DUBAI: After being caught in the crosshairs of the 13-month Hezbollah-Israel conflict, predominantly Christian border villages in southern Lebanon are cautiously optimistic as they celebrate the Christmas season and displaced families return home. Earlier this month, municipalities adorned the streets of these villages with Christmas lights and decorations, expecting the festive atmosphere and a gradual return to normalcy to encourage more displaced residents to come back. The economic toll of the war, which began as a spillover from the Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza, has forced villages to scale back holiday preparations. However, mayors have vowed to preserve the Christmas spirit and pledged support for families recovering from the war’s devastating economic and social tolls. On Oct. 7, 2023, militants from the Palestinian group Hamas carried out a surprise attack in southern Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 240 others. In retaliation, Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign that has so far killed at least 45,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health authority. Cross-border clashes started between the Lebanese group Hezbollah and the Israeli military on Oct. 8, 2023. Within less than a year, Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes across Lebanon. Over more than 13 months, the airstrikes have displaced more than 1.3 million people, according to UN figures, killed at least 4,000 Lebanese, and destroyed entire villages in southern Lebanon. Ain Ebel, a Christian-majority village in southern Lebanon, is among the hardest-hit areas. Its residents were ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate ahead of the ground invasion on Oct. 1. However, the ceasefire agreement signed on Nov. 27 has offered a glimmer of hope. Imad Lallous, the village’s mayor, said Ain Ebel is holding Christmas festivities — albeit on a smaller scale than in previous years — to celebrate the community’s resilience and hopes for a brighter future. “We were worried that we would not be able to celebrate this year,” he told Arab News. “However, after the ceasefire and the return of Ain Ebel’s residents, it was impossible to let this holiday pass without celebrations, decorations, a Christmas tree, and Jesus Christ’s nativity scene.” “We are working on restoring the joyful spirit in Ain Ebel,” he added. The village, once alive with street celebrations, bustling church squares, and vibrant Christmas markets showcasing local products, has been overshadowed by the economic hardships of war in a country already grappling with a severe financial crisis since 2019. Lallous called for community solidarity through donations to restore the spirit of Christmas and support families returning to their war-wrecked homes. “There is serious damage to the houses, and we will see what we can do to help the owners repair or rebuild them,” he said. “I hope we can celebrate Christmas and other holidays peacefully. I hope we don’t relive wars, destruction and bombardment anymore. I hope no one loses their home and everything they own. I hope this year’s war will be the last in the region.” Located just a few miles from Lebanon’s border with Israel, Ain Ebel is currently home to 240 families. Lallous hopes the number will rise to 330 after the festive season. “This will boost the economic activity of shops and businesses,” he said. He also believes the reopening of schools, a symbol of life returning to normal, could encourage those who relocated to Beirut to return to Ain Ebel. “Classes resumed this week for attending students, but most of those receiving an education in Beirut will return to Ain Ebel’s school — College des Sœurs des Saint Coeurs — to continue their studies here.” Christian-majority villages near the Israeli border have been badly affected by the hostilities, including Debel, Ain Ebel, Rmeich, and Al-Quzah in Bint Jbeil; Alma Shaab in Tyre District; and Deir Mimas and Qlayaa in Marjeyoun. Several of these, namely Ain Ebel, Deir Mimas, Qlayaa, and Alma Shaab, were among the 27 areas ordered to evacuate. And while some residents, including priests, refused to leave their homes, most fled north or to Beirut. Since the ceasefire was announced on Nov. 27, more than 900,000 people have begun returning to their areas of origin, but nearly 179,000 remain displaced, according to UN figures. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri urged people to return to their homes in the south, even if it means having to “live on the rubble,” he said in a televised speech. The 13-month war has partially or fully destroyed around 100,000 homes across Lebanon. The World Bank estimates the damage at approximately $8.5 billion, further deepening the country’s financial crisis. Despite both Hezbollah and Israel accusing each other of violations, the ceasefire also represents a hopeful step toward a permanent cessation of hostilities and the enforcement of UN Resolution 1701, which called for a demilitarized zone, free of armed personnel except for the Lebanese army. The US-brokered ceasefire agreement requires Israel to gradually withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, to be replaced by Lebanese troops over 60 days. Hezbollah must also pull its forces north of the Litani River and dismantle its military infrastructure in the south. Mayor Lallous said Christmas offers an opportunity to emphasize the solidarity and unity of the Lebanese people, countering fears of sectarian divisions sparked by mass displacement and the targeting of Christian villages. “We have always lived peacefully together in our region and have not seen any divisions,” he said. “I hope the war we have experienced has not left any consequences here. We deal with our neighbors in a civilized way, and we wish we could always remain like this.” He added: “We must be convinced that we need to seek our community’s well-being rather than society’s suffering. “I hope the experience we have gone through will be a lesson for everyone so that we can move toward peace and family and keep our young people here instead of seeing them leave. I hope we won’t have to rebuild