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By providing your information, you agree to ourTerms of Useand ourPrivacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. For most actors, joining a massive comic book franchise comes with the obligation of taking on a grueling fitness regimen to get into superhero shape. ButEmma Corrin supcoming villainous turn in Deadpool Wolverine came with slightly different instructions. In a newvideo interview with British GQ, the nonbinary actor explained that they were excited about the challenge of working out for thefilm, but were told by Marvel executives that it wasn t necessary. This is funny because I did ask if I could have a personal trainer and they said no, Corrin said. They said I don t have to undergo any physical training. I was so ready to undergo a huge transformation but they were like, That s absolutely not required of you. Please stand down. I tried. Related StoriesDaisy EdgarJones Says Her Twisters Workout Was Comparable to Paul Mescal s Gladiator II Transformation The Substance Teaser: Demi Moore Is Reborn as Margaret Qualley in Feminist Horror Take on Cinderella. They cited Christoph Waltz s performance as Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino s Inglorious Basterds as a key inspiration for the role. He s so disarmingly polite and nice and unaffected, and it s really creepy, Corrin said. It s all the more sinister because he doesn t need to do anything. . Corrin added that theircostar Ryan Reynoldsand director Shawn Levy constantly encouraged them to envision the character as a departure from previous comic book villains, which likely softened the blow of not getting a personal trainer. Ryan and Shawn pitched this idea, which I was totally on board with: We want this villain to not be a villain in the sense that you expect them to be. We want you to be so endeared by her, so charmed by her, and just when you think that maybe she s totally seen into your soul and you are going to be best friends for life, you re dead. . By providing your information, you agree to ourTerms of Useand ourPrivacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. By providing your information, you agree to ourTerms of Useand ourPrivacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.

Emma Corrin's upcoming role in Deadpool Wolverine will not require intense physical training, as Marvel executives want their character to be subtly unsettling, taking inspiration from Christoph Waltz's performance in Inglorious Basterds. Corrin's costar Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy aim for a different approach to the villain character, focusing on charm and unpredictability rather than traditional malevolence.

President Yoon Sukyeol on Tuesday vetoed an act to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate alleged obstruction of an investigation into and the coverup of the death of a Marine in the line of duty. This was the 15th bill vetoed by Yoon and, as the first bill passed by the 22nd National Assembly, signaled a renewed veto standoff. Yoon exercised his veto that afternoon from Honolulu, Hawaii, by electronically authorizing a motion requesting parliamentary reconsideration that had been approved at a morning Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Han Ducksoo. It is rare for a veto to be exercised while abroad. Given the substantial truth and accountability identified by the police investigation, the results of which were announced yesterday, the act to appoint a special counsel to investigate the death of the marine in the line of duty, which the opposition party unilaterally pushed forward, should be withdrawn, the presidential office said regarding Yoon s veto. The act to appoint a special counsel was passed during a plenary session of the 22nd National Assembly, a move led by opposition parties, just 37 days after it was initially vetoed by Yoon during the 21st National Assembly. Yoon exercised his veto five days after the bill passed the National Assembly and four days after it was transferred to the government. As the veto deadline was July 20, the presidential office had considered exercising the veto after Yoon s return from the United States. However, it appears that the timing was moved up after the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency decided the previous day not to seek charges against Lim Seonggeun, the former commander of the 1st Marine Division to which the deceased Marine belonged at the time of his death. Opposition parties strongly opposed the veto. Yoon Jongkun, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, President Yoon has squandered his last chance to regain the people s trust. This will mark the beginning of his administration s downfall. . The Rebuilding Korea Party, during a press conference held by all 12 of its members, declared, The Republic of Korea will not stand by as the president directly challenges public sentiment. We will make every effort to repass the bill. . By Jang Narye, staff reporter; Kang Jaegu, staff reporter. Please direct questions or comments to englishhani.co.kr

President Yoon Sukyeol vetoed a bill to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate the death of a Marine. This move, Yoon's 15th veto, sparked a conflict as it was the first bill of the 22nd National Assembly. Yoon exercised his veto from Honolulu, citing police findings as reason to withdraw the bill. Opposition parties strongly opposed the veto, signaling potential political turmoil ahead.

New York State dominated a list of the "worst tourist traps" in the United States. Do you agree?. 247 Wall Street recently named the "18 Worst Tourist Traps in America.". To craft its list, the website searched ten different travel blogs and websites. Four landmarks across New York State made the list. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to followHudson Valley Post on Facebook,download theHudson Valley Post Mobile. Do you agree these landmarks are really "tourist traps?". Despite all four being labeled a tourist trap it doesn't mean you should "steer clear," 247 Wall Street states. "A lot of travelers can tell some pretty great stories of their experiences at a tourist trap. These places can, indeed, be memorymakers," 247 Wall Street states about "18 Worst Tourist Traps in America.". Another publication agrees with Times Square being a "tourist trap." The online language learning platformPreply, recently put out a survey of over 80 iconic locations around the globe to determine "The World's Most Stressful Tourist Traps.". Times Square is thebiggest tourist trap on the globe, according to research from Preply. "Its legendary status attracts approximately 330,000 people daily which some say makes it a stressful and overcrowded experience," Preply states. If you do travel to these landmarks, just know they appear to becrawling with bed bugs. Gallery Credit:Scott Clow. Keep Reading:. When it comes to bed bugs, New Yorkers are very concerned! Gallery Credit:Dave Wheeler

New York State tops the list of "worst tourist traps" in the U.S. according to 247 Wall Street, with four landmarks making the list. Despite being labeled as such, these places can still create memorable experiences for travelers. Times Square is named the biggest tourist trap globally, attracting 330,000 people daily, leading to overcrowding and stress, according to Preply. Concerns about bed bugs are also mentioned.

Houston Herald. All The News. All The Time. Four persons were injured one of them seriously in an accident just west of Raymondville on Wednesday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Tpr. Justin Dedmon said an eastbound 2011 Ford Edge driven by Gretchen M. White, 25, of Winona, crossed the center of Highway B and struck a westbound 2007 Chevrolet 2500 pulling an enclosed horse trailer operated by Blake J. Wies, 41, of Fayette. White, who was wearing a seat belt, was flown by medical helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. Wies had moderate injuries; and Sarah S. Wies, 40, and a 15yearold girl both had minor injuries. All were transported by ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, said Dedmon. Everyone but the girl was wearing a seat belt, he said. The wreck sparked an emergency response from several agencies, including the Houston Rescue Squad, Houston Rural Fire Department, Raymondville Fire Department and Texas County Sheriff s Department, as well as two EMS units from Texas County Memorial Hospital. Assisting Dedmon was MSgt. Dale Pounds.The extent of injuries to four horses is not known. The extent of injuries to four horses is not known.

Four people were injured, one seriously, in a car accident near Raymondville. A Ford Edge crossed lanes and hit a Chevrolet 2500 towing a horse trailer. The Ford driver was airlifted with serious injuries, the Chevrolet driver had moderate injuries, and two passengers suffered minor injuries. The article mentions the emergency response from various agencies, and the condition of four horses involved is uncertain.

A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts. When studying distantexoplanets or worlds orbiting other stars astronomers examine what they look like, how big and massive they are, what kind of atmosphere they have and more. But what about how theysmell? We now know that at one exoplanet, at least, really stinks at least according to our human sense of smell. On July 8, 2024, astronomers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland,saidthat the Jupitersized exoplanet HD 189733 b smells like rotten eggs, thanks tohydrogen sulfidein its atmosphere. They used NASA sJames Webb Space Telescopeto make the observations. The researcherspublishedtheirpeerreviewedfindings inNatureon July 8, 2024. Discovered in 2005, HD 189733 b is a gas giant exoplanet about the same size as Jupiter. Only64 lightyearsfrom Earth, it is the closest knownhot Jupitertype exoplanet that transits in front of its star as seen from Earth. This makes it ideal for atmospheric study by astronomers. Hot Jupiters are gas giants that orbit very close to their stars, unlike Jupiter and Saturn in our solar system. The planet orbits 13 times closer to its star than Mercury does to our own sun. It orbits its star in only two days. The stinky exoplanet s atmosphere contains carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and water. Since it is so close to its star, it is scorching hot, with deadly weather. Temperatures reach 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit 930 C and winds howl at 5,000 mph 8,000 kph. The extreme winds blow the glass sideways as it falls. But there s something else on HD 189733 b, which in fact makes up most of its atmosphere: hydrogen sulfide. This is why the planet smells so bad. Hydrogen sulfide is known for being a smelly gas. On Earth, it is one of many gases released byvolcanic eruptions. Scientists didn t know that they would find it on HD 189733 b, even though they predicted it should be there.Guangwei Fu, an astrophysicist at Johns Hopkins, was the lead author of the new study. He said:. Hydrogen sulfide is a major molecule that we didn t know was there. We predicted it would be, and we know it s in Jupiter, but we hadn t really detected it outside the solar system. We re not looking for life on this planet because it s way too hot, but finding hydrogen sulfide is a stepping stone for finding this molecule on other planets and gaining more understanding of how different types of planets form. Hydrogen sulfide is a central part of thesulfur cycle, thebiogeochemical cycleof sulfur on Earth. Sulfur is an essential part of that process, as Fu explained:. Sulfur is a vital element for building more complex molecules, and like carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and phosphate scientists need to study it more to fully understand how planets are made and what they re made of. Webb will help scientists detect and study suffer and hydrogen sulfide in other gas giant exoplanets, too. Fu said:. Say we study another 100 hot Jupiters and they re all sulfur enhanced. What does that mean about how they were born and how they form differently compared to our own Jupiter?. While Webb confirmed hydrogen sulfide on HD 189733 b, it also established a lack of methane. Astronomers had suspected that the planet likely wouldn t have much, if any, methane, due to its hot temperatures. Fu said:. We had been thinking this planet was too hot to have high concentrations of methane, and now we know that it doesn t. Webb also foundheavy metalsin similar amounts to those on Jupiter. In general, heavy metals are generally defined as metallic elements with relatively high densities,atomic weightsoratomic numbers. Fu said:. This Jupitermass planet is very close to Earth and has been very well studied. Now we have this new measurement to show that indeed the metal concentrations it has provide a very important anchor point to this study of how a planet s composition varies with its mass and radius. The finding is interesting, since, in our solar system, the ice giants Uranus and Neptune contain more heavy metals than the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. Scientists say this means that Uranus and Neptune accumulated more ice, rock and other heavy elements relative to gases like hydrogen and helium when they were first forming. Since the amount of heavy metals on HD 189733 b is similar to Jupiter, this is consistent with what we know so far about how planets form. Fu added:. The findings support our understanding of how planets form through creating more solid material after initial core formation and then are naturally enhanced with heavy metals. The researchers now plan to study additional exoplanets and see how they compare to the stinky exoplanet HD 189773 b. Bottom line: Astronomers say that the giant stinky exoplanet HD 189733 b smells so bad like rotten eggs thanks to hydrogen sulfide in its atmosphere. Source: Hydrogen sulfide and metalenriched atmosphere for a Jupitermass exoplanet. Via Johns Hopkins University.

Astronomers discover that exoplanet HD 189733 b, the size of Jupiter, smells like rotten eggs due to hydrogen sulfide in its atmosphere. The planet, only 64 light years away, has scorching temperatures, extreme winds, and lacks methane but contains heavy metals, similar to Jupiter. This finding sheds light on planet formation and will aid in studying other exoplanets.

Menu. The man who died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with Yellowstone National Park rangers on Thursday, July 4, 2024, has been identified as Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner. Fussner, 28 years old, was from Milton, Florida, according to the Park County Wyoming Coroner's Office, who released his name on Monday. In the early hours of July 4, dispatchers alerted Codyarea law enforcement to be on the lookout for a dangerous individual, who could be heading their way. Cody units, I'm sending you guys a message for a BOLO about an armed and dangerous suspect," the dispatcher said. Last seen leaving Yellowstone National Park headed in an unknown direction. . At the time, it was believed that Fussner had left the Canyon Village area. He is believed to have a pistol and possibly other larger weapons in his possession as well as a knife, the dispatcher said. "Looks like he held a female hostage at gunpoint and threatened to suicide by cop.". But Fussner was found in the Canyon Village area and when rangers contacted him there was an "exchange of gunfire.". . . Fussner was shot and killed while wielding a gun and making threats during the altercation with numerous rangers. One ranger was injured and taken to a hospital. Authorities have not provided a condition update as of Monday, although the ranger was initially reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have not yet released the names of any of the rangers involved in the shooting. The Cowboy State Dailyreportedthat Fussner was an employee with Xanterra Travel Collection, the company that operates concession stands and other businesses in the park. MTN News has not been able to independently confirm Fussner's employment. The FBI, National Park Service, and the Park County Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate. We will update you if we get more information. . Report a typo. About Us

Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, a 28-year-old man from Milton, Florida, was shot and killed by Yellowstone National Park rangers after an exchange of gunfire. Fussner, believed to be armed and dangerous, had held a female hostage at gunpoint. During the altercation, one ranger was injured, and Fussner, who worked for Xanterra Travel Collection, was fatally shot. The FBI, National Park Service, and Park County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

Andrea Torres, Digital Journalist. Published:July 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM. Updated:July 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM. Andrea Torres, Digital Journalist. MIAMI WithA. Ten Eyck Brownas the architect in 1925, it took about three years to build a 27story neoclassical skyscraper in Miami to house City Hall, a courthouse, and a jail. In 1989, the U.S. National Register of Historic Places deemed the building with a zigguratshaped cap, at 73 W. Flagler St., worthy of preservation. Maintaining it proved challenging. Recommended Videos. MiamiDade County officials have been searching for a buyer. Property records show the assessed value is over 43 million. An upcoming bid starts at 52.3 million. According tothe county s invitation, the prebid conference is July 15, tours are July 27 and Aug. 3, the deadline for questions is Aug. 23, and the deadline for bids is Sept. 4. Eleventh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie and former Chief Judge Bertila Soto released astatement to the Daily Business Reviewsaying they felt the move out of the iconic building was bittersweet and they were hopeful the next owner was going to put much less stress on it. . Stay informed with regular local breaking news alerts. Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com All rights reserved. The Emmy Awardwinning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award. email. Recommended Videos. Cookie Preferences. If you need help with the Public File, call 954 3642526. Copyright 2024 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company.

Miami's historic neoclassical skyscraper on 73 W. Flagler St. is up for sale by Miami-Dade County officials, with a starting bid of 52.3 million. The building, with a ziggurat-shaped cap, has been deemed worthy of preservation but has proven challenging to maintain. The upcoming bid process includes various dates for conferences, tours, and deadlines for questions and bids. The move out of this iconic building is described as bittersweet by Eleventh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie and former Chief Judge Bertila Soto, who hope the next owner will alleviate the stress on the structure.

Sign in to continue. Business News of Saturday, 6 July 2024. Source:Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association. Prev. Next . Comments 4. Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association. The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association GUCDA is urging Ghanaians to acknowledge the significant economic and social contributions of the nation's thriving secondhand clothing industry, locally known as "obroni wawu. "This call was made during a live LinkedIn session hosted by Channel One's Umaru Sanda Amadu and Brands and Communication Marketing Professional, Jannice Tagoe.The discussion focused on the social and environmental benefits of the secondhand clothing industry. GUCDA representatives emphasized that millions of Ghanaians rely on the affordable clothing provided by this market, which fulfills a basic need and drives significant economic activity.Additionally, women play a vital role in this sector, making up a substantial portion of the workforce.Addressing misconceptions that the secondhand trade is solely waste disposal, GUCDA's General Secretary, Edward Atobrah Binkley, clarified that less than 5 of imported clothing is waste. "GUCDA actively collaborates with stakeholders, including the Accra Metropolitan Assembly AMA and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA, to ensure the safety of Ghanaians and the environment. "GUCDA's industry report, authored by Stephen Odonkor of Metropolitan Research Education Bureau and Evolution International, and independent reports by GIZ confirm that waste levels are minimal, around just 2, in contrast to the misleading images circulated. Such narratives could lead to harmful regulations threatening millions of livelihoods," he stated.Binkley emphasized GUCDA's commitment to quality, stating "Importers adhere to strict standards, and collaboration with the Ghana Customs Service ensures compliance. Beyond affordability, we foster a circular economy. By reusing existing garments, we reduce the demand for resourceintensive new clothing, benefiting the environment," he added.Marlvin Owusu, an Executive Member of GUCDA, emphasized that the industry is dedicated to protecting the economy, preserving the environment, and promoting sustainability for the benefit of future generations.Established over four decades ago, GUCDA has been a steadfast advocate for the positive impacts of the secondhand clothing industry, which fuels economic growth, empowers countless individuals, and employs approximately 2.5 million Ghanaians.The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association calls for continued support of this vital industry. The secondhand clothing trade demonstrably uplifts countless Ghanaians, drives economic growth, and fosters a more sustainable future.

The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association emphasizes the economic and social importance of the nation's secondhand clothing industry. They highlight the benefits of affordable clothing, particularly for women, and refute misconceptions about it being solely waste disposal. The industry commits to quality, environmental sustainability, and a circular economy. The association calls for ongoing support to preserve livelihoods, drive economic growth, and promote sustainability.

Sign inorSubscribeSee Offers. . Account Subscription: ACTIVE. Questions about your account? Our customer service team can be reached atcirculationmetln.orgduring business hours at207 7916000. There is no requirement to notify the office of Maine's longterm care ombudsmen when residents wander from residential care something that happened at least 115 times from 2020 to 2022. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one,go to the subscriptions page. Brenda Gallant, Maine s longterm care ombudsman, said while there is no requirement that her office be alerted about these incidents called elopements she sometimes hears of them from an assisted housing facility, family member or another concerned person, or when the Department of Health and Human Services cites a facility. But The Monitor s recent reporting surprised her. We were not aware of the number of elopements from assisted housing, Gallant told The Monitor. The numbers are indicative of a need for providers to take steps to develop a plan to assure the safety of residents as required by regulation. . Arecent investigationby The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found that residents of Maine s Level IV residential care facilities generally known as assisted living facilities unsafely wandered away at least 115 times from 2020 to 2022. In the vast majority of those cases, the state never inspected the facilities, conducting only a desk review or no investigation at all. Only two cases one resulting in a death led to sanctions.Advertisement. Lindsay Hammes, a DHHS spokesperson, said investigators decide not to take action for a variety of reasons, including because a facility has moved to correct the underlying issue. The department takes seriously and investigates instances of elopement. A desk review is one type of investigation, Hammes said. Hammes also noted that the 115 cases of elopement found by The Monitor likely varied in severity, adding in a response this week that some may have been situations where residents may not have returned at the expected time. . In recent months, Gallant said DHHS s division of licensing and certification, which provides regulatory oversight of the state s medical and longterm care facilities, has been in touch with her office and medical providers to seek input on assisted housing regulations. She pointed to the upcoming rulemaking process as a chance to address questions of safety at assisted living facilities. In the months ahead, assisted housing regulations will go out to rulemaking with an opportunity for public comment and a required review by the Legislature. This will be critically important in strengthening protections for resident care, Gallant said. The needs of residents in assisted housing facilities have increased significantly over the years, making regulatory change a necessity. . Hammes said DHHS expects the updated regulations will be ready for legislative review in January, and may include updated provisions related to elopement incidents and reporting requirements.Advertisement. Rule revisions are based on input from DHHS, residents, providers, partners and the public, and seek to address areas within the system in need of oversight to ensure the health and safety of residents in these settings, Hammes said. Gallant noted that regulations are only a minimum standard, and ultimately it is up to facilities to ensure the safety of their residents. If a resident living in assisted housing is in danger of elopement, the facility must identify this risk in the service plan and take steps to protect the wellbeing and safety of the resident, Gallant said. This may involve increased staffing, frequent checks and staff training to engage and redirect residents who wander. Residents who are at risk of elopement should be cared for in a secure environment. . Rep. Dan Shagoury, a Democrat representing Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner who serves on the health and human services committee, told The Monitor he too was very surprised by the number of elopements at Level IV facilities. He said he would consider introducing legislation next session, if he is reelected in November, around the department s limited investigation of these incidents, but first he wants more information from DHHS about why it doesn t investigate every elopement it hears about. I like it when the department selfpolices, and they do that fairly often and pretty well but not always. . This story was originally published byThe Maine Monitor, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from the Monitor, sign up for a free Monitor newsletterhere. Modify your screen name. . Pleasesign intoyour Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you canregisterorsubscribe. Questions? Pleasesee our FAQs. Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questionscommentsto the editors. Previous. Next

Maine's long-term care ombudsman is alarmed by the 115 cases of residents wandering away from assisted living facilities between 2020 and 2022 with little oversight. The Department of Health and Human Services faces criticism for insufficient investigations, prompting discussions on strengthening regulations to ensure resident safety. Legislators and officials are considering introducing new legislation and rules to address these concerning lapses in care.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Hungary s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing yesterday, and the two sides exchanged indepth views on the Ukraine crisis. Orban briefed Xi on his recent visits to Ukraine and Russia. Xi expressed appreciation for Orban s efforts in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and elaborated on China s relevant views and propositions. Xi stressed that an early ceasefire and a political settlement are in the interests of all sides, adding that the priority is to cool down the situation by observing the three principles of no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting, and no fanning by any party over the flames. Xi called on the international community to create conditions and provide support for the resumption of direct dialogue and negotiation between the two sides, saying that only if all major countries inject positive rather than negative energy, can a ceasefire in this conflict emerge as soon as possible. China has been actively promoting peace talks in its own way and encouraging and supporting all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the crisis, he said, adding that the basic propositions of China and Hungary and the direction of their efforts are the same and that China is willing to stay in communication with Hungary and all relevant parties. Xi noted that during his successful state visit to Hungary two months ago, the bilateral relations were elevated to an allweather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, which gave new historical significance to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year and injected strong impetus into the highlevel development of ChinaHungary relations. Noting that the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee will be held next week, Xi said China will further deepen overall reform and promote highquality development and highlevel opening up, which will provide new opportunities and create new momentum for ChinaHungary cooperation. Xi said that the two countries should maintain highlevel exchanges, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen strategic communication and coordination, continue to firmly support each other, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields, advance highquality Belt and Road cooperation, and continue to enrich the bilateral allweather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era to better benefit the people. He congratulated Hungary on assuming the rotating presidency of the European Union EU and said there is no geopolitical contradiction or fundamental conflict of interests between China and the EU. ChinaEU relations are of strategic significance and global influence and should maintain steady and sound development, Xi said, calling on the two sides to jointly respond to global challenges. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the EU, Xi said, adding that the two sides should stay committed to the correct path of bilateral partnership with cooperation as the defining trend, continue to promote twoway opening up, strengthen international coordination, and contribute to world peace, stability, development and prosperity. It is hoped that Hungary, as the holder of the rotating EU presidency, will play a positive role in promoting the sound and stable development of ChinaEU relations and facilitating constructive interactions, Xi added. Orban said that over the past two months, the two sides have earnestly implemented the important outcomes of President Xi s visit to Hungary, strengthened friendship and mutual trust, and laid a solid foundation for the future development of bilateral relations. In the face of the current turbulent international situation, China not only loves peace but has also put forward a series of constructive and important initiatives, proving with its own concrete actions that China is an important stabilizing force for world peace, Orban said. He added that Hungary highly appreciates and values China s role and influence and is willing to maintain close strategic communication and coordination with China. Hungary advocates strengthening cooperation with China and opposes forming exclusionary cliques and bloc confrontation, Orban said.Hungary is willing to take the rotating EU presidency as an opportunity to actively promote the sound development of EUChina relations, he said. Xinhua. 2024 IPPMEDIA.COM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed the Ukraine crisis in Beijing. Xi praised Orban's efforts in promoting a political settlement and emphasized the importance of a ceasefire. Both leaders agreed on the need for international support to facilitate dialogue between conflicting parties. Xi highlighted the strengthened China-Hungary relations and called for deepening cooperation, especially within the Belt and Road initiative. Orban acknowledged China's peaceful initiatives and expressed Hungary's commitment to enhancing EU-China relations during its rotating EU presidency.

Friends Read Free. The Northern Territory NT Police have announced another curfew in the central Australian town of Alice Springs in the wake of a series of violent assaults in the remote community. The threeday public order will last from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and apply to both adults and children. Declaring the curfew on Monday afternoon July 8, NT Commissioner Michael Murphy said the move aims to disrupt the behaviours associated with the harm we re seeing in the outback town. A litany of serious incidents unfolded over the weekend, including a largescale fight involving 80 people in which police were assaulted. Four offduty police officers were also set upon by 20 assailants who assaulted and robbed them. There was also the unlawful discharge of fireworks into a business premises, a knife incident, the aggravated robbery of a service station by three youths, and stolen motor vehicle pursuits which led to the arrest of 12 people, police noted. Areas subjected to the curfew include the town centre between Anzac Hill, the Alice Springs Hospital, the Stuart Highway and Leichhardt Terrace, which runs along the Todd River. During the curfew, police have powers to control the movement of people to prevent, stop or reduce public disorder in the declared area. For example, police can direct a person to leave a declared area, direct a group to disperse, and order a person to remain in a location for no longer than two hours. At the same time, police must ensure that directions are given in a manner that is likely to be heard by all persons. She criticised the violence over last few days as unacceptable. . I love Alice Springs, but the offending and behaviour that we have seen over the last 96 hours will not be tolerated, she told reporters. Territory police are doing an incredible job in very difficult circumstances and I want to personally thank the police commissioner, Michael Murphy. . Ms. Lawler added that past experience showed curfews can be an effective circuit breaker in the remote town. The curfew will provide police extra powers to get on top of the situation on the ground in Alice Springs, she noted. This is exactly why my government passed curfew legislation in May. We want police to use the curfew powers when it s needed, and that time is right now. . Meanwhile, the minister referred to comments by Police Minister Brent Potter vast majority of people in Alice Springs do the right thing every single day, such as small businesses trying to make a living and tourism services trying to operate in the town. And then we have a small number of people that bring that town down by doing some, you know, disgraceful acts that we ve seen, she said. This is the second curfew in Alice Springs this year. The first public disorder declaration took place in April. It was extended by six days after being originally implemented in late March in response to a string of violent incidents and unrest in the city. Young people under the age of 18 were unable to enter the town centre between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. without a valid reason.

NT Police have imposed a three-day curfew in Alice Springs following violent incidents, including assaults on police officers and public unrest. The curfew aims to curb harmful behaviors in the community and grants police additional powers to restore order. This is the second curfew in Alice Springs this year, with the previous one in April being extended due to ongoing violent incidents.

The Sundance Indigenous film tourkicked off on June 8 and traveled to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Michigan, and California for an 83minute screening of various short films created by Indigenous filmmakers. Topics in the films include personal stories about the repatriation of ancestors, truths about waiting for treatment at a local Indian hospital and recalling an endangered language. Director of the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program Adam Piron said through community partnerships, this tour was free to all audiences. Now that the tour has concluded, the program is available to rent until March 2025. So this year was predominantly a mix of films from this past year's festival, as well as the year before. And then after that, it's available to be booked from different art houses or museums, or, you know, anybody that wants to screen it and stuff like that, Piron said. A big intention behind this tour was for audiences to see how the relationship between the culture of Indigenous people and cinematic language can work together. Piron attended a screening in Los Angeles where he witnessed firsthand the connection between audiences and Indigenous artists. It's mostly connecting with a lot of these audiences because these films are Indigenousmade films that do center an Indigenous audience. And so like, for me, that's sort of like the measure of the success is just us being able to connect Indigenous audiences with these artists, and just kind of help fulfill that part of why they were made in the first place, Piron said. In August, the Sundance Indigenous Program will have an artist intensive in Honolulu, Hawaii, where they will focus on supporting Native Hawaiian filmmakers working in short films. And I think that the biggest privilege to combine two things that I'm really passionate about, which is film, and combining that also to my own sort of passion for advocating for Indigenous people, and whatever that might look like. I don't know, where else I'd be able to do what I'm doing here on the scale that I'm able to do that, Piron said.

The Sundance Indigenous film tour showcased short films by Indigenous filmmakers in various locations across the US, touching on topics like repatriation, healthcare, and endangered languages. The program, free through community partnerships, is now available for rent until March 2025. The tour aimed to highlight the connection between Indigenous culture and cinematic language, fostering audience engagement with the artists. An upcoming artist intensive in Hawaii will support Native Hawaiian filmmakers.

Cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 81F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly clear this evening, then becoming foggy and damp after midnight. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: July 11, 2024 1:55 pm. . Reporter. LORETTO, Pa. Authorities have released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed Monday in a twovehicle crash in Allegheny Township. Brian E. Rairigh, 54, of Hastings, was riding a 2006 Honda motorcycle in the 2000 block of Manor Drive at 5:12 p.m. Monday when he collided with a 2023 John Deere crop duster that was exiting a dirt road from a field, Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees said Tuesday. Rairigh was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:35 p.m. by Deputy Coroner Ira Hart. An autopsy was performed Tuesday at ForensicDx in Windber. Rairigh died from major bluntforce trauma to the upper torso, Lees said. He was not wearing a helmet, Lees said. The death was ruled accidental. The driver of the crop duster was not injured, Lees said. Ebensburg Area EMS, Loretto Community Volunteer Fire Company and the state police accident reconstruction team were at the scene. Patrick Buchnowski is a reporter for The TribuneDemocrat. He can be reached at 5325061. Follow him on TwitterPatBuchnowskiTD. Reporter. . . Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forwardthinking monthly publication for the people of our region. First Amendment:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Brian E. Rairigh, 54, from Hastings, died in a motorcycle crash with a crop duster in Allegheny Township. The collision occurred on Manor Drive, resulting in Rairigh's death from blunt force trauma. The driver of the crop duster was unharmed, and the incident was deemed accidental.

While the Portuguese tipple may not be to his liking, he has shared one red that makes the grade. A wine connoisseur who's taken TikTok by storm has given his verdict on a wellliked red wine, calling it "absolutely revolting". Tom Gilbey, the wine aficionado known for his candid reviews on TikTok, didn't hold back when he sampled a Portuguese red that's supposed to boast "dark fruit flavours and a hint of spice.". In one of his latest viral TikTok clips, the man dubbed "the wine guy" braved a sip of the 8 Porto 6 from Lisbon, crafted with 50 Tinta Roriz grapes Spain's Tempranillo under a different name. For those unaware of the complexities of red wine, the array of grape varieties can be daunting, but Tom is there to demystify, explaining that Tempranillo is behind those "soft, juicy, givemeahug wines from Rioja." Confronted with the Portuguese offering adorned with a tram image, he questioned: "But have we got a give me a hug wine from Portugal? For 8 it is quite cheap.". As he swirled the wine to unleash its bouquet, he characterised the aroma as a mix of "a bit of black fruit, some dark cherry, some plum and liquor chocolates like the kind left over from Christmas.". The expert takes a sip and immediately spits it back out. His verdict is straightforward and leaves no room for doubt, as he firmly states: "That's absolutely revolting. It's like jammy, juicy nothingness that gets you, Porta 6, a massive, hairy no". With the Portuguese red now off the table, our wine connoisseur shared a tasty alternative from across the globe that will only set you back a few more pounds. In another recent review, the wine guru reviewed a bottle of Jacobs Creek Double Barrelled Mature Shiraz that he picked up inAsdato pair with a succulent steak. Describing the supermarket topseller, he said: "It's dark and deep exactly what I want a Shiraz to look like, almost black inside. It's ripe, it's blackberry, and it's got that little bit of mint that I get from a really good Australian Shiraz.". Taking a generous gulp he exclaims: "It's got lovely creaminess to it, it's quite rich, it's got a bit of residual sugar I think and the tannins are really soft.". Concluding that the 10.50 Jacobs Creek is indeed a "red wine with massive nuts" the wine enthusiast would definitely recommend shelling out a few extra pounds for a superior bottle and leaving the Porto 6 on the shelf.

Wine TikTok sensation critiques Portuguese red wine as "absolutely revolting". Tom Gilbey, known for his honest reviews, found Porto 6 from Lisbon unpleasant, preferring a pricier Jacobs Creek Shiraz for its rich flavors. Describing Porto 6 as jammy and lacking depth, he advises splurging on a better alternative.

. Texasis bracing itself for wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour as Hurricane Beryl hits land. The centre of the ferocious storm crossed the coast at 4am CDT near Matagorda, Texas. Its maximum sustained winds at landfall were 80 mph, makingBeryla Category Onehurricane. A weather station in Freeport has recently reported a gust of 92 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center is warning that the wind could reach speeds of 100 mph. Storm surge inundation hit 3.71 feet in Port O'Connor, and flooding was reported on Highway 341 near Sargent Beach. . . The eye of the storm is tracking northward through southeast Texas with heavy rainfall and a threat of tornados. The most likely area to experience strong winds is along the middle and upperTexascoast today, between Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. The winds could cause power outages and knock down trees, including in the Houston metro. Beryl is expected to weakento a tropical storm, as its centre tracks inland over eastern Texas later Monday into Tuesday. Don't miss..Hurricane Beryl and the 50mph storm chaos set to blast BritainLATESTForeign Office says 'airports are closed' in update on hurricaneNEWSForeign Office issues urgent warning for Brits visiting the Caribbean this weekREPORT. Its remnants will then merge with a front and spread toward the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, Great Lakes and Northeast through midweek, helping to enhance heavy rainfall in those areas. Storm surge warnings have been issued from Mesquite Bay to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. The public has been warned that the flooding could be lifethreatening and they should take appropriate actions. The hurricane has left a trail of devastation in the Caribbean, killing at least ten people. St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Venezuela reported three deaths each, while one person died in Jamaica. We use your signup to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read ourPrivacy Policy. In Jamaica, some 400,000 people were left without electricity after the storm damaged power infrastructure. The UN has unlocked 4m 3.1m from its emergency response fund to help the recovery in Jamaica, Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. SEARCH. TODAY'S PAPER. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. EXPRESS.CO.UK. Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?

Texas braces for Hurricane Beryl with wind gusts up to 100 mph, causing storm surge, flooding, and power outages. The hurricane is expected to weaken to a tropical storm and spread heavy rainfall across different regions. Previous devastation in the Caribbean has resulted in at least ten deaths and significant infrastructure damage.

Time flies with great content! Renew into keep enjoying all our premium content. Prime. A front view of an Airtel shop. ByVictor Juma. Business Editor. Nation Media Group. . Airtel Uganda s majority shareholder Airtel Africa is set to sell additional shares amounting to a 9.11 percent stake in a secondary offer to comply with a requirement to offload a minimum ownership of 20 percent to minority investors trading on the Uganda Securities Exchange USE. The multinational in November 2023 managed to sell 4.35 billion shares equivalent to a 10.89 percent stake in Airtel Uganda s initial public offering IPO that was open to domestic and foreign investors including Kenyans, failing to meet the ownership rule. Airtel Africa says in its latest annual report that it received a regulatory extension to sell the balance of 3.64 billion shares by November 2026, a move that will see it replicate the moves by MTN Group, which successfully offloaded a 20 percent stake in MTN Uganda in two transactions including a secondary offer concluded last month. On November 7, 2023, Airtel Uganda listed 10.89 percent of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange USE in compliance with Uganda Communications Fees and Fines Amendment Regulations 2020, which created an obligation for all national telecom operator licensees to list 20 percent of their shares on the USE, Airtel Africa says in the report. Read:Airtel Uganda pays 41 million dividend postIPO. The USE granted Airtel Uganda an extension until 6 November 2026 to offer the shortfall to achieve the 20 percent listing. . Airtel Africa sold its shares at a price of UGX100 Sh3.47 each in the IPO that also offered incentive shares on a band of subscription volumes to attract investors. Retail investors who applied for more than 2,500 shares, for instance, received 10 free shares for each 100 shares allocated. Institutional investors who applied for at least 1.85 billion shares were offered 112 free shares for each 100 shares allocated. Despite the incentive shares, which amounted to a discount on the offer price, the IPO only managed a subscription rate of 54.45 percent in a transaction that saw Uganda s National Social Security Fund NSSF take up about 97 percent of the allocated shares. The below par performance of the telco s IPO was partly attributed to exclusion of Airtel Money which is owned separately by Airtel Africa and a group of other institutional investors. MTN Uganda offered both its mobile money and telecommunications businesses to the investing public. Airtel Uganda s share price has declined postIPO to trade at Ush70 Sh2.45, indicating that its parent firm could offer deeper discounts to meet local ownership requirement in the impending secondary offer. Airtel Uganda, which offers data, SMS and voice services, has a policy of distributing at least 95 percent of net income as dividends. MTN Group sold an extra 7.03 percent stake in MTN Uganda s oversubscribed secondary offer last month, cutting its ownership in the subsidiary to 80 percent. It sold 1.57 billion shares at a price of Ush170 Sh5.9 each in the transaction that featured incentive shares. Read:MTN Uganda s parent offers major discount in sale of Sh7.7bn shares. This was a larger discount compared to MTN Uganda s November 2021 IPO in which the multinational sold a 12.97 percent stake at a price of Ush200 Sh6.95 per share while also offering incentive shares. Pricing of the secondary offer took into account a drop in the share price of MTN Uganda, which currently stands at Ush170 Sh5.9. The sale of MTN Uganda shares was open to Ugandan and foreign investors. MTN Uganda s successful secondary offer was also helped by extension of the book closure date for its final dividend of Ush6.4 Sh0.22 per share from June 4 to June 12. This enabled investors who participated in the offer to qualify for the payout. The offer closed on June 10. MTN Uganda, which aims to pay out at least 60 percent of profits as dividends, has attracted notable Kenyan investors including billionaire Baloobhai Patel, Central Bank of Kenya and the National Social Security Fund. While Uganda is keen to enforce local ownership rule, Kenya last year changed tune and abolished such requirements, which saw Airtel Kenya freed from seeking investors to take up a 30 percent stake in the firm. email protected. Already have an account?Sign in here. Don't have an account?Register. If you have an Adblocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later. Nation Media Group 2024

Airtel Africa is set to sell additional shares of a 9.11% stake in Airtel Uganda to comply with the ownership rule to offload a minimum of 20% to minority investors on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Despite the IPO's incentive shares, the subscription rate was 54.45%, with most shares taken up by Uganda's National Social Security Fund. MTN Group also successfully offloaded shares in MTN Uganda. Airtel Uganda's share price has decreased post-IPO, and its parent company may offer deeper discounts in the upcoming secondary offer to meet local ownership requirements.

SFist called it last week whenthe story came outabout a highend omakase popup at the quirky Flintstone House down in Hillsborough: Sounds like owner Florence Fang, or the team working on the popup, did not seek any permits for this. A couple of influencers got to enjoy a fancy, promotional omakase meal from Michelinanointed sushi chef Masa Sasaki last month. But they may be the only ones who get to enjoy Stoneage Omakase, as the Hillsborough Town Council has shut the party down before it began. Stoneage Omakaseposted to InstagramMonday that they have "temporarily paused" operations at the Flintstone House due to "concerns raised by the city of Hillsborough." And all those who have made prepaid reservations will be refunded. They are careful to say, "As a catering business, not a restaurant, we are diligently working to address these issues with Hillsborough," and they hint that there may be some other popups happening at "new venues." Though the name "Stoneage Omakase" seems like it was tailormade for this venue in particular. The popup sushi experience not a restaurant! was scheduled to start service this weekend, on July 12, with a 15course, 230 omakase menu served by Sasaki. Sadly, for Sasaki, whose work at Maruya and his eponymous restaurant Sasaki received much acclaim and a Michelin star, it looks like this latest project is on ice for a while. Sasaki was previously attached to thatspuriously planned NFTbacked private club and sushi barthat was proposed for Salesforce Park a couple years back. Reservations were made publicly available last week, but I had to wonder whether this was all on the up and up, given that the Flintstone House's owner, Florence Fang, has a history of doing things at the house without permits and asking for forgiveness later. Fang, who lives elsewhere in Hillsborough and said she bought the house as an entertaining space and her "happy place," wassued by the wealthy Town of Hillsboroughboth over the "eyesore" of the lawn ornaments, and for the installation of some railings and other work that was apparently done on the property without permits. Fang, who is a former owner of the SF Examiner and has been a general power broker in San Francisco for years, was not going to back down quietly. She hired former SF Supervisor Angela Alioto as her lawyer, and the battle with the town went on for two years. In theeventual settlement, Fang agreed to get permits for the work that was done, and the town ponied up 125,000 to cover Fang's legal expenses. In the meantime, Alioto had attacked the town for its "intolerance and elitist behavior," and also suggested that it was unconstitutional and racist. Three years on, and it seems that a sushi popup and "Stoneage"themed catering operation will be the next thing that Fang does battle over. Besides Fang and Sasaki, the other person we know is involved with this project is Sean Fang, who was listed on the popup's website as CEO and cofounder of Steonage Omakase. Neither he nor Florence Fang herself has given any public comment about this project. Update:TheChronicle obtained a copyof the letter from the Town of Hillsborough that was delivered by town police on Friday to the Flintstone House. It states, "Restaurants and other commercial uses are not permitted in a residential zone, even on a temporary basis. You and the restaurateurs may not have been aware that this use would be illegal. Since you are now on notice about this restriction, please inform the operators that they may not open for business.". Stoneage Omakase has responded saying that they have been "incorrectly classified as a restaurant, which has led to this misunderstanding," and they "look forward to working with the city to resolve this issue.". . Previously:Flintstone House to Open to Public as Stoneage Omakase, a High End Sushi PopUp. Everyone from Spike Lee to Bill Clinton to Barry Bonds and plenty more came out Monday for a starstudded twoandahalfhour tribute to the late Giants great Willie Mays at Oracle Park, paying a joyful homage to the Say Hey Kid. . In what's shaping up to be a monumental sonic encounter, Another Planet Entertainment has announced the musical pairing of Grammywinning artists, Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka. The event is slated for October 17, 2024, at the revered Greek Theatre in Berkeley. Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox. Jay C. Barmann is a fiction writer and web editor who's lived in San Francisco for 20 years. Stay up to date! Get all the latest greatest posts delivered straight to your inbox

Hillsborough shuts down Stoneage Omakase, a high-end popup at the Flintstone House. The town raised concerns about permits not being obtained. Prepaid reservations will be refunded. Owner Florence Fang has a history of permit issues with the quirky property. Chef Masa Sasaki's 15-course omakase service put on hold. A star-studded tribute to Willie Mays at Oracle Park. Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka to perform at Greek Theatre in Berkeley in 2024.

BUFFALO'S 1 FOR NEW COUNTRY. There is a great opportunity to purchase a private, and quiet, piece of land right here in Western New York. If you are looking for your own paradise in the country, this might be the one. The summer is here and the fall is not that far away. Here in Western New York, the cool fall evenings and warm days are ahead and there are few things better than being in the woods on days like that. Ask many real estate experts, and they will most likely tell you that inventory is always an issue. However, for those shopping for acres and hunting or camping land, there are some good deals out there. While searching for what is out there, Ifound this beauty in Cattaraugus!. Thewebsite saysthat: This property sits on both sides of Alderbottom Road, with almost 1 wooded acre on the west, which would be perfect for a future getaway. Across the road to the east, the land is low but quickly rises to a ridgetop with great views and hunting potential. For those who love to hunt, this area is always a good place withplenty of deerand some of the biggest, mature whitetail bucks in New York State. The deer season will be here before we know it!. Last season, Ishot a really nice buck in Cattaraugus Countyand can't wait for the fall to arrive! Based on the amount of deer I have seen this summer around Western New York, this fall may be the best one yet for hunters. Gallery Credit: Clay Moden

Opportunity to buy private land in Western New York. Real estate experts mention inventory issues but good deals available for those seeking acres for hunting or camping. Property in Cattaraugus offers wooded area perfect for a getaway and land with hunting potential. Expect excellent deer hunting season in the area.

His wife, Julie Vanparys, made the announcement on Monday via Rotondi s official Facebook page, stating:. Dear all, this is with immense sadness that I have to tell you all that Jim passed away last night. He was the love of my life and his music the love of many of you. Please send light his way, his wife Julie. . Born James Robert Rotondi in 1962 in Butte, Montana, USA, Rotondi started playing the piano at age 8 and switched over to the trumpet at age 12. He graduated from the University of North Texas music program and relocated to New York City in the late eighties. Rotondi had been a major figure in the jazz world for the last 30 years, touring with artists such as Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Eric Alexander and more. He was the leader of his own quintet, Full House, as well as one of the original members of Eric Alexander s One For All Jazz Sextet. Over the course of his career, Rotondi released 18 studio albums and appeared on over 85 albums as a studio musician. His final album,Finesse, was released in February of this year. In recent years, Rotondi relocated from New York City to Craz, Austria where he accepted a teaching position as Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the University of Music and Dramatic Arts. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. infojazz.fm. 416 595 0404. 416 595 9413. 4 Pardee Avenue, Suite 100. Toronto, ON M6K 3H5. 2023 JAZZ.FM91. Our site uses cookies to tailor your experience, measure site performance and present relevant donation incentives and advertisements. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To read our privacy and cookies policy, please clickhere.

Jazz musician James Robert Rotondi, a prominent figure in the jazz world for 30 years, passed away. His wife Julie Vanparys announced his death on Facebook. Rotondi, known for playing trumpet, had a successful career with numerous albums and collaborations. He recently taught jazz trumpet in Austria. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Share. HOUSTONBeryl left a trail of downed trees, flooded roads and power outages as it roared across the Houston area on Monday morning. Beryl made landfall near Matagorda in the early morning hours as a Category 1 hurricane but weakened to a tropical storm a few hours later. On Monday evening, it was downgraded to a tropical depression. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. Authorities urged residents on Monday to stay put and hunker down as severe weather and hazardous road conditions impacted the area. Peak wind gusts of 84 mph were measured at Hobby Airport and 78 mph in Galveston. A 97 mph wind gust was measured at SH 36 and Brazos. More than 13 inches of rain were measured in Sugar Land, 14 inches in Hilshire village and 11 inches in Brookside Village. Major Houston highways have been left flooded, leaving cars stranded and prompting some rescues. Emergency crews were seen rescuing someone who was trapped on the roof of their submerged car on Highway 288 due to flooding. SUGGESTED: LIST: Flooded Houston roads to avoid. Authorities are currently conducting a rescue of someone trapped on the roof of their submerged car on Highway 288 due to flooding. Neighborhoods are scattered with downed trees and other debris. In Fort Bend County, several families were left displaced when a section of their apartment building collapsed. At least four people were killed as Beryl moved across the Houston area on Monday. A civilian employee of the Houston Police Department died after getting caught in floodwaters while driving to work. MORE: 4 deaths reported in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl. A 53yearold man in the Humble area died when an oak tree fell on his house, where he was sheltering from the storm with his family. In Southeast Houston, one person died in a fire that is believed to have been started by lightning. Over 2 million people were left without power across the Houston area after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday. A Tornado Watch has been issued until 10 p.m. Monday for some Southeast Texas counties including Chambers, Libery, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker. SUGGESTED: Tornado warning vs. Tornado watch: What's the difference?. A tornado watch is when tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. You should be prepared for an actual tornado during a tornado watch. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued, or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting Texas Governor Dan Patrick talks about the impacts of Beryl, preparations and how the community can stay safe. Beryl formed as a tropical depression in the Atlantic more than 3,000 miles from Houston on June 28. It rapidly strengthened into a hurricane within the first 24 hours and intensified into a major hurricane within the next day. SUGGESTED: Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic. It made landfall on Carriacou Island on July 1 as a Category 4 hurricane. On July 2, it became theearliest Category 5 hurricaneon record to form in the Atlantic. As it roared across the Caribbean, Beryl left behind a trail of damage, as well as deaths. It weakened as it approached the Yucatan Peninsula, where it made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Tulum, Mexico, on July 5. It further weakened as it moved across land, emerging into the Gulf as a tropical storm. It slowly regained strength before becoming a hurricane once again shortly before landfall in Texas. All the news you need to know, every day. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Service. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2024 FOX Television Stations

Hurricane Beryl hit the Houston area as a Category 1 storm, causing downed trees, power outages, flooding, and tragic fatalities. Peak wind gusts and heavy rainfall left roads submerged and homes damaged. Authorities urged residents to stay inside and prepared for more potential hazards. The storm, originating as a tropical depression in the Atlantic, rapidly intensified before making landfall in Texas, leaving over 2 million people without power.

Subscribe. Nicole KidmanNicole Kidmanis looking back with a nostalgic smile on her face as she reflects on her rebellious teenage years. In a video shared by Netflix on Instagram,Nicole, 56, along with her A Family Affair costarsZac Efron, 36, andJoey King, 24, shared anecdotes about their own teen experiences, revealing who was the most mischievous of the trio. "I love my parents, but I always disobeyed them a lot. I was naughty and then I would confess," Nicole laughed, reminiscing about her youthful rebellion. "See, that's why you're Nicole Kidman," Zac responded with admiration, admitting that he was never the type to get into trouble as a teenager. Nicole's eyes sparkled with the memory as she recounted one particularly cheeky escapade: "I climbed out of the window, took the screen off when I'd climb out, climb back in at 5 a.m. and pretend I'd been asleep all night.". "You're so awesome, I love it," Zac responded, clearly impressed by her audacity. Nicole, ever modest, brushed off the praise with a laugh, "Move on there's a lot more," she said as the clip ended. Nicole s rebellious streak as a teenager is a charming contrast to her poised and elegant persona today. Raised in Australia, where she began her acting career before making her way to Hollywood in the 1990s, Nicole s journey is a testament to her resilience and passion. Now a mother of four, Nicole has daughters Sunday, 15, and Faith, 13, with her husband Keith Urban, and daughter Bella, 31, and son Connor, 29, with exhusband Tom Cruise. Her children, especially her daughters, are the cornerstone of her happiness and success. In a touching interview withPeople, Nicole expressed her profound love for her family. I have my sister, mother, nieces, nephews, daughters. I m raising a soon to be 16yearold and a 13yearold who are divine, she said, her voice filled with pride. They re just lovely people and I m so lucky that I have Keith, who s just my love, my deep, deep love. That gives me the ability to go and do whatever I have to do because I know where I can come back to. . Married since 2006, Nicole and Keith, both 56, share a bond that is deeply rooted in mutual respect and love, elements that have undoubtedly shaped their family life. Nicole recently reflected on the joys and challenges of watching her daughters grow, sharing her admiration for the teenage years. I love teenage girls. I just find them exquisite, she remarked during an interview with Elle. I marvel at that age group and what they re dealing with, but also their ability to handle so much. . Her daughters are clearly following in her creative footsteps, with Sunday showing a particular interest in filmmaking. In a 2018 interview with Time, Nicole proudly shared, I m raising a little girl that s showing an interest in directing right now, expressing her support for her daughter's aspirations. By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine UserData Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. In partnership with Skechers

Nicole Kidman reminisces about her rebellious teenage years and shares anecdotes with A Family Affair costars. She reflects on her youthful disobedience and cheeky escapades, contrasting with her poised persona today. Now a mother of four, her family is her cornerstone of happiness. Nicole and husband Keith Urban share a strong bond rooted in love and mutual respect. She admires teenage girls and her daughter's interest in filmmaking, showcasing her support for their aspirations.

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A 27-year-old nightclub owner in Surfers Paradise is opening a second venue on the Glitter Strip inspired by Dubai. The new club's design contrasts with its humble beginnings, initially fitted out with Kmart items.

ForgotUsernameorPassword. . Date. MENAFN IANS Mumbai, July 9 IANSactorAkshay Kumar has praised his 'Sarfira' costar Radhikka Madan for pushing the envelope to portray a Maharashtrian girl in the upcoming film.In 'Sarfira', Radhikka plays Rani, a spirited and resilient Maharashtrian girl who faces numerous challenges with unwavering determination. She adopted the nuances of Marathi culture, adding depth and authenticity to her portrayal, according to a statement.Akshay praised Radhikka's performance and said: "This is the best performance I have ever seen. I don't know what you all think about her. She is not Maharashtrian, but she has acted like one. She is very wellspoken. ""Her language was very good, and she has gone through whole classes to learn how to speak Marathi and what to say. That is what she has done. "On July 4, the makers of the film released the song 'Chaawat', which showcases a traditional Maharashtrian wedding.Penned by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the lyrics of 'Chaawat' are composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. It is sung by Shreya Ghoshal. 'Sarfira' traces the journey of Veer Mhatre, whose main goal is to introduce lowcost aviation carriers. It is inspired by the life of G. R. Gopinath, the founder of the Indian lowcost airline Simplifly Deccan. 'Sarfira' is a remake of the Tamil hit film 'Soorarai Pottru' starring Suriya.The film is set to release on July 12.MENAFN09072024000231011071ID1108421593. In 'Sarfira', Radhikka plays Rani, a spirited and resilient Maharashtrian girl who faces numerous challenges with unwavering determination. She adopted the nuances of Marathi culture, adding depth and authenticity to her portrayal, according to a statement. Akshay praised Radhikka's performance and said: "This is the best performance I have ever seen. I don't know what you all think about her. She is not Maharashtrian, but she has acted like one. She is very wellspoken.". "Her language was very good, and she has gone through whole classes to learn how to speak Marathi and what to say. That is what she has done.". On July 4, the makers of the film released the song 'Chaawat', which showcases a traditional Maharashtrian wedding. Penned by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the lyrics of 'Chaawat' are composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. It is sung by Shreya Ghoshal. 'Sarfira' traces the journey of Veer Mhatre, whose main goal is to introduce lowcost aviation carriers. It is inspired by the life of G. R. Gopinath, the founder of the Indian lowcost airline Simplifly Deccan. 'Sarfira' is a remake of the Tamil hit film 'Soorarai Pottru' starring Suriya. The film is set to release on July 12. . MENAFN09072024000231011071ID1108421593. MENAFN09072024000231011071ID1108421593. Legal Disclaimer:MENAFNprovides the information as is without warranty of any kind. . Tags. Comments. Category. Date. DailyEnglishDailyArabicAll. . World and Middle East business and financial news, Stocks, Currencies, Market Data, Research, Weather and other data. Tel:962 6 5690450. Copyright 2000MENAFN.All rights reserved. Design Devleopment byMENAFN

Akshay Kumar praises co-star Radhikka Madan for portraying a Maharashtrian girl in upcoming film 'Sarfira.' Radhikka's portrayal of Rani is lauded for its authenticity and depth. The film, inspired by the founder of an Indian low-cost airline, showcases a traditional Maharashtrian wedding in the recently released song 'Chaawat.' 'Sarfira' is a remake of the Tamil hit film 'Soorarai Pottru' and is set to release on July 12.

Parliament passes National Service Authority Bill 2024 . Persons arrested for infractions being processed for court WAEC . Notorious Drg Cartel Busted In A Secluded Village In Nigeria . Notorious Drg Cartel Busted In A Secluded Village In Nigeria . My relationship with Mona was troubled due to her promiscuous lifestyle Luvman Allison . Jakpa subpoenas Bagbin, top military officials in ambulance trial. 4th Northern GJA Awards Launched. Justice Asare Botwe bars media commentary on Ato Forson trial. Expedite investigation on Ahmed Suale murder. COCOBOD To Roll Out Data Mgt System. Guard against inflammatory language on radio, television NMC Chair to parties. Nyakrom Omanahene debunks allegation of derogatory remarks against ruling government. Nyakrom Omanahene debunks allegation of derogatory remarks against ruling government. Bawumia Defies Rains To Campaign In Chereponi. Bawumia, Napo Hit Road Running. Refrain from immature decisions in future Minority to Govt . Food ingredients import hits US133 million in 2023 . COCOBOD is working hard to protect cocoa farmers CEO . Moody s poised to upgrade Ghana s credit rating after Eurobond exchange . Industry calls for dialogue on cement price control . Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs celebrates 82nd birthday. Inspirational Gifty Making Impact With Faithful God . All Set For 2024 Ghana Party In The Park. YOLO Actor Referred For Treatment Abroad. Use Courts, Not Police For Defamation Cases Mr Macaroni. GFA initiates nationwide scout training following FIFA approval . Jordan Ayew joins Crystal Palace for preseason after holidays in Ghana . Marseille Target Eddie Nketiah . Ghana s Paris 2024 Olympic Quest In Doubt?. My Euro 2024 Was A Failure . Guard against inflammatory language on radio, television NMC Chair to parties. Jakpa subpoenas Bagbin, top military officials in ambulance trial. Refrain from immature decisions in future Minority to Govt . GFA initiates nationwide scout training following FIFA approval . 4th Northern GJA Awards Launched. . Ghana s Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has assured the United States of America USA and the International community of the government s commitment to making the December elections peaceful and transparent. He attributed this commitment to the significant point the world is at in its democratic practice, as elections are set to take place in over 64 countries globally this year. Mr Dame made these remarks during the 248th Independence Anniversary of the USA, in Accra on Thursday. The AG highlighted that both Ghana and the USA are gearing up for their general elections later this year. He expressed optimism that the electoral processes would be smooth, further solidifying their reputations as global models of democracy. As you may all be aware, we are at a momentous point in the practice of democracy around the world, as 2024 will witness national elections in more than sixtyfour 64 countries globally, including Ghana and the United States of America. As we prepare for the upcoming elections, it is my hope and belief that the process will be smooth, devoid of polemics and tribulations, and once again consolidate the status of our two nations as models for democracy around the world. . He further stated that the democratic process not only determines the future leadership of a country but also mirrors the aspirations and prosperity of its citizens. The world will be closely observing as voters in both countries exercise their democratic rights, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the political landscapes of the two nations. Recognising the importance of civic engagement in promoting social justice and strengthening democracy, the Government of Ghana assures the United States of America and the entire international community of its commitment to ensuring that Ghana s upcoming elections will be peaceful, transparent, free and fair, Mr Dame stated. citinewsroom.com. . Log in to leave a comment. All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners.

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An information night was held in Clonea Power last night to discuss plans for a controversial solar farm in the local area. BNRG is seeking to construct a one hundred and forty one hectare farm in the townlands of Bishopstown, Bridgetown, Ballyhest and Ballyneal. A public meeting also took place at the same venue last week. An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission for the controversial 141 hectare development. An appeal had been made against the decision by Waterford Council to grant conditional planning permission for the development in May 2023. An Bord Pleanala confirmed that it upheld the Council s decision and a total of 23 conditions are detailed in the decision report. WLR's Kieran Foley attended Tuesday night's meeting in Clonea Power. To listen back, click on the image above. For the latest WaterfordNewsandSport, tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand. . Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Developed bySquare1and powered byPublisherPlus.com.

Information night held in Clonea Power to discuss plans for a controversial 141-hectare solar farm in local area by BNRG. An Bord Pleanala granted planning permission after appeal against Waterford Council's decision. 23 conditions outlined in decision report. WLR's Kieran Foley attended the meeting.

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Russia's parliament approved a bill to raise income taxes for the rich to bolster government funds during the Ukraine conflict. The bill establishes a progressive tax on personal income, with rates up to 22 for incomes exceeding 50 million rubles annually. The government aims to reduce reliance on oil revenues amid Western sanctions, expecting 29 billion rubles in additional federal revenues by 2025.

GREER, S.C. FOX Carolina The South Carolina Attorney General s office said a woman was arrested on multiple charges after she was accused of stealing from an assisted living facility resident in Greenville County. According to officials, the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit VAMPF launched an investigation that revealed between June 24, 2022 and December 31, 2023, 51yearold Christa Porter Bennett knowingly made unlawful and unauthorized use of the funds and assets of a vulnerable adult. It is alleged that while Bennett was entrusted as the victim s conservator, she converted funds and assets valued between 2,000 and 10,000 of the victim s money for her own personal use, officials said. The victim was a resident at The Residences at Greer, an assisted living facility, at the time of the alleged misconduct. The facility referred the misconduct allegation to the VAMPF unit. Bennett is facing one count of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and one count of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value more than 2,000 but less than 10,000. She was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center on Friday, June 28. Exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a felony and, upon conviction, has a penalty of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to 5,000, or both. Breach of Trust value more than 2,000 but less than 10,000 is a felony and, upon conviction, has a penalty of up to five years in prison or a fine at the discretion of the court. Copyright 2024 WHNS. All rights reserved.

A woman in Greer, South Carolina, was arrested for stealing from a vulnerable adult at an assisted living facility. Christa Porter Bennett allegedly used the victim's funds for personal gain while serving as their conservator. She faces charges of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust, with penalties including prison time and fines if convicted.

Sunday, July 7, has been designated an official holiday in the country. Muscat: Oman has declared a public holiday and a threeday weekend for the public sector to celebrate the Islamic New Year. According to a statement by staterun news agency Oman News Agency ONA, Sunday, July 7, has been designated an official holiday in the country. Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel. A message on social media platform X stated, Sunday, 7 July 2024, is an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1446 AH. . The announcement regarding the public holiday extends the weekend for many residents. As Oman observes FridaySaturday weekends, this public holiday creates a threeday break from work, commencing on Friday, July 5 and concluding on Sunday, July 7. Workers will resume their regular duties on Monday, July 8. The Ministry of Labour clarified that while Sunday is a public holiday, employers can request employees to work if necessary, provided they offer appropriate compensation. The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, marks the beginning of a new lunar year. GetBreaking NewsAlerts From Gulf News. We ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

Oman has declared a public holiday on July 7 to celebrate the Islamic New Year. The holiday extends the weekend for residents, creating a three-day break starting from July 5. Workers will return to work on July 8, with the option for employers to request work on the holiday with compensation. The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar year.

Euractiv.com with Reuters. 09072024. News ServiceProduced externally by an organization we trust to adhere to journalistic standards. The former prosecutor general of Moldova Alexandr Stoianoglo L delivers his speech at pressbriefing with head of Socialists Party of Moldova PSRM, former President of Moldova Igor Dodon R, in the party's headquarter in Chisinau, Moldova, 8 July 2024. Dodon announced Stoianoglo as candidate for presidential elections that will take place in October 2024. EPAEFEDUMITRU DORU. Languages:BulgarianPrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. PrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. Moldova s Socialists, the exSoviet state s largest opposition party, put forward a dismissed prosecutor general as a unified opposition candidate on Monday 8 July to challenge proEuropean incumbent Maia Sandu in an October presidential election. Sandu, who has made securing European Union membership the cornerstone of her policies, is seeking a second mandate in a poll held alongside a referendum on joining the 27nation bloc. The proRussia Socialists say they do not oppose the campaign for European integration, but accuse Sandu of using the referendum as a vehicle to win the election. Other Moscowfriendly groups are openly campaigning against the plebiscite in Moldova, one of Europe s poorest countries lying between Ukraine and Romania. Former prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, the standardbearer endorsed by the Socialists, told a news conference he was running to end injustices under Sandu s administration. The constitutional order is being violated every day by the authorities and various political scoundrels, he said. Stoianoglo said he favoured EU membership, but I find it insulting that European integration is used as a truncheon and not as a means to modernise the country and unite its people. A European Moldova must be neutral to leave room for cooperation with other countries and peoples . Sandu sacked Stoianoglo last year, citing violations of the criminal code on exceeding his authority and a failure to tackle entrenched corruption. He denies wrongdoing and has yet to be convicted in a court. The European Court for Human Rights has ruled that his dismissal violated principles of due process. Socialist Party leader Igor Dodon, a former president defeated by Sandu in 2020, said the party was backing Stoianoglo as a test of political maturity. . Society expects clarity and a common strategy from its politicians, Dodon said. There was no indication whether Moldova s other major opposition grouping, led by fugitive business magnate Ilan Shor, would back Stoianoglo. Shor, sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison last year for mass fraud, lives in Russia and heads the Victory electoral bloc made up of several proMoscow groups. Moldova s Constitutional Court declared a proRussian party behind a wave of antigovernment protests unconstitutional on Monday 19 June, a ruling that means the party is immediately banned. Dodon trails the president in opinion polls, which also suggest 56 of voters will say yes to joining the EU. The bloc last month opened membership talks with both Moldova and Ukraine. The United States, Britain and Canada last month accused Russia of plotting to sway the outcome of the presidential vote and incite protests if a proMoscow candidate should lose. Moldova is officially a candidate to join the EU. Languages:BulgarianPrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram. PrintEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegram

Moldova's largest opposition party, the Socialists, have nominated former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Stoianoglo, endorsed by the party, aims to challenge the incumbent pro-European president Maia Sandu. The election will also include a referendum on joining the EU, with pro-Russia groups opposing it. Stoianoglo supports EU membership but criticizes its current usage in Moldova. The Socialists see backing Stoianoglo as a test of political maturity, while another major opposition group led by Ilan Shor remains undecided. Russia's involvement in the election has raised concerns, with accusations of influencing the outcome.

. . Sunday, July 7, 2024 Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has called for a constructive dialogue after nationwide antigovernment protests rocked most parts of the country in the past few weeks. As part of the austerity measures, the Azimio Chief called on the national government, state officers, and leaders to have an allinclusive robust engagement and discussion to listen to the plight of Kenyans who are experiencing tough economic times. Kenyans who were angered by the current economic crisis stormed the streets to protest against the finance bill, and heavy taxation that would be imposed on various commodities. In a rallying call to support the efforts taken by Gen Z who took to the streets to protest against what they termed government punitive taxes and controversial finance bill, Raila pushed for a need to address all concerns raised by Kenyans during demonstrations. "What this country now requires is a serious and comprehensive dialogue. If we do this, then we will be able to fix all issues that have gone wrong," Raila said. While attending the burial of the former Member of Parliament, Maina Wanjigi father to businessman Jimi Wanjigi, Raila echoed the protesters' push for new reforms while explaining why he distanced himself from the protests. "Gen Z told me to step back because I have done enough, and they will proceed. I have taken a step back, but I am behind you, Raila stated. The Kenyan DAILY POST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Azimio Leader Raila Odinga calls for constructive dialogue after nationwide antigovernment protests over economic crisis, finance bill, and heavy taxation. Urges all-inclusive engagement to address Kenyans' concerns raised during demonstrations. Supports Gen Z protests for new reforms but steps back as requested, emphasizing the need for a serious and comprehensive dialogue to fix the country's issues.