LAHORE: Terming the continuity of policies critical for the development of the country’s economy, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the economic indicators of the country are improving. “The interest rate has come down to 15 percent and inflation has also come down to single digits,” the governor said while speaking at a ceremony organized by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry at the Governor House Lahore. The ceremony was attended by the newly elected presidents and group leaders of all the chambers of commerce and industry, small chambers, women’s chambers and joint chambers. Governor vows to help resolve issues facing overseas Pakistanis Addressing the ceremony, the governor said that the business community is the backbone of the country’s economy while industrial growth fosters social and economic development. The governor said that it is a sorry state of affairs that despite being an agricultural country, we are importing food items. At present about 25 million sacks are lying outside in warehouses which are likely to spoil, he said, adding: “Our industries are currently suffering due to IPPs. Due to the efforts of FPCCI and Gohar Ijaz, situation of five IPPs has improved. Like Russia, we also have to build strength to deal with IPPs.” He said that things are getting better and will improve further and we will not be needing the support of IMF. He further said that the tax system should be simplified. He said that we have to respect the tax payers. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh, UBG/FPCCI Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer, Senior Vice President Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, Vice President and Regional Chairman Zaki Ijaz, UBG President Zubair Tufail also addressed the ceremony. Copyright Business Recorder, 20246 Highest-Rated Push Mowers Under $500
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Bad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Happy holidays from Bad Bunny , who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5. Maria Sherman, The Associated Press Dec 26, 2024 11:43 AM Dec 26, 2024 11:50 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message FILE - Bad Bunny performs at the Latin Billboard Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) Happy holidays from Bad Bunny , who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. His debut album, 2018’s “X 100PRE," arrived around Christmas and 2020's “El Último Tour del Mundo” near Thanksgiving. The January release date is just before “Día de Reyes,” or Three Kings Day, and is a Sunday — unlike the industry's standard Friday release date. The Puerto Rican musician announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring filmmaker Jacobo Morales. He also released a new single, “PIToRRO DE COCO.” A day before, Bad Bunny teased a 17-track list on social media, with each song titled “BOMBA,” perhaps in reference to the Puerto Rican musical style and dance. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” follows 2023's “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” (“Nobody Knows What Will Happen Tomorrow”), which was met with mixed reviews. On that album, Bad Bunny's reggaeton offerings were limited, returning instead to the Latin trap of “X 100PRE” in songs like “MONACO” and “GRACIAS POR NADA.” The announcement caps a busy year for El Conejo Malo. Bad Bunny made headlines after he threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” He also canvassed North America on his “Most Wanted Tour,” which made The Associated Press' list of the best concerts of the year. Maria Sherman, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More Entertainment News 'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle Dec 26, 2024 7:51 AM Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal Dec 26, 2024 6:58 AM Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out Dec 26, 2024 6:01 AM Featured FlyerList of compromised VCE exams revealedBrighton vs Brentford live stream: how to watch Premier League online, TV channels, broadcasters, free trial
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10 hot-ticket gifts we predict will sell out on Black Friday 2024MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour before puck drop. Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup as Montreal (7-11-2) faced Utah (8-10-3) for the first time. Matheson participated in the morning skate but missed practice on Monday. The 30-year-old from nearby Pointe-Claire, Que., leads all Montreal blueliners with 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 games as the lone defenceman on the team's top power-play unit. Struble has one goal and three assists in 15 games this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press
