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Boys basketball photos: Glen Rock at Ridgewood, Friday, Dec. 27Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup that offered software-as-a-service for small and medium businesses, has abruptly shut down, according to a notice posted on its website . “We regret to inform you that as of December 27, 2024, the Bench platform will no longer be accessible,” the notice reads. “We know this news is abrupt and may cause disruption, so we’re committed to helping Bench customers navigate through the transition.” The company’s entire website is currently offline except for the notice, leaving thousands of businesses in the lurch. Bench touted having more than 35,000 U.S. customers just hours before it was shut down, according to a snapshot saved by the Internet Archive. Bench, which had raised $113 million from high-profile backers such as Shopify and Bain Capital Partners, developed a software platform to help customers store and manage their bookkeeping and tax reporting documents. The move is a shock to current and former customers. Justin Metros, the co-founder and CTO of Radiator , said years of his company’s accounting and tax documents are still stored on the site, although he no longer uses the platform. He learned about the shutdown from TechCrunch. “I’ve never seen anyone just shut down like that,” Metros said. “That’s crazy.” Others are airing their concerns on social media, with one posting “as a customer, I’m pissed” having just migrated from QuickBooks to Bench. Bench’s notice says its customers should file a 6-month extension with the IRS to “find the right bookkeeping partner.” It also says customers will be able to download their data by December 30, and will have until March 2025 to do so. The notice recommends customers migrate to Kick, a new accounting startup that announced its $9 million seed raise in October 2024 in a round led by OpenAI and General Catalyst. Kick’s CEO and founder, Conrad Wadowski, posted a message on LinkedIn to former Bench users about how Kick is “working to get your financials back in your hands.” Bench did not respond to requests for comment by TechCrunch as of press time. Wadowski did not respond directly to a question from TechCrunch about details of any possible agreement or other business relationship it had with Bench prior to the shutdown. “As you saw on the website, we’re moving fast and are available to support many of Bench’s customers with their bookkeeping needs,” he told TechCrunch. Founded in 2012, Bench employed more than 600 staff, according to a snapshot of its ‘About page’ . The startup was backed by investors, including IT firm Sage, Contour Venture Partners, and Altos Ventures. It was also a member of the TechStars accelerator. Bench last raised $60 million in a Series C round in 2021. Its co-founder and CEO Ian Crosby departed shortly after. Crosby posted on LinkedIn today that he was “very sad” to see Bench shut down, alleging he had been replaced by unnamed board members who wanted to bring in “a new professional CEO” to take Bench in a different direction. “I hope the story of Bench goes on to become a warning for VCs that think they can “upgrade” a company by replacing the founder. It never works,” Crosby wrote.Trump's hush-money case sentencing put on hold

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Two-Tier Keir, or as he is now known 'Starmer the Stalinist' following his Soviet-style attack on farmers, has proposed 'Respect Laws' to target anti-social behaviour.... Flat White , Richard Stanton , Michael De Percy , Peter Swan , Dimitri Burshtein , Daniel Rey , Declan Mansfield , Charlie Gammell , Ian Williams , Sean ThomasIn a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/IaKmZcteb1 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 29, 2024 US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Vice President Kamala Harris said Mr Carter “reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion”. “His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come,” she said. “Our world is a better place because of President Carter.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Gordon Brown, another former prime minister, said it was a “privilege” to have known Mr Carter, who “will be mourned, not just in America, but in every continent where human rights are valued”. Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceJimmy Carter dies at 100: Arizona leaders react to the former president's deathSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive . Viewing times and guest books can be seen here . Robert John (Bob) Moloughney, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle, died Saturday, Nov. 23 on Staten Island. The Jersey City native was married to his wife of 57 years, Kathy Murphy Moloughney. Bob graduated from Snyder High School in Jersey City and furthered his education at the Mechanics Institute in New York City, reads his obituary. “He dedicated 40 years of his career to Con Edison, where he retired as an Operating Supervisor in 2004. Bob was well-liked and respected by his colleagues and friends,” says his obituary, which can be read on SILive.com. RECOMMENDED • silive .com Staten Island obituaries for Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 Nov. 23, 2024, 8:15 a.m. Staten Island bishop closes church doors to organizers of new, inclusive St. Patrick’s Parade Nov. 22, 2024, 5:30 a.m. Robert William Bennett, 72, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Nov. 17. Read the full obituary on SILive . Charlotte Byrne, 85, of Westerleigh, a loving mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away Nov. 16. Born in Polizzi Generosa, Italy, she came to Staten Island as a teenager and graduated from St. John Villa Academy. She met her husband, Gerald Byrne, at the Staten Island Catholic Club. She loved being surrounded by people and activities, planning and hosting parties and outings. She was an active participant in political, social and civic affairs and contributed greatly to the Staten Island community. Read the full obituary on SILive . Longtime Rosebank resident Elizabeth (Eileen) Ferrie passed away on Nov. 19 after a short illness. Born in Brooklyn, she moved to the “Warren Manor” section of Staten Island as a young girl. She began working at the bakery in the Staten Island Ferry Terminal before its destruction by fire. Over the years, she lent her skills to Richmond Dry Goods and Engles Clothing, both in Stapleton, as well as Charles Weland and General Hardware in Manhattan. From there, she worked at JC Penney’s, EJ Korvettes and Joseph Pisarri on Staten Island. Her expertise also found a place at General Heating and AC, Artcraft Fence and ABC Service Station. She concluded her fulfilling career as the medical records secretary at the Nina Eaton Center of United Cerebral Palsy of New York State, where her dedication left a lasting impact. Read the full obituary on SILive .

Offensively challenged in several early high school basketball games this season, Terre Haute South shot 52% from the field Thursday afternoon in the fifth game of the First Financial Classic at Terre Haute North. Shakamak, a team that had South coach Braydon Jefferson worried, shot 33%, the result being a 57-44 win for the Braves that was decided early. “This is a team can shoots well and can make tough shots,” he said after the game in referring to the Lakers. “This time the ball bounced our way.” South jumped quickly into leads of 11-2, 13-3 and 16-5, and that was pretty much it. Shakamak rallied within 16-11 on a basket by reserve Mason Young and four points by Linden Jenkins. But 3-pointers by Treva Branch-Lewis and Peyton Turner — after the Braves had been 1 for 18 from beyond the arc in their previous game — made it 22-11 early in the second quarter and the lead didn’t vary much the rest of the way. Which wasn’t exactly what Jefferson had had in mind either. “We got a little lackadaisical and wanted to think we could coast,” he said about his team’s performance later in the game. “I wasn’t happy with our attention to detail.” South’s best stretch came in the third quarter, when the Braves built a 19-point lead at 46-27. Shakamak’s last gasp was cutting the lead to 55-44, but it was too little, too late. “I felt like we followed our game plan pretty well,” coach Brodie Crowe of the Lakers said after the game. “We limited our turnovers [six for the game, none in the second half] and we did a pretty good job on the boards considering [South’s] size advantage [which was considerable] . . . but it’s disappointing to lose a game we felt was one we should have won, except for our shooting.” South had a three-man attack as Chris Herrin scored 17 points (including a 3-pointer of his own), Turner 16 and Branch-Lewis 15. Jaylen Wells had a game-high nine rebounds four blocked shots, and Brady Wilson had four assists, three of them early in the game.” Jenkins led all scorers with 22 points for Shakamak, while Jaden Johnson had eight. Jenkins and Madden Husband had seven rebounds each. “We have a lot of guys who shoot pretty well,” Crowe emphasized. “We belong here . . . I wasn’t disappointed with our effort.” “We have to keep believing, keep trusting the process,” Jefferson concluded. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH (57) — Herrin 7-8 2-4 17, Wells 2-6 0-2 4, Turner 6-13 1-2 16, Branch-Lewis 5-7 3-6 15, Wilson 1-3 0-0 2, Morgan 1-3 0-0 2, T.Lewis 0-1 0-0 0, Wilkinson 0-0 0-0 0, Boyce 0-0 0-0 0, M.Lewis 0-0 1-2 1, Chastain 0-1 0-0 0, Semmler 0-0 0-0 0, Snider 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-42 FG, 7-16 FT, 57 TP. SHAKAMAK (44) — Jenkins 7-11 6-6 22, Husband 1-10 0-0 2, Terrell 1-5 1-2 3, Jad.Johnson 2-11 3-4 8, Jal.Johnson 2-4 0-1 4, Young 1-2 1-2 3, Fiscus 0-1 0-0 0, Miller 1-2 0-0 2, Buell 0-0 0-0 0, Roberts 0-0 0-0 0, Snellenberger 0-0 0-0 0, Agee M0-0 0-0 0. Totals 15-46 FG, 11-15 FT, 44 TP. 3-point shooting — THS 6-16 (Turner 3-8, Branch-Lewis 2-4, Herrin 1-1, Morgan 0-1, Wilson 0-2), Shakamak 3-18 (Jenkins 2-4, Jad.Johnson 1-5, Terrell 0-1, Jal.Johnson 0-1, Young 0-1, Fiscus 0-1, Husband 0-5). Total fouls — THS 16, Shakamak 15. Fouled out — none. Turnovers — THS 13, Shakamak 6. Rebounds — THS 36 (Wells 9, Turner 5, Branch-Lewis 5, Herrin 4, T.Lewis 4, Boyce 4, Wilson, Morgan, M.Lewis, Team 2), Shakamak 28 (Jenkins 7, Husband 7, Terrell 3, Jal.Johnson 3, Fiscus 2, Miller 2, Young, Snellenberger, Team 2). Assists — THS 16 (Branch-Lewis 6, Wilson 4, Turner 2, Wells 2, Herrin, T.Lewis), Shakamak 9 (Jad.Johnson 4, Terrell 2, Fiscus 2, Jenkins). Steals — THS 3 (Herrin, Branch-Lewis, Wilson), Shakamak 5 (Terrell 2, Jenkins, Husband, Jad.Johnson). Blocks — THS 4 (Wells 4), Shakamak 0. Next — Terre Haute South (4-3) plays a winners’ bracket game at 7 p.m. Shakamak (3-5) plays at 4 p.m.

( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ASP Isotopes, Inc (“ASP Isotopes” or the“Company”) (NASDAQ: ASPI) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired ASP Isotopes securities between October 30, 2024 and November 26, 2024, both dates inclusive (the“Class Period”). Investors have until February 3, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Click here to participate in the action. On November 26, 2024, Fuzzy Panda Research published a report which alleged that ASP Isotopes is“using old, disregarded laser enrichment technology to masquerade as a new, cutting-edge Uranium enrichment.” The report quoted a former employee of Klydon (the company ASP Isotopes purchased its“proprietary” technology from) as stating scientists“did not think it would work on Uranium.” The report revealed a series of experts interviewed stated the Company's reported cost estimates and timeline for building its HALEU uranium facilities was misleading to the point of being“delusional.” The report further alleged the Company had significantly overstated the significance of its agreement with TerraPower, which was only a“non-binding” memorandum of understanding entered into to“put pressure on [TerraPower's] real suppliers.” The report quoted a former TerraPower executives as stating that ASP Isotopes was“missing the manufacturing; They are missing the processes as well; They still have to develop the HALEU...the most important part.” Finally, the report revealed that the Company's subsidiary, Quantum Leap Energy, which operates its nuclear fuels segment and to which the Company assigned the TerraPower memoranda of understanding, was completely absent from its registered South African address. The report revealed there were“zero signs” of their presence and“security guards and neighboring business about them all told us they had never heard of the companies.” On this news, the Company's stock price fell $1.80 or 23.53%, to close at $5.85 per share on November 26, 2024, on unusually heavy trading volume. The stock continued to fall on the subsequent trading date, falling $0.83 or 14.19%, to close at $5.02 per share on November 27, 2024, on unusually heavy trading volume. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company overstated the potential effectiveness of its enrichment technology; (2) the Company overstated the development potential of its high assay low-enriched uranium facility; (3) the Company overstated the Company's nuclear fuels operating segment results; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. If you purchased or otherwise acquired ASP Isotopes shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at ... , telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form . There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit . Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Contact Information: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Brandon Walker, Esq. Marion Passmore, Esq. (212) 355-4648 ... MENAFN26122024004107003653ID1109033704 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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Six years after making , "The Cosby Show" actor Geoffrey Owens is opening up once more about the reality of being a "middle-class actor." During an earlier this month, Owens − who was promoting his new film, − said he is still struggling to make a living. "I struggle every day to make my ends meet," the 63-year-old Owens said. "People have a false impression of what the average, what I call 'middle-class actor' makes, and their ability to make a living in the industry." The average salary for an actor was about $62,000 in 2023, according to the , although it's unclear exactly what Owens makes. This included actors who participate in theatrical performances, in addition to television, radio, video and film productions. Owens shares the screen in "Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza" with Tommy Davidson. Directed by Noel Calloway, the family-friendly Christmas movie is about a substitute teacher, known as Mr. Santa, arriving days before a high school's Christmas show. Popularly known for playing Elvin Tibideaux on "The Cosby Show," Owens made headlines in 2018 after a grocery store in New Jersey. Many social media users viewed the circulation of photos by outlets like Fox News and Daily Mail as but countless