All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise indicated BROOKFIELD, News, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted notices filed by Brookfield Renewable believes that the renewed normal course issuer bid will provide the flexibility to use available funds to purchase LP Units, Preferred Units, Exchangeable Shares or Preferred Shares, as applicable, should they be trading in price ranges that do not fully reflect their value, representing an attractive use of available funds. There are currently three series of Preferred Units and five series of Preferred Shares outstanding and listed on the TSX. Under BEP’s normal course issuer bid for LP Units, BEP is authorized to repurchase up to 14,255,578 LP Units, representing 5% of its issued and outstanding LP Units. At the close of business on December 5, 2024, there were 285,111,569 LP Units issued and outstanding. Under BEP’s normal course issuer bid, it may repurchase up to 74,937 LP Units on the TSX during any trading day, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of 299,749 LP Units for the six months ended November 30, 2024. Under BEPC’s normal course issuer bid for Exchangeable Shares, BEPC is authorized to repurchase up to 8,982,042 Exchangeable Shares, representing 5% of its issued and outstanding Exchangeable Shares. At the close of business on December 5, 2024, there were 179,640,851 Exchangeable Shares issued and outstanding. Under BEPC’s normal course issuer bid, it may repurchase up to 70,747 Exchangeable Shares on the TSX during any trading day, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of 282,988 Exchangeable Shares for the six months ended November 30, 2024. Under BEP’s normal course issuer bid for Preferred Units, BEP is authorized to repurchase a total of approximately 10% of the public float of each respective series of the Preferred Units as follows: 1. Calculated as at Dece mber 5 , 202 4 . 2. For the 6 months ended November 30 , 20 2 4 . 3. In accordance with TSX rules, any daily repurchases with respect to t he Series 18 Preferred Units would be limited to 1,000 Series 18 Preferred Units . Under BRP Equity’s normal course issuer bid for Preferred Shares, BRP Equity is authorized to repurchase a total of approximately 10% of the public float of each respective series of the Preferred Shares as follows: 4. Calculated as at Decembe r 5 , 2 02 4 . 5. For the 6 months ended November 30 , 20 2 4 . 6. In accordance with TSX rules, any daily repurchases with respect to the Series 2 Preferred Shares , the Series 5 Preferred Shares and the Series 6 Preferred Shares would be limited to 1,000 Preferred Shares of such series . Repurchases under each normal course issuer bid are authorized to commence on December 18, 2024 and each normal course issuer bid will terminate on December 17, 2025, or earlier should Brookfield Renewable or BRP Equity, as applicable, complete repurchases under its respective normal course issuer bids prior to such date. Under BEP’s prior normal course issuer bid for LP Units that commenced on December 18, 2023 and expires on December 17, 2024, BEP previously sought and received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 14,361,497 LP Units. As of December 5, 2024, BEP has repurchased 2,279,654 LP Units under its current normal course issuer bid through open market transactions on the TSX and alternative trading systems at a weighted average price per LP Unit of approximately CDN$30.86. Under BEPC’s prior normal course issuer bid that commenced on December 18, 2023 and expires on December 17, 2024, BEPC previously sought and received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 8,982,586 Exchangeable Shares. BEPC has not repurchased any Exchangeable Shares under its existing normal course issuer bid in the past 12 months. Under BEP’s prior normal course issuer bid for Preferred Units that commenced on December 18, 2023 and expires on December 17, 2024, BEP previously sought and received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 700,000 Series 7 Preferred Units, 1,000,000 Series 13 Preferred Units, 700,000 Series 15 Preferred Units and 600,000 Series 18 Preferred Units. BEP did not repurchase any Preferred Units under this normal course issuer bid. Under BRP Equity’s prior normal course issuer bid that commenced on December 18, 2023 and expires on December 17, 2023, BRP Equity previously sought and received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 684,953 Series 1 Preferred Shares, 311,053 Series 2 Preferred Shares, 996,139 Series 3 Preferred Shares, 411,450 Series 5 Preferred Shares and 700,000 Series 6 Preferred Shares. BRP Equity did not repurchase any Preferred Shares under this normal course issuer bid. All purchases of the LP Units and Exchangeable Shares will be effected through the facilities of the TSX and/or the New York Stock Exchange and/or alternative trading systems in Canada and/or the United States. All purchases of Preferred Units and Preferred Shares will be effected through facilities of the TSX and/or alternative trading systems in Canada. All LP Units, Preferred Units, Exchangeable Shares and Preferred Shares acquired under the applicable normal course issuer bid will be cancelled. Repurchases will be subject to compliance with applicable Canadian securities laws. BEP and BEPC intend to enter into automatic share purchase plans, which have been pre-cleared by the TSX, on or about the week of December 23, 2024 in relation to their respective normal course issuer bids. The automatic share purchase plans will allow for the purchase of LP Units, Preferred Units and Exchangeable Shares, as applicable, subject to certain trading parameters, at times when BEP or BEPC, as applicable, ordinarily would not be active in the market due to its own internal trading blackout periods, insider trading rules or otherwise. Outside these periods, LP Units, Preferred Units or Exchangeable Shares, as applicable, will be repurchased in accordance with management’s discretion, in compliance with applicable law. Brookfield Renewable Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling. Investors can access the portfolio either through Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP; TSX: BEP.UN), a Bermuda-based limited partnership, or Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BEPC), a Canadian corporation. Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power and transition company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management. Please note that Brookfield Renewable’s previous audited annual and unaudited quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and securities regulators in Canada, are available on our website at https://bep.brookfield.com , on SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR+’s website at www.sedarplus.com . Hard copies of the annual and quarterly reports can be obtained free of charge upon request. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “will”, “believes” and “may” or variations of such words and phrases and include statements regarding the potential future purchases by BEP of its LP Units and Preferred Units, by BEPC of its Exchangeable Shares and by BRP Equity of its Preferred Shares pursuant to their respective normal course issuer bids and, as applicable, automatic repurchase plans. Although Brookfield Renewable believes that these forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on them, or any other forward-looking statements or information in this news release. The future performance and prospects of Brookfield Renewable are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results of Brookfield Renewable to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by the statements in this news release include: general economic conditions; interest rate changes; availability of equity and debt financing; the performance of the LP Units, the Preferred Units, the Exchangeable Shares or the Preferred Shares or the stock exchanges generally; and other risks and factors described in the documents filed by Brookfield Renewable with securities regulators in Canada and the United States including under “Risk Factors” in Brookfield Renewable’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other risks and factors that are described therein. 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Bitcoin, the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency, recently surpassed the $100,000 (€95,149) mark. This milestone has led BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, to recommend including Bitcoin in diversified investment portfolios. In its report, Sizing Bitcoin in Portfolios , BlackRock highlights how Bitcoin can help investors spread risk. Why BlackRock recommends Bitcoin BlackRock advises that Bitcoin, which has often been seen as highly risky, is maturing and could be an excellent addition to a well-balanced investment portfolio. The company suggests that a small allocation, only around 1-2 per cent of a typical 60/40 portfolio (a mix of 60 per cent stocks and 40 per cent bonds) could bring benefits through diversification. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Cryptocurrency is coming to Spanish banks: A beginner’s guide to crypto How and where you can buy Bitcoin Bitcoin’s total value, estimated at $2 trillion (€1.9 trillion), puts it on par with the combined market size of major tech companies such as Google and Microsoft. According to BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer, Samara Cohen, Bitcoin’s unique features, such as its independence from traditional markets, make it an appealing way to reduce reliance on other assets including stocks. Why is Bitcoin gaining traction? Bitcoin operates without central control from banks or governments, making it particularly appealing during times of political and financial uncertainty. Bitcoin’s value doesn’t usually move in sync with stock or bond markets, making it a useful way to spread risk in a portfolio. BlackRock notes that Bitcoin could see the biggest returns while it’s still gaining wider acceptance. However, this phase also comes with higher risks. Also, Bitcoin’s price swings can be extreme, with past losses of up to 70 per cent in a year. Investors must be ready and stoic for sudden changes. The future of Bitcoin If Bitcoin becomes more widely accepted, its value could stabilise, reducing its potential for massive price increases. In that case, Bitcoin could act more like gold – a way to protect generational wealth rather than a fast-growing investment. In a recent Euro Weekly News article, Spanish banks were reported to soon be offering cryptocurrency services like buying, selling, and storing digital currencies such as Bitcoin. BlackRock’s research shows that even a small Bitcoin investment affects overall portfolio risk. For example, a 1 per cent allocation adds 2 per cent to overall risk, while a 2 per cent allocation increases it to 5 per cent. Going beyond 2 per cent could significantly increase portfolio risk, particularly during volatile market conditions.The Bank of England will be vigilant over the possibility that investors will take greater risks after a year of relative stability in markets, Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said on Monday. Ramsden, who is head of markets at the BoE and in charge of its balance sheet, said there had been no major bank failures or bouts of market dysfunction in 2024, even though political events had stoked volatility. “I am ... mindful that whilst this has been a year of relative stability, that is never a sign that we should get complacent,” Ramsden said in a speech at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, a think tank. “As famed economist Hyman Minsky once said, ‘stability breeds instability’ and the comparatively calmer market conditions of this year could lead to greater risk-taking in future,” Ramsden added. Britain’s government bond market – the subject of a meltdown in 2022 triggered by then-Prime Minister Liz Truss’s unfunded tax cuts and exacerbated by the structure of pension funds – was functioning in an orderly manner, Ramsden said. But he added vulnerabilities remained around the leverage of hedge funds and the concentration of the market – something the BoE would watch carefully. Last month the BoE said financial firms outside the banking system, such as hedge funds, remained vulnerable to a sudden financial shock and would not all be able to access the funding they would need in such a crisis. Ramsden’s speech also touched on the Contingent Non-Bank Financial Institution Repo Facility (CNRF), a new financial stability tool that insurers and pension funds will be able to use during severe turbulence in the gilt market. He said he understood why these companies were interested to know the circumstances under which BoE would activate the CNRF, but he said the central bank could not give a definitive list, given how market dysfunction can arise in different ways. “What I can say is that the Bank will draw on a mix of quantitative and qualitative information to assess whether the conditions for activating the CNRF are met,” Ramsden said. Source: Reuters (Writing by Andy Bruce, Editing by William Schomberg)If you decide to uphold your and prioritize during the , you may be subjected to ill feelings from family members, even if they know you aren’t that close to them. For many people, the holidays can be a complex and difficult time due to grief or not having healthy relationships with family members. As a solution, some are reimagining what the holidays mean to them and are focused on creating their own traditions, whether with a chosen family or alone. While family relationships may be strained, there’s still room for fostering authentic connection on your terms. With expert tips from licensed professional counselor Jenet Dove, here’s how to connect with distant family members during the holidays while upholding your boundaries. Clear communication is key. Before engaging, let your family know your boundaries: Are there topics you’d prefer to avoid? Are there any specific guidelines for interacting with your kids? These conversations help set the tone for a positive interaction and give you insight into how your boundaries will be perceived. If met with respect, you can move forward feeling more at ease. Not every family tradition or activity has to be for you—and that’s okay. Decide which parts of the gathering align with your energy: “I’d love to join for dinner but will pass on the late-night card games.” This way, you’re present in a way that works for you, without sacrificing your emotional well-being. Who says the connection has to happen in person? If seeing family face-to-face feels overwhelming, lean on technology. Schedule a FaceTime chat, host a virtual trivia night, or send a short, heartfelt video message. These alternatives allow you to stay connected without compromising your peace. I always preach this to my clients: short and sweet can be just as meaningful. Plan your visits with a clear end time: “I can stop by for about 30 minutes before I head to my next commitment.” And here’s the secret: that commitment can be anything—even curling up at home with a cup of tea. Your time is yours to manage; no justification is required. A small, intentional gesture can speak volumes. A handwritten note, a care package, or even a favorite family recipe shared by mail shows love and connection without requiring face-to-face interaction. It’s a boundary-friendly way to keep relationships strong. Large family gatherings can be overwhelming, so consider focusing on more minor, more personal interactions. A quiet coffee date, a phone call, or even a walk with one or two family members can create meaningful moments without the stress of a crowd. Sometimes, the most loving choice is stepping back. If connecting feels too much, it’s okay to bow out entirely: “I won’t be able to join this time, but I’m wishing everyone a joyful holiday!” Protecting your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

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WASHINGTON >> President-elect Donald Trump said today the Republican Party “will use its best efforts” to end daylight saving time, which he called “inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation.” “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t!” Trump said on social media. “Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation.” Daylight saving time — putting the clocks forward one hour during the summer half of the year to make the most of the longer evenings — has been in place in nearly all of the United States since the 1960s, but has been a topic of debate in recent years. Some lawmakers want to stay on standard time year-round, more are on record calling for remaining on daylight saving time all year, while others want to keep the status quo. President Joe Biden never took a public position on the issue. In March 2022, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to make daylight saving time permanent but the effort stalled in the House after lawmakers said they could not reach consensus. A bipartisan group of senators in March made a new push to make daylight saving time permanent. Supporters of remaining on daylight saving time argue it would lead to brighter afternoons and evenings and more economic activity during the winter months. Critics say it would force children to walk to school in darkness, since the measure would delay sunrise by an hour. Proponents of eliminating daylight saving time altogether say the twice-annual changing of clocks causes sleep disturbance and health issues. Congress has not held any new hearings on the issue for more than two years and the Senate would need to take up the issue again. Year-round daylight saving time was used during World War Two and adopted again in 1973 in a bid to reduce energy use because of an oil embargo, but was unpopular and was repealed a year later. Since 2015, about 30 states have introduced or passed legislation to end the twice-yearly changing of clocks, with some states proposing to do it only if neighboring states do the same.One Bio Secures $27 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Nutrition with Launch of Breakthrough Technology Making High-Dose, Anti-Inflammatory Plant Fiber Imperceptible in Food and Beverage for the First Time

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The Ifira Ports Development Services (IPDS) yesterday declared VT50 million in dividends to its two shareholders, the Vanuatu Government and Ifira Trustees Limited (ITL). ITL which owns 51% shares received VT25,500,000 while the government with 49% shares gets VT24, 500,000. The caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, caretaker Ministers of Finance Johnny Koanapo and Infrastructure Xavier Emanuel Harry received the dividend on behalf of the government from the Chairman of IPDS and Paramount Chief of Ifira, Pa’au Nimanu Mantoi Kalsakau III. Yesterday’s presentation of the dividend cheques is a result of the company’s positive financial performance, said the IPDS Chairman. “I am proud to report that IPDS continues to grow and generate profits, allowing it to return dividends to its shareholders. Despite the challenges posed by the country’s economic conditions, political instability, and other issues, the company has remained operational,” he said. Mantoi Kalsakau III highlighted some achievements of IPDS, such as the early repayment of its nearly VT9 billion Lapetasi loan with the Japanese International Cooperation Association, leaving a remaining balance of VT5.9 billion. He said the Lapetasi International Container Wharf handled 20,758 containers from June last year to May this year, an increase of 3,834 compared to last year. To keep up with the higher demand, the company bought a prime mover and two vehicles to replace old ones. IPDS plans to improve its infrastructure by expanding the container freight warehouse and reefer tower to accommodate the increase in containers. “IPDS made a profit from its operations of VT582,705,563, with a net profit after depreciation of VT58,986,000, compared to VT44.7 million in 2023. The profit increased as the number of containers and cargo rose, while at the same time, tariffs increased. With this profit, the company’s value has now reached VT3.2 billion,” the Chairman conveyed. The company has been paying dividends to its shareholders every year since 2014. Last year, it distributed VT30 million, bringing the total amount of dividends paid to date to VT295 million. Mantoi Kalsakau III assured that IPDS will continue to uphold its social responsibility to the community. Before delivering his address yesterday, the PM on behalf of the government paid tribute to one of the company’s directors and former Member of Parliament, Ephraim Kalsakau, who had passed away. He commended the IPDS Chairman and his board and the management for generating profits, being prudent, and delivering dividend payouts. The directors of IPDS, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Controller, senior managers and staff members are commended for their hard work. He said that IPDS is a demonstration that indigenous people can successfully run businesses in the country. He also emphasised the company's importance in supporting the country's economic development. Salwai said the company’s financial stability reflects the success of the collaboration between the company and the government, serving as a model of public-private partnership. IPDS Board Members and shareholders were presented yesterday for the dividend handover ceremony.By Ja'han Jones Over the years, the arguments against taking meaningful action against climate change have evolved from raising doubts about the science to claiming that rising temperatures might not be caused by human activity. Now President-elect Donald Trump is pushing it in an entirely new direction: Climate change is good, actually. Trump, who has mused that rising sea levels might lead to more beachfront property , announced recently that his pick for energy secretary is Chris Wright, a Big Oil CEO who has downplayed the risks of rising global temperatures and argued that climate change might actually be good for the world. These sentiments were revealed over the weekend in an article in The Wall Street Journal that featured various comments Wright made to the far-right platform PragerU, whose founder has bragged that he wants to "indoctrinate" American children with his politics. Per the WSJ: A fracking executive, Wright acknowledges that burning fossil fuels is contributing to rising temperatures. But he also says climate change makes the planet greener by increasing plant growth, boosts agricultural productivity and likely reduces the number of temperature-related deaths annually. “It’s probably almost as many positive changes as there are negative changes,” he told conservative media nonprofit PragerU last year, referring to climate change. “Is it a crisis, is it the world’s greatest challenge, or a big threat to the next generation? No.” For the record, the things Wright lists as positives of rising atmospheric carbon — like more plant growth and a boost in “agricultural productivity” — don’t always occur in climate change scenarios, and when they do, they aren’t always positive developments. (Read more on that here and here ). And contrary to Wright’s claim about temperature-related deaths, the Environmental Protection Agency reported this year that “dramatic increases in heat-related deaths are closely associated with the occurrence of hot temperatures and heat waves.” There are plenty more catastrophic scenarios that we know stem from climate change — circumstances that literally kill people and destroy properties and environments . Indeed, these are big threats to all generations that currently live on earth and any that wish to do so in the future. Reputable scientists around the world have concluded that over several decades, an average global temperature increase above 1.5 degrees C elsius (2.7 degrees F) could produce “irreversible” changes with “dangerous impacts for humanity. ” But Wright wants us all to see climate change through rose-colored glasses. “A little bit warmer isn’t a threat,” he said in the resurfaced PragerU interview. “If we were 5, 7, 8, 10 degrees [Celsius] warmer, that would be meaningful changes to the planet.” That sequence of numbers is particularly bizarre. Scientists believe the world is on track to get at least 3 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times, causing everything from destructive heat waves, wildfires and droughts to an ice-free Arctic Ocean to shifts in insect-born diseases . Six degrees is considered a doomsday scenario , with whole swaths of the Earth now uninhabitable. But Wright starts there, skipping up to an unimaginable 10 degrees of warming as maybe a problem in his offhand calculation. No one should be surprised that Trump is living up to his promise to let Big Oil executives live their wildest dreams if they gave money to his campaign. But arguing that climate change is good and the Earth could stand to warm a few more degrees is a new low, even by our already lowered standards. Ja'han Jones is The ReidOut Blog writer. He's a futurist and multimedia producer focused on culture and politics. His previous projects include "Black Hair Defined" and the "Black Obituary Project."

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2 convicted of human smuggling after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada borderThings to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: No. 14 BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 14 CFP) at No. 21 Arizona State (8-2, 5-2, No. 21), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) League newcomer Arizona State has a three-game winning streak and BYU is coming off its first loss. The Cougars, after losing at home to Kansas, still control their own destiny in making the Big 12 championship game. They can clinch a spot in that Dec. 7 game as early as Saturday, if they win and instate rival Utah wins at home against No. 22 Iowa State. Arizona State was picked at the bottom of the 16-team league in the preseason media poll, but already has a five-win improvement in coach Kenny Dillingham's second season. No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1, No. 16 CFP) at Kansas (4-6, 3-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are in prime position to make the Big 12 title game in their return to the league after 13 seasons in the Pac-12. If BYU and Utah win, Colorado would be able to claim the other title game spot with a win over Kansas. The Buffs have a four-game winning streak. The Jayhawks need another November win over a ranked Big 12 contender while trying to get bowl eligible for the third season in a row. Kansas has won consecutive games over Top 25 teams for the first time in school history, knocking off Iowa State before BYU. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown a touchdown in a school-record 14 consecutive games, while receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both have more than 800 yards receiving. San Jose State is the only other FBS team with a pair of 800-yard receivers. Becht has 2,628 yards and 17 touchdowns passing for the Cyclones (8-2, 5-2), who are still in Big 12 contention. Oklahoma State goes into its home finale against Texas Tech with a seven-game losing streak, its longest since a nine-game skid from 1977-78. The only longer winless streak since was an 0-10-1 season in 1991. This is Mike Gundy's 20th season as head coach, and his longest losing streak before now was five in a row in 2005, his first season and the last time the Cowboys didn't make a bowl game. ... Baylor plays at Houston for the first time since 1995, the final Southwest Conference season. The Cougars won last year in the only meeting since to even the series 14-14-1. ... Eight Big 12 teams are bowl eligible. As many as six more teams could reach six wins. The Big 12 already has four 1,000-yard rushers, including three who did it last season. UCF's RJ Harvey is the league's top rusher (1,328 yards) and top scorer with 21 touchdowns (19 rushing/two receiving). The others with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons are Texas Tech career rushing leader Tahj Brooks (1,184 yards) and Kansas State's DJ Giddens (1,128 yards). Cam Skattebo with league newcomer Arizona State has 1,074 yards. Devin Neal, the career rushing leader at his hometown university, is 74 yards shy of being the first Kansas player with three 1,000-yard seasons. Cincinnati's Corey Kiner needs 97 yards to reach 1,000 again. Get local news delivered to your inbox!jiliko bet download apk 。

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TNT sports broadcaster and former NBA star Charles Barkley thinks he would be a shoo-in if he ran for president, and he also believes his vice presidential running mate should be far-left billionaire Mark Cuban. Barkley floated his idea during an appearance on the recent The Steam Room podcast he co-hosts with Ernie Johnson. He also discussed the presidential campaign idea during his discussion with former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Brobible reported. The former Shark Tank star enthusiastically proposed the idea and insisted, “Yes, absolutely. We would win running away. No question about it.” “We’d win. We’d definitely win,” Barkley replied. Barkley endorsed Kamala Harris’ disastrous bid for the White House, and Cuban faced mountains of criticism for his blind support of both Joe Biden and then Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign cycle. Cuban took a lot of heat during the last days of the campaign for claiming in a post an X that “strong and intelligent women” didn’t support Donald Trump. The billionaire tried several times to defend himself after being hit with a massive backlash for saying female Trump supporters are weak and stupid. But he ended up apologizing for the slight. Cuban, reportedly worth $5.7 billion, was so embarrassed by his support of Harris that after she lost, he systematically deleted his posts on X in support of her campaign. Back in 2019, Cuban had briefly floated the idea that he might also run for president. Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston , or Truth Social @WarnerToddHuston

BOSTON (AP) — Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other service members, the Justice Department said Monday. The pair were arrested after FBI specialists who analyzed the drone traced the navigation system to an Iranian company operated by one of the defendants, who relied on technology funneled from the U.S. by his alleged co-conspirator, officials said. “We often cite hypothetical risk when we talk about the dangers of American technology getting into dangerous hands,” said U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy, the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts. “Unfortunately, in this situation, we are not speculating.” The defendants were identified as Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who prosecutors say works at a Massachusetts-based semiconductor company, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, who was arrested Monday in Italy as the Justice Department seeks his extradition to Massachusetts. Prosecutors allege that Abedininajafabadi, who also uses the surname Adedini and operates an Iranian company that manufactures navigation systems for drones, has connections to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. They allege that he conspired with Sadeghi to circumvent American export control laws, including through a front company in Switzerland, and procure sensitive technology into Iran. Both men are charged with export control violations, and Abedini separately faces charges of conspiring to provide material support to Iran. A lawyer for Sadeghi, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was arrested Monday in Massachusetts, did not immediately return an email seeking comment. U.S. officials blamed the January attack on the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes Kataib Hezbollah. Three Georgia soldiers — Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Sgt. Breonna Moffett of Savannah and Sgt. Kennedy Sanders of Waycross — were killed in the Jan. 28 drone attack on a U.S. outpost in northeastern Jordan called Tower 22. In the attack, the one-way attack drone may have been mistaken for a U.S. drone that was expected to return back to the logistics base about the same time and was not shot down. Instead, it crashed into living quarters, killing the three soldiers and injuring more than 40. Tower 22 held about 350 U.S. military personnel at the time. It is strategically located between Jordan and Syria, only 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Iraqi border, and in the months just after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and Israel’s blistering response in Gaza, Iranian-backed militias intensified their attacks on U.S. military locations in the region. Following the attack, the U.S. launched a huge counterstrike against 85 sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Iranian-backed militia and bolstered Tower 22’s defenses. Tucker and Copp reported from Washington.jiliko bet registration 。

In conclusion, the news of Chris Evans' comeback in "Avengers 5" and Emma Dumont's coming out as transgender and non-binary demonstrates the evolving landscape of entertainment and the increasing visibility of diverse voices. As we look forward to witnessing these talented individuals shine in their respective roles, let us also celebrate the progress being made towards a more inclusive and accepting world.

