Hyderabad, December 24: The Telangana government is likely to decide on a proposal to lift the restriction barring individuals with more than two children from contesting rural local body polls, after deciding on quotas for the elections. Ruling Congress sources on Tuesday said the issue will likely be addressed after the caste census is completed and a decision on reservations for rural local body polls is made. The Telangana government's comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey, an election promise by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, began on November 6 and is now in its final stages. Earlier, Congress sources had indicated that the government may revert to the previous policy, which was changed in the 1990s by the government of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Caste Census in India: Know How It Impacts the Social Fabric of Country Magazine Link: - Latest Tweet by Prasar Bharati News Services . The two-child norm was already repealed for urban local bodies in Telangana. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a bill allowing people with more than two children to contest urban local body elections, reversing the previous rule. Leaders from various political parties have expressed concerns that southern states could lose Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming delimitation exercise. ‘Yeh Kaise Insaan Hai?’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Slams Allu Arjun for ‘Pushpa 2’ Stampede, Says Actor Waved to Fans at Sandhya Theatre After Woman Died (Watch Video) . Speaking at an event in October, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy highlighted that southern states have effectively implemented family planning policies, but the Centre has failed to appreciate their efforts. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin have also supported the idea of having larger families. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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BRICKIES’ favourite Screwfix, bakery Greggs and the boss of McVities biscuits were among firms laying into the Chancellor’s raid on business yesterday. McVitie’s biscuit maker Pladis accused Rachel Reeves of making Britain less attractive. 4 McVitie’s biscuit maker Pladis accused Rachel Reeves of making Britain less attractive for business Boss Salman Amin said: “We would like to continue to be a major investor going forward. It’s becoming harder to understand what the case for investment is.” Greggs boss Roisin Currie said the changes to national insurance contributions would add tens of millions of extra costs to the chain. Ms Currie said she would try to keep price rises to “pennies”. The cost of its signature sausage roll has shot up from £1 to £1.40 in some parts of the country in the past few years. Meanwhile DIY giant Kingfisher, which also owns B&Q, said the hit from the national insurance increase would cost it £31million this year. READ MORE BUSINESS NEWS BUDGET WARNING Rachel Reeves’ Budget 'is squeezing profits and killing off growth' Kingfisher said that it would seek to mitigate costs but did not say how. The Confederation Of British Industry's own survey found that half of businesses had said they would have to cut jobs to afford the £25billion tax raid. Most will have to raise prices or curb their investment plans. Their comments came as Ms Reeves faced accusations she unfairly targeted everyday businesses in order to appease big City funds and pension firms with a softer blow. Most read in Business SCAN YOU BELIEVE? Supermarket giant with over 900 stores wants to make big security change SUNEMPLOYMENT How to take control of your career and future by being your own boss STAMP LOOTY Royal Mail warns stamp prices could rise AGAIN after £120m hit from Budget FORD PULLS PLUG Ford set to axe 800 British jobs - blaming slow electric vehicle sales CBI chairman Sir Rupert Soames told The Sun that the Budget had “milked business. And it can’t keep whacking it.” He said of the Chancellor’s earlier attempts to woo business that the “Government’s actions have to match its words. The trust is low and it will get lower.” How to protect your pension and Inheritance from the new Budget Industry veteran Sir Rupert, who is Winston Churchill’s grandson, said that Ms Reeves’s biggest economic issue was getting one million people back into work. But her Budget had made it harder for firms to invest and hire people. The Chancellor said the only alternative available to her big £25billion tax raid on business “was instability hanging over us for another year as people asked how are you going to make the sums add up?”. Rain Newton Smith, CBI chief executive, said that the “heavy burden” of the Budget had meant it was “back to damage control” for many firms. 4 Confederation of British Industry chairman Sir Rupert Soames told The Sun that the Budget had 'milked business. And it can’t keep whacking it' Credit: Getty ITV buy-up rumoured SHARES in ITV leapt almost ten per cent yesterday after the I’m A Celebrity broadcaster became the target of takeover speculation. ITV, which also had a hit with Joan , starring Sophie Turner, is said to have caught the attention of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. 4 ITV has become the target of takeover speculation, pictured hit Joan, starring Sophie Turner Credit: PA RedBird Capital-owned All3Media and Mediawan, which is backed by the private equity firm KKR, are also said to be potential bidders ITV, which is run by Dame Carolyn McCall, is also considering a potential demerger of its studio business, according to Sky News. In the past three years, the £2.7billion listed broadcaster has been hit by a slump in ad revenue, delays to new TV series caused by strikes and cost concerns on its ITVX streaming service. £3bn coal mine sale MINING giant Anglo American is selling its last remaining steelmaking coal businesses for £3billion. The sale of its Australian coal mines to Peabody Energy is part of a defence strategy by boss Duncan Wanblad to boost shareholder returns. The London-listed company is also exploring the sale of its De Beers diamond business after rejecting a £39billion takeover approach from rival mining giant BHP. Boost by Klarna's 'AI' boss KLARNA used a robot avatar of its chief executive yesterday to deliver the news its artificial intelligence drive is pushing it closer to profitability. The boss of the buy now pay later firm Sebastian Siemiatkowski is a big promoter of AI and is using it to shrink Klarna’s workforce by 20 per cent a year. 4 Klarna used a robot avatar of its chief executive yesterday Credit: Klarna He is also using the software to shed consultants, PRs, marketing costs and now film avatar videos of himself for communications. As a result of its AI efficiency drive, Klarna said its pre-tax losses narrowed to 2million kroner (£144,000) compared to 1.77billion (£128million) kroner the year before. Its revenues have jumped by almost a quarter to 20.3billion kroner (£1.47billion) as more retailers, including John Lewis sign up to its service. Klarna recently filed confidential paperwork for a New York stock market listing. Bank £40m hit BARCLAYS has been hit with a £40 million fine after abandoning a court battle with the UK’s financial watchdog over deals struck with Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The Financial Conduct Authority said Barclays’ conduct at the time was “reckless and lacked integrity” and that there was “no legitimate reason or excuse” for not being transparent with investors. The FCA previously found the bank paid hundreds of millions of pounds in fees to certain Qatari entities. The move was in exchange for billions of pounds of investment to keep it afloat. Female boss slump THE number of female FTSE 250 directors has slumped by 11 per cent in the last two years, Cranfield University & EY say. It comes as the Chancellor-backed £250m Invest in Women fund yesterday hit its fundraising target, with Aviva's £50m. Rates stay high THE Bank Of England deputy governor dashed borrowers’ hopes yesterday as she said she supported a “gradual” lowering of interest rates. Clare Lombardelli said it was too “early to declare victory on inflation”. She was concerned that it would be more costly to raise rates again if inflation started to rise once more. Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISAPPOINTED' Harry Potter steam train blasted by passengers who 'dreaded' return journey COLD BEERS SPFL side spotted going for a PINT after their bus got stuck in the snow Traders think there is zero chance of another interest rate cut next month. And British Retail Consortium figures show the pace of shop price cuts is already slowing.Korea's super-rich opt for safer investments in 2025: reportIt has been a slow start to the 2024-2025 NBA Season for some teams and their players. Among them are the Chicago Bulls (9-13), who are to utilize their stacked and young roster. One player who had a slow start to the season as well is forward Matas Buzelis , who was the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. In 20 games to start the season, Buzelis only scored at least 10 points twice. On Monday night, Buzelis has his most impactful game of the season against the Brooklyn Nets . The Bulls could look at Buzelis as a future of the team as the Bulls look to be busy during the NBA Trade Deadline. Buzelis shows out against the Nets When the Bulls drafted Buzelis with the 11th overall pick , they knew he had talent and potential, but he would be a project player. He would be a player the Bulls would have to carefully develop so he could play more talented players than at the developmental colleges where he played. Before Monday’s game against the Nets, Buzelis scored 14 points shooting 6-of-13 in field goals and 2-of-5 from the three-point arc in the 142-131 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 23. He would also account for three rebounds, one assist and one block. He was third on the team in points scored that game as guard Zach LaVine and center Nikola Vucevic had explosive games by combining for 55 points. Buzelis had his breakout game of the season against the Nets as he scored a season-high 20 points shooting 7-of-10 in field goals and 4-of-5 from the three-point arc. He would account for five rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Buzelic had a +17 presence on the court for the Bulls as he played excellent defense on top of his best offensive performance of the season. Buzelis could be a key player moving forward The Bulls are sitting at a point where they are too good to tank, but they are currently not good enough to contend for an Eastern Conference Finals title. They are currently in ninth place in the East just ahead of the Detroit Pistons. They are a part of a bad conference that has an identity with superteams like the Philadelphia 76ers not playing well. The Bulls tried to get a starting lineup and a bench of underrated players could be the third option on a championship-contending team. LaVine, Vucevic and point guard Lonzo Ball (when healthy) are talented veterans, but the problem is that they aren’t game-changing players. This is a big reason why the Bulls changing their identity by putting LaVine, Vucevic and Ball all on the trade block. If the Bulls got one big star on their roster, it would open up more options for young players like Buzelis to have their chance. These young players need as much exposure to a star leading on the way both on and off the court. For Buzelis he could have a bigger role moving forward. One thing is for certain after the game against Brooklyn, he has made his presence known. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
