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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG bought a new stake in Woori Financial Group Inc. ( NYSE:WF – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 34,650 shares of the bank’s stock, valued at approximately $1,238,000. Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Woori Financial Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $60,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Woori Financial Group by 2,018.3% in the 3rd quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,203 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $79,000 after buying an additional 2,099 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Woori Financial Group by 61.1% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,739 shares of the bank’s stock worth $98,000 after acquiring an additional 1,039 shares in the last quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Woori Financial Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $218,000. Finally, Atomi Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Woori Financial Group during the third quarter worth about $241,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 17.79% of the company’s stock. Woori Financial Group Trading Down 0.4 % NYSE WF opened at $35.79 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.09. The firm has a market cap of $8.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.66, a PEG ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $35.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $33.89. Woori Financial Group Inc. has a one year low of $27.60 and a one year high of $38.05. About Woori Financial Group Woori Financial Group Inc, a financial holding company, operates as a commercial bank that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, corporations, and small- and medium-sized enterprises in Korea. It operates through Banking, Credit Card, Capital, Investment Banking, and Others segments. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding WF? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Woori Financial Group Inc. ( NYSE:WF – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Woori Financial Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Woori Financial Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EVReindeer roundup: 3 VERIFIED facts about the animals that inspired Santa's sleigh teamTasha Ghouri has been defended by legions of Strictly Come Dancing fans, after some critics hit out at her getting the first 40 of the new series on Saturday night. As soon as it was revealed that ex Love Island finalist had signed up for the BBC show, it was quickly reported that the social media star has worked as a professional dancer, as her background in the industry was revealed. Despite a few eyebrows being raised over Tasha's training, she went into Strictly as one of the big favourites to win and has stayed in the top three of the betting ever since, although some distance behind clear frontrunner Chris McCausland. Tasha and pro partner Aljaz Škorjanec were the highest overall scorers of this year prior to Saturday night's Strictly and, after Tess Daly introduced their performance, by mentioning the fact they were 'desperate' to get a 40, that's exactly what happened, with all four judges blown away by the couple's American Smooth to Lewis Capaldi hit Someone You Loved. Even Craig Revel-Horwood, a week after landing in hot water for not giving Sarah Hadland a 10. was swayed to dust off his 10 paddle, as Aljaz was moved to tears by getting the score. Their top marks saw Tasha and Aljaz soar straight to the top of the Strictly leaderboard, although they ended up sharing the summit with JB Gill and Lauren Oakley, after they beat them in the Sambathon. And, as credits rolled Tasha fans were quick to jump to her defence on X, as some hit out at her getting 40, given her past as a working dancer. Taking on her critics, one posted: "Tasha is UNBELIEVABLE!! Wow!! Deserved 40!! It's such a shame that she hasn't got a hope in hell of winning. Like Layton last year, she should win but she won't because of her previous experience. It's so annoying how the public hold that against certain people." Also backing Tasha, a second reacted: "That was a deserved 40 from Tasha though. Well done, beautiful lady and Aliaz!" Among the many other posts i support of Tasha was one that read: "I’m absolutely sobbing at tasha getting a 40, she’s such a lovely and inspiring woman!! she deserves so much love and her partnership with aljaz is so special"

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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donelly revealed the seventh and eighth celebrities to leave camp this evening ahead of this year's all-important final. The stars taking part in the hit ITV reality series set in Australia who were dumped from the show in the second double-exit of the series were Corrie star Alan Halsall and social media sensation GK Barry. The four remaining campers will take part in the epic celebrity Cyclone Challenge in tomorrow night’s show, which always goes down a treat for viewers. Former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse was already guaranteed a place and immunity from tonight’s vote-off when she won the Ticket to Cyclone earlier this week, while the remaining three stars, Coleen Rooney, Richard Coles and Danny Jones, discovered they'd be in the final tonight. However, the latest exit has sparked a huge reaction among ITV viewers, with many flocking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their feelings. One said: "I want all 4 of the remaining celebs to win, it's gonna be so tough to call! #imaceleb." Another added, "I love Oti, but I don't like this immunity lasting this long. #ImACeleb." A third shared, " I was hoping Grace would make the final, but she's done so well!! #ImACeleb." Another said, "I am gutted for GK and Alan." A fifth raged, "I needed to see Grace do