BOSTON -- Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other service members, the Justice Department said Monday. The criminal case in federal court in Massachusetts charges the men, identified as Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, with export control violations. U.S. officials blamed the January attack on the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes Kataib Hezbollah. Three Georgia soldiers — Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Sgt. Breonna Moffett of Savannah and Sgt. Kennedy Sanders of Waycross — were killed in the Jan. 28 drone attack on a U.S. outpost in northeastern Jordan called Tower 22. In the attack, the one-way attack drone may have been mistaken for a U.S. drone that was expected to return back to the logistics base about the same time and was not shot down. Instead, it crashed into living quarters, killing the three soldiers and injuring more than 40. Tower 22 held about 350 U.S. military personnel at the time. It is strategically located between Jordan and Syria, only 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Iraqi border, and in the months just after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and Israel’s blistering response in Gaza, Iranian-backed militias intensified their attacks on U.S. military locations in the region. Following the attack, the U.S. launched a huge counterstrike against 85 sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Iranian-backed militia and bolstered Tower 22’s defenses. ____ Tucker and Copp reported from Washington.In today's fast-paced digital age, communication has become more convenient and efficient than ever before. With the increasing demand for seamless and effective ways to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues, messaging apps like WeChat continue to evolve to meet the needs of their users. One such recent enhancement is the upgrade of the group call functionality on WeChat, allowing users to engage in multi-person conversations with greater ease and convenience.

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Stock market today: Tech stocks and AI pull Wall Street to more recordsSEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), distraught by a huge upsurge in equity derivatives volume, particularly in the index derivatives, has implemented certain measures to curb the level of activity. Mandatory upfront collection of option premium from buyers, removal of calendar spread benefit on the expiry day, intraday monitoring of position limits, increase of contract value, restriction of weekly expiry to only one index per exchange and increase in margin requirement on expiry day are the steps implemented by the market regulator through a circular in October. While these actions come into effect on various dates, by February, all of these will be in place. Arguably, this will create a tighter environment for participants to operate in the equity F&O (futures and options) segment. To a certain degree, this could encourage traders to gravitate towards commodity F&O market. Those who consider making such a move to diversify their trading portfolio, should be aware of the differences between equity and commodity derivatives. Here we discuss the separating factors, products available and the rules of the game. While there are certain things of common interest for equity and commodity investors, such as global economy, political conditions, business environment etc, both have certain unique aspects too. Owning a stock means owning a fraction of a business. Stocks derive its value from how well the company performs. Outside of the broader economic conditions of the country in which the company operates profitability, balance sheet health, management quality etc. will carry a lot of weight during analysis. Commodities, on the other hand, are physical goods where the supply-demand dynamics lie at the core. So, here, investors resort to more of a macro approach. In general, commodities are more volatile, also making it riskier than stocks as they are subject to everchanging macroeconomic conditions and factors of production and consumption. To put things into perspective, the annualised volatility (based on daily returns over the past 10 years) of Nifty 500 index is 16 per cent, whereas for crude oil, it is 37 per cent. Gold, though, is relatively stable with 14 per cent volatility. In effect, stocks and commodities, being different asset classes, have their own influencing factors. Commodities can be broadly classified into four categories: Precious metals, base metals, energy and agricultural commodities. In this article, we will discuss the first three as the derivatives segment in agri commodities is not as active as the rest. Precious metals: Production and consumption numbers are indeed important for precious metals such as gold and silver. But there are certain factors that tend to have a quicker, significant impact on its prices. While the dollar movement can influence price of almost all commodities, it can be more pronounced for precious metals. The monetary policy actions by the US Federal Reserve and the geopolitical developments, too, play a crucial role. In recent years, the central bank’s accumulation of gold, the beginning of the rate cut cycle by the Fed and conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war has been putting upward pressure on the prices. The impact of the above factors is evident from how gold and silver have performed since October 2022. The absolute return of gold and silver between October 2022 and November 2024 is 62 per cent and 64 per cent, respectively, significantly outperforming other commodities and even equities. For instance, the performance of Nifty 50, S&P 500, aluminium and copper stood at 37 per cent, 57 per cent, 19 per cent and 23 per cent respectively. Gold, in particular, is seen as a safe haven by investors and so, whenever there are concerns over global growth, geopolitical uncertainties etc, the demand for gold goes up. To know about the developments in gold and silver, one can follow the World Gold Council and The Silver Institute respectively. These institutes put out several reports in various frequencies, including production and consumption data. Base metals: Aluminium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc are the commonly traded ones. Also referred to as industrial metals, the fate of these commodities largely hinges on China, the largest consumer and producer of base metals with over 50 per cent market share in both production and consumption. Therefore, an expanding Chinese economy is positive for these metals and vice versa. One should keep a watch on metal-specific developments too. For instance, in 2023, when most of the metals were reeling under pressure, copper outperformed the rest by returning a marginal gain of 2 per cent. The reason was a huge demand in China for applications in renewable energy (installation of 300 gigawatts – 60 per cent of the total global addition in that year – of green capacity took place that year) and EVs (electric vehicles), which use more copper than a normal vehicle. Copper plays a key role in green technologies due to its physical and chemical properties. Likewise, the auto sector is a major consumer of aluminium and so, broadly tracking this industry can help form a view on the metal. There are other factors that can disrupt the supply-demand equation. Take, for instance, social unrest in the South American countries Peru and Chile, largest producers of copper and zinc with considerable mining capacity, towards 2022-end. Social issues lead to a supply-side strain, leading to a spike in price. Authorities for base metals include International Aluminium Institute, International Copper Study Group, International Lead and Zinc Study Group. They publish data related to supply and demand, latest developments with respect to change in production/mining capacity etc. Energy commodities: Because of its significance, crude oil and natural gas are often in the news, making them the most volatile among the lot. The annualised volatility of crude oil and natural gas is 37 per cent and 55 per cent, respectively. Tracking inventory statistics, high frequency data, is imperative. If the stockpiles of crude oil and natural gas increase more than expected, it could mean lower demand, weighing on the prices and vice versa. For natural gas, the use case in electric power generation for heating, especially from Europe in the winter, is a significant contributor to the demand. So, if the winter is colder than usual, the need for natural gas can go higher, an upward risk for price. Not to mention the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. Following the Russian invasion in 2022, the price of natural gas surged as Russia is the second-largest producer and the biggest supplier of natural gas to the European countries. However, plagued by oversupply and warmer winters in Europe in recent years, the price started to collapse in the last quarter of calendar year 2022. For crude oil, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) production policy is crucial as this grouping produces about half of the global oil. When they announced a delay in reversal of production cuts in early 2024, the price rallied. However, as production has been outpacing demand, the crude oil price has been under pressure since April this year. Oversupply has kept the prices lower despite so many tensions in West Asia, a significant region when it comes to oil. For any news and data related to energy commodities, the US Energy Information Administration’s Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO), released every month, is a solid source. For commodity traders, keeping track of the developments, as mentioned above, aids in better decision-making. Almost all brokerage houses that offer equity derivatives provide access to commodity derivatives. Both segments can be operated from the same trading account. Commodity market runs longer (between 9 a.m. and 11:30/11:55 p.m.) when compared to the equity segment (between 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.). However, 223 stocks are available in F&O, whereas the list is much smaller in commodities. Below are other notable differences. Spot market: As the name ‘derivatives’ suggests, these contracts derive its value from an asset which is called the underlying. For equity derivatives, equity indices or individual stocks can be the underlying. One stark difference between equity and commodity derivatives is, in India, the spot (cash) market for equities is vibrant, whereas the same for commodities is not active and traders cannot participate in it. In fact, India is a price taker in commodities, another reason why tracking performance of commodities in the international market is critical. Therefore, the exchange rate of rupee against the dollar is a noteworthy factor while conducting forecasts. For example, copper, in terms of dollars, has lost 7.5 per cent since September-end. Consequent to the rupee deprecation of about 2.2 per cent against the dollar in this period, in rupee terms, copper is down only 3.6 per cent. Options: Another point of difference is something related to options. Unlike in equities, where the stock is the underlying, for commodity options it is the futures contract of that commodity. So, when stock options which are in-the-money (ITM) are exercised, you will have to either deliver or buy the underlying stock depending on whether you hold a long/short position on calls and puts. Whereas ITM commodity options devolve (convert) into future contracts. When a long call (put) option expires ITM, it will devolve into futures long (short). When a short call (put) option expires ITM, it will devolve into futures short (long). Example: Suppose you are holding a gold 77,000-call option and the price of its underlying — gold future expires at ₹80,000. As the underlying price is greater than strike price of the call option, this is said to have expired ITM. This trade will be settled with a long position on gold futures, which will have a purchase price as ₹77,000 (strike price of the option). Once you have this position in your trading account, you can opt to exit or continue to hold based on your outlook. Traders can avoid exercising options by giving a ‘contrary instruction’ before expiry, essentially denoting not to go ahead with exercising. On such events, the trades will be settled in cash. With respect to futures, precious metals and base metals are compulsory delivery contracts, similar to equities. But energy commodities and commodity index derivatives are cash settled. But note that the margin requirement will go up as we near the expiry date. For example, margin obligation for gold (aluminium) futures will start increasing five (three) days before expiry. This is referred to as the delivery period during which margin requirements might even increase to 25 per cent of contract value. Contract value: Some level of standardisation is followed in maintaining the contract value of equity futures. After the new SEBI rules are implemented, the value will be maintained between ₹15 lakh and ₹20 lakh. Earlier, it was ₹5-10 lakh. This will be checked twice a year. In case the value tops ₹20 lakh, the lot size will be trimmed; if it falls below ₹15 lakh, the lot size will be increased so as to bring the contract value back to the ₹15-20 lakh range. But such modifications will not happen in commodities. This is why we can see a wide range of contract values, leading to huge margin obligations in some cases. In general, the upfront margin requirement will be the sum of initial margin and Extreme Loss Margin (ELM). For all gold futures, they are 6 per cent and 1 per cent respectively, taking the upfront margin to 7 per cent. So, for example, the current contract value of gold futures (trading unit: 1 kg) is over ₹77 lakh, but that of gold petal futures (trading unit: 1 gm) is ₹7,700. So, the margin for trading in the former is ₹5.4 lakh, whereas for the latter is ₹540. During certain scenarios where the price of a commodity witnesses unusually-high volatility, exchanges can stipulate additional margin on top of the existing upfront margin. There have been instances where margin requirements shot up to 50 per cent. In addition to this, traders should maintain a MTM (mark-to-market) margin to adjust for any possible unrealised losses. Daily price limits: Price limits or price bands are the boundaries set for a day of trading to check excessive speculation. In equities, both index and stock futures have a range of 10 per cent of the base price. Once these levels are reached, trading will be paused for 15 minutes, called cooling period, before trading resumes. Coming to commodities, broadly, there are two initial limits – 3 per cent for a low-volatility commodity like gold and 4 per cent for a high-volatility commodity like natural gas. Once these levels are reached, the next step in both cases will be the expansion of the limit to 6 per cent. There will be a cooling period of 15 minutes when the 6 per cent range is reached. Post this, the limits will be widened to 9 per cent. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit of 9 per cent, the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3 per cent. Risks: As mentioned earlier, commodities are riskier than stocks. So, traders who participate in commodity derivatives should maintain more vigil. While this does not mean trading in equity derivatives is not risky, happenings like price dropping below zero have not taken place in stocks. In 2020, crude oil prices briefly dropped below $0 a barrel, triggered by supply glut and a drop in demand. Another incident is the nickel short squeeze in early 2022 as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. Short sellers quickly liquidated their positions, leading to price surging over 100 per cent in less than three months. Comments

The North Korean women's team, known for their precision and technique, have made a stunning comeback to reclaim the lead from the Chinese competitors. With flawless execution and unwavering focus, they have set a new world record time of 12:13, showcasing their dominance in the sport and solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with.

Astronomical successThe article “ 9 months’ jail for maid who beat dog which later died ” (Nov 26) and Forum letter “ Hold employer liable over dog’s death ” (Nov 29) raise questions about the challenges domestic workers face in executing their employers’ instructions. In this case, the failure of Junny Lal Awm Pui to control the force used in hitting the dog as instructed led to its tragic death and her being jailed. It is important to consider that domestic workers are not subordinates in an equal employer-employee relationship. They are a socio-economic underclass with limited access to legal and social support. This may constrain their agency and impair their judgment when carrying out their employers’ tasks. They also have varying levels of education, little to no training in the norms and limits in undertaking specific tasks, and are likely to have limited familiarity with local laws. It is thus critical for Singapore society to better address the challenges faced by foreign domestic workers. More research needs to be done to understand the considerable physical and psychological challenges of domestic work, and how this can impair workers’ judgment. More resources need to be expended to regularly and substantively educate domestic workers on their responsibilities in a variety of domestic environments, the limits to obeying one’s employer, and the repercussions for specific transgressions. The level of social support for these workers needs substantive augmentation so that they can act with greater independence when executing tasks without fear of reprisal. Only if we take steps to redress the significant inequalities domestic workers face can equality under the law have true legitimacy. Mohamad Farid Harunal Rashid Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowPresident Joe Biden on Monday announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. The move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities. It means just three federal inmates continue to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of life Synagogue in 2018, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. “I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system,” Biden said in a statement. “Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole. These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder.” Reaction to the president's end-of-year act of clemency was strong, particularly among those who were victimized by Roof. Michael Graham, whose sister Cynthia Hurd was killed by Roof, wants him to die for his crimes and was thankful Biden kept him on death row. He said Roof’s lack of remorse and simmering white nationalism in the U.S. means he is the kind of dangerous and evil person the death penalty is intended for. “This was a crime against a race of people who were doing something all Americans do on a Wednesday night – go to Bible study,” Graham said. “It didn’t matter who was there, only that they were Black.” Felicia Sanders, who shielded her granddaughter while watching Roof kill her son Tywanza and her aunt Susie Jackson sent her lawyer, Andy Savage, a text message that called Biden's decision to not spare Roof's life a wonderful Christmas gift. The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during Biden's term. But Biden actually had promised to go further on the issue in the past, pledging to end federal executions without the caveats for terrorism and hate-motivated, mass killings. While running for president in 2020, Biden's campaign website said he would “work to pass legislation to eliminate the death penalty at the federal level, and incentivize states to follow the federal government’s example.” Similar language didn't appear on Biden's reelection website before he left the presidential race in July. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden's statement said. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, vice president, and now president, I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.” He took a political jab at Trump, saying, “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has spoken frequently of expanding executions. In a speech announcing his 2024 campaign, Trump called for those “caught selling drugs to receive the death penalty for their heinous acts.” He later promised to execute drug and human smugglers and even praised China's harsher treatment of drug peddlers. During his first term as president, Trump also advocated for the death penalty for drug dealers. There were 13 federal executions during Trump's first term, more than under any president in modern history, and some may have happened fast enough to have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus at the federal death row facility in Indiana. Those were the first federal executions since 2003. The final three occurred after Election Day in November 2020 but before Trump left office the following January, the first time federal prisoners were put to death by a lame-duck president since Grover Cleveland in 1889. Biden faced recent pressure from advocacy groups urging him to act to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The president's announcement also comes less than two weeks after he commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and of 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The announcement also followed the post-election pardon that Biden granted his son Hunter on federal gun and tax charges after long saying he would not issue one, sparking an uproar in Washington. The pardon also raised questions about whether he would issue sweeping preemptive pardons for administration officials and other allies who the White House worries could be unjustly targeted by Trump’s second administration. Speculation that Biden could commute federal death sentences intensified last week after the White House announced he plans to visit Italy on the final foreign trip of his presidency next month. Biden, a practicing Catholic, will meet with Pope Francis, who recently called for prayers for U.S. death row inmates in hopes their sentences will be commuted. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which has long called for an end to the death penalty, said Biden's decision is a “significant step in advancing the cause of human dignity in our nation” and moves the country “a step closer to building a culture of life.” Martin Luther King III, who publicly urged Biden to change the death sentences, said in a statement shared by the White House that the president "has done what no president before him was willing to do: take meaningful and lasting action not just to acknowledge the death penalty’s racist roots but also to remedy its persistent unfairness.” Madeline Cohen, an attorney for Norris Holder, who faced death for the 1997 fatal shooting of a guard during a bank robbery in St. Louis, said his case “reflects many of the system's flaws” and thanked Biden for converting his sentence to life in prison. Holder, who is Black, was sentenced by an all-white jury. “Norris’ case exemplifies the racial bias and arbitrariness that led the President to commute federal death sentences,” Cohen said. Donnie Oliverio, a retired Ohio police officer whose partner was killed by one of the men whose death sentence was converted, said the execution of "the person who killed my police partner and best friend would have brought me no peace." “The president has done what is right here,” Oliverio said in a statement also issued by the White House, “and what is consistent with the faith he and I share.”jiliko bonus 。

