The upcoming eleventh season of is set to premiere on January 19, with hosts and welcoming a brand new group of stars to the jungle. Ahead of the launch, has started dropping clues for which celebrities will be donning an Akubra, facing their fears and flying to South Africa. The show’s official Instagram account shared that the cast will include a Star of the Silver Screen, a Matinée Idol, a Football Strongman, a Leading Lady, a Sporting Hero, a Chart-Topper, a Comedy Genius, a Pop Culture Icon, a Radio Star and a Stadium Superstar, amongst others. The guessing game has begun, so here’s everyone who may be appearing on 2025. One contestant tipped to cause drama in camp is a Spicy Reality Star who Channel 10 has described as “controversial”. “Our digs in South Africa are known for making an impression, so will it be love at first sight, or will this Reality Star get a reality check?” the clue reads, all but confirming it will be someone from . Fans in the comments have guessed it’s , Beck Zemek or , who recently competed on . However, a Channel 10 insider has told it could be 2023 groom . The production source revealed last month that the father-of-one had been brought up “several times” within the network's discussions, although it's unclear if he’s received an actual offer to appear. “Channel 10 wants the show to go back to being talked about in every office across Australia every morning, with huge personalities clashing in every episode,” our source detailed. “Harrison may not be the biggest name, but his views on women and feminism will infuriate people across the country and generate discussion - and they need a villain.” The show has teased that “one of Australia’s most famous funny guys” is heading into the jungle, prompting fans to guess Tom Gleeson, Carl Barron, Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes and Aaron Chen. Many people are also convinced it’s star Glenn Robbins after the show’s official Instagram account recently started following him - which is often a telltale sign as the account only follows former contestants. Meanwhile, others have suggested the clue is about Hamish Blake, writing: “Hamish Blake won [the] 2011 New York bodybuilding championship in the heavyweight category. It was a joke and he was the only one heavy enough in his category so the heavyweight clue fits, and he is a legend.” Reality TV fans are convinced a star will be joining the cast as the Romantic Leading Man, following in the footsteps of former Bachelors Tim Robards and Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins. “Can Mr Smooth sweet talk his way through camp?” the promo teases. “Hope he doesn’t break his heart!” There are 13 possible contenders if it is a former Bachelor, although many think it could be season seven star Matt Agnew as he’s recently been increasing his media appearances and even popped up on last month. Another celebrity who has been teased is an AFL premiership winner who is “fresh from the game”. “From the roar of the crowd to the roar of the lions,” Robert says in the promo, prompting fans to guess Brisbane Lions premiership player Joe Daniher. The 30-year-old made his debut with the Lions in 2021 and announced his retirement in October, just five days after winning the 2024 premiership. A Footy Legend is heading into the jungle, with the clue saying he’s “swapping his glory days for gory days”. Most fans are convinced it’s someone who has played for the Brisbane Lions as the clue package uses maroon and gold colours and hints that they have something to do with an iconic African animal. The specific clue ‘A Footy Legend’ also appears to confirm it’s an AFL star based on the first letters, and social media users think it might be Jason Akermanis, Ben Hunt or Jonathan Brown. The new season is set to feature a mega movie star who will “steal the spotlight in Africa”, with her clue reading: “This multi-award winning actress has had some massive roles, but will this be her biggest role yet?” Many fans think the celebrity might be Sigrid Thornton, best known for her roles in and , as the clue package features horses and a river. The 65-year-old has also won multiple awards, including two Logies and an AACTA. Others have guessed Claudia Karvan, Jessica McNamee and , who won in 2019 and is rumoured to have turned down an appearance in . Another star packing their bags for South Africa is a TV Host who is “no stranger to the fame game”, with the clue reading: “This TV host is trading the fame game for the fun and games of the jungle, and we think it’ll be a scream!” Fans have guessed the TV Host heading into the jungle will be Georgia Love, Sonia Kruger or former judge - who has previously been tipped to join the new season. An insider previously told that Channel 10 likely won’t renew for a third season next year due to low ratings, however, they “don’t want to lose their relationship” with the food critic and are hoping to cast her on another show. “What has happened in the past with Channel 10’s ‘network talent’ after their flagship show gets cancelled is that they get offered a significant pay cheque to enter the jungle,” our source shared. “We saw that with Tristan McManus last year after was axed. He was reluctant but eventually agreed as the network promised him more work if he signed up for the reality show.” This could also be the case for , whose shows and were put on hold in 2024. ’s official Instagram account has recently started following Osher, which may be another clue that he’s joined the cast. The first celebrity Channel 10 teased is a Headline-Grabbing Olympian who is “no stranger to making headlines”, writing: “They’re a freestyle lover, but how much will they love being free with creepy crawlies when they land in the jungle?” Viewers