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Pink goes well with green, but maybe not in the movie theater. If you’re among the extra enthused and thoroughly dedicated fanbase planning to go all-out with your look when seeing “Wicked” in theaters, you may want to think again. The long-awaited movie adaptation of the Tony-award-winning show starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo pulled in $114 million on its opening weekend alone as millions flocked to see the first of the two-act series . Emulating the leading ladies with perky pinky garb like Grande, who plays Glinda, and green-tinged skin like Erivo, who stars as Elphaba, are the more obvious options to dress for the occasion. But some major cinemas across the nation are saying “no,” at least to some of the apparel. Theatergoers on social media and beyond have reported issues entering theaters like AMC and Cinemark, specifically while donning green face and body paint. Several viral posts have detailed customers being turned away or told to scrub the paint off in the bathroom. Yet others said that they were allowed into the same chains without issue. Some confusion remains, however, as netizens reportedly feel the rules are unclear or have been inconsistently enforced. Worried about defying movie theater rules when trying to grab a seat to watch Elphaba defy gravity? Here’s what to know. Fans turned away at AMC, Cinemark for showing up green Plenty of fans are tapping into their inner theatre kid at “Wicked” showings, opting to dress up as their favorite characters and attend the screenings in creative and sometimes impressive garb. The two favorites, naturally, are sparkly pink Glinda looks and moody black and green Elphaba looks. Some of those especially enthusiastic devotees who took the bit the extra mile and painted their skin to match Elphaba’s green complexion, however, faced mixed reactions from movie theaters. In some cases, people say they were allowed inside while wearing pretty extensive costuming, like one TikToker @gabrielle.legg , who was not only painted green but sported a custom broom, dress, wig and hat. Other posters, however, shared on multiple platforms that they had been kicked out of movie theatres or told to remove the paint before they were allowed in. In one video by @jamieforst that wracked up just under 17 million views, a young woman can be seen trying to wipe the green off her face in the theater bathroom accompanied by a text overlay that explains “PSA: Do not show up to an AMC wearing face paint they will not let you in.” Another fan, @sincerelycynser, posted that they were kicked out of a Cinemark theater for wearing green paint, while others like @celineserrano84 again reported being told to wash the makeup off in the bathroom before admittance. AMC declined to comment or clarify its face paint and costume rules, directing USA Today to the company’s policy banning face paint as stated on its website . Cinemark and Regal did not respond to requests for comment. Comments sections on all of the videos were mixed, with some saying the rule was clear and well-known, specifically after the 2012 mass shooting that happened in a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado during a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises.” Others seemed confused as to apparent inconsistencies in enforcement. “Please look up what happened at a movie theater in Aurora Colorado in 2012 during a midnight screening... this is the policy at every theater,” said one comment echoed by many similar posts. Others pointed out, however, that other recent movie releases seemed to have laxer enforcement. “Yet everyone for Minions (including me) painted their face (to) watch the movie and there was no problem,” said one. “I literally went to the theater in full green,” said another amid a rash of comments questioning how consistently the rules are enforced. Can you wear face paint to see ‘Wicked’ in theatres? The official answer? Probably not. Major movie theatre chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark have explicitly stated rules against certain attire, including face paint. AMC’s website specifies that costumes are generally allowed, but prop weapons, face paint, helmets, masks that are not standard for health purposes and anything else covering the face are not allowed. Cinemark has similar rules that prohibit face paint, simulated weapons or face masks other than personal protective masks. Other major chains including Regal Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, Cineplex, Landmark Theatres and Marcus Theatres all have similar no face paint, no face-obscuring costume policies posted on their websites. While some have reported being allowed into their local locations in full paint and costumes, official policy dictates that those people may have gotten lucky — but as a blanket rule, face paint is to be avoided. Contributing: Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star Read more at usatoday.com .(The Center Square) – Eleven states, led by Texas, have sued the three largest institutional investors in the world for allegedly conspiring to buy coal company stocks to control the market, reduce competition and violate federal and state antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Tyler Division and demands a trial by jury. It names as defendants BlackRock, Inc., State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, Inc., which combined manage more than $26 trillion in assets. The companies were sued for “acquiring substantial stockholdings in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United States” in order to gain “power to control the policies of the coal companies,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. According to the 109-page brief , defendants own 30.43% of Peabody Energy, 34.19% of Arch Resources, 10.85% of NACCO Industries, 28.97% of CONSOL Energy, 29.7% of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, 24.94% of Vistra Energy, 8.3% of Hallador Energy, 31.62% of Warrior Met Coal and 32.87% of Black Hills Corporation. Under the Biden administration, in the past four years, “America’s coal producers have been responding not to the price signals of the free market, but to the commands of Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chairman and CEO, and his fellow asset managers,” the brief states. “As demand for the electricity Americans need to heat their homes and power their businesses has gone up, the supply of the coal used to generate that electricity has been artificially depressed – and the price has skyrocketed. Defendants have reaped the rewards of higher returns, higher fees, and higher profits, while American consumers have paid the price in higher utility bills and higher costs.” Consumer costs went up because the companies “weaponized” their shares to push through a so-called green energy agenda, including reducing coal output by more than half by 2030, the lawsuit alleges. In response, publicly traded coal producers reduced output and energy prices skyrocketed. The companies advanced their policies primarily through two programs, the Climate Action 100 and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, signaling “their mutual intent to reduce the output of thermal coal, which predictably increased the cost of electricity for Americans” nationwide, Paxton said. The firms also allegedly deceived thousands of investors “who elected to invest in non-ESG funds to maximize their profits,” Paxton said. “Yet these funds pursued ESG strategies notwithstanding the defendants’ representations to the contrary.” While they allegedly directly restrained competition among the companies whose shares they acquired, “their war on competition has consequences for the entire industry,” the brief states. “Texas will not tolerate the illegal weaponization of the financial industry in service of a destructive, politicized ‘environmental’ agenda. BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street formed a cartel to rig the coal market, artificially reduce the energy supply, and raise prices,” Paxton said. “Their conspiracy has harmed American energy production and hurt consumers. This is a stunning violation of state and federal law.” The lawsuit alleges the companies’ actions violated the Clayton Act, which prohibits any acquisition of stock where “the effect of such acquisition may be substantially to lessen competition;” and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, 15 U.S.C. § 1 in a conspiracy to restrain trade. It also alleges the companies violated state antitrust laws of Texas, Montana and West Virginia; Blackrock also allegedly violated the Texas Business and Commerce Code by committing “false, deceptive, or misleading acts.” It asks the court to rule that the companies violated the federal and state statutes, provide injunctive and equitable relief and prohibit them from engaging in such acts. It requests that civil fines be paid, including requiring Blackrock to pay $10,000 per violation. Joining Paxton in the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, West Virginia and Wyoming. The Buzbee Law Firm and Cooper & Kirk are serving as outside counsel. The companies have yet to issue a statement on the lawsuit. The lawsuit follows one filed by 25 states led by Texas against the Biden administration asking the court to halt a federal ESG policy that could negatively impact the retirement savings of 152 million Americans. It also comes after Texas has listed hundreds of companies and publicly traded investment funds, including Blackrock, on its divestment list for advancing ESG and anti-oil and natural gas policies.As the holiday season kicks into gear, retailers are scaling down their holiday catalogs to pamphlets in response to rising postal rates and evolving consumer habits. With consumers gearing up to do some holiday shopping this year, Lands' End, Duluth Trading Company, and Hammacher Schlemmer are among the many brands opting for smaller, postcard-like formats in a bid to cut postage and paper expenses. The downsizing trend reflects broader shifts in marketing as the once staple of American living rooms, thick catalogs from brands like Sears and J.C. Penney have dwindled and been replaced by compact mailings and digital platforms. Lisa Ayoob, a tech-savvy shopper from Portland, Maine, noted the size difference as she was taken aback by a recent catalog from outdoor apparel company Carbon2Cobalt. "It almost felt like it was a pamphlet compared to a catalog," she told the Associated Press. The shift comes as recent postal hikes have pushed brands to adopt smaller formats. The latest round of postage hikes was in July, with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) increasing the price by 7.8 percent and impacted the category with the 8.5-by-11-inch size that used to be ubiquitous for the catalog industry. Newsweek has reached out to USPS via email for comment on Saturday morning. Paul Miller, executive vice president and managing director of the American Commerce Marketing Association, told the AP that brands are opting to put them in a lower-cost letter category such as one called a "slim jim," which measures 10.5 by 5.5 inches. However, there are other sizes as some retailers have further reduced costs by mailing large postcards to consumers. Angie Rieger, chief transformation officer of Lands' End, told the AP the brand is testing new compact formats to supplement its traditional catalogs, adding that this year, that included folded glossy brochures and postcards. However, iconic brands like L.L. Bean said they are sticking with its classic catalog designs, citing its enduring appeal. "By showcasing our icons, the catalog became an icon itself," L.L. Bean spokesperson Amanda Hannah told the AP. "Even as we invest more in our digital and brand marketing channels, the catalog retains a strong association with our brand, and is therefore an important part of our omni-channel strategy, especially for our loyal customers." L.L. Bean is not the only brand continuing its classic catalogs as J.Crew relaunched its glossy catalog this year. According to Jonathan Zhang, a marketing professor at Colorado State University, the tactile nature of printed catalogs still holds effective even in the digital age. "The reason why these paper formats are so effective is that our human brains haven't evolved as fast as technology and computers over the past 10 to 20 years. We retain more information when we read something on paper. That's why paper books remain relevant," he told the AP. "The psychology shows that three-dimensional, tactile experiences are more memorable." However, this comes as there is a 40 percent drop in catalog mailings between 2006 and 2018, when an estimated 11.5 billion were mailed to homes, according to the trade group formerly known as the American Catalog Mailers Association. Retailers mailed more than 300 million catalogs in November 2021 , according to the USPS, even after postal rates were given a hefty 9 percent boost in August 2021. Officials also said that the total number of catalogs has increased 12 percent over 2020, signaling that the shopping publications might still have a place in an increasingly digital world. Despite the drop these printed pieces remain relevant as strategic tools. Retailers now embed QR codes and promo links, transforming catalogs into gateways for online shopping. Notably, even e-commerce giants like Amazon have entered the game, distributing toy catalogs since 2018. Newsweek has also reached out to Amazon via email for comment. Some companies' catalogs have remained present and steady throughout the years, including those from L.L. Bean, Lands' End and Hammacher Schlemmer. Amazon and Wayfair are among those that have just begun sending out catalogs in recent years, and others that were previously halted, like Sharper Image and J. Peterman, have re-emerged. Meanwhile, for eco-conscious consumers and cost-cutting retailers alike, smaller catalogs might just be the perfect fit for a new era of holiday shopping. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo takes family to Lapland for Christmas vacation Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo said it was “just a little cold” as he posed bare-chested in the snow before taking an icy dip in a pool during a Christmas vacation in Finland’s Lapland region. Canadian Press Dec 24, 2024 2:34 PM Dec 24, 2024 2:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message FILE - Morocco's Bilal El Khannous, right, fights for the ball with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File) Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo said it was “just a little cold” as he posed bare-chested in the snow before taking an icy dip in a pool during a Christmas vacation in Finland’s Lapland region. The 39-year-old Portuguese international traveled with partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children, who met Santa Claus in a 10-minute video posted online by Ronaldo on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United great appeared to decline to ski with his family. He wished his followers — including 645 million on Instagram — a “Merry Christmas” in Spanish. The Al-Nassr striker is on a winter break from the Saudi Pro League until Jan. 9. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Soccer Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests Dec 24, 2024 11:24 AM Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests Dec 24, 2024 10:14 AM Amsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game Dec 24, 2024 9:56 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Adam Schiff stood on the Senate floor almost five years ago as a House impeachment manager and made a passionate case that Donald Trump should be removed from office for abusing the power of the presidency. “If right doesn’t matter, we’re lost,” he told the senators, his voice cracking at one point. The Republican-led Senate wasn’t convinced, and senators voted to acquit Trump on the Democratic-led impeachment charges over his dealings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump would survive a second impeachment a year later after his supporters stormed the Capitol and tried to overturn his defeat. Now Trump is headed back to the White House, politically stronger than ever and with a firm hold over what will be a unified Republican Congress. And Schiff, one of Trump’s biggest foils, was sworn into the Senate on Monday as part of a Democratic caucus that is headed into the minority and has been so far restrained in opposing the returning president, taking more of a wait-and-see approach in the weeks before he is sworn into office. As California’s newest senator , Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Trump when he feels it necessary. But he’s also hoping to be known for bipartisanship, as well, after campaigning in Republican areas of his state and working to learn more about rural issues that weren’t in his portfolio in his urban Los Angeles House district. “I think being there and letting folks get to know me, kick the tires a bit, helps overcome some of the sort of Fox News stereotypes,” Schiff said of the conservative news channel’s focus on him as he challenged Trump in his first term. He says he also sees that outreach as a way to gain insight into Democrats’ way forward after losses in the November elections. Schiff was sworn in weeks before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3 because he is filling the seat of longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last year . He is entering the Senate alongside Democratic House colleague Andy Kim of New Jersey, who is filling the term of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after he was convicted on federal bribery charges and resigned . Bipartisanship was important to Feinstein, who often worked across the aisle and developed close relationships with other senators. But her work with Republicans also drew frequent criticism from California’s liberal voters. Feinstein “was able to do a couple things simultaneously, which I’m going to need to try to do as well, and that is work with others to deliver for the state, work across party lines to get things done, and at the same time, stand up and defend people’s rights and their freedom and their values when those things are threatened,” Schiff told The Associated Press in an interview ahead of his swearing-in. He says those priorities will frequently be at odds in the era of Trump, “and so I’ll have to try to do both.” Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, who has spent time with Schiff as he prepares to enter the Senate, says he thinks Schiff has the “right approach” in asking questions of other senators and refraining from “opining at every opportunity.” “Everybody understands his capabilities, but he also understands that he’s a freshman,” Schatz says, and it’s appreciated when “someone of his stature understands that he’s joining a team here.” Still, Schiff, who was censured by House Republicans last year for his involvement in investigations into Trump’s ties to Russia, won’t be able immediately to shake his longtime role as a chief Trump antagonist. The former House Intelligence Committee chairman is more well-known than most of his fellow incoming freshmen, and he has been calling Trump out on social media in recent weeks and criticizing some of his Cabinet nominees as many of his fellow Democrats have chosen to remain quiet. Schiff posted on X last week that FBI director nominee Kash Patel , a former GOP staffer on the House intelligence panel, is “more suited as internet troll than FBI Director” and the “Senate must reject him.” He could become part of the story as well as Trump has vowed revenge on people he views as his political enemies. President Joe Biden has been considering preemptive pardons for aides and allies like Schiff who tried to hold Trump accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump once suggested Schiff should be arrested for treason and has called him an “enemy from within.” Schiff, though, says he doesn’t think that’s necessary. He said Biden shouldn’t use his remaining days in office to defend him or any others who are in Trump’s crosshairs. And the former prosecutor has long experience in defending himself from Republican attacks. After the House censure, which happened when fellow California Rep. Kevin McCarthy was speaker and Schiff was already running for Feinstein’s Senate seat, Schiff traveled to McCarthy’s district and met with local leaders. When a conservative news outlet there asked him what he thought of McCarthy calling him a liar, “I responded something along the lines of, well, coming from Kevin, I’m sure he means that as some form of a compliment,” Schiff said. Schiff is unlikely similarly to go after his colleagues in the Senate, which he says “is a very different place culturally than the House.” He’s already tried to make inroads with Republicans, including incoming Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana, whom he has talked to about working together on wildfire legislation important to both of their states. And he could possibly win some grudging respect from more veteran Senate Republicans, some of whom praised him during the 2020 impeachment trial even as they vehemently disagreed with his premise and voted not to convict Trump. After the first day of arguments, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham shook his hand and told him he was doing a good job. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, who will become Senate majority leader next year, said at the time that Schiff “was passionate and his case has been well articulated.” Schiff said he got the sense that some Republican senators “were a bit surprised that I wasn’t this caricature,” and also that the Senate is a more collegial place than the House. “I don’t think it was a hurtful introduction,” he said.
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Shareholders of ( ) have enjoyed an impressive 47% return this year. That comes in addition to a solid dividend, which just saw another hike last quarter. Headquartered in New Orleans, Entergy provides electric power utilities to 3 million customers across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. The impressive returns this year are driven by a surge in data-center demand to supply the power needs of artificial intelligence. This growth has sparked renewed excitement in the once sleepy utility sector. According to McKinsey & Co., data center energy consumption in the U.S. is projected to grow from about 4% of total energy demand today to 11%-12% by 2030. Entergy has already seen solid earnings growth, which is only set to accelerate in the longer term. The company expects 8%-9% earnings growth post 2025. Dividend Stock And Data Centers These growth expectations are not just speculation. Earlier this month, Facebook's parent company, ( ), announced plans to invest $10 billion in what will be its largest data center, in Louisiana. To power the plant, Entergy plans to bring . While Entergy's annualized 3.2% dividend yield is much higher than the S&P 500 average of 1.2%, it is lower than most companies profiled in IBD's Income Investor column. Still, the story remains compelling due to steady dividend growth. In November, the company by 6%, to $1.20 per share. If Entergy meets its growth projections, investors can likely expect continued, sizable dividend increases. Given the monopolistic characteristics of the utility market, this seems like a strong bet. Additionally, the company is in a solid fiscal position, with its debt rated at investment-grade (BBB+) by S&P Global. However, there is some uncertainty about where future data center growth will occur. And if the industry doesn't meet long-term expectations, Entergy's current valuation could be called into question. Shares of Entergy are currently finding support at their , with an entry point around 73.50. This is the first buy area since the dividend stock cleared a base in August, according to .
Thanksgiving travel warnings such as 'gate lice' and winter storms have passengers on edge READ MORE: American Airlines expands crackdown on frustrating travel habit By LAURA PARNABY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 12:30 EST, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 12:52 EST, 24 November 2024 e-mail View comments Thanksgiving travelers could be hit by a perfect storm of chaos as airlines issue advisories about 'gate lice' and winter weather - while ticket prices soar. Forecasters have warned a flurry of winter storms across the US from New York to California could complicate travel leading up to the holiday period. Heavy snow and wind gusts of up to 55mph could cause flight delays and cancelations for routes through the Sierra Nevada , forecasters have warned. The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will also see rain and snow Monday and the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday . Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and strong winds, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire , northern Maine and the Adirondacks. More than 10,500 flights were delayed across the US and more than 500 canceled as of midday on Sunday, according to FlightAware. Passengers who are yet to book their tickets could also face eye-watering prices for last-minute flights. Travel deal site Hopper said prices were set to spike by 5 to 10 percent each day, or by as much as $30 per day, in the last two weeks before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving travelers could be hit by a perfect storm of chaos as airlines issue advisories about 'gate lice' and winter weather - while ticket prices soar American Airlines recently implemented new measures aimed at preventing 'gate lice' - people who jump the line for boarding before their group is called - at more than 100 airports Meanwhile 'Gate lice' - people who jump the line for boarding before their group is called - has been a growing issue to the point that American Airlines recently implemented new measures aimed at preventing it across more than 100 airports. The airline announced the system is now being used across the country after they had successful early testing across three locations in October . The airline's senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery said in a statement that the initial response from customers and employees 'has exceeded expectations.' She added that the airline was 'thrilled' to have the technology up and running before the Thanksgiving holiday. Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt noted that almost every flyer has witnessed the frustrating habit of impatient flyers. He added that he doesn't see the airlines technology roll out as a way to 'shame' those jumping ahead, but instead a way to 'bring order out of chaos'. 'I hope it will defuse any potential flare ups of anger [from] people who simply think they're entitled to board out of turn. It's just not fair,' he said, adding that he believes it will enhance the experiences of both customers and gate agents. However, others remained skeptical such as Seth Miller, editor and founder of air travel experience analysis site PaxEx.aero, who said that he isn't '100 percent convinced this is perfect for passengers' yet. Forecasters have warned a flurry of winter storms across the US from New York to California could complicate travel leading up to the holiday period An airline industry analyst, Henry Harteveldt, added that he doesn't see the airlines technology roll out as a way to 'shame' those jumping ahead, but instead a way to 'bring order out of chaos' Passengers who are yet to book their tickets could also face eye-watering prices for last-minute flights. Travel deal site Hopper said prices were set to spike by around $30 per day He believes that the new technology would cause hold ups for those traveling in pairs or groups, or lines are only one difficult customer away from arguments and delays. Both Miller and Harteveldt said they wouldn't be surprised if other carriers soon follow American Airline's lead. The new tech was rolled out for testing in October and is designed to play a sound to gate agents if a boarding pass is scanned before the passenger's boarding group is called. A spokesperson told Travel + Leisure : 'The new technology is designed to ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding with ease and helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility into boarding progress for our team.' Share or comment on this article: Thanksgiving travel warnings such as 'gate lice' and winter storms have passengers on edge e-mail Add comment
Karma strikes Anthony Albanese as he struggles to sell investment property after kicking out his tenant Albanese property fails to sell Auctioneer drops the price READ MORE: Anthony Albanese boots tenant out of rental By DAVID SOUTHWELL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:44, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 23:49, 24 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments After attracting negative headlines for kicking out a long-term tenant, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again failed to sell his investment property and has been forced to drop the price. The three-bedroom townhouse at 29B Lewisham St in the inner western Sydney suburb of Dulwich Hill was set to go under the hammer with a $1.9million price guide last month, but a lack of interest saw the auction cancelled at the last minute. Mr Albanese and his real estate agent Shad Hassan, from The Agency Inner West, decided to drop the price to $1.85million. However, that still failed to excite interest, and the asking price was slashed again to $1.75million. Mr Hassan blamed the weakening market. 'I think the reason for it is quite simple. There's been a slight change in the market, and the PM's property is not immune to that change,' he told the Sydney Morning Herald . However, Mr Hassan remained optimistic the property would soon sell. Anthony Albanese is having trouble offloading a Sydney investment property and has now dropped the price twice The property was purchased by Mr Albanese for $1.175million in 2015, but he decided to sell it before controversially buying a $4.3million clifftop mansion on the NSW Central Coast ahead of his marriage to Jodie Haydon. In May, Jim Flanagan, who had rented the Dulwich Hill townhouse for four years from Mr Albanese, was issued an eviction notice giving him just 90 days to leave ahead of the sale. Mr Flanagan, who runs a small business, contacted Sydney tabloid the Daily Telegraph to complain that the eviction notice had 'hit him like a steam train'. 'This will kill me, it's a crippling blow right now. I have mixed emotions in calling this out,' Mr Flanagan said. 'I voted for Albo at the last election and am broadly a supporter of his policies. 'He has every right to seek to sell his assets... on one hand, he's trying to be sympathetic with the majority of Australians who are, like me, finding the current climate extremely challenging.' The Dulwich Hill townhouse (backyard pictured) has dropped in asking price from $1.9million to $1.75million Jim Flanagan, 45, (pictured) begged Mr Albanese not to sell the home but was eventually kicked out Mr Albanese responded by telling the ABC he was selling because of changes in her personal life. He said that during the Covid period he only charged Mr Flanagan $680-a-week, as opposed to the $800-$1,200 for comparable properties in Dulwich Hill, and had not raised it afterwards meaning the small business owner enjoyed 'half market rent'. When news broke Mr Albanese had purchased a five-bedroom property with stunning views of the ocean from every room in Copacabana NSW many questioned the timing of this opulent purchase during a cost-of-living and housing crisis. With many Australian's battling to put a roof over their head it led to numerous accusations the Prime Minister had left his famed housing commission childhood far behind and grown out of touch with ordinary Australians. The Prime Minister's purchase of five-bedder in Copacabana, on NSW 's Central Coast sparked considerable backlash Read More Aussies expose huge problem with Anthony Albanese purchasing a clifftop mansion 'I don't begrudge a person who can afford to buy a house worth that much, what I do begrudge is that same person trying to tell the general population he represents that he understands the pressures we are under,' one commented on social media. 'Nice to know he's just a regular battler,' another joked. 'Labor politicians are simply too rich and too detached to understand real Australians everyday struggles,' a third said. In an uncomfortable interview in Brisbane where he was asked about the extravagant purchase Mr Albanese referenced his childhood situation. 'I also know what it's like to struggle,' he said. 'My mum lived in the one public housing (flat) that she was born in for all of her 65 years. 'I know what it's like which is why I want to help all Australians into a home, whether it be public homes or private rentals, or home ownership.' Anthony Albanese Jodie Haydon Share or comment on this article: Karma strikes Anthony Albanese as he struggles to sell investment property after kicking out his tenant e-mail Add commentThe leader of Sinn Fein has expressed determination to form a government of the left in Ireland as she insisted her party’s performance in the General Election had broken the state’s political mould. Despite 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.
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