the Cyclone. v upset #imaceleb." Owen added, "Gutted GK didn’t get to the final, or even Cyclone. It would’ve been incredible TV, and she deserved to be there—but she smashed it this series." The two eliminations come just 24 hours after Love Island legend Maura Higgins and ex-boxer Barry McGuigan were booted off the show together. As Ant and Dec revealed that both Maura and Barry would be leaving the jungle, the stars said their goodbyes to camp, and Danny Jones gave Barry a huge goodbye hug. Coleen Rooney said of their departure: “I’m gutted. Two big personalities, they will be truly missed.” Elsewhere on tonight's episode, the stars were greeted in camp by their loved ones who they hadn't seen or been able to contact for weeks. Finalist Oti was reunited with her husband Marius, who greeted the dancer with a huge cuddle. Oti said: “Walking through the jungle, this beautiful face was the last face I expected to see, but it was the best surprise ever.” She told him: “You smell so good.” The Strictly Come Dancing winner then discovered her hubby had a surprise in store for her. When he told her to check his pocket, she found an outfit that her baby had worn the day before. A tearful Oti hugged and smelt it, declaring, “This is the perfect gift!” He also gifted her with a ring to mark the 10-year anniversary - and Oti could not wait to pop it on her finger. She beamed: “This is exactly what I needed to spur me on until the end. I love you.” I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $10.22 Million Stock Holdings in MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI)Two men arrested in Limerick City as gardai seize €560k of cocaineJason Aldean’s relationship to Las Vegas is inescapable. He is uniquely bound to the city by tragedy. But the country superstar is also owning the future, charting a path on the Strip as an entrepreneur and performer. Aldean’s recognition of his uniquely important position in Las Vegas’s history is evident in a display in the hallway on the second level of his new, self-named Kitchen + Bar on the Strip. The 22,500-square-foot venue is at 63 CityCenter, southwest corner of Harmon Avenue and the Strip, and opened to a packed VIP crowd Thursday night. The TC Restaurant Group-operated club is the third such venue across the country, joining Nashville, Pittsburgh and Gatlinburg, Tenn. An Oct. 1 tribute is in the design. Lined up under small spotlights are the orange, poker-chip-designed 2017 Route 91 Harvest brand, the heart-shaped Vegas Strong logo, and a plaque in the middle directing those “impacted by tragedy” to contact the Las Vegas Resiliency & Justice Center. That display is just to the side of the club’s second-floor stage, and along the walk to the venue’s Green Room. This is where Aldean sat for a chat Thursday night during the venue’s packed VIP opening, just before a performance on the club’s second-level stage. Before even being asked, Aldean talks of Route 91. “Obviously we’ve got a special tie to the city, and probably will forever have that,” says Aldean, wearing a beige cowboy hat; gray-red-plaid, pearl-snap western shirt; and intentionally distressed blue jeans. “The first thing I said was, I’m definitely down to do something for the Route 91 family. “We need to acknowledge them, because there will always be a lot of that family at our shows, and coming to the bar, and we need to show respect.” Aldean says he has not seen the final display until the club’s opening. “It is awesome,” he says. Several “Routers,” the Route 91 survivors, are in the club and soaking up the scene on opening night. Straight talk With his wife, Brittany, and his crew milling nearby, Aldean is making his most expansive comments to Las Vegas media about the mass shooting. He is a tough dude, brawny in build, rooted in his beliefs and unbending in his performances. Aldean is also “present,” unflinching, fixing his attention squarely on the conversation. And the 47-year-old artist says he was badly shaken by Route 91. He is still dealing with the impact of October 1. “It’s tough. You wake up sometimes you think it was some kind of nightmare,” Aldean says. “It’s like, ‘Did that really happen?’ And even now, we just had the seven-year anniversary for it and it’s like, “Man, I can’t believe that we were in the middle of that shit. It’s crazy that it even happened at our show, and then it’s like, once it does, what do you do now?” Aldean adds, “There is no book on how to get through that kind of thing.” He did not seek professional counseling: “I talked to my wife, my crew, my guys a lot. We lean on each other. But I’m not one to go in and sit down and talk about stuff like that to a perfect stranger. That’s just not my style.” Aldean has only driven by the Route 91 parcel. He has not set foot on the land since Oct. 1, 2017. “I just feel like it should always be honored, never forgotten, whatever they decide to do there,” Aldean says. “I can tell you, personally, I don’t know that I would want to go back and play a show there, as an artist. To each their own on that.” A star at center stage This chat fell in the middle of a crazy afternoon and evening, a few minutes before Aldean will take the stage for a packed VIP crowd at his new bar, and a few minutes after he has rocked the National Finals Rodeo’s opening night at the Thomas & Mack Center with “My Kinda Rowdy.” The sold-out crowd of 17,456 went nuts. In the afternoon, Aldean received a Key to the Las Vegas Strip and proclamation from Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson. The three-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year walked the red carpet with Brittany, grinning and posing for selfies. Earlier, Brittany shopped at NFR’s Cowboy Christmas, and says she needs at least one more visit to take in the wheat-field-sized retail fortress. A shiny, custom, gold-and-silver NFR belt buckle is on the table, given to all NFR performers. Knowing he still has a full night ahead, Aldean calls out, “Can anyone get me a 