Zara Tindall reveals Holiday traditions for Christmas with King CharlesDespite Mary Lou McDonald’s confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail – the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century – the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Friday’s election still in the relatively early stages – after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck – there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was “cautiously optimistic” about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Ireland’s deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a “very clear route back to government” as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Ireland’s complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the country’s several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be “very, very actively pursuing” the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an “incredible performance” in the election. “I think it’s fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,” she said. “Two party politics is now gone. It’s consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.” She added: “I am looking to bring about a government of change, and I’m going to go and look at all formulations. “If you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. “Obviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So I’m going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.” In Friday night’s exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: “Certainly we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. “I mean, it looks likely, on the figures that we’ve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. “In fact, I think they’re down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.” He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. “I think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, they’re a braver person than I am,” he said. “Our electoral system dictates that there’ll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. “But what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and I’m cautiously optimistic and excited.” Fianna Fail’s Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022 – but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. “It’s a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,” he said. “But I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.” Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be “racing a bit too far ahead”. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. “It will be challenging. This is not easy,” he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government – the Green Party – looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic O’Gorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. “It’s clear the Green Party has not had a good day,” he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the party’s only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in “serious criminal conduct”. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The party’s campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The party’s leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care. LaCroix, a senior systems engineer based in Atlanta, took time off and then worked from home while managing his son’s care and appointments. But LaCroix was laid off last February from that job, where he’d been working remotely for five years. His new role requires him to spend four days a week in a company office and commute for three hours a day. “I want to be around for my kids,” LaCroix, 44, said. “It’s very important for me to be around for my son, because we almost lost him.” Heading into 2025, thousands of workers face an unsettling reality: after years of working from the comfort of home, they must return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic or look for new work. Employees at Amazon , AT&T and other companies have been called back to the office five days per week. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to fire federal workers who don’t show up to do their jobs in-person. “People always want to have flexibility,” said Mark Ma, a University of Pittsburgh associate professor of business administration. “I have never heard anyone telling me that I thank my job because it’s so rigid in its schedule.” Ma researched what happened when technology and finance companies in the S&P 500 stopped allowing employees to work remotely in recent years. He found the companies experienced high turnover rates after implementing return-to-office mandates, especially among female employees — who often have childcare responsibilities — and senior-level executives. “Over the years, people have adjusted their lives. They’ve figured out, ‘Oh wow, I can pick my kids up for school. Wow. I can caretake for my aging parents while I am still working,'” said Shavon Terrell-Camper, a therapist and mental wellness coach. “Once you have tasted work-from-home ... it’s difficult to see your life going back to something that could’ve been unsustainable from the beginning.” Workers and experts have advice to share about how to navigate the changes when an employer calls you back to the office . Employers can compromise if their goal is to increase how much time staff members spend together. Ma suggests an “employee-choice” approach which gives teams the authority to decide how many days they will work in the office as a group. If that’s not an option, employees also can ask to adjust their hours. LaCroix leaves home at 5 a.m. and works in the office until 2 p.m. to reduce time in traffic and allow him to be home when his kids get off the bus after school. His employer requires eight hours in the workplace but is flexible on which hours. “A lot of people are pushing back, and they are trying to work out scenarios to see what type of flexibility does exist within the mandate,” Terrell-Camper said. Some are coming up with work-arounds that aren’t endorsed by upper management. “Coffee badging” is a technique that involves heading to the office, swiping a company ID, having a coffee and leaving to work from home. Desperate to hold onto valuable employees, supervisors have tried a “hushed hybrid” approach, where they take their subordinates’ ID badges and swipe them “in” and “out” to make it appear they’ve been in the office, Ma said. It’s best to have an honest conversation with a manager about any personal needs and to “ask for forgiveness ahead of time, because your family is the most important thing,” said Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resource Certification Institute. Many companies have employee assistance programs that do more than most people realize, such as directing employees to resources that can help them care for parents or children, she said. Medical conditions can make it especially challenging to work on-site. Kyle Anckney, a public relations strategist based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has cerebral palsy and needs a nurse to help him change a catheter three times a day. His health insurance will only send a nurse to one location, so working in an office isn’t an option. “If that weren’t an issue, I could find my way into the office,” he said. Anckney, who ran his own PR firm for years, was seeking director-level roles, but a recruiter told him he should consider less-senior roles because of his need to work remotely. Instead, he applied to director-level jobs that were advertised as on-site or hybrid, and then reached out to explain his circumstances and ask if the hiring companies were open to him working from home. “While I would never normally, especially in a career setting, lead with, ‘I have cerebral palsy and I’m in a wheelchair,’ I’m finding that I’m almost having to make myself vulnerable in that way just to see if the opportunity is even there for me,” Anckney said. Landing a fully remote job can be competitive. “There are going to be many people that don’t have the luxury just to leave” their current jobs if they’re required to return to the office, “especially in a volatile market such as we’re in right now,” Terrell-Camper said. Attorney Holly Keerikatte was recently working on-site five days a week at a hospital, commuting about three hours a day and looking for a role that allowed more time with her family. She received two job offers. One was fully remote. The other paid 50% more but required a long commute. She recalled reading the phrase, “The only people who remember you worked late are your children.” She chose the remote job. “My primary driver is what’s best for my family,” Keerikatte said. “My advice is to be up-front and transparent about what you want, what you’re looking for and why.” When faced with the inevitability of returning to an office, look for the positives. Friendships can blossom as colleagues take coffee breaks together or sample new lunch spots. In-person conversations can spark ideas that wouldn’t surface at home. Employers can ease the transition by organizing activities that create camaraderie. For example, managers can put together a series of talks about the transition and have groups share what works for them, Dufrane said. Face-to-face contact allows people to better understand what colleagues are thinking and doing, which helps prevent resentment and can provide helpful feedback. Video director Deborah Ann DeSnoo, who owns Plug-In Inc., a video production company in Chofu, Japan, says she has worked in many countries where the film industry was male-dominated and female directors like her were uncommon. She makes a point to connect with colleagues in person, giving her a chance to bond. “You can read the air in a different way, and you find a solution,” DeSnoo said. “When you’re on a Zoom and they ignore you, there’s nothing you can do.”None
Christmas travel hell warning as Labour’s huge pay rise for train drivers means FEWER will work over the holidaysSaturday, December 28, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home Personal Finance Credit Card Charge: Banks can charge more than 30% interest on credit... Personal Finance Credit Card Charge: Banks can charge more than 30% interest on credit card dues, know the reasons By Shyamu Maurya December 28, 2024 0 6 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Credit Card Charge: Banks can charge more than 30% interest on credit card dues, know the reasons Credit Card Charge: The Supreme Court has overruled a 16-year-old decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). After this, banks can charge more than 30 percent interest on credit card dues from customers. Credit Card Charge: The Supreme Court has rejected a 16-year-old decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). After this, banks can charge more than 30 percent interest on credit card dues from customers. NCDRC had said in its decision that charging excessive interest rate from customers on credit card dues is unfair trade practice. This decision has come on the appeals filed by Citibank, American Express, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank against the order of NDCRC dated July 7, 2008. The Commission had said that interest rates ranging from 36 per cent to 49 per cent per annum on credit card dues are very high and are like exploitation of borrowers. A bench of Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma said that this comment of NCDRC is ‘illegal’ and is an interference in the clear, unambiguous delegation of powers of the Reserve Bank of India. The court said that the decision of the Commission not to charge interest rate more than 30 percent is contrary to the legislative objective of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. In its December 20 verdict, the apex court said that the banks had not made any misrepresentation to deceive the credit card holders and the pre-conditions of ‘deceptive conduct’ and unfair practices were absent. The court said that the NCDRC has no right to re-fix the terms of the contract made between the banks and the credit card holders which were mutually agreed upon by both the parties. The bench said, “We agree with the arguments of the Reserve Bank of India that in the facts and circumstances of the present case, the question of directing the RBI to take action against any bank does not arise.” Along with this, the court said that contrary to the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act and the circulars/directives issued under it, the question of directing the Reserve Bank to impose a limit on the interest rate on the entire banking sector or any one bank does not arise. The apex court said that the National Consumer Commission has full authority to cancel unfair contracts imposed unilaterally or having unfair and unreasonable conditions. But the rate of interest charged by the banks is determined by financial prudence and RBI instructions. 