LONDON — Apple and Google aren’t giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers, a British watchdog said Friday in a report that recommends they face an investigation under new UK digital rules taking effect next year. The Competition and Markets Authority took aim at Apple, saying the iPhone maker’s tactics hold back innovation by stopping rivals from giving users new features like faster webpage loading. Apple does this by restricting progressive web apps, which don’t need to be downloaded from an app store and aren’t subject to app store commissions, the report said. “This technology is not able to fully take off on iOS devices,” the watchdog said in a provisional report on its investigation into mobile browsers that it opened after an initial study concluded that Apple and Google effectively have a chokehold on “mobile ecosystems.” The CMA’s report also found that Apple and Google manipulate the choices given to mobile phone users to make their own browsers “the clearest or easiest option.” And it said that the a revenue-sharing deal between the two US Big Tech companies “significantly reduces their financial incentives” to compete in mobile browsers on Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhones. Both companies said they will “engage constructively” with the CMA. Apple said it disagreed with the findings and said it was concerned that the recommendations would undermine user privacy and security. Google said the openness of its Android mobile operating system “has helped to expand choice, reduce prices and democratize access to smartphones and apps” and that it’s “committed to open platforms that empower consumers.” It’s the latest move by regulators on both sides of the Atlantic to crack down on the dominance of Big Tech companies. US federal prosecutors this week unveiled their proposals to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser as they target its monopoly in online search. The CMA’s final report is due by March. The watchdog indicated it would recommend using the UK’s new digital competition rulebook set to take effect next year, which includes new powers to rein in tech companies, to prioritize further investigation into Apple’s and Google’s “activities in mobile ecosystems.”Nearly 40 lags collapse in 24 hours after taking Fentanyl and Spice mix as one rushed to hospital
COUGHS on the train, sniffles in the office and people complaining of a sore throat – it’s that time of year, again. Whether you have been hit with Covid, flu, respiratory syncytial virus or norovirus, winter bugs are rife . Advertisement 5 The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated Credit: Getty Cases of all four illnesses have surged in recent weeks, and experts warn we are hurtling towards a winter “quadruple-demic”, with infections predicted to skyrocket over Christmas. That’s not to mention the common cold , which, although milder, wreaks havoc on millions of us every winter. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to boost your immune system and keep those pesky bugs at bay. Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall Mall Medical, tells Sun on Sunday Health: “There really are ways to improve your immune system and keep it in its best shape. Advertisement Read More on Health OWN GOAL Over 2m vapers could switch BACK to cigarettes due to govt's looming crackdown CHILL FACTOR Two signs of cancer that could be mistaken for cold weather symptoms “It’s less about making it impossible to get ill and more about helping your immune system to work more effectively so that it can easily fight illnesses. “Boosting your immune system helps it stay ready to handle winter bugs such as flu, norovirus Covid and the common cold. “When it’s in good shape, it’s better at spotting and fighting these viruses, which can help prevent you from getting ill or at least make any illness milder and shorter.” From yoghurt bowls to comedy nights, here’s his top 16 tips. Advertisement Most read in Health Breaking 'DO NOT EAT' Morrisons urgently recalls £1 kitchen staple over bacteria fears NIGHTMARE Millions of women wake up around 3am every night - here are the key reasons why Exclusive OWN GOAL Over 2m vapers could switch BACK to cigarettes due to govt's looming crackdown FIT FOODS Stock cubes to peanut butter - secret medicines hiding in your kitchen cupboard 1. TAKE A NAP Getting warm and snuggly under your duvet when it’s cold outside could actually be beneficial for your health, Dr Tang says. “Sleeping allows your body’s healing processes to go into full effect,” he adds. GP gives their verdict on cheap cold and flu home remedies “Aim for at least seven to nine hours a night. Long, quality sleep helps your immune cells work more efficiently.” 2. GET MOVING It can be hard to drum up the motivation to exercise when it’s pitch black and freezing outside. Advertisement But finding time to go to the gym, attend a yoga class or even take a walk in the park could help keep you healthy. “Moderate exercise boosts circulation, which helps immune cells move throughout your body,” Dr Tang says. “Think brisk walking, cycling, or dancing a few times a week.” 3. FIVE-A-DAY Fruit and veg are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep your immune cells healthy,” Dr Tang says. Advertisement Aim for five different types every day and remember, fresh, frozen, tinned and juiced count! For vitamin A, try leafy greens such as spinach and kale. For C go for oranges and strawberries, and avocados and mangos are packed with vitamin E. 4. GO PRO Another way to inject some immune-boosting goodness into your diet is through fermented foods. “Things like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and yoghurt are full of probiotics that help keep your gut microbiome balanced,” Dr Tang says. Advertisement “Since about 70 per cent of your immune system is in your gut, this is really important.” Why not try switching your morning toast for a bowl of fruit and yoghurt? Pick one that contains “live and active cultures” for the full benefits. 5 Nothing feels better than jumping into a steaming hot shower when it’s chilly outside Credit: Getty 5. FUEL UP Protein is essential for building immune cells, so make sure you’re getting enough, the doctor adds. Advertisement For adults, this is 0.75g per kilo of body weight each day, according to the NHS, while children need at least two portions of protein from vegetable sources (beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu) or one from animal sources (meat, fish, eggs). 6. SLURP AWAY And ensure you drink enough fluid that your pee is pale yellow. “Staying hydrated keeps mucus moist, which is one of your body’s first barriers against viruses,” Dr Tang says. “Plus, it keeps immune cells moving.” Advertisement 7. CHILL OUT The run-up to Christmas can be stressful. But beware. “Chronic stress can wear down your immune response,” Dr Tang warns. “Mindfulness, meditation, or taking a few minutes to relax each day can reduce stress hormones and support immunity.” 8. HAVE A GIGGLE Laughter can also reduce stress and increase immune-boosting antibodies, according to the expert. Advertisement So get yourself down to a comedy club, watch a funny film or simply spend time with friends who make you cackle. 5 Laughter can also reduce stress and increase immune-boosting antibodies, according to the expert Credit: Getty - Contributor 9. GET TESTED Do you have a nutrient deficiency or other health issues that may be weakening your immune system ? Dr Tang says a blood test, booked through your GP or paid for privately through a firm like Nuffield Health, is a great way to check. Advertisement “They can test for markers of inflammation and white blood cell counts,” he adds. “You can then make targeted dietary changes, add supplements, or address issues early.” 10. STEP OUTSIDE Daylight hours are lacking during winter in the UK, but Dr Tang urges: “Get a little sunshine if you can.” Vitamin D is vital for the development and function of our immune system, he adds. Advertisement Taking a daily supplement may be a cheap and safe way to increase vitamin D levels, especially in the elderly. You can pick up a pot of 120 tablets for £4 in Tesco. 11. SEASON AWAY Grab a ginger shot or add the root to your meals and hot drinks, along with garlic and turmeric. “While not a magic fix, they are natural anti-inflammatories and immune-boosters — and they taste great,” Dr Tang says. Advertisement 12. STAY CLEAN It goes without saying you should wash your hands with soap before preparing food and after going to the toilet, but it’s particularly important over the winter. “Proper hand hygiene reduces your chances of catching infections, so wash your hands often,” Dr Tang says. 5 Cut back on the number of drinks you order or opt for low or no-booze options to stay within the NHS guideline of 14 units a week Credit: Getty 13. CUT BOOZE Whether it’s work parties or family get-togethers, the festive period is synonymous with drinking. Advertisement “But too much alcohol can weaken immune cells, so moderation is key,” Dr Tang says. Cut back on the number of drinks you order or opt for low or no-booze options to stay within the NHS guideline of 14 units a week. 14. TAKE THE PLUNGE Nothing feels better than jumping into a steaming hot shower when it’s chilly outside. But why not try turning the temperature down next time? Advertisement “Cold showers can stimulate immune activity and leave you feeling refreshed,” Dr Tang says. A study published in the journal PLOS One found that having a 30-second cold shower every morning for 60 days decreased the number of sick days by 30 per cent. 15. DON’T JUST POP PILLS There are loads of supplements on the market that promise to keep you healthy. And there is some evidence that zinc and elderberry provide immune support, says the GP. Advertisement “But they work best when your diet and lifestyle are already balanced, so prioritise those things first,” he adds. 16. GET JABBED The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated. Read more on the Scottish Sun FESTIVE FIZZ Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Scotland: Dates, locations & all you need to know AND RELAX Scots seaside hotel with outdoor hot tub and firepit named UK's top spa resort “They’re one of the most effective ways to ‘train’ your immune system for the season’s threats and reduce the risk of passing infections on,” says Dr Tang. There are jabs for flu, Covid and RSV, so check if you are eligible and book it today. Advertisement 5 Coughs on the train, sniffles in the office and people complaining of a sore throat – it’s that time of year, again Credit: Getty
