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JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early Wednesday as a region on edge wondered whether it will hold. The ceasefire announced Tuesday is a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting sparked by the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Israel said it will attack if Hezbollah breaks the ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire calls for an initial two-month halt to fighting and requires Hezbollah to end its armed presence in southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops are to return to their side of the border. An international panel led by the United States will monitor compliance. The ceasefire began at 4 a.m. Wednesday, a day after Israel carried out its most intense wave of airstrikes in Beirut since the start of the conflict that in recent weeks turned into all-out war. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The ceasefire does not address the devastating war in Gaza , where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. There appeared to be lingering disagreement over whether Israel would have the right to strike Hezbollah if it believed the militants had violated the agreement, something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted was part of the deal but which Lebanese and Hezbollah officials have rejected. Israel's security Cabinet approved the U.S.-France-brokered ceasefire agreement after Netanyahu presented it, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. In this screen grab image from video provide by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor compliance. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” A police bomb squad officer inspects the site where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024. Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire and described it as a crucial step toward stability and the return of displaced people. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state," he said, referring to Israel's demand for freedom of action. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Rescuers and residents search for victims Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut, Lebanon. Even as ceasefire efforts gained momentum in recent days, Israel continued to strike what it called Hezbollah targets across Lebanon while the militants fired rockets, missiles and drones across the border. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in central Beirut — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously were not targeted. Residents fled. Traffic was gridlocked, with mattresses tied to some cars. Dozens of people, some wearing pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed overhead. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah is required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have exchanged barrages ever since. Israel escalated its bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. Israeli security officers and army soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut and Federman from Jerusalem. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out vs. RamsBy Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House that will allow Trump to formally begin his transition to power, his incoming chief of staff said on Tuesday, after weeks of delays. The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents. The unusual delay in signing the agreement after the Nov. 5 election had raised concerns among some critics about potential hiccups in government operations or conflicts of interest. "This engagement allows our intended Cabinet nominees to begin critical preparations, including the deployment of landing teams to every department and agency, and complete the orderly transition of power," Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, said in a statement. Trump, a Republican, will take office on Jan. 20. His team had rejected entreaties from Democratic President Joe Biden's administration to quickly sign a memorandum of understanding and had objected to some elements of a traditional transition agreement, according to the White House. Under the agreement signed on Tuesday, Trump's team avoided signing a government ethics pledge, saying it has its own ethics plan that will "meet the requirements for personnel to seamlessly move into the Trump administration." The separate ethics pledge was later posted to the General Services Administration's website. It included promises that transition team members will avoid conflicts of interests, will safeguard classified information and will disqualify themselves from involvement in any matter if they have engaged in lobbying on the issue in the previous 12 months. However, it did not include a pledge that Trump would avoid conflicts of interest or that he hold only "non-conflicting assets," promises in the more standard agreement signed by Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. Trump has a stake valued at $3.76 billion in Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs his Truth Social platform, as well as stakes in a cryptocurrency business, real estate properties and several foreign deals. The family real estate company, now run largely by Trump's son Eric, owns a portfolio of hotels, golf courses, resorts and New York City office space, retail operations and condominiums. The Trump pledge also did not include a promise to protect whistleblowers on his transition team, a promise in the Harris pledge. SECURITY CLEARANCES Separately, the Trump transition team has not entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice to allow the FBI to conduct background checks of nominees, and it has not sent the FBI the names of prospective national security personnel who would have access to classified information. A White House official said while a Justice Department agreement has not been signed, progress has been made toward such an agreement. Circumventing background checks would buck a long-established norm in Washington, but the president has the final authority on whom he nominates and picks to conduct background checks. The transition said on Tuesday it already has existing security and information protections built in, "which means we will not require additional government and bureaucratic oversight." Trump's team also broke from tradition and did not sign an agreement with the General Services Administration that would provide the use of office space. The team said it did not want to waste taxpayer money by using government offices. White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma said the Biden administration did not agree with the Trump team's decision to forgo signing some of the usual agreements but the White House would go ahead with the transition process to avoid more delays. Trump's team said his transition will use private funding instead of government money to pay for transition costs. The team said donors to the transition will be disclosed to the public. (Reporting by Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Heather Timmons and Eric Beech; Editing by Colleen Jenkins, Deepa Babington and Sonali Paul)
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INDIANAPOLIS – It’s been four weeks since Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced the postseason was the franchise’s top priority and veteran Joe Flacco would take over as the starting quarterback. The Colts (5-7) have won just a single game since, and 22-year-old Anthony Richardson has been reinstated as the starter. Indianapolis has lost plenty of ground in the playoff chase over the last month, but it’s still got a chance to make a run. The Colts enter the week in ninth place in the AFC, two games behind the Denver Broncos (7-5) for the seventh and final postseason berth. That’s not great math for Indianapolis, and there is little to no margin for error, but with the teeth of the schedule in the rearview mirror, there is hope. The Colts play just one team with a winning record over their final five games. That’s a Dec. 15 date against the Broncos that could ultimately seal the team’s playoff fate. The stretch run begins Sunday on the road against the New England Patriots (3-9) with the bye week to follow. The final three games are at home against the Tennessee Titans (3-8), at the New York Giants (2-9) and at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9). “I think, right now, where we’re at in the season, with everything set ahead of us, still being in that picture, one game on the road against New England going into the bye, we’ve got a chance to catch our breath and regroup for the last, final run,” linebacker Zaire Franklin said. “I think we’re in a special, unique position to where – why not go on a run? Why not us? I’ve done it before. “To be honest with you, I hate that I’m always in this position, but I’ve been there before, and I think the reality of the situation is that it just takes one. It just takes one play. It just takes one game. It just takes one to get the ball rolling, to get this momentum shifted, to get that energy back and get it rolling and get into the dance. Because I think, at the end of the day, as long as you get into the dance, that’s all that matters.” Franklin was a rookie in 2018 when Indianapolis went 10-1 down the stretch to overcome a 1-5 start and sneak into the postseason with the final berth. The 2021 Colts went 6-1 in November and December to get to 9-6 and position themselves for a playoff spot before losing their final two games in January. And Indianapolis won four straight to end November and begin December last year, enabling itself to force a winner-takes-all battle against the Houston Texans in the regular-season finale. The Colts went 1-3 in November this year, but they have a chance to turn things around in the final full month of the regular season. “Obviously, these last five games will be big,” Steichen said. “Right now we’ve got to take it one day at a time, one meeting at a time, one practice at a time, one game at a time to get to where we want to be at the end of the year. But we know this is a huge week for us coming up before the bye. So the fundamentals, the details, the attention to details, are going to be huge going into this week and then coming back after the bye. Get some guys back hopefully, be ready to roll for that four-game stretch.” If Indianapolis’ fortunes are to turn around again, it will need to begin with the offense. The Colts rank 21st in the 32-team NFL with an average of 20.2 points per game and are 17th in rushing offense and 24th in the passing game. Center Tanor Bortolini (concussion) and wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) are among the players in danger of missing the trip to New England, increasing the degree of difficulty for a struggling unit. But improvement in situational details could go a long way toward fixing what fails the offense. Indianapolis ranks 23rd with a 36% conversion rate on third down, and it’s 24th with a 52.8% touchdown rate in the red zone. Those numbers are the keys to finishing drives and putting more points on the scoreboard. “We just need to take advantage of our scoring opportunities, and we need to come away with seven (points) instead of three because we got down there – we just couldn't finish,” wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said, referring specifically to last week’s 24-6 loss against the Detroit Lions in which the Colts twice failed to reach the end zone from inside the visitors’ 20-yard line. “If we start putting up sevens instead of threes, then you don't know what happens, right? The score is a lot closer and football is football and momentum is king, and who knows?”NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.
While there are tons of cozy pajamas that promote better sleep , there's also a gamut of research about the benefits of sleeping naked, such as potentially improving your self-image, supporting your reproductive health, and enhancing intimacy. After all, where else in the world — outside your own bed — can you really feel so comfortable? There's nothing quite like peeling off your pants and peeling back the covers. So we asked mental health experts, sex therapists, and sleep specialists to dig into the biggest benefits of sleeping sans pajamas, as well as the potential drawbacks of baring all in bed. Here's what they had to say. Jessi Gholami is a licensed therapist and clinical social worker. Ketan Parmar, MD, is a psychiatrist, sexologist, and mental health expert at ClinicSpots . Nick Bach, PsyD, is a psychologist and the CEO of Grace Psychological Services . Amelia Woods, PhD, is a sleep specialist at Order Your Supplies . Niloufar Esmaeilpour is a registered clinical counselor and the founder of Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre . Isabelle Uren is a certified sex expert, trainee sex and relationship therapist, and the manager of Bedbible.com . 7 Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked There's something to be said about seeing yourself naked — especially in a safe setting, like the comfort of your own bed. And research backs this up, suggesting that nude activities have proven to boost body image, self-esteem, and overall life satisfaction. "For some, sleeping naked can be a way to feel more at ease with their body, promoting acceptance and a positive sense of self," says Jessi Gholami , a licensed therapist and clinical social worker. Ketan Parmar, MD, a psychiatrist, sexologist, and mental health expert at ClinicSpots , explains that this positive sense of self often comes over time. "Removing clothing really puts one in close physical contact with the body and helps one feel much more comfortable; thus, there are little or no condemnations about the body and related pressures," he says. "Over time, this simple practice can shift focus from judging appearance to simply feeling at home in one's own skin." His patients who embrace the habit of sleeping naked often report feeling more comfortable and self-assured. He's noticed them gradually develop healthier and kinder views of their bodies. Still, self-acceptance is a journey, and it may be a long road for some people, says Nick Bach, PsyD, a psychologist and the CEO of Grace Psychological Services . But sleeping without clothes can be a "gentle way" to guide that journey and lead to even greater changes. "I've noticed in my practice that when individuals make small choices that enhance self-esteem, it often leads to broader positive changes in their mental health," Dr. Bach adds. Amelia Woods, PhD, a sleep specialist at Order Your Supplies , explains that clothes — especially tight or heat-retaining items — can disrupt the body's natural thermoregulation. So sleeping without them allows your body to more effectively regulate its temperature, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay deeply asleep for longer. "Our bodies naturally cool down during sleep, and maintaining a lower body temperature can help facilitate deeper, more restful sleep," she says. "Research has shown that cooler body temperatures can promote the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. By sleeping naked, you may help enhance this natural process." After all, the body naturally lowers its temperature to enter REM sleep stages, Dr. Bach explains. So helping it cool down can only help it reach REM. There's nothing quite like the feeling of unbuttoning your pants or unhooking your bra after a long day. It isn't just a physically freeing feeling either. For many people, stripping down before slipping between the sheets can also feel mentally liberating. Niloufar Esmaeilpour, a registered clinical counselor and the founder of Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre , says that removing your clothing before bed can relieve stress and release pressure associated with everyday social life. "[Sleeping naked] reduces tension and [relaxes you], therefore making it easier on the mind to unwind before bed," she says, adding that sleeping naked and the intimacy with ourselves that it provides can, in and of itself, improve emotional health. "Being more aware of our physical bodies during such a tranquil, sensitive state in life is grounding; it makes us feel more centered and at ease within our own space. This alone can have us feeling less anxious, leading to better coping with daily stress and improving our mental health." The improved sleep quality that comes with sleeping in a cooler environment is linked to being in a better mood . "Quality sleep supports better mood, focus, and emotional resilience, which are all essential for mental wellness," Gholami says. "For those dealing with stress, anxiety, or even body-image concerns, [sleeping naked]... can create a sense of freedom and comfort that extends beyond just the nighttime hours, potentially influencing how one feels throughout the day." Plus, according to the Sleep Foundation , sleeping without clothes and with a partner can induce the release of oxytocin by facilitating skin-to-skin contact. Known as the "feel-good" hormone, oxytocin naturally lowers cortisol, our main stress hormone. (More benefits of oxytocin coming.) "Sleeping naked [can] increase affection and emotional bonding in relationships," Dr. Parmar says. That same oxytocin that can boost mood also "triggers feelings of bonding, trust, and security," he says, "which are immensely beneficial for relationship satisfaction." Of course, hopping in bed naked with a partner can also set the tone for physical intimacy. "Sleeping naked... can help increase your desire for sex and arousal by creating the right environment for physical intimacy," says Isabelle Uren, a certified sex expert, trainee sex and relationship therapist, and the manager of Bedbible.com . For both men and women, sleeping without tight clothing can also allow the body to "breathe" and reduce moisture buildup, which can be beneficial for sexual health, according to Dr. Bach. "For men, cooler temperatures have been linked to improved sperm health, which is particularly relevant for those thinking about fertility," he says. Studies have shown that the testes need a cool environment for sperm production