Finding the the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your wishlist can be overwhelming, especially if you’re looking for a deal. Thankfully, Black Friday is here and you can score major discounts on everything on your Christmas shopping list from handbags to tech products and more. To make sure you find the best prices, we’ve compiled all the top Black Friday sales from A to Z — and everything in between. You’ll find big Black Friday sales at Coach , Crocs and Stanley . There’s even more deals at Amazon , Walmart and Nordstrom . Shop for big sneaker discounts at Hey Dude , HOKA and Nike . Plus, you’re not going to want to miss all the streaming discounts at Hulu , Disney+ and Paramount+ — just to name a few. There’s an endless list of Black Friday sales going on now and these are some of the best you’re going to want to shop now. The best Black Friday deals in 2024 Abercrombie : MyAbercrombie Members get 25% off everything – and it is free to sign up ! As if 25% off isn’t enticing enough, Abercrombie has a fun little surprise waiting at checkout for Black Friday. You can use promo code WISHLIST for an extra 15% off. Alo Yoga : For Black Friday, Alo Yoga has brought back its popular 30% off sitewide sale . This includes markdowns on best-selling products like the 7/8 High-Waist Airbrush Legging for $75, instead of $108 or the Unisex Half-Crew Throwback Sock for $19, instead of $28. Plus, you’ll get free shipping and extended returns through Jan. 10, 2025. Amazon : Amazon’s Black Friday Sale kicked off Thursday, Nov. 21, and lasts through Monday, Dec. 2, with huge savings on top brands like Apple , Bose , Dyson , KitchenAid , Samsung , and more. Away : You can shop on AwayTravel.com for 25% off everything. We’re serious when we say everything, too, as the promotion extends site-wide — from best-sellers and fan-favorite luggage , both hard and soft-side, to travel bags and totes , packing extras , and just-landed launches in any silhouette, size, and color you’re crushing on. B Beis Travel : This huge Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 29 with sitewide discounts on Beis popular luggage pieces. You can also score a chance to grab up to 50% off select luggage in the Daily Flash Sale through Dec. 2 by joining the virtual cue at 11:30 a.m. ET. But all these rare luggage markdowns are only available while supplies last. Bloomingdales : For Black Friday, Bloomingdales is hosting 7 Days of Savings now through Sun, Dec. 1. Shoppers can save 25% on thousands of products. Brooks Running : Save up to 41% on select Brooks Running styles for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shop women’s and men’s styles to get markdowns on beloved sneakers, like the Adrenaline GTS 23 for 29% off or the Catamount 3 for 41% off. Buffy : During Buffy’s Black Friday sale , you can save 30% off everything sitewide, including best-sellers like the Breeze Sheet Set ($146, instead of $195) or the internet-famous Cloud Comforter ($146, instead of $195). Casper : During Casper’s Black Friday sale , you can score up to 30% off all mattresses and up to 35% off everything else on Casper’s website. The Casper Snow Cooling Hybrid Mattress is currently $750 off during this promotion. Coach: Take an up to 40% off the best Coach handbag styles during this Holiday Sale , with deep discounts on satchels, shoulder bags, totes, crossbodies and more. Coach wallets, wristlets, shoes, clothing and accessories are also on sale for up to 40% off. Coach Outlet : Get an extra 25% off sitewide at Coach Outlet for Black Friday. You can get Coach wristlets for $41, Signature Canvas bags for under $100, wallets for under $70, and so much more. Converse : For Cyber Week, Converse has up to 50% off almost everything on site. You can find huge markdowns on over 500 styles, including one of the brand’s most popular styles, the Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform Canvas . Just use promo code CYBERWEEK at checkout. Crocs : Get up to 60% off for Croc’s “Bright Friday” sale , with deals on the Classic Clog (20% off select colors), the Mega Crush Sandal (50% off), the Brooklyn Buckle (25% off), and so much more. Dick’s Sporting Goods : Get up to 50% off sneakers, athletic wear, sports equipment, outdoor gear and so much more from this massive Black Friday Now! sale . These deals extend to top athletic brands, such as Nike, HOKA, Brooks, Adidas, Hydro Flask, Stanley and more favorites. The sale runs through Dec. 2. Disney+ : You can get a Disney+ and Hulu bundle for a massive 70% off; you can get this ad-supported bundle for $2.99/month for 12 months during this Black Friday promotion. The offer is valid for new and returning customers. Disney Store : Disney’s big Black Friday sale has markdowns of up to 50% off. Everything sitewide is 25% off, with free shipping on orders of $40 or more with promo code GIFT . That includes a whopping 25% off Loungefly backpacks , Disney x Starbucks Christmas tumblers , and more. DSW : You can save up to 60% on a huge selection of styles during DSW’s Black Friday Sale . That includes UGG boots and slippers for up to 40% off, up to 30% off Nike , and up to 25% off select Adidas styles . Dyson : Save up to $300 on select Dyson technology for Black Friday . That includes major deals on Dyson vacuums, like the Dyson V12 Detect Slim on sale for $400, instead of $650. The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is $330, instead of $430, plus it comes with a presentation case (worth $60) and two free gifts (worth $80). The Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP04 is a whopping $300 off during this promotion. Etsy : Big deals are dropping at Etsy with up to 60% off at participating shops in a Cyber Savings Spectacular. This includes gift ideas for kid’s, pet presents, holiday decor, home finds, personalized gifts and more unique picks. Expedia : Save on travel with this Black Friday sale that offers 30% off or more for One Key members at select hotels through Dec. 4. You can sign up to become an Expedia One Key member for free online and you’ll also receive more savings through out the year. Fanatics : Shop this Holiday Savings Event and save on a sports apparel and gear, including jerseys from your favorite team, using the promo code GIFT . There are also Holiday Doorbusters up to 50% off on hats, hoodies T-shirts and more. Fossil : Take up to 30% off almost everything for Black Friday through Dec. 8. Save on watches, handbags, wallets, jewelry and other holiday gifts. GAP : This Black Friday Sale is offering 50% off sitewide, with “really big deals” that are marked down 60% off or more through Nov. 29. You can shop discounted sweaters, sweats, pajamas, jeans, accessories and much more during this huge holiday sale. Gilt : Save on designer finds as a Gilt member with deep discounts up to 75% off or more on top brands like Canadian Goose, Gucci, Burberry, Saint Laurant, FENDI and other favorites. But these limited-time sales go fast, so you’ll want to grab these low prices when they drop and before they’re sold out. Glossier : You can save 25% off almost everything for Glossier’s Black Friday Sale , but the more you spend, the more you save! You’ll unlock 30% off when you spend over $100 or more during this sale. Gravity Blankets : For Cyber Week, Gravity Blankets is running up to 70% off everything promotion, with the Gravity Weighted Blanket costing only $95, instead of $250, during this sale . Hey Dude : Take up to 60% off almost everything for Black Friday using the promo code CYBER, including those beloved Wally and Wendy sneaker styles. You’ll also want to check out the Doorbuster deals that start at just $30, HOKA : Shop for the best HOKA sneaker deals up to $72 off, including the ever-popular Bondi 8 in more than 30 color options and the top-selling Clifton 9 sneaker. But the markdowns in this huge Black Friday sale are selling fast, so you’ll want to grab your favorite before it disappears. The Home Depot : For Black Friday , Home Depot is running flash sales daily through the end of November, with thousands off of appliance packages. You can get DEWALT power tools on sale , HUSKY tool kits , and so much more. Hydro Flask : Take 30% off Hydro Flask’s online exclusive drinkware styles but only for a limited time. This includes its popualr water bottles and Travel Tumblers in top colors, like Mint, Eggplant, Clementine and more favorites. Hulu : Eligible new and returning subscribers can get this year’s Hulu Black Friday deal which offers Hulu (With Ads) for just $0.99/month for a year, a savings of over $100 for the year. Indochino : Custom suits are starting at just $329 during Indochino’s Black Friday sale. Plus, you can get an extra 25% off two suits from the Harrogate collection when you use promo code BLKFRI24 . J. Crew : Shop this Black Friday Event for up to 50% off almost everything, including clothing and shoes for men, women and children. You can also take an extra 50% off already reduced styles. Kate Spade : You can save up to 50% off during Kate Spade’s Black Friday Preview Sale . This includes designer handbags, jewelry, wallets, and more. Kate Spade Outlet : Save on handbags, wallets and more during this Black Friday Sale with markdowns up to 70% off and an extra 25% off everything. You can also shop the Black Friday Deal of the Day and discounts on jewelry, shoes and more. Kohl’s : Shop these Black Friday Deals and take an extra 15% off with coupon on select finds for the holidays through Nov. 29. You’ll also earn $15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent with free shipping on online orders over $25. Litter Robot : For 2024, our favorite robot litter brand , Litter Robot, has $100 off select Litter Robot bundles , 30% off new subscriptions, and 35% off 2+ new subscriptions for Black Friday. Macy’s : This Black Friday Sale has the top deals the whole family, including 50-65% off coats, boots starting at $20, LEGO sets for 20% off, Ninja appliances for 20-50% off and more. You can also save on Macy’s Parade of Deals with a new daily deal dropped each day. Max : One of the best streaming Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far is this Max offer . You can save 70% on memberships, with prices starting at $2.99 per month with ads for six months. Nike : Get up to 60% off must-have holiday gift items at Nike during the Black Friday Early Access sale, when you use promo code ACCESS at checkout. NinjaKitchen : Ninja is offering up to 48% off select best-selling products for Black Friday , plus exclusive bundles for the holidays. The Ninja WoodfireTM Outdoor Grill & Smoker is $270, instead of $490, plus it comes with a free grill stand. Ninja is one of the few places that actually has the SLUSHi in stock and not price-gouged. Nordstrom : The early Nordstrom Black Friday sale has top holiday deals of up to 60% off on big brands, including HOKA , Dyson , Tumi , Ralph Lauren , UGG , and more. Nordstrom Rack : Nordstrom Rack has up to 70% off unbeatable deals for Black Friday , with huge markdowns on top brands including Kate Spade, UGG, and more. The North Face : During North Face’s Black Friday sale , you can get up to 30% off select styles, including the Women’s Explore Farther Parka and Men’s Explore Farther Parka for $90 off. Oura : The Oura Ring is down to its lowest price ever for Black Friday, with up to $200 off Oura Ring Gen3 (now $249). Our Place : The Our Place Black Friday Sale has a staggering 40% off top-selling products, like the Always