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Every year, the bank UBS publishes its Worry Barometer, a poll that ranks the greatest concerns among Swiss voters. This week, it released the results for 2024. This year’s top concerns are healthcare, environmental and climate protection and retirement provision. Polling for the survey conducted from mid-August to mid-September and included the views of 2,250 voters. The survey revealed a rise in financial concerns. Financial uncertainty and higher cost of living are reflected in around one-third of the top 10 concerns. This includes the clear number one by a significant margin. in 2024, Swiss voters were most concerned about health issues, health insurance and premiums (48%). Concern for the environment followed in second place (32%), although this figure has been in decline compared with 2021 through to 2023. State pension and retirement provision concerns followed closely in third place (29%). The topics that have become significantly more important in comparison with the previous year include health, migration and housing costs, as well as the issue of security and crime which has climbed from 20th place last year to 10th (15%). Healthcare the top concern In 2024, almost half of voters (48%) rated the topics relating to healthcare as one of the five biggest problems in Switzerland in their opinion. Such high ratings were last seen in the mid-2000s. Healthcare costs were often in the media spotlight this year owing to the two popular initiatives relating to premium relief and a cost brake for healthcare costs as well as the vote on standardized financing of outpatient and inpatient services. In addition, health insurance premiums have again risen sharply since 2023, which may be why such high priority is assigned to this issue by voters. Economic concerns changing Among the concerns relating to the economy that directly affect the day-to-day lives of voters, the topic of accommodation costs has become increasingly relevant (25%). Since 2022, the proportion of people who are concerned about rising rents has increased. On the other hand, worries about unemployment are decreasing. While many voters were still worried about their jobs until the mid-2010s, and this topic has regularly been the main concern since the 1980s, concerns about unemployment have now become a marginal phenomenon (5%). This means that the topic that was once the number one worry no longer even features in the top 20 on the list of concerns. Another topic absent from the top concerns is the stability of the finance sector. Only 3% of Swiss voters consider this issue to be one of their main concerns, ranking it on 39th place out of 41. Migration and immigration a rising concern The challenges in the asylum system (28%) and immigration in general (26%) make up another topic that is perceived as a growing problem by the population. The year-on-year comparison underlines the growing importance of the topic of refugees (up five places from ninth to fourth). On the subject of the free movement of persons, the question about how relations between Switzerland and Europe will be structured is also indirectly linked to the migration topic. However, concerns about Europe (18%) must also be considered in the context of geopolitical changes. In addition to how relations with the EU are structured, this area also includes concerns about Switzerland’s loss of neutrality (13%) and the emergence of a new world order in which the West is under increasing pressure (10%).Continuous Biomarker Monitoring Pioneer Proton Intelligence Inc Announces a $6.95 Million Seed Raise to Initiate Human Trials for Potassium Monitoring in Patients With Kidney Disease
Tammy Slaton has hit a snag in her weight loss journey. After being told that she would need to lose weight before she was eligible for skin removal surgery , Tammy visited a new surgeon in the Dec. 17 season finale of 1000-Lb. Sisters who confirmed Tammy would have to kick her vaping habit before he was able to operate. The 38-year-old was joined by sisters Amy Slaton and Misty Slaton as they visited Pittsburgh-based plastic surgeon Dr. J. Peter Rubin , where Tammy got candid about how much the excess skin was limiting her mobility . "I just want to be able to walk around better without losing balance," she told the doctor, before adding in a separate interview, "It's hard to walk because of the skin. I walk like a daggone penguin. My belly goes this way and I'm going that way." Dr. Rubin agreed to removing the excess skin around Tammy's lower stomach and chin, but noted that taking care of other parts of her body would have to be done in separate surgeries. "We shouldn't do everything at once," he explained, "it's a great stress on the body." Tammy was initially overjoyed by the news, saying, "I've been waiting to hear that I can get my skin removal for so long. When I get rid of the skin, I'm going to be a brand-new me. Better. I'm going to become a model and walk the catwalk." However, her doctor needed Tammy to get her protein levels up to help with wound healing—which led Tammy to confess her vaping addiction when asked if there would be issues with her lungs. "So there's one thing I haven't told my doctors about and it could mess up the chances of having skin removal," the TLC star admitted. "I do vape. I mainly use it for anxiety. It helps calm me down." Tammy explained that she is currently vaping "every day, several times a day," and will even smoke in the middle of the night to help her get back to sleep. Amy also noted how she's watched Tammy's addiction blossom , saying, "I know it's going to be really hard for her to quit vaping because instead of turning around one addiction, she went to another one. She went from food to vaping. I think it's her security blanket at this point." Unfortunately, the revelation meant that Tammy wouldn't be able to schedule her surgery, as Dr. Rubin explained using nicotine products increases the risk of wound healing problems. "So No. 1 we got to get you off the vapes completely, No. 2 the nutrition is really important," he told her. "We got to get those numbers up. That's going to take about two months minimum. So we can't schedule the surgery now until we can get all these things worked out." Tammy did not take the news well. When asked about her nicotine use in an interview after her appointment, the reality star replied, "I don't wanna talk about vaping." "I think I might need a five ‘cause I'm gonna flip. I'm pissed now," she said before angrily leaving the room to hit her vape again. "I don't give two s--ts about it." For a deeper dive into Tammy's weight loss transformation, keep reading. Sharing Her Journey Since 2020, TLC viewers have watched Tammy Slaton 's journey on 1000-lb. Sisters . She underwent bariatric surgery in mid-2022 and since then, fans have continued to witness her transformation on TV and on social media. As of August 2024, she has lost 500 pounds. Summertime Style The reality star shared a snap of herself in a floral print dress on Instagram in June 2023. Squad Photo That same month, Tammy posted a group photo with her brother Chris Combs and YouTuber Chelcie Lynn . A Heartbreaking Loss In July 2023, Tammy mourned the death of her husband Caleb Willingham . "Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much," she wrote on Instagram alongside throwback photos, "thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness." Mirror Selfie Tammy stopped for a series of bathroom selfies, shared on Instagram August 2023. Posing in Jeans In October 2023, Tammy proudly posed for an Instagram selfie in jeans. Tie-Dyed Style Tammy posted this video on TikTok in January 2024. "Killing It" After she shared new selfies in April 2024, her weight loss surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith , commented, "You are killing it!" Great Cat-titude Tammy included in her update a pic of herself with her cat, Chocolate.
The transfer portal has been open for nearly a month, but Baylor’s roster has remained largely intact. Of the ten Bears that have entered the transfer portal, only one was a regular contributor on a team that finished the regular season on a six-game winning streak and is getting ready to play LSU in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31. “I think (we’re) super committed,” quarterback Sawyer Robertson said. “You see it with the portal, but also on Saturdays. To do what we did, if you have selfishness and all that stuff, the results wouldn’t be the results that we got this year. “Hopefully we can end it the way we (want) to end it.” Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson, center, Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron, left, and Baylor wide receiver Monaray Baldwin, right, celebrate after a Baldwin touchdown against Kansas in the first half of their Dec. 1 game. The biggest loss via the transfer portal is safety Corey Gordon, who tied for the team lead with three interceptions and finished the season sixth on the team with 34 tackles. He saw his playing time increase at the end of the year in place of the injured Carl Williams IV. Among the outgoing transfers, defensive linemen like Kaian Roberts-Day and Trey Wilson, and offensive lineman Alvin Ebosele certainly added depth to the roster and played well in their limited playing time, but they were kind of buried on the depth chart. Baylor is staying committed to each other and opting in for the New Year’s Eve showdown with the Tigers. “I don’t get why you wouldn’t want to (play in the bowl game),” Robertson said. “It’s another opportunity to play football with your brothers. It’s good to see everybody, not just on this team but across the country, that’s starting to get the memo.” If you asked anyone after the first six games of the season, the prospect of Baylor getting to a bowl game would probably have been met with a laugh. A devastating overtime loss at Colorado and a come-from-behind attempt that fell just short at home to BYU were the first two games of Big 12 play for the Bears. Then they went to Ames, Iowa, and got blown out by Iowa State. Even sitting at 2-4 at the time, everyone in the Baylor football building knew what kind of team they had. “More than anything, there wasn’t any panic or doubt,” Baylor head coach Dave Aranda said. “If there was a key, it’s that everybody knew that we were a good team. That allowed us to stay together. The confidence going into the (Texas Tech) games strong, and it was built on the confidence going into the bye.” Robertson got his shot to start four games before his homecoming to Lubbock, and he was determined to make it count. The high school gunslinger was a backup when he went to Mississippi State, a backup when he transferred to Baylor ahead of last season and lost out on his chance to start at the beginning of this year. He threw for a career-high five touchdowns against the Red Raiders to start the season-ending streak for the Bears and finished the year with the best QBR (83.9) in the Big 12 and sixth-best in the country. Robertson credits his connection with his receivers, a group that includes five players with at least three touchdown grabs and more than 375 receiving yards this year. “They’re easy guys to (connect with) because of who they are,” Robertson said. “Everybody sees the football aspect of it on Saturdays, but the human beings that they are is the reason why I feel that way about them and why I want to send them out on a high note. They’ve had my back from day one. I’m super thankful for it.” While next week’s game will not be the final game in a Baylor uniform for Robertson and a bevy of other returning players, it will be for a handful. Linebacker Matt Jones has experienced the highs of winning a Big 12 title and the lows of a three-win season in his six years in Waco. But he also feels the momentum, both from the season-ending winning streak and from the recruiting trail and transfer portal. He’s expecting big things for the Bears in Houston against LSU and in 2025. “I wish I could come back one more year,” Jones said. “Baylor will be in the Big 12 (Championship) next year. They’ll be in the Big 12 (Championship). Mark my words.” Be the first to know Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.A North Texas non-profit puts in the effort to create some lasting 'local good'
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Keir Starmer will meet Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , as part of a controversial trip to the region this week designed to drum up investment for his pledge to overhaul British infrastructure. In his latest overseas trip, the prime minister will head to the Gulf this weekend. He will first travel to the United Arab Emirates for a meeting with its president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, before travelling on to Saudi Arabia. Starmer will use the trip to push for a free trade deal with a group of six Gulf nations – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Wooing Saudi Arabia will prove controversial due to widely held concerns over its human rights record and activities during its war with Yemen . Prince Mohammed is believed by US intelligence to have ordered the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. 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The judiciary is on the brink of institutionalising its independence, with plans for a Judicial Appointment Council and a separate judicial secretariat, following initiatives led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed since his appointment on August 11, as per an SC press release. On October 27, the Supreme Court sent a proposal to the law ministry to establish a separate judicial secretariat, aiming to ensure the judiciary's independence by severing ties with the executive branch and ending the law ministry's control over lower courts. The proposal included a concept paper outlining the necessity and objectives of such a secretariat. "The separation of the judiciary has remained elusive over the years because political parties in power never truly prioritised it," the concept paper stated. In a subsequent move, the SC formally proposed the formation of a 10-member Judicial Appointment Council on November 28, recommending its establishment through an ordinance to oversee the recruitment of judges for the Appellate and High Court divisions. The council would be chaired by the chief justice and include the two senior-most Appellate Division judges, the senior-most High Court Division judge, a senior subordinate court judge elevated to the High Court, the attorney general, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, a law professor nominated by the University Grants Commission, and two citizen representatives. The proposal emphasised selecting competent candidates for judicial appointments. Contacted, SC spokesman Muajjem Hussain said the law ministry is working on implementing the proposals. "I hope the Judicial Appointment Council will be formed soon. Establishing the separate secretariat may take longer, as it will require appointing key officials to manage it," he added. The judiciary is on the brink of institutionalising its independence, with plans for a Judicial Appointment Council and a separate judicial secretariat, following initiatives led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed since his appointment on August 11, as per an SC press release. On October 27, the Supreme Court sent a proposal to the law ministry to establish a separate judicial secretariat, aiming to ensure the judiciary's independence by severing ties with the executive branch and ending the law ministry's control over lower courts. The proposal included a concept paper outlining the necessity and objectives of such a secretariat. "The separation of the judiciary has remained elusive over the years because political parties in power never truly prioritised it," the concept paper stated. In a subsequent move, the SC formally proposed the formation of a 10-member Judicial Appointment Council on November 28, recommending its establishment through an ordinance to oversee the recruitment of judges for the Appellate and High Court divisions. The council would be chaired by the chief justice and include the two senior-most Appellate Division judges, the senior-most High Court Division judge, a senior subordinate court judge elevated to the High Court, the attorney general, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, a law professor nominated by the University Grants Commission, and two citizen representatives. The proposal emphasised selecting competent candidates for judicial appointments. Contacted, SC spokesman Muajjem Hussain said the law ministry is working on implementing the proposals. "I hope the Judicial Appointment Council will be formed soon. Establishing the separate secretariat may take longer, as it will require appointing key officials to manage it," he added.Jamiya Neal finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four blocks to lead host Creighton over UNLV 83-65 on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. Creighton was without star Pop Isaacs, who was ruled out for the season on Saturday morning after undergoing surprise hip surgery. It was a startling turn, considering Isaacs led Creighton with 27 points in Wednesday's win over No. 1 Kansas. Neal and Steven Ashworth (17 points) anchored the backcourt in Isaacs' absence, combining to make 13-of-20 shots from the field. Neal made 7 of his 10 and Ashworth 6 of 10. Isaac Traudt also stepped up, making five 3-pointers off the bench to account for all 15 of his points. Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 12 points, making 4-of-5 attempts from the field, and added six rebounds. Creighton opened the second half on a 10-0 run, extending its lead to 49-27 before UNLV mustered an answer. Creighton made 10 consecutive shots early in the second half, extending its lead to a 62-41 with 12:20 remaining. Dedan Thomas Jr. paced UNLV with 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting, making 1 of 4 attempts from 3-point range. Jailen Bedford added a team-high 20 points for the Rebels on 8-of-15 shooting, scoring 17 points in the second half. Julian Rishwain added 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting, but UNLV's second leading scorer for the season, Jeremiah Cherry, was limited to just four points in 16 minutes after early foul trouble. Creighton shot a resounding 63.3 percent from the field for the game, including going 10-of-20 from beyond the arc. Creighton outscored UNLV 38-34 in the paint and outrebounded them 34-21. UNLV finished the game shooting 42.2 percent field, making 7-of-21 attempts from distance. --Field Level MediaMatty J looks worse for wear on Christmas Eve
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Kyle Fellers and Anthony Foote were banned from school grounds after the September game by officials who viewed the wristbands as intimidation or harassment of a transgender player. They later sued the Bow school district, and while the no-trespass orders have since expired, a judge is deciding whether the plaintiffs should be allowed to wear the wristbands and carry signs at upcoming school events, including basketball games, swim meets and a music concert, while the case proceeds. Both men testified Thursday that they didn’t intend to harass or otherwise target a transgender player on the opposing team, and their attorneys have argued they did nothing more than silently express their support for reserving girls’ sports for those born female. But school officials testified Friday that they had reason to believe the men wouldn’t stop there. Superintendent Marcy Kelley and Bow High School Athletic Director Michael Desiletes described receiving strongly-worded emails from Foote in which he called himself a “real leader” who was prepared to take action and seeing his social media posts urging others to attend the game. In the days leading up to the game, another parent told school officials she overheard others talk about showing up to the game wearing dresses and heckling the transgender player. “When we suspect there’s some sort of threat ... we don’t wait for it to happen,” Kelley said, comparing it to the way school officials wouldn’t wait until a fight broke out between two students to intervene if they got wind of it beforehand. Kelley also pushed back on the idea that the plaintiffs were simply expressing support for their daughters and their teammates in general, noting that they chose the one game involving a transgender player to begin wearing the wristbands. “This was organized and targeted,” she said. “If we were to allow harassment, we’re liable.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The transgender player in question, Parker Tirrell, and another student athlete are challenging the state law that bans transgender athletes in grades 5 to 12 from teams that align with their gender identity. A federal judge ruled in their case that they can play sports during the ongoing lawsuit that seeks to overturn the law. Gov. Chris Sununu, who signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act into law in July, has said it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.” About half of states have adopted similar measures. Advertisement AdvertisementDeion: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter insured for bowl game
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