I learned from it. It won’t happen again,” he said in a video , telling supporters he’s now sober. He also told them he was behind helping Kevin Shores run as a Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party candidate in the Seventh Congressional District in 2020. Also in the running for deputy chair is Fred Hage, a local party leader in Cass County. The central committee meets Saturday at noon in Minnetonka.
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PTN Extra: Illinois Preview, What we're Thankful For about Arkansas FootballTributes have poured in for legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo Fiorito amid reports that he has died, aged 71. Known as the 'Father of the Balearic beat', Alfredo is best known for his work as a DJ on the island of Ibiza, reports the Mirror . It was previously announced that had experienced a stroke back in 2021 and a fundraiser to support him was later launched. This week, amid reports that he has died, there has been an outpouring of tributes. The club that launched his career , Amnesia, paid tribute to Alfredo with a statement about him on Instagram. It read: "Dear Alfredo, Thank you for the nights and beats we shared together. Your music and vision shaped the sound of Balearic Beat and the soul of Amnesia." The post shared on the platform on Tuesday continued: "So many memories were made through your energy, your legacy will live on our dancefloor forever. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Alfredo. The Amnesia Family." There have also been tributes to Alfredo on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sister Bliss wrote: "Very sad to hear the news about DJ Alfredo - my first trip to Ibiza in 92 was to play for him at Amnesia ... safe to say he changed the world of music for the better. Fly high to the great gig in the sky." Whilst Rowetta - who was previously a member of the Happy Mondays - wrote: "So so sad to hear that our friend, Ibiza pioneer DJ Alfredo has left us. He was a legend when I first played KU in 1990 & he always will be. RIP Alfredo." Dave Pearce, a fellow DJ, said: "Sad to learn Ibiza dance music legend Dj Alfredo has passed away - he was a true pioneer of the Ibiza Balearic Sound through his creativity and diversity in the music he mixed creating a wonderful musical journey - Thoughts with his family and friends RIP." They weren't alone in paying tribute to Alfredo, with another post reading: "This is sad to hear. Legendary DJ Alfredo, one of the pioneers of the Balearic sound, has passed away." Someone else wrote: "The legend will be missed." "Will never forget your incredible music selection & DJ sets across the decades. A true inspiration," another person wrote in a post on social media this week. Whilst one fan wrote in a tribute post to Alfredo: "A true pioneer." He moved to mainland Spain in his twenties after growing up in Argentina. He later ended up on the island of Ibiza - which is now well known for its music club scene - where he ventured into DJing . Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter .