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Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — New York City’s police commissioner says the gun found on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO matches shell casings found at the crime scene. Commissioner Jessica Tisch also said Wednesday that lab results matched suspect Luigi Mangione’s prints to a water bottle and a snack bar wrapper found near the scene of the killing. Police had said earlier that they believed the gunman bought the items at a nearby coffee shop while awaiting his target. Mangione is jailed in Pennsylvania on weapon and forgery charges, but he also has been charged in New York with murder in Brian Thompson's death. His lawyer has noted that Mangione is presumed innocent. Authorities are scrutinizing evidence and the suspect’s experiences with the health care industry. Arguments over whether Luigi Mangione is a 'hero' offer a glimpse into an unusual American moment Memes and online posts in support of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who's charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, have mushroomed online. Some cast Mangione as a hero. That's too far, says Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a rising Democrat who was almost the Democratic vice presidential nominee this year. CEO Brian Thompson's death touched off off these ripples. They offer a glimpse into how so many different aspects of 21st-century life can be surreally connected, from public violence to politics, from health care to humor, or attempts at it. The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy record. He frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term. But the Trump and Biden national security teams have come to an understanding that they have no choice but to work together as conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine have left a significant swath of the world on a knife’s edge. It’s fuzzy how much common ground Biden and Trump’s teams have found as they navigate crises that threaten to cause more global upheaval as Trump prepares to settle back into the White House. FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position. His impending resignation will bring him three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations. Trump applauded the news Wednesday, saying it will end the weaponization of what he called the “Department of Injustice.” Syrians flock to morgues looking for loved ones who perished in Assad's prisons DAMASCUS (AP) — Many bodies have been found in Syrian detention centers and prisons since President Bashar al-Assad's government fell. Now Syrians around the world are circulating images of the corpses in hopes that they will see slain loved ones whose fate had been a mystery. At the morgue visited by The Associated Press on Wednesday in Damascus, families flocked to a wall where some of the pictures were pinned in a haunting gallery of the dead. Relatives desperately scanned the images for a recognizable face. Some of the prisoners died just weeks ago. Others perished months earlier. US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days' WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says Russia could launch its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh cited a U.S. intelligence assessment in telling reporters on Wednesday that an attack could come “in the coming days.” She says the U.S. does not consider the Oreshnik missile a game changer on the battlefield. But that Russia is using the weapon to intimidate Ukraine as both sides wrestle for an advantage that will give them leverage in any negotiations to end the war. The Russian Defense Ministry also is warning it may retaliate against Kyiv for an attack on a military base in the Rostov region in southern Russia on Wednesday. Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 33 including children, Palestinian medics say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian medical officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 33 people. One of the strikes hit a home where displaced people were sheltering in the isolated north, killing 19. A separate strike outside nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital killed a woman and her two children, and another strike in central Gaza killed at least seven people. Israel's military says it tries to avoid harming civilians and accuses militants of hiding among them, putting their lives in danger. Local health officials say Israel’s retaliatory offensive after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023 has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe. That’s according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. The missing Hawaii woman's disappearance prompted a massive search and a missing persons investigation. It was not immediately clear where she was found, but police previously said she had voluntarily crossed the border into Mexico. The LAPD said Wednesday the department will wrap up its investigation. Kobayashi's family reported her missing to law enforcement on Nov. 11 after relatives received “strange and cryptic, just alarming” text messages. Kobayashi’s mother and sister said they are “grateful” she has been found safe. Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled the country is charged after returning to US GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children for Eastern Europe has willingly returned to the U.S. Ryan Borgwardt is charged with obstruction, a misdemeanor. A not-guilty plea was entered by a judge Wednesday, a day after Borgwardt's return. The judge also set bond at $500 for the obstruction charge, though Borgwardt only has to pay if he violates the conditions of his release. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll says Borgwardt “came back on his own” because of his family. Investigators say the 45-year-old was living in the country of Georgia. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly? ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament. Key issues include during which part of the year to stage the tournament, where to play the games, whether alcohol will be allowed at all and how to protect workers rights in the massive construction projects required to host the World Cup.Abdelrazik's lawyer accuses former minister of exiling him by denying him a passport
19 PAEC hospitals providing state-of-the-art treatment Islamabad : Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) started its work using nuclear technology for peace and development by focusing on health sector and established the first cancer hospital in the 1960s. As-of-now 19 cancer hospitals are providing exemplary diagnosis and treatment facilities to cancer patients across the country, says a press release. This was said by Dr. Masood Iqbal, Member Science - PAEC during the closing ceremony of a five-day Regional Training Course of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held at Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH), NORI, where he was the chief guest. International participants of the training session included delegates from 12 countries besides national participants from all across Pakistan. The five-day educational/training activity included numerous clinical and practical aspects of radiotherapy. The technical experts from across the country delivered informative lectures and shared their experience and knowledge. In his address Dr Masood highlighted the role of PAEC in the socioeconomic uplift of the country by its contribution in various sectors of national importance. He added that Pakistan was among the pioneers to collaborate with the IAEA. “Other areas in which PAEC is contributing included provision of environment-friendly and affordable nuclear energy. PAEC is running 6 nuclear power plants in the country which are supplying over 3,500mw electricity to the national grid,” Dr Masood said. “Similarly, our nuclear research institute named Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH) has been producing radio isotopes for years which are used in medical facilities across the country,” added Dr Masood. Dr Masood also highlighted contribution of 4 fully equipped agricultural research institutes of PAEC. Earlier Dr. Mohammad Faheem, Director NORI thanked the participants especially the international participants from the Asia Pacific region like Bangladesh, Malaysia, Fiji, Philippine, Nepal and Sri Lanka etc. for their valuable contribution to this learning activity as well as the dignitaries for attending the ceremony. Dr. Humera Mahmood, Head Oncology and Radiology Department, NORI also shared with the audiences that the RTC was so far the greatest success over the years as the participants showed great improvement. She also appreciated the energetic and eager-to-learn participants for their active contribution during the training course.
Recent articles in The Atlantic and Teen Vogue highlight a troubling trend: College students are increasingly disengaged from reading, prompting a search for scapegoats. From private research universities to small liberal arts colleges, professors have expressed frustration over students’ declining ability to tackle course readings. They’ve had to reduce the number of pages assigned for homework due to dwindling reading stamina and enthusiasm for “academic” texts. But who truly deserves the blame? A significant portion of the criticism is directed at technological devices because the distractions these devices present can severely affect learning. Research has shown that cellphones, tablets and laptops enable students to indulge in distractions, prompting several states to pass legislation aimed at banning cellphones to improve students’ mental health and focus. Others point fingers at standardized testing — and, by extension, K-12 teachers. Standardized tests dominate educational priorities, influencing national and state policy, school rankings and resource distribution. Although many teachers recognize that these tests do little to enhance classroom learning, they remain a central focus. Because of this, some teachers feel obligated to prioritize test preparation, which often favors superficial reading comprehension over deep, sustained engagement with texts and ideas. Consequently, students may find themselves skimming to answer questions rather than appreciating the transformative power of literature, all in pursuit of a passing score on a high-stakes exam. Teachers are not to blame for this predicament. When I was an English teacher in Florida and Georgia — at-will employment