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Maura Higgins teases Christmas getaway with Pete Wicks in Irish hotelPop crooner Michael Bublé is set to host the Juno Awards for the third time next year. The Vancouver native and 15-time Juno Award winner said in a release he’s excited to helm the ceremony in his hometown. Bublé, who is a judge on “The Voice,” has a long-standing relationship with the annual celebration of Canadian music. He previously hosted in 2013 and 2018. Juno organizers also announced rock band Sum 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The show will feature a final performance by the band, who are currently on their farewell tour. The 2025 Juno Awards will be broadcast on CBC March 30. Tickets to the event go on sale next Friday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian PressStocks: Knutsford Express is today's biggest winner
panelists Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez practically wanted to bring out the popcorn as they recapped the ongoing incited by Department of Government Efficiency co-heads and billionaires, and . In a Saturday discussion on , the trio didn’t hide their glee as they recapped how Musk and Ramaswamy’s had soured relations with some MAGA die-hards after they suggested that Americans didn’t have the skills to compete with foreign workers in the tech space. “Honey, the girls are fighting! The girls are fighting!” announced Sanders. Steele added, “Oh, this is fun! This is fun! So, let me get this straight, Vivek Ramaswamy, he just didn’t write a tweet, he wrote a —” Menendez interjected, “Screed. It was a screed!” The “screed” in question being Ramaswamy’s in which he declared: “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long...” He added, “A culture that venerates Cory from ‘Boy Meets World,’ or Zach & Slater over Screech in ‘Saved by the Bell, or ‘Stefan’ over Steve Urkel in ‘Family Matters,’ will not produce the best engineers.” The MSNBC panel seemed particularly amused by Ramaswamy’s apparent turn as a TV critic, with Steele musing, “I mean it just went on, and he laid out basically, ‘Y’all white folks out here should have been focused on doing a little bit more Urkel than anything else. Less Stefon.’” He added, “I’m tickled. I’m tickled by this. Who would have seen this coming?” The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over “native” Americans isn’t because of an innate American IQ deficit (a lazy & wrong explanation). A key part of it comes down to the c-word: culture. Tough questions demand tough answers & if... — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) Sanders weighed in, “Well, I mean definitely not the folks that voted for Donald Trump, and certainly American workers.” Sanders continued, “But let’s be very clear, there is nothing wrong with people who are not from this country coming here, making a better life, contributing to the American fabric, okay? That’s something I fundamentally believe in. America is the land of the free, home of the brave, all that good stuff that Elon Musk was tweeting about. However, please don’t come for Americans.” Sanders, Bernie Sanders' former press secretary, then reiterated the “insanity” of Ramaswamy’s post and had a call to action. “And I would like—let’s be very clear—I would like white Americans to stand up. This is your calling card, honey, where is your banner? Because they’re coming for you!" she said, adding, “They say white and lazy. That’s crazy! That’s crazy! And if I said it, you would be coming for me! I would never say it because that’s insane!”
Bhagalpur: With a view to encouraging people, including senior citizens, to enrol in the ‘ Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ’ ( AB-PMJAY ) and obtain the ‘ Ayushman Health Card ’ (AHC), the Bhagalpur district administration organised a march in Gaura Chowki locality of Nathnagar block on Tuesday. The march was led by DM, Nawal Kishor Choudhary . The DM asked the block development officers (BDOs), health department officials at PHCs, and the public distribution shops (PDS), to ensure that senior citizens and other eligible beneficiaries get their AHCs prepared. The DM interacted with people, as well as officials at the block-level, and the PDS distributors. The DM told this newspaper that during the march he motivated senior citizens and those enrolled with PDS dealers to get their AHCs made and avail themselves of the health cover benefits. He said no laxity in enrolling the beneficiaries under the AB-PMJAY would be tolerated. He said all the health centres, additional PHCs, sub-PHCs, PDS dealers and other govt officials have been asked to prepare AHCs for the beneficiaries in the district. He said that the ASHA workers, along with village-level workers, have also been roped in for the work. We also published the following articles recently Bhagalpur administration organises march to promote Ayushman card Bhagalpur district officials, led by DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary, organized a march in Nathnagar to promote enrollment in the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. Choudhary urged block development officers, health officials, and public distribution shops to prioritize senior citizens and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive their Ayushman Health Cards. NHRC finds anomalies in several PDS outlets in Jamshedpur, Seraikela-Kharsawan district NHRC rapporteur Suchitra Sinha uncovered widespread PDS fraud in Jamshedpur and Seraikela-Kharsawan, with beneficiaries, mainly from impoverished backgrounds, denied rations despite biometric records. Sinha's raids revealed discrepancies in registers, faulty scales, and phantom PDS outlets. Threats were issued to halt investigations. A report will be submitted to the NHRC, urging government action to address these critical welfare issues. PDS rice row: Customs to cooperate with state Visakhapatnam customs chief, Sanjay Rathi, addressed concerns about diverted PDS rice, pledging cooperation with the state government to halt illegal exports. He urged stakeholders to assist state agencies in curbing this practice, which harms the underprivileged. Meetings were held in Kakinada and Visakhapatnam with rice exporters, millers, and other stakeholders to discuss preventative measures. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by vendor technology in its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.Dow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request after it experienced trouble with its flight operating system, or FOS. The airline blamed technology from one of its vendors. As a result, flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 36% of the airline's 3,901 domestic and international flights leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Fifty-one flights were canceled. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the FOS system. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Hours after the ground stop was lifted, Tajer said the union had not heard about any “chaos out there beyond just the normal heavy travel day.” He said officials were watching for any cascading effects, such as staffing problems. On social media, however, customers expressed frustration with delays that caused them or their family members to miss connecting flights. One person asked if American planned to hold flights for passengers to make connections, while others complained about the lack of assistance they said they received from the airline or gate agents. Bobby Tighe, a real estate agent from Florida, said he will miss a family Christmas Eve party in New York because his American flight was repeatedly delayed. The delays made him miss a connecting flight, leaving him the choice of going to his destination — Westchester, New York — on Christmas Day or taking another flight to Newark, New Jersey, that was scheduled to land Tuesday evening. He chose the latter. “I’m just going to take an Uber or Lyft to the airport I was originally supposed to go to, pick up my rental car and kind of restart everything tomorrow,” Tighe said. He said his girlfriend was “going through the same exact situation” on her way from Dallas to New York. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights were departing within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 39% — were arriving at their destinations as scheduled. Dallas-Fort Worth, New York’s Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays, Cirium said. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 4,058 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed, with 76 flights canceled. The site did not post any American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, but it showed in the afternoon that 961 American flights were delayed. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms were developing in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. And any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have “interline agreements” that let them put stranded customers on another carrier’s flights. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. That’s because finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. “Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday,” AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation’s highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. Boston, New York City, Seattle and Washington are the metropolitan areas primed for the greatest delays, according to the company. Associated Press writers David Koenig, Mae Anderson and Mike Pesoli contributed to this report.
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