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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — The wildfire alert came in the middle of the night as some college students in Southern California were cramming for final exams and others were woken up in their dorms. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — The wildfire alert came in the middle of the night as some college students in Southern California were cramming for final exams and others were woken up in their dorms. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — The wildfire alert came in the middle of the night as some college students in Southern California were cramming for final exams and others were woken up in their dorms. But rather than run away from the impending blaze, some 3,000 students at Pepperdine University headed toward two buildings at the heart of the 830-acre (336 hectare) campus in coastal Malibu, California, to shelter in place. The protocol at the Christian university with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean may seem to defy logic to those accustomed to scenes elsewhere in wildfire-prone California of thousands of residents evacuating fire zones in lengthy caravans of cars. For years, the university nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains has had a special protocol due to its unique terrain and design that calls for students to be brought to a library and campus center where they can get food and water and have their basic needs met, said Michael Friel, a Pepperdine spokesperson. The school began preparing students and community members on what to do in case of a wildfire during new student orientation at the beginning of the academic year. When the fire broke out Monday night, school officials started communicating with students around 11 p.m. and activated the shelter-in-place protocol about two hours later, spreading the word through text messages, email, social media and by going door to door. “A lot of our students were woken up by a knock on the door, and we made sure they were aware of the conditions and we were able to get them out of harm’s way,” Friel said. The Franklin Fire quickly moved south, jumping over the famous Pacific Coast Highway and stretching to the coast, where large homes line the beach. Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday with more than 8,100 homes and other structures under threat. County fire officials estimated that more than 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers) of trees and dry brush had burned amid dangerous conditions fanned by dry, gusty Santa Ana winds that were expected to last into Wednesday. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Ryan Song, a resident assistant at Pepperdine University, said he noticed the power went out at his dorm late Monday. When he looked out the window, he saw a huge pink glow. “I thought, ‘This is too bright,’ and it got bigger and bigger,” the 20-year-old junior said. “I immediately went outside and saw that it was a real fire.” Song and the other assistants went door to door to get students out. Most were calm and followed instructions, he said; a few who were scared rushed to their cars to get off campus. Song said he spent the next few hours racing back and forth in the dark between his dorm and the main campus to ensure no one was left behind. Pepperdine University officials said the campus was designed in the 1960s with fire safety in mind due to the region’s experience with wildfires. Buildings were clustered together and covered in stucco while roadways were constructed to make it easy for firefighters to get in, said Phil Phillips, the school’s executive vice president. During the 1990s, campus officials worked with Los Angeles County fire authorities to develop a safety plan, and authorities said the safest option for students would be to remain on campus. The school is diligent about brush clearance and has a plan to reduce smoke in shelter-in-place locations by taping shut doors and using air filters, he said. The nearby stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway can also become congested during an emergency, Phillips said, such as during the deadly Woolsey Fire in 2018. “What you don’t want is to be stuck,” said Phillips, who has been at the campus for three decades — including as a student — and said he has been through seven fires. “Protecting our students, providing for their safety is a moral obligation for us, so we take it really, really seriously.” On Tuesday, heavy smoke from the Franklin Fire, burning northeast of the school, billowed over the campus 29 miles (47 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, and classes were cancelled and final exams postponed. Firefighters had not contained any part of the blaze as of Tuesday afternoon. The campus was singed but no injuries were reported, and only one structure possibly was minimally damaged thanks to firefighters’ hard work and collaboration from students, faculty and others on campus, Friel said. Jim Gash, the college’s president, said the campus was no longer threatened on Tuesday afternoon. “I am grateful that through prayer, preparation, and cooperation, our Pepperdine community safely navigated the challenges encountered over the last 12 hours,” Gash said in a statement. “Our prayers continue to go out to the Malibu community.” ___ Taxin reported from Santa Ana, Calif. Associated Press writer Julie Watson in San Diego contributed to this report. Advertisement AdvertisementMayor Michael Melham of Belleville, New Jersey, gives an update on the mysterious drone sightings across the Garden State