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The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the Box Office at 233-234 Camp Street, Georgetown. These tickets will be on sale from 9am on Monday 25 November with demand expected to be high for first game of the GSL which sees Guyana Amazon Warriors take on Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday 26 November at 7pm. The Global Super League will also feature Hampshire Hawks, Rangpur Riders and Victoria with the five teams competing for the inaugural GSL title and a US$1million prize fund. The 11 matches will all take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence between 26 November and 6 December. Tickets start at just GY$1500 and they can be purchased at 233-234 Camp Street, at ticket outlets at A Ally & Sons and Sensation Variety & Gift Shop in Berbice and at ICAN Technologies and S&N Cerole Snackette in Essequibo. They can also be purchased online at www.gslt20.com .WASHINGTON (AP) — A tax break for millionaires, and almost everyone else. An end to the COVID-19-era government subsidies that some Americans have used to purchase health insurance. Limits to food stamps, including for women and children, and other safety net programs. Rollbacks to Biden-era green energy programs . Mass deportations . Government job cuts to “drain the swamp.” Having won the election and sweeping to power, Republicans are planning an ambitious 100-day agenda with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House and GOP lawmakers in a congressional majority to accomplish their policy goals. Atop the list is the plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring GOP tax cuts , a signature domestic achievement of Trump's first term and an issue that may define his return to the White House. “What we’re focused on right now is being ready, Day 1,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., after meeting recently with GOP colleagues to map out the road ahead. The policies emerging will revive long-running debates about America's priorities , its gaping income inequities and the proper size and scope of its government, especially in the face of mounting federal deficits now approaching $2 trillion a year . The discussions will test whether Trump and his Republican allies can achieve the kinds of real-world outcomes wanted, needed or supported when voters gave the party control of Congress and the White House . “The past is really prologue here,” said Lindsay Owens, executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative, recalling the 2017 tax debate. Trump’s first term became defined by those tax cuts, which were approved by Republicans in Congress and signed into law only after their initial campaign promise to “repeal and replace” Democratic President Barack Obama's health care law sputtered, failing with the famous thumbs-down vote by then-Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. The GOP majority in Congress quickly pivoted to tax cuts, assembling and approving the multitrillion-dollar package by year’s end. In the time since Trump signed those cuts into law, the big benefits have accrued to higher-income households. The top 1 percent — those making nearly $1 million and above — received about a $60,000 income tax cut, while those with lower incomes got as little as a few hundred dollars, according to the Tax Policy Center and other groups. Some people ended up paying about the same. “The big economic story in the U.S. is soaring income inequality,” said Owens. “And that is actually, interestingly, a tax story.” In preparation for Trump’s return, Republicans in Congress have been meeting privately for months and with the president-elect to go over proposals to extend and enhance those tax breaks, some of which would otherwise expire in 2025. That means keeping in place various tax brackets and a standardized deduction for individual earners, along with the existing rates for so-called pass-through entities such as law firms, doctors' offices or businesses that take their earnings as individual income. Typically, the price tag for the tax cuts would be prohibitive. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that keeping the expiring provisions in place would add some $4 trillion to deficits over a decade. Adding to that, Trump wants to include his own priorities in the tax package, including lowering the corporate rate, now at 21% from the 2017 law, to 15%, and doing away with individual taxes on tips and overtime pay. But Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, said blaming the tax cuts for the nation's income inequality is “just nonsense” because tax filers up and down the income ladder benefited. He instead points to other factors, including the Federal Reserve's historically low interest rates that enable borrowing, including for the wealthy, on the cheap. “Americans don’t care if Elon Musk is rich,” Roy said. “What they care about is, what are you doing to make their lives better?” Typically, lawmakers want the cost of a policy change to be offset by budget revenue or reductions elsewhere. But in this case, there's almost no agreed-upon revenue raisers or spending cuts in the annual $6 trillion budget that could cover such a whopping price tag. Instead, some Republicans have argued that the tax breaks will pay for themselves, with the trickle-down revenue from potential economic growth. Trump’s tariffs floated this past week could provide another source of offsetting revenue. Some Republicans argue there's precedent for simply extending the tax cuts without offsetting the costs because they are not new changes but existing federal policy. “If you’re just extending current law, we’re not raising taxes or lowering taxes," said Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, the incoming chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, on Fox News. He said the criticism that tax cuts would add to the deficit is “ridiculous.” There is a difference between taxes and spending, he said, "and we just have to get that message out to America.” At the same time, the new Congress will also be considering spending reductions, particularly to food stamps and health care programs, goals long sought by conservatives as part of the annual appropriations process. One cut is almost certain to fall on the COVID-19-era subsidy that helps defray the cost of health insurance for people who buy their own policies via the Affordable Care Act exchange. The extra health care subsidies were extended through 2025 in Democratic President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which also includes various green energy tax breaks that Republicans want to roll back. The House Democratic leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, scoffed at the Republican claim that they've won “some big, massive mandate” — when in fact, the House Democrats and Republicans essentially fought to a draw in the November election, with the GOP eking out a narrow majority. “This notion about some mandate to make massive, far-right extreme policy changes, it doesn't exist — it doesn't exist,” Jeffries said. Republicans are planning to use a budgetary process, called reconciliation, that allows majority passage in Congress, essentially along party lines, without the threat of a filibuster in the Senate that can stall out a bill’s advance unless 60 of the 100 senators agree. It’s the same process Democrats have used when they had the power in Washington to approve the Inflation Reduction Act and Obama's health care law over GOP objections. Republicans have been here before with Trump and control of Congress, which is no guarantee they will be able to accomplish their goals, particularly in the face of resistance from Democrats. Still, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who has been working closely with Trump on the agenda, has promised a “breakneck” pace in the first 100 days “because we have a lot to fix.” The story has been corrected to reflect that Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative spoke of ‘income inequality,' not ‘income equality.’Arsenal thumped Manchester United 2-0 at home in matchweek 14 of the Premier League 2024-25 season at the Emirates. The defeat meant Manchester United's new manager Ruben Amorim suffered his first loss in English football. The winning goals came from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from corner kicks. The win has taken Arsenal to third place in the Premier League table with 28 points, level on points with Chelsea and seven points behind Liverpool. Timber and Saliba secure victory for Arsenal The opening goal of the match arrived in the 53rd minute as Timber headed in a corner from Declan Rice. Arsenal came close to doubling their lead soon after but a clearance from United's Manuel Ugarte kept them at bay. The victory was sealed when Saliba scored off a corner from Bukayo Saka, which was first headed by Thomas Partey, sending the ball past United goalkeeper Andre Onana. Arsenal's set-piece prowess under Arteta Under manager Mikel Arteta , Arsenal has been brilliant with set-pieces. As per Opta , Timber and Saliba's goals take their tally to 22 goals from corners since the start of last season, bettering all other Premier League sides in this regard. Meanwhile, Manchester United conceded two goals from corners in a Premier League match for the first time since January 2014 (two against Chelsea). Arsenal dominate closing period against United As the match approached its conclusion, Arsenal remained dominant. Mikel Merino narrowly missed a goal from another set-piece, and an attempt by Kai Havertz was saved by Onana. United looked out of ideas and it was a poor show from them in the 2nd half. Notably, United did a reasonable job in the first half, keeping Arsenal quiet, However, Arsenal were too good after the break and elevated their performance. 4 successive Premier League wins for Arsenal againt United Arsenal have won four consecutive league games against Manchester United for the first time in their history. The Gunners have also won each of their last four home league games against the Red Devils; their longest such run since April 1978 (seven in a row). Match stats and points table Arsenal had six shots on target from 14 attempts. United had just two shots on target from 5 attempts. Arsenal had 51% ball possession and an 87% pass accuracy. Notably, they earned 13 corners with United unable to earn any. The Gunners had 2.33 expected goals with United managing 0.31. United had six touches in the opposition box. Arsenal had 35 touches. 3rd-placed Arsenal have eight wins, four draws and two defeats. United are 11th in the standings (5 defeats). Set pieces killed the game, says Amorim Speaking to BBC after the match, Amorim said, "The set pieces changed the game. We could've been more aggressive towards the Arsenal box. Until the set pieces the game didn't have too many opportunities for both sides, the set pieces killed the game." "They can put a lot of players near the goalkeeper and it's almost impossible to fight for the ball but we have to manage to defend them and we already know we have to be better."One of the most bizarre pieces of news doing the rounds relates to a certain crypto-entrepreneur who paid $6.2 million for a banana that was taped to a wall. Here’s where today’s world–crypto included–begins to get crazy. The $6.2 million bought Mr. Sun neither the banana nor the duct tape on display at the auction. All he was able to acquire was a ‘certificate of authenticity’ and a set of instructions for how to assemble the artwork after he bought his own banana and duct tape from the market. One of the most bizarre pieces of news doing the rounds relates to a certain crypto-entrepreneur who paid $6.2 million for a banana that was taped to a wall. The entrepreneur in question is the Chinese-born founder of the cryptocurrency platform Tron, Justin Sun. Curiously, Justin Sun had been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission last year over fraud and other securities law violations. Mr. Sun ate the banana on Friday, the 29th of November, at an event in Hong Kong. The event had happened amid the crypto boom that seems to have gathered pace with the coming of Donald Trump’s second term at the President of the United States of America. In less than a month from Trump’s election victory, the Bitcoin has already been surging to record highs. Mr.Sun ate the banana to mark his purchase of Maurizio Catalan’s “Comediian”. Comedian is a 2019 artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Created in an edition of three, it appears as a fresh banana affixed to a wall with duct tape. As a work of conceptual art, it consists of a certificate of authenticity with detailed diagrams and instructions for its proper display. Number two of the limited edition of three was sold to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun for $6.2 million. Mr. Sun used crypto to meet the $6.2 million payment for the artwork. Here’s where today’s world–crypto included–begins to get crazy. The $6.2 million bought Mr. Sun neither the banana nor the duct tape on display at the auction. All he was able to acquire was a ‘certificate of authenticity’ and a set of instructions for how to assemble the artwork after he bought his own banana and duct tape from the market. Welcome to the crypto crazed world. CRYPTO WORLD GONE BANANAS? The new Bitcoin highs that are happening post the Trump triumph have come on the back of its halving earlier this year. Halving is simply the price of Bitcoin slashed down by half. Halving is an event that happens every four years, something that was decided by an anonymous creator—alias Sakashi Nakamoto—over a decade ago. Why four years, why at all, and why half, are questions the answers to which nobody knows, and going by the reporting available, nobody even wants to know. Today the Bitcoin, which is the largest digital currency going by market capitalization, is valued at over four-hundred-and-seventy-billion dollars. And Bitcoin is just one in an ever growing ‘cryptospehere’. DIGITAL CURRENCY GONE BANANAS This is a world whose existence is detached from the real world—which dwells in the atmosphere—in a space it calls: the Cryptosphere. This universe deals with things that aren’t tangible, that few understand, that nobody knows the origins of. A world whose system of controls, checks, and measures are obscure if not completely non-existent, and one which despite all its shortcomings trades in billions of dollars. Crypto currencies are developed/produced, and managed with a source code—part of its cryptography—which is a result of extremely complex algorithms derived from extremely advanced mathematical and computer engineering principles. It’s not called ‘crypto’ for nothing, the word coming from ‘cryptic’, which means mysterious, and obscure. This is where the boondoggling begins. Legally the bitcoin is not treated as a currency, but as an article of property. And as a property it is legal in most parts of the world. But with this property you can buy jewellery, air travel tickets, even landed property, to name a few. Deceived enough yet? There’s more...much. Those who buy this currency are not asked for identity, they are identified with codes in order to maintain secrecy—the kind of thing that happens (used to happen) in banks located in places like Switzerland, and the Cayman Islands. Curiously, that was deemed criminal by most nations around the real globe. In order to understand this conundrum, you’ll have to begin by calling it legal deception of the hypocritical kind. The cryptic terminologies continue throughout the crypospherical space. The guys who manage this system, and the trade that happens in it, are called ‘miners’. The register they maintain of the traders, and the goods traded, is called the ‘blockchain’, which in turn consists of ‘wallets’ and ‘private keys’: these are codes of whole numbers between 1 and 78 (The Riddler be damned!). Even the limit to the number of bitcoins that can ever exist, or be produced, has been predetermined—yes, over a decade ago—and this is where the plot really begins to become cabalistic. It is twenty-one million (the logic to the figure would be algorithmic, therefore beyond understanding of any kind whatsoever). If that wasn’t maddening enough, the death of the bitcoin has also been predetermined, and it will happen in the year 2140. After that miners will only earn in transaction fees. Ponder that and you’ll figure out what the etymologists meant when they coined ‘esoteric’. Think of the movie, Hunger Games, and place it in the world of stocks and currencies, and what you may get is something that somewhat resembles the cryptosphere. TRUTH OF THE BANANA CRYPTO-VERSE 1. Bitcoin mining emitted over 85.89 Mt of CO2 during the 2020–2021 period. The greenhouse gas emissions of Bitcoin mining alone could be sufficient to push global warming beyond the Paris Agreement’s goal of holding anthropogenic climate warming below 2 degrees Celsius. 2. Even after piling the system up with all the complex mathematics and computer engineering algorithms, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoins have been stolen from it till date (google ‘Mt. Gox collapse of 2014’, and you’ll be introduced to another snare in this conspiracy of the arcane). This was accomplished by another sect of robbers in the cyber cabala: the hackers. Different from the more mysterious—on account of being legal, accepted, and snobbish—sect (in the same cabala) they miraculously managed to rob: the cryptographers. While one world, today, is grappling with two wars, rising prices (bananas included), job losses, climate change...there is another that is oblivious of all realities relating to life and death. This one revels in its mystery, and anonymity, and worries over bananas of a completely different kind. Click for more latest Biz news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. 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Hydrogen Economy – HydrogenPro ASA – Secures NOK 70 million from existing investors and conditionally NOK 70 million from new strategic partner NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. OSLO, Norway, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HydrogenPro ASA (OSE: HYPRO): HydrogenPro ASA (“ ” or the “ “) has secured approx. NOK 70 million in new equity through a private placement of new shares (the “ “) towards its existing shareholders ANDRITZ AG (“ “) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“ “). The Company is further pleased to announce that it has entered into an investment agreement (the “ “) regarding a conditional equity investment of approx. NOK 70 million (the “ “) by LONGi Hydrogen Technology (Xi’an) Co., Ltd. (“ “) and a cooperation agreement (the “ “) with LONGi Hydrogen. Thus, provided successful completion of the LONGi Investment, the total gross proceeds to the Company from the Private Placement and the LONGi Investment amount to approx. NOK 140 million. The subscription price in the Private Placement and LONGi Investment is NOK 5.50 per share (compared to NOK 4.50 per share as of close on 20 December 2024). LONGi Hydrogen is engaged in the development and manufacturing of green hydrogen equipment and solutions. It is a holding subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a world leader in solar PV products and solutions, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. , CEO of HydrogenPro, comments: “Over the past few years, we have demonstrated the importance of our strong partnerships with MHI and ANDRITZ, delivering two of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects. This investment further strengthens the solid cooperation within technology and market development.” adds: “They bring first-class industrial and technical expertise. We see a great strategic fit that together with all of our industrial partners on board we will broaden our opportunities to further optimize our current offering on the market.” The Private Placement Through the Private Placement, ANDRITZ and MHI will each subscribe for 6,350,000 new shares (the “ “) at a subscription price of NOK 5.50 per share (the “ “). The total subscription amount for the New Shares is approx. NOK 70 million. The New Shares will, following their issuance, represent approx. 15.3% of the Company’s outstanding shares. In connection with the Private Placement, both ANDRITZ and MHI have agreed to a 6-month lock-up for its shareholding, subject to customary exemptions. 5,281,300 of the New Shares will be issued to ANDRITZ and MHI on a temporary ISIN blocked from trading on Euronext Oslo Børs pending publication of a listing prospectus. The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for general corporate purposes. The Private Placement and issuance of the New Shares is expected to be concluded during the first half of January 2025. Share capital increase In connection with the Private Placement, the board of directors of HydrogenPro (the “ “) has resolved to increase the share capital of the Company with NOK 254,000 by the issuance of 12,700,000 new shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.02 pursuant to an authorization granted by the Company’s annual general meeting on 23 April 2024. Investment Agreement and Cooperation Agreement with LONGi Hydrogen Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, LONGi Hydrogen shall subscribe for 12,703,209 new shares in the Company at the Subscription Price. Completion of the LONGi Investment is subject to LONGi Hydrogen obtaining a necessary Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) regulatory approval in China to carry out its investment in the Company (the “ “), and the Company’s shareholders, following and provided LONGi Hydrogen obtaining the Approval, resolving to approve, or facilitate via a board authorisation, the share issue pertaining to the LONGi Investment at a general meeting. It is expected that the LONGi Investment will be consummated during the first half of 2025. Subject to completion of the LONGi Investment, LONGi Hydrogen has agreed to a 6-month lock-up for its shareholding (subject to customary exemptions). Moreover, LONGi Hydrogen intends to nominate one candidate to the Company’s board of directors in connection with the general meeting to be held for the purposes of consummating the LONGi Investment. The net proceeds to the Company from the LONGi Investment will be used for general corporate purposes. The primary purpose of the Cooperation Agreement is for the Company and LONGi Hydrogen to leverage their respective strengths to provide superior quality and cost-efficient products to customers, supporting their long-term vision for global decarbonization. The Cooperation Agreement specifically enables collaboration on relevant projects, broadening the scope of projects the Company and LONGi Hydrogen can bid on and enhancing the quality of products and services delivered. Additionally, the Cooperation Agreement will improve HydrogenPro and LONGi Hydrogen’s manufacturing footprint in China and Europe, ensuring optimized production and supply chain efficiency. Equal treatment considerations – Subsequent Offering The Private Placement entails a deviation from the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights pursuant to Sections 10-4 and 10-5 of the Norwegian Public Limited Companies Act. The Board has diligently considered the deviation from the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights to be in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. Moreover, the Private Placement has been considered by the Board in light of the equal treatment obligations under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 5-14, section 2.1 of the Oslo Rule Book II, and Oslo Børs’ Circular no. 2/2014, and the Board is of the opinion that it is in compliance with these requirements and guidelines. In reaching these conclusions, the Board emphasized that the Private Placement enables the Company to efficiently raise new equity, and thereby improve the liquidity situation of the Company. Furthermore, the New Shares are issued above the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s shares the last 30 trading days prior to this date, and therefore, based on the current market price, the Private Placement does not result in financial dilution for the Company’s existing shareholders. Alternative structures to the Private Placement have been considered. To facilitate equal treatment, including to limit the dilutive effect of the Private Placement and provide shareholders who did not participate in the Private Placement the opportunity to subscribe for shares at the same price, the Board proposes that a subsequent offering (the “ “) is carried out by the issuance of up to 6,350,000 new shares, at the Subscription Price, which equals up to NOK 34.925 million in gross proceeds, directed at shareholders of the Company as per 20 December 2024 (as registered with the VPS two trading days thereafter) (except for Andritz and MHI) who are not resident in a jurisdiction where such offering would be unlawful or would (in jurisdictions other than Norway) require any prospectus, filing, registration or similar action (the “ “). The subscription period for the Subsequent Offering will commence following the approval and publication of an offering prospectus, expected during Q1 2025. The Subsequent Offering is subject to, inter alia, completion of the Private Placement, relevant corporate resolutions (including necessary resolutions by an extraordinary general meeting of the Company), prevailing market price and traded volume of the Company’s shares, and approval of an offering prospectus. Further information on any Subsequent Offering will be provided in a separate stock exchange release. The Board reserves the right in its sole discretion to not conduct or to cancel the Subsequent Offering. The Board also notes that the LONGi Investment, if and when completed, will entail a deviation from the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights pursuant to Sections 10-4 and 10-5 of the Norwegian Public Limited Companies Act. The Board will therefore consider applicable equal treatment obligations in relation the LONGi Investment following fulfilment of the conditions for consummation of the LONGi Investment, taking into account the prevailing market price and trading volumes of the Company’s shares at such points in time. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Economy – HydrogenPro ASA – Secures NOK 70 million from existing investors and conditionally NOK 70 million from new strategic partner, OECD – Leveraging De-Risking Instruments and International Co-ordination to Catalyse Investment in Clean Hydrogen To put the global economy in a trajectory aligned with the Paris Agreement, more investments in... Axon, through its ISETEC fund, announces a strategic investment in Powercell AB, a European leader in fuel cell technology Axon Partners Group, via its ISETEC fund, has made a new strategic investment in Powercell AB, a... 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These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025SINN FÉIN LEADER Mary Lou McDonald has been re-elected in Dublin Central. She was elected on the third count at the RDS this evening. Speaking ahead of her re-election this evening, McDonald told reporters that the maths for any government formation talks are going to be complicated. “Nobody has just a home run into government. It’s going to be challenging for everyone concerned and there’s nothing that will frustrate my efforts to do everything I possibly can to deliver the change that we talked about and for which we received a very substantial mandate in the course of this election,” McDonald said. Earlier today, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said his party has a clear pathway into government. Off the back of this, McDonald was asked if she has a message for the leaders of Social Democrats or Labour, one of whom is likely to form a crucial part in any formation plan including Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. “Anything that I have to say to people I’ll have the courtesy to say to them directly,” the Sinn Féin leader said, adding that she is committed to bringing change about for voters. “I think we have to now reflect, talk to each and I believe collaborate to see how we make that change real.” McDonald said she plans to “review” the election results in the morning and will then reach out to other political parties.

Staten Island HS soccer: Despite rain, boys and girls’ all-star games bring out best in everyoneTHE Co-op has axed a popular variety of festive crisps - leaving shoppers crying for their return. The retailer's Ultimate Roast Potato crisps were a hit with customers - although some laughed at the name and pointed out that all crisps are made from potatoes. Advertisement 1 Co-op's Irresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Hand Cooked Crisps used to set shoppers back £1.75 After getting rave reviews last year customers have since sadly realised they are not returning this December, leading to passionate pleas to the Co-op. One said on X: "Finding out that @coopuk aren't doing their Ultimate Roast Potato crisps this year has made me sad. "In my humble opinion, they need to become a permanent fixture on the shelves!" Another added: "Where did your roast potato crisps go? Advertisement Read more in money ALL CHANGE DWP issues update on Universal Credit shake-up ahead of benefits being scrapped HOUSE THAT Inside the Poundland family home with hidden swimming pool that's on sale "They are 10x better than the pizza flavoured crisps. Please can we have them back?" While a third said: "Gutted that my favourite crisps ever are not to be seen this Christmas. Have you discontinued them? "Please tell me you haven't. "I normally stockpile them each year." Advertisement Most read in Money LET'S DOUGH First look inside new Glasgow bakery popular with Noel Gallagher & Foo Fighters UNHAPPY HOUR Fury as 11 popular beers AXED with brewery accused of 'wiping out heritage' SHUTTERED Bargain megastore in Scots city to shut for good in days TASTY TAPAS Popular Spanish tapas restaurant to open fifth location in Glasgow "I hope they'll look into stocking them next year as all the other Christmas crisps are so highly flavoured. "These were just perfect - the rosemary, garlic & salt - so uncomplicated. Gutted." The Co-op confirmed to The Sun that the flavour was no longer sold, having been replaced by its "Irresistible Camembert and Black Garlic Crisps". A spokesman said many of its sharing bags of crisps - including the festive Camembert ones, Pigs in Blankets, Turkey Tikka Masala and Serious Saucy - were currently on offer for £1.25 for Co-op Members, while non-members pay £1.75. Advertisement Retailers and brands often release Christmas-themed versions of their regular products to drive up sales before Christmas. Some are bought back year after year, but it can upset customers' traditions if they are discontinued in favour of a new variety. In the case of Roast Potato crisps, The Co-op has been selling them every winter since 2019, leading to a substantial fanbase. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018 . It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks . While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose. CHRISTMAS FOODS AXED Cadbury's Festive Friends biscuits, which were this year phased out in favour of Festival Animals - caused a storm of protest. Advertisement One fan even started a petition on Change.org to reverse the decision. This month, The Sun also revealed Cadbury is no longer producing its Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman and Dairy Milk Winter Orange Crisp bars, which again have been missed by fans. M&S has also scrapped one of its popular Christmas drinks from shelves ahead of the big day. The retailer confirmed the Clementine Hot Chocolate had been discontinued but did not rule out the possibility of a come back. Advertisement The popular hot chocolate featured Belgian chocolate flakes with some citrus notes. Read more on the Scottish Sun HERE WE SNOW AGAIN Full list of Scots cities to be hit by blizzards as storm moves in MISSED CHANCE I'm Sir Alex's biggest signing mistake, I tell him whenever I see him Shoppers loved the sweet drink - but unfortunately won't be able to get their fix this season. One user on X begged for the retailer to bring the flavour back - saying her family "hasn't stopped talking about it for two years since Christmas 2022." How to save money on Christmas shopping Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping. Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb. Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents. Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales. Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though. Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25. Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent. Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts. They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.KEARNEY – If you ask someone to describe Emerson Lopez, there’s a good chance they’ll use one of these adjectives. Resilient. Driven. Hardworking. Respectful. Personable. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior is all of those things. If you ask him to describe himself, he’ll give you a single word. Blessed. Born in Guatemala and raised in Oakland, California, Lopez and his family moved to Nebraska when he was a junior in high school. He attended Grand Island Senior High, knowing all along that college would be part of his future. Education has always been a priority for Lopez and his parents. That’s why they came to the United States, to give him an opportunity to earn a college degree and get ahead in life. “That was always a goal for me,” Lopez said. “I knew it was going to be a challenge, but nothing is impossible. I have a lot of faith, and I think that played a really big role.” After high school, Lopez started his journey toward a four-year degree at Central Community College in Grand Island. He saved money by completing general education courses there and was part of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Lopez received an Associate of Arts degree from CCC, then took a semester off before transferring to UNK in fall 2022. The decision to become a Loper changed his life. When he arrived on campus, Lopez didn’t have a clear vision of the path ahead. He knew he was interested in business, but that’s about it. The puzzle pieces began falling into place when he was introduced to supply chain management. “I love to solve problems, and supply chain is perfect for that,” Lopez explained. “You’re working behind the scenes to solve logistical problems for companies and make sure products get where they need to go.” With a 100% job placement rate for graduates, the UNK supply chain management program prepares students for a variety of high-demand positions in purchasing, planning, transportation, storage, distribution, sales and customer service. Lopez discovered a “passion” for this career, then immediately found a job in the industry. “Everything really connected at the right time,” he said. But none of it would have happened without that resilience, drive and work ethic. Over the next year, Lopez worked as an inventory control specialist at the JBS beef-processing plant in Grand Island. His shift started at 10 p.m. and ended at 6 a.m., leaving very little time for rest before morning classes at UNK. “That was tough, because I would only sleep a couple hours, but I think it was a great experience,” Lopez said. “All the lectures and lessons from class, I was experiencing that firsthand at work. That’s what motivated me.” As an inventory control specialist, Lopez used the knowledge he gained from the supply chain management program and his bilingual communication skills to ensure JBS products reached consumers on time. He connected with other companies through the Supply Chain Management Organization, a student group focused on professional development and networking, as well as campus career fairs and site visits coordinated by the program. Those interactions led to a summer internship with Lincoln-based Crete Carrier, a national leader in the trucking industry. “The connections you create in the supply chain management program are extremely valuable,” said Lopez, who received the Henning Family Scholarship through the College of Business and Technology. “That’s why I really recommend this program.” Now focusing on academics full time, Lopez appreciates the support he receives from UNK faculty, especially his adviser Greg Benson, a professor and coordinator of the supply chain management program. They get together to talk about his professional plans, or anything else that’s on his mind. “He truly cares about you and wants to get to know you as a person,” Lopez said. “That’s really important to me. These are people I will remember for the rest of my life.” Lopez is also part of the First-Gen Lopers student organization and TRIO Student Support Services, a federally funded program that provides academic and personal support, financial guidance and career development opportunities for first-generation and income-qualified students and those with documented disabilities. “UNK is a great school if you’re first-gen,” he said. “There are a lot of resources available and the people who work here are always willing to help you reach your goals. It’s been a great experience.” On track to graduate this spring, Lopez can’t wait to celebrate that milestone moment with his parents. “It’s been a long journey, with them coming to the U.S. from Guatemala. They’ve worked so hard and supported me throughout my time in college, and I know they’re really proud of me,” he said. “It’s an accomplishment for me and for them.” Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter.