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AP: Fishermen Seeks Formation of Welfare BoardM&S SHOPPERS are gutted after the chain confirmed it axed a beloved festive flavoured liqueur. The announcement was made in a comment by the retailing giant on social media platform X. Advertisement 3 M&S confirmed it had axed a beloved festive flavoured liqueur Credit: Getty 3 It had previously sold a Trifle Flavour Cream drink Credit: Facebook/moneysaveronline M&S had previously sold its Trifle Flavour Cream in stores and it had amassed a loyal following of fans. The drink had been popular for many years before it seemingly disappeared from shelves. However, a comment on X by M&S earlier this week confirmed the liqueur would not be on sale this year. In response to a post asking the retailing giant if it would be stocking the drink, the chain said: "It doesn't look like we're doing the trifle flavour this year. Advertisement Read More on Christmas CHOCCING UP Shopper reveals how you can bag Quality Street and Celebrations tubs for £2.50 CHOC FULL Sainsbury's is selling an iconic retro Cadbury chocolate tin for just £5 "I'll let the Food Team know you'd like to see this again." In a Facebook post from 2020 about the drink, commenters laid praise on the unique drink's flavour. One user described the drink as "very nice", while another said how they "need this" in their life. The liqueur appears to have disappeared from shelves sometime in 2021, with regular posts on X calling for its return. Advertisement Most read in Money IN HOT WATER Top TV chef's restaurant chain collapses owing over £500,000 to creditors SHOPPER'S DELIGHT Fashion chain to open new Glasgow store TOMORROW and there's a treat LIGHTS OUT Shoppers fuming as iconic Glasgow Christmas staple vanishes from busy street Exclusive UN-BEAN-LIEVABLE Costa hit by shortages as customers complain food is missing from shelves In response to a query in October 2021, the retailer said it did not "appear to be stocking it this year". However, for almost every year since, fans have begged to be able to purchase the drink again, only to receive the same response from M&S that it won't be stocked . I tried the viral Christmas cookies from M&S, and they tasted like a festive party One user even described it has their "highlight of Christmas", While it was still stocked, it received heavy praise from its wide range of fans. Advertisement One user on Instagram described the "delicious" drink as "a bit like Baileys, only fruity, desserty, and boozy." Another on X said: "Loving my purchase of M&S trifle liqueur - it will get me through to Xmas". In 2022, a third said: "A couple of years ago M&S produced a trifle flavoured cream liqueur at Christmas and it was the most delicious thing. "Have been trying to find an acceptable substitute since!" Advertisement 'CHRISTMAS RUINED' This comes as the retailer axed another festive favourite from its shelves. The popular treat had only been in stores for a few short weeks but has already disappeared leaving them devastated. Customers were baffled when they went on the hunt for M&S Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Rolls and the goodie was no where to be seen. One confused shopper penned a plea to the store which read: "Please don’t break my heart so close to Christmas.... Your chocolate and cinnamon tortilla rolls have disappeared from our local store and I can’t find them online. Advertisement "Say they’ll be back on the shelves again soon." A company spokesperson wrote back: "I'm truly sorry - we're no longer making these! "We'll let the food team know that you (and me and my mum) would love to see them make a return. "Fingers crossed." Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun WARMING UP Scots set for 21C swing as temperature rise to bring an end to sub zero freeze HOT BUY Shoppers race to Primark for fleecy £14 hoodie will keep you cosy on frosty days But fans were devastated by the confirmation. One said: "Christmas ruined M&S.....It’s gonna take a while to forgive you for this one". 3 M&S made the announcement about its Trifle Flavoured Liqueur earlier this week Credit: Getty
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a series of malicious and false news posts circulating on social media, including personal attacks targeting her. In a statement, MP Ariyaratne condemned the deliberate campaign to tarnish her reputation and called for swift action against those responsible for creating and spreading such content. She emphasised that these “cheap tactics” would not deter women from participating in politics nor harm the Government, stating, “If anyone believes such tricks can intimidate us, they are sorely mistaken. While you resort to petty ploys, we will continue to focus on progress.” The complaint comes in the wake of a national Sinhala daily newspaper publishing a report about an alleged domestic dispute involving an NPP Colombo district MP and his wife, which also mentioned a fellow female MP. Following this, social media posts falsely alleged that MP Ariyaratne was the female MP referenced in the report. The posts escalated into a vicious online campaign, spreading unfounded accusations and defamatory content about her. MP Ariyaratne has called on the CID to investigate the orchestrated campaign and take appropriate legal action against those responsible for harming her good name.
Blue Owl Capital Co. III ( NYSE:OBDE – Get Free Report ) declared a — dividend on Sunday, December 15th, Wall Street Journal reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.35 per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a yield of 9.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Blue Owl Capital Co. III Stock Performance OBDE stock opened at $15.25 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $14.77 and a two-hundred day moving average of $14.66. Blue Owl Capital Co. III has a 12 month low of $13.60 and a 12 month high of $16.80. The company has a market capitalization of $1.88 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.66. The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 1.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. Blue Owl Capital Co. III Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Blue Owl Capital Co. III Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Blue Owl Capital Co. III and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Pakistani content creators face obstacles on social media platforms Content creators are dedicating considerable time and resources to social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in Pakistan. However, while platforms gain on the creative content generated by these creators, monetizing opportunities for Pakistani creators remain very limited. Let’s explore the current landscape of social media usage in Pakistan, the absence of monetization support, and why this issue deserves urgent attention. Social media is massively integrated in daily life for millions in Pakistan. According to DataReportal, Pakistan has over 47 million active Facebook users, 17 million on Instagram, and an impressive 62 million on TikTok as of 2024. TikTok’s popularity, in particular, has surged among the country’s younger population, and Statista reports an average of 53.8 minutes per day spent by users on TikTok globally, a figure that aligns closely with user behaviour in Pakistan. Facebook and Instagram follow suit, with each platform seeing high engagement from Pakistani users who interact with diverse content, ranging from lifestyle and travel to food, DIY, technology, automobile and Islamic themes. Despite the massive user base and content engagement, monetization features available in other countries are clearly absent in Pakistan. On TikTok, content creators in regions like the USA and UK gain access to monetization options such as ad revenue, brand partnerships, and creator funds, provided they meet requirements like 10,000 followers and a minimum watch time threshold. Unfortunately, Pakistani content creators are not eligible for those features and no such creator fund exists for them. Seems they are creating the content for the app for nothing. Globally, Facebook provides in-stream ads, subscriptions, and star payments, enabling creators to earn directly from content. These options are restricted or largely unavailable in Pakistan due to Meta’s rigid eligibility criteria, which emphasize factors like consistent page engagement, video views, and audience demographics that many Pakistani creators find challenging to meet. Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta, offer limited monetization avenues for Pakistani users. The absence of monetization options has frustrated Pakistani content creators who see their peers in other countries earning revenue for similar content. A creator invests significant time, energy, and financial resources into developing content, enhancing video quality, and engaging with audiences, only to find one’s efforts yield little to no financial return. In fact, as many creators note, they often support the growth of these platforms by continuously generating new content and keeping users engaged— yet receive no monetary benefits from the very platforms that benefit from their work. YouTube offers monetization through ad revenue, Pakistani creators face limitations here as well. YouTube’s revenue-sharing policies offer creators revenue after accumulating 1,000 views on a video, but earnings from views alone are often meagre, particularly when compared to creator incomes in other countries. Additionally, the YouTube algorithm remains vague, with many creators suspecting that backend functions are operated by their own wish rather than work on real or on-ground scenarios. The complex and unpredictable nature of the algorithm makes it difficult for creators to build a steady revenue stream. A government-led initiative could encourage social media platforms to extend monetization options to Pakistan, but no such advocacy exists. Although platforms like Meta and TikTok have localized policies in other regions, no Pakistani regulatory body or official has taken a formal stand to address the absence of monetization features for Pakistani users. Addressing these challenges requires a concerted effort. A first step would be increasing awareness among stakeholders and encouraging discussions about fair monetization practices in Pakistan. Content creators could benefit from forming collectives to amplify their voices and push for access to monetization tools available elsewhere. With over 100 million active social media users in Pakistan, platforms have a ready market to engage, and creators have proven their ability to captivate audiences through their content. Yet, without financial recognition, the creative potential of Pakistani influencers remains undervalued. As global companies prioritize user-generated content, fair monetization must become a standard—not an exception. 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Martinez parades goalkeeper awards and justifies them with wonder save for Villa in Champions League Emi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading a pair of trophies for being the world’s best goalkeeper for the last two years. He finished it by producing an astonishing save that vindicated those awards. Steve Douglas, The Associated Press Nov 27, 2024 2:44 PM Nov 27, 2024 3:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez talks to his players during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Astin Villa and Juventus at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.(AP Photo/Rui Vieira) Emi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading a pair of trophies for being the world’s best goalkeeper for the last two years. He finished it by producing an astonishing save that vindicated those awards. The Argentina international illuminated a 0-0 draw between his Aston Villa team and Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday by plucking the ball from behind him and scooping it off the goal line to deny Francisco Conceição what could have been the winner. Replays showed the ball was almost entirely over the line before Martinez hooked it clear, and the goalkeeper was quickly congratulated by his teammates. No save by Martinez will ever beat the one he pulled off for Argentina in the last seconds of extra time in the 2022 World Cup final , denying France striker Randal Kolo Muani and keeping teammate Lionel Messi’s dream alive of finally winning soccer’s biggest prize. He might just have run it close. It was fitting he produced his wonder save against Juve on the night he showed off the two Yashin Trophies he claimed at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in each of the past two years. The most recent one came last month. As for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, he finished the game relieved that what appeared to be a mistake in the final seconds of stoppage time didn't cost his team. Di Gregorio spilled a cross under pressure from Villa defender Diego Carlos and Morgan Rogers was there to poke the ball into the net. A goal was awarded by the on-field referee but after a two-minute check, it was ruled out for a foul on Di Gregorio by Carlos. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Steve Douglas, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Soccer Red Star's on-loan forward Silas scores against his parent club Stuttgart in Champions League Nov 27, 2024 2:59 PM Australian Senate begins debate on world-first social media ban for children under 16 Nov 27, 2024 2:58 PM Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th Nov 27, 2024 2:57 PMColliers International Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:CIGI – Get Free Report ) (TSE:CIGI) announced a semi-annual dividend on Tuesday, December 3rd, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.15 per share by the financial services provider on Tuesday, January 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Colliers International Group has raised its dividend by an average of 44.2% per year over the last three years. Colliers International Group has a dividend payout ratio of 4.3% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Colliers International Group to earn $6.69 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.30 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 4.5%. Colliers International Group Stock Down 1.3 % Shares of CIGI opened at $134.96 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $147.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $139.00. The stock has a market cap of $6.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.98 and a beta of 1.47. Colliers International Group has a 12 month low of $101.01 and a 12 month high of $156.96. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages have recently commented on CIGI. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of Colliers International Group in a research note on Friday, December 6th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $170.00 target price on the stock. National Bank Financial raised Colliers International Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. Royal Bank of Canada upped their price target on shares of Colliers International Group from $160.00 to $174.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 21st. Scotiabank boosted their target price on shares of Colliers International Group from $155.00 to $167.50 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of Colliers International Group in a report on Monday, December 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $167.00 price target for the company. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.44. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Colliers International Group About Colliers International Group ( Get Free Report ) Colliers International Group Inc provides commercial real estate professional and investment management services to corporate and institutional clients in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outsourcing and advisory services, such as engineering and project management, property management, valuation, and other services, as well as loan servicing for commercial real estate clients. 