Middlesex County OPP attended the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision in Strathroy-Caradoc early Sunday morning. Around 2:40 a.m., first responders arrived at the single vehicle collision on Highway 402, west of Glendon Drive. Police confirm one person has died at the scene and three others were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Highway 402 was closed westbound between Glendon Drive and Hickory Drive in Strathroy-Caradoc while police investigated. Updates will be provided as they become available. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. North Korea's Kim vows the toughest anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the 'toughest' anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. Kitchener Cambridge industrial plant dealing with major damages after fire A fire Saturday morning has a Cambridge industrial plant dealing with major damage. Minor flooding possible with snow melt, rain on way: GRCA The Waterloo Region and the city of Guelph will be wrapping up 2024 with unusually warm weather over the weekend. 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Windsor Community partners in Windsor propose education campaign to veer people away from payday loans In a move aimed at combatting the financial strain caused by payday loans, the City of Windsor is considering the launch of a comprehensive education campaign to promote alternative financial options. Ex-boyfriend arrested for violating bail conditions Chatham-Kent police have made an arrest after a man allegedly violated his bail conditions. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. Northern Ontario Pair of 911 calls leads to two impaired driving arrests in three hours A pair of 911 calls from concerned citizens led to two separate impaired driving charges in a single northern Ontario town within three hours. Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal joins growing chorus of Liberals calling for Trudeau to step down Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal has publicly released letters he sent to the Liberal caucus and president of the Liberal Party of Canada, calling on them to begin the process of moving on from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Five southern Ont. hunters fined $37K for moose hunt offences in northern Ont. A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges. Sault Ste. Marie Mississauga tow truck driver charged for impersonating a cop in northern Ont. A southern Ontario resident has been charged for allegedly impersonating a peace officer during a towing incident in northwestern Ontario. Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing a shooting near Thunder Bay in which a man was shot and wounded by a police officer on Boxing Day. Alleged impaired driver crashes into police cruiser on Boxing Day While on general patrol in northwestern Ontario on Boxing Day, an Ontario Provincial Police officer’s vehicle was struck. Ottawa Clouds, rain, fog patches in the forecast for Ottawa this Sunday Clouds, rain, fog patches and warmer-than-normal temperatures are in the forecast for Ottawa this Sunday. Ottawa OPP seizes $28K, suspected drug tablets following traffic stop on Highway 417 A traffic stop for impaired driving lead to the seizure of $28,000 and suspected drug tablets Saturday evening on Highway 417 in Ottawa, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Driver, 17, charged after going more than 100 km/h over the limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after being caught speeding and driving dangerously on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario Friday evening, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Toronto ‘Significant rainfall,’ and heavy fog expected in the GTA, much of southern Ontario Sunday It’s expected to be a foggy and rainy day across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Sunday, with as much as 30 mm of rain expected in some locations. SIU investigating after Toronto cops discharge sock round, less-lethal firearm at man that resulted in serious injuries The province’s police watchdog is investigating after Toronto officers discharged sock round and less-lethal firearm at a man who had allegedly stabbed another person in the city’s Rockcliffe-Smythe area on Saturday morning. 1 person in hospital, suspect in police custody following stabbing in Fairbank One person is in hospital, and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in Toronto’s Fairbank neighbourhood on Saturday. Montreal Friend of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion says his sister also injured A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Women’s hockey looks to expand coverage and support as spotlight grows More girls and women than ever are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice. 