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New Details About Upstate New York Murder State Police have updated the public about the recent tragedy where the bodies of two women were discovered after a suspicious house fire in Upstate New York. State Police in New York have identified the bodies of two women - a mother and daughter - and arrested a registered sex offender who is accused of killing them both. Timeline of Events According to a press release from the NYSP, on December 12, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., New York State Police members were informed of two missing females. During the active investigation, on December 15, 2024, State Police members were informed of a fire at 2 Birch Street in Plattsburgh (160 miles north of Albany), the residence of the two missing women, according to the NYSP. On December 16, 2024, New York State Police members actively searched surrounding areas, leading them to locate human remains. The State Police say they are executing multiple search warrants and are processing the scenes to gather evidence. Who Were the Women? According to the New York State Police, autopsies performed at Glens Falls Hospital determined the cause and manner of death, and the two deceased females were identified as Miranda R. Wade, age 42, of Plattsburgh, NY, and Karen A. Lindsay, age 64, of Plattsburgh, NY. They determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head for Miranda Wade and strangulation for Karen Lindsay. The manner of death was ruled a homicide for both women, according to the NYSP. What We Know About the Suspect According to NBC5, Joe Hewitt, reportedly the boyfriend of one of the women at the home, was arrested on Sunday on a charge of tampering with evidence. A report by the NYSP says that Joe W. Hewett, age 50, of Plattsburgh, NY, is being charged with (1 count) of Murder in the 1st degree and (2 counts) of Murder in the 2nd degree. A Joe Hewitt, with an address of 2 Birch Street in Plattsburgh, is listed as a registered sex offender on the National Sex Offender Registry, according to the news station. State Police advise that they think this is an isolated incident and that there is no immediate threat to the public. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call State Police at 518-873-2776. Unsolved New York Killings: Police Need Help Solving 34 Homicides 13 Missing From Upstate New York's Capital Region The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has shared a list of 13 cases. Check out these photos—some even use age progression technology—and you might be able to help bring these missing loved ones back to their families. If you have any information, no matter how small it seems, please call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Gallery Credit: National Center For Missing & Exploited Children
has raised $175 million USD ($246 million CAD) in gross proceeds through a recent stock sale. The Canadian-founded, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed quantum computing company plans to use this capital to fuel its technical development efforts and business operations. Following this financing, D-Wave expects to close out 2024 with at least $160 million in cash. In a statement, D-Wave president and CEO Alan Baratz said that the fundraise “substantially improves the company’s financial strength, positioning D-Wave for the future and enabling us to fully execute against our product and go-to-market strategies and roadmaps.” Founded in 1999, D-Wave builds and sells quantum computing systems, software, and services. D-Wave has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to date and spent 25 years developing its , but the company remains in the early stages of building a sustainable business as it continues to incur heavy losses. During the third quarter, D-Wave generated approximately $1.9 million in revenue, a 27 percent drop year-over-year, according to its latest earnings report. The company’s operating expenses were $21.7 million and its net loss was nearly $23 million, up nine percent and 41 percent respectively relative to the same period last year. The quantum computing firm on the NYSE just over two years ago through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in 2022. D-Wave, which became a Delaware-domiciled corporation as part of the transaction, had initially hoped to raise via the deal, but secured only a fraction of that amount, leaving it facing a . Last summer, the company lost its outside accounting firm and to move its principal executive office from Canada to the US. Though D-Wave now lists its headquarters as Palo Alto, Calif. on LinkedIn, the company still has operations in Burnaby, BC, where its quantum engineering centre is located, and a strong presence in Canada. Over the past two years, D-Wave has faced multiple non-compliance warnings for failing to meet the NYSE’s continued listing standard for minimum stock price, as its shares repeatedly fell below $1 apiece for more than 30 consecutive days. At time of publication, D-Wave’s shares are trading at $3.91 apiece—down nearly 64 percent since the company went public in mid-2022, but up 320 percent over the past year. In 2024, D-Wave expects it will have lost less than the $54-million adjusted earnings before income, taxes, depreciation, and amortization loss the company posted last year.
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In recent years, robots have metamorphosed from awkward metal contraptions into sophisticated machines with artificial intelligence capabilities. While technological advancements are remarkable, humans still find amusement in placing these robots in quirky and uncomfortable scenarios. Here are some of the most peculiar and intriguing ways we’ve utilized robots this year. Automated Poop Patrol Caleb Olson, a pet owner from Minnesota, has devised a unique solution to the age-old problem of cleaning up after dogs. Olson invented the “Poopcopter,” an autonomous robot designed to hunt down and collect dog waste. This flying marvel employs computer vision to identify droppings and uses a specially designed scoop to dispose of them, potentially raising the sanitary standards in backyards everywhere. Robot Butts Out Cigarette Litter Efforts to combat cigarette litter have led to the creation of the VERO, a four-legged vacuum robot by the Italian Institute of Technology. Designed to suck up discarded cigarette butts, each foot of the VERO is outfitted with a nozzle capable of removing this prevalent litter. If widely deployed, VERO could clean up public spaces efficiently. Empathy Experiments with Robots Marieke Wieringa, a researcher from Radboud University, conducted experiments exploring human empathy towards robots. Participants were more likely to hesitate in causing discomfort to robots that emitted distress sounds, noting a change in perception when they seemed to express emotions. Painting the Future with AI A humanoid robot named Ai-Da, armed with artistic algorithms, has ventured into painting, creating works such as a portrait dubbed “AI God.” The paintings have gained attention, fetching high bids in auctions, which reflects growing interest in the intersection of art and technology. These unusual ventures showcase the ever-expanding capabilities of robots, prompting societal reflection on their roles and our interactions with machines. The Unexpected Future of Robotics: Innovations and Insights Evolving Robotics: Exploring Key Innovations and Trends Robotics has progressed significantly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and engineering. As robots become more integrated into everyday tasks, intriguing new capabilities and potential societal impacts emerge. Emerging Trends in Robotics 1. Innovations in Waste Management Robotics The development of the “Poopcopter” and the VERO highlights an innovative approach to tackling litter and waste management. These robots use computer vision and autonomous functionality, embodying the trend of robotics solving environmental challenges. The Poopcopter’s ability to autonomously identify and collect waste represents a new horizon in maintaining public hygiene. 2. Emotional Interactions with Robots Marieke Wieringa’s work on empathy towards robots suggests that human-robot interaction goes beyond mechanical functions. This experiment reveals how machines could evoke emotional responses and ethical considerations, presenting a new dimension in robotics – the ability to simulate human-like emotions, potentially influencing future social robots. 3. Artistic Creativity in AI-Driven Robots The humanoid artist Ai-Da exemplifies the intersection of robotics and creativity, ushering in a new era where robots contribute artistically. This could redefine art markets and challenge perceptions of creativity, as AI continues to expand its boundaries. Pros and Cons of Increased Robotic Integration # Pros: – Efficiency: Robots like VERO and Poopcopter streamline processes, increasing cleanliness and reducing labor. – Innovation: New applications, such as Ai-Da’s creative outputs, showcase the potential of robotics to enter traditionally human domains. # Cons: – Ethical Concerns: As with empathy experiments, ethical implications arise when robots appear to express emotions. – Cultural Resistance: Artistic robots challenge traditional ideas, which might face resistance from those valuing human artistry. Predictions for Robotics 1. Enhanced Public Services Robots capable of addressing public litter could be integrated into urban infrastructure, potentially transforming city hygiene dynamics. 2. Expanded Roles in Healthcare and Assistance Given their ability to evoke emotional responses, robots could support elderly or disabled individuals, improving quality of life through companionship or assistance. 3. Evolution in Creative Industries AI-driven artistic robots might become collaborators in creative industries, prompting a reevaluation of intellectual property and creativity ownership. Market Insights The robotics market is witnessing significant growth, driven by demand across sectors such as waste management, healthcare, and creative industries. As technology evolves, investment in robotic innovations is anticipated to rise, with focus areas likely including AI integration, emotional interaction capabilities, and public service support. For More Innovations Discover more about cutting-edge robotic developments and future implications by visiting the MIT Technology Review . Stay informed on the dynamic changes shaping the robotics landscape and understand their potential impacts on society.