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Rita Ora has joined Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, Jude Law, Melanie C and a host of other celebrities to reimagine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 75th Anniversary. Their take on the famous document is seen in the episodic ‘For our Family Human’ films, which aim to raise awareness for the landmark birthday of the “enshrinement of the rights and freedoms of all human beings”. The first installment of the shorts launched on 28 October with British actress Nazanin Boniadi, and the following series of films has since gone viral with over 200 million views to date as an array of high profile supporters each narrate a video modernising the original text of 30 articles. Rita says while facing the camera in her film the rhyming couplet: “To fully realise this declaration across every nation and border, We shall all be entitled to an social and international order.” Along with Rita, the full cast for the ‘For our Family Human’ series includes Dame Judi Dench, Oliva Colman, Jude Law, Melanie C, Annie Lennox, Sabrina Elba, Nicholas Pinnock, Rudy Pankow, Vicky McClure, Rick Astley, Adam Hills, Laura Whitmore, Sean Pertwee, Jason Wong, Ramla Ali, Annabelle Wallis, Anoushka Shankar, Alexina Graham, Lena Headey and Kouth Wiel. It is being hosted exclusively on the “positive news platform” ‘Smiley News’, which says the films align with its “vision to inspire positive change in society and to inspire people to re-imagine the world they want to live in” and “feel optimistic about the future and be empowered to be part of the solution”. A release from the company said: “Featuring a diverse collection of music, film and entertainment stars, each film sees famous faces reciting a modern take on the original articles.” The emotive rhyming couplets used in the films were written by award-winning writer and director Dan Cadan and the films are supported by Art for Human Rights, led by human rights activist, barrister and producer Bill Shipsey. Smiley News’ campaign will raise awareness and funds for Choose Love through the Matchmaker for Good initiative from the Smiley brand, where all gross profits from the sale of co-branded merchandise – Choose Love x Smiley branded T-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags – will be donated to the charity to fund their life-saving work. The original Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed 75 years ago in December. It was a milestone in history that enshrined the rights and freedoms of all human beings – stating all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights regardless of nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status.

The boy did not sit on the fence regarding nature. From a young age, Farley Mowat felt a kinship, a “common ground with—and sympathy and understanding for—the non-human creatures of the planet,” said James King in Farley: The Life of Farley Mowat (HarperCollins 2002). Along with life stories, Mowat wrote captivating books promoting environmentalism through appealing fiction and non-fiction. While some readers were troubled by his creative rejigging of facts, Mowat’s messages of social action remain relevant today. Mowat could scarcely be anything but writer and activist. Shy and a natural storyteller, he spent many childhood days alone, “wandering through boreal forests, observing, collecting, measuring, valuing,” noted King in Quill and Quire. Farley McGill Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario on May 12, 1921 to Angus and Helen Mowat, both of nearby Trenton. The Mowat family enjoyed a long and prominent history in eastern Ontario. Among Mowat’s ancestors was Premier Oliver Mowat, born in Kingston, Upper Canada on July 22, 1820, and the premier’s brother, Presbyterian reverend John Bower Mowat, born in Kingston on June 8,1825. The reverend was appointed Queen’s University’s Chair of Theology and Hebrew, and was Farley Mowat’s great-grandfather. The activist’s father, Angus Mowat, on the other hand, was rebellious and was regularly disappointed with life. He had difficulty settling down and moved his family long distances frequently for work until he at last received a prestigious job as chief librarian in Trenton. Angus Mowat passed down his traits of creativity and imagination to his son, along with the nagging feeling of being an outsider. The boy’s mother held little sway in the family. Writing was in the young Mowat’s blood. In his early teens, Farley Mowat wrote poems and published “a regular column based on his observations of birds in T he Star-Phoenix after his family moved to Saskatoon,” said Gerald J. Rubio, and editors Karen Grandy and Daniel Baird in The Canadian Encyclopedia , March 15, 2022. Encouraged by his father, Mowat prepared to enlist for military duty in WW2. Aiming to join the Royal Canadian Air Force, the 18-year-old was refused for being too young. The hopeful candidate was small in stature, a slender man standing five-foot-seven inches, and when he turned 19, he tried again. Once more, he was disappointed. This time, “although he was in perfect health, he weighed four pounds less than the official minimum of 120,” stated King. In 1942, Mowat finally was recruited. Completing officer training, the commissioned Lieutenant shipped overseas as a member of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment—dubbed the Hasty Ps. Participating in mind-jarring battles, surviving dreadful conditions, and enduring gruesome death all around him, Mowat found a resolution and courage that he didn’t know he had. And a promotion, too. At war’s end, the battle-scarred Captain Mowat was discharged. Taking advantage of the veteran’s educational benefit, Mowat enrolled at University of Toronto. Struggling with attendance, Mowat nonetheless achieved good grades. The “sixty dollars a month in veteran’s pay provided by the Army” gave him extra incentive, noted King, along with a pretty classmate who caught his attention. Mowat fell head-over-heels for Frances Thornhill . Both enjoyed solitude, similar values, and she had been a member of Women’s Royal Navy Service. Compatible, Farley and Frances married in 1947. The Mowats had two sons, Sandy and David. They divorced in 1960. Accepting a summer job as biologist in the Northwest Territories in 1947, Mowat’s task was to determine the role of wolves in the drastic decline of caribou. “During his time in the North, he discovers that trappers, not wolves, were largely responsible for the decimation of the caribou herds,” stated Astrid Lange in “Farley Mowat: a timeline of his life,” Toronto Star, May 7, 2014. Submitting short stories to magazines, one of Mowat’s first pieces was published in the Saturday Evening Post on July 29, 1950. He earned “$750, a fee much higher than anything Farley would have received in Canada,” King stated. The author submitted seven stories over the next two years, and two were accepted by Canadian magazines. The five rejected articles were accepted by American magazines, and the publishers “paid about six times the going rate in Canada.” Friends with Native people who subsisted in the frosty north, Mowat “became outraged at the problems of the Inuit, all of which he attributed to white misunderstanding and exploitation,” described Rubio. Mowat wrote his impressions of the Ihalmuit, part of the Inuit residents living in the far north, in People of the Deer in 1952. His first book, “made him an instant, albeit controversial, celebrity.” While many appreciated Mowat’s book, loud detractors emerged from the Canadian government. Jean Lesage, then Minister of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources, claimed that the Ihalmuit were pure fiction. Dr. A.E. 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In 1978, Mowat received the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal, and three years later, was made Officer of the Order of Canada. However, when on a promotional tour for Sea of Slaughter in 1985, he was refused entry to the United States. Under the McCarran-Walter Act, officials considered Farley Mowat a fit with “anarchists, communists, or anyone deemed ‘prejudicial to the public interest,’” said Lange. He was later allowed in briefly. The blurring of facts and fiction in his early northern books erupted again in the 1990s. Although Mowat took liberties to write engaging, heart-grabbing stories, the author’s supporters had an argument against the negative publicity. Lange stated that Mowat “did more to raise crucial awareness about the north than any other Canadian.” More awards came in appreciation of Mowat. In 2002, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society named their flagship ‘Farley Mowat,’ and in 2010, he was honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto. 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The Dallas Cowboys released their final injury report for the Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants and gave an update on tight end Jake Ferguson and offensive lineman Zack Martin. The team announced that Ferguson and Martin have been ruled out for the Week 13 matchup. Ferguson is dealing with a concussion, and Martin has injuries to his ankle and shoulder. Jake Ferguson did not practice all week and will miss his second consecutive game due to a concussion he suffered in the first quarter of the Week 11 game against the Houston Texans . He has played in nine of the team’s 11 games and has caught 43 passes for 369 yards. Cowboys RG Zack Martin and TE Jake Ferguson have officially been ruled out for tomorrow pic.twitter.com/ZAYPxGcLsu Zack Martin will also miss his second consecutive game after playing in the team’s first 10 contests of the year. In the Texans game, Martin left with an ankle injury. Martin is in his 11th season with the Cowboys (and the NFL) and is one of the top linemen in the league, being named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro Team nine times. Other players on the Cowboys’ injury report are cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin/knee), linebacker Eric Kendricks (groin/shoulder), defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) and linebacker Nick Vigil (foot). Diggs, Kendricks and Vigil are questionable, while Kneeland has been ruled doubtful. Why Dallas Cowboys will miss Jake Ferguson and Zack Martin Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (back/foot) and quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) were on the injury report to start the week but were taken off on Thursday since both are expected to play. This is good news for Dallas since the team needs as many healthy players as possible to finish the season strong and potentially reach the postseason. “Clearly, if you need a definition of urgency, we’ve definitely had it here over this last month and, frankly, I’m just thankful and really happy for the players — to have some success that they work so hard to achieve,” Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said after the team’s win over the Washington Commanders last weekend, per the team’s official website. “The fight has definitely been there. ... [But] we’re still pretty far down in the valley of adversity right now. We’ve made one step in the right direction, so we’ve still got a lot of climbing to do.” This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.