5-Hour Energy Drink? I don’t wanna doze off.” The demand for Aldean in Las Vegas, and this second-level honkytonk overlooking the Strip, was once unfathomable. He is impressed himself that his towering club is open for business, having visited a month and a half ago, wondering, “I don’t know if we’re going to be ready.” “Just to come in and have a bar in Las Vegas, period, it’s the wildest thing ever to me,” Aldean says. “For it to be on the Strip is just pretty cool, man, a really cool thing.” Live music rules the club, with music running daily on both stages. The acts are largely out of Nashville, yet another bridge to “NashVegas.” Before owning his own tavern, Aldean says the last time he went partied at a Vegas honkeytonk was at Gilley’s at the Frontier (find the club at Treasure Island today). He and his friends hung in the back and persuaded the bar staff to serve drinks for free because they were broke. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been bar-hopping and going to country bars in Las Vegas,” Aldean says. “But I grew up playing a ton of them. I started playing bars at 14, and I’ve seen a lot of them. You see different things in those clubs that you think are cool and try to incorporate that stuff into what we do.” “Cool” is the green John Deere at the Tractor Bar near the entrance. The club sports a Guitar Bar, stages on the lower and upper levels, a terrace overlooking the Strip, the Southern-inspired food menu and signature cocktails. Aldean’s set list for the opening-night show makes his political and cultural affiliation clear. “We had a good November,” he says to the crowd in a club where the energy (and temperature) are escalating. He scans the crowd and says the audience had a good November, too. He thanks everyone who supported him through the controversy of “Try That In a Small Town,” and plays the song, to rowdy response. He orders whiskey and tequila, and it seems the 5-Hour Energy drink has taken hold. Studio activity Aldean has new music coming in ‘25, plans to be determined. ‘We’ll be dropping some songs and that kind of thing, but I’m not sure how that looks for the album yet,” he says. “We’re in the middle of that, but we don’t have a title even for the tour, which is coming up quicker than an album drop.” The conversation with Aldean actually began more than a decade ago, in the bar line at the short-lived “Duck Commander Musical” at the Rio. We chatted about a possible extended engagement, returning to that topic during the club opening. “There’s nothing in the works right now. At some point, we may end up doing a bigger, longer-term residency somewhere out here,” Aldean says. “I just don’t personally feel like I’m ready for that yet, I still like getting on the bus, and going to play with these guys and traveling around. But somewhere down the road, I’m not opposed to coming in and playing here. I always love the city of Las Vegas.” Cool Hang Alert Staying with Aldean’s, a blanket Cool Hang plug for bands and DJ’s, both stages, ongoing from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Go jasonaldeansbar.com/music for intel.

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Leading CEOs from the tech industry are reportedly courting favor with President-elect Donald Trump , indicating a significant change in corporate America’s approach towards his upcoming term. What Happened : High-profile business leaders have been visiting Trump at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, marking a stark contrast to the reception he received following his 2016 election victory. Among the attendees were Amazon’s Jeff Bezos , Apple’s Tim Cook , Google’s Sundar Pichai , and TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew . Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump last month. Trump, who secured his election victory with 49.8 percent of the vote, shared his enthusiasm on Truth Social, saying that “EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!” He also observed a marked shift in attitude compared to his first term, noting that there seems to be a greater willingness to cooperate this time around. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates is also said to have requested a visit. Also Read: Why Trump Wants Debt Ceiling Killed Before He Takes Office In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said that Gates had asked to come to Mar-a-Lago. The 78-year-old Republican encouraged him to visit. "Where are you? When are you coming to the ‘Center of the Universe,' Mar-a-Lago. Bill Gates asked to come, tonight. We miss you and x! New Year's Eve is going to be AMAZING!!!" Trump wrote. He signed it "DJT." Why It Matters : This change in corporate America’s stance towards Trump could be motivated by a desire for influence or a fear of potential backlash. Major corporations such as Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, and Perplexity have pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. This shift underlines the importance of political engagement for these tech giants, who are likely seeking to ensure their interests are represented in the upcoming administration. Read Next Here's How Ray Dalio Thinks Trump's Second Term Could Reshape the US and the World This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes are not in their hands, but they did their part with a gritty win over San Francisco on Sunday. Coach Mike McDaniel knows that’s not enough, and his team will need to do it two more times to even have a shot at making the postseason for the third straight year. “I was just proud of this effort and proud of the guys’ effort in general,” McDaniel said. “And that gives you a chance to win December football. Regardless, unless you’re playing in February, you also have to get adept at experiencing that, going through that, having some momentum and then going back and applying it to the next opponent, because no one cares about one win in December or January realistically. It’s about accumulating those.” Miami (7-8) is on the bubble for a wild-card spot along with Indianapolis (7-8) and Cincinnati (7-8). Even if the Dolphins win their remaining two games, they’ll need help from other teams to get in. In one scenario, Miami would make the playoffs with two wins and two losses each by Denver (9-6) and the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6). “This team, we know when we do it well, we can do it very well,” defensive tackle Calais Campbell said. “We know that our chances are slim, but there’s a lot of fight left. And if we have a chance, we’re going to fight for it.” Miami closed out Sunday’s game with a strong fourth quarter in all three phases. The offense converted on all three of its third-down attempts. Running back De’Von Achane had 93 of his 190 scrimmage yards in the quarter, including a 50-yard rushing score that put the game out of reach. Jason Sanders nailed a 48-yard field goal just before the two-minute warning. And the defense intercepted Brock Purdy on one of the Niners’ last-ditch efforts. “I think that was something that we needed to see as a team together,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said. “You could see in all three phases that we were able to play the complementary football that we said we wanted to play. The defense giving the offense opportunities to go put points on the board. Then when there were times where we didn’t do what we wanted to do offensively, the defense held.” With both of the Dolphins’ final games on the road, they’ll need to play better than they have in away games for much of the season. Miami is 5-3 at home, its fifth straight home winning record, but the Dolphins are 2-5 on the road. McDaniel expressed confidence that those home efforts can travel in this final stretch. “When you’re trying to play football so that in the inevitable situation that you face every season,” McDaniel said, “an elimination game, whether it’s to get in the playoffs or it’s in the playoffs, you want to be tooled with a team that can succeed or execute in those types of situations.” What’s working Miami’s run game finally got going with 166 yards. It was the Dolphins’ first time topping 100 yards rushing since Week 9. Achane led the charge with 120 yards. His 50-yard rushing score was Miami’s longest run this season. What needs help The Dolphins moved the ball well but scored touchdowns on just one of three trips to the red zone. Stock up Sanders. He was 5 for 5 on field goals with a long of 54 yards, and 2 for 2 on extra points. Sanders has made 23 consecutive field goals and is 11 of 13 on kicks of 50-plus yards. He’s one of two kickers, alongside Dallas’ Brandon Aubrey, who have made a field goal in every game this season. Stock down WR Tyreek Hill. The All-Pro receiver caught just 3 of 7 targets for 29 yards and a touchdown. He had a third-down drop on the Dolphins’ opening drive and dropped a potential touchdown later in the game. The NFL’s receiving leader last year is averaging just 55.6 yards per game and has only two 100-plus yard receiving games this season. Injuries WR Jaylen Waddle missed the game because of a knee injury. ... CB Kendall Fuller (knee) and LB Jordyn Brookes (quad/knee) both went down late in the second half. Key numbers 76 receptions, 802 yards — Both single-season Dolphins records for a tight end, which Jonnu Smith broke with six catches for 62 yards on Sunday. Next step The Dolphins will continue their efforts to sneak into the playoffs when they play at Cleveland (3-12) on Sunday. 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Dogecoin DOGE/USD experienced a 5% surge following a tweet by Elon Musk on X. This has sparked fresh speculations about the imminent payments service on Musk’s social app. What Happened : Musk’s Friday post, which featured a screenshot of podcaster Joe Rogan’s X profile, triggered the increase in Dogecoin’s price. The post displayed a unique dollar icon, different from the app’s tipping service, leading to speculations that it could be related to the anticipated X Payments service. Have to say that @joerogan 's profile description is awesome 😂 pic.twitter.com/6Z8hUAQIBj Musk responded to the speculation with a simple “true”, further fueling the rumors. Dogecoin’s price has historically been influenced by payment-related news from any of Musk’s ventures, including X, formerly known as Twitter. True There are speculations that once the service is live, it might support transactions with digital assets like DOGE, given Musk’s known fondness for the token. Musk’s electric car company, already accepts DOGE payments for certain merchandise purchases in its online store. Also Read: Dogecoin’s Active Users On The Rise, Will This Impact DOGE Price? Over the past 24 hours, DOGE has advanced 6.16% and at the time of writing it was trading at $0.4332, outperforming the stagnant Bitcoin BTC/USD prices. The token has risen 190% over the past month, trading at its highest level since May 2021. Why It Matters : The surge in Dogecoin’s price following Musk’s tweet is significant as it highlights the influence Musk has over the cryptocurrency market. His tweet sparked speculations about the forthcoming X Payments service, which could potentially support transactions with digital assets like DOGE. This is particularly noteworthy given Musk’s known fondness for the token and the fact that his electric car company, Tesla Inc., already accepts DOGE payments for certain merchandise purchases. The rise in DOGE’s price also outperformed the stagnant bitcoin prices, indicating a growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies. Read Next Crypto Analyst Predicts This Altcoin Will Explode 260% In 2024, And It's Not Dogecoin Or Shiba Inu © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Usage of technology, including drones, beefed up security and controlled different types of crimes in the district during 2024, Anantapur SP P. Jagadish observed on Sunday. Briefing media about the crime statistics in Kurnool district, the SP underlined that increased punishment to accused in cases related to women, children, and scheduled castes and tribes, had led to a reduction in the crime rate during the year. Referring to introduction of drones in policing at every mandal level, Jagadish said staff of all police stations have been provided training in the use of drones in sensitive situations and in interior areas to curb illicit activities, including gambling, using ganja and consuming alcohol in public areas. The SP said police stations, along with CCS teams, succeeded in recovering properties in robbery cases. 289 of 529 robbery cases have been resolved and property, including gold and silver, worth Rs 3.76 crore has been recovered. He pointed out that Anantapur police have succeeded in nabbing interstate gangs involved in robbing ATM centres on highways across many parts of AP, Telangana and Karnataka. Jagadish underlined that police followed up various cases in courts, which pronounced verdicts in 77 cases. Punishments included double life term imprisonment in a case and life term imprisonment in 11 cases. The SP, however, said road accidents had increased 8 per cent compared to last year, with 294 accidents reported in 2023 against 319 in 2024.

Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic will face conservative rival Dragan Primorac in an election run-off in two weeks' time after the incumbent narrowly missed out an outright victory on Sunday, official results showed. The results came after an exit poll, released immediately after the polling stations closed, showed that Milanovic, backed by the opposition left-wing Social Democrats, had scooped more than 50 percent of the first round vote and would thus avoid the January 12 run-off. Milanovic won 49.1 percent of the first round vote and Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party, took 19.35 percent, according to results released by the state electoral commission from nearly all of the polling stations. On Sunday evening, Milanovic pledged to his supporters who gathered in Zagreb to "fight for Croatia with a clear stance, one that takes care of its interests". Such a strong lead for Milanovic, whom surveys labelled a favourite ahead of the vote, raises serious concerns for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's HDZ. Late on Sunday, Primorac labelled the big difference between him and Milanovic a "challenge". "In the first round there were... a lot of candidates, it was not easy to present the programme fully. Now it's a great opportunity that Milanovic and I be one on one... to see who represents what," Primorac told his supporters in Zagreb. The election came as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Among the eight contenders, centre-right MP Marija Selak Raspudic and green-left MP Ivana Kekin followed the two main rivals, the exit poll showed. The two women each won around nine percent of the vote. The president commands the Balkan country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier to all levers of power falling into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many that was reflected in Sunday's vote results. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted the prime minister to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". Speaking on Sunday, Milanovic said that in the current global situation, all political stakeholders in the country should be "on the same side as much as possible, at least when it comes to fundamental issues such as the national security or borders". For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. ljv/bcStill looking for their first pennant win in over two-and-a-half decades, the San Diego Padres are bringing in a guy who was part of one a few years ago. Agent Joe Rosen announced to social media this week that his client, infielder Mike Brousseau, has signed with the Padres in free agency. Brousseau is reportedly getting a minor-league deal from San Diego. The 30-year-old Brousseau, a righty hitter, had his heyday with the Tampa Bay Rays, hitting .302 during the 2020 season and also delivering a playoff series-winning home run against the New York Yankees to help the Tampa Bay advance to the World Series that year. But Brousseau has struggled in the years since, batting .238 from 2022-23 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Brousseau actually spent last season out of MLB altogether but hit a respectable .276 with 15 homers and 41 RBIs in 93 games for Triple-A Syracuse (the affiliate of the New York Mets). The Padres have multiple infielders (including Ha-Seong Kim and Donovan Solano) who are free agents this winter and could trade away a couple of others as well . While Brousseau has a low ceiling, he may be able to get some meaningful at-bats for San Diego in 2025. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

Potatoes are the most common vegetable found in kitchens after the holidays, but many people unknowingly store them incorrectly, shortening their shelf life. Vegetables are often stored together to save room, but Tiffany, a cook and founder of Imperfectly Happy , has explained that potatoes need to always be kept away from onions. Tiffany said: “It’s important not to store onions and potatoes together. Potatoes release moisture and gases that can cause onions to spoil faster. Always store these two vegetables separately for best results.” Onions also release ethylene gas, a natural plant-growing hormone that speeds up ripening and makes food more flavourful but also accelerates spoilage in certain other vegetables. Instead, ensure your potatoes stay fresh for longer by storing them in a basket far away from onions and then keeping them somewhere cool. Potatoes need to be kept somewhere that is not too cold as it will turn the starches inside them into sugars, which will cause them to become grainy. However, potatoes need to also be kept away from heat as it will cause them to lose moisture, which will promote rot and cause them