The clash between Lions 1 and Lions 2 is set to be an epic battle of wits, strength, and willpower. With both sides determined to emerge victorious, the stakes have never been higher. Fans are divided, with some pledging their allegiance to Lions 1, while others are firmly in the camp of Lions 2. Social media has been abuzz with heated debates, fan theories, and predictions about the outcome of the clash.African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seatsIt’s official: 2024 is coming to a close, and December’s festivities are nearly upon us. If you’re stocking your cupboards for holiday fun, Trader Joe’s has plenty of new products on the shelves for December ( you can find our round-up here !). But if you’re bored of the usual holiday fare, you can check out our guide to cooking a delicious Italian-inspired Christmas feast here . This week, research implied that certain households might be more likely to step away from the traditional Christmas ham this year than others. A newly published study from Baruch College and the University of Southern California suggested that the people most likely to reduce red meat consumption in the US are those aged over 65, female, and come from nonwhite households. And they’re not alone— King Charles could be joining them. Recently, the monarch’s stepson Tom Parker-Bowles revealed that both the King and Queen Camilla were looking at reducing their meat consumption for health reasons. Regardless of your food choices this holiday season, the truth is: everyone deserves a treat. Find out where to get everything from free dairy-free mochas to vegan bacon chocolate (yes, that’s bacon chocolate) to delicious festive dairy-free cinnamon buns below. We’ve also got news from the food tech space, fresh information on Oatly’s ongoing legal challenges, and updates on the vegan restaurant scene in India and Australia. Holiday food news In the US, Cinnaholic has a new vegan holiday menu, and Peet’s Coffee is offering free mochas on New Year’s Day. If you’re buying treats in the UK, H!P’s new Figs in Blankets chocolate bar with vegan salty bacon is well worth a try. Cinnaholic If you’re craving festive flavors, cinnamon roll chain Cinnaholic recently announced its new holiday menu, which consists of a Nutcracker Sweet Roll (which is topped with Bavarian candied nuts and creme brulée frosting), an Oh Fudge Roll (which features chocolate frosting, fudge cookie dough, chocolate bark, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles), and CinnaBites (which are basically bite-sized cinnamon rolls). You can also sip on hot cocoa made with plant-based milk and treat yourself to a Wreath Cake (made with cinnamon rolls) and an assorted dessert board. In honor of Pantone’s Color of the Year, coffee chain Peet’s Coffee has announced it will be handing out free mochas on New Year’s Day to anyone who says the codeword “Mocha Mousse.” The coffee chain’s mochas can be made dairy-free with a few tweaks: just ask for dairy-free milk and no whip. British oat milk chocolate brand H!P is known for its unique chocolate bar flavors (like Salty Pretzel and Cookies No Cream, for example), but for this year’s festive season, it has taken things to a whole new level. The new Figs in Blankets flavor, which combines plant-based bacon seasoning with figs, might sound a little odd at first, but the brand’s founder James Cadbury promises it hits “the sweet spot.” The flavor benefits The King’s Trust charity and is exclusively available on UK Amazon . Oatly RELATED: Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson Invests in Vegan Burger Chain, Mr. Charlie’s Food industry and tech news While the holidays are undeniably a big theme for this week’s roundup, there has also been progress in food innovation—from potato-based cheese to butter alternatives to Oatly’s former president starting a new role with a game-changing plant-based meat brand. Plus, it’s a double mention for Oatly, as recently the UK ruled the company could not use the word “milk” in its marketing. Mike Messersmith, the former president of Oatly USA, one of the biggest names in the dairy-free industry, is taking his expertise to Tender Food . The Harvard scientist-led food technology brand creates unique, innovative plant-based meat products, including beef short rib and chicken breast, using its own patented technology. With Messersmith as CEO, Tender Food hopes to strengthen its mission and transform the food industry. “Stepping into a leadership role for Tender is a thrilling transition for me, Messersmith said in a statement. “The team has created an extraordinary platform for continued technological development and is on the cusp of a really exciting new chapter.” In more ingredient news, Israel-based food technology company Gavan recently announced it has raised $8 million to replace the animal fat in butter with a highly functional “cutting edge” plant-based alternative. According to the brand, the new funding round “opens the door for Gavan to enter the European food market.” KMC The dairy-free cheese market, which hit an estimated value of $1.9 billion in 2024, according to some market research reports, has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years. Thanks to brands like Violife, Daiya, and Follow Your Heart, you can now buy everything from shreds to slices to cream cheese. Danish cooperative KMC believes that with its new potato-based starch ingredient, named CheeseMaker CF66, it can create a vegan mozzarella for pizza that can melt, stretch, and pull just like the dairy version. It hasn’t hit the market yet, but watch this space. Oatly has long used the word “milk” in its branding. One of its most commonly used phrases, for example, is “milk made for humans,” as well as “post-milk generation.” But London’s Court of Appeal recently ruled the leading dairy-free brand must stay away from the term “milk,” as it can only be applied to products made from “normal mammary secretion.”Alex Robinson, the CEO of environmental charity Hubbub, wrote on Linkedin : “This ruling feels regressive but the direction of travel is clear: more people are choosing plant-friendly options. The law will catch up eventually.” Mr. Charlie’s RELATED: Europe, US Boast the “Most Vegan-Friendly Cities” in the World: Report Restaurant news The popular vegan fast-food chain Mr. Charlie’s (a favorite of new investor Mike Tyson ), has launched a pop-up in Melbourne, Australia. Plus a new report from Good Food International (GFI) has promising news for the vegan market in India. A new report from GFI India, titled The Next Course: Reimagining Protein , revealed that while the plant-based meat market is still in its “infancy” in India, there has been some positive growth in the industry. The report noted that in Mumbai, for example, 37 percent of restaurants offer plant-based meat on the menu. In Bangalore, it’s 20 percent of restaurants, and in New Delhi, it’s 19 percent. The report acknowledged that while demand for plant-based meat is still low, “targeted education and strategic menu integration” can boost awareness. Melbourne residents who want a taste of vegan fast food from the popular California chain Mr. Charlie’s are in luck. The McDonald ’s-inspired plant-based brand has followed the launch of its Sydney location with a new pop-up in Melbourne. Located at the CoConspirators Brewpub, Mr. Charlies will be serving its burgers and Mr. Frowny meals through December and January. DON'T MISS OUT : Get breaking news, recipes, and our weekly vegan deal by signing up for our FREE VegNewsletter Bill Gates’ Favorite Yogurt Is Made From Fungi, and It’s a Game-Changer Plant-Based Proteins Slash Heart Disease Risk and Environmental Footprint LA’s Hottest Vegan Restaurant Now Available Nationwide JUMP TO ... Latest News | Recipes | Guides | Health | Subscribe Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game National Politics | About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.
(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .
Aston Villa had a stoppage-time goal disallowed as they drew 0-0 with Juventus in the Champions League. Morgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery’s side another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home at the death, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano ruled Diego Carlos to have fouled Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the goal was chalked off. It was a disappointment for Villa, who remain unbeaten at home in their debut Champions League campaign and are still in contention to qualify automatically for the last 16. A very controversial finish at Villa Park 😲 Morgan Rogers' late goal is ruled out for a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the match ends 0-0 ❌ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/MyYL5Vdy3r — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Emiliano Martinez had earlier displayed why he was named the best goalkeeper in the world as his wonder save kept his side level in the second half. The Argentina international paraded his two Yashin Trophies on the pitch before kick-off at Villa Park and then showed why he won back-to-back FIFA awards when he denied Francisco Conceicao. Before Rogers’ moment of drama in the fourth minute of added time, the closest Villa came to scoring was in the first half when Lucas Digne’s free-kick hit the crossbar. But a draw was a fair result which leaves Villa out of the top eight on goal difference and Juventus down in 19th. Before the game Emery called Juventus one of the “best teams in the world, historically and now”, but this was an Italian side down to the bare bones. Only 14 outfield players made the trip from Turin, with striker Dusan Vlahovic among those who stayed behind. The opening 30 minutes were forgettable before the game opened up. Ollie Watkins, still chasing his first Champions League goal, had Villa’s first presentable chance as he lashed an effort straight at Di Gregorio. Matty Cash then had a vicious effort from the resulting corner which was blocked by Federico Gatti and started a counter-attack which ended in Juventus striker Timothy Weah. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half when Digne’s 20-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. Martinez then produced his brilliant save just after the hour. A corner made its way through to the far post where Conceicao was primed to head in at the far post, but Martinez sprawled himself across goal to scoop the ball away. How has he kept that one out?! 🤯 Emi Martinez with an INCREDIBLE save to keep it goalless at Villa Park ⛔️ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OkcWHB7YIk — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Replays showed most of the ball went over the line, but the Argentinian got there with millimetres to spare. At the other end another fine goal-line block denied John McGinn as Manuel Locatelli got his foot in the way with Di Gregorio beaten. The game looked to be petering out until a last-gasp free-kick saw Rogers slam home, but whistle-happy official Gil Manzano halted the celebrations by ruling the goal out. We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.
In conclusion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts that China will continue to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with determination and resolve. The military exercises near the Taiwan Strait serve as a reminder of the complex dynamics in the region, but China remains committed to peaceful development and cooperation with all countries.Rockstar Games, the renowned developer behind iconic titles such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, has recently set the gaming industry abuzz with the unveiling of a new recruitment advertisement. The advertisement hints at a major upcoming project, sparking speculation that the company is gearing up for the promotion of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
In light of these facts, it is clear that the online criticism directed at the Target was undeserved and unjust. It is essential to remember that everyone is human and capable of making mistakes, especially when it comes to matters of cultural sensitivity and awareness. Instead of rushing to judgment and condemning others based on limited information, it is crucial to approach such situations with empathy and understanding.
Manchester City, one of the powerhouses of English football, finds itself embroiled in a deepening crisis as accusations from the Premier League regarding financial irregularities continue to mount. The club, affectionately known as the Sky Blues or the Citizens, has been at the center of controversy for several years now, with ongoing investigations into alleged breaches of financial fair play regulations.
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