and quality. Meanwhile, for women, research shows that tight-fitting clothing or underwear can take a toll on vaginal pH balance and cause candidiasis. Wearing loose clothing — or forgoing clothing altogether — can, therefore, promote ventilation and keep bacteria at bay. "Sleeping without clothing can support vaginal health by reducing the buildup of moisture, which can lead to fungal infections or bacterial imbalances," Dr. Woods says. "Another often-overlooked benefit of sleeping naked is improved skin health," Dr. Woods says. "Wearing tight-fitting or non-breathable clothing to bed can trap sweat, dirt, and bacteria against the skin, which can contribute to skin irritation, acne, or other dermatological issues." Sleeping free of constrictive clothing allows your skin to "breathe" while you sleep and reduces irritation. This may be especially important for people with skin sensitivities or conditions like eczema, Dr. Woods says. What Are the Drawbacks to Sleeping Naked? Despite these upsides to sleeping nude, there are also some cons to going commando. Most obviously, you might feel cold. And if you feel too cold, it could keep you from falling or staying asleep, which would, of course, counteract the aforementioned benefits of sleeping in a cool environment. Moreover, if you sleep with a partner, skin-on-skin contact — especially in areas that are prone to sweating or that have prickly hair — can cause irritation. "There could be physical reasons a person might not want to sleep naked, such as skin conditions involving itchy or broken skin, sweating during the night, or other health conditions," says Uren. "Also, some people find it uncomfortable to have their breasts or penis free-range in the night." Other practical reasons to sleep clothed rather than naked include having small children or other people you care for during the night, Uren adds. And even though sleeping naked can be beneficial for your sex life, she says, if you are tired from not sleeping, sexual desire is likely to be one of the first things to go. "Whether you sleep naked or clothed, good quality sleep is foundational to well-being and should always be the priority," Uren says. Even solo, sleeping directly on your bedding potentially exposes you to allergens like dust. Plus, your own natural body oils, sweat, and dead skin can more easily transfer to your sheets without clothing as a barrier, which means you may have to clean them more often than every one to two weeks . It's also worth mentioning that if you have a middle-of-the-night emergency — as in the fire alarm goes off or you need to quickly evacuate for another reason — being stark naked could be. . . highly inconvenient. AnnaMarie Houlis has 15 years of writing and editing experience in women's wellness and travel, although she has covered the gamut — from business and technology to fashion and finance. Since kicking off her career at lifestyle magazines in New York City, she has spent the last decade traveling as a nomadic freelancer with thousands of bylines.
Jeers rang around the Etihad Stadium after the final whistle of a dramatic 3-3 draw. After five-straight losses in all competitions, City looked to be cruising to victory after going three up inside 50 minutes. But Feyenoord mounted an improbable comeback and leveled the game in the 89th minute to leave the home crowd stunned. While the worst losing streak of Guardiola’s managerial career was brought to an end, his wait for a first win since Oct. 26 goes on. Erling Haaland had scored twice, with Ilkay Gundogan also on target to put City in control. But goals from Anis Hadj Moussa in the 75th, Santiago Gimenez in the 82nd and David Hancko in the 89th turned the game on its head. City's players, including Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Haaland looked visibly frustrated as they left the field to cheers of the delirious traveling Dutch fans in the away section of the stadium. City plays Premier League leader Liverpool on Sunday — defeat would leave it 11 points adrift of its title rival. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
APA Corp. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking for hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbon to toast the holidays or add to a collection? Get your bids ready as the Bluegrass State launches its first online auction of confiscated alcohol. Whiskeys up for sale include two bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle, a Blanton’s Single Barrel Gold in box with Japanese markings and a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2011. The sale is the result of a new Kentucky law, which allows alcohol confiscated from closed criminal investigations by the state's alcoholic beverage control agency to be auctioned. Online bidding opens Wednesday and closes at midnight on Dec. 11. Proceeds will support programs promoting responsible alcohol use by adults and awareness programs for youths. “This is a really good auction,” Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, said by phone Tuesday. “There are some hard-to-find and rare bottles on there.” No estimate has been given on how much the auction might raise. “We look forward to seeing the response to this auction and have started planning additional auctions for 2025,” said Allyson Taylor, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The auction features 32 bottles of alcohol and includes a “stock the bar” bundle with bottles of wine, vodka, rum and whiskey, the agency said. But the stars are the hard-to-find and rare bourbons up for sale. “It’s not every day you go to a liquor store and find a bottle of Blanton’s Gold," Gregory said. “You never go to a liquor store and find a bottle of Four Roses 2011.” The lineup includes bottles of E.H. Taylor bourbon, Blanton’s Single Barrel, Eagle Rare 10 yr., Weller Antique 107, Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Rye, Michter’s, an Old Forester gift set and more. A link to the online auction is available at ABC.ky.gov . Auction items cannot be shipped, so winning bidders must pick up items in Frankfort, the state said. The auctions will become a “can't miss opportunity” for bourbon connoisseurs, Gregory said. Previously, confiscated bourbon or other spirits could end up being destroyed, he said. “We don't like to see good bourbon poured down the drain,” Gregory said. Kentucky distillers produce 95% of the global bourbon supply, the Kentucky distillers’ group says.