to become rubbery. The ideal solution is to keep potatoes at room temperature in a cupboard, drawer or even a butler pantry in your kitchen as they also need to be kept away from light. Too much light can cause potatoes to begin to produce chlorophyll, which will cause them to turn green, begin sprouting as well as have an extremely bitter taste. It may seem like there is a lot potatoes need to be protected from to be stored properly but it is easy to keep them fresh as long as you keep them cool, dark and dry. Tiffany said: “Moisture is your enemy when storing potatoes. Store them in a dry environment and avoid washing them before storage. If the potatoes are dirty, gently brush off the dirt, but never rinse them until you’re ready to use them.” Potatoes should be kept away from onions and other ethylene-producing foods but can be stored with most other vegetables such as carrots, beets, and turnips. Once you have the perfect spot in your kitchen to store potatoes then keep them in an open container so there is no chance of moisture build up. Tiffany said: “Proper air circulation is critical to prevent mould or rot. Store potatoes in a burlap sack, mesh bag, or a basket that allows air to flow freely. Avoid storing them in plastic bags, which trap moisture and accelerate spoilage.” When potatoes are stored properly they can stay fresh for months rather than lasting a few weeks so you will know your cupboard is fully stocked so you do not have to worry about them rotting or turning mushy before their time.

On Nov. 5, the diverse people of Pennsylvania spoke loudly, electing their national leader: Donald J. Trump. But, when it comes to the PA party leader: Republicans are denied a voice; their leader is selected instead. Do your readers even know that Pa. GOP Chairman Lawrence Tabas is not seeking reelection? And two candidates instantly entered the race – at which point, one was instantly propped up by party elites as the “anointed” one! Some “endorsed” him. Then, the media shouted it far and wide; and the next thing you know, candidate No. 2 withdrew before an election even got started. So wrong! Where are the people in this process? How many people knew Ted Christian entered the race? The people at large didn’t have a clue about this candidate, his goals/vision, his values – and make no mistake, this pivotal election will have long-reaching effects in our state! Christian is a longtime Trump adviser, a MAGA man; Greg Rothman backed DeSantis. Christian was the focus of a local alternative media source (“Harrisburg100”), and one state committee member was quoted as saying: “ I thought we were a party from the ground up, not the top down. I don’t like being dictated to.” That has stuck with me. While only the 300+ committee members can vote, many intended to vote for Christian, knowing that’s what their constituents want. These GOP state committee members represent us! Politics as usual in Pa.! The people need to rise up and reach out to Mr. Christian and ask him to re-enter the race and reach out also to their state committee members and ask the same! Heck, reach out to President Trump if you can. Pennsylvania is on the line! Caroline Machiraju Camp Hill Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic will face conservative rival Dragan Primorac in an election run-off in two weeks' time after the incumbent narrowly missed out an outright victory on Sunday, official results showed. The results came after an exit poll, released immediately after the polling stations closed, showed that Milanovic, backed by the opposition left-wing Social Democrats, had scooped more than 50 percent of the first round vote and would thus avoid the January 12 run-off. Milanovic won 49.11 percent of the first round vote and Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party, took 19.37 percent, according to results released by the state electoral commission from nearly all of the polling stations. Such a strong lead for Milanovic, whom surveys labelled a favourite ahead of the vote, raises serious concerns for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's HDZ. The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Among the eight contenders, centre-right MP Marija Selak Raspudic and green-left MP Ivana Kekin followed the two main rivals, the exit poll showed. They each won around nine percent of the vote. Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier to all levers of power falling into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many that was reflected in Sunday's vote results. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted the prime minister to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". "As long as I'm president no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month. Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". "I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign. For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. "Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass. Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters. ljv/bcUnrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league launching this winter, signed LSU star guard Flau'jae Johnson to a name, image and likeness deal. Johnson is the second college player to ink an agreement with Unrivaled, following UConn's Paige Bueckers. They won't be participating in the upcoming inaugural season, but Johnson and Bueckers will have equity stakes in the league. Unrivaled dropped a video on social media Thursday showing Johnson -- who also has a burgeoning rap career -- performing a song while wearing a shirt that reads, "The Future is Unrivaled." The deal will see Johnson create additional promotional content for the league. Johnson, 21, was a freshman on the LSU team that won the 2023 national championship. Now in her junior year, Johnson is averaging career highs of 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game through 10 games for the No. 5 Tigers (10-0). She ranks eighth in Division I in scoring. Johnson has career averages of 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 82 career appearances (80 starts) for LSU. --Field Level Media

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram The volatile situation in Manipur was overed in these columns earlier; Chief Minister N Biren Singh using Arambai Tenggol (AT), UNLF and police for ethnic cleansing, his cross-border links; the Manipur Tapes saga, no dialogue with Kuki-Zo MLA’s; rape, torture and killing of Zosangkim Hmar, followed by 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed by the CRPF unleashing fresh wave of ethnic violence; gunfights, arson and shutdowns rocking Manipur despite additional central forces pumped in; AT caught on camera giving orders to the CRPF, NSCN (IM) general secretary threatening to resume armed resistance , and the like. Post-mortem reports of 10 Kuki-Zo youths allegedly killed in an encounter with the CRPF on November 11 shows they received multiple fatal bullet injuries – most of them fired from behind. The bodies were brought to a hospital in Assam only on November 14 were in early stages of decomposition; four bodies each had one eye missing – indicating torture. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) maintains they were village volunteers. After the burial ceremony, with a Mizoram delegation in attendance, in Manipur’s Churachandpur District on December 5, 2024, the ITLF reiterated its demand for a separate administration in Manipur. If the encounter involved the Army, there would have been hell to pay, a string of court martials and the mainstream media rubbing the Army’s face in mud. But central and state administrations remain soft and silent on police forces for reasons well known. Not surprising that the Telangana High Court has ordered a second post mortem of suspected Naxalites killed by the CRPF in an encounter amid allegations that the victims were poisoned and/or sedated and shot dead in cold blood. Extortion and anarchy in Imphal Valley by the AT became the order of the day amid the ongoing violence with shopkeepers and businesses hurt the most. There were numerous extortion threats by the AT, especially in urban areas such as Imphal city and the district headquarters in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi during October 2024, as reported by locals to the media. The Centre has pumped in 288 additional companies of central forces in Manipur but violence and extortion continues. On November 25, 2024, Lashiram Kamal, a Meitei went missing from the Army Camp at Leimakhong and is still missing. The takeover of Imphal by AT armed cadres roaming freely in vehicles is on record, with no security forces in sight under obvious instruction of Biren Singh. Same was the case when the AT forced the MLA’s and a junior union minister to congregate and take an oath of allegiance, Biren Singh can hardly absolve himself of this default with a large number of security forces at his disposal. Now the AT chief Korounganba Khuman Is reportedly on the radar of the National Investigation Agency for the above with the Supreme Court transferring the case from the NIA Court in Imphal to the NIA Special Court in Guwahati. Khuman and eight others are also involved in two other cases (shifted from Imphal to Guwahati) of attacks on police, looting arms and accusations by Kuki-Zo groups of orchestrating attacks on their community since the start of ethnic violence in May 2023. With the strong bond between Biren Singh and the Korounganba Khuman-led AT, all these cases are expected to be shoved under the carpet. The so-called “looting” of arms from police/IRB armouries happened in mid-2023 with full knowledge of the state administration and according to ground sources these 4,000 plus weapons and 50,000 rounds of ammunition were “distributed” to Meitei militants (read AT) – looting was misnomer. Concurrently there is news of action being taken against three AT cadres for extortion and possessing firearms. Is this to show a semblance of justice? AT maintains it began as a youth group of valley-dominant Meitei and took up arms when violence broke out in May 2023. But how did the organization expand to an incredible armed strength of 10,000 plus? Biren Singh will not dump AT although a lawyer indicates he has raised another group (EYOOM); his personal elite 200-250 strong militia of well trained, heavily radicalized fighters drawn from police commandos and foreign trained outfits . The veracity of this would be known to Biren Singh and the Centre but EYOOM was raised in January 2024 as a socio-cultural group. Will it be expanded and armed like the AT? #ManipurCrisis After phenomenal Arambai Tengol-UNLF-Meitei Leepun onslaught, @NBirenSingh proudly presents Eyom, his personal elite militia. A unit of 200-250 well trained, heavily radicalised fighters drawn from Commando units and foreign trained outfits. No accountability. — Vishwajeet Singh (@VishuAdv) November 23, 2024 A dicky bird in the core of the national hierarchy says our aim is that every Hindu must be armed. Fair enough, but why in Manipur alone, why not pan-India and why by looting police/IRB armories? Why not systemize it and tap the illegal weapons business in the country, imports included like narcotics under political patronage? Is Gaffar Market in New Delhi still selling Soviet-origin AK-47 and AK-74 assault rifles and cheaper ones of Bulgaria, Pakistan or China origin? In a recent article, GK Pillaii, former union home secretary with a reputation of being an upright officer, has called for criminal charges to be filed against CM N Biren Singh. But this is not possible by any stretch of imagination because Biren Singh is the blue-eyed boy of the Centre, especially of the union home minister. Despite the burning state, Manipur doesn’t even have a full-time Governor, giving a free hand to the chief minister. Not only this, nothing will come of the Manipur Tapes which purportedly show Biren Singh giving instructions for ethnic cleansing and related actions. The story earlier circulated was that Islamists under the interim Bangladesh regime are helping the Kuki-Zo; indicating the spin doctor’s brain was dislocated – radical Islamists assisting Christians instead of killing them? Having fallen flat, Biren Singh posed like a movie star, accusing P Chidambaram the root cause of the crisis in Manipur and the entire northeast. The question is what has Biren Singh done as chief minister in the last seven years (since 2017) other than branding indigenous tribals as infiltrates and indulging in ethnic cleansing? Does he realize killings of tribals in Manipur affected outcome of the recent elections in Jharkhand? Biren Sigh began his chief ministership as Santa Claus of the Meitei but never realized that the Kuki-Zo, being tribal fighters, will not take it lying down; the backlash was inevitable. So, now the Meitei are also suffering and call him the “Bad Santa of Manipur”. Multiple questions are being raised by them, like – we don’t understand what is the policy of the Centre – why the intransigence to burning Manipur – why the prime minister is scared to visit Manipur when he picks out small countries to visit in Africa – is it because we cannot honour him with the highest Manipur Award which Biren Singh perceives as tribal-free Manipur? Finally, Manipur’s future is difficult to predict with the Centre and Biren Singh giving no indication of changing their stance, other than political chest thumping about developing the northeast. Continuing the game of ethnic cleansing of tribals, placing more restrictions on them and abrogation of the SoO agreement will only exacerbate the situation. 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Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly forged passports. Also on Saturday, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrians — including former officers in the Syrian army under Assad — to the new Syrian authorities after they were caught illegally entering Lebanon, a war monitor and Lebanese officials said. The embassy announced on its Facebook page that consular work was suspended “until further notice” at the order of the Syrian foreign ministry. The announcement did not give a reason for the suspension. Two Lebanese security officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the suspension was ordered because the passports belonging to Assad’s relatives — the wife and daughter of one of his cousins — were believed to have been forged at the embassy. Assad’s uncle, Rifaat Assad — who has been indicted in Switzerland on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity — had flown out the day before on his real passport and was not stopped, the officials said. The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported Saturday that 70 Syrians, including former army officers, were handed over by a Lebanese security delegation to the security forces of the new Syrian government, led by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. Three Lebanese judicial officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the report. Regional countries have been quick to establish ties with Syria’s new rulers. Delegations of Libyan and Bahraini officials arrived in Damascus on Saturday on official visits. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has largely succeeded in calming fears within and outside of Syria that his group would unleash collective punishment against communities that supported Assad’s rule or attempt to impose strict Islamic law on the country’s religious minorities. However, in recent days, sporadic clashes have broken out between the HTS-led security forces and pro-Assad armed groups. The country’s new security forces have launched a series of raids targeting officials affiliated with Assad and have set up checkpoints in areas with significant populations of the Alawite religious minority to which the former president belongs to search for weapons. There have also been ongoing tensions and clashes in northeastern Syria between Kurdish-led forces and armed groups backed by Turkey. Many Kurds have viewed the new order in Damascus, which appears to have strengthened Turkey’s hand in Syria, with anxiety. Ankara sees the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces — a key U.S. ally in the fight against the Islamic State group — as an affiliate of its sworn enemy, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which it classifies as a terrorist organization. The U.S. State Department said Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had spoken with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to “discuss the latest developments in Syria.” “Secretary Blinken emphasized the need to support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process that upholds human rights and prioritizes an inclusive and representative government,” the statement said, adding that they “also discussed the shared goal of preventing terrorism from endangering the security” of Turkey and Syria. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters convened by Kurdish women’s groups participated in a demonstration in the northeastern city of Hasaka to demand women’s rights in the new Syria. Perishan Ramadan, a participant from Hasaka, said the new government “is worse than Bashar” and that its leaders are Islamist extremists who “don’t accept any role for women.” While the country’s new leaders have not attempted to impose Islamic dress or other conventions, it remains to be seen what role women will have in the new order and whether they will hold political or government positions. "Women must be present in the new constitution for Syria,” said Rihan Loqo, spokeswoman for the Kongra Star women’s organization. "... Women’s rights should not be ignored.” Associated Press writers Hogir Abdo in Hasaka, Syria, and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report.

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