immediately took to social media to predict that the celebrity is none other than , who broke the internet and became a household name thanks to her performance at the 2024 Olympics. “I’m boycotting the show if it’s Raygun,” one person commented, while another added, “I will not watch if Raygun goes into the jungle”. A third remarked: “If Raygun is there, just vote her in for EVERY SINGLE tucker trial.” A source close to production told earlier this month that Raygun had changed her mind after previously anytime soon and was “very close to signing on”. “Raygun is one name at the top of the list who bosses have been working on since she went viral,” they shared. “Initially Raygun’s team declined, but now she’s realising her window to make big money is quickly closing - and it’s unlikely she’ll ever get a six-figure sum to do a show ever again.”CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls have been Major League Soccer mainstays since the league's inaugural season in 1996, signing glamorous players and regularly competing for championships through years of success and setbacks in a league that's perpetually improving and expanding. Yet just a year ago, both of these clubs appeared to be a very long way from the stage they'll share Saturday in the MLS Cup Final. The Galaxy were one of MLS' worst teams after a season of internal turmoil and public fan dissent, while the Red Bulls were merely a steady mediocrity seeking yet another coach to chart a new direction. A year later, these MLS founders are meeting in the league's first Cup final between teams from North America's two biggest markets. "Two original clubs being able to put themselves in this situation, I think it's great," Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. "To see two clubs that have been at it as long as this league has been around be here, I think it's a special moment. Couldn't be two more different and contrasting styles as well, which could make for an interesting game, and I would imagine a high-intensity game." Everything changed in 2024 after a dismal decade for the Galaxy, who are favored to cap their transformation by winning their team's record sixth MLS championship with a roster that's dramatically different from its past few groups — albeit with one massive injury absence in the final. The transformation of the Red Bulls happened only in the postseason, when a team that hadn't won a playoff game since 2017 suddenly turned into world-beaters under rookie coach Sandro Schwarz. New York struggled through the final three months of league play with only two wins before posting road playoff victories over defending champ Columbus, archrival New York City FC and conference finalist Orlando to storm into the Cup final. "We know about the history (of our club), and we know tomorrow will define what that could mean," Schwarz said Friday. "To feel the pressure for tomorrow, it's necessary, because it's a final, and without pressure it's not possible to bring the best quality on the field." The Red Bulls have never won an MLS Cup, only reaching the championship match once before. What's more, they've somehow never won a Cup in any tournament, although they've collected three Supporters' Shields for MLS' best regular-season record. The Galaxy's trophy case is large and loaded, and those five MLS Cups are on the top shelf. But not much of that team success happened in the past decade for the club that famously brought David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and many other international stars to Hollywood. In fact, this season has ended a grim era for the Galaxy, who haven't lost all year at their frequently renamed home stadium — which was the site of protests and boycotts just a year ago. The club's fans were tired of LA's steady underachievement and ineptitude in the front office run by team president Chris Klein, who was fired in May 2023. One year ago Thursday, the Galaxy hired Will Kuntz, a longtime Los Angeles FC executive who engineered his new club's roster transformation, most dramatically by landing new designated players Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil — two international talents that LAFC also had in its sights. "I give Will and the group up there a ton of credit," Vanney said. "It's one thing to have players you like, and it's a whole other thing to get them here and get them to connect with your group." Pec and Paintsil combined for 32 goals and 27 assists while boosting the incumbent talents of striker Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig, the gifted Barcelona product who runs the offense from the midfield. The Galaxy clicked in the postseason, scoring a jaw-dropping 16 goals in four matches. Puig has been the Galaxy's most important player all season, but he won't be in the MLS Cup Final after tearing a knee ligament late in last week's conference final victory over Seattle. The loss of Puig — who somehow kept playing on his injured knee, and even delivered the game-winning pass to Joveljic — makes the Galaxy even more difficult to anticipate. "He played a lot in the regular season, so it was not so easy to analyze all these games now without him," Schwarz said. "But the main focus is to analyze what we need to do, because it's not clear now how they're playing without him." The Galaxy could give some of Puig's responsibilities to Marco Reus, the longtime Dortmund standout who joined LA in August. Reus is nursing a hamstring injury, but Vanney expects him to play. Get local news delivered to your inbox!The Infosys Ltd. 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Dassault Aviation, a renowned French aerospace company, has produced high-quality private jets since the 1960s. Their Falcon family of business jets is known for its advanced technology, speed, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Here, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the private jets currently produced by Dassault and a new member of the Falcon family. 1 Falcon 2000S/LXS A midsize twinjet with a range of 4,000 NM The Falcon 2000S/LXS is a versatile midsize business jet with exceptional short-field performance. It can operate from runways as short as 4,675 feet, making it accessible to more airports worldwide. The aircraft boasts a range of 4,000 nautical miles and can carry up to 10 passengers. Its advanced EASy II avionics suite enhances pilot efficiency and safety. The 2000LXS features innovative leading-edge slats and High Mach Blended Winglets, reducing drag by up to 7% and improving fuel efficiency. With a maximum cruise speed of 482 knots and a service ceiling of 47,000 feet, it offers superior performance in its class. 2 Falcon 900LX A long-range trijet capable of flying up to 4,750 NM The Falcon 900LX is a long-range trijet business aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and performance. It can fly up to 4,750 nautical miles non-stop, connecting city pairs like New York to Moscow or Paris to Beijing. The spacious cabin accommodates up to 14 passengers in various configurations. The 900LX's unique three-engine design provides exceptional safety and performance, especially during takeoff and climb. Its advanced winglets improve aerodynamics and extend range. The aircraft features the EASy II flight deck, enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. 3 Falcon 7X An ultra-long range trijet with a range of 5,950 NM The Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range business jet with a range of about 5,950 nautical miles. It was the first business jet to feature a digital flight control system, derived from Dassault's fighter jet technology. The 7X can accommodate up to 14 passengers in a spacious cabin with three lounge areas. Its three engines provide excellent climb performance and the ability to use shorter runways. The aircraft's advanced wing design and avionics contribute to its fuel efficiency, consuming up to 15-30% less fuel than other jets in its class. The 7X can cruise at Mach 0.90 and has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet. The Dassault Falcon business jets are the last frontiers of the trijets in aviation. 4 Falcon 8X The flagship model offers a range of 6,450 NM and room for 14 passengers The Falcon 8X is Dassault's ultra-long-range flagship, offering a range of 6,450 nautical miles. It features the longest cabin in the Falcon family, accommodating up to 14 passengers in ultimate comfort. The 8X is known for its fuel efficiency, consuming up to 30% less fuel than its competitors. It can access challenging airports, including London City, thanks to its steep approach capability. The aircraft's advanced digital flight control system and FalconEye Combined Vision System enhance safety and situational awareness. With over 30 cabin configurations available, the 8X offers unparalleled customization options. 5 Falcon 6X A new model set to enter service The Falcon 6X is Dassault's newest ultra-widebody business jet, set to enter service soon. It offers a range of 5,500 nautical miles and can seat up to 16 passengers. The 6X boasts the largest cabin cross-section of any purpose-built business jet, measuring 8'6" wide and 6'6" tall. Its advanced wing design and next-generation Pratt & Whitney engines contribute to superior fuel efficiency. The aircraft features an innovative air filtration system, providing 100% fresh air, and a skylight in the galley area – a first for business aviation. The 6X's FalconEye Combined Vision System and Digital Flight Control System ensure enhanced safety and performance. Key Features of Falcon Jets 1. Fuel Efficiency: Falcon jets consume 30% to 50% less fuel than similar aircraft from other manufacturers. 2. Advanced Technology: Falcons incorporate technologies derived from Dassault's fighter jet experience, including fly-by-wire systems. 3. Customization: Dassault offers various cabin configurations to meet various customer needs. 4. Performance: Falcons are designed for excellent short-field performance and high-altitude operations. 5. Comfort: The cabins are engineered for low noise levels and optimal passenger comfort. Market Position Dassault's Falcon series is a leader in the large-cabin business jet market. As of July 2024, 2,202 Falcon jets were operating worldwide, with the Falcon 7X being the most numerous model in service. Sustainability Efforts Dassault is committed to sustainability. It focuses on efficient aircraft design and manufacture and uses sustainable aviation fuels in its jets. A Falcon 10X on the horizon A new ultra-ultra long-range Falcon will appear on the private jet scene.It has the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet and, according to Dassault, “pioneering safety innovations.” Its 7,500 NM range exceeds that of any business jet short of Boeing BBJ and Airbus. The 10X Maximum Mach Operating (MMO) speed of Mach .925 ranks it among the industry's fastest. Dassault Aviation is currently preparing the Falcon 10X for its debut. However, there have been some delays. Both the FAA and Europe’s EASA have changed their aircraft certification programs in response to the Boeing 737 MAX controversy. In addition, supply chain issues have plagued most aerospace OEMs throughout the 2020-2024 period. 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They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don’t know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don’t know where he's gone. As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ’s killer goes on, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. > Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it, though they are confident it was a targeted attack instead of a random act. “The net is tightening,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday. Hours after he spoke, police divers were seen searching a pond in Central Park, where the killer fled after the shooting. Officers have been scouring the park for days for any possible clues and found his bag there Friday. Late Saturday, police released two additional photos of the suspected shooter that appeared to be from a camera mounted inside a taxi. The first shows him outside the vehicle and the second shows him looking through the partition between the back seat and the front of the cab. In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue, medical-style mask. Retracing the gunman’s steps using surveillance video, police say, it appears he left the city by bus soon after the shooting Wednesday morning outside the New York Hilton Midtown. He was seen on video at an uptown bus station about 45 minutes later, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. With the high-profile search expanding across state lines, the FBI announced late Friday that it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to a reward of up to $10,000 that the NYPD has offered. Police say they believe the suspect acted alone. Police provided no updates on the hunt Saturday, but investigators are urging patience — even with a killer on the loose. Hundreds of detectives are combing through video recordings and social media, vetting tips from the public and interviewing people who might have information, including Thompson’s family and coworkers and the shooter’s randomly assigned roommates at the Manhattan hostel where he stayed. “This isn’t ‘Blue Bloods.’ We’re not going to solve this in 60 minutes," Kenny told reporters Friday. “We’re painstakingly going through every bit of evidence that we can come across.” The shooter paid cash at the hostel, presented what police believe was a fake ID and is believed to have paid cash for taxi rides and other transactions. He didn't speak to others at the hostel and almost always kept his face covered with a mask, only lowering it while eating. But investigators caught a break when they came across security camera images of an unguarded moment in which he briefly showed his face soon after arriving in New York on Nov. 24. Police distributed the images to news outlets and on social media but so far haven't been able to ID him using facial recognition — possibly because of the angle of the images or limitations on how the NYPD is allowed to use that technology, Kenny said. On Friday evening, investigators found a backpack in Central Park that had been worn by the gunman, police said. They didn’t immediately reveal what, if anything, it contained but said it would be tested and analyzed. Another potential clue, a fingerprint on an item he purchased at a Starbucks minutes before the shooting, has so far proven useless for identifying him, Kenny said. Aided by surveillance cameras on nearly every building and block, police have been able to retrace the shooter’s movements. They know he ambushed Thompson at 6:44 a.m. as the executive arrived at the Hilton for his company’s annual investor conference, using a 9 mm pistol that resembled the guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise. They know ammunition found near Thompson’s body bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” mimicking a phrase used by insurance industry critics. Kenny said the fact that the shooter knew UnitedHealthcare group was holding a conference at the hotel and what route Thompson might take to get there suggested that he could possibly be a disgruntled employee or client. Investigators know from surveillance video that the shooter fled into Central Park on a bicycle and ditched it around 7 a.m. near 85th Street. He then walked a couple blocks and got into a taxi, arriving at 7:30 a.m. at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, which is near the northern tip of Manhattan and offers commuter service to New Jersey and Greyhound routes to Philadelphia, Boston and Washington. Investigators don't know what happened next. They are searching through more surveillance video but have yet to locate video of the shooter getting on a bus or exiting the station. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told CNN on Friday. Police have determined from video that the gunman was in the city for 10 days before the shooting. He arrived at Manhattan’s main bus terminal on a Greyhound bus that originated in Atlanta, though it's not clear whether he embarked there or at one of about a half-dozen stops along the route. Immediately after that, he took a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton and was there for about a half hour, Kenny said. At around 11 p.m. on the night he arrived, he went by taxi to the HI New York City Hostel. It was there, while speaking with an employee in the lobby, that he briefly pulled down the mask and smiled, giving investigators the brief glimpse they are now relying on to identify and capture a killer.Select Medical's VP Robert Breighner sells $99,530 in stock
North Macedonian political party demands ban on TikTok after at least 17 students injuredNoneSuperannuation is one of the most important financial tools for securing your , but how does your balance stack up against the average for Australians in your age group? Understanding where you stand can provide valuable insight into whether you're on track for the lifestyle you envision in retirement—whether that's a comfortable retirement with plenty of financial freedom or a more modest lifestyle covering the basics. Different retirement lifestyles Firstly, let's look at what a comfortable and modest lifestyle in retirement means according to Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ( ). It is the peak policy, research and advocacy body for Australia's superannuation industry. ASFA describes a comfortable retirement as follows: The comfortable retirement standard allows retirees to maintain a good standard of living in their post work years. It accounts for daily essentials, such as groceries, transport and home repairs, as well as private health insurance, a range of exercise and leisure activities and the occasional restaurant meal. Importantly it enables retirees to remain connected to family and friends virtually – through technology, and in person with an annual domestic trip and an international trip once every seven years. Whereas a modest retirement strips back on things like international trips and leisure activities. It is described as: The modest retirement standard budgets for a retirement lifestyle that is slightly above the Age Pension and allows retirees to afford basic health insurance and infrequent exercise, leisure and social activities with family and friends. What do you need? Based on the assumption that the retirees own their own home outright and are relatively healthy, a comfortable retirement currently requires the following superannuation at 67: For a modest retirement, significantly less is required: How do you compare? That's how much you need, but how much superannuation do Australians actually have? Here's the most recent data according to QSuper: Do you have enough to retire comfortably? This is a difficult question to answer because everybody is different. But you can use a calculator like to plug in your numbers and find out whether or not you are on track to retire comfortably. If you are on track, that's great! If not, don't be too disheartened. Making extra superannuation contributions could help you get to target by the time you retire. But it is worth remembering that the comfortable retirement figures are for today. Due to inflation, someone that is now in their 20s will likely require significantly more when they reach retirement age compared with someone that is about to retire. So, always aim for more superannuation than you think you will need. It's certainly better to have too much than too little.
Ministers have been the potential benefits of a youth mobility scheme with the . Despite repeatedly , the and have refused to conduct an assessment of how a deal for young people to live and work across the bloc could boost the economy. Despite repeated requests, Sir ’s cabinet of a deal with Brussels, or with the countries Britain has already signed agreements with. Liberal Democrat EU spokesman James MacCleary said: “It’s astonishing that ministers are burying their heads in the sand over the potential benefits of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Such a scheme would not only deliver economic benefits but also help businesses address labour shortages in key sectors such as hospitality. “Young people contribute significantly to the economy while living and working here, and for a government that claims to prioritise growth, refusing even to assess this opportunity is deeply disappointing.” Asked to conduct an impact assessment of the UK’s existing youth mobility schemes, which include ones with Japan, Australia and New Zealand, Home Office minister Seema Malhotra declined. She said the schemes are “not designed, nor intended, to be a route for economic growth or to address any specific labour shortages”. It comes after the EU’s former chief negotiator piled pressure on Sir Keir to as part of his much-hyped post- reset. In a policy brief setting out the potential future EU-UK relationship, Ignacio Garcia Bercero called on the prime minister to strike an agreement on youth mobility and cultural facilitation as part of a series of deals with Brussels to complement the existing trade and cooperation agreement (TCA), which currently governs trade with the bloc. Sir Keir has so far ruled out agreeing to such a scheme, which would let under-30s live, study and work across the bloc for a period, despite it being one of the EU’s top priorities in renewed talks. When Britain was part of the EU, freedom of movement allowed people to live and work freely across the bloc. The deal on offer from Brussels would let British people live and work in Europe, with Europeans welcome to do the same in Britain, for two or three years. Emma Knaggs, Deputy CEO, European Movement UK, said: "The potential benefits of a Youth Mobility deal are huge. There is no price you can put on the opportunity for young people to experience cultural, educational and social exchanges by living and studying in other countries. That does not mean there aren’t also measurable economic benefits for the UK to be found in such a scheme, and it’s right that the Government should assess the potential economic boost that reaching an agreement with the EU could bring. “The UK has youth mobility schemes with 13 other countries - including Australia and Japan - so it makes sense to have one with our nearest neighbours and closest partners. And it makes sense to analyse the boost that could bring to our struggling economy. Dismissing the idea of reciprocal youth mobility simply means letting down British young people who face all sorts of difficulties and have seen their horizons curtailed by Brexit. Young people want and deserve the chance to study or work in Europe. The government owes it to them to make sure they get that chance." A government spokesman said: “There are no plans for a Youth Mobility Scheme and we will not return to freedom of movement.”