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Community rallies against NT gov’t power grabThe International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas military leader, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The announcement came as health officials in the Gaza Strip said the death toll from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000. The warrant marked the first time that a sitting leader of a major Western ally has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity by a global court of justice. The ICC panel said there were reasonable grounds to believe that both Netanyahu and his ex-defense minister bear responsibility for the war crime of starvation and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Israel’s war has caused heavy destruction across Gaza, decimated parts of the territory and driven almost the entire population of 2.3 million people from their homes, leaving most dependent on aid to survive. Israel launched its war in Gaza after Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250 . Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Here’s the Latest: Food deliveries across Gaza are grinding to a halt, UN warns UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. humanitarian chief for Gaza is warning that the delivery of critical food, water, fuel and medical supplies is grinding to a halt throughout the territory and “the survival of two million people hangs in the balance.” Muhannad Hadi said in a statement Thursday that Israeli authorities have been banning commercial imports for more than six weeks and at the same time thefts from humanitarian convoys by armed individuals have surged. “In 2024, U.N. trucks have been looted 75 times –- including 15 such attacks since Nov. 4 alone –- and armed people have broken into U.N. facilities on 34 occasions,” he said. Last week, one driver was shot in the head and hospitalized along with another truck driver, Hadi said. And on Saturday 98 trucks were looted in a single attack which saw the vehicles damaged or stolen. The Gaza humanitarian coordinator said bakeries are closing because of lack of flour or fuel to operate generators. “Palestinian civilians are struggling to survive under unlivable conditions, amid relentless hostilities,” Hadi said. He demanded the immediate improvement of security and conditions throughout Gaza to allow the safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid “through lawful means.” Israel says it puts no limit on the supplies permitted into Gaza, and it blames the U.N. distribution system. But Israel’s official figures show the amount of aid it has let in has plunged since the beginning of October. The U.N has blamed Israeli military restrictions, along with widespread lawlessness that has led to theft of aid shipments. Biden administration rejects ICC arrest warrants for top Israeli leaders WASHINGTON — The White House fundamentally rejects the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday. She said the Biden administration was “deeply concerned by the prosecutor’s rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision.” The Biden administration has increased its warnings and appeals to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do more to spare civilians in airstrikes and other attacks, and to allow more aid to reach Gaza. However, a 30-day Biden administration deadline came and went earlier this month for Israel to meet specific U.S. targets to improve its treatment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza trapped in the war. U.S. demands included that Israel lift a near-total ban on delivery of aid to hard-hit north Gaza for starving civilians there. Israeli strike in Gaza kills 9 people, including 3 kids playing outside KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — The three children were playing outside a cluster of tents housing displaced people in the Gaza Strip when an Israeli airstrike killed them, along with six other people. It’s become a grim, near-daily ritual more than 13 months into the Israel-Hamas war, which local health authorities said Thursday has killed over 44,000 Palestinians. Israel carries out frequent strikes against what it says are militants hiding in civilian areas, and women and children are nearly always among the dead. Wednesday’s strike killed Hamza al-Qadi, 7, his brother Abdulaziz, 5, and their sister Laila, 4, in a tent camp in the southern city of Khan Younis. Areej al-Qadi, their mother, says they were playing outside when they were killed. “All that’s left of them are their notebooks, their books and a blood-stained jacket,” she said as she broke into tears. “They were children who did nothing.” The Israeli military did not respond to a request for comment on the strike. Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday that 44,056 Palestinians have been killed and 104,268 wounded since the start of the war, which was ignited by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into Israel. Palestinian militants killed some 1,200 people that day, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250 people. The Health Ministry does not say how many of those killed in Gaza were fighters but says women and children make up more than half the fatalities. Israel, which rarely comments on individual strikes, says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. Hours after the ministry announced the latest toll, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas military leader. Mahmoud bin Hassan, the children’s father, said he buried them on Thursday. He asked when the international community would take action to stop the war. “When the entire Palestinian population has been killed?” he said. Rights group applauds ICC arrest warrants NEW YORK — Human Rights Watch applauded the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants issued Thursday against both Israeli and Hamas officials. The warrants “break through the perception that certain individuals are beyond the reach of the law,” the associate international justice director at Human Rights Watch, Balkees Jarrah, said in a statement. The New York-based rights group earlier this month released a report saying Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, including massive forced displacements that amount to ethnic cleansing. Israeli prosecutors charge a former Netanyahu aid of leaking classified documents JERUSALEM — Israeli prosecutors have charged a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with leaking classified documents to international media, apparently to protect the Israeli leader from criticism as a hostage deal was collapsing. Eli Feldstein, a former media adviser to Netanyahu, was charged Thursday with leaking classified information with the intent of harming state security and obstruction of justice. The leaked documents are said to have formed the basis of a widely discredited article in the London-based Jewish Chronicle — which was later withdrawn — suggesting Hamas planned to spirit hostages out of Gaza through Egypt, and an article in Germany’s Bild newspaper that said Hamas was drawing out the hostage talks as a form of psychological warfare on Israel. Critics say the leaks were aimed at giving Netanyahu political cover as the case-fire talks ground to a halt. Some have accused Netanyahu of resisting a deal in to preserve his governing coalition, which includes hard-line members who have threatened to bring down the government if he makes concessions to Hamas. The leaks came at a time of public uproar over the deaths of six hostages who were killed by their Hamas captors as Israeli soldiers were closing in. The indictment said the leaks were meant “to create media influence on the public discourse in Israel in regards to the handling of the hostage situation, after the news of the murder of six hostages.” The indictment identified two other Netanyahu aides as being connected to the scheme, but only Feldstein and an unidentified reservist in Israeli military intelligence were charged. Netanyahu, who denies the accusations, has not been identified as a suspect in the burgeoning investigation. Israeli media say if convicted, Feldstein could potentially face life in prison. Israeli military opens probe into death of a man in Hezbollah ambush JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military has launched an investigation into the death of a 70-year-old Israeli man who entered Lebanon with Israeli forces and was killed in a Hezbollah ambush. Investigators are trying to determine, among other things, who allowed Zeev Erlich into the combat zone with the forces and why he was permitted to enter. According to Israeli media reports, Erlich was not on active duty when he was shot, but was wearing a military uniform and had a weapon. The army said he was a reservist with the rank of major and identified him as a “fallen soldier” when it announced his death. Erlich was a well-known West Bank settler and researcher of Jewish history. Media reports said Erlich was permitted to enter Lebanon to explore a local archaeological site. The army said a 20-year-old soldier was killed in the same incident, while an officer was badly wounded. The army announced Thursday that the chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, has appointed a team of experts “to examine and strengthen operational discipline and military culture” following the incident. It said its commander for northern Israel, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, would launch a separate “command inquiry,” while Israeli military police conduct a separate probe. Such investigations can lead to criminal charges. At least 29 killed by Israeli strikes across Lebanon, state media reports BEIRUT — At least 29 people were killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on different towns and villages across Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state-run media. In eastern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed 26 people in six different towns in Baalbek province, the health ministry and the National News Agency said. In Tyre province, southern Lebanon, three people were killed in an Israeli strike, the health ministry said. The health ministry Wednesday said that over 3,550 people have been killed in the 13-month war between Hezbollah and Israel, the majority following Israel’s escalation in late September. EU foreign policy chief says ICC arrest warrants are binding on all bloc members The European Union's foreign policy chief has underlined that the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas officials are a legal and not political matter, and that they are binding on all 27 EU member countries and other signatories to the ICC to implement. “The tragedy in Gaza has to stop," Josep Borrell told reporters during a visit to Jordan. “It is not a political decision. It is the decision of an international court of justice, and the decision of the court has to be respected, and implemented.” “This decision is a binding decision on all state parties of the court, which include all members of the European Union," he added. Turkey's ruling party welcomes warrant against Netanyahu ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling partyhas welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamn Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calling it a judgement made for the sake of “humanity.” Omer Celik, spokesman for the Erdogan’s party, said on the social media platform X that Netanyahu and Gallant would “eventually be held accountable for genocide.” Celik also criticised Israeli officials who described the ICC decision as antisemitic. Turkey is among the most vocal critics of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and has submitted a formal request to join a genocide case that South Africa has filed against Israel at the U.N.’s International Court of Justice. Dutch minister says his country would arrest Netanyahu if he visits Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp, whose country hosts the International Criminal Court, has confirmed The Netherlands would arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrived on Dutch soil. “The line from the government is clear. We are obliged to cooperate with the ICC ... we abide 100% by the Rome Statute,” he said in response to a question in parliament Thursday. Other European officials were more cautious. In France, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said he supported the International Criminal Court's prosecutor but declined to comment when asked more specifically if France would arrest Netanyahu if he were to step on French soil. “Today, combating impunity is our priority. We ratified the ICC Statute in 2000 and have consistently supported the court’s actions. Our response will align with these principles,” Christophe Lemoine told reporters at a press conference. Lemoine added that the warrants were “a complex legal issue ... It’s a situation that requires a lot of legal precautions.” In Italy, the foreign and justice ministries didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment about whether Italy, an ICC member which hosted the Rome conference that gave birth to the court, would honor the arrest warrant. Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March 2023 and has strongly supported Israel since Oct. 7, while providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli president says arrest warrants signal “dark day for justice” JERUSALEM — Israel’s mostly ceremonial president, Isaac Herzog, has called the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a dark day for justice. A dark day for humanity.” In a post on X, he said the international court “has chosen the side of terror and evil over democracy and freedom, and turned the very system of justice into a human shield for Hamas’ crimes against humanity." Israel Katz, Israel’s new defense minister, said the decision was “a moral disgrace, entirely tainted by antisemitism, and drags the international judicial system to an unprecedented low.” He said it “serves Iran, the head of the snake, and its proxies.” Benny Gantz, a retired general and political rival to Netanyahu, also condemned the decision, saying it showed “moral blindness” and was a “shameful stain of historic proportion that will never be forgotten.” Hamas welcomes warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant Hamas has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue warrants against Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, calling it an “important and historic precedent” after what it said was decades of injustice at the hands of a “fascist occupation.” The statement did not refer to the warrants issued for the militant group’s own leaders. Hamas called on all nations to “cooperate with the court in bringing the Zionist war criminals, Netanyahu and Gallant, to justice, and to work immediately to stop the crimes of genocide against innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip.” Bakeries reopen in central Gaza after flour shortages DEIR AL-BALAH, The Gaza Strip — Bakeries have reopened in the central Gaza Strip after being closed for several days because of flour shortages. The shortages appear to have been linked to the looting of nearly 100 truckloads of aid by armed men in southern Gaza last weekend. Associated Press footage showed a crowd of hundreds pushing and shouting outside a bakery in the central city of Deir al-Balah on Thursday. The day before the reopening, the price of a bag of 15 loaves of pita bread had climbed above $13. “In my house, there is not a morsel of bread, and the children are hungry,” said Sultan Abu Sultan, who was displaced from northern Gaza during the war. The amount of aid entering Gaza plunged in October as Israel launched a major offensive in the isolated north, where experts say famine may be underway . Hunger is widespread across the territory, even in central Gaza where aid groups have more access. Humanitarian organizations say Israeli restrictions, ongoing fighting and the breakdown of law and order make it difficult to deliver assistance. Israel’s offensive, launched after Hamas’ October 2023 attack, has displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people. Hundreds of thousands are crammed into tent camps with little in the way of public services and are reliant on international food aid. Cyprus says EU must no longer stand by as an observer to the MidEast NICOSIA — The president of Cyprus says the European Union must play a bigger role in the Middle East as it can no longer stand by as an observer. President Nikos Christodoulides said the 27-member bloc needs to establish closer ties with countries that bolster regional stability like Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf states. “The conflict in the Middle East is taking place on the EU’s doorstep, in an area of vital interest to the bloc’s interests, where any escalation or regional spillover will have significant consequences on its security and stability,” Christodoulides told an Economist conference in the Cypriot capital. Christodoulides said EU member Cyprus for years has tried to get this message across to Brussels. The island nation earlier this year was the staging ground for a maritime corridor delivering some 20,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The EU is wracked by members’ divisions over how peace should come about in the Middle East International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory. The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate efforts to negotiate a cease-fire to end the 13-month conflict. But its practical implications could be limited since Israel and its major ally, the United States, are not members of the court and several of the Hamas officials have been subsequently killed in the conflict. Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders have previously condemned ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request for the warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic. U.S. President Joe Biden also blasted the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas. Hamas also slammed the request. Death toll in Gaza surpasses 44,000, local officials say The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000, local health officials said Thursday. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The Health Ministry said 44,056 people have been killed and 104,268 wounded since the start of the war. It has said the real toll is higher because thousands of bodies are buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250 . Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Most of the rest were released during a cease-fire last year. Around 90% of Gaza's population of 2.3 million people have been displaced, often multiple times, and hundreds of thousands are living in squalid tent camps with little food, water or basic services. Israel says it tries to avoid harming civilians and blames their deaths on Hamas because the militants operate in residential areas, where they have built tunnels, rocket launchers and other military infrastructure. Rocket from Lebanon kills 1, wounds 2 others in northern Israel JERUSALEM — A rocket fired from Lebanon killed a man and wounded two others in northern Israel on Thursday, according to the Magen David Adom rescue service. The service said paramedics found the body of the man in his 30s near a playground in the town of Nahariya, near the border with Lebanon, after a rocket attack on Thursday. Israel meanwhile struck targets in southern Lebanon and several buildings south of Beirut, the Lebanese capital, after warning people to evacuate.In Duluth, we’ve seen our share of public officials rise and fall. The mayoral podium or county board seat may seem like a pinnacle of respect, but history has a peculiar way of leveling the field. A celebrated public servant can easily find his or her reputation tarnished when ambition overrides humility — or when actions taken in haste, or hubris, come back to haunt. For those who serve, let this be a caution: No matter how good your deeds, power has a tendency to inflate egos, and inflated egos rarely escape the weight of reckoning. ADVERTISEMENT Take Rudy Giuliani, once hailed as “America’s Mayor” for his leadership in revitalizing New York City and his unwavering presence amid the devastation of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. His story serves as a stark reminder. Once the darling of the national stage, Giuliani now finds himself embroiled in legal battles that have reduced his larger-than-life persona to that of a man grasping to retain even a shred of dignity. No longer are there throngs of well-wishers chanting his name, nor the bright lights of City Hall welcoming him each morning. Today, Giuliani stands not in the embrace of the public’s admiration but under the glare of courtroom proceedings. A federal judge has issued warnings of contempt — words that sting like a parent’s scolding — as Giuliani scrambles to comply with orders that demand he surrender possessions both symbolic and practical: a Mercedes, a co-op, even the heirloom watch that ticks with echoes of generations past, all claimed under the weight of a court’s decree. What a peculiar twist for a man who once strode through life with the confidence of an urban knight, ready to defend the city’s honor with the fervor of a crusader. But time humbles even the mightiest, peeling away the layers of grandeur until what remains is a human being, exposed and vulnerable. Accusations stem from defamation — words spoken in passion or ambition that, like pebbles tossed into water, rippled far beyond their intended reach. Now, two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, find themselves at the center of the Giuliani tale, seeking justice for reputations they say were shredded by him in the name of political theatrics. There is, of course, a sadness in watching someone who once commanded the highest podium in the room speaking from the stand of a defendant. “They can have all my property,” Giuliani reportedly said, a line laced with both defiance and weariness. It was the voice of a man who has spent many a night staring into the shadows, pondering how it all came to this. And then there is the staggering $148 million judgment, a figure so outsized that many Americans view it as a travesty, an unconstitutional overreach that transforms justice into something more akin to vengeance. Such a sum would be substantial even in cases involving loss of life, leaving some to question how defamation, however serious, could justify financial penalties that verge on punitive excess. The judge, unmoved by legacy or sentimental details — like that old watch passed down from Giuliani’s grandfather — responds with the cold precision of law: “The law is the law,” the judge said. ADVERTISEMENT And that, perhaps, is the ultimate lesson here: how swiftly and impartially the scales of justice or injustice tilt and how even the great and storied must answer for their choices when the scales demand balance. Here in Duluth, the lesson is clear for those who serve in public office, whether you sit on the City Council, represent the county, or wear the mayoral chain. Public service is not a shield against scrutiny or consequence. It is a calling that demands humility and accountability at every turn. History does not measure your deeds by the press clippings or the cheers at a parade. It measures them by the integrity of your actions and the way you treat even the least powerful among your constituents. So, we watch Giuliani’s saga unfold, a cautionary tale for leaders near and far. To our own local officials: let it be a reminder that the road to redemption or ruin is often paved with the choices made when the cameras are off. History, after all, has no shortage of examples to draw from. The question is, will you heed the warnings? John Grandson of Hill City, South Dakota, grew up in Lakewood Township and writes short stories in his retirement. He wrote this exclusively for the News Tribune.
THE last 12 months have been another rollercoaster year in Scots and UK politics. From Humza Yousaf’s resignation to Labour’s General Election victory — with a new SNP leader and US President along the way — it has been always unpredictable, at times unprecedented, and for some politicians unthinkable. Advertisement 11 In January, the Covid inquiry forced us to relive the worst of the pandemic Credit: Alamy 11 Michael Matheson quit over his £11,000 iPad data roaming bill in February Credit: Alamy 11 Come April and Humza Yousaf’s world collapsed around his eyes Credit: Alamy 11 May began with the prospect of a bitter contest to choose Mr Yousaf's successor Credit: AFP Here, Scottish Sun Political Editor CONOR MATCHETT takes a tour of the year which had thrills, spills, and some questionable use of some tax-payer funded cars . . . JANUARY brought us all the way back to 2020 as the Covid inquiry forced us to relive the worst of the pandemic. Former national clinical director Jason Leitch was embarrassed by his “pre-bed ritual” of wiping WhatsApps , before ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was accused of crocodile tears while being grilled by the UK probe’s lawyer Jamie Dawson. She and John Swinney went on to admit to the mass deletion of crucial WhatsApp messages — enraging bereaved families . Advertisement RED MORE IN POLITICS PRO-INDY BOOST Reform's rise could hand pro-Indy parties majority at next Holyrood election 'SHORT-SIGHTED' SNP blasted for ditching US trade plan with incoming Trump administration But by FEBRUARY , attention had switched to another issue the SNP moved slowly on — the wrongful convictions of scores of subpostmasters which were thrust back into the spotlight by TV series Mr Bates vs the Post Office . At Holyrood, shamed Nats Health Secretary Michael Matheson finally quit over his £11,000 iPad data roaming bill racked up watching footie while on holiday with his family in Morocco . He jumped before being pushed as parliament officials later ruled in MARCH that he had breached the code of conduct — having lied to the Presiding Officer and misused the expenses system. Come APRIL and Humza Yousaf’s world collapsed around his eyes. The then- First Minister’s controversial Hate Crime Act came into effect , prompting thousands of complaints within its first week and attacks from Harry Potter author JK Rowling and X billionaire Elon Musk . Advertisement Most read in The Scottish Sun ALL ROVER IT Barry Robson appointed manager of SPFL club - 11 months after Aberdeen axe baby joy Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announce she's pregnant with first baby FLIGHTMARE Moment Ryanair passengers cheer as yob is hauled off flight to Scotland by cops NEIL BY MOUTH Moment Rangers hero says he needs RESCUED on live TV during Motherwell clash Then Scots politics exploded. On April 18, Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive, was charged with embezzlement as part of cops’ Operation Branchform fraud probe into the party’s finances. On the same day, Nats chiefs ditched their climate targets , earning the wrath of coalition partners the Scottish Greens — a move which triggered the beginning of the end for Mr Yousaf as First Minister. As Humza Yousaf announces he is stepping down from politics we look at some of his gaffs Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater moved to put their power-sharing deal with the SNP — signed off by Ms Sturgeon while First Minister in 2021 and known as the Bute House Agreement — to a members’ vote. But after Mr Harvie’s car-crash TV interview on trans healthcare issues on April 21, Mr Yousaf decided to unceremoniously boot them out of government — and four days later the Greens were gone. Advertisement The political crisis, however, was not. And as the SNP leader faced calls to allow an early election and a no-confidence vote, the path to survival narrowed. By April 29 he had resigned — joining the Greens on the scrapheap of history. His decision meant MAY began with the prospect of a bitter contest to choose his successor but shadowy SNP figures moved quickly. They ensured a coronation for John Swinney — persuaded out of effective retirement as a backbencher to take on the top job and save the SNP from total destruction — after agreeing a secret deal with rival Kate Forbes . Advertisement But with Mr Swinney’s feet barely under the table, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took to the steps of Downing Street in the pouring rain to announce a July General Election . If 2024 is anything to go by, 2025 is guaranteed to have even more twists and turns in store for the nation’s politics, and we won’t pretend anyone can predict what will happen next It was an opportunity missed by the new First Minister, who spent the first days of the campaign defending the conduct of Mr Matheson after he was handed a record-setting 27-day suspension from Holyrood over his iPad costs scandal. JUNE was a campaigning month and Sir Keir Starmer made multiple visits north of the border as Labour aimed to take advantage of chaos within SNP ranks. The campaign was brightened by trips to Germany , where the new SNP chief juggled beer steins before watching Steve Clarke’s men crash out of Euro 24 , while Westminster politics was rocked by Betgate. Advertisement Scots Tories leader Douglas Ross also burned down his party’s house and resigned after flip-flopping again and running to be an MP. By the first week of JULY the Nats were facing up to disaster, returning just nine MPs in their worst performance at a General Election since 2010 , while Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour rejoiced with their haul of 37. Appearing as a pundit on ITV’s election night coverage, a glum-faced Ms Sturgeon infuriated colleagues by washing her hands of Nats’ thumping — and got a bumper £25,000 pay-packet for the privilege. 11 Scots Tories leader Douglas Ross burned down his party’s house in June and resigned Credit: Getty Advertisement 11 In July Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour rejoiced with their haul of 37 at the General Election Credit: Getty 11 Southport murders sparked race riots down south in August Credit: Getty 11 Russell Findlay romped to victory in the Scottish Tory leadership race in September Credit: PA In the US, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in one of the most shocking moments of the year in world politics. Advertisement By AUGUST Labour’s honeymoon was already over as they faced a backlash for axing millions of pensioners’ winter fuel payments, while the Southport murders sparked race riots down south. Come SEPTEMBER , Mr Sarwar showed off his dancing moves on stage during a DJ set at Labour’s conference but there were no celebrations among staff at Grangemouth oil refinery after it was announced it is set to close in 2025. Glum-faced Nats Finance Secretary Shona Robison outlined £1billion in savings in the Scottish budget, while Russell Findlay romped to victory in the Scottish Tory leadership race. The ten-year anniversary of the independence referendum was marked, with former First Minister Alex Salmond telling The Scottish Sun he believed Scotland would leave the UK within his lifetime . Advertisement But tragedy hit the Alba Party chief in OCTOBER when he died after suffering a massive heart attack aged 69 at a conference in Ohrid, North Macedonia — and Scotland mourned the loss of one of its political titans. We revealed how shamed ex-chief medical officer Dr Catherine Calderwood had wanted to “ride out” the controversy over her lockdown-busting trips to her second home, while Rachel Reeves hiked taxes by £40billion in a tax-and-spend first Westminster Budget as Labour Chancellor. In NOVEMBER , the SNP stole a march on Labour by announcing they will bring in a new Winter Fuel Payment from next year. Advertisement But John Swinney was forced to defend a second scandal-hit health secretary, as Neil Gray was slammed for taking government limos to football matches and a movie premiere . SNP Commons leader Stephen Flynn was dubbed a “p****” by a colleague over a bid to try to double-job as an MSP and an MP — eventually forcing him into a U-turn. Mr Trump was elected as US President , comfortably beating the Democrats’ Kamala Harris . DECEMBER saw the Scottish Government splash the cash. Ms Robison twisted the knife into Labour by announcing plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap — though not before binning a council tax freeze, with Scots told to brace for massive hikes in April. But Nats were cheered by signs of a recovery. Advertisement They were comfortably ahead of Labour in polls while their festive spirits were further boosted when Mr Sarwar was forced to attack UK Labour chiefs for refusing compensation to Waspi women hit by changes to the state pension age. Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine Just as MSPs began to look ahead to next year, Mr Yousaf announced his time at Holyrood will come to an end at the 2026 Scottish election. If 2024 is anything to go by, 2025 is guaranteed to have even more twists and turns in store for the nation’s politics, and we won’t pretend anyone can predict what will happen next. 11 In October, Alex Salmond died after suffering a massive heart attack aged 69 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement 11 Donald Trump was elected as US President in November Credit: Getty 11 Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap in December Credit: PAIn the ever-evolving world of gaming and technology, Tesla’s influence extends beyond its revolutionary electric vehicles. The recent surge in Tesla’s after-hours stock price has caught the attention of investors worldwide, and gamers have reasons to take note as well. Tesla’s performance in after-hours trading has shown a strong upward trend, spurred by innovative strides in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming technologies within the automotive sector. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, recently unveiled new features that bridge the gap between gaming and driving, making Tesla cars even more attractive to tech-savvy users. Game developers are exploring opportunities to collaborate with Tesla, leveraging its advanced AI systems to create immersive, in-car gaming experiences. These potential partnerships could revolutionize the gaming industry, offering gamers a new platform to engage with interactive content while on the move. Enhanced in-car gaming has prompted analysts to predict an increase in Tesla’s stock value, contributing to its surge in after-hours trading. The rise in Tesla’s stock can also be attributed to speculation about future technological advancements that might further blur the lines between traditional gaming rigs and vehicle entertainment systems. As developers design games optimized for Tesla’s onboard technology, gamers stand to benefit from these pioneering advances. The implications of Tesla’s stock surge extend beyond financial markets. This shift towards integrating AI and gaming in vehicles could herald a new era for the industry, inviting gamers to look at Tesla not just as a car manufacturer, but as a vital player in the future of gaming technology. Tesla’s New Game-Changing Move: The Future of In-Car Gaming Unveiled In a bold leap that ties together automotive innovation and the gaming industry, Tesla is once again at the forefront of technological advancements, impacting both investors and gaming enthusiasts alike. This convergence of interests presents a myriad of exciting possibilities and intriguing challenges. Features: The Integration of AI and Gaming Tesla’s foray into blending artificial intelligence with gaming is paving the way for a highly interactive driving experience. The vehicles are becoming sophisticated platforms for immersive entertainment, using cutting-edge AI to enhance gameplay and personalization. The potential for seamless integration of these features proposes a revolutionary shift in both automotive and gaming experiences. Innovations: A Collaborative Future Game developers are eyeing this burgeoning opportunity to create games specifically designed for Tesla’s advanced operating systems. Collaborations with Tesla could lead to the creation of unique, in-car gaming experiences that take advantage of the hardware and software capabilities inherent in Tesla vehicles. These partnerships may redefine in-car entertainment, setting new standards across the industry. Market Analysis: Impact on Tesla’s Stock Tesla’s exploration into gaming has had noticeable effects on its stock performance, particularly with its recent after-hours trading surge. This movement can be tied to investor confidence in Tesla’s ability to innovate and capture emerging market opportunities. With its stock gaining value, Tesla proves its appeal not only as a leading electric vehicle manufacturer but also as a groundbreaking tech innovator. Potential Limitations and Controversies Despite the enthusiasm surrounding Tesla’s expansion into gaming, this new venture is not without its limitations and debates. Concerns about driver distraction and the safety implications of in-car gaming must be addressed head-on. Regulations and technological safeguards will be critical to ensure that gameplay does not interfere with driving functionality. Predictions: The Road Ahead Looking forward, there is a strong possibility that Tesla will continue to expand its influence in the gaming sector. The developments of AI-driven, engaging in-vehicle entertainment systems may set a trend that other car manufacturers follow, creating an entirely new niche market. As Tesla forges this path, it could become a key player in the future of gaming technology and vehicular experiences. For those interested in further exploring Tesla’s technological advancements and market trajectory, more information can be found on the Tesla website .Nigel Farage said he is weighing up what action to take if the Conservatives do not apologise for accusing Reform UK of “fakery” over its membership numbers. The Reform UK leader pushed back against reports suggesting that legal action would be the next step, saying he would make a decision in the next couple of days about his response if there is no apology for the “crazy conspiracy theory”. Mr Farage also said the party has “opened up our systems” to media outlets, including The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times, in the interests of “full transparency to verify that our numbers are correct”. Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch (Lucy North/PA) Mrs Badenoch said Reform’s counter was “coded to tick up automatically”. A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing Day ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the Conservative Party during its leadership election earlier this year. Mr Farage, on whether he was threatening legal action or not, told the PA news agency: “I haven’t threatened anything. I’ve just said that unless I get an apology, I will take some action. “I haven’t said whether it’s legal or anything.” He added: “All I’ve said is I want an apology. If I don’t get an apology, I will take action. “I will decide in the next couple of days what that is. So I’ve not specified what it is.” Mr Farage, on the move to make membership data available to media organisations, said: “We feel our arguments are fully validated. “She (Mrs Badenoch) has put out this crazy conspiracy theory and she needs to apologise.” The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News & FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. I am now demanding @KemiBadenoch apologises. — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) December 27, 2024 On why Mrs Badenoch had reacted as she did, Mr Farage said: “I would imagine she was at home without anybody advising her and was just angry.” Mr Farage, in a statement issued on social media site X, also said: “The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. “Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News and FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. “I am now demanding Kemi Badenoch apologises.” A Conservative Party source claimed Mr Farage was “rattled” that his Boxing Day “publicity stunt is facing serious questions”. They added: “Like most normal people around the UK, Kemi is enjoying Christmas with her family and looking forward to taking on the challenges of renewing the Conservative Party in the New Year.” Mrs Badenoch, in a series of messages posted on X on Thursday, said: “Farage doesn’t understand the digital age. This kind of fakery gets found out pretty quickly, although not before many are fooled.” There were 131,680 Conservative members eligible to vote during the party’s leadership election to replace Rishi Sunak in the autumn. Mrs Badenoch claimed in her thread that “the Conservative Party has gained thousands of new members since the leadership election”.
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FrontView REIT, Inc. ( NYSE:FVR – Get Free Report ) declared a — dividend on Wednesday, November 13th, Wall Street Journal reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.215 per share on Wednesday, January 15th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. FrontView REIT Stock Down 3.6 % Shares of NYSE FVR opened at $18.20 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $18.98. FrontView REIT has a 1 year low of $17.80 and a 1 year high of $19.76. Insider Activity In other news, CEO Stephen Preston acquired 3,540 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 15th. The stock was bought at an average price of $18.74 per share, for a total transaction of $66,339.60. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 3,640 shares in the company, valued at $68,213.60. This represents a 3,540.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, major shareholder Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. bought 270,270 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $19.11 per share, for a total transaction of $5,164,859.70. Following the acquisition, the insider now owns 1,635,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,247,429.85. This represents a 19.80 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . Wall Street Analyst Weigh In View Our Latest Report on FVR About FrontView REIT ( Get Free Report ) FrontView REIT specializes in real estate investing. Read More Receive News & Ratings for FrontView REIT Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for FrontView REIT and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .During a recent appearance on The View, former US President Bill Clinton actually discussed the possibility of US President Joe Biden preemptively pardoning his wife named Hillary Clinton amidst threats of further investigations from US President- elect Donald Trump ally Kash Patel , reported Daily Beast. According to Daily Beast, Bill Clinton eventually emphasized on the fact that Hillary Clinton did nothing wrong at all regarding the email controversy while noting that the State Department of Donald Trump actually found no evidence of her sending classified emails from her personal device. He also expressed his severe skepticism about the need for a pardon while suggesting that any accusations made by Kash Patel would likely be fabricated. Also Read: This is why Olivia Wilde received death threats while portraying a character in medical drama series ‘House’ While he was open to discussing the matter with US President Joe Biden, at the same time, Bill Clinton stated that he would prefer not to give any sort of public advice on the use of pardon power while calling it a personal decision, asserted Daily Beast. 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This conversation comes at a time when political tensions are actually high specifically with the anticipated return of Donald Trump to office in the month of January and thus the implications of such a pardon could eventually hugely influence public perception and the political landscape as investigations loom. Also Read : As the Eras tour ended, here's what Taylor Swift has lined up next FAQs: What was the recent discussion done by Bill Clinton in an appearance on The View? During a recent appearance on The View, former US President Bill Clinton actually discussed the possibility of US President Joe Biden preemptively pardoning his wife named Hillary Clinton amidst threats of further investigations from US President- elect Donald Trump ally Kash Patel. What did Bill Clinton put an emphasis on while talking about pardoning Hillary Clinton by US President Joe Biden? Bill Clinton eventually emphasized on the fact that Hillary Clinton did nothing wrong at all regarding the email controversy while noting that the State Department of Donald Trump actually found no evidence of her sending classified emails from her personal device. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )After a Snoop Dogg figurine and other merchandise was stolen from a St. Thomas games store earlier this week, its owners scored when their Facebook post motivated two shoplifters to return the items a day later. Marty Hancox, founder and co-owner of Fan of the Sport, was unpacking stock on Monday at the shop in the Elgin Centre shopping mall that sells sports memorabilia, trading cards and board games. He discovered a Pop Funko, a type of figurine depicting famous people and pop culture characters, was missing, said co-owner Dionne Turner, Hancox’s partner. After a search of the store failed to turn up the figurine of rapper Snoop Dogg, Hancox checked the store’s surveillance tapes, Turner said. The video showed that around 1:30 p.m., two females had pocketed the Snoop Dogg Pop Funko, a Pop Funko of X-Men character Wolverine, and a Toronto Maple Leafs coffee mug, Turner said. “I said, ‘I’m posting this online because we’ve had issues before,’” she said. “The police, they try to help, but there’s only so much they can do . . . and that’s how it all started.” This time, rather than contacting police, Turner and Hancox decided to post a video and several still images of the two females who had pocketed about $80 worth of merchandise to the store’s Facebook page around 4 p.m. on Monday, Turner said. Both Hancox and Turner said it wasn’t the cost of the items that motivated the post. Hancox said it was “more the principle of they took stuff” with Turner noting money is “out of our pocket ,too.” “We didn’t really like it, to kind of shame them on Facebook, but I thought, we’ll give it a try, and sure enough within 24 hours they contacted us,” Hancox said. He believes the pair were likely “getting pressure from family and friends” who saw their picture, he said. Turner said the two females returned the stolen property on Tuesday evening, and that the names of the shoplifters were never learned, nor were there were hard feelings. “I thanked them for bringing this stuff back,” Turner said, and told them she was “really impressed because it took a lot of guts to come in here and face me.” “We don’t care what their names are, we’re just happy we got our items back,” Hancox said. A spokesperson from the St. Thomas police stated by email that a property crime analyst with the department called shoplifters returning stolen property “very rare.” Turner said the shoplifters had mentioned they were having difficulty affording Christmas gifts, which she empathized with, but “they just went the wrong way about it. “I didn’t want them to get ostracized because everybody knew who they (are) now,” Turner said. “We got this stuff back, we’re going to drop it (and) hopefully they learned their lesson.” The post with the video and images of the shoplifters was removed and another was uploaded to Fan of the Sport’s Facebook page giving thanks to the pair for returning the stolen property and thanking customers and friends for sharing the post. The post has received an outpouring of support and even some kudos to the pair who returned the items. “Glad they came in and had a civil conversation and apologized,” wrote Facebook user Rebecaa Seeley. Tammy Crosby wrote: “That’s amazing news! That takes a lot of accountability on their part. Well done.” Turner appreciated the compassion for the two women as well. “I got teary eyed when I was reading the comments,” she said. “I was really, really impressed that everybody kind of supported them and agreed.”