Dr. Mehmet Oz , Donald Trump ‘s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has yet to be confirmed to the Cabinet position by a Senate he failed to join after a costly 2022 campaign . But his activity on social media over the Thanksgiving holiday suggests that he may continue to serve as pitchman for dubious miracle cures even when he’s in government. “Thanksgiving is a perfect excuse for practicing gratitude — which also happens to be a proven way to reduce stress,” Oz wrote on X, formerly Twitter , on Wednesday. “You can also reduce stress with adaptogens like ashwagandha from a trusted source like @iHerb. Happy Thanksgiving!” The post linked to an Instagram video with the same caption, in which Oz contends that adaptogens — substances derived from plants and mushrooms that have long been used in herbal medicine — may help with anxiety and fatigue. Oz’s own profile on X acknowledges that he is a “global advisor” to iHerb, which bills itself as the “leading online store dedicated to trusted health products.” The account also states that he’s a shareholder in the e-commerce company. A post shared by Dr. Oz (@dr_oz) Trained as a heart surgeon, Oz was a fixture on The Oprah Winfrey Show before hosting his own daytime series, The Dr. Oz Show , from 2009 to 2022. He ended the show to run as a Republican for a Senate seat representing Pennsylvania despite living in neighboring New Jersey for decades, and lost to now Sen. John Fetterman . Throughout his career, Oz has faced harsh criticism from medical experts for endorsing pseudoscience and his promotion of supplements including scam diet pills — which also saw him scolded by Republicans and Democrats alike in a 2014 Senate hearing . He’s earned tens of millions of dollar s as a spokesman for another supplement manufacturer that has been sued by its own investors and accused of functioning as a pyramid scheme. And as the Covid-19 pandemic raged, with his TV appearances guiding Trump’s response to the crisis, he touted hydroxychloroquine as a potentially effective treatment despite a lack of evidence to support the claim. It so happened that he owned shares in a company that supplies the drug. Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time All of which means Oz fits right into the ensemble of Trump’s picks for top health positions, a veritable who’s who of medical misinformation super-spreaders. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , his selection for head of Health and Human Services, is an anti-vax conspiracy theorist who has suggested that vaccines cause Autism Spectrum Disorders and pushed many other bizarre and baseless health claims . Dr. Dave Weldon, set to take the reins at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has in the past gone after its vaccine program and linked vaccines to autism. Trump has also tapped Stanford’s Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to be the director of the National Institutes of Health; the physician gained national stature as one author of a 2020 anti-lockdown manifesto that argued for allowing “those who are at minimal risk of death to live their lives normally to build up immunity to [Covid-19] through natural infection.” The proposal drew widespread condemnation from health organizations and medical experts. Dr. Marty Makary, nominated as Food and Drug Administration commissioner, questioned lockdowns and masking at the height of the pandemic and incorrectly predicted in February 2021 that the U.S. population would reach herd immunity by that April. Adaptogens like those Oz advertised to his millions of social media followers on Wednesday are, like all supplements, not regulated by the FDA. The evidence for their efficacy is rather weak , and they have potentially adverse side effects including allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, and the onset or worsening of psychiatric disturbances . It’s not clear if or how Oz will seek to disentangle his many and significant financial ties to pharmaceutical and health tech companies to avoid conflicts of interest as the administrator of CMS, which works closely with and regulates such companies . But for the moment, at least, it seems the TV doctor has no qualms about continuing to shill for the alternative medicine industry that made him a millionaire as he prepares to assume one of the most important jobs in public health.

Better home & finance's Thor Bjorgolfsson sells $454,931 in stockIn Pictures: Jimmy Carter continued campaigning long after leaving powerThe team that President-elect has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health — from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to lead the Department of Health and Human Services secretary is environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine organizer Trump’s choices don’t have experience running large bureaucratic agencies, but they . Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pick Dr. hosted a talk show for 13 years and is a well-known wellness and lifestyle influencer. The pick for the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. and for surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, are frequent Fox News contributors. Many on the list were critical of COVID-19 measures like masking and booster vaccinations for young people. Some of them have ties to Florida like many of Trump’s other Cabinet nominees: , the pick for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represented the state in Congress for 14 years and is affiliated with a medical group on the state’s Atlantic coast. Nesheiwat’s brother-in-law is , R-Fla., tapped by Trump as national security adviser. Here’s a look at the nominees’ potential role in carrying out what Kennedy says is the task to “reorganize” agencies, which have an overall $1.7 billion budget, employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans’ daily lives: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Atlanta-based CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. Kennedy has long attacked vaccines and criticized the CDC, repeatedly alleging corruption at the agency. He said on a 2023 podcast that there is “no vaccine that is safe and effective,” and urged people to resist . Decades ago, Kennedy found common ground with , 71, who served in the Army and worked as an internal medicine doctor before he represented a central Florida congressional district from 1995 to 2009. Starting in the early 2000s, Weldon had a prominent part in a debate about whether there was a relationship between a vaccine preservative called thimerosal and autism. He was a founding member of the Congressional Autism Caucus and tried to ban thimerosal from all vaccines. Kennedy, then a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, believed there was a tie between thimerosal and autism and also charged that the government hid documents showing the danger. Since 2001, all vaccines manufactured for the U.S. market and routinely recommended for children 6 years or younger have contained no thimerosal or only trace amounts, with the exception of inactivated influenza vaccine. Meanwhile, study after study after study found no evidence that thimerosal caused autism. Weldon’s congressional voting record suggests he may go along with Republican efforts to downsize the CDC, including to eliminate the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses and shooting deaths. Weldon also voted to ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs as an approach to reduce overdoses, and the National Rifle Association gave him an “A” rating for his pro-gun rights voting record. Food and Drug Administration Kennedy is extremely critical of the FDA, which has 18,000 employees and is responsible for the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs, vaccines and other medical products, as well as overseeing cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods. Makary, Trump’s pick to run the FDA, is closely aligned with Kennedy on . The professor at Johns Hopkins University who is a trained surgeon and cancer specialist has decried the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators. Kennedy has suggested he’ll clear our “entire” FDA departments and also recently threatened to fire FDA employees for “aggressive suppression” of a host of unsubstantiated products and therapies, including stem cells, , and like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Makary’s contrarian views during the COVID-19 pandemic included questioning the need for masking and giving young kids COVID-19 vaccine boosters. But anything Makary and Kennedy might want to do when it comes to unwinding FDA regulations or revoking long-standing vaccine and drug approvals would be challenging. The agency has lengthy requirements for removing medicines from the market, which are based on federal laws passed by Congress. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services The agency provides health care coverage for more than 160 million people through Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and also sets Medicare payment rates for hospitals, doctors and other providers. With a $1.1 trillion budget and more than 6,000 employees, Oz has a massive agency to run if confirmed — and an agency that Kennedy hasn’t talked about much when it comes to his plans. While Trump tried to scrap the Affordable Care Act in his first term, Kennedy has not taken aim at it yet. But he has been critical of Medicaid and Medicare for covering expensive weight-loss drugs — though . Trump said that he would protect Medicare, which provides insurance for older Americans. has endorsed expanding Medicare Advantage — a privately run version of Medicare that is popular — in during his failed 2022 bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania and in a with a former Kaiser Permanente CEO. Oz also said in a Washington Examiner with three co-writers that aging healthier and living longer could help fix the U.S. budget deficit because people would work longer and add more to the gross domestic product. Neither Trump nor Kennedy have said much about Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income Americans. Trump’s first administration reshaped the program by allowing states to introduce work requirements for recipients. Surgeon general Kennedy doesn’t appear to have said much publicly about what he’d like to see from surgeon general position, which is the nation’s top doctor and oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members. The surgeon general has little administrative power, but can be an influential government spokesperson on what counts as a public health danger and what to do about it — suggesting things like warning labels for products and issuing advisories. The current surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, in June. Trump’s pick, Nesheiwat, is employed as a New York City medical director with CityMD, a group of urgent care facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, and has been at City MD for 12 years. She also has appeared on Fox News and other TV shows, authored a book on the “transformative power of prayer” in her medical career and endorses a brand of vitamin supplements. She encouraged COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, calling them “a gift from God” in a February 2021 Fox News op-ed, as well as anti-viral pills like Paxlovid. In a 2019 Q&A with the , Nesheiwat said she is a “firm believer in preventive medicine” and “can give a dissertation on hand-washing alone.” National Institutes of Health As of Saturday, Trump had not yet named his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health, which funds medical research through grants to researchers across the nation and conducts its own research. It has a $48 billion budget. Kennedy has said he’d drug development and infectious disease research to shift the focus to chronic diseases. He’d like to keep NIH funding from researchers with conflicts of interest, and criticized the agency in 2017 for what he said was not doing enough research into the role of vaccines in autism — . ___ Associated Press writers Amanda Seitz and Matt Perrone and AP editor Erica Hunzinger contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Mike Stobbe, The Associated Press

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Maharashtra's politics: For Sharad Pawar, results raise questions about futureCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson reserve guard Trent Howard will miss the 12th-ranked Tigers game with No. 16 South Carolina after tearing the ACL in his left knee at practice this week. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney announced Howard's injury Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound fifth-year graduate has been a backup much of the season, but had to step into a starter's role due to injuries along Clemson's offensive line. “My heart breaks for him,” Swinney said. Howard came in on the second snap in a 24-20 win at Pitt two games ago when lineman Elyjah Thurmon was hurt on the first play. Thurmon had an ankle injury that required surgery and will not return this season. Howard got his fourth career start last Saturday in a 51-14 win over The Citadel. and was in line for another if injured starter Marcus Tate was unable to go after missing the past three games. Howard was listed as a backup at both right and left guard on this week's depth chart. The Tigers (9-2) face the rival Gamecocks (8-3) on Saturday. —- Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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Longest-lived US president was always happy to speak his mindCHARLOTTESVILLE — Time is running out on Virginia’s postseason hopes. For the second straight week, the Cavaliers could have wrapped up a bowl berth. But for the second straight week, they suffered a blowout loss. The Cavaliers didn’t put up much of a fight in a 33-7 setback to No. 13 SMU on Saturday at Scott Stadium. UVA’s offense sank to new lows against the stampeding Mustangs, gaining a season-low 173 yards while averaging a paltry 2.6 yards per play. “We never could establish a rhythm,” UVA head coach Tony Elliott said after his team put up its lowest yardage total since posting 144 in a home loss to Pitt in 2022. “Playmakers gotta make plays. We’ve got to be able to run the ball. We just didn’t do a good job. That starts with me. I have to figure out quickly how to get this offense back in rhythm.” All eyes were on quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who held on to his starting job despite calls to give veteran Tony Muskett a shot and managed only 108 yards on 18-of-27 passing while finishing with minus-5 yards rushing on a game-high 20 attempts. Colandrea was running for his life for much of the game. He was sacked nine times for a loss of 69 yards. SMU (10-1, 7-0) clinched a spot in the ACC championship game while running its win streak to eight. The Mustangs, who have won nine straight road contests dating back to last season, remain the only unbeaten team in ACC play. Quarterback Kevin Jennings led a potent SMU attack, completing 25 of 33 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a score. Mustangs running back Brashard Smith also reached the end zone. Wide receiver Jordan Hudson caught six passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. “They’ve got a lot of team speed, a lot of playmakers who are dynamic with the ball in their hands and a great quarterback at the helm. It’s definitely a challenge, for sure,” UVA safety Corey Thomas Jr said. Virginia (5-6, 3-4) has one more opportunity to secure a bowl berth when it takes on rival Virginia Tech on the road on Saturday. The Cavaliers have lost 22 of their past 24 meetings with the Hokies, including 11 straight in Blacksburg. “There’s a lot riding on this last game,” UVA wide receiver Malachi Fields said. “We know what the situation is. The stakes are high,” Cavaliers running back Noah Vaughn said. “We want to get into a bowl game, and it’s going to be a very hostile environment, but we’ve got to focus on what we do. When we focus on what we do, we’ll get the result that we need.” That UVA is on the road for its final game might not be a bad thing. It finished 2-4 at home this season after struggling against SMU in front of an announced crowd of 36,306. It was the third time this season they failed to draw more than 40,000 fans to 61,500-seat Scott Stadium. “We’ve got to figure out how to play better at home,” Elliott said. “We’ve not played our best football at home, and you should play your best football at home. That’s why it’s called home-field advantage.” Virginia’s defense salvaged things for the maligned Cavaliers, who were on their way to being shut out for the first time in seven years when Jennings coughed up the ball deep in SMU territory midway through the fourth quarter. Chico Bennett Jr. recovered, giving UVA possession at the Mustangs 27. It took an amazing fourth-down pass from Colandrea to prevent the goose egg. The quarterback took the snap and was immediately under duress. He backtracked more than 20 yards before unleashing a throw to Fields, who was waiting in the back corner of the end zone to make the catch for what amounted to a 4-yard scoring completion with 4:16 remaining. That was one of few offensive highlights for the Cavaliers, whose longest play was a 15-yard Fields reception. Virginia forced two turnovers in the second half. Thomas snagged a Jennings pass midway through the third quarter before Bennett’s fumble recovery. UVA passed midfield only four times in 12 possessions. Colandrea was sacked twice on fourth down in SMU territory, both by 294-pound defensive tackle Jared Harrison-Hunte. The Cavaliers’ other two trips to Mustangs acreage resulted in Fields’ touchdown catch and a missed 41-yard field goal by Will Bettridge. Vaughn rushed for a team-high 44 yards on 10 carries. He was pressed into duty because of injuries to the team’s top two tailbacks, Kobe Pace and Xavier Brown. Brown suffered a season-ending broken collarbone, and Pace banged up his knee and is considered day-to-day, Elliott said.

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