states in which an employer can fire an employee for any reason, with or without cause or notice — I understood that improving student test scores was crucial for job security. Despite my passion for reading and my efforts to cultivate literary engagement in my classroom, I was acutely aware that failure to show adequate yearly progress could jeopardize my position. In many states, test scores are linked to merit pay and job stability, placing immense pressure on teachers to deliver results. While it’s easy to point fingers, we must recognize the many layers to this conversation. In many articles about students’ reading abilities, there is an overemphasis on students’ disengagement from canonical texts — those traditionally deemed “classics” that all students should read. Works such as “Wuthering Heights,” “Jane Eyre,” “The Iliad,” “Great Expectations” and “Pride and Prejudice” are often heralded as crucial for understanding the human condition and appreciating humanity’s greatest achievements. While these texts can offer valuable insights, they predominately feature white authors and white protagonists, suggesting that only certain humans are worthy of appreciation. When the canon is prioritized, contemporary, diverse and young adult literature, especially works by and about minoritized people, are often overlooked. By emphasizing a narrow selection of texts, we can alienate students who might connect more deeply with stories that reflect their own experiences. By spotlighting white-centric literature from centuries ago, we risk making reading feel irrelevant to students’ lives, further diminishing their motivation to read. Certainly, technology plays a role in the time students devote to reading, but can we truly blame them for being drawn in? Social media algorithms curate personalized content connected to people’s interests, contrasting sharply with our approach to selecting class texts. Schools, for numerous reasons, tend to favor standardized reading experiences, often ignoring students’ diverse interests and backgrounds. It’s no wonder students aren’t reading complete novels; we’ve categorized the books young people love as not “real” reading. Our educational culture has prioritized test scores over meaningful reading engagement. We’ve communicated that reading matters only when it can be dissected for a test, while students’ interests are sidelined. There are no official statistics tracking the number of complete novels assigned in high school. But reports indicate that assignments requiring students to read full-length novels are becoming less common, and federal data shows teens are reading less than they did a decade ago. Researchers have also noted a decline in young people reading books for pleasure, a trend that continues into adulthood. So, yes, reading in the U.S. is in a state of emergency. Yes, college students — and everyone else — are reading fewer novels. However, if we want to point fingers, we should start with ourselves. We’ve spent so much time blaming each other, young people and books when we could’ve been suggesting solutions. We could advocate for a reduced emphasis on standardized testing and push for increased funding to help schools acquire texts that align with student interests. We could champion diverse and contemporary literature that reflects the lives and experiences of all students. We could call for better funding for teacher education programs to equip educators with the tools they need to match students with texts that might foster a love of reading. 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Ally Langdon exposes major problem with Commonwealth Bank's backflip - and why millions will still be charged for cash By ASHLEY NICKEL and HARRISON CHRISTIAN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:54 GMT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 23:53 GMT, 4 December 2024 e-mail 14 View comments A Current Affair host Allison Langdon has attacked the Commonwealth Bank for not fully eliminating its controversial $3 withdrawal fee, which already applies to potentially millions of customers. The bank announced it would temporarily halt the fee after copping severe criticism from customers and political leaders, however Langdon pointed out that was not the same as scrapping it. The Commonwealth Bank had initially planned to move customers from their Complete Access Account to a Smart Access Account which included a $3 fee when withdrawing cash from a branch, post office or their phone from January 6 . After intense blowback, the bank said the change would be delayed by six months for customers who are 'worse off with the new fee'. 'Kudos to CommBank for listening, however it's not scrapping the fee altogether, it's just pausing the charges until it figures out another solution,' Langdon said. According to the bank's terms and conditions, the $3 fee already applies to those on the Smart Access account, just not those about to be transferred from the old account, and that won't change. Daily Mail Australia estimates millions of Australians have a 'Smart Access' account. Ally Langdon (pictured) said the 'damage' from Commonwealth Bank's now-cancelled cash withdrawal fee was already done and 'they have no-one to blame but themselves' 'How can a bank that raked in $9.8billion last financial year justify charging customers to access their own money? It can't,' Langdon told her viewers. 