MODEL Sakhile Dube is expected home today from Mexico where she took part in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant last weekend. The 27-year-old finished in the top 30. Denmark dancer-cum model, Victoria KjaEr Theilvig (21) was crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to win the prestigious crown. Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, was voted first runner-up while Mexico's Maria Fernanda Beltran came third. Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri and Venezuela's Ileana Marquez made it to the top five after shrugging off stiff competition. With the 2024 edition done and dusted, Zimbabwe's representative at this year's edition, Sakhile, is expected to share her experiences upon her return home today. According to her itinerary, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe will be touching down at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport at 5 pm today. The Bulawayo-bred model is expected to address the media upon arrival. Sakhile has since shared her video appreciating Zimbabweans and her family for the love they showed her. "I would like to thank my family and Zimbabwe for showing me love. "We made it this far because of the unity that we had. "I am super-excited with what the future holds for us and for me being given this opportunity to represent our country, we made it together," she said in the post. Sakhile was confident that Zimbabwe's future representatives would build on her success. "We made the top 30 and I know this is going to pave the way for more girls to come. "I have learnt a lot in boot camp, I met other 128 girls, and I have learnt that there is beauty in diversity." Sakhile, who has previously won several beauty contests including Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2020, Miss Earth Zimbabwe 2022, Miss Supranational Africa and Supra Top Model in 2023, is also expected to share her plans. Many are tipping her to broaden her portfolio in modelling while others have encouraged her to groom youngsters. Her patriotism for Zimbabwe has also made her a favourite of many as she strutted her stuff effortlessly on the ramp. The talented model, who was accompanied by Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organisation chairperson, Miniyathabo Chiwengwa, national director Tendai Hunda and Zodwa Mkandla among other officials, left an impression in Mexico. She was also the crowd's favourite although she failed to qualify for the pageant's "Voice for Change" competition. The "Voice for Change" competition is a global initiative that encourages Miss Universe delegates to create videos about social causes they care about. Sakhile also won the hearts of many with her national dress titled "The Soaring Eagle" which was designed by Ishmael Tsakatsa of the Zarguesia brand. Social media was full of praise for Sakhile who rocked the stunning dress which told the story of Zimbabwe. Sakhile, who has done her best at the international level after months of hard work and preparations, was also hailed for promoting beauty with brains. As the local modelling industry celebrates Sakhile's fine run in Mexico, her international fans are anxious to learn about her plans after this participation. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Zimbabwe Entertainment Submit By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . Success! Almost finished... We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. Error! Error! There was a problem processing your submission. 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Sakhile has nothing to prove back home as she has demonstrated her full potential in every contest she partook. A former fashion model, Sakhile has shown her versatility in pageantry. Hailing from Bulawayo, Sakhile has also managed to unite players in the industry through her professionalism as was shown at Miss Universe Zimbabwe finals early this year. She has also proved to be an inspiration to young models who wish to take pageantry as a profession by pledging to assist them. Modelling enthusiasts, scouts and friends are expected to welcome Sakhile at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport today and cheer her for hoisting high the national flag and leaving a lasting impression in Mexico. Read the original article on The Herald .
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