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Winnipeg The most-read stories on CTV Winnipeg in 2024 Historic events, community pride and significant losses dominated headlines in Manitoba in 2024. Here’s a list of the most-read stories of each month of 2024 on CTV News Winnipeg. Cross-country ski race returns to Windsor Park The Prairie Holiday Loppet made its long-awaited return to Winnipeg’s Windsor Park Saturday, with dozens of racers hitting the trails. Have you seen Genevieve? RCMP search for woman last seen on Christmas Eve Thompson RCMP are searching for a woman who went missing from Split Lake earlier this week. Calgary 1 arrested after 3 stabbed in Airdrie, inluding 2 youth Airdrie RCMP have arrested a male in connection with multiple aggravated assaults that left three people injured. Danielle Smith meet-and-greet with Calgary Chinese community wins some hearts but not all Danielle Smith dropped by the Edgemont Community Association for a meet-and-greet Saturday with some member's of Calgary's Chinese community to answer questions and press the flesh, but a format change left Helen Yu feeling a little shortchanged. Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal joins growing chorus of Liberals calling for Trudeau to step down Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal has publicly released letters he sent to the Liberal caucus and president of the Liberal Party of Canada, calling on them to begin the process of moving on from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 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'A great holiday memory': Echo Valley Provincial Park gets plenty of visitors at Skate the Park launch Families and groups of friends made use of the good weather as the new season of Skate the Park got underway at Echo Valley Provincial Park. Missing 89-year-old Moose Jaw man found dead, no foul play suspected: Police Saskatoon U18 provincials curling tournament underway in PA Teams from across Saskatchewan are in Prince Albert for the U18 curling provincials. Police made two arrests following a shooting in Saskatoon A swift response from Saskatoon police led to the arrest of a man and woman following a reported shooting Friday afternoon. Saskatoon fire crews battle house fire Saskatoon firefighters responded to a house fire on the 100 block of Klassen Crescent Friday afternoon. Vancouver Vancouver man defrauded Chinese developers of US$500K, court rules A Vancouver man has been ordered to pay more than US$500,000 after a B.C. Supreme Court judge found he had defrauded the would-be developers of a real estate project in China of that amount. Vince Dunn's second goal comes in overtime as Kraken rally past Canucks 5-4 Vince Dunn scored his second goal of the game 2:15 into overtime as the Seattle Kraken rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Saturday afternoon. Burnaby RCMP investigating bear spray incident at Metrotown Mounties in Burnaby are investigating after several bystanders were affected by bear spray outside the Metrotown mall Friday evening. Vancouver Island Victoria police seek witnesses, additional victims after hit-and-run spree A woman is facing seven charges after allegedly committing multiple hit-and-run crashes in a stolen vehicle while impaired, according to police in B.C.'s capital. Vancouver man defrauded Chinese developers of US$500K, court rules A Vancouver man has been ordered to pay more than US$500,000 after a B.C. Supreme Court judge found he had defrauded the would-be developers of a real estate project in China of that amount. New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C. Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived. Stay ConnectedIn academia, the true measure of academic rigour lies not in the quantity of words but in the depth of ideas and their clarity of expression. Yet, in Pakistan, thesis standards still prioritise the former. Research theses are often regarded as the ultimate benchmark of a student's academic journey, shaping how their contributions are evaluated. The norm in many Pakistani institutions is for PhD theses to be lengthy - spanning hundreds of pages with extensive references. This practice, widely perceived as a marker of dedication and thoroughness, can inadvertently shift the focus from quality and originality to sheer volume. However, global academic practices tell a different story. When I pursued my PhD in Sweden, my thesis was a concise document, just under 100 pages, including six of my published papers as appendices. This format, common across Europe, emphasises quality over quantity, prioritising clear synthesis of findings and robust arguments over exhaustive elaboration. The experience left me convinced that Pakistan's approach to thesis writing needs reimagining. In most of the developed countries, the expectation is that a thesis should synthesise core findings with clarity, offering concise arguments supported by robust evidence. In Pakistan, however, students often spend years producing hundreds of pages to meet institutional standards. These standards, which emphasise minimum page counts and exhaustive references, promote a "checklist" mentality. Students focus on meeting formal requirements rather than crafting impactful insights. This approach can dilute the originality and clarity of their research, creating documents that are long but lack coherence. The example of Nobel laureate John Nash's groundbreaking 26-page thesis, Non-Cooperative Games, illustrates the power of concise and impactful research. Despite its brevity and only two references, Nash's thesis introduced the Nash Equilibrium, a concept that revolutionised multiple fields, including economics and political science. This underscores that academic rigour is not measured by length but by the depth, precision and clarity of ideas. Similarly, the practice of integrating published papers into theses, common in Europe, demonstrates how a focus on quality and innovation can yield work that is both concise and impactful. These examples challenge the prevailing assumption in Pakistan that length equates to thoroughness, suggesting that clarity and originality should instead define academic rigour. Reimagining academic rigour in Pakistan requires a shift from quantity-driven metrics to quality-focused evaluation. Institutions must revise their guidelines to emphasise analytical depth, originality, and clarity over arbitrary page counts. Allowing students to incorporate published papers into their theses, as practiced in Europe, would encourage them to focus on producing high-quality, impactful research rather than meeting length requirements. Faculty mentors play a pivotal role in this transformation. By guiding students to prioritise precision and innovation, mentors can foster a research culture that values clear communication and critical thinking. Such a model would not only benefit students by enhancing their ability to present complex ideas succinctly but also ensure that theses are easier for reviewers to evaluate based on their merits. Adopting a quality-over-quantity model for research theses in Pakistan could bring the country's academic standards in line with global best practices. Shorter, well-focused theses would encourage critical thinking, originality and effective communication - qualities essential for impactful research. Moreover, students trained in this approach would be better equipped to contribute to international academia and professional fields, where clarity and precision are highly valued. By reimagining academic rigour, Pakistani institutions have the opportunity to cultivate a new generation of scholars whose work is defined by its depth, not its length. 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Investors’ rush into artificial intelligence stocks this year has overplayed the near-term potential of the technology, raising the risks of a “correction” in share prices, asset management powerhouse Vanguard has warned. Joe Davis, Vanguard’s chief economist, said investors have gone too far in their bets on AI’s potential, even if the technology proves to have similar effects to the personal computer, which has revolutionised productivity and jobs since the 1980s. The cautious remarks from the world’s second-largest asset manager add to the fierce debate among investors over whether groups that rode the AI wave are overvalued after huge gains in recent months. “We see roughly 60 to 65% odds that AI is more impactful than the personal computer. The US stock market today is pricing roughly a 90% probability,” said Davis, who leads the US$10 trillion ($17t) asset manager’s investment strategy group. Productivity gains from PCs, and optimism about their potential helped fuel a powerful surge in equities prices in the second half of the late 1990s that culminated in the dotcom bubble bursting in 2000.
Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug useFormer president Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, December 29. He was 100. Carter’s son confirmed the late president’s death to The Washington Post , noting he died at his home in Georgia. Carter became the longest-living former president in U.S. history in March 2019 when he surpassed the late George H.W. Bush , who died in November 2018 at 94 years and 171 days old. Carter and his wife of 76 years, Rosalynn Carter , were also the longest-married first couple, surpassing Bush and Barbara Bush . Prior to his death, the Carter Center, the former president’s foundation, announced in February 2023 that he was entering hospice care. “After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention,” the statement read. “He has the full support of his family and his medical team.” Nine months later, Rosalynn also began end-of-life care . The Carter Center confirmed on November 19, 2023, that she had “peacefully” died at the age of 96. The politician battled numerous health issues in the final years of his life. He announced in December 2015 that he was cancer-free , months after metastatic melanoma spread throughout his body , including to his brain. Three and a half years later, he underwent surgery for a broken hip. Jimmy suffered two more falls at his Georgia home in October 2019. Despite having to get 14 stitches above his left eye as a result of the first fall, he traveled to Nashville to work with Habitat for Humanity volunteers and helped build a home. In November 2019, he was admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta to undergo a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls. Jimmy, who was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital, grew up in Plains, Georgia, with three siblings: Gloria, Ruth and Billy Carter. He studied at Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology before being admitted to the Naval Academy in 1943. He met Rosalynn, who had been friends with his sister Ruth, while attending the academy. The couple married in 1946 after Jimmy’s graduation. He later became a member of the U.S. Navy in the submarine program before leaving active duty in 1953 to take over his family’s peanut business in Georgia in the wake of his father’s death. As an active member of the Democratic Party, Jimmy decided to run for office in the early 1960s. He served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1967. Three years later, he was elected governor. During that time, the civil rights activist and evangelical Christian was not widely known outside of his home state. However, he managed to secure a nomination in the 1976 presidential election and went on to defeat incumbent Republican president Gerald Ford to become the 39th POTUS. Jimmy got to work right away, pardoning Vietnam War draft dodgers on his second day in the White House. During his four years in office, he established the Department of Energy and the Department of Education, in addition to making an energy policy his top domestic priority. In foreign affairs, Jimmy found success with his mediation of the Camp David Accords. Despite his achievements, Jimmy faced many challenges as commander in chief. He infamously delivered what would come to be known as the “Crisis of Confidence” speech in 1979, in which he blamed the country’s problems on the poor spirit of its citizens. He also struggled to enact legislation due to his oft-tempestuous relationship with Congress. In the final stretch of his presidency, he came under fire for the way he handled the Iranian hostage crisis, in which dozens of Americans were held captive for 444 days. Jimmy ran for re-election in 1980, but Ronald Reagan won the popular and electoral votes. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News After leaving the Oval Office in 1981, Jimmy received a great deal of praise for his humanitarian work. He worked extensively with Habitat for Humanity and founded the Carter Center human rights organization. In 2002, Jimmy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in finding peace in international conflicts. Prior to his death, the Faith author made arrangements to be buried in front of his Georgia home. Jimmy is survived by his and Rosalynn’s children — sons Jack , James and Donnel and daughter Amy — and more than 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info As we begin the countdown to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, it’s time to deck the halls, start thinking about what you will eat on the big day and make a dent in the Christmas shopping. The Royal Family is notorious for their special festive traditions, from opening presents on Christmas Eve to allegedly banning the game Monopoly. But the best unique tradition is surely how the family buy one another joke presents each year. Among funny stories of leather toilet seats, singing hamsters and shower caps, one gift Kate Middleton bought Prince Harry before he married surely takes the crown. Adding to the long list of almost unbelievable gifts the royals have exchanged, one year saw the Princess of Wales triumph with what she bought her brother-in-law before he met his wife, Meghan Markle . She bought him a rather awkward ‘Grow-your-own girlfriend kit’. The item can be bought cheaply online and grows to six-times its normal size. It seems the Duchess was mocking the then-bachelor’s love life. Prince Harry did not only receive funny gifts, but gave them too. It was reported that one year he opted for a shower cap which read "ain't life a b****" for none other than the late Queen . As for how Christmas will be spent at Sandringham, there are many traditions which stretch back to the Royal Family's German roots. For decades, they have continued to follow the festive tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve - but that isn't the only way members of the family honour their historic ties. Speaking ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's death, royal expert Robert Jobson told The Express: “On Christmas Eve when all the clan are together, the Queen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren put the finishing touches to the 20ft Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room. “Presents will be opened that day at tea time as the royals still keep to the German practise of opening their gifts on Christmas Eve.” He continued: “Gifts are laid out in the Red Drawing Room on a white linen-covered trestle table, with cards marking exactly where the piles of gifts should be put. "Once everyone has arrived, the royal guests enjoy a traditional Christmas that includes putting the finishing touches on the Christmas tree and the giving of cheap and humorous gifts.”
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Daily Post Nigeria LaLiga: Hansi Flick explains why Barça lost 2-1 to Las Palmas Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport LaLiga: Hansi Flick explains why Barça lost 2-1 to Las Palmas Published on November 30, 2024 By John Owen Nwachukwu Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has revealed why his side were beaten 2-1 by Las Palmas in La Liga on Saturday. The German expressed his concerns about his team’s current situation after the shock defeat. Barcelona suffered defeat at home and are now three La Liga games without a win. Sandro Ramirez put the visitors in front in the 49th minute before Raphinha leveled for Barcelona in the 61st-minute. Just six minutes later, Barcelona were punished when Portuguese attacker Fabio Silva struck the winner. It’s a worrying period for the Catalan giants after such a scintillating start to life under Flick. Real Madrid will close the gap in La Liga table to just one point if they come out victorious on Sunday. Flick gave a grim verdict of Barca’s struggles and pinpointed what had led to their slump. The German coach told reporters after the game: “When we control games, we can play well and create chances. “When we don’t, we have a problem. Before, it was easy to create chances and score goals, but now it’s not like that.” Related Topics: barca Hansi Flick LaLiga Las Palmas Don't Miss NPFL: Lobi Stars pip Kwara United, Insurance win at home You may like LaLiga: Ancelotti hints at new positions for Vinicius Jr, Mbappe LaLiga: Real Madrid president, Perez in showdown talks with Ancelotti over poor form LaLiga: Sadiq demands more playing time at Real Sociedad LaLiga: People don’t speak of him – Mbappe names very important Real Madrid player LaLiga: He’s in an extraordinary form – Ancelotti glad to have striker back to Real Madrid squad LaLiga: Messi gives verdict on Barcelona under Hansi Flick Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd