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ANKARA Indonesia has opened a community center and two new honorary consulates in Türkiye, according to an official statement on Friday. The Embassy of Indonesia in Türkiye officially inaugurated the Indonesian Community Center in Cankaya district of Ankara. Speaking on the occasion, Indonesian ambassador Achmad Rizal Purnama said the center has an important role as a space for social and cultural engagement. It "will be a cornerstone for Indonesian language courses, cultural workshops, and performances, offering a window into the richness of Indonesia's heritage," the ambassador added. Türkiye is home to approximately 8,000 Indonesians, including students, professionals, and individuals married to Turkish nationals, spread across various cities and regions. The Indonesia mission also officially inaugurated two new honorary consulates in Antalya and Hatay. Indonesia now has five honorary consuls in Türkiye. *Writing by Islamuddin Sajid
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Elon Musk, the world's richest person and one of Donald Trump's closest allies, met with US lawmakers Thursday on his plans for overseeing radical government spending cuts under the incoming administration. President-elect Trump rewarded the Tesla, X and SpaceX chief for his support during the White House campaign by naming him head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, along with another wealthy ally, Vivek Ramaswamy. Although the office, dubbed DOGE, has a purely advisory role, Musk's star power and intense influence in Trump's inner circle bring political clout. As Musk and Ramaswamy strode into the Capitol for meetings with lawmakers, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson touted "a new day in America." "There's an enormous amount of waste, fraud and abuse," he told reporters. "Government is too big, it does too many things, and it does almost nothing well." Musk and Ramaswamy have said they can identify billions of dollars of cuts in spending, sparking questions about whether Republicans will even try to slash politically popular social security programs. Writing in the Wall Street Journal last month, the two businessmen laid out plans for the White House to cut staff, trim government programs and reduce federal regulations, even if it means bypassing Congress, which holds budgetary power. "The entrenched and ever-growing bureaucracy represents an existential threat to our republic, and politicians have abetted it for too long," Musk and Ramaswamy wrote. "We're doing things differently. We are entrepreneurs, not politicians. During Trump's election campaign, Musk vowed to reduce federal spending by $2 trillion. This would represent cutting total US spending by a third, almost certainly meaning devastation of social support programs -- something that has never garnered strong political backing. Musk's emphasis on firing large numbers of government employees, however, echoes Republican talking points about the need to take on an overbearing state and may garner more support. Musk says he is seeking "mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy." Musk suggested banning government employees from working at home as an opening tactic. "Requiring federal employees to come to the office five days a week would result in a wave of voluntary terminations that we welcome." Cuts will also target subsidies to public broadcasters and groups such as Planned Parenthood, which campaigns for abortion access and offers an array of reproductive health services. But DOGE is unlikely, at least initially, to go after welfare programs such as Social Security or health insurance for the poor and seniors, Ramaswamy said in an interview with Axios on Wednesday. Such cuts should be "a policy decision that belongs to the voters" and their representatives in Congress, Ramaswamy said. A reduction in military spending, which climbed to $820 billion in 2023, is also unlikely to be on the table. Musk's new role raises the question of potential conflicts of interest, since he could be issuing policy recommendations that impact directly on his own business empire. Underlining the close connection to DOGE, Musk's favorite cryptocurrency is called Dogecoin. rle/ev/md/sms/md
After recent burglaries at homes of professional athletes – including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce – the NFL has issued a security bulletin to teams and the players union warning that “organized and skilled groups” are increasingly targeting players’ residences for such crimes. The memo, issued Wednesday and obtained by CNN, warns that players across multiple sports leagues are being targeted. Perpetrators “appear to exploit team schedules to target athletes’ homes on game days,” and appear to be using public records, social media, media reports and surveillance to gather information on their targets, it says. The memo recommends that players take certain social media precautions, including not posting activities as they happen, and not posting photos of high-dollar objects such as jewelry, watches or flashy clothing. It also encourages players to take home security steps, including installing comprehensive systems with cameras, sensors and exterior lights; having solid exterior doors with deadbolt locks and reinforced frames; storing valuable items out of plain sight; and using a trusted house sitter when possible. “It is important for players to maintain situational awareness, practice social media safety, and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of becoming a target,” the memo reads. The memo does not provide details about the groups’ identities or give examples of specific burglaries. Local law enforcement and the FBI are working to identify the perpetrators and determine whether group members were part of a transnational crime syndicate, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN. The FBI on Thursday declined to comment to CNN. Some groups, the NFL memo says, conduct extensive surveillance, including by making “attempted home deliveries” and “posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in a neighborhood.” The Kansas City-area homes of Mahomes and Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local news outlets citing authorities. One burglary happened early October 6 at a home in Missouri’s Cass County, a report from the county sheriff’s office said. That home belongs to Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback, CNN affiliates KCTV and KSHB reported. Details about what was taken weren’t released. “Obviously, it’s frustrating, it’s disappointing,” Mahomes said last week when asked about the burglary. “I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing, but (it’s) obviously something that you don’t want to happen to really anybody but obviously yourself.” The other burglary happened in eastern Kansas on the evening of October 7, according to a police report obtained by CNN – around the time the Chiefs were hosting the New Orleans Saints for a game aired on “Monday Night Football.” The home was believed to belong to Kelce, KCTV reported . The report, made to police on October 8, indicated $20,000 in cash was stolen and $1,000 worth of damage was done to a rear door. CNN has reached out to both players and the Chiefs for comment. Burglaries reported at NBA players’ homes Reports of burglaries at the homes of NBA players have also recently emerged. The home of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. was burglarized on September 15 while he was attending a Minnesota Vikings game, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported . A “yet-to-be determined amount of jewelry” was stolen, the newspaper reported. CNN has reached out to Conley, the Timberwolves and police in Medina, Minnesota, for more information and comment. In an Instagram post on November 3, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis said his home had been broken into the night before while he was playing in the Bucks’ home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. River Hills, Wisconsin, police have not yet responded to CNN’s request for details about the crime. “Many of my prized possessions were stolen,” Portis said, and later offered a $40,000 reward for information directly leading to the return of the stolen items. CNN’s Jill Martin, Hanna Park and Josh Campbell contributed to this report
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s next governor has added a layer of management with his incoming cabinet, with just two of the eight members serving as agency heads in addition to their secretarial duties. Other positions in the cabinet include the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, the superintendent of the Indiana State Police and the lieutenant governor. All eight will oversee several agencies and report directly to Gov.-elect Mike Braun. In contrast, Gov. Eric Holcomb had two dozen members in his cabinet, including direct reports from agency heads. “So much of the inefficiency in government is when it sprawls and you don’t have any real good management structure to it,” Braun said at an Indianapolis steakhouse on Friday. He likened it to adopting a new technology with a steep up-front cost. “Sometimes you might be spending a little more on the structure of something — and I don’t view it as this being the case — because I can see how savings are going to immediately flow from it,” Braun said. “... the goal is going to be, as I’ve said many times, to show how you can do more with less. Government always wants to get more done; they want more to do it. “That’s not the real world. It doesn’t work that way and that’s not called productivity,” Braun continued. Cabinet members would be “entrepreneurial and accessible,” though Braun didn’t clarify if each would be able to hire their own staff — which could add more government positions. He said each would have “a lot of latitude.” At the event, Braun assembled nearly every cabinet member — Jennifer-Ruth Green, the incoming public safety secretary, was still on a military assignment — and called the government positions “the most exciting team we’ve had in state government for a long, long time.” “We’ve reorganized the executive side to make it streamlined so it’s going to emphasize transparency, results (and) accountability,” Braun told reporters. He recapped his one term in Congress, which culminated in a farewell speech last week, continuing his criticism of the federal government. “Here you’re going to see, I think, what government’s supposed to be about,” he said. He also repeated his company’s insurance “fix” to cap premiums in a high-deductible plan for his employees. Health care, he said, would be one of the hardest challenges to address, acknowledging a tight budget in the upcoming session. He also vowed to collaborate with the state legislature “in a way that’s probably never been done before” and continue to visit all 92 counties regularly. Braun’s incoming cabinet includes: • Lisa Hershman, Secretary of Management and Budget and head of the Office of Management and Budget • Matthew Ubelhor, Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure • Katie Jenner, Secretary of Education and head of the Department of Education • David Adams, Secretary of Commerce • Mike Speedy, Secretary of Business Affairs • Jennifer-Ruth Green, Secretary of Public Safety • Suzanne Jaworowski, Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources • Gloria Sachdev, Secretary of Health and Family Services • Anthony Scott, Superintendent of the Indiana State Police Braun hasn’t yet named an adjutant general.OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartmentShopbook raises $ 150,000 to digitise bookkeeping for SMEs led by nVentures
