Tweet Facebook Mail Iconic Sydney nightclub the Argyle is closing down after 17 years in the business. The club, located in the Rocks near Sydney Harbour, has been one of the city's nightlife institutions for nearly two decades. The club's management took to Instagram to announce that "after 17 incredible years, it is time to say goodbye to the Argyle". READ MORE: Global search for missing woman comes to shocking end Iconic Sydney nightclub the Argyle is closing down after 17 years in the business. (Supplied) "For nearly two decades, we've been the backdrop to some of Sydney's biggest and most epic nights," they wrote. "From local legends to multi-platinum international artists, we've partied with the best, and none of it would've been possible without you." The club announced it will be putting on a series of closing events to welcome their "final chapter." The statement did make it clear why the club is closing down. The final closing date of the club was also not announced, but it it is believed to be within a few weeks. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
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ABU DHABI, Emirados Árabes Unidos--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nov 26, 2024-- A Cúpula de IA de Código Aberto de Abu Dhabi, organizada pelo Instituto de Inovação Tecnológica (TII), um centro global de pesquisa científica aplicada, teve início com conversas críticas que moldarão a agenda global de IA. Regis Saadiyat Island, hoje e amanhã, com a presença de mais de 300 pessoas, converge com o crescente foco internacional na atração e no impulso entre IA de código aberto e fechado. Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado completo aqui: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126392436/pt/ Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute Inaugurates Open-Source AI Summit with Critical Discussions on the Future of AI (Photo: AETOSWire) “Existem duas escolhas críticas ao se referir à IA”, disse Sua Excelência Faisal Al Bannai, secretário-geral do Conselho de Pesquisa em Tecnologia Avançada e conselheiro do presidente dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. “Você pode utilizar um modelo de IA de código fechado que pertence a uma empresa. Eles o controlam, incluindo os dados que você fornece. A inovação começa e termina com eles”. “Como alternativa, você pode usar um modelo de código aberto que cresce dentro da comunidade. Inovamos juntos, e qualquer pessoa, em qualquer lugar, pode acessá-lo e desenvolvê-lo. Se a IA vai fazer parte do tecido de nossa sociedade – e ela fará –, países, empresas e indivíduos precisam decidir quem a controla. A abertura dos modelos Falcon AI foi a contribuição do TII para o mundo”. A Dra. Najwa Aaraj, diretora-executiva do TII, que abriu a cúpula, afirmou: “A Cúpula de IA de Código Aberto em Abu Dhabi é um momento decisivo para o discurso global sobre IA. O Falcon, assim como outros modelos de código aberto, une cientistas, desenvolvedores e inovadores para acelerar avanços tecnológicos como um catalisador para mudanças globais. Estamos ansiosos para ver o impacto contínuo que ele terá, especialmente enquanto continuamos nosso trabalho com a Falcon Foundation”. A agenda da cúpula continuou com discussões de palestrantes renomados, incluindo o Dr. Belgacem Haba, vice-presidente da Adeia Corporation nos EUA, que falou sobre os desafios que a IA criou no setor de fabricação de semicondutores. Philip Torr, professor e conselheiro científico chefe da Universidade de Oxford, no Reino Unido, falou sobre quem deve ser o proprietário da IA, abordando as possíveis desvantagens, bem como a regulamentação, e argumentando que, a longo prazo, os benefícios da IA de código aberto superam os riscos. O Dr. Hakim Hacid, principal pesquisador do Centro de Pesquisa em IA do TII, afirmou: “Acreditamos que a IA de código aberto é o caminho a seguir, mas está longe de ser simples – existem desafios e questões sobre controle, políticas, poder de computação e hardware que precisamos abordar. É por isso que estamos reunindo tantos especialistas globais nesta cúpula e continuaremos a fazê-lo nos próximos anos, em parceria com a Falcon Foundation. Essas conversas são cruciais”. Entre os palestrantes posteriores estarão a Dra. Natalia Vassilieva, vice-presidente e CTO de campo da Cerebras Systems nos EUA, o Dr. June Paik, fundador e CEO da