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Pakistan Protests: PTI Supporters March Towards Islamabad, Demanding Imran Khan's ReleaseThe BBC’s Mishal Husain has reportedly stepped down from from her Radio 4 Today show, just days after Zoe Ball announced she is leaving her Radio 2 Breakfast show. According to reports, talks are underway with BBC bosses about finding a new role for the journalist, who joined the show in 2013. Ms Husain is now abroad filming a BBC TV show but is due to return to Today shortly, The Mirror reports. A source told The Times: “After 11 years Mishal has reached the point where the 3.30am alarm call is no longer a welcome noise. She is very highly thought of and there will be an extremely big effort to make sure that she’s accommodated well elsewhere.” The broadcaster, who was paid up to £345,000 last year, will remain on air into the new year but is expected to take some time off after. It is unclear whether she will re-join in a permanent capacity afterwards. A source said the BBC is working closely with Ms Husain as she is “very highly thought of” within the company. The journalist presents the show, which discusses news and current affairs, alongside Emma Barnett, Justin Webb, Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson. She previously hinted at her exit from the show in an interview with The Sunday Times in June during which she said she was “thinking about what is beyond Today” and was “wondering what the next act of my career might look like.” Her career began at the age of 18. She initially worked as a city reporter in Islamabad, before gaining work experience at the BBC producing several stints. Her job on Radio 4’s Today Programme began in 2013, where she worked alongside co-host John Humphrys. The star is also a familiar face on the BBC News at Six, the weekday edition of the BBC News at Ten and during major breaking news stories. Earlier this week, presenter Zoe Ball announced her departure from the Breakfast Show and confirmed Scott Mills would be replacing her in the New Year. It has been reported one of the driving factors to Zoe stepping down as was the death of her mum Julia in April. Zoe took time away from her show in March, so she could be at her mum’s side. After returning briefly to radio in August, Zoe took another extended break in September, when it is believed she took stock of her life and made her decision to quit her show. Zoe succeeded Chris Evans in 2019 and her final broadcast is scheduled for December 20. Updating listeners on her next steps, she said she wasn’t “going to be a stranger” and is staying with her “Radio 2 crew”, though didn’t share any more details. Zoe said: “While I’m stepping away from the Breakfast Show, I’m not disappearing entirely - I’ll still be part of the Radio 2 family, with more news in the New Year.” The BBC didn’t comment on the story. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.What’s my age again? (And how should I dress to suit it?)
Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!If you're planning to join Bluesky , you're in good company: The platform has 20 million users as of Tuesday . It continues to rake in a million new users every day, as a big wave of users leave competitor site X, formerly Twitter, following the US presidential election. While the Bluesky platform has seen its fair share of growing pains since it launched in the fall of 2021 and is still missing features you can find on other social networks, it's becoming one of the closest things to the Twitter 1.0 that many people loved. It's increasingly the place where those looking for an alternative to X -- owned by Elon Musk -- are going. But even with Bluesky's growing popularity, performing the switch and ditch isn't easy, especially if you'd spent a long time on Twitter creating a hefty list of accounts you followed. However, there's a browser extension that should soften the blow to find your old friends. Sky Follower Bridge by developer Kawamata Ryo is available in the Chrome Web Store for free, providing a fairly easy way to find your friends from X that have also made the move to Bluesky. Below, we'll show you how to set it up. For more, how to lock down your X posts now that the block function has been changed. How to set up the Sky Follower Bridge extension To set up Sky Follower Bridge, you'll first need to be using the Chrome browser or another Chromium-based browser that supports Chrome extensions. We'll treat this setup as if you have Google's Chrome browser. To get started, download Sky Follower Bridge . Pin the extension to the browser toolbar for easy access later. Create an app password for Sky Follower Bridge After you've installed the extension, you can now create an app password for it. This is a more secure way of handling third-party extensions such as Sky Follower Bridge, and it protects you from having to share your Bluesky account's password with the extension. Here's how to do it. You'll be presented with a password that you should only use for extension. Copy it. Continue the Sky Follower Bridge setup With your app password in tow, it's time to find the people you were following on X. From here, the extension will begin scanning your Following list, and accounts with matching usernames will begin to appear in a list, allowing you to follow the account on Bluesky from there. If you're coming up short, the extension allows you to search specifically for matching handle name, display name and handle name in the profile description -- all of which are enabled by default. If you still can't find an account you're looking for, they may have used a different handle on Bluesky, and the extension won't be much help if that's the case. Also bear in mind that even an identical user name may not be the same person on both sites -- the extension is effectively just guessing that's the case. For more, here's how to delete your X account .
Pollies, peace deals, and the unravelling of a billionaire: The WA civil court rows that dominated 2024A planned blockade of the world's biggest coal port is stretching into a third day after multiple people involved in a paddle protest were arrested and removed from their kayaks. or signup to continue reading Officers told protesters to move away from a shipping channel due to safety concerns after they tried to disrupt coal ships at the Port of Newcastle. A woman, 26, and two men, 27 and 59, were arrested on Saturday and charged with not complying with a direction by an authorised officer relating to safety. Several others were "assisted by police when they struggled to return to shore", police said. Event organiser Rising Tide claimed a total of nine people were arrested on Saturday. An 84-year-old great-grandmother, 16-year-old student and a doctor were among those pulled from their kayaks by police after they went out into shipping lanes, the group said. NSW Police said their operation would continue on Sunday and warned they had a "zero-tolerance approach" to actions that threatened the safe passage of vessels, with unlawful activity attracting fines and imprisonment. "For their own safety and that of the other users of the port, police request that people refrain from entering the harbour with the intention to obstruct other users of the port," police said. "We also encourage all participants to follow the directions of police." Former environment minister and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett performed at an associated festival on Saturday along with musicians including John Butler and Angie McMahon. He hit out at what he described as "overreach" from authorities, including the NSW government, for attempting to stop the peaceful protest event. Court challenges to the event had previously been told some protesters could seek to be arrested to attract publicity. Some 109 people were arrested at a similar event in 2023. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement
The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It will release a Betty White stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in "The Golden Girls," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Boston Legal" and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, USPS announced this past week. White died in late December 2021 , less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. The Postal Service hasn't announced a release date for the stamp. Betty White speaks Sept. 17, 2018, at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades,” the Postal Service said in announcing the stamp, which depicts a smiling White based on a 2010 photograph by celebrity photographer Kwaku Alston . “The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals.” Boston-based artist Dale Stephanos created the digital illustration from Alston's photo. "I'd love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK," Stephanos posted on Facebook . Regardless of personal politics, self-proclaimed supporters of Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with delight on social media. "Betty White was my hero, all of my life! I actually had a doll when I was a little girl I named Betty White," one Trump supporter posted on X , formerly Twitter. “Something to make this awful week a little better: We’re getting a Betty White stamp,” a pro-Harris X account posted. White combined a wholesome image with a flare for bawdy jokes . Her television career began in the early 1950s and exploded as she aged. “The only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," Seth Meyers posted on Twitter after her death. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end.” Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White, who love to play games, continue a two year gin rummy battle in which she's ahead by a cumulative 6,000 points in Westchester, N.Y. on April 29, 1965. They do it professionally on TV. He's the master of ceremonies on "Password," and she makes frequent guest appearances on game shows. They play games to relax at home. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White admire magnolia blossoms on the lawn of their country home in Westchester, N.Y. on May 14, 1965. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Actress Betty White in 1965. (AP Photo) Betty White shares a moment backstage at the 28th annual Emmy Awards with Ted Knight after they each won an Emmy for their supporting roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." On the series Miss White played Sue Ann Nivens while Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17, 1976: (L-R) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars - Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight - all won awards at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shubert Theatre on May 17, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by TVA/PictureGroup/Invision for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images) Actress Betty White with Ted Knight at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 1981. (AP Photo/Randy Rasmussen) Betty White and Anson Williams don't seem to faze Buckeye, a St. Bernard, during an awards ceremony during which Williams was honored by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a friend and lover of animals. Ms. White presented a humanitarian plaque to Williams at the event, which was held in Hollywood, California, Friday, May 1, 1982. (AP Photo/Marc Karody) Actress Betty White with actor John Hillerman arriving at Emmy Awards, Sept. 22, 1985 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/LIU) Actresses Betty White Ludden, left, and Mary Tyler Moore, right, smile at each other in Los Angeles, Friday, June 22, 1985 during Annual Meeting of Morris Animal Foundation, at which Ludden announced her retirement as President of the animal health group, held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) These four veteran actresses from the television series "The Golden Girls" shown during a break in taping Dec. 25, 1985 in Hollywood. From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Actress Betty White poses in Los Angeles, Ca. in June, 1986. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Betty White stands backstage at the NBC TV Bob Hope "I Love Lucy" special on Sept. 16, 1989. (AP Photo/Djansezian) Michael J. Fox and Betty White, winners of Emmys for best actor and actress in a comedy series, stand backstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 after receiving their honors. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) Comedienne Betty White places her hand on the star that was presented posthumously to her husband, Allen Ludden, during ceremonies inducting him into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Thursday, March 31, 1988. Ludden was honored with the 1,868th star of the famed walkway — between those of White and Tyrone Power. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Estelle Getty, who plays Sophia, poses with her new husband, who plays Max, and the other "Golden Girls" after taping of episode on Friday, night, Nov. 5,1988 in Hollywood. Left to right are Rue McCLanahan (Blanche), Getty, Gilford, Bea Arthur (Dorothy) and Betty White. (AP Photo/Ira Mark Gostin) Former cast members of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, sans Mary Tyler Moore, are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio's 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles Saturday, March 21, 1992. From left are Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) Actress Betty White, left, writer/producer David E. Kelley, actress Bridget Fonda, and actor Oliver Platt pose at the premiere of their movie "Lake Placid," Wednesday night, July 14, 1999, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White, from "Golden Girls," and Mr. T, Lawrence Tureaud, from "The A Team," pose for photographers at NBC's 75th Anniversary Party, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Actors Betty White, left, Georgia Engel, second left, Gavin MacLeod, center, Valerie Harper, second right, and John Amos pose for photographers during arrivals at CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano) Actress Betty White laughs as an African eagle roosts overhead at the Los Angeles Zoo Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in Los Angeles, where White was honored as Ambassador to the Animals by the city for her decades of dedication to the humane treatment of animals. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Betty White poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Betty White arrives at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Friday, June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Beatrice Arthur, left, Betty White, center, and Rue McClanahan, of the Golden Girls, arrive at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actor Henry Winkler, center, is seen Beatrice Arthur, right, and Betty White at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) In this Nov. 24, 2009 file photo, actress Betty White poses for a portrait following her appearance on the television talk show "In the House," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Actress Betty White poses for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actress Betty White is seen on stage at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, a cast member in "You Again," poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Actress Betty White wears a U.S. Forest Ranger hat after being named an Honorary Forest Ranger by the US Forest Service, at the Kennedy Center in Washington Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. White has stated in numerous interviews that her first ambition as a young girl was "to become a forest ranger, but they didn't allow women to do that back then". (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Betty White, left, Bradley Cooper and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, left, Kristen Bell, center, and Jamie Lee Curtis, cast members in "You Again," pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Betty White, left, accepts the Life Achievement Award from Sandra Bullock at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) From left, actresses Betty White, Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves pose for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Alec Baldwin, left, and Betty White are seen on stage at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White attends a book signing for her book 'If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)' at Barnes & Noble in New York, Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) Actress Betty White attends a press conference prior to the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl" on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci) Actress Betty White arrives on a white pony as she is honored at a Friars Club Roast sponsored by Godiva, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Marion Curtis) Betty White, at left, attends her wax figure unveiling at Madame Tussauds on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Katy Winn/Invision/AP) From left, Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Shuck, Actress Betty White and The 2012 American Hero Dog Gabe pose during 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP) Betty White and Cloris Leachman onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the JW Marriott on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) Ellen DeGeneres, left, presents Betty White with the award for favorite TV icon at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Betty White, left, speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Looking on from right are Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the honored him with a for how he wielded “the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety” The Associated Press
NoneWant to sample the world’s most expensive Michelin-starred tasting menu ? First, take off your shoes —and sit down on the floor. Guests hoping to dine at the one-star Ginza Kitafuku in Tokyo will have to adhere to house rules before paying $2,130 per head for the restaurant’s costliest meal — composed entirely of a kind of snow crab favored by Japan’s royal family and so revered it has its own museum. And even if you fancy yourself a shellfish-ionado, you’d better not be the squeamish type. At the elite seafoodery in the city’s tony shopping hub, patrons are treated to the sight of an expert-level chef butchering a best-in-class live animal right in front of them, just seconds before they eat. While you’ll have to avert your eyes to avoid the sight of a flailing, disembodied crab, there is some good news — those that can’t handle the traditional seating style can request the six-top in a separate room, presumably for less-flexible foreigners to feel more comfortable while enjoying the spectacle. One YouTuber called the dinner “by far one of the most incredible food experiences I have ever had,” despite struggling with the price point. Budget diners can snap up a $258 red king crab meal. That cheaper dinner still comes with a show. The out-of-the-ordinary restaurant takes the top spot on a new list compiled by food publication Chef’s Pencil , which pored over Michelin tasting menus around the world to pick the ten priciest, period, in 2024. The second most expensive is also in Asia — the three-starred Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet in Shanghai has a meal going for a whopping $1,230. The outlet called the restaurant a “a captivating fusion of gastronomy and cutting-edge visual technology” that provides a “theatrical, multi-sensory dining experience featuring meticulously crafted dishes that blend French techniques with global influences.” New York rings in at number three with the most expensive Michelin-tapped tasting menu in the United States, found at Caviar Russe on Madison Ave. Here, diners hoping for the “Tour of Caviar Russe” will pay $950 for 11, caviar-focused courses, which Forbes called an “over-the-top odyssey.” The Big Apple claimed the next slot on the list as well — Columbus Circle’s famously costly Masa was, according to Chef’s Pencil, the first in the United States to break $1,000 for a Michelin meal , including service charge and tip. For $950, Chef Masa Takayama will oversee the counter meal of your dreams, featuring truffles, Ossetra caviar and much more. At number five sits Tokyo’s tiny Azabu Kadowaki, a tiny counter joint with three Michelin stars. Despite the city’s significant representation in the top 10, a visit can be more affordable than many Americans will assume, and now more than ever, thanks to favorable exchange rates . San Francisco’s Quince was the only US restaurant besides the two in New York to make the list of fifteen, which also included the likes of Guy Savoy in Paris and Alchemist in Copenhagen.
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Q: My college professor claims that science has disproved much of the Bible — and the Gospel — and if I expect to have any faith at all, my faith should be placed in mankind because of the incredible success in education, medicine, science, and technology. My faith in God is certain, but how does one debate this? — F.U. A: When we are confronted with someone who claims that the Bible has been proven a fraud, we should always ask where such is the case. True science and true understanding of the Bible are never at variance. If the person making such a claim is antagonistic to the Christian faith and God’s Word, he or she is prone to back the position by supposed inaccuracies in the Bible. But the best answer to such people is to insist on the statement, on their part, of just what the inaccuracies are. Most of the time, they are not forthcoming and don’t really expect anyone to doubt them because of their credentials. If we are uncertain of what the Bible teaches on the subject, we should also do our part in seeking others’ wisdom and answers from the Word of God. When people doubt that the Bible is the true Word of God, they are often unwilling to ascribe to God anything they cannot themselves achieve. Above all, let’s remember that Satan exalted himself above God and endeavored to get man to doubt the reliability of God’s Word. The gospel of Jesus Christ is not anti-intellectual. It demands the use of the mind along with faith in the authoritative Word of God and what Jesus did on the cross, making salvation possible. The Bible is God’s message to us. It is the infallible Book.