Ricky Starks recently did an interview with Chris Van Vliet on Insight (per Fightful ) to discuss a wide range of topics. During it, the AEW star looked back on attending the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble to support his friend Cody Rhodes. However, security footage of him walking in the stadium was released on social media. “You know what’s funny about that? First off, yes, I did go see a friend of mine for his match,” Ricky said. “It was an hour away. Secondly, they caught me walking to the bus. Third off, somebody who worked at Alamo decided to take a video and screenshot and post it. I’m very respectful of wrestling traditions and the hierarchy, but I’ll be damned, the minute that I am disrespected, you do not get that back. A veteran was telling me, ‘You think a McDonald’s worker is going across the street to Burger King.’ ‘What?’ ‘That’s such a bad look on the business.’ We have veterans who do podcasts where they openly talk about the storylines they are in currently and how they did a match. They’re telling me that walking to a bus, on security footage, that is more disrespectful to the business than them being on a podcast and being like, ‘This is the idea we had about this current angle.’ Give me a break. Ya’ll are crazy. “It was simply visiting a friend. I was only on the bus. I stayed on the bus. I wasn’t trying to cause any type of issues. The whole purpose was, I was walking to the bus so I wasn’t seen by anybody.”
Mired in last place in the NHL standings amid a rebuilding process, the Chicago Blackhawks dismissed coach Luke Richardson on Thursday and named Anders Sorensen interim coach. In two-plus seasons with the Blackhawks, the 55-year-old Richardson posted a 57-118-15 record, including an 8-16-2 start to this season, in his first stint as a head coach. Chicago posted 59 points in his first season, then regressed to 52 in 2023-24, despite having No. 1 overall pick and 2024 Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard on the roster. "Today I made the difficult decision to move on from Luke as our head coach. We thank him for his efforts and contributions to the organization and our community," Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "As we have begun to take steps forward in our rebuilding process, we felt that the results did not match our expectations for a higher level of execution this season and ultimately came to the decision that a change was necessary. We wish Luke and his family all the best moving forward." The 49-year-old Sorensen had been the coach of the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. He will be succeeded at Rockford by Mark Eaton on an interim basis. Eaton is the Blackhawks' assistant general manager overseeing player development. "On behalf of the entire Blackhawks organization, I'd like to thank Luke for his dedication over the past three seasons," Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. "I fully support Kyle's decision in making this change as he continues to do what is needed to move our team forward. I have the utmost confidence in him and the rest of our Hockey Operations team as they begin their search for the next head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks." Richardson was the Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick (No. 7 overall) in 1987 and posted 201 points (35 goals, 166 assists) in 1,417 games over 21 seasons. Playing for six teams, the Ottawa native also amassed 2,055 penalty minutes. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library published its holiday calendar of events, with a full slate of programs, services, displays and more. During December and during Winter Break in 2024, the library provides a variety of programs for all ages. This Friday, drop in for free hot chocolate and help celebrate Hot Chocolate Day. Here’s a list of other activities through the New Year’s holiday. Pokemon and Yugioh. Card Games: Every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.; bring your own cards or play with ours. Frosted Fairytales Storytime: Children age 3 to 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday. Bring the family and enjoy stories, songs and more. Wear pajamas and plan on decorating cookies. Frosted Fairytales Toddler Time: Families with infants to age 3 meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. Enjoy stories, songs and more. Wear pajamas and plan on decorating cookies. Holiday Family Storytime: Bring the whole family at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for an evening of fun for everyone. Holiday Music Time: Babies to age 18 months, start at 9 a.m. Monday. Children ages 18 months to 6 years begin at 10 a.m. Bring the family to ring the bells and enjoy discovering the magic of music. Babytime: At 10 a.m. every Tuesday infants to 18 months and their families are welcome to come for a lap-sit program filled with finger rhymes and music. Holiday Hooplah Storytime: Beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 18, children ages 3 to 6 years and their families may enjoy stories, songs and more. Enjoy stories about Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday traditions. STEAM Cupcake Decorating: At 2 p.m. Dec. 18, teens age 7 to 12 years in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics come to assemble kits with Ms. Heather. All supplies are included. Space is limited so call 254-953-5491 to register. Teen Game Time: From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 18 teens ages 12-17 years drop by the Library for board games, card games and more. Homeschool Holiday Meet-Up In the Maker Space: From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 18, the whole family is invited for science exploration, art creation and more in Maker Space. Holiday Hooplah Toddler Time: At 10 a.m. Dec. 