celebrities shared their support for Owen's like former NFL player and actor Terry Crews. Rapper Nicki Minaj even gifted $25,000 to Owens, who ended up donating the lump sum to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund), in honor of Earle Hyman, who played Bill Cosby's father, Russell Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," according to . During his , Owens said he was recognized in public more often following the Trader Joe's news than he was while actively playing in "The Cosby Show" during the 1980s and '90s. He also unveiled during his that he had quit working at Trader Joe's right after the shopper snapped his photo and before the news broke, because he anticipated the reaction. "It wasn't like I quit because I knew I was going to be making a lot of money soon or anything," Owens said. "I just felt like I wasn't going to be able to handle that kind of scrutiny, that kind of attack on my privacy basically." Though he most famously known for his role in "The Cosby Show," in which he appeared in 128 episodes between 1985-1992, according to , Owens has played countless characters in other television shows and movies. Owens is also known for his role as Lou in the 1994 comedy-drama, "The Paper," and Rob Marcus in the 2009 romantic comedy "Play the Game." Most recently, Owens has played as J.J. in the CBS sitcom, "Poppa's House." He's also appeared in smaller roles in popular television series like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "NCIS: New Orleans," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "That's So Raven," starring Raven-Symoné, who also starred in "The Cosby Show."What Hurricane Helene Relief Taught Me About Preparing for Trump’s Second TermLufepirsen by Amber Ophthalmics for Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defects: Likelihood of Approval

Britney Spears ' ex Sam Asghari is trying his best to be stronger than yesterday, following the end of their marriage. The actor shared insight into his new chapter of life Nov. 22, six months after the former couple settled their divorce . "It's the bed that you make yourself, and you got to learn how to lay in it," Asghari told People at the inaugural amfAR Las Vegas benefit event for AIDS research at Wynn Las Vegas, "so it's part of the lifestyle." The 30-year-old said, "You just got to keep it positive," adding, "You got to stay grounded and understand what the truth is and really just live with that rather than other people's opinions or anything like that." Spears' ex arrived at the event with his sister, Fay Asghari . Per People , he also attended the event with Brooke Irvine . The two, who have been spotted out and about together in Los Angeles in recent weeks, did not pose for photos together. Asghari has been keeping busy with his acting career since he and Spears split in 2023, one year after they married . This year, he's appeared in Paul Feig 's comedy movie Jackpot! , starring John Cena and Awkwafina . Asghari, a fitness trainer, also took part in Jason Ellis ' Apple TV+ documentary Aging Evolution . And he will make his reality television debut in the upcoming third season of Peacock's murder mystery competition show The Traitors , which also features the likes of Nikki Garcia , Chrishell Stause , Tom Sandoval and Zac Efron 's brother Dylan Efron and is set to premiere Jan. 9. This past summer, Asghari shared what he's learned from his and Spears' marriage . "You learn so much from being in relationships in general," he exclusively told E! News' Francesca Amiker . "I appreciate all the amazing experiences that I got." The Lioness actor explaining that his time with the "Piece of Me" singer is "something that's always going to be a part of me." And he had nothing but kind words to say about his ex-wife. "I wish her the best," he said. "She's an amazing person and a huge part of my life and I always appreciate the moments we had together." Look back at the pair's past relationship... Britney Spears met Sam Asghari on the set of her super sexy "Slumber Party" music video, which dropped in November 2016. Onscreen chemistry? Check! About five months after filming, they began dating, making joint appearances at places like NBA games and on social media. Britney wished her fans a very Merry Christmas from her cozy spot in bed next to Sam. The lovebirds rang in 2017 by each other's side, and Brit-Brit couldn't help but share this adorable snapshot in celebration of New Year's Eve. Britney and Sam are huge fans of Snapchat, especially the puppy dog filter! In March 2017, the couple supported Sam's sister as she walked in a show at Los Angeles Fashion Week. Sunny Malibu has never looked better thanks to these two! Britney celebrated her main man's birthday with a picturesque hike. The personal trainer supported Britney backstage at one of her Las Vegas shows in March 2017. The pair got close for a photo opp ahead of Britney's Sin City performance. In June 2017, Sam surprised Britney by flying to Japan for some sightseeing between concerts. Sam tagged along with Britney and her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline , as they enjoyed a day at Disneyland. "So in love with this puppy @samasghari," Britney captioned the photo. The lovebirds stepped out for a good cause at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards . "Having the best time with my other half," Britney wrote alongside this photo of the pair in June 2018. Britney and Sam made a rare public appearance at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere. "Felt like a little trip to paradise for an early birthday celebration," Britney captioned a photo of the duo flying to Hawaii amid the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. Following the February 2021 release of "Framing Britney Spears," Sam released a personal statement : "I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half, and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserves. I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together." In February 2021, a source close to the pop star offered rare insight into their shared private life. "Sam is very good to Britney and she's crazy about him," the insider told E! News . "She loves when they get to travel together and take a romantic vacation... They work out together and both are very into staying fit and taking care of their bodies. They love watching movies together and hanging out at home. But Britney also loves going out to dinner, especially for sushi." The lovebirds get attended Asghari's best friend's wedding in April 2021. Due to what a source described as "restrictions" involving the pandemic and her dad, Jamie Spears , an insider told E! News she "finally had an opportunity to get out and she took it." Ahead of his girlfriend's bombshell court testimony in June 2021, Sam shared his support for the social media movement calling for an end to her years-long conservatorship. During the June 23 conservatorship hearing, Britney testified to wanting what she described as the "real deal," marriage and a baby. According to the singer, the conservatorship prevents her from creating the future she wants. She told the judge, "I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does by having a child, a family, any of those things." As Britney continued to make positive strides in her conservatorship battle, a source close to Sam indicated a proposal was just over the horizon. "Engagement has always been in the cards for Sam and Britney, without question," the insider shared with E! News in September. "It's the direction their relationship has been heading for nearly two years now. It's always a discussion and it's not a question of if, it's when." The source explained further, "Things are evidently becoming better for Britney with her conservatorship and she's never felt this liberated in all aspects of her life. The closer she gets to freedom, the closer she is to seeing all of her dreams become an actual reality. Marrying Sam is high on that list and loving him the way she wants, how she wants, on her own terms." On Sept. 12, 2021, the music superstar announced her engagement . In a video shared to Instagram, Brit showed off her bling as Sam asked, "Look at that! Do you like it?" "Yes!" she told him. "Happy Birthday to my Fiancé ... I love you so much," Britney captioned a photo of the couple on a romantic getaway in March 2022. "... I want a family with you ... I want it all with you !!!!" On April 11, 2022 the Princess of Pop announced on Instagram that she and Sam had a baby on the way, writing, "I thought 'Geez ... what happened to my stomach ???' My husband said 'No you're food pregnant silly !!!' So I got a pregnancy test ... and uhhhhh well ... I am having a baby." The following month, Sam announced with the "deepest sadness" that they'd lost their "miracle baby early in the pregnancy." Britney and Sam tied the knot in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022. For her husband's 29th birthday, the singer shared a tribute to him on Instagram , writing, "Happy Birthday!!! I love you so much and hope you get all your birthday wishes and more!!!" Parting Ways Sam filed for divorce from Britney in August 2023. "After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together," he wrote on Instagram Story Aug. 17. "We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always." Their divorce was finalized in May 2024.Qatar tribune Joelyn Baluyut Doha Palestinian film actor and Head of Jury for Made in Qatar, Saleh Bakri, praised this year’s Ajyal Film Festival as a ‘beacon of hope’ for a world built on equality, justice, and fairness. Speaking during the festival’s closing ceremony at Katara on Saturday, Bakri reflected on the importance of the festival in promoting creativity, humanity, and innovation in cinema. “Ajyal is a festival where I have seen shining bright, the spirit of humanity and the spirit also of innovation and creativity,” Bakri said. “I have seen dreams shine bright as well in Ajyal Film Festival.” He went on to emphasise the importance of the festival in revitalising the cinematic world. “DFI [Doha Film