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Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the SenateCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
John Dumelo, the parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso West-Wuogon, has lodged an official complaint against his opponent, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, following allegations that she distributed food to voters at a polling station during the special voting on December 2, 2024. Dumelo’s complaint, filed at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), comes after viral videos surfaced on social media showing Alhassan giving out food to voters in a queue at a polling station. The NDC candidate shared these videos as evidence in his complaint, accusing Alhassan of attempting to unlawfully influence voters. In a statement posted on X, Dumelo noted that he had also provided material evidence of plans by Alhassan to expand such practices during the main election on December 7, 2024. He called for an investigation and swift action from the OSP to prevent further unlawful activities and ensure a fair election. “My team also gave material information on plots by Ms. Lydia Seyram Alhassan to unlawfully influence voters on a larger scale come Saturday, December 7, 2024, when the main election will be held,” Dumelo’s statement read. “We expect the OSP to take immediate and decisive steps to not only prevent Ms. Lydia Seyram Alhassan from repeating the unlawful behaviour, but also to bring her and all her accomplices to book.” Dumelo emphasized the importance of the OSP’s response, stating that how the complaint is handled leading up to the election would influence the quality of the December 7 vote. In response to the allegations, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the incumbent MP for Ayawaso West-Wuogon, denied any involvement in the alleged incident. In an interview with Accra-based JoyNews, she claimed she was unaware of any such activity. “I wasn’t here. I don’t know if you saw me here. I’ve been here since... I came here before 6 am, and I left here a few minutes ago, I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” she stated.
The health and wellness retailer will open the doors to its relocated store in High Street, Brentwood, on Wednesday (December 4). The new 1,173 sq ft store will have a fresh look and feel, with more of Holland & Barrett's latest ranges of health and wellness solutions, including leading brands and their new food range. The new store will also have a women's health coach to offer a deeper level of expertise and confidential support on hormone health. READ MORE: High Street, Romford opening for Habitat for Humanity shop ReStore Store manager Samantha Perry said: "This is an exciting new start for us all at Holland & Barrett Brentwood in our new prominent location. "Our teams have worked together to create a fresh, welcoming space for our customers and we hope you love the new store as much as we do. "Our expert colleagues have over 20 years of combined experience at H&B and have received additional training, enabling them to offer our customers personalised advice across health and wellness. "We look forward to welcoming our regular and new customers and supporting the community on their wellness journeys." Holland & Barrett Brentwood was previously located at Unit 17 in The Baytree Centre . The new high street store has been refurbished with sustainability in mind, such as being refitted using mild steel, a 100 per cent recyclable material, along with FSC certified wood. To celebrate the relocated store opening, there will be the chance to win wellness goodie bags on December 4 and 5, plus opportunities to sample H&B’s new food range on December 6 and 7 between 10am and 3pm. This latest opening is part of Holland & Barrett’s ongoing investment in its retail stores – including refits, relocations or opening new stores. Holland & Barrett has invested around £70 million in the transformation of its stores, technology and new product development including the opening and renovation of more than 200 stores in the UK. The store is located at 37 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AJ.
Holiday stress can lead Alzheimer’s patients and those with dementia to go missingShelia Poole | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. Related Articles Health | Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire Health | Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US Health | Health department warnings issued for 9 LA County beaches due to high bacteria levels Health | 2 New York men die after fertilizing marijuana plants with bat poop Health | Weight-loss drug craze appears to be curbing US obesity epidemic “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent Facts & Figures report . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association and Cobb County Police Department.) ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Subscribe to Merca2.0 and access more than 3,500 exclusive articles for subscribers. Subscribe to Merca2.0. recently became a trending topic due to the news of a potential merger with Nissan. The union of both companies could create a massive Japanese automotive cluster. Both brands are among the most recognized worldwide in the vehicle sector. Below, we’ll tell you more about Honda’s history, its most notable achievements, and some key details that have cemented its prestige over the years: The term “Honda” comes from the surname of its founder, Soichiro Honda. In Japanese, this word can be interpreted as “rice field,” a common reference in Japanese culture tied to nature and agricultural productivity. However, in the context of the brand, rather than referring to a literal meaning, it has become a symbol of technological innovation, quality, and reliability in vehicle production. Honda’s motto reflects its philosophy centered on continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence. The brand’s current slogan is “The Power of Dreams.” This motto embodies Soichiro Honda’s vision, who believed in the power of dreams to drive progress. The company has used this slogan as a way to communicate its focus on creating innovative products that enhance people’s lives, leveraging the power of creativity and ambition. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a public company, which means it does not have a single “owner” but is owned by numerous shareholders. Honda’s shares are traded on stock exchanges in Tokyo, New York, and other cities around the world. While there is no single majority owner, Honda’s main institutional shareholders include: As for the company’s leadership, the current CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is Toshihiro Mibe. Honda originates from Japan. It was founded in 1948 in Hamamatsu, a city known for its focus on engineering and innovation. Although it initially focused on manufacturing motorcycles, it quickly expanded into automobile production. Today, Honda has manufacturing plants in various parts of the world, including the United States, Mexico, China, and several European nations. However, Japan remains the heart and birthplace of its business philosophy. The brand boasts a long list of iconic models that have left a mark in the automotive industry. Some of the most notable include: Honda’s luxury brand is Acura, launched in 1986 as a strategy to compete in the premium car segment, primarily in the United States and Canada. Acura is known for offering vehicles with advanced technological features, sophisticated design, and a focus on performance. Determining Honda’s best model can depend on the perspective. However, the Civic is frequently recognized as one of the brand’s best cars due to its combination of efficiency, reliability, and value over time. The Accord is also highly regarded, especially for its durability and interior space. Although both brands belong to the same company, Honda and Acura target different market segments. Honda focuses on offering practical, reliable, and affordable vehicles for the general public, while Acura is positioned as a luxury brand, offering vehicles with higher levels of performance, technology, and refinement. The name “Acura” is derived from the Latin word “acu,” which means “precise” or “accurate.” This name reflects the brand’s commitment to precision in engineering and manufacturing. Cancela en cualquier momento Acceso exclusivo a rankings y radiografías. Análisis profundos y casos de estudio de éxito. Historial de la revista impresa en formato digital. ¡Disfruta de lo mejor del marketing sin costo alguno por unmes!
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB’s) ‘Sameer app’ is the official platform providing real-time air quality index (AQI) data for cities and individual stations, a senior official of the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TPCB) said. The data is from the continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), and are available on both Android and IOS applications, The official explained that the CPCB app consolidated AQI data generated by the board and made it publicly accessible. The app is a public domain platform, he said. This follows social media messages (not in this newspaper) that the pollution in the state matched that in Delhi. However, the Sameer app on Monday showed high pollution and poor air quality in certain locations. The app reported an AQI of 277 at Sanathnagar at 8.05 pm, deeming it as poor. Icrisat, Patancheru, recorded 167, IDA Pashamylaram 164, and Nehru Zoological Park 163 AQI levels, according to the Sameer App. In a press release on Monday, TGPCB said that it calculated AQI based on national ambient air quality standards, and third-party apps were calculating AQI based on Europe and USA air quality standards. According to CPCB, AQI between 0-50 is good while 51-100 satisfactory but could cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people; 101-200 is moderate, causing breathing discomfort to people with lung, heart and asthmatic diseases; 201-300 is poor which causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure; 301-400 is very poor with respiratory illness on prolonged exposure; 401-500 as severe which affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. Even though Google AQI sources the data from CPCBs website, which updates the information on their website and Sameer app simultaneously, Google’s standard was based on USA standards, the TGPCB said. According to these standards, 101-150 is deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, while 151-20o is unhealthy, 201-300 as very unhealthy and 301-500 as hazardous. TGPCB officials mentioned that an action plan for improving the air quality is being implemented in Hyderabad, which has caused the PM2.5 concentrations to decrease from 40 μg/m3 to 36 μg/m3 and and PM10 concentrations to fall from 97 μg/m3 to 81 μg/m3 from 2019 to 2023.None
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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was the best hitter in the American League by a mile in 2024. The AL Most Valuable Player voting, announced Thursday, reflected that with uncanny accuracy. More news: Yankees Broadcaster Michael Kay Explains 'Where Fans are Dead Wrong' About Juan Soto Judge won the award in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Former Yankees captain Derek Jeter made the live announcement on MLB Network. Judge, 32, hit .322 with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs in the regular season, helping the Yankees win an AL-leading 94 games. Judge collected all 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA electorate. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. collected all 30 second-place votes. Yankees outfielder Juan Soto finished third, collecting 21 third-place votes, ahead of Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson, who finished fourth. Here are the AL MVP vote totals pic.twitter.com/c29K0VFstd "I honestly wouldn't be in this position without my teammates, all the coaching we had this year," Judge told the MLB Network panel. "This is such a blessing. I have to thank God every day to be here, wear pinstripes, and be here in New York." It is the second AL MVP award of Judge's career. He also won the award in 2022. "It means a lot," he said on MLB Network. "There's a lot of hard work in the offseason, during the season the ups and downs throughout it, and just the constant support from teammates, the fans in New York — just everybody to help me get to this spot." Aaron Judge joins 1956 Mickey Mantle as the Yankees’ only unanimous MVPs (since BBWAA began voting in 1931) The Yankees' only other unanimous MVP selection was Mickey Mantle in 1956, according to MLB 's Sarah Langs. The BBWAA began voting on the MVP award in 1931. Yankees players have won 22 MVPs since then, more than any other team. Judge's path to the award was anything but straight. He was hitting below .200 as late as May 2, but turned things around in a hurry. From May 3 until the All-Star break, he slashed .367/.487/.837, claiming the AL Player of the Month awards in May and June in the process. More news: Yankees' Owner: 'No Idea' Where Team Stands in Juan Soto Sweepstakes Judge made his sixth AL All-Star team, won his fourth Silver Slugger Award, and led all players with 10.8 Wins Above Replacement, a career-high. His 218 wRC+ was the highest ever by a right-handed hitter and the seventh-best of all time. Adjusted OPS+ career highs for all-time greats in a single season: Mike Trout 198, 2018 Mickey Mantle 221, 1957 Shohei Ohtani 184, 2023 Albert Pujols 192, 2008 Willie Mays 185, 1965 Henry Aaron 194, 1971 Ken Griffey Jr. 171, 1993 and '94 Aaron Judge's Adjusted OPS+ in 2024: 230 The Yankees signed Judge to a nine-year, $360 million contract in Dec. 2022 and named him the 16th captain in team history. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports .