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RTE Fair City viewers were all left with the same complaint about Jacinta as she made a "disrespectful" remark. In tonight's episode, Erica enjoyed winding Ray up after he joked about Nikki fancying Doug. Georgie realised where Fergal’s insecurities came from when Jacinta made a homophobic remark. Gar was disgusted when Jacinta suggested that Georgie is trying to turn Fergal gay. Fergal was relieved when Gar called Jacinta out for her ridiculous and prejudiced views. Gar broached the idea that Jacinta’s homophobia was due to the fact her deceased brother, Des, was gay. Jacinta flipped out when Gar and Fergal brought up Des again, throwing them out of the house and banning them from ever mentioning him again. Georgie told Fergal that Jacinta was a huge part of his problems and advised him to break ties with her. Nikki and Erica decided to team up and have some fun with Ray. RTE Fair City viewers all raced to social media to share their opinions on Jacinta. One fan said: "Jacinta is being disrespectful & disgusting but the way the actress delivers the lines she has me in stitches." Thomas wrote: "Jacinta will think to be gay is inherited when she finds out Fergal is gay, now we know about her brother Des." Another added: "Jacinta needs to wash her mouth out." Mairead reassured Dean that she can stomach a weekly lunch with Tyler if it keeps Damien safe. Mairead struggled to hide her true feelings when Tyler made a public show of their cordiality in front of Sash and Sean. Mairead suffered through lunch with Tyler, but when she suggested they drop the facade, he reminded her who has the upper hand. Tyler was delighted in Mairead’s shock when he revealed he’s living in The Pod. Sash teased Dean about settling down and having kids but he insisted he’s content. Sean planted a seed of doubt in Sash’s mind about Tyler’s guilt. Mairead accepted her new reality when Tyler rocked up at McCoys. Nora gave Carol a good luck charm - Robbie’s silver chain - as she prepared to leave for hospital. Tommy tried to calm an anxious Carol before her surgery. Nora imagined the worst when Tommy revealed that Carol made him executor of his will. Tommy and Ray were stunned when Nora refused to leave for America. Ray convinced Nora that visiting Jack was the best thing she could do to help Carol. Tommy tried to be strong as a terrified Carol was taken down to theatre. Ray and Tommy were on edge when Carol was late back from surgery, but their fears were unfounded when Dr. Greenwell revealed that everything went according to plan. Erica enjoyed winding Ray up after he joked about Nikki fancying Doug. Georgie realised where Fergal’s insecurities came from when Jacinta made a homophobic remark. Gar was disgusted when Jacinta suggested that Georgie is trying to turn Fergal gay. Fergal was relieved when Gar called Jacinta out for her ridiculous and prejudiced views. Gar broached the idea that Jacinta’s homophobia was due to the fact her deceased brother, Des, was gay. Jacinta flipped out when Gar and Fergal brought up Des again, throwing them out of the house and banning them from ever mentioning him again. Georgie told Fergal that Jacinta was a huge part of his problems and advised him to break ties with her. Nikki and Erica decided to team up and have some fun with Ray.Minister takes notice of farmers’ complaints
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt said that one of Donald Trump ‘s first priorities in office should be to exact revenge. He suggested that Trump get rid of any Justice Department employees who were involved in cases that brought charges against the former president. “First and foremost, the people involved with this should be fired immediately,” Schmitt, who was a contender for Trump’s attorney general nomination, said on Sunday’s Meet the Press. “Anybody part of this effort to keep President Trump off the ballot and to throw him in jail for the rest of his life because they didn’t like his politics and to continue to cast him as a quote, unquote threat to democracy was wrong, and so we’ll see where that goes,” he added. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is leading criminal investigations into Trump’s role in attempting to subvert the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents, has said he plans to wind down his efforts ahead of Trump’s inauguration due to the “unprecedented circumstance” that the defendant was elected president. The Justice Department has long upheld a policy of not prosecuting presidents. Smith could still author a report on his findings, but Attorney General Merrick Garland would decide whether or not to release it publicly. Trump has threatened he will fire Smith and his entire team within “two seconds” of returning to power. This past August, Trump re-shared a post on Truth Social that said Smith “should be prosecuted for election interference & prosecutorial misconduct.” As Rolling Stone reported in August , Trump has planned since 2021 — when he left office — to indict those he perceives to be his enemies. In addition to Smith, that includes Garland, President Joe Biden, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and others. Trump continued to threaten retribution during the 2024 presidential campaign. “There are almost too many targets to keep track of,” a Trump adviser familiar with the discussions told Rolling Stone. Pam Bondi is Trump’s choice for attorney general following former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawing his own nomination due to allegations in a House Ethics Committee report that he had sex multiple times with a 17-year-old. Bondi has endorsed Trump’s revenge plans, telling Fox News’ Sean Hannity in 2023 that when Trump returns to the White House, “the Department of Justice, the prosecutors, will be prosecuted.” “The investigators will be investigated,” Bondi added, “because the deep state — last term for President Trump — they were hiding in the shadows. But now they have a spotlight on them, and they can all be investigated and the house needs to be cleaned out.” Schmitt said he will be a “yes” vote on Bondi’s nomination. He also confirmed he will vote to confirm Trump’s choices of Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence.In summary, the midday trading session saw the Shanghai Composite Index opening high but retreating from intraday peaks, reflecting a cautious market sentiment amid strong trading activity. Sector performance varied, with technology and healthcare stocks outperforming while banking and real estate sectors faced selling pressure. The overall market outlook remains uncertain, with investors closely monitoring various factors that could influence market dynamics in the near term.
Baker Mayfield has equaled his personal best for touchdown passes in a season , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding a three-game winning streak to top the NFC South. The quarterback is gunning for a fourth straight division title with the Bucs (7-6) and believes they need to up their game to not only secure a playoff spot but also to make a significant run in the NFL postseason. "We will take wins. I don’t really care how it looks," Mayfield remarked following a messy 28-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, which pushed the Bucs above. 500 as they aim to recover from a slump where they dropped five of six matchups. Saints facing Derek Carr decision as Spencer Rattler sees starting QB chance emerge Saquon Barkley faces tough MVP reality as Eagles RB inches closer to record "But offensively, we will have to be a lot more consistent for us to be able to make this push that we want to do, and we know that," Mayfield added. "There is a lot of ball left, and we have to continue to get better." Against the Raiders, Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns but also had three turnovers in the first half, allowing Las Vegas to remain in contention until the final quarter. For the third consecutive year, the Bucs find themselves needing a late-season surge to escape a midseason downturn and clinch a postseason berth. Mayfield has now thrown 28 TDs, matching his total from last year when he revived his career with Tampa Bay. The Bucs, boasting a 7-1 record in December/January games since last season, remain the only NFC team to have clinched playoff spots consecutively over the past four years. "We’ve got four weeks to play. We’re happy to be playing meaningful football in December. We understand what that means," coach Todd Bowles said. "We have to go out every week and try to squeeze out these games, but it feels good." Although the Bucs are leading the NFC South, their lead is slim. The Atlanta Falcons, who have lost four consecutive games, are at 6-7, while the New Orleans Saints are at 5-8. The Carolina Panthers are the other team in the division at 3-10. It'll be difficult for the Bucs to land a wildcard spot if they fail to win the NFC South, with the Minnesota Vikings (11-2), Green Bay Packers (9-4), and Washington Commanders (8-5) all doing well. Only four teams in the NFL have already secured a playoff spot: the Kansas City Chiefs (12-1), Buffalo Bills (10-3), Detroit Lions (12-1), and Philadelphia Eagles (11-2). Tampa Bay's next clash is against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday before a trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys on December 22. Then comes two crucial games against the Panthers (December 29) and the Saints (January 5). Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.
In 2024, China's economy continues to demonstrate resilience and dynamism, driven by a diverse range of factors that are propelling the country towards high-quality development. As we observe the economic landscape of China, it becomes evident that several key drivers are playing a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of the nation's economy.