our homes in 10-15 years.” Among the Christian areas that displayed deep solidarity during the war was Rmeich. The village, neighboring Ain Ebel, sheltered hundreds of displaced Lebanese — both Shiite Muslims and Christians — from other villages in the region at a local monastery. Others, including those who fled from Ain Ebel, found refuge in fellow villagers’ homes. Miled Alam, mayor of Rmeich, said: “Lebanon cannot rise without the participation of all its sects, communities and religions. “Since its establishment, Lebanon has been made up of several sects, and nobody can eliminate the other,” he told Arab News. “All its components can, together, build a new Lebanon that relies on hope, its culture, state, institutions, and judiciary.” Emphasizing the importance of celebrating Christmas this year, Alam expressed hope that all of Rmeich’s more than 8,000 residents would attend the festivities, along with those from the nearby villages of Ain Ebel and Debel. “The occurrence of war does not mean we will not carry out customs, traditions, and religious rituals,” he said. “Last year, we celebrated amidst the war and bombardment.” “We also organized an event for the children in the church square, rang the bells, prayed and held masses.” Rmeich, while maintaining a sense of safety with its schools remaining open, still felt the effects of war. Commercial activities came to a halt, and residents faced severe shortages of food and essential resources. “People were left without work for 14 months and zero productivity. Those who had small sums of money had to spend them,” Alam said. Rmeich is known for its red-tiled houses, nestled among green hills renowned for tobacco cultivation. Alam noted that Christian festivities aim to bring hope and joy to families who have suffered and lost during the war. He promised to find ways to support those in pain. “Despite all these circumstances, we will identify means through which we can help them and stand by them,” he said. “We will bring joy to their hearts, as this is the least we can do after the resilience they demonstrated over the course of 14 months.”
This case highlights the importance of addressing harmful habits and addictions before they escalate to irreversible outcomes. Addiction, whether to substances like betel nuts or other vices, can have a profound impact on an individual's physical and mental well-being, as well as their relationships and overall quality of life.EIDSON — Clinch School students, board members and school officials broke ground Friday for the school’s new Career and Technical Education building. The building is expected to be in service by next school year, and will provide education on welding, machine tools and industrial maintenance, CTE Supervisor Brandon Williams said. The school already offers engineering, teaching as a profession and BioSTEM. Before going outside, school officials addressed those in attendance. “We’re celebrating a commitment to your futures,” Williams said to the students attending the ceremony, “And I want you to know in this room, the community and the region and across the state, you are surrounded by individuals and organizations that want nothing but the best for your future. They want nothing but to give you the knowledge and the skills that will allow you to set yourself on the path of success.” Clinch School Principal Jason Roach, who is also a county commissioner, said along with the new Clinch CTE building, Cherokee and Volunteer High Schools will be receiving additions to their CTE programs. Debbie Shedden, board of education vice chairman, said people retiring has left a “huge hole” in the workforce. By giving Hawkins students technical education, they will be equipped to go out in the workforce and fill that hole. “It’s a win for our students, it’s a win for our school system and it’s a win for our entire area in that we’re going to be pushing skilled labor throughout and into our workforce,” Sheddon said. The project is funded in part by $2 million from the board of education and $2 million from the Hawkins County Commission, Director of Schools Matt Hixson said. An Innovative Schools grant from the state also helped fund the CTE expansion. Hixson thanked people present for showing interest and being involved in the project, including commissioners, school board members and Charles Johnson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology administrator at Phipps Bend. “We’re not looking to replace any of those facilities or programs [at Phipps Bend],” Hixson said. “We’re looking to add and enhance what’s already going on with those partnerships.” After everyone spoke, they migrated out of the gym to behind the school. Donning hard hats, ten students and school officials broke the ground for the new Clinch School CTE building. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. ("U.S. Gold," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (NASDAQ: USAU ), is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,457,700 shares of our common stock at $7.00 per share and warrants to purchase 728,850 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share (the "Transaction"), in a registered direct offering. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Transaction totaled approximately $10.2 million and closed on December 6, 2024 . After the close of the Transaction, the Company's common shares outstanding is 12,323,116. The Company did not retain a placement agent in connection with the Transaction. U.S. Gold intends to use the net proceeds from the Transaction for working capital and other general corporate purposes. About U.S. Gold Corp. U.S. Gold Corp. is a publicly traded, U.S. focused gold and copper exploration and development company. Its fully permitted CK Gold Project is located in Southeast Wyoming and has a Preliminary Feasibility Study technical report, which was completed by Gustavson Associates, LLC. In addition, the Company has two exploration projects: Keystone Gold located on the Cortez Trend in Nevada about 11 miles south of Nevada Gold Mines' Cortez Hills Complex, and Challis Gold located in Idaho . For more information about U.S. Gold Corp., please visit https://www.usgoldcorp.gold/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated," and "intend," among others. These forward-looking statements include statements related to our intended use of the net proceeds from the Transaction. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks arising from: market and other conditions, the prevailing market conditions for metal prices and mining industry cost inputs, environmental and regulatory risks, COVID-19 risks, changes in interpretations of geological, geostatistical, metallurgical, mining or processing information, risks faced by junior companies generally engaged in exploration activities, whether U.S. Gold Corp. will be able to raise sufficient capital to develop the CK Gold Project and implement future drilling programs, the success or failure of future drilling programs, and other factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed at www.sec.gov . The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no duty to correct or update any information contained herein. For additional information, please contact: U.S. Gold Corp. Investor Relations +1 800 557 4550 ir@usgoldcorp.gold www.usgoldcorp.gold View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-gold-corp-closes-10-2-million-non-brokered-registered-direct-offering-302325325.html SOURCE U.S. Gold Corp.Ana cinikin N50b duk mako a kasuwar shanu a KanoWilliams 3-9 1-1 7, Hutchinson 3-11 0-0 6, Reese 2-9 0-0 4, Thompson 6-11 2-4 14, Thornton 4-12 1-2 10, Robinson 0-0 0-0 0, Polk 0-0 0-0 0, Waddle 2-8 0-0 4, Chairs 0-3 0-0 0, Schultz 1-3 0-0 3, Wilson 0-3 2-2 2, Totals 21-69 6-9 50 Daniels 4-8 3-4 11, Eke 3-8 1-2 7, Ladine 5-11 0-0 12, Sellers 5-8 5-6 16, Stines 2-8 1-1 6, Anderson 1-1 0-0 2, Gillmer 2-4 0-0 4, McDonald 0-1 0-0 0, Briggs 1-3 0-0 2, Brown 2-4 0-0 5, Coppinger 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 25-58 10-13 65 3-Point Goals_Prairie View 2-10 (Hutchinson 0-3, Thompson 0-1, Thornton 1-2, Chairs 0-2, Schultz 1-2), Washington 5-19 (Daniels 0-1, Ladine 2-5, Sellers 1-3, Stines 1-4, Gillmer 0-1, Briggs 0-1, Brown 1-2, Coppinger 0-2). Assists_Prairie View 6 (Thornton 3), Washington 12 (Sellers 3). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Prairie View 30 (Hutchinson 5, Waddle 5), Washington 48 (Eke 14). Total Fouls_Prairie View 17, Washington 9. Technical Fouls_None. A_1,665.
The release of the residential land in the southwest of Fengtai District has sparked discussions within the real estate industry, with many experts predicting that the auction will set new records for land prices in the area. The outcome of the auction is eagerly awaited by industry insiders and observers, who are curious to see who will emerge as the successful bidder.By Molly Farrar The mayor of Brockton vetoed two ordinances Monday passed by City Council earlier this month that banned sleeping and loitering in public places, measures the mayor said “criminalize homelessness.” “While I commend the efforts of the City Council to find solutions to the problems related to the unhoused population, these Ordinances do not provide any solution to these problems,” Mayor Robert Sullivan wrote in a statement. “Rather, these Ordinances violate the constitutional rights of our residents to occupy public spaces through our City.” Previously, the council voted 7-4 to approve the ordinances, which included a $200 fine for sleeping outside after a warning and a $50 fine for loitering. Sullivan sent the two ordinances, seeking to prohibit loitering and camping in public places, back to the City Council with some proposed amendments. “As the Mayor of all citizens of Brockton, I cannot support these measures,” Sullivan wrote. “My team has spent countless hours working with local law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, business owners, and city departments to try to find the most effective and humane way to mitigate the public health and safety concerns related to homelessness.” Brockton City Council passed the ordinances months after the Supreme Court found that bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places do not qualify as cruel and unusual punishment. In Brockton, an official told councilors in October that there are up to 300 unhoused people in the city. In his proposed amendments, Sullivan recommended the removal of all fines from the proposed ordinances and inclusion language that considers not enforcing the ordinance when shelters are overcapacity. Lowell City Council passed a similar ban this month, which only applies when there is available shelter space . Their ordinance mentions penalties but does not specify a dollar amount. The mayor also asked the council to remove the ban on sleeping on sidewalks, specify the enforcement agency and removal process, and clarify other details in the ordinances. He criticized the loitering ban and did not provide any amendments for it. “This Ordinance seems to have been created with the sole purpose of targeting the unhoused population, who have nowhere to go to get off the streets, and institutes a fine that the unhoused have no way of paying,” Sullivan wrote. State Rep. Michelle DuBois of Brockton, a former City Councilor, praised Sullivan on Facebook for vetoing “the ridiculous, cruel and unenforceable ordinance.” “Mayor Sullivan’s thoughtful leadership just reaffirms what makes him such a great Mayor for our City,” DuBois wrote. “I am unsure if the City Council will override the Mayor’s veto and what is next for this poorly envisioned ordinance but it is refreshing in our often too cruel world that some people still have faith in humanity and common decency.” The Council convened on Monday but the ordinance veto was not on its agenda. Molly Farrar Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
The consequences of their actions are severe, with each of the convicted graduates facing a 10-year prison sentence. This serves as a harsh reminder that betraying one's country and compromising national security is a serious crime that will not be tolerated. It also sends a strong message to others who may be tempted to follow a similar path, that the repercussions of such actions are dire and far-reaching.