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Dow wanted to expand its Path2Zero zero-emission project from outside Fort Saskatchewan with a significant investment, but didn’t think the province’s depreciation rates were suitable. No problem: the rates were changed by the province – in seven days. The international pulp and paper behemoth, Mondi, wanted to promptly get environmental permits to move into the province. No problem: the permits came from the province in a speedy 90 days. The problem was: the province was Alberta, not British Columbia. And a bigger problem looms: Alberta is more aggressively big-game-hunting for investment now in Vancouver. It has opened an office here of the prodigious Crown corporation, Invest Alberta, and hired what it calls an “investment attraction advisor” – Brock Lalla, a former economist with PwC’s Canadian economic and policy practice. Based on its history of less than a half-decade, it would not be surprising to see some serious migration and expansion of B.C. businesses into our neighbouring province. In four years, Invest Alberta has attracted $24.9 billion in investment from around the world, counting for 33,481 jobs. Its CEO is himself a Vancouver expat appointed in 2021, Rick Christiaanse, and in keeping with the red-tape-averse culture, he reports directly to Premier Danielle Smith and not into the province’s bureaucracy. It is old news now that Alberta can put to shame most anything British Columbia might try to make for a better business and worker climate. Corporate taxes and housing prices are lower, salaries are higher, regulations are changed faster, construction permits are swifter. Little wonder an Angus Reid Institute poll earlier this year indicated more one-third of British Columbians – and half of all young people – were seriously considering leaving because of housing unaffordability. But housing costs are simply a symptom of a wider ailment, some of it tangible and some of it attitudinal. “Alberta’s claim to fame is that it can get things done,” Christiaanse told me. “We were in the wilderness for 10 years. We got desperate enough here that we had to figure out how to do this.” What it does is court investment, offering a concierge-like tailored suite of services to smooth the entry into the market – navigational assistance to streamline setup, marketing intelligence, networking leads, after-care services – in using its 17 offices worldwide to scout and secure significant investment. What it doesn’t do, though, might surprise you: It won’t write any cheques when business comes calling. It refuses to engage in the race to the bottom that many American cities and states will. “Our cheque-writing capacity is zero,” he says. “If you’re looking for a subsidy, that’s not our province.” Christiaanse, whose career includes stints as chief operating officer of the Skidmore Group and senior director of sales and marketing for Telus International, has been campaigning of late to demonstrate Alberta is not simply an oil and gas province. The province leads Canada in renewable energy growth. Amazon is building its first Canadian wind farm in southern Alberta; it already owns a solar project in the province, one of the largest in North America. Edmonton alone has four $1-billion-plus hydrogen energy plants under construction. Japanese firms Sumitomo and Itochu have extensive climate-change mitigation projects there. It is Alberta’s access to abundant energy, though, that often clinches the deal. “B.C. can’t build any more dams,” he notes. Mainly, he says though, business is saying: “I want stability.” The BC NDP government has its hands full at the moment, with a large and expanding deficit, declining per capita GDP, expensive health-care challenges, a CleanBC plan that will be costly across the province’s economy and relatively little business savvy at the helm. Even former NDP premier Glen Clark chided the Eby government to focus more on wealth creation than wealth redistribution. Christiaanse defines the challenge little differently than Clark: “We see the role as building prosperity.” What the world is saying when it takes its investment elsewhere are three things, he notes: “Bring me food security. Bring me energy security. And lately, bring me cybersecurity.” He plays down any B.C.-Alberta rivalry. “We need to be aligned,” he says. But he also notes that Alberta “had to hit rock bottom” before it initiated the changes it now offers investors as a calling card, without specifically suggesting that’s where B.C. now finds itself. “Vancouver is an incredible place to live,” he says. “But if you’re looking to take your business to a new level . . .” Kirk LaPointe is a Glacier Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism.Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in ‘Baby Driver,’ dies after falling from moving vehicleAP Trending SummaryBrief at 4:13 p.m. ESTbookmaker kumagawa 。

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Humanitarian and social media personality Dora Moono Nyambe died at the age of 32 . “It is with a heavy hearth that we announce the sudden departure of our beloved Dora,” a Friday, December 27, statement shared via Nyambe’s Instagram read. “She will be remembered as a loved mother, heroine, peace philanthropist and an extraordinary woman.” Nyambe primarily worked as a humanitarian and educator in the village, helping to provide food and shelter to youth residents. She also documented her work via YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, garnering over 4 million followers. A teacher who worked with Nyambe’s organization confirmed her death in a TikTok video shared earlier this week. “I am officially announcing the loss of my beloved CEO, director, manager and founder of Footprints of Hope School, who died on Wednesday, 25th of December 2024,” she said. “Our sister will be buried here in Mapapa at Footprints of Hope School. ... Thank you so much for everything.” Nyambe’s funeral will be held at the Mapapa Village in Mukushi, Zambia, on Monday, December 30. “The burial of the late Dora Moono Nyambe, which was initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been moved to Monday afternoon due to some unforeseen challenges,” a Saturday, December 28, statement read . “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.” The note continued, “We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has come forward to support us, whether financially or in other forms. Your kindness and generosity have been a source of great comfort and strength for the family during this period.” A cause of death for Nyambe has not been publicly shared. Nyambe previously moved to Zambia to start a boarding school through her Footprints of Hope nonprofit . You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “I came to Mapapa Village while waiting for my visa to be approved. I needed to renew my visa to visit. This is [my friend’s] village,” she said in an October Instagram video. “When I came here I saw that there were a lot of kids getting [sexually assaulted], there were a lot of kids that had babies; just a lot of bad things happening. ... I decided to stay.” Nyambe built four schools to house over 500 children. “That is why I keep on getting more kids,” she added. “I know it’s very confusing saying, ‘Let me turn this kid away’ or ‘I can’t house you’ or ‘I can’t do this.’ It’s very difficult for me because there’s a lot of kids in the village, but I don’t have the resources for that.”Haynes' 18 help George Mason defeat Mount St. Mary's 64-56

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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.Olema Oncology Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)Lauren Betts, No. 5 UCLA get past No. 17 Louisville

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The viral “Superman” TikTok challenge has become a significant safety hazard, with at least 19 children and teens sustaining injuries severe enough to require hospital treatment in Israel. In recent days, numerous cases of injuries have been reported, ranging from fractures and bruises to loss of consciousness. “It was terrifying – they threw me really high, I fell, didn’t respond, and immediately fainted,” said Noa, a 12-year-old girl who suffered a concussion from a fall and lost consciousness. She underwent a series of medical tests at Schneider Children’s Medical Center. @moas.hemliga5 Suparman! #trend #suparman #strong ♬ Watch mee - Sensei The “Superman” challenge is a dangerous social media trend . In this challenge, a group of children or teens lifts a participant into the air, mimicking the iconic comic book superhero. The group then tosses the participant upward, expecting them to land safely on their feet or back. However, the challenge often spirals out of control, resulting in falls from significant heights and severe injuries such as fractures, concussions and loss of consciousness. Noa, 12, speaking from her hospital bed where she was undergoing medical tests, recounted her experience. “I feel better now, but it was so scary. My two friends and I decided to try the challenge, and then more girls joined in. At first, I was one of the people throwing others, but then it was my turn to be tossed. The first time, they couldn’t lift me. The second time, they tried to throw me, but I don’t remember anything from when I hit my head to when I was in the ambulance. My friend told me they threw me really high, I fell, didn’t respond, and immediately fainted. My teacher called an ambulance, and my mom arrived quickly.” 1 View gallery ( Photo: TikTok ) After undergoing extensive tests, Noa shared an important message for other children considering trying the dangerous challenge. “At the hospital, they ran tests on me. I vomited, and in the end, they told me I had a concussion. If I had known this would happen, I never would have participated. It was so painful, and it’s just not worth it. I want to tell kids that it may look fun to be tossed in the air, but it’s really dangerous. It could have ended much worse. Don’t just think about the fun – it’s not worth the risk.” 'The kids tossed her really high, and it ended badly' Noa’s mother added: “Noa doesn’t even have TikTok, so I didn’t realize she could be exposed to things like this. Her teacher called me and said she had lost consciousness and was rolling her eyes. The kids tossed her really high, and it ended badly. I was terrified when I got the call. When I arrived at the school, Noa wasn’t talking, she was confused, and the ambulance was already there. She was talking nonsense and didn’t remember anything. Only after vomiting twice did she start coming back to herself, but she was still in a difficult state. Just a week earlier, one of Noa’s friends broke her arm doing the same challenge, yet the kids continued. It terrifies me. This is very dangerous, and kids are exposed to these things even if they don’t have direct access to TikTok.” 'Avoid imitating trends that pose ran actual danger to your life' Dr. Dana Zinger-Harel, a senior physician in the emergency department at Schneider Children’s Medical Center, part of the Clalit Health Services network, warned against such dangerous trends. “In recent days, we’ve been seeing case after case of teens injured while attempting the ‘Superman’ TikTok challenge. Just today, five children arrived at our department with injuries from this challenge. Most of the injuries were cuts and bruises, but one 12-year-old girl arrived after falling on her head and losing consciousness. She is currently under observation and receiving treatment. I urge parents and children – avoid imitating trends that pose an actual danger to your life. Protect your health; it’s not worth it.” @majawarna tredje hjulet #fridasuperman ♬ Watch mee - Sensei Schneider Children’s Medical Center is not the only hospital treating injuries linked to the challenge. Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba reported treating three injured individuals within two days due to the “Superman” challenge. One suffered a serious head injury with suspected brain hemorrhaging, another sustained a fracture, and the third had a significant head injury. Get the Ynetnews app on your smartphone: Google Play : https://bit.ly/4eJ37pE | Apple App Store : https://bit.ly/3ZL7iNv Similarly, in recent days, three teens were rushed to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv with mild to moderate injuries resulting from the challenge. Dr. Neta Cohen, head of pediatric trauma services at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital, part of Ichilov Medical Center, explained: “In recent days, we’ve witnessed numerous injuries in our pediatric emergency department caused by dangerous challenges on TikTok, including the ‘Superman’ challenge. We’ve seen cases involving falls, back injuries and even a limb fracture. Additional hospitals have reported head and facial injuries. What may appear simple in the videos carries significant risks when performed in reality. We urge parents and teens to avoid these dangerous challenges.” The emergency department at Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba Medical Center also reported receiving four children, aged 10 to 16, on the same day after attempting the “Superman” challenge. “Yesterday, several children arrived after performing the ‘Superman’ TikTok challenge, with mild to moderate injuries such as upper-body fractures and cuts. All were treated professionally and discharged home with follow-up instructions. This is an extremely dangerous challenge that can lead to head trauma and far more severe injuries,” according to Dr. Keren Galron, a senior specialist at Safra’s emergency department. >Joint forces yesterday arrested seven men on charges of involvement in the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam, who was fatally hacked in the Chattogram Court Building area on Tuesday. Law enforcers also arrested at least 21 others on suspicion of attack on police, damage to property, and battery on the court premises. In the afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at Tigerpass intersection of the port city and demanded justice for assistant public prosecutor Saiful, who was killed during clashes between police, lawyers, and followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The men arrested over the murder are Rumit Das, Sonu Mathor, Aman Das, Sumit Das, Gogon Das, Nayon Das and Bishal Das, said Assistant Deputy Commissioner Tarek Aziz of Chattogram Metropolitan Police. The joint forces arrested the suspects, aged between 20 and 30, in overnight raids on Mathor Potti, Bundle Road, which is not far from the place where assailants attacked Saiful with sharp weapons, he added. Police filed three cases in connection with Tuesday's violence. A total of 79 named and 1,400 unnamed individuals were accused in the cases, he added. A Chattogram court sent 27 of the arrestees to jail around 5:30pm, said CMP Additional Deputy Commissioner Mafiz Uddin. Police said teams were looking for the other suspects. In a 26-second video that went viral on social media on Tuesday night, a man, who locals identify as Saiful, was seen lying on the road, and 30 to 40 men were seen attacking him with sharp weapons and sticks. One of them, Rajib Bhattacharya, was held by the Detective Branch last night, said Deputy Commissioner Rais Uddin. Meanwhile, fear gripped both Muslim and Hindu residents of neighbourhoods near the Court Building, where large numbers of army, border guards, and law enforcers were deployed. Locals said some shanties of Hindu cleaners were burnt down and two temples were vandalised on Tuesday night. Several windows of Niloy Sajan, the building near which the assailants attacked Saiful, were broken. A local named Mahbub said somebody broke the security camera of the building, and police took the storage device at night. Manik Kumar Das, a cleaner of Chattogram City Corporation, said, "I was outside the area on Tuesday. I heard later that a group of young men from our colony clashed with police. At night, there were police in the area. We don't know who vandalised the temples at night." Another resident named Sujan Dey said, "After the attacks on houses at night, many of us went to our friends and relatives' houses outside the area and slept there to save our lives." PROTESTS Lawyers were on strike yesterday, halting all proceedings at the 74 courts in Chattogram, protesting the murder. The strike will go on today, according to Ashraf Hossen Chowdhury Razzak, secretary of Chattogram Bar Association. Yesterday morning, lawyers demonstrated on the court premises and demanded immediate arrest of the killers. Saiful's body was brought there and a first Namaj-e-Janaza was held around 10:30am. AF Hasan Arif, land ministry adviser; Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement; Tofayel Ahmed, Chattogram divisional commissioner; BNP's Chattogram City Convener Ershad Ullah, Member Secretary Nazimur Rahman; Jamaat's Chattogram City Ameer Shahjahan Chowdhury and Secretary General Nurul Amin attended the janaza. Near midday, a group of people ransacked the office of the clerks' association on the court premises and set it on fire, said the association's President Shamsul Islam. A lawyer named Firozul Islam Talukdar said people attacked the office because there were allegations that some clerks on Tuesday helped the attackers. The association president refused to comment about the allegation. The Chief Adviser's Office in a statement in the afternoon said police arrested at least six people in connection with the murder after identifying them in the video. Besides, six members of the Awami League and now-outlawed Chhatra League were arrested in possession of crude bombs in the port city.