Pan ($95, instead of $150) and Perfect Pot ($105, instead of $165). Plus, Our Place is hosting daily flash deals for extra savings during Cyber Week. Owala : The Merry & Bright Collection of water bottles and tumblers is still available for purchase for a special-edition holiday gift. You can shop Owala’s full lineup of drinkware, including its beloved FreeSip and FreeSip Twist water bottles in a extensive array of color options Paramount + : For Black Friday, Paramount+ has up to 76% off. This limited-time Black Friday offer gets you access to Paramount+ Essential OR Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $2.99/month for the first 2 months. This is eligible for new and former subscribers. Peacock : You can save 75% on an annual membership during this Peacock 2024 Black Friday offer . You have two options, you can either get a whole year of Peacock for just $19.99 or get $1.99/mo for 6 months. Quay : For Black Friday, Quay has brought back its popular BOGO offer. When you buy one, you’ll get one free during this Quay Black Friday promotion . REI : There are a flurry of Cyber Deals to shop at REI, including big discounts on outdoor apparel, shoes, camping gear, cycling gear, climbing gear and other outdoor essentials. This includes deals on HOKA, Altra, Garmin, Columbia, The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot and more favorite brands. Plus, more markdowns will drop on Nov. 30. Samsung : Save up to $1,700 during Samsung’s Black Friday Sale on the popular OLED TV . There are huge markdowns on refrigerators as well, with up to $1,700 off Samsung fridges . Shark : Receive $350 off Shark MatrixTM Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base and a free gift Shark® WANDVACTM Cordless Handheld Vacuum with purchase, which is a $130 value . Stanley : Get 25% off select best-selling Stanley products , including The AeroLightTM Transit Bottle and The IceFlowTM Flip Straw Jug when you use the promo code BLACKFRIDAYSALE25 at checkout. Target : Target’s official Black Friday sale is here and live now through Saturday, Nov. 30 , while supplies last. Kitchen appliances and dining items are up to 50% off, though in some rare cases, you’ll find up to 69% off, like this Henckels Knife Block Set . You can also get up to 50% off a number of vacuum and floor care products , like this Dyson stick vacuum which is 50% off and down to $250. Tory Burch : Take 30% off your purchase of $250 or more during this Holiday Event . This includes savings on handbags, shoes and fashion, with even more markdowns continuously added to the sale. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. UGG : UGG is offering up to 70% off a slew of UGG styles , including those popular slipper and boot designs we’ve been waiting for all year to go on sale. This includes major discounts on UGGs for men , women , and children . We’re seeing over 200 markdowns for Black Friday, including on popular Women’s Tazz styles and Men’s Tasman styles. Ulta : Get up to 50% off new Black Friday deals from Ulta. You can shop discounts on hair products, styling tools, fragrances, skincare products, makeup, nail essentials and other markdowns. Vera Bradley : Get 30% off almost everything when you shop Vera Bradley’s Black Friday sale . Plus, new customers will get an extra 20% off their first order when they sign up for text rewards. Victoria’s Secret : Fortunately, Victoria’s Secret and its sister brand, PINK , have our backs. Now through Nov. 25, you can shop the “Black Friday Energy” sale at both sites for 30% off nearly everything (clearance items, non-VS brands and select product categories, like swimwear, may be excluded): sleepwear , loungewear , activewear , underwear , accessories , beauty and fragrances , gift sets and more. Walmart : The biggest sales day of the year is coming to Walmart this week. Starting Nov. 25, you can score huge Black Friday savings at Walmart on brands like Dyson, Apple, and Shark. Select Smart TVs will be on sale for hundreds of dollars off. Wayfair : Now through Dec. 3, you can shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for everything you need to make your home the one everyone wants to hunker down in. Sleeper sofas, spacious sectionals , slumber-worthy memory foam mattresses , snuggly throws, comforters, pillows , and more are all marked down up to 80% off . X-Chair : Save 25% off everything on the website, including $475 off office chairs during this Cyber Sale . You can also shop desks, tables and other office accessories at a discount online. RECOMMENDED • lehighvalleylive .com Dick’s Sporting Goods Black Friday sale has HOKA, Nike, New Balance, more top sneakers up to 50% off — but on Nov. 26, 2024, 2:15 p.m. UGG just dropped its huge Black Friday sale with up to 70% off, including Tasman slippers — but these deals w Nov. 27, 2024, 6:55 a.m. YETI : The Yeti Gear Garage is now open with exclusive daily drops for the next six days, including rare gear and limited-edition picks and more. You’ll find Tundra coolers, Rambler drinkware and more outdoor necessities. Plus, you can save 20% off the seasonal King Crab Collection while supplies last when you sign into your Yeti account. Zappos : Huge deals on shoes and fashion are available online for Black Friday . You can shop sneakers for up to 60% off, boots up to 40% off, coats up to 60% off, slippers up to 60% off and tons of Daily Deals for up to 50% off from several popular brands.