FuriosaAI nos EUA, o Dr. Armand Joulin, diretor de pesquisa da Google DeepMind na França, e o Dr. Michal Valko, engenheiro principal da Llama na Meta Paris na França. Eles falarão sobre graus de abertura de IA, computação sustentável de IA, criação de LLMs mais compactos, aproveitamento de modelos de base para algoritmos confiáveis e muito mais. O Dr. Jingwei Zuo do TII falará sobre o Falcon Mamba, o primeiro Modelo de Linguagem de Espaço de Estado, construído com uma arquitetura totalmente nova e lançado no início deste ano. O evento culminará em um painel liderado pelo TII sobre sua visão para IA de código aberto. A série Falcon AI LLM do TII ganhou reconhecimento global. A série começou com o lançamento do Falcon 40B, o primeiro LLM de código aberto dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, em maio de 2023. Desde então, os modelos subsequentes do Falcon têm consistentemente figurado entre os principais modelos de IA de código aberto globalmente, como validado pelo ranking independente do setor, Hugging Face. Um novo modelo do Falcon é esperado até o final de 2024. *Fonte: AETOSWire O texto no idioma original deste anúncio é a versão oficial autorizada. As traduções são fornecidas apenas como uma facilidade e devem se referir ao texto no idioma original, que é a única versão do texto que tem efeito legal. Ver a versão original em businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126392436/pt/ CONTACT: Victoria Meven victoria.meven@edelman.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES FRANCE UNITED KINGDOM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NORTH AMERICA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SCIENCE SOFTWARE OTHER SCIENCE RESEARCH HARDWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Technology Innovation Institute Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/26/2024 04:12 PM/DISC: 11/26/2024 04:13 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126392436/ptEnzo Maresca ‘thankful’ for connection at Leicester ahead of return with ChelseaDeputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been warned that her workers' rights overhaul could lead to a number of people losing their jobs. The Labour Government's policy will see sick workers claim sick pay from the first day of their illness rather than the fourth. More staff will also be eligible for statutory sick pay. Under current rules, workers need to earn at least £123 a week to qualify. But this threshold could soon be removed. But Shazia Ejaz at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation believes that this will add further costs to businesses with 60% of new statutory sick pay already being paid by employers. She warned: "Small businesses, which make up a significant portion of the market, would bear a disproportionate cost burden, with 60% of new statutory sick pay (SSP) costs falling on them. “We urge the Government to set the rate of SSP at a level that encourages employers to retain staff, rather than having to move swiftly to capability-based dismissal.” Ms Rayner's reforms also include restrictions for zero-hours contracts and a clamp down on 'fire and rehire'. The Deputy Prime Minister has said the reforms are “the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, boosting pay and productivity with employment laws fit for a modern economy". A spokesman for the Department for Work and Pensions added: “No one should be forced to choose between their health and financial hardship, which is why we have consulted on plans to strengthen statutory sick pay and make sure everyone is entitled from the first day they are sick, regardless of earnings. “That consultation closed this week and we’ll be considering responses at pace. These reforms as part of the employment rights Bill will support people managing a health condition to stay in work and raise living standards across the country.” Earlier this week, some of the country's biggest recruiters said the reforms will damage the economy. They wrote to Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, saying: “Growth is the Government’s priority ... Yet the approach taken in the current consultation delivers the opposite of this. "If applied, it would undermine both the temporary and permanent jobs markets, slowing job search by reducing opportunities and potentially exposing workers to poorer treatment and false self-employment.”
In an impressive display of innovation, researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed new technology to protect composite materials from lightning strikes, a common menace to wind turbines and aircraft. Leading the charge is Vipin Kumar, an ORNL researcher who has been instrumental in devising multiple technologies that significantly mitigate lightning damage to turbines and airplanes. Collaborating closely with his team, Kumar has reached a notable milestone by creating an entire 6.5-foot turbine blade tip, incorporating novel materials that remained unscathed after rigorous simulated lightning tests at Mississippi State University's specialized lab, according to Oak Ridge National Laboratory . Interestingly, while high current tests proved destructive, the novel materials and coatings demonstrate a promising path for blade protection. Kumar and his team face a particular challenge: the lack of comprehensive data regarding the extent of lightning-related issues within the wind industry. Despite this, lightning strikes pose a significant source of blade-related downtime and repair expenses. Kumar emphasized the importance of resilience in wind energy, stating, "We know wind energy is a reliable source of electricity that supports energy security, but I believe anything we can do to make it more resilient and reliable is important," as he told Oak Ridge National Laboratory . One of the remarkable features of the project is the use of a low-cost carbon fiber developed at ORNL, which has allowed for the construction of a blade tip that can withstand lightning impact. Tested using industry-standard methods, the hybrid carbon fiber composite blade tip reduces the blade's weight by an impressive 41%. It enables the manufacture of longer blades that can generate more electricity. As a result, the demand for carbon fiber within the wind industry may rise, with ORNL's economic formula potentially allowing it to compete within the market, as researcher Subhabrata Saha led the creation of the blade tip. Kumar elucidated the benefits of lighter and larger blades, "That means we can make bigger blades of the same weight that generate more electricity," he remarked in a statement obtained by Oak Ridge National Laboratory . Moreover, the innovation's sustainability aspect has not gone unnoticed, with the new blade tip earning an award for "innovation in green composites design." In discussing the future of the technology, Kumar revealed a comprehensive recycling plan for the blade, aiming to use both the carbon fiber and the resin in 3D printing applications within the ORNL facility. Kumar's approach has broadened beyond just manufacturing practices; he has also vetted the economic viability of his work by engaging with DOE's 2024 Energy I-Corps program. Engaging industry professionals, he has gathered insights into the challenges faced by turbine manufacturers and operators, shaping his innovations to suit market needs. Among the potential solutions, a nanofiller coating has garnered significant interest from these professionals due to its protective qualities and ease of application. Looking ahead, Kumar is discussing field-testing his nanofiller coating at an actual wind farm, where its performance against lightning strikes can be monitored longitudinally. Acknowledging the hefty repair costs ranging from tens of thousands up to $1 million per blade, he remains confident in the transformative potential of his research. When operators and insurance companies often hesitate to cover lightning-related damages, Kumar stays focused on solutions, asserting, according to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory , "It’s an act of engineering."Francis' 23 lead NJIT over Navy 69-64
France has a new government, again. Politics and crushing debt complicate next stepsTakeaways from Biden's Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official businessPowell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political outcome. Speaking at the New York Times’ DealBook summit, Powell addressed a question about President-elect Donald Trump’s numerous public criticisms of the Fed and of Powell himself. During the election campaign, Trump had insisted that as president, he should have a “say” in the Fed’s interest rate policies. Despite Trump’s comments, the Fed chair said he was confident of widespread support in Congress for maintaining the central bank’s independence. UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the US but was unknown to the millions of people his decisions affected. The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk early Wednesday swiftly became a mystery that riveted the nation. Police say it was a targeted killing. Thompson was 50. He had run health care giant UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s insurance business since 2021. It provides health coverage for more than 49 million Americans. He had worked at the company for 20 years. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year. Thompson's $10.2 million annual compensation package made him one of the company’s highest-paid executives. Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins is the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner. Trump calls Atkins a “proven leader for common sense regulations.” In the years since leaving the SEC, Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. The SEC oversees U.S. securities markets and investments. If confirmed next year by the new Republican-led Senate, Atkins would replace Gary Gensler, who's been leading the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry. Atkins was widely considered the most conservative SEC member during his tenure and known to have a strong free-market bent. Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there? It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history. Experts say it could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success — keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia’s new law was approved by its Parliament last week. It's an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager. The ban won’t go into effect for another year. But how will Australia be able to enforce it? That’s not clear, nor will it be easy. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered the new details Wednesday about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that a number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. District of Columbia says Amazon secretly stopped fast deliveries to 2 predominantly Black ZIP codes The District of Columbia is alleging in a lawsuit that Amazon secretly stopped providing its fastest delivery service to residents of two predominantly Black neighborhoods in the city. The district says the online retailer still charged residents of two ZIP codes millions of dollars for a service that provides speedy deliveries. The complaint filed on Wednesday in District of Columbia Superior Court revolves around Amazon’s Prime membership service. The lawsuit alleges Amazon in mid-2022 imposed what it called a delivery “exclusion” on the two low-income ZIP codes. An Amazon spokesperson says the company made the change based on concerns about driver safety. The spokesperson says claims that Amazon's business practices are discriminatory are “categorically false.” Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit LOBITO, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administration. He told African leaders Wednesday that the resource-rich continent of more than 1.4 billion people had been “left behind for much too long. But not anymore. Africa is the future.” Biden used the third and final day of his visit to Angola to showcase the Lobito Corridor railway. The U.S. and allies are investing heavily to refurbish train lines in Zambia, Congo and Angola in a region rich in critical minerals to counter China's influence. The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years. Since launching the tour in 2023, Swift has shattered sales and attendance records. It's even created such an economic boom that the Federal Reserve took note. But for many who attended the concerts, and the millions more who eagerly watched on their screens, the tour also became a beacon of joy. It's become a chance not only to appreciate Swift’s expansive music career, but also celebrate the yearslong journey fans have taken with her. US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags A U.S. Senate subcommittee is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats. Members of the Senate Permanent on Investigations say airlines have raised billions of dollars by imposing fees that are getting hard to understand and even harder to avoid paying. The senators and the Biden administration call them “junk fees,” and they say the extra charges are making travel less affordable. Some senators expressed frustration during a hearing on Wednesday hearing when airline executives couldn't explain how they set various fees. Airlines say fees let consumers pay for things they want, like more legroom, and avoid paying for things they don't want. OpenAI's Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk. But he says he is not that worried about Musk’s influence in the incoming Trump administration. Altman told a New York Times conference Wednesday that he may turn out to be wrong but he believes strongly that Musk will do the right thing and won't use his political power to hurt competitors. Musk was an early OpenAI investor and board member. He sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging that it betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits.
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Blame it on the food and drink?WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Jones scored 20 points as Cent. Conn. St. beat Holy Cross 69-56 on Saturday. Jones added six steals for the Blue Devils (6-3). Abdul Momoh scored 12 points and added three steals. Devin Haid had 12 points and shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Max Green led the Crusaders (5-5) in scoring, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds. Tyler Boston added 13 points and five assists for Holy Cross. Caleb Kenney finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Cent. Conn. St. took the lead with 6:53 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 38-25 at halftime, with Haid racking up 12 points. Cent. Conn. St. pulled away with an 11-3 run in the second half to extend a six-point lead to 14 points. They closed out the victory over Holy Cross from there, as Jones led the way with a team-high 14 second-half points. NEXT UP Cent. Conn. St.'s next game is Sunday against Rhode Island on the road, and Holy Cross visits Quinnipiac on Tuesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .tis not looking good for Le Grand Nation. France is on the verge of a credit event there will be a push for turning the ECB into the lender of last resort in the government bond market. At the same time, the ECB is prohibited from doing that but it has done so in the past to rescue the Eurosystem. The ECB is effectively financing governments in the Euro. How much French debt do we have to buy do support France or can the Euro survive a French credit event without any ECB intervention? Unlikely, so do we need OMT 2.0 now? https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/can-france-count-an-ecb-rescue-if-vote-upsets-markets-2024-07-04/ Financial catastrophe....its the last days of Rome folks. Paper money becoming worthless Hunter-Gatherer said: Financial catastrophe....its the last days of Rome folks. Paper money becoming worthless Click to expand... Willing to take yours of your hands. Hunter-Gatherer said: Financial catastrophe....its the last days of Rome folks. Paper money becoming worthless Click to expand... France needs 1,000 billion euros extra to survive the next 5 years. tis just money. all made up anyway. YKWIML said: France needs 1,000 billion euros extra to survive the next 5 years. tis just money. all made up anyway. Click to expand... If France is in trouble how are the Italians still above water? Hunter-Gatherer said: Financial catastrophe....its the last days of Rome folks. Paper money becoming worthless Click to expand... Socratus O' Pericles said: Click to expand... Des quirell totally unphased YKWIML said: How much French debt do we have to buy do support France or can the Euro survive a French credit event without any ECB intervention? Unlikely, so do we need OMT 2.0 now? Click to expand... Sacre bleu! noelf said: Sacre bleu! Click to expand... Oui Oui Baguette Northsideman said: If France is in trouble how are the Italians still above water? Click to expand... floating YKWIML said: tis not looking good for Le Grand Nation. France is on the verge of a credit event there will be a push for turning the ECB into the lender of last resort in the government bond market. At the same time, the ECB is prohibited from doing that but it has done so in the past to rescue the Eurosystem. The ECB is effectively financing governments in the Euro. How much French debt do we have to buy do support France or can the Euro survive a French credit event without any ECB intervention? Unlikely, so do we need OMT 2.0 now? https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/can-france-count-an-ecb-rescue-if-vote-upsets-markets-2024-07-04/ Click to expand... What exactly is the credit event - sorry, I'm not a financial geek - a dearth of money for public spending? Shako said: What exactly is the credit event - sorry, I'm not a financial geek - a dearth of money for public spending? Click to expand... bond markt punishing France for risky moves. Remember Truss's stunt? same thing just in France and not the UK. YKWIML said: bond markt punishing France for risky moves. Remember Truss's stunt? same thing just in France and not the UK. Click to expand... Isn't that standard operating procedure in a bond market, when there's political change (some might call it turmoil)? Change to a "Far right politics" (whatever "far right" is in this context) repeated in the media would scare bond holders. It'll probably just stabilise once this current political episode is resolved? I'm dreadful at finance, but yield is just the return on the bond I think, and when it rises, bond prices drop, as bond holders want to relinquish what they are currently holding? This will keep having to happen until Germany accepts debt mutualisation. And remind me again who is President of the ECB ... ??? YKWIML said: floating Click to expand... Dame_Enda said: This will keep having to happen until Germany accepts debt mutualisation. Click to expand... that would need a new treaty and is not going to happen any time soon. And it would just delay the inevitable. quite the opposite is in the cards now, a new French government may revive the promise for a referendum on Frexit. YKWIML said: that would need a new treaty and is not going to happen any time soon. And it would just delay the inevitable. quite the opposite is in the cards now, a new French government may revive the promise for a referendum on Frexit. Click to expand... Promise by whom? When? Not a chance, the brexit shit show concentrated the minds of even the most ardent exit fans in other member states. Northsideman said: If France is in trouble how are the Italians still above water? Click to expand... It's actually much ado about not much Reuters filling space because of the French Election. I can't ever see there being debt mutualisation, at its simplest, why should the well governed, prudent countries pay the debts of Italy and Greece (and to some extent France)? Socratus O' Pericles said: Click to expand... Ah jaysus, not this again !!
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Looking to squeeze in some last minute shopping? Here's what's open over the holidays in the Forest CityMorrisons customers have blasted the shop chain after facing delays with their Christmas orders and deliveries. The company acknowledged "systems issues" that disrupted deliveries, with reports of ongoing problems today. In efforts to make amends, Morrisons offered a 10 percent discount to all More Card holders, yet numerous shoppers reported not receiving this at checkout. Several unhappy customers reached out to the group on X, stating the discount was missing and they were still having issues buying what they needed for the big day. One customer recounted their experience at the Liverpool Belle Vale store, where they couldn't get the 10 percent discount and were "told by staff that there was nothing they could do". Another shopper did receive the 10 percent off but found they had earned no points, despite doing a large shop with a bill of over £220. In response to the angry patrons on X, Morrisons has been encouraging people to get in touch via direct message with their email and More Card details for further assistance. Other shared their experience of how incomplete orders have left them scrambling for their essential Christmas dinner items. One customer shared their disappointment: "You let me down massively yesterday [December 23] by telling me five mins before my collection time that my preordered food order wouldn’t have a turkey, potatoes and few other things. Had to run around seeing what I could get from other shops." Another frustrated shopper expressed their frustration at the inadequate substitution that was offered for a crucial Christmas dinner item. They stated: "We just went to collect (click and collect) our turkey - ordered weeks ago and it’s not available got substituted with a chicken. "Absolutely rubbish - did our big shop yesterday wanted to use all the vouchers we’d saved and couldn’t - not shopping with you again." Another customer recounted their stressful experience trying to hastily arrange their festive meal at the eleventh hour: "Dreadful service for Christmas order today. "Had to buy a free range replacement turkey, parsnips, mozzarella sticks and prawns as you did not have my order available. Have used this service for many years but won’t be using Morrisons again." Another person said they had been forced to cancel their online order given they "couldn't add anything to my basket, it was all saying out of stock and no alternatives". They braved the Christmas rush and did their shop in store but were unable to get the 10 percent discount. One individual who did their shopping yesterday morning (December 23) claimed they were left "seriously out of pocket" as they could not use their More Card. They didn't think much of the 10 percent discount either, saying: "This whole 10 percent off thing seems to seriously miss the mark to be honest, for folk like me who can't / won't be able to return to redo the whole shop today." In a statement on December 24, Morrisons said: "Today the Morrisons store experience is back to normal, but all More Card customers will still get 10 percent off their whole shop instore throughout the day. Click and Collect and Home Deliveries are working as normal. We are determined not to let a single customer down this Christmas." The supermarket has also advised that any customer who missed out on their 10 percent discount can return to the store with their receipt to have the discount applied.MAG Unveils First A330neo, Ushering in a New Era of Air Travel for Malaysia Airlines
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Lawmakers Plot to Force Health Insurers to Sell Off Pharmacies - The Wall Street JournalSpoilers for Nobody Wants This can be found throughout this story, so if you haven’t watched it yet, maybe check out what’s coming to the 2025 TV schedule . Kristen Bell and Adam Brody have been the talk of the town in recent weeks after their fun rom-com series Nobody Wants This hit the Netflix schedule . Fans have latched onto the quirky premise, about a rabbi dating a sex podcaster; however, what I really feel has made the show most likable is the cast’s rapport and ability to improvise some unlikely scenes. In fact, we previously learned their meet-cute was unscripted, but I was shocked to find out another one of Season 1’s hysterical scenes was not actually written. A funny side plot in Nobody Wants This Season 1 is that Rabbi Noah is in a recreational basketball league with his boys, and they are flat out terrible. Joanne (Bell) still goes to the games with some of the other wives while trying to get in good with them as the lone shiksa, and it does not go well. That is, until her sister pulls out a bunch of booze in a moment that was never actually written for the series. The full story, per editor Maura Corey? The basketball episode where he plays the basketball — there’s this drinking montage, right? Where [the wives and girlfriends of the players] are taking shots when they miss. That wasn’t originally in the script. When I put it together, I’m like, ‘Where’s the footage for the montage?’ and my assistant [Jen Rosenthal] says, ‘There’s no montage.’ I’m like, ‘No. We’re doing a montage.’ I have no idea how the player wives and girlfriends were supposed to interact before the drinking montage came about, but it’s a highlight of the season for me, and I'm so glad Corey shared this detail with Indiewire . The guys are so bad at basketball, instead of drinking when they make a shot, they cleverly (or not so much) start drinking and cheering every time their men miss, leading to an excess of alcohol. It’s very funny, and it all came together in the editing room after the entire sequence had been shot. So basically, from all of the unused takes and unused angles, [I edited one together] and then I’m like, ‘Alright Jen, you’re about the age range of these guys, which song would you use?’ And she goes, ‘Chumbawamba.’ And it just worked out really funny. Previously, showrunner Erin Foster admitted that Adam Brody has no idea how to open a wine bottle in real life. In fact, the party scene in which Noah meets Joanne was supposed to just have him casually opening a bottle of wine. However, he honestly sucked so bad at it while cameras were rolling and he and Bell just went with it, to the point where he even cracked a joke about being a sommelier. When funny people get together, I expect that to come up with some funny one-liners, but it’s moments like these that really highlight why Nobody Wants This has been such a win for Netflix. It’s refreshing premise, it’s idea to put Bell and Brody together , and it’s otherwise very, very funny cast all make the rom-com sitcom a real win for the streaming service–and unlike many of Netflix’s other more sexually explicit romances , this one’s sex shop jokes are played for humor and not bedroom shenanigans, which means it’s (probably) OK to watch with your mom this holiday season. It’s no wonder Nobody Wants This has already been renewed for Season 2 . CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News
Investigators have been unable to find evidence of a man with a knife reported at the University of Manitoba on Tuesday, Winnipeg police say. Police released an emergency cellphone alert and a social media statement to the public on Tuesday after they received a report about an armed man on campus. The notices provided information and safety instructions through the province's emergency alert system. The emergency alert issued by the Winnipeg Police Service said a dangerous person described as a Black man wearing black clothing was armed with a large knife and seen in the area of the university's Allen Building Tuesday. Winnipeg police said in a news release Thursday that the course of action the police service chose to follow was appropriate, timely and carefully considered, and acknowledged the alert and incident raised concern from the general public and university community. The emergency alert issued by Winnipeg Police Service on Tuesday described a dangerous person described as a Black man wearing black clothing who was armed with a large knife. (CBC) Investigators explored several sources of evidence but none were substantiated, police said. Threat ends at U of Manitoba after police called about man with large knife The building — the physics laboratory, not a student residence — was unoccupied at the time the alert was issued, because classes hadn't yet started for the day.Vietnam officials on trial over Covid-19 flight bribes
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