on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’ Lawmakers exiting a classified briefing with U.S. intelligence officials insisted they received assurances nothing "nefarious" is going on with the recent uptick in drone sightings in New Jersey. On Tuesday, U.S. officials from the CIA, FBI, Department of Homeland Security and Defense Department privately briefed members of the House Intelligence Committee in an effort to assuage growing fears over sightings of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and fresh calls for federal action. "There's no evidence that anybody acted unlawfully here, or that any of these drones, in as much as the authorities know anything about them, are associated with anybody with malign intent," Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., ranking member of the committee, told reporters after the briefing. "I don't think we have any reason to believe that they are hiding information. And, again, we asked an extraordinarily detailed series of questions of 28 people over a period of three hours." 'DRONE' SIGHTINGS IN THE NORTHEAST SPARK 'UNFOUNDED' PANIC, SAYS EXPERT Photos taken in the Bay Shore section of Toms River show what appear to be large drones hovering in the area at high altitudes in New Jersey Dec. 8, 2024. (Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press) But the uptick in alleged drone sightings along the East Coast has touched off panicked calls for an investigation from residents and state lawmakers. The FBI has received more than 6,000 tips from the public on mysterious drone sightings. One theory can definitively be ruled out, according to Himes. The drones are not the work of a classified government operation, he said. "We asked this question over and over and over again," he said, "They are not [linked to the U.S. government]. We were assured." Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder stressed to reporters that the drones seen along the East Coast are not a DOD asset. Instead, the running theory among U.S. officials seems to be that there is no one reason behind the phenomenon, and many of the sightings called in to law enforcement are planes, helicopters or hobbyist drones operating lawfully. "There is no evident threat coming from any place. These are just traditional planes, drones, stars, private planes — all the things that are typically in our skies," said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. Rep. Chris Smith, a New Jersey Republican and outspoken critic of the Biden administration’s response to the drones, told Fox News Digital in an interview Tuesday he plans to introduce legislation as early as this week that would allow state police to better handle the drone threat, including tracking the unmanned aircraft and, if necessary, taking them down. But Smith said Tuesday he sees the bill as a "very real extension of a capability that is needed right now" in the U.S. defense space. "There's more vulnerability here that anyone wants to accept, but we need to take action — decisive action," Smith said. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., reacts to the mysterious drone sightings. (Getty/Fox News) On Friday, government agencies will lose their counter-drone authority without an FAA reauthorization from Congress. An extension of that authority is expected to be included in spending legislation to keep the government open, but security-minded lawmakers are pushing for more extensive reform to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to intercept and identify drones and equip them with radar detection capabilities. "We got a lot of answers. Quite frankly, the technology of drones has outpaced the law," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. "We have to work in a bipartisan manner to plug some holes within the law in terms of who is allowed to operate drones in what manner and how do you disable or deal with drones in improper airspace." NJ DRONE SIGHTINGS COULD BE A ‘CLASSIFIED EXERCISE’: FORMER CIA OFFICER On Monday, the DHS, FBI, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon issued a joint statement noting that, while they "recognize the concern" from the public, there is no evidence that the drones are "anomalous" or a threat to national security. The drone complaints began pouring in last month in New Jersey, where witnesses and residents first began reporting drone sightings off of coastal areas, including off of Cape May, a scenic town roughly 50 miles south of Atlantic City along the Jersey Shore. More recently, lawmakers in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland have reported new drone sightings in their home states, with some witnesses claiming the aircraft in question have been the "size of cars" or seen flying above sensitive infrastructure or in restricted airspace. New Jersey State Assemblyman Paul Kanitra took a photo of what appears to be multiple drones hovering in the New Jersey sky on Thursday, Dec. 13. (Paul Kanitra/"Fox News @ Night") Krishnamoorthi insisted he was "satisfied" with the answers he got from the briefing, but the government needs to do more to assuage the concerns of the public. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "The public needs to see for themselves what these government officials have concluded and the technology that's been used." Breanne Deppisch is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.
Dipped Products PLC last week acquired 100% equity of Hi-Care Thai Gloves Company Ltd ., in Thailand for $ 11 million. The Company said the move follows the completion of the due diligence study, and completion of the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) on 21 November 2024. The acquisition and funds will be by Dipped Products (Thailand), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. “This strategic acquisition aligns with the Company’s objectives to expand its global footprint in the rubber glove manufacturing industry and strengthen its presence in international markets,” said DPL in a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange on Friday. Set up in 2013, Hi-Care Thai Gloves, has a production capacity of 1 billion gloves per annum. DPL’s manufacturing operations in Thailand, set up in 2005, made revenue of Rs. 6.7 billion in FY24 and has 477 employees. The latest acquisition is the first since 2023 when DPL acquired Rozenbal Polska in Poland and acquisition of Icoguanti, Italy in 2016. DPL operates manufacturing facilities both in Sri Lanka and Thailand, complemented by marketing arms in Italy, France, Poland, Middle East and an Electrician Glove testing facility in India. It caters to the diverse needs of a clientele spanning 70 countries. DPL, which also has extensive interest in plantations, in FY24 achieved a revenue of Rs. 74 billion and an after tax profit of Rs. 5.8 billion, down by 8% and 32% respectively from the previous year. In the first half of FY25, Group revenue rose by 10% to Rs. 40.4 billion and after tax profit by 14% to Rs. 2.2 billion.Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30 (ANI): The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,796.90 with a marginal decline of 16.50 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,637.90 points with a decline of 61.17 points or 0.08 per cent. Experts noted that weak buying sentiments in the markets have dampened the possibility of a year-end rally. Markets are expected to remain under pressure, and any sharp movement is likely to come only after Donald Trump's policy announcements in his second term. Also Read | Sudden Death at Goa Sunburn Festival 2024: Delhi Resident Collapses and Dies While Attending 1st Day of Sunburn Goa 2024 Event in Dhargal Village, Probe Launched. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert told ANI said, "Looking like a dull week ahead for Indian markets with Santa Claus deciding that market investors did not deserve a rally this year. Asian markets are soft on the back of the tech led slight fall in US markets on Friday. As Trump takes charge of the White House on 20 th Jan, all eyes will be on his first few Executive orders. Stock markets will wait for clarity as with Trump, every statement is to create opportunistic space for negotiations. Not looking good for now for global or Indian markets". In the sectoral indices on the NSE, all sectoral indices opened with a decline, and selling pressure dominated the markets. In the Nifty 50 list, 14 stocks opened in the green, while 36 stocks declined. Also Read | New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 2024 Live Streaming From New York’s Times Square: Know Date, Timing and Where To Watch Live Telecast of Times Square Ball Drop Celebrations. The top gainers included Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, ITC, and Nestle India. The top losers included BPCL, ONGC, Hindalco, and JSW Steel. "Support remains inside the 23500 and 23640 areas. As before, a daily close above 24150 is needed for bulls to reassert themselves. Seasonally speaking and based on 25 years of data, the Nifty has risen 71 per cent of the time in the last two days of the calendar year with average and median returns of 0.7 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively" said Akshay Chinchalkar, Head of Research, Axis Securities. In 2024, the market started with weak sentiment. After that, it outperformed with back-to-back bullish candles, making new highs. However, from October onwards, it has been falling sharply due to heavy FII selling, exceeding Rs 1,70,863 crore in the last three months. Uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Presidential Election, tensions in the Middle East, rising bond yields, a strong dollar, mixed earnings reports for the September quarter, and elevated stock valuations have all contributed to a grim outlook. "Nifty 50 is trading around strong resistance at 23800. As we are stepping into a new year, this key level is one to definitely note for 2025. 24650 and 25300 act as strong resistance levels. A breakout above these levels would indicate a strong bullish rally in 2025. 23300 acts as a crucial support level. A breakdown below this support would signal a strong downtrend" said Sunil Gurjar, SEBI Registered Research Analyst, Founder- Alphamojo Financial Services. In other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Taiwan's Weighted Index were down at the time of filing this report, while South Korea's KOSPI was up marginally. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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Tayshawn Comer scores 18 to lead Evansville past Campbell 66-53RTE star Maura Derrane stepped out on air in a stunning festive dress that wowed fans. The Today host was back on air alongside her usual co-host Daithi O Se for another fun-filled show. Maura is renowned for her chic and classy outfits on air and last week's look was no different. The 54-year-old took to Instagram to share a snap of herself in the stunning work frock. The mum-of-one looked fabulous as she posed in a very festive RTE studios. The Galway native donned a beautiful red dress from Carraig Donn. The fabulous frock features a deep v neck and three quarter length sleeves. Currently, the dress is sold out on Carraig Donn's website... And we understand why! Maura's ideal Christmas Day dress initially retailed for €50 but had its price slashed during a sale - dropping down to just €35! Maura donned on a pair of black tights underneath the frock and paired them with some "old" black ankle boots from Zara . To finish off her on-air look, Maura popped on a pink lipstick and opted for a natural glam look for the telly. Maura captioned her stylish post: "Feeling part of our RTE Today set in my festive dress." Friends and fans flocked to the presenter's comment section to swoon over her. Anne said: "Love the dress, saw it in Carraig Donn... Red looks good on you." Peter joked: "Wearing the Munster colours for tomorrow Maura. Looking sensational." Another fan added: "Beautiful Maura." Yesterday, Maura stepped out on air in a "stunning" velvet power suit, with a hefty price tag. Maura donned a chic navy velvet suit from popular designer Joseph Ribkoff. The suit was comprised of a single breasted blazer and pants combo. Maura got the full kit from Sheena's Boutique in Cork, where the fitted navy blazer retails on it's own for €349. Currently, Maura's matching navy velour pants for the blazer aren't listed on Sheenas Botique's website, however it is available in Arnott's. The wide leg velvet pants retail on Arnott's website for the cool price of €179.00. Bringing the full price of Maura's on-air look to €528!Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Brazil, projected to attract $4.3 billion in private-sector The MoU is to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance Bisi Afolabi, a legal practitioner who spoke with Legit.ng, said it would be better to start from the northwest Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost agribusinesses in Nigeria. The MoU will advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology , and agricultural finance. Deals Tinubu signed in Brazil Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Mr Temitope Fashedemi, and the President of FGV, Professor Carlos Ivan Simonsen Leal, signed the MoU at FGV Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit. Read also LASU: Lagos state university's new 10,800-bed hostel gets completed, photos emerge PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! The Director of information & Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Oladunjoye explained that the project aims to deliver transformative agricultural technologies and knowledge transfer over its 10-year duration. Lawyer reacts to Tinubu's deal in Brazil Bisi Afolabi, a legal practitioner, in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, urged the company to start from the north-central to enhance the distribution of their products. He said: "The reported investment of 2.5 million dollars by JBS SA, a Brazilian company that is the largest processor of meat in the world, is a welcome development. This reported investment is set against the background of the farmer-herders conflict in Nigeria and the previous attempt at establishing Grazing Reserves in Nigeria, which assumed a political dimension with accusations and counter-accusations of land grabbing. "It goes without saying that the North, which houses the majority of Nigeria's livestock production, should be a natural choice location for this investment. However, the consumption of these products could be another very important factor to consider in the location of the investment. The FCTA or any nearby state within the Central geographic location would be an ideal choice for such an investment." Read also Fuel: After P'Harcourt refinery success, MURIC lists 3 reasons why Kaduna plant should be next focus PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngProtective Eyewear Market Size, Trends 2031 By Key Players- 3M, Kimberly Clark, UVEX, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Smith & Wesson, Miller ElectricMusadik calls for holding dialogue to address national issues
Saint Joseph’s storybook run to the NCAA field hockey final culminated in dream finish for Northwestern on Sunday. The second-seeded Wildcats scored three times in the first quarter to blitz St. Joe’s, 5-0, in the NCAA Final, denying the Hawks their first title. Northwestern wasted little time jumping all over the fourth-seeded Hawks, who had upset previously unbeaten North Carolina in the semifinals. American Olympian Maddie Zimmer rifled a sharp-angled drive home 6:25 into the game. She would add a second, off a penalty corner, in the second quarter, her 10th of the season. Zimmer’s shot 11 minutes in was deflected home by Olivia Bent-Cole for a 2-0 lead. Ilse Tromp, who set up Zimmer’s first goal, rocketed home a shot on a penalty corner with 35 seconds left in the opening frame to make it 3-0. The secondary assist on that goal went to Ashley Sessa, the Episcopal Academy All-Delco and American Olympian who triggered the corner. Sessa added a secondary assist on Zimmer’s second goal. Tromp tucked away another corner goal with seven minutes left in a thoroughly dominant first half. Lauren Hunter tallied three assists. Northwestern (22-1) won for the second time in its four consecutive trips to the final. It beat Liberty in 2021, then lost to UNC each of the last two years. The lopsided score ties North Carolina in 2019 (6-1 over Princeton) and Old Dominion in 1990 (5-0 over UNC) for the largest margin of victory in a national field hockey final. Five first-half goals is an NCAA finals record. St. Joe’s (20-4) was outshot 15-3. It had four penalty corners to Northwestern’s seven. Northwestern goalie Annabel Skubisz had to make just one save, off a shot from Celeste Smits.