19, Families with infants to 3-year-olds come to enjoy stories, songs and more. Learn about Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday traditions. Book Discussion Club for Adults: At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, drop in for a lively discussion of “The Bees: A Novel” by Laline Paull. In the book, Flora 717 is a sanitation worker, a member of the lowest caste in her orchard hive where work and sacrifice are the highest virtues and worship of the beloved queen the only religion. But, Flora is not like other bees. With circumstances threatening the hive’s survival, her curiosity is regarded as a dangerous flaw but her courage and strength are an asset. To join virtually, send an e-mail to lyoungblood@harkerheights.gov for an invitation. Baby Play: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 20, families with babies to 18 months come and go for free play with the library baby toys. Kwanzaa Storytime: At 9 a.m. Dec. 26, children from 3 to 6 years and their families learn a little about family and fun with stories and songs about Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa Toddler Time: At 10 a.m. Dec. 26, families with infants to three years learn a little about family and fun with stories and songs about Kwanzaa. Music Exploration for All Ages: From 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 30, bring the whole family to play with our large and small musical instruments. Come and go to try a floor piano, bells, boom sticks and more. New Year’s Eve Party for Kids: From 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 31, help count down to the new year. Enjoy games, crafts, funny hats, snacks and more. We’ll practice out countdowns to 11 a.m. and to noon. Happy New Year Storytime: At 9 a.m. Jan. 2, it’s a new year and children ages 3 to 6 years can bring their families to celebrate 2025 with stories, crafts and songs. Happy New Year’s Storytime: At 10 a.m. Jan. 2, it’s a new year and families with infants to 3 years come to celebrate 2025 with stories, crafts and songs. Join us in discussing “The Bees: A Novel” by Laline Paull on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to join us virtually, just e-mail lyoungblood@harkerheights.gov for an invitation. The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library is excited to announce the return of Inter Library Loan services available to individuals with our Library card. If you are looking for an item that our Library does not own, we may be able to borrow it for you from another Library. Call 254-953-5491 for details. The Library’s Maker Space will be OPEN much of the holiday season. Other than the days on which we close for all or part of the day, the room for creativity and fun will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just drop in to see what you can make with whatever we have in the room. Thanks to our generous community, new items come in all the time. For a full list of programs, please take a look at the library’s website at https://harkerheights.gov/library . The schedule and the programming events are listed in several sections. The library also posts additional fliers on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/harkerheightspubliclibrary . For additional information, please call 254-953-5491 or e-mail lyoungblood@harkerheights.gov .
Linthicum, MD, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NFM Family of Lenders is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun for the 13th consecutive year. This prestigious award is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and empowering work environment. "We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition for the 13th year in a row," said President and COO Bob Tyson. "This award reflects our dedication to creating a workplace where our employees feel valued and supported. We believe that when our team thrives, so does our ability to serve our clients with excellence." The Top Workplace award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, a leading employee engagement technology partner. This confidential survey measures various aspects of the employee experience, including feelings of respect, support, growth opportunities, and empowerment to execute their roles effectively. "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." This recognition underscores the NFM Family of Lenders' dedication to its employees and its mission to provide exceptional service to its clients. The NFM Family of Lenders remains committed to maintaining a culture that prioritizes employee satisfaction and engagement, ensuring that every team member feels an integral part of the company's success. For more information about the NFM Family of Lenders and career opportunities, please visit nfmlending.com/careers. About The NFM Family of Lenders NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies include Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com , like our Facebook page , or follow us on Instagram . Company Contact: Gene DiPaula gdipaula@nfmlending.comATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. People are also reading... 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Chamberlain among seven inducted into Nebraska Baseball HOF Inmate cited for damaging video system Just Askin': Dana Holgorsen noncommittal on future, ranking a big week for Nebraska Athletics Beatrice High School first-quarter honor roll Micheal J's to reopen Former Daily Sun publisher Thomas dies Historical society appoints board members, elects officers At the courthouse, Nov. 9, 2024 “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY (AACS) PRESENTS ITS 41st ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, FEATURING GROUNDBREAKING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND AN INNOVATIVE PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP