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Last year, Juliette Sartori decided she wanted to expand her social circle, so she went on a coffee date with three people she had never met before. “It went really well,” she said. "We ended up speaking for two hours and I still speak to them today. We all keep in touch." Her friendship blind date was part of Dinner with a Stranger, the society Juliette and her flatmates started "on a whim" for fellow Glasgow University students who wanted to meet new people. Juliette, 21, had moved to Scotland from the US to study business and management and said it was harder to instantly connect with others as she found people "had a wall up" and were closed off. With students so plugged in and digital that they spend less time interacting with each other face-to-face, she didn't have many opportunities to increase her circle of friends. And so Dinner with a Stranger was born. “We thought originally only 30 people would join,” Juliette says. “We just didn’t know what to expect. “It’s an out-there idea and the name throws people off from the start.” But 200 people - a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate male, female and non-binary students - signed up in the first month and the society has continued to grow ever since. Juliette's friendship lottery is very different to the swipe right culture of the dating apps which dominate the lives of many young people. Firstly, it is about friendship and not romantic hook-ups. But it is also avoids complicated computer algorithms and relies instead on more traditional personality quizzes shared with members online at the start of every month. Prospective mate-dates are asked questions on a theme, ranging from their favourite music genre or most-loved Disney movie to their dream holiday destination. Then Juliette and five others spend hours manually pairing people up and sharing contact details before taking a step back to let the magic happen. Playing platonic Cupid alongside Juliette, Mary Yiorkadji quickly realised she wasn’t alone in struggling to find friends at university. Originally from Cyprus, she says: “There are lots of people from different backgrounds and it can be really intimidating feeling like you’re different and people won’t understand you.” The 22-year-old believes social media has had a negative impact on friendships. It comes as more and more people nowadays compare their lives to others online. “It is really easy to get caught up in fake ideas from social media, which can cause loneliness and expectations that are never met,” Mary says. “People are lonelier now. Our generation is lonelier.” But Mary says Dinner with a Stranger has introduced her to the beauty of the blind friendship date. "I think one of the most important parts of university is to meet new people," says the fourth-year economics and philosophy student. "In this way you don't give power to the differences between people, you give power to things that matter in a friendship, which are the similarities you have." She describes it as a "unique" way to meet and connect with others from all over the world. Second-year students Vanya and Hannah, who were paired up by Dinner with a Stranger in December last year, believe they would not have met each other if it wasn’t for the group. Hannah, 20, from Manchester, says: “Society puts so much emphasis on romance that we forget how important friendships are.” She says before meeting Vanya she was “miserable” and would spend a lot of time by herself, but now her mental health has improved and she is more confident. The pair are now best friends and flatmates. Vanya, 19, says she enjoyed getting to know Hannah without “pre-conceived ideas and expectations”. “People are talking to so many people online that they're not properly talking to anyone,” says the economics student, originally from India. “In this way, you’re going in with a completely open mind and you’re getting to know someone as the conversation moves along. "You have to show that you're making a genuine effort." For Juliette, going on friendship dates with strangers has helped her to find her “people”. Confused as to why people think it is not normal to go on friendship dates to meet new people, she believes soon there will be more opportunities to take part in this “fun experiment”. She said: “It’s more of a modern way of making friends. “It’s taking the idea of meeting someone online from a dating website and turning it into friendships by seeing how well you mesh with that person.” Dating apps, such as Bumble, have already started to create similar versions for friendship-making, which Juliette thinks will become more mainstream as the idea expands. “Now people are working from home and doing uni remotely, it is more common for people to stay at home all the time and you are less likely to go out and meet new people like you would have done five years ago. “It’s modern but I think it will become more popular in the future.”www jilibay net 。

By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products , a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Monday. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if they don’t stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders with the United States. He said on social media last week that he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security, attended a dinner with Trump and Trudeau at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Friday. Trudeau requested the meeting in a bid to avoid the tariffs by convincing Trump that the northern border is nothing like the U.S. southern border with Mexico . “The prime minister of course spoke about the importance of protecting the Canadian economy and Canadian workers from tariffs, but we also discussed with our American friends the negative impact that those tariffs could have on their economy, on affordability in the United States as well,” LeBlanc said in Parliament. If Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, alcohol and other goods. The Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said last week that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when the countries retaliate. Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the U.S. should Trump follow through on the threat. After his dinner with Trump, Trudeau returned home without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. “The idea that we came back empty handed is completely false,” LeBlanc said. “We had a very productive discussion with Mr. Trump and his future Cabinet secretaries. ... The commitment from Mr. Trump to continue to work with us was far from empty handed.” Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, and Mike Waltz, Trump’s choice to be his national security adviser. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, told The Associated Press on Sunday that “the message that our border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood.” Hillman, who sat at an adjacent table to Trudeau and Trump, said Canada is not the problem when it comes to drugs and migrants. On Monday, Mexico’s president rejected those comments. “Mexico must be respected, especially by its trading partners,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said. She said Canada had its own problems with fentanyl consumption and “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has.” Flows of migrants and seizures of drugs at the two countries’ border are vastly different. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border during the last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Most of the fentanyl reaching the U.S. — where it causes about 70,000 overdose deaths annually — is made by Mexican drug cartels using precursor chemicals smuggled from Asia. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol reported 1.53 million encounters with migrants at the southwest border with Mexico between October 2023 and September 2024. That compares to 23,721 encounters at the Canadian border during that time. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.No. 12 West Virginia women beat Boise State 82-47 to reach title game of Gulf Coast Showcase

TOMS River, N.J. (AP) — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” even as it remains unclear who owns them. “We should be doing some very urgent intelligence analysis and take them out of the skies, especially if they’re flying over airports or military bases,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday as concerns about the drones spread across Capitol Hill. People in the New York region are also concerned that the drones may be sharing airspace with commercial airlines, he said, demanding more transparency from the Biden administration. The White House said Thursday that a review of the reported sightings shows that many of them are actually manned aircraft being flown lawfully. White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said there were no reported sightings in any restricted airspace. He said the U.S. Coast Guard has not uncovered any foreign involvement from coastal vessels. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat, or have a foreign nexus,” Kirby said, echoing statements from the Pentagon and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. The FBI has been investigating and has asked residents to share any videos, photos or other information about the drones. On Wednesday, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said they are not U.S. military drones. The number of sightings has increased in recent days, though officials say many of the objects seen may have been planes rather than drones. It’s also possible that a single drone has been reported more than once. The worry stems partly from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. In a post on the social media platform X, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia described the drones as up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights switched off. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use but are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Most, but not all, of the drones spotted in New Jersey were larger than those typically used by hobbyists. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey said he was frustrated by the lack of transparency, saying it could help spread fear or misinformation. “We should know what’s going on over our skies,” he said Thursday. Fantasia, a Morris County Republican, was among several lawmakers who met with state police and Homeland Security officials to discuss the sightings from the New York City area across New Jersey and westward into parts of Pennsylvania, including over Philadelphia. It is unknown at this time whether the sightings are related. Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, U.S. Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew, say the military should shoot down the drones. Smith said a U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer briefed him on an incident over the weekend in which a dozen drones followed a motorized Coast Guard lifeboat “in close pursuit” near Barnegat Light and Island Beach State Park in Ocean County. Coast Guard Lt. Luke Pinneo on Wednesday told The Associated Press “that multiple low-altitude aircraft were observed in the vicinity of one of our vessels near Island Beach State Park.” Associated Press reporters Mark Scolforo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and reporter Darlene Superville and videojournalists Serkan Gurbuz and Nathan Ellgren in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.None

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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas' quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season — barring, that is, another injury. O'Connell didn't look like a quarterback who hadn't played in nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb . Plus, the Raiders had a short week to prepare for the Chiefs, meaning O'Connell only went through a series of walk-through practices. Even so, he completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards, including touchdown passes of 33 yards to tight end Brock Bowers and 58 yards to wide receiver Tre Tucker. He didn't throw any interceptions. “Thought he competed,” coach Antonio Pierce said Saturday morning. “I thought for what we knew we were getting with Spags (Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and that defense, that he stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.” O'Connell's performance would've shined even more if not for the Raiders' final offensive play. He led the Raiders from their 8-yard line to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. The plan was for O'Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run off a few more seconds, then send Daniel Carlson out for the potential winning field goal without giving Patrick Mahomes enough time to mount one of his signature comebacks. But rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball before O'Connell was expecting it, and the Chiefs recovered to secure another close, last-minute victory. The Raiders were called for illegal shift, which Kansas City declined. But there was some question about whether officials intended to call a false start instead. Though that infraction would have cost Las Vegas 5 yards, the pre-snap penalty still would've given Carlson a shot at the field goal. Pierce said his team heard an official's whistle before the snap, and that will be included in the Raiders' report to the NFL. “We do that every game,” Pierce said. “Typically, anywhere from three to five questions, and then we’ll get a letter within 24 to 36 hours, and we’ll read it and learn from it.” What’s working Bowers had another sensational game. He was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 140 yards. For the season, he has 84 receptions for 884 yards and four TDs, making him a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. “We’re seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him, and I don’t really think it matters,” Pierce said. “I think we've got a really special player on our hand.” What needs help The Raiders need to do better on first and second downs to set up more favorable third-down conversions. They have faced 47 third downs from 7 to 10 yards, tied with the Dallas Cowboys for fifth most. Las Vegas' conversion rate on those plays is 36.2%, which actually is favorable compared to the rest of the league, but the Raiders are still creating too many of those situations. Stock up Las Vegas made life difficult for Mahomes, sacking him five times. And it wasn't just Maxx Crosby bringing the heat. Four players had at least one-half sack, including K’Lavon Chaisson, who had 1 1/2. It was a season-high total for the Raiders, and they have taken down the opposing quarterback in 30 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak. Stock down Carlson is usually money, but he missed field goals from 56, 55 and 58 yards. Hardly chip shots, but he is capable of converting from those distances. He had made 30 of 38 field goals from 50-plus yards entering the game, with a career long of 57 yards. Injuries WR DJ Turner injured his knee in the second half. Key number 12 — The Raiders are one of three teams to fall behind double digits in each of their first 12 games of a season. The others were the 1986 Indianapolis Colts and 1972 New England Patriots. Next steps The Raiders visit Tampa Bay on Dec. 8. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Mark Anderson, The Associated PressTrudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says

NEW YORK — Stoli Group USA, the owner of the , has filed for bankruptcy as it struggled to contend with slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack that has snarled its operations and several years of fighting Russia in court. The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 million and $100 million in liabilities. Stoli vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon will continue to be available on store shelves while the company navigates the Chapter 11 process, which only pertains to its U.S. business. Until 2022, Stoli was sold as Stolichnaya in the United States, which loosely translates to “capital city” in Russian. The company shortened its title and boycotts . Stoli Group’s founder, Russian-born billionaire Yuri Shefler, was exiled from that nation in 2000 because of his opposition to President Vladimir Putin. The liquor has long been marketed as a Russian vodka, but its production facilities have been in Latvia for several decades. Stoli Group is a unit of Luxembourg-based SPI Group, which owns other spirit and wine brands. “The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago,” said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement. “Earlier this year the company and our owner were both named by the Russian state as ‘extremist groups working against Russia’s interests.’” Its with the Russia government has forced Stoli to “spend dozens of millions of dollars on this long-term court battle across the globe with the Russian authorities,” according to its court filing. Caldwell also said that Stoli’s global operations has been a “victim of a malicious cyber attack” that has forced the company to operate “entirely manually while the systems are rebuilt.” A slowdown in demand for alcohol has following the pandemic when people were stuck at home and stocked up. Stoli’s filings said that it has seen a “decline and softening of demand for alcohol and spirits products post-Covid and especially beginning in 2023 and continuing into 2024.”None

Westchester Real Estate Attorney Peter Zinkovetsky Publishes Insightful Article on Local Real Estate 12-02-2024 11:22 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Westchester real estate attorney [ https://www.avenuelawfirm.com/westchester-real-estate-lawyer/ ] Peter Zinkovetsky of Avenue Law Firm has published an insightful article exploring the unique real estate market of Westchester County, New York. The article examines the opportunities and challenges encountered by buyers and sellers in this sought-after region, emphasizing the importance of legal representation in real estate transactions. "Westchester offers a lifestyle that many people find more balanced and fulfilling compared to the fast pace of New York City," said Westchester real estate attorney Peter Zinkovetsky. "However, the real estate market here does have its challenges. Whether buying or selling, it's crucial to approach the process carefully to avoid financial and legal risks." The article emphasizes that while the Westchester lifestyle is appealing, the region's real estate market is highly competitive and can be tricky to manage. Westchester real estate attorney Peter Zinkovetsky points out that the homes in the area are high-quality, spacious, and well-suited for families, but the legal complexities surrounding real estate transactions can pose significant challenges for those unfamiliar with the process. For those looking to purchase a home in Westchester, the article outlines the potential risks buyers may face. Zinkovetsky explains that while real estate agents play a valuable role, they are not equipped to handle the legal intricacies of real estate contracts. Buyers often encounter contracts that favor sellers or fail to disclose critical details about the property. "Real estate agents can provide helpful advice, but they aren't attorneys," Zinkovetsky explains. "They cannot protect individuals from unreasonable contract terms or predatory practices. That's where a real estate attorney comes in-to protect the investment and ensure it is legally sound and aligned with the best interests." For sellers, the article highlights the growing demand for Westchester properties as more people seek to move away from the crowded urban environment of New York City. Zinkovetsky advises sellers to recognize the value of their property and to ensure that their sales contracts reflect its worth. "Westchester is an increasingly popular destination, and sellers have an incredible asset in their hands," Zinkovetsky said. "However, it's important to have a well-drafted contract that protects financial interests and eliminates potential liabilities." Westchester's real estate market stands out for its diversity and high property values. The article notes that the median value of owner-occupied homes in the area is over half a million dollars, which is double the national average. Additionally, Westchester's 45 municipalities offer a variety of housing options, ranging from single-family homes to condos and co-ops. Zinkovetsky explains that the market's unique dynamics require careful attention to detail. Buyers need to account for the potential costs of maintaining single-family homes, while sellers must be aware of market trends to price their properties appropriately. The article also explores legal challenges that can arise during real estate transactions, such as disputes over property defects, building code violations, or contract terms. Zinkovetsky highlights the importance of proactive legal involvement to avoid costly litigation. "Real estate disputes often arise from misunderstandings or oversights in the transaction process," Zinkovetsky said. "Involving an attorney early helps address potential issues before they escalate into legal battles." The article makes a strong case for hiring a real estate attorney, even though New York State does not legally require one for real estate transactions. Zinkovetsky explains that an attorney's role goes beyond document preparation, offering clients peace of mind by addressing legal risks and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. For those involved in the real estate market in Westchester, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. Whether buying a first home, selling a property, or addressing a complex litigation issue, working with a real estate attorney can safeguard interests and help achieve goals. About Avenue Law Firm: Avenue Law Firm is a trusted legal practice serving clients throughout Westchester County and New York City. Led by attorney Peter Zinkovetsky, the firm focuses on providing comprehensive legal services for real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing, and litigation. With a commitment to protecting clients' financial interests, Avenue Law Firm offers personalized guidance and strategic solutions for the unique challenges of the Westchester real estate market. Embeds: Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZuyj5chBs GMB: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14223199020890935024 Email and website Email: peter@avenuelawfirm.com Website: https://avenuelawfirm.com/ Media Contact Company Name: Avenue Law Firm Contact Person: Peter Zinkovetsky Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=westchester-real-estate-attorney-peter-zinkovetsky-publishes-insightful-article-on-local-real-estate ] Phone: (212) 729-4090 Address:505 Park Ave Suite 202 City: New York State: New York 10022 Country: United States Website: https://avenuelawfirm.com/ This release was published on openPR.Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped

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