(Reuters) - OpenAI said on Monday it has released its artificial intelligence model, which creates video from text, to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, expanding its foray into multimodal AI technologies. The Microsoft-backed company, which kicked off a generative AI craze with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022, aims to target similar text-to-video tools from Meta and Alphabet's Google, along with Stability AI's Stable Video Diffusion. The AI model, named Sora, was first introduced in February, but its access was limited to safety testers in its research preview phase. It is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users as Sora Turbo at no additional cost. "We're working on tailored pricing for different types of users, which we plan to make available early next year," the company said in a blog post. Users will be able to generate videos up to 1080p resolution, up to 20 seconds long and in widescreen, vertical or square aspect ratios. OpenAI said while Sora would not yet be available in EU countries, Switzerland and the UK, the AI model would be accessible in other regions where ChatGPT is present. The company also said it will block the creation and upload of damaging forms of abuse, such as child sexual abuse materials and sexual deepfakes, on Sora to prevent its misuse. "Uploads of people will be limited at launch, but we intend to roll the feature out to more users as we refine our deepfake mitigations," it said. (Reporting by Rishi Kant in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)Voon Shiak Ni KUCHING (Nov 22): Social activist Voon Shiak Ni has called on the Sarawak Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources to provide clear guidelines and assurances regarding the renewal of land leases and changes to title conditions under the Sarawak Land Code. In an open letter addressed to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan yesterday, Voon expressed concerns over the uncertainty and challenges posed by amendments to title conditions during lease renewals in which she emphasised the need for transparency in the process and mechanisms to address grievances from affected landowners. She also highlighted specific cases where land use designations were altered from unrestricted conditions to being limited to “agriculture purposes only” upon renewal as she cited examples from the 3rd Mile area in Kuching, where urban land predominantly used for residential and commercial purposes was reclassified, creating confusion and impracticality for landowners. “The lands around 3rd Mile Kuching are located in the heart of the city, and most are already used for housing or business purposes. “Imposing agricultural restrictions on these lands is neither relevant nor reasonable, as almost none of them are used for planting or farming,” she said. She pointed out that such changes could have far-reaching implications, particularly for existing developments while many properties in affected areas were lawfully established under the original conditions but now face an uncertain legal status. “Will these structures be considered non-compliant retroactively? What recourse will landowners have to address this?” she asked. Apart from that, Voon also criticised the lack of communication and engagement with stakeholders, stating that landowners who invested heavily in developing their properties under the original terms were blindsided by the amendments. She thus urged the ministry to outline the rationale behind these decisions and involve stakeholders in the decision-making process. “The rationale for these amendments has not been fully communicated to the public. Landowners deserve clarity and inclusivity when policies that significantly impact their investments and livelihoods are introduced,” she said. Apart from that, she further warned of potential legal disputes arising from the ambiguous implementation of new conditions, emphasising the importance of avoiding misunderstandings that could lead to unnecessary conflicts while she also questioned how the changes align with Sarawak’s broader development goals, given the state’s ongoing push for urbanisation and economic growth. “Restricting land use to agriculture in urbanised areas could inadvertently hinder progress and development,” she said. Thus, Voon urged the ministry to clarify the process for reviewing and amending title conditions during lease renewal while she also called for transitional arrangements or exemptions for existing developments and the creation of mechanisms for landowners to appeal or negotiate terms that affect the viability of their properties. “We hope this letter serves as a constructive step toward addressing these issues because there is a need for immediate attention to protect the rights and interests of affected landowners while supporting the state’s development goals,” she said.