'Once upon a time loyalty was rewarded, not anymore. 'The damage from this just adds to the overall mistrust of banks and they have no-one to blame but themselves.' Langdon grilled CommBank group executive of retail banking services Angus Sullivan about the withdrawal fee on Tuesday night. 'It doesn't sit well with families who are struggling as our banks make billions,' she said. 'What a way to say Merry Christmas and thank you for your loyalty.' But Mr Sullivan hit back arguing the new fee was a 'very modest cost'. 'The reality is that handling cash is expensive,' he said, despite the estimated $350 million cost being a small fraction of the bank's revenue and massive profits. He also insisted that the change was only 'relevant to about 10 per cent of CBA's customer base'. 'And for our Complete Access customers, approximately 90 per cent of them will be either better off, or have a neutral outcome.' Langdon lashed out at the executive in response. In defence of the new fee, Angus Sullivan (right) told Ally Langdon (left) that handling cash was 'expensive' Read More How 'greedy' Commonwealth Bank has already been charging Aussies for cash withdrawals 'I don't know if the majority of Australians feel the same way that their bank is supporting them,' she said. 'You know what would be welcomed? An interest rate cut. That would get you off the naughty list.' Mr Sullivan laughed off that suggestion. 'That's not in my purview to make happen,' he said. 'But I appreciate customers are doing it tough at the moment. I certainly hope that we can explain these changes in a way that makes our customers feel that we have put them in our mind.' Viewers were outraged to see Mr Sullivan argue the fee was necessary for Commonwealth Bank's operations. 'What a pathetic response... just be upfront and honest. It's about profits,' one said. 'I will be closing my 35 year account with you tomorrow and withdrawing the $365,000 in cash,' another wrote. The Albanese government had also weighed in on the matter slamming the decision by the bank to introduce the fee. 'It doesn't seem fair or appropriate and this is a huge bank making huge profits. Come on, guys,' housing minister Clare O'Neil told Sunrise. 'It's Christmas. We don't need this right now. This is not something the bank should be doing and we're asking them to reconsider.' Mr Sullivan in a statement on Wednesday the change had been 'poorly communicated' with the bank's customers. 'The changes taking place are such that the approximately 90 percent of customers we intend to move, and who we expect will be better off or the same, will be moved to the lower monthly fee account,' he said. 'If those customers don’t want to move, they can contact us to discuss their options. For the remaining customers we are changing our approach and we are pausing the migration. Instead, we will contact these customers over the next six months to communicate about suitable product options. 'The changes outlined above do not affect approximately nine-million CommBank customers who are not on the Complete Access product. 'Commonwealth Bank maintains the largest branch network. Each of our branches has fee free ATMs and we have a moratorium on regional branch closures until at least the end of 2026.' Allison Langdon Commonwealth Bank Share or comment on this article: Ally Langdon exposes major problem with Commonwealth Bank's backflip - and why millions will still be charged for cash e-mail Add commentBefore His 180 On Climate Change, Elon Musk Advocated For Action, Cautioning That Oceanfront Real Estate Values Would PlummetFormer New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick has been offered the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, sources said. A few days after he confirmed having "a couple of good conversations" with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts about the Tar Heels' head-coaching job, multiple sources told WRAL that he was offered the job. Belichick reportedly has a long list of demands for UNC, including a 400-page document calling for a new coaching and recruitment staff. He also demanded his son, Stephen Belichick, be next in line to serve as head coach after him. As for Belichick's salary, analysts have said he could command up to $12 million a year. This week on ESPN's “The Pat McAfee Show,” Belichick said he had spent the 11 months since his departure from the Patriots taking a “longer look” at college football throughout the season as opposed to during the spring lead-up to the draft as a pro coach. Belichick would replace Mack Brown, UNC's all-time winningest coach and College Football Hall of Famer, who was fired in November. Brown's last game was a Nov. 30 loss to rival N.C. State. Belichick, 72, who had decades of success in the NFL, has never worked at the college level but his father was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953-55. He and the Patriots announced a mutual parting of ways in January , following the end of a disappointing season. Jerod Mayo replaced Belichick as the Patriots head coach the next day. Belichick became head coach of the Patriots on Jan. 27, 2000, less than two weeks after he resigned as head coach of the New York Jets on the day of what was supposed to be his introductory press conference. He had a 296-133 record in 24 seasons as New England’s head coach between the regular season and postseason. When including the five seasons he was head coach of the Cleveland Browns (1991-95), he has a total record of 333-178. His 31 postseason wins, all but one of which came with the Patriots, are the most by a head coach in NFL history, and he is only the third coach to win 300 or more regular-season games. Belichick trails only Don Shula (328) and George Halas (318) on the all-time regular-season wins list, and Shula is the only one ahead of Belichick on the combined wins list (347). Rumors have linked Belichick to the pursuit of other NFL jobs, including the Atlanta Falcons in January, but no job materialized this season and the ex-coach instead signed a deal with ESPN.
Downingtown East’s Brianna Litvan, the 2024 Daily Local News Girls Tennis Player of the Year, won the Ches-Mont National Division singles title this fall, finished second at District 1 3A singles tourney and placed fourth at PIAA 3A singles championships – and she’s only a freshman. “What sums up Brianna, to me, is ‘heart’ — in many ways,” said Downingtown East girls tennis head coach Lisa Sheldon. “She plays tennis with a sheer joy for the sport, she had a great time getting to know her teammates, and with each match she courageously fought for every point.” One of the toughest [...]SHOPPERS have flocked to Aldi to get their hands on a festive tipple so good, it has a limit. The viral Cairanne Wine is back on shelves in Aldi, with the bottle of wine slashed from £8.99. 1 The festive tipple has been reduced to £3.49 with a limit of 12 bottle per customer Credit: Aldi The critically acclaimed red wine from Rhone, France is on sale for just £3.49 for a limited time. Shoppers can head to Aldi between December 2 and December 8 to get their hands on the red wine, bursting with aromas of frest fruits, plums, black cherry, and damsons, with a mocha and spice finish. Last year, the bottle of wine went flying off the shelves , and sold out in four days after wine expert, Jane MacQuitty of The Times, hailed it as "Aldi’s Christmas present to the nation". She said: “Savvy shoppers have always raced to Aldi for their weekly winter £3.49 specials, but of the dozen popping up this month and next , its tasty 2021 Specially Selected French Cairanne, a skilful blend of 60 per cent grenache, 25 per scent syrah, 10 per cent mourvedre and 5 per cent carignan, is the bottle to buy. Read more money news DRINK UP Aldi releases £25 dupe of Hotel Chocolat’s £100 Velvetiser & it's so easy to use DUPE ALERT Lidl's new hair styler dupes rival Dyson & Shark - they make great Xmas gifts “Recommended in my Summer Top 100 at its full £8.99 price, a few months of extra age have seen this Cairanne's silky tannins and warm thyme and pine sunny hillside scents and tastes develop into a more mature, excellent, earthy, cracked black pepper southern Rhône." This year Aldi has introduced a 12 bottle limit per customer, however fans of the rich red drop have complained that it's sold out across the UK. Taking to Facebook page, UK Supermarket Deals & Offers, Local Shops and Services, shoppers have revealed that the wine has continued to fly off shelves. One person said: "None left at my local Aldi, they'd sold 30 cases today. Most read in Money RETAIL RUSH Warning for shoppers ahead of much-anticipated Primark opening in Glasgow COUGH UP Visitors to iconic Scottish beauty spot set to be charged £4 for parking SWITCH ON Exact date TV licence fee will rise next year – and how you can get one for FREE DOUGH NO! Scots bakery known for 'gorgeous cupcakes' announces shock closure "It's very nice wine." Another added: "Been to Wrexham Aldi 3 times, sold out." Meanwhile, a third shopper was a little luckier, stating: "Six bottles for just over £20 thank you & cheers, got mine yesterday might go back & see if any left." Meanwhile, Aldi is now selling a £25 dupe of Hotel Chocolat's £100 Velvetiser . The beloved Velvetiser from Hotel Chocolat is the perfect gift for Christmas whether it's for a loved one or yourself. But the must-have product for foodies comes at a price. The Velvetiser costs £100 and promises to make you the creamiest hot chocolate you've ever had at home in just two and a half minutes. But shoppers will be thrilled to know Aldi is releasing its own dupe. The Hot Chocolate Maker costs just £24.99 and comes in two colour ways - stainless steel or white. Aldi bosses say: "Indulge in creamy, perfect hot chocolate with our easy-to-use Hot Chocolate Maker." All you need to do is add 200ml of milk and chocolate flakes to the maker and let them combine and melt together. Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBER MISERY Scots face blizzards and travel chaos as weather map reveals 75mph storm CHOC OFF Mums fume at Poundland’s ‘rotten’ advent calendar they thought was ‘for dogs’ The hot chocolate maker also has the capacity to make hot or cold foam depending on what you prefer. The Specialbuy will be available to buy this Sunday, December 8, so you better set an alarm if you want to grab it for yourself. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. 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