Institute] and Ajyal Film Festival gave cinema back its heart and its true meaning and its ingenuity as well,” he added, highlighting the festival’s commitment to providing a platform for diverse voices. Bakri also underscored the festival’s global influence, noting how it helps amplify the voices of filmmakers from around the world. “Ajyal also plays an important role on all levels in raising the voices of all filmmakers,” he said. This year, the festival included an initiative—Ajyal in Gaza—which, according to Bakri, carries a powerful message of resistance and resilience. “Ajyal in Gaza is a message. It is a message of defiance, it is a message of resistance,” he declared, stressing the festival as a platform in advocating for freedom of expression and social justice through film. Copy 24/11/2024 10Farage: Badenoch must apologise for ‘crazy conspiracy theory’ on Reform numbers

Donald Trump had the right idea about education during his first administration: Judge potential employees by their skills and experience, not their degrees. Open up a world of bright futures to people who don’t have a bachelor’s degree but crave training and work hard. In fact, aside from starting up Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, Trump’s most worthwhile official act was probably signing the that federal jobs should not require a bachelor’s degree unless it's really needed. Trump and other Republicans saw that the education vision President Obama had pushed — consisting of a vague followed by “college for all” — had alienated working-class Americans. Well-paid manufacturing jobs had all but disappeared, and people were looking for a new middle-class future. The growth of tech indicated to Obama’s education advisors that success would depend on a university education, preferably in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, fields. But that wasn’t a message that many working-class people wanted to hear. It struck them as an elitist judgment that they're nothing without a four-year degree. Obama was right to some extent: The in well-paid jobs will be among those that require a college degree. But Trump was right too: 45% of those holding a bachelor’s are even a decade after they graduate, working in jobs that don’t require a degree, and 28% of people with a two-year associate’s degree than the average four-year-college graduate. More than a third of college students, meanwhile, within six years, and almost none of those students ever finish their education. The problem is that high schools have become so college-focused that students who don’t plan on higher education usually get little to no guidance on what careers they might consider, according to a recent . There is a wide and rapidly expanding variety of possibilities. So although Trump’s opening of federal jobs to more people without degrees was a start, schools can do far more to prepare young people to be both citizens and members of the workforce. That would be a far more productive path for Trump to take on education during his second administration than the issues he’s been batting around lately — especially because he will have some trouble realizing his ambitions even with a compliant Congress. Shutting the U.S. Education Department, as the president-elect has , would require congressional approval, and eliminating a Cabinet-level agency would be tough to get past even some Republican lawmakers. Its responsibilities could be returned to the Interior Department — where they originated before the Education Department was created, in 1979 — but what would be the point? The laws requiring equal treatment of girls and women in education would still have to be administered; college financial aid applications would still have to be processed; Pell Grants and student loans would still have to be overseen. No matter where the necessary personnel are placed, the work would need to be done. Even as Trump vows to get the federal government out of the schools — though really, now that the No Child Left Behind Act is dead and gone, the Education Department does little to interfere with public education — he wants to meddle more by pulling funding from any schools that teach about LGBTQ+ issues or "critical race theory." While these subjects make for provocative talking points, they're not a major part of learning in most districts. These are decisions to be made at the state and local levels, and voters who don’t like what their school board decides can throw its members out at the next election. They very rarely do so. Another pillar of Trump’s platform, school choice, appears to be facing public resistance. All three statewide votes on the subject this fall went , two of them in conservative states. Nebraska voters overturned an earlier state decision to spend taxpayer dollars to enable parents to send their children to private schools. Parents rely on and support their local schools more than elected Republicans might understand. Trump tends to favor disruption over constructive policymaking, but he has already made non-college pathways a signature education statement, and the idea has become popular with both parties. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of that. His administration could use corporate tax credits and public-private partnerships to help create apprenticeships, landing young people in white-collar jobs with a future, as Switzerland has done for years. Instead of deconstructing education, his education appointees could rebuild it through more relevant and exciting curricula with practical applications. The president-elect's pick for Education secretary, former pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon, has so far remained quiet about her priorities, though vouchers are likely to be among them. But just before her appointment was announced, she Switzerland's system of white-collar apprenticeships for high school students, which lead to executive and professional jobs. I've long thought the United States should the model; a small but very successful program in does so. Both Presidents George W. Bush and Obama saw education as an important part of their administrations but stumbled on the issue because of sometimes harsh and unrealistic policies. and ultimately did very little to improve learning, excite students or close achievement gaps. Trump has a chance to build on what he has already said he believes and become a true education president. This story originally appeared in .

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It's not a desirable position the Miami Dolphins find themselves in heading into their Sunday trip to face the Cleveland Browns. For the game to have playoff implications, Miami will need the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos to lose their Saturday games at New England and at Cincinnati, respectively. The Dolphins could also use an Indianapolis road defeat in the early-afternoon slot Sunday against the New York Giants so they could leapfrog the Colts in the playoff order. However, if the Dolphins (7-8) are eliminated before they take the field for their late-afternoon kickoff, coach Mike McDaniel is driving home a different message this week. "Our locker room and our coaching staff really wants to play the type of football that we felt we fell short of at portions of the season," he said. The most notable portion came after a Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miami lost six of its next seven games, hampered on offense by a concussion that knocked out star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and left its offense without much hope. Tagovailoa's return before a Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals activated the attack, even though Miami lost that game and the next one. The Dolphins are 5-2 in their past seven contests, including a 29-17 home win over the San Francisco 49ers last week, when Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown while De'Von Achane accounted for 190 scrimmage yards. Like his coach, Tagovailoa wants to close the season strong, regardless of whether a playoff berth is at stake. "It's an opportunity and I don't think any of us on our team should take this for granted," said Tagovailoa, who was limited in practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. "How do you even know that there is going to be a next year for your career or there's going to be a next game for you? You just never know." While Miami hopes to have a chance at the playoffs, the only thing Cleveland (3-12) can do is find a rare winning feeling in a disappointing season. Expected to contend for a second straight playoff berth, the Browns instead have an outside chance to earn the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. Cleveland is also on its third starting quarterback of the year. Second-year pro Dorian Thompson-Robinson gets the call with Jameis Winston (shoulder) ailing and Deshaun Watson (Achilles) out for the season. In a 24-6 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Thompson-Robinson finished 20 of 34 for 166 yards while tossing two interceptions and absorbing five sacks. Thompson-Robinson, who was limited in practice on Thursday because of a quad issue, wants to do a better job avoiding those outcomes. The Dolphins' defense could help in that matter as they entered the weekend 26th in sacks (31) and tied for 22nd in interceptions (eight). "The quarterback rule that lives for a hundred years of don't throw late over the middle," Thompson-Robinson said when asked how he can avoid critical errors. "And really just trusting my legs, like I had been bragging about and talking about all last week. To be able to use it in that situation instead of trying to throw up a play." The game could be the last in Cleveland for Browns six-time Pro Bowl selection Joel Bitonio. The 33-year-old left guard, a two-time first-team All-Pro, said this week he is considering retirement, citing the toll the game takes on his body and that losing inflicts on his psyche. Miami holds a 10-9 lead in the teams' regular-season series. Four Dolphins -- tackle Terron Armstead (knee), cornerback Kendall Fuller (), safety Jordan Poyer (knee/finger) and linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) -- did not practice Thursday. Star wide receivers Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) were limited, as were receiver Dee Eskridge (knee), linebacker Jordyn Brooks (quad/knee) and fullback Alex Ingold (ankle). Tight end David Njoku (knee) and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee) were absent from the Thursday practice for the Browns, while Winston (right shoulder), wideouts Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jerry Jeudy (knee/shin), cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (back) and offensive tackle Germain Ifedi (Achilles) were among those limited. --Field Level MediaSeattle-based Dr. Javad Sajan, who crowed about his race to complete “all my trans surgeries before Trump tries to stop me” in a viral TikTok video last month is getting hit with an ad campaign accusing him of profiting off of more than 100 of the “life-altering surgeries” — including some conducted on children. Do No Harm, an advocacy group opposed to the performance of transgender surgeries on minors , launched a digital ad campaign largely centered in the Seattle area to spotlight the dozens of sex-reassignment surgeries Sajan has performed and intends to keep performing until President-elect Donald Trump enters office. “He brags about performing the best top surgeries for minors and is pushing to do as many of these irreversible surgeries as he possibly can all while reaching millions of viewers on social media with his own damaging propaganda,” the spot said. “This isn’t care. This is immoral,” the ad continued. “Doctors like this aren’t looking out for our children, they’re profiting off their backs. It’s time to stop the madness.” Sajan, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation and rhinoplasty, maintains an active social media presence laced with humor about his breast enhancement work and frank talk about the operations he performs. Shortly after Trump’s election victory, Sajan cut a viral TikTok video depicting him gearing up for operations with the caption, “Doing all my trans surgeries before Trump tries to stop me.” Do No Harm, which runs a database tracking transgender surgeries on minors, alleged in its ad that Sajan has completed 120 gender-transition surgeries on minors. The group made those accusations based on an assessment of health insurance claims data shared with The Post. A lawyer for Sajan disputed that statistic, telling The Post that it is “in no way accurate,” but did not provide evidence. “Because of patient privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA), we are unable to provide you with specifics about individual patients that have received care,” his attorney Erin O’Leary explained. “However, we will say that the total number of minors that have received gender-affirming care is a small fraction of the number you quoted and no one under the age of 16 has been treated.” Sajan has actively advertised in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and Utah, where transgender surgeries on minors have been restricted, encouraging them to come to his practice on the West Coast. The spot against Sajan highlighted how he has boasted about how he “performs the best top surgery for minors.” O’Leary defended Sajan’s performance of top surgery on minors, arguing it is “similar to breast reduction or augmentation surgeries offered to patients of all genders for comfort, athletics, or aesthetic reasons.” Do No Harm also cited a lawsuit from the Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Office against Sajan that alleged he improperly stifled negative reviews. Earlier this year, a federal judge concluded that he “illegally prevented patients from posting negative reviews about the business,” per a press release . The judge pointed to “pre-service” non-disclosure agreements between 2017 and 2022, determining that they “violated a federal law that protects consumers’ rights to post truthful reviews about a business.” In July, the judge determined that his practice must pay $5 million as a result of the alleged manipulation of reviews. O’Leary acknowledged the judge’s ruling which was based on the Consumer Review Fairness Act, but emphasized that other accusations pertaining to that suit were not proven. “All other allegations were just that, allegations. Further, they were denied by the practice and resolved through a mutual, no-fault settlement with the Attorney General’s Office in which both sides dismissed their allegations against the other,” she told The Post. Transgender surgeries on minors have faced growing backlash and litigation. Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a Tennessee law that largely banned those procedures on minors, which limited exceptions. Do No Harm has estimated that between 2019 and 2023, there were at least 13,994 minors who underwent sex change treatments, including 5,700 who underwent operations. 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